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  One Wrong Turn - A completely...

  M A Hunter

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  'A unique and fascinating thriller, full of twists and turns' Ruby Speechley  
  Sometimes you should let the past stay buried... 
  Thirty years ago, my mother disappeared on a charity hike in the US. It's been my life's mission to find out what happened to her. 
  The case has been cold for decades, but this morning I finally got a clue: an anonymous tip. 
  So I'm jumping on a plane, heading to the trail where she was last seen. 
  Because now I know people have been lying to me, and I'll finally get the answers I deserve... 
  ...No matter how much danger that puts me in. 
  A pulse-raising thriller perfect for fans of Lucy Clarke and Louise Jensen 
  Praise for M A Hunter: 
  ''A brilliantly unique storyline - I loved it' Valerie Keogh 
  'A nightmare scenario with a killer on the loose and dark secrets from the past slowly being revealed... I loved it!' Jackie Kabler 
  'Clever and compelling! I loved everything about this' Lesley Kara 
  'A rollercoaster of a read! Kept me gripped until the very last page.' J A Baker 
  'Fresh, pacey, and exciting! You’ll be racing to the finish at breakneck speed!' L C North 
  'I sprinted to finish this heart pounding tale of deception, a real nail biter!' Gemma Rogers 
  'A fast-paced psychological thriller that will keep you up all night!' Diana Wilkinson 
  'Clever and original. An exceptional, dark and tense read, with breath-taking twists. Highly recommended!' D. E. White 
  '... plenty of booze, drama, and secret-sharing... An edge of your seat, heart pounding thriller.' Becca Day 
  'A thrill-a-minute page-turner full of suspense, twists and turns that kept me on tenterhooks until the nail-biting finale!' AA Chaudhuri 
  Previously published as The Trail

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  This House of Burning Bones -...

  Stuart MacBride

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  'MacBride is a masterful storyteller with a terrific eye for detail and razor-sharp wit. This House of Burning Bones is an absolute must-read.' – Karin Slaughter, author of This Is Why We LiedThe Granite City is ready to burn, and all it takes is a single spark . . .In the heat of a blistering summer, Aberdeen’s police are struggling: half the force is off sick, leave has been cancelled, someone’s firebombed a hotel full of migrants, and there’s a massive protest march happening this Saturday.With officers dropping like flies, Detective Inspector Logan McRae is forced to juggle cases and run a major murder investigation with a skeleton staff of misfits, idiots and malingerers until the top brass can arrange back-up from other divisions.It doesn’t help that the Aberdeen Examiner has just been bought by Natasha Agapova, a tabloid media tycoon hell-bent on blaming local police for everything. And she’s more than happy to fan the flames.But, as bad as everything seems, it’s all about to get much, much worse . . .* * *Praise for Stuart MacBride:'Stuart MacBride is an automatic must-read for me . . . always fast, hard, authentic – and different' – Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher series'Dark and brilliantly written' – Linwood Barclay, author of I Will Ruin You'MacBride is a damned fine writer' – Peter James, author of Picture You Dead'Crime fiction of the highest order' – Mark Billingham, author of The Last Dance

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  The Henry David Thoreau Box -...

  Henry David Thoreau

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  Henry David Thoreau was an American writer and philosopher who lived in the 19th century. He is best known for his work Walden, a reflection on simple living in natural surroundings. Walden is Thoreau's account of his two-year experience living in a small cabin on the shores of Walden Pond near Concord, Massachusetts. In the book, he emphasizes the importance of living a simple, deliberate life and being self-sufficient. Thoreau's observations on the natural world and his critique of American society have made Walden a classic of American literature. 
   
  In addition to Walden, Thoreau wrote extensively on social and political issues of his time. One of his most famous works in this regard is Civil Disobedience, which advocates for nonviolent resistance to unjust laws. In the essay, Thoreau argues that it is not only a citizen's right, but their duty to disobey unjust laws and to be willing to accept the consequences of their actions. The essay has had a significant impact on political and social movements around the world, inspiring figures such as Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. 
   
  Cape Cod is another of Thoreau's works, in which he describes his journey through the coastal region of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. The book is a combination of natural history, personal observation, and social commentary. Thoreau's writing in Cape Cod is characterized by his vivid descriptions of the region's wildlife and natural features, as well as his reflections on the history and culture of the people who live there. Like his other works, Cape Cod showcases Thoreau's deep appreciation for nature and his belief in the importance of living a simple, intentional life. 
   
  Here is the ultimate Audiobook celebration of this great enduring artist narrated by Emmy-nominated actor and author Geoffrey Giuliano.

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  Christmas at Flora's House

  Anonyme

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  From award-winning, bestselling author Freya North comes a story of love and hope, beautifully narrated by Amanda Abbington.  
  On the windswept dunes of the Isle of Harris in the wild and beautiful Outer Hebrides of Scotland, is a small white house with a big history. These days, Flora’s House is a holiday home – the perfect base for visitors from far and wide to explore the stunning and often dramatic landscape.  
  Arriving with one suitcase for clothes and another for their own decorations, retired couple Maggie and Roger have booked Flora’s House for the festive season. It’s their first trip to the island and their first Christmas away from home – but where does Roger disappear to on his long walks? And why is Maggie so taken with one particular member of staff at the local shop?  
  Christmas is coming: a time for family and togetherness, for joy and forgiveness. Out there, high on the hills and deep in the heather, across the shimmering lochs and hidden in the waves, this Christmas will soon become unlike any Maggie and Roger have had before.  
  Praise for Christmas at Flora's House  
  'I cannot recommend it highly enough. Add it to your festive reading list NOW!' @hook.me.a.book  
  'A beautifully told tale of a Christmas holiday far from home which pulls at your heart strings.' @sslovesbooks  
  'This story will wrap you in warmth, love, and pure Christmas and community spirit.' @zoebeesbooks  
  'There is beauty in the descriptions, richness in the friendships built and a resonance to the words which will sit with me for a long time.' @travels.along.my.bookshelf

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  The Nubl Wars

  Tobias Roote

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  As the post-attack chaos forces Earth governments to realise they no longer have the ability to maintain order; the destiny of mankind falls to a select group of human and artificial intelligence to prepare a defence against annihilation by the Nubl hives. 
  Pod’s growing sentience causes problems when she lets her guard down. Zeke gets severely wounded, ultimately forcing the mutating DNA to intensify its activities. His friends and colleagues believe he cannot survive the transformation, but Zeke doesn’t give up that easily. 
  Meanwhile, Arty obtains a mental boost. Believing he has the answer to everything, he makes plans to do what he can to protect humanity from extinction. Pennington baulks and demands all the high-calibre AI’s be controlled - preferably by him. This doesn’t go down well with humans and AI alike, but there is no time to dwell on the issue, because the Nubl are coming.

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  Soldiers of the Shrouded Front

  Jr. Eli Taff

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  Fresh from the smoky trenches, Private Samuel Chudwell returns to Camp Iron Relay with information that could tip the scales of war. 
    
  Sam, a loyal soldier, is thrust into a leadership role he is not wholly prepared for, then charged with a mission that will test his mettle: capturing the deadly new Febloelund mega-weapon, the Wrathbringer Bombard. 
    
  Sam's squad, the ragtag Cog Team, is an eclectic mix of misfit soldiers, each with their own quirks and hidden talents. As they go into battle, they encounter the horrors of war and a shadowy underbelly of betrayal and intrigue. Sam's loyalty to his kingdom is unwavering, but he soon realizes that enemies lurk on both sides of the conflict. 
    
  Amidst the clattering gears of war machines and the acrid stench of trenches, Sam's resolve is tested, and his greatest challenge awaits. In "Soldiers of the Shrouded Front," readers will be transported to a world where steam-powered technology meets the brutality of battle, and where the line between friend and foe blurs in a web of secrets and betrayals.

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