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Show Sidney Sheldon packs books with suspense Amy Joi Bryson Staff Reporter In his own right, writer Sidney Sheldon could be called "Master of The Game" when it comes to creating books jam-packed with suspense and intrigue. The best-selling author of The Other Side of Midnight, Master of The Game and others never fails to impress his audience. His latest book, Windmills of the God captures that same sort of spin-tingling intrigue which has made him famous. Sheldon, who was also creator of the characters in ABC's television hit, Hart to Hart, often uses characters rich with power and money to attract readers. In Other Side of Midnight, Sheldon introduces us to Constantin Demiris, a Greek shipping tycoon who never forgets or forgives anything. Demiris, who is rumored to be one of the richest men on earth, uses his power and wealth to painstakingly bring about the destruction of anyone who has ever committed a wrong against him. But much in the same way he punishes those who caused him harm, he rewards those who have helped him in the past. However, the book is about far more than Demiris; it's a story of obsessive love and, more than anything, vengeance. Noelle Page is a French girl who meets Larry Douglas, an American soldier during World War II. Douglas, who is a born womanizer, stands her up at the wedding ceremony unaware that he's awakened a life-time need for revenge in the young girl. He eventually marries an American girl, Catherine, who is unwillingly drawn into Noelle's game of revenge. Sheldon leaves you gasping with surprise at the end of this book as he does in his other bestsellers. The refreshing thing about Sheldon's novels is that you never quite know who is the antagonist. In Bloodline, a fast-paced thriller about the heir of a multi-billion dollar business, Sheldon gives us a string of possibilities when Elizabeth Roffe's father is murdered. When the killer begins stalk ing her, we're drawn into a web of blood-chilling violence and mystery. The reader may think he knows who the killer is, but up until the last few pages of this novel, you're never really sure. Although the mass market of paperbacks is already crowded with suspense thrillers, Sheldon stays on top because he consistantly produces books that appeal to both men and women. Sheldon is not a flowery writer who relies on page after page of description to get his message across. In fact, his style may be almost too clean, to curt, to those who prefer verbosity. When you're reading Sheldon, you're reading to get the impact of the story, not to stumble over words that side-track from the plot. (see BOOK on page 9) Our Constitution wasbornoutofacaoophony ofoompetingvoioes. But today the freedom of speech that remains the hallmark of our Constitution may be threatened. The NAAAF Essay Contest is designed to emphasize the importance of free speech and open debate in a vital area. In his best-selling book, They Dare to Speak Out: People and Institutions Confront Israels Lobby, former Congressman Paul Findley sounds an alarm: "It is clear that many Americans do not feel they can speak freely on one oj the most complicated and challenging current issues: The Arab-Israeli dispute." Is he right? What do you think? Full time College and Univer- 1787 Simngo the LonstmaionX-eore Washmgum h'mmg, by HowaidChamtler thnsly sity students are invited to submit a critical essay of 2,500 words or less r please send me complete guidelines and on the subject "The Development of American Middle Fast Pnlirv k 1 emry 1. Free Speech Threatened?" There will be 200 regional winners of $1,000 each and 10 national winners of an additional $4,000 each. The contest is sponsored by the NAAA Foundation, a charitable organization which carries out educational programs on Middle East subjects. Television commentator Tom Braden serves as Honorary Chairman of the Selection Committee. Distinguished columnist Carl Rowan is Awards Chairman. Send us the coupon for details and entry forms. Entries must be postmarked by May 31, 1987. i TheNAAA foundation Essay Contest Commemorating the Anniversary oj the Constitution 200 Years 200 Winners " J ""Wo-. J . 1 . If j li - V-.-, , At f If ' C ulti'Ki' or Irmvi Hnnx Addm Send to: NAAA Foundation, P.O. Box 19144, Washington, DC 20036 Choirs prove a Show choirs sing in spring Sue Hiatt Staff Reporter The Weber State Singers and seven area high school show choirs will present a program tonight, Tuesday, April 7 at 7 p.m. in the Austad Auditorium of the Val A. Browning Center at Weber State College. "There is not anything else like this in the state," said Evelyn Harris, director of the WSC group and coordinator for the event. "It's an opportunity for these groups to see and hear what other schools in the area are doing," she said. Schools participating in the event are Ogden High School, Clearfield High School, and Bountiful, Richfield, Sky View, Mountain Crest and Wasatch Academy. "All of the schools have entertaining groups, but (they) don't have the chance to compare themselves with other groups," Harris said. Show choirs sing a variety of music and usually their singing is accompanied by movement or choreography according to Harris. "We've been very successful with this evening in the past," she said. The public is invited to this free performance. "It's a really fun evening and extremely entertaining," Harris said. "It is interesting to see and hear the variety of songs and styles," she said. |