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  The Village Hall Vendetta

  Jonathan Whitelaw

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  There’s a fine art to murder… 
  Hal Mulberry has long dreamt of owning the iconic painting, Buttermere at Dawn. And now the entrepreneur has got his hands on it, he’s determined to bring it back to the Lakes where it belongs and put it on show, turning Penrith Village Hall into a cultural hotspot – with the painting at its heart. 
  Journalist Jason Brazel is delighted to get the exclusive. Even if his mother in law, Amita, thinks he’s making a fuss about an ugly piece of modern art. But when Amita uncovers a theory that the painting is cursed, she wonders just what Hal is bringing to their door: hex, hoax or dirty-deal? 
  While the great and the good gather for the unveiling, someone’s got murder on their mind. And it’s up to Jason and Amita to find who is trying to put people out of the picture … permanently. 
  The Village Hall Vendetta is a top-notch mystery that blends elements of satire, detective thrillers, and humorous fiction. Set in a cosy domestic setting, this book is a testament to Jonathan Whitelaw's ability to craft compelling narratives. 
  For fans of Hannah Hendy (A Terrible Village Poisoning), Peter Boland (THE VANILLA KILLER an absolutely gripping British mystery full of twists), Victoria Walters (Murder at the Summer Fete), Richard Osman (The Bullet That Missed), and Penny Blackwell (Murder at the Bonfire). 
  HarperCollins 2023

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  Echoes in the Ether

  Babette Wilson

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  Anya Petrova is framed. The evidence is damning, the accusations devastating. A renowned cybersecurity expert, she finds herself on the wrong side of the law, accused of orchestrating a series of devastating cyberattacks that have shaken the foundations of global digital security. But Anya is no ordinary hacker. With exceptional skills and a sharp mind, she’s not about to let her reputation be erased without a fight. This is a journey into the heart of the dark web, a labyrinthine underworld of hidden forums, encrypted messages, and shadowy figures operating in the digital shadows. Each clue she uncovers peels back another layer of deception, revealing a complex conspiracy that reaches far beyond the initial attacks. 
  This is a story of survival, not just against her accusers, but also against the ghosts of her past, against the internal demons that threaten to consume her. Anya will navigate a treacherous landscape where trust is a luxury she can’t afford and every decision carries potentially devastating consequences. 
  It’s a high-stakes game of cat and mouse, where the lines between victim and perpetrator blur with every passing moment. Her journey is a testament to the human spirit’s ability to overcome adversity, to the power of resilience in the face of impossible odds. Prepare to be swept away by a thrilling narrative that blends cutting-edge technology with deeply human emotions, a story that will leave you breathless until the very end.

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  A Deadly Dedication

  Margaret Loudon

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  When murder taints writer-in-residence Penelope Parish's charming British bookshop, she must follow the clues to catch a killer before tempers boil over. 
   
   
    
  Penelope Parish thought she'd turned the page on her amateur sleuthing days but when the owner of Upper Chumley-on-Stokes's proposed first high-end gourmet shop is poisoned, the American novelist starts to wonder if she and her quaint British town are in for another rewrite. It turns out that not everyone was a fan of Simeon Foster's farm-sourced charcuterie and imported pastries—many of the locals were outraged by the potential new competition. 
   
   
    
  With a full menu of suspects on her hands, this just might be Penelope's toughest case yet. Luckily, her friends at the Open Book are there to help with every twist of the poisoned pen.

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  Shallow Death - A Hettie Shaw Novel

  Valerie Gee

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  Broken-hearted after a tragic accident killed her husband and daughter, Hettie Shaw, in her mid-fifties, finds escape in the arms of younger men. When military-trained, Sir Charles reluctantly hires Hettie to solve a blackmail case, it leads to a growing partnership. Their investigation causes a chain reaction that reveals a sinister web surrounding the Welsh town. As they dig deeper, Hettie bites off more than she can chew, and only Gran’s words of wisdom from beyond the grave stop Hettie from becoming a murder victim herself. 
  Set in present-day Wales, UK., free-spirited, PI Hettie Shaw is a feisty, fun, femme fatale, who strides into every situation with head high and a druid insight at full throttle. When troubled Lady Gwen falls to her death from Castle Cliff, everyone thinks she committed suicide. But, when the police accuse her twin brother, Lord Ambrose of murder, he hires Sir Charles and Hettie Shaw to clear his name. As they investigate the twisting trail through the underbelly of Wales, it leads Hettie to insist they exhume the bodies of Lord Ambrose’s parents, which uncovers a terrible family secret. 
  Meanwhile, Charles is battling his own problems with his new fiancé—an out-of-control spendthrift. Finally, the brutal murder of a young girl leads them to a dungeon where both Hettie and Charles race against time to save themselves from falling victim to the deadly killer.

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  The Achilles Legend

  Andrew Clawson

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  A legendary warrior. A mythical city. An impossible choice. 
  Harry Fox now finds himself allied with the very people who tried to lock him away. An uneasy alliance with authorities who combat artifacts trafficking gives Harry a chance to seek the one answer that has eluded him: the truth behind his murdered father's mysterious amulet . 
  Yet this search will soon thrust him into danger again. A brazen heist while following the amulets path reveals an incredible relic tied to one of history's greatest warriors - Achilles. When the authorities force Harry to choose between chasing his destiny or helping them recover this enchanting Greek artifact, Harry is plunged into a battle against a familiar foe, a battle in which failure will destroy not only Harry, but everyone he cares for. 
  Can Harry survive to discover the truth behind Greece's mythical hero, or will this perilous adventure prove to be his final mistake?

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  Pathogenesis: Book Summary &...

  Alexander Pike

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  This content is an independent and unofficial summary created for informational and educational purposes only. It is not affiliated with, authorized, approved, licensed, or endorsed by the original author or publisher. All rights to the original work belong to its respective copyright holders. This summary is not intended to substitute the original book, but to offer a concise overview and interpretation of its main ideas.
   
  
  
   
  When an unprecedented outbreak ravages communities across the globe, a dedicated scientist steps into the eye of the storm. Driven by a promise to honor his mentor’s legacy, he races against time to decode a pathogen unlike any seen before—one that mutates at lightning speed, evading every conventional treatment. As he delves into high‐stakes lab work, animal trials, and impassioned debates with public health officials, each discovery brings new hope and new peril. Listeners will be swept along as he uncovers the pathogen’s genetic fingerprints, navigates moral crossroads over dual‐use research, and marshals international teams to develop a lifesaving vaccine. In vivid detail—ranging from the sterile hum of sequencing machines to the tense corridors of makeshift isolation wards—Pathogenesis immerses audiences in a world where science and humanity collide. Narrated with urgency and heart, this audiobook celebrates the relentless pursuit of knowledge, the resilience born of collaboration, and the power of one determined individual to ignite change.

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