Embark on a spine-tingling journey into the mysterious town of Crier's Creek with this captivating narrative. As the clock ticks on the dashboard, the eerie silence descends upon the nondescript town, revealing a rust-belt charm frozen in time. The author skillfully paints a vivid picture of the once-bustling streets, now devoid of life, where short, squat buildings stand as ancient fossils, and the only signs of existence are the ghostly glow of streetlights. Feel the protagonist's unease as he grapples with the profound silence that unnerves even the most stoic individuals. The author masterfully conveys the surreal atmosphere, where the absence of familiar sounds amplifies the mystery of the abandoned town. The sense of nostalgia and familiarity clashes with the inexplicable emptiness, leading to a journey filled with uncertainty, curiosity, and a touch of fear. As the protagonist navigates the desolate streets, a chilling revelation unfolds—the entire town appears to be uninhabited, leaving only the remnants of a once-vibrant community. The author skillfully weaves a narrative that explores the unsettling aftermath of an unexplained event, leaving readers on the edge of their seats, yearning for answers. With each passing moment, the tension rises, and the protagonist's quest for understanding propels the reader deeper into the enigma of Crier's Creek. The narrative seamlessly blends elements of mystery, nostalgia, and a hint of the supernatural, creating a story that lingers in the imagination long after the last word is read. Step into the shoes of the protagonist as he grapples with the surreal emptiness, mysterious radio signals, and the unnerving feeling that the town holds secrets waiting to be unraveled. In this atmospheric tale, the reader is invited to join the journey into the heart of Crier's Creek, where the line between reality and the unknown blurs, leaving behind an unforgettable experience that will leave readers questioning the boundaries of the ordinary.

The Smith family of the Smith-&-Smith Paranormal Agency have been investigating haunted houses and buildings for years so during the summer of 2024, they feel that they need a break, so they decide to go to Las Vegas for a family vacation, but since Erica Smith has a fear of flying, the Smiths embark on a cross-country journey. Everything is going smoothly, until they get lost while exploring an abandoned ghost town somewhere in Oklahoma.Everywhere they turn, spooks and spirits are everywhere, but when they try to get back on the main road, they find that there might be more to this than meets t

DIVPerhaps the world’s most distinctive tree, ginkgo has remained stubbornly unchanged for more than two hundred million years. A living link to the age of dinosaurs, it survived the great ice ages as a relic in China, but it earned its reprieve when people first found it useful about a thousand years ago. Today ginkgo is beloved for the elegance of its leaves, prized for its edible nuts, and revered for its longevity. This engaging book tells the full and fascinating story of a tree that people saved from extinction—a story that offers hope for other botanical biographies that are still being written./divDIV /divDIVInspired by the historic ginkgo that has thrived in London’s Kew Gardens since the 1760s, renowned botanist Peter Crane explores the evolutionary history of the species from its mysterious origin through its proliferation, drastic decline, and ultimate resurgence. Crane also highlights the cultural and social significance of the ginkgo: its medicinal and nutritional uses, its power as a source of artistic and religious inspiration, and its importance as one of the world’s most popular street trees. Readers of this extraordinarily interesting book will be drawn to the nearest ginkgo, where they can experience firsthand the timeless beauty of the oldest tree on Earth./div

Fifty-five islands, nineteen countries, seventeen thousand miles ... and one amazing adventure. A fascinating story of four sailors who discovered the magic of the South Pacific ... and the islands time forgot After recovery from a serious illness, Graham Morse vowed to achieve his dream of sailing across the South Pacific with his wife, Janet, and reliving the adventures of his boyhood heroes, Captain Cook, Thor Heyerdahl, and Christian Fletcher. They had expected to find some of the most beautiful islands in the world, and were not disappointed. But they were surprised to find a world where life has changed very little in two hundred years, and where the people have very different values than his own society, and however poor, take pleasure in giving. But sadly it is a world on the cusp of change. Travel with them as they discover the mysteries of ancient Polynesian culture, are welcomed into the homes of humble people, meet fascinating characters, are invited to village feasts, work with black pearl farmers, and swim with seals, sharks, and whales. The voyage --which took them across the world's largest ocean --was not without its dangers, incident, and tragedy. The Islands Time Forgot is not just for sailors who yearn to make such a voyage, but for all armchair travelers who have dreamed about the South Pacific that only a sailing boat can reach.

A humorous journey from ’80s Manhattan to the wild side of small-town living, from bestselling author Lisa Alther Clea Shawn is exhausted by her life: her globe-trotting career as a travel photographer, her successful husband’s numerous liaisons, and the unrequited love she feels for her best friend, Elke. She decides to get away from her Manhattan townhouse—and a city in the throws of the ’80s—and move to Roches Ridge, the picturesque Vermont town she visits on a ski trip. Roches Ridge is quiet, sleepy, and seemingly unchanged by the times. But Clea soon discovers this small town has big secrets—and even bigger characters. From the Don Johnson look-alike who introduces his salon’s clientele to punk hairstyles and the band of militant lesbians camped out in Mink Creek to the romance-writing cosmetics saleswoman turned stalker and the strapping hillbilly with a predilection for animal skeleton art, Roches Ridge is livelier than Clea originally thinks. . . . A rollicking small-town adventure, Bedrock features Alther’s signature mix of unexpected, humorous characters, and a charming heroine on the long bumpy road to self-actualization. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Lisa Alther, including rare photos from the author’s personal collection.