Stopping a killer is just the beginning...His business card reads security specialist, but Julian Mercer can do just about anything. Trained by the SAS but forced into an early retirement after his wife was viciously slain, Mercer puts his unique set of skills to use in the world of K&R and crisis negotiation.One night, Mercer hears a woman screaming. He rushes to the scene, arriving moments too late to stop the shooter. A man is bleeding out in hi...

A humorous holiday novella written from James Martin's perspective.Holiday shopping can be a tedious task, and being a CEO short on time doesn't make that any easier. But James Martin isn't willing to hand over the reins, particularly when it comes to making this holiday season as perfect as possible for his girlfriend, Alexis Parker. He just has to figure out how to do it.With office parties and an ugly sweater party on the books, Martin has to find the id...

She’s desperate for help, and only one man is arrogant enough to try to save her…Bruised and scared, Jade McNamara is ready to escape the abusive relationship she has found herself in, but there’s a catch. Her boyfriend’s a cop. He won’t let her leave him. He’s already threatened to kill her if she tries. And he’ll break every rule in the book to get her back.Desperate to save her and prove Cross Security will one day become the greatest security and invest...

The surviving son of a germophobic mother, Cecil Reitmeister embraces all forms of bacteria and formulates an elaborate plan to lead humanity out of the Anthropocene and into a new era of interspecies harmony. His idiosyncratic plan requires years of experimentation and precise manipulation of his microbiome, the totality of microorganisms present in or on the human body. His mad-scientist mission leads to extreme social isolation, with the memory of his dead mother becoming his most frequ...

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Overcome the challenges of teen depression with just 30 minutes a day, even amid overwhelming emotions. If you're a parent worried about mood swings, a teen seeking help, an educator looking for strategies, or a physician needing resources, this guide offers solutions.Introducing "Managing Teen Depression: A Comprehensive Guide to Teen Depression and Suicide Prevention." This transformative resource provides:A 5-step strategy t...

Don't Break My Rice Bowl is a Vietnam War fictional memoir at its centre, wrapped in meta-narrative layers, connecting the life and legacy of the late primary author to his protagonist, Eddie. 'A book within a book and the reader is invited in.'Feeling life is slipping him by, an American agriculturalist heads to Vietnam to try and make a difference in the lives of the people as part of President Johnson's 'Hearts and Minds' campaign. There is just one big problem ...

An idyllic ski resort conceals a sinister secret…In the last two years, a dozen people have been taken. Only a few survived. The victims have only one commonality. Each of them had visited the resort before the abduction.Julian Mercer and his team are hired to investigate the town and identify the kidnapper. But while building their profile, a young girl is taken. The mother is distraught. But is this an act of the serial kidnapper or a copycat?Noth...

Another day, another kidnapping...or so it appears.A programmer's wife is abducted from her home under suspicious circumstances. The only clues are a missing kitchen knife and some blurry security cam footage. It is up to Julian Mercer and his team to identify the kidnapper and negotiate the woman's release. However, things don't go as planned.The kidnapper is methodical and careful. He only wants one thing in exchange for the woman, but obtaining it will b...

The fourth installment in the Cross Security Investigation series pits Lucien Cross against a new nemesis as he fumbles to gain footing on his latest case involving underground gambling and unknown scammers.Alan Kershaw is Cross Security's typical client, a wealthy businessman with a problem. However, his problem isn't the kind Cross Security usually handles. Kershaw was scammed by an unknown entity after being informed he'd won an online jackpot. Kershaw's bank ac...

A client’s secret puts Lucien Cross on a collision course with ruthless gangsters…Being a private eye isn’t easy. That’s one thing Lucien Cross is about to find out the hard way. Ever since he opened Cross Security and Investigations, it’s been one blunder after another. And his latest mistake might mean his death.As a businessman, Cross is all about the bottom line. He’ll take as many cases as he can. The more affluent the client, the better. But Lucien ha...

An undercover MI5 agent has gone missing. It’s up to Julian Mercer and his team to perform the recovery. There’s just one problem. They don’t know if the agent has been compromised or if he switched sides.Agent Owen Shepherd was tasked with infiltrating an IRA terrorist faction. He’s been in deep cover for two years, but now that an attack is imminent, he’s vanished. While searching for Shepherd, Mercer stumbles upon the terrorist’s plans. Mercer’s new primary objective – stop the ...