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Dinner with the Dissidents
by John TesarschIt is 1970, and the Kremlin is struggling to quell dissent. Though censored at home, Alexander Solzhenitsyn is lauded in the West for exposing the underbelly of communism. Now the Nobel laureate is rumoured to be writing his most devastating work yet. The KGB turns to Leonid Krasnov, an aspiring young writer. It promises to make him Moscow's next literary star if he can infiltrate Solzhenitsyn's inner circle and uncover what the great author is hiding. At first Leonid complies, but when he falls in love with Klara, a dissident musician, his allegiances waver. By then he is enmeshed in a plot that is more sinister than he could ever have imagined. Many years later, Leonid is a recluse living in Canberra under an assumed name. Haunted by his past, he seeks one last, desperate chance to make amends. Dinner with the Dissidents is a gripping portrayal of tumultuous times, and a thrilling story of love, courage and deception.
The Wife and The Widow
by Christian WhiteSet against the backdrop of an eerie island town in the dead of winter, The Wife and the Widow is a mystery/thriller told from two perspectives: Kate, a widow whose grief is compounded by what she learns about her dead husband's secret life; and Abby, an island local whose world is turned upside down when she's forced to confront the evidence that her husband is a murderer. But nothing on this island is quite as it seems, and only when these women come together can they discover the whole story about the men in their lives. Brilliant and beguiling, The Wife and the Widow takes you to a cliff edge and asks the question: how well do we really know the people we love?
The Thirty-Nine Steps
by John BuchanJohn Buchan's The Thirty-Nine Steps was the novel that introduced readers to the cunning Richard Hannay and became a foundational work in the spy-thriller genre. Taking place only months before the outbreak of World War One (and written during the conflict) it focuses on Hannay's attempts to warn the government of an unfolding plot to steal Great Britain's military plans. Throughout the book Hannay must escape from German spies and the British police, who falsely believe that he has murdered the very man who revealed the plot to him. The book would prove incredibly popular upon its release and has been cited as the first "man-on-the-run" style story which has been re-used in films and in literature ever since.
Greenmantle
by John BuchanIn John Buchan's second book focusing on the exploits of the ever resourceful Richard Hannay, we find the English secret agent deep behind enemy lines as World War One rages. This time Hannay is tasked by a senior intelligence officer with investigating a possible plan by the Germans to cause a revolt in the Muslim world that threatens Great Britain's war effort. Aided by some friends, Hannay travels across war-torn Europe to Turkey as he attempts to decipher a cryptic clue that may hold the key to the plot and disrupt the dastardly plan before it is too late. One of Buchan's most popular books Greenmantle is also one of only two Hannay novels set during the First World War.
Mr. Standfast (Oxford World's Classics #3)
by John BuchanRichard Hannay, one of Britain's top secret agents, has been called on once-more to disrupt a German plot to knock Britain out of the War. Set near the end of the First World War, Mr. Standfast focuses on Hannay's attempts to crack a web of German spies posing as pacifists in the heart of Britain. In this book he is pitted against an old foe, the master of disguise Von Schwabing, and is introduced to the beautiful nurse, Mary Lamington, as he works to save his country for a third-time. Ending in a climatic sequence that unfolds while a battle rages on the Western Front, Mr. Standfast is one of Buchan's finest works and shows why he is regarded as an innovator of the espionage fiction genre.
An Antarctic Mystery
by Jules VerneAn Antarctic Mystery; or, The Sphinx of the Ice Fields, was published first in 1897 as a response to Edgar Allan Poe's 1838 novel The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket. It is an adventure story following the journey of of an unnamed narrator through the Kerguelen Islands in the Indian Ocean aboard the ship, the Halbrane.
Terminal Rage
by A. M. KhalifaWhen a mysterious man besieges an office tower in Manhattan, he threatens to execute his hostages and unleash terror if his demands are not met. He informs the authorities he will only communicate with Alexander Blackwell, a former FBI hostage negotiator whose stellar career had ended abruptly a few years before. The FBI tracks Blackwell down on a tiny Caribbean island and he reluctantly agrees to negotiate with the suspect. As the clock ticks fast to the deadline, Blackwell soon realizes the only way to save the hostages and prevent catastrophe is to figure out who this enigmatic hostage-taker really is, and why he asked for him by name. But what he discovers is a chilling global conspiracy at the highest levels of government that threatens to destroy his life all over again. Terminal Rage is an explosive novel set in the post 9/11 world, where terrorism is no longer defined by who the terrorists are, but the sophistication and impunity by which they operate.
Mosaic
by Gayle LyndsWhile giving a gala performance at London's Royal Albert Hall, blind concert-pianist Julia Austrian's sight returns as mysteriously as it disappeared ten years earlier when she was struck by a rare psychological disorder. But her euphoria shatters when she witnesses her mother's murder -- a trauma that hurls her back into her dark and lonely world. Blind, yet the only person who can identify the killer, Julia abandons her celebrated life, regains her sight through hypnosis, and joins maverick CIA analyst Sam Keeline to piece together a series of seemingly random acts that form a vast and terrifying puzzle that threatens America's political system.
Got Luck
by Michael DarlingIn this repeated #1 best seller, readers will explore a hidden fantasy realm alongside a wisecracking and tough-as-nails private detective through each and every twist his unusual and otherworldly case throws at them.
Ghostsitter
by Shelly BrownJoin two ghost-seeing friends, Tiffany and Justin, as they strive to solve mysteries, fit in at school, and help troubled ghosts seeking peace in this thrilling middle grade adventure.
Evertaster
by Adam Glendon SidwellThe first book in the bestselling Evertaster Series takes Guster, his family, and young readers on fantastic adventures around the world as they seek a legendary secret recipe to satisfy the world&’s pickiest eater.
Sherlock Academy: Watson's Case
by F.C. ShawSherlock Academy: Watson&’s Case is a mystery and detective story for young readers that takes place in the heart of London on the famous Baker Street. Kids will love book 2 of the bestselling Sherlock Academy Series!
Sherlock Academy: The Holmes Brigade
by F.C. ShawBook 3 of the bestselling Sherlock Academy Series! Kids will love this middle grade mystery as it takes them through historical London with their friends Rollie and Cecily.
Sherlock Academy
by F.C. ShawSherlock Academy is a mystery and detective story for young readers that takes place in the heart of London on the famous Baker Street. F.C. Shaw&’s attention to historical detail caught and continues to catch readers&’ imaginations, launching this middle grade series into bestselling status.
Evertaster: The Delicious City
by Adam Glendon SidwellThe highly-anticipated sequel to the bestselling Evertaster is sure to keep kids laughing. Join Guster and his family as they discover new civilizations, meet curious characters, and flee hungry monsters.
The W.H.O. Files: Potions in the Pizza (The\w. H. O. Files Ser.)
by Mikey BrooksIn this magical adventure of witches, wands, and potions, young readers will love solving mysteries with twins Ethan and Emmy as they fight to save their school.
Conflict: A Crossover Novel
by Walt SochaWhile working on a dude ranch in present day Montana, Joe Kuruk saves a young girl from a club-wielding warrior. His confusion is intensified when he realizes that the girl, Alta, has crossed over from another time and place. And the only way to reunite her with her family is to cross back with her. Accompanied by a few friends, Joe crosses into Alta's world only to find her home destroyed by a savage war chief. Then the gate closes behind them. Stranded in the Eleventh Century, on the present day Susquehanna River, Joe and his band fight to create a safe home for the refugee they've gathered. And to prepare for future European contact.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
by Mark TwainPackaged in handsome, affordable trade editions, Clydesdale Classics is a new series of essential works. From the musings of literary geniuses such as Nathaniel Hawthorne in The Scarlet Letter to the striking personal narrative of Harriet Jacobs in Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, this new series is a comprehensive collection of our literary history through the words of the exceptional few.One of Mark Twain’s most beloved and respected novels, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer presents a tale of two young boys, their antics and adventures in the fictional town of St. Petersburg, Missouri.Tom, a young boy with a knack for getting into trouble, finds himself and best friend Huck Finn at the center of a very diabolical situation. One night, while Tom and Huck Finn are in a graveyard, they witness a murder. Terrified, they flee from the spot and swear that they will never reveal their secret to anyone. This sets off a chain of events in which Tom and Huck find themselves entangled, with dangerous men in pursuit to track them down.Timeless and read by generation after generation, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is one of Twain’s finest novels. Rediscover the adventure with this edition.
Horizon Delta
by D. W. VogelThis stunning science fiction adventure will give readers goosebumps and a new favorite hero to follow through the galaxy.
Got Hope
by Michael DarlingIn the action-packed sequel to Michael Darling&’s bestselling novel, Got Luck, readers&’ favorite private detective is ready to go back to solving nice, non-magical crimes. But the realm of the Fae has different plans for Got. From the shadows, a secret society moves to dethrone Got&’s father. Despite his best efforts to stay out of Fae politics, Got has become the key to their civil war.
Got Lost
by Michael DarlingMagic and mystery—private detective Got is now well-versed in both. Readers will be on the edge of their seats as their favorite wisecracking private detective dives back into realms of magic in this third installation of the bestselling Tales from the Behindbeyond series.
Granted
by Michelle MerrillMichelle Merrill&’s Granted imagines a world where genies like Brielle live secretly among humans. Merrill packs adventure, mystery, romance, and friendship into this coming-of-age young adult fantasy tale.
Sherlock Academy: Moriarty's Final Threat
by F.C. ShawThe middle grade series that all started with the bestselling book Sherlock Academy is finally complete. Book 4 will leave young readers wishing that they could be right next to Rollie in the mystery-solving, top-secret societies of historical London.
Hester and Harriet: Love, Lies and Linguine (Hester and Harriet #0)
by Hilary SpiersHester and Harriet are back and ready for more adventures!The gentle humour and relaxed pace make this an enjoyable read. - Daily MailHester and Harriet lead comfortable lives in a pretty cottage in an English village. Having opened their minds, home and hearts to Daria, a mysterious migrant, and her baby son Milo, the widowed sisters decide to further expand their own horizons by venturing forth to Italy for their annual holiday.Back in England, Daria and Milo are celebrating - they've received official refugee status with papers to confirm they can make England their home. Meanwhile, nephew Ben, who knows only too well how much he owes his aunts, is hurtling towards a different sort of celebration - one he's trying to backpedal out of as fast as he possibly can.With a huge secret hanging between the sisters, an unlikely new love on the landscape for Hester and new beginnings also beckoning for Harriet, Italy provides more opportunities for adventure than either of them could ever have imagined. But which ones will Hester and Harriet choose?As Hester and Harriet throw all their cards on the table in Italy, and potential catastrophe threatens Ben in England, it's anyone's guess how chaos will be kept at bay.
See You in September: An Original Short Story Featuring Characters From See You In September (Charity Norman Reading-Group Fiction)
by Charity NormanCassy smiled, blew them a kiss. 'See you in September,' she said. It was a throwaway line. Just words uttered casually by a young woman in a hurry. And then she'd gone. It was supposed to be a short trip - a break in New Zealand before her best friend's wedding. But when Cassy waved goodbye to her parents, they never dreamed that it would be years before they'd see her again. Having broken up with her boyfriend, Cassy accepts an invitation to stay in an idyllic farming collective. Overcome by the peace and beauty of the valley and swept up in the charisma of Justin, the community's leader, Cassy becomes convinced that she has to stay.As Cassy becomes more and more entrenched in the group's rituals and beliefs, her frantic parents fight to bring her home - before Justin's prophesied Last Day can come to pass.A powerful story of family, faith and finding yourself, See You in September is an unputdownable new novel from this hugely compelling author.