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Angels Flight (Harry Bosch)
Michael Connelly Manufacturer: Grand Central Publishing ProductGroup: Book Binding: Mass Market Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0446607274 |
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Michael Connelly, whose novel The Poet won the 1997 Anthony Award for Best Mystery, is already recognized as one of the smartest and most vivid scribes of the hard-boiled police procedural. Now, with his much-anticipated sixth Harry Bosch novel, Angels Flight, Connelly offers one of the finest pieces of mystery writing to appear in 1998. Bosch is awakened in the middle of the night and, out of rotation, he is assigned to the murder investigation of the high-profile African American attorney Howard Elias. When Bosch arrives at the scene, it seems that almost the entire LAPD is present, including the IAD (the Internal Affairs Division). Elias, who made a career out of suing the police, was sadistically gunned down on the Angels Flight tram just as he was beginning a case that would have struck the core of the department; not surprisingly, L.A.'s men and women in blue become the center of the investigation. Haunted by the ghost of the L.A. riots, plagued by incessant media attention, and facing turmoil at home, Bosch suddenly finds himself questioning friends and associates while working side by side with some longtime enemies.Angels Flight is a detective's nightmare scenario and is disturbingly relevant to the racially tense last decade of the 20th century. Amidst the twists and turns of his complex narrative, Connelly affirms his rightful place among the masters of contemporary mystery fiction. --Patrick O'Kelley
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Michael Connelly, whose novel The Poet won the 1997 Anthony Award for Best Mystery, is already recognized as one of the smartest and most vivid scribes of the hard-boiled police procedural. Now, with his much-anticipated sixth Harry Bosch novel, Angels Flight, Connelly offers one of the finest pieces of mystery writing to appear in 1998. Bosch is awakened in the middle of the night and, out of rotation, he is assigned to the murder investigation of the high-profile African American attorney Howard Elias.When Bosch arrives at the scene, it seems that almost the entire LAPD is present, including the IAD (the Internal Affairs Division). Elias, who made a career out of suing the police, was sadistically gunned down on the Angels Flight tram just as he was beginning a case that would have struck the core of the department; not surprisingly, L.A.'s men and women in blue become the center of the investigation.Haunted by the ghost of the L.A. riots, plagued by incessant media attention, and facing turmoil at home, Bosch suddenly finds himself questioning friends and associates while working side by side with some longtime enemies. Angels Flight is a detective's nightmare scenario and is disturbingly relevant to the racially tense last decade of the 20th century. Amidst the twists and turns of his complex narrative, Connelly affirms his rightful place among the masters of contemporary mystery fiction. --Patrick O'KelleyDownload Description
The man most hated by the LAPD--a black lawyer who has made his name by bringing lawsuits alleging racism and brutality by police officers--has been found murdered on the eve of a high-profile trial. The list of suspects includes half the police force. And Harry Bosch is the detective chosen to head the investigation The political dangers of the case are huge. If it's not investigated fairly, the public outcry could make the Rodney King riots look tame. But a full investigation will take Bosch into the ugliest corners of law enforcement. To make matters worse, Bosch's wife Elizabeth has disappeared overnight. Bosch fears she has left him--or succumbed further to her gambling addiction. He's not sure which is worse. Angels Flight reads in a white heat. It continues to up the ante of the series that is "raising the hard-boiled detective novel to a new level . . . adding substance and depth to modern crime fiction." (Boston Globe)Customer Reviews:
Taut mystery.......2007-09-12
Disappointing.......2007-08-05
Racial politics and murder in LA.......2007-07-27
CONNELLY EXAMINES RACE RELATIONS IN LA.......2006-09-02
Pretty close to perfect..........2006-08-24
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The Harry Bosch Novels Volume 2: The Last Coyote, Trunk Music, Angels Flight
Michael Connelly Manufacturer: Little, Brown and Company ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 0316614564 |
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THE LAST COYOTE: LAPD homicide detective Harry Bosch is suspended from the force for attacking his commanding officer. Unable to remain idle, he investigates the long-unsolved murder of a Hollywood prostitute-his mother. TRUNK MUSIC:Harry returns to the force to investigate the murder of a movie producer with Mafia ties.Up against both the LAPD's organized crime unit and the Mob, Harry follows the money trail to Las Vegas, where the case becomes personal. ANGELS FLIGHT:The murder of a prominent attorney who made his career suing the police for racism and brutality lands Harry's friends and associates on the list of suspects-and he must work closely with longtime enemies suspicious of his maverick ways to investigate them.Customer Reviews:
a serial killer.......2007-09-18
Gift.......2007-01-12
Another 'can't put down' book.......2006-11-04
A great read!.......2006-08-28
Well up to his high standard.......2006-03-10
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Angel Flight 44: The True Story of Two Dedicated Pilots, a 60-Year-Old Airplane, and the Amazing Hurricane Katrina Mission That Birthed a New Aviation Ministry
Glen, Hyde , and Rich, Vermillion Manufacturer: Paradigm Seed Publishers, inc. ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 1933141026 |
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History is filled with stories of adventure. This account, however, also includes the unmistakable presence of the hand of God. Angel Flight 44: The True Story of Two Dedicated Pilots, a 60-Year-Old Airplane, and the Amazing Hurricane Katrina Mission That Birthed a New Aviation Ministry is a book born out of supernatural flight missions that saved countless lives by the grace of God. Not to be confused with the pre-existing Angel Flight medical air transportation organizations, the new Angel Flight 44 ministry revealed in these pages has its own unique mission and a most miraculous beginning. The miraculous adventure of humanitarian relief that pilot Glen Hyde and copilot Denny Ghiringhelli experienced is a remarkable tale of mercy in the face of catastrophe, and the love of God expressed through His supernatural intervention. Two world-renowned ministries partnered with a veteran aviator and his Douglas Super DC-3, an American Airlines 767 captain, numerous companies, and a storm-wearied pastor in Slidell, Louisiana, to obey a call from God to help hurting people. However, this relief mission not only saved many hurricane victims, it forever changed the lives of the people who conducted it. The numerous testimonies of this adventure have already profoundly impacted the thousands who have heard them. Now that they are collected within this book, these stories should similarly impact you. AUTHOR INFORMATION: GLEN HYDE is a veteran aviator of more than forty years. He began his aviation career as an agricultural pilot and later served his country as a United States Marine Corps fighter pilot. He has worked as a commercial aviator for airlines and air freight companies is a flight instructor and licensed A&P mechanic, has built, restored, and flown vintage aircraft, and owns a successful airport in North Texas, which is home to over 500 general aviation aircraft. His most rewarding accomplishment to date, however, is flying the remarkable Hurricane Katrina and Rita relief missions with copilot Denny Ghiringhelli, the story of Angel Flight 44. RICH VERMILLION is an ordained Gospel minister, public speaker, businessman, and author. In addition to writing the accounts contained in Angel Flight 44, he has also penned other inspiring Christian books. Rich has appeared on local, national, and international television programs; and has been interviewed on dozens of radio broadcasts around the United States and Canada, including Billy Graham's Decision Today radio broadcast. A dynamic speaker, Rich has also addressed groups ranging upwards to thousands in number.
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The Blue Angels: A Fly-By History: Sixty Years of Aerial Excellence
Nicholas A. Veronico Manufacturer: Zenith Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 0760322163 |
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In 1946 the Blue Angels first took wing; a team of four pilots flew the Grumman F6F Hellcat, in daring air shows conceived by Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, Chief of Naval Operations. And in the 60 years since then, V and Echelon formations gave way to awe-inspiring Diamond maneuvers and solo tricks like the Dirty Loop and the Tuck-away Break. The six-man teams moved into the jet age with the McDonnell Douglas IA-18 Hornet. More than 350 million spectators around the world have thrilled to the Blue Angels precision flying. Arriving on the Blue Angels 60th anniversary, this book is a fitting tribute to these representatives of naval aviation and international ambassadors of good will. In soaring words and photographs, The Blue Angels: A Fly-By History celebrates the popular units feats, key figures, and aircraft: from Flight Leader Roy Butch Voris first outing in 1946 to the time of the Korean Conflict, when the Blue Angels formed the nucleus of a fighter squadron known as Satans Kittens; from 1974, when the team donned a new aircraft, the McDonnell Douglas A-4F Skyhawk II, to the breathtaking air shows of today.Customer Reviews:
Great Book About America's favorite Aviators - The Blue Angels!.......2006-08-04
Great pictoral history, but.............2005-12-28
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Angels Flight (Shannon Saga, Book 2)
James Scott Bell , and Tracie Peterson Manufacturer: Bethany House Publishers ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0764224190 Release Date: 2001-09-01 |
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Will Her Determination to Know the Truth be Worth Its Sacrifices?With her first trial a dramatic success, Kit Shannon steps out from the protective and guiding hand of her mentor and begins her own law practice. When she is drawn to the defense of a man accused of a crime that crosses racial lines, Kit is unprepared for the prejudice and hatred that is hurled in her direction. A loyal supporter of the law, Kit struggles with the secret role of the very officers who claim to represent justice.
When a new suitor enters her life, Kit finds her heart longing to embrace the love he offers. His gentle care for her provides the support she needs as she faces opposition that continually grows more threatening. Could this be God's leading hand?
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Wonderful.......2006-03-31
They did it again.......2004-01-16
Continued Goodness.......2002-08-07
Peterson and Bell have crafted another highly suspenseful novel. It will definitely keep you asking, "What really happened" and the courtroom scenes are some of the best in the book. Kit is, as always, an inspiring female character with admirable convictions and enviable smarts. Although the "love" side of this book definitely took a back seat to the "courtroom" aspects of it, I thought that that was understandable and realistic. It is hardly like Kit is going to be searching for Mr. Right and evidence for her case at the same time, and it is made clear throughout the series that Kit feels God leading her to practice law at this time in her life... Read this book-and have the third book in this series ready for after you turn the last page of "Angels Flight".
A great series!.......2001-11-21
All in all, this is a terrific saga and I hope it continues (I know there is at least one more book to come, and I hope it's soon!)
A great series!.......2001-11-21
All in all, this is a terrific saga and I hope it continues (I know there is at least one more book to come, and I hope it's soon!)
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Flight of the Stone Angel
Carol O'Connell Manufacturer: Arrow ProductGroup: Book Binding: Mass Market Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0099640813 Release Date: 2006-12-19 |
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British edition.......2007-04-29
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A Flight of Storks and Angels
Robert Devereaux Manufacturer: Five Star (ME) ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items: ASIN: 1594140588 |
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whimsical fantasy.......2003-11-07
Though he would prefer chess with his invisible friend Timothy, Walt's insistence that he has a guardian angel opens the floodgates. The world descends on Auroville. As the town divides between religious believers, agnostic skeptics, and hostile atheists, Ward and his grandpa encouraged by angels begin a quest for a better world. Today Auroville, tomorrow the UN, but none of the in crowd wants to give up their entitlements.
This whimsical fantasy will provide plenty of delight for fans of angels or those who really care about the downtrodden. The story line moves slowly forward at first as the personalities of the key players (including Timothy) are established. Once the plot goes into gear buoyed by the angels, readers will hope for the best for the Keeshans and their supporters. The character names pay homage to heroes while the dedication sums up the book best as the author states that "May Miss Francis, Mr. Rogers, and Captain Kangaroo always prevail over Hoover, McCarthy, and Ashcroft".
Harriet Klausner
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Flights of Angels: Stories
Ellen Gilchrist Manufacturer: Back Bay Books ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0316002305 |
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Whether exploring a Los Angeles medical clinic that caters solely to hypochondriacs or the machinations of a large southern family that has gathered to attend its patriarchs death, Gilchrist uncovers the human heart. Employing characters new and old, with her perfect ear and voice for language, Gilchrist has created a world that rocks with laughter while bathing in tears.Customer Reviews:
Horrible!.......2001-01-09
Disappointing.......1999-10-11
Disappointing.......1999-01-09
If you hated Sarah Conley. . ........1998-11-03
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Angels Flight (Shannon Saga)
Manufacturer: Bethany House ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0739420828 |
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Blue Angels: 50 Years of Precision Flight
Nicholas A. Veronico , and Marga Fritze Manufacturer: Zenith Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0760301387 |
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It's my favourite book.......1999-08-20
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