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A novel of "e;love, friendships and laughter, heartbreak, loss and tears, simply life in its full glory"e; from the author of 183 Times a Year (A Bookaholic Swede).Life is never straightforward. Lizzie is fast approaching fifty. Her once angst-ridden teenage daughters have flown the nest: Cassie to London and Maisy to Australia. And although Connor, Lizzie's teenage son, is now on his own tormented passage to adulthood, his quest to get there is a far quieter journey than that of his sisters. The hard years, Lizzie believes, are behind her. But things are never quite as black and white as them seem . . .A visit to her daughter in London leaves Lizzie troubled. And that's just to start. Add to the mix an unexpected visitor, a disturbing phone call, a son acting suspiciously, a run-in with her ex-husband, plus a new man in her life, and Lizzie will soon learn life is something that happens while you're busy making plans. Nobody said it would be easy. Lizzie knows only too well that life is never straightforward when you see all the colours in between."e;All the Colours in Between explores the theme of families in a highly captivating read, full of laughter, tears, and bittersweet moments. A fabulous and surprising read that I would highly recommend."e; -The Book Review Cafe"e;Filled with emotion: you'll laugh and you'll cry but you'll never forget All the Colours in Between. The characters are so enchanting that I think of them as my own family and I'm sure many readers feel the same."e; -The Book MagnetDon't miss the third book in the trilogy, Time Will Tell

"e;A candid account of family life that we can all relate to . . . An absolutely astonishing, thought provoking, hilarious and life affirming debut novel."e; -The Book MagnetMeet Lizzie, the exasperated mother of Cassie, Connor, and stepdaughter Maisy. She gets by with good friends, cheap wine and talking to herself.Teenager Cassie, the Facebook-tweeting, selfie-taking, music and mobile phone-obsessed daughter, hates everything about her life. She longs for a different existence and wishes her parents had never divorced.However, the discovery of a terrible betrayal, and a brutal attack, throws the whole household into disarray. Lizzie and Cassie are forced to reassess the important things in life as they embark upon separate journeys of self-discovery . . .Although tragic at times this is a delightfully funny exploration of domestic love, hate, strength and ultimately friendship. A poignant, heartfelt look at that complex and diverse relationship between a mother and daughter set amongst the thorny realities of today's divided and extended families.Mothers and daughters alike will never look at each other in quite the same way after reading this book-a brilliantly funny observation of contemporary family life."e;An emotional roller-coaster of a ride that details family life . . . [a] beautifully written debut novel from Eva Jordan that should appeal to men not just women. There are some very emotive comments contained within the story many will ring true for every reader. A highly enjoyable read."e; -The Last Word Book ReviewDon't miss books two and three in the trilogy: All the Colours in Between and Time Will Tell

The author of Girl: Broken returns with a terrifying new novel of a shadowy cult and the woman fighting to escape their murderous grasp... During the 1990s, Daisy grew up abused by the cult known as The Fishermen. The house she was imprisoned in was destroyed by an explosion and all the members killedor at least that was what people assumed. Jay, an ex-police officer, and Joseph, a professor specialising in cults and the effects of coercive control, discover that some members survived. Inspector Slane was a key member of The Fishermen and is still at large and she, along with her network of abusers, remains active and hunting for Daisy. Jay is determined to find the remnants of the cult before they can find Daisy and finish the evil they started when she was a child. But the trail seems colduntil the murders resume . . .

An artist on the Spanish island of Majorca goes to terrifying lengths to achieve greatness in this thriller by the author of Eden Burning.In a desire to impress those who visit his studio, renowned artist The Painter employs a gardener to create an inspirational landscape which includes a labyrinth, an orange grove, and Moorish-inspired fountains.They develop an intimate relationship, and The Painter, whose life and talent had become increasingly dissipated, finds himself slowly recovering his original talent. However, the relationship is tainted by The Painter's jealousy when visitors express more interest in the magical garden than in his art.As the jealously blossoms into deadly rage, The Painter will stop at nothing to pursue his dreams, even if it means murder . . . Deirdre Quiery's compelling thriller explores themes of love, life and deceit, and examines the lengths we will go to pursue and protect our passions.

"e;Ripe with truths, secrets and lies, The Secret Wound is a beautifully conjured story of the depths of the human heart."e; -Richard Rohr, New York Times-bestselling authorAll that glitters is not gold . . .In the seemingly tranquil ex-pat community of Mallorca, a dangerous secret lies buried and a murderer hides in plain sight.When a member of the community fears their dark and deadly secret will be exposed, they plan to murder a fellow ex-pat to keep the truth concealed. Will any of the close-knit community discover the deadly plans and stop the inevitable before they are all put in grave danger?Deirdre Quiery's gripping thriller is not just an addictive page-turner but provides a compelling exploration of human emotion and desires, and the terrible costs of jealousy and ambition."e;This is an atmospheric and beautifully charged story, which moves between time frames and locations to ratchet up the building tension . . . Highly recommended. A great summer read!"e; -Rachel O'Connor"e;A beautiful story and one which I find hard to box into a genre. It is beautifully written, lyrical at times, and simply tells the story of what it is to love and to be loved. It is a story about grief and of why people choose to commit murder. The Secret Wound hooked me in from the very beginning and I was so sad to read the final words. Highly recommended."e; -Brew and Books Review

In the volatile decades of the early twentieth century, a prominent family keeps its secrets hidden-but war will expose them . . .1912. A young boy, Tom Shepherd, is invited to stay at Hardinge Hall. Mr and Mrs Hardinge are trying to arrange the marriage of their son Teddy to Iris, the daughter of a local businessman. Tom becomes the innocent messenger who delivers the secret arrangements. Armistice Day 1918. The First World War has changed everything, especially the closeted world that Iris, Teddy, and Tom existed in. Will things ever be the same again? 1927. Tom is now a journalist investigating the discovery of a baby's bones in the woods around Hardinge Hall-and the past and present move towards a resolution that could bring everything crashing down . . .From the author of Spanish Crossings, The Good Messenger is an epic tale of love, loyalty, and deception spanning two tumultuous decades.

The Spanish Civil War casts a shadow over a London woman¿s life as she grows increasingly attached to a young Basque refugee . . .After Lorna, a legal secretary, meets and falls in love with Harry, a member of the International Brigade, he is tragically killed in the fighting in Spain¿and Lorna fears she might have lost her best chance of happiness. To fill the void in her life, she focuses on helping the child refugees of the conflict, newly arrived in England on a boat from Bilbao. As Lorna discovers a connection to one boy, Pepe, their lives become increasingly intertwined in the postwar rebuilding of London after the bombing raids of World War II. But Pepe remains deeply pulled towards the homeland and family that have been placed beyond his reach¿and their relationship will be tested by the tragic history they share . . .From the author of The Good Messenger, Spanish Crossings is an epic tale of love, politics, the human connection that crosses all borders, and the yearning but elusive possibility of redemption.

Experience London in 1970 as a journalist captures a community's ups and downs over the course of a year in this slice-of-life saga.Ophelia Street, 1970. A street like any other, a community that lives and breathes together as people struggle with their commitments and pursue their dreams. It is a world we recognise, a world where class and gender divide, where set roles are acknowledged. But what happens when individuals step outside those roles?An observer amid Ophelia Street watches, writes, imagines, remembers, charting the lives and loves of his neighbours over the course of four seasons, revealing the flimsily disguised underbelly of urban life in all its challenging glory. As the leaves turn from vibrant green to vivid gold, so lives turn and change too, laying bare the truth of the community. Perhaps, ultimately, we all exist on Ophelia Street.

A secret agent in Prague faces love, death, and a crisis of conscience in this gripping international thriller.Herbert Biely, aged hero of the Prague Spring, stands poised to reunite the Czech and Slovak Republics years after the Velvet Revolution. But other parties have their own agendas and plans for the fate of the region. A shadowy collective exists that will do anything to preserve the status quo. Peter Lowe's mission is to prevent reunification by any means possible. But Peter is not all that he seems. A troubled man desperate to escape the past, he's beginning to question the cause, his assignment, his superiors, and himself. And when he falls in love with his intended target, the danger escalates. As alliances shift and the body count rises, Prague becomes the focal point for intrigue on an international scale.

The fate of the world hangs in the balance of a newly reunified Czechoslovakia in this political thriller by the author of Escape to Perdition. With the anniversary of the Prague Spring approaching, panic overshadows the celebration as international terrorism and violent extremists threaten to destroy the country. Captain Lincoln Stone, a disgraced British officer, humiliatingly scapegoated by his government, finds himself in the thick of the action. Plucked from his purgatory, Stone is offered exoneration in return for his aid of the Czechoslovak Prime Minister. Stone, resentful of his treatment and determined to prove himself, is driven by deeper motives than those of his superiors. But as the country descends into chaos, he must find a way to survive at the epicentre of a deadly storm. Cut off from the international community, Czechoslovakia's fate, and that of the world, hangs on Stone and the outcome to the Prague Ultimatum . . .

Corruption. Murder. Violence. Barely escaping her last mission with her life, Lucie Musilova is assigned a low-profile case to regain her superior’s trust. All across the country, women have been disappearing who each have something in common: all are European nationals, and all have been ignored by a disinterested media and the politically restrained police force. When a body is discovered and the case grows ever more personal, Lucie finds herself entwined in the seedy worlds of government-sanctioned prostitution and must fight corruption and far right violence to uncover the truth. But with her mentor injured and assassins on her tail, Lucie must use all her wits to avoid becoming the final seal in a deal for the country’s very soul…Also available in the Lucie Musilova series Book 2: Blood, White and BluePraise for the Lucie Musilova series: "A plot that twists and turns, lots of fast-paced action." "A thriller for our times." "Great combination of spy thriller and political commentary." "A great combination of spy thriller and political commentary."

A sixteenth-century Jewish woman flees persecution and an abusive marriage in this historical saga from ';a brilliant talent' (Jeffery Deaver). When soldiers attack the inhabitants of a Jewish ghetto in sixteenth-century Lithuania, Abigail manages to escape both the attack and her abusive husband, Reuven. She travels over land and sea to Venice, where she settles in another ghetto. Believing Reuven is dead, Abigail falls in love with her widowed neighbour, Daniel. But before Abigail and Daniel announce their betrothal, her violent husband reappears. Reuven is arrested for drunken brawling and sentenced to slavery in the galleys. Abigail hopes she has finally seen the last of him, but he returns to Venice, and Abigail fears she will never be free of him... From the Dagger Award finalist and acclaimed author of the Geraldine Steel novels, Abigail of Venice is an engrossing story of forbidden love that explores domestic violence, religious persecution, the Inquisition, and witch burning against the backdrop of one of the most turbulent periods of European history.Praise for the novels of Leigh Russell: ';Tense and compelling.' Publishers Weekly ';Unmissable.' Lee Child

A long-ago trauma and a family mystery may shed light on her troubled sleep—or pull her into the darkness once and for all . . . As a child, Grace Cooper suffered from bouts of sleepwalking. Now, after the unexpected death of her husband, she’s moved back to Woodburn Cottage, her childhood home—and the sleepwalking returns. It’s all stirring up dark memories—memories that involve the disappearance of her brother Simon, who vanished one night when he was a child, and the death of her father, who fell from an upstairs window. With her mother in a care home with dementia and her sister living in a nearby village, Grace tries to settle in—but with the passage of time, the sleepwalking only becomes more regular and the blurred memories of the past only become more disturbing. Spurred on by these hazy dreamlike recollections, Grace becomes determined to find out what happened to Simon that fateful night. But digging up the past isn’t always a good idea, because you never know what skeletons you might unearth . . .

Behind the refined veneer of professional golf, a sports agent discovers a world of corruption and international criminals: "e;Hard, fast and really good!"e; -Lee ChildDaniel Ratchet has arrived in Spain, ready to begin his dream job as a golf agent on the professional Tour. Meanwhile, in London, new Tour sponsor Russian Rublex Corporation, with a hidden history of mafia criminality, is pushing through a huge deal with the British government. But things are not what they seem . . .With the help of Wallace, a cantankerous old golf coach, Daniel discovers match fixing, fraud, and corruption at the heart of the game. A thorn in the Russians' side, Daniel is kidnapped before he can expose the truth. So Wallace contacts an old army buddy-who deploys loose cannon Tom Hunter on a mission to save him . . .This explosive debut novel is an exhilarating action thriller set in the seductive world of professional sports-against a backdrop of political and corporate corruption in a world of brutal violence.

As the international community battles to solve a disastrous water shortage, one agent finds danger hitting close to home in this follow-up to Blue Gold.In the aftermath of a world war over water, geopolitical tensions remain high, and terrorism is a daily fact of life. But a mining base on the moon offers a rare example of international co-operation and a possible solution to the world's energy problems. Yet not everyone on Earth is keen for this endeavour to succeed.Sim Atkins and his wife are desperate to start a family. But a shocking message tells Sim that he's already a father-and that his son's life is in danger. Now Sim has to deal with the upheaval in his own life-while also dealing with a hunt for terrorists and a terrifying discovery in a cargo hold . . .From the author of Blue Gold, this is the thrilling second adventure set in a near future where water is running dry-and the world grows ever more desperate.

The race is on between the agents fighting to save a climate-battered planet-and the terrorists who want to defeat them . . .Agent Sim Atkins has returned home after surviving his last deadly mission, and all that he can think about is finding the criminals responsible for a heinous act. But his fury and lust for revenge are put on hold when a nuclear warhead is stolen. Spanning from a base on the moon to bleak Russian prison to a desperate underwater mission deep in the Norwegian trench, this heart-pounding conclusion to the compelling Gaia Trilogy is a journey through a near future world where international agents face down terrorists in an ongoing battle to keep Earth inhabitable for the next generation.

In a water-starved world, two international agents try to track down the corrupt forces that threaten to spark a global war . . .Climate change and geopolitical tension have given rise to a new international threat: a world war over water. This vital resource has become a precious commodity, and some will stop at nothing to control its flow. When a satellite disappears over Iceland, Sim Atkins joins the Overseas Division to hunt for the terrorists responsible-a quest that will take him and his partner, Freda, to a billionaires' tax haven in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean and into a web of deceit . . .This is the first in the series of action-packed, intrigue-filled thrillers, also known as The Gaia Trilogy, that take us into a near-future world desperate for life-giving water.

Two neighbours struggle with envy of each other’s lives—and as their friendship grows, their questions do too . . .   Sophie is a happily married mum of two who considers herself lucky—until her beautiful and highly successful new neighbour Angie moves in along with her charming husband and four talented children. The two women couldn’t be more different, but after a storm brings them together, an unlikely friendship develops. As their children grow closer, so does their bond.   But the alliance between the families is a wake-up call for both women. Angie’s success makes Sophie consider whether she really is as satisfied as she makes out. And Sophie’s uncomplicated marriage forces Angie to look at her own and accept that it’s not as perfect as it seems. Both women vow to change.   But their decisions may not lead where they expect, in this absorbing novel about risks and relationships by the author of The Missing Husband that explores whether the grass is always greener on the other side of the garden fence . . .

A woman is detained by authorities after a terrorist attack, sending her on a twisting path from London to Afghanistan in this emotionally powerful saga. When Laila and her lover, Faisal, are detained after the 2005 terrorist attack in London, it sets in motion a chain of events that will alter Laila's life forever. After being held in solitary confinement for months, Laila is released back into the world without charge, a woman changed beyond recognition. When she decides to leave the country and travel to Pakistan to look for her elusive father, Laila is reunited with Faisal in Peshawarbut the romance is short-lived when she finds herself kidnapped and taken to Afghanistan, leaving her sad, angry, and uncertain if she will ever find her place in the world and the freedom she craves... From the author of Ella's War and The Train, InVisible is a poignant look at how we treat each other and the judgments we make that explores the question of whether freedom always comes at a price.

An action-packed tale of shady business, international crime, and an antiviral wonder drug in the series Lee Child called ';hard, fast, and really good.' A young financial executive has uncovered his new boss's plan to steal the patents to a new breakthrough drugbut before he can undermine the scheme, he is kidnapped. The notoriously dangerous Chinese businessman will stop at nothing, including abduction and government corruption, to achieve his goaland enlists a violent Triad gang to wreak mayhem on those who stand in his way. Now kidnap-rescue operative Tom Hunter is thrown into a deadly race against time to save lives and halt the deadly deal...

A novel of marriage and deception that asks: Is it better to comfort with a lie, or to kill with the truth? Grace and Justin have been trying for a family for years. So, when Grace finally announces that she is pregnant, she isn't prepared for Justin's reaction. Why does he act so strangely? Why does he leave and never return? Two years later, while at the seaside with baby Daniel, Grace sees Justinwho is desperate to come home, but can't reveal the reason he left. However, Grace too is harboring a secret, one that won't just hurt Justinbut will destroy him completely. One thing is certain: their secrets will be exposed. And when they are, neither Grace nor Justin will be prepared for what follows... ';Gemma Metcalfe is a fresh new talent.' Phoebe Morgan, author of The Doll House

A reunion between childhood friends stirs up the traumas of the past-and poses a threat in the present . . . As a young, deeply insecure girl, Karen was targeted, and traumatized, by her friend Sandra's father. Now, decades later, he is dead-and Karen has been reunited with Sandra, whom she hasn't seen in ages. Against her better judgment, she agrees to meet Sandra at a nearby restaurant, and Sandra proves to be just as thoughtless and self-absorbed as she was back when the two of them and their friend Yvonne were attending school dances together.Karen has a husband and children now, and they live in a beautiful home thanks to a successful family business. Sandra is supposed to be in town only temporarily, so Karen tolerates her excessive drinking and intrusive questions. But things become more difficult as her life starts to go awry-and as this taut, unsettling novel moves between past and present, secrets come to the surface and both women will come to understand the true cost of betrayal . . .

What do you do when you've lost it all? A novel of one man's rise and fall, self-doubt, and spiral into despairand the moments that can change our fates... Eddie Gamble was blessed with looks and charm. Everything came easy to him. It always had. It was just how it wasuntil it wasn't. He had a successful media career, married his college sweetheart, and had a couple of kids. Still, every morning he looks in the mirror and only sees a fraud. When his career falls apart, his wife leaves him, and he's down to his last dollar, he can't stop the free fall. This wasn't the way it was supposed to be. With nowhere to turn, Eddie gives upbut an unlikely chance encounter on a snowy night may be the thing that saves him...

When Daisy wakes up, she knows something is very wrong. She is alone in her flat and a mobile phone is ringing. A message for her flashes up on the screen. The problem is, Daisy doesn''t own a mobile... Daisy, the survivor of a malevolent cult, The Fishermen, still suffers from her past. Having made a simple existence for herself, her life has now been invaded. Because the message has been sent by them. A single image. Shattering the fragile reality she has made. She shows it to her new friend, Jay, who tries to reassure her. But is Jay all she seems? Because if The Fishermen are back, Daisy can''t trust anyone. Not even herself.

The Da Vinci Code meets Get Shorty in this thrilling debut. ';A very clever and intricately woven story of greed and the lust for power.' Promoting Crime Fiction An LA screenwriter is killed shortly after completing his latest script, Fall Out, a thriller destined to be a blockbuster. But is there more to the script than meets the eye? Echoing past events, the screenplay is sent to a very specific group of people whose lives will be changed forever. All recipients are connected to a movie that had abruptly stopped shooting years before. Follow Producer Marcus Riley, who teams up with designer Melinda (Mako) de Turris and sets out on an increasingly dangerous quest to get Fall Out made, while they and the other recipients of the screenplay are pursued by an assassin from the past. With clues cleverly concealed in the screenplay, Marcus and Mako unravel a lethal puzzle that for some will bring death, others the truth and ends in a mysterious cave with a shocking revelation...';If you want a fast-paced stand out different thriller, I can't recommend Fall Out enough. I loved it.' Emma Forbes, broadcaster ';Amazing... I agree with all the other reviews that have stated if you like Dan Brown or James Patterson, then this book is for you.' Joyful Antidotes ';And, action! Plenty of it and super nasty bad guys and stories so outrageously crazy they can only be true... Fall Out is inventive and, at times intentionally filmic... The fun doesn't stop for 440 pages.' Booksplainer

The revamped Connection Investigation Agency team takes on a decades-old crime in this thriller from the bestselling author of Murder Unjoyful. The Connection Investigation Agency has seen big changes. New partners, Tessa, Luke, and Beth, have taken over and members of the old team have moved on to pastures new. On the first day of reopening, a body is discovered in the outhouse at the back of the office and their first case begins with bones that have lain undiscovered for twenty-five years. Can Luke take on his first solo case and solve it? Will Tessa prove to be as good an investigator as she was a DI? Will she solve the mystery of the threatening notes sent to two women, who become murder victims? As the agency digs deeper into the past and a link between the two cases is revealed, will this help or hinder? Praise for the thrillers of Anita Waller ';Once again Anita Waller brings the reader a masterfully written, first class mystery thriller with a jaw dropping twist that will leave you speechless.' Once Upon a Time Book Review ';I always anticipate getting my hands on the latest Anita Waller thriller because I know I will not be able to put it down and I will be thoroughly surprised and entertained.' Avonna Loves Genres ';A must-read for crime thriller readers.' Bookstormer ';A really well written, gripping book with plenty of twists for me!' Donna's Book Blog ';A tense, drama-packed read. I was literally biting my nails by the end.' On the Shelf Reviews

A serial killer emerges from the past to stalk a witness in a harrowing novel of missteps and madness from the author of Intention and All I See Is You. When Sarah was seventeen years old, she hid in a wardrobe while her mother was murdered in the bedroom. As the weeks and months passed, Sarah gradually moved on from the horror of that night and managed to settle into her changed family life. After the police confirm that her mother was one of three similar victims the case goes cold. Until Sarah receives a letter: ';I didn't know you were there, or I would never have done that. Sincerely, Yours.' And, so begins a terrifying game of cat and mouse as the killer collects more victims and continues to elude police, all the while, sending Sarah letters. As the killer gets closer, Sarah wonders if she comes face to face with him, will she opt for mercy or murder? Praise for the novels of Charlotte Barnes ';An addictive read... a really well written and enjoyable psychological thrillerhighly recommended!!' Donna's Book Blog ';Well written and smartly plotted with a fine array of characters and a thrilling story... Definitely an author to watch!' Grace J Reviewerlady

Mavis Upton returns from her adventures in Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, and this time she's taking no prisonerswhich is never ideal for a police officer... Mavis is pregnant, as is her daughter Ella. Facing the prospect of motherhood and being a grandmother simultaneously, the last thing Mavis needs is problems at work. She must contend with a new sexist dinosaur of a Sergeant who is more bully than mentor, and a mysterious case involving a blackmailer sending poison pen letters is baffling the force and tearing the local community apart. Can Mavis juggle impending motherhood and her career, maintain a loving relationship with her other half Joe and deal with being a grandmother, all while solving the case? Well, this is Constable Mavis Upton... literally anything is possible... Series praise ';Laugh out loud brilliance, so witty and cleverly written.' Samantha Magson ';Hilarious! It's true, everyone needs Mavis in their life.' Sherrie Hewson ';Such a terrific read!' Lorraine Kelly

First in the humorous, poignant and moving series featuring Mavis Upton, an ordinary single mum who dives headfirst into fighting crime. Meet Mavis Upton. As mummy to seven-year-old Ella, surrogate to far too many pets and with a failed marriage under her belt, Mavis knows she needs to make some life-changing decisions. It's time to strike out into the world, to stand on her own two feet... to pursue a lifelong ambition to become a Police Officer. I mean, what could go wrong? Supported by her quirky, malapropism-suffering mum, Mavis throws herself into a world of uncertainty, self-discovery, fearless escapades, laughter, and extra-large knickers. And using her newly discovered investigative skills, she reluctantly embarks on a search to find her errant dad who was last seen years before, making off with her mum's much needed coupon for a fabulous foam cup bra all the way from America. Series praise ';Laugh out loud brilliance, so witty and cleverly written.' Samantha Magson ';Hilarious! It's true, everyone needs Mavis in their life.' Sherrie Hewson ';Such a terrific read!' Lorraine Kelly