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  The Nihilist - A Novel

  Keijo Kangur

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  A NOVEL OF ALIENATION FOR THE DOOMER GENERATION 
  A dark and introspective tale of a young man at the end of his rope—his girlfriend has left him, he hates his job, he has no friends, no beliefs, no hope, no future. 
  During the course of a week he will plunge himself into a sea of alcohol whilst traversing an urban landscape littered with bars and letdowns. In his attempts to find human connection, he will come across estranged acquaintances and sordid strangers, descending into bitter philosophical rants as he reflects critically over his disappointing life and the absurdity of the world around him. 
  He will suffer through misery, humiliation, madness and violence, his bender ultimately spiralling him onto the very heights of despair. 
  Will he succumb? Or is there still some hope left for him?

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  The Couple Across The Street - A...

  Anita Waller

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  The gripping psychological thriller from the #2 bestselling author of The Family at No. 12! 
  A darkness settles on this supposedly quiet street... 
  When Clare becomes a widow, her response is something that shocks her – relief. All she wants to do is move on and figure out how to continue her life, alone, no matter the guilt that brings. 
  So when Vic, her closest friend, comes to her, showing the signs of trouble in her own marriage, she is more than supportive in helping her leave Rob. 
  But Vic doesn’t get the chance to do that. Because as they go over to Vic's house to collect her things, they find a body. Rob’s. 
  It appears someone else had an axe to grind. But for Clare, already reeling from secrets from her own late husband’s dark past, she’s about to find out this murder isn’t as straightforward as it may appear… 
  An addictive psychological thriller from bestselling author Anita Waller perfect for fans of Frieda McFadden. 
  Praise for Anita Waller: 
  'A great cast of characters, a riveting storyline, a nail-biting climax' Valerie Keogh 
  'By page 3 I was hooked. By the end I was addicted' Owen Mullen 
  ‘Talk about red herrings! This book kept me guessing… Intrigue and mystery. Murder! This talented and gifted author has written a cannot put down novel’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review 
  ‘…family secrets, complex emotions and dark deeds from the past… delightful’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review 
  ‘This is a one-sitting read, it will have you glued!... This story had all of the great ingredients murder, revenge, mystery to name a few - a page turner at its best’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review 
  ‘This book once again demonstrates why Waller is one of my all time favourite authors… its twists and turns were fabulous… very gripping and entertaining’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review 
  ‘I read all in one sitting. Would strongly recommend for readers of domestic noir and relationship thrillers’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

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  Round the Moon - The sequel to...

  Jules Verne

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  What happens when three daring adventurers are actually shot into space in a hollow projectile?In this thrilling sequel to 'From the Earth to the Moon,' Jules Verne takes readers on an unprecedented journey beyond our world. The intrepid trio of Barbicane, Nicholl, and Michel Ardan find themselves hurtling through the void of space in their projectile-vehicle, facing unforeseen dangers and making startling discoveries.Experience the wonder of space travel as imagined in the 19th century, long before the first real lunar missions. Follow our heroes as they grapple with the challenges of weightlessness, navigate past asteroids, and marvel at the lunar landscape. Will they survive their close encounter with the moon and find a way to return to Earth?Verne's remarkable imagination combines scientific speculation with nail-biting suspense, creating a visionary tale that eerily foreshadows actual space exploration. From calculating orbits to dealing with limited oxygen, the story's attention to theoretical detail is as fascinating as its sense of adventure. LibriVox recording of this public domain work, bringing timeless adventures to your ears. Perfect for fans of classic science fiction, space enthusiasts, and anyone who's ever looked up at the moon and wondered 'what if?'Prepare for an exhilarating orbital adventure that pushes the boundaries of human achievement and imagination!

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  Echo Key Whispers

  Katie Prescott

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  A resilient real estate agent. A bodyguard with no one to protect. 
  When Evelyn's missing ex-husband turns up dead, many fingers point to her as the primary suspect. As Evelyn navigates an unfair investigation into her past, she has never needed her close circle of friends more.Evelyn Ansel once made the terrible mistake of marrying a man with a roving eye and a cruel disposition. When Marty Kling left her to raise three small children on her own, she picked herself up and built a successful career as Echo Key's go-to real estate agent.Marty was always bad news. When he went missing six years ago, she figured he'd left his latest wife for a new woman, just as he had done to Evelyn. And good riddance.But Marty wasn't missing—and investigators are looking at Evelyn as a suspect in his death. Leave it to Marty to cause her just as much grief from beyond the grave as he did in life. Now she has to deal with Marty's nasty widow pointing the finger of blame, a determined DA who has Evelyn in his sights, and a sleazy journalist with a grudge.As Evelyn feels the legal net closing around her, she turns to her circle of friends to help set her free.

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  Skeleton Crew

  Christopher Cartwright

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  A freak accident causes one of the largest cargo ships in the world, the Trident GS, to run aground while transiting the Suez Canal in Egypt. 
  Maritime salvage expert Sam Reilly is flown in to find out what went wrong, and how to re-float the ocean-going behemoth. Something about the accident just doesn’t seem right… 
  In Sudan, a team of archaeologists exploring the ancient tombs buried within the Pyramids of Meroë discover one of the greatest archaeological hauls since King Tutankhamun’s tomb was uncovered in the Valley of the Kings. 
  But Sam isn’t the only treasure hunter interested in the historic discovery…

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  The Case of Lady Sannox

  Arthur Conan Doyle

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  The Case of Lady Sannox (also published as "The Kiss of Blood") is a short story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle published in The Idler in November 1893.The story features an arrogant surgeon, Douglas Stone, who is in love with the married Lady Sannox, one of the most beautiful women in London. On his way to a rendezvous with her, the surgeon is asked by a Turkish man to operate on the latter's wife, who has cut her lip with a poison envenomed scimitar. The doctor is informed the woman will die if the poison is not cut out.Because of his desire to meet his lover, his need for money, his professional arrogance, and the opinion of the Turk that any delay would kill his wife, the surgeon goes ahead with the operation on the heavily drugged wife, whose face is obscured by a veil. After he has performed the operation, Dr. Stone realizes his patient is Lady Sannox, and the Turk her husband, who believes the disfigurement will be morally good for his wife. The surgeon suffers a breakdown.

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