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The gripping story of a young boy and his family, driven from their home by war and indiscriminate violence. Like millions of others, they attempt the treacherous journey across their war-torn continent, trying to reach the safety of Europe. The truth is, Europe doesn't want them, and thousands die every month at the hands of thieves and profiteering men to whom life is cheap. Kalu believes that he can lead his family to safety. They have money and a plan, and Kalu is, after all, the smartest man in Monguno.

When a teenager is the victim of an unprovoked attack while walking his dog, a murder investigation begins. A cruel twist of fate makes his innocent family the targets of a vicious campaign of terror. As the detectives of Liverpool's Major Investigation Team try to contain the violence, several key members of an organized crime family begin to topple, causing shockwaves across the planet.

The Major Investigation Team are called to an abandoned mill when an ambitious reporter stumbles upon more than she bargained for. The investigation uncovers the most evil of criminal networks and it becomes clear that absolutely no one is safe from its wrath...

The Child Protection Team are called when a twelve-year-old girl is injured on the way to school and rushed to hospital. The use of a firearm is suspected and a race against the clock begins. Jo Lilly and her team are thrown into the middle of an ongoing drug war and their safety and the lives of their families are threatened.

Detective Braddick is summoned to a horrendous crime scene, where it appears a double murder has taken place. The victims' bodies are missing, and the police have no clue as to their identities or who killed them.

Conrad Jones has done it again with his Alec Ramsay books. Crime thriller writing that will have you chewing your fingers as you listen!

This concise guide tells you how to write a novel by using a systematic approach to writing. A simple step by step breakdown of how to plan each day.Most guides regurgitate information, which they have picked up from creative writing books or sites.Writing a novel is the same as any other task we undertake as individuals. We have to learn how to do it in order to do it well. When you first learn to drive, you need lessons. No one walks into the kitchen and creates a gourmet dish on their first attempt. If you want a system to apply to writing a book, then you need to take advice from an “author" who has taken years to develop the process via experience

Conrad Jones has done it again with his Alec Ramsay books - crime thriller writing that will have you chewing your fingers as you listen! Soft Target is the first book in a series of thrillers that follow the hunt for a nefarious killer. The book begins in famous US tourist destinations where suicide bombers cause carnage before attacking the United Kingdom.

The plot begins with a sustained attack on security service personnel on both sides of the Atlantic. A synchronized three-prong attack with radioactive dispersal devices, or dirty bombs, against New York, Liverpool, and of course the holy city of Jerusalem. The nefarious Yasser Ahmed returns to haunt Tank; if you enjoyed listening to parts one and two, then this is a MUST-listen!

An extremist attack on a busy shopping mall leaves 64 dead. John Tankersley, "Tank", is tasked with tracking the culprits down. His justice is swift and brutal.

44 Brick St is a house with a terrible past built on the site of a plague pit. In the 1600s a woman accused of being a witch was tortured to death just yards away. In 1973 work on building a school uncovered 5631 coffins piled 16 deep in a 40meter square. The coffins were unnamed and the mass grave unmarked.

"An action-packed terrorist thriller, following veterans returning from Iraq. It ventures into the murky world of private security companies. Another absolute cracker from best-selling thriller writer Conrad Jones. The best new British author for years. Stephen Leather describes Soft Target as a 'corker'." ( Guardian Reviews)

When an author helps the police to identify symbols carved into two dead bodies, he becomes the focus of a murderous cult. He has to become the hunter to survive.

Esta guía breve te dice cómo escribir una novela utilizando una estrategia sistemática de redacción. Esta guía está escrita por un autor, no un “gurú”. Es un simple paso a paso desglosado sobre cómo planear cada día. Sin rellenos ni teoría, sólo datos reales.

An edge-of-the-seat thriller written by one of the best new talents to come from the UK in years. The plot jumps from the past back to the present as it twists on a gritty rollercoaster ride from start to finish. Jones has a talent to write stories so current it is frightening.

The saga continues with Kalu in grave danger in London, while his son Beb flies into rebel-controlled Chad with his wife and baby. They're trying to cross the border into Nigeria to find his long-lost sisters in Monguno. This story will drag you along at 100mph as each perilous journey unfolds and the horror of each situation is exposed. Is this family cursed or can they find each other and a peaceful existence?

The Magic Dragons of Anglesey is a fun collection of stories set on the island. The Rock Goblins is the first in the series and introduces Hen Goch (Old Red), the oldest and wisest dragon of them all, who lives in a cavern beneath Holyhead Mountain.

Most of the tips and process in this guide are used on a daily basis by successful authors and publishers. Because of the Internet, we are in a position to reach and touch millions of readers across the globe and if you can grasp the basics and use them regularly then you will sell your books. Marketing is a relentless but essential part of publishing. To be successful, you need to set aside time every working day to update your profile, assess reviews, social network and monitor sales and promotions.

If you and I are honest, right now deep inside, we'd both admit that the person we've robbed the most in living our lives—is us. As the title and subtitle suggest, to truly reclaim your life, you must begin by repaying the debt you owe yourself by finally living the life you were born for....and there is absolutely no way that we can lead wealthy lives, if we steal from ourselves.