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Author
Publisher
Thomas Dunne Books/St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
A lyrical and affecting family drama which challenges readers to re-examine their perception of nature
A striking blend of realism and contemporary myth-making, this unforgettable novel tells the story of marine biologist Leo Kemp. Having lost his teaching position thanks to outspoken views, Leo decides to go on one last field trip with his students. The outing becomes disastrous when the weather turns and Leo is thrown overboard. The evocative...
46) Aka
Author
Publisher
Macmillan
Pub. Date
[1981]
Language
English
Description
Aka's dolphin tribe fights to keep a middle-aged sailor who has fallen overboard during a trans-Atlantic sailing race from drowning.
Author
Language
English
Description
"Surviving a shipwreck en route to London from Jamaica was just the start of Jemina St. Maur's nightmare. Suffering from amnesia, she was separated from anyone who might know her, and imprisoned in Bedlam. She was freed only because barrister Daniel Thackery, Lord Ashbrook, was convinced to betray the one thing he holds dear: the law. Desperate to unearth her true identity, Jemina's only chance is to purloin dangerous secrets with help from The Widow's...
48) Survival game
Author
Publisher
Crown Publishers
Pub. Date
[1986]
Language
English
Description
A millionaire brings his executive staff to the island of Scorba to play simulated war games. Unknown to them there is a killer loose on the island.
Author
Language
English
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Description
The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe is a tale of one man's resilience and resourcefulness in the face of extraordinary challenges. The story begins with Robinson Crusoe's decision to defy his father's wishes and set out to sea. His adventurous spirit leads him through a series of misadventures, including being shipwrecked on a deserted island. Alone on the island, Crusoe must navigate the harsh realities of survival. He learns to secure food,...
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Series
Publisher
Harlequin
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
Speculation surrounding an exiled rebel prince has reached fever pitch! After being spotted causing mayhem in an exclusive Monte Carlo casino, the prince decides to fly home for his brother's coronation. But when the remains of his helicopter are discovered, the worst is assumed, until he comes back from the dead with no explanation as to how he survived! Now a mysterious beauty has moved into the palace. Rumors of a pregnancy abound...Could it be...
Author
Language
English
Description
A mysterious plane crash . . . a dangerous trek through the Idaho wilderness . . . a smoldering attraction . . . and a deadly game of cat and mouse. In her latest tour de force of romantic suspense, New York Times bestselling author Linda Howard blends these elements into a gripping story that will keep readers breathless–and leave them begging for more. For in Linda Howard’s world, trust can be a weapon, a kiss can be a threat, and intimacy...
