Bøger af Jack Kelly

A truck crashes into John Robert Thompson. He chokes on food. He tumbles down stairs. Unassuming, incurious, boring, and unaccomplished, John must expire repeatedly because he keeps flunking at living -and dying.John is too lazy to desire Heaven or to twist in agony in Hell. This novel by Valerie Lioudis takes you on a never-boring metaphysical journey through permutations of the afterlife as this mediocre man's assigned shepherds-angels, demons, and something else entirely-grow increasingly weary with his inability to grow and engage in life .... or death.One reviewer called the book fascinating, saying, "I became so invested in the character that every time he had to start over I was so disappointed for him. His experiences in some of his afterlife made me question my own behaviors. You'll love this book."

Five years since the storms ravaged the city of New Orleans finds a northern woman down to aid in the recovery of the city. She makes a disturbing find while helping to clean out a destroyed house. Her discovery disturbs the sleep of a Haunt, Who vows to make her pay for it, And sucks her in to a living nightmare.

In the aftermath of the storm Hurricane Katrina, the city of New Orleans lies in tatters. This city, known for its haunts, calls for a defender, and a creature rises up to heed the call

A gripping exploration of the intense psychology and character of Benedict Arnold, arguing that he was essential to victory before he was a traitorBenedict Arnold committed treason- for more than two centuries, that's all that most Americans have known about him.Yet Arnold was much more than a turncoat-his achievements during the early years of the Revolutionary War defined him as the most successful soldier of the era. GOD SAVE BENEDICT ARNOLD tells the gripping story of Arnold's rush of audacious feats-his capture of Fort Ticonderoga, his Maine mountain expedition to attack Quebec, the famous artillery brawl at Valcour Island, the turning-point battle at Saratoga-that laid the groundwork for our independence.Arnold was a superb leader, a brilliant tactician, a supremely courageous military officer. He was also imperfect, disloyal, villainous. One of the most paradoxical characters in American history, and one of the most interesting. GOD SAVE BENEDICT ARNOLD does not exonerate him for his treason-the stain on his character is permanent. But Kelly's insightful exploration of Arnold's career as a warrior shines a new light on this gutsy, fearless, and enigmatic figure. In the process, the book offers a fresh perspective on the reasons for Arnold's momentous change of heart.

The Return of Ol' Jackie Boy as he sets out to complete his revenge against the man called King. He wasn't about to let a little thing live being dead stop him, bit when he lived in the most haunted city in America, New Orleans.

Meet Jackie Boy, a man with a knack for getting himself into trouble. The trouble for him starts this time with a favor done for a friend where he meets a girl who he thinks to play hero for despite her protestations against it. His bid to play hero draws the ire of men with guns and ill intent who want to dispel Jackie Boy of any heroic notions. Helping Jackie Boy to find the trouble he has no problem finding otherwise.

Seven years since the Storm Katrina Another Anniversary With Another Storm off the coast of New Orleans Comes a Fright within the Storm A Terrible Fright To Smite the Haunt from RISE A HAUNT and WAKE THE DEAD

"Timely and urgent...The core of The Edge of Anarchy is a thrilling description of the boycott of Pullman cars and equipment by Eugene Debs's fledgling American Railway Union..." -The New York Times"During the summer of 1894, the stubborn and irascible Pullman became a central player in what the New York Times called "the greatest battle between labor and capital [ever] inaugurated in the United States." Jack Kelly tells the fascinating tale of that terrible struggle." -The Wall Street Journal"Pay attention, because The Edge of Anarchy not only captures the flickering Kinetoscopic spirit of one of the great Labor-Capital showdowns in American history, it helps focus today's great debates over the power of economic concentration and the rights and futures of American workers." -Brian Alexander, author of Glass House"In gripping detail, The Edge of Anarchy reminds us of what a pivotal figure Eugene V. Debs was in the history of American labor... a tale of courage and the steadfast pursuit of principles at great personal risk." -Tom Clavin, New York Times bestselling author of Dodge CityThe dramatic story of the explosive 1894 clash of industry, labor, and government that shook the nation and marked a turning point for America.The Edge of Anarchy by Jack Kelly offers a vivid account of the greatest uprising of working people in American history. At the pinnacle of the Gilded Age, a boycott of Pullman sleeping cars by hundreds of thousands of railroad employees brought commerce to a standstill across much of the country. Famine threatened, riots broke out along the rail lines. Soon the U.S. Army was on the march and gunfire rang from the streets of major cities. This epochal tale offers fascinating portraits of two iconic characters of the age. George Pullman, who amassed a fortune by making train travel a pleasure, thought the model town that he built for his workers would erase urban squalor. Eugene Debs, founder of the nation's first industrial union, was determined to wrench power away from the reigning plutocrats. The clash between the two men's conflicting ideals pushed the country to what the U.S. Attorney General called "the ragged edge of anarchy."Many of the themes of The Edge of Anarchy could be taken from today's headlines-upheaval in America's industrial heartland, wage stagnation, breakneck technological change, and festering conflict over race, immigration, and inequality. With the country now in a New Gilded Age, this look back at the violent conflict of an earlier era offers illuminating perspectives along with a breathtaking story of a nation on the edge.

Gunpowder first emerged from the ancient Chinese alchemical experiments to usurp the sword, spear and arrow in war. A must-read for history fans and military buffs alike, "Gunpowder" brings together a rich terrain of cultures and technological innovations with authoritative research and swashbuckling style.