Bøger af Douglas King

A new resurgence in the Irish Republican Army or IRA, funded in part by Al Qaeda and other fundamentalist Muslim interests, has risen to new heights of terrorist attacks in London and other parts of the British Commonwealty. What happens when the Royal family and most of the members of the House of Lords and the House of Commons are killed in one, momumental act of horror? Who will succeed to the Throne? Who will command the armed forces, British Intelligence services and Scotland Yard? Did the Prime Minister survive and can he pull the country back to order? Dennis Perkins, the Prime Minister's Chief of Staff, is called into service at Buckingham Palace, to aid a new monarch and a new government. Powerful forces are at work, fighting the orderly restoration of throne and government-serious threats against the new Royals as the calculating head of the new IRA, The Leprechaun, pushes his own agenda of terror, assassination, and political p[ower. Dennis has his own agenda-a successful boyfriend, a job he loves, and he is Irish-not the best pedigree for success in a country where appearance and family background are the stepping stones to power. Dennis' most powerful nemesis, Major Peter Von Shiffer, Chief of Royal Security, is trusted by the new King, and close enough to kill with impunity the one, political rock that is holding the government together. Dennis is the first to admit he's in over his head . . .but what choice does he have.

Noah had longed for adventure all his life, and he wasn't about to let a stodgy history professor do him out of the story of his life with his complaining and heel-dragging. Robert had seen more than he cared to of adventure in his years in the European theater for the CIA. Now he had a nicely boring career as a news agency historical fact researcher, a brownstone full of family antiques, and a quiet, dignified life. He wasn't about to let Noah Taylor, with his campy, fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants ways, blow it for him. Robert Tate, 36, with a background of culture and family wealth, seems to be content using his doctorate in European history to do historical perspectives and analysis for The McNaughton News Corporation, a New York based international wire news service, . Formerly with the Special Forces in Afghanistan, and the CIA's European theater, he left intrigue and danger behind and now keeps up his inherited townhouse and antiques with the salary from his job at McNaughton. Noah Taylor, 24, is the arts and fashion researcher at McNaughton News. He is self-confident, new-age, hip and seeking to get as far from his Mississippi white-trash roots as possible. He did whatever was necessary to put himself through school and how he looked for a way to break out of the research department into investigative journalism. He was out and proud and not afraid to express himself. These two very different characters are thrown together by McNaughton News to investigate the spectacular theft from a Kremlin museum of the last Imperial Easter egg, called the Abdication Egg, made by the famous House of Fabergé jewelers for the last Tsar of All the Russias, Nicholas II.

Magnus Kroft is chosen to attend an exclusive boarding school called the Institute established to develop the various talents of exceptional high school students. A serious student of ballet, Magnus is hopeful about escaping the oppressive, bullying high school environment of his Gulf Coast hometown to concentrate on his true love of dance. At the institute, Magnus quickly makes a new set of friends, friends he quickly learns share the same secret that he has been hiding--all are gay-or at least gay-ish as his friend Tommie would say. The Institute is high school with a twist-- a place where Tommie has to hide the fact that he's straight or else he'd be kicked out. Tommie's girlfriend, Allison, is a tennis player who pretends to be with Gayle, a talented cellist and proud dyke. Tommie's best friend is Kieran, an exceptionally talented pianist and presumed leader of the Tribe as this group of friends likes to refer to themselves. Magnus quickly captures Kieran's eye and must learn to cope with a blossoming first love. With the help of the Tribes computer nerd, Sammy, they discover the real reason for the Institute's existence and its interest in gay teens. As they each try to find themselves and define their various relationships, they soon find themselves the subjects of a deadly experiment. Their safe haven quickly becomes a prison of terrors they never dreamed of-a place where the only way out is death.

Parker White has just begun a well-deserved vacation from the stress of his job as special agent assigned to the Washington, D.C. office of the FBI ? stress that is intensified by his being the first, openly gay agent hired under the new federal antidiscrimination guidelines. He drives up into Rocky Mountain National Park outside Estes Park, Colorado for an acclimating view and shot of single-malt Scotch to start things off right. After parking his Range Rover near an off-road overlook, he hears rifle shots and scrambles over the terrain to investigate their origin. There he has his first run in with Eric Borenson, a young park ranger whose enthusiasm is matched only by his Viking-like beauty and natural, unaffected manner. They discover two rock climbers, shot dead in a restricted area of the park. Parker and Eric are paired in the investigation of these murders through the machinations of the local Federal prosecutor, Margaret Curry ? beautiful, blonde, boisterous, and man-hungry. She decides that her new-best-friend Parker and the beefy, ginger Eric are made for each other. Together, Eric and Parker tangle with drug smugglers, homophobic local law enforcement, and the wilds of the Rocky Mountains to solve these murders. As they stumble into the realm of relationship, they must also overcome Eric's accidental ?outing? and near-firing by the ?good-old-boy? park service, as well as Margaret's well-meaning attempts at matchmaking. Parker is smitten by the younger man, and determined to overcome Eric's shyness and reticence. After all, Parker lives by the FBI motto ? whether in his job or in his personal life ? he always gets his man.

Throughout any journey of transformation, comes a passage through darkness, sometimes many passages. It is through these dark passes we illuminate our selves as feeling humans. It's where we find our hearts' ability to transform our thoughts of good or bad into expressions of love for our experience on earth. For it is in a dark room where a candle illuminates the brightest. In this book, I invite you to engage with me in the emotions of the human experience.

A Logline is the spine, the cornerstone, of a screenplay. In 35 - 45 words a writer must be able to distill down the very essence of a film story, including protagonist, antagonist, setting, inciting incident, conflict, and jeopardy. (These two sentences describing a logline took 39 words.) After publishing more than 200 loglines via his blog and social media, King decided to collect the best and publish them along with instructions on how to write a logline that will gain attention. This quick reference guide can be used to learn the art and craft of writing the all-important logline, as well as an inspirational tool for writers or producers searching for their next blockbuster.

poems in a minor chord is a collection of poetry focused on life and how to get through it successfully. Covering topics such as love, loneliness, each page offers words and wit. Poetry is experiencing a resurgence. If you enjoyed the fine work of modern poets such as r.h. Sin and Rupi Kaur you may find the words of Douglas King worth the adventure.

You May Be Old If is a humorous look at the age-old problem of getting old. Perfect for any age but especially those that are old, or getting old, so so, that means everyone.

Artfolio2020 is a publication of the best in abstract and contemporary work as decided by a jury of distinguished professional artists, museum curators, gallery owners, art consultants and collectors. Editor Douglas King, as a gallery-represented artist himself, has a deep desire to see the work of talented artists receive the attention they deserve. He knows the struggle of breaking into the 'art world' of galleries, exhibits, juried shows, and the popular art scene. With the mission in mind to provide exposure for artists to an international audience, King has created this premier annual, Artfolio2020, to provide for the art community a publication that can finally shine a light and acknowledge artists whose work is unique and deserves to be recognized and rewarded. For the first time, in some cases, the work of these talents will be in the hands of hundreds of gallery owners, art curators, and the art-loving public. Editor Douglas King has w