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Shusha
Shusha follows two complex women – an alluring Egyptian high priestess and a scandalous Victorian heiress – connected by a mysterious, supernatural bond across centuries. This historical fantasy follows the life of a young Egyptian girl, destined for greatness, whose path is mysteriously guided by a divine feline entity. Surrounded by palace intrigue, this bewitching priestess undergoes many trials and tribulations in the pursuit of ultimate divinity.Centuries later in Victorian London, wealthy young socialite Rose courts power in her own right, inheriting a lavish estate amidst whispers of foul play. As Rose develops a shadowy coterie of Egyptian servants and creates a subterranean shrine to honour artefacts from the ancient world, her eccentricities, and the mysterious influence of a past life provoke scandals amongst London’s elite circles.What is the secret behind the cosmic connection between these two complex women?The novel masterfully blends mysticism and historical realities, exploring themes of destiny and the unseen forces shaping our lives. Taylor’s narrative delicately balances the revelation of fate with a sense of intrigue, keeping the girl’s ultimate destiny shrouded in mystery, inviting readers to explore a world where myth and history converge.
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The Eyes Are the Soul Mirror
In a timeless battle between good and evil, one man rises with the power to see into souls and defeat the forces of darkness.Demetrius is no ordinary man. Gifted with four types of supernatural eyesight, he can peer into the true nature of humankind, discerning good hearts from those bent on evil. As a child, his strange abilities and lion-hearted resilience catch the attention of demonic forces desperate to destroy him. Though cruelly tormented over the years, Demetrius grows to embrace his divine calling.Under the guidance of God, his true identity as Christ comes to light – the saviour sent to redeem humanity by defeating the devil himself. Empowered to shatter demonic strongholds, Christ liberates the oppressed from sin and ushers in an age of reform. But his radical message of love and spiritual awakening incites the ire of sinister powers.In a gripping, imaginative retelling of the cosmic clash between light and darkness, The Eyes Are the Soul Mirror invites readers into an unseen world where a reluctant hero discovers his glorious destiny.
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Nous Nous Reverrons, Mate! We’ll Meet Again, Mate!
On the French Riviera, summer was approaching, and Mary-Anne Walton was due back in Cannes. I could hardly wait!I’m Dougay Roberre, ex-pat Australian living in Nice, and Mary-Anne had employed me as a second unit director for international movie producer Harold Kempenski to supervise the filming of snow-capped Swiss mountains for his upcoming production of Heidi.Ahead lay an uncomplicated sensuous summer with Mary-Anne. However, suspect property developer Paul Villan; a Thai kick-boxer; a Swiss starlet; and meddlesome international lawyers had other ideas.Why does trouble search me out? And why can’t people just keep their hands off my hedonistic dreams?
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A Step Away from Dying
Barbara Philips took her eyes off her eight-year-old son Michael for mere moments before he vanished without a trace.Newly assigned to Michael’s case, Detective Inspector Richard Johnson and Sergeant Jackie Trott soon tackle a second disappearance: a missing nineteen-year-old boy.As evidence intertwines the fate of both missing youths, police attentions turn towards Mereford Primary School where dark secrets lurk beneath the surface. Tensions mount as the investigation inches closer to exposing buried wrongdoings. Will police connect all dots before tragedy strikes again? Or have dangerous games already bred irrevocable harm?Johnson and Trott race the clock to unmask the threat hiding in plain sight, capture the perpetrator, and hopefully recover Michael still alive. Yet someone covertly thwarts their progress, willing to do whatever it takes to keep concealed these school grounds’ sinister secrets, lies, and escalating body count.
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The Book of Daniel
The Book of Daniel is an immersive story of the life of a unique child with extraordinary abilities that will take him years to understand. Follow Daniel on a heartwarming journey across America. Fall in love, feel your breath stop and hop onto the rollercoaster of a life that may be more like your own than you know.“The Book of Daniel is a unique coming-of-age story that’s steeped in the paranormal,”– Michelle Sharp“… a surrealistic novel filled with twists and turns, making for compulsive reading,”– BlueInk
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Escape
When Michael Rorke, a talented yet self-absorbed author, meets his untimely end in an accident, he awakens as a wanderer – a spirit caught between worlds, unsure of what afterlife, be it blissful or grim, lies ahead. In this liminal state, he is unable to return to the living and faces an uncertain path forward.This twilight world is fraught with dangers, teeming with predators that prey on spirits like him. Michael’s urgent quest for resolution becomes increasingly complex as he encounters various beings: some mortal, some otherworldly. Among them is a determined stalker, an eternal entity tasked with guiding lost souls to either heaven or hell; a young, frustrated writer who is the sole person able to see and communicate with him; a captivating young woman who unwittingly lures him from beyond her grave; and an Angel who offers both guidance and warnings.Escape is a taut, fast-paced narrative that weaves mystical and harrowing elements with unexpected twists. The story is driven by intriguing characters whose fates are inexorably intertwined, their lives and, for one, his very soul, dependent on each other.
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Black Knights Inside the Deep State
Jack Cleary, once indifferent to corruption, is thrust into its heart upon joining the Sydney police and being assigned to the infamous Park Lane Police Station. Lurking in the shadows are the Black Knights, a covert group seeking to ensnare Jack in their web of deceit. When he’s caught between a Chinese gang war and the enigmatic brothel owner, Madam Liu, who desires to wield him for her empire’s gain, the stakes are sky-high. As Sydney is rocked by gunfights and power plays for control of its underworld, can Jack resist the allure of corruption and treachery?Adding another layer of complexity is the ambitious rookie TV reporter, Jodi Myers. She’s not above using her allure to get close to Jack, hoping for exclusive stories to propel her career. But when she takes on the formidable Black Knights, her life hangs in the balance. Torn between loyalty to the force and saving Jodi, Jack faces an agonizing choice. Where does true loyalty lie, and at what cost?From the very first page, this riveting crime thriller plunges you into the dark underbelly of corruption, making you question everything you thought you knew.
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Dark Angel
Alice Soh, a young Chinese kindergarten teacher with dreams of someday finding marital happiness, shares her life with her English boyfriend, Dave. He is a former computer programmer whose life now spirals through a haze of alcohol and drugs. Their lives take a drastic turn when Dave is caught with a significant amount of marijuana, intended for the patrons of Duxton Road bars. The Singapore High Court sentences him to death for drug trafficking, leaving him with no apparent escape from the hangman’s noose in Changi Gaol. There is no chance of reprieve, no hope of intervention from his home country.As Dave awaits his fate, Alice wonders if there might be a miraculous escape. She believes she might have discovered a way, or rather someone who can reveal the path. However, this potential salvation comes at a personal cost. Can a condemned man truly walk through the walls of his prison? Alice is prepared to pay the price to find out.
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The Rat Cage
It’s London in the summer of 1984, a time of big hair, bold clothes and an ever-present sense of foreboding, just scratching beneath the surface. Here there is high unemployment and a housing shortage compounded by the counties’ jobless, striking miners and tourists all converging on the capital. When Elizabeth arrives in London she finds herself living in a once grand hotel, now cheap hostel, sharing a room with five strangers. Forced into each other’s personal space the normal boundaries become non-existent as they find work, fall in love and forge friendships that are more akin to family. As their interactions with the outside world infringe on their already pressured living conditions, it seems there is just no room for privacy. But, with so much on show, it’s surprising how little they know about each other.
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Daydreamers
“And they replied, ‘We both had dreams last night, but no one can tell us what they mean.’ ‘Interpreting dreams is God’s business,’ Joseph replied. ‘Go ahead and tell me your dreams.’”Genesis 40:8Dreams. For centuries, dreams have been mysterious, haunting the soul. Can they really predict the future or reveal what is in the heart? What if dreams crossed over into reality, into the present? What if dreams from four people intersect and clash, erupting in the present, shaking the idyllic Caribbean Island of Acia Maj to its core?Without warning, rhyme or reason, Acia Maj descends into senseless violence. How can a fun-loving and friendly island fall victim to this madness? Even political and social leaders are caught up in the wave.The clock is ticking, time is running out, and two of the dreamers are in a desperate search for answers and solutions before they and their families lose their lives.The future of the island is in the balance. The future is imagined by those who dream. Can daydreamers save the future of Acia Maj?
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Nikita...You Dare Not!
‘Enough is enough!’How often have those desperate pleas for help gone unheard, with dreadful consequences? Life can be merciless.Nikita seemed to have it all: a happy working-class family and an idyllic life. The passing of her father drew them even closer together. But his death also unearthed the family’s darkest secrets, driving them apart.Nikita’s world collapsed. The lovely woman and pretty angel transformed into an angel of vengeance, turning her pain outward. As if that was not enough, auditory hallucinations crept in, the voices promoting her into the very devil himself.She was both icy cool and deadly, elusive yet always a step ahead, with an uncanny ability to read situations and minds. From police headquarters to the mafia underworld, she had mastered every trick and skill needed to survive and thrive, learning from the best. Nikita’s late father was an untouchable spy and criminal virtuoso.Straddling two worlds, Nikita was both friend and helper to the police as well as admired by crooks. But this delicate balancing act couldn’t last forever. As she jestingly observed, ‘The problem with a slice of bread is, it always falls on the buttered side, so handle it with care...’
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The Sucker
After enduring a traumatic childhood, Lynx Ferry embarks on an extraordinary journey spanning several decades and continents. Possessing innate kindness and compassion, Lynx helps those in need despite continually falling victim to deceit and betrayal by others seeking to take advantage of his generous nature.Through perseverance and courage, Lynx manages to build a successful life and find love, only to have his world shattered when his children are kidnapped and murdered. Consumed by grief and the desire for justice, Lynx relentlessly hunts the culprits to the ends of the earth. Along the way he finds both the worst and best of humanity, ultimately surrounding himself with a loyal band of supporters to help avenge his loss.This epic tale of loss, revenge, and redemption takes readers on an emotional rollercoaster while highlighting the importance of true friendship and our shared humanity.
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