Geoff Matthews crafts fantasy novels that draw readers in with the intensity of a hungry wolf in winter. His journey into writing began in childhood, finding solace in encyclopedias amidst a bustling world. He evolved from science fiction enthusiasm to a deep passion for epic fantasy, a genre he now explores through his own storytelling. His work aims to offer readers a rich and satisfying narrative experience, mirroring his own discovery of new worlds.
Saints who experience the power of prayer say it gives them wings to wings of elation from being in proximity with Jesus Christ and relief from the burden of a sinful conscience. Once engulfed in the grace of the Holy Spirit, the person in prayer experiences death to sin, resurrection in the Spirit, and mystical ascension to the Father. The visible touches the Invisible, and joy wells up in the human heart. This volume evolved the fruit of fifty-five years of solitude by a contemporary desert monk besieged by prayer. Father Matta's prayer life initially was formed under the direction of the sayings of the Russian Fathers, and later expanded under the direction of other Fathers, both Eastern and Western. He spent whole nights in prayer, reciting one or two passages from these luminaries and begging these saints to enlighten his understanding. Father Matta Whenever physical hunger turned cruel against me, I found my gratification in prayer. Whenever the biting cold of winter was unkind to me, I found my warmth in prayer. Whenever people were harsh to me (and their harshness was severe indeed) I found my comfort in prayer. In short, prayer became my food and my drink, my outfit and my armor, whether by night or by day.
Revealing the essence of the Christian life in simple yet profound images,
Matthew's discourses on humility, repentance, asceticism, fasting, suffering
and unity convey the gospel message in powerful terms to modern man.
Space-Trap at Banya Tor, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.
She I know she's there, because I buried her myself. Shovel full by shovel full, I search. Regretting this decision more so the deeper I dig. She didn't deserve this. I was the one person she trusted and I've left her in the dark, all alone. She'll forgive me, even though she shouldn't. She is far too kind to stay angry long. She is the me, who has a heart of gold. She is the me, who feels things too deeply. If I didn't bury her, this world would eat her alive... and she doesn't deserve that. Committed takes experiences such as abuse, mental illness, addiction, forgiveness and love, and weaves them into a beautiful blanket of words filled with hurt, healing and hope. You'll discover within the four chapters of this book, that you are not alone in this world. Come... take my hand, I'll walk with you.
Comforting Melancholy! What do you mean, what does it mean? Just a title? Perhaps you can guess, or maybe you think you know already. Well you could be right; you could be wrong. I implore everyone, this is an aptly named, thoroughly entertaining novel which could very possibly be of the like you have never read before!Take the 1990s, before many things such as the smartphone and social media – a time so different a world so similar. Can you imagine? Perhaps you are too young to remember that time in the past. If older, you probably recall very well back then or could you have forgotten? Why not allow this meticulous seductive narrative to inform or remind you? At least let this progressively evolving dialogue of a particular individual and peculiar engaging story of those past days enrich your life for right now. Love, loss, lust. Comforting Melancholy, it ticks all the boxes.It begins the reflection very ordinarily, where our storyteller turns up for a wholly unsatisfactory shift, then we find this character falling into reverie. Maybe he is anxious at odds with some aspects of everyday life, or just inwardly critical of others who do not fit his ideal. With certain realisation as if hit by a bombshell, his persona is little by little presented differently and he ventures away from a lonely world. Yet while sweetly ticking all boxes, the loneliest, though inspiring, journey begins.
For fans of Gillian McAllister and Lisa Jewell comes a powerful and haunting
novel about family, secrets and murder.Is blood thicker than water?At five
a.m. one summer's morning, police diver Jen Harper wakes to find herself
submerged in the silt of a river with no memory of how she got there.Forty-
eight hours later, she's called to dive in the same river in search of a
missing woman, Claudia Franklin.But for Jen, this is no ordinary job. Her and
Claudia's families were entangled for decades - there is unresolved resentment
between them, unspoken secrets.Jen hasn't seen Claudia for twelve years now.
Or has she?PRAISE FOR SILENT WATERS:'You'll be spellbound from the first
SENTENCE ... Simply wonderful.' - Jonathan Whitelaw'An utterly engrossing
novel that will leave you as breathless as its characters!' - Sarah Lawton'A
fascinating, constantly surprising mystery novel that pulls you in like a
hidden riptide and builds to a heart-pounding and hugely satisfying finale. A
wonderful read!' - C.M. Ewan'Propulsive and intricately plotted, Silent Waters
is the thriller to watch for in 2023.' - Ella King'A tightly plotted and
skilfully rendered story with strong characters that jumped off the page.
Beautifully claustrophobic.' - Imran Mahmood'A compelling and atmospheric
story of toxic friendships, secrets and divided loyalties all set around the
competitive world of diving - loved it.' - Catherine Cooper'Fiendishly clever,
fascinating and with a host of fully realised characters, Silent Waters is one
of the most original and atmospheric thrillers I've ever read. I absolutely
love L.V. Matthews' writing - it always takes you by surprise.' - Charlotte
Duckworth'A police diver, a thwarted Olympic dream, a missing woman, and a
body in a watery grave. [...] A thrillingly murky tale of tainted love and
betrayal, an edge-of-the-jetty read. I dare you to jump in!' - Janice
Hallett'Silent Waters is a brilliant, beautifully written thriller with an
unusual premise and shocking twists. I loved it! Her best yet!' - Claire
Douglas'A gripping intensity on every page that will have you racing through
this book!' - Lauren North'Beautifully written, perfectly paced and as
absorbing as the silent waters the novel describes! Had me hooked from page
one to the gripping finale.' - G R Halliday'Silent Waters is dripping in
menace. An exhilarating and immersive look into the highly competitive world
of female diving. The delicious prose along with some heart-stopping twists
and turns will keep you up all night. I loved it!' - Emily Freud'Haunting,
visceral writing, a pulse-pounding plot, and characters you will take into
your heart. Stunning.' - Lizzy Barber'With a captivating cast of characters -
some I loved to hate! - I thoroughly enjoyed this dip into the murky world of
police diving. Utterly compelling.' - Sam Holland'It me less than 24 hours to
read this and I'm still reeling - so intense, so tangled, so beautifully
written and utterly, brilliantly claustrophobic.' - Emma Christie'L.V.
Matthews has done it again with a truly dark and complex thriller that will
have you gasping for breath.' - Sophie Flynn'An original, compelling foray
into the toxic world of Olympic diving, with Matthew's signature stunning
characterisation and gripping plot. Silent Waters should be at the top of
every crime/thriller lover's TBR next year.' - Mira Shah'Terrific, memorable
suspense writing that draws you in. Silent Waters is a real up-all-night
thriller.' - B P Walter'I was immediately obsessed with this brilliant, murky
but warm story of deep-buried secrets and impossible choices. Gorgeously rea
Two sisters. An intense bond. A bitter rivalry. When a terrible secret comes
to light, the twins' fragile existences shatter, pitting them against each
other in a race for survival.
