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A sociopath managing an aged care facility: What could go wrong? Precocious and pretty Maxine Gilbert is a clever and talented nine-year-old, adored by a doting father. She is also cruel, sadistic and without remorse, delighting in manipulating others and torturing small animals. When her mother is diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease, Maxine is disgusted, not just by her mother's disability, but by the inconvenience it brings. Watching a nurse care for her mother, Maxine learns that nurses can hurt or heal. Maxine decides to be a nurse when she grows up. Forty years on, after countless complaints against her nursing in various clinical care settings, Maxine scams a job as Managing Director of an aged care facility, Treetops, and the residents are in for a rough time. Under Maxine's management, physical and medical restraint of residents is encouraged, and neglect, poor hygiene, and restrictions of residents' liberty, nourishment and medical support are exhorted. Frightened, depressed, and malnourished residents are left isolated, locked away, and laying in their own waste. They develop excruciating infections, suffer illness, and even die. Maxine faces rising antagonism from Treetops' residents, and their friends and family. A new carer at Treetops, Seleena, who recently escaped an abusive marriage, cannot stay silent. Along with warning residents, and others, Seleena writes a letter of complaint. After finding a suspicious lump in her breast, could Maxine, who always hated illness and vulnerability in others, finally learn compassion? Or will she continue her ruthless ways?

When investigative journalist Miren Triggs is sent a photo of Gina Pebbles ¿ a girl whös been missing for nearly a decade ¿ she doesn¿t know what to think.Before she has a chance to follow the trail, though, she¿s called to investigate a shocking case nearby. A teenage girl has been found crucified in a church in the suburbs.Desperate for answers, Miren is torn between trying to catch a killer, and find the missing girl.But could it be possible that these cases are linked? Someone sent Miren that photo. Someone tipped her off to the murder.But who? And why? And can Miren find the truth, before she becomes the target?

Two people.Two sides of the story.Whose do you trust?When Erin and Will start having couple's therapy, they hope it will fix the rift that has appeared out of nowhere in their marriage.Their therapist Maggie can't work out which of them to believe, and whose truth she can trust.Then Erin is brought to hospital in a critical condidtion following a hit and run, and everyone is desparate to unravel the truth.Because if it isn't an accident, then someone close to Erin must be responsible . . .

---------------A thrilling spy adventure set in New York during the American revolution. From the rising star of children's historical fiction, Iszi Lawrence, this is the perfect high-action adventure for fans of Horrible Histories, Emma Carroll and Hamilton. ---------------It's 1780 and the struggle for American independence is raging. In New York, twelve-year-old Kenny Blaise is sure that the British will win soon. How can a few rebel colonies hold out against the might of the British crown? And anyway he's more concerned with somehow managing to rise above his lot in life and make his fortune. But New York is a powder keg of soldiers and spies, and soon Kenny will be drawn into the fight for freedom in a way he could never have predicted...Packed with historical detail and tales of the Culper Spy Ring, Benedict Arnold, James Rivington and George Washington, this page-turning thriller about the American War of Independence will have young readers gripped.

Every day is another fight for Austin Michaels. Literally.As an undefeated fighter for Reign, an underground fightclub, he makes a good living with his fists. Thanks to Damien Church, the man who saved his life and who he sees as his surrogate father since his own walked out on him years ago.But when a covert government agency contact him, telling him that Damien is not the man he thinks he is, Austin has to make a choice. To join D.A.R.C. and spy on his mentor, or to blindly carry on as he has been.As the grisly truth forces itself upon Austin, it stops being a choice.

On a winter night in a quiet church, a woman enters the confessional, horrifically injured and on the run. Triggered by the birth of an extraordinary child, her appearance in the church will immediately bring with it a war of fire and blood. With an ancient prophecy fulfilled, a young priest finds himself thrust into a world of vicious conflict and into the very heart of the eternal struggle between Good and Evil. Two warring factions of a mysterious family spill into view as a desperate search for the child will lead them all to either salvation, or damnation, and the terrifying final battle that decides the fate of all mankind.

LONGLISTED FOR THE PEN/FAULKNER AWARD'Dripping with menace ... brilliantly written ... compelling, shocking and beautiful' Liz Nugent'Brilliant ... highly recommended' Sunday TimesAn unsettling and emotional riveting thriller about fathers and sons, revenge and forgiveness and ghosts from our past. A book not to read alone in the dark... When single father Todd Nasca is spotted on the beach by an old enemy - his high school bully Jack Gates - he is prepared for a tense encounter. But Jack, who hasn't seen Todd in fifteen years, is radiant, and overjoyed to have run into him. Jack suggests a meal to catch up. And by the way, Jack wonders, could he spend the night?Caught off guard by this chance interaction, Todd finds himself unable to escape Jack's charismatic and insistent presence in his home. One night turns into days; and as Jack begins to deepen his relationship with Todd's son, fear starts to set in. What is Jack up to?What follows is a fast-paced story of obsession and violence, showing that love and hate can be intertwined until the very last breath...'Habib's debut novel is a bleak, dark adrenaline rush' Clive Barker

The year is 1943; World War II rages on. Major Johann Richter of the German Abwehr Intelligence Service is tasked with a case that could change the progression of the war. Several incidents point to a traitor among the top Nazis.

The sixth in the Millennium series featuring THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO - more than 100 million copies sold worldwide.

Salander is plotting her revenge - against the man who tried to kill her, and against the government institutions that very nearly destroyed her life. But it's not going to be easy, as she's in Intensive Care under close supervision.

The internationally bestselling trilogy - reissued to tie in with the long-awaited continuation of one of the major publishing phenomenons of modern times

Able to render themselves invisible, immortal Stealth Guardians like Aiden have been protecting humans from the dark power of the Demons of Fear for centuries. But the demons might soon have a powerful tool in their hands to seduce humans to the dark side. The person to provide them with this elixir is the human scientist Leila. Unbeknownst to her, the drug she's developing to cure Alzheimer's Disease has the unexpected side effect of weakening the mind's resistance to the influence of demons.As Aiden accepts the assignment to protect Leila, forbidden desire flares between them, and they are forced to rely on the only people they can trust: each other. But even if he can save her from the demons, a union between them might be the most dangerous undertaking of all.¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿ Lara Adrian, New York Times Bestselling Author of the Midnight Breed series: "Get ready for a wild ride! The Stealth Guardians are the only thing standing between humanity and a demonic race determined to rule the world. For fast-paced, high-stakes paranormal romance, be sure to add Tina Folsom to your must-read list!"ABOUT THE SERIESAble to render themselves invisible, immortal Stealth Guardians have been protecting humans from the dark power of the Demons of Fear for centuries. The Guardians live in compounds, which are invisible to humans and demons alike, but danger is never far away. Only the Stealth Guardians stand between mankind and the demons' evil plans of ruling mankind. While protecting humans from the demons and their evil leader Zoltan, the Great One, they have to risk their own lives to fulfill their mission without the humans finding out who they are. But not everything goes according to plan. And even immortal guardians can fall in love.Scanguards fans: Toward the end of book 2, Master Unchained, Scanguards witch Wesley will make an entrance into the world of the Stealth Guardians. He will be the hero in book 3, Warrior Unraveled, and more Scanguards characters will play guest roles in the Stealth Guardians series.Stealth GuardiansLover Uncloaked (#1)Master Unchained (#2)Warrior Unraveled (#3)Guardian Undone (#4)Immortal Unveiled (#5)Protector Unmatched (#6)Demon Unleashed (#7)Scanguards VampiresBook 1: Samson's Lovely MortalBook 2: Amaury's HellionBook 3: Gabriel's MateBook 4: Yvette's HavenBook 5: Zane's RedemptionBook 6: Quinn's Undying RoseBook 7: Oliver's HungerBook 8: Thomas's ChoiceBook 8 1/2: Silent Bite (A Scanguards Wedding Novella)Book 9: Cain's IdentityBook 10: Luther's ReturnNovella: Mortal WishBook 11: Blake's PursuitNovella 11 1/2: Fateful ReunionBook 12: John's YearningBook 13: Ryder's Storm (Scanguards Hybrids #1)Book 14: Damian's Conquest (Scanguards Hybrids #2)Book 15: Grayson's Challenge (Scanguards Hybrids #3)Book 16: Isabelle's Forbidden Love (Scanguards Hybrids #4) pre-orderCode Name StargateAce on the Run (#1)Fox in plain Sight (#2)Yankee in the Wind (#3)Tiger on the Prowl (#4)The Stealth Guardians series has it all: love at first sight, enemies to lovers, meet cute, alpha hero, fated mates, bodyguard, band of brothers, damsel in distress, woman in peril, hidden identity, invisibility, soul mates, tortured hero, age gap, second chance love, grieving lover, return from the dead, secret baby, kidnappings, friends to lovers, secret admirer, last to know, unrequited love, forbidden love, partners in fighting crime.

'Alex Kane is back and reminding us all why she is just brilliant. I have devoured this book in just one sitting and have no regrets.' Reader ReviewIt takes a strong woman to run a family - and an empireJaney Hallahan was born into the criminal life. After the death of her father, she became head of the family business - every day making dark decisions that make her family firm richer, no matter how dangerous. While Janey rules gangland with an iron fist, she always sticks to her own code of honour, and the innocent never get hurt. One of her workers, Danny McInroy runs an exclusive club in Glasgow - the kind of place where the ultra-wealthy can fulfil their darkest desires, for a hefty cost. He's good at his job, but his arrogance and propensity to violence makes him a liability. But when Janey discovers that he's linked to the disappearance of two women, it's time to take revenge. Because no one messes with Janey, or her empire... and as gangland is about to learn, a powerful woman will stop at nothing to protect her reputation. A pulse-racing, totally gripping thriller that fans of Jessie Keane, Kimberly Chambers and Heather Burnside won't be able to put down. Readers are loving Janey:'A must read book...gripping and twisted.' Reader Review'Absolutely loved this book I didn't want it to end. I was gripped from start to finish.' Reader Review'Seriously fast paced and gritty from the very start.' Reader Review'I have read all of Alex Kanes books and can honestly say once you pick one up it's really hard to put down.' Reader Review'I waited in anticipation for this book to come out...Alex kane should be up there with the top authors as her books are phenomenal.' Reader Review'Superb strong Characters with a gripping story line, this book will have you hooked from the start.' Reader Review'This book is already an absolute belter. I couldn't put it down. So many twists and turns. The writing was amazing.' Reader ReviewPraise for Alex Kane:'Grit, twists and great characters. Alex Kane at her finest!' Emma Tallon, author of Her Payback'Another fantastic gritty Gangland thriller from Alex Kane. Five stars from me!' Gemma Rogers, author of The Feud

Thirlmere hides a deadly secret‿Drought hits the Lake District, uncovering a skeleton at the bottom of Thirlmere reservoir. The case quickly becomes personal for DI Kelly Porter when she discovers it‿s the remains of an old classmate, missing for over twenty years. Then a day later, another body is found in a caravan park, its head broken and bloody. Kelly suspects these two crimes are linked. But if she‿s right, that means there‿s a ruthless killer somewhere in her community ‿ someone who will do anything to keep the truth buried‿A brilliantly clever, ‿finish-in-one-night‿ murder mystery starring the hugely popular DI Kelly Porter, set in the stunning mountains and valleys of the Lake District. A must-read from million copy bestseller Rachel Lynch, for fans of L. J. Ross, Carol Wyer and Angela Marsons. Praise for Silent Bones ‿I absolutely loved every minute of this. It‿s a favourite series of mine and as soon as I received this it jumped straight to the top of my tbr pile. A rollercoaster ride‿ I‿d give it 10 stars if I could.‿ â­?â­?â­?â­?â­? Reader review‿Utterly amazing, brilliant addition to an excellent series.‿ â­?â­?â­?â­?â­? Reader review‿This series has yet to have a book that I did not like. I could not believe the thrills from this book‿ one after the other!‿ â­?â­?â­?â­?â­? Reader review‿Read it, you won‿t be disappointed. I LOVE these books. I found Rachel Lynch a few years back and she‿s now one of my favourite authors.‿ â­?â­?â­?â­?â­? Reader review‿Excellent story. Lots of action and twists and turns. Well worth reading.‿ â­?â­?â­?â­?â­? Reader review‿I love this series! I think I‿ve read all the books in it by now so am fully invested in the lives of the team. The characters are believable and likeable. My only problem with the book? I‿ve finished it and have to wait for the next instalment!‿ â­?â­?â­?â­?â­? Reader review‿This is the eleventh in Rachel Lynch‿s excellent series and a brilliant addition. A first-class read.‿ â­?â­?â­?â­?â­? Reader review‿I love this series, it‿s so well written. The descriptions of the Lake District are to die for (maybe not literally!).‿ â­?â­?â­?â­?â­? Reader review‿Another cracking book from Rachel. Thrills from beginning to end.‿ â­?â­?â­?â­?â­? Reader review‿Love this series of books, this latest addition did not disappoint. Had me gripped throughout!‿ â­?â­?â­?â­?â­? Reader review

Scanguards bodyguard Cain struggles with amnesia, however, the curtain to his past finally begins to lift when a mysterious stranger appears, revealing that Cain was the victim of an assassination attempt. It turns out that not only is Cain a powerful vampire king, he's also engaged to Faye Duvall, the female vampire who's been haunting his dreams.When Faye thinks Cain is dead, she's devastated and can only keep going because she knows her clan needs her. Out of loyalty and love for her fellow vampires, she agrees to marry Abel, Cain's brother, and is shocked when Cain returns to reclaim his throne.Cain is determined to recapture the love he once shared with Faye. But the assassin won't give up and his ruthlessness knows no limits. Backed up by his loyal friends from Scanguards, Cain suddenly finds himself in a fight to the death and confronted with a choice: to either save his kingdom or his queen.¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿ Lara Adrian, New York Times Bestselling Author of the Midnight Breed series: "I'm addicted to Tina Folsom's books! The Scanguards® series is one of the hottest things to happen to vampire romance. If you love scorching, fast-paced reads, don't miss this thrilling series!"ABOUT THE SERIESThe Scanguards Vampires series is full of fast-paced action, scorching love scenes, witty dialogue, and strong heroes and heroines. Vampire Samson Woodford lives in San Francisco and owns a security/bodyguard company, Scanguards, which employs both vampires and humans. And eventually some witches. Throw in a few immortal guardians and demons later in the series, and you'll get the drift! Each book can be read as a standalone and always centers around a new couple finding love, but the series is more enjoyable when read in order. Scanguards Vampires:Book 1: Samson's Lovely MortalBook 2: Amaury's HellionBook 3: Gabriel's MateBook 4: Yvette's HavenBook 5: Zane's RedemptionBook 6: Quinn's Undying RoseBook 7: Oliver's HungerBook 8: Thomas's ChoiceBook 8 1/2: Silent BiteBook 9: Cain's IdentityBook 10: Luther's ReturnNovella: Mortal WishBook 11: Blake's PursuitNovella 11 1/2: Fateful ReunionBook 12: John's YearningBook 13: Ryder's Storm (Scanguards Hybrids #1)Book 14: Damian's Conquest (Scanguards Hybrids #2)Book 15: Grayson's Challenge (Scanguards Hybrids #3)Thriller (T.R. Folsom)EyewitnessStealth GuardiansLover Uncloaked (#1)Master Unchained (#2)Warrior Unraveled (#3)Guardian Undone (#4)Immortal Unveiled (#5)Protector Unmatched (#6)Demon Unleashed (#7)Code Name StargateAce on the Run (#1)Fox in plain Sight (#2)Yankee in the Wind (#3)Tiger on the Prowl (#4)Venice VampyrVenice Vampyr (#1)Venice Vampyr (#2): Final AffairVenice Vampyr (#3): Sinful TreasureVenice Vampyr (#4): Sensual DangerOut of OlympusBook 1: A Touch of GreekBook 2: A Scent of GreekBook 3: A Taste of GreekBook 4: A Hush of GreekThe Scanguards Vampires series has it all: love at first sight, enemies to lovers, meet cute, instalove, alpha hero, fated mates, bodyguard, band of brothers, damsel in distress, woman in peril, beauty and the beast, hidden identity, soul mates, first love, virgins, tortured hero, age gap, second chance love, grieving lover, return from the dead, secret baby, playboy, kidnappings, friends to lovers, coming out, secret admirer, last to know, unrequited love, amnesia, royalty, forbidden love.