Ordinary citizens the world over have long paid the price for the swashbuckling behavior of the corporate and political elite. We've seen the reigning establishment widen the gap between rich and poor, champion endless growth on a finite planet, wreak havoc on developing nations, and ravage ecosystems in a mad race for natural resources.Now, as demonstrators worldwide demand change, Occupy World Street offers a sweeping vision of how to reform our global economic and polit...

In "Quintus Oakes," Charles Ross Jackson intricately weaves a narrative that explores the depth of human emotion against the backdrop of societal transition during the early 20th century. The novel employs a rich, lyrical prose style that combines vivid imagery with introspective dialogue, immersing readers in the inner turmoil of its protagonist. Jackson deftly navigates themes of identity, resilience, and the impact of historical change, inviting critical reflection on the forces that sh...

In "Quintus Oakes," Charles Ross Jackson crafts a richly textured narrative interweaving themes of identity, belonging, and the human condition. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century America, the novel follows the life and struggles of its eponymous character, Quintus Oakes, as he navigates the complexities of societal expectations and personal aspirations. Jackson's prose is marked by a lyrical quality, reflecting his keen understanding of the period's socio-cultural dynamics and...

The story of "Quintus Oakes" likely follows the adventures of Quintus Oakes, a detective or investigator known for his deductive skills and keen intellect. The novel would involve Oakes unraveling a complex mystery or crime, employing his wit and intuition to solve the case.Charles Ross Jackson's writing style in mystery fiction typically includes elements of suspense, clever plot twists, and the careful unraveling of clues, creating a compelling narrative that keeps readers engaged. "Quin...

There have been a series of assaults at the manor house, one sending the mistress of the house insane with fear, another escalating to murder. There are reports of a tread on the stairs and shady figures disappearing from view. The servants blame the supernatural, but Quintus Oakes gets to the bottom of the mystery.

It's the cooking contest of a lifetime. I just need to avoid falling for a hot alien chef.To raise credits for the local creature shelter, I enter Interstellar Chef. If I win? I'm awarded the catering job of a lifetime and prize money I can donate to the shelter. It won't be easy—contestants must prepare exquisite meals in dangerous alien locations, and fellow chefs have been known to attack the others. Some competitors don't make it home alive.All I have t...

I was hired to tame alien pets, but my beastly alien boss is determined to tame me.As a pet whisperer, I've yet to meet a snarling beast I can't turn into a purring pussycat. When a billionaire alien living in a castle on an isolated planet posts a job looking for someone to housebreak his pets, I'm confident I can train them to eat out of his hand instead of trying to bite his head off.My growly boss has two rules: don't touch him, and remain inside my roo...

Can I resist my grouchy orc boss?Desperate to escape the clutches of the alien lizard mafia, I accept a spur-of-the-moment job offer on a distant planet. A monstrous, grumpy alien is building a new home in a distant colony, and he's looking for an assistant.He needs me to hold his hammer. I get it. It's a big hammer.He's a lonely barbarian brute with a gruff exterior, but I soon learn that inside, he's hiding a squishy center. When he unexpectedly e...

My new job gives me the chance to put my past behind me. Only one problem: I'm falling for my bad boy boss…After my ex dumps my possessions on the sidewalk, cleans out our bank account, and steals my landscaping business, I'm once again submitting job applications. It's that or no roof over my head. With the Intergalactic Employment Agency's help, I land a position as a gardener for the owners of an off-world alien castle.Other than needing to tackle a rogu...

There's nothing more mysterious than a locked box. Whether it's a literal strongbox, an empty coffin, the inner workings of a scientist's mind, or an underground prison cell, there are those who will use any means necessary to unlock the secrets of The Mystery Box.With this anthology, bestselling author Brad Meltzer introduces twenty-one original stories from today's most prominent mystery writers. In Laura Lippman's "Waco 1982," a young reporter stuck with a seemingly mun...

I've been hired to teach an alien warrior social skills to woo a mate. But now he's trying to woo me.When the elderly duchess I cared for dies, her slimy son—my ex—tells me he wants me back. Um, no. I flee, and at the Intergalactic Employment Agency, I'm offered a job teaching an alien warlord sophistication so he can woo a mate at the upcoming Match-Mating Soiree. If anyone can domesticate a brute, it's me.In between teaching Forje how to converse politely...

My alien hero not only wants to rescue me— he wants to claim me too.Wrongfully convicted of murder and sentenced to hard labor on an alien prison planet, I think my life is over. Until my rescue comes in the form of my older brother's best friend, Shaede—a blue-skinned alien who broke my heart years ago. But he gets caught too, and before you know it, we're handcuffed together and locked in a cell with only one bunk.Shaede is determined to save us, no matte...