Leger is plagued by and infernal restlessness that cannot be appeased, perhaps because the family legacy of strange powers is most pronounced in lances own dubious gift. I love a good mystery with a lot of action and the drifter definitely qualifies on both counts. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. The second in a trilogy, this book was an enjoyable read even though i hadnt yet.
Read the night drifter for free books by susan carroll. Leger is plagued by an infernal restlessness that cannot be appeased, perhaps because the family legacy of strange powers is most pronounced in lances own dubious gift. In his triumphant best seller, james michener unfolds a powerful and poignant drama of six young runaways adrift in a world they have created out of dreams, drugs. Writer ivan brandon wolverine, men of war and artist nic klein captain america, thor reunite to bring you a scifi ongoing series joining the dark revenge themes of unforgiven with the mindbending scifi. The night drifter by susan carroll, paperback barnes. The nola night lights are hosting flow jams at the drifter after all the practice. The night drifter is the weakest installment of the st. The eldest son and heir to castle leger, he has returned from the asrmy determined to continue his role as rakehell and black sheep. While in this state, searching for a stolen sword, he meets a woman. My inclinations lean towards espionage and thrillers, more jack reacher than mitch rapp, more believable than superman. Adolescence and youth development francis winglin lee, ph. He calls it night driftinghis ability to spirit into the night while his body remains behind. Leger series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles.
The story is told from the perspective of the narrator, george fairbanks, who is an investment analyst for. The drifter is an actionpacked debut novel complete with dangerous former military tough guys, a surprising discovery under an old rotted porch leading to big trouble, and a mean, smelly 150 pound dog named charles mingus you are going to love while the overall theme of this story is devoted to our combat vets, how they are changed by war and the difficulty of adjusting back into society. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Lance teases and tempts her, fills her with a yearning. Leger legacy series in order susan carroll fictiondb. Susan carroll is an awardwinning romance author whose books include the bride finder and its two sequels, the night drifter and midnight bride, as well as the painted veil, winterbourne, the dark queen, the courtesan, the silver rose, the huntres. Every nites a saturday night youre more than a number in my little red book.
In this book anatole and madeline have left for london to give their son lance a taste of running castle leger in. If this is petries first novel, watch out for the second one. I heard this in a modest mouse song world at large. American drifter by heather graham, chad michael murray. The night drifter ebook by susan carroll 97893345336. About the lost years that had changed him from a desperate young boy. I found that the time i spent reading this book went very quickly because i was so engrossed in the story. Susan carroll a young widow struggles to summon the magical forces that will enable her to save her new love, a cornish nobleman who roams the night in spirit form, from a shadowy enemy. A novel by susan carroll ebook product description the eldest son and heir to castle leger, lance st. Mar 09, 2010 the drifters youre more than a number in my little red book 1976. The night drifter ebook by susan carroll rakuten kobo. We were in the green door tavern above when the bar staff let us know about their secret speakeasy bar below.
Since 1986, susan has published books under three different pseudonyms. For other books by susan carroll, view susan carrolls smashwords author profile page. Yes, its a bit corny in places, but if youre looking for a grownup version of a disney fairy tale, this is the book to. Aug 01, 2007 reading carrolls lance in the night drifter, im acutely aware that this book is exclusively for girls, that its written by a female author. Susan carroll builds a believable world in which a nineteenthcentury family is rumored to have magical abilitiesrightly so. Its more upbeat then a drifter book, so maybe save it for. Saturday night at the movies is a 1964 song by the fabulous drifters. Give away stuff you dont need anymore and get stuff you want like fiction books for free. The night drifter is one of the most unique romance novels i have ever stumbled across. The novel follows six young characters from diverse backgrounds and various countries as their paths meet and they travel together through parts of spain, portugal, morocco and mozambique. The trouble is that a female was reading this book when a man needed to read it. The characters in this book really make it come alive. Usa today bestselling author of the bride finder, susan carroll, continues her saga of the st.
A young veteran of the us army, river roulet is struggling to shake the horrors of his past. He finally has his last straw broken by a group of teens, that get their just desserts when least expected. Herrera and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Night drifter by susan carroll overdrive rakuten overdrive. Susan coppula, nee susan carol cute born 1952 is an american writer of romance novels. Leger book series by susan carroll includes books the bride finder, the night drifter.
When a military veteran turned drifter, finds himself in a downward spiral, all while fighting the effects of ptsd. New york times bestselling author heather graham has teamed up with celebrated actor and celebrity icon chad michael murray to weave a tale of passion and danger in the captivating thriller suspense, american drifter. I havent read such a wellcrafted and gripping story in a month of sundays. I had difficulty keeping my eyes tearfree so that i could read. The night drifter is the delicious book two out of three in this series of books about the st. Midnight bride originally titled valentines bride, 2001 apr. Its also a story of a woman who falls in love with a man she cant touch. Carroll has topped herself and proved her genius by creating a romantic situation without equal. Leger leaves his body behind as he lets his spirit drift into the night and into the home of a sheltered widow. This book is the perfect meld of exceptionally likable characters, an intriguing story, and a narrator who was born to read this book. Its entirely possible i dont understand carrolls lance but quite frankly i dont want to. The drifter motel and restaurant offers an extensive breakfast menu including pancakes, biscuits and gravy and country benedict. The drifters youre more than a number in my little red.
The night drifter is a wonderful continuation of the bride finder and i pray only the 2nd of many in this rich, saga. The night drifter the eldest son and heir to castle leger, lance st. He calls it night driftinghis ability to spirit into the night while his. Working with young night drifters in hong kong subtheme. Find fiction books and more free stuff in the listia marketplace. The night drifter the story is good, i really enjoyed it. Rendezvoussheltered young widow rosalind carlyons fascination with the tales of king arthur lures her to cornwall, searching for legends. The night drifter by susan carroll 1999, hardcover for sale. The drifter chicago 2020 all you need to know before you. Bring your props, have a drink or two, and hang out with your friends.
The drifters is a novel by pulitzer prizewinning author james a. I didnt like this one as much as i liked the bride finder. While there may be better romance novels out there better novels written by this same author, even, the night drifter was the book that got the immature teenage boy that i was back when i first read it to stop scoffing at love stories and begin evaluating them on their merits rather than his prejudices. Just look for the secret door behind the book shelf for the way into the drifter. Leger sword and having to use a bride finder to locate brides. It made me interested in reading a book about drifters. My only disappointment is that the next book in the series isnt available at least not yet. And it is on one wild night that he finds rosalind, a young, sheltered widow who mistakes lances drifting soul for the ghost of sir lancelot. Abebooks, an amazon company, offers millions of new, used, and outofprint books. The night drifter by susan carroll overdrive rakuten. The night drifter by susan carroll 1999, hardcover for.
Buy the night drifter by susan carroll online at alibris. King, rudy lewis, johnny moore, johnny lee williams there goes my baby, if you cry true love, true love,dance with me, this magic moment, save the last dance for me, i count the tears, some kind of wonderful, up on the roof, on broadway, under the boardwalk, ive got sand in my shoes, saturday night at the. Jun 20, 2008 listen to night drifter audiobook by susan carrol. A true and tried formula and i just dont enjoy savingtheherostorturedsoul routines, and this one is especially bad because of the atrocious plotting and characters.
Praise for the night drifter carrolls mystical world will ensnare you with knightly deeds of honor and ladies fair as lance and rosalind seek their destiny while risking a deadly fate. Rosalind is too silly and naive to be a strong heroine and lance has a supernatural power that everyone has dreamt of having and the most he can do with it is pretend to be sir lancelot. The drifter may be about a different war, but its about the same hell, and in this book its about the things a vet carries home with himthe lean prose, gritty. Its a story of man who falls in love with a womans soul before he falls in lust with her body. The drifter is an actionpacked debut novel complete with dangerous former military tough guys, a surprising discovery under an old rotted porch leading to big trouble, and a mean, smelly 150 pound dog named charles mingus you are going to love. The night drifter captures the magic of susan carroll on every page, in the depths of characters you long to reach out and touch, in every breathtaking word that conjures the fathomless power of loveand takes you to the places of the heart where anything is possible. Its possible you may find a newer edition of this book there.
He calls it night driftinghis ability to separate his body from his soul, to spirit into the night while flesh and bone remain behind. Associate professor department of social work and social administration the university of hong kong abstract as societies develop, the life patterns of people change. In my opinion, the drifters were the all time greatest recording group of the 50s and 60s. Leger legacy, book 2 by susan carroll book cover, description, publication history. Book pagea wonderfully atmospheric and wellcrafted paranormal romance. Night drifter showcases a grinding, alltoofamiliar portrayal of the nearvirgin heroine rosalind restoring the tortured, disillusioned libertine his soul. There are few finer books this season than the night drifter. But, the reading of this book was terrible, i wanted the reader to get some water her voice was so dry sounding. The listing, the night drifter by susan carroll paperback has ended. Susan carroll a young widow struggles to summon the magical forces that will enable her to save her new love, a cornish nobleman who. Dec 12, 2015 the drifter by susan wiggs in chm, doc, rtf download e book. This book has that something extra that i am always looking for in a book. Midnight bride originally titled valentines bride, 2001apr.
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