Books with title Dover Beach

In an America broken by a "limited" nuclear war, no one has use for would-be private eye Wally Sands. No one except for Dr. Charles Winfield, an eccentric scientist who believes he was cloned from a prominent biochemist as part of a top-secret project undertaken before the war.Sands sets out to find Winfield's mysterious progenitor, but finds himself on the trail of a killer instead.Now, in far-away, fabled England, Sands must uncover the facts about the case that has brought him to his promised land, and at the same time confront the unsettling truth about his world, his life, and his loyalties.A story of love and betrayal, life and death, the future and the past. A story that will make you laugh, make you cry—and make you think.AWARDS:Philip K. Dick Award, FinalistREVIEWS:"A wry, ingratiating story." ~Publisher's Weekly"A hard science fiction, medium-boiled detective story that succeeds in both fields... kept me guessing right up to the end." ~Aboriginal Science Fiction"Humanist science fiction of a high order." ~LocusTHE LAST P.I., in series orderDover BeachThe Distance BeaconsWhere All The Ladders StartOTHER TITLES by Richard BowkerSenatorSummitReplicaPontiffABOUT RICHARD BOWKER:Critically-acclaimed author Richard Bowker has published a variety of novels including science fiction, mysteries and thrillers. When he isn't writing, Richard enjoys offering thoughts on writing, reading and learning at www.richardbowker.com

In an America broken by a "limited" nuclear war, no one has use for would-be private eye Wally Sands. No one except for Dr. Charles Winfield, an eccentric scientist who believes he was cloned from a prominent biochemist as part of a top-secret project undertaken before the war. Sands sets out to find Winfield's mysterious progenitor, but finds himself on the trail of a killer instead. Now, in far-away, fabled England, Sands must uncover the facts about the case that has brought him to his promised land, and at the same time confront the unsettling truth about his world, his life, and his loyalties. A story of love and betrayal, life and death, the future and the past. A story that will make you laugh, make you cry-and make you think. AWARDS: Philip K. Dick Award, Finalist REVIEWS: "A wry, ingratiating story." Publisher's Weekly "A hard science fiction, medium-boiled detective story that succeeds in both fields... kept me guessing right up to the end." Aboriginal Science Fiction "Humanist science fiction of a high order." Locus THE LAST P.I., in series order Dover Beach The Distance Beacons Where All The Ladders Start OTHER TITLES by Richard Bowker Senator Summit Replica Pontiff

Beach Dog is an adventure story of heartbreak and suspense. A gripping read that will delight animal lovers, children and adults alike. Nyima is born a wild dog and has countless thrilling adventures on a perilous path as he fights for survival against his arch enemy Dogcatcher and vicious wolf-like dogs called Lobo. But Nyima’s no ordinary Dog: he has inherited a sixth sense from his ancestor Karma. Whilst on earth, Karma was a revered Tibetan Temple Dog who died before completing her quest. She has chosen Nyima to follow in her paw marks and complete her mission, communicating with him from the Eternal Dogworld - his invaluable spirit friend and guide. Meanwhile Nyima must decide between a dangerous freedom and finding a human owner. Will he chose to remain a wild Beach Dog or become a ‘Collar Dog’? Testimonials:Lynne Reid Banks, author of Bad Cat Good Cat, The Indian in the Cupboard series and The L-Shaped Room'A barking good adventure story especially for dog-lovers. Heart-warming and exciting!' -- Judith Allnatt, author of A Mile of River, The Poet's Wife, The Silk Factory and The Moon Field.A page-turning read that will delight child and parent alike. Beautifully written and peopled by amazing and colourful characters, it brings Nyima's world vividly to life. This is a charming and magical book' --Frances King - Sibford School, Sibford Ferris, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX15 5QL. UKSusie Freer is a brilliant speaker with a background in performance! She fascinated an audience of years 5 - 8 talking about her book “Beach Dog” and her life as an author . She encouraged them to look for ideas for stories everywhere and write down or record events they experience telling them “you never know, in years to come those notes might be just what you want to start off your own story” Susie spoke about the importance of perseverance “as with anything, you have to put your mind to it. But if you’re determined and work hard exciting things can happen!”. Pupils flocked to buy copies of Beach Dog – a sure sign of a brilliant speaker.Beach Dog. Adventure story from 2 to 92!By Barbara de SouzaFormat: HardcoverI encourage you to share this book with your children and grandchildren. Read aloud... it jumps off the page and into your heart. There is something for everyone as the tale spills out and the action races with your heart. A brilliant read for 10 year olds through to adults.By Mrs Mary B. Josse JohnsonFormat: HardcoverSusie Freer's amazing use of the English language, her vivid imagination and her fluent style, result in a gripping adventure story for 10 year olds upwards. It is a real page turner and a brilliant read, and I thoroughly recommend it.Beach DogBy Beverly Anne MeeFormat: HardcoverThis book may have been written for children but adults love it too, myself included! The story, especially for those of us who are dog lovers, is one of excitement, intrigue and adventure with inevitable moments of sadness. There is a wonderful underlying wisdom to this book that is right for now but will also stand the test of time. It is a beautifully crafted piece of work and I shall be encouraging my friends to buy it for their children or grandchildren but to make sure they read it first!EPIC!By Sarah BrinaFormat: HardcoverMy son says...’This book is amazing. I loved it and it helped me improve my writing at school. I recommend this book to children at school in between year 4 and 6 - I am age 9. I hope Susie writes more books about Nyima and the beach dogs. I just want to carry on reading the book every time I'm told to stop reading to go to sleep at bedtime’. A spectacular story!By Haytham Al-Ani Age: 10Format: HardcoverA moving book that triggers all emotions and feelings. Full of adventure, action and spiritual drama. The description from the very first sentence sends you into a trance, gripping you into the book and into the character. I could not put it down.