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1) Weird Little Words that Win Word Games: AEDES to ZORI (Word Buff's Totally Unfair Word Game Guides Book 4) by Derek McKenzie, 111 pages, published Oct 14, 2014.
US: http://www.amazon.com/Weird-Little-Words-that-Games-ebook/dp…
AU: http://www.amazon.com.au/Weird-Little-Words-that-Games-ebook…
Amazon's Description:
Over the years, I've spent hundreds of hours poring over dictionaries to seek out obscure gems like CRWTH, QUIPU, and SWARAJ, to give me a winning edge in Scrabble and other word games.
And you know what? It worked!
But it seems really silly for you to go and reinvent the wheel when I've done all the hard yards for you. Especially when I've turned all this work into a set of beautifully illustrated word stories.
2) Killing Pythagoras by Marcos Chicot, Annie Crawford and Anamaría Crowe Serrano, 607 pages, published Jan 2, 2014.
US: http://www.amazon.com/Killing-Pythagoras-Marcos-Chicot-ebook/dp/B00HCQV0WM/ref=sr_1_2?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1413542189&sr=1-2
AU: http://www.amazon.com.au/Killing-Pythagoras-Marcos-Chicot-ebook/dp/B00HCQV0WM/ref=sr_1_2?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1413542189&sr=1-2
Amazon's Description:
FINALLY IN ENGLISH: THE THRILLER THAT WAS THE BESTSELLING EBOOK IN SPANISH IN THE WORLD IN 2013
2012: Killing Pythagoras was selected as a Finalist for the Planeta Prize, the most valuable literary award in the world after the Nobel Prize for Literature (€601,000 / $800,000).
May 2013: one month after being published on Amazon, it became the best-selling ebook in Spanish in the world, holding the #1 spot for eleven consecutive months.
June 2013: after offers from publishing houses in Europe, the Americas and Asia, Mauri Spagnol -the second largest editorial group in Italy- was awarded publishing rights.
October 2013: Killing Pythagoras appeared in print form in Spain, becoming an immediate bestseller. It is currently being translated into numerous languages, and in 2014 will be published in a dozen countries.
Killing Pythagoras is a thriller that will keep readers on the edge of their seats from the prologue to the final page. Based on real historical events, the novel is an extraordinary combination of intrigue, romance, and action.
Synopsis:
The venerable philosopher Pythagoras, one of the most powerful political figures of his time, is preparing to name a successor from among his grand masters when a string of murders rocks the Pythagorean community. The killings, each more baffling and unpredictable than the last, gradually unveil the workings of a dark and powerful mind, more formidable than that of Pythagoras himself.
Egyptian investigator Akenon and the enigmatic Ariadne work to identify the murderer while at the same time coming to terms with their own tumultuous relationship. The challenge they face is one in which the ghosts of the past are interwoven with the sinister threats of the present: a challenge from which it seems impossible they will escape alive.
Killing Pythagoras, based on real-life historical events, will plunge readers into an apparently unsolvable mystery. Readers will unearth cryptic clues and come face to face with some of the most unnerving characters ever to appear in the pages of fiction: Glaucus the Sybarite, the gruesome Boreas, the vengeful Cylon, and above all, the mysterious stranger who wields his prodigious capabilities to sow death.
Media:
“Crime, mystery, and romance in a fast-paced action novel.” HISTORIA NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
“Maximum excitement and fun; [the author] achieves a compelling mix of strong elements.” ONDA CERO RADIO
“A fast-paced historical thriller that transports us to the cradle of civilization among intrigues and passion.” LA VANGUARDIA
“An edge-of-your-seat narrative driven by suspenseful action, it succeeds in creating a tense atmosphere in the face of the deadly threat that attempts to destroy the main characters.” QUÉ LEER
Literature Blogs:
“A supremely interesting novel that surprised and hooked me, by an author who expertly juggles the tension and suspense up to the last second. Highly recommended.” LEER ES VIAJAR
“…it has all the ingredients necessary in a book to hook you: crime, mystery, love, action… I loved it. I didn’t know there was a sequel and I’m very happy to hear there is! I can’t wait to read it.” MARIÁNLEEMÁSLIBROS
“The meticulous detail with which the era is recreated gives the novel incredible realism… While the novel is fast-moving from the beginning, the pace accelerates even more toward the end, creating an action-packed finish.” ADIVINA QUIÉN LEE
“The novel hooks you from the first page to the last. The plot is so intricately woven it’s hard to put down once you begin.” AL RICO LIBRO
3) Primal Fear by William Diehl, 372 pages, published July 16, 2012.
US: http://www.amazon.com/Primal-Fear-William-Diehl-ebook/dp/B00…
AU: http://www.amazon.com.au/Primal-Fear-William-Diehl-ebook/dp/…
Amazon's Description:
Hotshot attorney Martin Vail must defend a young man accused of brutally murdering Archbishop Rushman, known as the "Saint of Lakeview Drive." This case looks impossible until his psychologist makes a discovery.
"Spine-tingling…Mr. Diehl can sustain suspense."
—THE NEW YORK TIMES
Martin Vail, the brilliant "bad-boy" lawyer every prosecutor and politician loves to hate, is defending Aaron Stampler, a man found holding a bloody butcher's knife near a murdered archbishop. Vail is certain to lose, but Vail uses his unorthodox ways to good advantage when choosing his legal team—a tight group of men and women who must uncover the extraordinary truth behind the archbishop's slaughter. They do, in a heart-stopping climax unparalleled for the surprise it springs on the reader.
Clever twists and a bona fide surprise ending make this an above-average courtroom thriller, tapping into the post-O.J. scrutiny of our legal system in the case of a hotshot Chicago defense attorney (Richard Gere) whose latest client is an altar boy (Edward Norton) accused of murdering a Catholic archbishop. The film uses its own manipulation to tell a story about manipulation, and when we finally discover who's been pulling the strings, the payoff is both convincing and pertinent to the ongoing debate over what constitutes truth in the American system of justice. Making an impressive screen debut that has since led to a stellar career, Norton gives a performance that rides on a razor's edge of schizophrenic pathology—his role is an actor's showcase, and without crossing over the line of credibility, Norton milks it for all it's worth. Gere is equally effective in a role that capitalizes on his shifty screen persona, and Laura Linney and Frances McDormand give memorable performances in their intelligently written supporting roles.
—Jeff Shannon
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