Publisher: Wildside Press
What happens when you can no longer believe what you see, when what you see is you committing a robbery you know you didn’t?
Experience the Harrowing Journey of Idealism and Tragedy in "While In Darkness There Is Light" Delve into the profound story of young American expatriates in the 1970s, who leave their privileged lives to seek an ideal society in the remote wilderness of Far North Queensland, Australia. "While In Darkness There Is Light: Idealism and Tragedy on an Australian Commune" by Louella Bryant, narrated by Butch Bryant, captures the intense quest for meaning and belonging that leads to unforeseen and deadly consequences. In 1970, a group of wealthy American college dropouts establishes Rosebud Farm, a commune where they hope to live by their own values and morals. Among them is Charlie Dean, a headstrong young man who has spent a year dedicated to the commune’s vision. Driven by a desire to explore and understand more of the world, Charlie embarks on a journey to Southeast Asia with an Australian companion. Their adventure takes a dark turn when they are captured by Laotian communists and imprisoned in a rainforest camp. As Charlie's family fights desperately for his release, the reality of their idealism collides with the harsh truths of human nature and political turmoil. The gripping narrative unfolds the tragic fate that befalls Charlie and his companion, highlighting the fine line between dreams and nightmares. #WhileInDarknessThereIsLight #LouellaBryant #ButchBryant #AudiobookLovers #NarrativeJourney #IdealismAndTragedy #AustralianCommune #HistoricalFiction #ExpatLife #1970sAdventure #SoutheastAsiaStories #CommuneLife #AudiobookCommunity #EpicNarrative #GrippingStory #MustListen #AudiobookAddicts #CompellingReads #TragicTales #InspiringNarrative #BookRecommendations #AudiobookFans #DiscoverAudiobooks #ListenToThis #HistoricalAdventure #TrueStoryNarrativeShow book
THE NEW JOHN "SLIM" HARDY MYSTERY When her mentally disabled son develops a strange obsession, Audrey Johnson contacts private investigator John “Slim” Hardy for help. Andy Johnson has been making teddy bears and leaving them on the memorial of a nine-year-old girl who drowned on Dartmoor more than forty years ago. When nothing will put him off his bizarre tribute to a child who died before he was even born, Slim moves to the peaceful rural community of Brentor to investigate. However, as he digs deeper into the past, overturning stones that do not wish to be overturned, he uncovers a bombshell that will rock the quiet, private community to its very core. And soon he will be looking over his shoulder, because there are people out there on the moor that want their secrets to remain buried. Here the Road Ends is a thrilling mystery with twists until the last page from Jack Benton, author of the bestsellers The Man by the Sea and The Clockmaker’s Secret.Show book
Harry Rigby likes a smoke, the easy life, and Robert Ryan playing the bad guy in late night black-and-whites. Sweet. But when the wife of a prominent politician is murdered in her best nightie, Rigby finds himself caught in a crossfire between rogue paramilitaries, an internal police inquiry and the heaviest blizzard of coke ever to hit the Northwest. If all this wasn't bad enough, his relationship with girlfriend Denise is on the rocks and he's hitting the bottle. Then there's Rigby's psychotic brother Gonzo, back on the streets and meaner than a jilted shark.Show book
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson were about to have a quiet afternoon in Schönbrunn Zoo during their stay in Vienna, but instead they find a murder victim in the reptile house. And one thing is certain the crocodiles are not the killers they are looking for.Show book
Three female victims, one alarming similarity, zero time to waste. Sandie will do anything for her brother. When he is suspected of murdering not one but three young women, she is forced to show just how far she'll go to prove his innocence. As Sandie uncovers the clues, she discovers the investigating detective may have an ulterior motive for placing the blame on Will. Desperate to find the actual killer, Sandie enlists the help of her trusty dog Marlowe and her boyfriend. Unfortunately, time isn't on their side. Can they root out the murderer and clear Will's name before it's too late?Show book
A twisty unputdownable thriller from Diana Wilkinson, author of the Number One bestseller The Girl in Seat 2A I’m not being paranoid. It’s all there in the crossword clues…in black and white. There’s no doubt the threat is real. Today, the answers spell out my murder. Is Nathan, my estranged husband, really planning to kill me? Or is it someone closer to home? I check the door is bolted, slither to the ground, and count down the seconds to noon. There’s nothing left to do, and no one I can call. Who’d believe me anyway? The lady on the ground floor has already left the building, and my new boyfriend is on holiday. Or is he? A tread of footsteps. A rap at the door, and I close my eyes, hold my breath... A smart and unsettling psychological thriller, perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Shari Lapena and Claire Douglas Praise for Diane Wilkinson: 'A fast paced, edge of the seat thriller that's extremely well executed. I was gripped from the very first page!' L H Stacey 'A beautifully written thriller where even the clues are out to get you!' Gemma Rogers 'Wilkinson delivers with this gripping and original thriller' Keri Beevis '...this didn't disappoint. Clues upon clues upon clues kept me glued to the story. What a very clever book … not a read for the faint-hearted!' Valerie Keogh 'With a unique plot and superb writing, Ms Wilkinson has nailed this one! I'd give it 10 stars if I could' J A Baker ‘I read this book in less than 24 hours - I was gripped!’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review ‘A brilliant read, with plenty of teasers to keep you guessing & turning the pages. I would recommend… pure, unadulterated escapism’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review Previously published as One DownShow book
