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AN UTTERLY GRIPPING, ACTION-PACKED THRILLER THAT WILL HAVE YOU HOOKED. No bad deed goes unpunished. As a favour to his old friend Sir Gerald Campion, Nick Shannon is investigating the books at an advertising agency to make sure everything's kosher - his first mistake. His second is attending the company's annual fete for clients, employees and their families. It's a wholesome affair with a selection of rides and stalls selling homemade a...

A kingdom in turmoil, a family seeking revenge! Finally on their way home, Athgar and Natalia stop in Carlingen, hoping to make their stay short, only to find a realm on the brink of chaos. The king's court is rife with treachery and deceit, while the streets are infested with resentment and turmoil. With the unexpected appearance of an emissary from the family, they discover the Stormwinds are plotting to re-establish their dominance over...

Nick Shannon is on bail. Can he stay out of trouble long enough to avoid prison for the second time? A corpse magnet. That's what they call Nick. Wherever he goes, a dead body isn't far behind. But he's not expecting any casualties in his latest case. Nick is on his way to Fairstead Hospital to meet his new client, Alan Cooper, CEO of the private establishment. Nick's been hired to carry out an independent review of the business. He imme...

Big-time businessman Sir Gerald Campion is losing money. The losses in his gambling division look like an inside job. He's angry, and betrayal like this can't go unpunished. He enlists the help of Shannon Investigations, a team of fraud detectives with a reputation for getting results - and fast. Wasting no time, Nick heads to the casino to gather intel and spots shady dealings at the blackjack table . . . Nick's onto something. But before he ...

With a new rank comes great responsibility Newly promoted, Charlaine deShandria is sent to the very borders of the mighty Halvarian Empire. There, she finds a beleaguered kingdom, weakened by intrigue, facing possible annihilation. Surprised to discover her new command filled with untested warriors and inexperienced captains, she struggles to prepare them for battle before the war erupts. Reinforcements finally arrive, but they are led by ...

A land on the brink of destruction! Determined to do everything they can to break the family's stranglehold over the Petty Kingdoms, Athgar and Natalia travel to the distant port of Korvoran. When outside interference causes the uneasy balance of power to crumble, the entire region is plunged into chaos. Can the northern kingdoms overcome their animosity to keep the peace, or will they forever be drenched in bloody conflict? Kargen, now ...

Victory is theirs, but are they safe? With the dark host defeated, peace finally descends upon the war-weary land. Even as the fragile truce keeps conflict at bay, each kingdom must deal with rising tensions within its own borders. An arranged marriage in the Clanholdings promises to bring an end to centuries of in-fighting, but only if ancient animosities can be set aside. Opposition erupts against Alric as the Weldwyn earls gather to s...

For so long she tried to resist, but the woods call... beckoning her with their secrets. Never one to shy away from adversity, Albreda grew up the day her mother died. Now, her courage is put to the test when she finds herself lost in the mysterious and dangerous Whitewood, fighting for her life. Discovering there is so much that she does not understand, she embarks on an adventure that will change her life forever. Mercerian Tales: Th...

Treachery! Treason! Trolls! Fooled into believing they are returning heroes, the entourage's royal welcome is cut short when they mysteriously collapse, all but Nikki, the one nobody trusted. Lady Nicole Arendale's past is shrouded in mystery, but it's slowly unravelling as secrets long buried are exposed, threatening everyone's future. Never one to rely on anyone's help, she has no choice but to return to her previous life if she has any ...

Nick Shannon is a convicted killer. But don't let that put you off. He had his reasons.After serving time in prison for the mercy killing of his quadriplegic sister, Nick Shannon is finally getting his life back on track working as a fraud detective.Business for Shannon Investigations is booming. They don't take any prisoners: no one is too big to escape justice, and they never give up.But when their new client, Roger Ackroyd, dies only two da...

What does it take to rule? Kasri Ironheart's future as the Vard of Ironcliff looms over her every waking moment. Her father wants her to forge with a Dwarf of the highest standing, but her heart has other plans. Herdwin Steelarms' future was sealed the day he left the smith's guild in Stonecastle. After decades honing his skills in Wincaster, he was content to remain a bachelor until she came along. To prove his worth, they must now travel e...

Driven from their ancestral home by the Humans, the Orcs are forced to eke out an existence until one hunter dares to defy tradition. They had one sacred rule. Never, under any circumstances, go into the mud hut! Unlike other young Orcs, Urgon sees it as a challenge, and he's prepared to risk everything to unlock its secrets. Shrouded in mystery, what's inside reveals a hidden past of his people, leading him to question all that he thoug...

From warrior to diplomat, his destiny awaits. Heralded as the Hero of the North, Ludwig returns home, expecting to reconcile with his father, only to learn a mysterious illness has taken him. Thrust into the role of baron, he quickly discovers his stepbrother left his lands teetering on the edge of ruin. The barony is nearly bankrupt, the army weak, and its traditional enemy is making threats of war. Before he has the opportunity to rect...

Weldwyn has fallen, and with it, all hope of peace. The army of Merceria, bruised and beaten, returns only to learn of the invasion of its closest ally, Weldwyn. With the Palace destroyed by dragons, and the royal family presumed dead, Summersgate surrenders without a fight, leaving those within fearing for their very lives. Powerless to withstand the coming darkness, some choose to side with their captors, putting the success of Weldwyn's...

Old friends. New Allies. Their fates forever entwined.Guided by the Ancestors, Natalia and Athgar journey to an inhospitable land where danger lurks behind the guise of friendship. With a dire need to find shelter, they have no choice but to settle in and hope for the best.It doesn't take long for them to realize something is not right. Athgar, having travelled back to his roots, soon discovers they are rotting from within. And Natalia, one of...

This is a fascinating collection of vignettes drawn from the author's family, youth, career, and travel. Paul Bennett provides readers with his unique perspective on his grandfather's tragic death in WWI, Canada's 1970 October Crisis, and the joys of an adolescent summer picking mushrooms in the French Pyrenées. The author recalls interviewing Cambodian refugees after the horrors of the Khmer Rouge regime, and blissfully drinking coffee by the...

This is a fascinating collection of vignettes drawn from the author's family, youth, career, and travel. Paul Bennett provides readers with his unique perspective on his grandfather's tragic death in WWI, Canada's 1970 October Crisis, and the joys of an adolescent summer picking mushrooms in the French Pyrenées. The author recalls interviewing Cambodian refugees after the horrors of the Khmer Rouge regime, and blissfully drinking coffee by the...

The secret to their future lies in the past.War rages on, stretching the Army of Merceria to the breaking point. Even with Norland armies marching in the north, their capital proves the tougher challenge, leaving Gerald no choice but to split his army.Meanwhile, devastated by the loss of its king, Weldwyn desperately struggles to marshal enough forces to repel the inevitable invasion from their greatest rival. Seizing the opportunity, the Twel...

Natalia returns to where it all began Forced to pursue those who threaten their daughter's very existence, Athgar and Natalia must say goodbye to all they know. Barely surviving the journey, they finally arrive in Karslev, where nothing goes according to plan. For centuries, the family increased their influence over the Petty Kingdoms until their control became absolute. Now, as Marakhova moves to destroy any who resist, the return of a di...

A rot creeps through the Continent, threatening to destroy its very foundation.After her victory in the south, Charlaine is summoned to the Antonine, where the Church rules supreme. Before she even arrives, an outcast confronts her with a mysterious warning, propelling her to question all she thought to be true.Armed with this knowledge, she must tread carefully in the politically charged courts of the north. Upon taking up the mantle of Templ...