In a kill-or-be-killed world, The Reaper does whatever it takes to survive.Following the murder of his half-brother, legendary Army Ranger Luke Foster returns to the United States from fighting terrorists. His brother' s history with a prominent New York Mafia family was no secret, so it' s no surprise his life was cut short. But the Mafia enforcers don' t know about Foster, his reputation as The Reaper, or that he' s coming for them.FBI Special Agent Calico ...

In "The Last Cruise of the Spitfire," Stratemeyer tells the adventurous tale of Luke Foster, a young protagonist who embarks on a thrilling and unexpected sea voyage aboard the ship Spitfire. The narrative likely includes various maritime challenges, mysteries to be solved, and tests of Luke's bravery and resourcefulness as he navigates the perils of the sea and uncovers strange happenings during the voyage.Edward Stratemeyer's writing is known for its engaging and fast-paced storytelling,...

An explosive accusation forces an innocent deckhand to flee his home and board a doomed vessel. Once at sea, he discovers a sinister mutiny brewing among the hardened crew, trapping him in a deadly game of nautical cat-and-mouse. A massive storm batters the ship, tearing the rigging and forcing enemies to work together just to stay afloat. Surviving the tempest is only the first step in unraveling a deep-seated conspiracy of insurance fraud. Embark on a thrilling maritime adventure saturat...

Try not to scream. You never know who—or what—may be listening...A miracle comes with a terrifying price, when a young blind woman confronts the horrors lurking in her basement. A trio of campers is forced to fight for their lives, when their weekend getaway opens a portal to terrifying new dimension. And a Ouija board summons a malevolent force, when two sisters try to contact a lost loved one…Scare Street is proud to present a spine-tingling new ...

A routine voyage transforms into a desperate maritime nightmare when a young sailor discovers a sinister plot brewing below deck. Trapped on a vessel commanded by ruthless men, he finds himself falsely accused and fighting for his very life against the unforgiving waves. A devastating shipwreck forces him into a harrowing battle against the elements and treacherous castaways. He must rely on his wits and courage to survive the wrath of the sea and bring the mutinous scoundrels to justice.

StoryHack, Issue Six has eight new exciting stories to share. Pirates, mobsters, and fearless heros abound. Here's what you'll find inside:Rakes and the Pirates of Malabar by Mike Adamson1837: Trouble draws a man like a magnet draws steel, and Rakes, veteran of the East India Company, can't stay out of the fight. Compelled to serve a rogue princess who has taken command of the pirates of India's western sea, he finds himself in a desperate mission to penetr...

Try not to scream. You never know who—or what—may be listening...A miracle comes with a terrifying price, when a young blind woman confronts the horrors lurking in her basement. A trio of campers is forced to fight for their lives, when their weekend getaway opens a portal to a terrifying new dimension. And a Ouija board summons a malevolent force, when two sisters try to contact a lost loved one…Scare Street is proud to present a spine...

Delight in reading action and adventure short fiction from a variety of genres.In this issue of StoryHack, your'll get:The Claws of the Puma, a jungle adventure by Paul R. McNamee - In the rainforests of Brazil, poaching loggers and traditional rubber tree tappers are at war. Journalist Sarah Stoughton gets more than she bargained for when she is caught up in the violence, and comes face to face with the legendary man of the jungle, the Puma.

Peaceful Leadership is a leadership framework that centers around three Primary Pillars and five Core Competencies. The three pillars are Trust, Psychological Safety, and Inclusion. These directly refer to humans' basic psychological needs when acting as members of a system or organization. A Peaceful Leader's role in fulfilling these needs is actualized through competency in five critical areas: Patience, Engagement, Appreciation, Curiosity, and Empowerment.Peaceful Leadership is ...

The nationally bestselling author of The Paleontologist and A History of Fear returns with a spine-tingling new thriller about a weight loss treatment with terrifying side effects.Retail worker Emmett Truesdale has never fit the Southern California mold of six-pack, suntanned masculinity. Over three hundred pounds, he carries the weight of his childhood trauma and millennial ennui around his waist and in his soul. After trying every diet under the...

A critical look at the movement for environmental justiceWhen Bill Clinton signed an Executive Order on Environmental Justice in 1994, the phenomenon of environmental racism—the disproportionate impact of environmental hazards, particularly toxic waste dumps and polluting factories, on people of color and low-income communities—gained unprecedented recognition. Behind that momentous signature, however, lies a remarkable tale of grassroots activism and political mob...

This full cast recording features narration from Arthur Morey; Charlie Thurston; David Stifel; James Anderson Foster; Joe Barrett; Kate Udall; Laural Merlington; Laurence Bouvard; Luke Daniels; Robert Fass; Shelley Atkinson; Tavia Gilbert; and Will DamronFrom bestselling author Neal Stephenson and critically acclaimed historical and contemporary commercial novelist Nicole Galland comes a captivating and complex near-future thriller combining history, scienc...