Robert Lane

"The plot crackles with energy and suspense. The writing is crisp...clever. A consistently entertaining crime thriller." Kirkus ReviewsJake Travis goes undercover for the FBI to expose a corrupt Miami art dealer. Phillip Agatha. Aboard the luxury yacht, the Gail Force, Jake succumbs to Agatha's charm, and falls for his alluring assistant, Christina.Jake unknowingly initiates actions that may cause a young woman to die. As he battles to save the woman he unearths a rogue FBI agent. Thrown overboard off of Key West, he is rescued by migrants in a raft. But time is running out to save the young woman. Yet Jake's greatest challenge is to stay loyal to Kathleen. To withstand the Gail Force."Charm and humor permeate the pages of this surprising thriller. There's little chance that anyone will turn the last page before developing a craving for the next installment." Foreword Clarion Reviews, Five Stars

This book offers a new interpretation of the metaphysics of Charles Peirce (1839–1914), the founder of pragmatism and one of America's greatest philosophers. Robert Lane begins by examining Peirce's basic realism, his belief in a world that is independent of how anyone believes it to be. Lane argues that this realism is the basis for Peirce's account of truth, according to which a true belief is one that would be settled by investigation and that also represents the real world. He then explores Peirce's application of his Pragmatic Maxim to clarify the idea of reality, his two forms of idealism, and his realism about generality and vagueness. This rich study will provide readers with a clear understanding of Peirce's thoughts on reality and truth and how they intersect, and of his views on the relation between the mind and the external world.

"Lane's prose is fine and unpretentious. It flirts with wonder and sensuality." Foreword Reviews, Starred ReviewIT WAS MEANT TO BE A QUIET ASSIGNMENT--HOW DID IT GO SO WRONG?Jake Travis is ordered to smuggle ashore an accountant who can help place a notorious drug lord behind bars. Stash him in a cottage. Arouse no suspicion. But the man unexpectedly arrives with his wife and three young children. Within days, the children are missing. Jake suspects what he had been told about his passengers was not entirely true. He is labeled a failure and is dismissed from the case.Seeking redemption, Jake confronts Stephen Cole, the neighbor across from the cottage. He senses that Cole, a "ghostless soul," is hiding something. At a museum gala, Jake corners the man suspected of laundering money for the drug lord, and his assistant, Tina Welch. Jake and Welch form an instant disliking for each other, yet their paths continue to cross.His troubles compound as Kathleen, his fianc , becomes increasingly distant. Jake's desperate quest to find the children, Kathleen's unrest, and Cole's haunting past blend into a page-turning mystery that showcases Lane's singular style of humor, suspense and unforgettable characters."A superbly satisfying novel, a witty and intellectual version of noir detective fiction that Mr. Lane has made distinctly his own." Florida Weekly

This book offers a new interpretation of the metaphysics of Charles Peirce (1839–1914), the founder of pragmatism and one of America's greatest philosophers. Robert Lane begins by examining Peirce's basic realism, his belief in a world that is independent of how anyone believes it to be. Lane argues that this realism is the basis for Peirce's account of truth, according to which a true belief is one that would be settled by investigation and that also represents the real world. He then explores Peirce's application of his Pragmatic Maxim to clarify the idea of reality, his two forms of idealism, and his realism about generality and vagueness. This rich study will provide readers with a clear understanding of Peirce's thoughts on reality and truth and how they intersect, and of his views on the relation between the mind and the external world.

"A psychologically engrossing thriller." Kirkus ReviewsJake Travis searches for the man who abducted and killed his sister and only sibling over 30 years ago, while on a family vacation in Florida. She went to their motel room to get the book "Matilda." She was never seen again.The man who was once the primary suspect has washed up on a beach nears Jake's home. He penned a confession just days before his mysterious death, admitting to killing the young girl. Jake suspects that the confession was forced and that DNA was tainted.Jake's vengeful quest tangles him in a web of murky and powerful figures. They have a vested interest in keeping him from learning of his sister's fate. As Jake forges ahead, seeking both justice for his sister and personal closure, he questions if he will ever spring free of his past, or whether the past will shackle him in its chains.In Naked We Came Jake learns that the longest road leads to the beginning."This heart racing thriller is dripping with style." Florida Weekly

"Entertaining and enjoyable." Scene SarasotaJenny Spencer is missing after a violent encounter on a beach. Her aunt, Susan Blake, knows the 18-year old would never leave her cell phone behind. But Jenny had run before, and the police do not mount a serious effort to find her. Susan asks wisecracking PI Jake Travis to intervene. Susan and Jake spent only one dinner together and both felt an instant attraction. Jake walked away. He was, and is, committed to Kathleen.As Jake and his partner, Garrett Demarcus, close the circle on finding Jenny, they discover that Kathleen's past ties to organized crime and Jenny's life are strangely entwined. They fight a two-front battle to find Jenny and to protect Kathleen.By protecting Kathleen, will Jake become the type of man that she could never love? Does he have a choice? Robert Lane's second stand-alone Jake Travis novel delivers a tour de force of suspense, intrigue, and humor, deftly wrapped in Lane's trademark literary overtones."Lane delivers a confident, engaging Florida tale with a cast of intriguing characters. A solid, entertaining mystery." Kirkus Reviews

Key features of the book include:Authoritative authorship combining the analysis of a senior academic with the experience of a former judge.Comprehensive and wide-ranging in scope.Structured specifically to reflect the Treaty of Lisbon reorientation and immediate post-Lisbon developments.Extensive reference to primary sources (Treaties, legislation, case law) and to issues of national adaptation.A fully updated and expanded new edition of a classic text, this authoritative and wide-ranging volume provides expert analysis on the key issues across all areas of European Union law - including its constitutional, procedural and substantive aspects. In particular, coverage of the constitutional and procedural elements includes: historical background and development of the European Union; constitutional structure of the Union; the Treaties: interrelationship and fundamental (constitutional) rules; the institutional framework; jurisdiction of, and actions before, the Court of Justice; sources, principles and methods of Union law.Comprehensive coverage of the substantive law includes: basic rules; citizenship of the Union; the internal market; the four freedoms; competition; economic and monetary policy; social policy; environmental policy; commercial policy.Precise and rich in references to the primary materials of the Treaties, the principal legislation and the key case law of the Court of Justice, this highly detailed and comprehensive book will be an indispensable resource for all legal practitioners whose practice must take account of EU Law.

Gold Medal winner of the Independent Book Publisher's Association 2015 Benjamin Franklin Award for Best New Voice: Fiction"Jake Travis is one of the best leading men to take the thriller fiction stage in years." Florida WeeklyJake Travis is contracted by his ex-Army colonel to retrieve a missing fifty year-old Cold War letter. He quickly finds himself entwined in a world where the line between good and evil becomes increasingly blurred. The letter, written in 1961 by a CIA operative who met a mysterious demise, has ended up in the possession of Raydel Escobar, an engaging nightclub owner.As Jake relentlessly pursues the enigmatic Escobar, he soon discovers that Escobar is involved in far more than simply blackmailing the IRS in exchange for the letter.Assisted by his partner Garrett and neighbor Morgan, Jake turns up the heat on Escobar. Fascinated with the letter's origins and the fate of those who first touched the document, Jake will stop at no end to complete his assigned task. Set on the west coast of Florida, The Second Letter's plot twists, richly-drawn characters, and sharp, witty dialogue forge a gripping and entertaining read. Jake discovers that only by risking everything can he define himself, secure his relationship with the woman he loves, and discover the message of the second letter."...a standout sleuth...a worthy new entry into the suspense genre." Foreword Clarion Reviews, Five Stars

Key features of the book include:Authoritative authorship combining the analysis of a senior academic with the experience of a former judge.Comprehensive and wide-ranging in scope.Structured specifically to reflect the Treaty of Lisbon reorientation and immediate post-Lisbon developments.Extensive reference to primary sources (Treaties, legislation, case law) and to issues of national adaptation.A fully updated and expanded new edition of a classic text, this authoritative and wide-ranging volume provides expert analysis on the key issues across all areas of European Union law - including its constitutional, procedural and substantive aspects. In particular, coverage of the constitutional and procedural elements includes: historical background and development of the European Union; constitutional structure of the Union; the Treaties: interrelationship and fundamental (constitutional) rules; the institutional framework; jurisdiction of, and actions before, the Court of Justice; sources, principles and methods of Union law.Comprehensive coverage of the substantive law includes: basic rules; citizenship of the Union; the internal market; the four freedoms; competition; economic and monetary policy; social policy; environmental policy; commercial policy.Precise and rich in references to the primary materials of the Treaties, the principal legislation and the key case law of the Court of Justice, this highly detailed and comprehensive book will be an indispensable resource for all legal practitioners whose practice must take account of EU Law.

A pragmatic inquiry into student speech, public schooling and the First Amendment

A pragmatic inquiry into student speech, public schooling and the First Amendment

"Jake Travis is one of the best leading men to take the thriller fiction stage in years." --Florida Weekly Veronica Stafford has seven days before the date on her calendar in which she's entered a single word. Die. Veronica persuades Jake Travis to use those seven days to recover a stolen Salvador Dali painting. If Jake is successful, she will gift ten million dollars to Harbor House, a refugee center operated by Jake and his friend Morgan. Eager to make his wife, Kathleen, and two young daughters proud of him, Jake accepts the deal. But Jake is not the only one searching for the Dali. Demos, a flamboyant and shady art dealer, is also in pursuit of the painting. Jakes learns that Demos won't hesitate to use violence to achieve his goals. Jake forges ahead when a man with ties to the Dali is murdered. He doesn't retreat when threats are made against Kathleen. With time running out, his actions become more desperate and the consequences more dire. In searching for the stolen Dali, is Jake just losing himself? "An author who crackles with energy and suspense."-Kirkus Reviews Each Jake Travis book is a stand-alone. It is not necessary to read the preceding novels first.

"Lane's writing is sharp, evocative, and engaging. It flirts with wonder and sensuality." -Foreword Clarion Reviews A missing person. A forbidden love affair. The tragic death of a young girl. When Jake Travis's sister asks Jake to locate her missing son, Evan, Jake seizes upon finding Evan as a chance to break the family curse. His sister was kidnapped herself when they were children, an event that shattered Jake's concept of family. Meanwhile, the police ask Jake for assistance in looking into the death of a young girl who was fatally shot while swinging in a park. He meets with the girl's father and is crushed with the man's sadness. The fracture of another family. Jake soon discovers a disturbing link between the random killing and his missing nephew. As he frantically searches for Evan, Jake tumbles upon a forbidden love affair. It explodes into a dangerous struggle, as money and power battle love and family. Families with unpardonable sins. Who will do anything to protect their own. Families, who like Jake, seek redemption. The Easy Way Out is a gripping story in which transgression and forgiveness, tragedy and humor, walk hand in hand. An author who "Crackles with energy and suspense." --Kirkus Reviews

"Readers will want more of the irresistible Jake Travis after reading A Different Way to Die. A fun, winding political mystery." --Foreword Clarion ReviewsSome secrets are worth dying for. Some deaths are best kept a secret.Twenty years ago, Christopher Callaghan perished when his boat went up in flames on the west coast of Florida.Now Christopher's uncle, Yankee Conrad, has received a medallion belonging to Christopher. A ransom note demands payment in exchange for the truth of what really happened that night. Conrad, a discreet man, asks Jake Travis to investigate.Jake tracks down two women who knew Christopher. But they are guarding secrets, pledges born in the past and honored in the present. He suspects that one of these women is connected to a ring of Russian sleeper agents known as the Network. Jake also believes that Yankee Conrad harbors motives beyond discovering who sent the medallion.As the shocking truth about Christopher Callaghan's death is exposed, Jake is caught in a master spy's deadly web. He battles to save the lives of those who trust him-as well as his own.A Different Way to Die, the eighth stand-alone novel in the Jake Travis series, is an addicting rush of Lane's trademark humor, adventure, and textured characters."Jake Travis is one of the best leading men to take the thriller fiction stage in years." --Florida Weekly

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