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  • Into Tibet

    The CIA's First Atomic Spy and His Secret Expedition to Lhasa

    by Thomas Laird ...
    A "fascinating" story of espionage that "fills a blank space in the hidden history of the Cold War" ( Houston Chronicle).Into Tibet is the incredible story of a 1949–1950 American undercover expedition led by America's first atomic agent, Douglas S. Mackiernan—a covert attempt to arm the Tibetans and to recognize Tibet's independence months before China invaded.A Nepal-based American journalist ... Read more

    $11.59 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Malignant

    by Thomas Laird ...
    'A Poe-loving perp kidnaps his targets, binds and gags them, then, slowly, methodically, over a period of days, proceeds to drain veins, arteries, and capillaries. Think vampirism, think occult, think Black Masses. And think Poe, for whom the misogynistic brute seems to have developed a passion, especially for his "Spirits of the Dead," a poem in five stanzas. On learning of this literary fixation ... Read more

    $5.50 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Story of Tibet

    Conversations with the Dalai Lama

    by Thomas Laird ...
    "A memorable and vivid history lesson about a remote mysterious place that, in terms of its sheer survival, has implications for our own lives." — The Times-PicayuneOver the course of three years, journalist Thomas Laird spent more than sixty hours with His Holiness the Dalai Lama in candid, one-on-one interviews that ranged widely, covering not only the history of Tibet but science, reincarnation ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Malignant

    by Thomas Laird ...
    'A Poe-loving perp kidnaps his targets, binds and gags them, then, slowly, methodically, over a period of days, proceeds to drain veins, arteries, and capillaries. Think vampirism, think occult, think Black Masses. And think Poe, for whom the misogynistic brute seems to have developed a passion, especially for his "Spirits of the Dead," a poem in five stanzas. On learning of this literary fixation ... Read more

    $5.50 USD

  • Child of the Night

    by Thomas Laird ...
    "Child of the Night is an interesting exploration of not only Jack the Ripper, but the idea of nature vs nurture. I very much enjoyed all the twists and turns of the book and it was definitely that creepy kind of good that will be a great re-read around Halloween." -LibraryThing Early ReviewersChild of the Night is a crime novel about Jack the Ripper. The famous murderer of women in White Chapel ... Read more

    $5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Coldest Case

    by Thomas Laird ...
    'Well-paced thriller.' Publishers Weekly (CUTTER)A fine American police procedural-Independent (UK) (CUTTER)"Child of the Night is an interesting exploration of not only Jack the Ripper, but the idea of nature vs nurture. I very much enjoyed all the twists and turns of the book and it was definitely that creepy kind of good that will be a great re-read around Halloween." -LibraryThing Early ... Read more

    $5.50 USD

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  • The Museum Detective

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    This gripping series debut introduces whip-smart Pakistani archaeologist Dr. Gul Delani, whose investigation into the discovery of a mummy gets complicated—and personal—when it collides with her years-long search for a missing family member. This gritty crime thriller inspired by a real-life antiquities scandal is perfect for fans of Sue Grafton and Elsa Hart.In the large, diverse, and densely ... Read more

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  • Props: A History of Power in 7 Lessons

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  • Hold Back the Night

    A Detective McDaniel Thriller Book 1

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