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A stern and unyielding judge finds his life threatened by the very criminals he has sentenced, forcing him to navigate a treacherous path where legal power clashes with underworld violence.
Aaron Platt has spent every day of his life breaking his back to scrape a living from the rocky, played-out fields of the Adirondack farm he inherited from his sadistic father. One winter morning, he follows footprints in the snow to his barn and discovers a man freezing to death in a horse stall. What unfolds between the two men, past and present, is a brisk, gritty depiction of crime and punishment. But their harrowing story is more than that, exposing the shocking hypocrisy of the people who live in the nearby, bucolic town—a legacy of hatred that reaches back to the violent founding of the nation. This literary masterpiece includes a new Afterword by Jack Mearns, author of John Sanford: An Annotated Bibliography.Mostra libro
Ben enters a Spelling Bee at school. He was thrilled when he was named the winner for the second grade class! As a special award, Ben was given a pin as first prize! This pin meant a great deal to him; especially since he had to study so hard just to be in the contest. Ben loved to look at his pin every day. Everything was going well; at least until the day Ben’s pin disappeared. In the blink of an eye, it seemed to have vanished; right into thin air! Will you be able to unravel the mystery, and put the pieces of the puzzle together? To find out exactly who took Ben’s special pin? Even if you think you have it all figured out, you might want to guess again, as the ending of the story will surprise you! The tale of “Ben’s Missing Pin” is a challenging mystery that can have you laughing, in places; but mostly it will keep you wondering… What, exactly, did happen to that pin? In fact, you may find yourself asking that question right up to the very end. Short Story Press publishes short stories written by everyday writers.Mostra libro
ANCOM, a dormant committee of secret service and police representatives, is brought back to life under the leadership of Group Captain Reginald Young. As the manager of a new biowarfare research centre, Young is thrown into a dangerous game of espionage and deception when a member of ANCOM is murdered. Teaming up with MI5/6, Young sets out to uncover the truth and stop the misappropriation of crucial British defence information. The investigation takes him from the North Norfolk Coast to Oxford and Kenya, leading him to cross paths with international financiers and high-level government officials in Whitehall.Mostra libro
The Unnatural Quarter becomes a grim fairy tale in Dan Shamble’s most pointed case. When the Big Uneasy returned all monsters and mythical beasties to the world, something was missing. After his vampire girl Alvina flunks a school report on unicorns, Dan is embroiled in a deeper mystery: With unnatural creatures on every streetcorner, why has no one ever seen a unicorn? But other weird clients demand the attention of a zombie P.I.—a lovestruck frog demon just wants her handsome, befuddled prince back after an evil spell wears off. A fairy godmother entrepreneur and her pegasus partner launch a line of glass footwear, but they find that it’s a fragile market. Hard-working lagoon creatures struggle with trespassers, vandals, and civic ordnances as they launch a new swampy resort and spa. A gambling-addict dragon needs a special support animal, and the local Bigfeet just want to be seen for who they are. These cases lead Dan Shamble and his companions to a secret society of Horn Brothers, where unicorns are murdered, where evil wizards are just trying to make amends, where fairy godmothers are not what they seem, and where the unicorns’ magical pets—their beloved horn dogs—are being dog-napped by a mysterious force. And the undead just want a Happily Ever After, like everyone else.Mostra libro
Someone is stealing all the trousers in Kentwood and, this time, Whiffy's hapless inventor father, Dr Bruce Newton, has nothing to do with it. Or does he?Trousers are being daringly snatched in broad daylight, taken apart, and horribly put back together, so that bizarre, two-tone trousers are appearing all over town - sinisterly nailed to the front doors of some of the city's wealthiest socialites.Who is behind these ghastly garment murders and what does it all mean? Can Whiffy and the other intrepid members of The Agency stop the perpetrator before there isn't a decent pair of slacks left in the whole of Kentwood?For readers who love Jeff Kinney's Wimpy Kid series, the books of Andy Griffiths and funny detective stories in the vein of The Red Hand Gang, The Five Find Outers, The Famous Five, The Secret Seven, Geronimo Stilton and Encyclopedia Brown comes a new, style-challenged hero, Whiffy Newton!'A very amusing book. Whiffy Newton would give even Mma Ramotswe a run for her money!' - Alexander McCall Smith, bestselling author of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency.Mostra libro
Buckle up for Underdogs, an adrenaline-fueled action-thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author of the Spider Shepherd series. Perfect for fans of Lee Child and James Patterson.‘He has the uncanny knack of producing plots that are all too real’ – DAILY MAIL 'A writer at the top of his game' – SUNDAY EXPRESS 'Kickass action, high stakes and nail-biting excitement. Underdogs delivers on all with flying colors and then some' BEST THRILLER BOOKSUnderestimate this underdog at your peril . . .Once a fearless SAS hero, Andy 'Deadman' Bird now battles the harsh streets of London after a catastrophic mission stripped him of his hearing, career, home and marriage. His only solace is Tyson, his fiercely loyal and battle-tested dog.When fate thrusts them into the path of a chilling alleyway murder, Andy and Tyson become the next targets. Who are these relentless hunters, and what dangerous secrets are they willing to kill for?Desperate and cornered, Andy reaches out to his former brothers–in–arms – a team who owe him their very lives. But as they unravel a sinister web of organised crime and deadly political plots, who will be saving who this time?Praise for Stephen Leather‘Explosive’ – The Sun‘Enthralling’ – Financial Times‘A master of the thriller genre’ – Irish TimesMostra libro
