A San Francisco prostitute is found murdered, and an anonymous phone call implicates Lt. Tibbs' friend and popular political activist, the Rev. Logan Sharpe.

Dos ex combatientes de la Segunda Guerra Mundial vuelven a encontrarse despues de treinta anos y comparten la dura relacion que llevan con sus hijos. Estos, que deberian llevar a cabo los proyectos fracasados de sus padres, se rebelan contra el racismo britanico, contra su propia clase social, incluso contra sus origenes, su historia y su barrio. Cada uno a su manera no escapa del propio destino. At the center of this invigorating novel are two unlikely...

"Victim of the current recession, Fred Daly lives a quiet, isolated life in his Parked car. His situation improves after he forms an unlikely friendship with Cathal, a dope-smoking free spirit with a positive attitude. Sharing laughs and hard times, the two men rediscover the simple pleasure of life. One day at the community swimming pool, Fred meets Jules, an attractive music teacher who lives nearby. The two begin to develp a romantic relationship...

"The seasons change, but the wise-guys of Tachikawa are still stumbling and punning their way through Japan! Traversing the earthly plains, digital and IRL, Buddha and Jesus learn about ramen, used clothing, and garbage collection--and in their infinite compassion, try in vain to protect the innocent bystanders of the Tokyo suburbs from the metaphysical shenanigans of their saintly entourage"--Back cover.

"After four years of adventure in the frontier, Win Avery returns to his hometown on the edge of the prairie and tracks down his childhood friend, Jeb Dawson. Jeb has just lost his parents, and, in his efforts to console him, Win convinces his friend to travel west with him -- to see the frontier before it is settled, while it is still unspoiled wilderness. They embark on a free-spirited adventure, but their journey sidetracks when they befriend Meg...

Steven Phillips is a veteran screenwriter of 17 films who is told he has lost his edge. A fellow writer with a string of successes under his belt refers Phillips to Sarah, a professional muse. In exchange for the royal treatment and a showering of expensive gifts, she will grace writers with her presence, which seems to magically spark profitable ideas in the client's mind. Is her power real or is it all in her clients' heads?

Four young friends from Hell's Kitchen get into trouble and are sent to reform school, where they are sexually abused by guards. Years later, two of the boys are seeking revenge and rely on the other two boys to protect them.