John Casey Libros

For students and writers alike, a brilliant guide to the craft of writing by the National Book Award-winning author of Spartina.

Joseph McIntosh is only sixteen when he is told that he has inherited his grandfather’s multi-billion pound business empire. Before he can lay his hands on his vast wealth he has to attend Summerville Sixth Form College, a poshy and very expensive college in a farm near a resort coastal town. This is his grandfather’s wish, and it should be fulfilled. What is it that awaits the innocent handsome orphan? Will he beat the odds stacked against him? An intriguing tale of magic and witchcraft unravels.

"By the time we pulled in to the parking lot of Wilson Automotive, I had plenty of time to ponder the fact that that I was following an old pal who had the personality of a Scottish clan chief from the seventeenth century, bent on physical contact with knuckle dragging rednecks, that I'd be involved in it, and that on my own, I don't experience much conflict." Ed Wakefiled attempts to live quietly in Fort Smith, Arkansas as he ponders his recent divorce and searches for his niche in the world of work. Unaware perhaps that he is drawn to people whose lives are disorderly or dramatic, and feeling compelled to maintain some loyalty or connection to them, disruptive events consequently shatter his tranquility and force him to make decisions as he struggles with uncertainty. Four stories by an Arkansas writer

Focusing on the intersection of literary criticism and linguistic philosophy, this groundbreaking work, first published in 1966, explores the methodologies influenced by Wittgenstein's later theories. It offers a systematic analysis aimed at understanding the principles and frameworks that underpin literary criticism, making it a significant contribution to the field.

Set against the backdrop of a bioweapon crisis in the Middle East, the story follows Dolan, who has returned to Boston to heal after his previous mission. When the Agency seeks his expertise to combat a deadly virus claiming thousands of lives, Dolan is determined to operate on his own terms. As he navigates the complexities of international terrorism and personal recovery, the stakes are higher than ever.