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"Earth Colony 150, EC150, which lies at the limits of the territory of the Earth Confederacy, is a mining colony. Suddenly, shipments of ore cease and communications fell silent. An alien insect predatory life form, with telepathic abilities, has invaded. The race is dubbed the Siren bugs because they lure their prey by telepathic signals far out into space. The signals draw several space freighters to their doom.
Admiral Akiyoshi fears that the Siren Queen may gain control of an Earth Force warship and force the crew to fly her to Earth where the population would be doomed.
Jim Stewart realizes that only The Watchers can save them from enslavement to the powerful Sirens and he appeals to the Council for help. They agree to help but he has to pay an awful price to save Earth."
"This is an adventure story about two children who are identical except in their ways. One is always in trouble and untidy, the other is smart and clean. The one thing they did have that they shared was they always protected each other.
But one child was evil, and the other was good. The reader will choose which one is naughty, and which one is nice."
"Have you ever felt the presence of ghosts or spirits? Have you ever experienced something supernatural?
There is a universal interest in the supernatural and innumerable myths and legends have grown up to explain the sights and sounds which we cannot understand from our limited knowledge.
In this book, Roger G Trow examines hauntings and paranormal events from around the world, and reflects on his own experiences of supernatural activity, trying to separate fact from superstition.
Drawing from Christian scripture, Roger says it is because we do not understand what we see, or may be ignorant of the presence of spiritual entities that cannot be detected by our scientific instruments, that we dismiss them as unreal, figments of our imagination or mere superstition, but still they remain very real."
"From humble beginnings, Jess Turner transformed her life. Not in the traditional way, but by fighting to secure a future more in keeping with her aim of marrying into wealth.
Quickly realising her first goal to secure a drudge free future was unattainable, Jess moved toward her horizon using every ounce of guile and tenacity she possessed. Obstacles forced a decision in another direction, one where her friend, ally and business partner Julia, played an invaluable roll.
Their prestigious brothel a triumph, the pair forged ahead to a lucrative and sometimes shocking future."
"It is winter in the Cotswolds and a suspicious death has occurred. Psychic medium ‘Madame Zelda’ is found dead on Christmas morning, an open box of chocolates by her side. DCI Hayley Pascal and her new oppo, DS Artie Frobisher, have little to occupy themselves over the dead time that is Christmas at Oxford Police Station, until the chocolates are found to contain a poisonous substance. Cold cases can wait. They now have a new case to solve: one of MURDER.
There are no shortage of suspects: the victim’s feckless husband Charlie, her simple-minded son Luke and Grant Vaughan, the man she has cut out of his mother’s will. Added to these complications, Hayley Pascal is missing her daughter, who lives with her ex-husband in Paris and who has promised to visit her at New Year, but doesn’t. Here is a straightforward murder mystery in the tradition of Agatha Christie, but it is also a story of ordinary people driven to drastic measures through loneliness, misery and the need for revenge."
"This book comprises a trio of stories depicting true life struggles for people in all walks of life. It shows how individuals can spoil what is good in life through their stubbornness, jealously, harsh words and anger. Misunderstandings arise that would be easier to face and talk about instead of walking away. No problem is insurmountable if confronted instead of ignored.
Extracts of the three stories:
Biddy penny farthing
'Are you Conner?' the young woman asked.
'Who is asking?' he replied without a smile and surly look on his face.
'I am, I own the cottage and there is no need to be rude either,' Maire replied.
Innocent until proven guilty
'I can’t believe she doesn’t now what a tom is? What do you do for a living, Becky, do you work in the hospitality business?'
'No, I don’t, I’m an historian and I can't see what it has to do with my sister’s disappearance.'
The misunderstanding
Doctor James Harrington leant on the rail of the ship and watched the tall man with sandy hair watch the two women board the ship, thinking 'if I had a wife that looked like that, I wouldn’t let them go on a cruise on their own.'"
"This is a true story that spans the sweeping account of a unique affair between two women. In the face of adversity and against all odds, the relationship has blossomed immeasurably and thrived happily. Christine, a 59 year old English lady, meets 33 year old charismatic and lovely Alexandra, in Cape Town in 2002. Alexandra is working in a high-powered job and visiting Christine's neighbour in Simon's Town for Christmas. The women are introduced and a powerful and mutual attraction overtakes them which neither has experienced before. This book encompasses a love story, covert undercover work, and making the most of given opportunities and achievements. It is about late love and immense happiness, and covers the complete gambit of human emotion and the human spirit."
"Karen Hartley is a charismatic agent in the British Secret Intelligence Service. She and her fellow SIS agent, Fiona Mossop, are assigned to investigate and expose a powerful syndicate operating between England, South Africa and Far Eastern Countries engaging in illegal poaching of rhino horns, elephant tusk and lion bones “sets”.
Mark Warner, a South African banker, wildlife conservation writer and documentary maker is also a SIS agent in Africa, and becomes involved when his daughter Annabelle suggests recruiting Karen Hartley to investigate and hunt down the heads of the syndicate after his wife, a passionate ecologist and anti-poaching campaigner, is murdered whilst researching the slaughter of black and white rhino in the Kruger National Park.
Karen and Fiona use their intellect and skill to track down a syndicate operating in a private game reserve where a large number of rhino are still to be found. The syndicates use poor local Mozambican males who risk their lives being lured over the border and with machete in hand, to hack the horn off rhino be it dead or alive, revealing the lengths they will go for sexual gratification, power and greed, pushing the price of rhino horn to an alarmingly high commodity, more expensive than gold, diamonds and heroin."
"Despite her cruel and humble beginnings, Helena, a headstrong and determined young woman, made a life-changing decision to turn her life around.
Her loving and much-loved mother now gone forever, retracing steps to a place her mother described as paradise was at the forefront of Helena’s plan. Escaping the clutches of her controlling father and brothers, she began her journey.
Discovering an inherited talent, she moved up through the ranks until she was rich in her own right, aided by Aiden, her mother’s lost love.
However, riches are unable to compensate for Helena’s tangled and sometimes harrowing love life, as she turns a deep-seated affection into a passionate love affair."
"William of Normandy set sail to arrive in England in October 1066 to take the throne and force his right above the Saxon King Harold. Successful in the battle and taking the crown his army of well-trained knights were rewarded with lands.
Mostly of lands that no longer had a Thegn, this is a story of how an elderly ailing Thegn where his lands were gifted to one of William's most loyal knights Gilbert Bayeux, the struggle and lengths afterwards to protect his grandchild and how the two enemies united to bring peace to Alder-Sea and its villagers along with all of England. The child was disguised as a serf, the knight was intrigued and drawn to the boy’s beautiful lavender blue eyes."
"The year is 1935. Art connoisseur-cum-private investigator Felix Underwood is asked to find out what happened to Reggie Soper, a young solicitor who disappeared without trace 15 years previously.
Determined to help Charlotte Soper find her missing father, his investigations take him from the comfort of his Bond Street art emporium to the wilds of Yorkshire where he finds his presence among the village locals not entirely welcome.
Undaunted by the wall of silence surrounding him, he continues his search, finding a friend and helpmeet in Mavis, the landlady of the inn where he lodges. Together, they uncover a nightmare; the full horror of which nothing has prepared them for."
"'I’m a Southall Girl' is the story of an Indian immigrant family, who arrived in Heathrow, London seeking a new life and a fresh start on Beachcroft Avenue, Southall. These aspirations are common among immigrants but the tragedy that the Nath family is fleeing spans three generations.
The dark secret of that tragedy is a closely guarded family matter, but it has to be revealed eventually, and those dreams become shattered, especially as mental health is not understood or easy to accept."
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