New Releases by Neil Smith

In the North American Confederacy . . . People are free--really free. Free to do as they please, whether it be starting a business, running for elected office, or taking target practice in the back forty. There''s not a whole lot of government, nor is there a lot of crime, because everyone who wants to carries a gun, and isn''t afraid to use it. But someone has bombed the Endicott Building, killing hundreds of people, and Win Bear, the only licensed detective in the confederacy, has to find out who did this dastardly deed, and why. Because whoever did it has already shown their willingness to commit more terrorist acts, no matter how many people are hurt. And that can''t go on, or soon the confederacy will be just as the bad old United States--and that is something they want to avoid at all costs. At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Every day, seemingly intelligent and successful companies make headline news for poor decisions that can cause their business to stumble and make many of us scratch our heads in wonder. Why would such a successful business make "that" strategic decision? Neil Smith, with more than 20 years of experience leading large-scale performance improvements, reveals the hidden barriers that limit excellent companies from reaching their potential, and cause even the smartest managers and leaders to falter. During his experience transforming some of the top global businesses, Smith has identified 8 barriers that exist in every organization and prevent them from implementing literally thousands of ideas to improve the way they work: Avoiding Controversy Poor Use of Time Reluctance to Change Organizational Silos Management Blockers Incorrect Information and Bad Assumptions Size Matters Existing Processes Rich with anecdotes and case studies, Smith identifies the ways in each of these barriers interrupt your own business. He then outlines a fast and proven process in which 12 principles of business transformation can break down the processes that hold companies back. What Smith offers his readers is the same thing he offers every day to the major companies he works with, A PROMISE that by following his insights, the company will be able to increase communication, simplicity, and profit to levels never before attainable. Throughout the book, Dr. Richard Levak has contributed personality and organizational insights that shed light on why an individual or an organization behaves in contrary ways giving you a better sense of why these internal walls exist and how to be aware of your actions in your day to day life.

From the award-winning author of Bang Crunch and Boo, Jones is the harrowing, funny, utterly unforgettable story of a pair of siblings attempting to survive the horror show of their family. Abi and Eli Jones have a special bond. Eli looks up to his sister Abi, two years older, who knows how to inhabit the souls of animals, and sometimes even the soul of her brother. They share jokes, codes, and an obsession with impressive feats of word power—such are the survival tricks for growing up Jones. Pal, their alcoholic father, is haunted by demons from the Korean War, and their less-than-nurturing mother Joy hasn’t got the courage to leave him. Always moving to where Pal gets work, the Joneses go from Montreal to Boston, Salt Lake City, Chicago, and back to Montreal. No matter where they go, though, they can never get away from Jones Town. And then, on Eli’s twelfth birthday, the darkness deepens when he stumbles on something he doesn’t understand—an episode that represents the beginning of Abi’s unraveling, although no one knows it yet. Over the years, Eli and Abi lurch towards and into adulthood on separate paths that sometimes cross, negotiating the world through sexual experimentation, drugs and alcohol, art and language. Searing, affecting and often darkly funny, Jones explores the treacherous intersection between love and violence, and the extreme measures a sister and brother must take to escape the legacy of a toxic inheritance.

A gambler, rogue, and adventurer, Lando is always on the frontier, scanning his sensors for easy credits and looking for action in galaxies near and far. Lando Calrissian and the Mindharp of Sharu Lando Calrissian was born with a well-developed taste for the good life. So when he hears that ancient alien treasure is buried on the planets of the Rafa System, he hops aboard the Millennium Falcon and brushes up his rusty astrogation. He never stops to think that someone might be conning him, the connoisseur of cons. Lando Calrissian and the Flamewind of Oseon A solar system with little more than luxury hotels catering to the underemployed filthy rich, the Oseon is every gambler’s dream come true. And so it is for Lando Calrissian, until he breaks the gambler’s cardinal rule: never beat an enforcer at a high-stakes game of chance. Soon Lando and his feckless five-armed robot companion are being stalked by two enemies—one they know but cannot see and one they see but do not recognize . . . until it’s too late. Lando Calrissian and the StarCave of ThonBoka For a year, Lando Calrissian and his robot companion have roamed space in the Millennium Falcon, seeking or creating opportunities to turn an easy, but not too dishonest, credit. But now their partnership seems doomed—for Lando’s uncharacteristic impulse to help a race of persecuted aliens has suddenly made them vulnerable to several sets of their own enemies . . . not least of whom is the evil Rokur Gepta, the Sorcerer of Tund!

Reprint of the original, first published in 1871.

Micah "Slow Bear" Cross returns in another breathless slice of pitch-perfect pulp from noir legend Anthony Neil Smith. After successfully faking his own death, we catch up with Micah "Slow Bear" Cross standing in a field in Nebraska with his boot on the neck of a Ukranian human trafficker. So far, so Slow Bear. After handing out some of his trademark summary justice, Micah finds himself the temporary custodian of two very young, and very scared victims of trafficking. Along with his latest one-night stand Abeline, Slow Bear and the girls launch themselves into a desperate fight for survival as they do all they can to escape the clutches of the ruthless trafficking gang who are out for revenge and restitution. What follows will absolutely delight fans of Anthony Neil Smith and pulp-noir lovers everywhere...

An illustrated history of the Premier Line from the Victorian Era to the early twentieth century. In this volume, author and British Railway veteran Neil Smith presents a wonderful miscellany of the London & North Western Railway drawn from the Railway Magazine archives. Charting the line’s evolution from the close of the Victorian Era into the start of the twentieth century, The London & North Western Railway explores a wide variety of subjects through original articles and personal interviews. Plus, numerous historic illustrations and photos bring the story to life. The twenty-seven chapters cover topics including: · Notable Stations such as Birmingham New Street, Carlisle Citadel, and Manchester London Road · Wolverton Carriage Works and Earlestown Wagon Works · Engine Drivers and Their Duties by C.J. Bowen-Cooke · The Irish Mail and the ‘American Special’ Trains · Webb Precedent and Compound Locomotives · Royal Saloons The Opening and Early Years of the Liverpool & Manchester Railway, the Grand Junction Railway and the London & Birmingham Railway

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The year was 1864. The freezing winds off Lake Michigan swept across the snow laden grounds and through the cracks of a building that held Southern prisoners in Camp Douglas, Illinois. Huddled with the other prisoners, John mulled over the reasons he had enlisted, even after his father had forbidden it. He knew the only real reason was to protect his best friend Frankie, who had enlisted first but never even bothered to show up at the station when the recruits left for war. Shivering, he wondered if he would ever see his family again or especially the girl he had loved since childhood. John realized that nothing but an act of God could deliver him from this hell on earth. Includes Readers Guide.

Noir. Bien frappé. Une vision toute particulière de la justice et de la morale a valu à Billy Lafitte d''être viré de la police du Mississippi. Il végète aujourd''hui comme shérif adjoint dans les plaines sibériennes du Minnesota, avec l''alcool et les filles du coin pour lui tenir compagnie, les laboratoires clandestins de meth pour occuper ses journées. Si Billy franchit toutes les lignes, on peut néanmoins lui reconnaître une chose : il a un grand coeur. Ainsi, lorsqu''une amie lui demande de tirer d''affaire son fiancé, impliqué dans une sale affaire de drogue, c''est bien volontiers qu''il accepte. Quelques jours plus tard, Billy est arrêté par le FBI, enfermé dans une cellule au milieu de nulle part, et sommé de s''expliquer sur tous ces cadavres qui se sont soudain accumulés autour de lui.

Focused on grade improvement, this Exam Success Guide brings much-needed clarity to exam preparation, equipping students to achieve their best in the latest IGCSE and O Level exams (0470/0977/2134), and beyond. This guide allows students to recap and review key course content, apply theirknowledge, and hone exam techniques. It also includes examiner tips, ''Raise your grade'' advice and exam-style practice to ensure your students are exam-ready.Perfect for use alongside Complete 20th Century History for Cambridge IGCSE and O Level or as a standalone resource for independent revision. Answers are available on the accompanying support site.

A failed marine, Judd can''t believe his luck when Catriona falls for him. He lives in Minnesota; she''s from Scotland. They work for the same company, they''ve messaged online for ages. But when they finally video chat, she turns out to be gorgeous. They may be thousands of miles apart, but they share a deep love of cycling and a passion for life. It''s love at first sight. Judd throws his meager savings to the wind and flies across the Atlantic to meet Cat in person. Together, they plan a bike trip through the desolate Scottish Highlands. Perfect for cycling. Camping out. Being alone. But soon Judd discovers there''s more to Cat than meets her alluring brown eyes. What Judd doesn''t know is that someone is following them. Someone with sinister plans. Their lonely journey through the Highlands turns into a game of cat and mouse. Someone is making them ride for their lives. But who exactly is the hunter, and who is the hunted? About the author Anthony Neil Smith is a Professor and the Chair of English at Southwest Minnesota State University. He is the author of various novels. Originally from the Mississippi Gulf Coast, he now lives on the frozen prairie with his wife, two needy dogs, and two sneaky cats.

Die beiden Ex-Cops Manny und Joel sollen Senator Andrew Marquette dabei helfen, seine Wahl zum Gouverneur zu gewinnen. Die Chancen stehen gut, Marquette kann sich auf eine breite Unterstützung aus allen politischen Lagern verlassen. Doch als einer seiner engsten Berater verschwindet, wendet sich das Blatt. Manny und Joel ermitteln auf eigene Faust und stoßen auf unerwartet heftige Widerstände. Steckt mehr hinter dem Verschwinden des Beraters als vermutet? Ihre Untersuchungen führen sie auf eine verstörende Reise durch die abgelegensten Regionen Minnesotas, die finstersten Nebenstraßen der Twin Cities und die Untiefen des Dark Web. Hier zahlen Menschen mit sehr viel Geld und sehr wenig Moral Unsummen dafür, um ihre abgründigsten Phantasien ausleben zu können. Werden Manny und Joel sich aus diesem dunklen Netz wieder befreien können - oder sind sie am Ende nur Teil eines perfiden Spiels? Nordic crime - American style LESER-STIMMEN "Als Schriftsteller kennt Anthony Neil Smith keine Grenzen (...) Wenn Sie Bücher wollen, die Sie an der Kehle packen und nicht mehr loslassen, sind seine Bücher genau das Richtige!" (James Mowry, Amazon.com) "Bei Anthony Neil Smiths Bücher weiß man genau, es wird irgendwo eine Wendung geben - ein Charakter, ein Ereignis oder ein Ort - die uns von dem Gewöhnlichen wegführt und uns in die Welt der Spannung, des Streits, der Action und der Überraschung versetzt." (Mathew Tavendale, Amazon.com) "Der Krimi ließ mich bis zur Enthüllung raten und Joel und Manny sind beide herrlich durcheinander." (CT, Amazon.com) eBooks von beTHRILLED - mörderisch gute Unterhaltung!

The American Civil War claimed and destroyed lives, stealing fathers and sons from those they loved. The horror caused many returning to cry out for death. They carried the festering scars of battle and were unable to overcome the torment of their souls. This is the story of Thomas Wilson, a soldier who returns home haunted by the destruction and devastation he both witnessed and caused. Although his regiment respects and reveres him as a sharpshooter, each man he has killed condemns him to a life of terrifying dreams and troubled days where forgiveness can never be obtained. Neither the love of his family nor the affection of a woman with sparkling dark eyes and soft black hair can chase his war demons away, for he is beyond mercy. Includes Readers Guide.

American crime - Nordic style! "Hey, it''s me again, Manny. Are you surprised? It''s the dress, right? You''ll get used to it. So, when we last met, I''d been fired, assaulted, chased by cops and criminals alike, and coerced into a political conspiracy. This time, I''m working for the next governor of the state of Minnesota. Alongside Joel. Sort of. He''s still adjusting to the new me. But corruption spreads like fire and somebody has to douse the flames ... Here''s the thing. They say that knowledge is power. But nobody tells you that what you know can be the death of you." The CASTLE DANGER saga continues in THE MENTAL STATES as Manny and Joel work together doing what they do best: getting into deep trouble. State Senator Andrew Marquette looks like a shoo-in for the governorship - appealing to votes across the political spectrum - and he''s brought Manny and Joel aboard to help steer the ship. But when one of Marquette''s most trusted advisors goes missing, our heroes can''t help but play detective once again, in spite of everyone around them trying to block their path. Is there more to this disappearance than meets the eye? It will take a harrowing journey around Minnesota''s backwoods, the back alleys of the Twin Cities, and the mysterious "dark web" online, where some sick individuals pay a fortune to see their most depraved wishes come true. About the Author Anthony Neil Smith is a Professor and the Chair of English at Southwest Minnesota State University. He is the author of various previous novels. Originally from the Mississippi Gulf Coast, he now lives on the frozen prairie with his wife, two needy dogs and two sneaky cats.

Duluth, Minnesota, ist im Sommer ein Ferienparadies - doch im Winter einer der kältesten Orte der USA. Als der Cop Manny Jahnke zu einem Einsatz auf dem zugefrorenen Lake Superior gerufen wird, macht er eine ungewöhnliche Entdeckung: Die junge Frau, die sein Kollege gerade tot aus dem Wasser fischt, ist in Wirklichkeit ein Mann. Bevor Manny mehr erkennen kann, rutscht die Leiche wieder in den See und zieht seinen Partner mit sich in ihr eisiges Grab. Wie besessen macht Manny Jahnke sich daran, das Rätsel um die Frau im Eis zu lösen, aber seine Arbeit bleibt nicht unbemerkt. Und ein paar sehr mächtige Leute haben offensichtlich etwas dagegen, dass er in ihren Angelegenheiten herumschnüffelt. Doch Manny lässt sich davon nicht abhalten. Und eines ist sicher: Wenn er diesen Fall überlebt, wird er nie wieder derselbe Mann sein wie zuvor. Nordic crime - American style LESER-STIMMEN "Als Schriftsteller kennt Anthony Neil Smith keine Grenzen (...) Wenn Sie Bücher wollen, die Sie an der Kehle packen und nicht mehr loslassen, sind seine Bücher genau das Richtige!" (James Mowry, Amazon.com) "Bei Anthony Neil Smiths Bücher weiß man genau, es wird irgendwo eine Wendung geben - ein Charakter, ein Ereignis oder ein Ort - die uns von dem Gewöhnlichen wegführt und uns in die Welt der Spannung, des Streits, der Action und der Überraschung versetzt." (Mathew Tavendale, Amazon.com) "Der Krimi ließ mich bis zur Enthüllung raten und Joel und Manny sind beide herrlich durcheinander." (CT, Amazon.com) eBooks von beTHRILLED - mörderisch gute Unterhaltung!

Nordic crime - American style "Hey, Manny here. I''m a cop in Duluth, Minnesota. Vacation paradise in the summer, but some of the longest, coldest winters in the USA, with more snow and ice in one blizzard than most people see in a lifetime. And we all know what happens to people during long, cold winters. They die. They commit suicide or start fights out of pure boredom or because they''re depressed, worried that the sun will never return. Or they get killed. If you want to make sure the person you''ve killed won''t be found, just drop them under the ice of Lake Superior. Not much ever floats up from its depths again. Well, except this one morning..." When a dead woman is fished out of Lake Superior, Manny Jahnke is there to discover the baffling truth: The "woman" in the ice is biologically a man. Before he can learn more, the corpse sinks back into the water, pulling Manny''s partner along with it. Both disappear under the ice, never to be seen again. Now Manny has a missing victim, a new partner he likes even less than the old one, and a case no one wants solved. Or so it seems. Manny grows obsessed with the "woman on ice" whose secrets prove to be as vast as the Great Lake itself - and whose enemies turn out to be powerful enough to keep those secrets hidden. Only one thing is certain: if Manny survives, he''ll never be the same man again. Anthony Neil Smith is a Professor and the Chair of English at Southwest Minnesota State University. He is the author of various novels. Originally from the Mississippi Gulf Coast, he now lives on the frozen prairie with his wife, two needy dogs, and two sneaky cats.

Hopper Garland is good at finding lost girls. When his last target tries to taker her life upon being discovered, he begins to rethink his career as a private eye. However, a persuasive offer from a sexy woman has him back on the case, chasing a missing sixteen-year-old pregnant girl from the swampy ruins of post-Katrina New Orleans to the neon grime of Las Vegas. Along the way he''ll have to contend with a rogue''s gallery of henchmen, pornographers, and his own incestuous sister. After he makes a deal with a sociopathic murderer who believes he''s found the secret to eternal life, Hopper will relearn that old saw: some things are better off left alone. Praise for XXX SHAMUS: "XXX Shamus is the most transgressive PI novel ever written. It''s also one of the best." -Allan Guthrie, author of Two-Way Split "Okay, you tough readers. You like it so raw? Time to put up or shut up. Stick your face into the pages of XXX Shamus. Turn away before the last page and I''ll kick your fucking teeth out. Take it. Take it all." -Victor Gischler, author and Marvel Comics writer "Danger. Keep your head and hands inside this ride at all times. Then wash them afterwards. Wish I woulda wrote it." -David James Keaton, author of Pig Iron "Five stars with the proviso that this is an extreme book, and definitely not for those readers of delicate sensibility." -Pearce Hansen, author of Street Raised

THIS IS AN AMAZING LITTLE BOOK OF 50 BIG LIFE SECRETS . . . Why are we here? What are we meant to be doing with our lives? How are we to live? And most important of all, how are we to survive in the everyday day-to-day struggle to live a decent life. I''ve done it all from nothing, I mean nothing. And I now know a lot that I didn''t know then. Here in one book is what I''ve learned about real life from the ultimate failure, bankruptcy, to the ultimate survival in life, to be living my ideal lifestyle in a small fishing village by the bay. Packed with bite sized wisdom you can apply right now, with often shocking life truths drawn from the likes of Socrates, Gandhi, Walt Disney, George Lucas, Buddha, Gurdjieff, Benjamin Franklin, Lao Tzu and others, this is a compact exploration of how to safely negotiate the minefield of life. ABOUT THE AUTHOR. For over 30 years Neil Smith worked in advertising at some of the top and hottest ad agencies in Melbourne. For over 10 years he freelanced as a copywriter and was part of the advertising revolution of the ''60s. Today he lives in a small fishing village across the bay from Melbourne close to his 2 beautiful daughters and 2 adorable granddaughters.

When Shaalara of the Alteen Zirnaath, a sapient, medium-sized spider of the jumping variety came into Eichra Oren''s office to commission the Assessor of p''Na to find the location of her fiance, they were not expecting the ''accidents'' that impeded their research, or the taking on even more unusual clients along the way."

Billy Lafitte is back... Back from the brink of death. Back on the Gulf Coast, his home stomping grounds, looking to reunite with his beloved one last time. Back in the sights of DeVaughn Lagrenade, a former gangbanger whose brother was gunned down by Lafitte and his partner during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Back in the mind of his biggest nemesis, Franklin Rome, who swings into Lafitte''s orbit in a most unusual way. Throw in a wild-eyed waitress looking for some violent kicks, an ambitious FBI agent slithering up the administrative ladder, a wannabe bad boy on Lafitte''s tail with a young psychopath in the passenger seat, and you''ve got the makings of a rumble that only a prayer to Santa Muerte might help Billy survive. Cult crime-novelist Anthony Neil Smith is like a modern-day Charles Willeford. He doesn''t just step over "the line," but drag-races past it and keeps on going. With this fourth novel in the Billy Lafitte series, Smith raises the stakes once again for his damaged ex-cop turned stone-cold killer. You''ll root for Lafitte all the way, and wish you hadn''t, and hope to hell he survives so you can do it all again. Anthony Neil Smith is the author of Yellow Medicine, Hogdoggin’ and The Baddest Ass—the first three Lafitte novels—along with All The Young Warriors, Worm and more. He is the Chair of English at Southwest Minnesota State University.

A radically revised and updated account of Noam Chomsky''s thought and its revolutionary impact on linguistics, psychology, philosophy and politics.

YOU JUST BECAME THE WEDDING''S DJ ! NOW WHAT!? THE WEDDING DJ BIBLE will teach YOU how to handle the wedding like a pro including preparation, equipment, safety, appearance, etiquette, and much more! A Wedding DJ is critical to the flow, feel and ultimately the success of one of the most special occasions that not just a Bride and Groom will have, but that a family will ever have! The experience that a great DJ and Master of Ceremonies provides during the entire process from preparation through the big day and even during the follow up afterwards creates lasting memories for a lifetime that, when done right will be treasured forever! Author, Neil Smith the "DANDY DJ" has used the methods contained in this book for over a decade to turn his music hobby into a full-time career as a professional Wedding DJ helping people create amazing memories - and you can too! Invest In Yourself Now! It''s not just about you - it''s also about the people you serve! Author Neil Smith, The DANDY DJ is a full-time professional Wedding DJ and Master of Ceremonies serving the Nashville, Tennessee market and beyond!

An award-winning debut novel about the bonds of friendship and finding your place in the world—be it this one, or the next—from the author of Bang Crunch. “Instantly charming, never predictable, quietly profound.” —Bryan Lee O’Malley, #1 New York Times betselling author of Seconds and the Scott Pilgrim series Do you ever wonder, dear Mother and Father, what kind of toothpaste angels use in heaven? I will tell you. . . . This book I am writing to you about my afterlife will be your nitty-gritty. One day I hope to discover a way to deliver my story to you. It is the first week of school in 1979, and Oliver "Boo" Dalrymple—ghostly pale eighth grader; aspiring scientist; social pariah—is standing next to his locker, reciting the periodic table. The next thing he knows, he finds himself lying in a strange bed in a strange land. He is a new resident of a place called Town—an afterlife exclusively for thirteen-year-olds. Soon Boo is joined by Johnny Henzel, a fellow classmate, who brings with him a piece of surprising news about the circumstances of the boys’ deaths. In Town, there are no trees or animals, just endless rows of redbrick dormitories surrounded by unscalable walls. No one grows or ages, but everyone arrives just slightly altered from who he or she was before. To Boo’s great surprise, the qualities that made him an outcast at home win him friends; and he finds himself capable of a joy he has never experienced. But there is a darker side to life after death—and as Boo and Johnny attempt to learn what happened that fateful day, they discover a disturbing truth that will have profound repercussions for both of them.

"Follows a homicide case committed in Georgia in 1927 from the crime to the executions of those convicted of the crime almost a year later. Along the way, the narrative highlights a number of issues impacting the death penalty process, many of which are still relevant in the modern era of capital punishment in the United States ... Moreover, the case in question illustrates a range of themes prevalent in post-Progressive Georgia and brings them together to create a broader narrative. Thus, issues of race, class, and gender emerge from what was supposed to be a neutral process; ... demonstrates that capital punishment cannot be administered in an untainted fashion, but its finality demands that it must be"--From Athenaeum@UGA website.

The planet Majesty is covered by a thick green growth, miles deep. Nobody knows what caused it or even what lies at the bottom of the growth. When Lysandra and her father (a coyote scientist) take on a mission to dive underneath the teeming bio-mass, no one knows what to expect. Even wild conjecture has not prepared them for the extreme strangeness that they will find around them. Bizarre, three-legged beings inhabit the bottom layer amongst the ruins of an ancient civilization, which may also hide the secret behind the current state of the planet. More importantly, they realize that the Hooded Seven plan to attack the human Confederacy. Can Lysandra and her father survive beneath the bio-mass long enough to understand Majesty, uncover the Hooded Seven''s secrets and save their own world?

In the Bakken oil field of North Dakota, they call the new guys "worms."Ferret is a worm from Alabama, trying to kickstart a new life for his family, while back home his in-laws whisper break-up songs in his wife Dee Dee''s ear.His boss, a shadowy old guy called Pancrazio, drags in Ferret, Gene Handy, and two roustabouts from Oklahoma to deal with a new meth empire on the prairie. Meanwhile, a reservation cop keeps a close eye on the big picture.All Ferret wants is some easy money and the love of his family. But he quickly finds out that there''s danger around every corner, in every drill, truck and train car. And if the machines or chemicals don''t get him, then the other roughnecks will. Because beneath the dirt and grease, nobody is what they seem.Also by Anthony Neil Smith, the Spinetingler Award-winning police thriller, All The Young Warriors"a brilliant book, possibly the best novel of the year." - Les Edgerton"written with a sureness of hand and a depth of character that are impressive. A highly accomplished crime novel exposing an often unseen world." - The Big Issue"All The Young Warriors will grip readers who enjoy the chance to slip into a foreign culture and also those who want a page-turning thriller" - Spinetingler Magazine"a powerful story that is both riveting and meaningful" - Crime Fiction Lover"this book is a classic in the making" - I Meant To Read That"All The Young Warriors is a pretty rare beast, a clever page-turner. It deserves to be a bestseller and has film adaptation stamped all over it." - Loitering With Intent"a courageous novel that raises a lot of pertinent questions" - Dead End Follies"Smith''s version of Minnesota is no Lake Wobegon; the inhabitants are refreshingly made up entirely of the deranged, the damaged, and the doomed. If you can picture the intellectual and physical mayhem that might have resulted from a Jim Thompson and Harry Crews collaboration, you''d be on the right track. But Anthony Neil Smith is his own writer — and a very fine one, indeed." - Booklist

It''s been three years since Mustafa Bahdoon, one-time leader of the Southside Killaz, saved his fugitive son Adem from the clutches of pirates in Somalia. But when Mustafa is asked to rescue a young girl from the gang''s sex trafficking empire, he returns from retirement to seize control once again. But his coup ignites a vicious gang war on the streets of Minneapolis.Meanwhile, still haunted by guilt over the girl he left behind in Somalia, Adem reprises the role of Mr Mohammed, legendary pirate negotiator. But the CIA is on his tail and he soon finds himself unwillingly enmeshed in a deadly campaign against organised crime.Half a world apart, survival for both father and son depends upon telling friend from enemy, truth from lie, and their own true selves from the roles they must play.Once A Warrior is the highly anticipated follow-up to the award-winning All The Young Warriors. Praise for All The Young Warriors"a brilliant book, possibly the best novel of the year." - Les Edgerton"written with a sureness of hand and a depth of character that are impressive. A highly accomplished crime novel exposing an often unseen world." - The Big Issue"All The Young Warriors will grip readers who enjoy the chance to slip into a foreign culture and also those who want a page-turning thriller" - Spinetingler Magazine"a powerful story that is both riveting and meaningful" - Crime Fiction Lover"this book is a classic in the making" - I Meant To Read That"All The Young Warriors is a pretty rare beast, a clever page-turner. It deserves to be a bestseller and has film adaptation stamped all over it." - Loitering With Intent"a courageous novel that raises a lot of pertinent questions" - Dead End Follies"Smith writes with force and clarity" - The Chicago Tribune"Smith''s version of Minnesota is no Lake Wobegon; the inhabitants are refreshingly made up entirely of the deranged, the damaged, and the doomed. If you can picture the intellectual and physical mayhem that might have resulted from a Jim Thompson and Harry Crews collaboration, you''d be on the right track. But Anthony Neil Smith is his own writer — and a very fine one, indeed." - Booklist

From the early ballads that established his stories to the later additions of Little John, Friar Tuck, Maid Marian, and Alan-a-Dale, this book explores how the legend of Robin Hood grew. He robbed from the rich to give to the poor, or so the legend goes. But who was the outlaw known as Robin Hood? How did his legend develop and how has it changed over the passing centuries? This new book in the Osprey Myths and Legends series takes a detailed look at Britain''s most famous outlaw. It also enters the perilous world of Robin Hood scholarship with a critical review of the case for a ''historical'' Robin Hood and a review of the mostly likely candidates. A perfect primer for young and old, this book covers both the fact and the fiction of Robin Hood.

Berdan Geanar has had a difficult life. Unsure of himself, and apparently hated by the grandfather he has lived with since the death of his parents, he has no idea of what to do with his life. xxx But when his grandfather abandons him, taking all the family money and the special space suit that should rightly be his, Berdan decides to fight and take back what is rightfully his. xxx Set in the North American Confederacy universe (Probability Broach, Tom Paine Maru), Brightsuit MacBear is a coming-of-age story, an adventure tale, and a rallying cry for defending one''s rights against all odds.