Michael Blair crée des romans policiers captivants qui plongent les lecteurs dans des énigmes complexes. Son écriture se distingue par une observation pointue et une compréhension perspicace de la nature humaine, créant des récits captivants. Blair excelle dans la création d'atmosphère et de tension psychologique, tenant les lecteurs en haleine. Ses œuvres explorent les aspects plus sombres de la société à travers des intrigues pleines de suspense.
Growing up near freight train tracks fostered a deep appreciation for trains, capturing the essence of a bygone era. The author reflects on childhood experiences amidst the sounds and sights of trains, evoking nostalgia through vivid imagery. This collection features captivating train photographs, celebrating the beauty and significance of trains in daily life and memory.
I believe that there is too much trash on the Television and it is hurting our country. There is too much drugs, killing and bed hopping. I wanted to write a book that younger people could read. I also wanted to put in a touch of the Bible. "Between the Tracks" is a book about things through my life and when I was growing up and things that I have collected from listing to many stories.
Tom McCall, a photographer, faces a dilemma when he takes on an assignment from the alluring Anna Waverley to photograph her boat for sale. His excitement is dampened by the realization that he has double-booked himself, forcing him to pass the opportunity to his partner, Bobbi. This situation sets the stage for potential complications and dynamics between the characters, highlighting themes of trust and professional challenges.
Track Listing Acknowledgements 1. For You are Movement. 2. Eaten Out of House and Home 3. Everything Comes from Chaos 4. Showing the Way to Go 5. The World is Not You 6. Let's Be a Tree 7. Don't Label Me 8. Sit at Home and Watch the Tube 9. No Rain Outside 10. Blind as the Fate Decrees 11. The Editors Agree 12. They Were Good, They Were Young 13. ...and That is Nothing Bibliography Endnotes
A mysterious death disrupts Tom McCall's attempts to reclaim his life in Vancouver. When a stranger is found dead on the roof deck of his floating home, the absence of identification and any visible signs of foul play raises unsettling questions. As Tom navigates the investigation, he becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue, forcing him to confront his own past while uncovering the truth behind the stranger's identity and the circumstances of his untimely demise.
Vancouver photographer Thomas McCall’s summer gets off to a rocky start when his hearing-impaired 12-year-old daughter arrives for a visit (with pet ferret in tow), his parents’ marriage hits the rocks, his assistant unaccountably botches a batch of film, his girlfriend pushes for a commitment he can’t make, and the houseboat he lives on starts to sink. In other words, the usual complications of a busy life. Nothing he can’t cope with. That is, until Carla, his stunningly beautiful, former lover, walks back into his life, unapologetic for having ripped off his stereo, computer, and expensive (albeit broken) Hassleblad camera when she walked out on him two years earlier. Worse, she now needs McCall to find her a place where she can hide away for a few days, no questions asked. McCall, still hopelessly in lust with her, reluctantly agrees. But Carla never turns up at the hideaway. And now her menacing new boyfriend, Vince, is frantic to find her – so frantic that he turns to McCall for help. What has Carla done to make her run away? What would Vince do to her if he found her? And why, against all sense, does McCall start searching for her – finding so much more than he ever wanted to?Vivid, fast-paced, and funny, If Looks Could Kill was a finalist for the inaugural Chapters/Robertson Davies Prize, whose jurists deemed it the best of the many mysteries they received. It was also shortlisted for the 2001 QSPELL First Novel Award
361 pages, fictionalized account of growing up in southern Ohio in 1910 and 1920 including recipes for barbecued rattlesnake, Indian pudding and other family fare
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Set against a backdrop of early 20th-century America, the narrative follows two brothers growing up around 1910, exploring their experiences through a blend of historical context and personal anecdotes. The book weaves together themes of family, religion, and culture, culminating in a unique cookbook that reflects their culinary heritage. This creative fusion of fiction and history offers a rich tapestry of life during that era, providing readers with a glimpse into the past through the lens of brotherhood and shared experiences.