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Crime, mystery, private detective and (mild) horror fiction

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"...an addictive read from page one to last and thoroughly enjoyable!" - Librarian, Canada

"An extraordinary and inherently riveting read from beginning to end, The Sicilian Woman's Daughter is an original and deftly crafted novel showcasing the genuine flair for narrative story telling...highly recommended" - Midwest Book Reviews, USA

"I loved this book. The transformation of Maria was remarkable to read. Ms. Lo Scuro does a fantastic job filling in the sordid past of Maria’s family and blending it in with the present day characters." - USA reviewer

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FINALIST IN THE PEOPLE'S BOOK PRIZE

The unthinkable is happening in Lynnwood – a village with centuries of guilt on its conscience.

“The plot line is new and exciting, I won’t say any more about that because I don’t want to give it away! But I know I was surprised more than once at what was happening. If you are looking for a good book, definitely pick up this one.” – Librarian, USA

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Prosecuting criminal cases, lawyer Anthony Rathe convinced a jury to imprison an innocent man, who subsequently took his own life. Horrified at his mistake, Rathe abandons his glittering legal career, vowing to truly serve justice. A series of cases come his way.

"The four novellas of this book are masterpieces of their kind." - Reviewer, USA

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Ellipsis is a disturbing thriller stemming from what is left unsaid, what bounces around in the mind and evaporates when trying to remember. Can there be a conclusion when no-one seems to know the truth?

 "It’s a tale that will keep them wondering, gasping, thinking, smiling, grimacing, rereading. What more can a reader ask for?" - Reviewer

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This exciting anthology brings together the work of two much admired Sherlock Holmes writers. In these stories Holmes and Watson are engaged in daring exploits applying their razor-sharp intelligence in new cases.

"Captures the feel of the originals ... well-rounded tales" - USA librarian

9781907230615  US$ 4.99  e-book only

 

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Two plots running parallel... you won't see what's coming

The sixth novel in the Detective Johnny (One Eye) Hawke series.

Two laser-sharp detectives, two thought-provoking cases and two skilful plots.

"...a good story with an unpredictable ending – just how I like my mysteries" - Librarian, USA

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"...this story will grip your heart and bring your emotions to the foreground..." - USA reviewer

"an atmospheric novel with thought-provoking themes" - UK reviewer

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Omnibus edition of three of our titles:

Lynnwood by Thomas Brown

A Taste for Blood by David Stuart Davies

Ellipsis by Nikki Dudley

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Translation of Carlo Goldoni's classic Italian comedy, in parallel text Italian and English.

"a great gift for students of Italian/English, for students of Goldoni and Italian theatre, or for theatre-lovers. Or for a true friend."

9781907230004 (Hardcover)

9781907230011 (Spiral bound, same pagination)

e-book 9781907230349 English translation only

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"This is an exquisitely written novel; deft, poised, and with a writer's ear for the rhythms of the world around us. Featherbones does the always-difficult job of making the strange familiar, while asking us to attend again to the things we think we know." - UK reviewer

“...a unique story and I appreciated that, along with the beautiful writing. Very thought provoking novel.” - Canadian reviewer

New adult / Urban fiction

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For younger readers (Juvenile, YA, Middle grade)

London 1908: A secret society stalks the murky streets, a deadly assassin lurks in the shadows and a series of unexplained deaths are linked by a mystery symbol…

“Such a great fast paced book... FUN FUN read!!!” Librarian, USA

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“A fun and exciting tale of mischief and the resulting troubles, of problem solving and the outcome of working toward a goal.” - Bookseller, USA

“... a great book for reluctant readers ... A good fantasy read with good vs. evil” - Bookseller, USA

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"innovative and insightful... I couldn't wait to devour part two" - Times Educational Supplement

 

"I was utterly flabbergasted... one of the most compelling novels I've ever read" - Heffers Review, Cambridge

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“Kids will like this. Girls will like it for romance and boys will like it for the scare factor.”

 - Bookseller, USA

"...a fantastic and unique read for MG and YA readers.

“I do think that the author showed wonderful imagination in creating this world and these characters.” - Librarian, USA

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Non-fiction

 

Challenges the economic consensus

 

Interest rates up. Again.

Share prices dicey.  Again.

Banks in trouble. Again.

Trade wars. Again.

Households struggling with debt.

Businesses with costly debt failing.

Negative yield curve forecasting recession: thirty-year debt much cheaper than one-year debt.

And we haven’t got anywhere near the next financial crisis. Yet.

What is the common factor? One-fifth of world economic output is spent paying interest. Wasted.

This book explains the real problem: Debt cannot expand to infinity.

“Radical thinkers might have a point” was how the Financial Times described David Kauders’ first book, The Greatest Crash: How contradictory policies are sinking the global economy.

Print edition special offer only US$ 14 direct from our distributor

E-book 9781907230776 $5.99. Print 9781907230769.

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The Financial System Limit, by David Kauders
Psychology of Crowds (Revival) The Financial System Limit: The World's Real Debt Burden
Gustave le Bon David Kauders
Mass behaviour Economics, finance, politics
"the unconscious irrational workings of group thought and mass emotion" Challenges the economic consensus
Now printed locally in AU, CN, DE, ES, IN, IT, JP, KR, NZ, PL  Now printed locally in AU, CN, DE, ES, IN, IT, JP, KR, NZ, PL 
 

UK hardcover special offer £7.36 at Booksetc

The Greatest Crash: How contradictory policies are sinking the global economy Understanding Brexit Options: What future for Britain?
David Kauders David Kauders
Economics, finance, business Economics, politics
"Radical thinkers might have a point"
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Print edition only £5.99 at Booksetc

Print edition only £5.71 at Booksetc

 

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