Plot: This book was written by Agatha Christie. Hercule Poirot is on a train in Europe, when a snowdrift blocks the railroad tracks and derails the train. A passenger known only as Mr. Ratchett lies dead in his compartment, stabbed a dozen times, with his window open and his door locked from the inside. Poirot,Continue reading “Murder on the Orient Express”
Author Archives: Shantanu
ABANDON SHIP
Plot:On September 12, 1942, the RMS Laconia, a British navy vessel was attacked and sunk by a German U-Boat. The Germans thought they had sunk a regular ship at sea, but what they didn’t know was that, below the decks of the Laconia, 1,400 Italian POWs were being held.. Once the Germans realized their folly,Continue reading “ABANDON SHIP”
Heroes
Plot: Its 1941, and everything is just right in the United States. While Europe is in a World War, Uncle Sam is enjoying a moment of peace. This book is about two fictional characters, Frank and Stanley. Frank and Stanley are best friends. They both live on Ford Island, next to Pearl Harbor on theContinue reading “Heroes”
Warrior Genius
This is the second book in the Rebel Genius series. After managing to get the Creator’s Compass, Giacomo and his friends are on the run from Nerezza and her army, who chase them persistently throughout Zizzola. Ever since she found out that Giacomo was a Tulpa, Nerezza has sought to kill him and his friends.Continue reading “Warrior Genius”
Rebel Genius
Plot: Giacomo is trying to survive. Everyone is after Supreme Creator Nerezza arose to the throne and became ruler of Zizzola., one of the three nations/continents of the planet. Nerezza has made a decree that all artists be captured and that their geniuses, birds with crowns that amplify the power of their artists, be killed.Continue reading “Rebel Genius”
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Plot: This is the fourth installment in the Harry Potter series. Harry Potter has had quite an uneventful summer break after his third year at Hogwarts, where he learns magic and magical history. Harry ended up saving his godfather and convicted murderer Sirius Black from death in his previous year. Harry returns to Hogwarts afterContinue reading “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire”
Don’t Turn Out the Lights: Presented by the Horror Writers Association
Flesh eating ogres. A life size baby doll that stalks its prey. A terrifying woman who saws off the limbs of naughty children. These stories and more are inside this book, which is guaranteed to scare the ever living snot out of you. Compiling horror stories from 36 separate authors, this book has everything fromContinue reading “Don’t Turn Out the Lights: Presented by the Horror Writers Association”
Harry Potter And the Prisoner of Azkaban
Plot: This is the third book of the Harry Potter series. Harry Potter has evaded Voldemort twice, and survived/killed a basilisk last year. Now, Harry is back to an alarming sight at Hogwarts. The wizard school has been surrounded by dementors, the prison guards of the wizard jail, Azkaban. They’re looking for an escaped prisoner,Continue reading “Harry Potter And the Prisoner of Azkaban”
Bite By Bite: American History Through Feasts, Foods and Side Dishes
Plot: Imagine you had time traveled and brought a man from the colonial times to the present day and showed him only commercials. What would he think about what people today ate? He would probably think we Americans only ate burgers, pizza, and pie. Truth is, we eat a lot more than just the foodsContinue reading “Bite By Bite: American History Through Feasts, Foods and Side Dishes”
They Called Themselves The K.K.K: The Birth of An American Terrorist Group
Plot:The period after the American Civil War was almost as volatile as the war itself. Newly freed slaves would try to use their civil rights, only to be harassed and persecuted by scared and angry whites, including police, democrats, former confederate soldiers, and former slave owners. Six of these angry young men would form aContinue reading “They Called Themselves The K.K.K: The Birth of An American Terrorist Group”
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