'A truly gripping read' Mick HerronThe cobbled lanes and back streets of St Andrews have become home to a vicious serial killer.Striking during heavy rain and choosing only victims who abuse women, 'The Stabber' has police baffled. After the sixth man is found murdered, having been stabbed to death through his left eye, DCI Andy Gilchrist is at his wit's end. Struggling against his self-serving and autocratic boss, Gilchrist is left furious when he is taken...

This is the story of how Donald "The Millipede" Holst met "The Centipede. In this short story, explore trauma and the inner workings of one man as he leaves the Canadian Military.

Meet Detective Inspector Andy Gilchrist as he races against time to stop a serial killer.Six bodies have been found in the cobbled streets of St Andrews - all known spouse abusers, each murdered in the same gruesome way: stabbed through the left eye. But with no leads left to pursue and public pressure mounting, Gilchrist is forced off the case.Why the left eye? How does a photograph of an injured cat link the past to the present?With his career on the line, Gilchri...

From Orient Shores argues that modernist orthodoxy—T.S. Eliot's objective correlative and the injunction to "show, don't tell"—can sterilize emotion. While honoring Eliot's achievements, the book contends that when showing becomes dogma, poetry risks cleverness without ache. The author proposes a subjective correlative: a balance of image and named feeling that invites empathy rather than puzzles the reader. This is a plea for poems that are both precise and candid, museum and hearth, wher...

Extremely relevant in Trump 2.0. Written years ago – author TF Kelley foresaw the single political Party, the senate giving up its check and balance, camps in hot deserts, the many dead, and the insatiable power- and money-hungry demons - billionaires who ate the world and now turn within to devour all that 'Merica has left. The Red Boat is about the rich and powerful. Where will they draw the line? Who will stop these insatiable men and women?

In the freezing dark of a sinking car,a sixteen-year-old girl faces four minutesthat will change everything.Fight or Flight is a haunting short story about guilt, survival,and the moment when instinct speaks louder than fear.In the suffocating quiet beneath the river,choices ripple long after the water stills.

'All the makings of a classic series' - Mick Herron, author of the bestselling Slough House thrillers'DCI Andy Gilchrist is a real copper, flaws an' all... I read it one sitting' - Amazon reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐----------St Andrews, Scotland: When a woman's eviscerated body is found on the golf course close to the Fairmont Hotel, DCI Andy Gilchrist and his associate DS Jessie Janes are assigned the investigation. Bu...

Barnaby is a liar. He's not a wizard, and he's not qualified to work as a Home Elf Care Attendant. But it's been a cozy gig so far. When his client, an aging human warrior, has her taxes raised by a spiteful king, she decides to go on one last adventure and drags him along with her. Now they must team up with an aging wizard, a handsome rogue, make Barnaby a useful member of the party, and kill the king

Theodore Francis Powys was born on the 20th December 1875, in Shirley, Derbyshire, England.Powys was born into a famously gifted literary family and initially attempted a career in farming before abandoning it in 1901 to dedicate his life entirely to writing and contemplation.He settled in the secluded village of Chaldon Herring in Dorset, a landscape that deeply influenced his dark, distinctive fictional world. His writing style is uniquely characterised by a blend of rust...

"The Folk-lore of Plants" by T. F. Thiselton-Dyer explores the rich tapestry of cultural beliefs and traditions surrounding various plants throughout history. This work delves into the symbolic meanings attributed to flora in different societies, revealing how plants have influenced folklore, rituals, and everyday life. The author meticulously compiles anecdotes, myths, and historical references, showcasing the deep connection between humanity and the natural world. Through this exploratio...

"Domestic Folk-Lore" by T. F. Thiselton-Dyer is a captivating exploration of the rich tapestry of folklore that permeates domestic life. The book delves into the traditions, superstitions, and customs that have been passed down through generations, offering readers a glimpse into the cultural practices that shape everyday experiences. Thiselton-Dyer meticulously collects anecdotes and narratives that highlight the significance of folk beliefs in the domestic sphere, making it an essential ...

The Empire and the Papacy, 918–1273 by T. F. Tout is a landmark work that explores the fierce contest for supremacy between the Holy Roman Emperors and the medieval Papacy. First published in 1909, this classic study traces the rise of the Ottonian dynasty, the dramatic Investiture Controversy, and the final clash between Frederick II and the papal power that shaped the fate of medieval Europe. With clear, engaging prose, Tout reveals how this prolonged struggle defined the politi...