Bøger af James Davidson

In 1932, Charles Lindbergh sat in the Flemington New Jersey courtroom in the First Lindbergh Kidnapping trial. Most people are familiar with Charles Lindbergh vs. Bruno Richard Hauptmann in the famous 1935 "Trial of the Century." But very few people know that there was another trial that preceded the Hauptmann trial. In the summer of 1932, John Hughes Curtis, a well-known pillar of society in Norfolk, Virginia was approached and asked to serve as an intermediary between the gang who said they kidnapped the Lindbergh baby and Charles Lindbergh. Thus began an adventure with Curtis and Lindbergh out to sea for three weeks, Curtis being held captive in the basement of Lindbergh's house, culminating in a wild trial in the hot summer of 1932 in the Flemington courthouse. Many of he same people who show up in the Hauptmann trial are there: Lloyd Fisher, Anthony Hauck, Col. Lindbergh, Col. Schwarzkopf, Betty Gow, Ollie Whately, etc.

Hunting a killer, a female detective is drawn into the abyss...Liverpool is in the grip of a serial killer. He suffocates his victims using a bin bag, and discards them like refuse on the streets.After tricking her way through a psychological evaluation, Detective Eleanor Rose has returned to police work.Her estranged half-sister, Beth Krush, who is also in the force, has not. Rather, she is languishing in hospital with a serious knife wound, battling demons during her sleepless nights.Both are determined to solve the case. Rose is following her instincts, tracking down a once brilliant psychiatrist, now a homeless drifter, who may know the killer's identity.Bedbound, Krush is following a logical approach. Working the little evidence she can garner from loyal colleagues. Profiling the killer.As the tension in the bleak, fearful, and unforgiving city reaches fever-pitch, nerves will snap. Who will be on the receiving end?ROUGH SLEEPER is a dark, mind-twisting, emotional ride, with compelling characters and a jaw-dropping climax you won't forget. Look out for OUTCAST SISTER, the sensational first standalone book in this gripping detective series by James Davidson.If you like James Ellroy, Patrick Hamilton, Peter May, you will love these novels, both FREE with Kindle Unlimited and available in paperback.

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The search for a missing detective brings simmering rivalries to boiling point...Some five years since parting ways, Detective Eleanor Rose receives a message from Daniel, her ex-boyfriend and former colleague. He is in danger. He needs her help.Eleanor is compelled to return to Liverpool, but dreads what she'll find there. Her parents are dead. She has no friends. She doesn't trust her old colleagues. And her half-sister... well... enough said about her.When Eleanor's search for Daniel takes her to Sundial Court housing estate, her worries multiply. Lawless, seedy, destitute, it seems the worst of humanity is festering within its dark streets and desolate houses.It turns out that her ex-boyfriend was investigating a serious crime there. It soon looks pretty likely he didn't get out alive.But whatever fate befell him, Eleanor is stumbling perilously close to it herself. Who or what is drawing her in?OUTCAST SISTER is the sensational debut crime novel by British author James Davidson. It is perfect for fans of Robert McCracken, J M Dalgliesh, Valerie Keogh, and Angela Marsons.

The History of Administer Church in the County of Devon is a book written by James Davidson and originally published in 1835. The book provides a detailed account of the history of the church in the Devon region of England, including its architecture, notable figures, and significant events. It covers the period from the earliest days of Christianity in the area to the contemporary church of the 19th century. The author offers insights into the social and cultural context of the church, as well as its role in the community. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the church in Devon, as well as those interested in the broader history of religion in England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Bibliotheca Devoniensis: A Catalogue Of The Printed Books Relating To The County Of Devon is a book written by James Davidson and originally published in 1852. The book is a comprehensive catalogue of printed books that relate to the county of Devon in England. The author has compiled a list of all the books that were published on the subject of Devon, including books on its history, geography, geology, flora and fauna, architecture, and more.The book is a valuable resource for researchers, historians, and anyone interested in the history and culture of Devon. It provides a detailed list of books that cover a wide range of topics related to the county, including its people, places, and events. The book is divided into sections, each covering a different topic related to Devon.The author has included detailed information about each book, including its title, author, publisher, date of publication, and a brief summary of its contents. The book also includes an index, making it easy to find specific information about a particular book or topic.Overall, Bibliotheca Devoniensis is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of Devon. It provides a comprehensive list of printed books on the subject, making it an essential reference for researchers, historians, and anyone interested in learning more about this fascinating county in England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Shaken and mentally fragile after surviving Hurricane Katrina, fifty-something Michael Christopher abandons New Orleans and returns to his old home in Northern California. There, surrounded by redwoods and with his beloved cat for company, Michael attempts to heal the deep wounds left by the hurricane. At first, Michael's life seems to be on the mend. He renews old friendships and reestablishes his art object restoration business. Then Alex appears, bringing with him an ancient T'ang dynasty horse for restoration-and then vanishing before Michael's eyes. The experience makes Michael doubt his sanity. People simply don't disappear. Could he be hallucinating? His concerned friend Ellie thinks so, but Michael cannot shake the conviction that what he saw was real. As for the T'ang horse, the story Alex tells of its origin is as impossible as his disappearance. According to Alex, the horse was a gift to his still-living grandfather from the T'ang emperor, twelve centuries ago. Michael finds himself irresistibly drawn into Alex's strange world. A stranger in a strange land, the art restorer can only hope he's not going insane. As for Alex, it's becoming increasingly clear he's Not From Around Here.

Much has been written of the Lindbergh-Hauptmann Kidnapping Trial of 1934. This book examines what actually happened in the town of Flemington, New Jersey, a sleepy farm town that became, for a few months, the center of the universe. The first weekend of "e;The Trial of the Century,"e; the town saw 50,000 people arrive. Over 700 reporters were on hand as well as 150 photographers and countless sketch artists. Nellie's Bar in the Union Hotel became a landmark for those who got to drink there while prostitutes roamed the streets, paying newsboys tips for "e;Johns."e; Every famous news writer and commentator of the day was there - Adela Rogers St. Johns, Damon Runyon, Dorothy Kilgallen, Walter Winchell, Gabriel Heater, etc. This book examines what they wrote and what they said in their own words as well as colorful stories about each of them. Some of the most famous sketch artists and cartoonists of the times were also there and this book examines what they produced on a daily basis. Flemington, the trial and the times are shown in a light heretofore not described in other books.

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A brilliantly entertaining and innovative history of the ancient Athenians' consuming passions for food, wine and sex.Sex, shopping and fish-madness, Athenian style.This fascinating book reveals that the ancient Athenians were supreme hedonists. Their society was driven by an insatiable lust for culinary delights - especially fish - fine wine and pleasures of the flesh. Indeed, great fortunes were squandered and politicians' careers ruined through ritual drinking at the symposium, or the wooing of highly-coveted, costly prostitutes.James Davidson brings an incisive eye and an urbane wit to this refreshingly accessible and different history of the people who invented Europe, democracy and art.

A radical reappraisal of homosexuality in Ancient Greece, by a young historian described as 'the best thing to happen to ancient history for decades' (Andrew Roberts, MAIL ON SUNDAY)

How do people on low incomes make decisions about employment and benefit claims? Interview material and economic analysis combine with new theories of the relationship between moral and economic reasoning.