Careless in Red

Careless in Red

Elizabeth George

Historical / Historical Fiction / Young Adult

He found the body on the forty-third day of his walk . . . Devastated by the senseless murder of his wife, Detective Superintendent Thomas Lynley retreated to Cornwall, where he has spent six solitary weeks hiking the bleak and rugged coastline. But no matter how far he walks, the painful memories do not diminish.Then, at the base of a cliff near a town better known for its surfing than its intrigue, Lynley discovers the body of a young man who has fallen to his death. First a witness, then a suspect when the hand of a killer is revealed, Lynley remains, above all, a policeman willing to aid the gruff head of an understaffed local constabulary in her investigation. But the secrets in this community run dark and deep--and Lynley must somehow find a way to let go of the past long enough to solve a most devious and dreadful crime.
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Liberation

Liberation

Blaze Ward

Science Fiction / Fantasy / Historical Fiction

Lazarus returns to Innruld Space with new allies. He must find a way to prevent Westphalia from gaining a toehold that would let them conquer all these species and maybe the entire galaxy.Eha and the Gnashiiley Captain, Carlos Nguema, lead a rag-tag convoy of Churquen and Yithadreph to a new home, deep in Rio Alliance space, where they might live free.Oluchi fights the rear-guard action at Brasilia, tangling with politicians and bureaucrats not too sure they want to welcome a flood of alien refugees.Together they must liberate all the species, everywhere.Or die trying.The Lazarus Alliance, book five.
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Come Midnight

Come Midnight

Kat Martin

Romance / Historical Fiction / Suspense

A routine flight turns into a suspenseful race through the remote jungles of Honduras When strangers Breanna Winters and Derek Stiles met on a flight to Colombia, they never imagined they would need to rely on each other for survival. Taken hostage by a group of radical environmental vigilantes, Bree worries her secret identity has been discovered—and her fears are confirmed when she learns a ransom request has been sent to her father. Though she's the daughter of a prominent tech mogul, Bree's wealth can't guarantee her safety, so former Navy fighter pilot Derek pretends to be her fiancé in order to accompany her on a dangerous jungle trek led by the radicals. With chemistry building between the pair, a romance isn't hard to fake, though they can't let their attraction distract them. If Bree and Derek ever want to see civilization again, they'll have to work together and rely on their wits to escape their captors.
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Titans of War

Titans of War

Wilbur Smith

Literature & Fiction / Mystery & Thrillers / Historical Fiction

Global bestselling author of River God and The New Kingdom, Wilbur Smith, returns with the next epic book in his brand-new Ancient Egyptian series.A RUTHLESS ENEMY. A CIVILIZATION IN RUINS. A QUEST FOR SALVATION. For over fifty years Egypt has known nothing but war and devastation at the hands of the Hyksos, a bloodthirsty barbarian people from the distant east who continue to advance, crushing armies in their wake. Times are desperate, but throughout the conflict, a brave resistance fights on under the great Taita, a slave who has risen far beyond his ranks.Piay, entrusted into Taita's care by his parents at the age of just five, has been trained to become a great spy, unmatched by any other. Determined to prove his worth, he embarks on a dangerous mission to the north - to Mycenae and through the heart of Hyksos land and across the great sea - to find allies to help defend Egypt. As the situation becomes increasingly precarious,...
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The Wall

The Wall

Adrian Goldsworthy

History / Historical Fiction

From bestselling historian Adrian Goldsworthy, the final book in his authentic, action-packed trilogy set on the frontiers of the Roman Empire.AD 117: BRITANNIA. Roman centurion Flavius Ferox is trying to live a quiet life of dignified leisure, overseeing his wife's estate and resisting the urge to murder an annoying neighbour – until someone else does it for him. Dragged back into a life of violence, Ferox finds himself chasing raiders, fighting chieftains and negotiating with kings. Under the new emperor, Hadrian, the whole world seems to be changing: old friends are now enemies, enemies claim they are friends, and new and deadly threats lurk in the shadows. When Hadrian himself comes to Britannia to inspect his great wall, war erupts suddenly. Ferox is the only one who can save the emperor – but with his family, and his own life, in danger, he must first decide whose side he is on...Gritty, gripping and profoundly authentic,...
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Forgive Me

Forgive Me

Lesley Pearse

Historical / Historical Fiction / Romance

Lesley Pearse, No.1 UK bestselling author of "The Promise and Belle", is back with "Forgive Me", a compelling story of a daughter uncovering her mother's secret past. Cheltenham, 1991 When Eva Patterson returns home from work one day, a devastating scene awaits her. Her mother, Flora, lies dead in the bath. Beside her is a note saying only: 'Forgive Me'. Until then, Eva always believed her family's life would be comfortable and secure - but Flora's suicide changes everything. And when Eva discovers that in her will Flora left her an artist's studio in London, she realises how little she knows about her mother's past. When Eva visits the now derelict studio, she is shocked to find out that her mother was once a successful artist back in the 1960s. A chance encounter leads her to Phil, who agrees to help her restore the studio, as well as offering her the advice and friendship Eva so badly needs. In the studio attic she finds a collection of Flora's paintings and old diaries, which Eva believes were purposely left for her to find. Searching for answers, Eva encounters a psychic who mysteriously warns her to beware of a 'sleeping serpent', which she soon discovers refers to a shocking crime in Flora's past. Will discovering the truth destroy Eva's belief in everything she holds dear? And will Phil stand by Eva even when her journey leads her and those she loves into certain danger? From the author of international bestseller, Stolen, "Forgive Me" is an intense and gripping story of love and forgiveness. "Pearse will pull your heartstrings." ("Sun"). "Characters it is impossible not to care about." ("Daily Mail"). "An addictive tear-jerker with characters you'll adore, laugh with and cry for." ("Bella"). "Full of love, passion and heartbreak." ("Best"). "Glorious, heartwarming." ("Woman and Home"). Lesley Pearse's novels have sold over five million copies worldwide. Her fifteen most recent books, including "The Promise", "Belle", "Stolen", "Gypsy", "Faith", "Hope", "A Lesser Evil", "Secrets", "Remember Me", "Till We Meet Again", "Father Unknown", "Trust Me", "Never Look Back", "Charlie and Rosie", are huge bestsellers and available as Penguin paperbacks. Lesley lives near Bristol and has three daughters and two grandchildren.ReviewAn addictive tear-jerker with characters you'll adore, laugh with and cry for Bella Utterly riveting, brilliant Closer Evocative, compelling, told from the heart Sunday Express About the AuthorLesley Pearse's novels have sold over five million copies worldwide. Her fifeen most recent books, including The Promise and Belle are huge bestsellers and available as Penguin paperbacks. Lesley lives near Bristol and has three daughters and two grandchildren.
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