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Irving Wallace

    March 19, 1916 – June 29, 1990

    Irving Wallace was an American bestselling author and screenwriter celebrated for his extensively researched, page-turning narratives. His works frequently delved into controversial and provocative subjects, peeling back the layers of society and human nature. Wallace expertly wove fiction with fact to create compelling tales that immersed readers in worlds of sexuality, politics, and hidden secrets. His ability to tackle complex themes with suspense and intelligence made him a notable storyteller.

    Irving Wallace
    The Intimate Sex Lives of Famous People
    The Almighty
    The Second Lady
    The Word
    The Chapman Report
    The Miracle
    • 2000

      Chicken Soup for the Writer's Soul

      Stories to Open the Heart and Rekindle the Spirit of Writers

      • 400 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      Being a writer can be a lonely and frustrating experience. The stories in this book-by a wide range of professional writers, novelists, journalists, freelancers, poets and screenwriters-will give readers insight into the human trials, tribulations and triumphs of writers, and writers a source of inspiration and commiseration. Whether readers are beginning writers, seasoned pros or wannabes, the stories of purpose, passion, endurance and success contained in Chicken Soup for the Writer's Soul will inform, entertain, uplift and inspire them. In its pages, they will learn important lessons on: the importance of perseverance, the value of being yourself, the process of discovering your own voice, the need for mentors and allies, and the power of following your heartfelt dreams. Contributors include: Sue Grafton, Steve Allen, Dave Barry, Agatha Christie, Art Linkletter, Terry McMillan, and more.

      Chicken Soup for the Writer's Soul
    • 1988

      WELCOME TO THE EVERLEIGH CLUB --- THE WORLD'S MOST SUMPTUOUS BORDELLO MINNA AND AIDA EVERLEIGH --- proprietors of the famous “house of pleasure” on Chicago's Levee. KAREN --- The mayor's elegant, gorgeous secretary who is playing a dangerous masquerade. CATHLEEN --- The Evereighs' socialite niece, a sweet Southern girl soon to learn all about becoming a woman. ALAN --- Handsome heir to a Chicago meat-packing empire, who may find the price of desire too high to pay. DR. HOLMES --- A serial killer whose Everleigh Club privileges may include picking out his next victim. Destiny ignites their passions in the splendor of The Golden Room where every fantasy --- or fear --- can come true.

      THe Golden Room
    • 1986

      The Seventh Secret

      • 374 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      Emily Ashcroft goes to Berlin where her father died under mysterious circumstances while finishing his biography on Hitler. She uncovers a horrible secret...

      The Seventh Secret
    • 1984

      The Vatican Announces that the Virgin Mary will return to Lourdes this year to Perform A Miracle Cure Will It Be A Miracle? Or Will It Be A Fraud? Precious lives, loves, and happiness are at stake: Ken Clayton: the young American who abandons medical treatment for the chance of miracle Edith Moore: the Englishwoman whose miracle cure has made her famous against her will Gisele Dupree, the French girl whose desperation to escape Lourdes will lead to violence Liz Finch: the hard-bitten journalist who wants to "expose" Lourdes and its miracles At the climax comes a surprise twist that only master storyteller Irving Wallace could pull off. First published in 1984 "The Miracle" has everything we expect from Wallace at his best: rich, authentic detail, fast-paced plotting, suspense, and vivid characters.

      The Miracle
    • 1983

      The Almighty

      • 384 pages
      • 14 hours of reading
      3.6(19)Add rating

      When the hunger for power becomes a craving--a ruling obsession--it is not enough for a man like Edward Armstead to head a vast news empire. First he will want to shape the news - then manipulate and control it - and finally he will want to create it.

      The Almighty
    • 1981

      This encyclopedia looks at the sexual habits, deviations and quirks of nearly 200 famous people from all walks of life. Each entry describes the subject's fame and achievements, and within this context examines their sexual activities. Entries include Henry VIII, Marilyn Monroe and Mozart.

      The Intimate Sex Lives of Famous People
    • 1980

      As violence and crime increase nationwide, Attorney General Christopher Collins searches for the elusive and vital R Document, which will prevent the ratification of FBI Director Vernon Tynan's law-and-order constitutional amendment and his plans to take over the country.

      The R Document
    • 1980

      After years of plastic surgery and special training, the KGB substitutes a Russian actress for the American First Lady and only journalist Guy Parker notices a few tiny, but telltale, inconsistencies

      The Second Lady