Résultats pour "Kyle" dans Fiction

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Isolated at her family's wildlife refuge in northern Georgia, Raven longs to escape. Instead, she spends her days shoveling manure for bears, wolves, and a tiger. That is, until her father contracts the Hydra virus—a mysterious, lethal disease spreading across the country like wildfire. Desperate to help him, Raven journeys into town to get medicine, only to discover the outside world is swiftly collapsing into chaos. There are no more police, no more laws, and no hospitals. No one is coming to help.

New Zealand, 1928. When Wilhelm Erdinger arrives in the sleepy village of Falters Mill, claiming to want nothing more than to be left alone to pursue a self-sufficient life, the locals are more than happy to oblige. Against all expectations, his life flourishes, and he discovers both unexpected friendship and love. But as war marches ever closer, it is not the locals' growing antipathy against the German in their midst that threatens to bring his tenuous happiness crashing down, but a dark secret from his past.

Aurora was meant to wake. The prophecy promised a hundred years of sleep. But centuries passed, her kingdom crumbled to dust, and now she rests in a museum display, an artifact of myth and magic. Dez is a museum custodian and aspiring engineer who stumbles upon a way to enter Aurora’s dreams. What starts as curiosity becomes something deeper as he pieces together her story—and uncovers a connection that defies time.

Meet Aswaled "Kyle" Stampson, a 48-year-old smooth-talking single father from the Bluff city—a who half hustler, half philosopher, and all heart. When life throws bills, broken cars, and parenting curve balls his way, Kyle flips every struggle into a punchline.

The Vietnam War was a tragedy for America—and for Vietnam. But for the Vietnamese, it was also a victory: they defeated the world’s wealthiest country and most powerful military. James Bradley, the author of Flags of Our Fathers, began to wonder, How did they win? Precious Freedom explores this question in a powerful novel that is drawn from the pages of history. Informed by ten years of research and hundreds of interviews with US Marines, Viet Cong snipers, and Vietnamese fighters, politicians, and leaders, Precious Freedom is storytelling at its finest.

Eine Wüste im Nahen Osten: General Middleton gerät mit seiner Einsatzgruppe in einen Hinterhalt von Terroristen. Sie töten seine Männer und nehmen ihn gefangen. Kurz bevor er das Bewusstsein verliert, hört er, wie sich die Terroristen unterhalten: Sie sprechen Englisch mit amerikanischem Akzent. Mit Rettung des Generals wird Gunnery Sergeant Kyle Swanson beauftragt- einer der besten Scharfschützen der Marines. Als Swanson und seine Männer in Syrien landen, laufen sie in eine Falle. Nur Swanson überlebt den Angriff. Woher hatte der Feind Informationen über diese streng geheime Mission?

The Biblical Commentary Through Dialogue series examines the Judeo-Christian origin stories through the eyes of a critic and an apologetic alike. Eavesdrop on a debate between a Christian elder and young agnostic as they pore over select books of the Holy Bible, finding common ground to derive lessons from the ancient tales. Grab yourself a bowl of popcorn as these two generations duke it out in a serious philosophical approach to Scripture with a humorous twist.

In the shadow of World War II’s end, the world teeters on the brink of an invisible conflict. Behind the veil of international politics and covert espionage lies a forgotten truth—a darkness that survived the war, planning its resurrection. It falls upon a few brave men to stop it, even as their own loyalties and beliefs are tested.

The death of Aubrey Willot's wealthy but abusive husband left her with an unborn child, an empty chateau, and the last name of a criminal. When she learns he double-crossed a ruthless business associate, she's forced to accept the protection of the handsome and daring bounty hunter tasked with finding her late husband's fortune. Though Aubrey swore never to trust another man, she can't help but be drawn to the bounty hunter's rugged charm.

Life in the American West hasn't been easy for French refugee Lorraine Durand. She has precious few connections and longs to return to her native land. So when the man who rescued her from a Parisian uprising following the Franco-Prussian War persuades her to help him with a deadly holdup, she reluctantly agrees. Despite his promises otherwise, the gang kidnaps a man, forcing Lorraine to grapple with the fallout of her choices even as she is drawn to the captive she's meant to guard.

The inspiration for the main character of this book comes from points and occurrences of the life of someone close to me. Using these points I was able to write a story about struggle, mental health and domestic abuse that many people hide in front of us Her hardship, loss and heartache something every man or woman can relate to. As you listen to the events and tale you will find yourself reflecting on your own battles with mental health, domestic issues and maybe finding the courage to fight your way out.

Welche Grenzen würden Sie überschreiten, um zu überleben? Drei Monate nachdem ein EMP-Angriff das Stromnetz der USA zerstört hat, sind bereits Millionen Menschen an Hunger und Krankheiten gestorben. Als das Ende des Winters endlich in Sicht ist, steht die kleine Stadt Fall Creek in Michigan am Rande des Untergangs. Ihre Einwohner haben gelitten und Opfer gebracht. Aber um sich eine lebenswerte Zukunft zu sichern, müssen sie sich der Dunkelheit in sich selbst stellen. Jeder muss für sich entscheiden, ob er sich seine Menschlichkeit bewahren oder um jeden Preis überleben will.

Sportler daten birgt Verletzungsgefahr. Nachdem Jolee Stanford den Rücken gekehrt hat, will sie nur eins: In Ruhe ihren Abschluss an der University of Virginia absolvieren. Allerdings hat sie die Rechnung ohne ihren Bruder Nick gemacht, der sie dazu verdonnert, seinem Mitbewohner unter die Arme zu greifen. Ausgerechnet Kyle Blackmoore, Captain des Fußballteams und Hottie der UVa.

1572. Europe is in turmoil. A vengeful faction of exiled English Catholics is scattered about the continent, plotting to overthrow Queen Elizabeth and install her cousin Mary, Queen of Scots on the throne. And in the Netherlands, the streets are red with the blood of those who dare to oppose the brutal Spanish occupation. But amid the unrest, one resourceful young woman has made a lucrative enterprise...Scottish-born Fenella Doorn salvages crippled vessels.

Following her perilous fall from a throne she'd scarcely owned to begin with, Mary, Queen of Scots, has fled to England, hoping her cousin, Elizabeth, will grant her asylum. But now Mary has her sights on the English crown, and Elizabeth enlists her most trusted subjects to protect it. Justine Thornleigh is delighting in the thrill of Queen Elizabeth's visit to her family's estate when the festivities are cut short by Mary's arrival. To Justine's surprise, the Thornleighs appoint her to serve as a spy in Mary's court. But bearing the guise of a lady-in-waiting is not Justine's only secret.

Young Queen Elizabeth I's path to the throne has been a perilous one, and already she faces a dangerous crisis. French troops have landed in Scotland to quell a rebel Protestant army, and Elizabeth fears once they are entrenched on the border, they will invade England. Isabel Thornleigh has returned to London from the New World with her Spanish husband, Carlos Valverde, and their young son. Ever the queen's loyal servant, Isabel is recruited to smuggle money to the Scottish rebels. Yet Elizabeth's trust only goes so far.

There is an uncertain comfort in the darkness. The reflected image of the unknown is full and empty in the same moment, providing blissful sleep for the dreaming yet panic for the awake. The man stares out into the empty void in front of him. They are down there somewhere, everyone he had ever known, loved, and lost, is in the abyss. The responsibility to act is a burden felt by most, but few dare to accept it. Having decided to act, Commander Victor Gray, isolated and without everything he holds dear, slowly drifts toward a newly discovered planet.

Despite pressures to cease and desist, Archer dares to ask the question that would bring the new regime to its knees: does universal truth exist? Using his wits and some good fortune along the way, he begins to understand that there may be more to life than meets the eye. Unfortunately for Archer, adults start to take notice.