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The Healed
A woman wakes up with her arms and legs tied, realizing almost immediately she is lying on train tracks. And to make matters worse, she has no memory of who she is or how she got there.
As she tries to live her life, still unsure whether she should start fresh or keep looking for information about herself, she can’t shake the feeling that there is something different about her. And, slowly, some memories start coming back to her, but they only bring more questions rather than answers.£8.99 -
The Heroes
Spring 1968
Formerly inseparable, five boys, known affectionately as ‘The Heroes’, all of them eight years of age, school together, play together and explore together. One day in the spring term, one of them dies suddenly, in the arms of his teacher and their headmaster goes missing without a trace.
May 2019
Fifty years later, local private investigators, Robert Fox and Rosemary Bennett are engaged by the dead boy’s sister to find out if the headmaster is still alive, because he may hold the key as to why her brother, Derek, died.
Everyone says that he died of natural causes, but the boy’s sister believes it is something more sinister.
The two private investigators seek out the four remaining boys and their teacher, to help them in their quest for the truth about what happened to her brother and of the headmaster’s disappearance.
But they are not the only ones seeking them out.
The boys each have held a chilling secret, and someone wants to keep it that way, no matter what it takes.
Will Fox and Bennet find out what the boys know before someone else does?
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The Heroic Truths of Neil Peel
“Neil Peel. What the hell?” snarled Ottilie. “Of all the sad sacks in this school, I get stuck sitting at a desk next to the saddest of them all…again!”
Neil Peel is about to start his first year at Titfield School, and this is his welcome.
Best friends Stephen and Grub will be at his sides as he faces bullies, takes part in a football match for the uncoordinated, tries to survive a visit from a devilish cousin who’s determined to ruin his Christmas, and even faces a brush with crime.
At least Neil’s evil genius older sister Lemony is on hand to trip him up and kick him when he’s down.
Approaching adolescence is not easy for anyone, but life can be even harder when you always tell the truth. At least everybody knows where they stand with Neil, but will his honesty turn out to be a blessing or a curse?
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The Highway Store and Other Stories
Trevor’s had a rough life. Growing up in the crime ridden suburb of Blacktown, struggling with PTSD from his tour in Afghanistan, and his girlfriend’s tragic overdose. All he wants is to get away from it all and find some peace. Opening a highway store in the remote outback seemed like a great opportunity for him. Little did he know, he wasn’t prepared for the unsavory characters that came his way. As these nefarious figures start to emerge, he is forced to confront a past he thought he had left behind.
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The Jawbone of a Carnivore
The Jawbone of a Carnivore will fill your imagination with tales of adventure, friendship, eccentric people, success and failure, as well as encounters with life and death. While I explore the adventurous life and the pathway to peace that can come from it, I do not offer instructions on how to pray. I will encourage you to believe that the way we live can become a prayer. This memoir of life on the edge of the unknown trusts that you will strike out on your own audacious exploration of the world and the spirit that surrounds it. Perhaps, through this, you will identify your pathway to peace and in so doing find yourself saying on some cold and snowy morning, “This is a prayer.”
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The Jelly Spacemen: Cruise to Earth
Hands up, who wants to go on a space holiday?
Now, you can! Get on board the Jelly Cruiser with the fantastic four Jelly Spacemen and their guests as they whizz through space on their mystery tours across the galaxies. And look out—this time, they’re heading for Earth!
Release the batter splatter and get ready for take-off…
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The Journal
Lying unread for almost a century, Christophe Allary’s journal, with its account of the loves and tragedies of this enigmatic man, are suddenly exposed to the sympathetic eye of Harry Evans, adrift and alone in Paris. Unexpectedly, each entry will alter the course of Harry’s life and send him searching for the untold events surrounding this forgotten man. From the north to the south of France and to a time when Paris, emerging from a brutal conflict, rediscovers its soul in the Belle Epoque. It exposes the worst in human character and ultimately the best in those in whom Christophe places his trust. As each page reveals its story, so Harry takes faltering steps in parallel with the long-dead author, revealing how the past can still extend its influence, even today.
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The Journeys of Simon Beauregard
At the feast to celebrate his newly achieved Warrior Status, Simon Beauregard, aged just sixteen, is told the news that he has been selected to escort his younger sister, Princess Leanda, to Askhelon for her arranged marriage to a much-older Caerwin. Caerwin is the leader of the Humanish Army in Askhelon, which lies on the other side of Ashtar, their unfriendly neighbouring country. With the aid of his Troll friend Tom Icklethorn, Simon, Princess Leanda and her maid Hilda have numerous frightening and exciting experiences, including battling giant ants, before reaching their goal. Here the result is not as anticipated. On his return journey through the Forest of Strange Beasts, Simon rescues two orphan children from war-torn Volscia and hungry vultures. Later he helps to organize combined forces to overcome the dreadful Orcs.
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The Kilborn Murders
After the reading of the will at his brother’s estate, only Eric Kilborn is left alive. He is arrested and charged with the murders of his relatives. The only other witness to what happened at the estate, Nick Roberts, has vanished, and the authorities only have Eric’s word that such a person even exists.
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The Kindest Giant Ever
This is a heart-touching tale about love, friendship and tolerance. Follow the adventures of the little dwarf, Tiny Tom. He didn't want to be different from the other dwarves, but he grew bigger than the others. Thinking that something is wrong with him, he was sent away from his safe home. The owl came to help him. His journey took him to Fairydom, where the fairies showed him another aspect of what being different can mean. Be brave, because your journey with Tiny Tom begins!
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The King of Jesolo and Other Short Stories
Dive into The King of Jesolo and Other Short Stories as the author navigates a vivid mosaic of adventures across the globe. From unexpected friendships formed in distant lands to seemingly harmless escapades that take unforeseen turns, each tale offers a unique glimpse into the world’s diverse tapestry. Sail the tempestuous Italian and Greek seas, where in one thrilling episode, a boat’s mast teeters dangerously close to the water. Embark on a spiritual sojourn to Greece’s revered Mount Athos. Whether it’s the vibrant streets of South America or the historic trails of Europe and Asia, these stories capture the essence of travel, the surprises it holds, and the connections that bind us.
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The Last Epitaph
In a world ravaged by a religious war that has claimed the lives of billions, scientists race to find a solution in a top-secret lab. Patrick Jarborn is the last hope for humanity, but when the lab is overrun, he and his guardian Gloria must flee for survival. Along the way, they discover Sarah, another test subject with a crucial role in humanity’s future. Together, they embark on a perilous journey through a world they only know from books, facing unimaginable threats as they search for safety. As they navigate the crumbling ruins of civilization, Patrick and Sarah find solace in each other, and hope for a new era of peace. The Last Epitaph is a heart-wrenching tale of survival and the power of love in the face of humanity’s darkest hour.
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