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Terrence Crimmins Hostages

Fiction
English
59324 Words
Ages 16 and up
1685
19

Tom O'Mally, a recent graduate of Georgetown University, is finishing his part time job delivering pizza and everything is fine, or so it seems. Suddenly Tom finds himself forced into a building containing the captives of a Muslim terrorist and becomes their fellow hostage. Join Tom as he is sucked into the whirlwind of being a hostage and a celebrity amid lingering international intrigue, where everything is not as it seems. [more]

Keywords: Terrorism, Middle East, Thriller, Espionage, International intrigue

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Robson Finsin We In Rhodesia, God In Heaven

6 million Blacks against 300 thousand Whites

Fiction
English
71083 Words
Ages 16 and up
166
0

Cyprian Alfred Boothe is 18 years old. He is about to enlist to fight in the Rhodesian bush war together with his childhood buddy, Kenny. Inwardly, Alf is torn between fighting for the country he loves - the Jewel of Africa - and the justice of the bush war itself after having watched his family being murdered in cold blood by a group of Black freedom fighters months earlier at their farm. Nonetheless, with his friend they go to enlist in the Selous Scouts when the recruitment drive comes to their country club in Karoi with the full intention of lawfully avenging the murder of his family. However, the two pot smoking teenagers are not prepared with what occurs at the temporary recruitment centre. They realise too late that all warring sides of the bush war are present and what’s worse the enemy is not only outside but within the hall as well and the one within is one of their own, and they just can’t walk away because no one is allowed to. What people are saying about this book: “This is one book which everyone should have in their collection of must have books. Compelling and no holds barred Rhodesian historical fiction which takes no sides. It is worthwhile to read and after reading, totally unforgettable.” - Pandari Circle “The social and political commentary that is woven in the story is thought provoking and challenges you to re-evaluate what you think you know about Rhodesia and the causes of the bush war.” The New Parade “This is a must read. The noirish characters in this story will impress themselves on you like you’ve been hit with a bare knuckled fist. The language is strong but is weaker than the theme. Also the narrative seamlessly moves from the plots present time to the past and back again, even reaching into this future with its accurate predictions of the ‘warvetocracy.’” - Horizon Magazine [more]

Keywords: Rhodesia, Bush war, Liberation war, Freedom fighters, Security forces, Hostages, Racism, Revenge, Rhodesian bush war, liberation struggle, guerilla warfare, nationalism, imperialism, traitors, terrorism, terrorists

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Theresa Gowanlock, Theresa Delaney Two months in the camp of Big Bear

Short Story
English
32741 Words
Ages 18 and up
3
0

Theresa Delaney was the wife of the farm instructor at Frog Lake reserve. She was present when her [more]

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ELLIOTT O'DONNELL BYWAYS OF GHOST-LAND

Fantasy
English
66502 Words
Ages 18 and up
2
0

Elliott O'Donnell (February 27, 1872 - May 8, 1965) was an author known primarily for his books about ghosts. He claimed to have seen a ghost, described as an elemental figured covered with spots, when he was five years old. He also claimed to have been strangled by a mysterious phantom in Dublin. He claimed descent from Irish chieftains of ancient times, including Niall of the Nine Hostages (the King Arthur of Irish folklore) [1] and Red Hugh, who fought the English in the sixteenth century. O'Donnell was educated at Clifton College in Bristol, England, and later at Queen's Service Academy, Dublin, Ireland. [more]

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Elliott O'Donnell The Sorcery Club

Short Story
English
89180 Words
Ages 18 and up
2
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Elliott O'Donnell (February 27, 1872 - May 8, 1965) was an author known primarily for his books about ghosts. He claimed to have seen a ghost, described as an elemental figured covered with spots, when he was five years old. He also claimed to have been strangled by a mysterious phantom in Dublin.He claimed descent from Irish chieftains of ancient times, including Niall of the Nine Hostages (the King Arthur of Irish folklore) [1] and Red Hugh, who fought the English in the sixteenth century. [more]

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Elliot O'Donnell Ghostly Phenomena

Adventure
English
36204 Words
Ages 18 and up
2
0

Elliott O'Donnell (February 27, 1872 - May 8, 1965) was an author known primarily for his books about ghosts. He claimed to have seen a ghost, described as an elemental figured covered with spots, when he was five years old. He also claimed to have been strangled by a mysterious phantom in Dublin. He claimed descent from Irish chieftains of ancient times, including Niall of the Nine Hostages (the King Arthur of Irish folklore) [1] and Red Hugh, who fought the English in the sixteenth century. [more]

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Elliott O'Donnell Animal Ghosts Or, Animal Hauntings and the Hereafter

Fiction
English
65292 Words
Ages 18 and up
2
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Elliott O'Donnell (February 27, 1872 - May 8, 1965) was an author known primarily for his books about ghosts. He claimed to have seen a ghost, described as an elemental figured covered with spots, when he was five years old. He also claimed to have beenstrangled by a mysterious phantom in Dublin. He claimed descent from Irish chieftains of ancient times, including Niall of the Nine Hostages (the King Arthur of Irish folklore) [1] and Red Hugh, who fought the English in the sixteenth century. O'Donnell was educated at Clifton College in Bristol, England, and later at Queen's Service Academy, Dublin, Ireland. [more]

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Thomas D'arcy Mcgee A Popular History Of Ireland V1 (Fiscle Part-4) of 2

History
English
85474 Words
Ages 18 and up
2
0

The Campaigns Of 1168 And 1169 Had Ended Prosperously For Dermid In The Treaty Of Ferns. By That Treaty He Had Bound Himself To Bring No More Normans Into The Country, And To Send Those Already In His Service Back To Their Homes. But In The Course Of The Same Autumn Or Winter, In Which This Agreement Was Solemnly Entered Into, He Welcomed The Arrival At Wexford--Of Maurice Fitzgerald --Son Of The Fair Nesta By Her First Husband--And Immediately Employed This Fresh Force, Consisting Of 10 Knights, 30 Esquires, And 100 Footmen, Upon A Hosting Which Harried The Open Country About Dublin, And Induced The Alarmed Inhabitants To Send Hostages Into His Camp, Bearing Proffers Of Allegiance And Amity. [more]

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TARAK GHOSH FLIGHT 73

The Inner Story

True Crime
English
19884 Words
Ages 12 and up
201
0

NEW EDITION Now you are going to read the real story behind the hijack of Pan Am Flight 73 that you ever read under a single cover. After 33 years, the tragedy is still haunting. When the survivors recall the deadly memory, their hearts start racing and their spines become chilled. ‘Flight 73’ is a Non-fiction, based on the true events that had happened on 6th September, 1986 while Pan-Am Clipper 73 was hijacked on the ground in Karachi, Pakistan. Nearly 361 passengers, ground crew and 13 flight attendants spent 16 hours as hostages of the terrorists. When the 747’s alternate power system failed, the panicked terrorists opened fire, leaving 20 dead. Read how the terrorist made a plan to hijack Clipper 73 and what happened afterwards. [more]

Keywords: FLIGHT 73, TARAK GHOSH NON FICTION, HIJACKED AIRPLANE, AIRPLANE HIJACKED, NEERJA BHALOT, Pan am 73, aircraft, hijack, true crime, crime aviation, crime

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M. M. NOAH SHE WOULD BE A SOLDIER

THE PLAINS OF CHIPPEWA

Fantasy
English
14044 Words
Ages 18 and up
2
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Mordecai Manuel Noah (July 14, 1785, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – May 22, 1851, New York) was an American playwright, diplomat, journalist, and utopian. He was born in a family of Portuguese Sephardic ancestry.[1] He was the most important Jewish lay leader in New York in the pre-Civil War period,[2] and the first Jew born in the United States to reach national prominence. In 1811, he was appointed by President James Madison as consul at Riga, then part of Imperial Russia, but declined, and, in 1813, was nominated Consul to the Kingdom of Tunis, where he rescued American citizens kept as slaves by Moroccan masters. In 1815, Noah was removed from his position;[4] in the words of US Secretary of State James Monroe, his religion was "an obstacle to the exercise of [his] Consular function." The incident caused outrage among Jews and non-Jews alike.[5] Noah sent many letters to the White House trying to get an answer as to why they felt his religion should be a justifiable reason for taking the office of consul away. He had done well as consul and had even been able to accommodate the United States request to secure the release of some hostages being held in Algiers. Noah never received a legitimate answer as to why they took the office of Consul away from him. This worried Noah, since he was afraid that this would set a precedent for the United States. He worried that this would block future Jews from holding publicly elected or officially granted offices within the United States. [more]

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