A descendant of the Great Maya sets off on a journey to fulfill a holy prophecy. This expedition sends him to unknown worlds to recover the Mammoth Stone, an object that holds the key to humanity's salvation. From the author of The Mammoth Stone and Keeper of the Stone comes the compelling final novel in the successful Mammoth trilogy.
Mango Chutney…tangy and exciting. You take another spoonful and read on. This collection of five short stories, Margaret Allan's second publication after Blood in Blue Water, is a must for those who dream of a tranquil life in the Caribbean, where things are not always what they seem. In Mango Chutney you will find love, hate, incest, murder, hurricanes and more. All the ingredients of a gripping mishmash, to keep your taste buds for excitement going, until you take the last spoonful and find you are at the back cover.
A novel of white sand, blue sea, and sunshine…. So, in such a place, how could two young Peace Corps volunteers possibly get themselves involved in murder, drug dealing, white slavery and more? How did Patricia’s inability to “mind her own damned business” result in the shooting of her friend Maryann by a spear gun in beautiful Grand Anse Bay in Grenada? Never did Patricia dream that she would live on a razor’s edge between life and death in her attempt to escape from the love/hate of Peter Easterman, lord of an illegal empire that spread over half the world. And why should the F.B.I. be concerned about the fate of one young Peace Corps volunteer enough to send its agents chasing her as she fled."Blood in Blue Water" will make you forget your annoyance with the long wait for a delayed plane, the discomfort of your hospital bed, or your disgust when your T.V. blows that unknown essential part. It is fast paced, filled with all the essentials of a good story. Much of it is based on the author’s true-life experiences, and her present contacts, living in the Caribbean.
The old man's reflections on five white birds symbolize his estranged family, who have left him behind. As he contemplates their absence, he remains blissfully unaware of the darker realities they face, including murder, baby trading, and adultery. The narrative explores themes of perception versus reality, highlighting the contrast between the old man's idealized vision of his children and the troubling truths of their lives.
A new novel in the popular series about life in a small Yorkshire village - Newly married, Andrea's life as minister of Nyddford with Nyddbeck is busier than ever. Though happy in her marriage and fulfilled by her work, she feels torn in many directions by those seeking her help. Andrea begins to wonder whether she can cope with the demands of her vocation and still be a good wife.
