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New York Times -bestselling author Stephen Coonts returns with a high-stakes thriller as Tommy Carmellini confronts terrorists, ticking bombs, and his most dangerous mission yet.In the finale of Coonts's last novel The Traitor, the ruthless and brilliant Al Qaeda leader who nearly succeeded in blowing up a meeting of the Group of 7 in Paris slipped the noose and escaped. But Abu Qasim has another trick up his sleeve: he has offer...

Grafton and Carmellini are back and joined by the Navy SEALs to battle terrorists on the high seas in Pirate Alley, an action-packed tale by New York Times bestseller Stephen Coonts.A luxurious vacation cruise to the exotic locales of the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden turns into a nightmare for passengers and crew when their ship is suddenly attacked and captured by a band of bloodthirsty Somali pirates. An initial rescue mission ends in failure; the decks are covere...

New York Times –bestselling author Stephen Coonts delivers a tense military thriller as two American heroes race against time to stop Iran from igniting a global war."Coonts knows how to write and build suspense . . . this is the mark of a natural storyteller." ― The New York Times Book ReviewIran is much closer to having operational nuclear weapons than the CIA believes, and Iran's presid...

From New York Times -bestselling author Stephen Coonts comes a pulse-pounding thriller of conspiracy, betrayal, and deadly secrets at the highest levels of power."Stephen Coonts is one of the great storytellers of our time, a master ofhigh-stakes suspense and authentic military detail." —Clive Cussler"This book is vintage Coonts...plenty of action and intrigue." ―

The CIA, Al Qaeda, and a web of deception collide in this explosive tale from New York Times bestselling author Stephen Coonts."Coonts knows how to write and build suspense...this is the mark of a natural storyteller." ― The New York Times Book ReviewWhen he is assigned to Paris, CIA officer Tommy Carmellini joins his old boss Jake Grafton on a bold mission: To locate a ...

New York Times -bestselling author Stephen Coonts returns with a riveting tale of espionage, assassination, and a plot that could destroy the U.S. Navy."His command of aerial action and geopolitical intrigue is unmatched in thegenre." — The Washington Post"When it comes to military fiction, Coonts remains on every fan's A-list."—BooklistThe Chinese dragon is ...

A need has long existed for a book such as “The Civilized Jungle,” Tropical Plants, Facts & Fun (Volume I)”. It is written simply, explaining tropical plants in an uncomplicated and sometimes humorous manner. Tommy treats his plants with respect for what they are - living entities with a purpose for existence. Accordingly, his descriptions are such that we all can fast and easily understand their physical wants, needs and individual “personalities”. These tropical bushes, flowers, palms, p...

**"Stephen Coonts delivers another high-powered, politically-charged thriller that is not to be missed."— The Real Book Spy"[A] headline-inspired thriller with a conservative slant."—Publishers Weekly**After one of the most contentious and divisive elections in American history, the new president is finally settling into the West Wing. But when his chief of staff discovers evidence that voting machines in key counties in swing states were tampered with, the whole administra...

When an old friend asks the President of the United States to name a warrior to lead a private war on the masterminds of terror, the president sends Jake Grafton, who takes along his loyal lieutenant, Tommy Carmellini. Al Queda general Abu Qasim soon learns what is afoot, and decides to terrorize the bankers and industrialists who are making war on him.Tommy is up to his eyes in beautiful women and corpses as he tries to piece together the puzzle and keep Grafton's friends alive. B...

Fifteen years ago, Bronx-born plumber Tommy Rosa died in a hit-and-run incident. Lying by the road, he felt a tug whisking him off into a tunnel of light to meet his divine teacher in heaven. After several weeks in a coma, Tommy returned to earth to walk again with a heightened sense of connection to one and all.Around the same time, Dr. Stephen Sinatra, an integrative cardiologist, was dismantling the prevailing ideas of preventive pharmacology with his holistic approach to treatm...

The Tale of Faustus is rooted in an old story, the tale of Lord Harding (Twardowski in its original version) which belongs today to the canon of Polish and world literature. It tells the story of a renaissance nobleman from Cracow, who according to legend sells his soul to the devil to learn the secrets of human existence and black magic. With the help of Mephistopheles, Lord Harding acquires supernatural powers and fame. The daring nobleman uses his position as much as he can, dodging his...