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A primal sense of justice motivated Kenneth Foster, a clansman of immense physique and strength, to exact fierce retribution on supporters of the House of Hanover who murdered innocents in the brut

The author was lucky enough to spend time working on Rottnest Island, where he got to know Bertram and the other quokkas (well, most of them - there are over 10,000 quokkas on the island!).

A trip to America is a dream come true for animal-lover Mandy Hope. She can't wait to meet the animals that live there!

Sally Jones has a happy family life - that is until her Grandmother has a stroke and the family must move in to look after her.

Codename: Operation MK Ultra. The most secret operation in the CIA.

A young American aid volunteer, Ricky Colenso, is brutally murdered in the former Yugoslavia. His grandfather, the Canadian billionaire Steven Edmond, is bent on revenge.

Virtual reality has become the predominant form of entertainment for the masses: with a helmet and glove and appropriate software programmes, they can spend their leisure time in fantasy worlds.

Stories behind our most intriguing words and phrases - their meanings, origins and variations throughout history.

Heres a tip: if your ex-husbands mistress-cum-missus asks for your help in proving that he cheated on her while he was married to you, just say no. And, whatever you do, dont invite her in . . .

Alexandra Gaither is a state prosecutor who has the authority to reopen an unsolved homicide case. Twenty-five years ago Alex's mother was murdered and no one was ever tried for the crime.

Fay Browne is a middle-aged solicitor living with her family in the small village of Renham.

When Texas judge Whit Mosley opens an inquest into the murders of his friends, he's plunged into a shadowy world of ruthless treasure hunters, double-crossing tycoons and money-hungry sharks -

Ezra and Sheena Pepin are like everyone else : overworked, worried about their children and trying to steer their marriage on an even keel.

Kay Scarpetta's work as Virginia's Chief Medical Examiner has come to an end.

Jack Aubrey and his friend, the Doctor, set sail for Chile and are involved in the battle for independence from Spain.