Books with author S David

It's 1949. When war veteran Aloysius Archer is released from Carderock Prison, he is sent to Poca City on parole with a short list of do's and a much longer list of don'ts: do report regularly to his parole officer, don't go to bars, certainly don't drink alcohol, do get a job--and don't ever associate with loose women. The small town quickly proves more complicated and dangerous than Archer's years serving in the war or his time in jail. Within a single night, his search for gainful employment--and a stiff drink--leads him to a local bar, where he is hired for what seems like a simple job: to collect a debt owed to a powerful local businessman, Hank Pittleman. Soon Archer discovers that recovering the debt won't be so easy. The indebted man has a furious grudge against Hank and refuses to pay; Hank's clever mistress has her own designs on Archer; and both Hank and Archer's stern parole officer, Miss Crabtree, are keeping a sharp eye on him. When a murder takes place right under Archer's nose, police suspicions rise against the ex-convict, and Archer realizes that the crime could send him right back to prison . . . if he doesn't use every skill in his arsenal to track down the real killer.Review"David Baldacci is a master storyteller, and he invokes the classic feel of the post-war 1940s evident in the timeless literature and film of that time. A sympathetic hero and a cast of mysterious citizens in a small town summon familiar themes one expects in a Baldacci novel, and he once again doesn't disappoint."― Associated Press "Insightful and entertaining, Baldacci has captured the time and events perfectly with authenticity, beauty and flawless prose . . . Archer is a terrific anti-hero with plenty of longevity and originality [and] the supporting cast is just as memorable. Gripping from beginning to end."― New York Journal of Books "Baldacci has crafted an ingenious and addicting read in which each paragraph provides a new revelation. The time period and writing style immediately called to mind the works of the immortal James M. Cain . . . [a] terrific slice of crime noir."― Bookreporter.com "Mega-selling mystery writer David Baldacci's latest takes us back in time and introduces a new series protagonist that may become one of his most popular . . . a captivating page-turner."― The Florida Times-Union "David Baldacci switches gears with magnificent results . . . simmering suspense and splendid prose . . . Terrific-reading entertainment."― Providence Journal "Baldacci nails the setting -- capturing everything from the way things looked back in 1949 to how people spoke, adding realism and authenticity to the story. The characters are developed nicely, especially Archer, who flashes real star power throughout . . . Fast-paced and packed with plenty of suspense."― The Real Book Spy

This is the story of a 10 year girl who is rather quite and shy but very warm and friendly. Although she doesn't have many friends, she does have a wonderful doll collection. A collection of dolls that are known as The Cherished Friends. These dolls serve as Molly's only friends and companionship but when Molly finally gets the doll she was missing to complete her collection, the most amazing and incredible story and transformation takes place, transporting Molly from a shy and insecure child through all of life's lessons to arrive at a most magical place. Learning all important aspects of life, Molly finds strength, friendship, honesty and success through the guidance and wisdom of The Cherished Friends. A most magical adventure that anyone would love to live through.

This is the story of a 10 year old girl who is rather quite and shy but very friendly and warm. Although she doesn't have many friends, she has a wonderful doll collection. These dolls are known as The Cherished Friends. These dolls serve as Molly's only friends and companionship but when molly finally gets the doll she was missing to complete her collection, the most amazing and incredible story of transformation takes place, transporting Molly from a shy and insecure child through all of life's lessons to arrive at a most magical place. Learning all important aspects of life, Molly finds strength, friendship, honesty and success through the guidance and wisdom of the Cherished Friends. A most magical adventure that anyone would love to live through.

When Stump, a chipmunk runt with a chewed-off tail, and Dottie, a chipmunk disfigured by a white spot on the right side of her face, decide to journey over some mountains to The Valley Of The Great Chipmunk, they think that what they'll get on the other side is new bodies, free from their afflictions. What they get, after first gathering gifts for the journey, is a trail that instead changes them on the inside. Trail Of The Magi is an epic Hero's Journey. Set on the first leg of the Colorado Trail, kids will love it for its action, drama, cute characters, and swashbuckling, as Stump and Dottie overcome one obstacle after another in their fight to stay alive on their journey. Parents reading it to their kids, along with the story, will enjoy the archetypes and meaning.

Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn ~ Benjamin Franklin.Give your child an educational gift mixed with hours of non-stop puzzle fun! Sudoku For Kids Ages 8-12 is a fantastic child-centered book created by David's Sdk. It is geared towards the development of your growing child’s ability in numbers. Watch, as your kids improve their logical thinking while having tons of exciting fun! Plus, they get to improve their memories too!Suitable for kids at the age of 8-12, this addictive book consists of 2 different types of puzzles that will keep your little ones entertained for hours. From enjoyable ‘Amusing Sudoku’ puzzles… you don’t have to worry about not having any activities planned for the weekends. Sudoku For Kids Ages 8-12 comes with 44 fun-filled pages with a total of 300 intriguing puzzles. All puzzles are carefully designed to be ‘just right’ in difficulty to provide an optimal challenge for your adorable kids.All the ‘solutions’ are included inside too. The more puzzles they solve, the more they will want to continue to play. Your kids will thank you for such a great time. Remember, inside every child… is a rainbow waiting to shine! Grab a copy for your kids now while it is still in its introductory price.