https://manchester.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?QRY=BIBITM%3E%20(DYN%3A%20XDA%20%2B%20ITMXDATYP%3A%20B%20%2B%20FILTER%3A%201)%20%2B%20FIC%3A%20(C%20%2F%20F%20%2F%20J%20%2F%201)&QRYTEXT=eBook%20Fiction&SETLVL=SET&CF=BIB&SORTS=DTE.DATE1.DESC&NRECS=20&ISGLB=0 Spydus Search Results en © 2022 Civica Pty Limited. All rights reserved. https://manchester.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3852100&CF=BIB&ISGLB=0 Imagine a world as rich as Tolkien's Middle-earth, a plot as multifaceted as Harry Potter, an adventure that rivals Eragon, and characters as memorable as the Wings of Fire dragons. The Legend of Oescienne is an epic fantasy series beloved by children and adults alike!A young human woman, intent on dethroning a tyrant, a loyal dragon companion, dedicated to her cause, and a heroic adventure that will challenge their unwavering courage. High fantasy at its best!Jahrra has been in hiding her entire life, but the time for secrecy has come to an end as the threat of war draws near. Before they can face the Crimson King, however, she and Jaax must seek the aid of the legendary ice dragons of the north.With Lidien behind them, Jahrra and Jaax begin a perilous journey through the mountains, where both adversary and ally will follow. But their trust in others must be bartered carefully, for the Tyrant's influence stretches far and wide.Even if they do reach Nimbronia, their troubles may not be over. If the king of the ice dragons cannot be convinced to join their cause, then their fate - and the fate of Ethöes - may very well be sealed in sorrow and defeat.***Literary Classics Winner for Best Young Adult Series*** Imagine a world as rich as Tolkien's Middle-earth, a plot as multifaceted as Harry Potter, an adventure that rivals Eragon, and characters as memorable as the Wings of Fire dragons. The Legend of Oescienne is an epic fantasy series beloved by children and adults alike!A young human woman, intent on dethroning a tyrant, a loyal dragon companion, dedicated to her cause, and a heroic adventure that will challenge their unwavering courage. High fantasy at its best!Jahrra has been in hiding her entire life, but the time for secrecy has come to an end as the threat of war draws near. Before they can face the Crimson King, however, she and Jaax must seek the aid of the legendary ice dragons of the north.With Lidien behind them, Jahrra and Jaax begin a perilous journey through the mountains, where both adversary and ally will follow. But their trust in others must be bartered carefully, for the Tyrant's influence stretches far and wide.Even if they do reach Nimbronia, their troubles may not be over. If the king of the ice dragons cannot be convinced to join their cause, then their fate - and the fate of Ethöes - may very well be sealed in sorrow and defeat.***Literary Classics Winner for Best Young Adult Series***<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Johnson, Jenna Elizabeth<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Place of publication not identified] : Jenna Elizabeth Johnson, 2016<br />1 online resource (1 text file)<br />The Legend of Oescienne ; 4<br /><br />Online Service - (Manchester Libraries) - eBook - BorrowBox - eBook - eBook - Borrow this eBook - DUMMY<br /> https://manchester.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3852099&CF=BIB&ISGLB=0 Imagine a world as rich as Tolkien's Middle-earth, a plot as multifaceted as Harry Potter, an adventure that rivals Eragon, and characters as memorable as the Wings of Fire dragons. The Legend of Oescienne is an epic fantasy series beloved by children and adults alike!A young woman warrior, destined to save the world, a devoted dragon guardian, refusing to leave her side, and a final epic battle against the greatest evil Ethöes has ever known. High fantasy at its best!Ever since leaving Oescienne, Jahrra has known she would one day confront the dreaded Crimson King. She just didn't expect that day to arrive so soon.As another safe haven fades in the distance, she and Jaax travel east to make ready for battle. But there are many devious players in this deadly game, and even if Jahrra succeeds in destroying their enemy, Jaax fears it will come at too high a cost.As open war looms, both Jahrra and Jaax will be tested beyond their limits. Old friends and enemies will emerge, and secrets that have remained buried for centuries will finally be revealed. In the end, Jahrra must find the strength and courage to endure her greatest challenge yet, or risk losing all that she holds dear.***Literary Classics Winner for Best Young Adult Series*** Imagine a world as rich as Tolkien's Middle-earth, a plot as multifaceted as Harry Potter, an adventure that rivals Eragon, and characters as memorable as the Wings of Fire dragons. The Legend of Oescienne is an epic fantasy series beloved by children and adults alike!A young woman warrior, destined to save the world, a devoted dragon guardian, refusing to leave her side, and a final epic battle against the greatest evil Ethöes has ever known. High fantasy at its best!Ever since leaving Oescienne, Jahrra has known she would one day confront the dreaded Crimson King. She just didn't expect that day to arrive so soon.As another safe haven fades in the distance, she and Jaax travel east to make ready for battle. But there are many devious players in this deadly game, and even if Jahrra succeeds in destroying their enemy, Jaax fears it will come at too high a cost.As open war looms, both Jahrra and Jaax will be tested beyond their limits. Old friends and enemies will emerge, and secrets that have remained buried for centuries will finally be revealed. In the end, Jahrra must find the strength and courage to endure her greatest challenge yet, or risk losing all that she holds dear.***Literary Classics Winner for Best Young Adult Series***<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Johnson, Jenna Elizabeth<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Place of publication not identified] : Jenna Elizabeth Johnson, 2018<br />1 online resource (1 text file)<br />The Legend of Oescienne ; 5<br /><br />Online Service - (Manchester Libraries) - eBook - BorrowBox - eBook - eBook - Borrow this eBook - DUMMY<br /> https://manchester.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3851493&CF=BIB&ISGLB=0 James Patterson’s BookShots. Short, fast-paced, high-impact entertainment.Two priceless paintings disappear from a Park Avenue murder scene – French detective Luc Moncrief is in for a not-so-merry Christmas. James Patterson’s BookShots. Short, fast-paced, high-impact entertainment.Two priceless paintings disappear from a Park Avenue murder scene – French detective Luc Moncrief is in for a not-so-merry Christmas.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Patterson, James<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Place of publication not identified] : BookShots Digital, 2017<br />1 online resource (1 text file)<br />Detective Luc Moncrief ; 2<br /><br />Online Service - (Manchester Libraries) - eBook - BorrowBox - eBook - eBook - Borrow this eBook - DUMMY<br /> https://manchester.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3851492&CF=BIB&ISGLB=0 A Cross family member is murdered, and the case catapults Alex into a world where power masks unfathomable evil.Detective Alex Cross is pulled out of a family celebration and given the awful news that his niece, Caroline, has been found brutally murdered. Cross vows to hunt down the killer, and soon learns that Caroline was mixed up in one of Washington's wildest scenes. And she was not this killer's only victim.The hunt for her murderer leads Alex and his girlfriend, Detective Brianna Stone, to a place where every fantasy is possible, if you have the credentials to get in. Alex and Bree are soon facing down some very important, very protected, very dangerous people in levels of society where only one thing is certain - they will do anything to keep their secrets safe. As Cross closes in on the killer, he discovers evidence that points to the unimaginable - a revelation that could rock the entire world. A Cross family member is murdered, and the case catapults Alex into a world where power masks unfathomable evil.Detective Alex Cross is pulled out of a family celebration and given the awful news that his niece, Caroline, has been found brutally murdered. Cross vows to hunt down the killer, and soon learns that Caroline was mixed up in one of Washington's wildest scenes. And she was not this killer's only victim.The hunt for her murderer leads Alex and his girlfriend, Detective Brianna Stone, to a place where every fantasy is possible, if you have the credentials to get in. Alex and Bree are soon facing down some very important, very protected, very dangerous people in levels of society where only one thing is certain - they will do anything to keep their secrets safe. As Cross closes in on the killer, he discovers evidence that points to the unimaginable - a revelation that could rock the entire world.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Patterson, James<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Place of publication not identified] : Cornerstone Digital, 2010<br />1 online resource (1 text file)<br />Alex Cross ; 16<br /><br />Online Service - (Manchester Libraries) - eBook - BorrowBox - eBook - eBook - Borrow this eBook - DUMMY<br /> https://manchester.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3851491&CF=BIB&ISGLB=0 In the East End, twelve-year-old Tara witnesses her villain of a father almost kill her mother. She forges a determination then and there to change her life. This is the story of three beautiful and talented women. Mabel, whose great love for a gambling man has brought her close to insanity; gentle Amy, who marries a man brutalised by war and failure; and Tara, who is hungry for success and life on her own terms. To have both, she must battle against the legacy these two women have left her, the deep prejudices and dangers of Whitechapel in the 1960s - with its gang leaders, rogues, market traders and dolly birds - and the passionate love she has had since girlhood for the charming wideboy and villain, Harry Collins. In the East End, twelve-year-old Tara witnesses her villain of a father almost kill her mother. She forges a determination then and there to change her life. This is the story of three beautiful and talented women. Mabel, whose great love for a gambling man has brought her close to insanity; gentle Amy, who marries a man brutalised by war and failure; and Tara, who is hungry for success and life on her own terms. To have both, she must battle against the legacy these two women have left her, the deep prejudices and dangers of Whitechapel in the 1960s - with its gang leaders, rogues, market traders and dolly birds - and the passionate love she has had since girlhood for the charming wideboy and villain, Harry Collins.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Pearse, Lesley<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Place of publication not identified] : Cornerstone Digital, 2008<br />1 online resource (1 text file)<br /><br />Online Service - (Manchester Libraries) - eBook - BorrowBox - eBook - eBook - Borrow this eBook - DUMMY<br /> https://manchester.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3851490&CF=BIB&ISGLB=0 'What's so hard about pulling a sword out of a stone? The real work's already been done. You ought to make yourself useful and find the man who put the sword in the stone in the first place.'The City Watch needs MEN! But what it's got includes Corporal Carrot (technically a dwarf), Lance-constable Cuddy (really a dwarf), Lance-constable Detritus (a troll), Lance-constable Angua (a woman... most of the time) and Corporal Nobbs (disqualified from the human race for shoving).And they need all the help they can get, because someone in Ankh-Morpork has been getting dangerous ideas - about crowns and legendary swords, and destiny. And the problem with destiny is, of course, that she is not always careful where she points her finger. One minute you might be minding your own business on a normal if not spectacular career path, the next you might be in the frame for the big job, like saving the world... 'What's so hard about pulling a sword out of a stone? The real work's already been done. You ought to make yourself useful and find the man who put the sword in the stone in the first place.'The City Watch needs MEN! But what it's got includes Corporal Carrot (technically a dwarf), Lance-constable Cuddy (really a dwarf), Lance-constable Detritus (a troll), Lance-constable Angua (a woman... most of the time) and Corporal Nobbs (disqualified from the human race for shoving).And they need all the help they can get, because someone in Ankh-Morpork has been getting dangerous ideas - about crowns and legendary swords, and destiny. And the problem with destiny is, of course, that she is not always careful where she points her finger. One minute you might be minding your own business on a normal if not spectacular career path, the next you might be in the frame for the big job, like saving the world...<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Pratchett, Terry<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Place of publication not identified] : Transworld Digital, 2009<br />1 online resource (1 text file)<br />Discworld Novels ; 15<br /><br />Online Service - (Manchester Libraries) - eBook - BorrowBox - eBook - eBook - Borrow this eBook - DUMMY<br /> https://manchester.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3851489&CF=BIB&ISGLB=0 The fairies are back - but this time they don't just want your teeth.It's Midsummer Night - no time for dreaming. Because sometimes, when there's more than one reality at play, too much dreaming can make the walls between them come tumbling down. Unfortunately there's usually a damned good reason for there being walls between them in the first place - to keep things out. Things who want to make mischief and play havoc with the natural order.Granny Weatherwax and her tiny coven are up against real elves. And even in a world of dwarfs, wizards, trolls, Morris dancers and the odd orang-utan, this is going to cause real trouble. With lots of hey-nonny-nonny and blood all over the place. The fairies are back - but this time they don't just want your teeth.It's Midsummer Night - no time for dreaming. Because sometimes, when there's more than one reality at play, too much dreaming can make the walls between them come tumbling down. Unfortunately there's usually a damned good reason for there being walls between them in the first place - to keep things out. Things who want to make mischief and play havoc with the natural order.Granny Weatherwax and her tiny coven are up against real elves. And even in a world of dwarfs, wizards, trolls, Morris dancers and the odd orang-utan, this is going to cause real trouble. With lots of hey-nonny-nonny and blood all over the place.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Pratchett, Terry<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Place of publication not identified] : Transworld Digital, 2009<br />1 online resource (1 text file)<br />Discworld Novels ; 14<br /><br />Online Service - (Manchester Libraries) - eBook - BorrowBox - eBook - eBook - Borrow this eBook - DUMMY<br /> https://manchester.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3851483&CF=BIB&ISGLB=0 A Dedicated Man is the second novel in Peter Robinson's Inspector Banks series, following on from Gallows View.Near the village of Helmthorpe, Swainsdale, the body of a well-liked local historian is found half-buried under a drystone wall. Harry Steadman has been brutally murdered. But who would want to kill such a thoughtful, dedicated man?Chief Inspector Alan Banks is called in to investigate and soon discovers that disturbing secrets lie behind the apparently bucolic facade. It is clear that young Sally Lumb, locked in her lover's arms on the night of the murder, knows more than she is letting on. And her knowledge could lead to danger . . .'The novels of Peter Robinson are chilling, evocative, deeply nuanced works of art' Dennis Lehane'Inspector Banks - a man for all seasons, he knows that often the answers to the clues are hidden in his own heart' Michael Connelly'If you haven't encountered Chief Inspector Alan Banks before, prepare for a crash course in taut, clean writing and subtle psychology. And watch for those twists - they'll get you every time' Ian Rankin A Dedicated Man is the second novel in Peter Robinson's Inspector Banks series, following on from Gallows View.Near the village of Helmthorpe, Swainsdale, the body of a well-liked local historian is found half-buried under a drystone wall. Harry Steadman has been brutally murdered. But who would want to kill such a thoughtful, dedicated man?Chief Inspector Alan Banks is called in to investigate and soon discovers that disturbing secrets lie behind the apparently bucolic facade. It is clear that young Sally Lumb, locked in her lover's arms on the night of the murder, knows more than she is letting on. And her knowledge could lead to danger . . .'The novels of Peter Robinson are chilling, evocative, deeply nuanced works of art' Dennis Lehane'Inspector Banks - a man for all seasons, he knows that often the answers to the clues are hidden in his own heart' Michael Connelly'If you haven't encountered Chief Inspector Alan Banks before, prepare for a crash course in taut, clean writing and subtle psychology. And watch for those twists - they'll get you every time' Ian Rankin<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Robinson, Peter<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Place of publication not identified] : Pan, 2008<br />1 online resource (1 text file)<br />Inspector Banks ; 2<br /><br />Online Service - (Manchester Libraries) - eBook - BorrowBox - eBook - eBook - Borrow this eBook - DUMMY<br /> https://manchester.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3851478&CF=BIB&ISGLB=0 Three years have passed since Francesca's and Michael's marriage, and they are still childless. And Francesca wonders, can a woman be truly and completely happy when a little piece of her heart remains empty? But just when she makes peace with her fate, something unexpected occurs. Three years have passed since Francesca's and Michael's marriage, and they are still childless. And Francesca wonders, can a woman be truly and completely happy when a little piece of her heart remains empty? But just when she makes peace with her fate, something unexpected occurs.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Quinn, Julia<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Place of publication not identified] : Avon, 2017<br />1 online resource (1 text file)<br />Bridgertons ; 6<br /><br />Online Service - (Manchester Libraries) - eBook - BorrowBox - eBook - eBook - Borrow this eBook - DUMMY<br /> https://manchester.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3851463&CF=BIB&ISGLB=0 We bear the sword, and we bear the pain of the sword.Pain is Dymitr's calling. His family is one in a long line of hunters who sacrifice their souls to slay monsters. Now he's tasked with a deadly mission: find the legendary witch Baba Jaga. To reach her, Dymitr must ally with the ones he's sworn to kill.Pain is Ala's inheritance. A fear-eating zmora with little left to lose, Ala awaits death from the curse she carries. When Dymitr offers her a cure in exchange for her help, she has no choice but to agree.Together they must fight against time and the wrath of the Chicago underworld. But Dymitr's secrets—and his true motives—may be the thing that actually destroys them. We bear the sword, and we bear the pain of the sword.Pain is Dymitr's calling. His family is one in a long line of hunters who sacrifice their souls to slay monsters. Now he's tasked with a deadly mission: find the legendary witch Baba Jaga. To reach her, Dymitr must ally with the ones he's sworn to kill.Pain is Ala's inheritance. A fear-eating zmora with little left to lose, Ala awaits death from the curse she carries. When Dymitr offers her a cure in exchange for her help, she has no choice but to agree.Together they must fight against time and the wrath of the Chicago underworld. But Dymitr's secrets—and his true motives—may be the thing that actually destroys them.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Roth, Veronica<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Place of publication not identified] : Titan Books, 2024<br />1 online resource (1 text file)<br /><br />Online Service - (Manchester Libraries) - eBook - BorrowBox - eBook - eBook - Borrow this eBook - DUMMY<br /> https://manchester.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3851462&CF=BIB&ISGLB=0 A heartwarming and uplifting summer read for fans of Heidi Swain and Phillipa Ashley, by the author of The Country Village Christmas Show, The Country Village Summer Fete and The Country Village Winter Wedding. At eighty-two years old Zelda Grey is tired. Tired of how much slower she is physically and mentally. Tired of technology. Tired of being alone since her beloved cat, Flint, died just before Christmas. And tired of life. The only thing that brings Zelda joy these days is her allotment in the gorgeous village of Little Bramble, where she has lived her whole life, and her three cranky goats.Widow Mia Holmes always loved visiting Little Bramble Allotment with her husband, Gideon. But since his death she can't motivate herself. Despite putting on a brave face for her three sons and four grandchildren, she's reached breaking point, and isn't sure she can carry on. And history teacher Liz Carter thought she had it all. The perfect job, perfect boyfriend in Rhodri and the perfect wedding to plan. Until she found Rhodri in bed with the neighbour. Holed up in her sister's box room she wonders how it all went so wrong. As she wallows in her misery, her sister takes her in hand and drags her to Little Bramble Allotment and suddenly she discovers the wonders of planting, growing and getting her hands dirty.In an increasingly lonely world, these three women strike up an unlikely friendship and find that community, female friendship and the wonders of nature can truly be powerful healers. A heartwarming and uplifting summer read for fans of Heidi Swain and Phillipa Ashley, by the author of The Country Village Christmas Show, The Country Village Summer Fete and The Country Village Winter Wedding. At eighty-two years old Zelda Grey is tired. Tired of how much slower she is physically and mentally. Tired of technology. Tired of being alone since her beloved cat, Flint, died just before Christmas. And tired of life. The only thing that brings Zelda joy these days is her allotment in the gorgeous village of Little Bramble, where she has lived her whole life, and her three cranky goats.Widow Mia Holmes always loved visiting Little Bramble Allotment with her husband, Gideon. But since his death she can't motivate herself. Despite putting on a brave face for her three sons and four grandchildren, she's reached breaking point, and isn't sure she can carry on. And history teacher Liz Carter thought she had it all. The perfect job, perfect boyfriend in Rhodri and the perfect wedding to plan. Until she found Rhodri in bed with the neighbour. Holed up in her sister's box room she wonders how it all went so wrong. As she wallows in her misery, her sister takes her in hand and drags her to Little Bramble Allotment and suddenly she discovers the wonders of planting, growing and getting her hands dirty.In an increasingly lonely world, these three women strike up an unlikely friendship and find that community, female friendship and the wonders of nature can truly be powerful healers.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Lake, Cathy<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Place of publication not identified] : Zaffre, 2023<br />1 online resource (1 text file)<br /><br />Online Service - (Manchester Libraries) - eBook - BorrowBox - eBook - eBook - Borrow this eBook - DUMMY<br /> https://manchester.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3851459&CF=BIB&ISGLB=0 Young Anna Travis has been assigned to her first murder case - a series of killings that has shocked even the most hardened of detectives. They started eight years ago - now the body count is up to six. The method of killing is identical, the backgrounds of the girls identical - all drug-users and prostitutes. Then a seventh body is found. The modus operandi is the same - but the victim is a young student with the 'face of an angel'. The profile of the murderer has changed dramatically. Determined to earn the respect of her male colleagues, Anna stumbles on a vital piece of information which links one man to the killings, a much-loved actor on the brink of international stardom. His arrest would create a media frenzy. But if he were found innocent, his wouldn't be the only career over - Anna's hard fought for reputation would be destroyed once and for all … Young Anna Travis has been assigned to her first murder case - a series of killings that has shocked even the most hardened of detectives. They started eight years ago - now the body count is up to six. The method of killing is identical, the backgrounds of the girls identical - all drug-users and prostitutes. Then a seventh body is found. The modus operandi is the same - but the victim is a young student with the 'face of an angel'. The profile of the murderer has changed dramatically. Determined to earn the respect of her male colleagues, Anna stumbles on a vital piece of information which links one man to the killings, a much-loved actor on the brink of international stardom. His arrest would create a media frenzy. But if he were found innocent, his wouldn't be the only career over - Anna's hard fought for reputation would be destroyed once and for all …<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Plante, Lynda La<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Place of publication not identified] : Simon & Schuster UK, 2008<br />1 online resource (1 text file)<br />Anna Travis ; 1<br /><br />Online Service - (Manchester Libraries) - eBook - BorrowBox - eBook - eBook - Borrow this eBook - DUMMY<br /> https://manchester.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3851321&CF=BIB&ISGLB=0 From the internationally bestselling author of Sorcery of Thorns comes a breathtaking fantasy story of danger and forbidden love. This is the perfect read for fans of Cassandra Clare, Sarah J. Maas's A COURT OF THORNS AND ROSES series, and Holly Black!Every enchantment has a price . . . Isobel is an artistic prodigy with a dangerous set of clients: the immortal fair folk. Yet when she receives her first royal patron – Rook, a fairy prince – she makes a terrible mistake. She paints mortal sorrow in his eyes – a weakness that could cost him his life.Furious, Rook escorts Isabel to his kingdom to stand trial for her crime, but their journey is full of danger. Forced to depend on each other for survival, will their alliance blossom into something more? After all, love violates the fair folks’ ruthless laws . . . but are some matters worth the risk? From the internationally bestselling author of Sorcery of Thorns comes a breathtaking fantasy story of danger and forbidden love. This is the perfect read for fans of Cassandra Clare, Sarah J. Maas's A COURT OF THORNS AND ROSES series, and Holly Black!Every enchantment has a price . . . Isobel is an artistic prodigy with a dangerous set of clients: the immortal fair folk. Yet when she receives her first royal patron – Rook, a fairy prince – she makes a terrible mistake. She paints mortal sorrow in his eyes – a weakness that could cost him his life.Furious, Rook escorts Isabel to his kingdom to stand trial for her crime, but their journey is full of danger. Forced to depend on each other for survival, will their alliance blossom into something more? After all, love violates the fair folks’ ruthless laws . . . but are some matters worth the risk?<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Rogerson, Margaret<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Place of publication not identified] : Simon & Schuster Children's UK, 2022<br />1 online resource (1 text file)<br /><br />Online Service - (Manchester Libraries) - eBook - BorrowBox - eBook - eBook - Borrow this eBook - DUMMY<br /> https://manchester.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3851232&CF=BIB&ISGLB=0 Pre-order the brand new feel-good read from MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER Jessica Redland.Could one chance meeting change your life forever?Zara is at a crossroads in life. While she adores her job as a producer's assistant working on hit TV shows, travelling around the country means she doesn't truly feel that she has a home. With a fractured relationship with her family and unrequited love weighing heavily on her heart, she is torn about what her next step in life should be...Snowy is hiding from the world. He's devoted his life to home schooling his young son and caring for sick owls at his home, Owl's Lodge, deep in the Yorkshire Wolds countryside. While he's passionate about both, it's a lonely existence and he's starting to question his decisions. But how do you step back into a world you've pushed away for years...?When Zara brings an injured owl to Owl's Lodge, its frosty, reclusive owner is far from welcoming. Despite hostilities, there's a connection that neither could ever have prepared themselves for. As they discover a shared passion, a new friendship blossoms, but both Zara and Snowy are used to shutting people out.Can they both find the courage to open up and the strength to move on from their pasts? And what could this mean for their future happiness?Escape to the world of Bumblebee Barn and Hedgehog Hollow with MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER Jessica Redland for this brand new feel-good romance of family, friendship and hope. Pre-order the brand new feel-good read from MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER Jessica Redland.Could one chance meeting change your life forever?Zara is at a crossroads in life. While she adores her job as a producer's assistant working on hit TV shows, travelling around the country means she doesn't truly feel that she has a home. With a fractured relationship with her family and unrequited love weighing heavily on her heart, she is torn about what her next step in life should be...Snowy is hiding from the world. He's devoted his life to home schooling his young son and caring for sick owls at his home, Owl's Lodge, deep in the Yorkshire Wolds countryside. While he's passionate about both, it's a lonely existence and he's starting to question his decisions. But how do you step back into a world you've pushed away for years...?When Zara brings an injured owl to Owl's Lodge, its frosty, reclusive owner is far from welcoming. Despite hostilities, there's a connection that neither could ever have prepared themselves for. As they discover a shared passion, a new friendship blossoms, but both Zara and Snowy are used to shutting people out.Can they both find the courage to open up and the strength to move on from their pasts? And what could this mean for their future happiness?Escape to the world of Bumblebee Barn and Hedgehog Hollow with MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER Jessica Redland for this brand new feel-good romance of family, friendship and hope.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Redland, Jessica<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Place of publication not identified] : Boldwood Books, 2024<br />1 online resource (1 text file)<br /><br />Online Service - (Manchester Libraries) - eBook - BorrowBox - eBook - eBook - Borrow this eBook - DUMMY<br /> https://manchester.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3851028&CF=BIB&ISGLB=0 Young toy maker and dreamer Abbas is whisked away to Tipu Sultan's glorious palace in Mysore and ordered to create a musical tiger to delight Tipu's sons.When he is apprenticed to eccentric clockmaker Monsieur Du Leze, Abbas finds an unexpected friend who encourages his skill and hunger for learning. Through Du Leze, he also meets the unforgettable Jehanne, who has questions and ambitions of her own.But when British soldiers attack and loot Mysore, Abbas's world is turned upside down and his prized tiger is shipped off to a country estate in England. In order to carve out his place in the world, he must follow.A hero's quest, a love story, an exuberant heist novel that traces the bloody legacy of colonialism across the world, Loot is a dazzling, wildly inventive and irresistible feat of storytelling. Young toy maker and dreamer Abbas is whisked away to Tipu Sultan's glorious palace in Mysore and ordered to create a musical tiger to delight Tipu's sons.When he is apprenticed to eccentric clockmaker Monsieur Du Leze, Abbas finds an unexpected friend who encourages his skill and hunger for learning. Through Du Leze, he also meets the unforgettable Jehanne, who has questions and ambitions of her own.But when British soldiers attack and loot Mysore, Abbas's world is turned upside down and his prized tiger is shipped off to a country estate in England. In order to carve out his place in the world, he must follow.A hero's quest, a love story, an exuberant heist novel that traces the bloody legacy of colonialism across the world, Loot is a dazzling, wildly inventive and irresistible feat of storytelling.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>James, Tania<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Place of publication not identified] : Vintage Digital, 2024<br />1 online resource (1 text file)<br /><br />Online Service - (Manchester Libraries) - eBook - BorrowBox - eBook - eBook - Borrow this eBook - DUMMY<br /> https://manchester.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3851027&CF=BIB&ISGLB=0 From the Number One Bestselling Crime Author, a brilliant new SHORT STORY featuring murder detective Max Wolfe who is haunted by a nightmare of his own making ...As detective Max Wolfe recovers from the injuries sustained in The Murder Bag, a figure from his past comes back into his life: his childhood sweetheart, now stalked and threatened by her violent ex-partner. As Max attempts to protect her, he is haunted by a nightmare of his own: the reappearance of the terrorist he killed with his car at the start of The Murder Bag.Are they visions brought on by the medication Max is taking? Or is he going mad?Or do some people just have to be killed twice? From the Number One Bestselling Crime Author, a brilliant new SHORT STORY featuring murder detective Max Wolfe who is haunted by a nightmare of his own making ...As detective Max Wolfe recovers from the injuries sustained in The Murder Bag, a figure from his past comes back into his life: his childhood sweetheart, now stalked and threatened by her violent ex-partner. As Max attempts to protect her, he is haunted by a nightmare of his own: the reappearance of the terrorist he killed with his car at the start of The Murder Bag.Are they visions brought on by the medication Max is taking? Or is he going mad?Or do some people just have to be killed twice?<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Parsons, Tony<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Place of publication not identified] : Cornerstone Digital, 2018<br />1 online resource (1 text file)<br />DC Max Wolfe<br /><br />Online Service - (Manchester Libraries) - eBook - BorrowBox - eBook - eBook - Borrow this eBook - DUMMY<br /> https://manchester.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3851019&CF=BIB&ISGLB=0 Preorder the BRAND NEW book from Chrissie Walsh!As World War II takes its toll on Liverpool, only friendship and community can keep the women of Weaver Street smiling.The neighbours on Liverpool’s Weaver Street have always looked after each other, but when the Second World War takes many of the husbands, brothers and sons away to fight, the women’s friendships are more important than ever.Matriarch Kitty Conlon is missing her son Patrick, proud but fearful of the fate of his Spitfire, while spinster Mavis welcomes a new lodger, WAAF Anna Carswell who is delighted by the Weaver Street welcome after a loveless childhood. At number nine, Maggie Stubbs worries nightly as her daughter Lily patrols the streets to protect the neighbours during air raids in her role as ARP Warden, and when an unexploded bomb is discovered at the allotment, danger comes terrifyingly close to Weaver Street.With war raging and Liverpool bearing the brunt of seemingly non-stop bombing, the friends must share the burden of rationing, blackout and news from the front, while helping one another capture all the moments of joy they can. All the time wishing and hoping that soon news of peace will come and finally their lives can start again.Perfect for all fans of Fenella Miller, Margaret Dickinson and Pam Howes.Readers love Weaver Street:‘This is an excellent read, love following how the families of Weaver Street are doing. Look forward to next book.’‘I have enjoyed the two books I have read about life on Weaver Street and anyone who enjoys reading about family life would not go wrong indulging in these books. Can’t wait until the next one!’‘I am really enjoying these books about the people who live in Weaver street. Having read the first two books I am really looking forward to the next.’‘Love the Weaver Street books , they make me feel like I'm there going through all the ups and downs. Already excited for the next one.’‘I have now read both of these novels and am patiently waiting for the third well maybe NOT so patiently the author is great and the story line keeps you hooked can hardly put the book down once started hubby even has had to make his own dinner shame lol seriously if you haven't read those books would highly recommend that you do.’ Preorder the BRAND NEW book from Chrissie Walsh!As World War II takes its toll on Liverpool, only friendship and community can keep the women of Weaver Street smiling.The neighbours on Liverpool’s Weaver Street have always looked after each other, but when the Second World War takes many of the husbands, brothers and sons away to fight, the women’s friendships are more important than ever.Matriarch Kitty Conlon is missing her son Patrick, proud but fearful of the fate of his Spitfire, while spinster Mavis welcomes a new lodger, WAAF Anna Carswell who is delighted by the Weaver Street welcome after a loveless childhood. At number nine, Maggie Stubbs worries nightly as her daughter Lily patrols the streets to protect the neighbours during air raids in her role as ARP Warden, and when an unexploded bomb is discovered at the allotment, danger comes terrifyingly close to Weaver Street.With war raging and Liverpool bearing the brunt of seemingly non-stop bombing, the friends must share the burden of rationing, blackout and news from the front, while helping one another capture all the moments of joy they can. All the time wishing and hoping that soon news of peace will come and finally their lives can start again.Perfect for all fans of Fenella Miller, Margaret Dickinson and Pam Howes.Readers love Weaver Street:‘This is an excellent read, love following how the families of Weaver Street are doing. Look forward to next book.’‘I have enjoyed the two books I have read about life on Weaver Street and anyone who enjoys reading about family life would not go wrong indulging in these books. Can’t wait until the next one!’‘I am really enjoying these books about the people who live in Weaver street. Having read the first two books I am really looking forward to the next.’‘Love the Weaver Street books , they make me feel like I'm there going through all the ups and downs. Already excited for the next one.’‘I have now read both of these novels and am patiently waiting for the third well maybe NOT so patiently the author is great and the story line keeps you hooked can hardly put the book down once started hubby even has had to make his own dinner shame lol seriously if you haven't read those books would highly recommend that you do.’<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Walsh, Chrissie<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Place of publication not identified] : Boldwood Books, 2024<br />1 online resource (1 text file)<br />Weaver Street ; 3<br /><br />Online Service - (Manchester Libraries) - eBook - BorrowBox - eBook - eBook - Borrow this eBook - DUMMY<br /> https://manchester.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3851013&CF=BIB&ISGLB=0 'Bad Apple is a must read for lovers of thrillers!' ?????What would you do if you found out the man you loved was rotten to the core?Prepare to be hooked by Alice Hunter's addictive new novel - so shocking it should come with a warning...Trusted officer. Family man. Monster.Becky Lawson's life has been shattered.When she discovered her husband, John - a trusted policeman - was a monster, she reported him. But her faith in the system was crushed when it didn't lead to any charges or consequences.Now, John lives freely with a new girlfriend and her young daughter, while Becky battles guilt over missing the obvious signs.Determined for justice, Becky hunts him down. But John wants her silenced - at any cost. Becky knows only one of them can survive, and she'll do anything to make sure it's her.Becky must tread carefully though, because John isn't the only bad apple lurking in the shadows... 'Bad Apple is a must read for lovers of thrillers!' ?????What would you do if you found out the man you loved was rotten to the core?Prepare to be hooked by Alice Hunter's addictive new novel - so shocking it should come with a warning...Trusted officer. Family man. Monster.Becky Lawson's life has been shattered.When she discovered her husband, John - a trusted policeman - was a monster, she reported him. But her faith in the system was crushed when it didn't lead to any charges or consequences.Now, John lives freely with a new girlfriend and her young daughter, while Becky battles guilt over missing the obvious signs.Determined for justice, Becky hunts him down. But John wants her silenced - at any cost. Becky knows only one of them can survive, and she'll do anything to make sure it's her.Becky must tread carefully though, because John isn't the only bad apple lurking in the shadows...<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Hunter, Alice<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Place of publication not identified] : Avon, 2024<br />1 online resource (1 text file)<br /><br />Online Service - (Manchester Libraries) - eBook - BorrowBox - eBook - eBook - Borrow this eBook - DUMMY<br /> https://manchester.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3851008&CF=BIB&ISGLB=0 'One of those books that truly makes the world a better place.' Sophie Anderson, author of the House with Chicken LegsFrom acclaimed poet Nadine Aisha Jassat comes a gripping mystery... "Grandma Farida is losing her memory - but I'm going to help her remember a huge secret."Twelve-year-old Nyla's dad died when she was four, or that's what she's been told. So when Grandma Farida insists she saw him in the supermarket, Nyla wonders if she is 'time-travelling' again - the phrase she uses when Grandma forgets. But when Grandma asks Nyla to find her dad and bring him home, Nyla promises that she will. As Nyla sets out on her journey, she hopes that uncovering the past will help her to understand the mystery at the heart of her family ... and to work out who she is. A page-turning verse novel about memory and identity, and a bond that soars above all else.'A beautiful read about love, family, identity and worth.' Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear'A tender story about the meaning of life and love and loss.' Katya Balen, author of October, October 'One of those books that truly makes the world a better place.' Sophie Anderson, author of the House with Chicken LegsFrom acclaimed poet Nadine Aisha Jassat comes a gripping mystery... "Grandma Farida is losing her memory - but I'm going to help her remember a huge secret."Twelve-year-old Nyla's dad died when she was four, or that's what she's been told. So when Grandma Farida insists she saw him in the supermarket, Nyla wonders if she is 'time-travelling' again - the phrase she uses when Grandma forgets. But when Grandma asks Nyla to find her dad and bring him home, Nyla promises that she will. As Nyla sets out on her journey, she hopes that uncovering the past will help her to understand the mystery at the heart of her family ... and to work out who she is. A page-turning verse novel about memory and identity, and a bond that soars above all else.'A beautiful read about love, family, identity and worth.' Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear'A tender story about the meaning of life and love and loss.' Katya Balen, author of October, October<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Jassat, Nadine Aisha<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Place of publication not identified] : Orion Children's Books, 2023<br />1 online resource (1 text file)<br /><br />Online Service - (Manchester Libraries) - eBook - BorrowBox - eBook - eBook - Borrow this eBook - DUMMY<br /> https://manchester.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3851002&CF=BIB&ISGLB=0 Explains the complex concepts of dementia, such as brain function, disease progression and death to pre-school aged children in a direct and age-appropriate way, as well as exploring children's feelings about these issues. This book caters for children aged 4+ who have a loved one at any stage of dementia. Explains the complex concepts of dementia, such as brain function, disease progression and death to pre-school aged children in a direct and age-appropriate way, as well as exploring children's feelings about these issues. This book caters for children aged 4+ who have a loved one at any stage of dementia.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Moore, Lynda<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Place of publication not identified] : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2018<br />1 online resource (1 text file)<br /><br />Online Service - (Manchester Libraries) - eBook - BorrowBox - eBook - eBook - Borrow this eBook - DUMMY<br /> https://manchester.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3850981&CF=BIB&ISGLB=0 From Blake Crouch, the author of the bestselling Wayward Pines trilogy, Dark Matter is a New York Times bestselling tale that is at once sweeping and intimate, mind-bendingly strange and profoundly human - a relentlessly surprising thriller about choices, paths not taken, and how far we'll go to claim the lives we dream of.'Are you happy in your life?' Those are the last words Jason Dessen hears before the masked abductor knocks him unconscious. Before he wakes to find himself strapped to a gurney, surrounded by strangers in hazmat suits. Before the man he's never met smiles down at him and says, 'Welcome back, my friend.' In this world he's woken up to, Jason's life is not the one he knows. His wife is not his wife. His son was never born. And Jason is not an ordinary college physics professor, but a celebrated genius who has achieved something remarkable. Something impossible. Is it this world or the other that's the dream? And even if the home he remembers is real, how can Jason possibly make it back to the family he loves? The answers lie in a journey more wondrous and horrifying than anything he could've imagined - one that will force him to confront the darkest parts of himself even as he battles a terrifying, seemingly unbeatable foe. From Blake Crouch, the author of the bestselling Wayward Pines trilogy, Dark Matter is a New York Times bestselling tale that is at once sweeping and intimate, mind-bendingly strange and profoundly human - a relentlessly surprising thriller about choices, paths not taken, and how far we'll go to claim the lives we dream of.'Are you happy in your life?' Those are the last words Jason Dessen hears before the masked abductor knocks him unconscious. Before he wakes to find himself strapped to a gurney, surrounded by strangers in hazmat suits. Before the man he's never met smiles down at him and says, 'Welcome back, my friend.' In this world he's woken up to, Jason's life is not the one he knows. His wife is not his wife. His son was never born. And Jason is not an ordinary college physics professor, but a celebrated genius who has achieved something remarkable. Something impossible. Is it this world or the other that's the dream? And even if the home he remembers is real, how can Jason possibly make it back to the family he loves? The answers lie in a journey more wondrous and horrifying than anything he could've imagined - one that will force him to confront the darkest parts of himself even as he battles a terrifying, seemingly unbeatable foe.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Crouch, Blake<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Place of publication not identified] : Macmillan, 2016<br />1 online resource (1 text file)<br /><br />Online Service - (Manchester Libraries) - eBook - BorrowBox - eBook - eBook - Borrow this eBook - DUMMY<br /> https://manchester.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3850980&CF=BIB&ISGLB=0 'This is the one I’ve been waiting for. And it’s a masterpiece of suspense. I quite literally couldn’t put it down - even when I was supposed to be doing other things . . .' - Barbara Erskine, author of The Dream WeaversPeter James, the number one, multi-million copy bestselling author of the Grace series returns with a thrilling new novel: a Roy Grace story told from a new perspective.Some will know how it begins . . .My name is Sandy.My husband is Detective Superintendent Roy Grace.But when I disappeared, even he couldn't find me . . .This is my story.There's more to Sandy than meets the eye. A woman with a dubious past, a complicated present and an uncertain future.Then she was gone.Some will think they know how it ends . . .Her disappearance caused a nationwide search. Even the best detective on the force couldn't find her.They thought she was dead.But nobody knows this . . .Where did she go? Why did she run? What would cause a woman to leave her whole life behind andsimply vanish?For the first time the truth behind Sandy Grace’s dramatic disappearance is revealed. They Thought I Was Dead will thrill fans and new readers alike with its gripping story of a woman on the run. This is Sandy's story.*************'One of the best British crime writers, and therefore one of the best in the world' - Lee Child'One of the best crime writers in the business' - Karin Slaughter 'This is the one I’ve been waiting for. And it’s a masterpiece of suspense. I quite literally couldn’t put it down - even when I was supposed to be doing other things . . .' - Barbara Erskine, author of The Dream WeaversPeter James, the number one, multi-million copy bestselling author of the Grace series returns with a thrilling new novel: a Roy Grace story told from a new perspective.Some will know how it begins . . .My name is Sandy.My husband is Detective Superintendent Roy Grace.But when I disappeared, even he couldn't find me . . .This is my story.There's more to Sandy than meets the eye. A woman with a dubious past, a complicated present and an uncertain future.Then she was gone.Some will think they know how it ends . . .Her disappearance caused a nationwide search. Even the best detective on the force couldn't find her.They thought she was dead.But nobody knows this . . .Where did she go? Why did she run? What would cause a woman to leave her whole life behind andsimply vanish?For the first time the truth behind Sandy Grace’s dramatic disappearance is revealed. They Thought I Was Dead will thrill fans and new readers alike with its gripping story of a woman on the run. This is Sandy's story.*************'One of the best British crime writers, and therefore one of the best in the world' - Lee Child'One of the best crime writers in the business' - Karin Slaughter<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>James, Peter<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Place of publication not identified] : Macmillan, 2024<br />1 online resource (1 text file)<br /><br />Online Service - (Manchester Libraries) - eBook - BorrowBox - eBook - eBook - Borrow this eBook - DUMMY<br /> https://manchester.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3850282&CF=BIB&ISGLB=0 It's the 1990's, and Jay is an artist tipped for greatness. Shortly after graduating from his London art school, a promising career is already taking shape before him. Despite the brutal end of his intense relationship with Alice, his great love, he's destined to make his mark on the world as one of the most brilliant young creatives of the last century. Everyone is going to remember his name.It's 2020, and Jay lives out of his car, working as a delivery driver in wealthy upstate New York. Sick and undocumented, Jay arrives at an enormous mansion and collapses from exhaustion --- right at the feet of Alice, whom he had hoped he would never see again. Twenty years on, and while Jay teeters on the edge, she's married the man she left him for; Jay's former best friend and fellow artist, Rob. Ashamed, Jay hopes she won't recognize him behind his dirty surgical mask, but when she does, she invites him to recover on the property, setting the stage for a devastating reckoning that's been decades in the making. Gripping and brilliantly orchestrated, Blue Ruin moves back and forth through time to deliver an extraordinary portrait of an artist as he reunites with his past and confronts the world he once loved and left behind. This is a novel suffused with tension and melancholy; an ode to an iconic art scene from an author at the height of his powers. It's the 1990's, and Jay is an artist tipped for greatness. Shortly after graduating from his London art school, a promising career is already taking shape before him. Despite the brutal end of his intense relationship with Alice, his great love, he's destined to make his mark on the world as one of the most brilliant young creatives of the last century. Everyone is going to remember his name.It's 2020, and Jay lives out of his car, working as a delivery driver in wealthy upstate New York. Sick and undocumented, Jay arrives at an enormous mansion and collapses from exhaustion --- right at the feet of Alice, whom he had hoped he would never see again. Twenty years on, and while Jay teeters on the edge, she's married the man she left him for; Jay's former best friend and fellow artist, Rob. Ashamed, Jay hopes she won't recognize him behind his dirty surgical mask, but when she does, she invites him to recover on the property, setting the stage for a devastating reckoning that's been decades in the making. Gripping and brilliantly orchestrated, Blue Ruin moves back and forth through time to deliver an extraordinary portrait of an artist as he reunites with his past and confronts the world he once loved and left behind. This is a novel suffused with tension and melancholy; an ode to an iconic art scene from an author at the height of his powers.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Kunzru, Hari<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Place of publication not identified] : Scribner UK, 2024<br />1 online resource (1 text file)<br /><br />Online Service - (Manchester Libraries) - eBook - BorrowBox - eBook - eBook - Borrow this eBook - DUMMY<br /> https://manchester.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3850242&CF=BIB&ISGLB=0 They say trouble always comes in threes. And for sisters Lyn, Cat and Gemma Kettle, the year they turn thirty-three is no exception. Sensible Lyn is struggling to balance being a mother, wife and businesswoman without losing her mind. Cat, whose perfect marriage is the envy of all her friends, never suspects that her husband has been hiding a secret that will tear her life apart. And directionless Gemma, who changes jobs and boyfriends every few months, has just met a new man who could be the one to unlock her hidden past. Through everything, the bonds of the sisters are strong enough to withstand whatever life throws at them. That is until the night of their thirty-fourth birthday dinner, when home truths are revealed and things are said that can't be taken back . . . They say trouble always comes in threes. And for sisters Lyn, Cat and Gemma Kettle, the year they turn thirty-three is no exception. Sensible Lyn is struggling to balance being a mother, wife and businesswoman without losing her mind. Cat, whose perfect marriage is the envy of all her friends, never suspects that her husband has been hiding a secret that will tear her life apart. And directionless Gemma, who changes jobs and boyfriends every few months, has just met a new man who could be the one to unlock her hidden past. Through everything, the bonds of the sisters are strong enough to withstand whatever life throws at them. That is until the night of their thirty-fourth birthday dinner, when home truths are revealed and things are said that can't be taken back . . .<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Moriarty, Liane<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Place of publication not identified] : Penguin, 2016<br />1 online resource (1 text file)<br /><br />Online Service - (Manchester Libraries) - eBook - BorrowBox - eBook - eBook - Borrow this eBook - DUMMY<br /> https://manchester.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3850232&CF=BIB&ISGLB=0 Handsome doctor Matthew Delaney and his wife Nicole have a perfect life. So when Matthew suddenly vanishes, Nicole is in shock.As Nicole searches for answers, she uncovers a trail of deceit leading straight to the mysterious Glasshouse – a staggering palatial home constructed out of cut glass and icy granite, clinging to the hillside in a gravity defying show of power and wealth.But the more Nicole learns about the Glasshouse and all its secrets, the more she begins to doubt her husband. Matthew’s words before he disappeared were so reassuring, but now they are simply chilling…‘Trust me, Nic, I’ll fix this.’‘A story that twists and turns at whip-cracking pace and you can never be quite sure who to believe - this had me guessing to the very end! 5*’ Nikki Smith Handsome doctor Matthew Delaney and his wife Nicole have a perfect life. So when Matthew suddenly vanishes, Nicole is in shock.As Nicole searches for answers, she uncovers a trail of deceit leading straight to the mysterious Glasshouse – a staggering palatial home constructed out of cut glass and icy granite, clinging to the hillside in a gravity defying show of power and wealth.But the more Nicole learns about the Glasshouse and all its secrets, the more she begins to doubt her husband. Matthew’s words before he disappeared were so reassuring, but now they are simply chilling…‘Trust me, Nic, I’ll fix this.’‘A story that twists and turns at whip-cracking pace and you can never be quite sure who to believe - this had me guessing to the very end! 5*’ Nikki Smith<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Reynolds, Amanda<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Place of publication not identified] : Boldwood Books, 2024<br />1 online resource (1 text file)<br /><br />Online Service - (Manchester Libraries) - eBook - BorrowBox - eBook - eBook - Borrow this eBook - DUMMY<br /> https://manchester.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3850229&CF=BIB&ISGLB=0 Enjoy the timeless tale of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, now available as a Little Apple Classic!Join Papa Bear, Mama Bear, and Baby Bear as they investigate who ate their porridge, sat in their chairs, and slept in their beds. This compact hardcover is perfectly sized for little hands and big imaginations, and features beautiful, full-color illustrations that bring the story to life. Encourage little ones to read with this classic tale and bring more fun to story time! Enjoy the timeless tale of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, now available as a Little Apple Classic!Join Papa Bear, Mama Bear, and Baby Bear as they investigate who ate their porridge, sat in their chairs, and slept in their beds. This compact hardcover is perfectly sized for little hands and big imaginations, and features beautiful, full-color illustrations that bring the story to life. Encourage little ones to read with this classic tale and bring more fun to story time!<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Nelson, Thomas<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Place of publication not identified] : Applesauce Press, 2024<br />1 online resource (1 text file)<br />Little Apple Books<br /><br />Online Service - (Manchester Libraries) - eBook - BorrowBox - eBook - eBook - Borrow this eBook - DUMMY<br /> https://manchester.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3850228&CF=BIB&ISGLB=0 Enjoy the timeless tale of Jack and the Beanstalk, now availabe as a Little Apple Classic!Fee-fi-fo-fum! Follow Jack's adventures with magical beans, golden harps, and giants in the timeless tale of Jack and the Beanstalk! This compact hardcover is perfectly sized for little hands and big imaginations, and features beautiful, full-color illustrations that bring the story to life. Encourage little ones to read with this classic tale and bring more fun to story time! Enjoy the timeless tale of Jack and the Beanstalk, now availabe as a Little Apple Classic!Fee-fi-fo-fum! Follow Jack's adventures with magical beans, golden harps, and giants in the timeless tale of Jack and the Beanstalk! This compact hardcover is perfectly sized for little hands and big imaginations, and features beautiful, full-color illustrations that bring the story to life. Encourage little ones to read with this classic tale and bring more fun to story time!<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Nelson, Thomas<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Place of publication not identified] : Applesauce Press, 2024<br />1 online resource (1 text file)<br />Little Apple Books<br /><br />Online Service - (Manchester Libraries) - eBook - BorrowBox - eBook - eBook - Borrow this eBook - DUMMY<br /> https://manchester.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3850072&CF=BIB&ISGLB=0 The Nowhere Man is a legendary figure spoken about only in whispers. It's said that when he's reached by the truly desperate and deserving, the Nowhere Man can and will do anything to protect and save them.But he's no legend.Evan Smoak is a man with skills, resources, and a personal mission to help those with nowhere else to turn. He's also a man with a dangerous past. Chosen as a child, he was raised and trained as part of the off-the-books black box Orphan program, designed to create the perfect deniable intelligence assets—i.e. assassins. He was Orphan X. Evan broke with the program, using everything he learned to disappear.Now, however, someone is on his tail. Someone with similar skills and training. Someone who knows Orphan X. Someone who is getting closer and closer. And will exploit Evan's weakness—his work as The Nowhere Man—to find him and eliminate him. Grabbing the reader from the very first page, Orphan X is a masterful thriller, the first in Gregg Hurwitz's electrifying new series featuring Evan Smoak. The Nowhere Man is a legendary figure spoken about only in whispers. It's said that when he's reached by the truly desperate and deserving, the Nowhere Man can and will do anything to protect and save them.But he's no legend.Evan Smoak is a man with skills, resources, and a personal mission to help those with nowhere else to turn. He's also a man with a dangerous past. Chosen as a child, he was raised and trained as part of the off-the-books black box Orphan program, designed to create the perfect deniable intelligence assets—i.e. assassins. He was Orphan X. Evan broke with the program, using everything he learned to disappear.Now, however, someone is on his tail. Someone with similar skills and training. Someone who knows Orphan X. Someone who is getting closer and closer. And will exploit Evan's weakness—his work as The Nowhere Man—to find him and eliminate him. Grabbing the reader from the very first page, Orphan X is a masterful thriller, the first in Gregg Hurwitz's electrifying new series featuring Evan Smoak.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Hurwitz, Gregg<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Place of publication not identified] : Penguin, 2016<br />1 online resource (1 text file)<br />Orphan X ; 1<br /><br />Online Service - (Manchester Libraries) - eBook - BorrowBox - eBook - eBook - Borrow this eBook - DUMMY<br /> https://manchester.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3850025&CF=BIB&ISGLB=0 ***The sparkling new Christmas novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author Heidi Swain!*** Moving into Wynthorpe Hall to escape the town’s gossip, Hayley finds herself immersed in the eccentric Connelly family’s festive activities as they plan to host their first ever Winter Wonderland. But Hayley isn’t the only new resident at the hall. Gabe, a friend of the Connelly’s son Jamie, has also taken up residence, moving into Gatekeeper’s Cottage, and he quickly makes an impression on Wynbridge’s reformed good-girl. As preparations commence for the biggest event of the season, the pair find themselves drawn ever closer to one another, but unbeknownst to Hayley, Gabe, too, has a reason for turning his back on love, one that seems intent on keeping them apart. Under the starry winter skies, will Gabe convince Hayley to open her heart again once more? And in doing so, will he convince himself? Snowflakes and Cinnamon Swirls at the Winter Wonderland is the perfect read this Christmas, promising snowfall, warm fires and breath-taking seasonal romance. Perfect for fans of Milly Johnson, Carole Matthews and Cathy Bramley. *~* Hear what people are saying about Heidi Swain *~* 'More Christmassy than a week in Lapland - we loved it!' heat magazine 'Sprinkled with Christmas sparkle' Trisha Ashley 'Give yourself a Christmas treat and curl up with this magical book!' Sue Moorcroft, author of The Little Village Christmas 'A real Christmas cracker of a read!' Penny Parkes, author of Practice Makes Perfect 'Cosy, Christmassy and deeply satisfying! Another wonderful read!' Mandy Baggot, author of One Christmas Kiss in Notting Hill ***The sparkling new Christmas novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author Heidi Swain!*** Moving into Wynthorpe Hall to escape the town’s gossip, Hayley finds herself immersed in the eccentric Connelly family’s festive activities as they plan to host their first ever Winter Wonderland. But Hayley isn’t the only new resident at the hall. Gabe, a friend of the Connelly’s son Jamie, has also taken up residence, moving into Gatekeeper’s Cottage, and he quickly makes an impression on Wynbridge’s reformed good-girl. As preparations commence for the biggest event of the season, the pair find themselves drawn ever closer to one another, but unbeknownst to Hayley, Gabe, too, has a reason for turning his back on love, one that seems intent on keeping them apart. Under the starry winter skies, will Gabe convince Hayley to open her heart again once more? And in doing so, will he convince himself? Snowflakes and Cinnamon Swirls at the Winter Wonderland is the perfect read this Christmas, promising snowfall, warm fires and breath-taking seasonal romance. Perfect for fans of Milly Johnson, Carole Matthews and Cathy Bramley. *~* Hear what people are saying about Heidi Swain *~* 'More Christmassy than a week in Lapland - we loved it!' heat magazine 'Sprinkled with Christmas sparkle' Trisha Ashley 'Give yourself a Christmas treat and curl up with this magical book!' Sue Moorcroft, author of The Little Village Christmas 'A real Christmas cracker of a read!' Penny Parkes, author of Practice Makes Perfect 'Cosy, Christmassy and deeply satisfying! Another wonderful read!' Mandy Baggot, author of One Christmas Kiss in Notting Hill<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Swain, Heidi<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Place of publication not identified] : Simon & Schuster UK, 2018<br />1 online resource (1 text file)<br /><br />Online Service - (Manchester Libraries) - eBook - BorrowBox - eBook - eBook - Borrow this eBook - DUMMY<br /> https://manchester.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3849995&CF=BIB&ISGLB=0 Two crimes, generations apart . . .Twenty years ago teenager Frieda Klein was brutally attacked in her own home. No one believed her - not the police, not her mother, not her friends. She left town, trained as a psychologist and never went back.Now an old classmate has shown up. She wants help with her daughter, who claims to have been attacked at home. An attack eerily similar to the one on Frieda. No one else believes the girl's story. Now - with a school reunion in the offing - Frieda returns to the darkness she fled. To the small town which refused to help her and which hides a terrible secret. Because someone at the reunion knows what happenedAnd they'll stop at nothing to prevent Frieda discovering the truth . . Two crimes, generations apart . . .Twenty years ago teenager Frieda Klein was brutally attacked in her own home. No one believed her - not the police, not her mother, not her friends. She left town, trained as a psychologist and never went back.Now an old classmate has shown up. She wants help with her daughter, who claims to have been attacked at home. An attack eerily similar to the one on Frieda. No one else believes the girl's story. Now - with a school reunion in the offing - Frieda returns to the darkness she fled. To the small town which refused to help her and which hides a terrible secret. Because someone at the reunion knows what happenedAnd they'll stop at nothing to prevent Frieda discovering the truth . .<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>French, Nicci<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Place of publication not identified] : Penguin, 2014<br />1 online resource (1 text file)<br />Frieda Klein ; 4<br /><br />Online Service - (Manchester Libraries) - eBook - BorrowBox - eBook - eBook - Borrow this eBook - DUMMY<br />