Michael Davies Knihy

A powerful debut novel that continues the legacy of 'Master of the Genre' Desmond Bagley with a thriller set in Australia, also appealing to a new generation of readers who adore Jane Harper and Chris Hammer.

Garry Barton, an Australian business consultant, faces backlash after warning his Chicago-based accounting firm about their outdated technology, leading to his dismissal. He then joins a progressive consulting group, successfully siphoning clients from his former employer. As his old firm spirals into decline, the partners resort to increasingly desperate measures, including threats and ultimately a plot to have him killed, showcasing the lengths to which they will go to protect their interests.

The narrative follows the eccentric von Schnitzelgruber family in Australia, known for their peculiar pastime of breeding haggises for sport. Their innovative yet chaotic endeavor includes training kangaroos to pull stagecoaches across the vast landscape from Perth to Sydney. As the story unfolds, it humorously explores the consequences of haggises escaping into the wild, leading to unexpected challenges for the Australian environment and society. The blend of whimsy and absurdity creates a unique take on this fictional family's impact on the continent.

The collection features a thrilling saga where the children of the Galactic Empire arrive on Earth in search of the Star of the Yshan Kings, a guiding crystal. As the story unfolds, a once-peaceful Empire faces a devastating attack from an alien race, leading to the Imperial Fleet's desperate escape. In the final part, the newly formed Yshan society, now in another galaxy, learns of the oppression on their home planet by a tyrannical Empress and embarks on a mission to rescue their people.

The discovery of bodies in a trench leads Detective Inspector Melanie Carter and her team into a perplexing investigation. The unusual burial patterns hint at a deeper, historical mystery involving centuries-old pathological disorders. As they delve deeper, the case not only challenges their investigative skills but also poses a personal threat to Melanie's life, intertwining her fate with the dark secrets of the past.

The plot follows two young hackers who infiltrate hospital systems and manipulate pacemakers to blackmail affluent individuals, even resorting to murder when victims refuse to comply. Their descent into crime deepens as they are recruited by a Mafia-connected figure to extract sensitive information from military and security personnel. This escalating threat prompts a response from security forces in the UK, USA, and Australia, highlighting the grave implications of their actions on national security.

In this third installment of a science-fiction trilogy, humanity undergoes evaluation and training to serve as mentors to other species across the galaxy. The narrative unfolds within a larger context of five galaxies, each engaged in similar mentoring processes, with representatives convening via teleconferencing to assess progress. However, one galaxy poses significant challenges that must be addressed, driving the plot toward a resolution of these intergalactic tensions.

Focusing on the Medjugorje phenomenon, this definitive study by Michael Davies offers comprehensive insights into the events from 1981 to 2002, enriched by his access to unique Croatian sources through his wife, Maria. It presents detailed observations often overlooked in other works, addressing the implications of Medjugorje on contemporary Church issues such as authority, the charismatic movement, and the risks of private revelations. This thorough examination enhances the understanding of the purported apparitions and their broader significance.

In a small New South Wales town, a series of seemingly accidental deaths and a suicide spark a chilling investigation. As the detective uncovers the truth behind these incidents, she realizes they are connected murders occurring on the ninth of each month. With no clues pointing to the killers, she grapples with the mounting pressure and a personal crisis that threatens her mental stability and safety. The story weaves a tense narrative of mystery and psychological struggle against a backdrop of escalating danger.

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