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War is hard enough when your dad is missing in action, and even harder when you have to leave everything you know and love. Twelve-year-old Harry is one of three thousand people leaving the coast in Devon during the Second World War as US troops move into the area, planning secret D-Day rehearsals on the beach there in April 1944. But what if your most treasured possession is left behind?
‘The Long Game isn’t just a thriller—it’s a psychological labyrinth with a morally complex core. Gritty, intelligent, and impossible to forget, this is a must-read for fans of crime fiction at its most powerful.’ ***** Reader review
Alec Driver, a WWII veteran, uses the GI bill to earn an advanced degree in music from a prestigious university. At age thirty-seven, with glowing recommendations in hand, he secures the post of choir teacher at a small town high school on Florida’s west coast. Soon after assuming his duties he falls in love with Tracy Ashbury a bright, talented and attractive student in his choir. Community outrage aroused by his courtship culminates in a resentful and belligerent student goading Alec into striking him. Influential citizens rescue Alec from potential dismissal. His subsequent marriage to Tracy and national recognition for the choir’s mastery vindicates Alec’s supporters or so it seems . .
“A brilliant premise and great fun . . . Original touches and time-travel intrigue keep Murphey’s clever fourth installment in the Physics, Lust and Greed series ticking along nicely … Murphey skillfully develops his intriguing time-travel concept and its implications along with delivering excellent characterizations. Marta and Marshall’s search for answers yields plenty of murky intrigues, sinister conspiracies, and deceptions leaping across the pages. Unexpected plot twists centering on Happy Home Companion cult of vengeance and Gillis’s involvement keep the reader invested. This is a solid entry in the continuing series.“ -The Prairies Book Review
“In the wilds of Big Cypress, where murder meets endangered beauty, Florida Wildlife officers Seth and Liz face their deadliest mission yet in the gripping fourth book of the award-winning Florida Wildlife Heroes series.”
Thomas Reilly’s writing reveals an exciting story in the Janus Key series, where supernatural elements intertwine with themes of redemption and self-exploration. The Janus Key, a mystical artifact that transforms characters’ fates, Brian offers Ellis and Julie opportunities to rewrite their pasts. While Brian’s technical complexity and long periods of self-reflection can slow down the story and pace, Reilly’s ability to juxtapose fantasy with real-life dilemmas is remarkable. Julie’s charismatic presence and resilience provide an interesting counterpoint, making the story an exciting exploration of choice and change.
“An enthralling psychological thriller that keeps readers on the edge of their seats” – The Prairies Book Review (April 11,2024)
“A gripping journey through the shadows of mental health and the legal system, packed with suspense, intrigued, and unexpected turns. A must read for fans of psychological depth and complex story telling.” – Pro Books Review (April 17, 2024)