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Rough Justice - Her Honour Wendy Joseph - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Rough Justice - Her Honour Wendy Joseph - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Do we have the law we deserve? Has justice improved for the victim, the accused and society? What even is justice?Following her Sunday Times bestseller Unlawful Killings , Her Honour Wendy Joseph KC reconstructs four gripping courtroom dramas, drawing on her many years’ experience as a murder trial judge to ask whether our justice system works, and if it has improved over the centuries. ‘Joseph is a natural storyteller.. but what makes it stand out is her point of view.’ The Times ''A compelling read'' Lady Hale ‘A more cerebral version of Kavanagh QC … with sensitivity, suspense and an easy style.'' New Statesman ''Beautifully written, immensely engaging, powerful and disturbing insight into a judge’s work and the choices faced.'' Peter James ‘If ever I was on trial I would want my judge to be this one.’ Cherie Blair, CBE KC Have we got any better at delivering what is right and fair, both to the perpetrators and the victims of society’s most heinous crimes?From the trial of a child charged with disposing of dismembered body parts, to the woman accused of killing her own husband, Joseph is utterly compelling as she sets out how the system works. But, as she compares these modern courtroom tales with eerily similar cases and miscarriages of justice from years ago, might the most chilling story of all be that the lessons of the past have yet to be learned?Incisive, masterfully crafted, Rough Justice illuminates the struggles of any one of us caught up in our legal system – but particularly the marginalized and the easily exploited – and grapples with the concept of ‘justice for all’ so that we might demand better. ‘The author''s wit and wisdom deserve as wide an audience as possible.’ His Honour David Radford ‘An author who uses hindsight to contemplate foresight whilst generating genuine insight.’ Professor Dame Sue Black ''The criminal law has found its voice: quiet, determined, steely, and yet always humane.’ Justin Webb ''A riveting front-line account of our beleaguered courts...Told with clarity and eloquence, it distils an arcane subject with the vigor and pace of a legal thriller.'' Kia Abdullah ..........................................................................................................Praise for Unlawful Killings by Her Honour Wendy Joseph KC, Sunday Times bestseller, March 2023:''The most exceptional book I have read in a long time.'' CLARE MACKINTOSH ''Absolutely superb. 5 stars'' PHILIPPA PERRY, author of THE BOOK YOU WISH YOUR PARENTS HAD READ ''Wendy Joseph''s gripping account of the law at work reads like a cliffhanger.'' Sunday Times ''A gripping insight ... beautifully crafted ... grim tales lifted by humour and honesty.'' The Times ''Her writing is characterized by analytical precision, but it is also a book of great empathy and urgency... A fine book.'''' TLS ''A very rare gem. written with authority, humility and compassion. Compellingly clever and sharply honest.'' PROFESSOR DAME SUE BLACK, author of ALL THAT REMAINS ''Riveting, thought-provoking, and very, very entertaining. I loved it.'' RODDY DOYLE ''Will make you question all the fundamentals that you''ve come to take for granted about offenders, the crimes that they commit - especially murder - and the punishment they deserve. A page turner that will leave you wanting to know more.'' EMERITUS PROFESSOR DAVID WILSON, author of MY LIFE WITH MURDERERS

DKK 126.00
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Rough Justice - Her Honour Wendy Joseph - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Rough Justice - Her Honour Wendy Joseph - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Do we have the law we deserve?Has justice improved for the victim, the accused and society?What even is justice?‘Joseph is a natural storyteller.. but what makes it stand out is her point of view.’ The Times'A compelling read' Lady Hale‘A more cerebral version of Kavanagh QC … with sensitivity, suspense and an easy style. New Statesman'Beautifully written, immensely engaging, powerful and disturbing insight into a judge’s work and the choices faced.' Peter James‘If ever I was on trial I would want my judge to be this one.’ Cherie Blair, CBE KCHot on the heels of her Sunday Times bestseller Unlawful Killings, Her Honour Wendy Joseph KC skilfully reconstructs four courtroom dramas, drawing on her many years’ experience as a murder judge to ask whether our justice system works, and if it has improved over the centuries. Have we got any better at delivering what is right and fair to both the perpetrators and the victims of society’s most heinous crimes?From the trial of a child charged with disposing of dismembered body parts, to the woman accused of killing her own husband, Joseph is utterly compelling as she sets out how the system works. But, as she compares these modern courtroom tales with eerily similar cases and miscarriages of justice from years ago, might the most chilling story of all be that the lessons of the past have yet to be learned?Incisive, masterfully crafted, Rough Justice illuminates the struggles of any one of us caught up in our legal system – but particularly the marginalized and the easily exploited – and grapples with the concept of ‘justice for all’ so that we might demand better. ‘The author's wit and wisdom deserve as wide an audience as possible.’ His Honour David Radford‘An author who uses hindsight to contemplate foresight whilst generating genuine insight.’ Professor Dame Sue Black'The criminal law has found its voice: quiet, determined, steely, and yet always humane.’ Justin Webb'A riveting front-line account of our beleaguered courts...Told with clarity and eloquence, it distils an arcane subject with the vigor and pace of a legal thriller.' Kia Abdullah............................................................................. ............................. Praise for Unlawful Killings by Her Honour Wendy Joseph KC, Sunday Times bestseller, March 2023:'The most exceptional book I have read in a long time.' CLARE MACKINTOSH'Absolutely superb. 5 stars' PHILIPPA PERRY, author of THE BOOK YOU WISH YOUR PARENTS HAD READ'Wendy Joseph's gripping account of the law at work reads like a cliffhanger.' Sunday Times'A gripping insight ... beautifully crafted ... grim tales lifted by humour and honesty.' The Times'Her writing is characterized by analytical precision, but it is also a book of great empathy and urgency... A fine book.'' TLS'A very rare gem. written with authority, humility and compassion. Compellingly clever and sharply honest.' PROFESSOR DAME SUE BLACK, author of ALL THAT REMAINS'Riveting, thought-provoking, and very, very entertaining. I loved it.' RODDY DOYLE'Will make you question all the fundamentals that you've come to take for granted about offenders, the crimes that they commit - especially murder - and the punishment they deserve. A page turner that will leave you wanting to know more.' EMERITUS PROFESSOR DAVID WILSON, author of MY LIFE WITH MURDERERS

DKK 209.00
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Sirens - Joseph Knox - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Sirens - Joseph Knox - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

‘Brooding, blistering. Sirens is a remarkable literary thriller, perfect for fans of Ian Rankin and James Lee Burke’ AJ Finn, author of The Woman in the Window WATERSTONES THRILLER OF THE MONTH I stopped going to work. I went missing. We still live in a world where you can disappear if you want to. Or even if you don''t. Detective Aidan Waits is in trouble After a career-ending mistake, he’s forced into a nightmare undercover operation that his superiors don’t expect him to survive. Isabelle Rossiter has run away again When the teenage daughter of a prominent MP joins Zain Carver, the enigmatic criminal who Waits is investigating, everything changes. A single mother, missing for a decade Carver is a mesmerising figure who lures young women into his orbit – young women who have a bad habit of disappearing. Soon Waits is cut loose by the police, stalked by an unseen killer and dangerously attracted to the wrong woman. How can he save the girl, when he can’t even save himself? * Reader reviews: ''It is an utterly brilliant debut novel; dark, gritty, menacing and meaningful.'' *****''Compulsive reading, so well written that even the gruesome cruelty and sense of helplessness in a dark world seemed right.''***** ''Knox is always one-step ahead, deceiving the reader and creating a sexy, stylish world always with danger around every corner.'' ***** * The bestselling debut from the winner of the Sky Arts Writer of the Year Award, the next big name in crime fiction - Joseph Knox.

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True Crime Story - Joseph Knox - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

True Crime Story - Joseph Knox - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

''A triumph. Dazzlingly original'' Sunday Times ''Riveting and relentless...A unique story, brilliantly told'' Terry Hayes ''Brilliant, compelling and original'' Steve Cavanagh ''Highly original and mischievous'' John Boyne ______________ ''What happens to those girls who go missing? What happens to the Zoe Nolans of the world?'' In the early hours of Saturday 17 December 2011, Zoe Nolan, a nineteen-year-old Manchester University student, walked out of a party taking place in the shared accommodation where she had been living for three months.She was never seen again.Seven years after her disappearance, struggling writer Evelyn Mitchell finds herself drawn into the mystery. Through interviews with Zoe''s closest friends and family, she begins piecing together what really happened in 2011. But where some versions of events overlap, aligning perfectly with one another, others stand in stark contrast, giving rise to troubling inconsistencies.Shaken by revelations of Zoe''s secret life, and stalked by a figure from the shadows, Evelyn turns to crime writer Joseph Knox to help make sense of a case where everyone has something to hide.Zoe Nolan may be missing presumed dead, but her story is only just beginning. ______________Readers love TRUE CRIME STORY:''Perfectly combines the best parts of true crime, fiction and mystery. Superb''''My favourite read of 2021...fascinating, perplexing and bloody brilliant''''I''ve been looking for something different and new in the crime genre. Here it is''

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The Brain at Rest - Joseph Jebelli - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The Brain at Rest - Joseph Jebelli - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

'A tonic for the frazzled mind' DAVID ROBSON'This excellent book is precisely what we need to stop, reset, and rest' JOHANN HARI'Offers practical, science-backed solutions for reclaiming your life' NIR EYALBlending science and personal stories with practical tips, neuroscientist Dr Joseph Jebelli reveals how new research is solving the mystery of the brain at rest, with profound implications for intelligence, creativity and even life expectancy. We are constantly told to make the most of our time: to stop procrastinating, to 'optimise' and be efficient with every precious hour. But when we let our brains rest, and our minds wander, something magical happens: the brain’s ’default network’ switches on, and we are able to think in completely new ways. Drawing on groundbreaking new research, Dr. Jebelli reveals how napping can enhance brain size, spending time in nature can boost creativity and problem-solving skills, and how silence fosters the growth of new brain cells. Authoritative and inspiring, The Brain at Rest offers practical advice for achieving a happier, healthier, and more balanced life. 'Addicted to work? Stop what you’re doing and read this book' ANNA LEMBKE'The most important part of your brain you've never heard of' ALEX SOOJUNG-KIM PANG'If you want to accomplish more, without any relaxation guilt, this book is for you' CHRIS BAILEY

DKK 190.00
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Imposter Syndrome - Joseph Knox - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Imposter Syndrome - Joseph Knox - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

''Brilliant... absolutely enthralling'' John Marrs ''It''s Knox at his mesmerising best'' Financial Times ''Will hook you with its Ripley-like vibes and sharp dialogue'' The Times ''Sharp dialogue and a surprising number of laughs along the way. Buckle up and enjoy'' Guardian ''A dark and riveting thriller that plunges readers into the chaos of its characters'' Glamour _____________ WHEN YOU’RE LIVING A LIE, YOU FIND IT’S BEST TO AVOID CLOSE ATTACHMENTS… Lynch, a burned out con-artist, arrives, broke, in London, trying not to dwell on the mistakes that got him there. When he bumps into Bobbie, a rehab-bound heiress - and when she briefly mistakes him for her missing brother - Lynch senses the opportunity, as well as the danger…Bobbie’s brother, Heydon, was a troubled young man. Five years ago, he walked out of the family home and never went back. His car was found parked on a bridge overlooking the Thames, in the early hours of the same morning. Unsettled by Bobbie’s story, and suffering from a rare attack of conscience, Lynch tries to back off.But when Bobbie leaves for rehab the following day, he finds himself drawn to her luxurious family home, and into a meeting with her mother, the formidable Miranda. Seeing the same resemblance that her daughter did, Miranda proposes she hire Lynch to assume her son’s identity, in a last-ditch effort to try and flush out his killer.As Lynch begins to impersonate him, dark forces are lured out of the shadows, and he realises too late that Heydon wasn’t paranoid at all. Someone was watching his every move, and they’ll kill to keep it a secret. For the first time, Lynch is in a life or death situation he can’t lie his way out of. _____________ Readers love Imposter Syndrome : ‘A fast-paced and exciting read’ ‘ A gripping and intense psychological thriller that masterfully explores themes of deception, identity’ ‘ An intelligent read that you won''t want to put down and you certainly won''t want to end’ ‘ I knew I would love this as everything Joseph Knox writes is brilliant, but this is probably my favourite to date now!’

DKK 119.00
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Imposter Syndrome - Joseph Knox - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Imposter Syndrome - Joseph Knox - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

''Brilliant... absolutely enthralling'' John Marrs ''It''s Knox at his mesmerising best'' Financial Times ''Will hook you with its Ripley-like vibes and sharp dialogue'' The Times ''Sharp dialogue and a surprising number of laughs along the way. Buckle up and enjoy'' Guardian ''A dark and riveting thriller that plunges readers into the chaos of its characters'' Glamour _____________ WHEN YOU’RE LIVING A LIE, YOU FIND IT’S BEST TO AVOID CLOSE ATTACHMENTS… Lynch, a burned out con-artist, arrives, broke, in London, trying not to dwell on the mistakes that got him there. When he bumps into Bobbie, a rehab-bound heiress - and when she briefly mistakes him for her missing brother - Lynch senses the opportunity, as well as the danger…Bobbie’s brother, Heydon, was a troubled young man. Five years ago, he walked out of the family home and never went back. His car was found parked on a bridge overlooking the Thames, in the early hours of the same morning. Unsettled by Bobbie’s story, and suffering from a rare attack of conscience, Lynch tries to back off.But when Bobbie leaves for rehab the following day, he finds himself drawn to her luxurious family home, and into a meeting with her mother, the formidable Miranda. Seeing the same resemblance that her daughter did, Miranda proposes she hire Lynch to assume her son’s identity, in a last-ditch effort to try and flush out his killer.As Lynch begins to impersonate him, dark forces are lured out of the shadows, and he realises too late that Heydon wasn’t paranoid at all. Someone was watching his every move, and they’ll kill to keep it a secret. For the first time, Lynch is in a life or death situation he can’t lie his way out of. _____________ Readers love Imposter Syndrome : ‘A fast-paced and exciting read’ ‘ A gripping and intense psychological thriller that masterfully explores themes of deception, identity’ ‘ An intelligent read that you won''t want to put down and you certainly won''t want to end’ ‘ I knew I would love this as everything Joseph Knox writes is brilliant, but this is probably my favourite to date now!’

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Unlawful Killings - Her Honour Wendy Joseph - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Unlawful Killings - Her Honour Wendy Joseph - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERWINNER OF THE CWA GOLD DAGGER FOR NON-FICTION 2023 ''Wendy Joseph''s gripping account of the law at work reads like a cliffhanger.'' Sunday Times ''Absolutely superb. 5 stars for sheer readability alone. Her Honour entertains as she educates us about murder, about the law and about how we human beings are shaped as we create the culture we live with.'' PHILIPPA PERRY, author of THE BOOK YOU WISH YOUR PARENTS HAD READ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ''Every day in the UK lives are suddenly, brutally, wickedly taken away. Victims are shot or stabbed. Less often they are strangled or suffocated or beaten to death. Rarely they are poisoned, pushed off high buildings, drowned or set alight. Then there are the many who are killed by dangerous drivers, or corporate gross negligence. There are a lot of ways you can kill someone. I know because I''ve seen most of them at close quarters.'' High-profile murder cases all too often grab our attention in dramatic media headlines - for every unlawful death tells a story. But, unlike most of us, a judge doesn''t get to turn the page and move on. Nor does the defendant, or the family of the victim, nor the many other people who populate the court room.And yet, each of us has a vested interest in what happens there. And while most people have only the sketchiest idea of what happens inside a Crown Court, any one of us could end up in the witness-box or even in the dock.With breath-taking skill and deep compassion, the author describes how cases unfold and illustrates exactly what it''s like to be a murder trial judge and a witness to human good and bad. Sometimes very bad.The fracture lines that run through our society are becoming harder and harder to ignore. From a unique vantage point, the author warns that we do so at our peril._____________________________________________________________________________________________''The most exceptional book I have read in a long time.'' CLARE MACKINTOSH ''A very rare gem. written with authority, humility and compassion. Compellingly clever and sharply honest.'' PROFESSOR DAME SUE BLACK, author of ALL THAT REMAINS ''Riveting, thought-provoking, and very, very entertaining. I loved it.'' RODDY DOYLE ''Will make you question all the fundamentals that you''ve come to take for granted about offenders, the crimes that they commit - especially murder - and the punishment they deserve. A page turner that will leave you wanting to know more.'' EMERITUS PROFESSOR DAVID WILSON, author of MY LIFE WITH MURDERERS The instant Sunday Times bestseller, March 2023

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My Beloved Son - Catherine Cookson - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

My Beloved Son - Catherine Cookson - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

When Ellen Jebeau’s husband dies in 1926, he leaves behind a legacy of debt and empty dreams.However, Ellen is determined that her son Joseph should have everything in life that she never did, and will stop at nothing to give it to him.Ellen and Joseph soon find themselves in a convenient arrangement with Ellen’s brother-in-law, Sir Arthur, living on the family estate, an arrangement which quickly comes to work in conniving Ellen’s favour… But over the course of the next twenty years, as destinies intertwine, can Joseph Jebeau escape the clutches of his mother’s ruthless ambition, and emerge from the shadows of his heritage as the man he truly wants to be? Catherine Cookson was the original and bestselling saga writer, selling over 100 million copies of her novels. If you like Dilly Court, you''ll love Catherine Cookson.

DKK 113.00
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The Sleepwalker - Joseph Knox - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The Sleepwalker - Joseph Knox - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

‘He said he didn’t remember killing them…’ As a series of rolling blackouts plunge the city into darkness, Detective Aidan Waits sits on an abandoned hospital ward, watching a mass murderer slowly die. Transferred from his usual night shift duties and onto protective custody, he has just one job…To extract the location of Martin Wick’s final victim before the notorious mass murderer passes away.Wick has spent over a decade in prison, in near-total silence, having confessed to an unspeakable crime that shocked the nation and earned him the nickname of The Sleepwalker .But when a daring premeditated attack leaves one police officer dead and another one fighting for his life, Wick’s whispered last words will send Waits on a journey into the heart of darkness…Manipulated by a reticent psychopath from his past, and under investigation from his new partner, Detective Constable Naomi Black, Waits realises too late that a remorseless contract killer is at work.Can Aidan Waits solve his last case before fleeing justice? Or will his name be next on the hit list?

DKK 120.00
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The Bodies - Sam Lloyd - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The Bodies - Sam Lloyd - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

When you look down at your newborn baby, you realise they were right, those smug parents you’ve always rolled your eyes at: you’d do literally anything for your child. To make them happy, keep them safe.So when Joseph Carver wakes one night to find his teenage son Max scrubbing the kitchen, hands wet with blood and panic flooding his voice as he promises it was an accident, he didn’t mean to do it, Joseph does the only thing he can. He helps Max bury the body.Joseph thinks that’s the end of the nightmare. Until he finds Max with stricken eyes and bloody hands once again . . .You’d do anything for your child – even cover up a murder.But would you do it twice?

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The Smiling Man - Joseph Knox - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The Smiling Man - Joseph Knox - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

________ ‘Gritty as hell. I loved it. A great urban cop thriller ’ Ian Rankin As heard on BBC Radio 5 Live Phil Williams Show From the bestselling author of Sirens , Detective Aidan Waits is on the hunt to find the identity of The Smiling Man. ________ A body has been found on the fourth floor of Manchester’s vast and empty Palace Hotel. The man is dead. And he is smiling. The tags have been removed from his clothes. His teeth have been replaced. Even his fingertips are not his own. Only a patch sewn into his trousers offers any information about him. Detective Aidan Waits and his unwilling partner, DI Sutcliffe , must piece together the scant clues to identify the stranger. But as they do, Aidan realises that a ghost from his past haunts the investigation. He soon recognises that to discover who the smiling man really is, he must first confront the scattered debris of his own life . . . ________ ''Talents such as Knox rarely emerge more than once in a generation. A crime fiction masterpiece'' ***** Metro ''Packing a punch from the very first page. You will love The Smiling Man'' Jane Harper, author of The Dry

DKK 126.00
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A Shilling for a Wife - Emma Hornby - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

A Shilling for a Wife - Emma Hornby - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

**Don''t miss Emma Hornby''s gripping new wartime saga, A SISTER''S FIGHT** ---------------------------- The bestselling debut saga novel of 2017. Powerful, absorbing storytelling that fans of sagas by Dilly Court, Rosie Goodwin and Maggie Hope will adore. Sally Swann thought life couldn''t get much worse. Then a single coin changed hands. A dismal cottage in the heart of Bolton, Lancashire, has been Sally''s prison since Joseph Goden ''bought'' her from the workhouse as his wife. A drunkard and bully, Joseph rules her with a rod of iron, using fists and threats to keep her in check.When Sally gives birth, however, she knows she must do anything to save her child from her husband''s clutches. She manages to escape, and taking her baby, flees for the belching chimneys of Manchester, in search of her only relative.But with the threat of discovery by Joseph, who will stop at nothing to find her, Sally must fight with every ounce of strength she has to protect herself and her son, and finally be with the man who truly loves her. For a fresh start does not come without a price . . . ---------------------------- Readers love Emma Hornby: ''Similar to Rosie Goodwin and Dilly Court, Emma Hornby tells a brilliant story that will keep you guessing with twists and turns. Pure talent.''''Emma Hornby''s books just keep getting better and better. Honest, gritty, lovely characters.''''Keep writing Emma, you are very talented and can''t wait for your next book. I''ve read them all.''''Emma is a wonderful storyteller and I can''t wait for the next one!''''Thank you again Emma Hornby for a captivating read''''Another beautifully written story by Emma Hornby''

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The Bodies - Sam Lloyd - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The Bodies - Sam Lloyd - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

How many times would you let your child get away with murder?The new break-out thriller from Sam Lloyd, author of Richard & Judy Book Club pick The Memory Wood . When you look down at your newborn baby, you realise they were right, those smug parents you’ve always rolled your eyes at: you’d do literally anything for your child. To make them happy, keep them safe.So when Joseph Carver wakes one night to find his teenage son Max scrubbing the kitchen, hands wet with blood and panic flooding his voice as he promises it was an accident, he didn’t mean to do it, Joseph does the only thing he can. He helps Max bury the body.Joseph thinks that’s the end of the nightmare. Until he finds Max with stricken eyes and bloody hands once again . . .You’d do anything for your child – even cover up a murder.But how many times? Praise for Sam Lloyd ‘Lloyd is a rare new thriller talent.’ – Daily Mail ‘Remarkable. Stunning prose and compulsive reading. It''s undoubtedly the best thriller I''ve read in a long, long time.’ – Lesley Kara ‘An intense, atmospheric, and truly original thriller.’ – Shari Lapena ‘Fiendishly clever’ – Sunday Times

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The Weight of Love - Hilary Fannin - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The Weight of Love - Hilary Fannin - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

''This is heartache for grown ups. The Weight of Love pulls you in and does not let go'' ANNE ENRIGHT ''Beautiful and painful, exquisitely written, shot through with nostalgia for our earlier selves'' MARIAN KEYES London, 1996. Robin and Ruth meet in the staff room of an East London school. Robin, desperate for a real connection, instantly falls in love. Ruth, recently bereaved and fragile, is tentative. When Robin introduces Ruth to his childhood friend, Joseph, a tortured and talented artist, their attraction is instant. Powerless, Robin watches on as the girl he loves and his best friend begin a passionate and turbulent affair. Dublin 2017. Robin and Ruth are married and have a son, Sid, who is about to emigrate to Berlin. Theirs is a marriage haunted by the ghost of Joseph and as the distance between them grows, Robin makes a choice that could have potentially devastating consequences. The Weight of Love is a beautiful exploration of how we manage life when the notes and beats of our existence, so carefully arranged, begin to slip off the stave. An intimate and moving account of the intricacies of marriage and the myriad ways in which we can love and be loved. ''Delicate, powerful, hypnotic'' DONAL RYAN ''Fannin''s novel is already likely to be a serious contender for one of the books of the year'' SUNDAY TIMES

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Festive Spirits - Kate Atkinson - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Festive Spirits - Kate Atkinson - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

T he perfect Christmas stocking filler: three festive tales from the brilliant pen of Kate Atkinson. ''Lucy would have challenged anyone not to cry at the sight of their child in a Nativity play. Even a sheepish Maude, even a scowling Beatrice – currently attempting a Chinese burn on an adjacent angel. A shepherd shouted something incomprehensible to Joseph. One of the Wise Men wet himself. Beatrice waved enthusiastically – a little too enthusiastically – at Lucy from the angelic choir. It was better than any religion, Lucy thought.'' From the award-winning author of LIFE AFTER LIFE, SHRINES OF GAIETY and DEATH AT THE SIGN OF THE ROOK

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Fred Dibnah's Victorian Heroes - David Hall - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Fred Dibnah's Victorian Heroes - David Hall - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Fred Dibnah was a man born out of his time. His era should have been the ''magnificent age of British engineering'' - the nineteenth century - and his heroes were the great industrial engineers of the period whose prolific innovations and dedicated work ethic inspired a national mood of optimism and captured the hearts of the British public. Fred Dibnah''s Victorian Heroes tells the stories of some of these men - including George and Robert Stephenson, Isambard Kingdom Brunel and Joseph Whitworth - and what it was that made them such inspirational figures to Fred. What were their backgrounds? Where did their drive and vision come from? What sort of people were they at work and at home? And what was their contribution to the history of industry and engineering? Most of them - like Fred - were colourful, larger-than-life characters for whom no challenge was too great. Taking these fascinating characters as inspiration, Fred Dibnah''s Victorian Heroes gets to the very heart of what allowed nineteenth-century Britannia to rule the waves . . .

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The Fire Starters - Jan Carson - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The Fire Starters - Jan Carson - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

**WINNER of the EU Prize for Literature** ''One of the most exciting and original Northern Irish writers of her generation'' SUNDAY TIMES ''Gripping, affecting, surprising. I inhaled it'' LISA MCINERNEY ''Captivating, intelligent and courageous'' IRISH TIMES ''Spectacular. At once grittily real, wildly magical and insanely alluring - a siren-song of a novel.'' DONAL RYAN ''Jan Carson seems to have invented a new Belfast in this gripping, surprising, exhilarating novel.'' RODDY DOYLE ''Blew me away with its power, anger and wit.'' JOSEPH O''CONNOR Dr Jonathan Murray fears his new-born daughter is not as harmless as she seems. Sammy Agnew is wrestling with his dark past, and fears the violence in his blood lurks in his son, too.The city is in flames and the authorities are losing control. As matters fall into frenzy, and as the lines between fantasy and truth, right and wrong, begin to blur, who will these two fathers choose to protect? Dark, propulsive and thrillingly original, this tale of fierce familial love and sacrifice fizzes with magic and wonder.

DKK 120.00
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Skintown - Ciaran Mcmenamin - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Skintown - Ciaran Mcmenamin - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

‘We’re in the back of a car belonging to the men our mothers told us to never get in the back of a car of. I close my eyes and wonder how many girls will come to my funeral.’ Vincent Patrick Duffy has already checked out. Trapped between Skintown’s narrow horizons, he chops ribs and chickens in a takeaway, dreaming of escape, joint after freshly rolled joint.A mindless act of kindness leads to the unlikeliest of business opportunities. Where the government has failed, might the second summer of love and a little pill with a dove on it be the broom to sweep away the hatred and replace it with love, so much love? Skintown is Vinny’s drink- and drug-fuelled odyssey through fighting, fishing, rioting, romance, reconciliation and acid house. Bristling with a restless energy and drunk on black humour, this superb debut is a wild ride.---- ''Ciaran McMenamin writes brilliantly ... Horrifying and hilarious , Skintown is a compulsive read .'' Liz Nugent''Lures the reader into the madcap night and then delivers a hairpin twist .'' Irish Times ''A supercharged riot of a debut novel, zinging with confidence and intelligence .'' Joseph O''Connor

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Drift - Caryl Lewis - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Drift - Caryl Lewis - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

**WINNER OF THE WALES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023****WATERSTONES WELSH BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022** ''Truly beautiful and haunting, and an incredible feat of storytelling'' DONAL RYAN ''A tender, unusual and gorgeously wrought love story'' RACHEL JOYCE''In times of war, Lewis finds resilience, redemption and hope...DRIFT feels perfectly judged'' OBSERVER THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEBUT FROM THREE-TIME WINNER OF WALES BOOK OF THE YEAR CARYL LEWIS: A STORY OF LOVE, MAGIC AND THE IRRESISTIBLE LURE OF THE SEA. Nefyn has always been an enigma, even to her brother Joseph with whom she lives in a small cottage above a blustery cove.Hamza is a Syrian mapmaker, incarcerated in a military base a few miles up the coast.A violent storm will bring these two lost souls together - but other forces will soon try to tear them apart...Moving between the wild Welsh coast and war-torn Syria, Drift is a love story with a difference, a hypnotic tale of lost identity, the quest for home and the wondrous resilience of the human spirit. ''A truly magical and transformative novel. I loved it.'' KIRSTY CAPES, author of CARELESS

DKK 120.00
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Genesis Of The Grail Kings - Laurence Gardner - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Genesis Of The Grail Kings - Laurence Gardner - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Adam and Eve were not the first man and woman on Earth, but they were certainly the first of a kind. When the Israelites made their exodus from Egypt, their spiritual leader was not Moses, but Miriam - a queen and high priestess of the pharaonic succession. Joseph, the father of Jesus, was not a humble carpenter, but a trained alchemical metallurgist of the highest order. These and other contentious facts are disclosed for the first time in this remarkable study of the original kings - the early Pendragons, the unique royal ancestors of King David and Jesus.Drawing on files and hitherto secret archives of the ancient Dragon Sovereignity, Genesis of the Grail Kings tells the ultimate story of earthly kingship from its early Mesopotamian foundation. It reveals why the Messianic bloodline was so important, and explains in detail the true heritage of the Holy Grail. The author draws comparisons throughout between the biblical scripture and the historical documents from which the Old Testament is derived, so that a very different and highly controversial picture emerges. Here are the documented records of the hermetic Phoenix, the Philosophers'' Stone and the Tables of Testimony - records which give stunning insight into active longevity, the transmutation of gold and the anti-gravitational science of the pharaohs

DKK 168.00
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All We Shall Know - Donal Ryan - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

All We Shall Know - Donal Ryan - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

From the twice Man Booker longlisted author of From a Low and Quiet Sea ''Poetic, powerful and heart-rending'' THE TIMES ''An exquisite account of womanhood, friendship, prejudice and tradition that is both intimate in scale and awesome in achievement'' IRISH INDEPENDENT Melody Shee is alone and in trouble. Her husband doesn''t take her news too well. She can''t tell her father yet because he''s a good man and this could break him. She''s trying to stay in the moment, but the future is looming - larger by the day - while the past won''t let her go. What she did to Breedie Flynn all those years ago still haunts her.It''s a good thing that she meets Mary Crothery when she does. Mary is a young Traveller woman, and she knows more about Melody than she lets on. She might just save Melody''s life._________''A joy to read, for all that it breaks your heart'' INDEPENDENT ''One of the finest writers working in Ireland today ... worthy of Greek Drama'' GUARDIAN '' A stunning piece of work, utterly truthful and emotionally powerful'' JOSEPH O''CONNOR ''Work of genius ... I was entranced by it. Buckled by it'' SEBASTIAN BARRY

DKK 120.00
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We Were Soldiers Once...And Young - Harold G. Moore - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

We Were Soldiers Once...And Young - Harold G. Moore - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

''If you want to know what is was like to go to Vietnam as a young American... and find yourself caught in ferocious, remorseless combat with an enemy as courageous and idealistic as you were, then you must read this book. Moore and Galloway have captured the terror and exhilaration, the comradeship and self-sacrifice, the brutality and compassion that are the dark heart of war'' THE TIMES THE MUST READ CLASSIC OF THE VIETNAM WAR In November 1965, 450 men of the 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry, under the command of Lt.Col. Hal Moore, were dropped by helicopter into a small clearing in the Ia Drang Valley. They were immediately surrounded by 2,000 North Vietnamese soldiers. Three days later, only two and a half miles away, a sister battalion was chopped to pieces. Together, these actions at the landing zones X-Ray and Albany constituted one of the most savage and significant battles of the Vietnam War. How these men persevered - how they sacrificed themselves for their comrades and never gave up - is both inspiring and devastating. General Moore and Joseph Galloway, the only journalist on the ground throughout the fighting, have interviewed hundreds of the men who fought there, including the North Vietnamese commanders, to present a picture of soldiers facing the sort of brutal challenge they would have found unimaginable only a few hours earlier. It is a spellbinding true portrait of warfare at its most visceral and desperate, which reveals to us, as rarely before, the extraordinary resources man can summon in the darkest of hours.

DKK 127.00
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Off The Beat - Nusrit Mehtab - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Off The Beat - Nusrit Mehtab - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

If you can’t change a system from the inside, you have no choice but to try and change it from the outside. That act starts with telling my own story as a brown Muslim woman in the Met. ''Nusrit Mehtab has gone through the Met like a force of nature…Her story is one worth reading.’ HH Wendy Joseph KC, author of Unlawful Killings ‘ Off The Beat lifts the filthy carpets at the Met Police and shines a light on the darkness below. Gripping, fascinating and crucial to the future of UK policing.’ Alice Vinten, author of On the Line . ‘A disturbing account of institutionalised sexism and racism in the Metropolitan police told from the perspective of a tough and fiercely ambitious officer who strove to rise up through the ranks’ Harriet Wistrich, author of Sister in Law When Nusrit Mehtab joined the Metropolitan Police, the organization was rife with racism and misogyny. Officers refused to patrol with her, or even call her by her name. Her attempts to get promoted were met with hostility and ridicule, and she was subjected to cruel pranks.As the years passed and her seniority grew, Nusrit was dismayed to find that these problems got worse, not better. In this searing memoir, she recounts her thirty years in the Met and the appalling treatment she endured. Now lecturing young recruits in criminology and mentoring BAME officers, Nusrit is confident that we can mould the next generation to create a more inclusive police force, safer for both the officers and the public.Full of deeply shocking stories from the heart of the organization, Off the Beat shines a light on an institution that has lost sight of its mission to protect us and pleads the case for a brighter and safer future.

DKK 126.00
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Off The Beat - Nusrit Mehtab - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Off The Beat - Nusrit Mehtab - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

If you can’t change a system from the inside, you have no choice but to try and change it from the outside. That act starts with telling my own story as a brown Muslim woman in the Met. ''A devastating critique of the Met'' Mail on Sunday ''Nusrit Mehtab has gone through the Met like a force of nature…Her story is one worth reading.’ HH Wendy Joseph KC, author of Unlawful Killings ‘ Off The Beat lifts the filthy carpets at the Met Police and shines a light on the darkness below. Gripping, fascinating and crucial to the future of UK policing.’ Alice Vinten, author of On the Line . ‘A disturbing account of institutionalised sexism and racism in the Metropolitan police told from the perspective of a tough and fiercely ambitious officer who strove to rise up through the ranks’ Harriet Wistrich, author of Sister in Law When Nusrit Mehtab joined the Metropolitan Police, the organization was rife with racism and misogyny. Officers refused to patrol with her, or even call her by her name. Her attempts to get promoted were met with hostility and ridicule, and she was subjected to cruel pranks.As the years passed and her seniority grew, Nusrit was dismayed to find that these problems got worse, not better. In this searing memoir, she recounts her thirty years in the Met and the appalling treatment she endured. Now lecturing young recruits in criminology and mentoring BAME officers, Nusrit is confident that we can mould the next generation to create a more inclusive police force, safer for both the officers and the public.Full of deeply shocking stories from the heart of the organization, Off the Beat shines a light on an institution that has lost sight of its mission to protect us and pleads the case for a brighter and safer future.

DKK 190.00
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