the dark tide simon mccleave

Bestselling phenomenon Simon McCleave is back with a gripping, atmospheric new crime thriller series set on the Isle of Anglesey.Will there be blood in the water?Three years ago, DCI Laura Hart was the top Hostage and Crisis Negotiator for the Greater Manchester Police. Then her husband was kidnapped. Despite her best efforts to reason with the criminals, he was brutally murdered.Now living on the Isle of Anglesey in Wales, Laura is slowly healing. Then she gets a call: armed drug dealers have seized a tourist boat – and her ten-year-old son Jake is on board. There’s no other negotiator available, and the police need her to step up.With the life of a loved one yet again on the line and memories of the last time she failed still searingly fresh, Laura is living her worst nightmare. Can she lay to rest the ghosts of her past in time to save her son?An atmospheric, edge-of-your-seat read that’s perfect for fans of LJ Ross, Ann Cleeves and Elly Griffiths.‘Action-packed! A great thriller in a gorgeous location.’ – international bestselling author Lisa Gardner''A harrowing story set against a stunning backdrop. Anglesey becomes McCleave''s newest brutal playground.’ Morgan Greene‘The tension keeps you gripped until the last page.’ Rachel McLeanReaders love The Dark Tide!‘This book was awesome! Suspense, intrigue, action, and great police work!’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Another fantastic page-turner… cleverly written and could easily be a TV show!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Twists and turns aplenty within a well-paced, exciting narrative. A superlative and atmospheric thriller’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Excellent’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A gripping and sublime crime thriller topped with plenty of action and exciting storylines.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘This was an excellent read. Thoroughly recommended. It made me want to visit North Wales.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Fantastic. I really enjoyed this book’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Do yourself a favour and get a copy of The Dark Tide – you will not be disappointed.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Bestselling phenomenon Simon McCleave is back with another gripping, atmospheric new crime thriller set on the Isle of Anglesey, Wales.On a remote island, there’s nowhere to run…When a teenage boy goes missing on a camping trip with his friends, the close-knit community of Anglesey is shaken. DI Laura Hart is brought in to lead the murder investigation and instantly feels the pressure, not least because her colleague’s son was the last to see the missing boy alive.Laura’s investigations force her to delve into the tangled web of relationships and personal lives of her own neighbours. The trail leads her to uncover a religious cult called The Fair Men, who locals say have a dark history and still hold their ceremonies on the island where the boys were camping. But could it be that yet more secrets are hidden behind closed doors?Amongst all the mysteries and lies, Laura is sure about one thing: the island will not give up the truth easily…A pulse-pounding, atmospheric crime thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Perfect for fans of L.J. Ross, Ann Cleeves, Elly Griffiths and Val McDermid.Readers love Simon McCleave!‘The fact that I''ve already pre-ordered the next book in this series says it all really.’ ?????‘If you''ve never read Simon’s books, take the chance and find yourself a new go-to writer.’ ?????‘Good action with unpredictable twists and turns to keep you from putting down the book.’ ?????‘Thanks, Simon, for another great book- please keep ‘em coming!!!’ ?????‘Not enjoyed a book more for years! A real page-turner.’ ?????

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She came looking for sanctuary. Instead, she found death…Detective Inspector Ruth Hunter has barely arrived in her new role at North Wales Police Force when a gruesome murder scene needs her attention. A local teacher has been attacked, and her body carved with strange symbols. What does it mean?Another body follows, and Ruth is suddenly at the heart of a search for a serial killer. But as she struggles to let go of the past and move on from her partner’s unresolved disappearance Ruth might make a misstep that costs more than her pride…The explosive first installment of Simon McCleave’s multi-million copy bestselling DI Ruth Hunter series. The most thrilling series in Welsh crime fiction! Perfect for fans of Sarah Ward, Neil Lancaster and LJ Ross.

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Keep your enemies close and your family closer…At his beachside mansion, with his large family and beautiful wife, Jack Rush celebrated his step-daughter’s wedding: an extravagant, happy day. But that night, the movie producer is found in a pool of blood having snorted cyanide instead of cocaine.With security tight, DI Ruth Hunter and DS Nick Evans are looking for a suspect among the guests. Jack’s wife knew of his many infidelities; his twin sons resented his control; and Charlie, the new son-in-law, was furious about the prenup. They all had motive and opportunity but who switched the drugs and killed the domineering bully?A tense thriller with a twist you won’t see coming. Perfect for fans of Neil Lancaster, Michael Wood and LJ Ross.

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Keep your enemies close and your family closer…At his beachside mansion, with his large family and beautiful wife, Jack Rush celebrated his step-daughter’s wedding: an extravagant, happy day. But that night, the movie producer is found in a pool of blood having snorted cyanide instead of cocaine.With security tight, DI Ruth Hunter and DS Nick Evans are looking for a suspect among the guests. Jack’s wife knew of his many infidelities; his twin sons resented his control; and Charlie, the new son-in-law, was furious about the prenup. They all had motive and opportunity but who switched the drugs and killed the domineering bully?A tense thriller with a twist you won’t see coming. Perfect for fans of Neil Lancaster, Michael Wood and LJ Ross.

Objev podobné jako The Abersoch Killings - Simon McCleave

18 years after her disappearance, the princess has returned. But what is left of her kingdom?Sapphire finds herself in Eriobis with a crown, a castle and too many handmaidens to count. And so her life begins as the heir to the throne of a country she doesn't understand - a country ruled by magic and secrets.That's before she meets Ashes. A dark witch with the power to destroy Sapphire's life and kingdom. But Ashes also happens to be the only person that can help her discover the truth.And the answers might unravel the very world she's come to know.Perfect for fans of The Dark Tide and Six Of Crows, discover the secrets of Eriobis in this magical Sapphic story.

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Bestselling phenomenon Simon McCleave is back with another Anglesey-set gripping, crime thriller full of twists that will keep you guessing until the last page. When a seventeen-year-old girl vanishes from her home overnight, DI Laura Hart knows that time is of the essence.Then, an inmate at the local prison is murdered in her cell and suddenly Beaumaris CID is juggling two major investigations.With inmates refusing to talk to the police, Laura is forced to take drastic action: going undercover behind bars.With everyone under suspicion, Laura’s true identity must be kept a secret, meaning no one can protect her.Locked in with a killer, it’s a race against time – can Laura find a lead… before she’s found out?A pulse-pounding, atmospheric crime thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Perfect for fans of L.J. Ross, Ann Cleeves, Elly Griffiths and Val McDermid.Readers love Simon McCleave!‘If you''ve never read Simon’s books, take the chance and find yourself a new go-to writer.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Good action with unpredictable twists and turns to keep you from putting down the book.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Thanks, Simon, for another great book- please keep ‘em coming!!!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Not enjoyed a book more for years! A real page-turner.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Bestselling phenomenon Simon McCleave is back with another gripping, atmospheric new crime thriller series set on the Isle of Anglesey, Wales.‘An intriguing crime thriller’ The Sun‘Full of twists and with plenty of atmosphere.’ – Million-copy bestseller Faith MartinSome secrets should stay buried for ever…Two months since ex-Police Negotiator Laura Hart was forced back into action after her son’s kidnap, she has re-joined the force as a DI. On her first day, an anonymous tip-off leads to the discovery of a skeleton in a crumbling castle ruin near the seaside town of Beaumaris, Anglesey.Laura can’t wait to prove herself by solving the case and when the investigation leads her to MI5 and the Real IRA, she knows she’s on the trail of something truly explosive.But some people will do anything to stop their secrets coming out – as the rising body count shows. With the threat drawing in and her family yet again in danger, this time, is Laura in too deep?A pulse-pounding, atmospheric crime thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Perfect for fans of L.J. Ross, Ann Cleeves, Elly Griffiths and Val McDermid .Readers love Simon McCleave!‘The fact that I''ve already pre-ordered the next book in this series says it all really.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘If you''ve never read Simon’s books, take the chance and find yourself a new go-to writer.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Good action with unpredictable twists and turns to keep you from putting down the book.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Thanks, Simon, for another great book- please keep ‘em coming!!!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Not enjoyed a book more for years! A real page-turner.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Blind faith is a deadly thing.DI Ruth Hunter and DS Nick Evans witness a horrifying collision in Snowdonia. A teenage boy sprints into the road: what was he running from?Callum Roper doesn’t survive the crash. In his possession were prescriptions for painkillers and tranquilisers, not in his name. He had severe scars on his palms and abdomen, a tattoo reading ‘Thomas’ and a recent rifle-shot wound. This isn’t just a drug-running case.Across the fields from the site of the collision is a farm housing The Family – a cult led by Rachel who believes herself a true prophet, sent to save the souls of her flock even when they resist. With a missing person’s report also linked to The Family, the investigating team are given 72 hours of surveillance. 72 hours that will change everything…An unmissable and addictive Welsh crime thriller. Perfect for fans of Sarah Ward, Neil Lancaster and LJ Ross.

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The safe house is under attack…When a terrorist cell is raided in Manchester, the extremists flee into the streets. One is shot dead by police and the other – a bomb maker – is captured. It falls to DI Ruth Hunter and DS Nick Evans to transfer the prisoner to a top secret MI5 safehouse in Snowdonia.But things don’t go as smoothly as they hoped. Someone else breaks into the building and before either detective can react, Nick is taken hostage. He must weigh up the risk of saving his team against making it home to his pregnant fiancée. Can both Nick and Ruth make it out unscathed?A heart-stopping thriller that will keep you up into the early hours. Perfect for fans of Neil Lancaster, JD Kirk and LJ Ross.

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A murdered millionaire. A violent drug operation. Can she put a stop to the next assassination?When the body of a businessman washes up on a secluded North Wales shore, DI Ruth Hunter is anxious to nail the killer – and quickly.As she digs into the dead millionaire’s business affairs, she discovers a disturbing link to an infamous Liverpudlian drug lord. And bringing him to justice is far from easy. Between botched raids, tight-lipped suspects, and a slew of cold case murders, Hunter is sure the criminal mastermind must have corrupt players in his pocket...Can Hunter take down the mobster before he orders a highly personal hit?A dark and suspenseful crime thriller perfect for fans of JD Kirk, Sarah Ward and Neil Lancaster.

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In the hunt for a missing girl, every second counts…On the night of her sixteenth birthday, Rosie Wright vanishes from a remote farm in North Wales. DI Ruth Hunter and DS Nick Evans investigate the Wright family, finding cracks – a dad with a temper and a mum lying to cover herself. Rosie found refuge in an online relationship with a girl called Hayley, but is it really an innocent romance?When blood is found at the farm, social media buzzes with conspiracies and the press demand answers. Ruth and Nick uncover links to slavery, intimidation and bribery, only to find that the repercussions of the investigation damage those they are closest to.Rosie’s fate is in the hands of the two detectives, and it’s up to them whether she comes home alive – or dead.A gripping, edge-of-your-seat Welsh crime thriller. Perfect for fans of Neil Lancaster, JD Kirk and Michael Wood.

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A missing ex-partner. A web of corruption. Can DI Ruth Hunter locate and rescue the woman she loved before she vanishes again – this time forever?Sarah disppeared off the face of the earth seven years ago. Ever since, Ruth has searched for her, unable to give up on her ex-partner. New leads take Ruth to Paris.It''s a race against time to find Sarah before she is trafficked out of the country, and the invesitagation is hampered at every turn. Ruth finds herself embroiled in the dark underbelly of French political and police corruption and met with a wall of silence.Ruth must learn who she can trust, and quickly, or risk never seeing Sarah again.

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A murdered sports coach. A missing girl. Can DI Ruth Hunter unpick a web of lies and betrayal before the killer escapes?Detective Ruth Hunter’s ongoing quest for her missing partner has taken a dramatic twist as she continues to live her life away from London in Snowdonia. When a popular rugby coach is brutally murdered, and a young woman vanishes, Ruth must examine the secret lives of a local community in shock.As Ruth, and her sidekick DS Nick Evans, begin to uncover a confusing mesh of dark deception, she realises that the answer might lie in the victim’s own clandestine life. However, every time Ruth thinks she has the killer in her sights the case turns to implicate another suspect.

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A missing husband. A gruesome discovery. DI Ruth Hunter and her partner, DS Nick Evans, must decide if a local man is the victim of a Liverpool gangland hit.Ruth and Nick are called to a gruesome discovery at the beautiful Lake Vyrnwy but have little to go on to identify the grisly remains. When a local man is reported missing, it seems that his links to a Merseyside gang might explain his disappearance. However, closer scrutiny seems to suggest that it might also be a domestic dispute that simply got out of hand.When the man is spotted at various locations, Ruth and Nick must discover if he is on the run and hiding, or if there is a darker manipulation that could explain the sightings.

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The vengeful have a long memory.Called to a body found by the Berwyn river, DI Ruth Hunter and DS Nick Evans know something isn''t adding up. Mark Fisher, a once-renowned guitarist since lost to his addictions, has been murdered – but the crime scene has been staged to look like suicide.Ten years ago, Mark was responsible for a car crash that ruined lives. There are historical allegations of sexual assault against him. Plenty of people wanted Mark Fisher dead.When the case of Gerry Doyle comes in, another staged suicide, the hunt is on for a cold-hearted killer. Ruth and Nick must work out what links these deaths… before another victim is claimed.A chilling police procedural with twists you’ll never see coming. Perfect for fans of Neil Lancaster, LJ Ross and Sarah Ward.

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A twisted serial killer. A deadly game of cat and mouse. Can DI Ruth Hunter catch a crazed psychopath who seems intent on destroying her life?DI Ruth Hunter hopes that settling in Snowdonia with will melt away the grief of a missing partner. Burying herself in her work, she senses that her current missing persons case isn''t all that it seems. When a man''s body turns up torn to pieces, Ruth realises that she is now tracking a deadly serial killer.Working with her fiercely patriotic Welsh partner, DI Hunter soon has a prime suspect in her sights – although he seems to always be one step ahead of them. When the killer begins to claim a personal connection to her, Ruth fears a grisly end to her and her family.A masterful, edge-of-your-seat crime thriller by the number one bestselling author. Perfect for fans of Ian Rankin, LJ Ross and Sarah Ward.

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One dirty secret can burn your whole house down…Finn Mahoney is new to Llancastell, North Wales. Except that Finn isn’t his real name. He’s been living within the witness protection service since he was a boy, after committing a serious crime that took two lives. If anyone found out his real name there could be deadly consequences.Finn’s temper flares and he brings himself to the attention of DI Ruth Hunter and DS Nick Evans. He forms an intense bond with a troubled teenage girl and in trying to escape there’s a violent struggle. A police chase starts and it won’t end quietly…An explosive crime thriller of heart-stopping adrenaline, perfect for fans of Neil Lancaster, JD Kirk and Sarah Ward.

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An abandoned ship sweeps ashore in the Orkney Isles – and a global conspiracy unfurls. The Killing Tide is the sixteenth book in Lin Anderson's forensic crime series featuring Rhona MacLeod.'One of the most satisfying characters in modern crime fiction' – Daily MailAfter a fierce storm hits Scotland, a mysterious cargo ship is discovered in the Orkney Isles. Boarding the vessel uncovers three bodies, recently deceased and in violent circumstances. Forensic scientist Dr Rhona MacLeod’s study of the crime scene suggests that a sinister game was being played on board, but who were the hunters? And who the hunted?In Glasgow, DS Michael McNab is called to a horrific incident where a young woman has been set on fire. Or did she spark the flames herself? As evidence arises that connects the two cases, the team grow increasingly concerned that the truth of what happened on the ship and in Glasgow hints at a wider conspiracy – one that stretches down to London and beyond, to a global stage. Orcadian Ava Clouston, renowned investigative journalist, believes so and sets out to prove it, putting herself in grave danger.When the Met Police challenge Police Scotland’s jurisdiction, it becomes obvious that there are ruthless individuals who are willing to do whatever it takes to protect government interests. Which could lead to even more deaths on Scottish soil . . .'Enthralling' – The Guardian'A cracking story told at breakneck speed' – Scotland on Sunday'The best Scottish crime series since Rebus' – Daily RecordThe Killing Tide is the sixteenth book in the Rhona MacLeod series by Lin Anderson. It is followed by The Wild Coast.Readers love The Killing Tide:'Gritty, menacing and unputdownable''Instantly I was glued to this mystery, couldn’t turn the pages fast enough''Roll on the next book in the series'Perfect for fans of Ian Rankin, Martina Cole and Silent Witness.

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An abandoned ship sweeps ashore in the Orkney Isles – and a global conspiracy unfurls. The Killing Tide is the sixteenth book in Lin Anderson's forensic crime series featuring Rhona MacLeod.'One of the most satisfying characters in modern crime fiction' – Daily MailAfter a fierce storm hits Scotland, a mysterious cargo ship is discovered in the Orkney Isles. Boarding the vessel uncovers three bodies, recently deceased and in violent circumstances. Forensic scientist Dr Rhona MacLeod’s study of the crime scene suggests that a sinister game was being played on board, but who were the hunters? And who the hunted?In Glasgow, DS Michael McNab is called to a horrific incident where a young woman has been set on fire. Or did she spark the flames herself?As evidence arises that connects the two cases, the team grow increasingly concerned that the truth of what happened on the ship and in Glasgow hints at a wider conspiracy – one that stretches down to London and beyond, to a global stage. Orcadian Ava Clouston, renowned investigative journalist, believes so and sets out to prove it, putting herself in grave danger.When the Met Police challenge Police Scotland’s jurisdiction, it becomes obvious that there are ruthless individuals who are willing to do whatever it takes to protect government interests. Which could lead to even more deaths on Scottish soil . . .'Enthralling' – The Guardian'A cracking story told at breakneck speed' – Scotland on Sunday'The best Scottish crime series since Rebus' – Daily RecordThe Killing Tide is the sixteenth book in the Rhona MacLeod series by Lin Anderson. It is followed by The Wild Coast.Readers love The Killing Tide:'Gritty, menacing and unputdownable''Instantly I was glued to this mystery, couldn’t turn the pages fast enough''Roll on the next book in the series'Perfect for fans of Ian Rankin, Martina Cole and Silent Witness.

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"Atmospheric, propulsive, and menacing . . . the perfect mystery to curl up with this autumn."—Lucy Clarke "Few writers can pull off a devilishly twisting mystery while infusing the story with such soul" —Emma Stonex A violent storm. An isolated hotel. A brutal murder. The Shell House Detectives are on the case—and everyone here is a suspect. The High Tide Hotel, overlooking stunning Trebaron Cove, is a dream destination for an autumnal getaway. But the serene atmosphere of this luxury enclave is shattered when the body of a guest is discovered on the terrace, directly below their balcony. The victim's friend is adamant that this was no accident, and when it emerges that the dead man was a detective with a chequered past, the police enquiry intensifies. Meanwhile fellow guest Jayden, one half of the Shell House Detectives, wastes no time in bringing Ally on board to help find the killer. With the hotel cut off by a storm on the night of the murder, everyone at the High Tide is a suspect. As Ally and Jayden delve deeper into the pasts of both guests and staff, they uncover a mass of secrets and complex connections. Who wanted this man dead—or rather, who wanted him dead most? As the tide turns, the investigation leads them into a life-or-death situation. Who will pay the final price for discovering the truth?

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An immersive history of a pivotal stretch of water‘Fascinating, spellbinding, erudite and great fun.’ Roddy Doyle‘Remarkable. Lively … Gower writes beautifully [and] the book is profoundly popular.’ Times Literary SupplementThe Turning Tide is a hymn to a sea passage of world-historical importance. Combining social and cultural history, nature-writing, travelogue and politics, Welshman Jon Gower charts a sea which has carried both Vikings and saints; invasion forces, royals and rebels; writers, musicians and fishermen.The divided but interconnected waters of the Irish Sea – from the narrow North Channel through St George’s Channel to where the Celtic sea opens out into the wide Atlantic – have a turbulent history to match the violence of its storms. Jon Gower is a sympathetic and interested pilot, taking the reader to the great shipyards of Belfast and through the mass exodus of the starving during the Irish Famine in coffin boats bound for America. He follows the migrations of working men and women looking for work in England and tells the tales of more casual travellers: sometimes seasick, often homesick too.The Irish Sea is also a place with an abundant natural history. The rarest sea bird in Europe visits its coasts in summer while the rarest goose wings in during winter.The Turning Tide navigates waters teeming with life, filled with seals and salt-tanged stories and surveyed by seabirds. Lyrically written and fizzing with curiosity, this is a remarkable and far-reaching book.

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''One of Britain''s best crime writers'' – Daily ExpressShallow waters hide the deepest secrets. Vera Stanhope, star of ITV’s Vera, returns in The Rising Tide, the tenth entry in number one bestseller Ann Cleeves’s acclaimed series.Fifty years ago, a group of teenagers spent a weekend on Holy Island, forging a bond that has lasted a lifetime. Now, they still return every five years to celebrate their friendship, and remember the friend they lost to the rising waters of the causeway at the first reunion.Now, when one of them is found hanged, Vera is called in. Learning that the dead man had recently been fired after misconduct allegations, Vera knows she must discover what the friends are hiding, and whether the events of many years before could have led to murder then, and now . . .But with the tide rising, secrets long-hidden are finding their way to the surface, and Vera and the team may find themselves in more danger than they could have believed possible . . .''A brilliant read'' – Sunday Express''A thrilling tale'' – The Independent''A thoroughly engrossing thriller'' – The Mail on Sunday

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The Penguin English Library Edition of Treasure Island and The Ebb-Tide by Robert Louis Stevenson'"One more step, Mr Hands," said I, "and I'll blow your brains out"'In Treasure Island, a weathered old sailor known as Billy Bones arrives at the inn of young Jim Hawkins's parents - and it is the start of an adventure beyond anything he could have imagined. For when Bones dies mysteriously, Jim stumbles across a map of a mysterious island in his sea chest - where 'X' marks the spot of a stash of buried pirate gold. Setting sail with his friends on the ship Hispaniola to recover the treasure, Jim soon realizes that he's not the only one who knows about the hoard.Suddenly he is thrown into a world of treachery, mutiny, castaways and murder and, at the centre of it all, is the charming but sinister Long John Silver, who will stop at nothing to grab his share of the loot... The Ebb-Tide, a short novel published the year of Stevenson's death, is also a rollicking seafaring adventure, narrating the voyage of a stolen ship whilst exploring such themes as imperialism, violence, dishonesty, Christianity and corruption. The Penguin English Library - 100 editions of the best fiction in English, from the eighteenth century and the very first novels to the beginning of the First World War.

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‘Think Jack Reacher fronting Line of Duty’ Ian RankinYou get away with murder.In a remote sea loch on the west coast of Scotland, a fisherman vanishes without trace. His remains are never found.You make people disappear.A young man jumps from a bridge in Glasgow and falls to his death in the water below. DS Max Craigie uncovers evidence that links both victims. But if he can’t find out what cost them their lives, it won’t be long before more bodies turn up at the morgue…You come back for revenge.Soon cracks start to appear in the investigation, and Max’s past hurtles back to haunt him. When his loved ones are threatened, he faces a terrifying choice: let the only man he ever feared walk free, or watch his closest friend die…LONGLISTED FOR THE 2022 McILVANNEY PRIZE FOR SCOTTISH CRIME BOOK OF THE YEAR! Max, Janie and Ross return in the second gripping novel in this explosive Scottish crime series.Readers LOVE The Blood Tide‘Line of Duty on steroids… It just never lets up!’ John Barlow‘The Blood Tide grabs you from page one and doesn’t let go. Be warned: don’t sit down planning to read only a few pages!’ Kate London‘Tightly plotted, tense and thrilling. Neil Lancaster just gets better and better’ Marion Todd‘You can’t beat the voice of experience… A rugged tale from a writer who’s done this chilling stuff for real’ Paul Finch‘A rattlingly good read. The pages practically turn themselves…’ John Sutherland‘An absolutely thrilling read from a brand-new star of Tartan Noir. Superb.’ Cass Green‘Authentic to a tee. A story to die for. Characters that leap of all the page-turny pages.’ Imran Mahmood‘What a gripping page-turner – it kept me guessing until the very end’ Michelle Davies‘I’ve been hooked on this for a few days. It has it all: action, humour, tightly plotted with the most satisfying of endings!’ Chris McDonald

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East Anglia, 1645. Martha Hallybread, a midwife, healer and servant, has lived for more than four decades in her beloved coastal village of Cleftwater. Everyone knows Martha, but no one has ever heard her speak.One Autumn morning, the peaceful atmosphere of Cleftwater is shattered by a sinister arrival and Martha becomes a silent witness to a witch-hunt.As a trusted member of the community, she is enlisted to search the bodies of the accused women. But whilst Martha wants to help her friends, she also harbours a dark secret that could cost her own freedom. In desperation, she revives a wax witching doll that she inherited from her mother, in the hope that it will bring protection.But the doll's true powers are unknowable, the tide is turning, and time is running out . . .An immersive and deeply moving novel inspired by true events, The Witching Tide breathes new life into history whilst holding up a mirror to the world we live in now.A story of loyalty and betrayal, fear and obsession, the impact of misogyny and the power of resistance, it is a magnificent debut from a striking new literary voice.

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''Stylish and raw . . . seizes the reader''s sympathy and does not let go''Anne Enright, Booker Prize-winning author of The GatheringEast Anglia, 1645. Martha Hallybread, a midwife, healer and servant, has lived for more than four decades in her beloved coastal village of Cleftwater. Everyone knows Martha, but no one has ever heard her speak.One Autumn morning, the peaceful atmosphere of Cleftwater is shattered by a sinister arrival and Martha becomes a silent witness to a witch-hunt. As a trusted member of the community, she is enlisted to search the bodies of the accused women. But whilst Martha wants to help her friends, she also harbours a dark secret that could cost her own freedom. In desperation, she revives a wax witching doll that she inherited from her mother, in the hope that it will bring protection. But the doll''s true powers are unknowable, the tide is turning, and time is running out . . .An immersive and deeply moving novel inspired by true events, The Witching Tide breathes new life into history whilst holding up a mirror to the world we live in now. A story of loyalty and betrayal, fear and obsession, the impact of misogyny and the power of resistance, it is a magnificent debut from a striking new literary voice.''Utterly haunting and entirely riveting . . . sent shivers down my spine and brought me to tears''Jennifer Saint, author of Ariadne''A superb writer . . . I loved it''Emma Stonex, author of The Lamplighters

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Celebrate the ten-year anniversary of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by #1 New York Times bestselling and Stonewall Honor-winning author Becky Albertalli with this stunning DELUXE LIMITED PAPERBACK EDITION, while supplies last.Sixteen-year-old and not-so-openly gay Simon Spier prefers to save his drama for the school musical. But when an email falls into the wrong hands, his secret is at risk of being thrust into the spotlight. Now Simon is actually being blackmailed: If he doesn't play wingman for class clown Martin, his sexual identity will become everyone's business. Worse, the privacy of Blue, the pen name of the boy he's been emailing with, will be jeopardized.With some messy dynamics emerging in his once tight-knit group of friends and his email correspondence with Blue growing more flirtatious every day, Simon's junior year has suddenly gotten all kinds of complicated.Now change-averse Simon has to find a way to step out of his comfort zone before he's pushed out--without alienating his friends, compromising himself, or fumbling a shot at happiness with the most confusing, adorable guy he's never met.This limited special edition includes gorgeous specs, making the package as beautiful as the read, and features new bonus content from Becky herself, including emails between Simon and Blue and Oreo recipes from Simon!

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Gigabyte AORUS MASTER 16 Model: BYHC5EEE64SP Chlazení a osvětlení Technologie WINDFORCE Infinity EX zajišťuje optimální chlazení. RGB podsvícení loga a Light Bar pro jedinečný vzhled. AORUS Beacon pro extra světelný efekt. Procesor a paměť Procesor Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX s 24 jádry a 36MB cache. Paměť 32GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM. Úložiště a displej Pevný disk 1TB PCIe NVMe™ M.2 SSD. Displej 16\" OLED s rozlišením 2560x1600, 240Hz, 1ms. Grafika a audio Grafická karta NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080, 16GB GDDR7. Audio systém s 4x 2W reproduktorem se Smart Amp, Dolby Atmos®. Konektivita a porty WLAN + Bluetooth pro bezdrátovou komunikaci. 2x USB 3.2 Gen2, 1x Thunderbolt™ 5, 1x Thunderbolt™ 4. Zabezpečení a baterie Firmware-based TPM, podpora Intel® Platform Trust Technology. Li-Polymer baterie 99Wh. Design a rozměry Barva Dark Tide. Rozměry 357x254x23-29,9mm. Hmotnost cca 2,5kg. Záruka 2 roky EAN: 4719331762100

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''A new Simon Brett novel is an event for mystery fans!'' P.D. James''Simon Brett writes stunning detective stories. I would recommend them to anyone'' Jilly CooperIntroducing a new, but not-so-amateur, sleuth from another peaceful English village with an alarmingly high death rate! The first mystery in a new cosy series from one of the world''s favourite crime writers - perfect for fans of Richard Osmand, Janice Hallett, Robert Thorogood and M. C. Beaton._______________________Meet Major Bricket, an infrequent resident of Highfield House in Stunston Peveril, Suffolk. In the past the Major''s work assignments, frequently in foreign countries, have prevented him from spending much time there and as a result, there is an air of mystery around him while everyone in the village speculates on the nature of his occupation.But now the Major has retired and has come home for good in his open-topped little red sports car... and what a homecoming it is, for lying spreadeagled on his lawn in the summer sunshine is the corpse of a clown.The circus is in Stunston Peveril for the annual village fair, yet none of their quota of clowns is missing - or at least, nobody is saying. Could the body be that of an unfortunate early guest at the village''s highlight of the social calendar, the Fincham Abbey Costume Ball?Fortunately Major Bricket''s past clandestine career means that he is now very well placed to solve the mystery of the dead clown on his camomile lawn . . ._______________________Praise for Simon Brett:''Murder most enjoyable'' Colin Dexter''Few crime writers are so enchantingly gifted'' Sunday Times''Like a little malice in your mysteries? Some cynicism in your cozies? Simon Brett is happy to oblige'' New York Times''A delightful, thoroughly English whodunnit'' Daily Mail''The wittiest around'' Antonia Fraser

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Lennox, Vonnie and Ava head to Greenland to meet up with Heather, Sandy and the Enceladons, commencing an epic showdown that will change everything … The emotive, devastating yet ultimately life-affirming conclusion to the bestselling Enceladons Trilogy, as seen on BBC2’s Between the Covers…‘An affecting and thought-provoking read. Johnstone''s worldbuilding is top notch in this pacy eco-alien tale of peril and hope’ Tendai Huchu‘Doug Johnstone has emerged as the unholy, octopoid lovechild of David Attenborough and Michael Crichton … a thrilling, action-packed adventure’ Callum McSorley‘Surprising, compelling and out of this world’ Ann Morgan''A delight! We need more novels that take on human exceptionalism with such gusto'' Ever Dundas______ It’s been eighteen months since the Enceladons escaped the clutches of an American military determined to exterminate the peaceful alien creatures.Lennox and Vonnie have been lying low in the Scottish Highlands, Ava has been caring for her young daughter Chloe, and Heather is adjusting to her new life with Sandy and the other Enceladons in the Arctic Ocean, off the coast of Greenland. But fate is about to bring them together again for one last battle.When Lennox and Vonnie are visited by Karl Jensen, a Norwegian billionaire intent on making contact with the Encedalons again, they are wary of subjecting the aliens to further dangers. But when word arrives that Ava’s daughter has suffered an attack and might die without urgent help, they reluctantly make the trip to Greenland, where they enlist the vital help of local woman Niviaq. It''s not long before they’re drawn into a complex web of lies, deceit and death. What is Karl’s company really up to? Why are sea creatures attacking boats? Why is Sandy acting so strangely, and why are polar bears getting involved? Profound, ambitious and immensely moving, The Transcendent Tide is the epic conclusion to the Encedalons Trilogy – a final showdown between the best and worst of humanity, the animal kingdom and the Encedalons. The future of life on earth will be changed forever, but not everyone will survive to see it…______ ‘A brilliant novel, handling complex themes … a timely meditation on man''s destructive nature’ Ambrose Parry‘Wonderfully drawn … a serious critique of the state of the world today in a tense thriller anchored in the lives of ordinary people’ James Oswald‘One of the best writers of his generation,’ Paul Burke, CrimeTime ‘The perfect end to the perfect trilogy’ Michael Wood‘Powerful, profound, prescient and pacy … A brilliant near future tale, told beautifully, and sure to appeal to sci fi and thriller fans alike’ Lyndsey CroalPraise for The Enceladons Trilogy **Selected for BBC 2 Between the Covers 2023****Longlisted for the McIlvanney Prize for Scottish Crime Book of the Year** ‘A gateway book to sci-fi … I loved it’ Sara Cox ‘A barnstorming thriller … and a wonderful and radical sense of a greater, wider way of seeing life on our planet’ Martin MacInnes‘Science fiction gains a new author’ Derek B. Miller ‘So readable and accessible’ Alan Davies ‘If you read one life-affirming book this year, make sure it''s this one’ Nina Pottell, Prima ‘Prioritising pace, tension and high stakes … a plea for empathy, compassion and perspective’ Herald Scotland ‘An emotionally engaging read’ Guardian ‘A delicious, demanding departure’ Val McDermid ‘As moving as it is magical and mysterious’ Mark Billingham ‘A first-contact tale full of heart and high-octane action’ D.V. Bishop ‘An adrenaline-filled ride of a novel, laced with empathy and understanding’ Rachelle Atalla ‘Clever and unusual … I was on a journey with these characters, and completely transfixed’ Susi Holliday ‘A mesmerising tale of wonder and hope’ Marion Todd ‘Johnstone doesn''t shy away from complex themes and smartly leverages the lens of science fiction to cut deep into the human experience’ SciFi Now Book of the Month

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Discover the gripping and uplifting historical saga from the Sunday Times bestselling author, perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Katie Flynn. It is the late 1850s and a tired woman holding a baby walks from Hull to one of the big houses in Anlaby – the home of the wealthy Rayners. She knocks at the door, and shoves the baby at young James Rayner. The father was ‘young Mr Rayner’, and the mother is dead. Then she vanishes. The respectable shipping family of Hull are shattered. No one wants to take responsibility for the baby and it is about to be put into an orphanage when Sammi, James’s cousin, decides to take the baby back to her parents’ home on the Holderness coast. James is banished to London, and disaster begins to beset the three branches of the Rayners. The third novel in The Hungry Tide sequence, this epic, many-faceted story of three related families tells the triumphs and tragedies of their lives, as the whaling industry of Hull begins to decline, and the farmlands and homes continue to slip into the sea. Readers LOVE Val Wood:'Hull's answer to Catherine Cookson' BBC Radio 4's Front Row‘One of those books that keeps you wanting more . . . impossible to put down’ 5 stars‘Val Wood never fails to impress . . . I could not put this book down’ 5 stars‘WOW. From the first page I was hooked . . . you will love this story’ 5 stars‘I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to melt away in the pages and be lost for a while. Riveting’ 5 stars‘Exciting story that kept me spellbound . . .Val has excelled herself yet again’ 5 stars‘The best book I have ever read, I really felt like I was part of the story and did not want it to end’ 5 stars

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A history of the Grateful Dead that kaleidoscopes into an examination of the American counterculture through the life of its iconoclastic frontman, Jerry Garcia, and his merry bandIn early 1960’s Palo Alto, Jerry Garcia randomly opened a dictionary to a fable in which an appreciative soul repays the generosity of a traveler by delivering him a fortune, a “gift of the grateful dead.” After a traumatic car accident that injured him and killed a close friend, Garcia had recently resolved to build the life he wanted, which meant making music. He had practiced relentlessly and caromed across the northern California folk and bluegrass scene, gathered up some fellow musicians and formed a band.Now they had their name.Following the history of the Grateful Dead means tracking American political and cultural history through a period of tumult and radical reconsideration. The band broke through in 1966 at Ken Kesey’s Acid Tests, parties where the line between performer and audience ceased to exist. The Dead played at the Human Be-In and Woodstock, the occupation of Columbia and the Bail Ball for People’s Park. They took one look at Altamont and passed, hours before it disintegrated into murder. They performed at the base of the Pyramids during a lunar eclipse, at the gates of San Quentin to protest the death penalty, at Madison Square Garden to defend the rainforests, in San Francisco to sound the alarm over AIDS and at Huey Newton’s birthday party. The band waged a thirty-year campaign to explore the meaning of freedom.The radical message of The Dead, to reject the mainstream and build a bohemian community centered in San Francisco, radiated across the world, manifesting itself in art, music, business, and politics that remain with us today. Here Beside the Rising Tide tells the story of those disparate shafts of light, putting Garcia into a broader context while telling the story of his life.Nearly a century after his birth, Garcia’s influence stretches onward, expressed in guitar licks and immersion in a gentle and forgiving way of life, one of excellence and gratitude, chasing freedom, living moment to moment, guided by song—the gift of the Grateful Dead.

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IF YOU DON''T KNOW SIMON SCARROW, YOU DON''T KNOW ROME!THE EAGLE AND THE WOLVES is the gripping fourth novel in Simon Scarrow''s bestselling Eagles of the Empire series. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden. ''A new book in Simon Scarrow''s long-running series about the Roman army is always a joy'' The TimesBritannia, AD 44. Occupation is never easy. The enemy is butchering their supply convoys, their garrison town is starving and the truce with the locals is uneasy at best. Young Cato, newly promoted, and veteran centurion Macro are ordered to train the Wolves and the Boars, two cohorts of barbarian Britons, and introduce them to the brutal drills of the Roman Imperial Army. Macro is confident they''ll win the natives over, but Cato worries about putting weapons into the hands of potential rebels.Ultimately, only one thing matters: is there a difference between the enemy at their gates, and the allies in their own camp?

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'Beautifully written, incredibly evocative with a real sense of place and of the sea. Heart-stoppingly tense' Catherine Cooper, Sunday Times bestselling author of THE CHALET The new pulse-pounding thriller from the bestselling author of THE MEMORY WOOD. ******HOW DID IT COME TO THIS?The news doesn't strike cleanly, like a guillotine's blade. Nothing so merciful. This news is a slovenly traveller, dragging its feet, gradually revealing its horrors. And it announces itself first with violence - the urgent hammering of fists on the front door. Life can change in a heartbeat. Lucy has everything she could wish for: a beautiful home high on the clifftops, a devoted husband and two beloved children. Then one morning, time stops. Their family yacht is recovered, abandoned far out at sea. Lucy's husband is nowhere to be found and as the seconds tick by, she begins to wonder - what if he was the one who took the boat? And if so, where is he now?As a once-in-a-generation storm frustrates the rescue operation, Lucy pieces together what happened onboard. And then she makes a fresh discovery. One that plunges her into a nightmare more shocking than any she could ever have imagined . . . 'Fiendishly clever'Sunday Times ******Praise for Sam Lloyd:'Lloyd is a rare new thriller talent.' Daily Mail'An intense, atmospheric, and truly original thriller.' Shari Lapena'A darkly chilling and original novel . . . a series of twists keeps readers captivated until a shocking climax.' Daily ExpressReaders are gripped by The Rising Tide:***** 'So fast-paced and exciting you won't want to stop reader even for a second'***** 'Full of buried secrets that will have you guessing to the very end'***** 'A real edge of your seat thriller... a total nightmare - and the finale is heart stopping!'

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THE EPIC NEW EAGLES OF THE EMPIRE NOVEL FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR SIMON SCARROWAD 63. Under the reckless and tumultuous leadership of Emperor Nero, Rome is descending into near-anarchy and conspiracy. The brutal execution of 400 slaves has led to rioting and discontent. Only the strongest soldier could maintain control. And so Nero turns to Prefect Cato to help save his reign from collapse.Cato has been lying low after a heroic campaign to quash the Boudica uprising. Now he is called upon to serve again. As the new Prefect of the Urban Cohorts in Rome, Cato needs a loyal and proven officer by his side. Centurion Macro is willing to step up. War and rebellion hold few fears for these seasoned veterans. But the politics and intrigue of Rome make every day as perilous as the battlefield. And the fate of both men, and of the empire, lie in the hands of the most volatile emperor of the age. Death awaits anyone who dares to defy Nero. Cato and Macro will need to call on all their experience, native cunning and bottomless courage to survive in this epic new adventure of Roman military heroism.NO ONE KNOWS ROME BETTER THAN SIMON SCARROW!Praise for the Eagles of the Empire novels:''Scarrow''s novels rank with the best'' INDEPENDENT''Always a joy'' THE TIMES''Gripping'' SUNDAY EXPRESSReaders love Simon Scarrow''s novels''Exciting action scenes . . . a very enjoyable read'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''A wonderful read and hard to stop once you start reading'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Everything you''d come to expect and much more. Action, drama, comedy and trauma!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER THE EPIC NEW EAGLES OF THE EMPIRE NOVEL FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR SIMON SCARROWThe city of Rome. The most dangerous place in the Empire. The fates of military heroes Macro and Cato lie in Emperor Nero's bloody hands . . .AD 62. Under the reckless and tumultuous leadership of Emperor Nero, Rome is descending into near-anarchy and conspiracy. The brutal execution of 400 slaves has led to rioting and discontent. Only the strongest soldier could maintain control. And so Nero turns to Prefect Cato to help save his reign from collapse.Cato has been lying low after a heroic campaign to quash the Boudica uprising. Now he is called upon to serve again. As the new Prefect of the Urban Cohorts in Rome, Cato needs a loyal and proven officer by his side. Centurion Macro is willing to step up. War and rebellion hold few fears for these seasoned veterans. But the politics and intrigue of Rome make every day as perilous as the battlefield. And the fates of both men, and of the empire, lie in the hands of the most volatile emperor of the age. Death awaits anyone who dares to defy Nero. Cato and Macro will need to call on all their experience, native cunning and bottomless courage to survive in this epic new adventure of Roman military heroism.NO ONE KNOWS ROME BETTER THAN SIMON SCARROW!Praise for the Eagles of the Empire novels:'Scarrow's novels rank with the best' INDEPENDENT'Always a joy' THE TIMES'Gripping' SUNDAY EXPRESSReaders love Simon Scarrow's novels'Exciting action scenes . . . a very enjoyable read' 'A wonderful read and hard to stop once you start reading' 'Everything you'd come to expect and much more. Action, drama, comedy and trauma!' NO. 10 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER SUNDAY 16TH NOV 2025

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IF YOU DON''T KNOW SIMON SCARROW, YOU DON''T KNOW ROME!PRAETORIAN is the gripping eleventh novel in Simon Scarrow''s bestselling Eagles of the Empire series. Essential reading for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden. ''A new book in Simon Scarrow''s series about the Roman army is always a joy'' The TimesAD 51. Legionaries Cato and Macro have forged a bond that has survived war, rebellion and torture. Yet nothing has prepared them for a daunting mission on the deadliest battlefield of all: the bloody streets of Rome.Traitors are threatening to plunge the Empire into bloody chaos and no one can be trusted. The Emperor has ordered Cato and Macro to go on a deadly mission, working undercover to root out the traitors before Rome tears itself apart.As the true scale of the corruption dawns, they realise they are facing terrifying odds. Two men against many, in a desperate race to save not only the Empire, but each other...

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IF YOU DON''T KNOW SIMON SCARROW, YOU DON''T KNOW ROME!THE EAGLE''S PROPHECY is the powerful sixth novel in Simon Scarrow''s bestselling Eagles of the Empire seires. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell. Praise for Simon Scarrow''s gripping novels: ''Ferocious and compelling'' Daily Express The Adriatic Sea, AD 45. Cato and Macro, centurions of the Roman army, are horrified to learn that they face possible execution after the death of their commanding officer. Fortunately, the Emperor''s secretary is willing to offer them an alternative: to join the marines and hunt down a band of brutal pirates who are decimating not only Rome''s reputation, but also a critical supply chain.As they discover the true horror of battle at sea, Macro and Cato must also remember their real mission: to recover from those pirates a set of scrolls that hold secrets vital to the future of the Roman Empire. Rome will do anything to get them back...

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IF YOU DON''T KNOW SIMON SCARROW, YOU DON''T KNOW ROME!THE BLOOD CROWS is the unputdownable twelfth novel in Simon Scarrow''s bestselling Eagles of the Empire series. A must read for fans of Bernard Cornwell. Praise for Simon Scarrow''s gripping novels: ''Ferocious and compelling'' Daily Express Britannia, AD 51. For nearly a decade, the Roman Empire has fought to assert its hold over Britannia. But relentless opposition from native tribes led by the fanatical King Caratacus threatens to destroy everything.Prefect Cato and Centurion Macro are dispatched from Rome to aid the campaign. Placed in command of an outpost in the remote western mountains, they face a challenge even more deadly than the unremitting attacks of barbarian forces. For they must wrench control of the fort from Centurion Quertus, a man who wages a savage personal war and inspires a loyalty in his men above their bond with Rome. With dangerous enemies on both sides, Cato and Macro face the fight of their lives to bring peace to the most perilous frontier in Europe.

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IF YOU DON''T KNOW SIMON SCARROW, YOU DON''T KNOW ROME!UNDER THE EAGLE is the gripping first novel in Simon Scarrow''s bestselling EAGLES OF THE EMPIRE series. A must read for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden. Praise for Simon Scarrow''s compelling novels: ''Gripping and moving'' The TimesAD 42, Germany. Tough, brutal and unforgiving. That''s how new recruit Cato is finding life in the Roman Second Legion. He may have contacts in high places, but he could really use a friend amongst his fellow soldiers right now.Cato has been promoted above his comrades at the order of the Emperor and is deeply resented by the other men. But he quickly earns the respect of his Centurion, Macro, a battle-hardened veteran as rough and ready as Cato is quick-witted and well-educated. They are poles apart, but soon realise they have a lot to learn from one another.On a campaign to Britannia - a land of utter barbarity - an enduring friendship begins. But as they undertake a special mission to thwart a conspiracy against the Emperor they rapidly find themselves in a desperate fight to survive...

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Simon Baron-Cohen''s The Essential Difference: Men, Women and the Extreme Male Brain is an unflinching look at the scientific evidence behind the innate sex differences of the mind. Men and women have always seemed to think in entirely different ways, from conversation and communication to games and gadgets. But are these differences created by society, or do our minds come ready-wired one way or another, with female brains tending towards interaction and male towards organisation? And could this mean that autism - rather than being a mental anomaly - is in fact simply an extreme male brain? Why are female brains better at empathasing? How are male brains designed to analyse systems? And what really makes men and women different? Simon Baron-Cohen explores list-making, lying and two decades of research in a ground-breaking examination of how our brains can be male or female but always completely fascinating. ''Compelling ... Inspiring'' Guardian ''This is no Mars/Venus whimsy, but the conclusion from twenty years of experiment'' Evening Standard ''A devastating contribution to the gender debate'' Mail on Sunday ''A fascinating, thought-provoking book'' Observer Simon Baron-Cohen is Professor at Cambridge University in the fields of psychology and psychiatry. He is also the Director of Cambridge''s internationally renowned Autism Research Centre. He has carried out research into social neuroscience over a career spanning twenty years. He is the author of Mindblindness and Zero Degrees of Empathy.

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IF YOU DON''T KNOW SIMON SCARROW, YOU DON''T KNOW ROME!THE EAGLE''S CONQUEST is the thrilling second novel in Simon Scarrow''s bestselling Eagles of the Empire series. Essential reading for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden. Praise for Simon Scarrow''s compelling historical novels: ''Gripping and moving'' The TimesBritannia, AD 43. Bleak, rainy and full of vicious savages, Britannia is a land that Cato, solider of the Second Legion, wishes Rome didn''t want to conquer. And as right-hand man to Centurion Macro, Cato sees the very worst of his native Britons, battling alongside his commander in bloodier combat than he could ever have imagined.But the Britons are fighting back with Roman weapons - which means someone in their own ranks is supplying arms to the enemy. Cato and Macro are about to discover even deadlier adversaries than the British barbarians...

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IF YOU DON''T KNOW SIMON SCARROW, YOU DON''T KNOW ROME!THE EAGLE''S PREY is the thrilling fifth novel in Simon Scarrow''s bestselling Eagles of the Empire series. A must read for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden. Praise for Simon Scarrow''s gripping historical novels: ''Ferocious and compelling'' Daily ExpressBritannia, AD 44. The time has come to claim Britain for the Empire. Centurions Cato and Macro are preparing for what their leaders say will be the final battle against those natives refusing to accept the civilising force of Rome. The British savages will surely stand no chance against the might of the unstoppable Roman army.But young Cato is more concerned about hot-headed cohort commander, Maximius, than about the enemy, and with Roman troops being brutally slaughtered, even grizzled veteran Macro is having doubts about the promised ease of their success. Will they be victorious - or will the battle cost both of them more than they could ever imagine?

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A quick trip to the capital goes horribly wrong when Blotto and Twinks get accidentally involved in London''s criminal underworld . . .It starts innocently enough at the intimate review ''absolutely everyone is talking about'', Light and Frothy, where its glamorous star, Frou Frou Gavotte, has rather taken the fancy of Blotto''s school friend Giles ''Whiffler'' Trumpington. But while Blotto and Whiffler wait for the star outside the theatre to take her to dinner, Whiffler is seized and manhandled into the back of a cab which then drives off into the night . . . Leaving Blotto with the problem of how to rescue his kidnapped schoolmate.Naturally, he enlists Twinks''s help and the two of them encounter actors, singers, impresarios, revue writers, cockney showgirls and Scotland Yard''s finest - and white slave traders, who succeed in abducting Twinks - leaving it up to Blotto and his trusty chauffeur, Corky Froggett, to rescue her before she''s shipped off to foreign parts forever . . .Praise for Simon Brett''A new Simon Brett is an event for mystery fans'' P. D. James''Murder most enjoyable'' Colin Dexter''One of British crime''s most assured craftsmen . . . Crime writing just like in the good old days, and perfect entertainment'' Guardian''Few crime writers are so enchantingly gifted'' Sunday Times''Simon Brett writes stunning detective stories. I would recommend them to anyone'' Jilly Cooper

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The gripping and action-packed new Roman army adventure in the Eagles of the Empire series by Sunday Times bestselling author Simon Scarrow. The perfect read for readers of Conn Iggulden and Bernard Cornwell. Tribune Cato and Centurion Macro, hardened veterans of the Roman army, have faced the Empire''s enemies from Britannia to Parthia, from Hispania to Judea. Now once again they are on a mission that will imperil their lives and those of all who serve with them. Loyal to the last to their comrades in battle, fearless in the face of the most brutal or barbaric opponents, they are the finest men the Emperor can call on in the service of Rome. IF YOU DON''T KNOW SIMON SCARROW, YOU DON''T KNOW ROME!Praise for Simon''s novels:''Scarrow''s [novels] rank with the best'' Independent''Blood, gore, political intrigue'' Daily Sport ''Always a joy'' The Times

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The Sunday Times bestsellerAD 54. Claudius is dead. Rome is in turmoil. And two brave heroes of the Roman army face the challenge of their lives. Simon Scarrow''s DAY OF THE CAESARS is not to be missed by readers of Conn Iggulden and Bernard Cornwell. ''A new book in Simon Scarrow''s series about the Roman army is always a joy'' The TimesThe Emperor Claudius is dead. Nero rules. His half-brother Britannicus has also laid claim to the throne. A bloody power struggle is underway. All Prefect Cato and Centurion Macro want is a simple army life, fighting with their brave and loyal men. But Cato has caught the eye of rival factions determined to get him on their side. To survive, Cato must play a cunning game, and enlist the help of the one man in the Empire he can trust: Macro.As the rebel force grows, legionaries and Praetorian Guards are moved like chess pieces by powerful and shadowy figures. A political game has created the ultimate military challenge. Can civil war be averted? The future of the Empire is in Cato''s hands...IF YOU DON''T KNOW SIMON SCARROW, YOU DON''T KNOW ROME!

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'A new Simon Brett is an event for mystery fans' P. D. James'Murder most enjoyable' Colin DexterBlotto and Twinks are off on another adventure - and this time they're bound for the Alpine village of Luzvimmen in Switzerland, where Blotto participates in racing the prestigious and very fast Croissant Run, though someone seems determined to sabotage his chances. Twinks, on the other hand, is on a mission to rescue her friend's sister from the sinister finishing school she is trapped in - the Convent of the Sacred Icicle. Once inside, Twinks is threatened by an elderly nun who shows her a secret glacier in which the Phantom Skiers are entombed... awaiting resurrection so they can wreak vengeance on people who are too curious... like Blotto and Twinks. Meanwhile, up at Schloss Luzvimmen, the crazed Count von Strapp is set on global domination via a deadly arsenal of Swiss cheese hardware he's planning to unleash on the world... Yes, everything's much as usual in the world of Blotto and TwinksPraise for Simon Brett'One of British crime's most assured craftsmen . . . Crime writing just like in the good old days, and perfect entertainment' Guardian'Few crime writers are so enchantingly gifted' Sunday Times'Simon Brett writes stunning detective stories. I would recommend them to anyone' Jilly Cooper

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"Evocative, muscular." - Kathleen Jamie. Karen Lloyd takes us on a deeply personal journey around the 60 miles of coastline that make up ‘nature’s amphitheatre’. Embarking on a series of walks that take in beguiling landscapes and ever-changing seascapes, Karen tells the stories of the places, people, wildlife and history of Morecambe Bay. So we meet the King''s Guide to the Sands, discover forgotten caves and islands that don’t exist, and delight in the simple beauty of an oystercatcher winging its way across the ebbing tide. As we walk with Karen, she explores her own memories of the bay, making an unwitting pilgrimage through her own past and present, as well as that of the bay. The result is a singular and moving account of one of Britain’s most alluring coastal areas.

Objev podobné jako The Gathering Tide - Karen Lloyd

The world is a bewildering place and we''re ill-equipped to deal with it. From the horrors of childhood to the vagaries of old age, from confused people to humiliated animals, we''re all just trying - and often failing - to keep it together. How carefully should you answer when asked what you''d take to a desert island? What do you do if your parents are reading your diary? How useful is a Swiss Army Knife? And what''s A Brief History of Time really about?Armed with a sharp eye for the absurd and an overwhelming sense of doom, Simon Rich explores the ridiculousness of our everyday lives, from the most minute of anxieties to one of life''s biggest questions: Does God really have a plan for us? Yes, it turns out. Now if only He could remember what it was ...''Simon Rich is very much laugh-out-loud funny. He can conjure authentic, from-the-abdomen laughter on almost every page. He stacks surrealism on top of slick satire on top of pure childish silliness in such a brilliant and condensed way, there are sometimes three laugh-out-loud moments within the same paragraph ... He is exactly the right kind of writer for the internet: funny, high-concept, accessible, short, sharable, a James Thurber for the Twitter age'' Matt Haig

Objev podobné jako The World of Simon Rich - Simon Rich