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All the Lost Girls
Bilinda P. Sheehan - 2019
They meant to take you. Alice McCarthy’s sister has been missing for twenty-two years with no clues as to her whereabouts. When a girl’s body is discovered in a shallow grave, Alice is forced to fly home to Ireland in case the remains are those of her sister Clara. What she discovers is that Clara’s disappearance may have been a part of a much larger game. Siobhan Geraghty is a detective with the National Bureau of Criminal Investigation. The discovery of a girl’s remains propels her into her first murder case as a lead investigator. She is determined that a mistake she made a year ago will not be repeated. This is her chance to redeem herself. Alice and Siobhan find themselves drawn into a deadly game where a vicious killer holds all the cards. Unless they uncover hidden secrets from the past, more girls will go missing and never be found. All the Lost Girls is a gripping psychological thriller that will enthral readers of Val McDermid, Paula Hawkins, LJ Ross, and Clare Mackintosh.
A Deadly Marriage
Roderic Jeffries - 1995
David longed for a divorce, but Catalina had other plans.She adamantly refused to contemplate the idea: though she was prepared to obtain a judicial separation — provided the alimony was large enough.When a man died after having had a drink in their house, the police establish that it was the work of poison and start looking to Catalina and David for answers.Catalina finally sees her chance to exact terrible revenge against David.She claims that the poison had been meant for her and that David had tried to kill her…But who is the real murderer?And will Catalina’s allegation be held as truth?Either way, their marriage is surely over…‘A Deadly Marriage’ is a classic murder mystery from a master of the genre.Praise for Roderic Jeffries:'A first-rate whodunit turning on the resourcefulness of a country gentleman who exploits the process of the law to delay its action. Author on the top of his legal and social form.' Francis Goff, Sunday Telegraph‘Tension builds up and there are two exciting court scenes. Roderic Jeffries established a very high reputation for himself in the field of the legal thriller with Exhibit No. Thirteen and Dead Against the Lawyers. Once again he has used a little known quirk of the law, and woven round it an enthralling story of immense intricacy.’ Maurice Richardson, Observer‘The resulting legal intricacies make fascinating reading.' Hester Makeig, Spectator 'First-class, smoothly told, fine court scenes and sketches of lawyers entirely absorbing.' John Clarke, Evening Standard‘The most ingenious of Mr. Jeffries's exercises in legal trickery.' Julian Symons, Sunday Times'Good court scenes; very competent.' Peter Dickinson, Punch'...is for the mystery story connoisseur and particularly the man who can appreciate this ingenious exercise in legal trickery.' Police WorldRoderic Jeffries was born in London in 1926 and was educated at Harrow View House Preparatory School and the Department of Navigation, University of Southampton. In 1943 Roderic Jeffries joined the New Zealand Shipping Company as an apprentice and sailed to Australia and New Zealand, but later transferred to the Union Castle Company in order to visit a different part of the world. He returned to England in 1949 where he was admitted to the Honourable Society of Gray's Inn and read for the Bar at the same time as he began to write. He was called to the Bar in 1953, and after one year's pupilage practiced law for a few terms during which time there to write full time. His first book, a sea story for juveniles, was published in 1950.Endeavour Press is the UK's leading independent digital publisher. For more information on our titles please sign up to our newsletter at www.endeavourpress.com. Each week you will receive updates on free and discounted ebooks. Follow us on Twitter: @EndeavourPress and on Facebook via http://on.fb.me/1HweQV7. We are always interested in hearing from our readers. Endeavour Press believes that the future is now.
Surrogate
Tim Adler - 2014
The police are helpless. No law has been broken - the baby belongs to their surrogate. And Hugo has a secret he's keeping from his wife that makes their search even more desperate. Now Hugo and Emily must find their missing daughter... even if it costs them everything they own.
When I Find You
R.A. Casey - 2021
A deadly secret.In the stifling summer heat of 2018, Sarah Evatt suffered every parent's worst nightmare: her six-year-old son, Charlie, let go of her hand and disappeared into a crowd.He never returned.Three years later, Sarah's life is back on track. She has met a loving new boyfriend. She has just moved to a gorgeous new home. She is finally beginning to conquer her grief and trauma, and accept Charlie is gone, once and for all.Until she gets a visit.A visit from a man she is convinced is involved in Charlie's disappearance.A visit that makes her wonder whether Charlie might still be out there, after all.And a suspicious message that threatens to unearth dark truths about Sarah's past.Truths only someone closest to her could know.As events continue to spiral, Sarah must unmask the person psychologically torturing her, and find out exactly who they are, what they want, and what they know about her son.But who can she trust?And will she be able to discover their identity before she loses control completely?When I Find You is a dark psychological domestic thriller packed with twists and turns. You won't be able to put this page-turner of a novel down, right up to the staggering final page.
A Justifiable Madness
A.B. Morgan - 2017
But who is he and why is he so keen to spend time in a psychiatric hospital?When Mark is admitted, silent and naked, the staff are suspicious about his motives.Dealing with this, as well as the patients on the ward, Mark’s troubles really begin once he is Sectioned under the Mental Health Act. When decisions about his future are handed to Consultant Psychiatrist, Dr Giles Sharman, Mark’s life goes from bad to worse.
Drugged, abused and in danger, Mark looks for a way out of this nightmare. But he’s about to learn, proving that you are sane might not be easy as it sounds…
The Asylum
Debra Meller - 2020
Her infant son, already dead, lies on her chest still clinging to his mother.On the morning that is Patty found, she is not expected to survive but is taken to hospital where she eventually recovers. But, severely emotionally disturbed, Patty soon finds herself a patient at Hillside Asylum. There, Patty’s condition deteriorates, and the staff and doctors perform unnecessary experimental procedures on their patient.But when someone from Patty’s past learns about her incarceration, they vow to get her out. And those responsible for the abuse will be made to suffer . . .
Her Sister's Killer
Michelle S. Smith - 2021
It was murder.”Victoria Wharton never wanted to return to her tiny New England hometown. She hasn’t spoken to her mother or sister since she left to follow her dreams. But now she’s back to get justice for her sister.Will her feelings for her childhood friend and fellow detective, Steve McCade, get in the way?Then the death threats start, and a local man is beaten half to death. The killer will do anything to keep his identity — and motives — a secret. And Victoria realizes she must look closer to home to find her sister’s killer.FAMILY SECRETS WILL BE SPILLED IN THIS TAUT CRIME THRILLER.
All She Wanted Was A Rider 2
Kellz Kimberly - 2015
Each couple has their own issues that they will have to work through if they want to keep their relationships strong. Ryan is trying to get over the heart break Enzo caused. Just when she thinks that she's found closure, Enzo tells her just who his baby mother is. The beans Enzo spills are too close to home leading Ryan down a path of confusion. Isiah is trying to deal with a mistake that was made. It could have changed his life forever. And, if that's not enough to deal with, a surprise enemy decides they want to play. Isiah has to figure out how to call checkmate before it's too late. Everyone's favorite couple, Alani & Ques are back with more problems than before. Alani is still holding back her feelings for Ques. She's scared to let her guard down and allow him to just love her. But with a turn of events, the love they tried to hide blossoms for everyone to see. Everyone in the crew has their own issues. Find out if they pull together to beat the odds in this highly anticipated sequel of, All She Wanted Was A Rider 2.
Unbridled Shakti
Amish Tripathi - 2017
In his first ever non-fiction book, the bestselling, Immortal India: Young Country, Timeless Civilisation, Amish helps you understand India like never before, through a series of sharp articles, nuanced speeches and intelligent debates.In the festive season, when India celebrates women as Shakti during Navaratri, Amish reminds us how the country needs to respect its women, and go back to the ancient principle of viewing men and women as equal.
In The Wake Of Death
Billy McLaughlin - 2016
Now Marc Adams is awake and he can barely remember anything about his life before. All he knows is that his meddling sister has returned to his life, whilst his partner Joel is gone. Marc is convinced that something has happened to Joel. Why won’t anybody believe him? As he is pulled further into the pit of his subconscious, Marc begins to remember exactly what happened on the night of his accident. Soon, he’ll be wishing he hadn’t woken up at all.
Constructing Minecraft: Amazing Minecraft Buildings (with step-by-step instructions)
Minecraft Books - 2014
You make your own stuff - your own home, city, temple, fortress, mansion - heck, you can even build your own Empire! And, of course, you want your stuff to be better than your mate’s stuff. That’s probably why you’ve clicked onto this e-book. You now have in front of you the step-by-step instructions to create mind-blowing pieces of architecture. Your friends will be blown away by the sheer brilliance of your mind - a mind that is able to conjure up and develop the coolest, most unique and totally brilliant buildings in the Minecraft Overworld. So, what are you waiting for? GRAB your copy NOW!!!
Red Shark (A Psychological Thriller on Gamified Suicide)
Jay Puranik - 2020
Tragedy in her last semester at the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT). Devastated when authorities hush things up, Neha decides to dig out the truth.Few believe her. Only one can help - the lone, depressed outcast, Alok. Problem is, he’s a liability. Having attempted suicide thrice before, will he himself fall prey to the Red Shark game?The suicide challenge spreads like fire at hundreds of colleges. Neha doesn't have much time. Determined to proceed, she must do it alone. She contacts an admin of the sinister suicide game.Will she find answers?What will it cost her?Her quest could destroy everything she’s worked for her entire life.But she must do this for Fatima. Even if it means following her footsteps into the deadly game.Neha must go in far enough to learn the truth, but will she return before meeting the same tragic fate?About the AuthorJay Puranik is the bestselling author of the Letters of a Bloodline series, with readers from over 15 countries including India, USA, UK, Japan, Australia, Netherlands, Germany, UAE, Brazil, and Singapore. He won Literati 2019 (South Asian Award for Microfiction). Qualified as an Electronics Engineer, he also holds and an MBA from IIM Calcutta. Jay lives in Mumbai with his wife, Gayatri.
When the Music Stops: Discover the most emotional, uplifting new love story for 2020
Joe Heap - 2020
Stay at Celebration House (The Celebration House Trilogy Book 2)
Annette Drake - 2017
How she regrets that promise! Because Beth has no idea how to run an event venue. Since when did brides become so demanding and grooms so lecherous? Plus, Beth can’t boil water, let alone supervise a sit-down dinner for 200 guests every weekend. Thank goodness for Josh. Or, at least, she thinks. But when Beth offers his mom a job overseeing the kitchen, Josh shows his patriarchal colors. So much for tall, dark and haughty. Could Beth’s life get more complicated? Apparently so. Her former fiancé wants Beth to let him back into her life, convinced if he can restart his romance with her, he can somehow mend his life. All Beth wants to do is keep her promise to Carrie, but can every promise be kept?