Author: Michael Campling
Publisher: Shadowstone Books
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 334
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Includes an Exclusive Free Short Story - Mystery at the Hall No one expected a murder. A hotel in Cornwall. A few days of peace and quiet by the sea. Dan Corrigan is looking forward to the change of scene. But then the cryptic typewritten notes appear, and Dan glimpses a darker truth behind the gentle facade. Some secrets should never be kept. But when the truth is too terrible to tell, all that’s left is revenge. Join Dan and Alan in Cornwall, because it’s not all jam and scones.
Author: Sarah Maine
Publisher: Cargo Publishing
ISBN: 1910449792
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 408
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A beautiful debut novel set in the Outer Hebrides, The House Between Tides strips back layers of the past to reveal a dark mystery. In the present day, Hetty Deveraux returns to the family home of Muirlan House on a remote Hebridean island estate following the untimely death of her parents. Torn between selling the house and turning it into a hotel, Hetty undertakes urgent repairs, accidentally uncovering human remains. Who has been lying beneath the floorboards for a century? Were they murdered? Through diaries and letters she finds, Hetty discovers that the house was occupied at the turn of the century by distant relative Beatrice Blake, a young aristocratic woman recently married to renowned naturalist and painter, Theodore Blake. With socialist and suffragist leanings Beatrice is soon in conflict with her autocratic new husband, who is distant, and wrapped up in Cameron, a young man from the island. As Beatrice is also drawn to Cameron, life for them becomes dangerous, sparking a chain of events that will change many lives, leaving Hetty to assemble the jigsaw of clues piece by piece one hundred years later, as she obsessively chases the truth. In The House Between Tides, author Sarah Maine uses her skills as a storyteller to create an utterly compelling historical mystery set in a haunting and beautifully evoked location. 'Last night, debut author Maine dreamed of a contemporary spin on classic Gothic tropes. Orphan Hetty Deveraux has inherited a crumbling, wind-battered mansion on a remote Muirland Island in western Scotland, "on the edge of the world." The day she arrives to inspect her new property, however, local assessor James Cameron has found a skeleton beneath the floorboards. Who is it, and how long has it been there? Abandoned since the war, the house was the refuge of Theo Blake, a Turner-esque painter-turned-mad recluse and a distant relative of Hetty's. At loose ends since the deaths of her parents, Hetty hopes restoring the house will serve as a new beginning. Meanwhile, in 1910, Theo Blake brings his new bride to Muirland House, whose landscapes have inspired some of his most famous paintings. Maine skillfully balances a Daphne du Maurier atmosphere with a Barbara Vine-like psychological mystery as she guides the reader back and forth on these storylines. The two narrative threads are united by the theme of conservation versus exploitation: Muirland is a habitat for several species of rare birds, threatened in the 1910 plot by Blake's determination to kill and mount them for his collection and in the 2010 story by Hetty's half-formed plans to transform Muirland House into a luxury hotel. Local man Cameron wants to see the island preserved as "a precious place, wild and unspoiled, a sanctuary for more than just the birds." The setting emerges as the strongest personality in this compelling story, evoking passion in the characters as fierce as the storms which always lurk on the horizon. A debut historical thriller which deftly blends classic suspense with modern themes.' Kirkus 'Muirlan Island in Scotland's Outer Hebrides provides the sensuous setting for British author Maine's impressive debut, which charts the parallel quests of two women a century apart. [...] Vivid descriptions of the island's landscape and weather enhance this beautifully crafted novel.' Publisher's Weekly 'There is an echo of Daphne du Maurier's Rebeca in Sarah Maine's appealing debut noel, when human remains are found beneath the floorboards of a derelict mansion on a Scottish island... a highly readable debut.' Independent 'A tremendous accomplishment. So assured, so well-judged, and with such an involving story to tell, this might be the author's fifth or sixth novel, not her first. A literary star is born!' Ronald Frame, author of The Lantern Bearers and Havisham
Author: Jean-Luc Bannalec
Publisher: Minotaur Books
ISBN: 1250173396
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 324
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The Killing Tide by Jean-Luc Bannalec is the fifth novel in the internationally bestselling Commissaire Dupin series. Deep sea fishers, dolphin researchers, smugglers, and an island shrouded in myth in the middle of the rough Atlantic ocean: Commissaire Dupin had sworn he would never again investigate on the ocean, but his fifth case takes him offshore, off the west coast of Brittany on a beautifully sunny day in June. He lands on the unique Île de Sein, populated by more rabbits than people, where the hairdresser arrives by boat and which was formerly inhabited by powerful witches and even the devil himself. In front of this impressive backdrop—between the islands of Molène, Ouessant, and the bay of Douarnenez—Dupin and his team follow a puzzling case that pushes them to their very limits.
Author: Michael Campling
Publisher: Shadowstone Books
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1075
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The first three novels in the popular British murder mystery series, The Devonshire Mysteries (plus a bonus mystery story). Join amateur detectives Dan and Alan as they investigate mysterious murders against the idyllic rural backdrop of Dartmoor and Cornwall. These British mysteries will keep you turning the pages but they won't give you nightmares. The Devonshire Mysteries are cosy mysteries (or cozy mysteries for my friends across the pond). As with any cosy/cozy mystery, you'll find a crime (or two just to make things interesting) and there'll be clues, suspects, red herrings and a variety of puzzles for our intrepid investigators to solve. While there is an element of danger, and let's face it, crime is never pleasant, you won't find gratuitous violence or gore. Any profanity is infrequent, mild and presented in the context of the story. Sound good? Then escape to rural Devon, where the sun is shining on the rolling green fields, the birds are singing in the trees, and the wilds of Dartmoor are just a heartbeat away. The Devonshire Mysteries - your world of cosy mystery awaits. Enjoy all three mystery novels in one handy collection, plus a bonus mystery story, and remember, there's more to Dartmoor than meets the eye. Here's a little more info about each book you'll be getting: Mystery Novel I - Valley of Lies A Village, A Murder, A Mystery. And a Keen-eyed Amateur Detective. In a quiet Dartmoor village, ex-corporate troubleshooter Dan Corrigan is a fish out of water. He's also an excellent amateur investigator. Dan never walks away from a mystery, so when a murder is committed, he knows what he must do. He's determined to solve the mystery, whatever the risks. The murderer must not go unpunished. Justice must be done. But first, Dan must untangle a web of deceit, because in this rural valley, the river runs deep, but the lies run deeper still. Join Dan in this British mystery today, because there's more to Dartmoor than meets the eye. Mystery Novel II - Murder Between the Tides No one expected a murder. A hotel in Cornwall. A few days of peace and quiet by the sea. Dan Corrigan was looking forward to the change of scene. But he can’t help burrowing beneath the surface of every situation, and among his fellow guests there’s a rich seam of secrecy and deceit. Then the cryptic typewritten notes start to appear. And when the fabric of truth begins to unravel, it’s up to Dan to piece together the facts, one thread at a time. Some secrets should never be kept. But when they’re too terrible to tell, all that’s left is revenge. And it seems that, after all, the scene is set for a mystery. Bonus Mystery Story - Mystery at The Hall A short Devonshire Mystery story set in the quiet rural village of Embervale at Halloween. Mystery Novel III - Mystery in May There are strangers in Embervale, and not everyone is pleased to see them. A conflict is brewing, and Dan Corrigan senses that there’s more to this animosity than meets the eye. Before long, there’ll be a victim. Dan digs deeper and finds himself drawn into a web of deceit. It’s a tangled case for Dan and Alan, but they won’t give up until they’ve uncovered the truth. Join Dan and Alan today and discover a world of mystery.
Author: Michael Campling
Publisher: Shadowstone Books
ISBN:
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 966
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Once the Darkeningstone has you in its grip, it will never let you go. Jake didn't believe the rumours about Scaderstone Pit, but it's so much more than an abandoned quarry, and the risks are not rumours but real. The Darkeningstone Trilogy is a time-slip adventure across thousands of years. Suitable for a Young Adult audience, the series follows teenager Jake and his fight for survival in the harsh world of the distant past. The Darkeningstone is a portal across time, worshipped by some, feared by others and coveted by a few. How will a modern teenager fare in a world where every day is a struggle against the elements? In this distant time, metal has not been discovered and the spirits known as the Shades are to be feared. Somewhere, sometime, the stone is watching, waiting, listening, whispering.
Author: Michael Campling
Publisher: Shadowstone Books
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 383
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A missing woman. The shadow of corruption. A race against time. Detective Constable Spiller can’t wait to get stuck in. Exeter, 1992. No mobile phones, no internet, no CCTV - just good, old-fashioned police work. It's Spiller’s first day in CID, and he’s raring to go. Lynsey is just 23 when she's reported missing, but this is no ordinary case. Spiller suspects foul play, and his investigation uncovers so much more. Lynsey’s disappearance is merely the tip of a sinister iceberg lurking beneath the city's calm facade. Spiller must rescue Lynsey and uncover the dark forces at play... before it's too late. Join DC Spiller as he pounds the streets. And don't forget your notebook and pen.
Author: Michael Campling
Publisher: Shadowstone Books
ISBN:
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 311
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Once the Darkeningstone has you in its grip, it will never let you go. Don't miss the conclusion of this gripping tale across time. Jake has unfinished business with the stone and with someone else. Cally is never far from his thoughts, but dare he reach out to her? Look into the future and peer back into the myths and mysteries of the distant past with the final book in The Darkeningstone series. Somewhere, Sometime, The Stone is Whispering.
Author: Michael Campling
Publisher: Shadowstone Books
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 208
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Darkness Awaits Us All. Step into its velvety shadows and explore its subtle depths. These tales will keep you company on your journey. But don't let them keep you awake at night. After all, they're just stories, aren't they? This collection of horror stories contains: IN FRONT OF THE MIRROR ALONE AFTER DARK ONCE IN A BLOOD MOON A DARK ASSORTMENT In Front of the Mirror Alone is previously unpublished. After Dark and Once in a Blood Moon were originally published in an anthology titled Ancient Enemies, then subsequently as individual titles. A Dark Assortment is a collection of seventeen short stories.
Author: Michael Campling
Publisher: Shadowstone Books
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 236
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Finding a missing person. An easy case for Brent Bolster. Unless that person happens to be an elite assassin. Assassins, spaceships, and aliens all washed down with a double ristretto – it’s time for another adventure for Brent Bolster space detective. Join Brent, Rawlgeeb, Vince, Dex, Zeb, and many more of your favorite characters in this adventure across space. The hired killer known as Surrana is missing, and it’s Brent’s job to find her. But he’d better take care. The Guild of Assassins look after their own, and they won’t stand idly by. You’ll love the twists and turns in this sci-fi comedy, because we all love a book that takes us by surprise. Reading Order: Dial G for Gravity Dead Men Don’t Disco The Surrana Identity Double Infinity.
Author: Michael Campling
Publisher: Shadowstone Books
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 152
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Dan Corrigan wants to disappear. Burnt out by the pressures of corporate life, he escapes to the countryside, but a chance discovery draws him into a compelling mystery. An ancient legend, a coded message on a stone slab, a secret concealed in a country manor house: these clues propel Dan into an intriguing enigma. He uncovers a hidden history, but reputations are on the line, and there are those who want the mystery to remain unsolved. Uncovering the truth might give Dan the confidence to rebuild his life, but if he fails, there’s no going back. Can you solve this very British mystery? Find out when you join Dan as he chases down the clues in A Study in Stone.
