John Fortune is a street kid made good. Thanks to a genius for maths and physics, he carves out a successful career in interstellar engineering. But there's something not quite right about John. Something not quite human. His one true friend, Frank Patterson, is sure he knows the secret. Frank can't afford to be wrong. Mankind's survival depends on it.This 10,000 word science fiction short story/novella with hints of alien invasion is perfect for fans of Ray Bradbury and Mike Resni...

In "Fate’s Romantic Gamble," Jenna, Alex, and Emma are caught in a whirlwind of love and sacrifice. Jenna's critical illness forces her to confront her feelings for Alex, while Emma makes the ultimate sacrifice, stepping aside to let Alex pursue a relationship with Jenna. As Jenna and Alex build a future together, Emma faces a lonely battle with illness. This poignant story explores the unpredictable twists of love and the sacrifices we make for those who matter most.

By the time the world's greatest detective figures out whodunnit… his own son could die in the electric chair in this murder and mystery suspense novel.There was only one case out of hundreds of cold cases that Vincent James Gideon never wholly solved, Rosenthall. (Read about it in Book 1 of the Gideon Detective Series.) If that should happen in Volume 2 of the Case of the Ace of Spades, his son could walk down that lonely hallway to the electric chair.Watching her...

The Liver in Systemic DiseaseA practical guide for non-hepatologists who encounter abnormal liver test results in patientsThe Liver in Systemic Disease is an easy-to-use and authoritative guide for non-hepatologist health care professionals who need guidance on the management of patients with abnormal liver tests. The book provides definitive advice for when further investigation, or changes in management, are indicated.Wit...

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A critical success on both sides of the Atlantic, this darkly imaginative novel from Scottish author James Robertson takes a tantalizing trip into the spiritual by way of a haunting paranormal mystery. When Reverend Gideon Mack, a good minister despite his atheism, tumbles into a deep ravine called the Black Jaws, he is presumed dead. Three days later, however, he emerges bruised but alive-and insistent that his rescuer was Satan himself. Against the background of an incredulous world, Mac...

In the stack of envelopes on top of Gideon's desk, one was curiously unlabeled, the same as any random piece of junk. He slid it open nonetheless. All the envelope contained was a simple leaf… dark green with serrated edges, finely divided and lacy. It was almost triangular, broad at the base with the tip tapering to an almost point. No sooner did he lay the envelope down on his desk, his phone rang. It was the Chief of Police requesting his service on another case.Watching her tak...

In the stack of envelopes on top of Gideon's desk, one was curiously unlabeled, the same as any random piece of junk. He slid it open nonetheless. All the envelope contained was a simple leaf… dark green with serrated edges, finely divided and lacy. It was almost triangular, broad at the base with the tip tapering to an almost point. No sooner did he lay the envelope down on his desk, his phone rang. It was the Chief of Police requesting his service on another case.Across town, ano...

Gideon - The Final ChapterSequel to the Ace of SpadesThis is the second bookIn the suspense-laden novel, "Gideon - The Final Chapter," Vincent James Gideon, once hailed as the world's greatest detective, is drawn out of retirement into a web of intrigue and peril. The stakes are higher than ever; his son, Billy Bob Tanner, is wrongfully accused of a heinous crime, facing the grim prospect of the electric chair. As Gideon delves into the case, he confronts his only u...

Eight BBC Radio crime dramas featuring Golden Age detective Gideon Fell, starring Donald SindenWith his cape, canes and shovel hat, portly amateur sleuth Dr Gideon Fell cuts an eccentric figure - but his odd appearance belies his sharp intellect and astonishing faculty for deduction. Created by crime novelist John Dickson Carr, and supposedly based on fellow author G. K. Chesterton, Dr Fell appeared in 23 novels between 1933 and 1967. This radio collection comprise...

Prequel to two-book series Volume 1Sequel continues in Volume 2, Gideon - The Final Chapter"Ace of Spades" marks a thrilling addition to the Gideon Detective Series, plunging readers into the heart of an enigmatic murder mystery in the shadowed streets of Black Rock Cove. Vincent James Gideon, the storied detective long since retired, is drawn back into a world of intrigue and deception, where every clue leads to more questions, and trust is as elusive as the killer he seek...

In 'The Consolation of Philosophy (3 Classic Translations by James, Cooper and Sedgefield)', readers are invited to explore the timeless philosophical discourse that has influenced centuries of thought. This anthology presents three distinct translations, each offering a unique lens through which the intricate arguments of Ancius Manlius Severinus Boethius are viewed. Delve into the profound exploration of fortune, fate, and happiness, as these thematic elements are woven through a tapestr...