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The true story behind the events that inspired the major motion picture Only the Brave. A "unique and bracing" (Booklist) first-person account by the sole survivor of Arizona's disastrous 2013 Yarnell Hill Fire, which took the lives of 19 "hotshots" -- firefighters trained specifically to battle...

In scenic Granite Harbor, life has continued on—quiet and serene—for decades. That is until a local teenager is found brutally murdered in the Settlement, the town’s historic archaeological site. Alex Brangwen, adjusting to life as a single father with a failed career as a novelist, is the town’s sole detective. This is his first murder case and, as both a parent and detective, Alex knows the people of Granite Harbor are looking to him to catch the killer and temper the fear that has descended over the town.

Tim Hannigan undertakes an epic east–west journey on foot through his own homeland, from the woodlands of the Tamar Valley to the remote western region of Penwith. As he walks, he explores how the Cornwall of the popular imagination has been constructed by writers, artists and others, and how myths, projections and tropes intersect with the real Cornwall – its landscapes, histories, communities and sense of self.

Perfect for fans of Jane Harper, Chris Hammer, and Garry Disher When journalist Ellie Kaplan inherits a cottage in Khancoban from a great-uncle she never knew existed, her father's immediate demand to sell it sight unseen triggers her investigative instincts. What is he so desperate to hide? Inside the cottage beneath the celebrated Snowy Mountains Scheme, Ellie discovers decades of hidden documentation: journals, photographs, and scientific samples. Her great-uncle Nikolai Popov spent his life gathering evidence of a deadly secret—the deliberate exposure of migrant workers to uranium ...

Nora Brouwer, a radar operator, watches as Allied bombers crest the horizon. A cryptic call tempts her—safety or a daring mission? Her brother-in-law, Christiaan Brouwer, ensnared in an SS prison, faces a dire choice: betray his secrets or forfeit his life. What will honor demand? Floris Brouwer, once a Waffen-SS titan, now languishes at Mauthausen concentration camp. A chance to regain past glory beckons, but at war's dark price. Lisa Abrahams, master of espionage, yearns for more than London's shadows. With victory nearing, her heart races to find Christiaan and alter fate.

The entire set of stand-alone paranormal romance stories in the best-selling series Granite Lake Wolves from New York Times best-selling author Vivian Arend.

It's DS Logan McRae's first day back on the job after a year off on the sick, and it couldn't get much worse. Three-year-old David Reid's body is discovered in a ditch: strangled, mutilated and a long time dead. And he's only the first. There's a serial killer stalking the Granite City, and the local media are baying for blood. Soon the dead are piling up in the morgue almost as fast as the snow on the streets, and Logan knows time is running out. More children are going missing. More are going to die.

Years after the loss of her father, Tara Yewa is still struggling to cope. She visits the cemetery frequently, spends an inordinate amount of time thinking about death, possesses very little self-confidence, and feels anxious and alone every day. Challenges on the home front and at school lead her to breaking point, and just as things are coming to a head, a mysterious young man enters her life and upends her world forever. Before she knows what's happening, Tara is transported to an alternate realm.

The definitive account of one of the deadliest wildfires in U.S. history, which killed nineteen elite firefighters of the Granite Mountain Hotshots and also inspired the major motion picture Only the Brave. “A tear-jerking classic.”—Outside Named One of the Best Books of the Year by...

It's DS Logan McRae's first day back on the job after a year off on the sick, and it couldn't get much worse. Four-year-old David Reid's body is discovered in a ditch - strangled, mutilated and a long time dead. There's a killer stalking the Granite City and the local media are baying for blood. If that wasn't enough, Logan also has to contend with a new boss, DI Insch, who doesn't suffer fools gladly and thinks everyone's a fool.

Trebor Kard has a passion for machinery and an aversion to school. He yearned to spend his days tinkering in his father’s machine shop or taking care of the cows on the Davison Ranch with his buddy Joe. In an effort to escape the tedium of his boring classes, Trebor covertly reads forest industry publications hidden inside his notebook. But all hope isn’t lost for Trebor’s education, thanks to the ingenuity of Brookston High School’s Vice Principle, Mr. Bertrum, who devised a program that allows Trebor to apply his studies to his interests. But machinery isn’t the only thing that ...

Inspector Dupin and Claire are on a two-week vacation, but while Claire seems to enjoy the quiet of the beach, Commissaire Dupin takes every opportunity to leave the beach towel. The fabulous dinners on the hotel patio and the rumors about a stolen statue of a saint are the few interesting moments of his days on vacation. But then a tourist vanishes without trace, and there's an attack on a deputy to the local assembly, who is involved in confrontations with local farmers. Shortly after that, the Britanny beach resort is shocked by the discovery of a corpse.

“In Fernanda Santos’ expert hands, the story of 19 men and a raging wildfire unfolds as a riveting, pulse-pounding account of an American tragedy; and also as a meditation on manhood, brotherhood and family love. The Fire Line is a great and deeply moving book about courageous men and women...

A Sweeping History of the Great State of New Hampshire From the raid on Fort William and Mary four months before Lexington and Concord to the first-in-the-nation presidential primary that transforms the state every four years, New Hampshire has always insisted on doing things its own way. This compelling narrative traces the Granite State's evolution from colonial outpost through textile powerhouse to its current identity crisis, exploring how a small, stubborn state has wielded outsized influence in American history. Daniel Hardy chronicles the Amoskeag mills that made Manchester the ...

Ever gone out shopping for Marble or Granite countertops for your kitchen or bathroom project? Whether you have or not, you’ve certainly heard of the nightmares experienced by friends or family around you. Blogs and Forums are full of contradicting information where consumers are frantically looking for solutions to existing problems or seeking direction to avoid problems. Although I’ve read some well-intended posts, most are written by someone trying to promote or sell a given product. Marble & Granite Countertop Secrets is a complete guide, full of real life stories to help you avoid ...

In The Granite Key, an antique dealer is murdered for a mysterious cipher stone that reveals the location of a collection of ancient artifacts. The victim's sister Cassie is stunned when she learns about her sibling's double life as an Arkana agent. She's even more stunned to discover the role she's about to play in helping the Arkana recover the trove. Along with two field agents, she travels to Crete to hunt for clues, unaware that ruthless Nephilim operatives are only steps behind.

This bundle includes Peril at Granite Peak and The Battle of Bayport.

As I rounded the corner, I spotted Rick just ahead. He paused and bent down to poke at something on the ground by his feet, muttering something that I couldn't make out due to the wind. WHOOSH! I gasped and jumped back as a huge pile of snow slid off the roof of the ski shack, completely burying Rick!

Refuse to Be Irrelevant is not another book about AI. It’s a survival guide for experts who are suddenly invisible. Because here’s what no one wants to admit: AI didn’t create an expertise crisis. It exposed one. Overnight, the internet filled up with polished, confident content from people who learned a tool last week and now call themselves experts. The result? Noise. Endless noise. And the people who actually know what they’re doing are getting drowned out. If that sounds familiar, this book was written for you. Inside, you’ll learn how to stop competing with AI-generated ...

From her hospital bed, 99-year-old Isobel Howard recalls her unexpected friendship with Cathryn, a childless, Chicago-born heiress who shunned her family, attended art school and married an Irishman with no pedigree. During the summer of 1936, the women find themselves alone in Cypress, MN, a mining town on the edge of a glacier-fed lake. Isobel is the wife of a tailor, mother of three young children and a milliner by training.