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  The Soundtrack of Their Lives

  Debbie Wastling

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  What happens to a young couple when the first flush of love fades?  Alice and Amos Bell marry in 1925, when flappers and jazz prosper. But their struggle increases with the Depression years, followed by the World War II. Amos Bell does not deal with the stormy relationships with his children or his wife.  Alice and her sister are ardent suffragists who live by their own rules, while their world overflows with parties, music, and dancing.  As Alice’s illness declines Amos’ infidelity dramas explode, with the German bombs dropping on Yorkshire being the least of their troubles.  
  Music from the period accompanies each chapter.

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  The Treatment

  Sarah Moorhead

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  An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind. 
  The future of law enforcement has arrived, courtesy of private health contractor Janus Justice. Their ground-breaking ‘Offender Treatment Programme’ has been hailed as the most effective way of tackling crime yet. 
  As offenders move through the four-tiered system, their needs are dealt with, each tier more drastic in its methods: 
  Tier One: Low-risk crimes. Physical therapy encouraged. 
  Tier Two: Trauma and addiction. Emotional and psychological reasons for offending are examined. 
  Tier Three: Aversion therapy & moral punishment. 
  Tier Four: Siberia, where all hope is lost. 
  But Grace Gunnarsson, one of Janus’ most highly regarded rehabilitation psychiatrists, has uncovered a terrible flaw in the system, one that is allowing people to get away with murder... 
  ‘A wonderful novel. Big ideas wrapped in a plot that moves like a freight train’ - Stuart Turton 
  'Compelling and complex, but still emotionally charged and devastating' - Helen Fields 
  'A Clockwork Orange for the modern cohort. A terrifying near future imagined perfectly' - Imran Mahmood

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  Gerald Vance: Vital Ingredient

  Gerald Vance

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  Frankie was ready for the big test—Ten-Time Winner of the world title. He was young and fit and able; also, he had Milt's cunning brain to direct every feint and punch. This left only one thing in doubt, the—Vital Ingredient— 
  The future of prize fighting has taken a strange turn.  Fighters are now controlled by their trainer using a process that tells them what to do and they have no control.  The trainer is usually an older fighter who knows a lot but whose body is gone.  But what does this do to the fighting ability of the gladiators who must do the actual battling?  It is a strange mix of resentment and anger that can bubble out in unforseen ways.  Of course the mix of skill of the handler and physical ability of the fighter needs still a vital ingredient - courage.

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  A Vampire's Submission

  L.E. Wilson

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  A Fated Mates, Enemies to Lovers, Vampire Romance(This book was previously published with a different cover and the title "Blood Submission".)Her blood saves his life. Her embrace slays his soul.Dante Gabor has survived many things since becoming a vampire, but jumping from a plane and crash landing in the desert without a parachute was pushing it, even for him. To survive the relentless sun, he buries his broken body in its own sandy grave. But healing is painfully slow, and he's forced to rise and hunt for larger prey. Half mad with thirst, he's brought to his knees by the seductive taste of a lone female whose sweet blood heals his body, but leaves him craving still more.MINE.Laney Moss loves the Mojave desert that surrounds her home and hikes the upper trails often, prepared for anything she might run across. But nothing prepared her for the monster that comes with the setting sun to stalk her. In the moments before he attacks, one word crashes through her terrified mind—Vampire. She manages to get away, but he tracks the call of her blood and ignites a passion in her that frightens her nearly as much as it thrills her.Dante is left with no choice but to take her home to his secret lair.Now he just needs to convince her to stay.

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  Classic Combo Pack - Alice’s...

  Lewis Carroll, Washington Irving

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  Classic Tales Audiobook Two-Pack: Alice Through the Looking Glass & The Legend of Sleepy Hollow 
  Step into two unforgettable worlds with this beautifully dramatized audiobook bundle featuring: 
   
   Alice’s Adventures Through the Looking Glass 
  A vibrant stage adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s timeless tales, this dramatization blends the whimsical charm of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland with the surreal journey of Through the Looking Glass. Follow Alice as she steps through the mirror and meets a parade of fantastical characters—including the Red and White Queens, Humpty Dumpty, the Mock Turtle, the Cheshire Cat, and the ever-mad Tea Party. Perfect for fans of imaginative storytelling and theatrical flair. 
   
   The Legend of Sleepy Hollow 
  Washington Irving’s haunting classic comes alive in this atmospheric audio performance. Set in the eerie village of Sleepy Hollow, the tale follows Ichabod Crane and his fateful encounter with the legendary Headless Horseman. First published in 1820, this enduring piece of American fiction captures the mystery, folklore, and suspense that have captivated readers for generations.

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  Moby Dick

  Herman Melville

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  Set sail on a legendary adventure with Moby Dick, Herman Melville’s masterpiece of obsession, revenge, and the untamed power of nature. Join Ishmael aboard the whaling ship Pequod, captained by the enigmatic and vengeful Ahab, who is consumed by his relentless pursuit of the white whale, Moby Dick. As the crew journeys across vast oceans, they face harrowing challenges, philosophical musings, and the gripping final confrontation with the mighty leviathan. 
  Rich in symbolism and filled with vivid descriptions of life at sea, Moby Dick is a monumental tale of humanity's struggle against forces beyond its control. Melville's profound exploration of ambition, fate, and the human spirit makes this novel an enduring classic. 
  Narrated with intensity and depth, this audiobook captures the epic scale and emotional resonance of Melville's timeless story. 
  Start listening to Moby Dick today and experience one of the greatest adventures in literary history!

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