JANUARY 2020. The first recorded death from Covid 19 in China. Ex DI Mick Fletcher is at a funeral in Sussex, where he’s recruited into investigating the worrying intentions of the new government’s covert operations. FEBRUARY A desperate husband involves private investigator Ziggy Hook in his search for his missing wife. Ex DS Janet Becket is regretting accepting a protection assignment – a government official who cannot forget anything she’s read? Meanwhile an old lady goes missing from a care home in the Scottish Borders. Local DI Magda Steil investigates, whilst worrying about the homecoming of her errant soldier brother, who has once again upset his superiors. MARCH As the virus storm gathers momentum, a disparate group of people begin to congregate in the valley of the River Tweed in the Scottish Borders, not immediately aware of their varied interconnecting activities. LOCKDOWN But . . . will lockdown enable a high-risk power grab? Will Captain Tomasz Steil fall into a trap? Can you trust a woman covered in tattoos? . . . and does anyone still believe in fairies?

Everyone has told lies but hers might get her killed. Maggie Wilson has spent her entire adult life pretending she's self assured and confident, but that couldn't be further from the truth. When her hotel catches fire she finds herself looking at a childhood friend through new eyes, but as she falls for him she realises that if she wants to have a future with him she'll have to admit to the lies that have hung over her head for half a lifetime. If she does that she'll lose him. Firefighter Theo Black walks through the flames to rescue his friend Maggie without a second thought, that was easy but realising things are changing between isn't. He's already done the whole falling for a friend thing before and it didn't work out, he has no intention of going through that again. However when it becomes clear someone keeps setting fires when Maggie is around he'll do whatever it takes to keep her safe, even if it means risking his heart.

"Kirk’s suspenseful and terror-driven novel employs supernatural elements to capitalize on the dread and horror of reality... [his] handling of visceral horror and human drama make for an immersive tale." - Publisher's Weekly You don’t read the book. It reads you. Rumors of a deadly book have been floating around the dark corners of the deep web. A disturbing tale about a mysterious figure who preys on those who read the book and subjects them to a world of personalized terror. Jesse Wheeler—former guitarist of the heavy metal group The Rising Dead—was quick to discount the ominous folklore associated with the book. It takes more than some urban legend to frighten him. Hell, reality is scary enough. Seven years ago his greatest responsibility was the nightly guitar solo. Then one night when Jesse was blackout drunk, he accidentally injured his son, leaving him permanently disabled. Dreams of being a rock star died when he destroyed his son's future. Now he cuts radio jingles and fights to stay clean. But Jesse is wrong. The legend is real—and tonight he will become the protagonist in an elaborate scheme specifically tailored to prey on his fears and resurrect the ghosts from his past. Jesse is not the only one in danger, however. By reading the book, you have volunteered to participate in the author’s deadly game, with every page drawing you closer to your own personalized nightmare. The real horror doesn’t begin until you reach the end. That’s when the evil comes for you. FLAME TREE PRESS is the new fiction imprint of Flame Tree Publishing. Launching in 2018 the list brings together brilliant new authors and the more established; the award winners, and exciting, original voices.

NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORKER AND NPR Through the scrim of fading memory, an elderly woman confronts a lifetime of secrets and betrayal, under the mysterious skies of her island home Off the coast of Georgia, near Savannah, generations have been tempted by strange blue lights in the sky near an island called Lyra. At the height of WWII, impressionable young Elle Ranier leaves New York City to forge a new life together on the island with her new husband, Simon. There they will live for decades, raising a family while waging a quixotic campaign to find the source of the mysterious blue offshore light—and the elusive minerals rumored to lurk beneath the surface. Fifty years later, Elle looks back at her life on the mysterious island—and at a secret she herself has guarded for decades. As her memory recedes into the mists of Alzheimer’s disease, her life seems a tangle of questions: How did her husband’s business, now shuttered, survive so long without ever finding the legendary Lyra stones? How did her own life crumble under treatment for depression? And what became of Gabriel—the handsome, raffish other man who came to the island with them and risked everything to follow the lights? Darkly romantic and deeply haunting, The Stars Are Not Yet Bells pulls us into a story of the tantalizing, faithless relationship between ourselves and the lives and souls we leave behind.

The book is based on trials, tributes and family ties. It explains life in general, the good, bad, and indifferent. This book is a dedication, especially to my grandchildren. They may or may not follow the trend of my foot step, but it could be a guiding light to all readers. Poetry is a therapy to ones mind, it can allow people to overcome difficult times. The contents of this book may not fit every lifestyle but i hope my poetry will open eyes and touch hearts.

After hearing rumors of an escalation in the war in Afghanistan, the President hires a mediation team to discover the truth of the rumors. What they learn sets in motion events to prevent an overthrow of the Presidency and our government. What makes it more difficult is the discovery of the participants. With war being waged coast to coast, the President fights to preserve his job, the government, and our way of life. With no one he can really trust, it's up to the mediation team to join in the battle to preserve America's values and very existence. They join with the President to fight a takeover of the Oval Office and all it stands for. A much damaged nation battles for its values and freedom against unknown odds. Keywords: Daring, Insightful, Challenging, Truthful, Emotional, Empathetic, Sympathetic, Political, Scary, Patriotic

Indulge yourself in a world of thoughts seen through a unique viewing window. Dichotomy analyzes several societal issues and common scenarios which are expounded upon and dealt with on a daily basis. Whether it is love, death, marriage, betrayal, friendship, politics, science, economics or simple observation, the piece leaves you questioning topics you may never imagined. And the best part...Ali can relate to every single one of his poems in living color. Enjoy!

Matt Bin thinks back on his life-realizes he has made some mistakes. He realizes that he must have been 'good'; because all his friends are good to him. Did he do something? A reality check on how one should act as he ages.

In this book, Impossible Is Nothing, we look at a life of a motivated young South African man who made it through in life after having had to experience direct poverty in his early life. He has written this book himself, and it was prepared by Simon Motshegoa for publication. It is a very motivational book, and you will learn that indeed, in this life, nothing is impossible if you are purpose-driven and are willing to take the risk. When you wholeheartedly pursue your dreams and stay focused on them, you will eventually live your dream. This book also reveals the fact that success is not accidental but it comes with unceasing commitment.

Wouldn’t it be nice to de-stress and simplify your life so you can spend time with people who matter, doing what matters? This insightful book will help you slow down, look at life through a new lens, and put small changes in place to create a balanced, fulfilling life. You’ll find strategies and systems for a peaceful, satisfying existence doing what you love. Learn to stop being busy and start being productive; confidently say yes to life and no to things that complicate it. Embrace healthier habits, follow your heart, and spend your days in pursuit of happiness. This book offers thought-provoking words of wisdom to start every day on a positive note. It will help you maximize potential, enrich relationships, and focus on what’s most important one step at a time. Discover ways to live deliberately, streamline daily life, and channel your efforts and energy into the life you’re meant to live. Learn to do more, be more, and enjoy the best life has to offer. A daily dose of down-to-earth, relatable inspiration and information will empower you to take your life to the next level.