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Meredith is impatient to get back to work following his illness, but has a few matters to sort out, and a wedding to attend before that happens. The wedding is ruined when Meredith is arrested and his half brother turns up with a body in the boot of his car. The investigation reveals that Patsy and Amanda are being stalked and are in the sights of a sadistic killer. It seems an old adversary is trying to ruin Meredith’s life before he wipes out everyone Meredith cares about.

Meredith and Hodge are stranded up a mountain with two dead bodies and a murderer on the loose, Christmas is put on hold until they can catch the killer. John Meredith has been coerced into joining a group of friends, in a castle on top of a mountain, for the Christmas holiday. His irritation at being dragged away from home soon dissipates, as he relaxes in the picturesque surroundings, enjoying the company of good friends. Even the sudden snowstorm is accepted without complaint; it will be a white Christmas. But then Patsy Hodge discovers a dead body in the salt box.

Nigel Foxton was jailed for the murder of three women. Not only was the evidence damning, but during the trial, he changed his plea to guilty. Case closed...or was it? It’s almost 20 years later, and Meredith is being taunted with more victims murdered in the same way. Foxton claims he is innocent and wants to appeal, and Meredith has to prove they jailed the right man.

After the shocking conclusion of The Time Hunters and the Wraith’s Revenge, Becky, Joe, and Uncle Percy embark on a time hunt for the Odin Horn, a legendary artifact believed to be the drinking vessel used by Odin in Valhalla.

For Trent Rivera, being off grid is a way of life. Recently arrived in Spain, the ex-soldier passes his days digging swimming pools and pouring concrete on Costa del Sol construction sites. His evenings are spent keeping himself to himself; it’s an existence that suits him perfectly. But Trent Rivera doesn’t go looking for trouble. It finds him....

Lucy James goes out to celebrate the end of her final exams at college. It’s a decision she soon comes to regret, because next day, she has to attend an important interview, but she can’t remember why. Having recently passed the stringent vetting procedure for a top recruitment agency, she thinks she is probably meeting a prospective employer. Or is it yet another member of the agency? Deciding to wing it, she turns up and meets Gloria.

When you've grown up in a world of danger and adventure, and a daily game of survival with a giant white tiger as your best friend, getting used to the "rules" in this world can be very tricky! Now Sarah the Adventurer faces a new threat from an old enemy. The powerful witch "The Esmeralda" wants the bag that Sarah carries and its contents, and she will stop at nothing to get it. If everyone in this world has to suffer then so much the better; the witch will feed upon their pain and gain followers as she goes.

When an SAS brother goes missing, Danny Pearson and his team are coming for answers. And God help anyone standing in their way. The call comes from the Norfolk coast: Smudge is in trouble. By the time Danny and Fergus arrive, their teammate has vanished—leaving only his diving gear and a brick of cocaine behind. One missing soldier. One deadly trail. One very bad decision by the people who took him.

When reclusive writer Jock falls for vivacious tea shop owner, Sapphire, he is amazed that she seems to feel the same way about him. He watches with pride as Sapphire is crowned May Queen at the town's May Day celebrations, but his joy turns to heartbreak when she runs off into the crowd, never to return.

Scott Miller vanishes from his hotel in Brazil. No ransom demand. No witnesses. Just gone. While everyone else sees a cold trail, Danny sees what they missed. He's tracked terrorists across war zones, hunted killers through cities, survived impossible odds—and now he's bringing every brutal skill he has into the jungles of Colombia.

When Liz arrives home to be confronted by a burglar, life begins to get complicated. There seems to be a crime wave in Little Compton, and as always, Liz and Tom are dragged right into the middle of things. When things take a fatal turn, everyone in the village is looking over their shoulder. Will Liz and Tom find out the identity of the dead burglar and therefore solve the case before anyone else gets hurt? The villagers certainly hope so.

They tried to assassinate him. Big mistake. A secret organization controls the world from the shadows. Danny Pearson just became their biggest threat. A simple favour in Vienna. Pick up a package, get out clean. But when Danny arrives, a lethal Chinese assassin is already there—and he's not leaving witnesses.

Frankie is in love with Jen but is afraid to tell her. Together, they are working on a film script about a kidnapping. Roddy Lightning was a big star in the 60s, with his band, The Thunderbolts. A teen idol, with a habit of marrying his fellow Thunderbolts, he became a punk rebel in the 70s, a Hollywood star in the 80s, and a junkie in the 90s. At 78, he's a loveable senior with a twinkle in his eye, a lust for cake, and a failing memory.

In October 2015, young police officer Corina Jones drowned in Bristol’s floating harbour. Was it an accident or foul play? There are no witnesses, and injuries to her body are inconclusive. When the senior investigating officer dies in a freak accident, the case is shelved and an inquest records an open verdict. Ten years later, the Chief Constable receives a series of anonymous letters, and Meredith’s cold case review team reopens the case. The letters say to look close to home, which, if true, given Corina’s circumstances, means a serving police officer could be responsible.

Cases for the cold case review team are coming in thick and fast, but they’re coping, and coping well. With so much going on, Meredith & Hodge have more than enough to deal with. But when a fledgling journalist contacts Meredith, he jumps feet first into a miscarriage of justice. With so many plates spinning, will Meredith become a victim of his own success?

Cricket For Dummies, Third Edition will help you understand the basics of cricket, the internationally popular sport that has leagues around the globe. With this guide, you can enjoy watching matches, and even set up a casual game with friends. The book includes clear explanations of the rules, step-by-step guides to strategy and tactics, and info on all the most popular tournaments around the globe. Learn about the cricket greats of today and yesterday, plus get updates on the latest developments, including Major League Cricket and the Cricket World Cup.

Frankie and Jen are back—this time, with more chaos than ever. When Frankie discovers that a charming TV star cheated his friend, Roddy Lightning, he’s determined to set things right. But life isn’t slowing down.

When DI JJ Jenson took on the case of the abduction of Daniel Boyd, he knew it would be tough, but little did he know everything would go wrong, and Daniel's murderer, Bryn Jenkins, would walk out of court a free man. A devastated JJ knew nothing would ever be the same again. Over ten years later, JJ receives some interesting photographs from an anonymous correspondent. Could they hold the clue to putting Jenkins behind bars where he belongs?

Trixie was within yards of her mother and other shoppers in a busy supermarket, yet no one witnessed her disappearance. Trixie had died within hours of being taken, her body discovered two days later.

DCI John Meredith has one day left in the job when his friend Ben Jacobs is arrested for murder. According to the numerous witnesses in the nightclub where Jacobs works, Jacobs stabbed Aiden O’Brien in a motiveless attack. Meredith believes all is not as it seems and is determined to prove his friend’s innocence, even if it means letting down Patsy Hodge, allowing the secret intelligence service to call the shots, and ignoring his increasing ill-health.