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A frantic mother comes to SHERLOCK HOLMES, begging him to find her
son, a navy officer who has not returned from the war in South
Africa. He has been labeled a deserter, yet she is sure he would
never abandon his men. Holmes and Watson begin their own inquiries,
but encounter resistance from the establishment, and an attempt is
made on Holmes's life. So begins a tale of intrigue and empire, as
Holmes and Watson uncover a conspiracy that goes far beyond one
missing sailor...
Cross-border investigators Peter Ash and Frankie Varg team up to
solve a case when a bunch of gruesome murders are linked with a
bizarre note in this hard-hitting thriller. When a newly-appointed
Catholic bishop disappears shortly after receiving a macabre gift
in the post - a severed human tongue - the Vatican calls in Peter
Ash of the European Crime Division to help. Enclosed with the
package was a bizarre note: Memini Bonn. I remember Bonn. At the
same time, Ash's Swedish counterpart Frankie Varg is investigating
the murder of a prominent politician. When it transpires that the
two cases are linked, the pair team up to become enmeshed in a
baffling investigation where nothing is as it first appears. What
exactly is the significance of Bonn? And who is so determined to
unleash those carefully buried memories.?
"Fantastic TV" celebrates five decades of sci-fi and fantasy
television -- the cult shows that have defined popular culture.
Featuring interviews with the writers and originators of the many
series covered, along with the historical context of their
creations, this book offers insight into a truly beloved genre of
home entertainment. Detailing favorites as varied in theme and time
period as "The Twilight Zone, The 4400, Wonder Woman, Buffy the
Vampire Slayer, " and "Heroes, " and with black-and-white
photographs, this guide has something for every devoted sci-fi fan.
SG-1 are asked by the Tok'ra to rescue a creature known as Mujina.
The last of its species, Mujina is devoid of face or form and draws
its substance from the needs of those around it. The creature is an
archetype - a hero for all, a villain for all, depending upon whose
influence it falls under. And the Goa'uld Apophis, understanding
the potential for havoc Mujina offers, has set his heart on
possessing the creature.
Eve Myles, Gareth David-Lloyd, Kai Owen and others read ten stories
based on the hit BBC TV series. Written specially for audio, with
additional sound design, the stories feature the original Torchwood
line-up including Captain Jack, Gwen, Ianto, Owen and Toshiko, plus
Rhys and PC Andy. The titles are Hidden by Steven Savile; Everyone
Says Hello by Dan Abnett; In the Shadows by Joseph Lidster; The Sin
Eaters by Brian Minchin; Department X and Ghost Train by James
Goss; Army of One by Ian Edginton; Fallout by David Llewellyn; Red
Skies by Joseph Lidster; and Mr Invincible by Mark Morris. The
readers are Naoko Mori, Burn Gorman, Eve Myles, Gareth David-Lloyd,
Kai Owen, Tom Price and John Telfer. Duration: 18 hours approx
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