Books with author Carol Dawson

Carol Dawson's outrageous second novel chronicles the decline and fall of a strange dynasty--from post-frontier Texas to the present day. It's the story of a secret war, of obsession, fear, loathing, and betrayal. But most of all, BODY OF KNOWLEDGE is the story of Victoria Grace Ransom, the story's 600-pound narrator, whose engrossing secret gradually reveals itself in a novel as big as all Texas. "Gorgeously crafted, intelligent and wholly original."--Los Angeles Times Book Review ; "The best novelist to emerge from Texas in years."--Texas Monthly. A BOOK-OF-THE-MONTH CLUB and QUALITY PAPERBACK BOOK CLUB SELECTION.

Carol Dawson's outrageous second novel chronicles the decline and fall of a strange dynasty--from post-frontier Texas to the present day. It's the story of a secret war, of obsession, fear, loathing, and betrayal. But most of all, BODY OF KNOWLEDGE is the story of Victoria Grace Ransom, the story's 600-pound narrator, whose engrossing secret gradually reveals itself in a novel as big as all Texas. "Gorgeously crafted, intelligent and wholly original."--Los Angeles Times Book Review ; "The best novelist to emerge from Texas in years."--Texas Monthly. A BOOK-OF-THE-MONTH CLUB and QUALITY PAPERBACK BOOK CLUB SELECTION.

BellaMy childhood was normal…until it wasn’t. My parents became involved in a lifestyle that ultimately destroyed who they were as people. Destroyed me. Now, I’m being forced to marry a man I want nothing to do with. I make the decision to take my daughter and run. But it’s not that simple. It doesn’t take him long to find us.Then, he saves us. Blake Hunter. Chains. He takes us in and protects us. But, doing so has put his whole family in danger. I’ll sacrifice whatever I must to keep my daughter and the man I’ve come to love, safe. Even if it means my life. ChainsI found her, my soul mate. Only, she’s running away from someone. My instinct is to lock her safely away in my home. But for some messed up reason, I help her fix her car so she can leave. Biggest mistake I’ve ever made. Now, I fight tooth and nail to gain redemption. I will protect her and her baby with my life. Her past tries to take her back, but I’m holding on with all of my strength. Arabella is mine. Her daughter is mine. God help the man trying to take them away. ***WARNING***Intended for readers 18 and older. This book is highly radioactive due to the amount of “F-Bombs” these guys drop. Inside you will find violence, abuse (including talk of rape) and an adult situation or two. So, slip on that hazmat suit and proceed with caution.***HEALTH WARNING***This book is packed full of alpha male deliciousness, insta-something and enough over-sweetened romance that cavities are a real possibility. Keep your dentist on speed dial.

A young boy's family moves to a new house in Boston, where he is surprised to find a window that looks out over his new home...in a different time! “When twelve-year-old Chris entered Mr. Wicker’s shop to inquire about a job for his friend, something about old Mr. Wicker forced him to take the job himself. Chris found himself the pupil of Mr. Wicker, not the old man he first saw, but a powerful man in his forties–a magician. Chris learned how to turn himself into a fish, a bird, a fly, and with a magic rope he learned to make a boat or even an elephant. “Chris had been chosen to sail to China on a mysterious mission. Long before he sailed, Chris met the enemies who would try and stop him–evil Claggett Chew, the dandy Osterbridge Hawsey, the treacherous old beggar Simon Gosler. With a Nubian boy Chris brought to life with magic, he set out on his hazardous voyage.” -Saturday Review of Literature

"When twelve-year old Chris entered Mr. Wicker's shop to inquire about a job for his friend, something about old Mr. Wicker forced him to take the job himself. Chris found himself the pupil of Mr. Wicker, not the old man he first saw, but a powerful man in his forties--a magician. Chris learned how to turn himself into a fish, a bird, a fly, and with a magic rope he learned to make a boat or even an elephant."