Potboiler

An Edgar(R) Award Nominee for Best Novel Jesse Kellerman—the international bestselling author of The Executor and The Genius—brings his prodigious talent to bear on a topic he knows well in this hilarious and surprising spin on the modern blockbuster thriller novel. Missing for months after a tragic boating accident, William de Vallée, the superstar thriller writer, is pronounced dead. His oldest friend, Arthur Pfefferkorn, receives the news with an unsettling mix of grief and envy. A middle-aged college professor with long-dead literary aspirations, Pfefferkorn can’t help but feel outshone by his friend’s success—especially since he married the woman Pfefferkorn loved. But now Bill is gone, and Pfefferkorn is there to comfort Carlotta in her time of grief. Reconnecting with de Vallée’s widow makes more than one of his dreams come true . . . until it plunges him into a shadowy world of intrigue and double crosses, where no one can be trusted—and nothing can be taken seriously.

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Teenager Susan Garth was "a clean-talking sweet little girl" of high school age before she started having "fits"-a sudden aversion to churches and a newfound fondness for vulgarity. Then one night, she strips in front of the parish priest and sinks her nails into his throat. If not madness, then the answer must be demonic possession. To vanquish the Devil, Bishop Crimmings recruits Father Gregory Sargent, a younger priest with a taste for modern ideas and brandy. As the two men fight not just the darkness tormenting Susan but also one another, a soul-chilling revelation lurks in the shadows-one that knows that the darkest evil goes by many names.

In the bustling city of Kolkata, where the aroma of spices mingles with the sounds of diverse languages, there lies a hidden treasure—a vibrant community with a rich cultural heritage that has left an indelible mark on the tapestry of Indian society. This community is none other than the Hakka Chinese in India. This Book takes you on a captivating journey into the heart of the Chinese diaspora in the subcontinent. From their ancient origins in China to their migration and settlement in India, this book unravels the fascinating history, culture, and cuisine of the Hakka people. Step back in time and witness the early interactions of the Hakka with Indian society, as they navigated the complexities of colonial rule and established themselves as an integral part of the diverse fabric of Kolkata’s multicultural landscape. Learn about their religious practices, festivals, and unique celebrations that have been passed down through generations, preserving their cultural identity. Explore the culinary traditions that have melded Chinese flavors with Indian spices, creating a fusion of tastes that tantalize the taste buds of food enthusiasts across the nation. From Hakka noodles to Chilli Chicken, Schezwan Fried Rice to Dragon Chicken, indulge in the delectable culinary delights that the Hakka Chinese have gifted to India. Uncover the struggles and triumphs of the Hakka community as they faced discrimination, economic challenges, and the impact of historical events such as the Sino-Indian War of 1962. Discover how the community’s resilience and adaptability have shaped their unique identity and contributed to the broader Indian society.

The book examines and challenges some of the contemporary values and morality of love by chronicalling the love life of an ordinary young man from its uncertain roots through many experiences with women and other men towards happiness and understanding. In a light-hearted manner, it reviews love as it is actually experienced (and rarely recorded) by a man in his body, mind and spirit. The man in the story is ''ordinary'' because he believes that even though he has seen and experienced much magic, it is nothing beyond that which any other man can or will experience during the course of his life.

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When Daniel's mother dies, he is brought under the protection of the AMO: the Alliance of Magicians and Outlaws. It is an introduction to a world of revenge, revolution and mind-bending chemicals, where anarchists, alchemists and high-stake gamblers co-exist. It is a place in which magic and murder are the norm. So begins an extraordinary quest for knowledge and understanding in this unforgettable outlaw classic.