Fifteen years ago when Jack Delaney was a beat cop not long out of Hendon, two
children went missing from Carlton Row, a small residential street in Harrow.
Peter Garnier sends Jack the chilling message that they are both at the heart
of the mystery, and Delaney has no time to figure out why, or how.
DI Jack Delaney is trying to make a clean break. Tormented by his troubled
past, he has taken his young family out of London, swapping the mayhem of
London for the tranquil calm of the north Norfolk coast. No, this looks like
murder, and Jack is the only local resident qualified to investigate.
In James Patterson's #1 bestselling Private series, the world's most exclusive detective agency hunts London's most mysterious killer.For Hannah Shapiro, a young American student, the nightmare began eight years ago in Los Angeles, when the owner of Private-the world's most exclusive detective agency-saved her from a horrific death. Now, after eight years, the terror follows her to London. The only man who can help is former Royal Military Police Sergeant Dan Carter, head of Private London.In London, young women are being abducted and their bodies found mutilated in a grotesque, mysterious way. Carter's ex-wife, DI Kirsty Webb, leads the investigation into these brutal murders, which may somehow be linked to Hannah Shapiro.Working together, the two investigators are caught in a desperate race against the odds. Private may be the most advanced detection agency in the world . . . but can they catch a predator who rivals London's most elusive killer ever?
Jack Delaney is looking forward to spending Christmas with Kate Walker and his daughter, but the past has a way of ruining the best-laid plans. Some years earlier, Delaney's testimony was crucial in putting Michael Robinson, a violent serial rapist, behind bars. However, new DNA evidence secures an appeal. And Robinson walks free.
Delaney, together with forensic pathologist Kate Walker, needs to act quickly
and piece together the evidence in order to uncover the deadly pattern behind
the murders. However, violent events from Delaney's past are threatening to
catch up with him, and he must stay one step ahead of his enemies if he is to
stop the killer from striking again.
Delaney knows he must act quickly if there is any chance of finding her alive,
but he is also determined to track down Jackie's killer before the trail goes
cold.
Set against the backdrop of an unprecedented global crisis, the narrative begins on January 24, 2023, as the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists moves the Doomsday Clock to a chilling "90 seconds to midnight." This adjustment signifies the closest humanity has ever been to potential annihilation since the clock's creation in 1947. The book explores themes of existential threat and the fragility of civilization, setting the stage for a gripping series that examines the consequences of humanity's choices in the face of impending doom.
Focusing on the legal and ethical challenges faced by Australian journalists and strategic communicators, this book provides essential insights applicable both domestically and globally. It includes a range of reflective techniques designed to help professionals navigate these complex issues effectively.
Imagining new, introspective outlets for the support of mental and physical
wellbeing, pracademic duo Mark Pearson and Helen Foster draw on their clinical
and archival expertise to equip both healthcare professionals and general
readers to unleash their creativity and unlock the comfort and creativity that
putting pen to paper can bring.