Three homicidal maniacs. Two radioactive shoes. One body in a suitcase.When Dr David Cairney, a politics lecturer, goes missing on the way home from his retirement party, his wife asks ex-boxer and journalist Robbie Gould for help. Gould wants nothing to do with it. But he needs the money.Meanwhile, the body of another politics lecturer, Professor Stephen Hogg, has been found, his body folded into a suitcase beside the Clydeside Expressway. While poking around the murder vi...

As night falls on the prison, the Governor prepares for another execution—just another day of routine. But when a visitor arrives with a forged reprieve and a silenced revolver, the Governor finds himself held hostage in his own office. The intruder, a cunning criminal mastermind, demands the immediate release of his partner in crime, a condemned murderer scheduled to hang at dawn.Refusing to surrender to panic, the Governor stalls for time by recounting the stories of fourteen new...

In a prison run with cold, mechanical precision, a governor who believes every criminal is undone by one fatal mistake finds his orderly world shattered by a midnight visitor at gunpoint. Calm, intelligent, and armed with a forged reprieve, the intruder forces a deadly negotiation, then turns the governor's own routines into tools for a daring rescue plan. As the two men test each other's nerve, they veer into a fierce debate about crime, punishment, and the psychology of criminals. From t...

On a snowbound Christmas Eve, the exclusive Clue Club gathers to discuss murder, justice, and the dark puzzles of crime. Its members—lawyers, doctors, actors, politicians, novelists, and a clergyman—debate notorious cases under the stern eye of a Criminal Court judge, while the club's regular waiter, an ex-prisoner, silently reminds them of the world they dissect so glibly. But the evening turns sinister when his replacement steps forward: calm, observant, and far more formidable than he s...

Follow the brilliant Bridget Vanderpuff on a thrilling new adventure as she investigates the mystery of the ghost train haunting her town—perfect for fans of Katherine Arden and Beth Lincoln!Belle-on-Sea is getting ready for the Night of the Hungry Ghosts, the most frightfully fun time of the year. Mr. Vanderpuff's bake will be the centerpiece of the whole parade, but he needs a new creation and he's totally stumped. To make matters worse, salty old seadog Captain ...

Stolen whisky, drug dealers, bent cops, social influencers and yakuza mobsters. And Robbie Gould is caught in the middle.1964. A hoard of the finest Scotch whisky ever made – the legendary Dalziel Double Proof – goes missing.2023. Albie, youngest son of the wealthy Dalziel family, vanishes. His desperate mother turns to Robbie Gould, a disgraced reporter with a reputation as a 'psychic crimebuster'.Broke and unemp...

Stolen whisky, drug dealers, bent cops, social influencers and yakuza mobsters. And Robbie Gould is caught in the middle. 1964. A hoard of the finest Scotch whisky ever made – the legendary Dalziel Double Proof – goes missing. 2023. Albie, youngest son of the wealthy Dalziel family, vanishes. His desperate mother turns to Robbie Gould, a disgraced reporter with a reputation as a 'psychic crimebuster'. Broke and unemployed, Gould is in no position to turn down the job. He throws himself int...

This volume arose out of a deep concern to assist people in their struggle to lead a flourishing life. Fractured, stressed, relationally broken and spiritually empty people may instinctively reach for the supposed panacea of happiness. But happiness is often a transitory state. More stable and worthwhile than the pursuit of happiness is leading a flourishing life. But what is flourishing? Is spirituality necessary for human flourishing and, if so, in what ways might spirituality provide a ...

**A horror story about friendship, growing up, and finding a place in the world: Gremlins meets The Breakfast Club by way of Stephen King and Stranger Things.“Moody and atmospheric, with sardonic humor; a meaty slice of horror.”—Kirkus Reviews“This is an intense, descriptive, and intellectual thriller that will appeal to older teenagers who enjoy horror and suspense novels.”—School Library Journal**In the summer of 1982, ...

China, the world's most populous nation, has always exerted great influence on the traditional kingdoms and modern states of Southeast Asia. Today, history and culture continue to shape the modern relationship.In this concise volume, Martin Stuart-Fox charts the history of relations between China and Southeast Asia across two millennia, examining patterns of diplomacy, commercial networks, and migration, and explaining how these have varied over time. He shows how China's tradition...

Join ocean explorer Sandy Fin and his best friend Lily in the third adventure in the hilarious middle grade series by Martin Stewart, illustrated in black and white.Portwhistle is under threat from a pirate curse! Sandy and his best friend, Lily, must set sail in search of Blackbeard's silver-plated skull to save their home. The skull is rumoured to be on a shipwreck far out to sea.It is a perilous and puzzle-filled quest and Sandy and Lily must face three ...

Only Seven Were Hanged by Stuart Martin is a gripping and intense exploration of justice, crime, and human consequence. In this audiobook, Martin takes listeners deep into the dramatic and often harrowing events surrounding a notorious criminal case, offering a vivid, meticulously researched narrative that blends historical fact with compelling storytelling.The audiobook’s powerful narration brings the tension, suspense, and moral complexity of the...