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Perfect People - Peter James

*Now with a brand new introduction from the multimillion-copy bestselling author Peter James*Perfect People is a compelling and thought-provoking thriller from bestselling author Peter James.John and Naomi are grieving the death of their four-year-old son from a rare genetic disorder. They desperately want another child, but, when they find out they are both carriers of a rogue gene, they realize the odds of their next child contracting the same disease are very high.Then they hear about geneticist Doctor Leo Dettore. He has methods that can spare them the heartache of ever losing another child to any disease – even if his methods cost more than they can afford. But surely a healthy child is worth all the money in the world?His clinic is where their nightmare begins.They should have realized that something was wrong when they saw the list. Choices of eye colour, hair, sporting ability. They can literally design their child. Is this what they really wanted? Now it’s too late to turn back. Naomi is pregnant and already she knows something is very wrong . . .''Peter James is one of the best crime writers in the business'' Karin Slaughter''Another stonking story from the master of the craft'' Daily Express

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Dead Simple - Peter James

‘Peter James is one of the best British crime writers, and therefore one of the best in the world’ - LEE CHILD, author of the Jack Reacher seriesMeet Detective Superintendent Roy Grace on his unforgettable first major case, in this TV tie-in edition of Dead Simple, the first instalment in the award-winning series by Peter James. Now a major ITV show starring John Simm. *****It was meant to be a harmless stag-night prank. But a few hours later, the groom has disappeared and his friends are dead.With only three days to the wedding, Roy Grace is contacted by the man’s distraught fiancée to unearth what happened on that fateful night.The one man who ought to know of the groom’s whereabouts is saying nothing. But then he has a lot more to gain than anyone realizes, for one man’s disaster is another man’s fortune . . .Although the Roy Grace novels can be read in any order, Dead Simple is the first thrilling title in the bestselling series. Enjoy more of the Brighton detective’s investigations with Looking Good Dead and Not Dead Enough.*****23 million copies sold.Creator of Her Majesty Queen Camilla’s favourite fictional detective.'Peter James is one of the best crime writers in the business' – Karin Slaughter, author of the Will Trent series'One of the world’s most popular detective series' – The Guardian‘The master of the craft’ - Daily Express'Ruthlessly efficient entertainment. Pedigree fun' - The Times

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Dead Man's Grip - Peter James

''One of the best British crime writers'' – Lee ChildIt''s a race against time as Detective Superintendent Roy Grace tries to stop a grieving mother from taking the law into her own hands . . .A university student is killed in a tragic traffic accident while riding their bicycle. When two of the drivers involved are hunted down by a sadistic killer, Grace knows that the third driver, Carly Chase, may be next.Carly, a solicitor, believes hiding is not an option and heads to New York to speak with the cyclist’s mother. But Grace knows about the mother’s underworld connections and that the family will stop at nothing to take an eye for an eye . . .Dead Man''s Grip is a race-against-time instalment of the award-winning Grace series by Peter James, now a major ITV show starring John Simm. Enjoy more of the Brighton detective’s investigations with Not Dead Yet and Dead Man''s Time.*****23 million books sold.Creator of Her Majesty Queen Camilla’s favourite fictional detective.''Peter James is one of the best crime writers in the business'' – Karin Slaughter, author of the Will Trent series''Peter James is one of the best British crime writers and therefore one of the best in the world'' – Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher series''One of the world’s most popular detective series'' – The Guardian''An easy 5* book'' – Reader review''Excellent as always!'' – Reader review''A brilliant addition to this excellent series'' – Reader review*They Thought I was Dead was an instant no.1 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 13/05/2024

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Stop Them Dead - Peter James

Creator of Her Majesty Queen Camilla’s favourite fictional detective.23 million books sold.‘Peter James is one of the best British crime writers, and therefore one of the best in the world’ - LEE CHILD, author of the Jack Reacher seriesDiscover the darkness that lurks around every corner in the latest instalment of the award-winning Grace series by Peter James, now a major ITV show starring John Simm. A ruthless crime. A race against time.In the dead of night, a farmer confronts the intruders of a break in, having no idea that the encounter will leave him dead. What’s more chilling is the truth of what the perpetrators were willing to kill for.At the scene, DS Roy Grace senses that this is no mere botched robbery; it’s the tip of the iceberg of a nationwide crime epidemic. Ruthless gangs, operating with military precision, have discovered a new black market flourishing in the shadows – an unthinkable source of wealth even more profitable than drugs.Grace’s investigation into this deadly trade pits him against people who will kill anyone who gets in their way.Although the Roy Grace novels can be read in any order, Stop Them Dead is the nineteenth thrilling title in the bestselling series. Enjoy more of the Brighton detective’s investigations with One of Us is Dead.''Peter James is one of the best crime writers in the business'' - KARIN SLAUGHTER ‘The master of the craft’ - DAILY EXPRESS''Ruthlessly efficient entertainment. Pedigree fun'' - THE TIMES''One of the world''s most popular detective series'' - THE GUARDIAN

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Love You Dead - Peter James

''One of the best British crime writers'' – Lee ChildA shocking reveal threatens to unravel Detective Superintendent Roy Grace’s happy new life . . .Grace is newly married, having moved to a country cottage with Cleo and their baby son. But his first, long-missing wife, now found, has left Grace a surprise greater than he could have imagined.Yet the police need Grace at work: an escaped murderer who left a bullet in him is back and a Black Widow is leaving an international trail of corpses after – in every sense – bleeding them dry. Now, she’s come to Brighton for her next rich target . . .Love You Dead is a race-against-time instalment of the award-winning Grace series by Peter James, now a major ITV show starting John Simm. Don''t miss the latest pulse-pounding instalment, One Of Us Is Dead.*****23 million books sold.Creator of Her Majesty Queen Camilla’s favourite fictional detective.''Peter James is one of the best crime writers in the business'' – Karin Slaughter, author of the Will Trent series''Peter James is one of the best British crime writers and therefore one of the best in the world'' – Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher series''One of the world’s most popular detective series'' – The Guardian''An easy 5* book'' – Reader review''Excellent as always!'' – Reader review''A brilliant addition to this excellent series'' – Reader review*They Thought I was Dead was an instant no.1 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 13/05/2024

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The Hawk Is Dead - Peter James

Roy Grace is back with his most difficult case yet in the gripping new instalment from number one bestselling author Peter James.Available for pre-order now!*****23 million books sold.Now a major ITV/BritBox show starring John Simm as Roy Grace.Creator of Her Majesty Queen Camilla’s favourite fictional detective.''Peter James is one of the best British crime writers and therefore one of the best in the world'' – Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher series''Peter James is one of the best crime writers in the business'' – Karin Slaughter, author of the Will Trent series''One of the world’s most popular detective series'' – The Guardian

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Match Up - Sandra Brown, Diana Gabaldon, Steve Berry, Lee Child, Kathy Reichs, Peter James, Val McDermidová, C. J. Box, David Morrell, Gayle Lynds

FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER ... Lee Child''s Jack Reacher will team up with Kathy Reichs'' Temperance Brennan to unmask a cunning killer. Val McDermid''s Tony Hill and Carol Jordan work with Peter James''s Roy Grace on a very unusual murder case.These are just some of the never-before-seen pairings in Match Up - a brand new collaboration between the world''s famous crime writers. Edited be international bestseller Lee Child, this exclusive page-turning anthology promises the same thrills and chills brought to you by the previous collection, Face Off. Read on for the full list of author and character pairings:Diana Gabaldon''s Claire Randall Fraser + Steve Berry''s Cotton MaloneLisa Scottoline''s Bennie Rosato + Nelson DeMille''s John Corey Sandra Brown''s Lee Coburn + C.J. Box''s Joe PickettKathy Reichs''s Temperance Brennan + Lee Child''s Jack ReacherVal McDermid''s Tony Hill + Peter James''s Roy GraceCharlaine Harris''s Harper Connelly + Andrew Gross''s Ty HauckGayle Lynds''s Liz Sansborough + David Morrell''s RamboKarin Slaughter''s Jeffrey Tolliver + Michael Koryta''s Lincoln PerryLara Adrian''s Lucan Thorne + Christopher RiceJ.A. Jance''s Ali Reynolds + Eric Van Lustbader''s Bravo ShawLisa Jackson''s Regan Pescoli + John Sandford''s Lucas Davenport

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Twilight - Peter James

Three muffled thuds ring from the partially filled grave of the newly wed girl. Only the verger hears them and he dismisses the noise as his imagination. But over the next few days others also hear faint sounds.An exhumation order is granted. Reporter Kate Hemingway sneaks into the small suburban churchyard when the coffin is opened, and the scene she witnesses is so horrific she can never forget it. As she starts work on the story, Kate finds herself caught up in a sinister and macabre cover-up.At the centre is a respected anaesthetist who has a secret obsession. He believes people can exist outside their bodies and that if he can prove it he will provide the answer to the question that has haunted mankind through the ages: is there life after death? Nothing - and no one - is going to stand in the way of his driving ambition . . .''Peter James is one of the best crime writers in the business.'' Karin Slaughter''Well-researched, chillingly executed and eminently readable.'' Sunday TimesRead more from the multi-million copy bestselling author of the Roy Grace novels:Possession DreamerSweet Heart Twilight Prophecy Host Alchemist Denial The Truth Faith * Each Peter James novel can be read as a standalone*

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One of Us Is Dead - Peter James

Roy Grace is about to find out just how dangerous a dead man can be . . .Arriving late for a funeral, James Taylor spots a familiar face in the church – his old schoolfriend Rufus Rorke. Except it couldn’t be him, could it? Because two years ago Taylor attended Rufus’s funeral. He even delivered the eulogy.On the other side of Brighton, at Police HQ, Detective Superintendent Roy Grace has been alerted to a number of suspicious deaths that he can’t get out of his mind. But how are they linked? And could they possibly be connected to Rufus Rorke?One Of Us Is Dead is the latest race-against-time instalment of the award-winning Grace series by Peter James, now a major ITV show starring John Simm.

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Left You Dead - Peter James

Niall and Eden Paternoster start their Sunday the same way they always do - with a long drive, a visit to a country house and a quick stop at the local supermarket on the way home.But this Sunday ends differently - because while Niall waits and waits in the car park for Eden to pick up supplies, Eden never returns. She's not waiting for him at home, and none of their family or friends have heard from her.Gone without a trace, Niall is arrested on suspicion of her murder. When DS Roy Grace is called in to investigate, it doesn't take long to realize that nothing is quite as it seems - and this might be his most mysterious case yet . . .Sunday Times number one bestseller Peter James returns with another installment in his award-winning Roy Grace novels.

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Stop Them Dead - Peter James

'Peter James is one of the best British crime writers, and therefore one of the best in the world.' - LEE CHILD, author of The Jack Reacher seriesDiscover the darkness that lurks around every corner in the latest instalment of the award-winning Grace series, now a major ITV series.A ruthless crime. A race against time.When a young farmer confronts intruders in the middle of the night he has no idea that just minutes later he will be left dying in a pool of blood. What's more chilling is what the perpetrators were willing to kill for.At the scene of the crime, Detective Superintendent Roy Grace soon realises this is no isolated robbery gone wrong but the tip of the iceberg of a nationwide crime wave, in which ruthless organised gangs are making more money from the illegal trade in dogs than drugs. A trade which pits him against some ruthless people who will kill anyone who gets in their way, because where there is greed, there is murder.'The master of the craft' - DAILY EXPRESS

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Left You Dead - Peter James

Detective Superintendent Roy Grace, creation of the CWA Diamond Dagger award-winning author Peter James, faces his most engrossing case yet in Left You Dead. Niall and Eden Paternoster start their Sunday the same way they always do - with a long drive, a visit to a country house and a quick stop at the local supermarket on the way home. But this Sunday ends differently - because while Niall waits and waits in the car park for Eden to pick up supplies, Eden never returns. She's not waiting for him at home, and none of their family or friends have heard from her. Gone without a trace, Niall is arrested on suspicion of her murder. When DS Roy Grace is called in to investigate, it doesn't take long to realize that nothing in this case is quite as it seems . . . Left You Dead is the seventeenth thrilling crime novel in the Roy Grace series. Enjoy more of the Brighton detective's investigations with Dead Simple, Looking Good Dead and Not Dead Enough.

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Find Them Dead - Peter James

Roy Grace, creation of the award-winning author Peter James, unearths a powerful criminal network in Find Them Dead.Ending his secondment to London's Met Police, Roy Grace gets a tip-off about a county lines drugs mastermind operating out of Brighton. On his first day back in his old job in Sussex, he is called to a seemingly senseless murder.Separately, Meg Magellan finally has her life back together, five years after the car crash that killed her husband and their son. Her daughter, Laura, now eighteen, is on her gap year travelling in South America with a friend, and Meg misses her badly. Laura is all she has in the world.In between jobs, Meg receives a summons for jury service. She's excited - it might be interesting and will help distract her from constantly worrying about Laura. But when she is selected for the trial of a major Brighton drugs overlord, everything changes.Gradually, Grace's investigation draws him increasingly into the sinister sphere of influence of the drug dealer on trial. A man utterly ruthless and evil, prepared to order the death of anyone it takes to enable him to walk free.Just a few days into jury service, Meg arrives home to find a photograph of Laura, in Ecuador, lying on her kitchen table. Then her phone rings.A sinister, threatening stranger is on the line. He tells her that if she ever wants to see Laura alive again, it is very simple. At the end of the trial, all she has to do is make sure the jury says just two words . . . Not guilty.

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Picture You Dead - Peter James

The eighteenth Detective Superintendent Roy Grace novel from the highly acclaimed number one bestselling author, Peter James.

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The House on Cold Hill - Peter James

The House on Cold Hill is a chilling and suspenseful ghost story from the multi-million copy bestselling author of Dead Simple, Peter James. Moving from the heart of the city of Brighton and Hove to the Sussex countryside is a big undertaking for born townies, Ollie Harcourt, his wife, Caro, and their twelve-year-old daughter, Jade. But when they view Cold Hill House - a huge, dilapidated, Georgian mansion - they are filled with excitement. Despite the financial strain of the move, Ollie has dreamed of living in the country since he was a child, and with its acres of land, he sees Cold Hill House as a paradise for his animal-loving daughter, a base for his web-design business and a terrific long-term investment. Caro is less certain, and Jade is grumpy about being removed from all her friends. But within days of moving in, it soon becomes apparent that the Harcourt family aren't the only residents in the house.

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Dead Man's Footsteps - Peter James

The discovery of a woman''s body and a link to the events of 9/11 takes Detective Superintendent Roy Grace around the world in Dead Man''s Footsteps, by award winning crime author Peter James.Amid the tragic mayhem of the morning of 9/11, failed Brighton businessman and ne''er-do-well Ronnie Wilson sees the chance of a lifeline: to shed his debts, disappear and reinvent himself in another country.Six years later the discovery of the skeletal remains of a woman''s body in a storm drain in Brighton leads Roy Grace on an enquiry spanning the globe, and into a desperate race against time to save the life of a woman being hunted down like an animal in the streets and alleys of Brighton.Although the Roy Grace novels can be read in any order, Dead Man''s Footsteps is the fourth gripping title in the bestselling series. Enjoy more of the Brighton detective’s investigations with Dead Tomorrow and Dead Like You.Now a major BRITBOX series, Grace, starring John Simm.

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Wish You Were Dead: Quick Reads - Peter James

Wish You Were Dead is a Quick Read short story from bestselling author Peter James.Roy Grace and his family have left Sussex behind for a week's holiday in France. The website promised a grand house, but when they arrive the place is very different from the pictures. And it soon becomes clear that their holiday nightmare is only just beginning.An old enemy of Roy, a lowlife criminal he had put behind bars, is now out of jail - and out for revenge. He knows where Roy and his family have gone on holiday. Of course he does. He's been hacking their emails - and they are in the perfect spot for him to pay Roy back . . .

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Dead at First Sight - Peter James

Detective Superintendent Roy Grace exposes the dark side of internet dating in the intriguing crime novel Dead at First Sight, by award winning author Peter James.A man waits at a London airport for the love of his life to arrive. Across the Atlantic, a retired cop waits in a bar in Florida's Key West for his first date with the lady who is his soulmate. The two men are about to discover they've been scammed out of almost every penny they have in the world - and that neither women exist.In the same week, Roy Grace is called to investigate the suicide of a woman in Brighton, that is clearly not what it seems. As his investigations continue, a handsome motivational speaker comes forward. He's discovered his identity is being used to scam eleven different women online. The first he knew of it was a phone call from one of them saying, 'You don't know me, but I thought I knew you'.That woman is now dead.Roy Grace realizes he is looking at the tip of an iceberg. Can he bring down the murderous global empire built on clever, cruel internet scams?Although the Roy Grace novels can be read in any order, Dead at First Sight is the fifteenth title in the bestselling series. Discover more of the Brighton detective's investigations with Find Them Dead and Left You Dead.Now a major ITV series, Grace, starring John Simm.

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Dead Like You - Peter James

When unsolved crimes resurface, Detective Superintendent Roy Grace faces a possible copycat killing in Dead Like You, by award winning crime author Peter James.The Metropole Hotel, Brighton. After a heady New Year''s Eve ball, a woman is attacked as she returns to her room. A week later, another woman is assaulted. Both victims'' shoes are taken by the offender . . .Roy Grace soon realizes that these new cases bear remarkable similarities to an unsolved series of crimes in the city back in 1997. Dubbed ''Shoe Man'', the perpetrator was believed to have attacked five women before murdering his sixth victim and vanishing. Could this be a copycat, or has Shoe Man resurfaced?When more women are assaulted, Grace and his team find themselves in a desperate race against the clock to identify and save the life of the new sixth victim . . .Although the Roy Grace novels can be read in any order, Dead Like You is the sixth gripping title in the bestselling series. Enjoy more of the Brighton detective’s investigations with Dead Man''s Grip and Not Dead Yet.Now a major ITV series, Grace, starring John Simm.

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You Are Dead - Peter James

Faced with his most disturbing case yet, Detective Superintendent Roy Grace tracks a serial killer in You Are Dead, by award winning crime author Peter James.A series of young women – all beautiful, all with long brown hair – have been stalked and abducted. Each victim is found with a brand on their body, a marking that reads ‘U R Dead’. And some of their remains are from thirty years ago.When Logan Somerville is taken while on the phone to her fiancé, Grace must find a lead, connect the cases and track down the killer before they can strike again . . .Although the Roy Grace novels can be read in any order, You Are Dead is the eleventh thrilling title in the bestselling series. Enjoy more of the Brighton detective’s investigations with Love You Dead and Need You Dead.Now a major ITV series, Grace, starring John Simm.

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The Secret of Cold Hill - Peter James

From the number one bestselling author, Peter James, comes The Secret of Cold Hill. The spine-chilling follow-up to The House on Cold Hill. Now a smash-hit stage play.Cold Hill House has been razed to the ground by fire, replaced with a development of ultra-modern homes. Gone with the flames are the violent memories of the house’s history, and a new era has begun.Although much of Cold Hill Park is still a construction site, the first two families move into their new houses. For Jason and Emily Danes, this is their forever home, and for Maurice and Claudette Penze-Weedell, it’s the perfect place to live out retirement. Despite the ever present rumble of cement mixers and diggers, Cold Hill Park appears to be the ideal place to live. But looks are deceptive and it’s only a matter of days before both couples start to feel they are not alone in their new homes.There is one thing that never appears in the estate agent brochures: nobody has ever survived beyond forty in Cold Hill House and no one has ever truly left . . .

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Dead Tomorrow - Peter James

Detective Superintendent Roy Grace is caught up in the murky world of human trafficking in Dead Tomorrow, by award winning crime writer Peter James.The body of a missing boy is dredged from the seabed off the Sussex coast, missing vital organs. Soon after, two more bodies are found . . .A teenager in Brighton will die if she does not receive an urgent transplant. When the health system threatens to let her down her mother takes drastic action and goes to an online broker in black-market organs. The broker can provide what she wants, but it will come at a price.As Roy Grace investigates the recovered bodies, he unearths a gang of child traffickers operating from Eastern Europe. Soon Grace and his team will find themselves in a race against time to save the life of a young street kid, while a desperate mother will stop at nothing to save her daughter's life . . .Although the Roy Grace novels can be read in any order, Dead Tomorrow is the fifth thrilling title in the bestselling series. Enjoy more of the Brighton detective’s investigations with Dead Like You and Dead Man's Grip.Now a major ITV series, Grace, starring John Simm.

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Not Dead Yet - Peter James

The return of a Brighton girl turned movie star spells nothing but trouble for Detective Superintendent Roy Grace in the gripping crime novel Not Dead Yet, by award winning author Peter James.Gaia Lafayette has a movie to shoot back home and Grace is in charge of her security. Yet when a vicious gangster is released from prison and an unidentifiable headless torso is found, a nightmare unfolds before Grace’s eyes.An obsessed stalker is after Gaia – and Grace knows that they may be at large in his city, waiting, watching, planning . . .Although the Roy Grace novels can be read in any order, Not Dead Yet is the eighth thrilling title in the bestselling series. Enjoy more of the Brighton detective’s investigations with Dead Man''s Time and Want You Dead.Now a major ITV series, Grace, starring John Simm.

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Dead Simple - Peter James

Meet Detective Superintendent Roy Grace on his unforgettable first major case in Dead Simple, by award winning crime author Peter James.It was meant to be a harmless stag-night prank. But a few hours later, the groom has disappeared and his friends are dead.With only three days to the wedding, Roy Grace is contacted by the man’s distraught fiancée to unearth what happened on that fateful night.The one man who ought to know of the groom’s whereabouts is saying nothing. But then he has a lot more to gain than anyone realizes, for one man’s disaster is another man’s fortune . . .Although the Roy Grace novels can be read in any order, Dead Simple is the first thrilling title in the bestselling series. Enjoy more of the Brighton detective’s investigations with Looking Good Dead and Not Dead Enough.Now a major ITV series, Grace, starring John Simm.

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Want You Dead - Peter James

An obsessive psychopath must be stopped whilst Detective Superintendent Roy Grace also deals with a very personal mystery in Want You Dead, by award winning crime writer Peter James.Grace’s wife Sandy is officially declared dead after being missing for a decade, allowing him to marry the mother of his baby son. But Sandy’s disappearance is unexplained for a reason.Bryce Laurent doesn’t want his ex-girlfriend to move on. Terrified by Bryce’s dark side, she seeks police protection. But Bryce will not be stopped, determined to destroy everything and everyone she has ever known and loved – and then her too . . .Although the Roy Grace novels can be read in any order, Want You Dead is the tenth thrilling title in the bestselling series. Enjoy more of the Brighton detective’s investigations with You Are Dead and Love You Dead.Now a major ITV series, Grace, starring John Simm.

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Absolute Proof - Peter James

A Richard and Judy Summer Book Club Pick.From the number one bestselling author of the Roy Grace series, Peter James, comes an explosive standalone thriller – a religious conspiracy, perfect for fans of Dan Brown and The Da Vinci Code.''Sensational'' – Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher series.What would it take to prove the existence of God? And what would be the consequences?Investigative reporter Ross Hunter nearly didn’t answer the phone call that would change his life – and possibly the world – for ever.‘I know this is going to sound strange, but I’ve recently been given absolute proof of God’s existence – and I’ve been advised there is a writer, a respected journalist called Ross Hunter, who could help me to get taken seriously.’The false faith of a billionaire evangelist, the life’s work of a famous atheist, and the credibility of each of the world’s major religions are all under threat – if Ross Hunter can survive long enough to present the evidence . . .''Fast-paced and highly enjoyable, Absolute Proof has enough twists to keep the reader gripped'' – Daily Express''Both atheists and believers will find food for thought in this globe-trotting epic'' – Guardian

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Dead Man's Time - Peter James

Detective Superintendent Roy Grace is haunted by the past in his latest case, and his private life, in Dead Man''s Time, by award winning crime writer Peter James.A vicious robbery at a secluded Brighton mansion leaves its elderly occupant fighting for her life. Millions of pounds’ worth of valuables have been stolen.Within days, Grace is racing against the clock, following a murderous trail that leads him from the shady antiques world of England, across Europe and all the way back to the New York waterfront’s gang struggles of 1922, chasing a killer driven by the force of one man’s greed and another man’s fury.Although the Roy Grace novels can be read in any order, Dead Man''s Time is the ninth gripping title in the bestselling series. Enjoy more of the Brighton detective’s investigations with Want You Dead and You Are Dead.Now a major ITV series, Grace, starring John Simm.

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Dead Man's Time - Peter James

Detective Superintendent Roy Grace is haunted by the past in his latest case, and his private life, in Dead Man''s Time, by award winning crime writer Peter James.A vicious robbery at a secluded Brighton mansion leaves its elderly occupant fighting for her life. Millions of pounds’ worth of valuables have been stolen.Within days, Grace is racing against the clock, following a murderous trail that leads him from the shady antiques world of England, across Europe and all the way back to the New York waterfront’s gang struggles of 1922, chasing a killer driven by the force of one man’s greed and another man’s fury.Although the Roy Grace novels can be read in any order, Dead Man''s Time is the ninth gripping title in the bestselling series. Enjoy more of the Brighton detective’s investigations with Want You Dead and You Are Dead.Now a major ITV series, Grace, starring John Simm.

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Not Dead Enough - Peter James

Detective Superintendent Roy Grace thinks he's found a serial killer, but not everything is as it seems in Not Dead Enough, by award winning crime author Peter James.A beautiful socialite is dead. Roy Grace’s leading suspect, her husband, was sixty miles away when she died, but all other evidence points to him. Has someone stolen his identity or is he simply a very clever liar?Grace’s investigation and his budding new relationship are derailed after a reported sighting of his wife, Sandy, who has been missing for nine years. Grace desperately tries to cast light on the truth in both cases as his emotional turmoil – and the body count – grows . . .Although the Roy Grace novels can be read in any order, Not Dead Enough is the third thrilling title in the bestselling series. Enjoy more of the Brighton detective’s investigations with Dead Man's Footsteps and Dead Tomorrow.Now a major ITV series, Grace, starring John Simm.

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Looking Good Dead - Peter James

Detective Superintendent Roy Grace has to solve a disturbing murder whilst protecting an innocent eye witness in Looking Good Dead, by award winning crime author Peter James.When a young woman’s body is found butchered in Brighton, Roy Grace cannot help but think of his own missing wife and her unsolved fate.Elsewhere in the city, when Tom Bryce finds a disc left on a train, he simply tries to do the right thing – return it to its owner. But this attempted act of kindness makes him the sole witness to that same vicious murder.Learning that Tom has made a statement to Grace’s team, the killers have to act. But when they plan the murder of the Bryce family, it’s not just revenge – it’s entertainment.Although the Roy Grace novels can be read in any order, Looking Good Dead is the second gripping title in the bestselling series. Enjoy more of the Brighton detective’s investigations with Not Dead Enough and Dead Man''s Footsteps.Now a major ITV series, Grace, starring John Simm.

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Not Dead Enough - Peter James

Detective Superintendent Roy Grace thinks he’s found a serial killer, but not everything is as it seems in Not Dead Enough, by award-winning crime author Peter James. Now a major ITV series, Grace, adapted for television by screenwriter Russell Lewis and starring John Simm.A beautiful socialite is dead. Roy Grace’s leading suspect, her husband, was sixty miles away when she died, but all other evidence points to him. Has someone stolen his identity or is he simply a very clever liar?Grace’s investigation, and his budding new relationship, are derailed after a reported sighting of his wife, Sandy, who has been missing for nine years. Grace desperately tries to cast light on the truth in both cases as his emotional turmoil – and the body count – grows . . .Although the Roy Grace novels can be read in any order, Not Dead Enough is the third thrilling title in the bestselling series. Enjoy more of the Brighton detective’s investigations in Dead Man’s Footsteps and Dead Tomorrow.Now a major ITV series, Grace, starring John Simm.

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The Secret of Cold Hill - Peter James

From the number one bestselling author, Peter James, comes The Secret of Cold Hill. The spine-chilling follow-up to The House on Cold Hill. Now a smash-hit stage play.Cold Hill House has been razed to the ground by fire, replaced with a development of ultra-modern homes. Gone with the flames are the violent memories of the house’s history, and a new era has begun.Although much of Cold Hill Park is still a construction site, the first two families move into their new houses. For Jason and Emily Danes, this is their forever home, and for Maurice and Claudette Penze-Weedell, it’s the perfect place to live out retirement. Despite the ever present rumble of cement mixers and diggers, Cold Hill Park appears to be the ideal place to live. But looks are deceptive and it’s only a matter of days before both couples start to feel they are not alone in their new homes.There is one thing that never appears in the estate agent brochures: nobody has ever survived beyond forty in Cold Hill House and no one has ever truly left . . .

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Hawk Is Dead - Peter James

Roy Grace never dreamed a murder investigation would take him deep into Buckingham Palace . . .Her Majesty, Queen Camilla, is aboard the Royal Train heading to a charity event in Sussex when disaster strikes - the train is derailed.A tragic accident or a planned attack?When, minutes later, a trusted aide is shot dead by a sniper, the police have their answer.Despite all the evidence, Roy Grace is not convinced The Queen was the intended target. But he finds himself alone in his suspicions.Fighting against the scepticism of his colleagues and the Palace itself, Grace pursues his own investigation. But when there is a second murder, the stakes rise even higher, and Grace is at risk of being embroiled in a very public catastrophe - and in mortal danger.Failure at this level is not an option. But time is running out before a killer in the Palace will strike again . . .Roy Grace is back with his most difficult case yet in the gripping new instalment from number one bestselling author Peter James.

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I Follow You - Peter James

A nerve-shredding story of obsession and destruction, I Follow You is a standalone thriller from the number one bestselling author of the Roy Grace series, Peter James.To the outside world, suave, charming and confident doctor Marcus Valentine has it all. A loving wife, three kids, a great job. But there’s something missing. There always has been.Driving to work one morning, his mind elsewhere, Marcus almost mows down a woman jogging. As she runs on, he is transfixed. Infatuated. She is the spitting image of a girl he was crazy about in his teens. A girl he has never been able to get out of his mind . . .Lynette had dumped him harshly. For years he has fantasized about seeing her again and rekindling their flame. Might that jogger possibly be her, all these years later? Could this be the most incredible coincidence?Despite all his attempts to resist, he is consumed by cravings for this woman. And, when events take a tragically unexpected turn, his obsession threatens to destroy both their worlds. But still he won’t stop. Can’t stop.

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Faith - Peter James

How perfect is too perfect?Ross Ransome is at the top of his profession; one of the most successful, and certainly one of the richest, plastic surgeons in the business. Such a man would expect his wife to be perfect - and why not? After all, he has spent enough hours in surgery to get her that way.But when his wife falls ill she turns her back on conventional medicine, and her arid marriage, and seeks help from the world of alternative medicine and a charismatic therapist who promises not just medical salvation. For Ransome, this is the ultimate betrayal. It defies logic, and Ross Ransome is a profoundly logical man. Logically, he can see no reason why any man should have his wife when he can''t. It''s all completely rational...''Irresistibly readable as well as utterly believable'' Robert Goddard''Britain''s closest equivalent to Stephen King.'' Sunday Times Read more from the multi-million copy bestselling author of the Roy Grace novels:Possession DreamerSweet Heart Twilight Prophecy Host Alchemist Denial The Truth Faith * Each Peter James novel can be read as a standalone*

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S Napoleonem i proti němu - Benedikt Peter

Oberwachtmeister Benedikt Peter (1785-1863) patří k těm účastníkům napoleonských válek, o nichž máme k dispozici jen značně neúplné informace a z velké části jsme odkázáni na to, co o sobě napsal on sám. Příběh nadstrážmistra Benedikta Petera je velice osobní, vůbec ne rozmarný a málokdy sledující velkolepé souvislosti, přesto je ale hluboce pravdivý, až působí jako zpověď. Léta Páně 1809 vytáhl Peter jako čtyřiadvacetiletý jízdní myslivec do svojí první války, v níž zažil bitvy u bavorského Abensbergu a Eggmühlu i rakouského Lince. O tři roky později táhl do Ruska, kde jej čekala jatka v bitvě u Borodina a po nich ústup ruskou zimou se slavně neslavnou bitvou na řece Berezině. V roce 1813, druhý den bitvy u Lipska, přešli württemberští jezdci na stranu protinapoleonské koalice a Petera i jeho druhy čekaly ještě tři roky, kdy měl bojovat proti císaři Francouzů. Paměti jsou úžasný, životem napsaný příběh, který udivuje stylem, kompozicí i sevřeností, jaké by nikdo nečekal u muže, který se číst a psát učil jako samouk po svém prvním povýšení. Peterovo vyprávění plyne jak voda a je v něm tolik silných míst, že to občas bere dech. Peterův příběh rozhodně patří k tomu nejlepšímu, co v široké škále vzpomínek a pamětí na napoleonské války vzniklo. Kromě toho je jedním z mála německy psaných pramenů, které jsou k dispozici v českém překladu. Překlad knihy od Jiřího Ohlídala doprovodil obsáhlými poznámkami historik Jiří Kovařík.

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To je tvá smrt - Peter James

V Brightonu je při návratu z práce unesena z parkoviště u svého domu mladá žena. Policie podezírá jejího přítele, ale dojde k dalším únosům i náhodnému objevu mrtvých těl mladých žen. Mají na tělech vypálený nápis To je tvá smrt a všechny byly stejně jako unesené dívky mladé, krásné, s dlouhými tmavými vlasy. Roy Grace a jeho tým si musí připustit to nejhorší – v Brightonu a okolí řádí sériový vrah. Rozjíždí se rozsáhlé pátrání po takzvaném Brightonském značkovači a policisté doufají, že unesené dívky ještě žijí. Dokáže je Roy a jeho tým najít dřív, než je vrah zabije? Strhující akční thriller s nečekanými zvraty patří k nejnapínavějším ze série knih o superintendentovi Royi Graceovi.

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One of Us Is Dead - Peter James

When James Taylor arrives late for a funeral, he has to stand at the back of the small church.But, as the service progresses, Taylor notices a man six rows in front of him. At first he thinks he must be mistaken, but the more he looks at the man, the more convinced Taylor becomes that this is his old schoolfriend Rufus Rorke. Except it couldn't be him, could it? Because two years ago Taylor attended Rufus Rorke's funeral. He even delivered Rufus' eulogy. On the other side of Brighton, at Police HQ, Detective Superintendent Roy Grace has been alerted to a number of suspicious deaths that he can't get out of his mind.But how are they linked? And how could they possibly be connected to Rufus Rorke?Roy Grace is about to find out just how dangerous a dead man can be.

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They Thought I Was Dead: Sandy's Story - Peter James

''One of the best British crime writers, and therefore one of the best in the world'' - Lee ChildPeter James, the number one, multi-million copy bestselling author of the Grace series returns to finally reveal the events of Roy Grace’s tortured past – the truth behind his wife’s disappearance. Thrillingly told from her perspective, this is Sandy’s story.*************Some will know how it begins . . .My name is Sandy.My husband is Detective Superintendent Roy Grace.But when I disappeared, even he couldn''t find me . . .This is my story.There''s more to Sandy than meets the eye. A woman with a dubious past, a complicated present and an uncertain future.Then she was gone.Some will think they know how it ends . . .Her disappearance caused a nationwide search. Even the best detective on the force couldn''t find her.They thought she was dead.But nobody knows this . . .Where did she go? Why did she run? What would cause a woman to leave her whole life behind andsimply vanish?For the first time the truth behind Sandy Grace’s dramatic disappearance is revealed. They Thought I Was Dead will thrill fans and new readers alike with its gripping story of a woman on the run. This is Sandy''s story.They Thought I was Dead was an instant no.1 Sunday Times bestseller when it published in HB w/c 13/05/2024*************23 million books sold.Creator of Her Majesty Queen Camilla’s favourite fictional detective.''One of the best crime writers in the business'' - Karin Slaughter, author of the Will Trent series''This is the one I’ve been waiting for. And it’s a masterpiece of suspense. I quite literally couldn’t put it down - even when I was supposed to be doing other things . . .'' - Barbara Erskine, author of The Dream Weavers''Typically, They Thought I Was Dead is a brilliantly fast-paced thriller with more twists and turns than a Tour de France descent. No doubt it’ll be eagerly read by fans'' - Daily Express''One of the world’s most popular detective series'' – The Guardian

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Meet Ella - James Middleton

*A Sunday Times Bestseller *''Astonishingly raw'' DAILY MAIL''A love letter'' THE TIMES ''An unflinching account of how anyone can find themselves in the darkest times, and the healing power of love and friendship.'' - Bryony Gordon, Journalist, Podcaster, bestselling author and award-winning mental health campaigner''It''s been a long time since a book has touched me this much. Beautifully written, utterly enchanting, searingly honest and deeply moving'' - Peter James, bestselling author and creator of the Superintendent Roy Grace series''Meet Ella is so profoundly moving. It greatly resonated with me, both personally and professionally, and James'' story is written so beautifully, and with such clarity and honesty'' - Joanna Cannon, bestselling author of The Trouble with Goats and SheepWhen he was a child, James Middleton wanted nothing more than a dog of his own. Struggling to connect in the classroom, James would often take off in pursuit of nature and animals - adventuring in the Berkshire countryside, tinkering with rusty farm machinery, performing locum care to injured creatures, and losing himself for hours to the outdoors.Then, finally, his pleas for a dog (made via handwritten letters to his parents) were answered.Meet Ella traces the extraordinary bond between James and his beloved first pup, Ella. From their enchanting introduction when James was just twenty and their many expeditions, from Scottish mountain sides to royal weddings, their journey is marked by love, loyalty, and unexpected twists of fate. Ella, the well-mannered and kind-natured companion, accompanied James everywhere, even playing a pivotal role in introducing him to his future wife, Alizee.But beyond the glamorous veneer of society engagements and entrepreneurial achievements lies a deeply personal account of James'' battle with depression. Through unconditional love, Ella emerges as an intuitive friend, reading James'' moods and offering solace during his darkest hours, becoming the catalyst for his healing journey, and helping him to see all the good in his life and future.Touching, honest and life affirming, Meet Ella is both devastating and wonderfully heart-warming. A love letter to man''s best friend, and a beacon of hope to anyone struggling through hard times.Meet Ella was a Sunday Times bestseller in October 2024

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Natural Causes - James Oswald

The dead don''t always rest in peace . . . Discover the gripping Richard and Judy pick, and first thriller in the bestselling Inspector McLean seriesFrom the Sunday Times bestseller comes an electrifying crime thriller for fans of Ian Rankin, Peter James and Stuart MacBrideEdinburgh is horrified by a series of bloody killings.Deaths for which there appears to be neither rhyme nor reason, and which leave the city''s police stumped.DI Tony McLean is focused on the investigation, but his attention is drawn by a chilling cold case:A young girl, ritualistically murdered.Her remains hidden for sixty years.It seems impossible that there could be any connection between the cases, but McLean starts to wonder . . .Because if it''s true, they might be facing an evil beyond anything they ever imagined.Praise for James Oswald:''Crime fiction''s next big thing'' Sunday Telegraph''Oswald is among the leaders in the new batch of excellent Scottish crime writers'' Daily Mail''The hallmarks of Val McDermid or Ian Rankin: it''s dark, violent, noirish'' Herald''An excellent start to what promises to be a fine series'' Guardian''The new Ian Rankin'' Daily Record

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The Hangman's Song - James Oswald

Discover the gripping thriller from the author of Richard & Judy pick Natural CausesFrom the Sunday Times bestseller comes an electrifying crime thriller for fans of Ian Rankin, Peter James and Stuart MacBride''Compulsive. So many twists and turns. Chilling'' 5***** READER REVIEW''Well written and expertly plotted. The tension came alive'' 5***** READER REVIEW''Gripped me right from the start'' 5***** READER REVIEW_______A young man is found hanging by a rope in his Edinburgh home. A simple, sad suicide, yet Detective Inspector Tony McLean is puzzled by the curious suicide note.So when a second hanged man and another strange note appear, McClean sees a sinister pattern.Investigating a brutal prostitution and human trafficking ring, McLean struggles to find time to link the two suicides. But the discovery of a third convinces him of malicious intent.Digging deeper, McLean finds answers something terrifying stalking the city streets.And it''s much closer to home than he expects . . ._______Praise for James Oswald:''Crime fiction''s next big thing'' Sunday Telegraph''Oswald is among the leaders in the new batch of excellent Scottish crime writers'' Daily Mail''The hallmarks of Val McDermid or Ian Rankin: it''s dark, violent, noirish'' Herald''An excellent start to what promises to be a fine series'' Guardian''The new Ian Rankin'' Daily Record

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Whitethroat - Henry James

The third book in the DI Nicholas Lowry series, for fans of Peter James and Stuart Macbride.It''s November 1983 in Essex and there are reasons to be cheerful. Uptown Girl is sitting pretty at the top of the charts, Risky Business is raking it in at the box office, and there are now four channels on the telly. However, social tensions are beginning to bubble beneath the surface: Mrs Thatcher has embarked on her second controversial term, and the situation in Northern Ireland is ever-escalating.Yet in the garrison town of Colchester, it''s another deadly standoff that is hogging the headlines. The body of a nineteen-year-old Lance Corporal has been discovered on the local High Street, the result of what appears to be a bizarre, chivalrous duel. It seems he was the victim of a doomed army love triangle. As such, the military police are wishing to keep the matter confined within military ranks.This is all just fine, as far as Colchester CID is concerned. They have enough on their plate as is: with DI Nick Lowry in a tailspin following the breakdown of his marriage, WPC Jane Gabriel exasperated by the male-favoured system, Detective Daniel Kenton relying on substance abuse to quieten his demons from his last case; and their boss, DCS Sparks, shortly to become a first-time father at 55.However, it is not long before the blood from the duel runs into civilian police affairs, and the trail presents CID with a local rogues'' gallery. A savvy entrepreneur. A wayward skinhead. A member of the landed gentry. And a shadowy Mauritian travel agent with a chilling reputation. Soon, they will discover, a real estate deal, a racist, and the town''s Robin Hood pub hold the key to the killing...

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Denial of Genocides in the Twenty-First Century

Throughout the twenty-first century, genocide denial has evolved and adapted with new strategies to augment and complement established modes of denial. This volume brings together leading scholars from across disciplines to discuss genocide denial, concentrating on communication, social networks, and public spheres of daily life.

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The Denial of Death - Ernest Becker

''It made me rethink the roots of our deepest fears and insecurities, and why we often disappoint ourselves in how we manifest them'' Bill Clinton, GuardianWinner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1974 and the culmination of a life''s work, The Denial of Death is Ernest Becker''s brilliant and impassioned answer to the ''why'' of human existence. In bold contrast to the predominant Freudian school of thought, Becker tackles the problem of the vital lie - man''s refusal to acknowledge his own mortality. The book argues that human civilisation is a defence against the knowledge that we are mortal beings. Becker states that humans live in both the physical world and a symbolic world of meaning, which is where our ''immortality project'' resides. We create in order to become immortal - to become part of something we believe will last forever. In this way we hope to give our lives meaning.In The Denial of Death, Becker sheds new light on the nature of humanity and issues a call to life and its living that still resonates decades after it was written.

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Future of Denial - Tad DeLay

The age of denial is over, we are told. Yet emissions continue to rise while gimmicks, graft, and green- washing distract the public from the climate violence suffered by the vulnerable. This timely, interdisciplinary contribution to the environmental humanities draws on the latest climatology, the first shoots of an energy transition, critical theory, Earth’s paleoclimate history, and trends in border violence to answer the most pressing question of our age: Why do we continue to squander the short time we have left?The symptoms suggest society’s inability to adjust is profound. Near Portland, militias incapable of accepting that the world is warming respond to a wildfire by hunting for imaginary left-wing arsonists. Europe erects nets in the Aegean Sea to capture migrants fleeing drought and war. An airline claims to be carbon neutral thanks to bogus cheap offsets. Drone strikes hit people living along the aridity line. Yes, Exxon knew as early as the 1970s, but the fundamental physics of carbon dioxide warming the Earth was already understood before the American Civil War.Will capitalists ever voluntarily walk away from hundreds of trillions of dollars in fossil fuels unless they are forced to do so? And, if not, who will apply the necessary pressure?

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What Role Can Land-Based, Multi-Domain Anti-Access/Area Denial Forces Play in Deterring or Defeating Aggression? - Joel B Predd, Timothy R Heath, Timo

Land-based, multi-domain anti-access/area denial (A2/AD) forces can play a role in deterring or defeating aggression. This report highlights growing Chinese and Russian A2/AD capabilities and potential scenarios for conflict in the Asia-Pacific region (centered on China) and the Baltic Sea (centered on Russia). Ground-based capabilities offer an affordable way for U.S. allies and partners to deter or defeat aggression.

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Denial - Jon Raymond

A futuristic thriller about climate change by the acclaimed screenwriter of First Cow, Meek’s Cutoff, and HBO’s Mildred Pierce.The year is 2052. Climate change has had a predictably devastating effect: Venice submerged, cyclones in Oklahoma, megafires in South America. Yet it could be much worse. Two decades earlier, the global protest movement known as the Upheavals helped break the planet’s fossil fuel dependency, and the subsequent Nuremberg-like Toronto Trials convicted the most powerful oil executives and lobbyists for crimes against the environment. Not all of them. A few executives escaped arrest and went into hiding, including pipeline mastermind Robert Cave. Now, a Pacific Northwest journalist named Jack Henry who works for a struggling media company has received a tip that Cave is living in Mexico. Hoping the story will save his job, he travels south and, using a fake identity, makes contact with the fugitive. The two men strike up an unexpected friendship, leaving Jack torn about exposing Cave—an uncertainty further compounded by the diagnosis of a life-threatening illness and a new romance with an old acquaintance. Who will really benefit from the unmasking? What is the nature of justice and punishment? How does one contend with mortality when the planet itself is dying? Denial is both a page-turning speculative suspense novel and a powerful existential inquisition about the perilous moment in which we currently live.

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Peter Pan - James Matthew Barrie

The adventures of Peter Pan, Tinker Bell, and the Darling children are filled with memorable moments!Join Peter, Wendy, Tinker Bell, and a cast of other familiar characters on a fantastical journey in Peter Pan. This volume includes the famous novel Peter and Wendy (1911) about the “boy who never grew up” and his adventures in Neverland, as well as a lesser-known prequel, Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens (1906), which tells the story of Peter Pan’s early years in London. This lively volume weaves a tale that is universally relatable and wildly popular for adults and children alike. Featuring colorful sprayed edges and a heat-burnished cover with foil stamping, this edition of Peter Pan is a stylish addition to your bookshelf.

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Peter Pan & Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens - James Matthew Barrie

The magical Peter Pan comes to the night nursery of the Darling children, Wendy, John and Michael. He teaches them to fly, then takes them through the sky to Never-Never Land, where they find Red Indians, wolves, Mermaids and... Pirates. The leader of the pirates is the sinister Captain Hook. His hand was bitten off by a crocodile, who, as Captain Hook explains ''liked me arm so much that he has followed me ever since, licking his lips for the rest of me''. After lots of adventures, the story reaches its exciting climax as Peter, Wendy and the children do battle with Captain Hook and his band.Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens is the magical tale that first introduces Peter Pan, the little boy who never grows any older. He escapes his human form and flies to Kensington Gardens, where all his happy memories are, and meets the fairies, the thrushes, and Old Caw the crow. The fairies think he is too human to be allowed to stay in after Lock-out time, so he flies off to an island which divides the Gardens from the more grown-up Hyde Park - Peter''s adventures, and how he eventually meets Mamie and the goat, are delightfully illustrated by Arthur Rackham.

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