You Can't Outrun Your Past - Even if You Were a Superstar Everett Lester, former front-man for the heavy metal band DeathStroke and one of the world's most recognized celebrities, has turned over a new leaf. The Living Water Tour will take Everett back on the road as he performs his music for a new cause - but he quickly learns that outrunning his dark and tumultuous past will be impossible. Everett's wife, Karen, has received news that has rocked their world. Everett's gambling-addicted brother Eddie and the rest of his deteriorating family greet Everett's new ambitions with hatred and disdain. And when the Mob closes in on Eddie, Everett and Karen are dragged into a nightmare-like world of unthinkable threats and diabolical violence. As if that wasn't enough, Eddie's son Wesley blames Everett for his brother's death. When Wesley hooks up with psychotic Tony Badino, the two meth-heads and their gang will stop at nothing to bring Everett down - and whoever else they need to take with him. Will Everett and Karen survive the aftermath of a rock idol's life? Before you find out, take a word of advice from best-selling author Bill Myers: "FULL TILT takes readers on one serious roller-coaster ride. Hang on!" With tension on every page, Amazon #1 Best-Selling author Creston Mapes demonstrates why he is a "Top Pick" among mystery, fiction and thriller lovers. Praise for FULL TILT "A gritty, realistic look at the dangers of meth." - Best-Selling Author Bill Myers "I've been waiting impatiently for this follow-up to Dark Star and it truly delivers! I plan on reading anything this author writes." - Best-Selling Author Wanda Dyson "Once again, Mapes has defied expectations." - Christian Fiction Review "A thrill ride...5 Stars." - Novel Journey "An awesome read! I couldn't put it down." - FaithfulReader.com "Mapes has earned a spot right up there with Ted Dekker and Dean Koontz." - HollywoodJesus.com "Full Tilt rocks!" - Focus on Fiction "A superb story from a gifted storyteller." - Author Mark Mynheir "Fast-paced, intriguing, and compelling." - Best-Selling Author Melody Carlson "Creston Mapes' first novel, Dark Star, was intense, gripping and made you want to tear from one page to the next. Full Tilt has the same effect, only the need to turn to the next page somehow seems infinitely more insatiable this time around!" - Infuze Magazine "Compelling and hope-filled." - The Road to Romance "Touching on themes of forgiveness, redemption, love, hope and God's healing, Full Tilt is a powerful read that shouldn't be missed." - 1340Mag.com "A must read novel for every age." - Armchair Interviews "An exciting, heartening novel perfect for everybody, but perhaps especially for that 'hard rocker' in your life who is searching for something more." - The Bookshelf Reviews, 4 Stars! "Fans will appreciate Creston Mapes' latest powerhouse." - BookReview.com "My son dove into Creston's first novel, Dark Star, and devoured it. This, from a young man who doesn't read much! I know what book I'm getting for him next - Full Tilt!" - Best-Selling Author Robin Jones Gunn
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While these books are not set in the world of my Stephanie Plum novels, we're convinced they will bring you all the fun, the wise-cracks, and the adventure that we love.
Caleb just barged into their living room and started zinging Mr. and Mrs. Larsen with his bizarre random questions. He did the same to the Pirellos a couple of months earlier, only a little earlier in the evening.
(He loved my tales from the principal's office.) “She had a face on her like a smacked arse,” I said. “That woman is as crooked as sin.” Steven laughed. “Maybe she'd lighten up if you weren't in so much Barney Rubble all the time.
Part II of the two-part Full Tilt duetPLEASE NOTE, this novel is NOT a standalone. It is highly recommended one read Full Tilt first to get the entire arc of the story and to avoid spoilers.
Full-Tilt:Wacky Games is jam-packed with wacky and over-the-top games that teach God'sWord to middle school kids. We know that middle schoolers are social and energetic.They seek attention and crave excitement. Full-Tilt games willget ...
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Shortly after her tenth birthday, Dervla Murphy decided to cycle to India.