Embark on a riveting journey along an eastern river, as the tale of Almayer's Folly unfolds, revealing the complexities of life in exotic locales. Almayer’s Folly (A Story of an Eastern River) by Joseph Conrad: Embark on a captivating journey along the mystical Eastern River with the acclaimed author Joseph Conrad in Almayer’s Folly. This poignant tale explores the complexities of colonialism, love, and the human spirit as it unfolds against the exotic backdrop of Southeast Asia. Conrad's evocative prose and insightful narrative make this novel a compelling exploration of the human condition. Why This Book? Almayer’s Folly invites readers to delve into the intricacies of cultural clashes and personal desires set against the lush and enigmatic landscape of the Eastern River. Joseph Conrad's exploration of the human psyche amidst the challenges of colonialism creates a narrative that is both thought-provoking and emotionally resonant. Joseph Conrad, a master of literary exploration, leaves an indelible mark with Almayer’s Folly. Immerse yourself in the vivid imagery and profound themes woven into the tapestry of this Eastern River saga, as Conrad invites readers to ponder the complexities of life in the colonial era.

CHASING SHADOWS tells the story of a young man who pays a heavy price for pursuing his own dream. When he announces that he intends to be a poet instead of a doctor, his working class family thinks he’s gone crazy. They send him to psychiatrists who shoot electricity though his brain, warn him that he’ll never hold a job, and confide that he will suffer from nervous breakdowns all his life. After a stint in a state mental hospital, he spends the ‘60's on the mean streets of New York City, not as a fair-weather hippie with a room of his own in Scarsdale whenever he tires of the hard life, but as a fugitive from everyone, and everything, he once loved.

A forensic psychologist must clear a young woman of murder in this romantic suspense mystery by a New York Times–bestselling author of Broken Bonds. Every case that Claire Britten cracks is a win, not only professionally but personally. The forensic psychologist has spent a lifetime fighting a neurological disorder, and her ability to conquer it is a testament to her razor-sharp intuition. Nick Markwood is used to winning in the courtroom, so when his latest case is overthrown by Claire’s expert testimony, he can’t help being impressed by her skill. He needs her on the team of his passion project—investigating unusual cases involving mysterious deaths. Her condition doesn’t deter him, and neither does the attraction that sparks between them . . . even if it should. As they join forces to investigate a murder in St. Augustine, Florida, Claire is thrust into a situation far more dangerous than she’d anticipated, pushing her disorder to a breaking point. Just when she fears she can’t trust her own mind, she discovers Nick’s personal connection to the case—and wonders whether she can trust anyone at all. “Chasing Shadows will most likely keep all readers guessing, and when your mind is made up as to who’s who and who did what, you’ll probably be wrong. It’s a story that will keep you on your toes, as author Karen Harper keeps the action and mystery going at full throttle right up to the very last chapter.” —SuspenseMagazine