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Thirty years ago, my mother was found murdered. I remember holding my teddy bear close, listening as the police told my father they couldn’t find her killer. She was only two miles from home when she was brutally attacked and left for dead in her car by the forest-lined highway. They said they interviewed everyone in our small town, but no one saw a thing… Every year, on the anniversary of her death, I dive back into the case, hoping to uncover something new. But this year, I receive a note that turns my blood to ice:

He's climbed Everest not long after a heart bypass operation, he's run seven marathons on seven continents, he's hauled loaded sledges across both polar ice caps and he's circumnavigated the earth. Ran Fiennes truly is the world's greatest explorer, and this book celebrates his 80th birthday by showcasing his greatest achievements in his own words.

Josephine Greyville, the daughter of an earl finds herself kidnapped on the eve of her wedding by her fiance's twin who just happens to be a pirate...a true devil of the high seas. Torn between the duty to marry the man she's promised to and caught up in the storm of passion she finds with her new pirate captor, Josephine fears she must choose between her family and her heart.

A late-night TV chat show feature, The Ten Worst People in New York, is the talk of the town. When a real estate mogul on the Ten Worst list jumps to his death, it could be a coincidence. But after a corrupt NYC councilor, also on the list, dies suspiciously, recently widowed Special FBI Agent Alex Bedford suspects foul play. Young British filmmaker Jacob Felle arrives in New York to connect with his estranged sister, Elizabeth, and to reconcile a long-buried family trauma. But Alex and Jacob are on a collision course.

At 19, Christopher "Kit" Hollingsworth is spared the noose, but sentenced to serve seven years in Australia as a convict. The men who betrayed him have plans to make sure he never returns to England. But Kit's strong will and thirst for vengeance ensure his survival.

Rebecca Parcell is eager to reach Paris to marry Daniel Alloway, who's gone ahead to take up a new post there. But their idyllic prenuptial life unravels when they accept an invitation to reside with Dr. Benjamin Franklin, America's brilliant, enigmatic ambassador to France. A murdered man is found on the roof of Dr. Franklin's home outside of Paris, and he calls upon his two new houseguests–former spies for George Washington–to investigate.

AD 1066. Cerdic is a prisoner of war. Captured after the Battle of Hastings, his fate is in the hands of the victorious Norman count Cynric, who is in no mood to feed and look after worthless Englishmen as the army moves inland. His survival depends on his ability to convince them of his value. Cerdic’s sole bargaining chip is his lordship of Wulfbury, a small stronghold in Northumberia, following the deaths of his father, its earl and elder brother in the invasions. If he can entice them with the lure of this fiefdom, he may yet survive.

Six nights a week the cast of the smash-hit play Daughter of the Revolution performs to a sold-out audience. A thrilling story of forbidden marriage and a secret love child, the critics say it'll run for years. That is until one night the third act ends not in applause but in death, when leading lady Alexandra Dyce is beheaded live on stage.

When opposition Chief Whip Esme Kanha is handed a secret dossier containing evidence of government corruption, she suspects its original owner, a top journalist, was murdered for gathering it. Despite the danger, she feels she must investigate. Meanwhile, lowly backbencher Harry Colbey is working his own leads. A known campaigner against big tech, he is often sent data from anonymous sources and this time round he has something truly alarming.

On the fringes of civilization, the town of Sanctuary embarks on a mission to legitimize its existence and that of its monstrous inhabitants. Under the Leadership of its Mysterious Lord, four young adventurers set out from the town on a dangerous mission into the Wild Moor. But they discover that armies of orcs and hobgoblins are far from the only threats to the Free Cities of the frontier. Ancient evils stir, dragons are rumored to once again fly, and an imprisoned god returns to plague the world.

Street gangs, corrupt merchants, and a powerful thieves guild. What could go wrong? Fighting orcs and hobgoblins on the frontier has seasoned Akke, but her return to the city of her birth could prove just as challenging. In a race against time to rescue an old friend, Akke and Ailuros land in the middle of a brewing gang war, where a person’s safety must be bargained for with more than just gold. But Akke must be careful what she promises and to whom, for dangers lurk everywhere. Some of them harder to see than others.

Professor Elliot Brand was done with adventures. When his former lover Ashra Shah calls him to Antarctica, he knows he is getting himself into trouble. Guarded by a military unit, hidden deeply in the uninhabitable parts of the frozen continent, a ruin was found that could be the most significant archeological find in history. Elliot Brand doesn't need long to understand that if they don't act fast, it might very well be the last one, too...

The day of the garden party should’ve been a celebration of love for Raphael and his fiancée, as they toast their engagement with their families. But for someone, it’s an opportunity to unveil the lies that have bound the family together over the years. With their nearest and dearest gathered at the family manor, as the first glass is raised, the secrets that bind them begin to crack. And what should have been the happiest day of their lives, might just end as a day they’d rather forget…

After their adventures in Nepal, Professor Elliot Brand and Nepalese agent Ashra Shah want to enjoy their summer in London together. But when Ashra is called back into action, her new mission leads to an ancient mystery that might be the greatest threat she and Elliot have ever faced.

When Chief Whip Esme Kanha learns of the sudden death of the Minister for Personal Information, she bitterly regrets missing his desperate calls the previous evening. Unconvinced by the verdict of suicide, and suspicious that corrupt colleagues played some part in the man’s death, she decides to investigate—but she must tread carefully in a near-future world dominated by technology, where "what can see, watches, what can hear, listens, and what can be followed is tracked."

London. Jake just wanted to lie low. But when a group of bigots arrives at his childhood home looking for immigrants to bully, the reluctant hero discovers the troublemakers may have angelic allies. And when he digs into their organization, the reformed gang member is shocked to discover they have political backing… and a colleague is actually a wolf in sheep’s clothing.

You remember the tale of Tony Anderson aka Tony the Terrible who fought to survive in 'What Zombie Apocalypse'? Now follow the harrowing account of two fellow survivors, Pete and his wife Karen. They did not sleep through the start of the catastrophe that eclipsed the world. They witnessed it firsthand from their apartment window, which unfortunately was situated opposite Tony. When the food runs out their hand is forced, they must leave their home. They risk everything to reach the safety of Karen's parent’s farm.

London. Jake swore he’d go straight. Desperate to keep his promise never to steal again, the reformed conman takes a risky job carrying high-value packages for giant corporations. But after he uses his powers to complete a delivery on time, Jake is horrified when a demon tracks him down and causes the death of his contact. Tormented by dreams of killing everyone he loves, the reluctant hero fears his inner darkness will doom his few friends and allies.

The saren knight Reza and her alliance of comrades rush headlong into the forces of Umbraz who has been amassing power and armies from the Golden Crown and the Black Steel kingdoms. The final battle draws near—death and chaos now reign supreme in the fury of war. The zealots of Umbraz are determined to snuff out the lives of all those who intend to interfere with their god’s summoning rite.

The Kingdom of Crowns has been compromised by demonic powers, infecting political and religious offices. Reza and Nomad, heroes of the neighboring Southern Sands region, enter the realm to investigate the depth of corruption. However, they quickly find themselves entangled in a web of darkness strung by an unholy god.