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Twelve Men – biographical stories. Each story individually is an autobiographical essay, a portrait of an individual. If we consider the works as a whole, as a collection, then we can trace the history of the author’s life: adolescence in Indiana, work as a newspaper reporter, freelance writer, worker at a railway station, magazine editor.
Angels is the third instalment of Jay Gill's gripping DCI James Hardy series! Detective Chief Inspector James Hardy’s caseload is bursting at the seams. A serial murderer dubbed The Angel Killer is stalking young women in and around London, and an assassin is picking off high-profile political figures one by one, with his ultimate target being the prime minister herself. Both cases land squarely on Hardy’s desk even as he struggles to rebuild a stable home for himself and his two young daughters after the senseless murder of their mother. As the body counts rise and the killers become bolder, Hardy realises he needs to get his head in the game and put his personal life on hold once again, jeopardising the very stability he has fought so hard to create. With time running out and the stakes rising at every turn, Hardy must give more of himself than ever before to stop these killers.Show book
A raw psychological thriller with dark humour and a sprinkle of prose. Told light-heartedly and with an accent, The Notes of Crazy Girl is full of music, emotions and disorders. Lies, mind webs, and manipulation - Crazy Girl is on top of it! When a young musician, highly creative and an overthinker, meets a man who likes mind webs, she lets him play her for a while. But after a few rounds, she cracks the secret of his conducting game. As she encounters more men who like to play, it becomes obvious she has a special knack for forming relationships with psychopaths and she embraces the world of lies and manipulation to find out why. The emotional ride sparks her creativity, and she begins to study conducting herself and compose her own concerto. But as it develops, she realises it’s a dangerous play. Is she a guest conductor or did she own the stage this whole time? Follow the loops of Crazy Girl’s mind as she explores her special relationships with psychopaths.Show book
In The Hunter's Lodge Case, Agatha Christie delivers a compelling mystery featuring her famous detective, Hercule Poirot. Called to a remote countryside lodge to investigate a chilling murder, Poirot finds himself unraveling a tangled web of lies, deceit, and hidden motives. As he navigates a maze of secrets, the quaint lodge reveals itself as anything but peaceful, with each clue bringing him closer to a surprising truth. Narrated by Chikondi Chanthunya, this audiobook captures the suspense and sophistication of Christie’s writing. Chanthunya’s rich narration and keen pacing bring depth to the characters and tension to every revelation, immersing listeners in Poirot’s investigative genius. Each detail, from whispered conversations to the eerie atmosphere of the lodge, comes alive, making this story an engaging and thrilling experience. Ideal for fans of classic detective fiction, The Hunter's Lodge Case exemplifies Christie’s mastery of suspense and clever plotting. This audiobook will captivate listeners from start to finish, proving once again why Hercule Poirot remains one of the most beloved characters in mystery literature.Show book
‘OMG!!! SHUT THE FRONT DOOR!!! WHAT HAVE I JUST READ!?!?... Wow!!!… Mind-blowing… Absolutely stunning… Had me hook, line and sinker from the first page... I could not put it down!!!… Truly unputdownable. I started this yesterday afternoon and finished it at approx. 2am, I read it in one sitting… Addictive!’ Bookworm86, :star::star::star::star::star:I watch my best friend and the way she lays a hand on my partner’s arm, throwing me a knowing glance. I haven’t seen her for so long. She knows my darkest secret. Is she about to blow up the perfect life I’ve created? My partner José and I have poured everything into opening this rustic farmhouse retreat nestled high in the Spanish mountains. Finally we’re ready to welcome our first guests. But a cold chill comes over me when I recognise Saskia. She’s part of my old life, the one I made sure to leave behind, and that José knows nothing about. Saskia knows everything about me – even the terrible secret I’ve carried for so long. She’s exposed me once before. Is she here to do it again? She swears all she wants is for us to be friends again and she’s being so sweet, helping out whenever she can. Maybe she really is trying to make amends. But when I see that our beautiful water fountain is stained a deep red I’m certain it was her. She’s here for revenge. Then I find the body floating in the pool. My stomach drops as I realise it can’t have been Saskia – because she was with me. I’m in a nightmare. Someone is determined to destroy everything I love. But who are they, and how far are they willing to go? And will I be able to stop them before it’s too late? A totally unputdownable psychological thriller packed with jaw-dropping twists. Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Mark Edwards and K.L. Slater.Readers love Karen King: ‘Wow!!!!!… I want to say how shocked and speechless I was by that ending. No way I would’ve guessed that one. That last chapter really got me… Almost gave me a heart attack… Oh my. I couldn’t put this down and raced through all the chapters… Time literally flew… I loved every minute of it.’ Bluemoonblogger, :star::star::star::star::star:'Wowzers… Addicted… Didn't stop until I'd finished… Amazing twists… Blows everything out of the water!... Fast-paced, gripping, and filled with intrigue’ @staceywh17, :star::star::star::star::star:‘Fantastic… The twists and turns are HUGE!… There are plenty of fireworks!… OMG!… I was gripped by the story and couldn’t put it down!’ Goodreads reviewer, :star::star::star::star::star:‘I was just mindblown by the huge plot twist at the end… When I tell you that my jaw dropped, it really did… A cycle of plot twists kept landing and I was on edge! I just can’t and never will get over that epilogue; it felt like a bomb dropped!’ Goodreads reviewer‘Wow, I absolutely loved this from start to finish! I was gripped from the first page and read it in one night! I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it, and I was completely blown away by that twist at the end!’ Goodreads reviewer, :star::star::star::star::star:‘Will have you on your toes from start to finish!… Amazing… If you are ready for a book you absolutely cannot put down, this is the ONE!!!’ Goodreads reviewerShow book
Members of the Greenhaugh and Hill families are staying at Lily's grandmother's bed and breakfast, and now they've gathered at Tea by the Sea to sip some delicious blends while they shower bride-to-be Hannah Hill with presents. But the last package Hannah unwraps contains a beheaded Raggedy Ann doll and triggers a bloodcurdling scream. A doll like this was the last gift from her father before he died long ago, and she's chilled to the bone. Lily senses that the shocking anonymous gift just might be related to other tensions she's picking up on. The mothers-in-law have been sniping at each other—and then Lily, out walking her dog, overhears the groom's father, Ralph, offering his son a very sizable bribe to call off the wedding. She's relieved when Greg angrily turns him down, but with so many people steamed at each other, can this event possibly go smoothly? The answer is no. It suddenly has to be postponed—when Ralph is found dead in his bed, a bottle of whiskey beside him. When tests indicate the booze was infused with a lethal substance, it becomes a murder case, and of course, accusations are flying wildly with the guests all too willing to believe the worst about each other. Now, to find out whether all this family drama led to a fatality, Lily will have to turn up the heat . . .Show book
A riveting new fantasy, perfect for adults or teens from a best-selling author. Sara's life is drastically changed the moment a convoy of horse-drawn caravans enters the quiet Reidenburgerstrasse in Germany, where she lives with the people she thinks are her parents. Sara doesn't know that her parents found her in a basket on their doorstep 13 years earlier. Neither does she know that she is a gypsy or that she is going to be the greatest sorceress who has ever lived. Soon Sara will discover a magical world she never knew existed and go on a journey that she knows will cost her dearly.Show book
