eBooks „criminals“
85 eBooks were found for the search term „criminals“.
DANIELLE BOLGER
Daimon
- Thriller
- English
- 106885 Words
- Ages 16 and up
- 381
The Blue Coast is a broken city, its people scared and damaged and its streets stained with blood. Countless victims have been taken by the ruling of its past gangs, but none were so powerful, or so ruthless, as the Foxes that presently control it.Jane Kirra has long sought to eradicate the city's crime and bring its criminals to justice. Through journalism she plans to expose the gang's dealings along with the city's corruption, whilst attaining her long-sought justice for the murders of her parents.Alone, she sets out this desperate mission but soon realises the foolishness of it as she is ensnared by her very enemies. From there they give her into the hands of the notorious serial killer, Valentine, to do with her as he pleases and when he is done she is not the same.Jane wakes up transformed. She is strong, she regenerates and acquires heightened senses, but there is something else different about her, something very wrong.She learns that she has been given the thing that she has always wanted, the power to bring justice, or in this case, vengeance, for her parents' deaths. But this comes at a high cost and it is not Jane who must pay for it, but others and this with their lives.With no family, she considers herself alone, a lost little girl in her heart, but outside she has friends, a romance, and all of these people are threatened by her very existence. Jane has achieved the power to avenge her family but in exchange she has become a monster. No longer human, she is cold and aching heavily inside from her past scars, but she is also hungry, very hungry, and with it has developed a new cruel appetite. [more]
Keywords: supernatural, femme fatale, slasher, dark fantasy, antihero
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Samuel Butler
Erewhon
- Satire
- English
- 81508 Words
- No Age Recommendation
- 160
- 2
Erewhon is a novel by Samuel Butler. The title is also the name of a country, supposedly discovered by the protagonist. In the novel, it is not revealed where Erewhon is, but it is clear that it is a fictional country. Butler meant the title to be read as the word Nowhere backwards, even though the letters "h" and "w" are transposed, therefore Erewhon is an anagram of nowhere. The book is a satire on Victorian society.
The greater part of the book consists of a description of Erewhon. The nature of this nation is intended to be ambiguous. At first glance, Erewhon appears to be a Utopia, yet it soon becomes clear that this is far from the case. Yet for all the failings of Erewhon, it is also clearly not a dystopia, such as that depicted in George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four. As a satirical utopia, Erewhon has sometimes been compared to Gulliver's Travels (1726), a classic novel by Jonathan Swift; the image of Utopia in this latter case also bears strong parallels with the self-view of the British Empire at the time. It can also be compared to William Morris' novel News from Nowhere.
Erewhon satirizes various aspects of Victorian society, including criminal punishment, religion and anthropocentrism. For example, according to Erewhonian law, offenders are treated as if they were ill whilst ill people are looked upon as criminals. Another feature of Erewhon is the absence of machines; this is due to the widely shared perception by the Erewhonians that they are potentially dangerous. This last aspect of Erewhon reveals the influence of Charles Darwin's evolution theory. [more]
Keywords: erewhon, over the range, samuel butler, social satire, alternative history, fantasy, philosophical fiction
$2.99
Md. Raiful Islam Sujon, Zara Zarib
Facebook Cyber Crime in Bangladesh
Unmasking the Shadows
- Self-Help
- English
- 4682 Words
- Ages 14 and up
- 48
In the captivating world of "Unmasking the Shadows: Facebook Cyber Crime in Bangladesh," a riveting tale unravels, delving deep into the treacherous web of cybercrime that lurks in the shadows of the digital realm. Set in the vibrant landscape of Bangladesh, this thrilling narrative takes readers on an electrifying journey through the darkest corners of social media. Within the pages of this gripping book, a meticulous exposé awaits, shedding light on the sinister machinations of cybercriminals who exploit the very platform designed to connect people. As Facebook becomes a virtual playground, cyber predators use it as a breeding ground for their nefarious schemes, preying upon unsuspecting victims with a cloak of anonymity. Meet our tenacious protagonist, a seasoned cybercrime investigator, who embarks on a relentless quest to unmask these faceless adversaries. Armed with cutting-edge technology and a profound understanding of the digital landscape, our hero must navigate the treacherous maze of code, tracking elusive criminals who leave no digital footprint. As the plot unfolds, the reader is drawn deeper into the enigma of cybercrime, uncovering the intricate tactics employed to manipulate and exploit the innocent. From identity theft to phishing scams, from cyberbullying to financial fraud, every chapter unravels a new layer of deception, keeping the reader on the edge of their seat, heart pounding with anticipation. Against the backdrop of Bangladesh's rich cultural tapestry, the narrative strikes a chord with its portrayal of the real-world consequences that ripple through society when virtual malevolence escapes into reality. With every hack, every stolen identity, and every shattered life, the urgency to confront this digital menace intensifies. "Unmasking the Shadows" is not merely a tale of cat-and-mouse. [more]
Keywords: Facebook Cyber Crime in Bangladesh Unmasking the Shadows, Md. Raiful Islam Sujon, Md. Raiful Islam Sujon Writer, Md. Raiful Islam Sujon Book
$3.99
Randy Jones
Treasure of the Sahara
A JB McGregor Novel
- Fiction
- English
- 53647 Words
- Ages 16 and up
- 45
JB became a self-made Billionaire by selling the huge Internet company he started 10 years earlier. He sold his company to the largest Internet search engine company in the world in exchange for $18.8 billion. The initial investment JB made to create his company was less than $7,000, so selling the company was a no brainer. After selling the company, JB increased his wealth to over 24 billion through some very wise investments.JB's current business is in investments. He buys and sells big time real estate. He also invests in young entrepreneurs and new startup companies.He is JB McGregor of the U.S. Virgin Islands. Specifically, Papaya Island, also known locally as McGregor Island, located in a small cluster of islands just to the north of St. Thomas and St. John. JB also has a cottage in Key West Florida, a multi-million dollar mansion on the waterway in Fort Lauderdale off of Bayview Drive, and a huge ocean-front mansion just outside Honomu, Hawaii. JB will be giving the cottage in Key West Florida to a former employee as a retirement gift as soon as the current cottage remodeling job is complete. JB is recognized in the media as one who helps and shares his wealth without hesitation.Most of JB's staff travel with him everywhere he goes. They are all paid very well and have excellent benefits. His employees are also extremely loyal to him. JB has provided each staff member with superb medical insurance along with an outstanding 401k plan. The age of most staff members is about 33 years old, the same age as JB. On Papaya Island, they all live in the bungalow's JB had built, which are nestled in the dense vegetation just out of sight of the main house on the island. When JB is in Hawaii, they have a similar setup. When in Fort Lauderdale, JB's staff members usually stay on the yacht where they each have their own cabin. JB and his staff maintain offices in the Papaya mansion, the Honomu mansion, and on his yacht.Since selling his company, JB has had several thrilling adventures. The adventures magically come his way, thanks to Sam Peters, his business partner and sometimes the adventures come from one of the entrepreneurs JB has invested in. Most of these adventures have paid off very well. Plus, the adventures are usually fun and exciting...JB McGregor is asked by two of his employees to help a man they had met at a yacht convention in Florida, David Wade. David wants to find some valuables that had been confiscated by dictators in Italy, Germany, and various other countries from families during between 1933 and 1945 World War II. David wants to return the valuables to the rightful owners or descendants. David Wade's father and his grandfather performed years of research and are almost certain that the valuables were being transported on a DC-3 airplane that crashed in the Sahara desert in 1953.An expedition to the Sahara desert is formed to try and find a DC-3 airplane that crashed in 1953. The airplane was transporting stolen family treasures by various dictators during World War 2. The airplane was heading from Johannesburg South Africa to the United States where the treasures would be sold off. The airplane crash is assumed to be in the vicinity of the Ahaggar Mountains (also known as Hoggar Mountains) near Tamanrasset, Algeria because the last radio transmission of the DC-3 was to the Tamanrasset airport.Unfortunately, a team of known criminals somehow got wind of the treasure and follow JB's expedition throughout the desert.
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Keywords: Treasure, Sahara, DC-3, Tamanrasset, Algeria, Ahaggar Mountains, Tassili N'Ajjer
$4.99
JJ Pengilly
Blinkered
Tale of a Monkey on a Stick
- Fiction
- English
- 78341 Words
- Ages 16 and up
- 295
- 1
Horse racing is the Sport of Kings, but also the historical workplace of the underclass. Jockeys may inhabit both worlds and can rise, if talented and lucky, from pauper to feted royalty. Duncan Pengilly is at the peak of his powers and anointed at the top of his profession - a prince in silks. Following a fall Duncan now finds his murky past inhabiting the safe and confident place of his present. He fears for his safety - his sanity and his future - after he suffers a series of visions or hallucinations that render sitting atop a thoroughbred at full speed even more fraught with danger than it otherwise might be. At the same time his personal relationships also face the same prospects of imminent fracture. Risk and reflex are stock in trade for any successful jockey and Duncan responds to the threat by undertaking a reckless quest to find the source; to find a cure. In doing so he will be forced to confront his past in kaleidoscopic episodes and painful detail. Memories and dreams, imagination and truth. Blinkered offers a journey of discovery through the quagmire of the stable yard and glory of the racetrack, with observations and insight seen through both binoculars and Through the Looking-Glass. "Thomas Mann sat on a sumptuous black leather armchair on the business side of the desk. The only device or aid atop his desk was a cream telephone. Duncan sat uncomfortably on a chair of more humble expectations; a rigid frame perched upon a rigid frame. Duncan’s eyes darted about the room. It was sparsely decorated; a certificate of accreditation framed and set conspicuously on the wall behind the desk; a framed photograph of Mr Mann shaking hands with an unsmiling ex-Prime Minister (most widely remembered not for policy but for the manner in which he was to gain power) hung at an angle on the wall to the right. Duncan had expected a better show, piles of slow burnt ash and ample displays of flash-trash, objet d’tective: a gun, warm, though not still smoking, courtesy of Messers Smith and Wesson; knuckledusters, spotted with blood and tarnished with wear and abuse; handcuffs on the desk to be jingled and jangled at flat spots in the conversation; and there would be mug shots of criminals most vile, poor haircuts, bent and broken noses and distinguishing tattoos; a coffee crusted mug and food scraps, potato chips and various fluorescent colours of pizza toppings would brighten the desktop and floor; and where were the pornographic photographs, open files and fingerprint kits, the magnifying glass, the fucking detective stuff!? Duncan sat disillusioned and disappointed. A waste of time, he thought, preparing some excuse to leave before further embarrassing himself." [more]
Keywords: horseracing, jockeys, literature, horses
$0.99