Chris Holmes: 12 books

The Garden of Evil is a novel highlighting the threat of food-borne bioterrorism. Based on cutting-edge science, the terrorist finds a way to incorporate a deadly poison directly into growing vegetables. Dr. Holmes tells an exciting and realistically frightening story of domestic terrorism that'll...

This book has everything: Ghosts, goldfish, pirates, a cat with criminal tendencies, UFOs, a burglar, an awful lot of stuff about avoiding death and the police, bats, badgers... and it’s all very, very silly. What more could you ask for in a book? But... who said YOU could read it? Eh? Hm?

Jack Youngblood is San Diego’s Chief Medical Examiner. Dead bodies are his business. A recovering alcoholic, Jack hasn’t had a date since he’s been sober. When Jill Hanraty, a Forensic Investigator, joins his department, Jack falls for her like a mountain climber losing his grip. This fast-paced novel is full of chases, plot twists, and a dramatic climax.

Private investigators must pose as a married couple to solve a crime. Tension of solving the case isn't the only thing building. Will their attraction to each other interfere with their plans to root out a fertility doctor's scam? Harmony Hills Retirement Village - a nice quiet place to spend your...

A short Sci-Fi mystery...A humorous, clever, fast-paced sci-fi mystery about Kindles, Numbers Stations, international espionage, and space travelers – and about a man who’s caught in the middle of all this.Edvard Blazek never expected to see just a screen full of raw binary code...

Catherine Ross rallies her neighbors to resist the mass evictions, which empty the glens of people and replace them with sheep. Duty conflicts with love. There’s only one woman for Constable Ian MacGregor - Catherine. However, he is torn by that love and his sense of honor. Will Ian become her greatest adversary, or will they both perish in the Highland Clearances?

The Medusa Strain, a Foreword Magazine finalist for best mystery, is a gripping novel of bioterrorism that stunningly portrays the dangers of biological terrorism in ways non-fiction never could.

The conversation, sometimes heated, about the influence of Christianity on the writings of J.R.R. Tolkien has a long history. What has been lacking is a forum for a civilized discussion about the topic, as well as a chronological overview of the major arguments and themes that have engaged scholars...

This book explores heterosexualities in their complex and everyday expressions. It engages with theories about the intersection of sexuality with other markers of difference, and gender in particular. The outcome will productively upset equations of heterosexuality with heteronormativity and accounts...

Significant amounts of money and resources are spent on child and family services, so successful evaluation of whether or not they are achieving the best outcomes is therefore essential. This edited collection offers an international perspective on the challenges of designing and undertaking...

Ideal for the 3+ million Java developers, this fast-paced tutorial offers in-depth coverage of JavaServer Faces (JSF) -- Sun Microsystem's Web application architecture for the future. Co-written by the #1 JSF expert in the Java community, this book offers the most complete resource on JSF available....

Sociology throws new light on the world we think we know. It can challenge long-held assumptions and it offers a spectrum of possibilities to extend our understandings of everyday life, politics, culture and relationships. It opens our eyes to alternatives for tackling social problems and connects...