"For Tom Clancy fans who like their characters strong and the hardware cool—don't miss this."— Doug Richardson, screenwriter of DIE HARD 2 and BAD BOYS and author of the LUCKY DEY crime seriesA homicide in Detroit usually doesn't raise many eyebrows, but a victim is found with a business card from a Department of Homeland Security enforcement cell no one's ever heard of. FBI Special Agent Amber "Corvette" Watson and Detroit Police homicide detective Sgt. Tra...

The story of "Quintus Oakes" likely follows the adventures of Quintus Oakes, a detective or investigator known for his deductive skills and keen intellect. The novel would involve Oakes unraveling a complex mystery or crime, employing his wit and intuition to solve the case.Charles Ross Jackson's writing style in mystery fiction typically includes elements of suspense, clever plot twists, and the careful unraveling of clues, creating a compelling narrative that keeps readers engaged. "Quin...

In "Quintus Oakes," Charles Ross Jackson intricately weaves a narrative that explores the depth of human emotion against the backdrop of societal transition during the early 20th century. The novel employs a rich, lyrical prose style that combines vivid imagery with introspective dialogue, immersing readers in the inner turmoil of its protagonist. Jackson deftly navigates themes of identity, resilience, and the impact of historical change, inviting critical reflection on the forces that sh...

In "Quintus Oakes," Charles Ross Jackson crafts a richly textured narrative interweaving themes of identity, belonging, and the human condition. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century America, the novel follows the life and struggles of its eponymous character, Quintus Oakes, as he navigates the complexities of societal expectations and personal aspirations. Jackson's prose is marked by a lyrical quality, reflecting his keen understanding of the period's socio-cultural dynamics and...

In his own time Edward IV was seen as an able and successful king who rescued England from the miseries of civil war and provided the country with firm, judicious, and popular government. The prejudices of later historians diminished this high reputation, until recent research confirmed Edward as a ruler of substantial achievement, whose methods and policies formed the foundation of early Tudor government. This classic study by Charles Ross places the reign firmly in the context of late medie...

This book investigates the origins, impact, and outcome of the Elizabethan obsession with fraudulent conveyancing, the part of debtor-creditor law that determines when a court can void a transfer of assets. Focusing on the years between the passage of a key statute in 1571 and the court case that clarified the statute in 1601, Charles Ross convincingly argues that what might seem a minor matter in the law was in fact part of a wide-spread cultural practice. The legal and literary responses...

Richard III ruled England for a mere twenty-six months, yet few English monarchs remain as compulsively fascinating, and none has been more persistently vilified. In his absorbing and universally praised account, Charles Ross assesses the king within the context of his violent age and explores the critical questions of the reign: why and how Richard Plantagenet usurped the throne; the belief that he ordered the murder of "the Princes in the Tower"; the events leading to the battle of Boswo...

"The Call of the Wild, a timeless adventure novel by Jack London, was first published in 1903. This gripping tale takes readers on a journey through the rugged wilderness of the Yukon Territory during the Klondike Gold Rush. The story revolves around Buck, a remarkable dog—a crossbreed between a St. Bernard and a Scotch shepherd. Buck's carefree life in Santa Clara County, California is abruptly disrupted when he is stolen and transported northward. His journey leads him to the bustling to...

Includes a new foreword by the authorThe story of the death, in sinister circumstances, of the boy-king Edward V and his younger brother Richard, Duke of York, is one of the most fascinating murder mysteries in English history. It is a tale with profound moral and social consequences, rich in drama, intrigue, treason, scandal and violence.In this gripping book Alison Weir re-examines all the evidence - including that against the Princes' uncle, Richard III, whose body was r...

The war between the houses of Lancaster and York for the throne of England was characterised by treachery, deceit and - at St Albans, Blore Hill and Towton, - some of the bloodiest and most dramatic battles on England's soil. Between 1455 and 1487 the royal coffers were bankrupted and the conflict resulted in the downfall of the houses of Lancaster and York and the emergence of the illustrious Tudor dynasty.Alison Weir's lucid and gripping account focuses on the human side of histo...

'The Hollow Crown is exhilarating, epic, blood-and-roses history . . . Jones's material is thrilling . . . There is fine scholarly intuition on display here and a mastery of the grand narrative; it is a supremely skilful piece of storytelling.' Sunday TelegraphThe fifteenth century saw the crown of England change hands seven times as the great families of England fought to the death for power, majesty and the ri...

This fascinating account of an unsung English monarch and military leader is "a pleasing and well-informed appraisal of the first Yorkist king" (Dr. Michael Jones, author of Bosworth 1485: Psychology of a Battle).Indisputably the most effective general of the Wars of the Roses in fifteenth-century England, King Edward IV died in his bed, undefeated in battle. Yet he has never been accorded the martial reputation of other English warrior kings such as Henry...