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Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Crime & criminology > Organized crime > General
Innocence can be deadly... Perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty,
Shari Lapena and Lisa Jewell It was supposed to be a summer party
for my friends like no other to celebrate our last year of high
school. I'd planned everything to perfection but as the night got
underway, I never could have predicted how it ended... Twenty years
later, we are thrown back together when my 'partner' from that
night is killed in a suspicious car accident. It turns out we are
all being hunted. Someone is picking us off, one by one, for what
we did that night. Someone knows our secret, and they won't let us
forget it... Praise for Gemma Rogers: 'Unputdownable. a nail-biting
thriller that grips to the very last page.' Keri Beevis 'A
beautifully written edge-of-your-seat thriller that had me guessing
right until the end'Dreda Say Mitchell, 'A brilliant thriller from
an exciting new voice. Stalker it had me on the edge of my seat'
Kerry Barnes , 'An atmospheric, taut thriller which keeps you
hooked from the first page' Jacqui Rose, 'A cracking read.
Brilliantly written characters and a gripping plot. Highly
recommended.' Caz Finlay 'A page-turning must-read. It will have
you hooked from the first page until the last' Stephanie Harte 'An
intense thriller - it's a must-read' Sam Michaels 'An incredible
read that had me engrossed from the first page. A five-star read'
Alex Kane 'A real page turner, full of sinister secrets' Casey
Kelleher What readers are saying about The Secret: 'An excellent
novel, full of believable characters and an entertaining plot'
'Superbly written, very pacy and just the right length' 'A well
written gritty thriller from Gemma Rogers that races along at a
good speed and with a surprise ending this really is' 'Another 5
star winner from Gemma Rogers.' 'It had drama, suspense,
friendships, sadness and a whole lot of mystery.' 'This book had me
hooked from the outset' 'Twisting and turning with thrill after
chilling thrill' 'Gave me massive feelings of nostalgia with the
flashbacks to 1997 and genuinely struggled to put it down. Please
read this book!' 'Storyline draws you right in and I couldn't stop
reading. Needed to know how it ended but at the same time didn't
want it to end.'
One life changing moment of madness... Perfect for fans of Liane
Moriarty, Shari Lapena and Lisa Jewell It was supposed to be a
fresh start. A move to a new town for me and my family. I'd been
offered the perfect position, teaching English at the local high
school but then I met sixth form student Nicky Stevens. Initially
flattered by his attention, I let my guard down. But I had no idea
of the monster I'd let into my life or just how far his obsession
would go. Nothing could prepare me for the devastating consequences
caused by my one moment of weakness. Praise for Gemma Rogers:
'Unputdownable. a nail-biting thriller that grips to the very last
page.' Keri Beevis 'A beautifully written edge-of-your-seat
thriller that had me guessing right until the end'Dreda Say
Mitchell, 'A brilliant thriller from an exciting new voice. Stalker
it had me on the edge of my seat' Kerry Barnes, 'An atmospheric,
taut thriller which keeps you hooked from the first page' Jacqui
Rose, 'A cracking read. Brilliantly written characters and a
gripping plot. Highly recommended.' Caz Finlay 'A page-turning
must-read. It will have you hooked from the first page until the
last' Stephanie Harte 'An intense thriller - it's a must-read' Sam
Michaels 'An incredible read that had me engrossed from the first
page. A five-star read' Alex Kane 'A real page turner, full of
sinister secrets'Casey Kelleher What people are saying about The
Teacher:'An intense thriller - it's a must-read.' Sam Michaels 'An
incredible read that had me engrossed from the first page. A
five-star read.' Alex Kane 'Gemma Rogers has a talent for weaving
mystery and suspense into Reckless that had me finishing the book
in mere hours.' 'Brilliant thriller from a brilliant author.' 'It
was fast paced scandalous read that kept me on my toes. My mouth
was hanging open several times, going no way what is going to
happen next.' 'Such a good book keeping me on the edge of my seat.'
'This is an intense and immersive story well-paced and believable.'
'A gritty and gripping tale of fatal obsession and forbidden
attraction, Gemma Rogers' Reckless is one emotional rollercoaster
ride readers won't forget in a hurry!'
In a world in which global trade is at risk, where warehouses and
airports, shipping lanes and seaports try to guard against the
likes of Al Qaeda and Somali pirates, and natural disaster can
disrupt the flow of goods, even our "stuff" has a political life.
The high stakes of logistics are not surprising, Deborah Cowen
reveals, if we understand its genesis in war.
In "The Deadly Life of Logistics," Cowen traces the art and
science of logistics over the last sixty years, from the
battlefield to the boardroom and back again. Focusing on choke
points such as national borders, zones of piracy, blockades, and
cities, she tracks contemporary efforts to keep goods circulating
and brings to light the collective violence these efforts produce.
She investigates how the old military art of logistics played a
critical role in the making of the global economic order--not
simply the globalization of production, but the invention of the
supply chain and the reorganization of national economies into
transnational systems. While reshaping the world of production and
distribution, logistics is also actively reconfiguring global maps
of security and citizenship, a phenomenon Cowen charts through the
rise of supply chain security, with its challenge to long-standing
notions of state sovereignty and border management.
Though the object of corporate and governmental logistical
efforts is commodity supply, "The Deadly Life of Logistics"
demonstrates that they are deeply political--and, considered in the
context of the long history of logistics, deeply indebted to the
practice of war.
'A real page turner which kept me glued to my seat and got my heart
racing.' A murder made to look like suicide. Another that appears
an accident.DI Barton investigates the tragedies that have
shattered a family's lives, but without obvious leads the case goes
nowhere. Then, when the remains of a body are found, everything
points to one suspect. Barton and his team move quickly, and once
the killer is behind bars, they can all breathe a sigh of relief.
But death still lurks in the shadows, and no one's soul is safe.
Not even those of the detectives... How do you stop a killer that
believes life is a rehearsal for eternity, and their future is
worth more than your own...? Ross Greenwood writes gritty,
heart-pounding thrillers, with twists aplenty, and unforgettable
endings. Perfect for fans of Mark Billingham and Stuart MacBride.
Praise for Ross Greenwood: 'Move over Rebus and Morse; a new entry
has joined the list of great crime investigators in the form of
Detective Inspector John Barton. A rich cast of characters and an
explosive plot kept me turning the pages until the final dramatic
twist.' author Richard Burke What readers are saying about The Soul
Killer:'A very cleverly written book, filled with excitement,
murder and action.' 'The Soul Killer is a dark and deviously
twisted crime thriller with a great psychological twist.' 'Twists a
plenty for this story and it is such an addictive read. It had me
guessing and double guessing and changing my mind.' 'This is dark,
it is addictive and it is a wonderfully captivating read and one
that I would definitely recommend.' 'This book exceeded all my
expectations, absolutely brilliant read, you won't be able to put
down.' 'A real treat for fans of the crime thriller/Detective
thriller genre and heartily recommended.' 'This is a killer story
from a very unusual angle and I really enjoyed it.' 'Wow! What a
story!' 'The Soul Killer is a dark and enthralling read that had me
constantly on the edge of my seat.' 'I couldn't devour it quick
enough.' 'A real page turner and an easy five star read' 'Another
five star read which I devoured in one sitting.' 'A real page
turner which kept me glued to my seat and got my heart racing.
Plenty of heart in your mouth moments and full of tension and
suspense. Highly, highly recommended.' 'The Soul Killer is a 5 star
read and I highly recommend to everyone who enjoys a good gritty
crime thriller' 'Wow - fantastic, I read it in a day.' 'What a
wonderful read! I love everything about this book.' 'This is a fast
paced, gritty and twisted read.' 'A totally unputdownable read' 'A
good, tense ending made this a book that I had a hard time putting
down. Highly recommended!'
When you're working undercover the smallest mistake can cost you
your life.'A riveting read full of tension and suspense with a
vivid cast of characters and an enticing plot.' Heather
BurnsideDetective Constable Bailey Morgan has been out of the
undercover game since her last job went horribly wrong, leaving her
with scars inside and out. When her colleague Alice is found dead
whilst working deep cover in a women's prison, Bailey steps in to
replace her. Working alone, Bailey embarks on a dangerous journey
through the murky underbelly of the prison and soon discovers that
Alice's death was part of a spate of brutal murders. Surrounded by
prison officers, criminals and lowlifes, the slightest mistake
could cost Bailey her life. Heart-stopping and gripping. Perfect
for the fans of hit TV shows such as Line of Duty, Orange is the
New Black and Bad Girls. What readers are saying about Jailbird:
'Fast paced and addictive.' Ross Greenwood 'I have nothing negative
at all to say about this book. I can't wait for the next book from
this author as she has extreme talent.' 'Flows well, extremely good
plot! One of the best reads of the year. HIGHLY recommend!!!'
'Absolutely loved this book! The story flows, the characters are
fascinating and I couldn't tear myself away. Highly recommended.'
'This one is a sure winner!' 'I was literally on the edge of my
seat reading this book.' 'I was totally engrossed in this book.'
Innocent people are regularly convicted of crimes they did not
commit. A number of systemic factors have been found to contribute
to wrongful convictions, including eyewitness misidentification,
false confessions, informant testimony, official misconduct, and
faulty forensic evidence. In Miscarriages of Justice in Canada,
Kathryn M. Campbell offers an extensive overview of wrongful
convictions, bringing together current sociological,
criminological, and legal research, as well as current case-law
examples. For the first time, information on all known and
suspected cases of wrongful conviction in Canada is included and
interspersed with discussions of how wrongful convictions happen,
how existing remedies to rectify them are inadequate, and how those
who have been victimized by these errors are rarely compensated.
Campbell reveals that the causes of wrongful convictions are, in
fact, avoidable, and that those in the criminal justice system must
exercise greater vigilance and openness to the possibility of error
if the problem of wrongful conviction is to be resolved.
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