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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The Z Affair
Set in 1971, The Z Affair follows the story of Philip Trent, an ex-soldier turned government agent, working for an organization known as the ‘Outfit’, tasked with rooting out insurrection against the United Kingdom. In a time of anarchy and unrest, stirred up by unseen forces, Trent returns from West Berlin with crucial information about a plot targeting the U.K.
Assigned to uncover the instigators of the conspiracy, Trent embarks on a perilous mission, aided by his lady friend and courtesan, Camille. Their quest takes them from the streets of London and Birmingham to the allure of Paris and the mystery of a secluded island off the Welsh coast.
As Trent becomes entangled in the intricate web of deceit threatening to destroy the United Kingdom, his efforts to thwart the plot come at a great personal cost. Thrust into a whirlwind of violence, intrigue, romance, and treachery, Trent must navigate the murky waters of espionage while unravelling the threads of the conspiracy.
The story reaches its climax in a fierce battle in the English Shires and a daring assassination attempt, testing Trent’s resolve and the strength of his allegiances.
While set half a century ago, The Z Affair, a gripping spy thriller infused with romance, explores themes that resonate with modern audiences, making it a timeless and thought-provoking read.
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Gien It Laldy
In the spirited atmosphere of 1960s Glasgow, Frankie and his mates are living it up—or as they’d say, Gein It Laldy. Frankie, effortlessly attractive and brimming with swagger, considers women little more than diversions. But a spontaneous decision one night at the Locarno dance hall leads to consequences he never anticipated. Further rash choices haunt him, culminating in the arrival of Phil, a spectre from his past he can’t shake off.
Tam, Frankie’s friend, grapples with the repercussions of a single, life-altering mistake that has become his daily nightmare. Despite Frankie urging him to get help, salvation comes from the most unexpected of places. But is it already too late?
Gein It Laldy is a compelling exploration of the ripples caused by the choices we make, set against the backdrop of a youthful and bustling Glasgow. It delves into the intricate psychology of its characters while encapsulating the spirit of an era. Navigate the labyrinth of decisions, consequences, and unexpected twists in this gripping novel.
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Waster Well
Waster Well is about a young boy named Sam who ends up moving to a small town called Wilmington.
Now this town has a big secret that they would like to remain hidden. But as Sam has just moved to Wilmington, he is curious to find out more about the town and he tries his hardest to do so. As Sam begins to find out more about the town, he doesn’t realise that his curiosity is going to get the better of him because it is only a matter of time before Sam uncovers the truth about the town’s past.
When Sam starts to uncover what everyone has been hiding, he is about to do something that the town thought would never happen. For Sam manages to bring the monster back, which the town had kept hidden for so long because of what it did the last time it was around. But Sam doesn’t realise what he has done until it is almost too late. Can Sam realise his mistake before it all gets out of hand? Only time will tell, and time isn’t on Sam’s side.
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