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The Sad Story of Diane Dunmore
Diane Dunmore’s life takes on new meaning when she stumbles upon a thread that could lead her to discover the identity of her real mother. Haunted by the question of why her mother abandoned her, Diane has always yearned for answers. As if guided by destiny, the thread leads her to the very place where her mother spent her final years.
Working as an assistant librarian at Clayton, a women’s prison, Diane begins a personal investigation into her mother’s past. With unwavering determination and strength of character, she uncovers secrets from the past that intertwine with the present, putting her own life at risk. More than 20 years after her mother’s mysterious death, Diane is resolute in her quest to unravel the truth. Was it murder or suicide? The question has remained unanswered for far too long.
Throughout her perilous journey, Diane relies on her instincts and emotions to guide her. Despite her apparent self-confidence and strength, the young woman makes a costly mistake by placing her trust in someone undeserving. As she navigates a web of deceit and danger, Diane must confront the consequences of her choices while coming to terms with the truth about her mother’s life and untimely demise.
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Us
The year is 2032, and the world is facing extinction due to what humanity has done to its own planet. All life on Earth – from ants to elephants, from tiny blades of grass to mighty oak trees – will cease within a matter of years unless climate change is reversed.
John Carter arrives on Earth, in human form, from his own distant planet, which can no longer support life. On a mission to save Earth, he meets Christine Jackson, a reporter for The Times and a high-profile climate change activist. The two fall in love and become inseparable.
But a major obstacle looms in the form of Clean Oil Global, an international company determined to prioritize profit over welfare, despite the devastating impact of fossil fuels. However, hope emerges with the rise of The Planet Earth Party, a brand-new political force in the UK that sweeps to power, decimating the tired old order of Conservatives and Labour.
The fight to save Planet Earth from extinction is on, and the enemy is us.
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Colour Coded: The White Wire
Following the events in Bridge of Orchy, Colour Coded returns to action as The White Wire must revisit his family home to confirm if the woman Neon murdered was indeed his sister.
As the story unfolds, Colour Coded discovers another gang intertwined with Neon’s world, and The Yellow Youth quickly realizes his personal connection to one of its members. Forming an alliance may be their only hope to stop Neon.
However, in just a few hours, Colour Coded’s mission shifts from tracking and killing Neon to preventing a bomb from annihilating an unsuspecting village – a bomb that Neon has arranged for Colour Coded to be blamed for.
Gang warfare, kidnapping, murder… and now terrorism. Neon will stop at nothing in his psychotic rage against his former team.
Can Colour Coded set aside their personal issues long enough to prevent the bomb from detonating? Or will Neon’s mind games lead to fatal consequences?
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Waiting
An experimental clinic in Buckinghamshire is suspected of having ties to drug importation from East Africa, facilitated through the Mediterranean island of Gozo, where there are hints of Russian influence and potential money laundering. Hugo Stratton, Marcia, and agents from Britain’s Secret Services delve into these possibilities, while Group Captain Reginald Young investigates the ‘Clinic’ on UK soil. As the plot unfolds, a Russian ‘cell’ operating in Poland is uncovered, leading to the shocking revelation of a long-suspected traitor within the British establishment.
This is the third and final book in a trilogy: Watching, Withstanding, and Waiting.
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The Last Crow
The idyll of English rural life is peeled back to reveal a world where the new money of hedge fund managers and oligarchs along with the old money of aristocracy is used to project power and protect centuries old traditions. They will go to any lengths to silence opponents and activists are equally determined to reveal the truth behind hunting and shooting.
On the ground gamekeepers and hunt operatives follow their orders leaving them one mistake away from losing their homes and livelihoods. But many in the rural community are making different choices.
Activist Raven Harley is far from alone in his struggle but he soon realises the mistake he made in leaving his long-term partner Chloe for influencer Becky. Now it’s Chloe who gathers the evidence that impels the police to investigate rather than protect the establishment. And as Raven faces increasing danger, can Chloe ever forgive him?
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Tacked Up for Trouble
Kate’s past has caught up with her, and it’s closer than she ever imagined. The school bully who once tormented her is now her husband, Douglas Willard. Tough as nails and frustratingly adorable, Douglas has his own unique brand of trouble, and the law is hot on his heels.
As danger, intrigue, and even death come knocking at their door, Kate finds herself unwillingly thrust into the thick of it, all thanks to her husband’s antics. With each passing day, she begins to question the choices that led her to this point. Has she made a terrible mistake in marrying Douglas?
As the couple navigates the treacherous waters of their relationship and the external threats that seem to lurk around every corner, Kate wonders if their marriage can withstand the pressure. Will their love be strong enough to overcome the challenges they face, or will the weight of their past and present troubles tear them apart?
In this gripping tale of love, danger, and redemption, Kate and Douglas must confront their demons head-on if they hope to survive the storm that threatens to consume them both. Can they emerge unscathed, or will their tumultuous journey end in tragedy?
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Ghosts of Old
Sixteen years after brutal tyranny and rebellion plunged the land into chaos, a fragile peace reigns for those who endured the storms – survivors like Lindsay. Having finally found refuge, former freedom fighters believe the worst darkness has passed now that the Gordons’ despotic bloodline was severed long ago. They could not be more wrong.
In this false calm before evil stirs anew, a lone Gordon remains: Natasha, the last of her maniacal line. Growing stronger as complacency takes root, she patiently plots to recapture all that her forebears lost. And the key to completing her foreordained rise is Lindsay’s demise.
Soon this haven is set to splinter as an obsessive Natasha closes in while Lindsay discovers too late that the fight for liberty is far from finished. Must she marshal tattered resistance forces before a vengeful tyrant enslaves them all? Or will the cunning, ravenous last Gordon prevail to usher in darkness invisible since seeming victory? The time has come for one final clash between an emboldened dove and a ruthless scion fuelled solely by obligation to restore her twisted heritage whatever the cost.
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Schism
Early 21st century America simmers with colliding ideologies, torn between nostalgia for a romanticized past and yearning for an impossible risk-free future. When such disparate values clash, eruptions lay bare our deepest divisions and resentments, triggering uncontrolled hostility. Utopian visions devolve into vehicles for personal vendettas and blood feuds, capable of cascading into uncontainable turmoil.
This provocative character study peers into modern America’s soul, chronicling the relentless unravelling of societal fabric against gathering storms. Is stability mere illusion when all moorings have been severed?
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Where Is Amanda?
Sixteen-year-old Amanda, a headstrong but gullible teenager, navigates life with her close-knit group of friends and her beloved boyfriend, Matt. Madly in love, she would do anything for him. But Matt harbours a secret that threatens to catch up with them, poised to destroy their lives, families, and friendships. As the couple remains blissfully unaware of the impending storm, even the police are oblivious to the looming danger. Brace yourself for a story with a devastating ending that will leave you breathless. Where Is Amanda? is a gripping tale of love, secrets, and the consequences of youthful naivety. Happy reading!
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When a Judge's Daughter Is Taken
A judge must control his courtroom, and Ray is no exception. To maintain order, he leaves emotion at the door, remaining stern and unfaltering. But his family is his only weakness, a vulnerability he fiercely protects – until the unthinkable happens. His daughter is kidnapped.
The kidnappers aren’t after money; they demand that Ray keep someone out of jail. Yet, they refuse to reveal who. To ensure their anonymity, they instruct Ray to give everyone remanded in custody a light sentence for one day, two days from now. With his daughter’s life hanging in the balance, Ray faces an agonizing dilemma. Can he trust the kidnappers to release her? His experience tells him that criminals will stop at nothing to get what they want, often leaving a trail of destruction.
Ray must continue his duties as if nothing is amiss, knowing someone is watching his every move. Struggling with the moral implications of potentially freeing a dangerous criminal, he searches desperately for any clue that might lead him to those responsible. Every action he takes now will determine his daughter’s fate.
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Number 71
A serial killer is prowling the streets of Johannesburg, and his victims are children. Ava and her team of FBI agents are dispatched to South Africa to eliminate this horrific threat.
While on vacation, Ava and Kate are abruptly thrust back into a world of murder and bloodshed when they receive a gift-wrapped hand. Now, they must navigate the harsh realities of their mission, striving to identify and apprehend the murderer before more innocent lives are lost.
Can they save the children they come to care for deeply, or will the killer’s brutality spell the end for this beloved forensic psychologist?
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Our Sun's Revenge
In the heart of London, an ordinary day takes an extraordinary turn for the Bolton family. Trevor, immersed in his work, Carol, preparing a family meal, and their teenage daughter Jane, lost in the world of her phone, are blissfully unaware of the impending chaos about to unfold.
Without warning, a massive electrical storm engulfs the Earth, plunging the world into darkness. Computers, power grids, and communication networks crumble, leaving society on the brink of collapse. As desperation sets in, criminal gangs emerge from the shadows, exploiting the vulnerability of a powerless society. Bobby, Jane’s boyfriend, finds himself lured into the allure of one such gang, a decision that will forever alter his life and his relationship with Jane.
Seeking refuge from the city’s escalating danger, Trevor makes the fateful decision to flee to the countryside. But will this choice lead them to safety, or will they find themselves facing even greater perils?
Meanwhile, across the Atlantic, the American government scrambles to comprehend the scale of the disaster. One steadfast General, convinced that this is a deliberate attack on the nation, vows to protect his country at any cost.
In this gripping tale of survival, love, and sacrifice, the Bolton family must navigate a world thrown into chaos, where the only certainty is that nothing will ever be the same again.
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