He understood that resignation on his part would permit MI5 to sweep his entire scandal under the rug. River knew he would never survive in the Slough House. The objective was to wear these so-called Slow Horses down to a point where they eventually resigned on their own. So, rather than a severe sacking, River was sent to the Slough House, a dumping ground that British Intelligence used to store agents who had screwed up spectacularly.įor spies like River, the Slough House was meant to be a nightmare a dull, uneventful environment that kept its workers busy with mundane tasks. But the old man had plenty of clout, and no one would risk crossing him. His failure should have destroyed any hopes for a future in MI5.īut River had connections. His actions brought British Intelligence secrets to the attention of the public. With a seasoned spy for a grandfather, his star in MI5 was expected to ascend into the stratosphere.īut then River did the unthinkable. River Cartwright, the protagonist of the novel, was going places. Slow Horses, the first novel, sets the stage for the rest of the series by introducing the Slough House and its members.
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If you can’t wait (like me!), head on over to Webtoon and continue reading the saga! It just hit chapter 190, and author Smythe is taking a hiatus to prep more chapters for us impatient readers! All we can do is…reread the whole thing again! (Tip for readers of the webtoon version – the physical copy has an extra that wasn't released on the website. Volume 1 has been released, and covered chapters 1-25. Due to its popularity, it’s been picked up by Del Ray and published in physical form. Pictures Author Cloud Nationality Dead or Alive Gender. Member Controversial Books Collections Pages. It was originally a webtoon, on the comic platform by app giant LINE, Webtoon. Cataloging Reading Dates Ratings/Reviews Measurements Book Covers Genres Dewey Decimal Tag Cloud Tag Mirror Site vs. Don’t let that fool you though! While you might have heard the tale of Hades and Persephone before, Rachel Smythe’s version has modernized it into a very dramatic high school drama of sorts that makes it a fun ride throughout. Currently a very hot topic with comic fans everywhere, this is a retelling of the age old tale of Hades and Persephone. The 1918 influenza was a devastating pandemic. Trying, against horrendous odds, to deliver healthy living babies. It was a surprisingly emotional journey following Julia through her day as a nurse, trying to keep fevers down and despair at bay. It takes place over only a few days and barely moves outside of the single room in which Nurse Julia Power cares for those who are pregnant and in quarantine. It's a book that goes a lot deeper than you may first expect. The Pull of the Stars is set in Ireland in 1918. Because I keep reading these books that were written pre-COVID and pandemics seem to be stalking me.Īnyway, I really liked this understated exploration of healthcare, illness, maternity, and all kinds of power abuses. Serious question: were there always this many books about pandemics? Is this like one of those things where you learn about something you'd never heard of before and then, suddenly, it's EVERYWHERE. Here we are in the golden age of medicine- making such great strides against rabies, typhoid fever, diphtheria- and a common or garden influenza is beating us hollow. Meanwhile, on the planet's surface, former rebel fighter Norra Wexley has returned to her native world-war weary, ready to reunite with her estranged son, and eager to build a new life in some distant place. 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But even after bits of green sprout, they know they will have to be patient while waiting for the plants to be harvested. With help from Cousin Opal, Puddle's relative, they carefully choose what they want in that growing space, and as is the case for all gardeners, they keep a watchful eye on the soil to see when everything will come up. Just like so many gardeners, the friends plant their garden in late Spring. It's hard for youngsters to resist Toot and Puddle, two piglets that have starred in previous books by this author/illustrator. This serves as a decent setup, while establishing Loki’s tone, and by extension, the comic’s. To be fair, that’s a very Loki thing to do.įortunately, this leads into a bit of super-powered action, as Loki gets into a fight with a former-supervillain security guard. There are a myriad of ways that this story can go – how Loki can try to fill the shoes of his evil frosty father, or how the weight of the crown can weigh on him – but the story instead has him ditching his duties to go gamble. The comic kicks off at an interesting point in Loki’s life, wherein the aftermath of “War of the Realms” placed him as the new king of Jotunheim. So how does Daniel Kibblesmith’s “Loki” comic manage to compare? Comics with Loki at the center have been on a sliding scale from amazing – such as Kieron Gillen’s “Journey into Mystery” – to less than impressive, like “Vote Loki” (amusingly, both comics are visually referenced on the very first page). Often these include morally ambiguous behavior in spite of a desire to do good, a sense of playful trickery, and most importantly: cleverness. There are a few things that can make a great Loki comic. DEADPOOL writer Daniel Kibblesmith takes the god of mischief in a thrilling new direction! But now he has a whole new set of responsibilities – and his brother Thor is not about to let him walk away from them this time. EARTH’S MIGHTIEST HERO! ALL-NEW ONGOING SERIES! After dying a grisly death in THE WAR OF THE REALMS, Loki learned a valuable lesson in warmongering: Don’t get caught. As of 2013, the series had sold 8 million copies in 35 countries. The fifth book, Spirit Bound, and the sixth book, Last Sacrifice, were released in 2010. The third book in the series, Shadow Kiss was also published in 2008, and the fourth book, Blood Promise, was published in 2009. The first book in the series, Vampire Academy, was published in 2007 it was followed by Frostbite in 2008. Vladimir's Academy, Rose finds herself caught in a forbidden romance with her instructor, Dimitri Belikov, while having an unbreakable psychic bond with Lissa. In the process of learning how to defeat strigoi in St. It tells the story of Rosemarie "Rose" Hathaway, a dhampir girl, who is training to be a guardian of her moroi best friend, Vasilisa "Lissa" Dragomir. Vampire Academy is a series of six young adult paranormal romance novels by American author Richelle Mead. For other uses, see Vampire Academy (disambiguation). This article is about the fantasy book series. They cannot seem to escape tragedy.or the feelings that someone - or something - is stalking them. Though they dream of what awaits them in the West, long-buried secrets begin to emerge, and dissent among them escalates to the point of murder and chaos. Depleted rations, bitter quarrels, and the mysterious death of a little boy have driven the isolated travelers to the brink of madness. That is the only way to explain the series of misfortunes that have plagued the wagon train known as the Donner Party. The Hunger is a tense and gripping reimagining of one of America's most fascinating historical moments: the Donner Party with a supernatural twist. However in 1803 the westward movement started in earnest. Pioneers used a system of paths that led west to reach Oregon and California. The notion in manifest destiny, government enacted Indian Removal Acts, and economic promise all contributed to its escalation. affordable land ownership options provided by the Homestead Act.įurther towards the 1810s, a considerable push was made in the direction of North America's west coast. The prospects for mining and the gold rush (silver in Nevada) the chance to engage in the cattle business to "cowboy" By railroad, it is possible to go to the West more quickly and supplies are more readily available. During his presidency, Thomas Jefferson cut prices on land and encouraged westward settlement because his motive for doing these things was a vision for having a more agrarian society. |