This murder mystery takes place in New York City, where Hammer must smash an underground cult that rewards its money-loving members with murder. Views: 24
Sinking the battleship HMS Royal Oak in the Royal Navy’s home anchorage, with the loss of more than 800 of her crew, was Germany’s first shattering blow against Britain in the 1939-45 war. Within six weeks the long-standing German dream of breaching the defenses of Scapa Flow had been achieved.
Germany claimed the sinking for the submarine U-47, commanded by Lt. Günther Prien. Prien and his crew became instant folk heroes, lauded, interviewed and exploited to extract the maximum glory from their deed. A few months later, Prien’s autobiography, Mein Weg Nach Scapa Flow, was published and sold an astonishing 750,000 copies. However, there are also Royal Oak survivors who, while accepting that their ship was torpedoed, say Prien and his crew can’t ever have seen the inside of Scapa Flow because Prien’s story is almost totally at variance with the truth.
Four books and dozens of articles have been written on what is now generally accepted as one of the greatest submarine exploits of all time. Yet nobody has managed to sift fact from falsehood and reconcile the apparently irreconcilable German and British stories. The author has interviewed Royal Oak survivors, members of U-47’s 1939 crew, Lt. Prien’s widow and members of the firm which published his autobiography.
His quest for the truth led through England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Orkney, Norway, West Berlin, Cologne, Freiburg and even distant Amman. He has patiently investigated every point of controversy until he was able to set down a documented, definitive account of the Royal Oak naval disaster. Views: 23
Four thousand years have passed since Covenant first freed the Land from the devastating grip of Lord Foul and his minions. But he is back, and Convenant, armed with his stunning white gold magic, must battle the evil forces and his own despair… Views: 23
The nail-biting tale of sabotage set in the desolate frozen wastes of two ice-bound oil fields, from the acclaimed master of action and suspense. Views: 22
Minou (christened Lady Céleste by her British father) escaped the Terror in France to reach safety and send assistance for her mother and brother, who were in danger of facing the guillotine. Frustrated by the lack of progress, she determined to return to France with her cousin Henri—but they are followed by the upright Lord Degan, who quickly learned he possessed none of their panache. Georgian Romance by Joan Smith, writing as Jennie Gallant; originally published by Fawcett Coventry Views: 21
Lady Barbara Manfred (“Babe” to Regency society) was known for her fast ways. Past time for some courageous relative to take her in hand. Lord Clivedon had some interesting ideas for her reclamation—staying with starchy Aunt Graham, the introduction of the sterling (and boring) Lord Ellingwood, instruction from the overbearing Lady Angela, fending off nutty Lord Romeo. But Clivedon couldn’t help appreciating Babe’s originality. . . Regency Romance by Joan Smith; originally published by Fawcett Views: 21
'Altogether an enjoyable performance, one of Mr Hill's best' Financial Times When Mary Dinwoodie is found choked in a ditch following a night out with her boyfriend, a mysterious caller phones the local paper with a quotation from Hamlet. The career of the Yorkshire Choker is underway. If Superintendent Dalziel is unimpressed by the literary phone calls, he is downright angry when Sergeant Wield calls in a clairvoyant. Linguists, psychiatrists, mediums – it's all a load of nonsense as far as he is concerned, designed to make a fool of him. And meanwhile the Choker strikes again – and again... Views: 21
The rift in the fabric of space was fast approaching the Well World, and time was running out. Troops all over the planet were gathering for the final battle. Nathan Brazil and Mavra Chang somehow had to reach the Well of Souls in time to save the universe and before any of the hostile natives managed to kill them. At best, a difficult mission. At worst, impossible—especially since there was a price on Brazil’s head and many would-be claimants! For Brazil, the difficult was but the work of a moment—the impossible would take a little longer! Views: 20
The Butcher Shop first appeared in 1926. Despite big overseas sales it was banned in New Zealand and later Australia for being disgusting, indecent and communistic – in other words for promoting revolutionary ideas about women and for a bold portrayal of the brutality of farm life. On one level, the novel is a fast-paced account of how passion and jealousy destroy the lives of a rich and cultured farming family; on another it is a fierce polemic for the freedom of women, which in its frankness was years ahead of its time. Views: 20
Jailbreak!The young Dave Walters was being held in jail at Snake River for a murder he did not commit. Egged on by the infamous Steve Delaney, a group of men was heading out to the jail - to lynch young Dave.The Lone Ranger, suspicious of a possible lynching, headed swiftly toward Snake River with Tonto in a race to beat the mob to the jail and free Dave...Soon Delaney has the townfolk looking for both the Lone Ranger and Walters. Can the Lone Ranger keep the boy out of sight, protect himself, and find the real murderer? Views: 20
TETHYS . . . The long-dead, deserted third moon orbiting Saturn.
Codename: SATURN 3
A lonely chunk of ammonia ice with two sole inhabitants. A self-exiled earth-traveller and Alex, the beautiful space-born, working together at the isolated research station.
Until Saturn beams news of an approaching alien craft with a secret cargo aboard—a cargo comprising eight feet of computerized renegade robot, a technical space-age wonder, with a deadly self-imposed mission.
And on Saturn 3 the nightmare begins . . . Views: 19
When Clare's fiancée dies, she's devastated, and she vows to keep his memory alive. But then, on the warm, sunny beaches of the Caribbean, she meets handsome and arrogant Luke Mortimer--a man determined to win her heart. Luke pursues Clare relentlessly, but she's torn between holding on to the memory of the man she once loved and allowing herself to fall again. Will she stay faithful to a long-dead lover, or give in to the man who pursues her? ABOUT THE AUTHOR Anne Hampson is a veteran romance writer with over 125 titles under her belt. Born in England, she always dreamed of teaching and writing; however, after World War I, poverty forced her to leave school at age 14 to sew blouses for Marks & Spencer's. Later in life, she attended school at Manchester University. Anne Hampson has a long line of number-one sellers for Mills & Boon, Silhouette, and Harlequin, including the Harlequin Presents line of titles. Many of her books have been reprinted, some as many as 16 times, and some have been classified as rare collector's items. Combining contemporary romance with timeless appeal, her work has delighted generations of fans. Views: 18
SUCH A SWEET LITTLE BOY. SUCH A DEAR TEDDY. WHY IS EVERYONE SO AFRAID?
Sandy isn’t afraid. She’s the babysitter. And she and Jamie are going to be great pals. But Sandy should never tell Jamie she loves him, not even teasing. Maybe most boys Jamie’s age don’t know much about sex . . . but Teddy does. And Jamie does whatever his Teddy tells him.
TEDDY
A bright smiling boy and his Teddy. The lure of carnal evil. And a wave of sickening violence that sweeps through a terrified town. What fiend in their midst could do such hideous things? Teddy knows . . . Views: 18
