Michael Prescott Libri

Fiction. Translated from the French by Brian Harper. "FOAM OF THE DAZE is a novel like no other, a sexy, innocent, smart and sweet cartoon of a world which then begins, little by little, to bleed real blood until, in the end, the blood turns out to be our own. I read it nearly thirty years ago in its previous incarnation as Mood Indigo and I loved it then; it's still one of my favorite books in the whole world"--Jim Krusoe. "A kind of jazzy, cheerful, sexy, sci-fi mid-20th century Huysmans. Check it out. There is just no place like France"--Richard Hell.

Three years after the serial killer Mobius murdered FBI agent Tess McCullum's lover, he resurfaces in Los Angeles with a chemical nerve weapon that could kill thousands, and Tess is determined to do whatever it takes to stop him.

Tess McCallum, a skilled FBI agent, is reluctantly paired with a new partner while pursuing a ruthless kidnapper known as the "Rain Man." This criminal traps victims in Los Angeles' storm drain system, demanding ransom payments from the city. Meanwhile, Abby Sinclair, a freelance security expert with a knack for unconventional methods, is also on the case, aiding a potential target who distrusts law enforcement. As a rainstorm looms and time runs out, the duo must collaborate to unravel the mystery and save lives in a gripping tale filled with suspense and unexpected twists.

Caitlin Osborn was only ten years old when he came for her the first time. Now, 16 years later, LAPD Officer Osborn still suffers from her inescapable childhood fears--made all the more real by a recent wave of bizarre murders. She can see his shadow moving outside her window. She can feel his footsteps--and she recognizes his foul whispers.

Working alone, Abby Sinclair hunts stalkers, infiltrating their lives, uncovering their dark desires, and bringing them down, and her new prey is her next-door neighbor, Raymond Hickle, whose twisted obsession with a beautiful TV news anchor is about to explode.

The narrative centers on psychiatrist Robin Cameron, who is pioneering an experimental treatment for criminal behavior using a magnetic helmet. She works with Justin Gray, an atypical serial killer, and LAPD Sergeant Alan Brand, who reveals a shocking secret during therapy. When Gray escapes and Robin's daughter Megan is kidnapped, the tension escalates as Robin grapples with uncertainty about the true culprit and the darker forces at play. The intense, fast-paced story unfolds over just two days, maintaining suspense throughout.

The narrative explores the journey of overcoming personal struggles such as self-defeat, procrastination, and low self-esteem. It emphasizes the transformation from a cycle of negativity and toxic relationships to a renewed belief in oneself. This book serves as a guide for embracing positive change, self-actualization, and the empowering process of starting anew, marking a pivotal shift towards healing and personal growth.

The book explores the extensive evidence gathered over the last 150 years that supports the hypothesis of life after death. It delves into various research findings, personal testimonies, and scientific inquiries that suggest the possibility of existence beyond physical life, challenging conventional beliefs and inviting readers to reconsider their understanding of mortality and the afterlife.

Na večírek rodiny Kentových v osamělé rezidenci v kopcích Santa Barbary vpadne pět ozbrojených útočníků. Jedna z přítomných žen stihne zavolat policii, ale při příjezdu policistky Trishy Robinsonové a jejího kolegy se všichni tváří, jako by se nic nedělo. Trisha však tuší, že něco není v pořádku, a otálí s odjezdem. Vzápětí je její kolega zavražděn a neozbrojená Trisha se rozhodne osvobodit rukojmí, třebaže musí bojovat sama proti pětinásobné přesile ke všemu odhodlaných zločinců.

Kaylie McMillanová sleduje vraha, který je posedlý myšlenkou odhalit pravou podstatu ženské duše, a to tím, že strhne masku, která ji halí. Jeho poslední obětí je žena mnoha tváří. Žádná z nich ji však neochrání, protože dobrovolně vstoupila do hrozivé temnoty Crayova stínu...