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(This title is available on demand: expected date of dispatch will be 4-7 working days once ordered) Inflamed by jealousy, and on the brink of madness, Cain-firstborn among men- brutally beats his twin brother Abel to death. As the family struggles to believe God hasn't abandoned them, Cain flees into the wilderness with the growing fear that murdering his brother might have birthed an unstoppable evil. Soon, all of life balances upon one perilous question: is the monster inside Cain the gateway to godhood or the end of mankind? Format:Paperback Pages:304

 Murder at Morija by Tim Couzens (Paperback)   Just before Christmas in 1920, six people sat down to a meal at Morija, headquarters of the Paris Evangelical Missionary Society in Basutoland (Lesotho). All six were taken violently ill, and one of them died. They had been poisoned. The dead man was Édouard Jacottet, an eminent scholar and missionary. There was no trial and subsequently no one was ever convicted of the murder.Who killed Jacottet? Drawing on the great tradition of the "locked room" detective story, Tim Couzens sets out, eighty years after the event, to solve the crime. Why was Jacottet killed? The answer lies buried deep in the past and is revealed here -- for the first time -- in a tale of heroism and courage, of sacrifice, deception, betrayal, and faith.  

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days A gripping mystery with a classic feel: And Then There Were None meets The Silent Companions. Winter 1917. As the First World War enters its most brutal phase, back home in England, everyone is seeking answers to the darkness that has seeped into their lives. At Blackwater Abbey, on an island off the Devon coast, Lord Highmount has arranged a spiritualist gathering to contact his two sons who were lost in the conflict. But as his guests begin to arrive, it gradually becomes clear that each has something they would rather keep hidden. Then, when a storm descends on the island, the guests will find themselves trapped. Soon one of their number will die. For Blackwater Abbey is haunted in more ways than one... An unrelentingly gripping mystery packed with twists and turns, A House of Ghosts is the perfect chilling read this winter. 'Almost unbearably creepy and beautifully written' Liz Nugent, bestseller author of LYING IN WAIT 'A splendid tale of wartime skullduggery, featuring both kinds of spooks - perfect fireside reading' Mick Herron, CWA Gold Dagger Award Winning author of DEAD LIONS 'Hugely enjoyable, A House of Ghosts has the bones of a taut thriller wrapped up in the gorgeous romance of its ghostly island setting' Jane Casey 'Perfect for a dark and stormy evening: a truly creepy and ingenious ghost story and murder mystery with an irresistible setting' Ragnar Jonasson Features Summary At Blackwater Abbey, on an island off the Devon coast, Lord Highmount has arranged a spiritualist gathering to contact his two sons who were lost in the conflict... Author W. C. Ryan Publisher Zaffre Publishing Release date 20181004 Pages 432 ISBN 1-78576-712-7 ISBN 13 978-1-78576-712-8

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Agatha Christie's most audacious crime mystery, reissued to mark 90 years since it was first published with a facsimile cover from 1931. Roger Ackroyd knew too much. He knew the woman he loved had poisoned her first husband, that someone was blackmailing her, and that as a consequence she had just taken her own life. But as he read the letter that would tell him the identity of her mysterious blackmailer, he was stabbed to death in a locked room... The Murder of Roger Ackroyd is one of Agatha Christie's most brilliant detective novels and the book that catapulted her to worldwide renown. As a play, under the title of Alibi, it then enjoyed a long and successful run with Charles Laughton as Hercule Poirot. First published in May 1926 by Collins, and joining their Detective Story Club imprint in August 1931 to tie in with the release of the film version starring Austin Trevor as Poirot, The Murder of Roger Ackroyd remains as powerful and shocking today as when it was first published 90 years ago. THIS DETECTIVE STORY CLUB CLASSIC is introduced by crime fiction expert Tony Medawar, who investigates the book's pivotal role in Agatha Christie's success story. Features Summary Agatha Christie's most audacious crime mystery, reissued to mark 90 years since it was first published with a facsimile cover from 1931. Author Agatha Christie (Author), Tony Medawar (Introduction by) Publisher Collins Crime Club Release date 20160519 Pages 238 ISBN 0-00-816499-1 ISBN 13 978-0-00-816499-7

 Expecting Adam: A True Story of Birth, Rebirth, and Everyday Magic: Martha Beck   Put aside your expectations. This "rueful, riveting, piercingly funny" (Julia Cameron) book is written by a Harvard graduate -- but it tells a story in which hearts trump brains every time. It's a tale about mothering a Down syndrome child that opts for sass over sap, and it's a book of heavenly visions and inexplicable phenomena that's as down-to-earth as anyone could ask for. This small masterpiece is Martha Beck's own story -- of leaving behind the life of a stressed-out superachiever, opening herself to things she'd never dared consider, meeting her son for (maybe) the first time...and "unlearn(ing) virtually everything Harvard taught (her) about what is precious and what is garbage".

 Catch me a Killer... Serial murders: a profiler's true story. (2000). First Edition - Micki Pistorius 250 PAGES.  This item is in an EXCELLENT CONDITION.Spine is perfect & ALL PAGES ARE PRESENT.  A first-hand account by one of South Africa's leading criminal profilers, whose six year tenure with the South African Police Service - involved investigating some of the most prolific serial offenders post-1994.  The reader is exposed to the true nature of violent serial murder in South Africa, and how gaining a crucial understanding of the offender's motives will shed light on their eventual apprehension.   An ideal read for those interested in true crime and criminology in the South African context. An insightful and educational introduction into the psychology of serial murder.   FOREIGN BIDDERS TO PAY USING BOB BUCKS - QUOTED SHIPPING  NO COLLECTIONS  PAYMENT IN 7 DAYS OR SNC  SEE SHIPPING 

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days 'A fascinating book, by turns riveting and unsettling, and wonderfully rich in period detail.' Craig Brown, Mail on Sunday In 1860, a 70 year old widow turned landlady named Mary Emsley was found dead in her own home, killed by a blow to the back of her head. What followed was a murder case that gripped the nation, a veritable locked room mystery which baffled even legendary Sherlock Holmes author, Arthur Conan Doyle. With an abundance of suspects, from disgruntled step children concerned about their inheritance and a spurned admirer repeatedly rejected by the widow, to a trusted employee, former police officer and spy, the case led to a public trial dominated by surprise revelations and shock witnesses, before culminating with one of the final public executions at Newgate. This is the case Conan Doyle couldn't solve and, after confounding the best detectives for years, has finally be solved by author Sinclair McKay. Discover 'whodunit' as the real murderer is revealed for the first time exclusively in this captivating study of a murder case in the nineteenth century, a story never told before. Features Summary In 1860, a 70 year old widow turned landlady named Mary Emsley was found dead in her own home, killed by a blow to the back of her head. What followed was a murder case that gripped the nation... Author Sinclair McKay Publisher Aurum Press Ltd Release date 20180607 Pages 320 ISBN 1-78131-804-2 ISBN 13 978-1-78131-804-1

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days The first known mystery novel written by an African-American, originally published in 1932.When the body of N'Gana Frimbo, the African conjure-man, is discovered in his consultation room, Perry Dart, one of Harlem's ten black police detectives, is called in to investigate. Together with Dr Archer, a physician from across the street, Dart is determined to solve the baffling mystery, helped and hindered by Bubber Brown and Jinx Jenkins, local boys keen to clear themselves of suspicion of murder and undertake their own investigations.The Conjure-Man Dies (1932) was the very first detective novel written by an African-American. A distinguished doctor and accomplished musician and dramatist, Rudolph Fisher was one of the principal writers of the Harlem Renaissance, but died in 1934 aged only 37. With a complex and gripping plot, vividly drawn characters and unique cultural elements, Fisher's witty novel is a genuine crime classic from one of the most exciting eras in the history of black fiction.THIS DETECTIVE STORY CLUB CLASSIC includes an archival introduction by New York crime writer Stanley Ellin, plus Fisher's last published story, `John Archer's Nose', in which Perry Dart and Dr Archer return to solve the case of a young man murdered in his own bed. Features Summary The first known mystery novel written by an African-American, originally published in 1932. Author Rudolph Fisher (Author), Stanley Ellin (Introduction by) Publisher Collins Crime Club Release date 20170126 Pages 304 ISBN 0-00-821645-2 ISBN 13 978-0-00-821645-0

Paperback. English. Weidenfeld & Nicolson. 1991. In fair condition. This is an extraordinary chronicle of the fifteen years, 1815-1830, that laid the foundations of modern society. It is a history of people, ideas, politics, manners, morals, economics, art, science and technology, diplomacy, business and commerce, literature, and revolution. From Wellington at Waterloo and Jackson at New Orleans to the surge of democratic power and reform, this tumultuous period saw the United States transform itself from an ex-colony into a formidable nation, Britain become the first industrial world power, Russia develop the fatal flaws that would engulf her in the twentieth century, and China and Japan set the stage for future development and catastrophe. Provocative, challenging, and listenable, this remarkable story is told through the lives and actions of its outstanding, curious, and ordinary people.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 15 working days America's secret war in the Caribbean during the Cold War is revealed as never before in this riveting story of the machinations and blunders of superpowers, and the daring of the mavericks who took them on. During the presidencies of Eisenhower, Kennedy and Johnson, the Caribbean was in crisis, while the United States and the USSR acted out the world's rising tensions in its island nations. Meanwhile the leaders of these nations - the charismatic Fidel Castro, and his mysterious brother Raul; the ideologue Che Guevara; the capricious psychopath Rafael Trujillo; and Francois 'Papa Doc' Duvalier, a buttoned-down doctor with interests in Vodou, embezzlement and torture - had ambitions of their own. Alex von Tunzelmann's brilliant narrative follows these five rivals and accomplices from the beginning of the Cold War to its end. The superpowers thought they could use these Caribbean leaders as puppets, but what neither bargained on was that their puppets would come to life. The United States, in its all-consuming fight against communism, stumbled into one disaster after another. First, with the Bay of Pigs, and then with the Cuban Missile Crisis, it helped bring the world as close to catastrophic nuclear war as it has ever been. Red Heatis an authoritative and eye-opening account of a wildly dramatic and dangerous era of international politics that has unmistakable resonance today. Features Summary Four Rebels, Three Caribbean Nations, the Kennedys, and the Battle for Power -- a compelling history of the Cold War in the Caribbean Author Alex von Tunzelmann Publisher Simon & Schuster Release date 20120329 Pages 528 ISBN 1-84739-459-0 ISBN 13 978-1-84739-459-0

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 15 working days From the creator of the award-winning ITV series Prime Suspect, starring Helen Mirren, comes the fascinating back story of the iconic DCI Jane Tennison. In 1973 Jane Tennison, aged 22, leaves the Metropolitan Police Training Academy to be placed on probationary exercise in Hackney where criminality thrives. We witness her struggle to cope in a male-dominated, chauvinistic environment, learning fast to deal with shocking situations with no help or sympathy from her superiors. Then comes her involvement in her first murder case. Features Summary From the creator of the award-winning Prime Suspectcomes the gripping story of DCI Jane Tennison's past, and her first ever murder case Author Lynda LaPlante Publisher Simon & Schuster Release date 20160602 Pages 582 ISBN 1-4711-4052-0 ISBN 13 978-1-4711-4052-5

Paperback. English. Publisher: HarperCollins. 205. In fair/good condition. A powerful and atmospheric thriller set during the Cold War, from the internationally acclaimed author of 'The Bridge of Sighs.' Vienna, 1966. To be wrongly accused of murder once is a misfortune. Twice - and it's a conspiracy. It is the height of the Cold War. When a defector mysteriously returns to the Eastern European village of his birth, it's a chance for disgraced detective Brano Sev to redeem himself. Being framed for a murder should just be part of his cover story. Or is it? Exiled suddenly to Vienna, treacherous city of spies, Sev finds himself caught up in a cat-and-mouse game where survival is the only prize. But in a world where no good deed goes unpunished, loyalty can be the biggest crime of all...

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days In a society divided along Zodiac lines, status is cast at birth - and binding for life. When seemingly random murders plague the city, is it a rebellion against the system or the work of a twisted serial killer? Zodiac is an imaginative and gripping thriller from debut author Sam Wilson. Even for the most experienced detectives, every once in a while a murder can shake them to the core. Like when the Chief of Police is killed in his own home. For Detective Jerome Burton, catching the killer will change his life forever. Because this murder is only the first piece of a vast and twisted puzzle made of secrets, lies and tragedy. The signs are everywhere. But is the truth written in the stars or hiding in the shadows? Praise for Sam Wilson 'A bold storyteller with an amazing mind' Lauren Beukes, author of The Shining Girls 'A brilliant, original and gripping thriller. I'm struggling to think of a reader who won't love this' Sarah Lotz, author of The Three 'Impeccable storytelling. Undoubtedly a book which works both on the level of its intriguing high concept and sheer narrative nous' Barry Forshaw Features Summary A series of uniquely brutal murders targets victims from totally different walks of life. All eyes are on Detective Jerome Burton and astrological profiler Lindi Childs - divided in their beliefs over whether the answer is written in the stars but united in their conviction that there is an ingenious serial killer executing a grand plan. Author Sam Wilson Publisher Penguin Books Release date 20170531 Pages 423 ISBN 1-4059-2164-1 ISBN 13 978-1-4059-2164-0

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 6 - 13 working days A victim is bludgeoned to death with a woodworker's rasp in this first case for the famed gentleman detective Anthony Gethryn - the latest in a new series of classic detective novels from the vaults of HarperCollins. Ex-Secret Service agent Anthony Gethryn is killing time working for a newspaper when he is sent to cover the murder of Cabinet minister John Hoode, bludgeoned to death in his country home with a wood-rasp. Gethryn is convinced that the prime suspect, Hoode's secretary Alan Deacon, is innocent, but to prove it he must convince the police that not everyone else has a cast-iron alibi for the time of the murder. This Detective Story Club classic is introduced by crime fiction expert and writer Tony Medawar, who investigates the forgotten career of one of the Golden Age's finest detective story writers. Features Summary A victim is bludgeoned to death with a woodworker's rasp in this first case for the famed gentleman detective Anthony Gethryn - the latest in a new series of classic detective novels from the vaults of HarperCollins. Author Philip MacDonald (Author), Tony Medawar (Introduction by) Publisher Collins Crime Club Release date 20151203 Pages 240 ISBN 0-00-814811-2 ISBN 13 978-0-00-814811-9

 No family is more notorious than the Borgias.  They provided a source of scandal during their lives which has not abated after five centuries. In this compelling novel, Jean Plaidy tells their story from the rise of Rodrigo Borgia to the mysterious birth of the Infanta Romano and Lucrezia's marriage with Alfonso of Bisceglie.  It is a tale of such passion, intrigue and murder as has rarely occurred before or since.  Its setting is 15th century Rom, amid the jewelled splendour of the Papal Court. Hard cover.  The book is in good condition.  The dust jacket shows signs of wear.  286 pages.