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John Solomon Supercargo By H Bedford-Jones Author Bedford-Jones, H. (Henry), 1887-1949 Title John Solomon—Supercargo Original Publication United Kingdom :Hurst & Blackett, Ltd.,1925.
A nation stands divided on the brink of war. Time is running out.GlobaTech is called upon to act as peacekeepers while diplomatic options are explored.But one mistake could cost thousands of lives.Paluga is a small South American country torn apart by civil unrest. Jericho Stone leads a peacekeeping force on behalf of the United Nations to help bring stability to the region. But an unexpected terrorist attack changes everything.GlobaTech must face enemies on and off the battlefield if they are to survive the coming storm. They are the world's only hope, but they can't help anyone if they don't exist.An intelligent, politically charged thriller that draws disturbing parallels to the world we live in. With large-scale action and a gripping storyline, this is the perfect listen for fans of James Rosone and Chris Ryan.Show book
A smart, funny mystery with a tropical twist. Katie Connell’s fresh start could be the death of her. She’s on the run from her past, but the island has deadly secrets of its own. Katie Connell is a stressed-out Texas attorney with a drinking problem, a failed career, and a broken heart. When her world implodes after a celebrity trial disaster and a devastating breakup, she escapes to the Caribbean island where her parents died—hoping for peace, maybe even redemption. What she finds instead is a mystery that could kill her. Katie discovers her parents’ deaths were no accident, and the deeper she digs, the more dangerous things become. With help from an eccentric island cast—including a ghostly house named Annalise, a charming chef, and a new friend who's one part diva, one part siren, and all parts trouble—Katie must piece together the truth while trying not to fall apart herself. Can she solve the murder and rebuild her life—or will the island claim another victim? Saving Grace is the first book in the award-winning Katie Connell series, part of the fast-paced and funny What Doesn’t Kill You romantic mystery saga by USA Today bestselling author Pamela Fagan Hutchins. “Katie is the first character I have absolutely fallen in love with since Stephanie Plum!” "Hutchins is a master of tension.” “Immediately hooked.” “Unputdownable.” “Murder has never been so much fun!” Fans of Janet Evanovich, Sandra Brown, and Diane Capri will fall for Katie’s mix of grit, humor, and heart. Available in ebook, paperback, and audiobook. Buy Saving Grace today and dive into a tropical mystery packed with suspense, laughs, and second chances.Show book
An action-packed Ryker thriller from million-copy bestselling author Rob Sinclair. 'With action torn from tomorrow’s headlines, Angel of Death is an unmissable read!'– Alex Shaw Ismail Karaman is one of the deadliest terrorists in recent history. So why is he free to float around the Persian Gulf on his luxury yacht? Ex intelligence agent James Ryker thinks he knows why, and the answer lies at the corrupt heart of the SIS. Ryker isn’t one to let the bad guys get away with murder, but Karaman has many enemies, and one in particular will make all their lives much more complicated… They call her the Angel of Death – a former agent whose last encounter with Karaman cost her everything, and left her in a Lebanese prison cell. Now she’s free, and with nothing else to lose, she’s determined to get her revenge… whatever it takes. Ryker and the Angel may have the same target, but that doesn’t mean they’re on the same side. Who will reach Karaman first? And who will still be standing when the bodies pile up? Praise for Rob Sinclair 'A very entertaining read' M J Porter 'A cracking thriller with a Reacheresque hero you can't help but root for!' John Ryder 'An action-packed, high-stakes and heart-stopping thriller' Bookish Jottings 'Action and suspense from the off' David's Book Blurg 'A shocking and exciting page-turner' Lynda's Book Reviews 'Perfectly paced and full of action' Little Miss Book Lover 87 'A thrilling tale told at breakneck pace' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 'A rollercoaster ride of skulduggery' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 'A great page-turner of a read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 'Fast paced, brutal in places and yet highly entertaining and enjoyable. Twists and turns all over the place' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader ReviewShow book
Winifred Holtby was born on 23rd June 1898 to a prosperous farming family in the village of Rudston in Yorkshire. A governess provided her early education before she went to Queen Margaret's School in Scarborough. After passing the entrance exam for Somerville College, Oxford in 1917, she decided to join the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps in early 1918. However, soon after her arrival in France, the War ended. She returned to study at Oxford and met fellow student Vera Brittain. After graduating from Oxford, in 1921, Winifred and Vera moved to London, hoping to establish themselves as authors. Her early novels met with only moderate success but as a journalist she was both prolific and increasingly well-known. Her articles graced more than 20 newspapers and magazines, including the Manchester Guardian newspaper. Winifred was a committed feminist, socialist and pacifist. She gave many lectures for the League of Nations Union. She was also active in the Independent Labour Party and was a campaigner for the unionisation of black workers in South Africa. In 1931 the symptoms of high blood pressure, recurrent headaches and bouts of lassitude brought forth a diagnosis of Bright's disease. She was given two years to live and now put all her efforts into what was to become her crowning achievement: South Riding. Released posthumously it received lavish praise and enormous sales. Her canon of works tackle difficult subjects head on, many in unusual ways, brimming with verve and usually strong female protagonists. Winifred Holtby died on 29th September 1935 in London. She was 37. 1 - Winifred Holtby - A Short Story Collection - An Introduction 2 - The Voice of God by Winifred Holtby 3 - Truth is Not Sober by Winifred Holtby 4 - The Casualty List by Winifred Holtby 5 - The Man Who Hated God by Winifred Holtby 6 - Why Herbert Killed His Mother by Winifred HoltbyShow book
A tale from the best-selling African Fable Series, a curious egg is found atop a table-shaped mountain. The creatures who live there have never seen an egg of this sort, and when it finally hatches, none of them know what this strange little bird could be or where he belongs. The brave little creature makes his way down the mountain to search for his mother and his home. Meeting all sorts of helpful animals on his way, and eventually reaching the ocean, the Penguin gets a ride home to join his loving family. This charming traditional African Fable has been delightfully retold for children from the ages of 2 to 7 years old.Show book
Lacey Adams lives in the small town of Magic, New Mexico where she devotes herself to the animals at her Touch of Magic Animal Shelter. The strange assortment of animals helps heal the pain and loneliness inside her since the death of her husband three years before. Frost is a Star Ranger. He travels the star systems bringing intergalactic fugitives to justice. When a maximum-security fugitive escapes from the mining prison, he is sent after him. Only this time, the fugitive has violated a major law... he has traveled to a distant forbidden planet inhabited by a race that has not mastered space travel yet. Now, he is in a race to find the fugitive before those on the planet known as Earth discover there are not one, but two aliens on their world. Things become complicated when Frost discovers his heart is not as frozen as he thought when a young human female is taken hostage by the fugitive. What he doesn’t anticipate is her unexpected resistance – both with the fugitive and with him. Frost is forced to make a decision that is guaranteed to put him on the most wanted list when he follows his heart and kidnaps Lacey. He knows that some things are worth the risk. What he doesn’t know is that Lacey has a few secrets of her own.Show book
