Wannabe artist Miranda Blair is named the sole heir to the estate of her estranged grandmother, Gertrude, but as a prerequisite she must spend a hundred days at Gertrude's New England cottage. The handsome next-door neighbor seems determined to turn Miranda's resented countdown into a purpose- driven season of possibilities; will she discover her true colors and ensure a paint-worthy future?
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Jim and Carolyn Hougan, writing as John Case, are New York Times best-selling authors whose thrillers delve into the intricate worlds of conspiracy and hidden agendas. Jim's background as an award-winning investigative reporter, with works exploring intelligence agencies, provides a foundation of real-world intrigue. Carolyn's own novelistic talents complement this, resulting in compelling narratives. Their collaborative pseudonym, John Case, honors a family legacy in journalism and authorship, lending a unique depth to their shared literary pursuits.






- 2023
- 2022
Detective Story 3: All Work and No Play
- 228 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Jack The Detective is back at it again looking into a senator's mistress hounded by a snake and a gorilla who really rather he didn't. He gets himslef involved with a red headed dancer whose name is Desiree but prefers to be called Dizzy as the two of them find themsleves caught betwen a rock and a hard place. Set in New Orleans Jack is in way over his head with his usual good luck trying to find a way out.
- 2021
My Own Santini: A Father and Son Story
- 234 pages
- 9 hours of reading
In 1951, John Case made his arrival as the fifth of six children born to an Irish Catholic mother and Marine Corps father. What he had no way of knowing was that his father had not wanted a fifth or sixth child and openly resented their presence. John would spend most of his childhood living in fear of a repeat of a terrifying display of anger that occurred when he was seven years old. That fear would continue until he reached a personal epiphany and escaped the constant state of implied threat that had defined his childhood in so many ways. His story also traces the ups and downs of his parent's relationship, and how the phases of that relationship impacted their parenting abilities, interest and competency. Set against the backdrop of 1950s and 60s middle class America, from California to Hawaii to Michigan, My Own Santini also reflects the changes in American culture from the relative calm of the post war years to the volatility of the late sixties. At times both heartbreaking and heartwarming, My Own Santini is the story of a personal journey that proves that one's past does not dictate one's future and, as importantly, even life lessons learned through pain and fear can be used to craft a positive result.
- 2020
Open-book management transforms the workplace by engaging employees in the company's financial health, fostering motivation and accountability. John Case explores the shift from traditional management styles that treat workers as mere "hired hands" to a more inclusive approach that encourages collaboration and problem-solving. He analyzes the competitive landscape and critiques outdated management techniques, highlighting the need for a more responsible and informed workforce to thrive in today's global economy.
- 2013
Financial intelligence : a manager's guide to knowing what the numbers really mean
- 284 pages
- 10 hours of reading
Explains what business numbers mean and why they matter, and addresses issues that have become more important in recent years, including questions about the financial crisis and accounting literacy.
- 2008
Financial Intelligence for IT Professionals: What You Really Need to Know about the Numbers
- 296 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Understanding the financial implications of IT decisions is crucial for IT managers tasked with making significant investments. Many professionals in the field often struggle to integrate financial considerations into their daily responsibilities. This book addresses that gap, offering insights and guidance to help IT managers become more comfortable with financial analysis, ultimately enhancing their decision-making capabilities and contributing to their company's success.
- 2007
Dance of Death
- 514 pages
- 18 hours of reading
From The Genesis Code to The Murder Artist, John Case has established himself as the master of unrelenting suspense. Now Case choreographs his most diabolically chilling novel to date, as the very fabric of civilisation threatens to come apa
- 2006
Companies expect managers to use financial data to allocate resources and run their departments. But many managers can't read a balance sheet, wouldn't recognize a liquidity ratio, and don't know how to calculate return on investment. Worse, they don't have any idea where the numbers come from or how reliable they really are. In "Financial Intelligence", Karen Berman and Joe Knight teach the basics of finance - but with a twist. Financial reporting, they argue, is as much art as science. Since nobody can quantify everything, accountants always rely on estimates, assumptions, and judgment calls. Savvy managers need to know how those sources of possible bias can affect the financials - and they need to know that sometimes the numbers can be challenged. While providing the foundation for a deep understanding of the financial side of business, the book also arms managers with practical strategies for improving their companies' performance - strategies such as "managing the balance sheet" that are well understood by financial professionals but rarely shared with their nonfinancial colleagues. Accessible, jargon-free, and filled with entertaining stories of real companies, "Financial Intelligence" will help nonfinancial managers be smarter and more confident in their everyday work
- 2005
There's nothing in a glorious summer's day to suggest anything even remotely sinister. In fact, Alex Callahan, a news correspondent, surprises himself by enjoying the Renaissance Faire that his six-year-old twins, Kevin and Sean, have forced him to visit. The boys are delighted by the jugglers and magicians, jesters and foodmongers dressed in full Elizabethan costume. But it's the joust that the boys have really been waiting to see. Alex takes a break to watch, while keeping half an eye on the twins, but when he turns to see how they are enjoying themselves, they're nowhere to be seen. The perfect day has turned into every parent's nightmare. His sons have disappeared, and Alex is an immediate suspect. But no one can explain the bizarre origami figure he finds after he returns to his empty house. Or the bowl of water that has been left on the top shelf of the wardrobe. Or, the T-shirt soaked in blood... As police attention to the case wanes, Alex's own investigations uncover a sinister, underground world that he never dreamed existed. A world where reality is portrayed as illusion, and where the reason behind the twins' disappearance is more terrifying than anything Alex can imagine...

