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  Redburn His First Voyage

  Herman Melville

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  Herman Melville was an American novelist, short story writer, and poet of the American Renaissance period. Among his bestknown works are MobyDick (1851); Typee (1846), a romanticized account of his experiences in Polynesia; and Billy Budd, Sailor, a posthumously published novella. Although his reputation was not high at the time of his death, the 1919 centennial of his birth was the starting point of a Melville revival, and MobyDick grew to be considered one of the great American novels. 
   
  Melville's growing literary ambition showed in MobyDick (1851), which took nearly a year and a half to write, but it did not find an audience, and critics scorned his psychological novel Pierre: or, The Ambiguities (1852). From 1853 to 1856, Melville published short fiction in magazines, including "Benito Cereno" and "Bartleby, the Scrivener". In 1857, he traveled to England, toured the Near East, and published his last work of prose, The ConfidenceMan (1857). He moved to New York in 1863, eventually taking a position as United States customs inspector. 
   
  From that point, Melville focused his creative powers on poetry. BattlePieces and Aspects of the War (1866) was his poetic reflection on the moral questions of the American Civil War. In 1867, his eldest child Malcolm died at home from a selfinflicted gunshot. Melville's metaphysical epic Clarel: A Poem and Pilgrimage in the Holy Land was published in 1876. In 1886, his other son Stanwix died of apparent tuberculosis, and Melville retired. During his last years, he privately published two volumes of poetry, and left one volume unpublished. The novella Billy Budd was left unfinished at his death, but was published posthumously in 1924. Melville died from cardiovascular disease in 1891.

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  Broken Path (An Ivy Pane...

  Laura Rise

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  This recording has been digitally produced by Laura Rise, using a synthesized version of an audiobook narrator’s voice under license. “A well written mystery with vivid descriptions, complex characters and realistic investigations into multiple suspects. Fast paced, heart pounding action!”
  —Reader review (Empty Soul)
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  When victims are found mysteriously murdered in the woods with hunting traps, former FBI agent Ivy Pane vows to stop this cruel killer. With her right arm compromised, can she outwit a cunning predator with her sharp mind and resolute spirit?
  
  BROKEN PATH (An Ivy Pane Suspense Thriller—Book 4) is the fourth novel in a new series by mystery and suspense author Laura Rise. The series begins with BROKEN LIFE (Book 1).
  
  A captivating and harrowing crime thriller series featuring a complex and tormented female protagonist, the Ivy Pane series will keep you on the edge of your seat with constant action, suspense, surprise twists, and a relentless pace that will have you staying up all night to find out what happens next. Fans of Karin Slaughter, Robert Dugoni, and Rachel Caine are sure to fall in love. 
  
  Future books in the series are also available!
  
  “Good writing and believable characters. Intriguing story line. Would like to read more from Laura Rise. I recommend this book.”
  —Reader review (Empty Soul)
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  “A well written, suspenseful, fast pasted murder mystery with the unique complication of a hurricane. I loved the vivid descriptions stimulating a sensory or emotional response…A strong, haunted, intelligent female protagonist who is reckless at times. Her partner is equally competent and supportive.”
  —Reader review (Amidst the Darkness)
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  “I loved everything about this book! A car accident ended Ivy's career in the FBI. I loved her resilience! She returned home to recover. She had unresolved issues with her father and was haunted by her sister's disappearance. Ivy assisted the local police on a macabre case. The writing was exceptional!”
  —Reader review (Broken Life)
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  While the Cat's Away - Gray...

  K. Lee Butler

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  Frank and Lydia are looking forward to a peaceful week while Sheriff Maggie Greene is away on vacation, but of course in Oakville, there’s no such thing as “peace and quiet”. Maggie’s officers are struggling in her absence, and when a series of blunders threatens to spiral out of control, Frank and Lydia find themselves stepping in to help. 
  Meanwhile, a missing persons case brings them to the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway. A local teen, presumed dead, is believed by his friend to be alive. Following a trail of clues the police missed, Frank and Lydia join the hunt for the truth. 
  And back at the winery, Little Gray, the resident cat at Gray Estates, repeatedly outsmarts Frank’s attempts to train him to become an indoor kitty.

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  Unbury the Dead

  Fiona Hardy

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  They Messed with the Wrong Women 
   
  Best mates Teddy and Alice are hired hands with flexible moral boundaries. Whatever the mess, they can be relied upon to fix it with no questions asked. But sometimes it's not as simple as cleaning up. 
   
  Teddy is searching the suburbs for a missing teenager with her occasional sidekick Art, while Alice's mission is to drive one of Australia's richest men along Victoria's east coast to his final resting place before anybody finds out he's dead. But when a surprise revelation sees their cases collide, Teddy and Alice turn the tables on their wealthy employers to shake out the truth. 
   
  Unbury the Dead is a superbly fresh and pacey high-stakes drama with two irresistible heroines.

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  The Princess Casamassima

  Henry James

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  Step into the world of intrigue and revolution with "The Princess Casamassima" by Henry James. This audiobook takes you on a thrilling journey through the labyrinthine streets of 19th-century London, where the worlds of the aristocracy and the working class collide. With James' exquisite prose and keen social commentary, the narrative explores themes of class struggle, political activism, and the search for identity. The story offers a captivating portrayal of the characters' moral dilemmas and their quest for purpose in a rapidly changing world. Through its rich character development and thought-provoking plot, it provides a gripping examination of the complexities of society and the individual.

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  The Garden Party

  B P Walter

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  Saltburn meets Agatha Christie in the party of the year. 
  ‘If you aren’t reading B P Walter yet, now’s the time’ A. J. Finn 
  'Accomplished, dark and stylish: I will read anything B P Walter writes’ Gillian McAllister 
  'Dark and devilishly clever! Characters that get under your skin and keep you racing through the story’ L. C. North 
  'The king of complex characters is back… A compelling tale of money, power and revenge – perfect for Saltburn aficionados’ Lizzy Barber 
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  The perfect family. The perfect celebration. The perfect day for revenge. 
  The day of the garden party should’ve been a celebration of love for Raphael and his fiancée, as they toast their engagement with their families. But for someone, it’s an opportunity to unveil the lies that have bound the family together over the years. 
  With their nearest and dearest gathered at the family manor, as the first glass is raised, the secrets that bind them begin to crack. And what should have been the happiest day of their lives, might just end as a day they’d rather forget… 
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  Read what everyone is saying about The Garden Party: 
  ‘An excellent psychological thriller with a foreboding atmosphere which I found dark, sinister and disturbing’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  'Wow!! Dark, deceptive, and definitely bingeable in a day!!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘Up there with this author’s best, I read it in one sitting as it moved along at a very quick pace’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  'The novel has multiple clever layers to it and parts are delicious in their dark awfulness’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  'Another gripping read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘Dark and twisty and once again I was left speechless’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  'Good twists, great writing style, compelling upper class setting. Every character despicable in their own way’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  'The characters were fantastically flawed and the plot twists were superb. Themes of greed, resentment, jealousy and negligence were weaved through so well’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  In The Garden Party, B P Walter masterfully weaves a tale of domestic life gone awry, a bestseller that delves into the dark corners of crime and deceit. The Sunday Times bestselling book is a thrilling exploration of the secrets that can lurk beneath the surface of seemingly perfect families. 
  For fans of Valerie Keogh (The Wives), Rachel Wolf (Sun Trap), Shari Lapena (Someone We Know), John Marrs (Dead in the Water), and Freida Mcfadden (The Boyfriend). 
  HarperCollins 2024

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