Adult Fiction
The Big Fix
Jill Morris
Gripping debut thriller combining football, greed and corruption. Focused around the true lifeblood of the game. Because football without fans is nothing.
A fictional story of corruption at the heart of football, stumbled upon by Brentford fan, Liam and set against the backdrop of the Bees’ 2017/18 season.
Five Days in Istanbul
Maisie Sullivan
Five Days in Istanbul is the story of three friends, teaching in the Middle East in the late 1990s. They yearn for an escape from the responsibilities of motherhood, teacher-hood, and wifehood. If only for a short while, and to be able to be themselves and let their hair down a bit.
It was many things. But most of all it was extraordinary, unimaginable, and unforgettable.
Monday Is Washing Day
Elizabeth Hughes
A historical family saga spanning three generations of working-class women from Barrow in Furness at the start of the 20th century. Book One: Grace tells the story of the eldest girl of eight siblings, for whom, through two world wars, family is the centre of her life.
Wild Egg
Jennifer Flint
Hollie finally has it all figured out when her husband unexpectedly confesses, I really want a baby. Assuming her answer would be a polite ‘no, thank you’, she is disturbed to find a seed of doubt. Determined to leave no unturned stone of regret, Hollie goes on a wild ride in search of her truth.
JackFruit Treasure Trap:
A treacherous journey to uncover a precious family secret
Matthew Bird
1697. Rayleigh Edwards accompanies his cousin, Wethersby Thacker Jnr, across South and East Asia. They are tracking their grandfather’s clues to find a mysterious jade casket full of gems, the JackFruit Treasure. But Wethersby’s brothers are in hot pursuit, impatient to trap the hoard for themselves. With his last breath, their grandfather had whispered a warning, “It is a handsome treasure but cursed. Never be it grasped by any one man or one woman, for a long haunting death will surely follow….” [Historical Fiction set in the 17th century. Ages 15+]
Buying Your Granddaughter
Alan Rafferty
'Buying Your Granddaughter’ is a gripping story of women wrestling power for themselves in First Century Palestine in order to survive at a time when women are traded and sold like chattels. Tabitha needs a man to save Miriam, her granddaughter, but not just any man. She needs Ezekiel, the man she hates most. Can they pull off Tabitha’s audacious plan or will their personal enmity destroy the mission?
Coventina's Daughters
Alan Rafferty
Salome’s grandmother was a princess from Britannia who was sold into slavery in Rome after her brother usurped the throne, and broke their treaty with the emperor. Salome is born a slave, but becomes the maid, and then business partner of Tabitha a wealthy merchant. After they establish a trading base in Carthage, Salome heads for Britannia and the start of her quest for the throne of Albion… but how will the Romans react so soon after the Boudican revolt?
The Devil's Luck
Ruby Lord
What is your greatest desire, lust, greed, envy, pride, sloth, gluttony, or wrath? Based on the Seven Deadly Sins, Beelzebub shows his hand to the souls he’s acquiring. This group of characters want to achieve their goal. Can anyone win in the Devil’s game?
Would you sign his contract to make your dreams a reality?
Rediscovery on the French Riviera
Charlie Hastain
In the year that saw the tragic death of her husband and the realisation that her life was drifting by, Mel needs to know if it's too late to change the course of her existence.
She experiences many sights and sounds that the French Riviera has to offer. The appeal of the colourful and vibrant Cote D’Azur draws her in. A serendipitous encounter changes the course of her trip.
She must do what it takes in order to live and rediscover herself.
A Storm Incoming
Paul Underwood
When Charlie comes across a book of prophecy, in his headmaster's office, he unwittingly embarks upon a rollercoaster ride between worlds. He discovers a fascinating realm of monsters and fairies, whilst learning the magic of the Elementals. Ruling this domain is a most evil entity, Sinistre, who is intent on using an army of chaos to destroy mankind and make the human world his own. Armed with new-found special abilities, Charlie realises that only he has the power to stop Sinistre by closing the portal between the two worlds. But how?
This Side of the Light: A child's reason to be
Rachael Trask
In 1655, a cruelly-treated child dies. There is no record that she ever lived. Was her life meaningless? Her spirit waits on this side of the Light to discover her reason to be - and will wait as long as it takes.
363 years later...
The Puppet Master: Book 1 in the Ellie Shaw Series
Jaki Lewis-Thompson
Revenge...? How far would you go… threats, intimidation, blackmail...murder? What if the person you thought was helping was actually manipulating you?
Ellie Shaw believes the spate of murders on the Island of Anglesey is being orchestrated ... no one agrees, but then they don't have Ellie's gifts...
...dare you to guess who dunnit...
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A Tale to Die for: Book 2 in the Ellie Shaw Series
Jaki Lewis-Thompson
Three inexplicable murders… can DS Mason she convince her senior officers of their connection? With so many unanswered questions in the Puppet Master case, Porter is not happy. Ellie Shaw is almost overwhelmed with the changes in her life…but in light of the escalation in her abilities, ignoring them is no longer an option…
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By the Turn of a Card: Book 3 in the Ellie Shaw Series
Jaki Lewis-Thompson
Ellie seeks sanctuary at the Retreat…a stranger arrives on the Island unsure of why or even how he got there… Porter discovers that the official enquiry into the Puppet Master case is to be launched, …placing Ellie in even more danger…but then…he’s always underestimated Ellie…
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The Disappearance of Bethan Thomas
Jaki Lewis-Thompson
Disenchanted by the system he has worked in for so many years, William Porter seeks a new purpose in life. A tragic event highlights a mystery from Porter’s early career, one that has haunted him for decades.
Almost 20 years ago a young schoolgirl disappeared on her way to school. When Rhys Lomax returns to the Island for his parent’s funeral, locals shun him as they did his father. Things become critical when another girl goes missing…is this history repeating itself? Lomax calls on Porter to prove not only his innocence, but also that of his late father.
Long Shadows over Whittington Edge
Catherine Cliffe
Whittington Edge was the perfect village with an ancient church filled to the belfry with eccentric citizens – that’s why Lottie Colenso moved there.
She had plans to join the Women’s Institute and excel at jam making and quilting.... but that was before she found a body that had lain undisturbed for many years. This was a problem since she was in Whittington Edge hiding away from a very nasty man who had threatened to kill her and public attention was the last thing she needed. Long Shadows over Whittington Edge is a crime novel and the first of The Tales of Whittington Edge series.
The Witches of Whittington Edge
Catherine Cliffe
Three men came to Whittington Edge. One came to make mischief, one came to glorify himself, and one came to kill. But someone had upset the witches of Whittington Edge and everyone knows you should never upset the witches. The peaceful waters of this small town were soon stirred up. Old friendships were overturned. A newly revealed betrayal was to be avenged and the witches both inside and outside the coven were destined for a shake up.
The Shades of Whittington Edge
Catherine Cliffe
The summer solstice was coming. The handsome chief witch would arrive in Whittington Edge and was already stirring up hearts and trouble. Mrs Bettinson was to receive a shock and Mercury was retrograde. Then there were the Shades. What could possibly go wrong?
Newcomers of Whittington Edge
Catherine Cliffe
The late summer heat is unbearable. A renowned medium moves into The Green and promptly foretells death. The High Priestess has a disturbing vision. Beau’s tranquillity is threatened. And Sidney Phipps is taught the perfect way to make a cup of tea. There's never a dull moment in Whittington Edge.
Welcome to Hilltop
Sheila Starr
Stella has just fulfilled her dream by opening her own retreat called Hilltop. It has a spectacular view of the sea from the top of the hill and is a place for her to provide rest, relaxation and life coaching for her guests. Here we meet her first guests and learn about their loves, lives and challenges and how the retreat helps them all deal with finding solutions to their problems. The lives of the guests become entwined in love and friendship with some life-long relationships being made.
Love and Lies at Hilltop
Sheila Starr
Anna and her friends arrive at Hilltop retreat to celebrate her forthcoming wedding. There are lots of fun activities arranged from jet skiing to pampering, with lots of eating and drinking.Being back in the West Country brings back memories for Anna; a secret life that her friends and future husband know nothing about. She tries to put her past to the back of her mind, but when she bumps into an old friend, her complicated web of lies starts to unravel. How can she keep her secret? Does she want to keep it anymore?
Time Portals of Norwich
David Viner
17-year-old Cassie sees ghosts and hears disembodied voices. In 2018, while visiting a shopping centre, she is transported back to the early 1990s in the company of Kay, who not only looks familiar but claims she's encountered Cassie many times before. Who is Kay and what is chasing them both?
Time's Revenge
David Viner
After her Time Portals adventure, Cassie Fox makes a promise to both her grandfather and her best friend, Georgia, never to time travel again. So, how did she end up in the deep past with her recent memories wiped, and her time travelling abilities gone?
A Feather of Many Colours
Lyn Benzino
Anna may look like a typical woman in her thirties. She delivers the parcels to your door, you see her on her rounds, doing all the things that normal people do. But underneath it all, Anna has a secret: a disturbing inner voice that torments her. A voice which originates from the colourful feather tattoo on her back. Follow Anna in this thought-provoking read as she struggles with the complexities of her mind, life and the people within it.
The Last Go-cart on Earth
Derek Crysell
A heart warming story of emotions and friendship for the family. Harry finds his Dads old beaten up Go-cart from the 1970s in his Grandads barn when they were searching for treasure. Harry has a ride on it down the big hill at his Grandads farm and instantly fell in love it , his Grandad helps Harry to get the parts together to build a new one, but Harry is worried that he and his family are going to have to house and Harry would lose his best friend Roger but everything changes when all the other kids see the Go-cart for the first time.
The boy who raised a dinosaur
Derek Crysell
A fun story for all the family.
Terry was six years old and he went on a holiday to Egypt with his Mum and Dad, and whilst they were busy shopping in one of the many markets, there was a disturbance. Terry is given something precious to look after by a stranger who was being chased by some unfriendly men. On return to England the fun and disruption starts very quickly as the story unfolds.
Dave, Fanny and a Motorhome
Derek Crysell
When a retired policeman buys his first motorhome, he goes on holiday with his wife. It's not long before all hell breaks loose due to a spate of murders across campsites in England. Dave never made it into the CID but that wasn't going to stop him from trying to catch the killer. If that wasn't enough both of them have to contend with the trials and tribulations of being rookie motorhome owners.
Dave & Fanny in Nun of Your Business
Derek Crysell
Dave & Fanny are going on holiday once more. This time their neighbors Tony and Viv are joining them on their travels to Norfolk for a relaxing-break. Dave already has plans to solve a crime unbeknown to the rest of the group. There are plenty of laughs along the way and some nail-biting moments too.
This is the second book in the series of Dave and Fanny written by Derek Crysell.
Don't Look Twice
Derek Crysell
The year is 1967. Teddy Bancroft is a suave and sophisticated young man. He has worked very hard in the police force and at the age of thirty-two, took over the position as the head of the C.I.D. from the retired 'Commander Braithwaite'. It is not long before his life changes forever when a series of black magic-related deaths occur in London. His undercover assistant 'Claudia Rampart' a professional in the firearms unit is smitten with Teddy but he is too busy to notice her subtle advances. Together they lead the investigation to solve the mysterious deaths. Will Teddy be successful, and will Claudia Rampart get her man?
Her Father's Eyes
Belinda Rose Bond
Feel the gentle breeze as the sun begins to rise, and the temple in the distance glistens with ruby eyes, surveying all the people of Rangoon down to the port, where the British bark their orders for the workers to be taught.
Whilst mahouts pat their elephants wading through the mud amidst the chaos of the ships, the men, the smog. A young man stands alone, devoid of any love, he feels no loss, no deep affection, none of the above. With a handsome face and boyish charm, the women come and go, and all the days he's been a man, he never, heard a no.
A Darker Shade of Giemsa
Alison Jane Donovan
Sami Prakesh is a haematologist. He is divorced, cold, abrupt and commanding with competent skills and a seemingly perfect life. Victoria Pemberton breezes into his life as the new registrar forming an immediate friendship. Her sad past, alluring blue eyes and bubbly character stir up feelings he had forgotten existed.
They start a perfect relationship, then a family crisis causes them to separate and drama unfolds. They embark on a journey of misunderstandings, trials and tribulations in the hope of finding their happy ending.
Into the Shadows
Annemarie Munro
Clara Day, a naïve university student, becomes entangled in the world of espionage. An affair with her lecturer pulls her into contact with people who work to unwritten rules and hide in the shadows.
As she struggles to free herself from the shackles of acute shyness and the interference of smothering parents to decide what she wants to do in her life, others have ideas of their own. Are the ones she turns to for help her friends? As the sands constantly shift beneath her feet, she must identify those she can trust, cling to her beliefs, and prevent her experiences from destroying her.
The Road to Find Out
Jackie Watson
Georgina, questions her comfortable life, following a chance encounter with someone from the past, twenty-five years before. We follow Georgie and her friends on a nostalgic journey of fun and experimentation. But that summer of ’71 of alcohol, drugs and risky behaviours led to the most devasting consequences. Unravelling her submerged feelings of regret takes the reader on their own journey of discovery.
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Keep Karma and Carry On
Sue Cee (Sue Clarke)
Claire is in for a shock. Three years ago, she dropped her disillusioned-with-life mum off at the airport to go on an extended trip to Thailand. She is now going to pick her up, after not seeing her since. However, not only has her mum “found herself” and changed completely, including her name, but she has her toyboy/ guru in tow. The pair bring chaos, peace, humour, gravity, and challenges to Claire’s dysfunctional household. As the couple’s overtly passionate relationship highlights Claire’s loveless marriage, her life begins to fall apart. Karma plays her role, and what emerges from the pieces is a new and hopeful direction for all the members of Claire’s family.
This is a novel with humour, pathos, challenge, hope, karma….and a dash of Tantra…
Strawberries and Suspicions: A Honsham Forest Village Cosy Crime
Lorna Clark
Have you ever felt that you don’t belong, you always mess things up and that you’re unattractive? That’s exactly how Jen was feeling when she took a temporary post at Honsham Forest Village.
‘Honsham Forest Village is a small market garden in Norfolk. It is worked by up to 12 adults in need of quiet or refuge, who live on the site.’ It’s not as peaceful as the description suggests; the administrator believes someone pushed her down the stairs. Can Jen identify who it was or change her negative opinion of herself?
Breadcrumbs and Bones: A Honsham Forest Village Cosy Crime
Lorna Clark
What would you do if a skeleton was unearthed in the village where you live? Jen and Alex decide to do some unofficial investigations and what they find out shocks them. Can they cope with their findings and the danger they fall into?
Honsham Forest Village is a small market garden in Norfolk. It is worked by up to twelve resident adults.
Compulsion
Flo Kingfisher
A dark psychological thriller which hurtles from the leafy lanes of Yorkshire to the cosmopolitan streets of Amsterdam. A dangerous psychopath follows a stranger he sees on a train.
But who is the real stalker and who is really in danger? Obsession and revenge come in many forms and disguises.
The Chain Diaries
Steve Scarlett
Angie’s Iranian husband, Ben, is linked to a political killing in London and flees to Tehran taking her sons with him. With her dad, and Tony, both retired Royal Marines, she plans to bring the boys home. They discover Angie’s diaries may hold the key to solving a number of assassinations across Europe, possibly worldwide.
Coming For You
Frances Mackintosh
He watches and waits. Carefully planning the moment he abducts them. The Grey Trench Coat Man doesn't work alone. He has the help of his elderly mother. Together they have already captured and murdered seventeen victims. Faith Taylor is a carefree independent 28-year-old with a secret. She has dark thoughts about committing murder, how would the experience make her feel?
So far, they are just thoughts. Until she becomes the 18th victim. Big mistake. Faith is no victim. A slow death awaits one of them. But who will it be?
PIGPEN: Killing is in her blood
Frances Mackintosh
Agatha Taylor is the daughter of the Grey Trench Coat Man, a serial killer who met a gruesome end. She is also out of control. She preys on the harmless and unsuspecting, and kills them for her pleasure.
Her mother, Faith Taylor, has her own dark secrets. She is dating narcissistic sociopath, Tom Quick. He is also the chief executive of Northshireland County Council. Tom always gets what he wants and he wants Faith to commit murder.
DNA found at a crime scene leads DC Earle and DC Sterling to Faith’s rural farm in Northumberland. She must protect the gruesome secrets of the pigpen.
But who will she kill? DCs Earle and Sterling or her own daughter?
My Dreams Have Wings
Chelle Stewart
Pippa's story is a source of inspiration to us all - she shows us that with determination and courage, anything is possible. As long as you don't let fear hold you back, you too can go out and achieve your dreams.
Village Life is Murder
Penelope Chamberlain
In search of their perfect rural idyll. Will Howard and Seraphina find their happy ever after?
After burning out from his stressful trading job in the city, Howard and his wife Seraphina decide to escape from it all and move to the countryside, in search of tranquillity.
But soon after moving, they become unexpectedly embroiled in a murder investigation.
Will this threaten to derail their dreams of their ‘happy ever after’?
HUNTED: One predator. No tracks
Laura Graves
In a city full of life, death can be just around the corner.When a 21-year-old girl is found dead in a skip with her throat slit, and her body mutilated, a tormented criminal profiler connects a series of sadistic crimes in Liverpool. With insufficient evidence and a predator terrorising the streets, this is the most challenging and chilling case that Jo Linnet has ever faced.
Everything changes when the hunter becomes the hunted.
Ship to Shore
Lesley Renault
Chloe was in a bit of a rut. Her marriage had ended, and her job was no longer enough. Thumbing through a magazine she had bought on the way home one night, she came across a holiday with a difference. A cruise followed by a stay in a farmhouse on an island. Was she brave enough to travel on her own? Booking the holiday, it became a cruise, with a stay in a disused monastery on a small island.
What experiences would she have? Who would she meet? Would it change her?
The Invitation:
Three Lives, Two Secrets, One Invitation
Clare Fryer
One invitation changes everything.
When Millie picks up the mail, she hopes for a letter from Yan. Instead, she receives a mysterious invitation. A family linked by secrets discover a darker, more sinister undercurrent of corruption in Anacadair. How far will the ruling High Council go to preserve the old ways?
When the family flee, who can they trust?
Will they escape from the watchers?
Five Words
Sally Measom
How can five words change a family forever?
Join the Trafford family as they struggle to find a new way to live without the glue that holds them together. A powerful story of love and loss that will leave you hugging those you love a little bit tighter. This fresh, fast-paced novel explores how different we are and how similar when tragedy strikes.
“Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory” Dr Seuss
Someday x
Debby Buxton
Bubbles burst, dreams shatter, hearts break. As Lisa and Jason know only too well by the time they meet as twenty-somethings, striking up an unlikely friendship and perfecting their image as carefree, confident people. Until, that is, disaster strikes once more on a scorching day in Tuscany. Plunged into despair, they must confront their innermost fears, revealing their deepest secrets.
“Someday x” is a heart-warming story of triumph over adversity. Never give up on your dreams.
