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A stranger enters the Ashby family home posing as Patrick Ashby, the heir to the family's sizeable fortune. The stranger, Brat Farrar, has been carefully coached on Patrick's mannerisms, appearance and every significant detail of Patrick's early life, up to his thirteenth year when he disappeared and was thought to have drowned himself.It seems as if Brat is going to pull off this most incredible deception - until old secrets emerge that threaten to jeopardise the imposter's plan and his very life...

Murder in the City: How London Was Built delves into the lives of Irish emigrants working in the building trade in London. When a disagreement between two men working for an Irish subcontractor leads to one of their deaths, their boss and foreman attempt to cover up the murder for personal gain, aided by other members of the crew. The book investigates the reasons behind this disturbing event and the circumstances that led to it, delving into the backgrounds of the men involved and examining the culture of the Irish community in which they lived. Through in-depth analysis, the book seeks to understand the complex motivations and behaviors of these characters and the environment in which they operated.

'Any respectable practitioner must follow the rules in making the truth - however skilfully camouflaged by lies - accessible to all'It's the Fourth of July weekend at the prestigious West Heart country club. Gathered for cocktails on the first evening are just some of the guests. The club president, the treasurer and his pregnant wife, the snooping school boy, the bereaved father, the taciturn caretaker, the prospective member... And there will also be a body.And a private detective.And a fiendish mystery to solve.But everything else is all to play for.And you are about to find out that you have a role to play in this mystery too.. West Heart Kill is an outrageously original and imaginative murder mystery that is both a love letter to the greats of classic crime fiction and a fiendishly brilliant puzzle the likes of which you will never have read before.

Carol Plummer, a former parole officer, and Denise Hargreaves, retired police prosecutor, set up a new private investigations firm after meeting up again after retirement. As they are both bored with the good life and missed the stress and excitement of their previous jobs, they made the decision to partner up. Their combined skills, experience and contacts would be ideal to solve cases they could be offered.Bringing in Rosslyn, Carol's life partner, Richmond, an Alsatian, and Jed Atkins, an ex-army Special Air Forces officer, amongst others, Hargreaves and Plummer hit the ground running investigating small cases until they land a big one focusing on a suspected serial killer, Peter Stranger.Working as a team, they try to overcome the malicious intelligence of Peter Stranger as they try and build a case and catch him in the act. With the support of two working girls, the team faces challenges and scenarios that take them by surprise or challenges their combined skills. All this while trying to save potential victims of the serial killer as well as getting justice for previous fatalities.Will they find the proof they need that Peter Stranger is a killer? Will they overcome the challenges they face? And will they be able to bring justice where it belongs?

Paul Mitchell spends his days researching the carnage of the First World War in the silence of the library. But his peace is shattered by an unexpected visit from a man with a fragment of a German trench map - and a lot of questions. Why does Dr David Audley of the MOD want to know what really happened during the Battle of the Somme in 1916?When Paul is attacked on his way home and a forged suicide note appears, it's clear that someone wants him dead. As he becomes deeper embroiled in Audley's case, It seems that Paul could hold the key to a dangerous mystery that has its roots in the horrors of the trenches...

The smallest town in the smallest state has some BIG problems!Gus Haddock has just been appointed chief of police in the town of Little Penwick, RI,replacing his father, who is now in jail. The state's Attorney General, who sent the elderHaddock away, has appointed a new Special Master to keep tabs on Gus' department.And Chief Haddock's three tours with the U.S. Army Rangers in the Middle East hasleft him with a touch of PTSD.But Gus starts investigating the unusual circumstances regarding the disappearanceof the patriarch of the town's bad-seed local crime family-the case that inspired theAttorney General to send his Dad away. And then SHE walks in.The Glitter Girl. Young, drop-dead gorgeous and apparently deeply involved in thecase. Who is she? Why is she living in Little Penwick? How does she fi t into the web ofintrigue that links the town, the AG, the Providence Mob and everything else?Gus Haddock has his hands full. But he's a Swamp Yankee ... the salt-of-the-earthnatives who have been carving a living out of the rocky land and dangerous seas in thispart of New England for four hundred years ... and if anybody can figure out what'sgoing on, he can.

Six contestants. The nation's favourite baking show. And a prize worth killing for...'This delicious combination of Clue and The Great British Bake Off kept me turning the pages all night!' JANET EVANOVICH, no. 1 New York Times bestselling author__________For six amateur bakers, competing in Bake Week is a dream come true.When they arrive at Grafton Manor to compete, they're ready to do whatever it takes to win the ultimate prize: The Golden Spoon.But for the show's famous host, Betsy Martin, Bake Week is more than just a competition. Grafton Manor is her family's home and legacy - and Bake Week is her life's work. It's imperative that both continue to succeed.But as the competition commences, things begin to go awry. At first, it's small acts of sabotage. Someone switching sugar for salt. A hob turned far too high.But when a body is discovered, it's clear that for someone in the competition, The Golden Spoon is a prize worth killing for...__________ Praise for The Golden Spoon'Clever, atmospheric and so creepy' ANDREA BARTZ'As addictive as bingeing your favourite culinary competition and as a piece of your favourite piece of cake' KELLYE GARRETT'Jessa Maxwell's debut is a deliciously entertaining whodunit-charming characters, baking mishaps, and a mouthwatering murder mystery. Readers and baking enthusiasts will savor every bite of The Golden Spoon' SARAH PENNER

"From a Boeing 767 emergency landing to heart-pounding helicopter ops, Menear weaves real-life accuracy into a story like none I've ever read." ~Bücker, Verified Reviewer--Present Day--Cleared by the NTSB of any fault when a mid-flight explosion demands a white-knuckle emergency landing of a Boeing jumbo jet, twenty-six-year-old pilot Samantha 'Danger Magnet' Starr heads to the Scottish Highlands for rest and relaxation.But peace and serenity quickly fade when Sam rescues a boy named Charlie from being abducted by a political terrorist organization.Arriving at the nearest police station with the intent of returning Charlie to his powerful and influential father, Sam discovers the police are in cahoots with the abductors, and she's the one being fingered for kidnapping.Now, dodging terrorists, corrupt police, and haunted by her younger brother's kidnapping and murder years prior, Sam will do anything to protect Charlie in a thrilling Flight to Redemption.Publisher's Note: As a retired airline pilot with U.S. Airways, S.L. Menear brings unparalleled realism and authenticity to this action-packed thriller. Written without vulgarity and explicit sexual content, this thrill-a-minute adventure can be enjoyed by readers of all ages and persuasions.This story was previously published as Deadstick Dawn and has been subsequently edited by the author."Ms Menear weaves a taunt story of international intrigue, kidnaping, murder, and touching romantic interest with the deft hand of a seasoned professional." ~R. White, Verified Reviewer"Adventure, romance, and suspense will keep you on the edge of your seat in this top-notch debut thriller. Kudos to S.L. Menear for creating an unstoppable heroine." ~Nancy J. Cohen, Verified ReviewerThe Samantha Starr Thriller SeriesFlight to RedemptionFlight to DestinyTriple ThreatStrandedVanished

An American diplomat--reformed alcoholic, unreformed gambler, and inveterate smart-ass--finds himself under threat of disgrace and murder even as he seeks love and redemption on the strange and spirit-ridden island of Madagascar. Author Steve Holgate brings the mystery and mysticism of Madagascar to life in his haunting and exciting second novel.