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The Oxford Mystery
Colin Wade
£9.99
SYNOPSIS
Fifty thousand pounds. That is the prize for solving The Oxford Mystery. The people of Oxford are gripped by the mystery trail game, suddenly announced on social media. The police struggle to control the crowds and the growing frenzy. Rachel Keen, a theatre nurse, and John Bamford, a police officer with a gambling problem, are swept up in the excitement. As the game unfolds, a man goes missing from Jericho, and Rachel becomes convinced she has a stalker. As Rachel and John’s paths collide, the mystery deepens, leading them to a spooky mansion deep in the Oxfordshire countryside. Things take a sinister turn. Lies are exposed. Lives are at risk. Who will be the first to solve The Oxford Mystery?
Ruff Justice
Laury Conn
£9.99
SYNOPSIS
On his eighteenth birthday, Perry’s single mother abandons him leaving nothing but a note. ‘I have to leave. Please forgive me. You will understand why someday. Love, M’. Perry’s father, who he never knew, dies, leaving him the entire family fortune. But with the wealth comes a new family and a plethora of problems. His father’s only request is that his illegitimate son gets to know his newly-discovered half-siblings and share with them as much or as little of his inheritance as he feels they deserve. Perry and his only friend, Spider, along with his Irish Wolfhound, have to guard themselves against his new kin who are not in complete accordance with their enigmatic father’s wishes…
REVIEW
I have just finished reading Ruff Justice by Laury Conn. It was such a lovely, amusing, quirky and heart warming read. For a first novel, it was amazingly good. I am always impressed with people who are so talented with words, that they are able to take you on such a wonderful literary journey. Thank you Laury!
The Tickler’s Jam Murders
Peter Tickler
£9.99
SYNOPSIS
It is 1919. The First World War is over, the soldiers have returned home, but brutal death is not far behind. When businessman Sir Wilfred Walker is blown up in his Rolls Royce by a bomb made from a Tickler’s jam tin, Detective Sergeant Kite is sent to investigate. Kite, ejected from the London Metropolitan police, has a reputation as a troublemaker, a serious health problem, and an obsession with asking awkward questions. Constable Sparrow is a livewire with tales to tell. And all the inhabitants of Crowthorpe Manor have secrets to hide. Trapped and cut off by the snow in rural Lincolnshire, Kite’s time is soon running out. It is a case that no-one, especially his boss, wants him to solve. But the Tickler’s jam killer is hiding in plain sight and has not finished yet.
Muck Grime & Sweat
Darran Gough
£14.99
SYNOPSIS
Muck Grime & Sweat: Igniting a Life in Fire is the powerful true story of a firefighter’s extraordinary journey through four decades of service. From an idyllic childhood at Shiplake Lock on the River Thames to the life-changing moment that set him on a path of duty and courage, Darran Gough’s story is one of resilience, adrenaline, and unwavering commitment. Starting as a retained firefighter in Henley-on-Thames, stepping into the crucial world of 999 call control, and rising to full-time firefighting in the heart of the West Midlands, Darran offers a rare 360-degree view of the fire and rescue service few can match. Told with gripping honesty, warmth, and humour, Muck Grime & Sweat dives into the heart-pounding realities behind the sirens – from midnight callouts and life-saving rescues to the camaraderie, challenges, and lessons learned both on and off the fireground.
Three Albert Terrace
M. S. Clary
£9.99
SYNOPSIS
Hanna (small-town estate agent) is faced with a moral dilemma when she tells a lie to help a colleague, claiming she kept an appointment at Three Albert Terrace.
She’s drawn into a criminal investigation when a woman’s body is found in the empty property.
Reptiles
Sylvia Vetta
£10.00
SYNOPSIS
Chief Inspector Ranjit Singh and Sergeant Kate Farr’s latest case drowns them into the dark waters of international politics. The scientist and gynaecologist Yasmin Bell’s mother is an Iranian feminist not popular with the regime. Serena Shriver, an influential Republican Christian Nationalist whose son, Gideon, is working on a D Phil in Theology at Oxford, organises harassing demonstrations at Yasmin Bell’s abortion clinic. The situation becomes complicated with the arrival of Professor Steve Darwin: well-known and respected academic, public intellectual and wit. He is also a palaeontologist and expert on evolution. To add to the mix, the media and the Secret Services arrive at the Thames Valley Police Headquarters in Kidlington.
Note To Boy
Sue Clark
£9.99
SYNOPSIS
Eloise is an erratic, faded fashionista. Bradley is a glum but wily teenager. Together, they make an unlikely team. In need of help to write her racy 1960s memoirs, the former ‘shock frock’ fashion guru tolerates his common ways. Unable to remember his name, she calls him Boy. Desperate to escape a brutal home life, he puts up with her bossiness and confusing notes. Both guard secrets. How did she lose her fame and fortune? What’s he scheming – beyond getting his hands on her bank card? And just what’s hidden in that mysterious locked room?
Jed’s Dreams. The First Adventure
Michelle Horton
£9.99
SYNOPSIS
Jed’s Dreams is a gentle, imaginative bedtime story for young children. The story follows puppy Jed into his dreams. The book is aimed to capture the joy, safety, and adventure of falling asleep, helping children feel comforted at bedtime.
The Trials of Walter Fitchett
Matt Newbury
£10.99
SYNOPSIS
Through a maelstrom of mishaps Walter Fitchett is thrust into the harsh glare of national notoriety. As a result, this maligned and misunderstood man, embarks upon a transformative quest through Spain in microlight. In doing so, with a newfound self-assurance, he confronts adversity head-on and ultimately triumphs against the odds.
Death & September
Drew Brenton
£16.00
SYNOPSIS
September’s parents wanted her to have a normal life. Instead, she’s having a very interesting death. It’s not easy having a 137-year-old super-scientist in the family, especially if your parents are socially mortified by all his years of costumed villainy. But September needs at least one person who understands the weird, occult, downright odd things that happen to her far too often.It’s more than just antique furniture and unruly hair that gets passed on in this family. It’s also a few uncanny abilities and a secret from the Cold War which everyone, including the Grim Reaper, is willing to kill for… which, if you think about it, as a pretty low bar for the bloke with the scythe – but still bad news for a teenage science dropout with only her local librarian and an encyclopaedic knowledge of heavy metal to rely on. With a full cast of undead Elvis impersonators, demons, elderly super-villains, history’s greatest monsters, knights, special forces commandos, witches, and guest appearances from fictional characters guaranteed to make the publisher’s legal department weep.
The True Adventures of Lady Guinevine Strathmore: Blood and Gold
Norm Chung, Amsel Von Spreckelsen
£8.99
SYNOPSIS
Join Lady Guinevine Strathmore, Explorer, Aristocrat, Dilettante, as she embarks on a swashbuckling adventure, investigating the brutal attack on the high society ball held by the esteemed Lord, Sir Charles Wrathbone.
Stronger Than the Storm
Felicity Ashley
£13.99
SYNOPSIS
Do you ever feel like life is holding you back, but deep down, you know you’re capable of so much more? When adversity strikes, it’s easy to give in to fear, self-doubt or the belief that you’re not strong enough. But what if the toughest moments of your life were actually the making of you? In Stronger Than the Storm, Felicity Ashley shares her powerful and deeply personal story of overcoming life’s biggest challenges – from a hip replacement in her early 40s to rowing 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean to facing cancer head-on. Through each chapter, she shows how ordinary people can achieve extraordinary things by embracing fear, leaning on community and never losing sight of hope. Felicity’s story is an honest look at what it means to face fear with open arms, keep moving when grief feels unbearable and find glimmers of hope even in the darkest hours. Her extraordinary journey will move and inspire anyone who’s ever wondered, “Can I really get through this?” Because sometimes, it’s not about bouncing back. It’s about rising – stronger than the storm.
A Letter From a Tea Garden
Abi Oliver
£7.99
SYNOPSIS
1965, an English country mansion. Eleanora Byngh is not in a good state. Wedded to the whisky bottle and with her house crumbling round her ears, her days seem destined to follow a lonely (and grumpy) downhill path. hen the post brings an unexpected invitation to return to the Indian tea gardens of her childhood, Eleanora risks breaking open painful memories of her younger years, lived across a tumultuous century.As relationships with her new-found family face their own challenges, she is offered fresh truths, the chance of love and unexpected new life – if she is prepared to take them.
A Gift for the Magus
Linda Proud
£14.99
SYNOPSIS
A Gift for the Magus is the story of Fra Filippo Lippi and his powerful relationship with Cosimo de’ Medici. Through the guidance of his patron, Lippi – a liar, a cheat and a gambler who fathers children on the nun who models for him – becomes a painter of divinity. It is a prequel to ‘The Botticelli Trilogy’.
A Midsomer Day Out
Helen Johns
£8.00
SYNOPSIS
The globally acclaimed Midsomer Murders is a TV phenomenon, running since 1997 and still going strong today. The most frequently filmed locations include the historic market town of Thame and many picturesque villages in Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire. This book is a travel guide for the visitor to Midsomer County, providing detailed itineraries for intrepid Midsomer fans and anyone interested in the beautiful villages and countryside featured in Midsomer Murders. You will be guided around over 60 filming locations, including a route map to find each one.
The Hunting of the Shark
Bill Heine
£14.99
SYNOPSIS
It’s 1986 and American jets take off near Oxford to bomb Tripoli and take out Gaddafi… meanwhile another missile has crashed through the shattered tiles of a quiet Oxford suburban home. This is a true story. Dive into this book which celebrates the 25th anniversary of one of England s quirkiest icons. The Hunting of the Shark spills the guts for the very first time on how this bizarre 25-foot fibreglass sculpture was conceived, constructed, erected, and kept up on the roof against the full blast of Oxford City bureaucracy.
Told by Bill Heine who commissioned its birth, plus exclusive sketches and artwork from the sculptor’s own notebook and never-before-seen photographs of the erection in fragrante, The Hunting of the Shark reveals and re-lives a fascinating slice of English eccentricity. Part-Picaresque, part-Pythonesque, this tale of art, anarchy, and architecture reveals how a 7-day wonder became one of the country s most controversial landmarks.
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