Mike Walsh crafts richly-layered mysteries, predominantly set in New England, drawing readers into intricate narratives. His work explores compelling character dynamics and complex plotlines, showcasing a dedication to the art of storytelling honed through years of study and practice.
In the aftermath of the Armageddon Game, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles face a fractured New York City, grappling with a disgraced mayor and a divided found family. As they navigate new challenges in Mutant Town, a dark threat emerges, leading to tension among their closest allies. During a routine patrol, the Turtles encounter a formidable foe from the future, forcing them to confront their unity and strength. Can they overcome this mysterious adversary and restore balance in their lives and city?
Set against the backdrop of the late 1950s, this memoir recounts Michael Walsh's experiences as a Merchant Navy deckhand aboard the RMS Britannic, the final ship of the iconic White Star Line. The narrative captures the challenges and adventures of life at sea, offering a glimpse into maritime history and the unique camaraderie among crew members during a transformative era in shipping. Walsh's firsthand account highlights the romance and rigors of seafaring, providing an engaging perspective on a bygone era.
The builders of Newgrange are depicted as a remarkable civilization, leaving behind impressive monuments that reflect their culture and achievements. Their legacy offers valuable insights into their lives and beliefs, revealing the significance of their contributions to history.
Set against the backdrop of rising crime in Ocean Park, a struggling factory town, the story follows Detective Matt Conley as he confronts a demoralized police force amid budget cuts. Tasked with solving the murder of a young Haitian immigrant, he partners with the victim's friend, Emmanuel. Their investigation leads them through a web of intriguing characters, including Voudou worshipers, a ruthless real estate mogul, and a passionate arsonist. Themes of love, loyalty, and sacrifice drive this compelling mystery.
Humor permeates the anecdotes of a police department's daily operations in this collection of short stories. Each chapter recounts bizarre and amusing incidents that lighten the mood during otherwise mundane and perilous shifts. From a man refusing a "Polygram test" to a woman claiming to be a hologram, these real-life encounters showcase the absurdity of human behavior when faced with law enforcement. The book offers a comedic glimpse into the unpredictable nature of police work, making for an entertaining read.
The book delves into the complex history of the Jesuit order, highlighting the tensions between Jesuits and popes, including notable conflicts that led to significant repercussions, such as the imprisonment of a Jesuit superior general. It explores the unique position of Pope Francis as the first Jesuit pope and examines the Society of Jesus' special vow of obedience to the papacy. Central to the narrative are the controversies surrounding the Jesuits, particularly regarding issues of human freedom throughout their nearly five-hundred-year history.
Exploring the concept of durational cinema, this book distinguishes it from slow cinema and traces its evolution through three key waves: the 1960s New York avant-garde, post-1968 European art cinema, and the emergence of international cinema in gallery spaces and festivals since the 1990s. It examines notable filmmakers like Andy Warhol and Chantal Akerman, highlighting the genre's minimalism and diverse thematic focus, including the Holocaust and marginalized experiences. The book emphasizes the varied interpretations and styles within durational cinema, showcasing its rich complexity.
Highlighting a significant milestone in the history of the Society of Jesus, this book explores the Jesuits' longstanding commitment to the Roman Catholic Church and their unique characteristics of obedience and loyalty. It delves into the implications of Pope Francis becoming the first Jesuit Pope after nearly five centuries, examining the order's influence and evolution within the Church.
After the Oates family moves to Newfoundland, a dark creature kidnaps Beth,
the youngest child. To find her, Beth's siblings Ben and Lynn venture into a
mystical world called the Elphyne.
An anthology of queer nature poetry spanning three centuries. This anthology amplifies and centers LGBTQIA+ voices and perspectives in a collection of contemporary nature poetry. Showcasing over two hundred queer writers from the nineteenth to the twenty-first century, Queer Nature offers a new context for and expands upon the canon of nature poetry while also offering new lenses through which to view queerness and the natural world. In the introduction, editor Michael Walsh writes that the anthology is “concerned with poems that speak to and about nature as the term is applied in everyday language to queer and trans bodies and identities . . . Queer Nature remains interested in elements, flora, fauna, habitats, homes, and natural forces—literary aspects of the work that allow queer and trans people to speak within their specific cultural and literary histories of the abnormal, the animal, the elemental, and the unnatural.” The anthology features poets including Elizabeth Bishop, Richard Blanco, Kay Ryan, Jericho Brown, Allen Ginsberg, Natalie Diaz, and June Jordan, as well as emerging voices such as Jari Bradley, Alicia Mountain, Eric Tran, and Jim Whiteside.
