Books with author James "JJ" Jackson

Closed Case Box Set: British Murder MysteriesDetective Tammy Williams is the young English female detective created by James Jackson. The author introduces the reader to a variety of characters and plots that take many unexpected twists and turns resulting in dramatic and climatic conclusions leaving the reader wanting more. Unusual ConfessionThe story begins with seven teenage friends on a hot summer day, the events that followed cost many of them their lives. The mystery left behind leaves the town in a dark shadow, full of sadness and anger that the murders were not solved and the killer was not caught. Tammy Williams is a young detective who is looking for adventure and a challenge when an interesting man walks in and makes an unusual confession. After carefully listening to his tale, Tammy realizes there are things missing from his story and follows the 20-year-old trail of a killer to resolve the cases from that long ago summer.Over the HillsAfter solving "Unusual Confession" case, Detective Tammy Williams is quite well-known in Manchester, and she is the envy of the rest of her colleagues. So, it is no surprise when the boss asks her to investigate a cold case. Williams is still on a high from solving her previous case, when a body is unearthed on a deserted hillside in a field behind an abandoned house, in Manchester. There are no leads, and nothing to help Tammy with her inquiries. She thinks she is coming to a dead end, but a last-minute piece of evidence leads Tammy to discover the identity of this mysterious woman. Tammy works her way through extensive research involving a man that seems to fit the role of a serial killer, only to discover that things are not quite, what they seem. Working endless hours and interviewing many witnesses, racing against time and trying to piece the puzzle together to solve the string of murders so the families of the victims can find peace and justice proves to be more difficult than she imagined.Murder on the Eiffel TowerLead Detective Tammy Williams takes a deserved holiday in Paris, France, with her family after the demoralizing and failed “Over the Hills” case. The let down from the previous case is still weighing heavily on her mind. She puts her stress and concerns behind her, and decides to enjoy the vacation with her family in one of the world’s most romantic locations. Surrounded by an interesting cast of characters, what was supposed to be a relaxing and non-stressful holiday takes a sinister turn when a murder takes place during the visit to the Eiffel Tower. In a dramatic turn of events, Tammy finds herself again investigating a murder and trying to solve the case to remove the possible dangers and salvage what she can of the remaining time in Paris with her family.Unfinished BusinessLife seemed to settle down to a normal pace for detective Tammy Williams after returning from a trip abroad with her family. One thing still haunts her, the serial killer that got away and continues to flaunt his ability to not get caught in his sinister game of cat and mouse. The victims family members are angry knowing Tammy was not able to resolve the case and bring the serial killer that murdered their loved ones to justice. Caught off guard in a bar filled with the victims’ families and fellow police officers off duty, Tammy winds up being thrust into a role she did not think she would ever play. In a surprising turn of events, Tammy has to rely on the help of an old friend to figure out the case that might change the course of her life.Scroll up and buy with one click to get your Closed Case Box Set NOW!

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Closed Case Box Set: British Murder MysteriesDetective Tammy Williams is the young English female detective created by James Jackson. The author introduces the reader to a variety of characters and plots that take many unexpected twists and turns resulting in dramatic and climatic conclusions leaving the reader wanting more. Unusual ConfessionThe story begins with seven teenage friends on a hot summer day, the events that followed cost many of them their lives. The mystery left behind leaves the town in a dark shadow, full of sadness and anger that the murders were not solved and the killer was not caught. Tammy Williams is a young detective who is looking for adventure and a challenge when an interesting man walks in and makes an unusual confession. After carefully listening to his tale, Tammy realizes there are things missing from his story and follows the 20-year-old trail of a killer to resolve the cases from that long ago summer.Over the HillsAfter solving "Unusual Confession" case, Detective Tammy Williams is quite well-known in Manchester, and she is the envy of the rest of her colleagues. So, it is no surprise when the boss asks her to investigate a cold case. Williams is still on a high from solving her previous case, when a body is unearthed on a deserted hillside in a field behind an abandoned house, in Manchester. There are no leads, and nothing to help Tammy with her inquiries. She thinks she is coming to a dead end, but a last-minute piece of evidence leads Tammy to discover the identity of this mysterious woman. Tammy works her way through extensive research involving a man that seems to fit the role of a serial killer, only to discover that things are not quite, what they seem. Working endless hours and interviewing many witnesses, racing against time and trying to piece the puzzle together to solve the string of murders so the families of the victims can find peace and justice proves to be more difficult than she imagined.Murder on the Eiffel TowerLead Detective Tammy Williams takes a deserved holiday in Paris, France, with her family after the demoralizing and failed “Over the Hills” case. The let down from the previous case is still weighing heavily on her mind. She puts her stress and concerns behind her, and decides to enjoy the vacation with her family in one of the world’s most romantic locations. Surrounded by an interesting cast of characters, what was supposed to be a relaxing and non-stressful holiday takes a sinister turn when a murder takes place during the visit to the Eiffel Tower. In a dramatic turn of events, Tammy finds herself again investigating a murder and trying to solve the case to remove the possible dangers and salvage what she can of the remaining time in Paris with her family.Unfinished BusinessLife seemed to settle down to a normal pace for detective Tammy Williams after returning from a trip abroad with her family. One thing still haunts her, the serial killer that got away and continues to flaunt his ability to not get caught in his sinister game of cat and mouse. The victims family members are angry knowing Tammy was not able to resolve the case and bring the serial killer that murdered their loved ones to justice. Caught off guard in a bar filled with the victims’ families and fellow police officers off duty, Tammy winds up being thrust into a role she did not think she would ever play. In a surprising turn of events, Tammy has to rely on the help of an old friend to figure out the case that might change the course of her life.Scroll up and buy with one click to get your Closed Case Box Set NOW!

Strictly speaking, there is no such thing as Fiction. Every emotion, thought, or action embodied into literature has been human experience at some time. We can imagine nothing within the laws of nature, but what has had or may have an actual existence. A novel, therefore, but personifies the Truth. In giving a local interest to its actors, it introduces them to the reader through the medium of sympathies and passions, common to his own heart, of reason intelligible to his own mind, or of moral sentiments that find an echo in his own soul. Its success depends upon the skill and feeling with which the author works out his characters into a consistent whole—creating a simple and effective unity out of his plot, locality, and motive. Still every reader likes to feel that the persons whose fates warm his interest in the pages of a romance, actually lived and were as tangibly human as himself, and his degree of interest is apt to be in ratio to his belief that they were real personages. I am glad, therefore, to be able to assure my readers of the following facts.In my youth I spent several years in different parts of the Pacific Ocean, but chiefly at the Sandwich or Hawaiian Islands. While engaged in procuring materials for their history,—first published in 1843,—I was much struck with a tradition relating to their history by Europeans, two and a half centuries before Cook so accidentally stumbled upon them. Briefly it was this—Eighteen generations of kings previous to Kamehameha I., during the reign of Kahoukapa, or Kiana, there arrived at Hawaii, a white priest, bringing with him an idol, which, by his persuasion, was enrolled in the calendar of the Hawaiian gods, and a temple erected for its service. The stranger priest acquired great influence, and left a reputation for goodness that was green in the memories of the people of Hawaii three centuries later. Another statement adds that a vessel was wrecked on the island, and the captain and his sister reached the shore, where they were kindly received and adopted into the families of the chiefs.Twelve years ago, while amid the scenery described in this volume, and the customs and traditions of the natives were fresh in my mind, I began to pen their history; but other objects prevented my going on, until the past winter, when leisure and the advice of friends, pleased with the subject, prompted its completion. The descriptions of the natural features of this remarkable island, of the religion, customs, government, and conditions of its aborigines, as well as the events in general, are as faithful transcripts, in words, of the actual, to my personal knowledge, as it is in my power to give.

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Italian evening, when a young German merchant, named Richard, entered Venice, the widely celebrated seat of traffic and commerce. In consequence of it being then the period of the thirty years war, all Germany was, at that time, a scene of dissension; no wonder, therefore, if the young merchant, who was a gallant more inclined to banqueting and luxurious indulgence than feats of chivalry, was not greatly displeased at his affairs calling him for some time towards Italy, where things wore a less hostile appearance, and where too, he had heard that there was no lack either of the richest mines, or the most delicate fruits to say nothing of fascinating beauties, in which latter article our gallant piqued himself on being no ordinary connoisseur. Seated in his gondola, he traversed the various canals of the city, struck with admiration at the beautiful buildings, and still more so at the lovely tenants, whom he frequently beheld peeping from their lattices. At length he arrived at a magnificent mansion, at whose windows he saw some ten or twelve charming girls. About the Publisher Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology. Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org

In these new domestic reminiscences, Shirley Jackson carries on her tale of dubious parental equilibrium in the face of four children, assorted dogs and cats, and the uncounted heaps of small intrusive possessions which pile up in corners everywhere.Because of the increasing pressure of possessions, animals, and children, a bigger house is necessary to hold everything. The unending bewilderment of moving gives way to the healthy challenges of small repairs, new roofs, and bookcases, and the heady enthusiasms for horses, Little League, trumpet playing and magic.Shirley Jackson uses her great talent to picture the rich and varied day-to-day living of an unusual but not really so different American family.

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Fred James "Catfish" Jackson was left fatherless when his biological father denied him and his mother, frail and heartbroken, took him on a roller coaster ride of child abuse, neglect and homelessness which landed her in the North Carolina Correction Center for Women and young Fred in a foster home. His mother died at age 36 from alcohol abuse and poor health. Fred was released to his grandparents and a grandfather who really didn't want another mouth to feed. A stay that was short lived and again young Fred was homeless at age 14. Jackson went on to graduate from the University of San Diego and the Harvard University Graduate School of Education. Mr. Jackson then taught for many year and is now one of America's most highly sought after high octane motivational speakers. He is dynamic, inspiring and charismatic. Mr. Jackson is no stranger to authorship; he is a two time Pulitzer Prize nominee, (1992 & 1994) a Coretta Scott King Book Award nominee (2007), Newbery Medal and the Caldecott Medal nominee (2007). "Catfish" Jackson, has penned such books as One Race Many Cultures, They Call Me Names and the CATFISH AND JABO children's book series, featuring Homework, Lightning Thumps Again, and the newly released Priceless Pearls, a tribute to the writers and musicians of the Harlem Renaissance period.

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