COST OF MALICE, A Jake Clearwater Legal Thriller by H. Mitchell Caldwell is a polished crime drama that explores murder, morality, justice and the inner workings of attorney’s mind as well as an alleged villain’s guilt. The book captures and confronts the complexities and realities of the law and the search for truth as well as professional integrity. This is a must-read for mystery fans a complex drama anchored by sharply drawn characters. A puzzle, to be sure, full of intricacies, legal battles and ethical quandaries. Only after finishing COST OF MALICE will you know the true price of vindication. This is a rich, compelling, sweeping legal thriller of a prosecutor striving to do good while enduring endless sacrifices.

VERSAILLES FROM THE SKY by Thomas Garnier is an impressive photo book showcasing a rarely seen view of the legendary palace from above.  Versailles seen from the sky is dreamlike. First to experience this remarkable sight on September 19, 1783, were three passengers aboard the world’s first hot-air balloon flight: a sheep, a duck, and a chicken. These animals rose up into the sky in front of King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette, making Versailles a pioneering location in the conquest of the air.

In the twenty-first century, the advent of drone cameras makes it possible to capture an infinity of new perspectives from the air. Versailles is particularly beautiful when seen from above, and the stunning images in this volume reveal the ingenious geometry of its different spaces, while also offering a panoramic view of the estate in all its immensity. The classical gardens lend themselves well to aerial views: the Grande Perspective, the fountains, the intricate parterres, many of which were plotted out on architectural plans. The wooded groves seem to take on new forms: the Domes, Colonnade, and Obelisk groves resemble watch faces on which the channels that feed the fountains mark out the time; the Chestnut Grove shrouded in snow assumes the shape of a violin; the Grand Canal at sunset becomes a glowing ribbon.

VERSAILLES FROM THE SKY is perfect for anyone who loves Versailles. It is also for anyone who would love to take a trip through the four seasons; a journey that a bird’s-eye view of Versailles encapsulates beautifully.

Harnessing the power of drone cameras, we are given an aerial view of the iconic palace with 200 full-color photographs. Photos from this vantage point reveal the spectacular geometry of Versailles’ various spaces while also offering a panoramic view of the estate in all its immensity.

The intricate design of the classical gardens comes alive with an aerial view, showcasing the symmetrical “Grande Perspective,” the fountains, the winding paths, and the parterres. The wooded groves seem to take on new forms with a view from above: the Domes, Colonnade, and Obelisk groves resemble watch faces; the Chestnut Grove shrouded in snow assumes the shape of a violin. The book also highlights interior spaces of the palace, with drone photography allowing unique perspectives on the ceiling of the famous “Hall of Mirrors,” behind-the-scenes glimpses of the Royal Opera, and spiraling views of the palaces’ numerous lavish staircases. Published by Thames & Hudson.

THE WORLD ATLAS OF WHISKY is the perfect go-to reference guide for the whisky lovers, a must-read. Award-winning author and whisky expert Dave Broom explores over 200 distilleries and examines over 400 expressions. Detailed descriptions of the Scottish distilleries can be found here, while Ireland, Japan, the USA, Canada and the rest of the world are given exhaustive coverage. There are tasting notes on single malts from Aberfeldy to Tormore, Yoichi (and coverage of the best of the blends). Six specially created ‘Flavor Camp Charts’ group whiskies by style and allow readers to identify new whiskies from around the world to try.
 
This extensively updated and extended edition features new material on burgeoning areas, including detailed coverage of many recently opened US craft distilleries, new distilleries in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, and discussion of the growing whisky scene in Latin America.
 
With over 200 beautiful color photographs and 21 color maps locating distilleries and whisky-related sites, this is a stylish celebration of the heritage, romance, craftsmanship and versatility of whisky.

COST OF MALICE, A Jake Clearwater Legal Thriller by H. Mitchell Caldwell is a rich, sweeping stark examination of vengeance, redemption and the essence of human resilience. We come face to face with sharply drawn characters, a shrewd lawyer and intense complex courtroom drama while puzzling over guilt and justice. Legal battles and ethical quandaries beg the questions what is really the cost of justice, malice and integrity.