The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown - Filled with Puzzles, Symbols and Historical secrets

Dan Brown is an American author who is well-known for his bestselling thriller fiction novels. His books have been translated into over 40 languages and also feature a common lead character Robert Langdon. His plot also follows historical themes, which is mixed along with his fictional scripts thereby gaining interests from the readers.

“The Lost Symbol” is a 2009 novel written by Dan Brown in which a conspiracy theory thriller is set inWashington DC. The plot takes place over a period of 12 hours in Washington DC, focusing on Freemasonry. Robert Langdon is a Harvard symbologist, who is summoned to give a lecture in National Statuary Hall in U.S. Capitol. Soon he discovers a disturbing object--artfully encoded with five symbols. Langdon recognizes the object as an ancient invitation, which will grant a long-lost world of esoteric wisdom.

In the meanwhile, Langdon's beloved mentor, Peter Solomon -- the Smithsonian secretary and a 33rd degree Freemason is brutally kidnapped by Mal'akh, who demands that Langdon should unlock the Ancient Mysteries in return for Peter's life. In order to save Peter, Langdon joins hands with Solomon's younger sister -- Dr. Katherine Solomon. The chase and the clues to the puzzles lead the duo to various places like Library of Congress, U.S. Botanical garden and many more.

In short, Brown weaves mystery, intrigue and humor in his third novel -- The Lost Symbol, as Langdon takes his journey into a clandestine world of Masonic secrets, which will drag him towards a single, inconceivable truth.

50 ways to find a lover by Lucy-Anne Holmes - An Excellent Romantic Novel

Lucy-Anne Holmes is one of the talented authors in writing observational humor. 50 ways to find a lover is a romance book written by Lucy-Anne Holmes in which a playful insight into the life of a modern woman is brought out in a hilarious manner.

According to the plot, Sarah Sargeant is out of work actress who has a hilarious and charming character and is looking for a man as she felt her loneliness to be a carnal drought due to the fact that she was not having sex for the past 351 days. Sarah has been single for three years and nine months. She also tried for a date with a barman in her local pub, but her proposal was rejected. She knew it very well that her pride has not just been bruised, but it's been disemboweled.

Due to the disappointments and frustrations, Sarah decides that she will never approach out to a member of the opposite sex. Knowing this, her family and friends helped her out by suggesting other ideas. As per the suggestions, she starts a blog to register her search for a man, which will surely force her to actually search for a man. Fortunately, due to blogging she finds that men seem to be falling over themselves to get to know about her. As things go on to her expectations, she suddenly decides to go on a mission in exploring 50 ways to find a lover. But will this mission help Sarah to find a new guy for her desires?

Three Hundred Hours by Roderick Craig Low - A Beautifully-described Melancholic Journey

Roderick Low has resided in France with his wife and allocates his time in working as a business analyst and technical author in the UK and Ireland.

“Three Hundred Hours” is the first novel written by Roderick Low in which a chronicle of losses is masterly said with humor. The story plots over the events that happen in the life of a couple -- David Grant and his beautiful French wife Elodie, who leads a prosperous, happy living in an idyllic village in the Ardcehe. David Grant is a middle-class, middle-aged British settler in rural France.

On one summer, Elodie decides to go on a Buddhist retreat in Paris, leaving her husband, who thinks that it will be a short trip for her. Moreover, David is slightly bustle about the details of daily life, but ultimately decides to take a trip on uncharacteristic impulse, hoping that he will be back easily in no time and carry out the household tasks that he has promised to do during Elodie’s absence.

As per his decision, David Grant starts his journey across France and back to the UK. Unfortunately due to humorous and melancholy situations, David gets subjected to a fitful odyssey that leads him eventually to his home town of Edinburgh. In his home town, his present life begins to fall as he is dragged back to his past by his memories, which leads his life to move out of his control, powerless to prevent the unavoidable ending. What problem did David face in his hometown? Is there anyone to help him out?

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London Belongs to Me by Norman Collins - A thrilling city novel

Norman Collins was a British writer, and later a radio and television executive, who was born in 1907. He began his career as a novelist, publishing several successful works. He has written nearly 16 novels and 2 plays. He also worked as a local government correspondent for Private Eye magazine.

“London Belongs to Me” is one of the great city novels written by Norman Collins in which the plot is concerned about the tenants of a large terraced house during the pre-WWII London. The prospect of the war hangs over every inhabitant of London in 1938. The story begins at a lodging-house at 10 Dulcimer Street, owned by the widowed Mrs. Vizzard and occupied by a various tenants -- the recently retired clerk Mr. Josser and his wife, Mrs. Boon and her son -- Percy, the Pooterish Mr. Puddy and Connie -- a washed-up actress.

The pretty crook Percy is in love with the Jossers' daughter, and turns to crime to raise money so that he can impress her through his wealth. Unfortunately, he bungles a car theft and finds himself accused of murder. So Mr. Josser digs into his retirement fund for a lawyer in order to save his son. In the meanwhile, a fake psychic -- Mr. Squales joins the lodge as a new tenant and testifies against Percy, but his fakery gets exposed to his now-fiancee, Mrs. Vizzard during the process.

Even though Percy is found guilty, his neighbors support to his defence. With the assistance of the Jossers' loyal socialist -- Uncle Henry, the neighbors gather thousands of signatures in a petition to gain him a remit. Will Percy be punished for his crime?

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Psychology First - A 3rd Edition OCR Psychology for GCSE by Barbara Woods

It’s a well-known fact that Psychology is an applied and academic science that analyzes the human mind and behavior. Barbara Woods is an experienced teacher of Psychology GCSE, and author of many Psychology textbooks. Karon Oliver is a senior educationalist and experienced teacher. Phil Banyard is a widely respected author, lecturer and researcher in Psychology. These three experienced authors have jointly written the book, OCR Psychology for GCSE: Psychology First 3^rd Edition -- a new resource from the UK's most trusted name in GCSE Psychology.

“OCR Psychology for GCSE: Psychology First” brings the Psychology alive and is packed with colour engaging features, activities and assessment help for students. The authors have shared their knowledge and have deeply discussed about the psychological concepts to aid and consolidate students. This book covers all research methods topics and uses applications and real life examples thereby helping students to plan, do and carry out an investigation. This book is ideal for those who undergo courses in the fields of psychology and also helpful for those people who simply wish to learn more about Psychology.

The categories in this book include Biological Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology, Individual Differences and Research in Psychology. This book is considered as the core textbook that matches to new OCR Specification. In short, OCR Psychology for GCSE: Psychology First gives an accessible and fascinating introduction to Psychological research and it provides an excellent introduction to key topics and draws on studies by names that are easily recognizable for students, thereby representing it as a student friendly book.

To Tame a Highland Warrior by Karen Marie Moning - A Paranormal Romantic Tale

Karen Marie Moning, who was born in 1964, is an American author of romance novels. Being the author of the Highlander series, Karen’s novels have received many awards. Now she lives inCincinnati, Ohio.

“To Tame a Highland Warrior” is the sequel to the first book in the highlander series -- “Beyond the Highland Mist”. The story begins in 1499, narrating the tale of Gavrael McIllioch also known as Grimm -- the son of a powerful Highland laird and Hawk’s best friend. He also believes that his father had killed his mother because of a hereditary madness and he too has the same illness.

Since Grimm has no one to look after him, he seeks as a refuge with the St Clair family. After some years, when Grimm realizes that he is in love with the beautiful daughter of St. Clair family -- Jillian, he leaves the family fearing that he may harm her like his father killed his mother. Gibraltar and Elizabeth are at their wits’ ends with the problem of trying to find a husband for Jillian. But, Jillian vowed never to wed anyone except Grimm, since she too loved him a lot. Knowing this, Jillian’s parents also want her to marry for love and so she gets a chance to opt between numerous suitors, in which Grimm is also one of the suitors.

Even though Jillian is unaware of the hidden mysteries in the life of Grimm, she believes that she is the only woman to tame the beast that is raged within him. Will Grimm destroy his enemies before starting a new life with Jillian?

Paths of Glory by Jeffrey Archer - A Real-life story

Jeffrey Archer was born in 1940 and he is an English author, playwright and an actor. Being a former Member of Parliament and Deputy Chairman of the Conservative Party, Archer lives in London.

“Paths of Glory” is a history-based novel written by Archer, which exposes the story of a real-life mountaineer, George Mallory. The author has attempted to fictionalize the life story of Mallory and his dream of being the first man to climb to the top of Mt. Everest. Unfortunately, Mallory's body was found on Mt. Everest in 1999, and it is considered that he may have been the first man to reach the highest point.

The story describes Mallory’s thirty-two year period covering from his childhood days to his third attempt to climb Mt. Everest in 1924, at age thirty-seven. From the young age, Mallory showed a lot of interests in mountain climbing, but failed in his first two attempts due to many reasons. This aim in climbing mountains was pulling away lots of his quality time and money, which was disliked by his wife.

After the two failed attempts, he decides to make a last attempt in climbing up the Mt. Everest, stating that he will place his wife’s photo on the top and return back home, and promise to make no more attempts after this. But on the way to the mountains, he was found dead and his wife’s photo was missing from his wallet. Was he killed during his mission in climbing Mt. Everest? Or did he die due to worst weather conditions?

Highland Scandal by Julia London - A Sinful Romance

Julia London is the penname of Dinah Dinwiddie, who was born and grew up on a ranch in Texas. She is a well-known American writer of romantic novels, who has worked as a public administrator before she came into her writing profession.

“Highland Scandal” is a sinful romantic novel written by Julia London, in which she plots out the life of a fugitive nobleman having a meaningless relationship with a lovely young lady. Jack Haines -- the Earl of Lambourne has been accused of adultery with the Princess of Wales, Caroline. Even though, Jack is innocent, falsely been named to such activities, he packs his bags and heads to his nativeScotland since the Prince of Wales wanted him to be punished for his adultery. So Jack rushes to his native, very keen that he shouldn’t get caught by the men sent by the Princess of Wales. Jack’s sister has already left the message to him that he will be hang to death if he is been found guilty.

During his risky journey, Jack is perceived by two Scots bounty hunters in the remote corner of the Highlands. After knowing his problem, these two hunters offer him a deal which would save him from his charges. Instead he has to help them out from their family problem. These hunters need Jack to get engaged with their sister, Lizzie Beal in order to ward-off a suitor from a powerful rival clan -- intending to control their land. Instead of getting hanged in London for his false charges, he wisely accepts to marry Lizzie, who is not interested to marry this fugitive nobleman. Is jack safe in marrying Lizzie? Will Lizzie fall in love over Jack?

Make Room! Make Room! by Harry Harrison

Harry Harrison is an award-winning American and Irish novelist for his bestselling science-fiction novels which often revolves around the contrast between the thinking man and the man of force.

“Make Room! Make Room!” is a 1966 Sci-fi novel written by Harry Harrison that plots out the unrestricted population growth set in New York City. Grieving under the burden of 35 million inhabitants in this city, detective Andy Rusch is engaged in a desperate and lonely hunt for a murderer who has killed a very wealthy man, apparently the victim of an attempted robbery that went wrong. Andy lives in half a room where his roommate Sol -- a retired ex-army engineer lives along with him.

Andy is now on the desperate heat since he has to trace out the killer in this huge population. Only help that he can get in this case from this over-populated society is the victim’s girlfriend who lives one of the few functioning high rise apartments left in New York City. Soon Andy and the victim’s girlfriend get closer and moves in to his apartment. In the meantime, the killer returns back to the city after a couple of days. In the meanwhile, Andy gets depressed for the death of his friend and roommate -- Sol, who was injured severely during the protest against the revision of a legislative bill supporting family planning.

Soon, things get revealed for Andy, that the victim’s girlfriend seems likely to be the mistress of the killer. She used to go with rich people and satisfy them for money. Can Andy trap the Killer?

Rosie Harris's Interesting Page-turner 'Love Changes Everything'

Rosie Harris was born in 1925 in Cardiff, who has resided there and in the West Country for a while. She is a well-known author of romantic fiction. In 1975, her first novel was published, followed by eight other novels all under the name Marion Harris. Now she lives in Buckinghamshire and writes full time.

“Love Changes Everything” is one of the excellent novels written by Rosie Harris which revolves around the miseries, life and love of a young girl. Trixie Jackson is a fourteen year old beautiful girl, moving her days with good hopes. She has lot of plans for her future, but her present days get worse day by day, filling up with disappointments. Since she gets sacked from the local factory, she is been forced to serve as a housekeeper for one of her father’s friends -- a man whom she doesn’t like at all.

Trixie is now been kept behind the doors, working as a housekeeper and burning out her desires. Since she is from the poor status, she is in urgent need for money in order to take care of her little sister, Cilla and her mother. Being a housekeeper, her days soon become a living hell. Soon she tries to escape quickly from her workplace, willing to lead her life as her wish. But she injures herself and gets admitted in hospital.

However, Trixie’s troubles are not yet over since her mother meets with a tragic accident and dies. Unfortunately, Trixie and her younger sister Cilla are now placed at the mercy of their threatening father, who soon brings his mistress -- Daisy into the family. Now this step mother will stop at nothing to push the girls’ lives to terrifying miseries. Can Trixie face her problems and take care of her sister? Will anyone help Trixie from her problems?

The Reading Room by Ruth Hamilton - Love! Life! Courage!

Ruth Hamilton was born in Bolton and has spent most of her life in Lancashire. She is a well-known writer in the north-west of England. Being the bestselling author of nineteen novels, Ruth Hamilton now lives in Liverpool.

“The Reading Room” is a rich, compelling novel of love and courage written by Ruth Hamilton displaying her unique warmth and humor. The story revolves around the miseries of a courageous lady -- Leanne Chalmers, who decides to move to Lancashire with her friend and her daughter, hoping that she could start a new life and hide her identity. She has already made a successful career in displaying her own style of home decoration and design on the nation's screens.

When Leanne moves to her new place, she changed her name as Lily -- very keen to hide her identities so that her husband, Clive -- who is been sent to prison for his crimes can’t able to find her. Soon Leanne and her companion make friends with Mike -- the Catholic priest, Eve -- a Liverpudlian, Paul and Maurice -- the hairdressers, and Dave and his love -- Philly. Everyone thinks that Lily, with her best friend and a small child has come up from the South West.

As the days go on, Lily's new life gets filled with peace as she joins Dave's reading room, a shop come cafe and library where she begins to relax. But things started to change worse, when one of her friend -- Eve is wounded badly in a burglary, which made Lily to get afraid that her husband has found her hide out, getting closer to her living place for killing her. Will Lily be saved from her terrifying husband?

The Kissing Game by the Award winning author Suzanne Brockmann

Suzanne Brockmann is an award winning American romantic fiction novelist who is born in 1960. She resides outside Boston with her husband and two children.

“The Kissing Game” is a thrilling romantic novel written by Suzanne Brockmann under the Sunrise Key series. As the story begins, aspiring private investigator Frankie Paresky finds herself committed to abona fide case -- needs to track down the missing heir of her wealthy client, who used to vacation on the island. Joining in this assignment with Frankie is Simon Hunt, her best friend's brother and a notorious heartbreaker whom she's loved forever. Simon Hunt and Frankie have already met each other during their teenage. Frankie knows very well that Simon is a bed jumping commitment guy, but even then couldn’t stop herself in admiring at him.

But for Simon, he wishes to prove things wrong about Frankie’s opinion about his character, since he’s been dreaming about her as they were teenagers. As the story moves, the duo gets into the act of finding the missing heir of her client. During their investigation, the clues direct them to mysterious journeys which made Frankie to feel safe as long as her partner is with her.

Moreover Frankie also stands between pleasure and panic and so she needs to solve this case as soon as possible so that she can keep herself away from her love and desires over Simon. Completely seductive and irresistibly inventive, “The Kissing Game” is a thrilling tale of secrets, mysteries and romance.

Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs - Discover the World of Werewolves

Patricia Briggs, an award-winning fantasy author was born in 1965 at Montana and now lives inWashington State. She has resided in various cities in the Pacific Northwest. The tendency to share her discoveries with the rest of the world led her to writing.

“Cry Wolf” is another novel in Mercy Thompson series, which stars a very different heroine. Mercy is subjected to paranormal affairs as she steps down to earth mechanic. The story begins with Charles Cornick -- an Alpha who is the son of Bran -- the Marrok and leader of all alpha werewolves, is investigating about a rogue werewolf who turned out Anna Latham into a werewolf, against her will and she was beaten down and brutalized. When Charles meets Anna, he identifies that she has been changed into a rare and precious Omega wolf with the ability to calm wolves and keep their violence in check. During investigation, Charles is shot by silver bullets which have subjected him to bad wounds while he was helping Anna.

It is brought to the notice of Bran that similar attacks are held near Marrok’s own ter­ri­tory in Aspen Creek, which made him to suspect that someone in his Alpha werewolf is out of mind and have decided to attack the public. But, Bran always wants to present a friendly opinion of the wolves to the world when they dis­cover that were­wolves inhabit this planet, too. So, Bran assigns next assignment to Charles who is still recovering from injuries and Anna insists on accompanying him on their journey in search of the evil-minded werewolf. Soon Charles and Anna are joined by Asil, an ancient werewolf and Walter -- an ex-soldier/werewolf and they team up together against the forces of evil and black-magic. Who is behind these brutal attacks? Can this Marrok’s team succeed in this battle?

Alone in Berlin by Hans Fallada - A Page-turning Moral Thriller

Hans Fallada was born in 1893 in Greifswald in north-east Germany and he was one of the most famous German writers of 20th century who lived a chaotic life.

“Alone in Berlin” is a 1947 novel by Hans Fallada, which outlines about German resistance to the Nazis. It is based on the true story middle-aged couple who committed acts of civil disobedience in Berlin during World War II. The story begins in June 1940 in a Berlin apartment, where the old Persicke -- a drunkard retired publican, and his ambitious Nazi sons celebrate the fall of France. At that time postwoman Eva Kluge delivers a devastating letter to a quiet and self-contained couple -- Otto and Anna Quangels in that apartment, the couple learns that their only son has been killed in the war.

The apartment was occupied by an elderly Jewish woman Frau Rosenthal on the top floor whose husband is dragged off by the Gestapo, and seeks some help from Judge Fromm, the retired intellectual. While in the rear tenement, Evil-minded Emil Borkhausen -- a blackmailer and pimp who sniffs around for a chance to earn a quick profit is living with wife Otti who has five children by various men, and entertains her clients. The Quangels couple gets frustrated over their son’s death and decides to begin a campaign of resistance by dropping hundreds of anonymous postcards attacking Hitler in stairwells and offices all over the city, hoping that these postcards will instigate a wider revolt against the Party.

Soon, these cards come to the notice of the ambitious Gestapo inspector Escherich who tries to trace out the people behind this act. Knowing about the postcards issue, Borkhausen, along with little Enno Kluge -- the postwoman's estranged husband who is a pathetic gambler and womanizer gets themselves involved in this act, so that they can earn money through their blackmail and betrayal acts which will tighten the Quangels’ neck. Will the couple get caught?

The Secret War by M. F. W. Curran - Mankind vs. Daemon

Matt FW Curran was born in 1974 in Essex and now he lives in Sheffield with his wife.

“The Secret War”, written by M.F.W.Curran is a historical fantasy novel that plots out the secret battle fought between Heaven and Hell. Angles and Daemons, knights and vampires fight for the future of mankind, and as the two sides continue their war across the world, innocent people are caught up in the clash.

As the story begins, Napoleon has lost and so the battle of Waterloo comes to an end. The newly promoted Captain William Saxon and his closest friend Lieutenant Kieran Harte are survivors of the Battle of Waterloo along with their few men. William is much disappointed as he lost many men under his command. Also his buddy, Kieran has been injured and is exhausting in the Belgian town of Gembloux where he falls in love with a neighborhood lady. Soon he decides to leave the army once his colleagues return home, willing to start a new life with his lover.

But things started to change, when a mysterious artefact is stolen from the body of a dead French soldier, which has the power to raise a daemon. Soon this daemon plunders the town of Gembloux, killing soldiers and civilians alike, including Kieran's lover. Subjected to emotions and anger, Kieran and William join hands to fight against this monster, in order to kill it once in for all. During this mission, they meet a man named Engrin who leads them to Rome and introduces them to a fading secret organization in the Catholic Church that is fighting against these daemons and worse. Also they get a chance to meet an enigmatic warrior, who is believed to have the key for the fate of mankind. Will the daemon be killed? Or is this the end of mankind?

The Two Pearls of Wisdom by Alison Goodman - Brings out the ancient lores of Chinese Astrology

Alison Goodman is an Australian author, who is well-known for her award-winning science fiction novel, “Singing the Dogstar Blues”. She has given lecture in creative writing programs at several Victorian universities. She is good at writing fictional stories.

“The Two Pearls of Wisdom”, written by Alison Goodman is a 2008 Aurealis Award-winning Novel under the Best Fantasy category, which is based on the ancient lores of Feng Shui and Chinese astrology. The story is all about Eon, who is been trained to become a Dragoneye -- one of the most powerful people in the whole of the empire who can able to control wind and water to protect the land. But there is a dark secret that hides behind his past. Eon is actually Eona, a young woman living a dangerous pretence that, if discovered, will mean certain death.

When Eona was young, he was found by a power-hungry master of the Dragon Magic, who was in a search for the new Dragoneye. Since females are not allowed in practicing arts, Eona undergoes years of study to mask or pretend as a boy. So Eona becomes Eon, and a dangerous risk is put into play. Soon, Eon's ultimate display of skill at the Dragoneye ceremony draws attention of the Emperor himself and summoned to the wealthy court, which places him in the centre of a power struggle between the Emperor and his High Lord brother.

Subjected to the treacherous court politics, Eon tries to escape form the responsibilities given to him, since he gets deviated from his mission in capturing the imperial throne. Soon Eona must learn to believe her powers and find the strength to face a spiteful enemy who would take away her magic and her life.

The Horror Book Kingdom by Tom Martin

Tom Martin is a fictitious name and he lives in Oxford. His first novel, Pyramid gained good impacts and responses from the people all over the world.

“Kingdom” is a suspense / religious thriller book written by Tom Martin, which eyes on one of the most enduring historic stories of the East -- the legend of Shangri-La. The plot revolves around the discoveries made by a female journalist regarding the hidden truths in Tibet. Nancy Kelly, a female journalist has been sent to Delhi to replace a man called Anton Herzog, her predecessor.

As soon as Nancy arrives in Delhi, things started to change, as Herzog went missing in Tibet and soNancy is arrested on the suspicion of espionage. Some how, Nancy frees herself from this suspicion and decided to go in search of Herzog. At this time, she discovers that Herzog has a real sinister past. Soon she receives a parcel having a mysterious trumpet made of bone that looks like a cult. She learns that the weird cult is associated with the Nazis and also she is been indicated that some one is trying to penetrate into a hidden kingdom in Tibet.

These clues draw her on a dangerous journey into an ancient land of myth and legend, where she teams up with an American antiques dealer named Jack Adams and together they march towards Tibet in search of the missing man, Herzog and in search of the mystery that he has been involved in. Will Nancy find out the mystery behind the hidden kingdom?

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Tempted All Night by Liz Carlyle - A Romance

Liz Carlyle is an American author, well known for her historical romance novels.

“Tempted All Night” is a romantic, thriller story book that revolves around the two main characters who try to find out the mystery behind the death of a Russian and the missing woman. Miss Phaedra Northampton and Miss Zoe Armstrong are best friends who couldn't be more distinct from each other. Phaedra is a good English lady, who has a sharp wit, but never showed it out. But Zoe is a kind of girl who lives for her satisfaction and never bothers about the wrong way she chooses to achieve her happiness. Moreover, she uses Phaedra for correcting her faults, which sometimes brings out trouble to both of them.

Phaedra tries to keep a secret away form her family that she is trying to help her maid look for the maid’s sister, Millie. When she is on the quest to locate Millie, she witnesses a mysterious Russian, Gorsky falls dead at her feet, a knife stabbed at his back. Handsome rake Tristan Talbot, son of the marquess of Hauxton, goes on the search for the killer since his father insisted to do so, and Phaedra insists on helping him to investigate this death since she suspects there is a link between Gorsky’s death and Millie's disappearance.

In the meanwhile, Tristan and Phaedra fall in love with each other, but they both try to avoid it as much as they can. As the danger surrounding the investigation develops, so does the feelings between Tristan and Phaedra, causing unexpected problems to arise. Will the duo find out the killer?

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Identity by G.M.Ford - Search of the memories

G.M.Ford, an excellent writer of thriller novels is born in 1945 and lives in Seattle. He is the author of the applauded Frank Corso series and Leo Waterman series.

Identity by G. M. Ford, his first stand-alone novel in which a suspense story is wrapped up with a mystery along with riddles over certain death. As the story begins, Paul Hardy survived an accident when he was seen near dead in a railroad car behind western station seven years ago. Since his body was damaged severely, he spent past seven years living in a group home for disabled adults -- Harmony House in Washington State.

Although, Paul lost contacts with the outside world, since he can’t remember his identity, he developed a close relationship with one of the physically-challenged patients -- Shirley, whom he seemed to understand. One day Shirley´s wheelchair rolled out of control and Paul ran after it, trying to save her from tumbling over. Unfortunately during the rescue, a car hit him. Paul is taken to the hospital in a critical condition, with less chances to survive. The Director of the Harmony House, Helen, knew she had to stay at the hospital because Paul had no one else.

During the treatment, the doctor did a face surgery to Paul that got damaged during his first accident. After a while, Paul gained the consciousness, but came up with a problem that his name is not Paul Hardy. When he looked in the mirror, he couldn’t even recognize himself due to the reconstructive surgery. Slowly, Paul was able to regain some memories that took him on a cross-country quest to find out who he really is.

As Paul begins his search, some people are not comfortable -- from the DA's office to the highest levels of government. So, he begins to face more threats to his life. Will Paul finds his identity?

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Shadow of the Scorpion by Neal Asher - A Novel of War

Neal Asher is an English science fiction writer. He is born in Essex, England and began writing Science Fiction and Fantasy at the age of sixteen. His novels are occupied by fast paced action and violent encounters.

“Shadow of the Scorpion” is Neal’s sixth Ian Cormac title in Polity series in which the adventures of Ian Cormac, an agent of Earth Central Security (ECS), in his ongoing battles against a rigidly hierarchical, scorpion-shaped species called the Prador to secure the future of the Polity is plotted out neatly in an insane war story with full of giant explosions on alien worlds.

Most of the pages in this book reveals out the flashbacks of Cormac, where readers get a chance to read more about his early days, spending time with is father, mother and his brother. While his father and brother were off world fighting the Prador, he had a series of bitter experiences that involved a giant, scorpion-shaped war robot which seems to follow him and disturbs his life as it did for his family.

While dealing with the monstrous Prador in a crashed spaceship, things suddenly change further when a colleague is revealed as a Separatist traitor and captures a warhead to be used against the ECS, making the situation to get more complicated. As Cormac's heroic actions get him quickly promoted to an elite fighting unit called the Sparkind, his childhood memories lead him to question what exactly happened to his father, since he believes that his dad died during the war. As he gets deeper into the case, he finds out the hidden truths behind the death of his father.

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