Some will know how it begins . . .

My name is Sandy.
My husband is Detective Superintendent Roy Grace.
But when I disappeared, even he couldn't find me . . .

This is my story.

There's more to Sandy than meets the eye. A woman with a dubious past, a complicated present and an uncertain future.
Then she was gone.

Some will think they know how it ends . . .

Her disappearance caused a nationwide search. Even the best detective on the force couldn't find her.
They thought she was dead.

But nobody knows this . . .

Where did she go? Why did she run? What would cause a woman to leave her whole life behind and
simply vanish?

For the first time the truth behind Sandy Grace’s dramatic disappearance is revealed. They Thought I Was Dead will thrill fans and new readers alike with its gripping story of a woman on the run. This is Sandy's story.

Karl Kielblock het verskeie boeke geskryf, waaronder die Lafras Cuyper-reeks baie bekend is en wyd versamel word. Dit handel oor seeavonture in diens van twee oorlogvoerende moondhede vroeg in die 19de eeu. Hierdie is die eerste boek in die reeks. Die boeke is propvol opwinding, spanning en avontuur! Op sestienjarige leeftyd bevind Lafras Cuyper hom alleen in 'n vyandige wereld. Eers het sy ouers gesterf in die pokkiesepidemie wat die Kaap in 1796 getref het en daarna kom sy voog ook te sterwe. Op 'n dag versteek hy hom op 'n uitgaande skip en begin onwetend op die wyse 'n nuwe lewe - 'n lewe van ontbering en ysere dissipline, maar ook 'n lewe van avontuur! As Hollander staan hy eintlik buite die stryd tussen Engelse en Franse, maar hy het geen keuse nie. Hy het sy vryheid in Tafelbaai agtergelaat. Lafras Cuyper het egter 'n besonderse gawe: Buitengewone gesigsvermoe. En so 'n man kan besonder nuttig wees by die hantering van 'n skeepskanon. Lafras beleef in 'n kort tyd swaarkry, opwinding, gevaar en vrees – en word selfs die held van meer as een veldslag. Die verhaal van Lafras Cuyper is op feite gebaseer.

"The tiny Caribbean isle of Ste. Anne seems like the perfect vacation spot for three New York professionals in search of sunshine, underwater adventure, and perhaps a little tropical romance. But when Eddie Bell, Eve MacFarland and Julian Carteret embark on an afternoon dive, they soon discover that still waters can run deadly. In this business suspense novel, three young professionals must use their wits, financial savvy, and the expertise of a band of unlikely and colorful characters to discover the truth and neutralize the threats...before it is too late."

"Sharon Agar is a delicious writer with a gift for the utterly hypnotic twists and turns that put your day on hold. "Out of Options" is intelligent and propulsive-a suspenseful, sometimes funny novel about New York professionals slogging through the unexpected."

-Norb Vonnegut, NYT-acclaimed author of "The Trust"

"With dazzling realism, chess-like intricacy, witty dialogue, wry humor, and profound emotional insight, in "Out of Options" Sharon Agar marvelously and suspensefully fashions a skein of mystery, drama, romance, and corporate behavior that will not let go of you, long after you've turned the final page. "

-David M. Darst, Author, Educator, and former Chief Investment Strategist, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management

There are thirteen knives. One by one they begin to disappear Nora didn't expect Hidden Lake Camp to be in a state of ruin. Dock full of rotten boards, smashed windows, cabins falling apart. To her new husband, Paul, the camp is the past he'd just as soon bury. Nora agreed to drive north with him to get his elderly parents settled while he makes enough repairs to sell the property. Only a few months, Paul said. The summer camp, however, and its deep lake have other plans. After Nora's first meal with his difficult family, one knife-part of a prized collection-goes missing. By the time the fourth and fifth vanish from behind locked doors and out from under watchful eyes, Nora can barely sleep. There's talk of ghosts, secret rooms and someone at the summer camp found dead in the tall grass. Unsettling, gripping, and totally original, Book of Knives is a literary thriller that shows how one person's unraveling can bring the whole house down.

A group of cynical, hard-bit mercenaries runs afoul of Lawbrand's authorities after a simple job goes belly-up. Desperate and on the run, these ragged outcasts find safety and belonging in their unlikely partnership. Always barely one step ahead the law, they cross paths with the Children of the Sun, a powerful new faith movement, that seeks to topple Lawbrand's ruling church and purify the Trade-Cities by fire.

The first novel in Lee Child’s #1 bestselling Jack Reacher series—now an original series on Prime Video!

Ex-military policeman Jack Reacher is a drifter. He’s just passing through Margrave, Georgia, and in less than an hour, he’s arrested for murder. Not much of a welcome.

All Reacher knows is that he didn’t kill anybody. At least not here. Not lately. But he doesn’t stand a chance of convincing anyone. Not in Margrave, Georgia. Not a chance in hell.

'This is a stunning read that plunges you into another world. Backman writes with incredible sensitivity and insight. Every one of the characters is real and multi-faceted, having you breathlessly turning the pages, following their fears and hopes, fretting for their futures. This is storytelling at its best: Emotional, vivid, wise and utterly brilliant' Hazel Prior 'It's often said that winners write history, but there are no winners here' This is a small story about big questions. It's a story about family, community, life. It starts with a storm - and a death. But how does it end? Two years have passed since the events that no one wants to think about. Everyone has tried to move on, but there's something about this place that prevents it. The residents continue to grapple with life's big questions: What is a family? What is a community? And what, if anything, are we willing to sacrifice in order to protect them? As the locals of Beartown struggle to overcome the past, great change is on the horizon. Someone is coming home after a long time away. Someone will be laid to rest. Someone will fall in love, someone will try to fix their marriage, and someone will do anything to save their children. Someone will submit to hate, someone will fight, and someone will grab a gun and walk towards the ice rink. So what are the residents of Beartown willing to sacrifice for their home? Everything. Praise for the Beartown books: 'I utterly believed in the residents of Beartown, and felt ripped apart by the events in the book' Jojo Moyes 'Surrounded by impenetrable forests, Beartown recreates the stifling atmosphere of a dying community. A mature, compassionate novel' Sunday Times 'Backman can tickle the funny bone and tug on the heart strings when he needs to, and is a clever enough storyteller to not overindulge in either' Independent 'As popular Swedish exports go, Backman is up there with ABBA and Stieg Larsson' The New York Times Book Review 'Backman is a masterful writer' Kirkus Review

Discover the rise and fall of the world's greatest empire in the stunning second novel in THE GOLDEN AGE series, from the world's finest historical novelist.

Pericles returns home more than a hero: he's the leader of Athens, the empire's beacon of light in the dark.

But even during times of peace, the threat of Sparta - Athens's legendary rival - looms large on the horizon. When a sudden catastrophe brings Sparta to its knees, Pericles sees a golden opportunity to forever shift the balance of power in his city's favour.

For sometimes the only way to win lasting peace is to wage war.

Sparta may be weak, but their power is far from extinguished. Soon a ruthless young boy steps forward to lead the Spartans back to greatness. As the drums of battle draw closer, can Pericles rise once more or will the world's greatest empire fall under his watch?

Victim. Murderer. Serial Killer. What next?

Since confessing to her bloody murder spree Rhiannon Lewis, the now-notorious Sweetpea killer, has been feeling out-of-sorts.

Having fled the UK on a cruise ship to start her new life, Rhiannon should be feeling happy. But it’s hard to turn over a new leaf when she’s stuck in an oversized floating tin can with the Gammonati and screaming kids. Especially when they remind her of Ivy – the baby she gave up for a life carrying on killing.

Rhiannon is all at sea. She’s lost her taste for blood but is it really gone for good? Maybe Rhiannon is realising that there’s more to life than death…

Sangomas and cops don’t mix. Usually. But this is Joburg, a metropolis that is equal parts flash and shadow, and where not everything can be easily explained.

Ian Jack, a disillusioned former police officer, teams up with Reshma Patel, a colleague from his old life, to investigate a routine housebreaking gone bad. But when they uncover links to a possible animal poaching and trafficking syndicate, things go from complicated to dangerous to downright evil.

Set against the richly textured backdrop of a livewire African city, this fast-paced thriller offers a disturbing contemporary take on justice and morality. To be read with the lights on.

The location: West Africa

The player: 24-year-old spy Lachlan Kite

The target: A war criminal on the run

The objective: Kill or capture

Kite’s mission should be straightforward, but it soon turns into a terrifying game of cat and mouse along the beaches and backstreets of Senegal. Now, nearly thirty years later, it seems the game isn’t over.

And unless Kite can turn the tables on his pursuers, the inner workings of the secret state could be exposed…

PART STORY, PART GAME - PURE ADVENTURE! "A new way of telling stories and in many ways the birth of modern gaming, these books captured the imaginations of a generation of kids - it's great to think that a new generation are going to be similarly captivated" bestselling author Charlie Higson You, the hero, must face the unknown terrors of the Mampang Fortress. Hidden inside the keep is the Crown of Kings, but beware the monsters and traps waiting for you... ABOUT THE SERIES The multi-million copy globally bestselling choose-your-own-adventure series is repackaged and reignited for a brand new generation of children. All you need is a dice and you can choose which way the story goes Be careful - the main character can die at any point! 20 million copies sold worldwide in 32 languages Perfect for kids who love gaming A great way to encourage children away from gaming on screens and get them back into reading books!

The instant New York Times bestseller from the author of Sometimes I Lie 'Not just fiendish but positively Feeneyish - dark, ingenious and very clever' Cara Hunter, author of Close to Home Ten years of marriage. Ten years of secrets. An anniversary they'll never forget. Adam and Amelia are spending the weekend in the Scottish Highlands. The remote location is perfect for what they have planned. But when their romantic trip takes a dark turn, they both start to wonder - can they trust the one they're with? Because every couple tells little white lies. Only for Adam and Amelia, the truth is far more dangerous. 'A cleverly crafted novel with a grand twist' Stella magazine 'I loved it!' Sarah Pinborough, author of Behind Her Eyes 'Creepy, gripping and oh-so readable, we loved this! Fabulous magazine 'Chilling and clever, with a twist so sharp you'll get whiplash' Chris Whitaker, author of We Begin at the End 'A riveting thriller that explodes with a jaw-dropping climax' Woman's Weekly 'A clever, cunning read and one where you expect a twist, but when it comes, it's so perfect and wonderful that you want to tell everyone' Belfast Telegraph 'A staggering novel filled with tension, suspense, and an ending that will leave you flabbergasted' Samantha Downing, author of My Lovely Wife 'The reader never quite know who's telling the truth about who they really are' Cosmopolitan What readers are saying about ROCK PAPER SCISSORS 'I was HOOKED! Brilliantly written . . . A gripping twisty page turner' 'Multi-faceted characters hiding lots of secrets, brilliant plot and clever twists kept me at the edge of my seat to the very end!' 'I flew through the pages as it was impossible to put down! Brilliant!' 'Alice Feeney wins for the greatest plot twists!' 'This was an addictive read. I. Could. Not. Put. It. Down. The twist was spectacular'