Young American Foreign Service officers are accustomed to being teased by friends and relatives as to what they do in the “Foreign Legion” or the “Forest Service.” In the United States, unlike in many countries, the role of a professional diplomat is little known or understood. In A Professional Foreigner Edward Marks describes his life as an American diplomat who served during the last four decades of the twentieth century, from 1959 to 2001.Serving primarily in Africa an...

In this comprehensive biography, readers will be taken on a journey through the life and music of one of Canada's most iconic folk singers, Gordon Lightfoot. From his humble beginnings in Orillia, Ontario, to his rise as a chart-topping recording artist, this book delves deep into Lightfoot's personal and professional life. With detailed accounts of his childhood, early musical beginnings, emergence on the Canadian folk scene, hit songs and critical acclaim, the making of "The Wrec...

**“So clever and fresh with a wild and incredibly satisfying twist at the end.” —Lisa Jewell, #1 New York Times bestselling authorA dinner party in a beautiful Notting Hill townhouse turns into a sinister game, as six old friends are forced to spill their darkest secrets . . . or else.**Six friends reunite in London to celebrate the life of their recently deceased ex-employer, a professor that brought them together in 1999 to help build a dating website based on ps...

IS IT A PARTY? OR IS IT A TRAP?THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER‘I loved this… incredibly satisfying’ Lisa Jewell‘Wow, what a ride! Hooked me from the very first page and didn’t let go’⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review******It starts with an invitation.A dinner party, years after you all last worked together.When everything ended so sudd...

Time to die…The explosive new thriller featuring Kate Maddox from the writers of Catch Your Death and Killing Cupid.Two years on from uncovering a terrifying conspiracy of rogue scientists, all Kate Maddox wants is to lead a normal life with her partner Paul and son Jack. But then a face from the past turns up, bringing chilling news.A devastating new strain of the virus that killed Kate’s parents is loose in L.A. – and when a bomb rips through a hotel killing many to...

Segreti di famiglia, bugie e ossessioni: dall'autore bestseller da oltre quattro milioni di copie Mark Edwards arriva un mix avvincente tra thriller psicologico e paranormaleLa vita di Isabel sembrava perfetta. Successo negli affari, una bella casa, un marito che la adorava. E subito dopo era morta.Per quattro anni Jessica non ha mai dubitato che la morte di sua sorella Isabel sia stata un incidente. Ma quando la giovane figlia di Jessica dimostra di conosce...

The battle is one of wits and cunning, where the strong heart will overcome his enemy.Ex-marine Arthur Nakai spent years as a member of the Shadow Wolves, an ICE tactical unit tasked by the US government to hunt human traffickers and drug smugglers on the US/Mexico border. He put that life of confronting violence in the darker contours of the desert landscape behind him and settled into a quiet existence in New Mexico with his wife, Sharon, a local TV reporter.But ...

Sail Beyond Myths and into the Heart of Piracy's True TalesEmbark on a historical voyage with "X Marks the Spot: Debunking Pirate Myths," delving deep into the true tales of piracy. Set sail in The Golden Age of Piracy, uncovering the authentic lives of buccaneers obscured by myths. Challenge misconceptions about the Jolly Roger's origins and explore the harsh reality of pirate existence, contrasting with the romanticized freedom.Navigate the treacherous waters of the Pirat...

**A WEEK AWAY WITH YOUR NEW PARTNER'S FAMILYWHAT'S THE WORST THAT COULD HAPPEN?The unputdownable new psychological thriller from the 5 million copy-bestselling author of Here to Stay and The Wasp Trap**'Backstabbingly brilliant with twist after twist' JOHN MARRS'I ripped through it and read it in one sitting, staying up until 3am to finish it!!' 5 star reader review*****Patrick couldn’t believe his luck when Hol...

A chilling standalone winter thriller, set in the world of the million-copy bestselling The Magpies'Dark, twisted, chilling and utterly unputdownable' CLAIRE DOUGLASIt’s Noel and Dani’s first Christmas in their new home and they want everything to be perfect - lavish presents, a beautiful tree and outdoor decorations to join in with the festivities in this welcoming community.But they quickly wonder if this...

A holiday in the Highlands turns into a hostile trap in this vicious thriller about a family who will stop at nothing to keep their dark past buried.In this family, some secrets are worth killing for.When Patrick accompanies his girlfriend, Holly Grant, to a remote village in the Scottish Highlands for the holidays, he’s braced for an awkward first meeting with her enigmatic family—not a fight for survival.But tensions are high among the Gr...

"Robust and focused" - The Wall Street Journal"History at its insightful and mesmerizing best" - Nathaniel PhilbrickDrawing on vivid contemporary accounts, thisis a fascinating exploration of how and why the Revolutionary War descended into a brutal existential struggle.This engrossing history conclusively shows that those caught up in it believed they had nothing to lose by fighting without regard for the r...