In this comprehensive biography, readers will be taken on a journey through the life and music of one of Canada's most iconic folk singers, Gordon Lightfoot. From his humble beginnings in Orillia, Ontario, to his rise as a chart-topping recording artist, this book delves deep into Lightfoot's personal and professional life. With detailed accounts of his childhood, early musical beginnings, emergence on the Canadian folk scene, hit songs and critical acclaim, the making of "The Wrec...

Young American Foreign Service officers are accustomed to being teased by friends and relatives as to what they do in the “Foreign Legion” or the “Forest Service.” In the United States, unlike in many countries, the role of a professional diplomat is little known or understood. In A Professional Foreigner Edward Marks describes his life as an American diplomat who served during the last four decades of the twentieth century, from 1959 to 2001.Serving primarily in Africa an...

I returned from Greytown and the waters of the San Juan to St. Thomas, spending a few days at Aspinwall and Panama on my journey, as I have before explained; and on this occasion, that of my fourth visit to St. Thomas, I was happy enough to escape without any long stay there. My course now lay to the Bermudas, to which islands a steamer runs once a month from that disagreeable little depot of steam navigation. But as this boat is fitted to certain arrivals and despatches, not at St. Thomas...

In this family, some secrets are worth killing for…'Ingenious and chilling in equal measure' M.J. ARLIDGE'Backstabbingly brilliant with twist after twist' JOHN MARRS'Relatable yet nerve-shredding... a master of the page-turning twist' CHRIS CHIBNALLThe outstanding new psychological thriller from Mark Edwards, the 5 million copy-bestselling author of

He Calls It Love. She Calls It Her Worst Nightmare A compulsive high-octane thriller where love becomes DEADLY‘I was gripped all the way – the ending is terrific.’ Peter JamesDoesn’t love always feel this way?Alex Parkinson is in love with his writing tutor, Siobhan. He has never loved anyone like this, but how can he convince Siobhan that they are meant to be together?So Alex stalks her on Facebook and finds out where she lives, buys her pr...

A chilling standalone winter thriller, set in the world of the million-copy bestselling The Magpies'Dark, twisted, chilling and utterly unputdownable' CLAIRE DOUGLASIt’s Noel and Dani’s first Christmas in their new home and they want everything to be perfect - lavish presents, a beautiful tree and outdoor decorations to join in with the festivities in this welcoming community.But they quickly wonder if this...

He's Already Found You. Now He's Coming For You. A terrifying, ripped-from-the-headlines thriller about online dating, obsession and a killer who uses the internet as his hunting ground'The tension simply keeps rising and rising…Brilliant.'He's posted on your wall.He's following you on Twitter.He knows where you are right now…When Amy receives an email from her older sister, Becky, a...

Some Secrets Were Never Meant To Be Found. Some Killers Never Meant To Be Stopped. Perfect for fans of Tess Gerritsen and Michael Crichton“A fast-paced conspiracy thriller that stays suspenseful and unsettling to the very last page.” Emlyn Rees, bestselling author of HuntedA terrifying enigma – with the power to destroy…Twenty years ago, Kate Maddox was a volunteer at a research centre where scientists hunted for a cure for...

IS IT A PARTY? OR IS IT A TRAP?THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER‘I loved this… incredibly satisfying’ Lisa Jewell‘Wow, what a ride! Hooked me from the very first page and didn’t let go’⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review******It starts with an invitation.A dinner party, years after you all last worked together.When everything ended so sudd...

"Mark Edward is an equivocator, fibber, and mountebank. Which begs the question: if a liar admits to lying, can he be telling the truth? He is a literate, informative, intellectual, a student of the psychology of humans, a foe of those who would defraud the public for personal gain, and as an author and practicing psychic, he is first and foremost an entertainer."—Joel Moskowitz, International Brotherhood of MagiciansMark Edward admits that for years he exploited believers who wish...

Dark secrets lurk in a parent's bedroom, secrets that should never be unearthed. An inquisitive child seeking answers to the secrets; dark and mystical secrets to which only his parents know the horrifying reality.The Toy Hospital is a chilling tale as told by a child about to change his own world inexorably and permanently. This chilling tale comes from my upcoming anthology of short stories:' Death Row Rejects' The story is around 4200 words and is a short horror story told in the first ...

Isabel’s life seemed perfect. Successful business, beautiful house, adoring husband. And then she was dead.For four years Jessica has never doubted that her sister Isabel’s death was an accident. But when Jessica’s young daughter seems to know long-forgotten details about her aunt’s past, Jessica can’t shake the feeling that there’s a more sinister truth behind the tragedy.As Jessica unearths disturbing revelations about her sister, and about the people she...