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  The Mersey Mothers - The gritty...

  Sheila Riley

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  The final instalment in the intriguing adventure of Sheila Riley's brilliant and gritty Reckoner's Row series 
  It's all hands on deck on Reckoners Row... 
  Liverpool 1953 
  January sees the dawn of the Queen Elizabeth’s Coronation year as the mothers of Reckoners Row unite in preparation for the celebration of the new Queen. 
  Meanwhile Evie Kilgaren is dreaming of her summer wedding to Danny Harris, but trouble looms for Skinner & Sons with a new rival trying to put them out of business, but no-one knows why.... 
  Ada Harris is summoned to the bedside of her estranged husband, who, in his dying moment confesses to a deadly secret - he knows who really murdered Evie’s mam Rene all those years ago and the consequences are far reaching. 
  Has an innocent man been jailed and is there still a murderer walking carefree? 
  Will Evie get the happy-ever-after she so longs for with Danny? And will The Mersey Mothers unite and still be friends? 
  Perfect for fans of Chrissie Walsh, Katie Flynn and Dilly Court. 
  If you love Sheila's Reckoners Row series, you'll love Beamer Street and the Dockside Saga series 
  Praise for Sheila Riley: 
  'Sheila Riley's story had me reading it all at once! I couldn't put it down. Her description of the characters was so vivid in my mind and imagining the area of the docks and canal was so real.'- Reader Review 
  'Read the first book now the second book just fantastic . Can't wait to read the next book about Reckoner's Row' - Reader Review 
  'Top book. The books twists and turns kept me occupied I loved it waiting to reading the next one thank you for such a good book happy endings are the best' - Reader Review 
  ‘A fast paced story-line and believable characters set against the background of a war-battered city still struggling against austerity, rationing, the black market and poverty added to the authenticity of what I am sure will be the beginning of a successful series’ - Lyn Andrews 
  'Great read. Thoroughly enjoyed this book had me hooked since the first chapter can't wait to read the next one and follow evie and her family's life' - Reader Review 
  ‘An enchanting, warm and deeply touching story about a brave young girl fighting against injustice. Loved it and look forward to her next book.’ - Cathy Sharp 
  ‘Oh what a wonderful story this is. I enjoyed every bit of Evies story suffering lots of traumas and struggles in her life. This book will definitely keep you reading on chapter after chapter I really enjoyed it, and looking forward to more from this author. A beautiful family saga.’ - Reader Review 
  ‘Excellent story with characters that pull at your heartstrings.’ - Reader Review 
  ‘Powerful, emotional and intense, The Orphan Daughter has at its heart a fantastic heroine readers will root for and a cast of brilliantly nuanced characters it is impossible not to care about. Written straight from the heart, The Orphan Daughter is a must-read for saga fans everywhere!’ - Reader Review 
  ‘A really heart warming read for the winter months. Lovely characters, richly drawn and well rounded.’ - Reader Review 
  ‘From the first page I was hooked. I’ve loved reading this fabulous story.’ - Reader Review 
  'This author knows the Liverpool she writes about; masterly storytelling from a true Mersey Mistress.' Lizzie Lane

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  Ryder American Treasure - An...

  Nick Pengelley

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  During of the War of 1812, British troops ransacked the White House and made off with valuables that were never returned. Two centuries later, a British curator finds a vital clue to the long-vanished loot. Within hours, the curator is assassinated—and Ayesha Ryder, a Palestinian-born antiquities expert, is expertly framed for his murder. 
   
   
    
  Who could be behind such a conspiracy? And why do they want Ryder out of the way? To find out, she picks up a trail leading from a mysterious nineteenth-century letter to the upcoming presidential election. As Ryder dodges killers in the shadow of hidden alliances, sexual blackmail, and international power plays, she finds that all roads lead to the Middle East, where a fragile peace agreement threatens to unravel . . . and another mystery begs to be discovered. 
   
   
    
  Ryder's rarefied academic career and her violent past are about to collide. And her only hope of survival is to confront a powerful secret agent who has been waiting for one thing: the chance to kill Ayesha Ryder with his own two hands.

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  Stiffs and Stones

  Kevin J. Anderson

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  Dan Shamble, zombie P.I. 
  He’s a stiff detective, and he’s got stones! 
  The cases don’t solve themselves in the Unnatural Quarter, filled with ghosts, vampires, mummies, werewolves, and other mythical creatures. It takes an intrepid zombie detective to decipher mysteries, unravel conspiracies, track down cursed objects, and find time for a beer with his Best Human Friend at the Goblin Tavern. 
  Dan Shamble, zombie P.I., is back from the dead and back on the case in this new collection of eight wacky adventures—featuring a cyclops who lost his eyeball on a drunken bender, an Aztec mummy who wants revenge for too many parking tickets, a crawling hand accused of fingering expensive objects from a curio shop, a distraught mutant fly mother searching for her missing maggots, and the real boogeyman (an insurance salesman) being harassed by his ghoulish aunts. These cases have enough plot twists and stomach turns to keep you guessing, and chuckling, until the very end.  

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  The Lost Highlander

  Adele Jordan

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  Follow Kit in another enthralling Tudor adventure! For fans of S. J. Parris, Andrew Taylor, S. W. Perry, and Andrew Swanston. 
   
   
   
  Will Kit discover what happened to her spy partner? 
   
   
   
  1586, London: Covert espionage agent, Kit Scarlett, is once again tasked with defending Queen Elizabeth against an assassination attempt. 
   
   
   
  With the attacks on the queen's life mounting, Kit and spymaster Sir Francis Walsingham know they need to find a firm link between these deadly plots and Mary Queen of Scots. 
   
   
   
  But Kit is also keen to investigate a more personal matter. Her espionage partner, Iohmar Blackwood, did not return from his last mission set by Walsingham and has not been seen for a year. 
   
   
   
  When Kit is given a task by Queen Elizabeth to deliver a letter to Mary Queen of Scots, a letter not to be read by officials or any political figure, she takes advantage of the opportunity search for Iomhar and find out what happened to him. But she soon finds herself trailed by Mary Stuart's supporters and her journey becomes fraught with danger. 
   
   
   
  Can Kit complete her mission? Will she find out what happened to Iohmar? Or will she become a victim in the fight to overthrow the queen of England?

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  Countdown Zero (An Agent Zero...

  Jack Mars

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  “You will not sleep until you are finished with AGENT ZERO. A superb job creating a set of characters who are fully developed and very much enjoyable. The description of the action scenes transport us into a reality that is almost like sitting in a movie theater with surround sound and 3D (it would make an incredible Hollywood movie). I can hardly wait for the sequel.”
  --Roberto Mattos, Books and Movie Reviews
  
  COUNTDOWN ZERO is book #18 in the #1 bestselling AGENT ZERO series, from #1 bestselling and USA Today bestselling author Jack Mars (with over 10,000 five-star reviews). The series begins with AGENT ZERO (Book #1), a free download.
  
  Beneath the ocean's surface lurks a submarine gone rogue, threatening coastal chaos with hypersonic missiles unless their ransom demands are met. 
  
  With only 24 hours to halt the countdown to devastation, Agent Zero must navigate a deadly game of cat and mouse beneath the waves—a game where one wrong move could lead to catastrophic consequences. 
  
  The AGENT ZERO saga offers a gripping journey packed with unexpected turns and dynamic action, keeping you enthralled from start to finish. At the core of this thrilling series is an engrossing relationship between a father and his daughter, which is sure to keep you reading voraciously until the early hours.
  
  Books #19--#24 in the series are also available!
  
  “Thriller writing at its best.” 
  --Midwest Book Review (Any Means Necessary)
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  “Thriller enthusiasts who relish the precise execution of an international thriller, but who seek the psychological depth and believability of a protagonist who simultaneously fields professional and personal life challenges, will find this a gripping story that's hard to put down.”
  --Midwest Book Review, Diane Donovan (regarding Any Means Necessary)
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  “One of the best thrillers I have read this year. The plot is intelligent and will keep you hooked from the beginning. The author did a superb job creating a set of characters who are fully developed and very much enjoyable. I can hardly wait for the sequel.”
  --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Any Means Necessary)
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  Day in the Life A (Novella) - A...

  Andrew Masseurs

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  What would you do if everyone vanished? 
  #1 in Post-Apocalyptic Science Fiction. #1 in Dystopian Science Fiction. 
  CLBC International Book Excellence Award Winner 
  Mystery, Suspense & Thriller Novella 'A dystopian novel for the ages.' 
  Michael awakens to a world where everyone has mysteriously disappeared. Not only must he come to grips with the sudden loss of his family, but he must also survive in a changing, overgrown, perilous earth filled with new predatory creatures while searching for his wife and missing daughter. A Day in the Life for a man on the edge surviving in a dangerous new world. 
  A gripping, suspense, thriller, apocalyptic debut novella by author Andrew Masseurs. 
  Book One in the A Day in the Life series.  
  Narrated by Andrew Masseurs. 
  What reviewers are saying: 
  David's book blurb 5/5 
  'As debuts go I can’t fault the story one bit, Impressed is an understatement.' 
  Blue Reviews 5/5 
  For those craving a literary rollercoaster that defies expectations, this book is a ticket to an unparalleled reading experience. 
  Highly recommend! 
  Midwest Book Review 5/5 
  Showcasing author Andrew Masseurs genuine flair for originality, a distinctive narrative storytelling style, and an impressive ability to engagingly entertain and compel his reader's full attention from beginning to end.

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