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When a baby is stolen from a Scottish beach, private investigator
Charlie Cameron reluctantly agrees to take the case.While her
parents are just yards away, thirteen-month-old Lily Hamilton is
abducted from Ayr beach in Scotland. Three days later, her
distraught father turns up at private investigator Charlie
Cameron's office. Mark Hamilton believes he knows who has taken his
daughter. And why. Against his better judgment, Charlie takes the
case-and when bodies are discovered, he suspects this may not be an
isolated crime. Is there a serial killer whose work has gone
undetected for decades? Is baby Lily his latest victim? Charlie
won't be able to give up on this case. Memories and guilt from his
childhood won't let him... Owen Mullen is a best-selling author of
psychological and gangland thrillers. His fast-paced, twist-aplenty
stories are perfect for all fans of Robert Galbraith, Ian Rankin
and Ann Cleeves. What readers say about Owen Mullen: 'Owen Mullen
knows how to ramp up the action just when it's needed... he never
fails to give you hard-hitting thrillers that have moments that
will stay with you forever...' 'One of the very best thriller
writers I have ever read.' 'Owen Mullen writes a good story, he
really brings his characters to life and the endings are hard to
guess and never what you expected.'
When a baby is stolen from a Scottish beach, private investigator
Charlie Cameron reluctantly agrees to take the case.While her
parents are just yards away, thirteen-month-old Lily Hamilton is
abducted from Ayr beach in Scotland. Three days later, her
distraught father turns up at private investigator Charlie
Cameron's office. Mark Hamilton believes he knows who has taken his
daughter. And why. Against his better judgment, Charlie takes the
case-and when bodies are discovered, he suspects this may not be an
isolated crime. Is there a serial killer whose work has gone
undetected for decades? Is baby Lily his latest victim? Charlie
won't be able to give up on this case. Memories and guilt from his
childhood won't let him... Owen Mullen is a best-selling author of
psychological and gangland thrillers. His fast-paced, twist-aplenty
stories are perfect for all fans of Robert Galbraith, Ian Rankin
and Ann Cleeves. What readers say about Owen Mullen: 'Owen Mullen
knows how to ramp up the action just when it's needed... he never
fails to give you hard-hitting thrillers that have moments that
will stay with you forever...' 'One of the very best thriller
writers I have ever read.' 'Owen Mullen writes a good story, he
really brings his characters to life and the endings are hard to
guess and never what you expected.'
Sharks are exquisite creatures refined and honed by competitive
forces that have lived in balance with ocean prey for millions of
years. They live in every ocean habitat on Earth, from shallow tide
pools to the deep abyss, and from the open ocean to where rivers
meet the sea. In Sharks a top research scientist explores what has
made sharks such successful predators, how they differ from other
animals in their biological success and what unique advantages
evolution has conferred. Sharks is illustrated with uniquely
sourced photography demonstrating newly observed behaviour,
scientific findings and recent developments in our understanding of
how they live. Sharks is both a spectacular visual celebration, and
a scientific document that explores in detail their unique
physiology. A powerful swimming stroke is delivered from sharks'
muscles directly to their tough skin shell forcing their body to
'inflate' like a car tyre with each flex, then quickly become fluid
to glide as the muscles relax. By diving through the various water
layers, a shark may locate and follow chemical scent trails that
could lead to food concentrations. Thus a shark moving from one
temperature layer to the next can expose its sensory equipment to
new chemical cues and potentially new food sources. Some deep-sea
sharks also lure prey with their light-producing organs. Salvador
Jorgensen has combined the latest discoveries of new species, newly
documented shark behaviour, and the best photographs, to give a
'state-of-knowledge' picture of sharks. Unique pictures of shark
births, recently discovered creatures from the Ocean Census
research, and details of sharks' skin, eyes, teeth and heads
(including a comparison of nine different hammerhead varieties)
make this a book every shark enthusiast will want. It will also
debunk many myths about shark behaviour, and give libraries a true,
21st-century documentation of a very popular wild animal. Sharks
features illustrated profiles of species living in the shallow
reefs and also those living in the open ocean along with a unique
'cladogram' family tree that opens into a gatefold and profiles
every known species.
From the top 10 bestselling author of The Cornish Midwife. Two
years after losing her husband, Finn, Lexie Turner is still
struggling. She knows she needs to move on, but she has no idea
where to begin. Packing up her life in London, Lexie heads to the
coastal town of Port Kara to spend the summer working out her next
move. With only her beloved Labrador for company, it's the perfect
place to start again. But life in Port Kara is nothing like Lexie
expected! Soon, she finds herself drawn into the close-knit
community, unable to hide away. And when she meets local man,
Elliott Dorton, Lexie begins to feel her broken heart slowly come
back to life... Elliott is kind but adventurous and his job
requires him to take risks daily - something Lexie isn't ready to
deal with. Can she trust in Elliott and risk her heart breaking a
second time, or will their one Cornish summer be all that Lexie can
hope for? From Jo Bartlett, the bestselling author of The Cornish
Midwives Series, comes another emotional read about second chances
and having the courage to grab them with all your heart. Praise for
Jo Bartlett: 'I love second chance stories. I love returning home
stories. So a book combining both is an absolute winner for me. The
Cornish Midwife is simply gorgeous. Stunning setting, wonderful
characters, and oozing with warmth. A triumph from Jo Bartlett.'
Jessica Redland 'Perfectly written and set in the beating heart of
a community, this story is a wonderful slice of Cornish escapism.'
Helen J Rolfe
'Heartbreakingly moving and yet beautifully uplifting, I cried for
all the right reasons!' Jo Bartlett 'I fell in love with this story
from page one.' Helen J Rolfe 'Achingly poignant, yet full of hope
- You will fall in love with this beautiful Christmas story' Sandy
Barker 'A tender love story, full of sweet touches and beautiful
characters.' Beth Moran Welcome to The Starfish Cafe - where you
will find stunning views, delicious food and lifelong friendships.
Two broken hearts. Since she inherited The Starfish Cafe, Hollie
has poured her heart into the business, striving to keep her
mother's traditions and warm-hearted spirit alive. But behind
closed doors Hollie is searching for true happiness as she grieves
the tragic loss of her family who were once the beating heart of
the cafe... An unexpected meeting. Jake lives by two rules: don't
let anyone get close and don't talk about what happened. Little
does he know that a chance meeting at The Starfish Cafe,
facilitated by a fluffy lost dog, is about to turn his world upside
down... The chance to love again. Can Hollie and Jake break down
the barriers that have been holding them back from finding love and
happiness, before Christmas comes around? After all, with courage,
nothing is impossible... Join top 10 bestseller Jessica Redland for
a magical winter at the seaside, where love blossoms and lifelong
friendships are made. Praise for Jessica Redland: 'I loved my trip
to Hedgehog Hollow. An emotional read, full of twists and turns'
Heidi Swain 'Jessica Redland writes from the heart, with heart,
about heart' Nicola May 'A warm-hearted and beautiful book. Jessica
Redland doesn't shy away from the fact that life can be very
difficult, but she reminds us that we all can find love, hope and
joy again.' Sian O'Gorman 'A wonderful, warm series full of family,
friends and romance.' Katie Ginger 'An emotional but uplifting page
turner.' Fay Keenan 'A warm hug of a book. I never wanted to leave
Hedgehog Hollow. Very highly recommended.' Della Galton
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