Virtual Light

The title of this short book is taken from the encyclical Pacem in Terris (Peace on Earth), issued by Pope Saint John XXIII on Holy Thursday, April 11, 1963. In it he said, ‘Every believer in this world of ours must be a spark of light’. In 2007 after attending a prayer group and a number of conferences the author was touched by the Catholic Charismatic Renewal (CCR) and experienced new impetus in his faith. However, heeding the advice in St Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonians: ‘test all things’ (1 Th 5:21) he embarked on a search to discover whether CCR was merely the ...

The 30-Day Total Declutter Plan Core Principles and Step-by-Step Strategies to Purge Every Room for Good Take Back Your Home – And Your Life – In Just 30 Days Are you exhausted from living in a space that never seems to stay clean? Tired of organizing only to find yourself buried again in piles of paperwork, unused gadgets, overflowing closets, and mental fatigue? You're not alone—and you're not failing. Most decluttering advice only scratches the surface. The 30-Day Total Declutter Plan is different. It’s not another lofty book full of abstract inspiration and quotes. It’s a ...

What’s worse than a self-centered beauty queen? A cruise chock full of them! “Winters will have you giggling into your book!” But what if the self-centred beauty queen is also a murderer? When the Swan of the Seas hosts a beauty pageant, Adrienne is forced to spend her time dealing with narcissistic judges, oblivious contestants and a feminist protest. The event seems hectic enough, when Diana Penn, the esteemed beauty queen and headlining judge, is found murdered! Now, it’s up to Adrienne and her friends Cece, Sam, and First Officer Hot Stuff—er, First Officer Ethan Lee—to sort...

On September 29, 1982, seven people in Chicago died after taking Extra Strength Tylenol capsules laced with cyanide. Officials have long cited the scarcity of physical evidence and apparent lack of motive to explain why they never solved the Tylenol murders. However, new revelations and information not previously disclosed tell a very different story of a crime that should have been solved.In a story both fascinating and dramatic in its warnings, The Tylenol Mafia rips away the facade of an investigation that J&J CEO James Burke labeled “A demonstration without parallel of government and ...

The key may have been in his back pocket all along. Now that he can summon from them, it’s time for Liam to learn more about the Masters of Magic card that brought him back to life in another world. Where does one go to learn about magic playing cards? A comic book store, of course, which yields unexpected results. Not only does he find someone to teach him about the game, but it’s someone he has some history with. A steamy history. It isn’t all fun and magic card games though. Liam isn’t the only one eying his playing partner. Valko, one of the academy’s custodians, has a crush ...

Moving to Bath was supposed to be a fresh start. Until a corpse clutching the jack of clubs turns my shop into a deadly poker game. How did my walk in the park end with dead bodies, poker hands, and me in the middle of the shuffle? Unaffected by Detective Caleb's warnings, I’m determined to unmask the killer, with my Teacup Chihuahua, Teo, nose to the ground. As cards and corpses stack up, each tied to Bath’s failed bakery co-op, my curiosity peaks. Secrets rise like yeast, revealing a web of deceit and betrayal that's far from sweet. Local baker, Maisie, seems too kneaded into the mix....

Finally, a cruise with a theme Adrienne can appreciate! Photography lessons from popular freelance photographer, Awesome Andy, plus an interesting photography competition.Unfortunately, Awesome Andy turns out to be Arrogant, Annoying and Awful Andy instead. "Winters will have you giggling into your book!" Adrienne is ready to admit that photography might not be her calling in life, and move on – until Abominable Andy is discovered to be Assassinated Andy. Who could’ve killed the egotistical photographer? Addi and her friends Cece and Sam, along with First Officer Hot Stuff – er, First...

In Africa's Embrace: A Journey of Love, Growth, and True Living. The true story of Elsa, a young woman, independent and strong-willed, that meets once more with a friend of her older siblings: Nick. She marries him and follows him to Kenya. She finds herself “where the absence of perfection was granted, and where happiness is found in the little things of everyday life, the admiration of nature and in simplicity. Where there would be no set schemes or routines, but only the freedom to choose how to live your life”. In this true story with a spark of fiction, the author presents a ...

One Sip Too Fatal As Murder Brews at The Book Nook! At a charming book club gathering in the storybook town of Willow Creek, murder isn't on the menu—until sharp-tongued Madeline Prescott keels over, poisoned mid-sip. Enter Harper Lane: sarcastic, sharp-eyed, and owner of the quaint bookshop, The Book Nook. With a trusty cup of tea and her gossip-loving parrot, Edgar, Harper prefers plots on the page—until real murder lands in her lap. When the police chalk it up to a tragic accident, Harper isn’t convinced. After all, Edgar won’t stop muttering, “Not mine! Not mine!” Between ...

They are each other’s soul mates and partners… yet they refused to see the truth and believe in the possibility. Blinded by man’s rules and their own plans, they miss God’s plans for their lives. Emma is extraordinary, and when you’re extraordinary, you’re a target. When you’re ordinary, you are invisible. Emma’s gifts make her extraordinary, yet she sees them as a curse and herself as a monster. All she wants is to be invisible. However, God has a different plan. When Emma uses her gift to save her adoptive mother, this selfless act makes her a target and hurtles her from ...

Attention all rugby fans! Get ready for a heart-warming, hilarious underdog story that will have you on the edge of your seat. When Ashley Havers inherits the struggling rugby club, Badcock RFC, he knows there's a tough battle ahead. With no knowledge of the game, he enters the team into a local tournament, determined to turn them into winners. But just when things are looking up, disaster strikes and Ashley must fight to save the future of the club he owns. If you loved the feel-good humour of Dodgeball and the charm of Ted Lasso, you won't be able to put down this tale of perseverance and...

This war won't wait for their wounds to heal. Disfigured Moira Gunn has spent years in hiding after a failed attempt on her life, but disappearing only let evil gain a foothold. Now, with the untimely death of the clan's heir, the laird's widow is seeking a marriage alliance with their powerful neighbors... except as eligible maidens gather at the castle they fall victim to mysterious accidents. And Moira blames herself. Meanwhile Evan Sinclair fears his family is walking into a trap and even as the overlooked second son, he will do anything to keep them safe. Donning a disguise to gather ...

It was the heady days of the late 1970’s and marijuana smuggling from Colombia to South Florida was at its pinnacle. The War on Drugs was in its infancy and Port Everglades in Ft. Lauderdale was the prime entry point for the smugglers. Through the early to mid 1970’s, there had been an evolution of smuggling organizations from Donald Steinberg to Black Tuna to the Whittington Brothers to “Big Ed” Hindelang to Joe Pegg. Known affectionately as Pegleg, Joe Pegg had grown his empire into a 50 boat armada with hundreds of employees. The Broward County authorities had heard rumors on the...

Trapped in a snowstorm, could love be the warmest shelter of all? All I want is to be on time for my meeting, so when my new hot neighbor, Calvin—all stubbled jaw and muscled arms, blocks me in with his stupid moving truck, my temper flares and we start off on the wrong foot. I don’t usually get upset so easily, there’s just something about him that makes my temperature rise. Months later, a freak snowstorm traps us both inside the duplex without any power and Calvin asks for my help. At first I’m reluctant, but after a warm fire and a few laughs the icy barrier between us begins to...

★★★★★ "An interesting take on humanities future!" - Reader Review ___ A fresh take on science fiction and a glimpse at humanity through the eyes of an alien who doesn't know what 'family' is, until he finds one! "Humans are the only known intelligent species to actively create 'Found Families' in the form of parents, children, siblings, and more. If a human starts spending more time with you and initiating physical contact, they have probably adopted you." These were the words that caught my ears when attending the most prestigious university in my quadrant as a minor in alien ...

A simple quest could change the world forever With his last quest wrapped up, Liam set his sights on helping Sivelle free Shyora from her torment. It’s never just one quest though, and a domino-effect spreads before him, one that leads to how breachers are made, and, more importantly, why. Liam has to decide between the lesser of two evils. On one side is a powerful woman who wants everyone without magic to serve those who do. On the other side is the man who brought him back to life, the wizard who believes segregation is what’s best for Stradus. Liam has to pick a side, but, as the ...

A murder mystery party on the cruise ship—could life be any more ironic? Especially after the two real-life murders that Adrienne’s dealt with! But yes, the passengers really do want to party "like it’s a murderous 1999”, and to make matters even worse, Adrienne’s the one in charge of managing the event. "Winters will have you giggling into your book!" An inept new cruise director, a Captain who’s harbouring a secret, and a demanding G.O.H.—just when Adrienne thinks things could not get any more horrible, she’s dealt one final blow: a real murder. Can Adrienne and her ...

Welcome to The Berry Home A Berry Horrible Holiday Kylie’s kinda-sorta boyfriend Joel convinces her to go on a romantic holiday with him… But surprise! Zoey shows up with Brad in tow! "Winters will have you giggling into your book!" If having your best friend and other romantic interest show up doesn’t put a damper on romance, a dead body certainly will... And that’s just what Kylie discovers. Who could’ve killed Dan, a man with many secrets and a dark past? At a lovely Bed And Breakfast where all the guests seem to be hiding something, can Kylie emerge unscathed and prove the ...

What If Everything in the Universe Was Made of Just One Thread? What If Einstein Got It Wrong? This Theory Challenges the Big Bang — and Everything That Follows. The Threads and Luxidoni Light Theory explained in plain English without math, jargon, or paradoxes, offers a radical new way to understand the universe.What if: Light isn't a wave or a particle, but spinning Luxidoni on a straight thread? Gravity isn't curved space, but rising thread tension? Black holes are not holes, but regions where energy stops spinning—so light vanishes? And what if no two protons or neutrons are ...

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Edgy and exciting. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brilliant book. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fabulous from the off. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Way more than your typical police procedural... What secrets lie behind a young woman's tragic death? High above Chamonix, on the Mer de Glace, two Scottish climbers discover the body of Freya Ruthe, a young Swedish woman, in a crevasse. In a move promoted by Freya's family connections, D.S. John Anderson and D.I. Harry Freeman are sent from Edinburgh to assist the local police with their inquiry. However, their arrival isn’t welcomed by everyone. In a dark corner of ...