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A pair of mother and daughter to go to Palm County to participate in dance competitions, leaving the occasion, the county's only central railroad station suddenly disappeared, ready to change the transportation occasion, Palm County, the central square and the bus station also disappeared. A series of strange disappearance of buildings caused by the attention of the provincial capital, sent reporters to investigate, but the reporter and the same mother and daughter, trapped in Palm County, not only the case of no clues, but also inexplicably stranded for half a year. They are at a loss as to how to escape, inadvertently found a fortress where two massacres took place, and this, perhaps, is the only way to escape from the city of Palm County, the story of the history of the city of Palm County also unfolded...

PART MEMOIR, PART STANDUP, PART GUIDE. A memoir filled with the unique brand of humour, Maxie Reynolds's A Guide to Surviving Childhood is a hilarious and warmly written look at a childhood that many of us will be able to both recognize and laugh at in parts.

Can anything prepare a person to find out their true love has suckers? Fitch and Shawn are about to find out. When Fitch met Shawn on the beach in Byron Bay when they were four, Fitch found his soul mate. Problem was their age and the oceans between them, if Fitch discounts the fact he has an animal spirit and turns into an octopus at will.>Shawn has a favorite seasonal holiday, Christmas, because every winter, he heads down under with his family. For twenty years he's spent every Christmas with his best friend, Finch, surfing and lazing around on golden sands. Problem is Shawn wants to be more than friends and has no clue how to go about it. With his trusty sister, Mandy, he embarks on an adventure to get the man of his dreams to notice him with some hilarious consequences. A Sucker for Christmas: A Winter Holiday MM Tentacle Romance is part of the Tinsel and Tentacles multi-author collaboration and a complete standalone. Expect to find steam worthy of an Olympian swimmer and laugh out loud moments that will make your ribs ache. Want more tantalizingly tentacular winter holiday romances? Grab the whole series!

Jump into an exciting new adventure with Derek the Flying Dodo! This is a heartwarming story full of beautiful illustrations that will take you on a truly magnificent journey. Hop onto Derek's back and let him take you on an adventure of a lifetime! On a faraway island, Derek and his best friend Aaron are in for an action-packed ride. Derek, the only dodo that can fly, will stop at nothing to get the adventure that he wants. He will even go as far as braving a fierce cyclone and believing in the promises of mean treasure hunters in search of his next big adventure. Along the way, Derek and Aaron will also form some exciting new friendships and explore new places, but unfortunately some nasty surprises await them too. Will they make it back home safely? With exciting challenges and new discoveries, Derek the Flying Dodo: The Next Big Adventure is a wonderful story for children aged 6 years and up about friendships, courage, and the power of believing in yourself.

When the past sabotages your present, is it ever possible to salvage your future?A cursed heirloom, a looming eclipse, and a gifted witch.Manacled by her family's curse, Ava O'Keefe is no stranger to contending with paranormal beings, craving the power she protects. But when an enigmatic vampire draws her into his business, the grave consequences should she fail to harness her magick for his demands, promise devastating supernatural chaos.Moonstone & Mugwort launches the compelling dark fantasy Oath & Legacy series, simmering with supernatural characters challenged by duty and shaped by heritage. As the past sabotages the present, what will become of the future? Moonstone & Mugwort contains: Kick-Ass heroineEnemies to loversHeld against willVampire and witch romanceFade to blackNecromancyA cliffhanger ending

"An unbelievable journey from dangerous crime to Clint Eastwood's butler!" - Shaun Attwood, true crime author/YouTuberBorn into poverty and subjected to physical and mental torture in British care homes, Terry Moogan found himself as a young adult embroiled in a life of crime, hijacking Securicor vans as a means of rebellion. His actions eventually led to his arrest and an 18-year prison sentence, during which he engaged in daredevil escapes.Moogan's life took a huge turn when, after working as a butler on the Queen Elizabeth II cruise ship, Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton took him under their wing. Unfortunately, the ship became a target of an IRA plot, resulting in Moogan losing his job.Resuming a life of crime back in Britain, he formed a notorious gang of bank robbers, only to be caught at gunpoint red-handed, where he was faced with prison once again.However, fate had more in store for Moogan. A prison strike granted him a 24-hour release, during which he seized the opportunity and jumped on the next flight from London to Los Angeles. Through his friendship with Elizabeth Taylor, Moogan entered the glamorous world of Hollywood as a butler to the world's biggest stars. His first client was none other than Clint Eastwood, which marked the beginning of an illustrious career as a Hollywood Butler, where he later went on to work with George Segal and Max Factor.He hobnobbed with Hollywood elites, including Burt Reynolds, Robert Redford, Oliver Stone, Steven Spielberg, and even cooked for Oprah Winfrey and Joan Rivers upon personal request. He was in such demand that he even turned down jobs with stars, including Steven Spielberg, Mickey Rooney, and Marlon Brando and he could pick whom he wanted to work with.Moogan's journey also includes a legal battle with Tom Hanks' son after a car accident, adding another twist to his life story.Terry Moogan has a treasure chest of mind-blowing celebrity stories that he is sharing for the first time in Liverpool Bank Robber to Hollywood Butler.

Her Protector - Elvendon Book OneRomantic Adventure FantasyKaitlin Jacobs has a strange encounter with a blue eyed, blonde haired elven boy in the forest on her aunt's land. He promises that one day he will return for her, before disappearing through a magical gateway. Five years later, her mother suddenly dies, and while attending the reading of her will she discovers and unbelievable truth. She is not human, but half elf blood and half witch. Humankind is about to be destroyed by the shadowmen, and Keltor, the boy from the forest has returned to act as her Protector. Battling against the shadow demons he takes Kaitlin to the world of Elvendon to take her place as an elven princess. They depart on a quest to find the Star of Elmrock, a magical entity that is now the only hope left to save humankind.>Kaitlin has a destiny to fulfil, and in the eyes of her true father, The King of Elvendon, Keltor is a mere servant.Knowing that he must not be a distraction to her, Kaitlin's Protector hides his true feelings for her. However, unknown to Kaitlin, the King has other plans for his daughter.

"They just don't make them like John anymore. A real tough who has lived the best and worst in life!" - Shaun Attwood, true crime author/YouTuberAfter an astonishing 45-year journey through the labyrinthine confines of every single UK prison, John Hilton, now 94, who holds the dubious title of being one of the longest-serving criminals in UK history, is finally breaking his silence.In his compelling autobiography, he offers a gripping and unfiltered account of his tumultuous life, from his tragic beginnings in the aftermath of World War II to his descent into a life of crime.Hilton's first stint in a young offenders' prison at the age of sixteen came about when he was caught stealing money from the till of a local fruit and veg stall where he worked. During this dark period, he suffered life-altering injuries while incarcerated, losing several fingers and he quickly learned how to navigate the harsh realities of the prison system.These traumatic experiences only fuelled Hilton's dangerous path into a life of armed robberies and even murder, cementing his dangerous mind-set.On one fateful night in 1978, during a robbery gone wrong, Hilton shot a diamond merchant in the back, and accidentally shot his crime partner. He was faced with an uncomfortable decision: whether to let his friend bleed to death and to discard the body or to take him to a hospital, running the risk of being caught for a double homicide.Detailing the ever-changing prison regime through the decades, Hilton's autobiography is not merely a chronicle of wrongdoing but a tale of sacrifice, honour and resourcefulness. He candidly takes readers on a journey through his ruthless and unforgiving mind. This deeply personal account is a must-read for anyone interested in the criminal justice system, the psyche of a dangerous armed robber, the old East End of London and the remarkable gangsters it produced.

The new book from Thriller and crime writer Ido Graf. A prominent barrister, who has his Chambers within the historic Inns of Court in London's City of Westminster, is brutally murdered. Why and by whom is unknown. Is the motive theft, revenge, vigilante justice, greed, power or a crime of passion. Or was the killer a paid assassin, a jilted lover or a maniac who will strike again. Detective Inspector Cahill is detailed to investigate the high-profile case. The killer must be stopped ...but first the person or persons unknown must be identified and found. Can you work out who would want to kill the lawyer and why? Available as an e-book, paperback and large print hardcover.

An unfiltered, poetic journey through her twenties, 'Making Sugar out of Life' is the debut poetry collection from Siân Williams. Framed by musings about existence and mortality, she explores intimate themes such as breaking off an engagement, navigating the minefield of online dating, struggling with an eating disorder, and seeking self-acceptance through spirituality.Her poems urge us to embrace life with enthusiasm, reminding us that sweetness often comes from life's most bitter moments.

'Relentlessly paced action on each page, Rock, Paper, Scissors, Bullet is threaded with humour and the touch of an unlikely love story.'- Debbie Morton 'My anxiety, excitement, anticipation and my relief throughout the story kept me reading. The tongue in cheek style, the retro feel to the story and the humour which flowed throughout kept me laughing, even during adversity.' - Camilla Davis 'A story tough as granite, papered with razor sharp characters, all guns blazing, an awesome read!' - Laurie Brooks 'Always entertaining, full of action, and humour with a quirky vein of noir running through it.' - Laraissa Nevins An unexpected meeting between a female KGB agent and an American Private Eye, turns out to be a gift from God.Rich in style, with dry humour throughout, Rock, Paper, Scissors, Bullet by G.R. Marks is a genuine page-turner. The annals of history transform with the fall of the Berlin Wall. In 1989, ex-New York cop turned gumshoe, Dick Chase, follows his dream to become a private eye with a prize job in Berlin. It turns into a nightmare, with only an unknown saviour to protect him. The nightmare pursues him back to Manhattan, lucky for him so does his rescuer, wavering KGB agent Salinka Palchikova. Mutual attraction finds them working together, circumstances draw them ever closer, until they become the nonpareil of wreaking retribution hell. It's the beginning of a stream of events involving a viper's nest of pimps, sex traffickers, and slave dealers from as far afield as Albania, Brussels, Seattle, and Los Angeles, who earn a living desecrating women's lives. That is until four of Dick and Salinka's friends are kidnapped. They seek them out to deal unforgettable payback for women unable to help themselves.

Previously called You Can't Outrun the Demon - Rosie Lynch Ravenscroft Manor Eleven years after the brutal murder of her family, Matilda Rhiamon returns to her ancestral home, Ravenscroft Manor.>Moving back into the manor, she hires Mike Toveneer's company to oversea the renovation of the manor. When weird things start happening in the manor, and Mike's crew start disappearing, Matilda is convinced the Demon has come back to finish what he started. The closer Mike gets to Matilda the more he falls in love with her. A paranormal investigator himself, he is soon drawn into Matilda's world of the paranormal. However, Mike has a secret he is hiding from Matilda, a secret that becomes vital to their survival against the demon and his creatures. Can Mike and Matilda save themselves from the Demon, and stop hell breaking loose?

"A beautifully twisted masterpiece."- Jolene Gettler, author of The Great Vampiric Deception LOVE DOMINATES US ALL London.1895. Two doctors - Miriam Clayton and John Bennett - fall in love with one another when they realise they have the same wicked sexual desires. 1896. A series of gruesome murders have gripped Soho. Their details are confessed in a damning diary. But who of the pair is committing these crimes? And what has turned their love into violence? Join Miriam and John on their dark romantic journey through pain and bondage. But, as a cruel society tests their passions, discover what can push a person to their breaking point and see how deadly love can really be. Can you unbind the secrets of the Diary of Murders?

"An epic story about a Liverpool gangster with old-school gentleman values" - Shaun Attwood, true crime author/YouTuberCharlie Seiga never beat up old men or defenceless women, but the old-style villain has long gone. Now the streets are full of marauding criminals with no morals, dignity or loyalty. These are the people who got to Seiga. They call themselves the Hyenas and they venture out at night like a gang of scavengers to carry out their so-called work. This is the amazing, shocking, violent story of Charlie Seiga's fate at the hands of the Hyenas and how he made them wish they had not crossed his path.

Tobey Tortoise wishes he could move faster to keep up with his friends. He knows hw can't and the makes him sad and he feels left out. Though when he chats with Harriet Hare, he discovers that he has incredible skills that make him different and special. The Little Sunflower series is a sequence of books and toys which address emotional wellbeing and how they can assist in managing good mental health. Using simple techniques like positive words it shows how we can learn a life skill at a young age that once adopted can help us whenever we need it.

A collection of stories based on actual incidents from my childhood. With the way times have changed, I don't know if children from a middle class family will ever experience childhood as I did. I only have to look at my nephew and the kids my cousins are raising to see how different their life is already. This memoir can hopefully give people an idea of what a childhood in the 80's and 90's was like.

"When Tag O'Rourke, struggling actor-slash-barista, meets Jay Warren, son of acting royalty, it's loathing at first sight. Loathing...and lust. Tag's dream is to act, but it's a dream that's crumbling beneath the weight of student debt and his family's financial problems. If his career doesn't take off soon, he's going to have to get a real job. After all, feeding his family is more important than feeding his soul. Luckily, Tag's about to get his big break... Jay never had to dream about acting; he was always destined to follow in his famous mother's footsteps. But fame has its price and a traumatic experience early in Jay's career has left him with paralysing stage fright, which is why he sticks to the safety of TV work-and avoids relationships with co-stars at all costs. Unfortunately, Jay's safe world is about to be rocked... After an ill-judged yet mind-blowing night together, Jay and Tag part acrimoniously. So it's a nasty shock when they discover that they've been cast in a two-man play that could launch Tag's career and finally get Jay back onto the stage where he belongs. Sure, it's not ideal, but how bad can working with your arch-nemesis be? All they have to do is survive six weeks rehearsing together and navigate a cast of smarmy festival directors, terrible landladies, and vengeful journalists. Oh, and try not to fall in love before the curtain rises... Break a leg!"--

Following the explosive climax at Philippe's wedding, the Dumont siblings now set off across the globe to track down their missing family member. A whole host of new characters are introduced as the complex web of the Dumont family comes into play, needing to lean on support of distant relations who may or may not have their best intentions at heart. As the family work to try and find out who exactly they are dealing with they must try and come together more than ever before if they are going to succeed in their mission. Philippe: Now not so 'happily' married to Blaise he has to jump straight into an adventure back across the pond to Maine, USA. Whilst trying to solve their impending problems, he starts to realise a bigger problem may be far closer to home than he expected.Camille: Pulling herself from the depths of despair, Camille has to fight to find the power to rescue her son and regain her power back from those that continue to want to take it from her.Henri: Realising that navigating relationships while you are a witch with pending doom at your door every day is something of a challenge for Henri to navigate, but a chance encounter with distant relations puts him on a path to discovery he couldn't imagine.Jeanne-Louise: The pull of her shadows grips Jeanne-Louise as she tries to support her family with their mission, but when darkness calls, sometimes you need to answer. Filled with action from the first page, the third instalment is sure to leave you wanting more as answers to your questions are revealed and more mysteries envelop the family.

A tale of the Anglo Saxons and Vikings in King Alfred's time. A boy accompanies his father to the Camp of the king, makes a new friend out of a young prisoner. Together the two boys go on a mission for the King that is dangerous. A read for those who enjoy adventures as well as times of old!

Joseph Green was a young man making his way in the modern world with all of the modern day challenges that it threw at him, and at you and I alike. His train journey out of Payton up to Oakwood for a finance seminar offered him a some relief from the monotony of his desk job for a few days, but not in a way that he could ever have imagined. His table seat in carriage B introduced him to three strangers for the journey - Bill, Anne and Emily. All three had a secret. Bill's secret was the city of Falls Water where he lived. He was desperate to get Joe to visit Falls Water even for just an hour or so, he knew it would change Joe's life forever.

On a tous en nous, un désir qui semble impossible à réaliser. La Femme révoltée, vous raconte l'histoire d'Issata Shérif.Issata est bouddhiste et recherche l'Amour.Responsable de relation publique dans un salon d'affaire, elle rencontre Mr. Smith, le charmant et sexy avocat allemand qui ne voyage que le lundi. Puis elle rencontre Khrystian...Ensuite Edwards Jones...Et, elle est diagnostiquée avec la sarcoidose, une maladie propre au système immunitaire.Verra-t-elle son rêve se réaliser ?Si vous en quête de spiritualité, La Femme Révoltée met la lumière sur le bouddhisme de Nichiren Daishonin. Vous allez plonger dans l'intimité d'une femme, au coeur de sa propre révolution humaine.Vous allez découvrir comment elle utilise sa philosophie du bouddhisme pour conquérir sa maladie, et son parcours vous inspirera à suivre votre coeur. Car rien ne peut défier le pouvoir du coeur.

We all have a secret wish in our heart.That is the story of Issata Sherif.Issata is a Buddhist and is looking for Love.She works as a PR in a business lounge and meets Mr Smith, the dashing and sexy German lawyer!He becomes her Monday rendezvous.Then she meets Khrystian...And then Edward Jones...And there is sarcoidosis, an auto immune illness...Will she see her dream coming true?Don't wait any longer!"Manifesto from a Woman" sheds the light on Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism.You are going to follow a woman, at the heart of her own human revolution.You will learn, how she uses her Buddhist philosophy to conquer her health problem .And her journey will inspire you to follow your heart.Nothing can defeat the power of the heart.

The exciting new book from thriller and crime writer Ido Graf. Ukraine Rising is a story of war, terror and redemption. Set during, and in the inevitable aftermath of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine this short story follows a small band of Marines from the Ukrainian Naval Infantry Corps, as they head to Bucha. Driven by a desperate desire to reach their families, the soldiers lives are changed forever following a tragic encounter with a Russian infantry platoon and its brutal Corporal. The ensuing interaction, with its tragic outcome has unintended consequences for Ukrainian Marine Sergeant Marko Domitrovich, Russian Private Konstantin Orlov and both of their families. Consequences which have a profound and bizarrely transformative impact on Ukraine, the USA and Russia into the future that follows the war. The most important change, however, will effect the world. Available in e-book, paperback and large print hard cover.

The Mystery of the Sensitive Child provides a guide for those who parent and mentor sensitive children. By developing our evolving knowledge, we gain a greater understanding as to why some are more impacted by their environment than others. Why do some children feel overwhelmed? Why are they more emotive and compassionate than others? This book offers suggestions, exercises, practical tools, and strategies to assist these children with the challenges of everyday life.