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  When The Rainbow Turns Black

  Peter Venison

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  This is the epic story of four young men, born in obscurity in South Africa at the height of Apartheid. Two are white; two are black. All four achieve fame in their lifetime. It is also the story of the women in their lives, with mixed race marriage, love and deception, set against a background of huge political and social change. Expectations are high for the new Rainbow State, but will they be met amongst the corruption and greed that is endemic? Can our four find their way in the new South Africa or will they be derailed and overcome by events beyond their control or even by their own passion? Their journey through the world of international sport, show business and politics is riddled with twists and turns as they battle to prosper in the ever changing place they call home. Can our four young men survive and prosper in the post Apartheid era or will their futures and that of their country turn black? This is a rollercoaster ride that will keep you strapped to your seats from its humble beginning to its surprising end. 

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  Pure Evil - The gripping and...

  Lynda La Plante

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  ALL KILLERS WANT TO MAKE THE FRONT PAGE . . .It was supposed to be a simple case: a young man arrested for armed assault.But it was just the beginning.As Rodney Middleton awaits trial, Detective Jack Warr is warned by his mentor DCI Ridley that they have only scratched the surface of the man's crimes. Then DCI Ridley is suddenly removed from his post. No one is to contact him - and no one will say why.As Warr digs into Middleton's past, Ridley calls pleading for help, now accused of a murder he insists he didn't commit. To catch a monster and exonerate his friend, Warr must weed out the lies. But what awaits Warr if he uncovers the truth?

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  Nightshift Sorcerer

  Steven Savile

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  In the sweltering summer of 1977, the Bronx is burning—but not all fires are created equal. 
   
   
   
  Ezra Levine, a bodega night clerk with a hidden talent for earth magic, prefers to keep his head down and his powers under wraps. But when an ancient golem crumbles before his eyes and an otherworldly inferno threatens to consume his beloved borough, Ezra is thrust into a shadowy world of supernatural politics and age-old conflicts. 
   
   
   
  Paired with a technomancer firefighter and guided by a mysterious santería priestess, Ezra must navigate a treacherous magical underworld hidden beneath the gritty streets of New York City. As he uncovers a conspiracy that links mystical arson to all-too-human greed, Ezra grapples with his growing powers and the moral gray areas that come with them. 
   
   
   
  With the Bronx as a tinderbox of racial tensions and urban decay, Ezra faces an impossible choice: destroy the fire elemental to save his home, or risk everything to redeem both the spirit and his troubled borough. 
   
   
   
  In this gritty urban fantasy noir, Steven Savile blends the mystical with the mundane, weaving real historical events with a tapestry of diverse magical traditions.

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  Thistlewood Manor: Calamity at...

  Fiona Grace

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  "Very entertaining. I highly recommend this book to the permanent library of any reader that appreciates a very well written mystery, with some twists and an intelligent plot. You will not be disappointed. Excellent way to spend a cold weekend!"--Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (regarding Murder in the Manor)THISTLEWOOD MANOR: CALAMITY AT THE BALL is Book #3 in a charming 1920s cozy mystery series by Fiona Grace, #1 bestselling author of Murder in the Manor, which has over 300 five star reviews!For centuries, Thistlewood Manor has stood as home to the Montagu family, a beacon to British aristocracy in rural England. But it’s 1928, and in this new age of women’s rights, Eliza Montagu, 27, a free spirit, has turned her back on her family to live an artist’s life in London.Yet after Eliza is summoned home, she decides to stay (for now) to help her father run the ailing family business. The presence of her childhood best friend, Oliver, also gives her a reason to stay, as she wonders if their unfulfilled romance might ever come to fruition.Christmas has arrived in resplendent Thistlewood Manor, opulent, magical and filled with guests. The countryside is alight with local gentry balls, and Eliza’s younger sister, turning 16, is determined to visit them all—and to drag Eliza with her.But when a shocking incident occurs and Eliza discovers her sister’s suitor thrown from a balcony, suspicion for the murder falls on her. Eliza is forced to plunge into the dark side of nobility, to pry at the secrets behind the parties and balls, and determine who would want this man dead—and why.Yet even Eliza cannot anticipate the shocking truth she will discover.A charming historical cozy mystery series that transports readers back in time, THISTLEWOOD MANOR is mystery at its finest: spellbinding, atmospheric and impossible to put down. A page-turner packed with shocking twists, turns and a mystery that’s hard to solve, it will leave you reading late into the night, all while you fall in love with its unforgettable heroine.Book #4 in the series (A SPEAKEASY DEMISE) is now also available.

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  In Search of the Unknown

  Robert W. Chambers

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  In Search of the Unknown by Robert W. Chambers is a whimsical, episodic tale blending adventure and natural history. The story follows two amateur zoologists, Douglas Quimby and “Bugs” Hartley, as they embark on a quest to capture rare and elusive creatures for a museum collection. Their misadventures lead them through swamps, forests, and caves, encountering bizarre animals and eccentric characters along the way. Chambers infuses humor and curiosity into their journey, celebrating the wonders of the natural world while critiquing humanity’s often destructive relationship with it. Though less cohesive than his earlier works, the novel captures a sense of wonder and discovery, reflecting Chambers’ fascination with the unknown. A charming blend of science and storytelling, In Search of the Unknown invites readers to marvel at life’s mysteries and the thrill of exploration.

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  A Killer Guest List - The BRAND...

  Sarah Bonner

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  The BRAND NEW deliciously dark and brilliantly entertaining revenge thriller from Sarah Bonner 🩸🔪 For fans of Bella Mackie, Katy Brent, CJ Skuse and Killing Eve. "You are cordially invited to Murder on the Moors, the most glamorous murder mystery event of the season..." ✨ 
  Sadie has attended ‘Murder on the Moors’, at a luxury country house hotel in Dartmoor, for the past fifty years. This time, she’s bringing her goddaughter. But what the girl doesn’t know is that the game is merely a cover for Sadie’s darker predilections… 
  Cassie’s weekend at the hotel is more of a work trip for her wife, though she’s looking forward to relaxing in the swanky surroundings, plus a little fun detective work. She doesn’t realise that the game is about to reveal some shocking truths… 
  Because this year, someone new has taken over the murder mystery event. Someone who knows exactly who Sadie is, and who has compiled a dossier of crimes committed by the other guests. Someone with a hit list. 
  The only chance of staying one step ahead – and not being murdered for real – is to slay together… 
  PRAISE FOR SARAH BONNER: 
  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A hilarious romp that I just couldn’t put down.' Katy Brent 
  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Brilliantly twisty and thoroughly entertaining.' T.M. Logan, bestselling author of The Holiday 
  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A perfect thriller, we read this in one sitting.' Closer 
  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A wonderfully twisty, and twisted, thriller that will have you up until the early hours, and with an ending that you will NOT see coming. Brilliant.' SJ Watson, bestselling author of Before I Go To Sleep 
  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Captivating.' Janice Hallett, bestselling author of The Appeal 
  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Constant twists, turns and delicious backstabbing betrayals.' Culturefly 
  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A twisted tale I could not have loved more.' Natasha Harding, The Sun

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