Showing results for title "Cross" in Literature & Fiction

When Jenny Doe wakes up with no memory of who she is or how she ended up naked in the middle of the street, she is helped by a kind police officer. When she starts having the same nightmare, she realizes it's a memory of how she died... and came back to life. She's not quite human anymore.

When New England antiques dealer Annie McCormick sells a religious relic to Curt Devereaux, the charming owner of a new museum on Jarritt's Island, she could not be happier. But when the relic she delivers turns up missing and Annie learns the ghostly secret of the sinister old mansion-turned-museum, her dream adventure becomes a nightmare that puts her life...her very soul...at risk!

Bodyguarding a TV crew on the streets of war-torn Basra, ex-deniable operator Nick Stone seems certain to die when insurgent gunmen attack. Only the reporter's swift action saves his life. When the reporter vanishes within hours, presumed kidnapped, Stone is asked by the Intelligence Service to find him. The trail leads from Iraq to London, Dublin, and ultimately Kabul: the dark and brutal city where governments, terrorism, and big business inexorably collide.

Growing up in New York, Anais Alexandre was always known as a culinary prodigy and was certain she’d become one of the best chefs the world had ever known. But life dealt her a different hand, and she was unable to pursue her dream of attending culinary school after finishing high school. Now a beautiful, hip, and sexy 23-year-old newly minted social worker, she accepts a job in an emergency shelter for girls and continues to indulge in her passion for cooking by moonlighting as a romantic caterer.

Years ago, when Micah Jordan-Wells was born, a rift was created between two worlds. Today, Micah is a detective in New Jersey, a local hero for bringing the merciless killer Silky to justice. But Micah's world is about to be turned inside out by a monster from another dimension, one with whom Micah shares a terrifying link.

Cassie Wright never saw it coming. As owner of Wright Glassworks, the foremost company in a thriving New England town, Cassie’s life was quiet, focused on her work and home…until a tragic accident turns her carefully ordered world upside down. For there is a surviving child to think about—and Cassie must take in one-year-old Gwen, who has no one else to care for her. As the years pass, Cassie will raise Gwen as her own, and a little girl who lost everything will flourish in a world of privilege and opportunity.

Autumn Hope knows for a fact that the man she’s to marry cuts timber in the Sulphur River bottoms. She’s seen him in her dreams—and exactly where he’s working. Of course, she convinces her father she must travel the 150 miles to meet the man of her dreams. If he isn’t to be her husband, why would she kiss him in her vision? The lady’s sudden appearance baffles Sean. Craziness needs a keeper, but how did she ever find him? Wounded by lost love, he cannot believe the tall tale the pretty lady is spinning. It has to be a scam, right? God doesn’t work that way...or does He?

A book for Welsh learners at the intermediate level. A collection of short stories with a good pinch of humor by an author who has learnt Welsh herself. Llyfr o gyfres Amdani, i ddysgwyr lefel Canolradd. Cyfrol o straeon byrion amrywiol sy'n llawn hiwmor, gan awdures sydd wedi dysgu Cymraeg ei hun. Ymysg y straeon mae stori antur a stori wyddonias.

Detective Alex Cross is pulled out of a family celebration and given the awful news that his niece, Caroline, has been found brutally murdered. Cross vows to hunt down the killer, and soon learns that Caroline was mixed up in one of Washington's wildest scenes. And she was not this killer's only victim.

Madmen Cross The Water is a comedy fiction podcast following the exploits of Sons of Town Hall, an early 1900s folk duo with a mythical origin story. Hosted by superfan Elias B. Worthington, it unfolds as a music history deep dive charting the globetrotting pair’s misadventures, underpinned by witty writing, cinematic production, and a beautiful original score. Madmen Cross The Water is a must-listen for fans of indie folk music and off-kilter storytelling. Think: Dolly Parton’s America if it shared a tour bus with Welcome to Nightvale and Iron & Wine.

Have you ever had to do a leadership hand-off? Welcome to part one of my series on Crossroads. My hope for this series is to give you the clarity, confidence and courage you need at the crossroads of life. For this first conversation, I speak with the "Business Transition Sherpa", Laurie Barkman about how she helps business owners transition out of their roles and hand off their leadership to others. Which leads to a rich discussion about growth during transitions, how emotional intelligence plays a big part, and what it looks like to move forward with trust instead of fear. Let's dive in! ...

Glamorous siblings Henry and Mary Crawford have captivated the Bertrams of Mansfield Park. Sisters Maria and Julia compete for Henry's attention. Their brother Edmund falls hard for Mary. The one exception is the Bertrams' shy cousin, Fanny Price. Penniless, plain and raised to believe she has little worth, Fanny has long accepted that Edmund will never love her as she loves him. He will marry another - just let it not be a girl like Mary Crawford! But when Fanny's seafaring brother gives her an ancient amber cross, the talisman reveals to her what kind of girl Mary Crawford really is.

Silent Crossroads explores the terrible events of the first half of the 20th century through the lens of one family shattered by war, but united in love.

The steps of a righteous man are guided by the Lord. Rife with adventure, this rights-of-passage story comes to life as Enoch Lowell and his best friend Gus strike out to Kansas with their herd of beeves, hoping to make a profit and cut the apron strings. What they find on the prairie changes their lives forever.

Jesperson and Lane have just solved their first major case when a man bangs violently on their door - and almost immediately drops dead. The police rule death by natural causes, but the detectives are determined to find out what really happened... Mr Manning was screaming about witches before his death. The case takes them to Mr Manning's Norfolk home, a land of mysterious Shrieking Pits and ancient knowledge. Mr Manning was himself a member of the enigmatic School of Ancient British Wisdom, and not the first to suffer a similar fate.

Step into 'Crossroads Cantina,' where stories spring to life. Merging captivating audio dramas with enchanting short story narrations, each episode is an adventure into imagination. From mystical tales to heart-pounding adventures, our podcast is a haven for listeners seeking stories that resonate deeply. So, pull up a chair, let your imagination soar, and become part of a community where stories aren't just told—they're experienced. Whether you're a longtime listener or a first-time visitor, there's always a seat for you at the Cantina.

The first time she laid eyes on him, she knew he was the one. With his dashing smile, swaggering confidence, and undeniable charms, his ability to sweep women off their feet (in a very literal sense) was legendary. This small town girl didn’t stand a chance when it came to his immense...charms.

Two years after the death of her husband at the hands of the Bloody Espinosas, the Smiling Snake has become a successful bounty hunter in Denver Colorado. An adolescent boy named Mordecai Gray comes to hire her to help hunt down the woman who killed his father. Snake soon discovers that Mordecai and his family were slaves on the Gray Plantation before the Civil War, and the daughter of their former master is hunting down and killing the runaways. Snake must brave the growing cold to hunt down this murderous woman and her hired guns and put a stop to the bloody feud.

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1994, the summer of the ceasefire. In the Northern Irish border town of Cross, after decades of violent activity protesting British rule, a community plays out its end game. Francie, a principled elder of the cause, has authorised the murder of a policeman – his teenage henchmen are triumphant at pulling it off. In the town square, the Widow Donnelly protests because her son has gone missing.