Survival is a dangerous enterprise in the aftermath of a nuked America. Humanity perseveres, but the Deathlands code is far simpler: kill or be killed, live or die trying. Driven by the fires of hope, a resilient band of warriors traverse the new frontier of the future, survivors by skill and legends by reputation.The legend of the trader returns in the simmering dust bowl of the Badlands, the past calling out to armorer J.B. Dix. Her name is Eula. Young, silent and lethal, she's part of a new trading convoy quick to invite Ryan Cawdor and his band on a journey across the hostile terrain. But high-tech hardware, fast wags, flowing jack and friendly words don't tell the real story behind a vendetta that is years in the making. Views: 65
Though she knows nothing about gardening, the day Aoife spots a neglected walled garden it casts a spell over her. She persuades its reluctant owner to let her take it over and advertises for helpers. Just two turn up: Uri, a retired tailor, and Emily, a gentle student. It's not promising but Aoife persists. The tailor's son, Seth, joins them and in time even the crotchety owner, Mrs Prendergast, joins in.Being recently widowed and newly arrived in Dublin with her little boy, the project gives Aoife a much-needed outlet in this new place and an escape from the turmoil in her head. What she does not realise is that in their various ways the other four -- Uri, Emily, Seth and Mrs P -- have also been burned by life and are just as in need of the garden's healing powers.As their relationships develop in surprising, challenging and life-altering ways their extraordinary stories show Aoife the amazing resilience of the human spirit. But that doesn't... Views: 65
Exciting new magical adventure series for girls - will you answer the call of Silver Dolphins?Antonia is a secret Silver Dolphin – she's responsible for helping the creatures of the bay when their environment is threatened, by responding to the call of her magic necklace.It's the start of the summer holidays and Jessica, Antonia's sister, is becoming increasingly obsessed about 'catching up' with her big sister. She covets Antonia's necklace and cannot resist the temptation of borrowing it' Antonia is distraught when she thinks it's lost for ever: how will she hear the distress call of her dolphins without it? But they are not the only ones in need of her help... Views: 65
Caterina was fifteen years old in 1452 when she bore an illegitimate child in the tiny village of Vinci. His name was Leonardo, and he was destined to change the world forever.Caterina suffered much cruelty as an unmarried mother and had no recourse when her boy was taken away from her. But no one knew the secrets of her own childhood, nor could ever have imagined the dangerous and heretical scheme she would devise to protect and watch over her remarkable son. This is her story. Views: 65
He Took Her By SurpriseWhen a naked earl climbs through the window into her bedchamber, Lady Elizabeth Runyon does the proper thing: She screams. Loudly. And then. . .well, Lizzie has had enough of being proper. She wishes to be bold. Wanton, even. She won't be commanded to put on her nightgown. Just this once, she will be absolutely daring. . .She Returned The FavorRobert Hamilton, Earl of Westbrooke, has no intention of being tricked into marriage by a detestable female, and if he has to flee naked across a rooftop, he will. Jolly good there's an open window waiting—as well as an undressed, slightly drunk, and alluringly beautiful Lady Elizabeth. Oh dear. If they are caught together, he might have to marry her. The idea is delicious. . .and the temptation is irresistible. . .Praise for the novels of Sally MacKenzie: "The Naked Marquis is the romance equivalent of chocolate cake. . .every page is an irresistible delight!"... Views: 65
SUMMARY: The highly anticipated return of Dalziel and Pascoe, the hugely popular police duo and stars of the long-running BBC TV series, in a new psychological thriller.Can it be true? Has the Fat Man really sung?Caught in a huge Semtex explosion, it seems the only thing preventing Superintendent Andy Dalziel from stepping through Death's door is his size ' and sheer bloody-mindedness.While Andy lies in a coma, an injured DCI Pascoe works to uncover what he feels sure is a conspiracy, despite the security services believing the blast was an accident in which the terrorists blew themselves up.Who, then, are the mysterious Knights Templar, bringing the war in Iraq back home with their gruesome acts of vengeance? What have they got to do with a best-selling novelist, a beautiful temptress and a hit-and run on Yorkshire CID's most inept officer? And, most importantly, will Dalziel ever wake up to hear the truth..? Views: 65
The war between humanity and Faerie devastated both sides. Or so 15-year-old Liza has been told. Nothing has been seen or heard from Faerie since, and Liza’s world bears the scars of its encounter with magic. Trees move with sinister intention, and the town Liza calls home is surrounded by a forest that threatens to harm all those who wander into it. Then Liza discovers she has the Faerie ability to see—into the past, into the future—and she has no choice but to flee her town. Liza’s quest will take her into Faerie and back again, and what she finds along the way may be the key to healing both worlds. Views: 65
Joe "Mojo" Lumby is a champion on the track. But when he gets caught up in the mystery of the Margaret rose, he runs into trouble. Someone thinks Joe knows where a mysterious treasure is hidden, and will stop at nothing to get it. In his search for the Margaret rose, Joe finds himself in a race against his toughest opponent yet—time. Views: 65
when footloose and fancy-free jessica, a thirty-something writer, decides to follow her journalistic instincts and trace the story of a young girl for her weekly column in a dublin newspaper, she unwittingly embarks on a journey into northern ireland's tragic past.with her love of all things vintage, jessica jane baré is known as second-hand jane to her friends. hailing from new zealand, these days she's finding the grass is greener in dublin and not just because of all the rain. in fact, life would be sweet if it weren't for the reason she left home in the first place–her meddling mother. marian views jess's life in dublin as nothing more than a stop-gap until she meets mr right and he's taking his time. things look set to change, however, when jess meets the delectable nick, who ticks all of marian's boxes.in the meantime, jess's latest second-hand collectible–a children's book—gives her an idea for her column. deciding to track down the girl whose name is scribbled inside the... Views: 65
