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Prairie life in the late 1800s is wrought with hardship. Near Stiller's Creek, the staid lives of many go awry when tragedy strikes. Join the rugged folks who inhabit the sparsely populated area as they encounter nature's wrath and witness human cruelty.Backbreaking labor, heartrending misfortunes, and routine suffering are expected if one is to endure. Who will persist the catastrophic events and what will be the outcome of their lives? Who deserves...
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In 1991 the Philippines' Mt. Pinatubo near Clark Air Base awoke after 500 years dormancy. Base officials evacuated non-essential personnel to Subic Bay Navy Base. Soon, the first eruption sent ash and gas towering into the sky. A climactic explosion blew the top off the mountain. Day turned into midnight as thick ash blocked the sun and pumice and rock rained down. Aircraft hangars, warehouses and buildings collapsed. Earthquakes repeatedly rattled...
3) EL Paso Run
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A creator of pulp novels follows a lead to the wild west border town of El Paso where he encounters Henry Putnam, the last surviving person with knowledge to a long-past killing. The story unfolds through Henry's recollections leading up to the fateful event. Truth and lies flourish with the tale. Only Henry Putnam knows the truth; but how much of it is he willing to share? In the image of classic old-time Westerns, El Paso Run brings an excitement...
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Navy service school buddies ship off to Vietnam only to find themselves temporarily abandoned. It's an ominous welcome. The men are soon assigned to security police units protecting Navy interests within the city. Frequent rocket attacks and grueling workshifts keep the men on edge. Personal differences cause dissension in the group. Lucrative financial opportunities in the black-market prove tempting for some. An encounter with U.S. military and...
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With the Vietnam conflict as a backdrop, expatriate Louis makes his way along the dusty streets of Da Nang to meet his beloved Xuan. He has good news about a transfer to Saigon. However, Xuan has news of her own. A Matter of Finanaces is a story of love and betrayal across generations and cultures. Robert Reynolds has penned many books that present Vietnam as it was those many years ago.
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This Christmas Eve tells a heartwarming story of growing up in a small town in the 1950s: the excitement of receiving the seasons' first Christmas catalog and hopeful wishes while thumbing through page by page, the first snowfall, the thrill of going with father to chop down the family Christmas tree, and then the long awaited arrival of Christmas morn. It's a sweet, nostalgic tale from an innocent time.
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In 1939, South African Solomon Linda turned a tribal chant into a local hit tune. Years later a copy of the record found its way to Decca Records. Folk artist Pete Seeger interpreted the song's relentless chant to be "Wimoweh" and recorded it thus. In the early 1960s, a group of New York City doo-woppers who called themselves The Tokens, recorded the song with new lyrics. Within six weeks their record went to the top of the singles charts. "The Lion...
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A young serviceman experiences hardship in his attempt to marry a pretty Vietnamese girl, as his tour in perilous, war torn Vietnam nears its end. Liberty restrictions and military police enforcement make it difficult for them to be together. As night falls, he slips away from the base to meet her family and offer his marriage proposal. Before he can leave the village, curfew sets in leaving him stranded in the off-limits area. Danger lurks within...
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Like many young men, Bobby Goldsboro's enviable music career came about by chance. Playing in a local band while attending college, rock great Roy Orbison hired Bobby's band to back him. What begin as a temporary gig turned into one of the longest-lasting careers of the pop/rock era. Soon Goldsboro was recording on his own. Among his many time-proven hits are: Honey, Broomstick Cowboy, Summer (the First Time), Watching Scotty Grow, I'm a Drifter,...
10) Ernesto Juarez
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Ernesto Juarez's barrio is a haven for discarding the dead. His only option for the safety of his family is to flee north of the border and establish a new life. But for now, he must go alone. While making his way across the bleak Mexican desert he encounters a young woman on the run from merciless killers. Together they must escape to the border. Human traffickers, drug smugglers, cultish cartels, and relentless killers raise the ante on whether...
11) Thunder Bay
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A small fishing boat carrying contraband is found at the bottom of Thunder Bay. Thus begins the quest to find where the life-threatening cargo originated and what its purpose was. Thunder Bay is an exciting tale of intrigue, with a hint of romance.
12) Panama Nights
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A chance encounter on a flight to Panama began a series of life altering events between Walter Sloane and pretty Panamanian Lili Cruz.
As the couple's relationship develops, their actions introduce readers to the country's unique culture. But not all is paradise along the busy canal. The wanton ambition of a corrupt political candidate creates uncertainty and danger within Lili's barrio. Ultimately, catastrophic events place local residents in harm's...
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A return to Vietnam after serving his tour brings together an American civilian and a young Vietnamese woman. Cultural differences and family commitment collide to create what appear to be insurmountable problems as he prepares to go to Saigon to look for work. Misunderstandings by each causes immense grief for the other as the story moves to its unpredictable conclusion. Experience the country as it was in 1970--the people, the places, the hardships....
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A pair of U.S. Navy Security Police petty officers make their rounds checking guards within the city. An observation at the OK Hotel creates a dilemma over reporting this to Military Police authorities--one in favor, one opposed. The unexpected outcome results in more than they had planned. The story provides a unique view of Da Nang from so many years ago.
15) Molasses Men
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Molasses Men is a fictional tale of life in a 1930s Civilian Conservation Corps camp. The story provides an account of the hardships many young men faced during the Great Depression and how their assignment to the CCC provided meaninful work and training during that difficult time. It's a great read about past times that need to be remembered.
16) Orchids and Sand
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A body is found on an Oahu beach and thus begins the quest to find out how it got there. Orchids and Sand is a thrilling mystery with strong romantic overtones. Join Manny, Loki, Daniela, Pako and all the others in this page-burning mystery in lush, tropical Hawaii. Vast oceans, expansive beaches, magnificent scenery and beautiful people abound in Orchids and Sand!
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Vietnam was indeed a dark and curious place during the war. Conflict raged in the crowded cities and isolated countryside where innocent people, both young and old, perished under the most indiscriminate and unfortunate circumstances. Follow members of a U.S. Navy physical security unit as the men patrol streets and highways in and around Da Nang, providing protection at American-controlled interests, Navy cargo piers, and vehicle routes. Experience...
18) With the Angels
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First there was Bond, then there was Bourne and now there is Banks.Former intelligence officer Tristan Banks thought he had left Afghanistan behind him but with the theft of a prototype bomb from a top secret government research facility his past has come rushing back to haunt him. Enlisted to recover the weapon and with the aid of the bomb's designer, the beautiful Doctor Meghan Patrick, Tristan must embark on a dangerous mission to hunt down old...
19) Vanilla Doo-wop
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Vanilla Doo-wop highlights several fifties/sixties vocal groups, telling how they came to be, discusses their music, and provides discographies of the records they released. From Dion and the Belmonts, The Passions, The Tokens, The Critters, and many more, it's a great read for those interested in popular music from that era.
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Charles Westover grew up in a midwestern town, learning to play guitar. The rebellious child would say he would not have kept at it if his father was not opposed to all the racket he made. He joined the Army and shipped off to Europe where he honed his singing and guitar skills. He returned stateside and took up with a local band while working in a carpet store. A chance meeting led to writing one of the greatest R&R songs of that era. Under his stage...