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  Running From the Law

  Lisa Scottoline

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  Whether it's poker or trial law, wisecracking Rita Morrone plays to win, especially when she takes on the defense of the Honorable Fiske Hamilton, a prominent federal judge accused of sexual harassment. And it's no coincidence that the judge is her live-in lover's father. Then the action turns deadly, and Rita finds herself at the center of a murder case. She probes deep into the murder, uncovering a secret life and suspects in shocking places. When the killer viciously ups the ante, Rita decides to end this lethal game. She lays it all on the line for the highest stakes ever -- her life.

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  The Girl In The Water - A...

  J A Baker

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  An unmissable psychological thriller from bestselling author J.A. Baker 
  When Phoebe and her disabled husband, Martyn, move into a new house in a quiet village, they plan to lead a quiet existence, to keep themselves to themselves. It’s safer that way. 
  But their new neighbour Anna is bored of spending her days alone. She seeks friendship with Phoebe – even though she knows there is something strange about the new couple. What is Phoebe hiding and why are she and her husband so reclusive? 
  Phoebe makes it clear to Anna that she doesn’t want her friendship, that it’s safer for Anna to stay away. Haunted by her past, Phoebe fears that Anna’s arrival in her life may prove to be the catalyst for her undoing. 
  Then Anna gets caught in a storm and is thrown into the river. As the waters rise, she is rescued by Phoebe…and that’s when the truth about her new friend surfaces with deadly results. 
  A gripping psychological thriller from the bestselling author of Local Girl Missing, The Last wife and The Woman in the Woods, J.A. Baker. 
  Praise for J.A. Baker: 
  'Superbly written with a cast of crazy characters who will make you look differently at your co-workers from now on’ Valerie Keogh 
  'Fast-paced, riveting thriller. Gripped until the last page!' Diana Wilkinson 
  'A twisty, creepy story expertly told. Perfect for reading on dark winter evenings…with the doors double-locked and bolted. Highly recommended!' Amanda James 
  'I read this story in a single day. Once you begin, it's difficult to put it down. 5 stars from me!' L.H. Stacey 
  'A gripping story that I haven't been able to put down. The immense twists and turns, the deep connections between characters and the on edge plot have all been wonderous to read. A true physiological thriller' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review 
  Please Note, this book was previously published as Undercurrent

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  The Kit Bag - One of the...

  Algernon Blackwood

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  Algernon Blackwood was born on 14th March 1869 in Shooter’s Hill, South East London, to a religious middle-class family. His mother was a widowed Duchess and his father was a Post Office administrator. 
  Blackwood was interested in the paranormal and the supernatural at an early age, and had a thirst for anything on Buddhism, other Oriental philosophies, mysticism and occultism. In his writings the weaving of the supernatural into his various works, from ghost stories and children’s stories to plays and long novels is clearly seen, his writings beautifully enriched by his long and diversified life experience. 
  After leaving university and visiting parts of Europe, mainly Switzerland, the young writer went to Canada and the United States where he took on jobs including work as a farmer, a bartender, a secretary, a journalist, a reporter, running a hotel and teaching the violin. He was voracious in meeting new people and absorbing new ideas. 
  In his late thirties, he returned to England where he published two of his supernatural stories in Pall Mall Magazine. As more of his highly entertaining stories were published so did his reputation and his bank balance. All those years of curiosity and experiences were starting to emerge from his writing. 
  In 1906, ‘The Empty House & Other Ghost Stories’ was published with tremendous success. Further volumes of short stories followed and with it a larger audience and bigger paydays. He also published children’s stories. 
  Blackwood also had ideas for novels and to explore on a larger canvas the paranormal world and the relationship between man and metaphysical powers including, in 1911, ‘The Centaur’. 
  With the outbreak of the First World War, Blackwood was assigned to British intelligence to write propaganda to support the war effort. 
  He was a prolific author with a quite staggering output which was also to include many plays. The exact number of his works is unknown as he would frequently write a story for a newspaper or periodical at very short notice. 
  In 1949, Blackwood was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in recognition of his literary talents and his services during the First World War. 
  Algernon Blackwood died on 10th December 1951 after a series of strokes.

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  Murder in School - Detective...

  Bruce Beckham

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  Meet maverick British detective DI Skelgill... "mad, bad and just a little bit cozy." 
   
  WHEN A LONG-SERVING MASTER at one of England’s most prestigious public schools drowns in Bassenthwaite Lake, Detective Inspector Skelgill is summoned to investigate his apparent suicide. 
   
  It soon becomes clear that senior members of staff are not all that they seem. As the school closes ranks, Skelgill realises he is pitted against a sinister power struggle for control of its highly lucrative operation. 
   
  A second violent death threatens to throw the police off the scent, and the sudden mysterious disappearance of a VIP pupil sows panic in their ranks. In a race against time Skelgill is faced by the unthinkable consequences of a third tragedy on his watch.

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  What We All Long For - A Novel

  Dionne Brand

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  Gripping at times, heartrending at others, What We All Long For is an ode to a generation of longing and identity, and to the rhythms and pulses of a city and its burgeoning, questioning youth. Dionne Brand's multicultural infusion follows the stories of a close circle of twenty-something second-generations living in downtown Toronto—and the secrets they hide from their families.Tuyen is a lesbian avant-garde artist and the daughter of Vietnamese parents who've never recovered from losing one of their children while in the rush to flee Vietnam in the 1970s. She rejects her immigrant family's hard-won lifestyle, and instead lives in a rundown apartment with friends—each of whom is grappling with their own familial complexities and heartache. Tuyen is love with her best friend Carla, a biracial bicycle courier. Oku is a jazz-loving poet who, unbeknowst to his Jamaican-born parents, has dropped out of college. He is tormented by his unrequited love for Jackie, a gorgeous black woman who runs a hiphop clothing store.Meanwhile, Tuyen's lost brother, Quy—now a criminal in the Thai underworld—sets out for Toronto to find his long-lost family. Gripping at times, heart-wrenching at others, Dionne Brand's What We All Long For is a story of identity, love and loss—the universal experience of being human, and discovering the nature of our longing.

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  Solitaire Series Episode 4 The:...

  Troy Lambert

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  A ruthless queen. A scarred survivor. A deadly gamble. 
  Jack knows there are only two ways out of a Solitaire contract: death or victory. With three of their agents already dead and his scars as proof of their ruthless pursuit, Jack takes the fight to the Queen of Diamonds herself. 
  Inside a glamorous Vegas casino, a deadly game of cat and mouse unfolds. The Queen, shrewd and dangerous, anticipates his every move, but Jack has a plan—and a secret weapon. With his loyal Doberman, Boris, by his side, Jack must navigate armed guards, devious traps, and the Queen’s own cunning mind. 
  As the Queen tightens the noose, Jack plays his final card, pitting her greed against his determination to survive. In a violent, heart-stopping finale, Jack learns the cost of freedom—and the power of a single promise kept. 
  The Queen of Diamonds is the fourth thrilling chapter in The Solitaire Series, a noir-style audio adventure that blends action, intrigue, and razor-sharp storytelling. Listen to this electrifying tale of survival and revenge now.

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