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Terminal Descent
In Terminal Descent, the fine line between ambition and obsession blurs, as the magnetic pull of wealth and the libertine allure of promiscuity weave a culture veering on the precipice of moral decay. The path once tread in pursuit of lofty ladders now morphs into dark, enigmatic alleys leading to a slippery slide of relentless descent.
As the veils of societal decorum thin, the narrative plunges into a whirlpool where unchecked desires and unrestrained indulgences set the stage for a haunting spectacle of human nature stripped bare. Terminal Descent is an evocative exploration of how the seductive dance between aspiration and moral compass can spiral into a fall from grace, narrating a tale where every choice made casts a long, indelible shadow.
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The Angel of Death
By day, Alan is a friendly, charming, handsome insurance salesman, selling equity release plans to retired middle-class couples. By night, Alan becomes the ‘Angel of Death’, wreaking his twisted vengeance on such happy couples.
Alan seeks fame. He wants to be the most famous murderer in history – so he hammers a wooden stake into the hearts of his victims and draws a crude picture of an avenging angel on their chests. He sends a letter to the local paper stating his grand plan – to kill one victim per week. He wears full PPE clothing and leaves no trace. Without evidence, he reasons, he is safe.
The police call in a specialist criminal profiler on loan from the FBI. He assists the local police to discover a prime suspect. Meantime, Alan falls in love and has to reconsider his future. Lady Luck intervenes.
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The Brummie Boys of Aston
Birmingham, 1993. Under dim streetlamps, childhood friends Thomas, David, Henry, and Ernest drunkenly wind through the rainy streets, heading for the pub. While the others earn honest livings, David hatches risky schemes, plunging toward illegal drug trade and endangering them all. As his thirst for fast cash grows wilder, tensions mount among the foursome. Will their bond prove strong enough to stop David’s fall into Birmingham’s criminal underworld or will greed take them all down?
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The Girl on a Bike
A super-rich eminent plastic surgeon, driven insane by grief over the death of his beloved mother who was the light of his life and a celebrity in her own right. Two young, pretty, innocent schoolgirls out riding their bicycles. An FBI criminal profiler assisting a hugely built Chief Superintendent, his handsome young Inspector and attractive female detective constable.
These are just some of the characters whose lives become intertwined in this fast-paced, gritty tale of abduction and murder. A gripping and page-turning epic that all tastes will enjoy from beginning to end – oh, and there are five Belgian Blue cats in the mix too. The novel has pathos, humanity and romance and a little comedy as well. It’s a must-read!
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The Real Glaswegian
In the era of #FakeNews accept nothing less than The Real Glaswegian.
Shadows move in Glasgow’s underworld.
George McDuff is a feared enforcer – smart, angry and violent!
His godfather, Big Malky Allan, controls and owns the shadows.
He has witnessed violence, murder and suicide. All he has ever loved has been ripped away.
His innocence was stolen. Her voice haunts him.
But his heart still has desires...
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The Silvercage
Any worker attempting to help an abused and neglected child must gain the victim’s trust – much easier said than done!
The drawing took shape, the thin almost angular face with its little nose, sad mouth, and alert eyes. As I worked on the hair, I could sense Stella’s footsteps, quiet though she tried to make them. A moment later, I was just quick enough to prevent her from snatching the book away from me and only just observant enough to catch the amazement on her face when she saw what I had made of her. I held my work out of her reach and was rewarded by the cry: “Let me see it! Ah, let me have it!”
I gave her the drawing. “I don’t want it torn up, Stella.” She carried it away with her into the bedroom and closed the door.
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Too Clever for His Own Good
Within the space of three days, two men are found brutally murdered. Their only connection is that they were both involved in the same cricket match. But the complete lack of evidence left at both crime scenes leaves Detective Inspector Steve Hardcastle in a quandary. Is he searching for one killer or two?
The few lines of enquiry he and his team are able to follow up quickly lead them down a succession of blind alleys and Hardcastle comes under increasing pressure from his senior officers to make an arrest.
And when a third man who was also involved in the match suddenly disappears without a trace, Hardcastle knows that it is only a matter of time before he is taken off the case. With his career prospects disappearing with each dead end, he is left with just one last throw of the dice.
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Verdict Unknown... The Sequel
Following the murder of Albert Noel Parke’s first wife and the eventual jailing of the perpetrator, Welshman William Jones, the local police in Cornwall begin to suspect Parke himself. A Detective Inspector in the London Metropolitan Police, known as ‘Bobby’ to his friends, he is accused of framing Jones for arranging the death of his second wife. Jones was convicted, but Detective Sergeant Arnold Baxter of the Devon and Cornwall Constabulary is determined to uncover the truth.
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Violent Horizons
A young man, nursing a tortured soul just because he is different. OK, so what’s wrong with being a short-arsed, curly ginger-haired, pale faced, thin looking lad with freckles? Plenty in London’s tough East End during the 1960s.
At the age of 18, something inside Eddie Coleman snapped. His worm had turned, and turned vicious. From here on, he was going to be someone to be reckoned with. Someone to fear. Recruiting like-minded individuals from downtown Limehouse, his crew expanded rapidly. Their deeds and wrongdoings leave a trail of blood, beatings, blackmail, robberies and murders.
At the height of his reign, Eddie finds love. For a time, he seems to have the Midas touch. Even the law cannot put a finger on him, or so he thought. Was it love or the law that finally brought him to his knees?
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White Birds
Discover a tale that transcends borders and beliefs, as the author delves into the immortal essence of the human spirit. Set in the heart of the Middle East, the novel unfolds a poignant love story between the daughter of an Israeli minister and a young Palestinian man. Against a backdrop of unforeseen events, the author weaves a narrative that emphasizes the significance of spiritual love, rarely found in traditional novels.
Originally penned in French in 1991 while in Belgium, the author kept this captivating story hidden until now, reshaping its contents before deciding to share it with the world. Within the pages of this masterpiece, love, ambition, war, pain, faith, and even science fiction converge, creating a gripping tapestry that demands attention.
Embark on a journey through the remarkable pages of White Birds, where love knows no boundaries and two pure souls are bound by an unbreakable bond. Witness as they face insurmountable challenges in a world that tests their passion and devotion. This extraordinary book is a treasure trove of emotions, offering an unforgettable reading experience.
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Beware My Shadow
Delany has experience in lawful subterfuge and disguise, which he gained whilst being employed by the military and the police.When members of his family become victims of violent criminal acts and the offenders cannot be brought to justice because of the destruction of evidence and other inside interference, will such a man shrug his shoulders and walk away, or will he cast a vengeful shadow upon those he knows to be responsible?
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Gemma Makes Her Mark
While in prison and preparing for parole after serving time for the murders of his mother and father-in-law, Mark met young probation officer Gemma. After his release, they develop a relationship and move in together. Although Mark feels that he is in control, Gemma is not as naïve as he imagines; she’s from a wealthy family and isn’t committed to a lifetime career in the probation service. She begins to see him as a means to help her gain some revenge for the way her mother (mis)treated her father during his terminal illness.After using Mark to help her achieve her aims, Gemma becomes increasingly bored with her situation and begins to separate herself from him. Mark won’t let her go easily and won’t let her get away with having used him to achieve her own ends. What ensues sees Mark returning to his previous sociopathic tendencies and extreme strategies.This insightful and disturbing thriller culminates in a gripping climax set on the Adriatic coastline of Yugoslavia in the early 1980s.Praise for Murderer: On Your Mark:‘Ian Marsh has used his experience to create a worthy academic crime novel, featuring a narrator who definitely doesn't put his students first. Murderer: On Your Mark is a wicked poison pill of a debut.’ Paul Johnston, CWA Dagger Winner
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