Haunted by silence, a mute teenage girl is mysteriously given back her voice...and it is divine. "Lyrical and enchanting, SILENT ECHO will resonate in your heart long after you turn the last page. I can’t wait for the sequel!” —Lorie Langdon, author of the DOON series. Rendered mute at birth, Portia Griffin has been silent for 16 years. Music is her constant companion, along with Felix, her deaf best friend who couldn’t care less whether or not she can speak. If only he were as nonchalant about her newfound interest in the musically gifted Max Hunter. But Portia’s silence is about to be broken with the abrupt discovery of her voice, unparalleled in its purity and the power it affords to control those around her. Able to persuade, seduce and destroy using only her voice, Portia embarks on a search for answers about who she really is, and what she is destined to do. Inspired by Homer’s ODYSSEY, SILENT ECHO is an epic story filled with fantasy, romance and original music. "SILENT ECHO is a gripping, original read, with a heroine you won't forget. Katniss Everdeen -- watch out for Portia Griffin." —Erica Wagner, author of SEIZURE

Are you tired of being treated as second-class citizens in a society that claims to be equal? Have you been falsely accused of abuse, only to find yourself abandoned by the very support systems that should have protected you? Are you fed up with the extreme misogyny that permeates our culture, leaving you feeling unjustly vilified? This book is your ally, your voice, and your weapon against the injustices you encounter daily. Inside, you'll find: - A dissection of false allegations and their life-altering consequences, with a focus on the lack of support available for those wrongly accused. - An exploration of extreme misogynistic views, laying bare their impact on the unjust treatment of men in society and various institutions. - A thorough analysis of the "guilty until proven innocent" principle and its disproportionate application towards men, leading to a lack of fair representation in legal matters. - A deep dive into the societal expectations placed on men, often setting them up for failure. - An examination of how captured institutions are shaping cultural hegemony, reinforcing a one-sided narrative, and neglecting men's needs. - The stories of those who have suffered due to these issues, providing a glimpse into the human cost of this systematic injustice. If you're ready to stand up and fight for your rights, this book is your rallying cry.

The Silent Echo examines the texts and subtexts of a number of English and American contemporary women's novels dealing with middle age. These novels of midlife chart the brief development of a female protagonist in early or late middle age as she achieves some measure of emotional and physical contentment or wisdom. Author Helen Paloge clearly shows that, in fact, these novels, which claim to confront in narrative terms the gender-bound implications of aging, generally reveal an unconscious denial of the truth of aging's significance for women, a consistent dishonesty on this score, and an ultimate refusal to confront the issues they claim to examine. The Silent Echo explores fiction by such authors as Margaret Atwood, Joan Barfoot, Fay Weldon, and Joyce Carol Oates, in search of the middle-aged woman's body and its decline unto death. If the quest for happiness or meaning in most of these novels proves successful, it is despite, rather than because of, the middle-aged body. The aging female body might present no hindrance to happiness, but it must be acknowledged and engaged.

Returning to union space captain Solaria discovers that after betraying her Lawrence returned to the union and told everyone that she had betrayed the union and so she is arrested as soon as she arrives.

Silent Echoes follows Dr. Emily Harper as she uncovers a government cover-up of extraterrestrial encounters. When abductions plague her town, Emily and journalist Mark Anderson expose the truth, forging an alliance with aliens to prevent a shared catastrophe, uniting humanity and extraterrestrials in a quest for survival.

This book contains a variety of poems about love, nature, life, religion, and my past experiences. I hope this variety will appeal to a broad cross section of society. I have been encouraged by the fact I have had positive responses concerning just about every type of poem. Originally I just wrote poems for my own satisfaction. Then, about seventeen years ago, we had a granddaughter borne with cystic fibrosis, and I wrote "Our Granddaughter Reta". When I wrote this poem I decided to add to my modest collection and have it published as a fund raiser for CF. This book is the result. My poetry is primarily traditional, lyrical poetry, with a few exceptions. I hope you enjoy it.

There is a serial killer on the loose in New York, and Belen Davis is determined to catch him. Using the prophetic dreams she is plagued by, the young homicide detective chases him down. Becoming obsessed with Belen, this twisted murder turns his sights on her and the people she cares about. Belen is terrorized in her dreams by him, and when she discovers the victims have suddenly started resembling her, he terrorizes her waking hours too; he wants to eternally silence Belen. This kicks off a terrifying battle between them, and Belen will stop at nothing to stop him before he hurts the people she loves and cares about, even if it kills her. Obsessed with catching this madman, Belen barrels toward a showdown with him. Will his cunning and ruthlessness be the end of Belen, or will her strength and determination be the end of him? Who will win out in this twisted race toward death?

Reminiscences of an abused wife.

Silent Echoes: Discovering Early Hollywood Through the Films of Buster Keaton is an epic look at a genius at work and at a Hollywood that no longer exists. Painstakingly researching the locations used in Buster Keaton's classic silent films, author John Bengtson combines images from Keaton's movies with archival photographs, historic maps, and scores of dramatic "then" and "now" photos. In the process, Bengtson reveals dozens of locations that lay undiscovered for nearly 80 years. Part time machine, part detective story, Silent Echoes presents a fresh look at the matchless Keaton at work, as well as a captivating glimpse of Hollywood's most romantic era. More than a book for film, comedy, or history buffs, Silent Echoes appeals to anyone fascinated with solving puzzles or witnessing the awesome passage of time.