'A brutal and thrilling page-turner' THE SUN'Gleefully gory and witty, with a terrific sense of place' SUNDAY MIRROR'Compelling' HEAT*THREE BRAND NEW SHORT STORIES FROM THE WINNER OF THE CWA BEST CRIME NOVEL OF 2019 AWARD*________________In The Killing Field, Poe and Tilly are having breakfast, wondering how to spend the rest of the...

‘Provence’ conjures many images to mind – fields of lavender, glistening Mediterranean vistas and glamorous seaside resorts, and when it comes to wine, rosé. There is no denying that pink dominates production; the pale rosés of the last 40 years have made the region commercially successful, attracting outside investment and celebrity owners, but there is another side to Provence and its wines. As well as the big brands and movie stars, one can find small producers preserving traditional wi...

Thirst: A Horror Short StoryErik and his girlfriend settle down for a nice dinner at home. But Erik can't seem to satisfy his thirst or his insatiable appetite for food. You'll never look at water or raw tuna the same way again after reading this terrifying short story.

My name is Stone, Mason Stone; I am a blue zone bounty hunter. If you are a High Value Individual (or as we say, HVI) you can run and you may even try to hide, but I will acquire you dead or alive… the choice is yours!Do you remember when the world was made up of continents? Well, on the 20th day of the 10th month 2030 (10/20/30) the world went to war when Iran launched a nuclear strike on Israel.On the 31st October 2030, eleven days into the conflict, the world just managed to step back f...

Italy's vineyards stretch from Alpine peaks to volcanic islands, from rolling Tuscan hills to sun-drenched coastlines. Each glass of Italian wine carries not only the flavor of its land but also the imprint of centuries of tradition, community, and culture.Italianity is a groundbreaking exploration of that soul. Written by Andrea Lonardi, one of Italy's most respected winemakers, agronomists, and a rare Master of Wine, together with acclaimed wine journalist Jessica Dupuy,...

At the Hope Foundation, an HIV nonprofit held together by overworked staff, burnt coffee, and the stubborn determination to help, Martin White is drowning. Clients in crisis, endless documentation, constant emergencies, and the weight of other people's pain have left him exhausted and unsure of his worth. His emotional support dog, Bam Bam, can only do so much.But when a donation of dildos mysteriously disappears from the lobby, Martin grasps onto the absurdity like a rope thrown d...

Bob and Karen. Ted and Alex. Four lifelong friends. Now that the kids are gone and the midlife chaos has settled, they’re free to enjoy a relaxing canal cruise through the Yorkshire countryside.Just them, a boat, and a week to unwind. What could possibly go wrong?Shipwrecks. Misunderstandings. Indecent proposals, ill-advised flirtations, and ego clashes. What starts with petty grievances soon spirals into something even messier. As past and present collide, secrets bubble t...

Real estate has always felt out of reach for smaller investors—huge down payments, illiquidity, and endless landlord headaches. But fractional real estate is rewriting the rules, offering access to professionally managed properties with only a fraction of the capital. The catch? Hidden fees, liquidity challenges, and risk factors that can trap beginners.Owning Pieces of Property Power breaks it all down in plain, precise terms. You’ll learn how fractional platforms work, what fees ...

Nothing is more frustrating than turning your key and hearing nothing. A dead battery can ruin your day, drain your wallet, and leave you feeling powerless. But what if you could bring that “dead” battery back to life—without expensive replacements, without waiting for roadside assistance, and without being at the mercy of auto shops?This powerful step-by-step guide shows you how to test, revive, and extend the life of your car battery with simple, proven methods anyone can do at h...

Every time we reach for our phones, something bigger is lost: our ability to focus on the issues that shape society. The Democracy Distraction explores how smartphones, notifications, and endless scrolling undermine political engagement, eroding the focus required for meaningful debate and collective action.Written in a clear and professional style tailored for students and emerging thinkers, this book unpacks the hidden costs of digital distraction on democracy. It reveals how fra...

This is a story about Mortimer Ascariot, a 1920’s elephantine misanthrope who builds bottle boats, takes meticulous care of his lapel, and dallies on the fringe of reality and fantasy. The novel is set in a pretty little port called Georgetown, South Carolina at the start of the prohibition.Mortimer’s father, a philandering titan in the shipping business, has been murdered, leaving Mortimer as the unbefitting benefactor of the Centennial Shipping Line. However, Mortimer’s singular ...

For Mark, Pride weekend in Yamasee County, South Carolina, means spending the day with friends, flirting with the out-of-town men, finding a romance, drinking too much, and enjoying all of Pride. However, the Fates have arrived to address a hole which appeared in the tapestry representing Mark, his past, and his present, which will direct him to the future.Throughout the day, the Fates confront Mark with memories both pleasant and painful about his former lover Sammy. Parcae uses h...