[PDF] No Justice For The Deceived eBook

Author : Nancy Herriman
Publisher : Beyond The Page
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 42,79 MB
Release : 2023-04-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1960511106

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At an opulent masquerade ball no one is who they’re pretending to be, but when the affair ends in death, Nick and Celia will have to unmask a killer . . . Word of an upcoming engagement that will join two prominent families has tongues wagging among San Francisco society, but Celia worries the bride-to-be may be making a serious mistake. Her intended, a controlling man and a known womanizer, has recently been linked to a violent attack on a former mistress. When a hapless maid is poisoned at the party where the engagement was to be announced, Celia discovers that the fiancé was the intended victim. Detective Nick Greaves is called to the scene to investigate the grim death and finds once again that Celia has already unearthed valuable clues. Teaming up to track down the would-be murderer, they soon determine that any number of people had reason to do away with the man. And when another young woman is found dead, Celia realizes that cornering the killer may expose a cruel truth at the heart of a wealthy family’s deceptions . . . Praise for the Mysteries of Old San Francisco: “Nancy Herriman gives us another twisty Old San Francisco mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end. Readers won’t be able to put this one down until they know who the killer is.” —Victoria Thompson, USA Today bestselling author of Murder on Bedford Street “A mystery gem! . . . A well-described environment and era, cleverly devised crimes, realistic methods of investigation, well-developed characters, some nail-biting, and a strong female lead . . . Superb!” —Kings River Life Magazine for No Refuge from the Grave “A thrilling entry in the Mystery of Old San Francisco series! With a smart and engaging detective duo, a clever mystery, seamlessly interwoven historical details, and a sweet romance, No Justice for the Deceived is a pure delight. Nancy Herriman has written another winner!” —Ashley Weaver, Edgar-nominated author of the Amory Ames Mysteries

Author : Dr. Stan Charnofsky
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 18,85 MB
Release : 2006-04-20
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 1466957123

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We have become desensitized to the subtle, and not-so-subtle, ways our culture is eroding. It begins with the political structure, is bolstered by a sensationalizing press, and is influenced by hysteria from zealots more concerned about a mystical after-life than humanizing our planet. From an unsupportable population explosion, to faulty focusing on body-image, to the savaging of our natural environment, we are permitting ourselves to be decieved, with our priorities distorted beyond all reason. The true messages of religion are ignored. The true findings of science are trivialized. We have the advanced techonology and the human understanding to correct our course. We must, as a society, turn ourselves around. Mediocrity in leadership, biased journalism, and reliance on pseudo-science must not be tolerated. We must start with awareness....

Author : Brett Battles
Publisher : Random House
Page : 482 pages
File Size : 34,52 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Criminals
ISBN : 1848090285

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As a professional 'cleaner', Jonathan Quinn disposes of bodies and ties up loose ends. Doesn't get his hands dirty, no wet work. But when he discovers he's been hired to vanish all traces of Steven Markoff, one of his best friends who just happened to work for the CIA, his job suddenly hits too close to home.

Author : Norman Robbins
Publisher : Samuel French Limited
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 34,72 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9780573113420

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The gruesome discovery of several dead bodies on the moor sparks a police investigation and a heavy media presence in the remote North Yorkshire Village of Chellingford. When Adrian Brooks shows up at Jessica Scanlon's cottage, however, it is with another line of enquiry in mind. His sister, Laura, has disappeared, and he thinks watercolour artist Jessica might be able to help him find her. Jessica's friend Etta has also gone missing, and when she is called upon to identify of the bodies discovered by the police, she confirms that it is Etta. But Jessica's landlady Mildred seems to have other ideas. A mysterious suicide, an elaborate insurance scam and the arrival of nosy true crime writer Diana Wishart create further layers of intrigue that lead to a thrilling denouement.

Author : Christopher Doucot
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 42,57 MB
Release : 2017-10-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1611648092

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The struggle for justice is ongoing. In answering the biblical call to act justly and love mercifully, can Christians cross lines of privilege to walk humbly not only with God but with their marginalized neighbors as well? No Innocent Bystanders looks at the role of allies in social justice movements and asks what works, what doesn't, and why. It explains what allies legitimately can accomplish, what they can't, and what kind of humility and clarity is required to tell the difference. This book is a start-up guide for spiritual or religious people who are interested in working for social justice but don't know how or where to begin, drawing on the lessons of history, the framework of Christian ideas, and the insights of contemporary activists. It offers practical guidance on how to meaningfully and mindfully advocate alongside all who struggle for a more just society.

Author : Shirlee Busbee
Publisher : ePublishing Works!
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 25,39 MB
Release : 2013-09-20
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1614174768

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Leonie Saint-Andre, the granddaughter of an old Creole gentleman, thinks Morgan Slade is a scoundrel. Morgan, the son of a wealthy Natchez plantation family, thinks Leonie is a clever liar. Leonie claims Morgan married her, and fathered her five-year-old son. All she wants is her dowry returned to pay her dead grandfather's gambling debts and save their home. Morgan knows that he accepted neither dowry, nor Leonie's hand in marriage. But the woman before him awakens emotions he never thought he'd feel again. But that doesn't give reason for the imposter who signed his name to the marriage papers Leonie holds or why her son bears such a striking resemblance to Morgan himself. AWARDS: Romantic Times Reviewer’s Choice Affaire de Coeur’s Silver and Bronze Pen REVIEWS: "One of the best romance writers of our time." ~Affaire de Coeur THE LOUISIANA LADIES, in series order Deceive Not My Heart Midnight Masquerade Love Be Mine

Author : James J. Duane
Publisher : Little a
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 39,59 MB
Release : 2016
Category : POLITICAL SCIENCE
ISBN : 9781503933392

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An urgent, compact manifesto that will teach you how to protect your rights, your freedom, and your future when talking to police. Law professor James J. Duane became a viral sensation thanks to a 2008 lecture outlining the reasons why you should never agree to answer questions from the police--especially if you are innocent and wish to stay out of trouble with the law. In this timely, relevant, and pragmatic new book, he expands on that presentation, offering a vigorous defense of every citizen's constitutionally protected right to avoid self-incrimination. Getting a lawyer is not only the best policy, Professor Duane argues, it's also the advice law-enforcement professionals give their own kids. Using actual case histories of innocent men and women exonerated after decades in prison because of information they voluntarily gave to police, Professor Duane demonstrates the critical importance of a constitutional right not well or widely understood by the average American. Reflecting the most recent attitudes of the Supreme Court, Professor Duane argues that it is now even easier for police to use your own words against you. This lively and informative guide explains what everyone needs to know to protect themselves and those they love.

Author : Michael R. King
Publisher : Profiling Evil, LLC
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 35,97 MB
Release : 2021-04-15
Category :
ISBN : 9781736237441

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Ogden, Utah: In 1991 a brave, young women stepped into the Weber County Attorney's Office and admitted she had been part of a religious cult that was sexually abusing children. Burdened by guilt and expecting jailtime, she willingly revealed everything she knew about the cult and its members. Her effort at redemption would ultimately lead to the rescue of 32 children who were being sexually assaulted every day. This was only the beginning of the story in what became the largest, most successfully prosecuted case of ritual sex abuse in the state of Utah, perhaps the nation. Weeks later, following hundreds of hours of investigation, 70 police officers and social workers stormed the close-knit community with search and arrest warrants. Volumes of evidence was seized but the group's leader avoided capture. Many of the children were taken into protective custody. Not only were legends about stockpiled weapons, pharmaceuticals and food storage confirmed but evidence of sexual instruction and abuse was discovered. Several days later the leader of the group would be captured and confess to the assaults. Within a few months, eleven more cult members would be indicted. In all, these predators committed more than 750 felony crimes of child sexual assault. As I walked to my car on that final day in court, I thought to myself, "I hope the children we are rescuing today are not the predators we are putting in jail tomorrow."Over the years, I followed many of the cult members as they moved from one polygamist group to another. One by one, the correctional system released each predator as their time was served. The self-proclaimed prophet would die in prison. Now, 30 years later I'm sharing the story of the people who led the cult and how they convinced others to follow them. Most importantly, I'm telling the remarkable story of some of the victims who rose above the horror and the extraordinary moment they came back together 29 years later.

Author : Philip G. Schrag
Publisher : Quid Pro Books
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 27,91 MB
Release : 2011-10-15
Category : Law
ISBN : 1610279611

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Protect the consumer. Stop the schemes and ripoffs. Make the law work for the little guy. All easier said than done.... Memoirs and case studies on fraud and consumer protection from a lawyer who helped start New York City's first consumer watchdog agency. Schrag came into office expecting to initiate a new system, which would at last defend the powerless consumer. Instead, he discovered how both petty criminals and big corporations are able to use the law, the courts, and the general feeling favoring the status quo to delay and blunt any attacks made upon them. The book tells the fascinating and amusing story of how Schrag's young lawyers and investigators became disillusioned by observing the gap between the promise of the legal system and its actual performance -- and how, in reaction, they invented unprecedented methods of consumer protection, some of which cause Schrag himself to question their ethical propriety. Enjoyable as the stories are, their purpose is to raise serious and basic questions about our legal process and its ability to secure consumer justice, or even "law and order." This book is a unique demonstration of a rare ability to report true crime as it occurs in everyday life. It is a witty and perceptive analysis of the actual working of our government and our courts.