The London detective returns to see a criminal kingpin put behind bars-only to discover that his nefarious deeds are from over. Northumberland's usually unflappable Det. Chief Inspector Percy Peach has suddenly found himself on the anxious side. It's not that the bust didn't go as planned. The raid on the sprawling country manor of a drug baron rounded up all the usual suspects. But only hours later, a converted stable on the grounds goes up in flames....

Selena Watt has found a house that speaks to her-literally. A year after experiencing the inexplicable behaviour of Rafferty House, Selena isn't really surprised when the infamous McFadyen property sends a feeling of sorrow to her while she's touring it. What she's not expecting, however, is to learn from her new friend Curt Wakefield that the angry ghost of its original owner is hanging around the local museum. Nor does Selena expect her real...

A puzzler of a tale about a dead bookshop owner, a priceless cache of first editions, and a deadly secret taken to the grave. It's no mystery who killed Robert Ripple, owner of Precious Finds Bookstore in Pokesville, Pennsylvania. It was Agatha Christie - or rather, a large carton of valuable Christie hardcovers that the not-so-young Ripple was attempting to lift when his heart gave out. The real question is why the so-called Friends of England, who...

Growing up as a fat girl, Virgie Tovar believed that her body was something to befixed. But after two decades of dieting and constant guilt, she was over it—andgave herself the freedom to trust her own body again. Ever since, she’s been helpingothers to do the same.Tovar is hungry for a world where bodies are valued equally, food is free frommoral judgment, and you can jiggle through life with respect. In concise and candidlanguage, she delves...

How to Remain a Queen (Servant Leader) in a Lion's Den is a powerful guide for women of faith navigating adversity with grace and purpose. Drawing from the resilience of biblical figures like Daniel, Michelle Harding empowers you to lead with humility, integrity, and unshakable trust in God-even in hostile environments. This book offers practical wisdom on maintaining boundaries, upholding divine standards, and influencing others positively amid...

Chris Honeysett's latest assignment-babysitting TV archaeologist Guy Middleton during filming at an aging rock star's mansion near Bath- seems straightforward enough. It turns out to be anything but. While his brief is to protect Guy from over-eager fans, when the TV presenter starts to receive threatening letters and spiked drinks, Honeysett realizes that there's a lot more to this job than he'd been led to believe. As the menacing incidents escalate...

When celebrated physics author Addie Rose dies unexpectedly, her husband Ethan Riley is left stranded in a void of grief-until he uncovers a hidden legacy she left behind: an AI-driven writing program subtly infused with Addie's own voice. Alone in their study, Ethan activates the program and watches in wonder as Addie's essence returns to the page. Together, they weave a luminous love story set against the autumnal backroads of Maplewell, a serene...

Sussex is a fascinating county, saturated with history, legends and mysteries. Everywhere there are remains of these stories: a curious relic preserved in a church, an unusual grave outside, some ruinous building down the road, or a bizarre artefact in the local museum. Author Christopher Horlock has been travelling around Sussex for many years, photographing these remains and researching the stories behind them. Myths, legends and folklore further...