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The Sicilian Favour!
Indulge yourself in a world of intrigue, drugs, murder and the criminal underworld in Peter Oredsson's The Sicilian Favour! The human condition is brought very much into sharp focus with the author's defining characterisation which demonstrates the twin governing principles that often dominate in life, fear and greed. A clever plotline weaves all the threads together resulting in an unexpected and impossible to predict conclusion, linking together seemingly unconnected people with dramatic and devastating results. The Sicilian Favour! has an international setting and is a compelling tale which will keep the reader's attention to the end via a mix of horrible fascination and personal empathy with the plight of some of the main characters. For those readers that believe in luck both good and bad and fate, there is a liberal sprinkling of all of these too as the plot twists and turns through to its dramatic ending. The Sicilian Favour! Is a real page turner from an established author who knows just what it takes to keep the reader's attention.
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The Sweet Taste of Death
In The Sweet Taste of Death, Tom Pierce has produced an intriguing and absorbing tale which is more than just an account of a retired police superintendent's holiday in the South of France. Matthew and his wife, Beth, become accidentally involved in a dramatic attempt to smuggle priceless historical artefacts out of France. Blundering into the middle of these events Matthew is forced to re-examine his priorities and his commitment to his wife, after a life spent fighting crime, often to the exclusion of all else. The beautiful but savage scenery and extraordinary story of medieval sacrifice provide a stunning theatre for this satisfying read, which is highly recommended as an absorbing book which successfully combines the suspense, history, travel and detective genres.
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The Magician
Step into the bustling heart of 1980s London, where the relentless pulse of finance dictates the rhythm of the city. The Magician unveils the high-octane world of bankers, stockbrokers, and the money moguls who reigned over The City with a cocktail in one hand and destiny in the other.
Immerse yourself in the lives of sharply dressed financiers and glamorous women, all entangled in a whirlwind of ambition and allure. As luxury cars line the streets and champagne flows freely in bustling wine bars, the air vibrates with the era’s hit music, accompanying the fortunes made and lost before the closing bell.
At the centre of this opulent tale are characters embodying the essence of a time where excess knew no bounds. When the paths of two such individuals intersect, a story of danger and desire unfolds, hinting at a life both thrilling and perilous.
The Magician extends an invitation to a bygone epoch, unravelling the allure and perils that danced hand in hand with the pursuit of wealth and status. Through the lives of its entrancing characters, the reader is granted a front-row seat to the spectacle of extravagance and the enigmatic game of chance that was the financial world in 1980s London.
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The Emigrant’s Return
The gripping tale of a less than innocent – yet far from guilty – man unfolds as fifty-year old Pat Donaldson returns to Ireland, the land of his birth. Framed and imprisoned for a crime he did not commit, he finds himself the unwitting victim of Dublin’s most ruthless drug baron, a man who acts with impunity from behind a shield of propriety, all the while aided from a cabal of corruption.
All seems lost for Pat until one sole glimmering light of hope, in the form of a young and honest guardian of the law, breaks through the seemingly impenetrable mantle of fate to secretly champion his cause. Good deeds and intentions must combine perfectly with the finesse of legal machinations to triumph over what, on the face of it, seems to be the perfect stooge caught in the perfect set-up.
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The Itch That Couldn't Be Scratched
Ed and Jess are happy in retirement – that is, until their lives are forever changed when they witness a woman take her own life. Why did she do it? The police aren’t investigating and no one seems to care. But Ed and Jess do, and they’re determined to uncover the truth behind her tragic act.
Their investigation soon reveals a pandora’s box that includes war crimes, criminal conspiracies, police corruption and a pervasive need for justice left unfulfilled. Can this ordinary elderly couple succeed where officials refuse to tread? The deeper Ed digs, the more strain it puts on his marriage as Jess grows fearful of the dangers involved.
Yet despite tensions at home and sinister forces working against them, Ed persists, compelled by his conscience to see this through to the end. His good intentions pave an unpredictable path filled with chance encounters, family complications, and life-threatening risks.
Will Ed unravel the mystery in time or will his obsession bring disaster upon himself and those close to him? One thing’s for sure: he has no plans to stop until justice is served.
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War of the Millennium
In the heart of a clandestine location, a haunting Presidential banquet sets the stage for an epic war saga. From the aerial might of a B-52 bomber formation to the political intrigues of a Kremlin Christmas dinner, global tensions simmer beneath the surface.
In the midst of this brewing storm, an unexpected protagonist emerges: a mother of three, catapulted from obscurity straight to the Oval Office. Her ascent runs parallel to the formation of a dark alliance, with ambitions that threaten to plunge the world into chaos.
Oblivious to the looming danger, the globe teeters on the brink of catastrophe. A seemingly minor incident fans the flames of conflict, leading to a pivotal decision with the power to reshape the fate of nations. Dive into a tale where political intrigue and personal destinies intertwine, racing against the ticking clock of destiny.
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Set the Night Alight
In a city shrouded in fear, the eerie disappearance of four women soon escalates to a grim reality when they are found lifeless. The lead detective, though relentless, is pulled off the case due to a lack of leads. He leaves with a chilling warning – the killer will strike again. And strike again, he did, not once but twice.
Fast forward eighteen years, the unsolved case is a haunting blemish on the police department, forcing them to summon the once ostracized detective, Nathan Andrews, back to the chilling scene of the unsolved crimes. With no other recourse, the desperate police force pairs the seasoned Nathan with young officer Julius in a bid to catch the elusive killer.
As Julius is taken under Nathan’s tutelage, he quickly descends into a world far darker than he could have imagined: a world where fear reigns, and even crime lords shudder. Nathan, a man whose secrets are as fearsome as his reputation, walks the sinister path fearlessly, unmasking a reality that’s terrifyingly close to the heart of darkness.
Now, as they venture deeper into the case, Julius realizes that the true terror may not just be the serial killer who set the night alight with dread but the enigmatic Nathan, whose cryptic past holds keys to a realm even the bravest dare not enter.
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A Woman Scorned
“Catch me if you can!” She says to herself, for this is a game.
Elizabeth Violet has no remorse, no regrets, for she finds her life took a dramatic turn that fateful night when she discovered her husband’s infidelity.
No one understood her, no one will find her.
The dagger, where did she put the dagger?
She wanders the graveyard alone at night, never forgetting that fateful night, the blood on her hands, the anger in the dead man’s eyes, the dagger she used with all her might.
CATCH HER IF YOU CAN… FOR SHE IS A WOMAN SCORNED…
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And Now It Is
Following the tumultuous few months of courtship, Yvonne and Ricard settle in to enjoy their honeymoon in the English New Forest, when an unexpected phone call sends them into a tailspin and drags them and his parents back to their farm in France, where they are greeted by the police to find things are not as they’d left them.
How much of what is revealed to the police during their investigations is true? And where are the red herrings leading everyone?
During the inquiries which continue during the ensuing weeks, insights into the personal lives of the characters are opened up; while adapting to her new role as wife and step-mother, Yvonne begins to discover some truths that throw her off course, making her doubt everything she has known and come to love about Ricard; Ricard discovers events he never knew about his parents and tries to overcome his constant jealous streak which has plagued their relationship for years and his and Yvonne’s from the time they first met.
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The Bare Enigma of Murder
The main characters of this novel are both police officers: one is a senior female officer with a very privileged background, while the second eschews promotion and is satisfied with his lot, despite his privileged background.
The book takes its cue from the machinations within the police of the early 1960s, when policing still adhered to the pro-active principles of the Peel Doctrine: all the minutiae of inter-rank and inter-departmental rivalries are brought to light. The novel covers serious crimes like murder and treason, as well as the rivalries between departments of state and a city and county police force.
The solving of crimes is left to the female officer; she has to fight not only criminals but some senior officers who seem to be doing their best to undermine her. On the other hand, there are others who wish to enhance her prospects for high office.
Her investigations lead her to an unconventional address where she makes a breakthrough in her enquiries; this also brings a whiff of romance into the novel. Through the convolutions of the final chapters, successes or failures in both police work and romance are revealed.
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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 40:8
Dreams.
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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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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