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  The Innocence of Father Brown...

  G. K. Chesterton

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  The Innocence of Father Brown is the first collection of short stories featuring G.K. Chesterton's beloved detective, Father Brown, a humble and unassuming Catholic priest with a sharp mind for solving mysteries. Unlike the typical detectives of his time, Father Brown relies on his deep understanding of human nature, morality, and logic to unravel even the most perplexing cases.
  This complete collection includes classic stories such as The Blue Cross, where Father Brown first crosses paths with the brilliant thief Flambeau, and The Secret Garden, a dark and puzzling murder mystery. Other highlights include The Queer Feet, The Flying Stars, and The Invisible Man, each showcasing Chesterton's knack for blending mystery, philosophical musings, and his unique wit.
  Father Brown's quiet wisdom and unconventional methods make these stories a refreshing departure from traditional detective fiction. The collection presents a world of intrigue, where the human soul, rather than physical clues, holds the key to solving crimes. It's a must-read for fans of classic mysteries and intellectual puzzles.
  Contents:
  • The Wrong Shape
  • The Honour of Israel Gow
  • The Sins of Prince Saradine
  • The Blue Cross
  • The Secret Garden
  • The Queer Feet
  • The Flying Stars
  • The Invisible Man
  • The Hammer of God
  • The Eye of Apollo
  • The Sign of the Broken Sword
  • The Three Tools of Death

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  Murder in the Pacific: Waterfall...

  Matt Francis

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  A gripping crime mystery in the heart of the Pacific — murder, kastom, and diplomacy collide in this compelling new instalment of Murder in the Pacific. 
   
  Clare Roberts, an American volunteer living on Pentecost Island in Vanuatu, is found dead at the base of one of the island’s iconic land-diving towers. With her death threatening to become an international incident, Sergeant George Long and Constable Jayline Oli of the Vanuatu Police Force are called in to investigate — and keep the situation contained. 
   
  When the son of a senior politician confesses to the crime, the local authorities are eager to close the case. But George and Jayline suspect otherwise. As they dig deeper, secrets emerge. Clare’s life unravels as they probe: a secret pregnancy, and her housemates each had reason to resent her. Meanwhile, local kastoms, cultural complexities, and political interference threaten to derail their search for the truth. 
   
  From lush inland villages to windswept cliffs, George and Jayline confront language barriers, entrenched power and secrets someone will kill to protect. 
   
  ‘Ifira Point’ the first book in the series won 2025 Ned Kelly Award, for, Best Debut Crime Fiction. 
   
   
  ‘A tour de force’  COLIN COTTERILL 
   
  ‘Twist and turns throughout and suspenseful.’ BEAUTY AND LACE 
   
  ‘The place setting is an integral ‘character’ of the book’ EMILY WEBB

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  Class Reunion The (The...

  Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Charles...

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  Sherlock Holmes looks forward to his school reunion and naturally appears accompanied by his friend Dr Watson and their mutual landlady Alice. The evening proceeds promisingly until Holmes becomes aware of some inconsistencies. Finally, the two arch-rivals Greg Simmons and Bill Darron have a nasty falling out. Threats are uttered. A scuffle ensues. When some time later Alice discovers one of the two quarrellers dangling from the gallows in the ladies' toilet, the suspicion of who the perpetrator is becomes clear...

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  The Roommate - a dark and twisty...

  Caroline Macon Fleischer

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  SHE INVITED HIM IN, NOW SHE CAN’T GET HIM OUT . . .The most addictive psychological thriller you’ll read this summer.Donna is so ready to start her new life. But the nightmare has only just begun.Donna’s had enough of her dead-end job in Chicago, her unhappy family life, and total lack of boyfriend. Then her grandmother leaves her this perfect turquoise-blue bungalow in the California hills. Things are finally looking up.And now she’s found the perfect roommate to help pay the bills. Joshua keeps the fridge stocked with delicious fresh food, they watch cooking shows together and stay up late sharing their deepest secrets. He’s not just a roommate, he’s a friend, and soon Donna can’t imagine life without him.But Donna can’t stop the doubts creeping in. Where did he get that key to the side door? And what are the strange sounds coming from his room?Then Donna brings home her new boyfriend, and things start to spiral out of control.Her perfect roommate is about to become her worst nightmare.A dark and twisty domestic thriller with an ending you won’t forget. Fans of Shari Lapena, Becca Day, Patricia MacDonald, Freida McFadden, Nicole Trope and Susanna Beard will not be able to put this book down.

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  The Weatherman - A fast paced...

  Royston Reeves

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  'I'm going to tell you about the worst thing that ever happened to me.'
  Will's a nice guy. So when he takes a shortcut to the tube station after a few beers with his mates from work, he steps out of the way of the fellow who's staggering towards him. But he – deliberately – moves back into his path. They knock each other as they pass.
  Moments later one man is dead and another's life is changed forever. Or is it? There are no CCTV cameras. There was no one else in the out-of-the-way alley. Maybe the world doesn't have to end for Will after all.
  But there's always someone watching . . . and Will's life is about to implode.

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  Fury of The Jurist - An Alyssa...

  Robert Young

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  A sinister narcissist declaring himself the Jurist has returned to Columbus to finish the mayhem he started years before. His primary targets are carefully selected, hunted, and violently terminated. Anyone who played a role in his anguish will wind up next in line for a taste of his brutal brand of justice—a crude kind of distorted justice where the only sentence is death. 
  Homicide detective Alyssa Payne of the Columbus Police Department, along with her father, retired detective Daniel Payne, will need to pull out all the stops to save themselves and many others as they hunt Columbus’s most prolific serial killer on record. 
  With a glimpse into the tainted mind of the vengeful killer, and a closeup view through the probing microscope of the Paynes, this thought-provoking and fresh crime novel will energize your imagination all the way to the exciting conclusion.

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