Within the inner circle of haute cuisine, a detective witnesses a delectable murder.They call him the gourmet detective;the only thing sharper than his mind is his palate. When chefs need a rare ingredient, an ancient wine, or simply a new idea to gain that extra Michelin-star boost, they come to the detective's cozy London office and plead for his help. For top-notch cooking, he is always happy to lend his taste buds to the cause. Now Raymond Lefebvre, executive c...

Lose yourself in this heart-wrenching young adult/adult novel that delves into early difficult family life from the perspective of a brother and younger twin sisters having to grow up before their time. At the centre of the story is James, who craves the attention of his father but has to look to his granddad for affection and support. He has to deal with his sisters making home life unbearable for him as their father favours them above him. A chance meeting with Hailey while on holiday tu...

A gripping tale of murder, secrets, and a race against time...When the Professor arrives at a University on Vancouver Island, little does he know that his life is about totake a sinister turn. Set against the backdrop of a First Nation reservation, his arrival coincides with a shocking murder that rocks the community to its core.As suspicions rise and tension mounts, Peter finds himself caught in a web of deception and intrigue. As Peter navigates a dangerous path of secret...

Most teens feel alienated from the adult world but Sam Kahu is more alienated than most. For a start his home just burned down and all his friends and family are missing, presumed dead. Worse, he knows they are out to get him, and if he doesn't successfully hide within the system he could find himself inside a UFO having his brain dissected. Fortunately he has a few resources: he's innately psychic, and he has high technology gadgets. But the most promising development is the youn...

Dive into this heart-wrenching young adult/adult novel that delves deep into the lives of five children struggling to rise above the hardships of their single-parent upbringing. Making Waves Against All the Odds follows their journey from primary school, where they form a self-preservation group, through the turbulent years into adulthood. At the centre of the story is Stuart, who, burdened with the responsibilities of being the man of the house from a very young age, grapples with his own...

he award winner author Peter King's first book in the series.Peter Holroyd, a solitary scholar of Ming and Qing Dynasty maritime history, faces a seismic upheaval when his university threatens his funding and the possibility of tenure.Simultaneously, an old friend ropes him into a volatile international crisis over Dejection Island in the South China Sea. With Britain, China, and the U.S. at odds, Holroyd must unearth ancient sovereignty claims to facilitate Britain's exit....

The book is a children's fairy tale about toys with magic powers. A toy shop hidden in an old village deep in the countryside is rumoured to have magic powers. Every toy that enters the toy shop, either to be mended or sold is given the power to move and talk to other toys. But the magic power only happens when children and adults are not around. The children that live in the village somehow know that that is true, without having any real proof. All the parents are convinced that it is the...

A Brother's Promise is an emotional adult novel that explores the enduring bonds of brotherhood and loyalty. Despite leading vastly different lives, two brothers make a pledge to always support one another through life's ups and downs.When tragedy strikes, successful bachelor Michael is suddenly saddled with this forgotten promise - gaining custody of his brother's two recently orphaned and deeply mistrustful adopted children. Facing a broken engagement and crumbling dreams of an ea...

Life’s but a poemAn epic to be sungOf tragedy and luckOf sorrow and of funBut born we wereAnd die we willWhile given for our fareLife’s sweet and bitter pill

**"After four decades inside the NFL, Peter King has stories no one else can tell." —Troy Aikman"[A] joyful, insightful, colorful, remarkable look at the modern rise and reign of the NFL through the lens of football’s greatest chronicler and storyteller." —Jeff Pearlman, New York Times bestselling authorWith his signature blend of history, insider reporting, sharp opinion, and vivid anecdote, Peter King offers an extraordinary front-row-seat chronicle of the modern...

God's Grace is a free gift to all Born Again Christians and accepting it and understanding it will make a huge difference in their lives. For Born Again Christian's it means a lot to them during their daily lives. Everything they do during their daily lives is being watched by God's Holy Spirit whilst guiding them throughout their lives. Their thoughts, words and actions mean a lot to God as it should to them. Every part of God's Grace is precious because it is a free gift and Born Again C...

From Long Island to Fiji, college students flocked to the sleepy little town of Ithaca to learn the how-tos and how-not-tos of broadcasting. From that influx came some of the future leaders and celebrities of the broadcasting industry. Television stars were born here, and some of radio�s future stars were nurtured to succeed in an industry that impacts the daily lives of Americans. Ithaca�s rich broadcasting history includes two college radio stations and several locally owned and operated...