The autobiography of New Jersey State Trooper Sal Maggio, who served from 1967 until retirement in 2000. Sal Maggio dropped out of college, and joined the NJ Army National Guard. Then he entered the New Jersey State Police Academy, graduated, and started his police career in central New Jersey as a general road trooper. After
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“Marlis Manley’s heartfelt novel of the heartland goes nowhere fast in all the best of ways. It moves and moves us.” –Michael Martone, author of The Complete Writing of Art Smith It’s summer 1957, and when 14-year-old Sandy Turner goes missing—along with one of her late mother’s hidden scrapbooks—Aunt Maggie can think of only one place
Stanley Coveleski’s life was a story of triumph and tragedy. He was born in the Coal Region town of Shamokin, PA in 1889, the eighth child of Polish immigrants, and went to work as a breaker boy when he was 12. But he escaped the 12-hour work days in the mines by throwing stones at
A heartless psychopath with size-16 shoes, nursing home hookers, and an irreverent Las Vegas homicide detective with a gambling habit set the tone for this offbeat tale of revenge and retribution. Blackjack addict Frank Savic is deeply in debt and facing family problems when he’s asked to delay his retirement to catch a vigilante killer
“Bringing Death to Life” shines light onto a subject that is too often feared or avoided in our everyday conversations: death. But the authors of this book suggest that it might be wiser to recognize, understand, and accept death, rather than be frightened of it. When Patricia lost her parents, she experienced a journey of
“Inner Vegas” is a guide to using scientifically proven psychic abilities to create miracles in your life. It is grounded in science, experience, and astounding stories of success. Dr. Joe’s surprising discoveries take place in university laboratories, mysterious meditation centers, and even casinos. He proves that these skills are practical and teachable. Over 100 million
“A powerful, well-written story of love, hate, friendship, ambition, and so much more, delivered with characters you won’t soon forget.” (Sublime Book Review) It is the end of the 18th century on a mountain range in Bohemia. Lost souls who search desperately for love, family, and acceptance will go to the extreme lengths of good
“…a riveting fictional story exploring the dark subject of child incestuous abuse that plagues families at all levels of society.” (Authors Reading) In public, Jim Handler is a well-respected, small-town hero and homicide detective who solved the case of the Will’s Creek Massacre. But at home, in the shadows, Jim’s childhood demons come alive to
Born and raised in a patriarchal farming community infused with bent religion, nineteen-year-old Meyrick has spent the majority of her life encased in snow-dusted hills and trees. Stanch regulation leaves little room for teenage antics and Meyrick finds herself dreaming of a future far from the grasp of rural Alberta. As plans to leave for
“This book is a modern story that just so happens to also include vampires, werewolves, and a crotchety once-powerful old man. It was a blast….” (Witty and Sarcastic Book Club) Markus Blue is one of the most powerful men alive. Fire from his hands can destroy armies and his battles are legendary. He is one