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A Missing Manuscript and Murder by P. C. James

A Missing Manuscript and Murder by P. C. James

A simple puzzle turned deadly. With scandal and folks with something to hide, can this retired inspector close the book on homicide?
North Yorkshire, 1966. Tom Ramsay can’t seem to escape mysteries. Reluctantly taking on a straightforward case to appease his assistant, the former investigator suddenly finds himself caught up in two capers when a literary agent begs for his help. But when tampering becomes theft, the frustrated man can’t walk away when a best-selling author turns up dead.
Attempting to stay out of a police matter, the diligent sleuth soon realizes he can’t pretend the two incidents aren’t connected. And as each page he flips reveals more of the area’s dark underbelly, he scrambles to unearth a decades’ old coverup.
Can Ramsay sort through suspects, stories, and lies to ferret out the truth?
A Missing Manuscript and Murder is the enthralling fourth book in the One Man and His Dog Cozy Mysteries series. If you like quietly tenacious protagonists, transporting back to a simpler time, and splashes of humor, then you’ll love P.C. James’s charming conundrum.

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GOOSE HUNT by DENNIS OGDEN

GOOSE HUNT by DENNIS OGDEN

Sixty-four years have passed since the end of WWII and the rampart walls of the former Jewish Ghetto, TEREZÍN, have yet to divulge all the secrets they were built to hide.
That is until graffiti dauber Briney Ruza begins having connections with the walls she paints. Each graffiti is posted on social media as part of her own cheeky game. One particular painting catches the interest of ageing Ghetto surviver Evzen Kravitz, who has never given up hope of one day finding the one item stolen from the parents he lost boarding a death train to Auschwitz.
Briney is enticed to Prague thinking this interest in her painting comes from her estranged mother. There she faces the truth…and Evzen. Together, through their testy relationship, they uncover much more than expected – including corrupt dealings that fleeced many owners and descendants wishing to reclaim property lost to the Nazis and the scheme financing the rise of the neo-nazis.
Briney also has her own personal secrets and when she meets Goth lesbian Zoja in Prague, the lives of everyone she meets will forever change…or forever be lost.

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Protected By A Damaged Ex-SEAL by Aria McDow

Protected By A Damaged Ex-SEAL by Aria McDow

Surfing gold was my only goal—until an ex-SEAL billionaire heir became my ride-or-die.

I spent the night with a stranger.

Not that…

My Jeep careened out of control.

Jaime Hendricks came running down the beach, half-naked, to save me.

He’s tanned, muscled to perfection, with mesmerizing ocean-blue eyes.

I should have left in the morning but didn’t.

He’s one hot distraction.

By day I competitively surf.

By night, his body is my surfboard, and I ride the highest waves.

Now the competition’s turned dangerous—sabotage, kidnapping, betrayal.

I don’t need a hero. I need a bodyguard.

Nobody guards my body like Jaime.

Nobody protects my heart like me.

My world’s upside down, and I’m in trouble deep.

Winning was everything, Not anymore.

The surf crown looks bronze but his love’s pure gold.

But the past won’t stay buried.

I have trust issues, Jamie has PTSD, and we both have secrets.

His? The billionaire father raising the boy Jaime isn’t sure is his.

Mine? Childhood abandonment issues.

Going for gold means risking everything for a love that will either save us or leave us both permanently broken.

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Spirit Sight Book 1 Volume 1 by Ross Hightower

Spirit Sight Book 1 Volume 1 by Ross Hightower

Witches fight the patriarchy in this “Witcher” meets “Mistborn” epic tale. A tale of hope where the common people triumph over their imperial overlords.

In a remote village, on the edge of a corrupt empire, Minna Hunter wakes one day to find small orbs of light flitting through the trees. But Minna’s delight at finding she has Spirit Sight soon turns to despair. In the Empire, communing with spirits is punishable by death. Branded a witch, she resigns herself to a lonely existence.

When her sister, Alyn, gains spirit sight, Minna promises her she will never leave her alone. But titanic forces are at play, forces with Minna and Alyn’s fates in mind. When the Inquisition captures Alyn, Minna must leave her small life and step onto history’s grand stage.

In the Inquisition prison, Alyn learns she must choose between serving her captors against her own people or die. Meanwhile, Minna evades agents of the Inquisition and discovers her world is not what she believes it to be. To save her sister, she must master her spirit song, grasp her destiny and become the heroine her people need.

Spirit Sight by Ross Hightower is the first novel in the Spirit Song trilogy. Mythic in scope, yet intimate and engaging, this is a story that will draw you in and won’t let go.

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Endless Leviathan by Will Ballantyne

Endless Leviathan by Will Ballantyne

Part three of the ongoing Random Guy series.
Have you ever been on a cruise that you thought would never end?
Surrounded by serial killers and Cells, Tavie is trapped in an all-encompassing hell aboard the cruise ship, Marie Celeste. Thus, when Mary, a fellow traveller, tells her that there may be a way to escape, Tavie is all in.
Spurred by her conviction that Andrew may still be alive, she, Mary, and Conrad fight to survive an onslaught of bloodthirsty passengers to make it back to the real world. But will the omnipresent puppet master, John Cooper scupper their plans?

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The 21 Day Plan to Stop Overthinking and Relieve Stress by Ben Arriola

The 21 Day Plan to Stop Overthinking and Relieve Stress by Ben Arriola

Stress and Anxiety start in you mind.
Live with a stress-free mind for life in just 21 days.

Does it feel like an endless battle against racing thoughts and constant stress?
Is the struggle to quiet your mind holding you back from feeling at your best?

For anyone craving freedom from mental clutter, renowned personal development mentor Ben Arriola offers a practical, proven roadmap. Drawing upon years of experience and a deep commitment to personal growth, he guides readers through an easy-to-follow program designed to break the cycle of overthinking and foster genuine mental calm.

In The 21 Day Plan to Stop Overthinking and Relieve Stress: The Ultimate Guide to Calm Your Mind for a Focused and Purposeful Life, readers will discover:
– The #1 mental trap that keeps overthinking cycles alive, and how to escape it
– A simple 3-step system to identify triggers and neutralize them before stress escalates
– How to purge unproductive thoughts and replacing them with positive focus
– The hidden link between rumination and procrastination—and how to break free from both
– One quick mind hack that stops anxious spirals in their tracks
– Strategies for navigating social pressures and external expectations without second-guessing
– Time-tested habit-building methods to ensure overthinking doesn’t creep back in
– Surprising practices to dissolve anxiety
– Easy ways for staying centered and forging a calmer future
– Stress-relief techniques that work instantly, no matter the situation
And so much more!

You see, achieving a calm, stress-free mind doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming.
Even if you’ve read dozens of self-help articles or tried meditation apps that felt overwhelming, the truth is it’s simpler than you think. You don’t need perfect self-discipline—just consistent, manageable actions that build momentum.

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On the Edge (of a Stroke) by Wallace Briggs

On the Edge (of a Stroke) by Wallace Briggs

Tom Bradley, recovering from a stroke, discovers an inner self who can also hear the thoughts of others nearby. In the park where he exercises daily, he overhears a robbery plot and reports it to the police.
The plotters are arrested and over two hundred thousand pounds of drug related profits are impounded. The gang threatens to snatch Tom’s wife, if Tom does not return the cash. They kidnap Tricia as insurance. The police botch an arrest attempt and the villain, K, escapes with the cash without identifying Tricia’s location. K flees but is arrested and taken into custody, without the cash.
Tom interrogates K and locates the missing cash. He probes K’s mind to reveal Tricia’s location, except, Tricia has already been moved.
Friends come to aid Tom’s search, but a gunshot casualty mars the rescue. The captured shooter is interrogated by Tom’s mind probe. Can he recover the love of his life and the missing cash?

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Sleeping Eagles Part One by Carole McEntee-Taylor

About Sleeping Eagles Part One by Carole McEntee-Taylor

The Great War is finally over, but the world is not at peace. Across Europe and America revolution is in the air, the authorities stretched to the limit as they try to prevent mutinies in the Armed Forces and strikes and protests by a weary population determined to ensure they have the better lives they were promised.

Frances and Giuseppe are enjoying their new life in America, until circumstances alter their plans and everything changes. Frances is grateful to have made new friends, but will she regret giving them her trust? Meanwhile Concetta can’t wait to see her brother again, but does fate have other ideas?

With civil unrest growing in Britain Herbert and Lettie work to find those responsible and warn Len to increase security on the Pemberton Estate. But how can he ensure he is making the right decisions? Then Herbert makes a mistake and Lettie finds herself in danger.

While peace talks take place in Versailles Henrietta’s life takes an unexpected turn and she makes a decision that will change her life completely.

The Eagle Quartet is the follow up series to Secret Lives which tells the stories of several families before and through the Great War. Sleeping Eagles is the third book in the series and is set in Britain, America and Australia. It is in two parts. Part 1 covers the 1920s with Part 2 continuing the story into the 1930s.

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I am the author and publisher of military history, historical fiction, spiritual books and memoirs. Published by Pen and Sword, my military history books include Herbert Columbine VC, Surviving the Nazi Onslaught, A Battle Too Far, From Colonial Warrior to Western Front Flyer, The Battle of Bellewaarde 1915, A History of Coalhouse Fort and A History of Women’s Lives in Scunthorpe. I worked for several years in the Military Corrective Training Centre, Colchester, the British Forces’ only military prison, culminating in a history of the establishment written in the words of those who were there, Military Detention Colchester. I also publish a series of books under the banner Real Lives. Memories in Print which is a free service to ensure our history does not get forgotten. Please see my website for more details.

To date I have written twenty six novels. Of these four are sagas, Lives Apart: A WW 2 Chronicle (5 books), Obsession (5 books), Secret Lives (6 books) and A One Way Ticket (4 books). I have also written three stand alone novels: Betrayed; Love, Resistance, Betrayal and Hunting Shadows. I also ghost write novels and biographies privately and for Story Terrace.

I decided after finishing Obsession that I needed a little break from the Second World War so perhaps I should write about the Great War instead. I also wanted to write something that offered a theory as to how we have ended up with the world we are currently living in. This was a big undertaking as it would need to be several books and I didn’t want it all to be one long series as people, quite understandably, prefer to buy a series once the whole thing is written. Nothing worse than being engrossed in a series and not knowing what happens at the end because the author didn’t get to finish it. I’m not getting any younger so I decided to err on the side of caution and write several series, that could be read as stand alone series. That way if I don’t get to the end you won’t miss out. I knew where I wanted the books to finish, so it was just a case of writing the rest! After some thought I decided to start just before the Great War and Secret Lives was born. The six book series follows the lives of several families in the UK and Europe before and during the Great War, begins in 1913 and ends in 1918. The Eagle Quartet follows on from Secret Lives and
I am currently halfway through writing the final book of the series. Dark Eagles Rising is in two parts and is set in Germany, Austria and Italy through the 1920s and 1930s and, as the blurb above says, Sleeping Eagles is set in America, Britain and Australia with Part One set in the 1920s and Part Two in the 1930s. Once this is finished the plan is to start the next series which will follow the characters through WW2. All books are available in kindle and paperback from Amazon and other internet retailers or you can borrow them from your library.

My Life in Dog Years: A Poodle Named Henry and Other Melodramas by Candida Pugh

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An impulsive woman takes on a series of problematic dogs. Hilarious and heart wrenching by turns, My Life in Dog Years explores the many ways a loving dog owner can screw up and still wind up with a magnificent pet.

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The Delilah Enigma by Donald de Brier

The Delilah Enigma by Donald de Brier

Set in London against the backdrop of World War II, THE DELILAH ENIGMA follows Lt. Sarah Leach, an MI6 British officer, and Robert Johnston, an American lawyer with the OSS, as they trade secrets and sex while gathering intelligence for the Allied war effort. Together they track the growing German resistance and assassination plot against Hitler and develop assets for the impending D-Day invasion, dangerous work that leads to Sarah’s capture by the SS in France. Her whereabouts are leaked by friends at Bletchley Park, and Robert bands together an unlikely group, including their Jewish refugee friend Hannah, to rescue her. As one enigma is resolved a new one appears: Will Sarah and Robert’s budding relationship survive the war? Historically accurate events and a sweeping cast of real and fictious characters round out this “terrific read.” FREE 03/24-03/28.

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Tick… Tick… Tick… by Steve Zettler

Tick… Tick… Tick… by Steve Zettler

Harlan Stone is a special agent who reports directly to the president. He’s been dispatched to Pennsylvania Dutch Country to investigate a bizarre occurrence—a farmer’s bull has gone sterile for no discernable reason. On his train trip back to DC Harlan’s approached by Angelica. Harlan senses she’s a foreign operative, though he has trouble getting a solid read on her. The Pennsylvania bull is just the tip of the iceberg; within days every bull in the country has become sterile, and within a week—every bull on earth is shooting blanks. It becomes clear that there is a force seeking to rid the world of the methane gasses these animals produce. Questions fly around the Oval Office. As events spiral out of control, Angelica reveals to Harlan that she is an alien, and hails from a colony called Perigee. She explains that humans are in fact a rampant disease that has infected the planet. Earth, and its solar system, must be remain stabilized or Perigee itself will be destroyed; and that stabilization is being threatened radically by climate change and ever-rising temperatures and sea levels. Life as we know it is on a stop-watch – Tick… Tick… Tick…

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All Roads Lead To Winter by Mark Fuller Dillon

All Roads Lead To Winter by Mark Fuller Dillon

The aliens are here, and now our lives are different: no wars, no hunger, no exploitation. For political prisoner Thomas Bridge, there can be a strange new love; for the alien delegate, Avdryana, there can be companionship in a world that she finds crowded and foreign. But even with hope for the future, can there be an escape from the stifling ideas and expectations of the past? For adults only.

“All Roads Lead to Winter” is an erotic science fiction novella. It deals with the intervention, in our world, of an alien species from a parallel Earth — an intervention that has improved life drastically for most human beings. Yet for reasons of his own, the protagonist rejects this golden age.

The tale is focused on his complex relationship with an alien woman. This relationship is passionate and definitely sexual (for that reason, the book is recommended for adult readers only). But it also forces him to look into his past, into the hidden motivations of his mind and heart.

And that is the heart of the story: parallel worlds, politics, the grip of memory, the strength and generosity of women, the pain of loss, the mystery of love… and all the roads that lead to winter.

“Dillon writes well, with sensitivity and an ability to evoke not only the lushness and beauty of the natural world but its transitory quality, that everything fades and dies…. ‘All Roads Lead to Winter’ was a novella that engaged both the emotions and the intellect, making the reader think and feel.”

[Peter Tennant, BLACK STATIC Online, 29th January, 2023]

“This novella is driven by punchy dialogue, expertly handled, which is a refreshing change from many contemporary writers who shy away from such complex interaction. I was enchanted by the story of Thomas and Avdryana, and I could not stop reading until Thomas’s fate was revealed — his choice made. ‘All Roads Lead to Winter’ is a wonderful tale, expertly told and perfectly formed. It feels like it must have been a very personal journey for the author. Go and download a copy now; Mark Fuller Dillon is a rare talent who deserves to be much more widely read.”

[Martin Cosby, author of DYING EMBERS]

“This is a remarkable science fiction(ish) novella about a theme that, at first glance, might seem hackneyed — what happens when the aliens arrive? Here, though, the author has rung changes on the central premise so as to make it a truly satisfying and moving read…. There’s far more to this slender book than you’ll find in a shelf full of over-hyped ‘literary’ novels. Firstly, the sexual encounter — like everything else — is beautifully described, and the endnotes reveal that one of Dillon’s influences is J.G. Ballard. Secondly, the author is more of a ‘taker out’ than a ‘putter in’, giving his writing the refreshing clarity of his wilderness setting. Thirdly, it’s a lot of fun. The idea of feline evolution is cleverly handled, and there are a lot of intriguing ideas about how intelligent species might interact that are reminiscent of Olaf Stapledon’s LAST AND FIRST MEN. All in all, I can’t fault this book. If you like science fiction, you should read it. If you enjoy erotic fiction, you should read it.”

[David Longhorn, editor of SUPERNATURAL TALES]

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The Third Estate Secrets of the Manor by D R Berlin

The Third Estate Secrets of the Manor by D R Berlin

In a busy outdoor market, in broad daylight, an apparently ordinary woman is gunned down by a professional assassin. Twelve years later, the killer is back with a new target – and a mysteriously sinister employer…

What secrets could a father leave behind?
A gripping, high-stakes thriller that seamlessly blends espionage, mystery, and intense suspense, The Third Estate: Secrets of the Manor will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.

Sophie Allard, a promising jet pilot cadet at a prestigious military academy, finds her world shattered when she’s summoned to the Commander’s office with devastating news—her estranged father has died in a mysterious lab explosion at their family estate.

What begins as a routine investigation soon spirals into something far more dangerous.

As Sophie delves deeper into the secrets surrounding her father’s death, she uncovers hidden truths that threaten not only her career but her life. Unraveling a web of deception and betrayal, Sophie discovers that her father’s involvement with a powerful and shadowy organization—the Third Estate—could hold the key to both her survival and her downfall.

With an assassin hunting her every step and the enigmatic Grey Lady pulling the strings behind the scenes, Sophie must navigate a perilous landscape of secrets, lies, and danger.

This fast-paced thriller is perfect for fans of complex conspiracies, strong female protagonists, and unpredictable twists. If you love novels that combine action, suspense, and mystery, The Third Estate is your next must-read.

Will Sophie uncover the truth—before it’s too late?

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The Gemini Connection by Teri Polen

The Gemini Connection by Teri Polen

Planet Tage is dying, and the best hope of saving it is gone.

Seventeen-year-old identical twins Evan and Simon share an extraordinary bond, a trait that’s both useful and invasive. They use their connection in their work at Scientific Innovations. Evan is a Mindbender, someone who enters the minds of scientists to spark ideas, join thoughts, and battle nightmares. Simon is a science prodigy and Tage’s best chance of survival.

Unfortunately, their unusual link often bleeds into their private lives. When Evan discovers his brother is keeping a secret from him, he lashes out and ignores requests to talk, and even pleas for help. By the time Evan tunes back in, he finds their connection severed and Simon missing.

He suffers a terrible case of survivor’s guilt. Moreover, he’s desperate. The fate of the world rests on Simon’s return, and Evan is willing to do anything to get him back—even working with his greatest rival, who also happens to be Simon’s boyfriend.

Evan finds allies among enemies and adversaries among friends. When nothing is as it seems and everything is depending on him, he must explore a dangerous aspect to his twin connection he never knew he had.

If he fails, he’ll lose both his brother and his world.

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The Silent Symphony: Echoes of Love in the Shadow of Fading Memory by Geeta Lal Sahai

The Silent Symphony: Echoes of Love in the Shadow of Fading Memory by Geeta Lal Sahai

“Love isn’t about the memories we create; it’s about the moments we stand by each other.”
The Silent Symphony is a glimpse into the lives of people struggling with one of the most relentless monsters—memory loss. It is a story of Alzheimer’s leftover – caregivers. Through deeply emotional and evocative storytelling, this novel sheds light on the silent struggles, quiet resilience, and boundless love that define their journey.
As memories fade and connections break, caregivers bear the heartbreaking task of holding close to loved ones and letting go of who they once were. The Silent Symphony weaves a heartbreaking narrative while remaining hopeful about the human spirit’s strength and the lasting power of compassion.
This novel is a must-read for readers seeking an intimate, heartfelt story of courage. It is a moving tale of courage in the face of overwhelming odds, and it will resonate with anyone who has experienced the complexities of caregiving or witnessed the fragility of memory.
The Silent Symphony showcases the power of love and the strength of the human spirit. Its unforgettable story will stay with readers long after they have finished the book.
Quote from the book: “She was angry—not at her mother, but at Alzheimer’s itself, this thief that had come to steal away pieces of the woman who became a stranger to herself, to everyone around.”

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The Munich Girl

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The past may not be done with us. Anna Dahlberg grew up eating dinner under her father’s war-trophy portrait of Eva Braun. Fifty years after the war, she discovers what he never did—that her mother and Hitler’s mistress were friends. The secret surfaces with a mysterious monogrammed handkerchief, and a man whose Third Reich family history is entwined with Anna’s. Plunged into the world of the Munich girl who was her mother’s confidante—and a tyrant’s lover—Anna finds her every belief about right and wrong shattered. “Historical fiction that reads like memoir.” Philadelphia Inquirer

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The Flow of Zen: 21 Short Stories on Being Present, Letting Go of Anxiety, and Living with Ease – Includes Reflections for Beginners by Kai Tsukimi

The Flow of Zen: 21 Short Stories on Being Present, Letting Go of Anxiety, and Living with Ease – Includes Reflections for Beginners by Kai Tsukimi

Do you ever wish life could feel effortless? The Flow of Zen offers 21 short, soul-soothing stories to help you let go, embrace change, and move through life with ease. Each bite-sized tale reveals gentle wisdom about flow and impermanence, followed by simple reflections to apply in daily life. No experience with Zen needed—just a willingness to release control. Breathe, surrender, and step into the flow today.

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The Unveiled Fling by Randa Knight

The Unveiled Fling by Randa Knight

One costume is all it takes to change everything.

Joel
My dream girl unexpectedly falls into my life, but with only one weekend together, she’s left me craving more. When she reappears, warnings from my friends urge me to stay away, but I can’t. I keep finding reasons to see her. Talk to her. Be near her.
Can I convince her to give our connection a chance?

Sami
I never imagined encountering my Comic Con fling among my sister’s social circle, only to have him play the role of a stranger. Despite his charming demeanor, Joel doesn’t fit my usual type of nerdy guys. But as I discover more about him, I question whether there’s more beneath his confident exterior.
Can he show me that opposites attract in the most unexpected ways?

Will they give in to their feelings and give their romance a chance, or will they let their differences and their friends keep them apart?

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