Scott Smith

While partying on holiday in Cancun two young American couples befriend a German tourist named Mathias, and three friendly Greeks. Mathias had been travelling with his brother, Heinrich, who's disappeared off to the Mayan ruins with a woman working on an archaeological dig. Mathias is worried for his brother and, using a hand-drawn map Heinrich had left behind, sets off in pursuit. The Americans and one of the Greeks join him in his adventure to the...

From the author of "The Ruins" comes his debut New York Times bestselling thriller, "A Simple Plan," read by Griffin Dunne. Hank Mitchell thought he lived an ordinary, ordered life. But on one chilly afternoon, Hank, his brother Jacob, and Jacob's unsavory pal Lou, make a discovery that offers a chance for a life filled with riches beyond their wildest dreams. And in a fateful moment, Hank lays a plan to claim that life . . . and the horrific crumbling...

Are Your Ready to Quit Your Job and Make a Living As An Author? I was offered my first book deal before the age of 30. I was over the moon! I had a literary agent, and one of the top publishers in the country, when the book was published, there were even mega-production studios calling my agent to inquire about the rights. It's what every author dreams of, right? Kind of. Sort of. No! It used to be. But, that was several years ago. That was before...

Are Your Ready to Quit Your Job and Make a Living As An Author? I was offered my first book deal before the age of 30. I was over the moon! I had a literary agent, and one of the top publishers in the country; when the book was published, there were even mega-production studios calling my agent to inquire about the rights. It's what every author dreams of, right?! Kind of. Sort of. No! It used to be. But that was several years ago. That was before...

En Gente Extraordinaria: Lecciones de la vida real sobre qué se necesita para alcanzar el éxito, Scott S. Smith, que contribuye a la columna "Leaders & Success" ("Líderes y Éxito") del periódico Investor's Business Daily se basa en su experiencia como empresario y reportero de negocios para mostrarle a sus lectores los rasgos y comportamientos en común que suelen tener las personas exitosas. Estos pueden incluir la valentía, la voluntad de...

Recounts the journey of coach Bob Ladouceur, his Concord, California high school team, the De La Salle Spartans and their 151-game winning streak.

An impactful book filled with decades of wisdom. Which Path contains life lessons gained through first-hand experiences; it explains the gift of silence and teaches how to answer questions without committing to an answer that may ensnare you. It covers the risks associated with drinking alcoholic beverages and partying without setting a drinking limit. There are lessons on displaying fear, intimidation and confronting bullies. This book talks about...

Marc survived an IED, but will his heart survive McKenzie? An IED blew up more than Marc North's career as a Cobra pilot; it shattered his plans for marriage. After being dumped by his girlfriend and spending more than a year in rehab, all he wants is to fly again. He jumps at the chance to partner with a combat buddy in a helicopter sightseeing business. Now in a boomtown in southern Utah, Marc gets caught up with local politics. And the local election...

Amid pirates, godfathers, and forbidden love, vows of revenge are made in the unforgiving world of ancient Rome. Aelia Sabina, a patrician's daughter, and Martino Lucianus Drusus-a simple plebe rise like phoenixes from the ashes of their lives. Aelia's abusive husband vows to finally destroy this plebe in Rome's court where patricians rule and plebeians grovel. But will Lucianus grovel? Don't count on it.