Blogs in January 1970

Hawaii 1st January 1970

Pulitzer Prize-winning author James A. Michener brings Hawaii’s epic history vividly to life in a classic saga that has captivated readers since its initial publication in 1959. As the volcanic Hawaiian Islands sprout from the ocean floor, the land...

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The House without a Key 1st January 1970

When Bostonian John Quincy Winterslip is sent to Hawaii to retrieve his elderly Aunt Minerva, fully expects to return home quickly. Uncle Dan, however is murdered and Charlie Chan investigates.

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Sunset Express 1st January 1970

On his own turf in L.A., PI Elvis Cole is embroiled in a controversial, high-profile murder case. A wealthy restaurateur is accused of murdering his wife, and his hot-shot defence lawyer hires Cole to find proof that the detective...

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Blind Descent 1st January 1970

Park ranger Anna Pigeon is enjoying the open spaces of Colorado when she receives an urgent call. A young woman has been injured while exploring a cave in New Mexico’s Carlsbad Cavern Park. Before she can be pulled to...

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East of Eden 1st January 1970

Set in the rich farmland of the Salinas Valley, California, this powerful, often brutal novel, follows the intertwined destinies of two families – the Trasks and the Hamiltons – whose generations hopelessly re-enact the fall of Adam and Eve...

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