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The Pros & Cons of Dragon-Slaying
Author: Labriola, Anthony
language: en
Publisher: Anaphora Literary Press
Release Date: 2015-03
This collection shows us the battles—fought, lost and won—when we strive to live life to the fullest. In the fabled adventures in both this world and the next, there are many quests to be embarked on, with countless clashes with dragons—seen and unseen. In The Pros & Cons of Dragon-Slaying, the characters struggle with the bewildering aspects of existence and try to prevail against the forces that are arrayed against them, or that are besieging them from within. Despite their multiple points of view, which range from the farce to the surreal, these crusade stories all speak in harmony, as they reveal life’s stunning surprises and twisted ironies. The tales also speak for life against death, for love against apathy, and for the human spirit against all forms of oppression. But as you weigh the pros and cons of dragon-slaying, take care to watch out for the tempters and demons of inwardness. Beware the dragons of the mind.
A Stitch in Time
Escape into this time travel romance series by #1 New York Times bestselling fantasy author Kelley Armstrong… Thorne Manor has always been haunted…and it has always haunted Bronwyn Dale. As a young girl, Bronwyn could pass through a time slip in her great-aunt's house, where she visited William Thorne, a boy her own age, born two centuries earlier. After a family tragedy, the house was shuttered and Bronwyn was convinced that William existed only in her imagination. Now, twenty years later Bronwyn inherits Thorne Manor. And when she returns, William is waiting. William Thorne is no longer the boy she remembers. He’s a difficult and tempestuous man, his own life marred by tragedy and a scandal that had him retreating to self-imposed exile in his beloved moors. He’s also none too pleased with Bronwyn for abandoning him all those years ago. As their friendship rekindles and sparks into something more, Bronwyn must also deal with ghosts in the present version of the house. Soon she realizes they are linked to William and the secret scandal that drove him back to Thorne Manor. To build a future, Bronwyn must confront the past. * * * * * Keywords: award-winning novel; time travel novel; time slip; Victorian romance; bestselling author; gothic; second chance at love; cold-case mystery; haunted house; Yorkshire moors; first in series; no cliffhangers
The Big Sleep
In Raymond Chandler's seminal hardboiled detective novel, "The Big Sleep," readers are drawn into the gritty underbelly of Los Angeles through the lens of private investigator Philip Marlowe. The narrative weaves a complex tapestry of intrigue, rich with atmospheric descriptions and sharp, incisive dialogue that illuminates the moral ambiguity of its characters. Chandler masterfully employs a first-person perspective that immerses the reader in the protagonist's wry observations, reflecting both the era's disillusionment and the labyrinthine nature of crime and corruption that defines the narrative's essence. Set in the late 1930s, this work encapsulates a pivotal moment in American literature where the detective genre transcended mere entertainment to explore deeper societal issues, reinforced by Chandler's innovative use of style and structure. Raymond Chandler, a British-born American author, was heavily influenced by his own experiences in the world of corporate America and the turmoil of the Great Depression. His keen understanding of both the seedy and sophisticated elements of Los Angeles society provided a fertile ground for crafting layered characters and intricate plots. This background, coupled with a tumultuous personal life, drove Chandler to create a poignant exploration of justice in a morally gray world, establishing his place as a foundational figure in crime literature. "The Big Sleep" is essential reading for anyone interested in the evolution of the detective novel, offering not only an engaging mystery but also profound insights into human nature and societal flaws. Chandler's vivid prose and Marlowe's unforgettable character render this work a timeless classic, inviting readers to ponder the ambiguities of morality while being entertained by an intricately plotted narrative.