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  Marriage and Murder on the High...

  Tessa Kelly

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  From the Award-Winning Author of First Edition Murder: 
   
   
   
  When murder disrupts Sandie and Liam's luxury honeymoon cruise to South America, their love story veers into treacherous waters. 
   
   
   
  With a simple comment about the waiter's attire, the newlyweds find themselves caught in a web of secrets. The waiter, driven by dreams of a better life for his family, becomes the prime suspect in a shocking murder that shakes the foundations of their idyllic honeymoon. 
   
   
   
  As Sandie and her new husband navigate the treacherous currents of romance, jealousy, and deceit, they are determined to uncover the truth behind the tragic death of the handsome restaurant manager. With the waiter's fingerprints on the murder weapon, the odds are stacked against him, and time is running out. As Sandie and Liam dance under the stars and delve into the intricacies of cruise ship life, they must untangle a web of secrets to unveil the real killer before it's too late. 
   
   
   
  Join Sandie and Liam in this heart-pounding cruise ship mystery that will keep you on the edge of your deck chair!

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  Companion to the Count

  Melissa Kendall

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  Saffron Summersby lost everything after her brother's suspicious death: her dresses, her dowry, her place in society as a baronet's sister. So when she sees her brother's face in the latest painting from famous anonymous artist Ravenmore and realizes he might still be alive, she comes up with a plan: learn the identity of the painter, find her brother, and save her sister from marrying a brute.After the death of his sister, Leopold "Leo" Mayweather, Viscount Briarwood, gave up his wild ways and devoted his life to art, particularly the distribution of paintings by the reclusive Ravenmore. He doesn't expect a beautiful woman to storm into his life, determined to unmask Ravenmore.Fearing Saffron will disrupt his plans, Leo nonetheless agrees to introduce her to Ravenmore in exchange for her help arranging the auction and quietly investigating everyone with interest in the final Ravenmore painting for sale.But as the guests arrive and passion sparks between the viscount and the impoverished lady, the two would-be lovers must navigate a series of suspicious accidents to uncover the truth before someone else becomes the victim of dangerous sabotage. 
   
  Contains mature themes.

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  Rain

  W. Somerset Maugham

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  One of Maugham's most famous short stories, Rain unfolds in a soggy tropical paradise marred by self-righteous hypocrites trying to force their moral beliefs on a girl who basically just wants to have fun. At a running time of approximately 2 1/2 hours, it is too long for inclusion in a Short Story collection.(Summary by BellonaTimes)

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  Shatter the Bones: The seventh...

  Stuart MacBride

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  A bestseller from the award-winning Stuart MacBride. The seventh DS Logan McRae thriller is a gripping page-turner in which fame and fortune crash head-on with crime and punishment. 
  No suspects. No clues. No rest for the wicked. 
  'You will raise money for the safe return of Alison and Jenny McGregor. If you raise enough money within fourteen days they will be released. If not, Jenny will be killed.' 
  Aberdeen's own mother-daughter singing sensation are through to the semi-finals of TV smash-hit Britain's Next Big Star. But their reality-TV dream has turned into a real-life nightmare. 
  The ransom demand appears in all the papers, on the TV, and the internet, telling the nation to dig deep if they want to keep Alison and Jenny alive. 
  Time is running out, but DS Logan McRae and his colleagues have nothing to go on: the kidnappers haven't left a single piece of forensic evidence and there are no witnesses. 
  It looks as if the price of fame just got a lot higher… 
  The book is a testament to the author's prowess in the mystery genre, with a plot that is both intriguing and suspenseful. The psychological elements of the story, combined with the action-packed narrative, make this a must-read for any fan of detective fiction. 
  For fans of Jd Kirk (A Killer of Influence), Ed James (Where the Bodies Lie), David J. Gatward (Grimm Up North), Tg Reid (The Killing Parade), and J M Dalgliesh (When Death Calls).

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  Counter Strike

  David Bruns, J.R. Olson

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  When China launches a blitz attack on the island of Taiwan, the world order hangs in the balance and the CIA must mobilize all forces to prevent the start of World War III.
   
  The operation by the People’s Liberation Army is airtight, with a high-tech battle network that guarantees total occupation within ten days. The United States rallies every available asset on land, sea, and air to launch a desperate counter strike against the occupying forces.
   
  But in order to win, the US is forced to throw out the old playbook. What is required here is speed, audacity, and the application of the most advanced technology in the US arsenal.
   
  As the head of the CIA’s Emerging Threats Group, Don Riley has seen his share of crises, but nothing has prepared him for the choices ahead. With millions of civilian lives at risk, the US must neutralize the Chinese threat without triggering World War Three.
   
  Counter Strike is the second book in a brand new series co-written by former submarine officer David Bruns and retired naval intelligence officer J.R. Olson. Packed with pulse-pounding action, realistic combat scenes, and page-turning twists, this military techno-thriller is a must-read for fans of Tom Clancy and Mark Greaney.

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  Black Peter - The Adventures of...

  Arthur Conan Doyle

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  "The Adventure of Black Peter" is a Sherlock Holmes story by Arthur Conan Doyle, featured in The Return of Sherlock Holmes collection. It was first published in Collier's in the US in February 1904 and in The Strand Magazine in the UK in March 1904. The story centers on a murder in Forest Row, where a man is killed with a harpoon, prompting Inspector Stanley Hopkins to seek Holmes's expert assistance.

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