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"Iris Walsh saw her twin sister, Piper, get kidnapped--so why does no one believe her? Iris narrowly escaped her pretty, popular twin sister's fate as a teen: kidnapped, trafficked and long gone before the cops agreed to investigate. With no evidence to go on but a few scattered memories, the case quickly goes cold. Now an adult, Iris wants one thing--proof. And if the police still won't help, she'll just have to find it her own way; by interning...
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Trust no-one - not even yourself...
'I think I might have done something bad. Last Friday.'
When a bomb explodes outside the Royal Academy of Ballet in the heart of London, the police initially suspect a terrorist group. But the pieces don't fit and DCI Silver is struggling to find any suspects.
Still recovering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder after a terrible tragedy, Claudie fears that her recent black-outs are a sign that her symptoms are...
4) Clown Shoes
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After New York attorney Will Ross gains acquittal for a child abuser and the child is subsequently killed, he resolves to abandon law and become a children's entertainer. Will's change of heart and career is a catalyst for his lover, Clara, who quits her prestigious job to pursue documentary film-making. While the couple are united in their fervor for their nascent careers in art, unexpected challenges rip them apart. Feeling abandoned, Will ventures...
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The Place Where Love and Anger Meet Inherent in every human being is the capacity for great goodness and great harm. To live peacefully and productively in the world, we must learn how to recognize and channel these diverse energies. In this groundbreaking work, therapist William DeFoore shows us why the only way to address the violence, cruelty and perpetration of harm in the world around us is to first traverse the dark dimension of our own soul....
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From Francis Levy, author of Seven Days in Rio, which The New York Times called "a fever dream of a novel," comes The Kafka Studies Department, a highly original collection of short, parable-like stories infused with dark humor, intellect, and insight about the human condition. While the book's style is deceptively simple and aphoristic, it carries a hallucinatory moral message. A prism of interconnected and intertwined tales, inspired by Kafka, the...
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Aaron has lost the love of his life, and he is in danger of losing his own. He fumbles through the days after Kelly's funeral, slipping further away from reality and deeper into insanity. Trauma plays tricks on his mind while Kelly's spirit lures him to her. Meanwhile fate intervenes by way of two strangers who quickly become like family.
Crisscrossing the country, he follows vague hints hoping to reconnect with her. His enduring love compels...
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Nouvel emballage pour une dystopie troublante qui soulève de grandes questions morales…
Joseph, surnommé l'Amiral, se réveille dans un village ctier o rien ne lui semble familier. À sa surprise, les habitants sont convaincus qu'il est « celui que tout le monde attendait ». Lui, un sauveur annoncé par une prophétie ?
Son premier devoir : exécuter la sentence d'un condamné à mort. Mais Joseph n'est pas un tueur… Son refus de disposer...
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A Truly gripping psychological thriller trilogy that has it all, this is the book for you. Left Behind, seeking revenge has plenty of twists and turns, and offers a glimpse into the darker side of the armed forces and policing out of the public gaze, by someone who knows. Written cleverly and in short chapters, you'll struggle to put the book down until you finish it.When a bi-lateral government-ordered assassination, of a couple of prominent Afghan...
10) Teacher's Pet
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Esme Linde, 23, a new teacher in a small town high school in Vermont, is accused of having an affair with one of her students, Noah Beemer, 17. The accusation ends Esme's nascent career as a teacher. Plus it could lead to her being prosecuted for statutory rape. Noah's parents have big ambitions for their talented son. Fearing that the controversy will damage his prospects, they pressure Esme to remove herself permanently from Noah's life. But Noah...
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Embark on a profound exploration of the human psyche and the intricate dance of life with "The Psychology of Life" by Tarsiana Urnice Hauses and Journi Quest. This eBook is a captivating journey through the depths of human experience, offering insights, reflections, and practical wisdom to navigate life's complexities with courage, resilience, and grace.From the illusions that shape our perceptions to the profound truths that underpin our existence,...
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A contract killing on a remote coastal track.
A deadly boat explosion occurs in nearby waters soon afterwards.
Are the two connected?
Meanwhile, Angelina makes an audacious escape with the assistance of her underworld connections and continues her ruthless agenda.
To follow is a chain of events that, when unravelled, shocks Nic Drakos to the core and links him inextricably to Elena Perez, imprisoned by Angelina on the other side of the world....
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In a world saturated with words, the ability to express oneself effectively is a precious skill that transcends boundaries and connects individuals on profound levels. "Unlocking the Power of Expression : A Comprehensive Guide" is an enlightening journey that empowers you to navigate the vast landscape of communication with finesse and confidence. From the moment you embark on this literary voyage, you'll be immersed in a treasure trove of insights...
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I'll turn into f…. Houdini and disappear.When the woman he loves says that she no longer wants to see him, M÷ doesn't know what to do, what to say. Instead of pleading, he walks away while trying to keep the pieces of his broken heart together. Around him, the world is spinning out of control.A new war has started, the Queen has died, Elon has bought Twitter, Tate is trying to escape the agents of the Matrix, while the mysterious Invisible Hand...
15) Owen's Terrarium
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This is the way that Owen's life takes a drastic turn: with aforced surfacing from the basement of the Elm Film House,and an unexpected guest at Friday Fright Night.Owen loves classic horror films, his exotic pets, and a beautifulcheese and wine pairing. Driven by an upward spike of pain as he fights the urges spawned by his sickness, he hides from the world.At home, he relishes in the beauty of his carefully acquired exotic pets, works on the new,...
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An "intelligently written and thought-provoking" novel of two women, an abandoned baby, a long-ago trauma, and a confrontation with truth (Cambridge Journal).
When they were nineteen, taking a summer journey along the British coast, Olivia and Eve found a newborn baby in a phone box.
The trip had been filled with adventures, arguments, and friendship. But that day marked the end of it all. The baby could have drawn them together, but instead,...
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In the shadow of New York's skyline, behind the looming walls of Rikers Island, a tale of resilience, hope, and the indomitable human spirit unfolds.
Shalise Simmons' world is turned upside down when she finds herself incarcerated in the infamous Rikers Island jail. Trapped in a system designed to break her, Shalise discovers strength she never knew she had. As she navigates the complexities of prison life, she encounters a cast of characters...
18) Shades of Truth
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Father Ernesto, a quirky, not-quite celibate priest, loses his way. His rebirth is packed with surprise as he uncovers the complicated secrets he has created. On its face, Shades of Truth is a love story in which transformative kindness trumps all else, a tale of love, loss and redemption with an unexpected and fulfilling ending. From a more penetrating perspective, the book reflects the universal struggle with the issues of truth, reality and meaning....
19) Wild Life
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A successful man's downfall leads him to a hidden world of survival.
When Adam loses his high-status advertising job, it shatters his self-image, as well as the fragile equilibrium of his life. Fleeing his debtors, Adam abandons his family and takes to sleeping rough in a local park. But just as Adam is about to truly hit bottom, he is befriended by a fraternity of homeless men. Joining their self-sufficient society, Adam soon learns to appreciate...
20) The Bone Doll
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Is personal identity something that we generate from within ourselves, or is it something imposed on us by loved ones, by career, by the people and circumstances that we encounter in the course of our lives? Do we create the world we live in, or does it create us? Faced with the disintegration of their marriage, Matt Wheelock and Michelle Lomax turn to a charismatic philosopher known only as the Teacher for guidance and support. The Teacher, seemingly...
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