Genres: Crime
Formats: E-Book, Paperback, Large print
Age Groups: 18+

A Body at Dawn. Three Clues. One City on Edge. Three women, three faces of the clock, and a city unravelling at the seams. Step into the shadows of Leicester with The Clock Tower Murders, where a private investigator, his loyal canine companion, a grieving detective, and a wounded police officer must unravel a deadly conspiracy. Carlos Jacobi’s life is upended by the case where the latest victim is a city councillor and opponent of organised crime. As Detective Inspector Fiona Cook is reeling from personal loss and a bungled investigation, she turns to private detective Carlos Jacobi for help. Together, they uncover a chilling pattern where each death is masked by orchestrated riots and sabotaged cameras. With the city’s underworld tightening its grip and trusted allies turning traitor, Carlos and Fiona must race to stop a fourth murder. Every step draws them deeper into a web of sex trafficking,...

Genres: Cosy Mystery, Crime
Formats: E-Book, Paperback, Large print
Age Groups: 18+

A Murder at Bethesda Fountain. New York's glitz hides a deadly secret. Rachel's in a race against time… Rachel Jacobi-Prince was counting down the minutes to a romantic interlude with her husband in New York City. But when work keeps Carlos in England, Rachel’s night out with her best friend takes a deadly turn. A wealthy passenger from the Coral Queen, Barnaby Fontaine, is found murdered at the iconic Bethesda Fountain, bringing an end to Rachel’s shore leave. The NYPD is quick to arrest a local petty thief, eager to close the case and protect the city's image. But Rachel's instincts tell her this is more than a mere robbery. Teaming up with a no-nonsense Manhattan detective, Rachel must dive into a sea of suspects that includes a vengeful niece, an estranged nephew, and desperate business partners. With the Coral Queen set to sail, Rachel has limited time to prove...

Genres: Cosy Mystery, Crime, Espionage
Formats: E-Book, Paperback, Large print
Age Groups: 18+

Rachel finds herself in the dark with a murder on her hands… When a violent storm and an unexpected blackout throw the Coral Queen into chaos, newly appointed Chief of Security, Rachel Jacobi-Prince finds her controlled world sinking fast. The mysterious death of an unidentified woman in the ship's laundry leaves Rachel navigating a maze of espionage, personal demons, and shocking betrayals Amidst failing ship systems, encrypted leads, and treachery, Rachel’s pursuit of the truth pits her against a formidable enemy. With the help of her trusty deputy, Jason Goodridge and her best friend, Sarah they must disentangle a web of hidden agendas where every decision could mean life or death. There are suspects aplenty to confuse our sleuth: a celebrity chef determined to get below decks, an elderly passenger who knows things she shouldn't, a man who is supposed to be dead, a mysterious hacker, a bitter head of...

Genres: Adventure, Cosy Mystery, Crime
Formats: E-Book, Paperback, Large print
Age Groups: 18+

A Tropical Paradise. A Chilling Homicide. A relaxing shore leave turns deadly… When Senior Nurse Gwen Sumner steps off the Coral Queen cruise ship in Colombo, Sri Lanka, she's looking forward to catching up with her cousin. Instead, she walks into a nightmare. A man lies dead on her cousin's floor, he's been killed execution style, and now they're both in danger. Unable to trust the local police, and with killers on their trail, Gwen calls in her friend Dr Graham Bentley. With his help, they flee to the city of Kandy. After leaving Tiffany with Graham's old friend, Gwen and Graham return to Colombo on a mission to expose the truth. With a deadly drug operation at Colombo's National Hospital, and corruption going to the very top, time is running out. In a web of lies who can they trust? While determined to keep each other safe, Gwen and...

Genres: Cosy Mystery, Crime
Formats: E-Book, Paperback, Large print
Age Groups: 18+

The clock is ticking as Rachel Jacobi-Prince races to catch a killer when a luxury holiday turns deadly… Embark on a thrilling voyage with Rachel and Carlos in Toxic Cruise Cocktail, a cozy mystery that will keep you captivated until the very end. Rachel and her husband, Carlos set sail on the luxurious Coral Queen to celebrate her parents' wedding anniversary. They are hoping for a relaxing getaway filled with family bonding and tropical adventures. But their dream holiday takes a sinister turn when a passenger from her father’s past, dies under mysterious circumstances at the welcome aboard cocktail party. As Rachel works to solve the suspicious death, she finds herself drawn into a web of secrets and lies. Driven by her passion for justice, she is certain there is more to the man's untimely death than a practical joke gone wrong. With each new revelation, the danger escalates, threatening...

Genres: Crime
Formats: E-Book, Paperback, Large print
Age Groups: 18+

How high does the conspiracy go? When the body of a homeless woman is found in a dugout foundation of the ancient ruins of a Roman bath-house, there is little… or no investigation. Why? The Museum Murders takes readers on a heart-pounding journey through the dark underbelly of Leicester, where nothing is as it seems. As Carlos delves into the disappearance of a young woman, he uncovers a sinister plot involving influential figures and the systematic targeting of society's most vulnerable. Will Carlos and acting DI, Fiona Cook navigate the treacherous maze of corruption to uncover the truth before more lives are lost? With its riveting plot, complex characters, and unexpected twists, this gripping crime novel will leave readers racing to the final page. Carlos and Fiona, assisted by his faithful friend, ex-cadaver dog, Lady, race against time to expose the truth, face his personal demons, and deliver justice for...

Genres: Cosy Mystery, Crime
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback, Large print
Age Groups: 18+

Prepare for an electrifying voyage when paradise becomes perilous! When Rachel stumbles upon a lifeless body sprawled on a sun bed, she dives headfirst into a chilling murder investigation. Just when Rachel is enjoying paradise Hawaiian style on board the Coral Queen, a group of private nurses and their eccentric patients bring trouble aplenty. Not least when one of them is murdered. With its exotic locations, Hawaii forms the perfect backdrop to the latest in the Rachel Prince cozy mystery series. Join Rachel and the indomitable Lady Marjorie Snellthorpe as they peel back layers of secrecy and lies following the demise of a private nurse. Whilst unveiling a web of treachery on the high seas during their luxurious Hawaiian cruise, Rachel and friends must be careful who they trust. With red herrings galore and multiple twists and turns, hold on tight for an exhilarating escapade that will leave you gasping...

Genres: Adventure, Cosy Mystery, Crime
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback, Hardback, Large print
Age Groups: 18+

Rachel Prince can't escape murder. Even in exotic India… When an ambitious group of pharmaceutical researchers board the Coral Queen and one of them is killed in Mumbai, Rachel has another murder on her hands… Rachel's's delighted to meet up with newlyweds, Sarah and Jason who have rejoined the ship to work, but something is troubling them. In Mumbai, Rachel meets a few of the world's leading young researchers before they begin the cruise. The stakes are high. One of the researchers will leave with a lucrative promotion. A promotion someone might kill for… With the CEO and PR advisor from Rejuvenescence Pharma watching the team's every move, they are tasked with repairing a dysfunctional team, whilst showing enough fortitude to get the sought after position. The ambitious researchers have to demonstrate people-skills – something they struggle with – and leadership, which they all think they have. With each one...

Genres: Adventure, Cosy Mystery
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback, Hardback, Large print
Age Groups: 18+

A captain's dinner to die for… Rachel Jacobi-Prince and Lady Marjorie Snellthorpe are delighted to be invited to dine at the captain’s table. A pleasant dinner, shared with Marjorie's son and troublesome daughter-in-law, becomes less palatable when the guest of honour goes missing. Rachel suspects foul play, and with a slew of suspects who each have motives, she fears she could be too late to stop the killer getting away with the crime. One of the dinner guests is a killer, but with all of them having something to hide, Rachel finds it difficult to narrow it down. With Lady Marjorie’s son determined to do business while on board ship and his wife flirting with the unpleasant Sir Wilfred Vanmeter, Rachel and Marjorie's patience could be tested to the limit. It’s up to Rachel to keep Octavia Snellthorpe out of Marjorie’s way while trying to track down a killer before...

Genres: Autobiography, Memoir
Formats: E-Book, Paperback, Hardback
Age Groups: 18+

The nursing profession called to her from a young age. But to make it in this business, she’ll have to grow up fast. Leicester, 1977. Dawn Brookes was excited to trade in her job for a career. While her family worried the hard-partying girl was too immature to take it seriously, the teen eagerly launched into her training as a nurse. But nothing prepared her for the stressful chaos of working in high-stakes hospital wards. As sickness, death, and struggle became part of her daily routine, the inexperienced woman labored to keep it all together. And each day turned into a challenge to push forward with the relentless admittance of those in need of care. In this raw and frequently hilarious account of nursing in the 1970s, Dawn Brookes gives a brilliant insight into a beautiful and poignant world. And from changing bedpans to taking orders from razor-sharp sisters who...

Genres: Cosy Mystery, Crime, Mystery
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback, Hardback, Large print
Age Groups: 18+

A saboteur. A dead body. Rachel Prince risks all to track down a determined killer. Cruise ship sleuth, Rachel Prince just wants to spend New Year's Eve with her husband and the in-laws. But when she gets a call from the Coral Queen's chief of security, Jack Waverley, she drops everything and flies to Italy. There, she parts from her husband and joins her favourite ship for a winter Mediterranean and Adriatic voyage. Rachel discovers a crew under pressure. With Waverley threatening to lose control and a health and safety chief on the warpath, it's hard to know what's coming next. Not only is Waverley worried about what the saboteur will do next, he's received a spate of personal threats. When Rachel's new boss is found dead it appears the saboteur has upped the ante. Buried beneath lies, suspects and conflicting evidence, Rachel struggles to unravel a complex web of...

Genres: Crime, Mystery
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback, Hardback, Large print
Age Groups: 18+

Three dead bodies. A mountain of lies. Will the hunt for a killer turn fatal? Private Investigator Carlos Jacobi wants to spend time in London with his girlfriend and his favorite pooch. But after recovering stolen puppies to smash a dog-theft ring, he’s still upset that the mastermind escaped when he gets a call about strange fatalities in Leicester. And with the victims’ wives asking for help, he allows himself to be roped into investigating a possible triple murder. Buried in half-clues and conflicting evidence, Carlos struggles to provide a link to reveal the obscure motive behind the deaths. And as he tracks the elusive perpetrator, the haunted investigator finds himself on the wrong end of a brutal beating meant to throw him off the trail. Can the clever sleuth untangle a web of corruption before he’s ensnared in a deadly trap? The Bradgate Park Murders is the twisty second...

Genres: Cosy Mystery, Mystery
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

When a gossip blogger joins a tour party along with victims of her malicious words, there can only be one outcome! A river cruise from Amsterdam turns deadly. When Lady Marjorie Snellthorpe embarks on her first river cruise with companions Rachel Prince and Sarah Bradshaw, she's not expecting murder for company! It's bad enough knowing there might be a murderer among their travelling party, but then Lady Marjorie finds herself saddled with a most unwelcome guest. Edna Parkinton, Marjorie's estranged cousin-in-law is loud, brash and tells it as it is. Marjorie can't wait to be shot of her. With Rachel and Sarah intent on enjoying a holiday for once, Marjorie decides to investigate a guest's suspicious death herself. Will she find the killer before the killer finds her? Laugh out loud fun and mayhem, this prequel provides an appetising taster for the series to follow. Edna Parkinton is a welcome...

Genres: Adventure, Cosy Mystery, Crime
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback, Hardback, Large print
Age Groups: 18+

When Rachel Prince accompanies Lady Marjorie on a cruise to the beautiful Norwegian Fjords a murder mystery party turns deadly... Convinced there won't be any murders on this cruise, the incorrigible Lady Marjorie books the two of them on an event involving a series of murder mystery dinner parties hosted by Murder Mystery Creations. All is not what it seems within the mismatched cast nor within the group of guests attempting to solve an imaginary crime. When a member of the cast winds up dead, Rachel and Marjorie join forces once again to track down a cunning murderer who seems intent on removing anyone who stands in their way. Rachel's questioning provokes reactions even she didn't see coming with dire consequences. Can she and Marjorie find out who is responsible for killing the actor and prevent any further deaths?

Genres: Crime, Mystery
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback, Hardback, Large print
Age Groups: 18+

A peaceful village. A hidden secret. A gripping new crime. When private investigator Carlos Jacobi spends the Christmas break with his sister in the Peak District, his dog uncovers a body in the woods. Why would someone kill a seemingly harmless old man? After Carlos is hired to investigate, he discovers that the dead man's family and people in the village have secrets in abundance. Carlos had hoped he would never meet the man put in charge of the investigation again after their time in Afghanistan and has to face issues that still haunt him. The bad blood between them threatens to cloud the investigation as neither man can bury the past. D.I. Masters is livid when the dead man's family hire Carlos to investigate the death and orders his sergeant to make sure the private investigator is kept out of the loop. Carlos unravels lies and motives among the...

Genres: Adventure, Cosy Mystery, Crime
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback, Hardback, Large print
Age Groups: 18+

When Rachel Prince cruises, it's no honeymoon! Rachel's dream honeymoon is disrupted when Sarah's eccentric cousin is found dead. With wedding plans up and down, Rachel and Carlos have finally managed to tie the knot and head off on a Mediterranean cruise. Their honeymoon spirals out of control when murder interrupts marital bliss and Carlos receives a mysterious phone call from an old flame. Sarah is struggling to come to terms with the death of her cousin while she and the medical team are battling with the abrasive new junior doctor who wants to make her mark. Will Rachel find the killer and hold on to her new husband with chaos all around? Murder and mayhem are never far away when Rachel takes a cruise.

Genres: Children's fiction, Children's general
Formats: E-Book, Paperback, Hardback
Age Groups: 0-3, 2-5, 5-8

What begins as a game, turns out to be anything but, when the ring attaches itself around her neck. Join Suki and her friend Billy in their struggle after finding plastic waste on the beach! Suki’s best friend, Billy does everything he can to try to remove the ring but it just won’t budge. Will Suki survive as the ring grows ever tighter around her neck? From the author of Danny the Caterpillar and other children's picture books, this book carries a simple message: 'Take your rubbish home.' The story not only highlights plastic pollution as a problem, but also contains a message that teaches children how we can help prevent plastic pollution in the oceans. With the world drowning in plastic, it carries a clear message about the damage and suffering one simple plastic ring can do to our wonderful marine life. This brilliant picture book, illustrated by Angela...

Genres: Cosy Mystery, Crime, Mystery
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback, Hardback, Large print
Age Groups: 18+

Murder in the Caribbean... Rachel Prince joins the Coral Queen for the holiday of a lifetime accompanied by her parents and her octogenarian friend, Lady Marjorie Snellthorpe. Shockwaves run through the ship when a nun who is part of an exclusive religious party collapses and dies. First impressions suggest the woman died of natural causes and Rachel's best friend - cruise ship nurse - is keen to believe this is the case if it means keeping Rachel out of trouble. Rachel is not convinced and believes the death is suspicious, particularly after her father shares the nun's dying words. The chief of security initially asks Rachel to assist as all is not what it seems within this religious order but changes his mind when the FBI come aboard. Will Rachel listen? Marjorie is as keen as ever to do a little sleuthing of her own. Can Rachel keep Lady Marjorie...

Genres: Adventure, Cosy Mystery, Mystery
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback, Hardback, Large print
Age Groups: 18+

Rachel Prince is back... Rachel's plans to spend Christmas with her fiancé end in tatters after he is called away to Italy at short notice. Rather than spend Christmas with her parents at the vicarage she decides to take a last-minute Canary Island cruise. Sarah, cruise ship nurse and Rachel's best friend is only too pleased to have her along as Sarah's parents are taking their first cruise. With her mother keen for her to settle down she is glad of some moral support. After boarding a coach to the port of Southampton, Rachel meets a miserable maitre d. The same evening the same maitre d is found dead, seemingly a victim of a tragic accident. Rachel can't resist snooping once she suspects an element of foul play. Was it a fatal accident or murder? Chief security officer Jack Waverley finds himself confused and upset when his wife is implicated....

Genres: Autobiography, Memoir
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

This amazing book describes the final leg of the author's nurse training where she works in 'yet another hospital in yet another town'. Following a three month trip to Asia, Dawn arrives back in England to find herself homeless before embarking on further training to fulfil her dream of being a Registered Nurse. The circuitous route to her end goal means she has bags of experience, but this is ignored as she joins a group of younger second-years to find herself the new girl once again. Armed with motorcycle and crash helmet she embarks on her new adventures. Back on the wards she meets a delightful array of patients and a fair share of dragons among qualified nurses. Her encounters with a rally driving district nursing sister whose driving instruction clearly didn't include working through the gears, and GPs who refuse to speak to each other will make you laugh...

Genres: Adventure, Cosy Mystery, Mystery
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback, Hardback, Large print
Age Groups: 18+

The only thing worse than getting stuck aboard a cruise ship with a murderer, is discovering that your ex is on board... A ruthless killer intent on revenge. Can Rachel get to the bottom of an intriguing mystery before it's too late?. Rachel Prince is drawn to investigate when the body of the leader of a Bucket List tour party is discovered in the library on the first day of her Antipodean cruise. Can this seemingly harmless group of elderly people have a killer among them? Rachel thinks she is living the dream. Taking a cruise around Australia and New Zealand as a guest lecturer and meeting up again with her best friend, cruise ship nurse, Sarah. The scene is set for the holiday of a lifetime! Difficulties abound for everyone when an interim chief of security causes countless problems and appears to take an intense dislike of Sarah. Not...

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Cosy Mystery, Mystery
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback, Hardback, Large print
Age Groups: 18+

A body in the water. A plethora of suspects. Rachel Prince must be on another cruise! When a cruise ship singer turns up dead, Rachel Prince and her octogenarian traveling companion, Lady Marjorie, are thrown headlong into a topsy-turvy murder mystery that threatens to be their last! Crew aboard the fictional Coral Queen find themselves stretched to the limit by the antics of a Queen tribute act, a troublesome stag party and a group of excitable female cheerleaders. Rachel is accompanying Lady Marjorie on a cruise around the Baltics. The older woman is hoping for a mystery while Rachel seeks peace and quiet. PC Rachel Prince, cruise ship sleuth can't believe it when a man dies under suspicious circumstances. The probable homicide occurs shortly after an unpleasant encounter with a Freddie Mercury lookalike. Rachel and Marjorie find themselves absorbed by the man's untimely death, and surrounded by suspicious characters with...

Genres: Cosy Mystery, Crime, Mystery
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback, Hardback, Large print
Age Groups: 16-18, 18+

Just when you thought it was safe to cruise again... PC Rachel Prince returns to cruising after giving evidence in a difficult trial. She wants to recharge her batteries and reevaluate her future after receiving threats from the man she helped put away. Taking Queen Cruises up on their offer of a free luxury cruise aboard the Coral Queen, she opts for a sailing to New York. Rachel's best friend and cruise nurse, Sarah is also returning to the ship to start a new nine-month contract so the timing is perfect. Almost immediately, Rachel meets a cruise tour leader who invites her to join him and his Russian group for some of their planned activities. These activities should help pass the time during the sea days. A crew member is found dead in his cabin - could this be another mystery brewing? Rachel's eagle eye spots some curious goings on...

Genres: Children's fiction, Children's general
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 5-8

"This delightful story will capture the imagination of young readers while teaching them valuable lessons about diversity and acceptance" "Writing books for children is a difficult skill to master; not many people can achieve the right mix of engaging story with simple language and sentence construction. The author has nailed it." Editorial Review. Gerry is born to be different. He only has one ear. This book follows his struggles as he finds that the world can be tough if you look different. Gerry longs to be accepted but finds himself lonely and isolated. The other cats call him names. All Gerry wants is to be part of the crowd. It takes time for him to learn how to overcome bullying. Help comes from an unlikely source. This entertaining and engaging story addresses issues of bullying diversity and acceptance.

Genres: Cosy Mystery, Crime, Mystery
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback, Hardback, Large print
Age Groups: 18+

A Mediterranean Cruise. A Dangerous Hitman. A Reluctant Sleuth. What should be a relaxing Mediterranean cruise turns into a deadly game of cat and mouse when a chance friendship puts Rachel Prince in the path of a killer. Heartbroken Rachel needs a break from life. When her best friend Sarah, a nurse aboard the luxury cruise ship Coral Queen, suggests a two-week Mediterranean voyage, Rachel couldn't imagine anything better. But the sun-soaked escape takes a mysterious turn when Rachel befriends Lady Marjorie Snellthorpe, an elegant elderly widow travelling alone. Rachel's instincts tell her something isn't right. Marjorie seems to be in danger. When a passenger dies, Rachel's suspicions intensify. As the ship sails from port to port, Rachel finds herself caught between her growing feelings for the charming but secretive Carlos and her determination to protect Marjorie from an unseen threat. With each passing day, the danger escalates, and Rachel...

Genres: Children's fiction, Children's general
Formats: E-Book, Paperback

Celebrate spring! If your kids love nature stories this book is for them. It is an enchanting story about a caterpillar called Danny. Early one morning, Danny the caterpillar emerges from the safety of his egg. Danny soon discovers what it is like being a small caterpillar in a big world! He makes new friends while sitting on his leaf and a particularly attractive female caterpillar catches his eye! Mostly though, he eats and eats. Amazing things will happen to him as he grows, but first he must stay safe. A wonderful, feel good story about nature, ideal for springtime but children will enjoy it throughout the year. Bright, vivid illustrations will captivate childrens attention and add to their enjoyment.

Genres: Children's fiction, Children's general
Formats: Paperback
Age Groups: 2-5, 5-8

You and your child or children will love this Christmas story. This book is great for early readers, for reading aloud at home or as a bedtime story. It contains: 1. Over 4,500 words 2. 70 pages 3. 35 full page illustrations 4. A wonderful feel-good story 5. Friendship 6. Animals 7. Educational material What else could you need? Ava & Oliver live in a charming English village where they have adventures together. The first book in the series was loved by children and this second one will not disappoint. In this book, the children encounter farm animals and a parrot. As well as having lots of fun they learn quite a lot about the animals that they didn't know before. When Ava & Oliver’s Sunday school teacher informs the class that real animals will be used in the seasonal Nativity play, the children can barely contain their excitement. Can...

Genres: Children's fiction, Children's general
Formats: Paperback
Age Groups: 2-5, 5-8

When Ava & Oliver are asked to make a guy for an upcoming Bonfire Night, they are excited. As their work progresses they become more & more attached to the guy, even giving him a name! Buster the dog makes friends with him too. As Bonfire Night looms ever closer, the guy's fate is sealed and the children are not looking forward to November 5th at all! What will happen to the guy? Will Ava & Oliver be able to keep him from the fire?

Genres: Autobiography, Memoir
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

From the first night when they encounter 'screaming girl' and cockroaches in the kitchen, these nurses' know they are in for challenging days ahead! Draughty windows, radiators that won't switch off, food that goes missing day & night and constant noise while enclosed in tiny rooms. Will these nurses' from all over the United Kingdom ever manage the stresses and strains of learning and shift work in a specialist hospital? This sequel to Hurry up Nurse: memoirs of nurse training in the 1970s, follows the author to London in 1980. Here she takes up further training at a hospital in the heart of the capital’s East End. The author moves into a nurses’ home so expect some antics as she and her new found friends settle in. Hurry up Nurse 2: London Calling is another charming medical biography that includes humour and compassion as you would expect from this author....