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The Funny Thing about Norman Foreman: The most uplifting Richard & Judy book club pick of 2022
The inspiring, feel-good Richard & Judy Book Club pick about a small boy with a big heart – and even bigger dreams.
‘One of those gorgeous books that completely lifts your spirits and restores your faith in humanity’ – Ruth Jones, co-creator of Gavin and Stacey and bestselling author of Us Three
It was a journey they would always remember . . . for a friend they’d never forget.
Norman and Jax are a legendary comedic duo in waiting, with a five-year plan to perform at the Edinburgh Fringe by the time they’re fifteen. But when Jax dies before they turn twelve, Norman decides a tribute act for his best friend just can’t wait, so he rewrites their plan:
1. Look after Mum | 2. Find Dad | 3. Get to the Edinburgh Fringe
Sadie knows she won’t win Mother of the Year and she’s not proud she doesn’t know who her son’s father is. But when she finds Norman’s list, all she wants is to see her son smile again. So, enlisting the help of eccentric friend Leonard – an 84-year-old veteran with superior planning skills and a thirst for adventure! – they set off on a pilgrimage to Edinburgh, making a few stops to find Norman’s dad along the way.
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‘An uplifting tale of love, loss and the redemptive power of humour’ – Mail on Sunday
‘Charming, funny and cheering’ – Beth Morrey, author of Saving Missy
‘As moving as it is funny. And it’s very funny’ – Romesh Ranganathan
‘He’s wheedled his way into my heart, and I suspect I’ll have a Norman-shaped hole there forever’ – Clare Pooley, author of The Authenticity ProjectReaders are in love with Norman:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This has everything a feel good book should have. I loved it’
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Norman is one of the most lovable characters I have ever met’
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A book to make you laugh and cry in the same moment, a bittersweet read’
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A charming, uplifting tale of love, family, friendship and hope’
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A beautifully written novel about having the courage to hold on to and chase your dreams’Read more
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The Future: The electric new novel from the Women’s Prize-winning, bestselling author of The Power
‘Gripping … about to sweep the charts’ MARGARET ATWOOD
‘Alderman is a fabulous, witty writer on the digital world’ SUNDAY TIMES
‘A little Atwood, a little Gibson, all Alderman, it’s brilliant and I loved it’ LAUREN BEUKES
The new novel from the Women’s Prize-winning, bestselling author of The Power, The Future is a white-knuckle tour de force and dazzling exploration of the world we have made and where we are going.
The Future is where the money is.
The Future is a few billionaires leading the world to destruction.
The Future is a handful of friends hatching a daring plan.
The Future is the greatest heist ever? Or the cataclysmic end of civilisation…
The Future is here.
‘A rollicking, fun-packed thriller with juicy stakes, constantly escalating twists, and a cast of characters who feel like they already exist somewhere out there in our fragile, free-wheeling present’ ALASTAIR REYNOLDS
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The Gambling Addiction Client Workbook
The Gambling Addiction Client Workbook is an evidence-based program that uses treatments including motivational enhancement, cognitive-behavioral therapy, skills training, medication, and 12-step facilitation. This workbook walks clients through self-reflective activities and exercises meant to help them recognize the underlying motivations and causes of their gambling addiction and to learn the tools necessary for recovery. The Third Edition of this workbook includes coverage of all 12 steps of recovery. Chapters focused on honesty and relapse prevention as well as a personal recovery plan contribute to client success.About the Author
Robert R. Perkinson is the clinical director of Keystone Treatment Center in Canton, South Dakota. He is a licensed psychologist; licensed marriage & family therapist; internationally certified alcohol and drug counselor; and a nationally certified gambling counselor and supervisor. In addition to the best-selling The Gambling Addiction Client Workbook, Third Edition, Dr. Perkinson is the author of The Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Client Workbook, Third Edition and Chemical Dependency Counseling: A Practical Guide, Fifth Edition.
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The Gamer’s Tale: The RA Volume IV, Part Five
Team Waifu. After four years of carrying the Hayes High Gaming Club on her slender shoulders, that’s the award the team bestowed upon Destiny as a senior superlative. College couldn’t come soon enough. Anything to get her out of her dead-end home in her dead-end town of Lerwick. Only, as she departs for Lakeview, her home finds a way to tag along for the ride. Facing off against a college lifestyle she doesn’t understand, a dorm that’s just a bigger hotter clique than the ones she already rejected back home, and a boy from her past who never seems to run out of 1-Ups, Destiny is braced for failure, to return home to Lerwick in disgrace. The only thing in her way is the kindness of her unnervingly friendly roommate Charlie. But is one friend enough to keep her in the game?This story is part of the collective Volume IV of The RA, in which readers are invited into the lives and perspectives of some of Higgins hottest Hotties.
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The Garage Gym Athlete: The Practical Guide to Training like a Pro, Unleashing Fitness Freedom, and Living the Simple Life.
Ripped From The Wild Blue Yonder: Ex-Air Force Guy Reveals The REAL Fitness Revolution Hiding Right Under Your Nose…If you’re not getting the best workout you can get…
You’re running the risk of being as far away from your ideal body as the Marianas Trench is from the surface of the Pacific Ocean.
That’s deep, buddy. Real deep.
But here’s something else to dive into, all puns aside: how many days are you going to let pass before you finally hit your fitness goals?
Not those goals you see on TV.
Not the goals your friends have.
Your goals. The real ones that hit you at 3am and leave you staring at the ceiling in a wild mix of excitement and sheer panic. The ones that make you a little nervous to admit to anyone but your closest friends.
Fitness is life. Moving faster, lifting more, and being better than pool-noodle flexible is the stuff that an optimal life is made out of if you ask me. And people have been asking me how to get the best body without necessarily putting your bank account on life support.
That’s when it hit me…
Most People Are Hustling Backwards!
Quick Test: if you want to know whether or not you’re the President of the Backwards Fitness Hustlers Club, answer this:
Why aren’t you already working out on your terms?
If your first thought was to pull an excuse out of that fine database you’re calling a brain, I have bad news for you: you’re not only hustling backwards, but you’ve voted yourself into the highest office in excuseland in the process!
Become and Athlete
Let’s get down to business. This book is called Garage Gym Athlete: The Practical Guide to Training like a Pro, Unleashing Fitness Freedom, and Living the Simple Life, and it’s exactly what it says on the tin.
Instead of giving you DIY fantasies, I’m bringing DIY realities to the table. Want to save a bundle of money and still have a real reason to sell tickets to the gun show? This is your guide.
Is orange your favorite color? If so, then you’re in luck, because Home Depot is going to be in your future…quite often.
I’m focused on turning average people into athletes, in both mind and body. That’s the mission. That’s the big plan. That’s where my heart, soul, passion, and experience combine forces to help people go from zero to zealous, and from one to outrageously fit.
When you pick up this book, you’ll learn:
– How to rearrange your budget and family objections so the ideal garage gym can come to life (this is way more effective than another game of Tetris, and much more fun
– THE best way to build stability (without a crunch in sight!)
– Exactly why you should thank the inventor of PVC (especially after you check out Chapter 13!)
– A step by step guide to picking a quality barbell (hint: sporting goods get 3 things wrong, but I get you back on track quick)
– A down in the trenches way to build a power rack (warning: for the bold and brazen, but you’ll love it)
There’s plenty more coming your way in this guide. I made sure that if you check it out, you’ll walk away with at least a handful of great tactics, tricks, and techniques to get the ultimate job done.Would You Like to Know More?
At this point, you’re at the usual buyer crossroads. Do I listen to the crazy guy, or click away? If you want to jump in headfirst to some great garage gym DIY, simply cross up and click the “Buy Now” button. That’s it!
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The Gathering: The gripping new crime thriller mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat!
The shocking new thriller for 2023 from internationally bestselling author Lisa Stone
A friendly reunion…
After ten years, Sarah and her husband Roshan are looking forward to catching up with their closest school friends. So when one of them invites the group to spend a week in a beautiful converted church, they eagerly accept.A vision of fear…
Very quickly though, Sarah becomes unsettled. She is frightened by the church’s creepy surroundings, and she thinks she might be seeing ghosts. Even more disturbing, a masked woman is committing armed robberies in the area – and the police can’t catch her.A terrifying secret…
As Sarah and the others begin to have more frightening visions, the armed woman strikes again. The group of friends begin to wonder just what they’ve got themselves into…What readers are saying about The Gathering
‘I was on the edge of my seat reading this!’
‘Once you start you can’t put it down till you know the ending’
‘Kept me hooked till the end’
‘So many unexpected twists’
‘Gripping story, fantastically written’
‘A page turner from start to finish’
‘Read from cover to cover in one day’
‘A thrilling and tense read’
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The Ghost and the Twins (Haunting Danielle Book 33)
While the mediums of Beach Drive prepare for the anticipated arrival of the twins, their world is disrupted when a new police chief comes to the Frederickport Police Department, Brian’s ex-wife returns to town, and the antics of Marie’s ghost just might get Heather sent to prison.Return to Frederickport, Oregon, in the 33rd Book in the Haunting Daniele series.
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The Ghost Woods: The perfect new 2022 gothic historical novel you won’t be able to put down
‘Haunting’ Sara Sheridan
‘Intriguing, atmospheric, thought-provoking’ Alexandra Bell
‘Beautifully crafted, thrilling and atmospheric’ Rebecca Netley
In the midst of the woods stands a house called Lichen Hall.
This place is shrouded in folklore – old stories of ghosts, of witches, of a child who is not quite a child.
Now the woods are creeping closer, and something has been unleashed.
Pearl Gorham arrives in 1965, one of a string of young women sent to Lichen Hall to give birth. And she soon suspects the proprietors are hiding something.
Then she meets the mysterious mother and young boy who live in the grounds – and together they begin to unpick the secrets of this place.
As the truth comes to the surface and the darkness moves in, Pearl must rethink everything she knew – and risk what she holds most dear.
Praise for The Ghost Woods . . .
‘Cooke has mixed the darkness of reality with a magical realism that will have you gripped’ Woman & Home
‘This chilling gothic tale is the perfect choice for a book club . . . atmospheric’ Prima
‘Original and compelling, The Ghost Woods is a beautifully written, chilling tale that will stay with the reader long after the book is finished’ Elizabeth Lee
‘[C.J. Cooke is] a master of the feminist gothic!’ Katherine May
’The Ghost Woods rattles along, with a twisty plot that defies expectations right from the start . . . highly enjoyable’ Sally Hinchcliffe
‘An eerie gothic thriller’ Samantha Downing
‘Deliciously unsettling, strangely believable’ Carly Reagon
‘With a great plot, this suspenseful and compelling story touches on the difficult history of women in mid-20th-century Scotland’ Candis
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The Ghost: From the Sunday Times bestselling author
PRE-ORDER PRECIPICE, THE THRILLING NEW NOVEL FROM ROBERT HARRIS, NOW – PUBLISHING AUGUST 2024
‘An unputdownable thriller about corrupt power and sex’ Sunday Telegraph
‘Guaranteed to keep you awake’ The Times
A body washes up on the deserted coastline of America’s most exclusive holiday retreat. But it’s no open-and-shut case of suicide. The death of Robert McAra is just the first piece of the jigsaw in an extraordinary plot that will shake the very foundations of international security.
For McAra was a man who knew too much. As ghostwriter to one of the most controversial men on the planet – Britain’s former prime minister, holed up in a remote ocean-front house to finish his memoirs – he stumbled across secrets which cost him his life.
When a new ghostwriter is sent out to rescue the project it could be the opportunity of a lifetime. Or the start of a deadly assignment propelled by deception and intrigue – from which there will be no escape . . .
‘Brilliantly persuasive, right up to the last page of its astonishing and unpredictable conclusion’ Economist
‘Truly thrilling’ Sunday Times
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The Girl at Change Alley: A captivating Victorian saga of lies and redemption (The Sheffield Sagas Book 2)
A fallen woman. An opportunity for redemption. But at what cost?
Sheffield, 1867. It’s the height of a long-running and violent campaign known as the Outrages, where murderous acts are carried out on behalf of a rogue union leader.
Louisa Leigh, a former maid-of-all-work, is trapped into prostitution and desperate for money to escape. She befriends Ginny Hinchcliffe, a young widow who will do whatever it takes to break free from a life of servitude to her in-laws. The two women become entangled with Joe Crookes, henchman to the man responsible for the Outrages. Joe is looking for a way out even if that means betraying those closest to him.
With a single act, Louisa’s freedom would be paid for. But it’s not just her life on the line, and she’ll need to decide if she can live with the choices she’s about to make…
A sensationally compelling and gritty saga, for fans of Emma Hornby, Libby Ashworth and Kitty Neale.
Praise for Joanne Clague
‘A powerful and absorbing story. Her passion for the era shines through.’ Emma Hornby
‘A fabulous new saga author!’ AnneMarie Brear
‘Combines real people and fictional characters in a story both tragic and inspiring.’ Libby Ashworth
‘Terrific characters and an exciting storyline kept me turning the pages, eager to find out what happened next.’ Lesley Eames
‘The Ragged Valley delivers a captivating insight into a part of Sheffield history long forgotten. An authentic story with motivating characters.’ Sylvia Broady
‘Written with passion and attention to detail, Clague leaves no stone unturned… a must read for saga fans.’ Andie Newton, USA Today bestselling author of The Girls from the Beach
‘A compelling story… The Girl at Change Alley is a must-read for all historical fiction readers.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
‘A fabulous book that draws you into the story from the very first chapter. The characters Louisa and Ginny were wonderful… you really wanted it to end well for them.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
‘This is a total five stars for me… historical fiction at its best.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
‘I adored this book. These characters are so real that when the unthinkable happens… it’s truly gut-wrenching.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
‘It had me hooked from the first page. The writing is gorgeous and the characters instantly come alive. It’s a wonderful romance with a lot of heart. A beautifully written book that I highly recommend for lovers of saga, romance or historical novels.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
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The Girl from Portofino: An epic, sweeping historical novel from Siobhan Daiko
From award-winning author Siobhan Daiko, comes a hauntingly epic read that will sweep you away to the beauty of the Italian Riviera. A story of heart-wrenching loss, uplifting courage, and secrets untold.When Gina Bianchi returns to the beautiful Italian resort of Portofino to attend her father’s funeral, she is beset by vivid memories of World War 2, when she joined the Resistance, alongside her identical twin sister, Adele.
In her childhood bedroom, Gina reads Adele’s diary, left behind during the war. As Gina learns the shocking truth about her sister, she’s compelled to face the harsh realities of her own past.
For readers of Rhys Bowen, Fiona Valpy, and Victoria Hislop.
What real readers are saying about The Girl from Portofino:
”I was totally blown away.” Netgalley reviewer
”If you are after quality historical fiction, this author is someone whose books you should be reading.” Goodreads reviewer
”The writing was really good with well developed characters and a great storyline.” Netgalley reviewer
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The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea: the New York Times bestselling magical fantasy
A New York Times Bestseller!
Don’t chase fate. Let fate chase you.
‘Clever, creative, and exquisitely written’ Stephanie Garber
For generations, deadly storms have ravaged Mina’s homeland. Her people believe the Sea God, once their protector, now curse them with death and despair. To appease him, each year a maiden is thrown into the sea, in the hopes that one day the ‘true bride’ will be chosen and end the suffering.
Many believe Shim Cheong – Mina’s brother’s beloved – to be the legendary true bride. But on the night Cheong is sacrificed, Mina’s brother follows her, even knowing that to interfere is a death sentence. To save her brother, Mina throws herself into the water in Cheong’s stead.
Swept away to the Spirit Realm, a magical city of lesser gods and mythical beasts, Mina finds the Sea God, trapped in an enchanted sleep. With the help of a mysterious young man and a motley crew of demons, gods and spirits, Mina sets out to wake him and bring an end to the storms once and for all.
But she doesn’t have much time: a human cannot live long in the land of the spirits. And there are those who would do anything to keep the Sea God from waking . . .
The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea is a magical feminist retelling of a classic Korean legend, perfect for fans of Uprooted and Miyazaki’s Spirited Away.
‘A beautiful, mesmerizing retelling’ Elizabeth Lim, New York Times bestselling author of Six Crimson Cranes
‘A true jewel of a story’ Janella Angeles, bestselling author of Where Dreams Descend
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The Girl With the Lollipop Eyes
Thor Cole, ex-bouncer turned private eye and self-proclaimed guardian of Pittsburgh’s South Side neighborhood, is looking for a bartender.
Not that there’s any shortage of them in this part of town, but he’s looking for the one that’s gone missing after stowing $15K in his girlfriend’s ceiling. Yeah, the case is a big step up from tracking down public urination scofflaws, but the $10K reward the bartender’s girlfriend is offering is enough to make Thor’s brakeless car stop again and replace his flip phone.
As Thor’s missing person’s case becomes entwined with maniacs in Mustangs and nefarious plots to destroy his favorite dives, this P.I. will need more than a Foreman grill to defend himself and the beloved seedy underbelly he calls home.
Crack a beer. Crank the tunes. And buckle up for an adventure in slacker noir!
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The Good Book of SEO
The mission of The Good Book of SEO is to teach you the basics of Search Engine Optimization, so that you, as a business owner or a marketing manager, can leverage SEO for the good of your own business vision.The Good Book of SEO is dedicated to everyone who works or closely collaborates with SEO professionals and service providers.
The book will introduce the reader to what search engine optimization is, and how each of its individual components work alone and together to drive successful ranking of your content in search engine results.
The book is also a treasure cove of experience and practical knowledge laid out to you in easily comprehensible language that will help you avoid being scammed by unethical, overpromising SEO companies and individuals.
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The Good, the Bad, and the Aunties: The laugh-out-loud new book in the award-winning Dial A For Aunties series (Aunties, Book 3)
Where there are aunties, there’s trouble . . .
The laugh-out-loud new novel from the bestselling author of Dial A For Aunties, winner of the Comedy Women In Print Prize 2021
Meddy and her meddling aunties are back and about to land themselves in a whole new world of trouble…
After an ultra-romantic honeymoon across Europe, Meddy Chan and her husband Nathan have landed in Jakarta to spend Chinese New Year with her extended family. And a former beau of Second Aunt’s shows up bearing extravagant gifts—he’s determined to rekindle the romance!
His grand gesture goes awry when a particular gift intended for a business rival is included by accident. When the Aunties return it (after all, anyone would forgive an honest mistake, right?), Meddy and the Aunties find themselves as helpless pawns in a decades-long war between Jakarta’s most powerful business factions. It’s up to Meddy to come up with a plan to save them all. Determined to rescue her loved ones, Meddy embarks on an impossible mission—but with the Aunties by her side, nothing is truly impossible…
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Real readers LOVE Jesse Sutanto:
‘Another rip-roaring laugh-out-loud comedy’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Get ready for wedding day hijinks like you’ve never seen before’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I loved the zany plot, the aunties, and their banter’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A delightful breath of fresh air’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Hilarious and addictive’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘The aunties are brilliant characters, portrayed with such love that they avoid being stereotyped’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Perfect mood-lifter and the perfect antidote to the current state of the world’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘The best book I’ve read so far this year’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Absolutely hilarious and had me in stitches’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Jesse Sutanto is rapidly becoming one of my favourite authors’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Read more
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The Graves of Whitechapel: A darkly atmospheric historical crime thriller set in Victorian London
‘An enthralling read’ — DAILY MAIL
In the gripping new novel by the author of The Fourteenth Letter, a lawyer in Victorian London must find a man he got off a murder charge – and who seems to have killed again . . .
Victorian London, 1882.
Five years ago, crusading lawyer Cage Lackmann successfully defended Moses Pickering against a charge of murder. Now, a body is found bearing all the disturbing hallmarks of that victim – and Pickering is missing.
Cage’s reputation is in tatters, and worse, he is implicated in this new murder by the bitter detective who led the first failed case. Left with no other alternative, Cage must find Pickering to prove his innocence.
Did Cage free a brutal murderer? Or is there something more sinister at work?
PRAISE FOR CLAIRE EVANS
‘A darkly brilliant romp packed with intrigue and romance . . . curl up and prepare to become immersed’
Heat‘Exuberant plotting and witty prose. Great fun’
The Times‘Claire Evans has created a cast of deliciously sinister and mysterious characters. A hugely satisfying read’
Good Housekeeping‘If you enjoyed Kate Mosse’s Labyrinth or Jessie Burton’s The Miniaturist, then chances are you’re going to love this new thriller’
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The Great Alone: A story of love, heartbreak and survival from the bestselling author of The Four Winds
Set against the beauty of the Alaskan wilderness, The Great Alone is a daring, beautiful, stay-up-all-night story about love and loss, from the bestselling author of The Four Winds, Kristin Hannah.
The New York Times number one bestseller.
A woman has to be tough as steel up here. You can’t count on anyone to save you and your children. You have to be willing to save yourselves.
Thirteen-year-old Leni is coming of age in a tumultuous time. Caught in the riptide of her parents’ passionate, stormy relationship, she dares to hope that Alaska will lead to a better future for her family, and a place to belong. Her mother, Cora, will do anything and go anywhere for the man she loves, even if it means following him into the unknown.
As Leni grows up in the shadow of her parents’ increasingly volatile marriage, she meets Matthew. And Matthew – thoughtful, kind, brave – makes her believe in the possibility of a better life . . .
With her trademark combination of elegant prose and deeply drawn characters, Kristin Hannah celebrates the remarkable and enduring strength of women.
‘A rich, compelling novel of love, sacrifice and survival, as epic as the Alaskan landscape it so vividly describes’ – Kate Morton, author of The House at Riverton
‘A masterclass’ – Karen Swan, author of The Spanish Promise.
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The Great American Drug Deal: A New Prescription for Innovative and Affordable Medicines
Developing life-changing drugs is risky and expensive—but that’s not what makes them unaffordable.Drug pricing is a staple of every news cycle and political debate. And while we’ve struggled for decades to agree on solutions that serve all patients without jeopardizing the invention of new medicines, many Americans suffer because they can’t afford the drugs they need.
Do we really have to choose between affordability and innovation?
In The Great American Drug Deal, scientist and industry expert Peter Kolchinsky answers this question with a decisive No. The pharmaceutical industry’s commitment to creating new lifesaving drugs destined to become inexpensive generics can be balanced by the healthcare system’s commitment to making those drugs affordable for all patients—a Biotech Social Contract. Through deep research and compelling stories of breakthroughs and breakdowns, Kolchinsky presents solutions for striking a balance that are bold yet realistic and tackle today’s most pressing questions, including:
Why doesn’t insurance make drugs affordable?
How can we prevent price-jacking of older drugs?
Why are drugs more expensive in America than elsewhere?
How can we guarantee that all medicines eventually go generic so they are only temporarily expensive?
What systemic failures led to the opioid crisis, and how can we prevent the next one?The Great American Drug Deal offers clear-eyed scrutiny of all players in the industry and examines vital ideas for closing loopholes, encouraging investment, dealing with bad actors, and educating consumers. It’s time we resolve to support patients and fuel discoveries that ease suffering now and for generations to come.
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The Great Escape from Woodlands Nursing Home: A gorgeously uplifting novel from the bestselling author of THE SINGLE LADIES OF JACARANDA RETIREMENT VILLAGE
*Joanna Nell’s new brilliantly heartwarming and moving novel, THE TEA LADIES OF ST JUDE’S HOSPITAL, is available to pre-order now!*
‘Poignant and warm-hearted . . . a tonic for our times.’ – Holly Miller, author of The Sight of You
At nearly ninety, retired nature writer Hattie Bloom prefers the company of birds to people, but when a fall lands her in a nursing home she struggles to cope with the loss of independence and privacy. From the confines of her ‘room with a view’ – of the car park! – she dreams of escape.
Fellow ‘inmate’, the gregarious, would-be comedian Walter Clements also plans on returning home as soon as he is fit and able to take charge of his mobility scooter.
When Hattie and Walter officially meet at The Night Owls, a clandestine club run by Sister Bronwyn and her dog, Queenie, they seem at odds. But when Sister Bronwyn is dismissed over her unconventional approach to aged care, they must join forces – and very slowly, an unlikely, unexpected friendship begins to grow.
Full of wisdom and warmth, The Great Escape from Woodlands Nursing Home is a gorgeously poignant, hilarious story showing that it is never too late to laugh – or to love.
Praise for Joanna Nell:
‘Hugely entertaining . . . funny and heart-warming’ Woman & Home
‘A gentle, warm-hearted book that had me rooting for all the characters and laughing out loud at points’ LIBBY PAGE, author of The Lido
‘A warm and touching story with a cast of characters who became my friends’ – Katie Marsh, author of THE REST OF ME
‘The perfect blend of funny and moving’ – Natasha Lester, author of THE PARIS SEAMSTRESS
‘A funny and poignant exploration of growing old disgracefully and enjoying your twilight years’ – Culturefly
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The Great South Sea (The Call of the Sea Book 9)
‘The Call of the Sea’ series has received more than 12,000 5-Star reviewsBloody Nick Turnhouse has returned from Mauritius to Bombay, where he is welcomed with orders received from London by the overland route. He is to frighten the Spanish by showing himself in a powerful ship of war off Manila and then along the Pacific coast of South America, lands which have not seen an enemy in a generation.
Unfortunately, the expected ration carrier has failed to arrive and is presumed lost and there are no barrels of beef and bags of biscuit to fill his depleted hold.
Nick sets off on a year-long voyage with less than six months of stores to hand. He has to scavenge food that his conservative crew will eat, from lands that do not grow wheat and where the beef cow is a rarity. The best hope, he suspects, must be to capture Spanish ships and garrisons and rob them of their rations.
He makes sure that the spirits room is stacked high with rum.
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The Greatest Benefit to Mankind: A Medical History of Humanity
This edition does not include illustrations.
A definitive study of the history of medicine, from the earliest humans to the present day.
Medicine is advancing at an incredible rate. We now have the ability to overcome sickness but also to transform the nature of life itself: in many parts of the world, human existence has simply ceased to be ‘nasty, brutish and short’. In this titanic history of medicine and disease, Roy Porter examines the traditions of East and West to chart how this revolution has come about.
Covering medical milestones big and small – from dissection to surgery and from anaesthesia to AIDS – Roy Porter’s masterpiece is both a superlative history of medicine and a sweeping survey of human life and death.
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The Guest House by the Sea: An absolutely heartwarming Irish novel to curl up with in 2023 from the kindle #1 bestselling author
People come to the guest house for fresh air and views across the Atlantic. But if they’re lucky, they might just leave with the second chance they didn’t know they needed…Esme has run the guest house for as long as anyone in Ballycove can remember. But in her declining years, her sight is failing, and when she has a fall on the eve of the summer season, she is forced to take a back seat for the first time in her life.
From her chair in the entry hall, not much passes Esme by. There’s Cora, the wife visiting indefinitely… without her husband; Niamh, the city professional with a life-changing decision to make; and Phyllie, the grandmother whose family is slipping away from her.
Esme’s guests provide the colour that helps her keep her grip on the world. All of them have something they want to escape – or to hold on to. But can Esme help them find their way before the summer is over?
From bestselling Irish writer Faith Hogan comes a new, uplifting story about discovering love, friendship and the healing power of the Irish sea air. It will charm fans of Sheila O’Flanagan, Heidi Swain and Susanne O’Leary.
‘Once again Faith pulls you into her world instantly and never lets you go, with such an incredibly real cast of characters who you feel actually exist. A Life affirming and unputdownable read.’ Phillipa Ashley
‘What a delight this book is. A gorgeous cast of characters, the perfect seaside setting and Faith Hogan’s wonderful talent for dialogue all come together to make this a lovely feel-good story with an ending that will cheer your heart.’ Imogen Clark
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THE GUILD: VICTORIAN EROTICA
Victorian England and an orphanage attempt to help those leaving the facility by teaching them musical skills. Unfortunately, even with that benefit, some leave the orphanage without employment.Enter Donald Ropper, a questionable philanthropist who sees an opportunity to improve their employment chances. As musicians they have hundreds competing for every position. As delectable young women they would be competing with thousands of others. But as delectable young women playing music. Now, there was a market worth investigating.
This piece is a fantasy of over 18,000 words and eleven chapters, and despite my best efforts, it will undoubtedly have spelling errors. The story has eighteen participating characters who engage in foreplay, sex, lesbian acts, spanking, a femdom orgy and anal sex. All characters are over the age of 18. Do not read if any of this might offend you.
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The Guilty Couple: The must-read Richard & Judy Book Club pick for 2023 from the Sunday Times million-copy crime thriller bestseller
‘Wow. Addictive. And what an ending!’ – Sunday Times bestselling author Claire Douglas
‘A red-hot, non-stop rollercoaster of a book’ – Sunday Times bestselling author Lisa Jewell
What would you do if your husband framed you for murder?
Five years ago, Olivia Sutherland was convicted of plotting to murder her husband.
Now she’s finally free, Olivia has three goals. Repair her relationship with her daughter. Clear her name. And bring down her husband – the man who framed her.
Just how far is she willing to go to get what she wants? And how far will her husband go to stop her?
Because his lies run deeper than Olivia could ever have imagined – and this time it’s not her freedom that’s in jeopardy, but her life…
Your favourite authors LOVE The Guilty Couple!
‘Shot through with a propulsive sense of gritty threat and high-stakes tension, this is bold, memorable, top-tier thriller writing.’ – bestselling author B P Walter
‘The Guilty Couple is a one-breath rollercoaster ride, with twists, turns, ups and downs… then just when you think it’s over, there’s another loop ahead! A proper, classy thriller.’ – Janice Hallett, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Appeal
‘CL Taylor has done it again. A fast paced, thrilling read that I couldn’t put down. I loved it!’ – bestselling author Heidi Perks
‘I loved The Guilty Couple so much. Twisty, compelling, tense and fast-paced and thoroughly unputdownable.’ – multimillion-copy bestselling author Angela Marsons
‘Wow, The Guilty Couple doesn’t let up for a moment – you’re in for ride!’ – bestselling author Sarah Pinborough
‘Twisty, taut, unbearably tense. Brava, C.L. Taylor, you’ve done it again!’ – bestselling author Emma Stonex
And readers love The Guilty Couple, too!
‘A hugely entertaining, tense and twisting read.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Pulse-pounding’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Thrilling and exciting…the ending was brilliant.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘My heart was in my throat throughout the entire book.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘This is the best book I have read in a long time.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Wow!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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The Gym Mom (Part One)
Everybody calls Jackie “The Gym Mom,” due to her love of mentoring younger athletes at her gym Spartan Fitness. Despite being well into middle-age, Jackie has remained unmarried and kept her taste for smaller and much younger men. When she meets Tom, he is both intrigued and fearful of her colossal dimensions, she standing six-foot-nine and weighing over four hundred pounds, but little did he know that he and the big woman would change each other’s lives forever.This story is approximately 4,900 words.
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The Gym Slut Does Christmas: A Filthy Cheating Wife Story
It’s time to take a ride in Santa’s sleigh.
My local gym is having a hot Santa contest and they asked me to be the judge. Of all the men entering the contest, there’s only one I haven’t thoroughly tested out.
I’m hot, horny, and my husband’s inadequate performance in bed gives me the perfect excuse to find some Christmas cheer at the gym—or get cheered at while I fondle the gift Santa has for me.
I’m a dirty cheater, and it’s fabulous.
A spicy story of an unapologetic cheating wife. There is no redemption to be found here; just nasty, filthy times at the gym.
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The Happy Family: The gripping new psychological crime thriller from the No.1 Kindle bestselling author of The Perfect Couple
The brand new thriller from the No.1 Kindle bestselling author of The Perfect Couple and Am I Guilty?
“Filled with suspense, intrigue and a cast of engaging characters. Fabulous!”
Lucy Clarke, author of The Castaways“Suspicion, secrets and shocking reveals!”
Sarah Linley, author of The TripMy family has just been reunited. So who is trying to tear it apart?
A mother who disappeared…
When Beth was 10 years old, her beautiful, wild mother Alice disappeared. Beth’s life since hasn’t always been easy, but now she’s settled, with a successful career, a loving family and a beautiful home.
An unexpected visitor…
Then one day there’s a knock at the door. Alice has returned. Desperate to rebuild their relationship, Beth invites her mother to move in.
A life that comes crashing down…
At first, everything is wonderful. But then Beth’s friends start to drift away, strange things happen at home, and rumours about Beth begin to circle. Someone is out to destroy Beth’s newfound happiness. But who? And how far will they go?Perfect for fans of T. M. Logan, C. L. Taylor and Lisa Jewell
What readers are saying about The Happy Family
‘Found myself second guessing every thought I had’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A compelling and addictive read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘You know a book is pretty amazing when you actually exclaim WTAF in full out loud’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Tense, twisty themes lead us to a very surprising ending!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I flew through this and couldn’t get enough’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I would recommend to anyone that loves a good gripping, suspenseful thriller’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘So many twists and turns’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘It kept me guessing and truly touched my heart’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Once I started I could not put it down until I finished it’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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The Harbour (Cumbria Crime Book 1)
DI Zoe Finch has a lot on her plate.
New job, new team, new county. And on day one, she’s plunged straight into a murder investigation.
Zoe has to hit the ground running. She needs to manage a new team with its fair share of challenges, get to grips with a new boss who might not be all she seems, and worry about her reputation following her north to Cumbria.
Can she settle in quickly enough to solve the murder and quell local tensions, as well as coping with an unfamiliar environment?
The Harbour is book 1 in an exciting new series for the star of the bestselling DI Zoe Finch series.
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The Harbour Lights Mystery (A Shell House Detectives Mystery Book 2)
“Atmospheric, suspenseful… A series to be devoured!”—Lucy Clarke
As The Shell House Detectives try to solve a family mystery, their investigation runs dangerously close to a murder case. Are the two linked?
It’s December in Cornwall, and Mousehole harbour is illuminated with its famous Christmas lights. Ally Bright is among the crowd listening to the carol singers—and then to the piercing screams that rip through the darkness. A body has been found, brutally murdered and dumped in a fisherman’s boat.
The victim is chef JP Sharpe and there is no shortage of people who might have wanted him dead. Eager for a new case for The Shell House Detectives, Ally calls ex-cop Jayden, but he’s keen to leave it to the police—until a letter in Sharpe’s pocket draws them into a seemingly unconnected family mystery. As they take on this highly charged mission, the duo can’t help scrutinising the murder suspects. Who among the close-knit community has reason to kill, and how far will they go to protect themselves?
As fear spreads, Ally and Jayden need answers—fast. Could the letter offer a clue to the murder case or will it reveal a terrible truth? And when a new witness comes to light, Jayden closes in on a desperate killer…but can he warn Ally in time?
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The HellBeast’s Past (The HellBeast King Book 8)
Escape.
That’s all I needed to do.
For running was my only option left. But that was the problem when running from a HellBeast King,
He liked the chase.
So, as I continue to navigate myself around his cruel world,
I find not only my life on the line but the Fate of all of those I hold dear.
Because Jared wants blood for blood.
He wants, a life for a life.
Only death is the last thing on his mind.
Which is why I know I can’t get caught.
Caught out in my lies.
Lies that would no longer keep me safe from,
Becoming the villain in a…HellBeast’s Past
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The Helpful Hyena’s Alphas: M/M/M Mpreg Shifter Romance (Male-Order Mates Book 13)
Everyone knows me as Nick, the human who helps omegas in need. And while I do assist omegas on the run, and I do work for the omega shelter, I’m neither Nick nor human: I’m Nixon the hyena —not that I’ve ever met my beast. They were stolen from me and the reason I fled my pack all those years ago.
Being “human” made it easy for me to help other shifters find their path to freedom. No one suspected me of anything—until they did. Now I need to begin again with a new name and a new location. Staying where I am will only be a homing beacon that puts the shifter omegas at risk. It’s fine. Really it is. I’ve done it before.
Only, it isn’t fine. I want more than to have no one know my name and who I truly am. I want real friends and a family. When one of my local otter shifter connections updates me that an omega I helped found his happy ever after via the Male-Order Mates app, I decide to give it a try, hoping to find one mate—instead I find two. Please let them accept me beastless and all, and please give me the strength to show them who I truly am.
The Helpful Hyena’s Alphas is the thirteenth book in the popular super sweet with knotty heat MM mpreg Male-Order Mates series by USA Today Best-Selling author Lorelei M. Hart. The Helpful Hyena’s Mates is an MMM romance featuring a alpha wolf longing to show his omega his worth, a lion shifter longing to get out of the city, an omega who has lived as a human for years, a magically latent hyena, the instant connection of fated mates, new beginnings, an arranged mail-order mating times two, true love that shows that sometimes a throuple is exactly what you need, found family, an adorable baby, and a guaranteed happy ever after. If you like your shifters unusual, your omegas hawt, your mpreg with heart, and your HEAs complete with true mates and a bundle of joy, one-click today.
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The Hidden Queen (The Nightfall Saga, Book 2)
The second book in the Nightfall Saga, the stunning new epic fantasy series set in the world of the Demon Cycle, from New York Times bestselling author Peter V. Brett.
Humanity thought the war with demonkind was over. Now, after less than a generation to rebuild, the demon corelings have returned with a vengeance. The Spear of Ala—the fortress that stands at the gates of the demon’s hive—is the last bastion against the horde, and reports say it may already have fallen.
Olive Paper is expected to take the vanguard in the fight. Only an heir of Kaji can wield the artifact that opens the gates of the Spear of Ala, and as Ahmann Jardir’s child, Olive seems destined for a role as leader and savior. But Olive does not wish to follow in her father’s footsteps any more than she did her mother’s.
Darin Bales was born with supernatural senses that he struggles to process, so much that even those who love him believe he can barely take care of himself. Yet to save his mother from the clutches of Alagai Ka, the demon king, Darin will brave anything to mount a rescue.
Darin and Olive each strive to walk their own path but find themselves inextricably tied to the legacies of their parents and to a fated confrontation with the demon king and his new hatchling queen. If they fail, humanity may not survive.
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The Highland Lodge Getaway: The BRAND NEW feel-good Christmas mystery romance for 2023 (Scottish Escapes, Book 5)
‘All the trappings of a feel-good read… second chances and winter-tinged rendezvous’ My Weekly
‘Julie Shackman knows how to bring the feel-good factor’ Woman’s Weekly
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐’If you’re looking for the ultimate Christmas feel-good book, this has got to be up there’ NetGalley Reviewer
Fall in love with the Christmas romance of the year, full of romance and second chances!
Lottie Grant loves the festive season so much that she works at the incredibly successful Christmas shop, Christmas Crackers, in her pretty Scottish home town of Craig Brae. But when the shop is sold, her world is turned upside down, leaving her wondering what she will do next.
Just as she’s about to give up hope on finding a new dream job, an offer comes that she can’t refuse, managing a set of luxury wooden cabins… and opening just in time for Christmas!
As she gets to work decorating the cabins, and hanging lights on the fir trees, Lottie can’t believe her luck. That is until the arrival of Blake Dempster, a moody but handsome hiking expert, who threatens to bring down her festive joy. But never one to shy away from a challenge, Lottie is determined to change Blake’s mind about all things festive.
And as the snow falls and the fairy lights sparkle, will work-obsessed Lottie and frozen-hearted Blake make their Christmas wishes come true?
Will you fall in love with the new festive romance from Julie Shackman?
‘The perfect Chrismas read on the sofa with a heart cholocate. I loved it’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Heartbreaking and heartwarming with a blossoming romance’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A thoroughly enjoyable read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I absolutely loved this festive read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘So cute… a lovely read for the festive holidays’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘The perfect Scottish Christmas read to completely transport you to the Highlands’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Filled with Christmas sparkle and wonder’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I absolutely loved this story!!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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The Hike: The Sunday Times bestseller and brand new gripping crime thriller novel for 2023 from the author of One of the Girls
*The Sunday Times bestseller*
*DISCOVER YOUR NEXT ESCAPE WITH THE MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR*
‘A tear-those-pages thriller’ ABIGAIL DEAN
‘Secrets galore’ DAILY MAIL
‘Atmospheric, haunting, and beautifully written’ GILLIAN McALLISTER
‘Queen of the destination thriller’ CLAIRE DOUGLAS_______________________________________________________________
THE PERFECT DAY FOR A HIKE
Seeking the escape of a lifetime, four friends hike out into the beautiful Norwegian wild – nothing between them and the mountain peak but forest, sea and sharp blue sky.
THE PERFECT PLACE TO DISAPPEAR
But there’s a darker side to the wilderness. A woman went missing here one year ago. Now the friends are hiking into the heart of the mystery. And waiting on the trail is someone who’d do anything to keep their secrets buried – and to stop the group walking away alive . . .
_________________________________________________________________Readers love getting swept away with Lucy Clarke’s destination thrillers:
‘Had me on the edge of my seat’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Brilliant . . . kept me guessing the whole way through’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Twists & turns galore, couldn’t put it down. Highly recommend!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Very clever and I was gripped throughout. Will be reading more from Lucy Clarke for sure!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Very evocative and you get really involved with the beautiful setting and characters’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘What a stonkingly fabulous read!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Hike was a Sunday Times bestseller for w/e 7/05/2023
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The Hitchhikers Guide to SEO: The Answer to Life, The Universe & Search Engines (The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Success)
INSIDER SEO TRADE-SECRETS THAT OPEN THE FLOODGATES TO FREE GOOGLE TRAFFICGrowing a business is tough.
But I make it easier by exploding your organic traffic and flooding your business with customers eager to buy.
With the most effective SEO system for rapidly scaling companies in the world.
While everyone else is running around screaming ‘SEO is dead’ and ‘Google’s algorithms are unpredictable’ we’re sitting back, completely relaxed, getting more free organic traffic from search engines faster than ever.
How?
Because Google is an algorithm. And algorithms are math.
And like any mathematical equation, when you have the correct formula, you get the correct answer – every time.
I’ve put that formula into a free report for you to download that reveals the most powerful SEO secrets to open the floodgates to organic traffic.
What you are about to read is a passion-fueled truth bomb littered with (some) profanity that exposes the SEO industry for the scam that it is. Read on at your own risk, because once you do you will not be able to erase this knowledge.
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The Hitman’s Guide to Codenames and Ill-Gotten Gains
Leland
Stopping a robbery was only the beginning—to fun, action-filled mayhem. Jackson’s afraid that I’m running headfirst into trouble (again), but I’m not… I’m running gun-first into it. When one of the robbers who’s really just a kid comes begging for my help, I definitely have no choice but to help him.
The kid is convinced his brother has been wrongly accused, and while Jackson My Love might be over there going, “You were hired to look into it, not to go undercover, sink a boat, and hunt down a gang,” I feel like he’s simply confused… because I’m gonna hunt down TWO gangs (and is that a car chase I see?).
Jackson
A simple “Whodunnit” turns into us being targeted by multiple bad guys as we run after them instead of away from them, dragging Cassel and Henry—and some others—along for the ride. I really can’t be the only one who sees the issue here, but… as I watch them race into danger, I’m starting to think I am.
Loving Leland comes easy, but keeping him safe doesn’t because there’s someone trailing Leland who might want to hurt him. The problem is that as Lucas strings us along and tales begin to become tangled, it’s hard to tell who is right and who is wrong.
Contains: Lifejackets used to protect all the wrong things (Leland: all the RIGHT things), the greatest tragedy of ALL TIME (involving The Fence)(even if Jackson doesn’t think so), and the kind of friends that make you realize you don’t need enemies.
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The Holy Grail Code – A Gripping Mystery Novel
A revolutionary idea. A peerless investigator. And a race to find the truth about God on Earth…Veteran investigative journalist Ilana Perez has seen her fair share of the unusual and the unexplained. As the reporter and producer of “As a Matter of Fact”, TV’s number one investigative expose’ program, she deals with bizarre occurrences and strange incidents in the same eloquent and well-groomed manner as she does her personal life.
When a freak plane crash leaves five people dead without explanation, Perez’s journalistic instincts push her to question its causes. Unknowingly, she dives headfirst into a rabbit hole of deception and conspiracy, going back over two thousand years – to the legendary Holy Grail, and the legacy of God on Earth.
Five anonymous graves, a DNA test, and a blood-red trail lead Perez and her team to the best kept secret in history locked deep inside the holy land’s hidden vaults. Surrounded by intelligence officers, high-ranking clergymen, and unprecedented political powers, Perez and her team slowly learn how some secrets are better left undisturbed.
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The Honeymoon Affair
The irresistible, utterly satisfying new contemporary novel from No. 1 bestselling Sheila O’Flanagan
Izzy is in the Caribbean on the honeymoon-that-isn’t after her fiancé broke her heart. She’s not looking for someone new. But when she meets Charles Miller, a successful writer holidaying alone, the electricity is undeniable. And what does she have to lose?
In Ireland, Charles’s ex-wife and agent Ariel flits from party to party, glamorous and poised. She’s always in touch with Charles. Though they’re divorced, they’re very close. Ariel wonders if they should get back together. She’s an independent woman, but she liked being part of a power couple. And she’s sure she only has to say, and they’ll pick up where they left off.
No matter how in control of life you think you are, it can shock and surprise you. As Izzy, Ariel and Charles are about to find out . . .
Sheila O’Flanagan’s new novel tells a compelling and thought-provoking story about two strong women, one complicated man, and the secrets and dreams that draw them together – with explosive consequences . . .
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£9.99The Honeymoon Affair
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The Horizontal Man: A Library of America eBook Classic
Helen Eustis’s The Horizontal Man (1946) won an Edgar Award for best first novel and continues to fascinate as a singular mixture of detection, satire, and psychological portraiture. A poet on the faculty of an Ivy League school is found murdered, setting off ripple effects of anxiety, suspicion, and panic in the hot house atmosphere of an English department rife with talk of Freud and Kafka. This classic novel is one of eight works included in The Library of America’s two-volume edition Women Crime Writers: Eight Suspense Novels of the 1940s & 50s, edited by Sarah Weinman.Read more
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