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End of Watch
Stephen King’s End of Watch, the final installment in the Bill Hodges trilogy, delivers a chilling blend of detective fiction and supernatural horror. Critics have praised the novel for its intense suspense and seamless fusion of genres. The story centers on Brady Hartsfield, the notorious «Mercedes Killer,» who, despite being in a vegetative state for years, has developed sinister psychic powers. From his hospital bed, he manipulates others into committing suicide, setting off a deadly chain of events.
Retired detective Bill Hodges and his partner, Holly Gibney, return to confront this unprecedented threat. As the stakes escalate, they must race against time to stop Hartsfield’s revenge, which threatens not only their lives but also the entire city.
Critics commend King for delivering a satisfying and nerve-wracking conclusion to the trilogy, highlighting his mastery of psychological tension and character development. End of Watch has been described as a gripping exploration of vulnerability, resilience, and the enduring battle between good and evil.
Maqu Meja
An Amazon Best Book of October 2016: The Wangs vs the World is pure entertainment – filled with exuberant characters, comic predicaments and the ups and downs of every life. Charles Wang, a wildly successful businessman, has brought up his children in the lap of luxury. But in the prime of his life, and after one bad investment, his entire net worth is suddenly gone. Ever resilient and proud, Charles devises a scheme to recover his stature: He’ll return to China and reclaim the plot of land that decades ago was taken from his family. But first he has to tell his kids, take them out of college and boarding school and figure out a way to get there. A cross country adventure ensues – full of moments that will make you pine for the backseat, love your siblings and marvel at the road life takes. Read this book for its humor, for the compassion and energy that Jade Chang has infused in every scene, and the strings she pulls to expand your heart. –Al Woodworth, The Amazon Book Review
Tangga Tenggelam
In Kuldon, those with magical powers rule. Blaise, one of the most skilled sorcerers in the land, lives in self-imposed isolation. Ignoring the Sorcerers Council’s injunction forbidding its creation, Blaise has finally succeeded in manifesting an object which will allow peasants to use magic. But it’s not in the form he expected. Lying on the floor of his study is Gala, the naked embodiment of female physical perfection. Suppressing his curiosity about her abilities, Blaise yields to Gala’s desire to «live as a normal person». Leaving her in the care of his friends Ester and Maya, he requests that they ensure Gala does not draw attention to herself. Gala’s physical beauty draws plenty of admiring male and envious fem