Search Results: Titles starting with U from TAMICA GUILLORY

In Under Western Eyes, Joseph Conrad masterfully delves into the complex world of political intrigue, betrayal, and the collision of East and West at the dawn of the 20th century. This gripping novel follows the tumultuous journey of Razumov, a young Russian student unwittingly entangled in a web of espionage, revolution, and the haunting specter of guilt. As Razumov navigates the treacherous landscape of early 20th-century Europe, he finds himself torn between his Russian roots and the seductive allure of Western ideals. With razor-sharp insight, Conrad dissects the human psyche, exploring themes of loyalty, identity, and the moral ambiguities inherent in a world on the brink of change. Under Western Eyes is a compelling, thought-provoking tale that offers a rare glimpse into the heart of darkness within both individual souls and the collective consciousness of a society on the precipice. Conrad's skillful storytelling and evocative prose invite readers to contemplate the tensions that arise when… Read More

Kay Scarpetta is back, and with her, the mauled remains of two campers that surely spells foul play. Woven with thrilling twists, compelling mystery and forensic investigation, this is a page-turner that'll be over far too soon.
Two mauled bodies in the woods. Top secret autopsies. The most chilling cases of Scarpetta's career.In this thrilling new installment of Patricia Cornwell's #1 bestselling Scarpetta series, chief medical examiner Dr. Kay Scarpetta finds herself in a Northern Virginia wilderness examining the remains of two campers wanted by federal law enforcement.The victims have been savaged beyond recognition, and other evidence is terrifying and baffling, including a larger-than-life footprint. After one of the most frightening body retrievals of her career, Scarpetta must discover who would commit murders this savage, and why.

Oscar-winning actress Ardith Law is a Hollywood icon. Radiant at sixty-two, she is the epitome of glamour and a highly respected artist. But her success has come at a price: She has a strained relationship with her daughter, Morgan, who at thirty-eight still blames Ardith for putting her career before being a mother. Morgan is a successful plastic surgeon in New York City—and the distance from Ardith's Bel Air mansion is not lost on either of them.Ardith became a single mother when Morgan was seven, after her unfaithful husband died in a helicopter accident. In recent years, she has found amiable companionship with fellow actor Bill West. But Ardith's comfortable world is turned upside down when she hires a temporary personal assistant, Josh Gray, while Bill is away filming in London. Josh's rough-around-the-edges persona is the opposite of what Ardith is used to, but an unexpected tragedy brings them closer, stirring up conflicting feelings in her for this younger man.In New York, Morgan is swept… Read More