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  Stone Heart Deep - Stone Heart...

  Paul Bassett Davies

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  A COMPELLING AND CLAUSTROPHOBIC THRILLER
  
  'Once I'd started reading I could not put it down' IAIN MAITLAND
  
  When burned-out investigative journalist Adam Budd's estranged mother dies, he inherits her estate. This includes Stone Heart House, a huge, ramshackle mansion on a remote Scottish island. He visits the island to sort out her tangled affairs, and at first it seems like a charming haven of tranquillity. But after he witnesses a strange accident, he begins to develop suspicions about the inhabitants.
  
  Why does everyone seem so eerily calm, even under stress? What is stopping Harriet, the lawyer helping him with his affairs, from leaving the island when she so clearly wants to? Is he making a big mistake by falling for her? And why have so many children gone missing?
  
  Stone Heart Deep is a compelling and claustrophobic thriller with a remarkable twist, as if Iain Banks had rewritten The Wicker Man.

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  The Reluctant Assassin

  Bip Wetherell

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  This is a thriller which traces the history of the Stevens family from 1916 to 2020, covering four generations. What is so unusual about this family is that they are all special intelligence operatives and serve in an ultra-secret unit answering to senior military officers appointed directly by the King. In each generation, the eldest son is selected to carry on the tradition when he reaches the age of 21 years.The operatives are highly-trained as intelligence agents, and their role is to act as judge, jury and executioner of the targets selected. The targets are men and women who have been engaged in treasonous activities or conducting espionage for a foreign power, but the agent has been given the discretion to satisfy himself that the charges are justified before he executes the offender.

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  Deadly Match A - Mydworth...

  Matthew Costello, Neil Richards

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  From the authors of the best-selling series CHERRINGHAM
  
  When heart-throb American tennis coach Todd Winters careens off the road in his speeding car one night and plunges in the river, it seems like a tragic accident. But Winters was a young man with many dangerous secrets, and Harry and Kat discover there's no shortage of people who wanted him out of the picture. Soon they discover clear evidence: the accident was no accident at all. And now Harry and Kat had best be careful too... even in the genteel world of the Mydworth Lawn Tennis Club, a desperate murderer could be ready to kill again.
  
  Nathaniel Parker, born in 1962, graduated from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art and went on to join the Royal Shakespeare Company. His television career began in 1988 when he played Flying Officer 'Flash' Gordon in the LWT mini-series "Piece of Cake". He is also the lead in the BBC series "The Inspector Lynley Mysteries", based on the novels by Elizabeth George. Nathaniel Parker has an extensive list of audio books to his credit, ranging from the classics of Charles Dickens and Thomas Hardy to more modern writings and children's books.

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  Instant Ancestors

  Russell Shuler

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  As fortune would have it, you have just stumbled across an off-the-leash, unbridled small compendium of outrageous stories called “Instant Ancestors.” Thanks to the lop-sided imagination of author Russell Shuler, you’ll meet a cast of characters, complete with a fabulous portrait (and subtle story clues contained therein), caught in every conceivable slant of shenanigan and predicament.Stick your toe in, and you’ll experience “the long hard stare” of Cletus McHaggis as he faces off with the “devastating beauty” of twins Ismerelda and Desdomena, circling one another in an ancient game of “dupe and roll.” You’ll follow the conjurings of Gloriah Jellylooloo, the “Memory Catalyst,” who brings cinema to events thought to be long buried and those yet to occur. Observe Smabdolem Ik as he encounters a troop of dwarf strippers with a dark side. And try to stay abreast with the show-stopping ideas of exotic fan dancer Izzy Ibrahim and her creative partner (and son) Shelley. All this flabbergastery, and more, is now available between the covers of “Instant Ancestors.”The Genesis of Instant AncestorsIt’s been said many times that you can pick your nose, but you can’t pick your relatives. I believed that to be true until, not long ago, I came across a shoe box crammed with family portraits taken roughly a hundred years ago in a favorite antique store. The stall proprietor included an index card with the scribbled broadside: “Instant Ancestors!” It went on to say that with these pictures, you could conjure up a long-lost relative from God knows where famous for such and such, and no one would be wiser. To be truthful, the idea appealed to my lop-sided, passionate sense of humor, so I bought the box of photographs and began imagining the personal chronicles of these precious folks who had been relegated to the dustbin of history.

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  The Toxic Friend - A brilliant...

  J A Baker

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  A brilliant psychological thriller by bestselling author J.A. Baker 
  After spending her childhood in care, Eva is desperate to find her birth parents and to get some closure on her difficult past. 
  And so she finishes her relationship with boyfriend Gareth, leaves her home in London, and heads to Whitby in search of the family she has never known. 
  But Eva’s close friend, Celia is worried. Eva has stopped answering her calls and when Celia travels to London to speak to her she realises Eva has moved without telling anyone. Both women have been badly damaged by their childhoods, and Celia makes the decision to follow Eva to Whitby, concerned that Eva is unravelling.... 
  Gareth, furious that Eva ended things the way she did also decides to go in search of his missing girlfriend. But it is the start of a lethal situation. 
  But who exactly is Eva and why is Celia so concerned about her friend? 
  Some relationships are toxic. Others are deadly. 
  J.A. Baker is the bestselling author of The Woman at Number 19 and Local Girl Missing. The Toxic Friend is a gripping and twisty psychological thriller perfect for fans of Sue Watson, Valerie Keogh and K.L. Slater. 
  Praise for J.A. Baker: 
  'Superbly written with a cast of crazy characters who will make you look differently at your co-workers from now on’ Valerie Keogh 
  'Fast-paced, riveting thriller. Gripped until the last page!' Diana Wilkinson 
  'I read this story in a single day. Once you begin, it's difficult to put it down. 5 stars from me!' L.H. Stacey 
  'A twisty, creepy story, expertly told. Perfect for reading on dark winter evenings…with the doors double-locked and bolted. Highly recommended!' Amanda James 
  'A dark and twisty plot that kept me on the edge of my seat throughout' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review 
  Please note this book was previously published as Finding Eva

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  Da Vinci Code The: Book summary...

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of The Da Vinci Code, by Dan Brown.
   
  It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Dan Brown.
   
  Ideal those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  
   
  Immerse yourself in a riveting quest that merges history, art, and hidden codes in this dynamic audiobook adaptation of The Da Vinci Code.  Join renowned symbologist Robert Langdon on a race through the streets of Paris and beyond, as he deciphers cryptic clues buried in iconic artworks and guarded by powerful secret societies. Each puzzle solved unveils another layer of conspiracy, leading to revelations that could rewrite centuries of religious and cultural beliefs. Alongside the brilliant Sophie Neveu, Langdon navigates a high-stakes world of forbidden knowledge, clandestine alliances, and life-or-death urgency.
   
  Told in a vivid, engaging style, this audiobook delivers both nail-biting suspense and motivational insights into rapid problem-solving, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the power of knowledge. As you listen, discover how attention to detail, historical awareness, and strategic thinking can help you tackle complex challenges in your own life—be it in personal endeavors or professional settings. Perfect for an adult audience seeking to sharpen analytical skills and ignite fresh perspectives, The Da Vinci Code proves that even in the face of daunting puzzles and formidable foes, curiosity and determination can illuminate a path to success.

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