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The Blue Rose is a magazine dedicated to the television show Twin Peaks created by Mark Frost and David Lynch. A perfect read for fans of David Lynch, Twin Peaks and television. David Lynch has created some of the most interesting Male characters throughout his film and television career. In the 11th issue of the Blue Rose, we look at 30 of those characters. From Henry in Eraserhead to The Fireman in Season 3 of Twin Peaks we look at these strange and wonderful men. We also have a brand new interview with Dana Ashbrook (Bobby Briggs) conducted by John Thorne. Courtenay Stallings interviews ...

Julia Stanley is not yet sixteen, but she has been forced to take care of her mother and little brother. Although her father died eight years ago, recently he has started talking to her again. When Dale Tweeny threatens her family and the police can't help, Julia knows it is up to her to protect them. The Tenant is a short story filled with psychological suspense and intrigue.

Filled with suspense, these stories are at times comforting and humorous, or horrifying. The Other Side of Down Home is a collection of seven tales that stir the imagination and keep readers thinking long after they are over. Each story is unique and compelling. The contents include the previously published stories Better Off Dead, Ride The Wind, The Tenant, Creative Minds, Mask of Mitwaba, Redneck Reunion, and Kentucky Feud. -- “I have become a huge Ryan King fan and this did not disappoint. I liked the characters and the plot keeps your attention to the very end.”

Raymond has finally found someone special. Jill seems to be the girl of his dreams, so when a death in the family calls her home, he doesn't hesitate to go along. He soon discovers that Western Kentucky is a whole different world and that her family is very protective, unpredictable, and possibly even a little crazy. When the extended family gathers for Aunt Glenda's funeral, a reunion is the only reasonable outcome. Wanting to please Jill's family, Raymond soon realizes he's in way over his head. Redneck Reunion is a heartwarming, humorous, and quirky short story about how life and love ...

Malcolm is at it again in the second book of the Doubting Thomas Series. Please read the first book in the series, The Saldorium, on Kindle Vella before starting this book. Drawn to eastern Kentucky by an appeal for justice, Malcolm quickly finds himself embroiled in intrigue and violence as old as the dark hills there. In an attempt to avenge the death of a man's wife and daughter, Malcolm is caught up by deadly forces outside the law and discovers that this time, he is truly on his own.

Malcolm is a former British SAS operative who has managed to land himself in trouble...again. But things are looking up. He's been offered a job by the Saldorium doing what he does best but the work with the shadowy international organization might be more than even he bargained for. The Saldorum is the first book in the Doubting Thomas Action Thriller Series.

Drake is a teenager raised in the squalor of a future dystopian world. After killing another boy trying to defend his younger brother, he is sold into slavery by the state and becomes a soldier serving one of the corporate mercenary forces provide worldwide defense responsibility and he must struggle daily just to survive. Soon he learns a dark secret about himself, a secret that could change the fate of the entire human race. Earth's Exiles is the first book in the Exiles Series.

On this show, we explore a wide variety of topics, including spirituality, self work, community, shadow work, beliefs and conditioning, the idea of what it means to be a man, and how to consciously integrate your masculine and feminine energies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Das Eden-Virus verbreitet sich immer weiter. Ob Segen oder Fluch – eines ist sicher: Es kann nicht mehr aufgehalten werden. Für die Armen und Kranken ist die Seuche ein Geschenk Gottes, doch gleichzeitig bringt sie die Infizierten ins Fadenkreuz jener Menschen, die den Verlust ihrer Macht fürchten.

In the long history of warfare and cultural and ethnic violence, the 20th century was exceptional for producing institutions charged with seeking accountability or redress for violent offenses and human rights abuses across the globe, often forcing nations to confront the consequences of past atrocities. The Holocaust ended with trials at Nuremberg, apartheid in South Africa concluded with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and the Gacaca courts continue to strive for closure in the wake of the Rwandan genocide.

Raised in the dark shadow of his twin brother Hardin, Lloyd Barnes is on a mission to save Hard from the hangman's noose. In the corrupt L.A. scene of the late 1920's, though, Lloyd's task looks hopeless as the California penal system makes ready for its last legal public execution. The Hanging of Hard Barnes is a compelling and humorous audiobook.

The rest of the world had turned its back on South Africa after a controversial massacre in 1960, but seven years later, a pioneering heart surgeon was able to shine a much more positive light on the country when he performed the world's first major organ transplant. A tale about a truly inspirational man who, motivated through losing a brother to heart failure, was able to make this groundbreaking technology a reality that would go on to improve the lives of hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. 

Having miraculously eliminated most crime, poverty, and homelessness throughout the state, Louisiana governor, Eric St. Keel, now has his eyes on the national stage. But a dark secret could jeopardize the governor’s ambitious plans, especially with a rogue FBI agent asking questions. When attorney Jack Winters and his friends stumble unknowingly into this web of intrigue they discover a terrifying secret. Now Jack must fight for his very survival and that of his friends, but time is running out on all of them..

Frank Clemens and his twin brother Zane have been through a lot together. They survived an abusive childhood and life on the streets, but these experiences made them very different. Frank became a successful businessman whereas Zane remained one step ahead of trouble. When Frank's family leaves him and then disappear, things start to look grim and Frank suspects Zane might be responsible.

Roller coasters are supposed to be safe, but a string of major accidents has shaken the public's confidence. What no one knows is that these are not accidents. A brilliant and disturbed serial killer is designing and executing more spectacular "masterpieces" each year. His latest "work of art" might be his greatest ever...or his undoing.

Tom Baldwin faces a choice, a decision that will shape the rest of his life. When the gentle giant Yancey Briggs drowns his grief over his lost wife at the bar where Tom works, a life and death chain-of-events transforms his perspective and ultimately yields the answer to Tom's question.

It has been twenty years since the Great Plague. In a few months, Teal will turn sixteen and be able to Take the Chit from a Protector as so many have before her. In a cruel and dark world the Protectors supposedly keep away the violence and madness. But Teal is starting to realize that all is not what it seems, and her grandfather and mother harbor old secrets about Before and the Dark Years. As she seeks to stand for truth, Teal inadvertently sets off a chain of events that could destroy them all. The Protectors is a future dystopian short novel suitable for young adult or adult readers.

Neil Shotts is a wealthy and successful author. He has all he ever wanted and more, but he can't seem to finish his latest novel. Meanwhile he is distracted and confused by Seth Liston, an aspiring writer who attempts to befriend Neil. Before long, Neil begins to understand that there may be something seriously wrong with Seth and that all may not be as it seems.

What would you do to someone who harmed your child? A week shy of parole, Donald Brown, a husband and father, begins writing a memoir of how the actions of one crazed social worker landed him in prison. Life behind bars is fraught with danger, though, as a powerful inmate has taken an interest in his tale and might dramatically alter the end.

Todd Schultz is going on the run from the law with the perfect plan to disappear into the Appalachian wilderness. When he stumbles into a horrifying situation, the price of Todd's freedom could be higher than he's willing to pay. Caught between his past, the police, and a homicidal madman, Todd knows that every decision could be his last.