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London, 1594. The opening night of 'Romeo and Juliet'. But it is not just the young lovers in the play who are star-crossed. Mercutio is found murdered in the middle of the play - but it is real, not stage, blood that flows from his body. Tom Musgrove, is hired by the theatre owners to solve the murder case as quickly and quietly as possible. The theatre has only just reopened after two years of plagues, and they can't afford a scandal on their doorstep. As Tom plunges into the mean streets of Elizabethan London he soon realises he has jumped blindly into a web of murderous intrigue, which has already claimed the lives of Kit Marlowe and Francis Walsingham. As the shattered remnants of England's first Secret Service split into two lethally opposed camps, the blood begins to flow from the stinking sewers of Southwark to the gilded halls of Westminster. Can Musgrove track down the murderer and solve the mystery? Or will he end up being the one hunted to The Point of Death? 'The Point of Death' is a thrilling Elizabethan murder mystery, full of intrigue and suspense. Praise for Peter Tonkin: "A welcome aura of old-fashioned expertise" - Publishers Weekly "A good thriller, recommended" - Library Journal 'Tonkin is a superb storyteller who creates big, brash, swashbuckling adventures with taut suspense, fast-paced action and tough, resourceful characters.' Booklist Peter Tonkin was born in Northern Ireland, and was raised in the UK, Holland, Germany, and the Persian Gulf. He has written thirty novels including 'The Coffin Ship'.

"Peter Tonkin delivers again. The personalities and plots of the Elizabethan age sparkle in this fast-paced thriller." Steven Veerapen, author of The Abbey CloseSaturday, 13 January 1599. Poet and politician Edmund Spenser is found dead in his lodgings on King Street, London. Summoned to the corpse's bedside, Tom Musgrave - Spenser's friend and fencing tutor - suspects murder. Musgrave begins an investigation, only to find himself fighting to untangle a web of political backstabbing, black magic, poisoning and treason. There are initially more questions than answers, but the trail leads Musgrave to study the poet's early work, including the notorious satire Mother Hubberd's Tale - which even now threatens to destroy some of the most powerful men in England. As the Earl of Essex arranges the most famously extravagant funeral of the age, only three days after the poet's death, Musgrave races to unmask the man who has been so outraged by Spenser's verse that he has had the poet murdered. And he must do so, before his own name is added to the death list. Recommended for fans of Rory Clements, CJ Samson and SJ Parris. Praise for Peter Tonkin: "The Ides is a testosterone-fuelled battle roar in a world of double-dealing and betrayal, where wits must be sharp and recovery time between violent encounters is brief. Peter Tonkin has infused a familiar narrative with excitement, energy and a delicious twist right at the very end." - Mystery People "Riveting tale full of fast action" - Publishers Weekly "Edge-of-the-seat terror" - Daily Post "Good technical detail, plus an exciting climax, makes this entertaining reading" - Publishing News "A welcome aura of old-fashioned expertise" - Publishers Weekly"A good thriller, recommended" - Library Journal "Tonkin is a superb storyteller who creates big, brash, swashbuckling adventures with taut suspense, fast-paced action and tough, resourceful characters." -Booklist "Equals the best of James Clavell" - Daily Telegraph "A master of sea-going adventure. Enough taut suspense to satisfy any reader" - Clive Cussler "Good technical detail, plus an exciting climax, makes this entertaining reading" - Publishing News "Edge-of-the-seat terror on the high seas" - Daily Post Peter Tonkin was born in 1950 in Ulster, Northern Ireland and was raised in the UK, Holland, Germany, and the Persian Gulf. The son of an RAF officer, Tonkin spent much of his youth travelling the world from one posting to another.

"Superb ... For fans of steven saylor and conn iggulden." Richard ForemanROME. 42 BC.Rome and its empire are in turmoil.Severed heads fill the Forum. Cicero's remains among them, more than two months after his death.Power lies with Antony and Caesar's adopted son and heir Octavianus.Their reign of terror continues but too many of their proscribed enemies are escaping their clutches.And Brutus and Cassius still oppose them. Their fleets are blockading the Triumvirate's ports as they build their armies in the East. Antony turns to his most trusted secret agent, Artemidorus. He is tasked with delivering a message to the only person with a navy powerful enough to help - Cleopatra.But the road to Alexandria is a dangerous one. Artemidorus and his companions must journey through treacherous countryside and past cities ravaged by Brutus' rapacious legions and tax collectors. Before the Queen can help Antony, Cleopatra must rely on Artemidorus to find a way to stop Cassius from invading Egypt - and to bring grain to her starving people before they rise in revolt against her.Artemidorus' mission becomes ever more dangerous and desperate as friends turn into enemies and lovers into traitors.Recommended for fans of Steven Saylor, Robert Harris and Ben Kane.Peter Tonkin was born in Ulster, Northern Ireland and was raised in the UK, Holland, Germany, and the Persian Gulf. The son of an RAF officer, Tonkin spent much of his youth travelling the world from one posting to another.

A funny Australian mystery about Adelaide and football and fishing and voodoo and wives. When down-at-heel Adelaide private detective Bruce Bilger accepts a curious but seemingly trivial case from a local Australian Rules football club, the Centralian Galahs, he has no inkling of the bizarre and perilous circumstances into which he is about to be plunged. Will his survival instinct and street wisdom make up for his lack of social graces, and will his curiosity ultimately kill him or break the case? Find out and come along for a wild ride with the wisecracking private eye as he flirts with the supernatural and dives into the seedy lower depths of the world of Adelaide sport, and the Australian Football League, in Football Mambo!

An up-to-the-minute new thriller in Peter Tonkin's Mariner series - Richard Mariner and his daughter are visiting the Maritime Museum at Chatham when they are caught up in an attempted terrorist attack. Three young marine engineers are arrested for the failed attack and confined to the newly commissioned prison ship, Fleet. But as Richard learns more about the case, a disquieting question develops in his mind: how on earth did these skilled men fail in their mission to blow up the Chatham Dockyards - and why?

'A master of seagoing adventure.' Clive CusslerThe giant supertanker Prometheus sits at anchor in the Persian Gulf, holding 250,000 tons of crude oil. Somewhere on board is a crew member who is determined that the ship not make it to its destination in Europe. As the ship travels through the Indian Ocean, around South Africa, through the Atlantic and into the English Channel, only Captain Richard Mariner can battle subterfuge, sabotage and the elements to see the ship safely to port.

The Trojan Murders: Book Two"Entertaining crime fiction, set against a classical backdrop. For fans of Homer and Sherlock Holmes." Richard Foreman, author of Spies of Rome The Port City of Aulis, Greece 1190 BCE. The Greek fleet of a thousand ships, assembled for the attack on Troy, lies becalmed. The huge army, camped on the shore, swelters under a heatwave. In the forest groves consecrated to the Goddess Artemis which clothe the hills above the port, a sacred stag and a young priestess lie dead. Superstitious soldiers believe that the outraged Goddess will not release the winds until the man who killed them is unmasked and sacrifices a child of his own in revenge. The army begins to run out of patience and turns on its leaders. The soldiers demand that either the killer is found - or the assault on Troy be aborted. Odysseus is asked to look into the case and reveal who is guilty of the sacrilege and crime. But the closer he gets to the truth, the more gruesome murders occur until he and his young assistant become the subjects of brutal attacks themselves. Time is running out. The hunters become the hunted. Peter Tonkin was born in Ulster, Northern Ireland and was raised in the UK, Holland, Germany, and the Persian Gulf. The son of an RAF officer, Tonkin spent much of his youth travelling the world from one posting to another. He is the author of the Richard Mariner Thriller Collection, Caesar's Spies and the Tom Musgrave Mysteries.'Homer meets Holmes in this delightful twist on the Iliad. Through the eyes of a young rhapsode, playing Watson to Odysseus's Sherlock, the murder mystery unfurls amid the build-up to the legendary Trojan war. Tonkin has managed to weave a story that remains true to the spirit of the original myths but keeps the reader guessing. With the stage set for further fun as the ancient detective double-act continues on towards Troy, a series of entertaining stories has only just begun.' Peter Sandham, author of the Porphyry Novels'Beware of Greeks is an intriguing murder mystery with a skilfully depicted setting and charismatic hero. An unusual and enjoyable read.' Promoting Crime FictionPraise for Peter Tonkin: 'Riveting tale full of fast action.' Publishers Weekly'Good technical detail, plus an exciting climax, makes this entertaining reading.' Publishing News'A welcome aura of old-fashioned expertise.' Publishers Weekly'A good thriller, recommended.' Library Journal'Tonkin is a superb storyteller who creates big, brash, swashbuckling adventures with taut suspense, fast-paced action and tough, resourceful characters.' Booklist'Equals the best of James Clavell.' Daily Telegraph'A master of sea-going adventure. Enough taut suspense to satisfy any reader.' Clive Cussler'Good technical detail, plus an exciting climax, makes this entertaining reading.' Publishing News'Edge-of-the-seat terror on the high seas.' Daily Post

43BC.The Roman world remains in turmoil more than a year after Caesar's assassination.His murderers pillage Macedonia and Syria, building armies, refusing to obey the orders of the Senate, led by Cicero, to return and take control of the Republic before the dead dictator's closest ally Mark Antony can do so.Meanwhile Antony is trapped beyond the Alps with the tattered remains of his starving legions defeated at the battle of Mutina. Cicero has declared him enemy of the state and ordered his death. But no-one moves against him. The most powerful general nearby, Octavian, Caesar's heir, is feigning sickness because he can see a way to take total political control: both Consuls were killed at Mutina and Octavian is waiting for the chance to replace them himself. Only Cicero stands in his way.The desperate Antony gives secret orders to daring spy and tribune Artemidorus, the man who almost saved Caesar on The Ides. Who might just save Antony now. Artemidorus must travel undercover across war-torn Italy with messages for Octavian's eyes only. But Octavian in turn needs someone he can absolutely trust to go clandestinely to Rome and ensure his mother and sister stay safe from Cicero's ruthless senatorial guards when Octavian makes his grab for Consular power.So Artemidorus finds himself working for two masters. Facing twice the danger. His situation is compounded by one undeniable truth: For each of his commanders to achieve his goal of absolute power, Cicero must die.Once again Tonkin takes his readers on a breath-taking journey. History - and history-makers - come alive.Recommended for fans of Conn Iggulden. Ben Kane and Steven Saylor.Praise for Peter Tonkin 'The Ides is a testosterone-fuelled battle roar in a world of double-dealing and betrayal, where wits must be sharp and recovery time between violent encounters is brief. Peter Tonkin has infused a familiar narrative with excitement, energy and a delicious twist right at the very end.' - Mystery People 'Riveting tale full of fast action' - Publishers Weekly 'Edge-of-the-seat terror' - Daily Post 'Good technical detail, plus an exciting climax, makes this entertaining reading' - Publishing News Peter Tonkin was born in Northern Ireland, and was raised in the UK, Holland, Germany, and the Persian Gulf. He has written forty novels including the Richard Mariner Series.

The fourteenth action adventure in the Mariner series In a terrible storm in the English Channel, Richard Mariner receives a Mayday signal. Mariner's SuperCat plunges across the dangerously busy shipping lanes and most of the distressed crew are saved from the deadly shoals of Wolf Rock, though the captain has already abandoned ship and is subsequently declared missing, presumed dead. At the inquiry, Mariner is astonished to find himself being painted as the villain. Being - coincidentally - a member of the board that owned the wrecked ship, he is ultimately arrested and charged with Corporate Killing. Mariner finds he must risk his life yet again to win back both his reputation and his business.

'Another triumph from a master storyteller.' Alistair Forrest, author of Nest of VipersGreece. Circa 1190 BCE.The Greek world is in turmoil as Agamemnon prepares for war against Troy.His friends and allies scour the cities and islands, demanding that lesser kings supply armies to join him in his approaching conflict but all too many fear a lengthy campaign will destroy their countries and cost them their thrones. Meanwhile a merchant's son, beaten and crippled during a robbery on the dockside in Troy is trying to make a living as an apprentice rhapsode in the port city of Aulis, singing songs of the great heroes of an earlier generation. Passing through Aulis on his way to Phthia in search of Prince Achilles, who he plans to recruit along with his army of Myrmidons, King Odysseus of Ithaca conscripts the young rhapsode onto his crew. Odysseus and his young associate travel from the city of Phthia to the island of Skyros searching for Achilles.But as they do so they find themselves confronted by a ruthless killer who will stop at nothing to prevent them completing their mission. So, as the campaign against Troy turns on their success or failure, Odysseus and his young rhapsode must solve a series of murders and attempted and stay alive themselves - long enough to find and recruit Achilles to Agamemnon's cause.The first book in a new series, from the author of the bestselling series Caesar's Spies.Recommended for fans of Steven Saylor, Lindsey Davis and CJ Samson.Peter Tonkin was born in Ulster, Northern Ireland and was raised in the UK, Holland, Germany, and the Persian Gulf. The son of an RAF officer, Tonkin spent much of his youth travelling the world from one posting to another. He is the author of the Richard Mariner Thriller Collection, Caesar's Spies and the Tom Musgrave Mysteries.'Homer meets Holmes in this delightful twist on the Iliad. Through the eyes of a young rhapsode, playing Watson to Odysseus's Sherlock, the murder mystery unfurls amid the build-up to the legendary Trojan war. Tonkin has managed to weave a story that remains true to the spirit of the original myths but keeps the reader guessing. With the stage set for further fun as the ancient detective double-act continues on towards Troy, a series of entertaining stories has only just begun.' Peter Sandham, author of the Porphy NovelsPraise for Peter Tonkin: 'Riveting tale full of fast action.' Publishers Weekly'Good technical detail, plus an exciting climax, makes this entertaining reading.' Publishing News'A welcome aura of old-fashioned expertise.' Publishers Weekly'A good thriller, recommended.' Library Journal'Tonkin is a superb storyteller who creates big, brash, swashbuckling adventures with taut suspense, fast-paced action and tough, resourceful characters.' Booklist'Equals the best of James Clavell.' Daily Telegraph'A master of sea-going adventure. Enough taut suspense to satisfy any reader.' Clive Cussler'Good technical detail, plus an exciting climax, makes this entertaining reading.' Publishing News'Edge-of-the-seat terror on the high seas.' Daily Post

March, 44BCCaesar is a dead man...A plan to murder the most powerful political leader in the world is under way.More than twenty assassins are directly involved.Hundreds of others are aware of the plot, with thousands more hoping for its success.Only a handful of men and women stand against them, led by the infamous Artemidorus.He and his associates are working undercover in the households of the main suspects, risking kidnap, torture and death in a desperate race against both time and fate.They are hopelessly outnumbered, battling against the most dangerous men in the city, their servants, slaves and soldiers.The future of the world as they know it is in their hands.But the scheming senators will go to any lengths to stop anyone standing in the way of their plan.And with an army of bloodthirsty gladiators willing to carry out their orders, is Artemidorus destined to meet an equally brutal end?Set against the backdrop of Ancient Rome, The Ides is a fast-paced historical thriller, providing an insider perspective to the infamous Ides of March.

'A master of seagoing adventure.' Clive CusslerWhen Richard and Robin Mariner discover a young woman stranded in the middle of a fierce storm, they decide to risk everything to try to save her. Despite their efforts, the body they recover is long dead. They discover to their horror that the woman is naked, beaten and eyeless. Who is this mystery woman and who could have committed such a brutal crime against her? Both the FBI and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police are at a loss and the distinctive wound - a five-pointed star over her heart - tells a dark and deadly story.The investigation opens up when the Mountie assigned to the case, a French Canadian with Mohawk blood, links the death to another at Point Noir. Richard and Robin vow to help the authorities by tracking a shady Russian freighter which turns out to be smuggling young women past Thunder Bay - and into the seedy red-light districts of Chicago.The Mariner's launch of their new SuperCat fast ferry service across the Great Canadian Lakes will have to wait.They have a murder to solve. Recommended for fans of Alexander Fullerton and Clive Cussler.Peter Tonkin was born in 1950 in Ulster, Northern Ireland and was raised in the UK, Holland, Germany, and the Persian Gulf. The son of an RAF officer, Tonkin spent much of his youth travelling the world from one posting to another. He is the author of the Richard Mariner Thriller Collection, Caesar's Spies and the Tom Musgrave Mysteries.Praise for Peter Tonkin: "The Mariners' many seafaring and investigative skills are seriously tested during this exciting chase. Readers who batten down the hatches and keep the Dramamine handy should enjoy the rough but rewarding ride," Publishers Weekly"The Ides is a testosterone-fuelled battle roar in a world of double-dealing and betrayal, where wits must be sharp and recovery time between violent encounters is brief. Peter Tonkin has infused a familiar narrative with excitement, energy and a delicious twist right at the very end." Mystery People"Riveting tale full of fast action." Publishers Weekly"Edge-of-the-seat terror." Daily Post"Good technical detail, plus an exciting climax, makes this entertaining reading." Publishing News"A welcome aura of old-fashioned expertise." Publishers Weekly

Richard Mariner - Book 3'A master of seagoing adventure.' Clive CusslerWhile removing toxic waste from a dead zone in the Palestinian desert, the captain of the Napoli is killed by local villagers whose land and families have been destroyed.Fully laden, the Napoli limps off to Cyprus, but desperately needs a new master-and Heritage Mariner of London are requested to provide one.Recalled from his honeymoon, John Higgins is the only captain available.But this ship has trouble written all over her.She's an ageing rust-bucket with a multi-racial crew, and the containers on board are filled with chemical and nuclear poison.Still, Higgins' orders are simple enough: take her home to Naples.But, when they arrive, they find this is only the first of many ports to refuse the leper ship entry.With an increasingly mutinous crew, and acidic waste eating away at her insides, there seems nowhere left to turn...

"Gripping from start to finish." Alistair Forrest, author of Libertas.42BC.Mark Antony's most dangerous and dedicated agent, Iacomus Artemidorus, is swept overboard from Cleopatra's flagship during a terrible storm. But the near end to the Roman spy is just the beginning. Artemidorus must find a way to travel through enemy-held Thrace and Macedonia until he reaches Antony's beleaguered generals Saxa and Norbanus in the besieged city of Amphipolis. The agent must then proceed to Philippi, carrying valuable intelligence which could change the fate of Rome and history. Standing alongside Mark Antony once more, Artemidorus must hunt down Cassius and Brutus - and exact revenge on those involved in Caesar's assassination on the Ides of March. The battle - and war - must be won. A thrilling, historically accurate spy story bringing the bestselling series to a fitting climax, Death at Philippi reconstructs the epic conflicts and political intrigue which led to the death of the Roman Republic and the birth of the Roman Empire.Recommended for fans of Conn Iggulden, Ben Kane and Steven Saylor. Praise for Peter Tonkin: 'The Ides is a testosterone-fuelled battle roar in a world of double-dealing and betrayal, where wits must be sharp and recovery time between violent encounters is brief. Peter Tonkin has infused a familiar narrative with excitement, energy and a delicious twist right at the very end.' Mystery People'Riveting tale full of fast action' Publishers Weekly'Edge-of-the-seat terror' Daily Post'Good technical detail, plus an exciting climax, makes this entertaining reading' Publishing News Peter Tonkin was born in 1950 in Ulster, Northern Ireland and was raised in the UK, Holland, Germany, and the Persian Gulf. The son of an RAF officer, Tonkin spent much of his youth travelling the world from one posting to another. He is also the author of the Richard Mariner Thriller Collection, Caesar's Spies and the Tom Musgrave Mysteries.

'A master of sea-going adventure. Enough taut suspense to satisfy any reader.' Clive CusslerWhen a large rogue wave forms in the North Atlantic, three unsuspecting vessels are forced to protect themselves as best they can from the onslaught.Among these ships is Richard Mariner's trusty tug Sisyphus which, due to his quick-thinking and bold risk-taking, is saved from the worst of the wave's effects.However, when Richard's wife, Robin, is swept away by the wave he soon realises that his troubles have only just begun.As the other two boats fail to fare as well as the Sisyphus, with one lost and the other badly damaged, Richard aids the battered Quebec submarine up to the surface of the water, so that Canadian Fleet Command can take over.But as those aboard the Quebec face threats from both the merciless sea and those within their midst, Richard and his crew must rapidly adapt to an ever-worsening situation.Richard Mariner must face one of his most difficult challenges yet: balancing loyalty to his wife and professionalism in his work. Mariner could lose everything.Peter Tonkin was born in 1950 in Ulster, Northern Ireland and was raised in the UK, Holland, Germany, and the Persian Gulf. The son of an RAF officer, Tonkin spent much of his youth travelling the world from one posting to another. He is also the author of the Richard Mariner Thriller Collection, Caesar's Spies and the Tom Musgrave Mysteries.Praise for Peter Tonkin: "The Ides is a testosterone-fuelled battle roar in a world of double-dealing and betrayal, where wits must be sharp and recovery time between violent encounters is brief. Peter Tonkin has infused a familiar narrative with excitement, energy and a delicious twist right at the very end." - Mystery People"Riveting tale full of fast action" - Publishers Weekly"Edge-of-the-seat terror" - Daily Post"Good technical detail, plus an exciting climax, makes this entertaining reading" - Publishing News"A welcome aura of old-fashioned expertise" - Publishers Weekly"A good thriller, recommended" - Library Journal"Tonkin is a superb storyteller who creates big, brash, swashbuckling adventures with taut suspense, fast-paced action and tough, resourceful characters." -Booklist"Equals the best of James Clavell" - Daily Telegraph"Good technical detail, plus an exciting climax, makes this entertaining reading" - Publishing News"Edge-of-the-seat terror on the high seas" - Daily Post

They were caught in the ultimate trap. They faced the ultimate terror.Five men and one beautiful woman. Marooned on a floating island of arctic ice. Together they had the equipment and skills to fight the freezing cold, the violently savage storms.Then suddenly from the angry seas the jaws of horror opened wide as nature's deadliest creature rose from the depths - a huge killer whale of enormous intelligence, incredible power, indestructible endurance, ravenous for human prey....This reissue of Peter Tonkin's bestseller Killer (1979), the first in decades, features a new introduction by Grady Hendrix and the original cover art by Ken Barr."Relentless, terrifying, chilling ... as good as Jaws!" - Lewiston Journal"Vivid, exciting ... a thriller not for the squeamish!" - Macon Telegraph News"A whale of a story!" - Arizona Republic