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Titles In This Set : 1. The Secret 2. The Letter 3. The Key Description : The Secret Mary has been nursing a secret. Forty years ago, she made a choice that would change her world for ever, and alter the path of someone she holds dear. Beth is searching for answers. She has never known the truth about her parentage, but finding out could be the lifeline her sick child so desperately needs. When Beth finds a faded newspaper cutting amongst her mother's things, she realises the key to her son's future lies in her own past. She must go back to where it all began to unlock...The Secret. The Letter Tina Craig longs to escape her violent husband. She works all the hours God sends to save up enough money to leave him, also volunteering in a charity shop to avoid her unhappy home. Whilst going through the pockets of a second-hand suit, she comes across an old letter, the envelope firmly sealed and unfranked. Tina opens the letter and reads it - a decision that will alter the course of her life for ever... Billy Stirling knows he has been a fool, but hopes he can put things right. On 4th September 1939 he sits down to write the letter he hopes will change his future. It does - in more ways than he can ever imagine... The Key 1956 It's Ellen Crosby's first day as a student nurse at Ambergate Hospital. When she meets a young woman admitted by her father, little does Ellen know that a choice she will make is to change both their lives for ever... 2006 Sarah is drawn to the now abandoned Ambergate. Whilst exploring the old corridors she discovers a suitcase belonging to a female patient who entered Ambergate fifty years earlier. The shocking contents, untouched for half a century, will lead Sarah to unravel a forgotten story of tragedy and lost love, and the chance to make an old wrong right . . .

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Follow Sharpe and the 95th Rifles as they fight the French army across the Iberian Peninsula. This collection features the classic Sharpe books Sharpe's Company, Sword, and Enemy, written by Bernard Cornwell in the early '80s and made novels in the classic TV series starring Sean Bean. It also includes Sharpe's Battle, published after its TV adaptation in 1995, and Sharpe's Fury from 2007, the final book in the series before Cornwell returned to it in 2021. At Books2Door, we have several collections of Sharpe novels in historical order. The prequels Sharpe by Bernard Cornwell: Books 1-5 follow his earliest adventures. Books 6-10 take Sharpe from Lieutenant to Captain, and includes the first Sharpe novel. Books 16-20 take place across Spain, England, and France, and climaxes with the Battle of Waterloo. Titles In This Set: 1. Sharpe’s Fury 2. Sharpe's Battle 3. Sharpe's Company 4. Sharpe's Sword 5. Sharpe’s Enemy Description: Sharpe’s Fury Spain, March 1811 Cadiz is under siege – the last city standing in France’s conquest of Spain. So Captain Richard Sharpe must navigate the spymasters and murderous factions within its walls – and see off deadly threats from more than one enemy. Deserted by their ailing Spanish allies, the British are heavily outnumbered as they prepare to halt the French at Barrosa – their last chance of liberating the fortress city of Cadiz. And ready to face his old enemy in battle is Sharpe . . . Sharpe's Battle Spain, May 1811 As the British struggle to keep their last strongholds in Spain, Captain Richard Sharpe is handed a grenade of a command – ordered to train the Spanish palace guards for battle. But when the crumbling frontier fort where they are based becomes the target for the elite French attack, Sharpe is confronted by an old enemy. After a desperate fight, the British are badly beaten and bruised – and so is Sharpe’s fragile reputation. The only hope of redemption is glory in one of the fiercest battles of the whole war. And so leading his men through the blood-stained, narrow streets of Fuentes de Oñoro is Sharpe . . . Sharpe's Company Spain, January 1812 Lieutenant Richard Sharpe faces threats from all sides when an old adversary joins the ranks. Yet, despite the risks, he must embark on a deadly mission – to capture the impenetrable fortress of Badajoz. It’s a long, cold winter for war as the French force onwards – but Sharpe’s battle-rage burns. Only a Forlorn Hope, a near-suicidal move into the breach, will give the army hope of capturing the fortress. And boldly leading the attack is Sharpe . . . Sharpe's Sword Spain, June 1812 In the beautiful city of Salamanca, Captain Richard Sharpe must hunt down and safeguard Britain’s most valuable spy, ‘El Mirador’, before he’s silenced by France’s deadliest assassin – even at the risk of his own life. In the shadowy world of Salamanca’s high society, where secrecy blurs the lines between friend and foe, it seems that other figures are out to destroy the British....

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A Bad Spell for the Worst Witch A Bad Spell for the Worst Witch is a classic Worst Witch story by Jill Murphy A Bad Spell for the Worst Witch is the third of Jill Murphy's much-loved The Worst Witch series, the original story of a magical boarding school, perfect for readers aged 5 -9. Lovable but disaster-prone Mildred Hubble is possibly the worst witch ever to go to Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches . . . The Worst Witch Summer term at Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches has just begun and disaster-prone Mildred Hubble is in deep trouble again - all because of the new girl, Enid Nightshade, who isn't nearly as placid as she look. The Worst Witch All at Sea Summer term at Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches has just begun and disaster-prone Mildred Hubble is in deep trouble again - all because of the new girl, Enid Nightshade, who isn't nearly as placid as she look. The Worst Witch and The Wishing Star The Worst Witch by Jill Murphy is back in an exciting, very funny 7th adventure. In The Worst Witch and the Wishing Star, Mildred, notoriously the worst witch at Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches, makes a wish on a shooting star - and to her great surprise it comes true! But it also spells trouble. Mildred's wish-come-true is a small dog but she has to keep him a secret from her friends, and especially the formidable Miss Hardbroom. It's a disaster waiting to happen...and it does...! The Worst Witch Saves the Day Summer term at Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches has just begun and disaster-prone Mildred Hubble is in deep trouble again - all because of the new girl, Enid Nightshade, who isn't nearly as placid as she look. The Worst Witch Strikes Again The Worst Witch Strikes Again is a classic Worst Witch book by Jill Murphy The Worst Witch Strikes Again is the second of Jill Murphy's much-loved series The Worst Witch, the original story of life at a magical boarding school, perfect for readers aged 5 - 9. Lovable but disaster-prone Mildred Hubble is possibly the worst witch ever to go to Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches . . . The Worst Witch to the Rescue The Worst Witch to the Rescue is a classic Worst Witch story by Jill Murphy perfect for readers aged 5-9. The Worst Witch to the Rescue is a fantastic new Worst Witch adventure from Jill Murphy. The much-loved Worst Witch series told the original story of life at a magical boarding school. Loveable but accident-prone Mildred Hubble is possibly the worst witch ever to go to Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches . . . First Prize for The Worst Witch Summer term has started at Miss Cackle's Academy, and somehow the disaster-prone Mildred has made it to Year Four. Even though everyone knows her as the Worst Witch in the School, she's secretly set her sights on winning the school's highest honour.Titles in This Set The Worst Witch The Worst Witch Strikes Again A Bad Spell For The Worst Witch The Worst Witch All At Sea The Worst Witch Saves The Day The Worst Witch To The Rescue The Worst Witch and the Wishing...

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Titles In This Set : 1. ZOM-B 2. ZOM-B Underground 3. ZOM-B City 4. ZOM-B Angels 5. ZOM-B Gladiator 6. ZOM-B Baby 7. ZOM-B Mission 8. ZOM-B Clans 9. ZOM-B Family 10. ZOM-B Bride 11. ZOM-B Fugitive 12. ZOM-B Goddess Description : ZOM-B Can you love a bullying racist thug if he's your father? How do you react when confronted with your darkest inner demons? What do you do when zombies attack? B Smith is about to find out! ZOM-B Underground Can you hold on to your humanity if you're a monster? How do you face the present if you're haunted by the past? Where can you turn when you're trapped in a living nightmare? For B Smith, death is not the end! ZOM-B City How many survived the zombie apocalypse? Where do the living hide in a city of the dead? Who controls the streets of London? B Smith is setting out to explore... ZOM-B Angels Where can you find shelter in a city of the damned? How can you build a new life if you're undead? Who can you trust in a world gone mad? B Smith has come to a crossroads. ZOM-B Gladiator How can you prove yourself in a world of lost souls? Who will triumph in a battle of the damned? Where do the dead come to fight? B Smith is about to enter the arena... ZOM-B Baby How do you know if you're working for a lunatic? Where do you go when you've run out of people to trust? Have you ever heard an undead baby scream? B Smith is out of her comfort zone... ZOM-B Mission Leading a group of humans through London and out into zombie-infested suburbs sounds like suicide – but not for the undead! Even so, the horrors of the journey will be beyond anything B has seen before . . . ZOM-B Clans B’s fellow angel, Vinyl, is being held hostage by the sinister Owl Man . . . who will only release him in exchange for B’s own dangerous captive . . . ZOM-B Family B has been taken hostage by Dan-Dan and his evil allies . . . and one of them is family. But an unlikely hero is coming to her rescue . . . ZOM-B Bride The tenth terrifying installment from the master of horror, Darren Shan. Does true love lurk in the darkest of places? Could a psychotic stalker be the man of your dreams? Can a killer win your heart? Here comes the bride... ZOM-B Fugitive 'Just as you think that you've seen it all, in comes Shan with a brand new set of wham! bam! twists and turns and revelations' The Bookbag WHERE DO YOU TURN WHEN ALL IS LOST? HOW CAN YOU BUILD A FRESH FUTURE ON THE SANDS OF A TWISTED PATH? WHAT IF EVERYTHING YOU KNEW WAS A LIE? ZOM-B Goddess The final, heart-stopping installment from the master of horror, Darren Shan. What will become of B Smith? And is apocalypse nigh?!

Brand: Simon & Schuster

Titles in this set: 1. Betrayed 2. Hunted 3. Double Crossed Description: Betrayed IN THE EAST END OF LONDON, OLD LOYALTIES RUN DEEP . . . After losing her mum in a tragic accident, Chrissy Moss fought to survive on one of the East End's most notorious estates. When a fifteen-year-old girl disappears, hours after delivering a message for a local gang leader, the residents take the law into their own hands causing buried secrets to resurface. AND YOU MUST FIGHT TO SURVIVE. With rumours flying about the girl's disappearance, the truth about Chrissy's mother is called into question, and Chrissy begins to suspect her death was no accident: it was murder. But people on the estate are refusing to talk, and to find answers Chrissy must unravel an age-old web of deceit that runs right into the heart of London's East End. As Chrissy grows nearer to the truth, she unwittingly inches closer to danger. Could it be that she, like her mother, has put her trust in the wrong person? Full of the same danger and grit as it's London's setting, this is author Roberta Kray at the top of her game. Get ready for a KILLER read . . . Hunted SHE MUST FIND THE TRUTH BEFORE THE KILLER FINDS HER Stealing from the rich is what Cara Kendall does for a living. She's twenty-four, bold and fearless, convinced that she'll never get caught. But everyone's luck runs out eventually. When she breaks into a house in Hampstead, she gets more than she bargained for - a body in the study and the law on the doorstep. As rumours start to circulate about her part in the killing, she finds herself under increasing pressure to give up what she hasn't got and tell a truth she doesn't know. With danger growing by the day, and a killer still on the loose, Cara can't afford to lose any time. She has to find the answers before her enemies catch up with her. . Double Crossed ON THE STREETS OF LONDON, DANGER LURKS EVERYWHERE . . . Liv Anderson can take care of herself and she knows how to make money in a man's world. The daughter of a convicted murderer, she's made her way in one of the roughest parts of London by entrapping men and extorting them for money. But Liv is playing a dangerous game and soon finds herself in trouble with the city's most notorious gangster . . . To repay her debt, Liv is forced to pose as a secretary for a local property developer and report back on his movements. She has no idea what she's looking for, but she'll do anything to stay alive. And after the murder of a local prostitute and the disappearance of a friend, Liv is starting to think survival may be harder than she realised. But Liv isn't only concerned with repaying her debt - she also wants to know more about her father. As she desperately tries to uncover the truth about his past, her suspicious behaviour places her in grave danger. But when you're working with gangsters, who can you trust?

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Geek Girl Books By Holly Smale: Inspiring Tales of Adventure, Intelligence, and Empowerment Introducing the captivating world of Geek Girl Books by Holly Smale – a series that celebrates the extraordinary power of being true to oneself. In this meticulously crafted collection, Smale takes readers on an exhilarating journey filled with adventure, intelligence, and empowerment. With her distinctive storytelling style, she has created a series that not only entertains but also inspires teen and YA readers to embrace their uniqueness and follow their dreams. With a total of six books in this collection, the Geek Girl series revolves around the life of Harriet Manners, an endearing and socially awkward teenager with an extraordinary passion for knowledge and a knack for finding herself in unconventional situations. From the bustling streets of London to glamorous fashion events and even globetrotting escapades, Harriet's world is an enchanting blend of wit, charm, and unexpected twists. Titles in This Set : Picture Perfect Model Misfit Geek Girl All That Glitters Head Over Heels Forever Geek The first book, Geek Girl, introduces us to Harriet, a self-proclaimed geek who loves facts and has a talent for unintentionally embarrassing herself. As she navigates the treacherous waters of school life, Harriet gets discovered by a modelling agency and embarks on a wild and often hilarious journey through the fashion world. Along the way, she learns important life lessons about friendship, self-acceptance, and the true meaning of success. In subsequent books like Geek Girl: Model Misfit and Geek Girl: Picture Perfect, Harriet's adventures continue to unfold. Whether she's battling diva models, attending prestigious fashion events, or solving mysteries, readers are drawn into an engaging narrative that effortlessly combines laughter, heartwarming moments, and thought-provoking themes. One of the most remarkable aspects of the Geek Girl series is Smale's ability to create relatable and multidimensional characters. Harriet is a refreshing protagonist who defies stereotypes and challenges societal norms. As readers witness her growth, they are reminded that being true to oneself is a powerful tool for self-discovery and personal development. Description from the Publisher: Picture Perfect "My name is Harriet Manners, and I ll always be a geek. It is the hilarious third book in the bestselling award-winning GEEK GIRL series! Now in paperback. Harriet Manners knows more facts than most. She knows that New York is the most populous city in the United States. She knows that its official motto is Ever Upward. She knows that one in thirty-eight people living in the US lives there. But she knows nothing whatsoever about modelling in the Big Apple and how her family will cope with life stateside. Or becoming a brand as the models in New York say. And even more importantly, what to do when the big romantic gestures aren't coming your way from your boyfriend? Does geek girl...

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Titles in this set : 1. The Psychopath Test 2. So You've Been Publicly Shamed 3. Them Adventures with Extremists 4. The Men Who Stare At Goats Description : The Psychopath Test: What if society wasn't fundamentally rational, but was motivated by insanity? This thought sets Jon Ronson on an utterly compelling adventure into the world of madness. Along the way, Jon meets psychopaths, those whose lives have been touched by madness and those whose job it is to diagnose it, including the influential psychologist who developed the Psychopath Test, from whom Jon learns the art of psychopath-spotting. So You've Been Publicly Shamed: For the past three years, Jon Ronson has travelled the world meeting recipients of high-profile public shamings. The shamed are people like us - people who, say, made a joke on social media that came out badly, or made a mistake at work. Once their transgression is revealed, collective outrage circles with the force of a hurricane and the next thing they know they're being torn apart by an angry mob. Them Adventures with Extremists: In Them, Jon sets out, with the help of the extremists, to locate that room. The journey is as creepy as it is comic, and along the way Jon is chased by men in dark glasses, unmasked as a Jew in the middle of a Jihad training camp, and witnesses international CEOs and politicians participate in a bizarre pagan ritual in the forests of northern California. The Men Who Stare At Goats: In 1979 a secret unit was established by the most gifted minds within the US Army. Defying all known military practice - and indeed the laws of physics - they believed that a soldier could adopt a cloak of invisibility, pass cleanly through walls, and, perhaps most chillingly, kill goats just by staring at them.

Brand: Pan Macmillan

Title in This Set: 1. Lifesize 2. Lifesize Dinosaurs 3. Lifesize Baby Animals 4. Lifesize Deadly Animals 5. Lifesize Creepy Crawlies: World Book Day 2023! Description: Lifesize Step into the book and see how you measure up against some of the world's most amazing animals. High-five a polar bear to discover who has the biggest paw and peer through the die-cut to find out how you'd look with a giant squid eye. This interactive non-fiction adventure features LIFESIZE illustrations of some of the smallest and largest animals in the world and invites children to compare parts of their bodies with these amazing animals. This huge, playful book is the perfect introduction to animals for young children and is the first non-fiction book from picture book star, Sophy Henn. Climb into the book for a truly wild adventure . . . Lifesize Dinosaurs Step into the book to see how YOU measure up against some of the world's most incredible, ginormous, deadly dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures. This interactive non-fiction adventure features LIFESIZE illustrations so you can try on a Utahraptor's claw, compare your nostrils with a Diplodocus, see how a Stegosaurus plate would look on your back, wear a Pteranodon's beak, and much, much more. And don't forget to open up the fold-out pages to reveal a LIFESIZE Tyrannosaurus rex mouth that's over a metre long! ROAR! Lifesize Baby Animals Let's go on a LIFESIZE adventure! Step into the book and see how you measure up against some of the world's most amazing BABY animals. Go eye to eye with a baby blue whale, snuggle up with some red panda cubs and open the FOLD-OUT PAGES to discover a LIFESIZE baby African elephant! Lifesize Deadly Animals Step into the book and see how you measure up against some of the world's most amazing DEADLY animals. Watch out for the LIFESIZE black caiman jaws, burmese python, slow loris and much more! This interactive non-fiction adventure features LIFESIZE illustrations of some of world’s smallest and largest deadly animals and invites children to think about how they compare with these amazing creatures. This huge, playful book is the perfect introduction to animals for young children from picture book star, Sophy Henn. Climb into the book for a truly wild adventure . . . Lifesize Creepy Crawlies: World Book Day 2023! Celebrate WORLD BOOK DAY 2023 with Sophy Henn! This interactive non-fiction adventure features LIFESIZE illustrations of some of the smallest and largest creepy crawlies in the world and invites children to think about how they compare with these amazing creatures. This playful book is the perfect introduction to animals for young children from picture book star Sophy Henn. Climb into the book for a truly wild adventure . . .

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Titles in this set: The Bomb Girls (Bomb Girls Series) The Bomb Girls’ Secrets ( Bomb Girls Series) The Bomb Girl Brides ( Bomb Girls Series) The Code Girls Description: The Bomb Girls On an ordinary day in 1941, a letter arrives on the doormats of five young women, a letter which will change everything. Lillian is distraught. And whether she tears, hides or burns the letter the words remain the same - she must register for compulsory war work. Many miles away, Emily is also furious - her dream job as a chef will have to be put on hold, whilst studious Alice must abandon her plans of college. Staring at an identical letter, Elsie feels a kindling of hope at the possibility of leaving behind her brutal father. And down in London, Agnes has her own reasons for packing her bags with a smile. Brought together at a munitions factory in a Lancashire mill town, none of them knows what lies ahead. Sharing grief and joy, lost dreams and gained opportunities, the five new bomb girls will find friendship and strength that they never before thought possible as they unite to help the country they love survive. The Bomb Girls’ Secrets In the Phoenix Munitions Factory everyone has their secrets . . . As WWII rolls across Europe, Kitty boards a ship set for England; leaving her cruel father for war work in a munitions factory. She hadn't wanted to leave Ireland, but the money sounded too good to resist. And money is what she really needs right now, what with tiny baby Billy back in Dublin without a father. In Lancashire Kitty settles into the hard work and soon makes new friends; the dazzling Gladys who is a talented musician, and the beautiful but nervous Violet who seems to be nursing a secret of her own. And then there is motherly Edna at the local chippy, always there for a cup of tea and a good natter when she yearns for home. Working hard in the day and playing in the Bomb Girls Swing Band by night, on the surface, life seems to be looking up. But Kitty has kept a secret from her friends. Something she needs to figure out. And when a letter arrives from home, she realises she might need their help before it's too late and she loses her baby forever . . . The Bomb Girl Brides It's 1944 and Britain is a country at war. The young women of the Phoenix munitions factory are giving their all to the cause, but romance is beckoning . . . The life of a Bomb Girl isn't usually glamourous. But Maggie is getting married, so she is going to make sure her wedding day is - even if she does have to spend every other day slaving on the factory floor. This blasted factory was not what Julia had in mind either. She had always dreamed of attending Oxford University rather than getting her hands dirty and the easy laughter of the other women intimidate her terribly. But they are all here together in this munitions factory in a Lancashire mill town, sharing firsts, pitching in and getting on. Despite rationing, dangerous hard work and new situations these Bomb Girls are going...

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Titles in this set The Watchers The Creeper Description: The Watchers You can't see them. But they can see you. This forest isn't charted on any map. Every car breaks down at its treeline. Mina's is no different. Left stranded, she is forced into the dark woodland only to find a woman shouting, urging Mina to run to a concrete bunker. As the door slams behind her, the building is besieged by screams. Mina finds herself in a room with a wall of glass, and an electric light that activates at nightfall, when the Watchers come above ground. These creatures emerge to observe their captive humans and terrible things happen to anyone who doesn't reach the bunker in time. Afraid and trapped among strangers, Mina is desperate for answers. Who are the Watchers, and why are they keeping the humans imprisoned, keen to watch their every move? The Creeper Superstitions only survive if people believe in them... Renowned academic Dr Sparling seeks help with his project on a remote Irish village. Historical researchers Ben and Chloe are thrilled to be chosen - until they arrive. The village is isolated and forgotten. There is no record of its history, its stories. There is no friendliness from the locals, only wary looks and whispers. The villagers lock down their homes at sundown. It seems a nameless fear stalks the streets, but nobody will talk - nobody except one little girl. Her words strike dread into the hearts of the newcomers. Three times you see him. Each night he comes closer... That night, Ben and Chloe see a sinister figure watching them. He is the Creeper. He is the nameless fear in the night. Stories keep him alive. And nothing will keep him away...

Brand: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Titles in this set: 1. Last One To Die 2. Win Lose Kill Die 3. The Midnight Game Description: Last One To Die brunette women are being attacked in London. 16-year-old, Irish-born Niamh has just arrived for a summer of freedom, and quickly discovers that the girls being attacked look frighteningly similar to her. But Niamh is determined not to let her fear destroy her Summer. But can her new friends be trusted? Will she be able to stay ahead of the attacker? Or will she be next? Packed with voice-driven whodunit storytelling, and a retro slasher-movie feel reminiscent of cult classics Scream and Urban Legend, this dark, pacy, and irresistibly-creepy debut really has something for everybody! Win Lose Kill Die The students at Morton Academy are high-achievers, selected based on academic excellence. So when a series of murders target the school’s brightest and best, the pressure is on. Someone is determined to stop at nothing to clear their path to the top. But who is it? And can they be stopped? The Midnight Game Rules of The Midnight Game: Do not turn on the lights. Do not go to sleep. Do not leave the building. When a group who have met on a creepy Deddit thread decide to meet in real life, they only have one plan in mind: they are going to summon the Midnight Man. And once you start the Midnight Game, you must finish it – there’s no other way out! Six strangers. One night. But how many survivors?

Brand: Scholastic

Titles in this set: Do Not Disturb Just Like the Other Girls Then She Vanishes The Couple at No 9 The Sisters Description: Do Not Disturb Could your dream home be your worst nightmare? After what happened in London, Kirsty needs a fresh start with her family. And running a guesthouse in the Welsh mountains sounds idyllic. But then their first guest arrives. Selena is the last person Kirsty wants to see. It's 17 years since she tore everything apart. Why has she chosen now to walk back into Kirsty's life? Is Selena running from something too? Or is there an even darker reason for her visit? Because Kirsty knows that once you invite trouble into your home, getting rid of it can be murder . . . Just Like the Other Girls Una Richardson is devastated after the death of her mother. Hoping for a fresh start, she responds to an advertisement and steps into the rich, comforting world of elderly Mrs Elspeth McKenzie. But Elspeth's home is not as safe as it seems. Kathryn, her cold and bitter daughter, resents Una's presence. More disturbing is the evidence suggesting two girls lived here before. What happened to the girls? Why will the McKenzies not talk about them? As the walls close in around her, Una fears she'll end up just like the other girls . . . Then She Vanishes Jess and Heather were once best friends - until the night Heather's sister Flora vanished. The night that lies tore their friendship apart. But years later, when a brutal double murder shakes their childhood town, Jess returns home. Because the suspect is Heather. What happened to the girl you used to know? The Couple at No 9 BODIES FOUND UNDER PATIO When pregnant Saffron Cutler moves into 9 Skelton Place with boyfriend Tom and sets about renovations, the last thing she expects is builders uncovering a body. Two bodies, in fact. POLICE INVESTIGATE Forensics indicate the bodies have been buried at least thirty years, which leads the police to question the cottage's former owner - Saffy's grandmother, Rose. OWNER QUESTIONED Rose's Alzheimer's means her memory is increasingly confused. She can't help the police - but it is clear she remembers something. A KILLER AT LARGE? As Rose's fragmented memories resurface, and the police dig ever deeper, Saffy fears she and the cottage are being watched . . . What happened thirty years ago? What part did her grandmother play? And is Saffy now in danger? . . . The Sisters One lied. One died. When one sister dies, the other must go to desperate lengths to survive After a tragic accident, still haunted by her twin sister s death, Abi is making a fresh start in Bath. But when she meets siblings Bea and Ben, she is quickly drawn into their privileged and unsettling circle. When one sister lies, she must protect her secret at all costs As Abi tries to keep up with the demands of her fickle friends, strange things start to happen precious letters go missing and threatening messages are left in her room. Is this the work of the beautiful and capricious Bea? Or...

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Titles in this set: 1. The Lido 2. The 24-Hour Café 3. The Island Home Description: The Lido Meet Rosemary, 86, and Kate, 26: dreamers, campaigners, outdoor swimmers... Rosemary has lived in Brixton all her life, but everything she knows is changing. Only the local lido, where she swims every day, remains a constant reminder of the past and her beloved husband George. Kate has just moved and feels adrift in a city that is too big for her. She's on the bottom rung of her career as a local journalist, and is determined to make something of it. So when the lido is threatened with closure, Kate knows this story could be her chance to shine. But for Rosemary, it could be the end of everything. Together they are determined to make a stand, and to prove that the pool is more than just a place to swim - it is the heart of the community. The 24-Hour Café Welcome to the café that never sleeps. Day and night, Stella’s Café opens its doors to the lonely and the lost, the morning people and the night owls. It’s a place where everyone is always welcome, where life can wait at the door. Meet Hannah and Mona: best friends, waitresses, dreamers. They love working at Stella’s – the different people they meet, the small kindnesses exchanged. But is it time to step outside and make their own way in life? Come inside and spend twenty-four hours at Stella’s Café, where one day might just be enough to change your life . . . The Island Home Lorna’s world is small but safe. She loves her daughter and the two of them are all that matter. But after nearly twenty years, she and Ella are suddenly leaving London for the Isle of Kip, the tiny remote Scottish island where Lorna grew up. Alice’s world is tiny but full. She loves the community on Kip and how her yoga classes draw women across the tiny island together. Now Lorna’s arrival might help their family finally mend itself – even if forgiveness means returning to the past… And as the two women find friendship, Lorna also starts to find her place in the world. Can coming home mean starting again?

Brand: Orion

Title In This Set: 1. Halo: Hunters in the Dark 2. Halo: Last Light 3. Halo: New Blood 4. Halo: Envoy 5. Halo: Retribution 6. Halo: Smoke and Shadow 7. Halo: Bad Blood 8. Halo: Renegades 9. Halo: Point of Light 10. Halo: Divine Wind Description: Halo: Hunters in the Dark It is 2555, more than two years after the Master Chief went missing-in-action following a decisive conflict on Installation 00―the massive, extragalactic Forerunner construct known as the Ark―as part of the final chapter in humanity’s bloody thirty-year struggle against the overwhelming forces of the Covenant. Now, as a tenuous peace exists between the humans and the Elites, a startling scientific discovery is made…and the riddle behind its Forerunner origins could very well seal the fate of the entire galaxy within a matter of weeks. In order to unravel these dangerous secrets, a heroic, hastily formed coalition of humans and Elites must attempt to overcome their differences as they embark on a covert mission back to the Ark―an astonishing, enigmatic place beyond comprehension from which few have returned and where mortal danger awaits them all… Halo: Last Light It is 2553, and the three-decade-long Covenant War that defined a generation has suddenly drawn to a close. Yet in the remotest parts of human space, tensions remain that threaten to overflow into another full-scale conflict. Beneath the surface of the planet Gao lies a vast cavern system renowned for its therapeutic effects and rumored miraculous cures. But now Gao natives are turning up brutally murdered down there - violent acts that happen to coincide with the recent arrival of a UNSC research battalion protected by Spartan Blue Team, led by the renowned Spartan-II Fred-104. Maverick detective Veta Lopis of the Gao Ministry of Protection is only trying to do her job as the Special Inspector assigned to catch a serial killer - one who is possibly hiding within the Spartan ranks - but she never anticipates the situation spiralling out of control into an all-out crisis. When Gao is revealed to harbor ancient Forerunner technology that could solidify the UNSC's military supremacy for centuries to come, Insurrection loyalists within the planetary government will do anything -even align with a vicious faction of what remains of the Covenant - to ensure that never happens. . . . Halo: New Blood While Spartans get all the glory, no soldier―not even the legendary Master Chief―wins a war on his own. Gunnery Sergeant Edward Buck and his team of Orbital Drop Shock Troopers (ODSTs) played a major role in saving Earth from all-out invasion at the end of the Covenant War―acts of bravery and ingenuity that did not go unnoticed by the United Nations Space Command. Now, after many Spartans have been killed in battle and the Master Chief is listed as MIA, the UNSC decides to create a new generation of Spartans to defend humanity from threats both outside―and within. When they come to Buck with an extraordinary proposition, he is forced...

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Titles in this set: 1. This Is Going To Hurt 2. Undoctored 3. Twas The Nightshift Before Christmas Description: This Is Going To Hurt 97-hour weeks, life and death decisions, a constant tsunami of bodily fluids, and the hospital parking meter earns more than you. Welcome to the life of a junior doctor. Scribbled in secret after endless days, sleepless nights and missed weekends, Adam Kay's This is Going to Hurt provides a no-holds-barred account of his time on the NHS front line. Hilarious, horrifying and heartbreaking, this diary is everything you wanted to know – and more than a few things you didn't – about life on and off the hospital ward. Undoctored THIS IS GOING TO HURT was the bestselling non-fiction book of the century - a frank, funny and furious look at the brutal realities of life in the NHS. But it was only part of Adam Kay's story. With his stethoscope now hung up, Adam shares more suture-splitting anecdotes from both on and off the wards. From the hilarious to the profoundly moving, from the first days of medical school to life after the NHS, UNDOCTORED is an astonishing portrait of an extraordinary life, from one of Britain's finest - and funniest - storytellers. Twas The Nightshift Before Christmas Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat... but 1.4 million NHS staff are heading off to work. In this perfect present for anyone who has ever set foot in a hospital, Adam Kay delves back into his diaries for a hilarious, horrifying and sometimes heartbreaking peek behind the cubicle curtain.

Brand: Picador/Trapeze

Titles In This Set: 1. Prodigal Summer 2. The Poisonwood Bible 3. Unsheltered Description: Prodigal Summer Meet Willa Knox, a woman who stands braced against a world which seems to hold little mercy for her and her family - or their old, crumbling house, falling down around them. Willa's two grown-up children, a new-born grandchild, and her ailing father-in-law have all moved in at a time when life seems at its most precarious. But when Willa discovers that a pioneering female scientist lived on the same street in the 1800s, could this historical connection be enough to save their home from ruin? And can Willa, despite the odds, keep her family together? The Poisonwood Bible This story is told by the wife and four daughters of Nathan Price, a fierce, evangelical Baptist who takes his family and mission to the Belgian Congo in 1959. They carry with them everything they believe they will need from home, but soon find that all of it - from garden seeds to Scripture - is calamitously transformed on African soil. Unsheltered It is summer in the Appalachian mountains and love, desire and attraction are in the air. Nature, too, it seems, is not immune. From her outpost in an isolated mountain cabin, Deanna Wolfe, a reclusive wildlife biologist, watches a den of coyotes that have recently migrated into the region. She is caught off guard by a young hunter who invades her most private spaces and interrupts her self-assured, solitary life. On a farm several miles down the mountain, Lusa Maluf Landowski, a bookish city girl turned farmer's wife, finds herself marooned in a strange place where she must declare or lose her attachment to the land that has become her own. And a few more miles down the road, a pair of elderly feuding neighbours tend their respective farms and wrangle about God, pesticides, and the possibilities of a future neither of them expected. Over the course of one humid summer, these characters find their connections of love to one another and to the surrounding nature with which they share a place.

Brand: Faber

Titles in This Set : 1) The Night I Flunked My Field Trip 2) Holy Enchilada! 3) Help! Somebody Get Me Out of Fourth Grade 4) Summer School! What Genius Thought That Up? 5) My Secret Life as a Ping-Pong Wizard 6) My Dog's a Scaredy-Cat 7) Niagara Falls - Or Does It? 8) I Got a "D" in Salami 9) Day of the Iguana 10) The Zippity Zinger Description : The Night I Flunked My Field Trip Hank is thrilled about the "Best Field Trip of the Year"-everyone from Ms. Adolph's class gets to spend the night on an old-fashioned three-mast sailing ship in New York Harbor! And Hank gets even more excited when the ship's captain chooses him to be the first mate. But being first mate is not all it's cracked up to be, especially for a crazy captain who takes his job a little too seriously. The best field trip of the year is becoming the worst night of Hank's life-how's he going to get out of this one? Holy Enchilada! Hank Zipzer can't wait for the school Multi-Cultural Day lunch for no reading, no writing, just cooking! Then his teacher takes a bite of the super spicy enchiladas that he's made and the trouble really starts. Holy enchilada! Did he accidentally use three cups of chilli powder? He couldn't have done that could he? Help! Somebody Get Me Out of Fourth Grade It's time for the end of year parent-teacher conference, and Hank's in a panic. He's afraid that his teacher is going to tell his parents that he has to repeat the fourth grade. So Hank creates an elaborate scheme to have his parents win an out-of-town trip so they're gone during the conference days. Of course, the plan backfires. Will Hank have to stay in fourth grade forever? Summer School! What Genius Thought That Up? Summer school are two words in the English language that Hank Zipzer doesn't want to learn. But there's no getting out of this one for Hank-summer school, here he comes! Will Hank have to spend the summer bored to death inside a sweltering classroom, or will he actually learn a cool lesson or two? My Secret Life as a Ping-Pong Wizard Having made it through summer school, Hank thought his problems were over. Little does he know, they are only just beginning. In fifth grade everyone has to pick a favourite sport and specialise in it. Hank is worried: he can't run, he can't catch, and he can't throw. He needs a plan and fast! My Dog's a Scaredy-Cat It's Halloween and Hank Zipzer is determined to get his own back on school bully Nick McKelty for laughing at his fancy-dress costume. Hank is going to turn his living room into the scariest haunted house ever! But Hank's dog, Cheerio, is more scared than anyone. So scared, in fact, he runs away. Has Hank's Halloween high jinks gone too far this time? Niagara Falls - Or Does It? Hank Zipzer is smart, creative and funny. He wants to do well in school, he really does. He tries not to be lazy and he does his best not to be late. So why is he always getting into trouble? And why does he feel like the world's greatest underachiever? I Got a "D" in...

Brand: Walker Books Ltd

Titles in this set: 1) The Wild, Wild West 2) Operation: Secret Recipe 3) Magical Mission 4) A Very Merry Christmas 5) The Way of the Samurai 6) The Race Across America 7) The Mummy with No Name 8) Down and Out Down Under 9) Valley of the Giant Skeletons 10) Valentine’s Day Disaster Description: The Wild, Wild West Can scaredy mouse Geronimo tame the Wild West? There’s trouble brewing in Cactus City when the evil Wicked Whiskers takes control of the town. With a little help from his friends, old and new, it’s up to Geronimo Stilton to ride to the rescue. Yee-hah! Operation: Secret Recipe Join Geronimo on his most scrumptious adventure yet! Geronimo is having a fabumouse family holiday in Milan – home to delicious Italian dishes. That is, until a thief dressed just like him starts stealing precious items around the city. Who is trying to frame Geronimo, and can they be stopped? Magical Mission A statue in Trafalgar Square has come to life and it’s yelling insults at passers-by! What does this have to do with Geronimo Stilton? Not much until Secret Agent 00K asks him to solve the mystery. But Trap’s set on travelling to London too, to take part in a huge magic show. Who knows what chaos will be sparked along the way? A Very Merry Christmas Who loves Christmas more than Geronimo? Nobody! But after his grandfather plans for the Stiltons to spend the holiday at the MacMouse’s in New York instead of at Geronimo’s, EVERYTHING starts to go wrong. Soon Geronimo is racing against the clock to save Christmas for his family. The Way of the Samurai Geronimo is high-tailing it to Japan! In the spirit of the samurai, Geronimo must battle deadly ninjas to stop an evil master from discovering a hidden parchment containing ancient martial arts secrets. But can Wild Willie and friends turn our favourite scaredy mouse into a Karate grandmaster? The Race Across America He’s hardly a sportsmouse, so why would someone send him handlebars? Join Geronimo on a fur-raising ride across the United States! Along with his friend Bruce Hyena, Geronimo is about to cycle over 3,000 miles across deserts and mountains in the fa-mouse Race Across America. Cheese niblets! The Mummy with No Name Geronimo is on a seriously spooky mission! When Professor Cyril B. Sandsnout found an ancient mummy in the Egyptian Mouseum’s basement, he thought he’d made an amazing discovery. Then it came to life and scared everyone away! What does it want? Geronimo and his friends are determined to find out. Down and Out Down Under Petunia Pretty Paws has landed! Right in the middle of Geronimo Stilton’s busy life. Petunia’s offer of an Australian adventure couldn’t have come at a worse time, but apparently no isn’t an option. Now one question remains: will Geronimo make it back to New Mouse City alive? Valley of the Giant Skeletons X marks the spot! Geronimo and his family journey to the scorching deserts of Mongolia to find their late-uncle’s hidden treasure. But finding Uncle Wally’s hiding place gets...

Brand: Sweet Cherry Publishing

The Elizabeth Acevedo 3 Books Collection is a must-have for fans of contemporary young adult fiction. This collection features three of Acevedo's critically acclaimed novels, including With the Fire on High, Clap When You Land, and The Poet X. Each of these books is a testament to Acevedo's remarkable talent for storytelling and her ability to create complex and relatable characters. With the Fire on High is a novel about a young woman named Emoni Santiago who dreams of becoming a chef. Emoni is a seventeen-year-old high school senior who is raising her young daughter alone, and she faces many challenges as she tries to balance school, work, and motherhood. Despite these obstacles, Emoni is determined to pursue her passion for cooking, and she enrols in a culinary arts class at her school. With the Fire on High is a beautifully written novel about family, love, and following your dreams. Clap When You Land is a novel about two sisters, Camino and Yahaira, who live in different parts of the world. Camino lives in the Dominican Republic, where she helps her aunt in a hospital and dreams of attending college in the United States. Yahaira lives in New York City, where she is a talented chess player and has a strained relationship with her father. When their father dies in a plane crash, Camino and Yahaira discover that they are half-sisters and must navigate the complexities of their new relationship. Clap When You Land is a poignant and powerful novel about family, identity, and the ways in which our lives are connected. The Poet X is a novel in verse about a young woman named Xiomara who lives in Harlem and is struggling to find her voice. Xiomara is a talented poet, but she feels stifled by her strict Catholic parents and the expectations of her community. As she begins to explore her identity and her art, Xiomara must confront the prejudices and injustices that surround her. The Poet X is a beautifully written and deeply moving novel about the power of words and the importance of finding your own voice. Elizabeth Acevedo's writing is characterized by its beauty, lyricism, and emotional depth. Her novels tackle important themes such as family, identity, and the pursuit of dreams, and her characters are richly drawn and fully realized. Acevedo's writing has been compared to that of Toni Morrison and Maya Angelou, and she has won numerous awards for her work, including the National Book Award for Young People's Literature. The Elizabeth Acevedo 3 Books Collection is an excellent introduction to the work of this talented author. Each of these novels is a powerful and thought-provoking read, and they will appeal to readers of all ages. With the Fire on High is a celebration of food, family, and love, while Clap When You Land explores the bonds that tie us together, even across great distances. The Poet X is a moving and inspiring novel that will resonate with anyone who has ever struggled to find their own voice. In conclusion, the Elizabeth Acevedo 3...

Brand: Hot Key Books

Alien Collection 7 Books Set Titles In This Set: 1. Alien-Out of the Shadows 2. Alien-Sea of Sorrows 3. Alien-River of Pain 4. Alien Invasion 5. Alien The Cold Forge 6. Alien Isolation 7. Alien Prototype Description: Alien-Out of the Shadows As a child, Chris Hooper dreamed of monsters. But in deep space, he found only darkness and isolation. The on planet LV178, he and his fellow miners discovered a storm-scoured, sand-blasted hell - and trimonite, the hardest material known to man. When a shuttle crashes into the mining ship Marion, the miners learn that there was more than trimonite deep in the caverns. There was evil, hibernating-and waiting for suitable prey. Alien-Sea of Sorrows As a deputy commissioner for the ICC, Alan Decker’s job is to make sure the settlements on LV178 follow all the rules, keeping the colonists safe. But the planet known as New Galveston holds secrets, lurking deep beneath the toxic sands dubbed the Sea of Sorrows. The Weyland-Yutani Corporation has secrets of its own, as Decker discovers when he is forced to join a team of mercenaries sent to investigate an ancient excavation. Somewhere in that long-forgotten dig lies the thing the company wants most in the universe—a living Xenomorph. Decker doesn’t understand why they need him, until his own past comes back to haunt him. Centuries ago, his ancestor fought the Aliens, launching a bloody vendetta that was never satisfied. That was when the creatures swore revenge on the Destroyer… Alien-River of Pain When Ellen Ripley finally returns to Earth, she learns that the planet LV-426--now called Acheron--has been colonized. But LV-426 is where Ripley and the crew of the Nostromo found the original Xenomorph--the killing machine known as the Alien. Protected by the Colonial Marines, the colonists seek to terraform the storm-swept planet. Two such residents are Anne and Russell Jorden, seeking a fortune that eluded them on Earth. On Acheron, Anne gives birth to the colony's first newborn. Rebecca Jordan, also known as Newt. The wildcatters discover a vast, decaying spaceship. The horseshoe-shaped vessel is of particular interest to Weyland-Yutani, and may be the answer to their dreams. But what Anne and Russ find on board proves to be the stuff, not of dreams, but of nightmares. Alien Invasion For centuries Weyland-Yutani has tried to weaponize the aliens. Now someone has beaten them to it, sweeping through Yautja space and turning predator into prey. Faced with the overwhelming forces of the Rage, Earth envoys forge an unprecedented alliance with the Predators. Yet even the combined might of two races may not be enough to stop the carnage, as an unstoppable swarm of Xenomorphs topples planet after planet, penetrating ever deeper into the Human Sphere. Alien The Cold Forge With the failure of Hadley's Hope, Weyland-Yutani has suffered a devastating setback--the loss of the Aliens they aggressively sought to exploit. Yet there's a reason the Company has risen to the top of the...

Brand: Titan