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When the official investigation into the murder of a respectable local businessman fails to add up, and personal problems start to play havoc with her state of mind, New Zealands favourite young detective Sam Shephard turns vigilante...Fast-moving New Zealand procedural ... the Edinburgh of the south has never been more deadlyIan RankinNew Zealands answer to Siobhan ClarkeThe TimesA sassy heroine, fabulous sense of place, and rip-roaring stories with a twist. Perfect curl-up-on-the-sofa readingKate Mosse__________________The New Zealand city of Dunedin is rocked when a wealthy and apparently respectable businessman is murdered in his luxurious home while his wife is bound and gagged, and forced to watch. But when Detective Sam Shephard and her team start investigating the case, they discover that the victim had links with some dubious characters.The case seems cut and dried, but Sam has other ideas. Weighed down by her dads terminal cancer diagnosis, and by complications in her relationship with Paul, she needs a distraction, and launches her own investigation. And when another murder throws the official case into chaos, its up to Sam to prove that the killer is someone no one could ever suspect.__________________Praise for the Sam Shephard seriesA really strong mystery with a twist that works very nicely The family dynamic and Sams dealing with the trauma are brilliantly observedNB MagazineIf you like taut, pacy thrillers with a wonderful sense of place, this is the book for youLiam McIlvanneyVanda Symons work resembles Janet Evanovichs Stephanie Plum series she knows how to tell a good story and the NZ setting adds spiceThe TimesAtmospheric, emotional and grippingForeword ReviewsA plot that grabs the readers attention with a heart-stopping opening and doesnt let goSunday TimesPowerful, coolly assured, and an absolute belter of a readLoveReading It is Symons copper Sam, self-deprecating and very human, who represents the writers real achievementGuardianFans of The Dry will love Vanda SymonRed MagazineWith a twisty plot, a protagonist who shines and beautifully written observations of the cruellest things this is crime fiction at its bestKiwi CrimeReads like the polished effort of a genre veteran. More, pleaseBooklistAtmospheric, gripping and incredibly satisfyingAnne Cater, Random Things through My Letterbox

The fiction debut of Academy Award-nominated actor, playwright and New Yorker contributor Jesse Eisenberg.Bream Gives Me Hiccups: And Other Stories is the whip-smart fiction debut of Academy Award-nominated actor and star of The Social Network, Jesse Eisenberg. Known for his iconic film roles but also for his regular pieces in the New Yorker and his two critically acclaimed plays, Eisenberg is an emerging voice in fiction.Taking its title from a group of stories that begin the book, Bream Gives Me Hiccups moves from contemporary L.A. to the dormrooms of an American college to ancient Pompeii, throwing the reader into a universe of social misfits, reimagined scenes from history, and ridiculous overreactions.United by Eisenbergs gift for humour and character, and grouped into chapters that each open with an illustration by award-winning cartoonist Jean Jullien, the witty pieces collected in Bream Gives Me Hiccups explore what it means to navigate the modern world, and mark the arrival of a fantastically funny, self-ironic, witty and original voice.

For fans of The Bridge Kingdom and A Deal with the Elf King, this sweeping tale of love and betrayal is equal blends sweet and spice. A SHUNNED PRINCESS. A RELUCTANT KING. A MARRIAGE THAT COULD SAVE BOTH THEIR KINGDOMS . . . BUT DESTROY THEIR HEARTS.Though she is the eldest daughter, Princess Faraine lives in the background, shunned from court and kept out of sight. Her chronic illness makes her a liability to the crown, and she has learned to give place to her beautiful, favored younger sister in all things.When the handsome and enigmatic Shadow King comes seeking a bride, Faraine is not surprised that her sister is his choice.Though not eager to take a human bride, King Vor is willing to do what is necessary for the sake of his people. When he meets the lively Princess Ilsevel, he quickly agrees to a marriage arrangement.So why cant he get the haunting eyes of her older sister out of his head?

In British Butterflies by William S. Coleman, readers are taken on a captivating journey into the world of butterflies found in Britain. Colemans detailed descriptions of various species, their habitats, and behavior provide a comprehensive understanding of these beautiful creatures. The book is written in a poetic yet informative style, intertwining scientific knowledge with a deep appreciation for the natural world. This literary work is a valuable resource for both butterfly enthusiasts and scholars alike, shedding light on the importance of conservation and biodiversity. Colemans passion for butterflies shines through each page, making it a truly engaging read for anyone interested in nature and ecology. Through British Butterflies, readers can gain a newfound appreciation for these delicate insects and the ecosystems they inhabit, inspiring awareness and admiration for the wonders of the British countryside.

The Baron, bored on holiday, begins a flirtation with a beautiful woman via her twelve-year-old son. He befriends the child and charms him, all the while attempting to seduce the mother - but he cannot begin to imagine the effect he is having on the boys life... Burning Secret is a witty, potent look at innocence, adult attraction and childhood passion.

Michael McDowells Blackwater meets Clive Barkers The Great and Secret Show in the disturbing first installment of a new trilogy of intense, visceral, beautifully written queer horror set in a small New England town.A chilling supernatural tale of transgressive literary horror from the Bram Stoker Award finalist and Splatterpunk Award-winning author of Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke.The lives of those residing in the isolated town of Burnt Sparrow, New Hampshire, are forever altered after three faceless entities arrive on Christmas morning to perform a brutal act of violencea senseless tragedy that can never be undone. While the townspeople grieve their losses and grapple with the aftermath of the attack, a young teenage boy named Rupert Cromwell is forced to confront the painful realities of his family situation. Once relationships become intertwined and more carnage ensues as a result of the massacre, the town residents quickly learn that true retribution is futile, cruelty is earned, and certain thresholds must never be crossed no matter what.Engrossing, atmospheric, and unsettling, this is a devastating story of a small New England community rocked by an unforgivable act of violence. Writing with visceral intensity and profound eloquence, LaRocca journeys deep into the dark heart of Burnt Sparrow, leaving you chilled to the bone and wanting more.

Translator: Louis How

Cains Jawbone is a murder mystery puzzle written by Edward Powys Mathers under the pseudonym "Torquemada". The puzzle was first published in 1934 as part of The Torquemada Puzzle Book. Cains Jawbone has been described as "one of the hardest and most beguiling word puzzles ever published.Six murders. One hundred pages. Million of possible combinations, but only one is correct. The pages of this e-book have been published an entirely haphazard order, but is possible to sort them into the only correct order, revealing six murder victims and they respective murderers. In 2022 only three puzzles have ever solved.

THE BELOVED COMING-OF-AGE CLASSIC, NOW A WORLDWIDE BESTSELLERDuring a restless summer on the Italian Riviera, a powerful romance blooms between seventeen-year-old Elio and his fathers house guest, Oliver. Unrelenting currents of obsession and fear, fascination and desire threaten to overwhelm the lovers who at first feign indifference to the charge between them.What grows from the depths of their souls is a romance of scarcely six weeks duration, and an experience that marks them for a lifetime. For what the two discover on the Riviera and during a sultry evening in Rome is the one thing they both already fear they may never truly find again: total intimacy.Rediscover one of the great love stories of our time.

The air of Capri has had an extraordinary effect on many remarkable people down the centuries - as if the island had come to the collective decision that it was made for pleasure, a commodity that foreign visitors have always found there in spades. It was on Capri that the Emperor Tiberius built a palace where he gave vent to all the vices that he hadnt been able to indulge in Rome. In the nervous days following the trial of Oscar Wilde, English homosexuals found Capri a perfect haven. And in 1919 one Capri resident even remarked on the necessity of swathing her two dogs in chastity belts...James Moneys Capri, first published in 1986, is the first full social history of the island: a rambunctious tale that boasts a vivid cast of characters, usually found in various states of congress.

THE death of Concini and the fall of Mary de Medici seemed at first to effect a complete revolution. The rebellion of the nobles was at an end; in fact, they were received at court as if they had been fighting the kings battles against his enemies But they soon discovered that the change of policy was not so complete as it appeared at first. They were jealously excluded from the royal council. Conde, on whose release they had confidently reckoned, was removed from the Bastille to Vincennes, but his prison doors were as securely guarded as ever. The nobles realised that the ascendency of the kings favourite was as intolerable as that of Concini. Nothing had happened to reconcile the hostile interests of the monarchy and the aristocracy...

Succeeds in inspiring a mysterious terror better than any other writer M.R. JamesIn an isolated castle deep in the Austrian forest, Laura leads a solitary life with only her ailing father for company. Until one moonlit night, a horse-drawn carriage crashes into view, carrying an unexpected guest - the beautiful Carmilla.So begins a feverish friendship between Laura and her mysterious, entrancing companion. But as Carmilla becomes increasingly strange and volatile, prone to eerie nocturnal wanderings, Laura finds herself tormented by nightmares and growing weaker by the day...Pre-dating Dracula by twenty-six years, Carmilla is the original vampire story, steeped in sexual tension and gothic romance.

Meet James Bond, the worlds most famous spy.In the novel that introduced James Bond to the world, Ian Flemings agent 007 is dispatched to a French casino in Royale-les-Eaux. His mission? Bankrupt a ruthless Russian agent whos been on a bad luck streak at the baccarat table. "Le Chiffre," has been a prime target of the British Secret Service for years. If Bond can wipe out his bankroll, Le Chiffre will likely be "retired" by his paymasters in Moscow. But what if the cards wont cooperate?Taut, tense, and effortlessly stylish, Ian Flemings inaugural James Bond adventure has all the hallmarks that made the series a touchstone for a generation of readers.

In 1920s Scotland a foreign dignitary on a secret visit has been abducted by men who plan to murder him. Veteran adventurer Richard Hannay must recruit three of his oldest friends to prevent a catastrophe that could plunge Europe into another war. It is a mission none of them ever expected to undertake, for the man they must rescue was once their sworn enemy the Kaiser. As he and his allies pursue a desperate chase through the Highlands, Hannay discovers that he has stumbled upon an international conspiracy, one that shockingly involves a member of the British royal family. In Castle Macnab Robert J. Harris, bestselling author of The Thirty-One Kings, has created a new adventure for Richard Hannay and a sequel to John Buchans classic novel John Macnab.

Drama Classics: The Worlds Great Plays at a Great Little PriceCelestina, madam of the local brothel, is commissioned by a nobleman to help him seduce a beautiful young woman. Using all her wiles and with the help of two greedy servants she goes about weaving her spells... with tragic results.Fernando de Rojas play Celestina has been a pivotal work of European culture since 1499, when it was first performed, and the character of the ever resourceful procuress Celestina has inspired artists from Goya to Picasso.This version of Celestina, translated by John Clifford, was first performed at the Kings Theatre, Edinburgh, in August 2004, as part of the Edinburgh International Festival.This edition of the play, in the Nick Hern Books Drama Classics series, includes an introduction by John Clifford.

The Swedish astronomer Anders Celsius (170144) was arguably the worlds first true Earth scientist. In Celsius: A Life and Death by Degrees, Ian Hembrow reveals what his extraordinary, but tragically short, life and career can teach us about our today and humanitys tomorrow.Our modern understanding of many of the Earths most awe-inspiring phenomena owes much to a modest and quietly spoken, eighteenth-century Swedish astronomer, who died of tuberculosis aged just 42. From the Northern Lights, air pressure and magnetism to the shape of the planet, sea levels and early studies of climate change, Celsius unravelled some of the greatest mysteries of his time.Best known for inventing the 100-point centi-grade scale, Celsius name also now frames humanitys future in the international targets to limit average global temperature increases to no more than 1.5 degrees above pre-industrial levels. As our world faces this life-or-death struggle, theres much we can learn from Celsius if we will listen.

A collection of the best collected and uncollected short stories written by Charles Dickens. It contains: Uncollected Short Stories: The Lamplighter, Captain Murderer, To Be Read At Dusk, Hunted Down, Three Ghost Stories, George Silvermans Explanation, Holiday Romance - In Four Parts, Sunday Under Three Heads, The Cricket On The Hearth. Christmas Short Stories: A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story Of Christmas, A Christmas Tree, What Christmas Is As We Grow Older, Tom Tiddlers Ground, Going Into Society, Somebodys Luggage, Mrs. Lirripers Lodgings, Mrs. Lirripers Legacy, The Wreck Of The Golden Mary, Dr. Marigolds Prescriptions, The Boots At The Holly-Tree Inn, The Seven Poor Travellers-In Three Chapters, The Perils Of Certain English Prisoners, Mugby Junction, The Holly-TreeThree Branches, A Message From The Sea, The Chimes: A Goblin Story, The Christmas Goblins, The Poor Traveler, The Haunted Man And The Ghosts Bargain. Sketches By Boz: Illustrative Of Every Day Life And Every-Day People Sketches Of Young Gentlemen Sketches Of Young Couples Mudfog And Other Sketches Master Humphreys Clock Reprinted Pieces: The Long Voyage, The Begging-Letter Writer, A Childs Dream Of A Star, Our English Watering-Place, Our French Watering-Place, Bill-Sticking, Births. Mrs. Meek, Of A Son, Lying Awake, The Ghost Of Art, Out Of Town, Out Of The Season, A Poor Mans Tale Of A Patent, The Noble Savage, A Flight, The Detective Police, Three Detective Anecdotes, On Duty With Inspector Field, Down With The Tide, A Walk In A Workhouse, Prince Bull. A Fairy Tale, A Plated Article, Our Honourable Friend, Our School, Our Vestry, Men Of Mooneymount, Our Bore, A Monument Of French Folly.

This book, newly updated, contains now several HTML tables of contents that will make reading a real pleasure!The first table of contents (at the very beginning of the ebook) lists the titles of all novels included in this volume. By clicking on one of those titles you will be redirected to the beginning of that work, where youll find a new TOC that lists all the chapters and sub-chapters of that specific work.This book contains the complete novels of Charles Dickens in the chronological order of their original publication.- The Pickwick Papers- Oliver Twist- Nicholas Nickleby - The Old Curiosity Shop .- Barnaby Rudge - Martin Chuzzlewit - Dombey and Son - David Copperfield - Bleak House - Hard Times - Little Dorrit - A Tale of Two Cities - Great Expectations - Our Mutual Friend - The Mystery of Edwin Drood

This book, newly updated, contains now several HTML tables of contents that will make reading a real pleasure!The first table of contents (at the very beginning of the ebook) lists the titles of all novels included in this volume. By clicking on one of those titles you will be redirected to the beginning of that work, where youll find a new TOC that lists all the chapters and sub-chapters of that specific work.Here you will find the complete novels of Charles Dickens in the chronological order of their original publication.- The Pickwick Papers- Oliver Twist- Nicholas Nickleby- The Old Curiosity Shop- Barnaby Rudge- Martin Chuzzlewit- Dombey and Son- David Copperfield- Bleak House- Hard Times- Little Dorrit- A Tale of Two Cities- Great Expectations- Our Mutual Friend- The Mystery of Edwin Drood

A pacy page-turner with a ripping plot and characters you care aboutDaily MailWhen novelist Sophie Carr rescues a man from a group of paparazzi, she finds that her new neighbour is ageing pop star Jez Winter. She has loved his music for years and knows he has had a tough time lately, with a violent intruder and then a car accident putting his ability to play music at risk. Lifes not been easy for Sophie either, losing her husband just as she was taking off as a novelist and having her hands full with her children. While Jez and Sophies families continue to complicate their lives, Sophie also has a secret to hide. One that makes her very wary of getting involved with Jez ..