Recognized as a pivotal work in contemporary Latin American literature, the narrative explores the multi-generational saga of the Buendía family in the fictional town of Macondo. It weaves themes of solitude, magic realism, and the cyclical nature of history, reflecting the complexities of human experience and cultural identity. The novel's rich storytelling and vivid imagery have made it a cornerstone of modern fiction, influencing countless writers and captivating readers worldwide.
DI Brady has been tracing victims of systemic abuse at a local children's home after a high-profile accusation pitched it into the spotlight - a case that couldn't be more personal.As Matilda and her team piece together the disturbing picture of the history of the home, it soon becomes clear that this is much bigger than they ever suspected.But nothing prepares them for what they uncover next...The Lost Children is an utterly gripping crime thriller weaving a breakneck tale of a vast network of secrets and lies, a relentless detective determined to sabotage it, and a murder that shatters two decades of silence
The narrative follows Jack Cann, a prominent virologist seeking a peaceful life as a university professor in Kansas. His aspirations are shattered when a mysterious and deadly outbreak devastates an African village in the Olduvai region. What begins as a localized tragedy escalates into a global crisis, spreading rapidly across Africa and threatening the world. The story weaves together themes of science, ethics, and the impact of disease, reminiscent of the works of renowned medical thriller authors.
'She is the perfect heroine' Elly Griffiths The addictive new crime thriller featuring DCI Matilda Darke. Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons. 'DCI Matilda Darke is going places' James Oswald
'This is a total BOOM BOOM POW! of a book...Budge up Jed Mercurio when you are done working on Line of Duty I think it is time for you to meet Matilda' LJ, Read and Rated Book Review Blog
This fascinating book describes a large number of dinosaurs and explains what these amazing creatures may have looked like and how they could have lived.
'Matilda Darke is an excellent character' BA Paris
'Gory, brutal, devastating, utterly addictive and yet so finely written. This deserves to be huge - and I think it will be. His best yet' Louise Beech They were the perfect family. It was the perfect crime.
The best person to understand a serial killer is one of his victims. Meet Dr Olivia Winter. ‘I was hooked from the first page… mind-blowing and gripping. I am eagerly awaiting the next instalment’ Angela Marsons ‘Chilling, unnerving [and] pacey’ John Marrs
For thousands of years we have been enthralled by tales of Troy and its heroes. Achilles and Hector, Paris and the famed beauty Helen remain some of the most enduring figures in art and literature. But did these titanic characters really walk the earth? Was there ever an actual siege of Troy? In this new, extensively revised edition Michael Wood takes account of the latest dramatic developments in the search for Troy. A new preface, a new final chapter and an addendum to the bibliography bring his wide-ranging study of the complex, archaeological, literary and historical records up to date. Detailing the rediscovery in Moscow of the so-called jewels of Helen and the re-excavation of the site of Troy begun in 1988, which continues to yield new evidence about the historical city, this superbly illustrated book takes a fresh look at some of the most exciting discoveries in archaeology.
