Publisher: BookRix
Clarissa Pearce always trusted her mother Adelle Pearce but what happens when her world is turned upside-down. What happens when she discovers that she's not just switched at birth but been given some dodgy medicine her whole life. Join Clarissa's journey through this adult thriller of betrayal and lies.
Honor is more than duty—it’s a choice. Lance Corporal Brian "Striker" Witcombe knows the weight of responsibility. As a sniper, his steady hand and sharp instincts make him an invaluable asset to his unit. But when a shadowy American soldier appears at a compound linked to terrorism, Striker is thrown into a conflict that tests his values. After a close friend is found murdered on base, Striker uncovers a chilling connection between her death and the mysterious American. With orders to eliminate a known enemy, Striker faces a choice that could determine not only his future but also the legacy of the uniform he wears. Can he take the shot and stay true to his honor, or will the line between justice and vengeance blur beyond recognition? Fast-paced, tense, and deeply introspective, Striker's Stand is a gripping story of loyalty, justice, and what it truly means to do the right thing.Show book
Enthralled with a lavish wedding, the town gossips flourish until the specter of a long-deceased spirit intervenes. Based loosely on a true crime story from the turn of the nineteenth century in New England, this novel uncovers a simple truth of humanity-from the well-off to the working class, everyone falls victim to the transience of joy and the struggles of human nature.Show book
An undercover MI5 agent has gone missing. It’s up to Julian Mercer and his team to perform the recovery. There’s just one problem. They don’t know if the agent has been compromised or if he switched sides. Agent Owen Shepherd was tasked with infiltrating an IRA terrorist faction. He’s been in deep cover for two years, but now that an attack is imminent, he’s vanished. While searching for Shepherd, Mercer stumbles upon the terrorist’s plans. Mercer’s new primary objective – stop the attack. His secondary objective – find Owen Shepherd. In order to save lives, Mercer will have to step into Shepherd’s shoes and get close to the faction leader. But the longer Mercer remains embedded with the terrorist cell, the deeper his distrust of the Security Service becomes, from the operation runner’s loyalties to the real reason Owen Shepherd went missing. Did the terrorists silence Shepherd or did his own people turn against him?Show book
He just saved his son. Together, can they save their country? Lawson Holland has returned from rescuing his son Tony in Afghanistan, hoping to finally live a normal life. But when war breaks out close to home, Holland, Tony and company are caught up in it. The resulting fight will decide the future of their country, but it may cost them everything. The Tree of Liberty is the third book in the fast-paced Lawson Holland thriller series. This high-intensity, shocking technothriller in the style of Tom Clancy, Brad Taylor, Vince Flynn, Brad Thor and Nelson DeMille will grab you on page one and won’t let you go. Get The Tree of Liberty today!Show book
When a gossip blogger joins a tour party along with victims of her malicious words, there can only be one outcome! A river cruise from Amsterdam turns deadly. When Lady Marjorie Snellthorpe embarks on her first river cruise with companions Rachel Prince and Sarah Bradshaw, she's not expecting murder for company! It's bad enough knowing there might be a murderer among their travelling party, but then Lady Marjorie finds herself saddled with a most unwelcome guest. Edna Parkinton, Marjorie's estranged cousin-in-law is loud, brash, and tells it as it is. Marjorie can't wait to be shot of her. With Rachel and Sarah intent on enjoying a holiday for once, Marjorie decides to investigate a guest's suspicious death herself. Will she find the killer before the killer finds her? Laugh-out-loud fun and mayhem, this prequel provides an appetising taster for the series to follow. Edna Parkinton is a welcome addition to Dawn Brookes' intriguing characters.Show book
First published in 1869, "The Idiot" is a novel by the renowned Russian author Fyodor Dostoyevsky. It tells the story of Prince Lev Nikolayevich Myshkin, who returns to Russia after spending years in a Swiss sanatorium. Despite being genuinely kind, compassionate, and possessing an almost Christ-like innocence, Myshkin is perceived by the society around him as an "idiot." The novel delves into the complexities of the human soul, exploring themes of goodness, love, society's moral degradation, and the repercussions of unbridled ambition. As the narrative unfolds, Prince Myshkin gets entangled in a love triangle and a series of tragic events that underscore Dostoyevsky's critiques of Russian society and his exploration of the nature of good and evil.Show book
