John O'Neill Boeken

Set in the author's childhood neighborhood of Garston, this memoir vividly captures the essence of family life and community connections from fifty years ago. Through a tapestry of portraits and anecdotes, it explores the lasting impact of friends and acquaintances, highlighting both joyful and challenging experiences that shaped his formative years. The narrative reflects on nostalgia and the complexities of memory, providing a heartfelt glimpse into a bygone era.

"Communism must kill what it cannot control. So for a century, it has killed artists, writers, musicians, and even dancers. It kills them secretly, using bioweapons and poison to escape accountability. Among its victims was Anna Pavlova, history's greatest dancer, who was said to have God-given wings and feet that never touched the ground. But she defied Stalin, and for that she had to die. Her sudden death in Paris in 1931 was a mystery until now. The Dancer and the Devil traces Marxism's century-long fascination with bioweapons, from the Soviets' leak of pneumonic plague in 1939 that nearly killed Stalin to leaks of anthrax at Kiev in 1972 and Yekaterinburg in 1979; from the leak of a flu in northeast China in 1977 that killed millions to the catastrophic COVID-19 leak from biolabs in Wuhan, China. Marxism's dark past must not be a parent to the world's dark future."--Provided by publisher

A routine skin examination takes a dramatic turn when Dr. Ryan Kendall discovers a malignant lesion on high-powered attorney Drew Garrett's back. This unexpected diagnosis challenges both men, intertwining their lives as they confront the implications of the illness. The narrative explores themes of health, vulnerability, and the impact of unforeseen events on personal and professional lives, highlighting how a single moment can alter the course of one's existence.

The book delves into the aftermath of the collapse of socialism in Eastern Europe and Asia, exploring how the market has come to be viewed as the dominant force in economic systems. It critically analyzes contemporary discussions surrounding the limits of markets, revealing significant flaws in the arguments put forth by market advocates. By scrutinizing these boundaries, the author sheds light on the complexities and challenges inherent in defining the role of markets in society.

Set against the stunning backdrop of the Canadian Rockies, the collection features gothic short stories that explore the interplay of nature's violence and human fragility. Characters range from goth tour guides navigating treacherous trails to a paroled convict seeking connection with a family, and an animal pathologist confronting unexpected encounters during a necropsy. Each narrative is sharply crafted, with significant plot twists that reflect the precariousness of survival in a harsh landscape, making for a compelling read.

This rollicking poem tells the story of a hard-drinking, hard-living reprobate, and the inevitable downfall that awaits those who succumb to such vices.

On the long, lonely nights with nothing but cows for company, the American cowboy often turned to song to help pass the hours. Two such songs comprise this arrangement (My Home's in Montana, Home On the Range), scored carefully by John O'Neill. Sit back u