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  The Stolen White Elephant - A...

  Mark Twain

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  Samuel Langhorne Clemens was born in Florida, Missouri on the 30th November 1835 and is far better known by his pen name of Mark Twain. An American writer and humorist of the first order he is perhaps best known for his novels ‘The Adventures of Tom Sawyer’ and its sequel ‘The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn’ which are often described with that mythic line The Great American Novel. 
  Twain grew up in Hannibal, Missouri which would later provide the backdrop to these great novels. Apprenticed to a printer he also became a typesetter and then a master riverboat pilot on the Mississippi. Later, heading west with his brother Orion to make his fortune, he failed at gold mining and instead turned to journalism and thence his true calling as a writer of humorous stories where his wit and humor sparkled from every paragraph, his craft evident with every page and punctured target. 
  A staunch supporter of copyright protections this helped him keep much of the wealth his writing created, though much money was also lost on investments that he pursued in his love for science and technology as well as investing in his own inventions. 
  Twain was born during a visit by Halley’s comet, and he predicted that he would go out with it as well. He died the day after its subsequent return on 21st April 1910, at his house, Stormfield, located in Redding, Connecticut.

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  The Brothers

  S.D. Hinton

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  An isolated house. A mysterious note. Someone is watching ... 
  An absorbing, atmospheric mystery about families, secrets and the bonds of brotherhood set on the Victorian south coast. 
    
  Welcome home, Jake ... 
  When Special Forces veteran Jake Harlow returns to the hamlet of Lorne on the Victorian south-west coast for his younger brother Tom's funeral, he finds a sinister series of notes that suggest Tom's death was no accident. 
  With Tom's best friend Stocky, and ex-girlfriend Lucy, Jake starts to dig into secrets old and new. Who might be targeting the Harlow family, and why? 
  As they get closer to the truth, the danger becomes very real. But can Jake, burdened by scars both physical and mental, still protect anyone - including himself? 
  An absorbing, atmospheric mystery about families, hidden truths and the bonds of brotherhood. 
  'The Brothers is a masterclass in menacing tension ... Atmospheric and moody, the novel chills with its subtle allusions to an unknown enemy that is too close for comfort. Perfect for readers of Garry Disher, Chris Hammer and Jane Harper, The Brothers combines the idyllic Australian surf town setting with unseen dangers - both physical and mental - that lurk in the shadows.' Books+Publishing

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  Unspoken Vows The - A Promise...

  Murray MacArthur

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  This audiobook is a blend of charm, wit, and profound storytelling. It’s a tale that explores the depths of human emotions, leaving listeners deeply moved. The narrator’s voice feels like a close friend guiding you through every twist and turn. Whether you’re seeking adventure, reflection, or pure entertainment, this book delivers on all fronts. It’s the kind of story that makes you pause and think long after it’s over. Treat yourself to an unforgettable listening experience. This is more than a book—it’s a journey you’ll cherish.

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  Partners in Crime

  Agatha Christie

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  […] the merriest collection of detective stories it has been our good fortune to encounter. —The New York Times Book Review, September 1929  
  This short story collection from Queen of Crime Agatha Christie features her detectives Tommy and Tuppence Beresford solving mysteries one after the other, from The Affair of the Pink Pearl to The House of Lurking Death, and is sure to please fans of Hercule Poirot and Sherlock Holmes.

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  The Other Murder - A sizzling...

  Kevin G. Chapman

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  Sometimes, the most dangerous thing . . . is the truth. 
  For disgraced cable news producer Hannah Hawthorne, covering the shooting of a pretty NYU sophomore is a chance for redemption. When the story snowballs into a media circus, Hannah’s reporting fans the sensationalistic flames and earns her acclaim. The tragic murder, seemingly the result of random urban gun violence, prompts protests and vigils that further magnify the story. 
  Meanwhile, Paulo, a reporter for a small online neighborhood newspaper, is following the other murder in Washington Square Park that same night – a Hispanic teen. He discovers an unexpected connection that is political dynamite. When Hannah and Paulo team up, they uncover disturbing facts, leading them to question everything they thought they knew. Their reporting also leads them to the man who might be the killer. 
  When the story is ready to explode, the truth may be hotter than anyone can handle. Breaking the next scoop could ruin Paulo’s paper and wreck Hannah’s career – and it could get them both killed. 
  If you like David Baldacci's page-turners, Michael Connelly’s cops, and Sara Paretsky’s quirky characters, you will love The Other Murder.

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  The Khan

  Saima Mir

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  A once-in-a-generation crime thriller.' A.A.Dhand, author of Streets of Darkness 
   
  'Compelling and gritty.' Cosmopolitan 
   
  'Authentic, immersive and powerful.' Will Dean, author of the Tuva Moodyson mysteries 
   
  Be twice as good as men and four times as good as white men. 
   
  Jia Khan has always lived like this. 
   
  Successful London lawyer Jia Khan is a long way from the grubby Northern streets she knew as a child, where her father, Akbar Khan, led the Pakistani community and ran the local organised crime syndicate. Often his Jirga rule – the old way – was violent and bloody, but it was always justice of a kind. 
   
  Now, with her father murdered, Jia must return to take his place. The police have always relied on the Khan to maintain the fragile order of the streets. But a bloody power struggle has broken out among warring communities and nobody is safe. 
   
  Justice needs to be restored, and Jia is about to discover that justice always comes at a cost.

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