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Reader's Choice Review The cover and start of this book is slightly deceiving as the main thrust of the story has very little to do with religious terrorism (which I have noticed tends to put some readers off) but is in fact to do with bullying, rape, abuse and revenge. Jones has produced a superb book that is fast paced and keeps you thoroughly interested despite knowing the who and having the why built up throughout rather than finding it all out at the end. The characters are lacking a little depth but Jones focuses his attention and that of the reader on the events that have led them to their present situation (both for the attackers and the attacked) which builds the reader's distaste as well as the anticipation of the finale. Some readers will connect with the characters better than others depending on their own experiences and personally I can understand if not condone the actions of the brothers to a certain extent. Although there were certain parts of the story that were a little predictable in the lead up, I didn't think this detracted from the story or the enjoyment of the book at all. And the final chapters were very unexpected which gave the story a superb ending and leaves you feeling very satisfied. The writing itself is vivid and descriptive, placing the reader right in the middle of the action, feeling everything the characters do without going over the top or drowning the story in unnecessary information. The shorter chapters allow for faster reading, thus adding to the overall pace and feel of the story. Overall this is a superb read and I cannot wait to read more by Conrad Jones.



5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping /page turner!!, 17 Dec 2011
(Soft Target Series) (Kindle Edition)
I have never heard of Conrad Jones and seeing this book and its reviews I thought 'why not' and boy am I so glad I did, it has to be one of the best books I have read in a while, so good I didnt sleep till I finished it,I just couldnt put it down. Being so impressed by Mr.Jones I have now purchased more of his books and each one so far is brilliant! I am so thankful to kindle because without it I would never of known this writer. Brilliant brilliant brilliant! :)





Reviewed By Josee Morgan Official Apex Reviews Rating: When a bomb explodes in a van parked outside the first mosque ever built in the UK, local police immediately suspect that it’s a racially-motivated attack carried out by local right-wing extremists...however, as Detective Superintendent Alec Ramsey’s investigation deepens, he uncovers a simmering feud between two families that goes back decades at the center of the attacks...soon, Ramsey finds himself struggling to bring the real killers to justice as the looming shadow of international political influence begins to render his efforts increasingly in vain... Slow Burn is a dynamic suspense thriller. In his standout seventh offering, prolific author Conrad Jones skillfully interweaves global political intrigue with family drama and tragedy to craft a taut, action-packed tale of the perils of succumbing to the dangerous throes of vengeance. Coming in at just over 300 pages, Slow Burn reads like a novel less than half its size as Burns masterfully strings together compelling characters and intersecting plotlines to forge a fast- paced, edge-of-your-seat read sure to grip the reader in breathtaking suspense with the turn of each new page. A highly recommended instant classic from a proven literary talent.


BEST SELLING AUTHOR STEPHEN LEATHER REVIEW 5.0 out of 5 stars Great fast-moving thriller, January 5, 2011 By Stephen Leather - See all my reviews (REAL NAME) This review is from: Soft Target (Soft Target Series) (Kindle Edition) This was one of the first Kindle books that I read, and it's a corker, up to the standards of Andy McNab and Chris Ryan. Fast-paced, tight prose, it kept me hooked from start

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Reader's Choice Review The cover and start of this book is slightly deceiving as the main thrust of the story has very little to do with religious terrorism (which I have noticed tends to put some readers off) but is in fact to do with bullying, rape, abuse and revenge. Jones has produced a superb book that is fast paced and keeps you thoroughly interested despite knowing the who and having the why built up throughout rather than finding it all out at the end. The characters are lacking a little depth but Jones focuses his attention and that of the reader on the events that have led them to their present situation (both for the attackers and the attacked) which builds the reader's distaste as well as the anticipation of the finale. Some readers will connect with the characters better than others depending on their own experiences and personally I can understand if not condone the actions of the brothers to a certain extent. Although there were certain parts of the story that were a little predictable in the lead up, I didn't think this detracted from the story or the enjoyment of the book at all. And the final chapters were very unexpected which gave the story a superb ending and leaves you feeling very satisfied. The writing itself is vivid and descriptive, placing the reader right in the middle of the action, feeling everything the characters do without going over the top or drowning the story in unnecessary information. The shorter chapters allow for faster reading, thus adding to the overall pace and feel of the story. Overall this is a superb read and I cannot wait to read more by Conrad Jones.



5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping /page turner!!, 17 Dec 2011
(Soft Target Series) (Kindle Edition)
I have never heard of Conrad Jones and seeing this book and its reviews I thought 'why not' and boy am I so glad I did, it has to be one of the best books I have read in a while, so good I didnt sleep till I finished it,I just couldnt put it down. Being so impressed by Mr.Jones I have now purchased more of his books and each one so far is brilliant! I am so thankful to kindle because without it I would never of known this writer. Brilliant brilliant brilliant! :)





Reviewed By Josee Morgan Official Apex Reviews Rating: When a bomb explodes in a van parked outside the first mosque ever built in the UK, local police immediately suspect that it’s a racially-motivated attack carried out by local right-wing extremists...however, as Detective Superintendent Alec Ramsey’s investigation deepens, he uncovers a simmering feud between two families that goes back decades at the center of the attacks...soon, Ramsey finds himself struggling to bring the real killers to justice as the looming shadow of international political influence begins to render his efforts increasingly in vain... Slow Burn is a dynamic suspense thriller. In his standout seventh offering, prolific author Conrad Jones skillfully interweaves global political intrigue with family drama and tragedy to craft a taut, action-packed tale of the perils of succumbing to the dangerous throes of vengeance. Coming in at just over 300 pages, Slow Burn reads like a novel less than half its size as Burns masterfully strings together compelling characters and intersecting plotlines to forge a fast- paced, edge-of-your-seat read sure to grip the reader in breathtaking suspense with the turn of each new page. A highly recommended instant classic from a proven literary talent.


BEST SELLING AUTHOR STEPHEN LEATHER REVIEW 5.0 out of 5 stars Great fast-moving thriller, January 5, 2011 By Stephen Leather - See all my reviews (REAL NAME) This review is from: Soft Target (Soft Target Series) (Kindle Edition) This was one of the first Kindle books that I read, and it's a corker, up to the standards of Andy McNab and Chris Ryan. Fast-paced, tight prose, it kept me hooked from start

The Soft Cover Large Ruled Moleskine Reporter notebook has a cover that flips opens at the top, 24 detachable pages at the back for quick notes on the spot and can be used both horizontally and vertically. Every Moleskine product is thread bound and has a cardboard bound cover with rounded corners, acid free paper, a bookmark, an elastic closure and an expandable inner pocket that contains the Moleskine history.

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John Dover Wilson's New Shakespeare, published between 1921 and 1966, became the classic Cambridge edition of Shakespeare's plays and poems until the 1980s. The series, long since out-of-print, is now reissued. Each work is available both individually and in a set, and each contains a lengthy and lively introduction, main text, and substantial notes and glossary printed at the back. The edition, which began with The Tempest and ended with The Sonnets, put into practice the techniques and theories that had evolved under the 'New Bibliography'. Remarkably by today's standards, although it took the best part of half a century to produce, the New Shakespeare involved only a small band of editors besides Dover Wilson himself. As the volumes took shape, many of Dover Wilson's textual methods acquired general acceptance and became an established part of later editorial practice, for example in the Arden and New Cambridge Shakespeares.

Black Friday America’s largest shopping mall Suburban Minneapolis 3:00 P.M.

Ten thousand people jam the aisles, the corridors, the elevators, and the escalators of America, the Mall—a giant Rubik’s Cube of a structure with its own amusement park located in the spacious center atrium. Of those people, nine thousand nine hundred and eighty-eight have come to shop. The other twelve have come to kill.

Stephen Hunter’s hyper-drive, eighth-gear new thriller, Soft Target, chronicles the day when the unthinkable happens: twelve gunmen open fire in the mall corridors, driving the pack before them. Those on the upper floors take cover or get out any way they can; but within a few minutes the gunmen have herded more than a thousand hostages into the amusement park.

Ray Cruz, one of the heroes of Hunter’s last bestseller, Dead Zero, is in the mall with his fiancée and her family. The retired Marine sniper thought he was done with stalking and killing—but among the trapped thousands, he’s the only one with a plan and the guts to confront the self-proclaimed “Brigade Mumbai.” Now all he needs is a gun.

FBI Sniper Dave McElroy has a gun. But positioned on the roof of the vast building, looking down through one of its thickly paned Great Lakes–shaped skylights, and without explosives or fuses—or the go-ahead from his superiors—he is effectively cut off from his targets and forced into the role of witness to the horror unfolding below.

Set during the four hours of the terrifying event, the story follows both hostages and gunmen, detailing the complex strategic police response, the full-press media saturation coverage, even the politics of SWAT as both the Minnesota State Police and the FBI struggle to control, confront, and ultimately defuse the crisis.

Having learned the lessons of Columbine, the feds believe that immediate action is the only solution. But Douglas Obobo, the charismatic and ambitious commandant of the state police, orders cooperation, tolerance, communication, and empathy for the gunmen. He feels that with his superior negotiating skills, he can make contact with the shooters and gently nudge them into surrender. But what if their goal all along has been unparalleled massacre—and they’re only waiting for prime time?

With unrelenting suspense and vivid scenes of violence and chaos in the center of a terror-crazed afternoon in Middle America, thriller master Stephen Hunter takes us into the belly of the softest of soft targets.

Pair one of the best-selling children’s books of all time with a cute and cuddly Little Nut Brown Hare beanbag doll, and you have the perfect way to say, "I love you to the moon and back!" Whether for devotees of GUESS HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU or complete newcomers, this winsome gift box will charm loved ones of all ages.

All children want reassurance that their parents' love runs wide and deep. In Guess How Much I Love You, a young rabbit named Little Nutbrown Hare thinks he's found a way to measure the boundaries of love. In a heartwarming twist on the "I-can-do-anything-you-can-do-better" theme, Little Nutbrown Hare goes through a series of declarations regarding the breadth of his love for Big Nutbrown Hare. But even when his feelings stretch as long as his arms, or as high as his hops, Little Nutbrown Hare is fondly one-upped by the elder rabbit's more expansive love.

Anita Jeram's illustrations are bound to elicit an "aw" from even the sternest of readers; these loving rabbits are expressive, endearing, and never cloying. In turn, Sam McBratney tells a simple bedtime story of sweet familial love with humor, insight, and a delightful surprise at the end. Children and parents will love snuggling up for this one--a treat to be read again and again, just before the lights are turned out. (Click to see a sample spread. Text © 1994 by Sam McBratney. Illustrations © 1994 by Anita Jeram. Permission from Candlewick Press.) (Ages 4 to 8)

William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" is considered to be one of the greatest tragic love stories of all time. Romeo who is a member of the house of Montague falls in love with Juliet who is a member of the house of Capulet. The Montagues and the Capulets have been engaged in a feud for many years and as such the love between Romeo and Juliet is forbidden. Written near the end of the 16th century, "Romeo and Juliet," which is one of Shakespeare's earliest dramas, is the story of love that can never be realized and the tragedy that ensues.

`SOFT TARGET` is a chilling fictional story that takes the reader inside the hearts and minds of a violent terrorist cell. Based around the Terrorist Task Force the story is a rollercoaster ride of frighteningly real events across America and the UK. The story is the first of three that follow the lead agent John Tankersley, AKA, Tank. The plot has been described as worryingly good. Controversy and violence are never far away when Tank and the Task Force are around.

From the Royal Shakespeare Company -- a fresh new edition of Shakespeare's controversial comedy of the war between the sexes THIS EDITION INCLUDES: / An illuminating introduction to The Taming of the Shrew by award-winning scholar Jonathan Bate / The play - with clear and authoritative explanatory notes on each page / A helpful scene-by-scene analysis and key facts about the play / An introduction to Shakespeare's career and the Elizabethan theatre / A rich exploration of approaches to staging the play featuring photographs of key productions The most enjoyable way to understand a Shakespeare play is to see it or participate in it. This unique edition presents a historical overview of The Taming of the Shrew in performance, recommends film versions, takes a detailed look at specific productions and includes interviews with two leading directors and an actress - Gregory Doran, Phyllida Lloyd and Michelle Gomez -- so that we may get a sense of the extraordinary variety of interpretations that are possible, a variety that gives Shakespeare his unique capacity to be reinvented and made 'our contemporary' four centuries after his death. Ideal for students, theatre-goers, actors and general readers, the RSC Shakespeare plays offer an accessible and contemporary approach to reading and rediscovering Shakespeare's works for the twenty-first century.