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A few years on from civil unrest, Ukraine finds itself a nation fractured as resurgent Russia and the Western superpowers compete for the land and the influence. When a British aid worker disappears in the Crimea, the UK Government wants her back—quickly and quietly. With both MI6 and Interpol lacking assets in the region they turn to Bruce McQuillan; the stoic leader of a black operations unit— ‘The Chameleon Project’.

The work of Britain’s most popular copper is never done. Constable Nick’s happy beat in the North Yorkshire moors takes a watery turn when a bevy of bathing beauties causes a disturbance in local waterways. Meanwhile, he has to cope with an array of eccentric characters: a postman who can’t read, a helpful woman who steals from the elderly people in her care and a delightful small-time villain called Tin Lid Talbot. Plus, between winning an aged tin of sardines in a local raffle and getting first prize at the local whist drive, he’s in danger of upsetting the villagers. 

Following the loss of most of his colleagues in a violent ambush, Kenton has become Lord Mastrell of the few remaining Sand Masters, magicians who can manipulate sand to do their bidding. With the ruling council poised against him, the hot-headed Kenton must become a diplomat to have any hope of preventing the eradication of his people forever. However, there’s another complication: assassins are coming for him from all directions, and Kenton’s only true ally is Khriss, a visitor from the other side of the planet who has an agenda of her own to pursue.

Can Connor Reed survive his deadliest mission yet? Bruce McQuillan’s plan to light the torch of war between two of the world’s most powerful and ruthless Mafias has been ignited. Can his favoured agent, Connor Reed, fan the flames without being engulfed by them? Especially as a man every bit his equal stands on the other side.

When the body of Rufus Moorcroft, a middle-aged widower with a distinguished war record, is found in his summerhouse, the verdict is suicide. But both reporter Jill Francis and her lover, Detective Richard Thornhill, approaching the case from different angles, discover there's more to it than that. The sixth instalment in the acclaimed Lydmouth series.

Master the art of property auctions with Before the Hammer Falls. This essential guide offers a deep dive behind the scenes of UK property auctions, equipping you with the strategies seasoned investors use to both buy and sell with confidence. Whether you're aiming to secure the best deals or maximize the sale price of your property, this book arms you with the tools you need.

We all experience stuckness in our lives. We feel stuck in our relationships, career paths, body struggles, addiction issues and more. Many of us know what we need to do to move forward - but find ourselves unable to take the leap to make it happen. And then we blame and shame ourselves, and stay in a loop of self-doubt that goes nowhere. The good news is you're not lazy, crazy or unmotivated. In this empowering and action-oriented guide, you'll discover why we can't think our way forward - and how to break through what's holding us back. 

Jimmy Edwards stars in this spin-off from The Navy Lark, chronicling life in and around the higher echelons of British United Plastics Ltd Following in the footsteps of The Navy Lark, The TV Lark and The Embassy Lark, The Big Business Lark aired for 13 episodes over the summer of 1969. Blending...

'Harris is a master of pace and entertainment' Observer 'Could scarcely be more of the moment' The Times Nothing spreads like fear . . . In the secretive inner circle of the ultra-rich, Alex Hoffmann is a legend. He has developed an algorithm for playing the financial markets that generates...

Constable Along the Lane is the seventh in the brilliantly entertaining and heartwarming audiobooks behind the hit '90s TV series Heartbeat - one of the top 10 most watched shows of the decade. A hay barn is set on fire at Low Dale Farm. It seems that an arsonist is targeting isolated barns. Arnold Merryweather's ancient bus helps catch a car thief. And when Nick arrests not only a pig thief but also the expectant pig, the police station cleaner is not very pleased. 

Joe McKee – pillar of the Derry community - is dead. As arrangements are made for the traditional Irish wake, friends and family are left reeling at how cancer could have taken this much-loved man so soon. But grief is the last thing that Joe’s daughter, Ciara, and step-daughter, Heidi, feel. For they knew the real Joe - the man who was supposed to protect them and did anything but. As the mourners gather, the police do too, with doubt being cast over whether Joe’s death was due to natural causes.

Perfect for readers of HOT MILK or THE UNWILDING, FEMALE, NUDE is propulsive, sexy, thought-provoking fiction: tender, provocative and relatable. 'What a gorgeous, hot-blooded novel about art, the senses, and the multitudes of the female body' Charlotte Runcie 'Magnetically written' Stylist...

Don't go into the dark woods - where the trees grow dense and the sunlight struggles to reach the underbrush . . . Mare of Easttown meets The Outsider in this spine-tingling and twisty debut set in a small town deep in the Virginian woods. Rachel Kennan knows the townspeople of Dahlmouth will...

What happens when a military family's most embarrassing moments become their greatest lessons? One moment the military is pinning a medal on your chest. The next, you're the punchline of a story told in every barracks from Fort Riley to Baghdad. That's the rhythm of military life—and nobody knows it better than the Riley family. From Hero to Zero is a raw, hilarious, and deeply moving memoir that spans three generations of military service—from the jungles of Vietnam to the deserts of Iraq.

Guy de Maupassant is renowned as one of the fathers of the modern short story. A protégé of Flaubert, he was celebrated for his naturalistic fiction, and wrote over 300 short stories, six novels, three travel books and one volume of verse in his short but highly productive lifetime. He died in an asylum aged just 43. This collection brings together dramatisations of some of his finest works.

It is 1958, and 17-year-old Landon is revelling in his youth: dating girls and even claiming to have been in love. He is a world apart from shy, reclusive Jamie Sullivan, a Baptist's daughter who carries a Bible with her schoolbooks, cares for her widowed father and volunteers at the orphanage. But fate will intervene. Forced to partner up at the school dance, Landon and Jamie embark on a journey of earth-shattering love and agonising loss far beyond their years. In the months that follow, Landon discovers the true depths of the human heart....

The ground-breaking show that exploded on to TV screens in the 70's turning a whole host of club comedians into stars overnight. Frank Carson, Charlie Williams, Bernard Manning, Duggie Brown, Ken Goodwin and Stan Boardman amongst others. This re-union in Blackpool brings four of the original artists back on stage and also includes a great documentary with interviews and performances from the other stars.

‘The Ten Golden Rules for Successful Armed Robbery’ if rigidly adhered to will catapult two trainee robbers—Frank and Stick—into Detroit’s criminal elite. But for how long can they maintain the Rules’ austere discipline as the lurid, fun temptations pile up?

In a restless world, we often chase satisfaction, only to find it fleeting. Matt Fradd invites you to discover Jesus, Our Refuge. This clear and honest guide reveals the Heart of Christ as humanity’s true home. Packed with Fradd’s relatable stories and wisdom, it’s a must-hear for anyone seeking meaning and refuge amid life's spiritual battle.

In Kavorr, every destiny is written among the stars. Healers. Warriors. Rulers. But when a tyrant king twists the constellations into chains, rebellion begins to smolder beneath the heavens.