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Twenty years after her brother's disappearance, Orla Payne is still haunted by the mystery of his vanishing. A case that was closed after her uncle's tragic death has left many unanswered questions...

A teenage girl has been brutally murdered on her way home from school, with a cryptic message scrawled on her body. The case is shrouded in silence, as the dead girl's friends refuse to reveal...

The story of those who met their end at Norwich's historic prisons is told in this comprehensive collection of true crime cases. From the earliest recorded executions in the 13th century to the last...

A gripping Victorian whodunit awaits in Hanging Murder by A.J. Wright. When Mr Simeon Crosby, a retired executioner, arrives in Wigan to give a talk about his life's work, tensions run high. Protests...

The high walls of Manchester's Strangeways Prison have long contained some of England's most infamous criminals. For over 95 years, it was also the main centre of execution for convicted murderers...

Detective Inspector Sean Duffy is back in a case that will test his skills to the limit. In July 1992, Belfast is still reeling from the Troubles, and Duffy is struggling to find his place in the new...

The Hanging at the Hollow Tree By Sarah M. Stephen In two different eras, two investigations unfold. In 1897, Detective Jack Winston is called to a body found at a popular landmark in Vancouver. The...

The Hanging Tree by Ben Aaronovitch In this gripping urban fantasy novel, Peter Grant finds himself entangled in a complex web of magic and privilege. When a suspicious death occurs at an exclusive...

Forest of the Hanged is a powerful psychological novel set against the backdrop of World War I. A young Romanian man enlists in the Austrian-Hungarian army, driven by his desire to impress the woman...

John Horwood's life was cut short in 1821 when he was convicted of manslaughter after throwing a stone at his girlfriend, Eliza. This tragic event led to both their deaths and has become a notorious...

The Hanging at Gloucester tells the story of 121 prisoners who were executed within the prison walls between 1792 and 1939. This collection of accounts sheds light on the lives of those who met their...

The Testimony of the Hanged Man by Ann GrangerWhen a man about to face execution reveals a shocking account of a brutal murder he witnessed 16 years ago, Inspector Ben Ross is forced to re-examine...

The House of the Hanged Woman by Kate Ellis is a haunting mystery set in the aftermath of the Great War. In the small Derbyshire village of Wenfield, Scotland Yard detective Albert Lincoln returns to...

Joshua Barker's world is turned upside down by the eruption of a gangland war, one that he has unwittingly been drawn into through his acquaintance with an enchanting and mysterious stripper named...

The Hanging Valley is the fourth novel in Peter Robinson's Inspector Banks series. A faceless corpse is found in a tranquil, hidden valley below a village, the victim's identity deliberately obscured...

The Hanged Man of Saint-Pholien by Georges Simenon A chance encounter sets off a chain of events that exposes the darkest corners of the human psyche. When Inspector Maigret witnesses a stranger's...

The House of the Hanged Woman by Kate Ellis is a gripping historical crime thriller that delves into the darker side of human nature. In 1921, Scotland Yard detective Albert Lincoln is sent to...

Carl Mørck, head of Department Q, is awoken in the middle of a nap by a call from a colleague on the Danish island of Bornholm. The news is shocking, and Mørck is forced to lead his team into a...

London, January 1382. A royal treasure has been stolen from the most secure chamber in the kingdom, with tens of thousands of silver and gold coins missing. Six executioners have been brutally...

A cloudless summer day in 1900, and the students of Appleyard College for Young Ladies had chosen the perfect picnic spot at Hanging Rock. After lunch, a group of three girls decided to explore the...

Tony Parsons' gripping novel follows a band of vigilante executioners as they roam London's hot summer nights, abducting evil men and hanging them by the neck until dead. As the bodies pile up and...

Hardcover: 288 pages. In the sixth installment of the Timber Creek K-9 mysteries, Officer Mattie Cobb and her canine companion Robo are faced with a new challenge when they stumble upon a body...

The Secret of Hanging Rock by Joan Lindsay A subtle blend of mysterious and sinister events set in a period of Australian social life is revealed in this enigmatic novel. In 1900, a St Valentine's...

London, January 1382. A royal treasure has been stolen from the most secure chamber in the kingdom, with tens of thousands of silver and gold coins missing. Six executioners have been brutally...

The Hanged Man Rises by Sarah Naughton is a creepy supernatural thriller set in Victorian London. After their parents' tragic death in a fire, Titus and his sister Hannah are left to fend for...

The Wave at Hanging Rock by Gregg Dunnett is a gripping novel that explores two seemingly unrelated stories. Natalie's life is shattered when her husband disappears under mysterious circumstances,...

A gripping tale of murder and betrayal set against the backdrop of 1930s France. Tom Nash has rebuilt his life after a turbulent career in the Secret Intelligence Service, but his past refuses to let...

The Hanging Girl: A Department Q Novel by Jussi Adler-OlsenA new case is thrust upon Carl Mørck, head of Department Q, when a colleague reaches out from the Danish island of Bornholm. The...

The Hanged Man's SongWhen a close friend is murdered and his laptop stolen, computer hacker Kidd knows he's in grave danger. The secrets stored on Bobby's computer could be enough to hang him and...

Rune Saint John's world is turned upside down when he receives a cryptic message that sets him on a perilous quest to uncover the truth about his family's past. As he navigates the treacherous...

Resuscitation of a Hanged Man by Denis Johnson is a novel about a man's journey towards redemption after a failed suicide attempt. He follows a vague vision and an offer of employment to a resort,...

On St Valentine's Day 1900, a picnic to Hanging Rock ended in mystery when two girls and their teacher vanished. Over a century later, archaeologists uncovered a previously unknown cavern at the Rock...

Ruth Ellis was the last woman to be hanged in Britain. Her story is one of tragedy and shock, as revealed in this book by Robert Hancock. In July 1955, Ellis was sentenced to death for the shooting...

A group of Australian schoolgirls vanish while on a picnic at Hanging Rock in 1900. Their teacher and five performers struggle to solve the mystery of their disappearance, uncovering a sense of...

This collection of essays examines key cases that have shaped our laws and daily life. It sets out the facts of each case and explores their impact, with a focus on the human stories behind them.From...

Jeffrey Archer's captivating sixth collection of short stories, And Thereby Hangs a Tale, is full of magnificent characters and shocking plot twists. In this stylish and witty anthology, the...

Hanging Out with Jesus Again tells the story of three disciples - Pip, Tommo, and Big Bart - who embark on a three-year adventure with Jesus. This fun and quirky tale offers an alternative...

Discover the art of creating beautiful crochet wall hangings with Lisa McDonald's expert guide. This comprehensive book showcases six stylish designs, each worked in single crochet from the bottom up...

The Story of The Nice: Hang on to a Dream by Martyn Hanson Formed as a backing band for soul singer PP Arnold, The Nice laid the foundations for what would become progressive rock. Their debut album...

Barnabus Pike and Eddie Holt, two men with troubled pasts, find themselves in a desperate fight for survival in a remote Montana line shack. Their goal is to collect their pay, settle down, and...

A sinister tale of a group of young girls who vanished on a summer's day in 1900. On a cloudless afternoon, a group of girls from Appleyard College for Young Ladies decided to have a picnic at...

A subversively comic and genre-bending satire of bourgeois life, The Hanging on Union Square is a work of blazing wit and originality. By H. T. Tsiang, this novel tells the story of Mr. Nut, an...

A heartwarming story about three siblings evacuated from London to live in the countryside, searching for a permanent home and a new meaning for family. In 1940, William, Edmund, and Anna are...

Hang is a powerful play about one woman's difficult decision. Directed by the author and featuring Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Claire Rushbrook, and Shane Zaza, it premiered at the Royal Court Theatre in...

Liverpool Murders - Kirkdale Public Hangings Between 1835 and 1867, a total of 31 people were executed in public at Kirkdale gaol in Liverpool. This book provides a detailed account of the...

In the Shadow of the Hanging Tree by Michael A. McLellan is a deeply affecting novel that explores the brutal realities of post-Civil War America. Against the backdrop of this tumultuous era, three...

Texas Lightning, the fastest and deadliest gunslinger in the West, is trying to outrun his past. But old habits die hard, and new enemies are harder to shake off. After years of bloodshed, he's...

Sallie Kincaid's story is one of resilience and determination. Born into a life of comfort and privilege, she faces hardship and rejection at a young age. After being cast out by her family, Sallie...

Sallie Kincaid's story is one of resilience and determination. Born into a life of comfort and privilege, she remembers little about her mother, who died in a violent argument with her father, the...

A house in the countryside holds a dark secret. Seven unidentified women have been discovered, their remains found in a shocking discovery. For Ray Mason and PI Tina Boyd, the hunt for the killers...

A charming new cozy mystery from USA Today bestselling author Dorothy Howell. Abbey Chandler's small sewing studio in Hideaway Grove is focused on finding creative ideas to build up her clientele,...

This book tells the story of Wayne's journey from being fostered at the age of nine to nearly four years of family life. Lorna Miles shares her experiences as his primary carer, highlighting the...

Lark's only hope for refuge lies in harnessing her unique power: fear. Abused and alone, she has survived by instilling terror in others, making it a means of survival as she searches for a place to...

Hanging by a Thread: The Questions of the Cross explores the heart of Christianity through six key contemporary concerns. Samuel Wells examines the risk, cost and suffering of the cross in relation...

Hanging On and Rising Up explores key aspects of Christology through the lens of women's perspectives from Andean Peruvian contexts. Using novels by Clorinda Matto de Turner and José María Arguedas,...

The Rise and Fall of the Hang Seng Index by Jake van der Kamp is a practical guide to investment. Life is an investment exercise, with each individual playing the role of their own best investment...

Hanging with the Elephant: A Story of Love, Loss and Meditation by Michael Harding is a deeply personal and thought-provoking memoir. Harding's writing is both humorous and poignant as he navigates...

Liverpool Murders - Kirkdale Hangings 1870-1891 by Steven Horton The gruesome spectacle of public hangings at Kirkdale gaol in North Liverpool came to an end with the Capital Punishment Amendment Act...

Climate Change and the Nation State: The Realist Case by Anatol Lieven provides a fresh perspective on how to address this global challenge. In his major new book, Lieven argues that the world's...

Dark Clouds Hanging & Other Stories by Thomas Mutonono is a poignant collection of short stories that offer a unique glimpse into everyday life in Zimbabwe's high-density suburb of Mbare. The...

Simon Schama's Hang-Ups offers a unique perspective on art and its history. A personal selection of his articles from various publications, this collection brings together provocative essays on...

The Case of the Case of Kilcladdich by Pj Fitzsimmons In this engaging mystery, Anty travels to Glen Glennegie to help decide the fate of his family's favourite ferment. However, he soon finds...

The London Hanged: Crime and Civil Society in Eighteenth-Century London by Peter Linebaugh is a groundbreaking history that explores the darker side of capitalism. In 18th-century London, hangings...

The Clouds Still Hang: A Candid Memoir of Love and Loyalty. This complete trilogy is a candid and true memoir of a gay man's life, charting his attempts to rise above the legacy of a traumatic...

The Trial of Hang Tuah the Great by Ghulam-Sarwar Yousuf is a thought-provoking play that re-examines the concept of identity in Malaysian society. It draws on an ancient story to explore how...

Hanging Out with Jesus is a fun and quirky retelling of the adventures of one of Jesus' lesser-known disciples. Join Pip and his friends Big Bart and Tommo as they share their stories of partying,...

A dark and unsettling horror novella, The House on Hanging Hill Lane explores the sinister forces at work in a seemingly ordinary street. When Daphne Locke returns to her childhood home, she is...

Milo March #21 Born to Be Hanged by M. E. Chaber and Kendall Foster Crossen is a gripping thriller that delves into the world of gold mining in Nevada. Three men, eager to strike it rich, buy an old...

Gradual: A call for incremental change in a radical ageA nuanced approach to reform is needed in today's polarised world. Greg Berman and Aubrey Fox argue that, rather than seeking bold change,...

Brendon Lowell loves love and has created a dating app to help people find their one true pairing. When his sister's best friend turns up in Seattle unexpectedly, Brendon sees an opportunity to show...

When life falls apart and hope seems lost, it's hard to know what to do. Frank Viola, who has faced his own share of trials, offers a practical guide to navigating the toughest times.This book...

Kate on the Case (Kate on the Case 1) by Hannah Peck is an exciting mystery adventure filled with colourful illustrations. Reporter-in-training Kate and her trusty mouse sidekick Rupert embark on a...

A heartwarming story about three siblings, evacuated from London to live in the countryside, looking for a permanent home--and a new meaning for family. In 1940, William, Edmund, and Anna are...

Sam's life is turned upside down when her father is hospitalised and she has to move from New York to Salem with her stepmother. Her family's dark past in the infamous Salem Witch Trials makes her...

Hanging Out: The Radical Power of Killing Time by Sheila Liming is a passionate argument for the importance of unstructured pre-digital hangouts in our increasingly fractured lives.As we navigate the...

The Wardian Case: How a Simple Box Moved Plants and Changed the World By Luke Keogh In 1829, an accidental discovery led to a groundbreaking invention that would revolutionize the way plants were...

The Philo VanCe Murder Cases 1: The Benson Murder Case and The 'Canary' Murder Case S. S. Van Dine's iconic detective series follows the erudite Philo Vance as he navigates two intriguing murder...

The Philo VanCe Murder Cases 3: The Scarab Murder Case and the Kennel Murder Case by S. S. Van Dine In this third volume of the Leonaur series, Philo Vance takes on two intriguing cases that test his...

Joan Lindsay's Picnic at Hanging Rock is a subtle blend of mysterious and sinister events set in a period of Australian social life drawn with loving nostalgia. A chapter long missing from the...

Cold Case by Rob Costa is a gripping collection of three detective stories that explore the darker side of human nature. Fifteen years ago, a young woman named Mary Anne received threatening notes...

The Mystery of the Hanging Garden of Babylon: An Elusive World Wonder Traced Stephanie Dalley's groundbreaking work unravels the mystery surrounding one of history's most enigmatic wonders...

Master the art of case interviewing with the world's foremost authority on the subject. Marc Cosentino's Case in Point is the ultimate guide to the case interview process, used by top recruiters in...

The Case for Christ: A Journalist's Personal Investigation of the Evidence for JesusLee Strobel, a former legal editor of the Chicago Tribune, explores the evidence for Jesus' divinity in this...

Richard Thomas Parker: the Last Man to be Publicly Hanged in Nottingham tells the true story of a tragic event that took place in 1864. Emmaline Severn, a family descendant, shares her account of the...

The Picnic at Hanging Rock by Anna Backman Rogers is a thought-provoking study that explores Peter Weir's 1975 film through feminist, psychoanalytic and decolonialising perspectives. Set in 1900, the...

This comprehensive guide to psychiatric cases provides practical advice and key take-home points for medical students and junior doctors. Organized by sub-specialty area, it covers a wide range of...

Hanging House is a Paranormal Mystery novel that weaves an unsolved murder, ghostly mysteries, and a twist of horror into a suspenseful tale. Emmie Rose, a reluctant psychic, returns to her childhood...

This comprehensive guide to common paediatric scenarios is designed to support medical students and junior doctors during practical training. Organized by sub-specialty area, it covers a wide range...

Discover everything about vampires in this laugh-out-loud nonfiction handbook packed with spooky legends, fascinating history, and weird facts. Perfect for curious readers aged 8-12, Hanging with...

The Case of Cem by Vera Mutafchieva is a sprawling novel that explores the intricate web of power struggles and court intrigue in 15th-century Europe. Against the backdrop of the Ottoman Empire's...

The Case of the Captain's Hair by Rhiannon D. Elton is the first book in the Wolflock Cases teen fantasy mystery series. When 15-year-old Wolflock is forced to leave his family home, he has no choice...

Before They Are Hanged is the second book in Joe Abercrombie's gritty and intense fantasy series. In this gripping tale, a crippled Inquisitor, a vain nobleman, and a legendary warrior must navigate...

Hang in There! is a heartwarming picture book from Hello!Lucky that brings bold style and humor to an uplifting story. One thing after another goes wrong, but with reassuring support from friends and...

Mindy Kaling's memoir offers a humorous and relatable look at her life, covering everything from her childhood as an obedient immigrant child to her experiences in Hollywood. With wit and candour,...

Richard Westbrook's romantic history is a litany of missed opportunities and what-ifs. His encounters with attractive women have been few and far between, with him often faltering to follow through...

Book six in the Rivers of London series, The Hanging Tree by Ben Aaronovitch, is a gripping mystery that delves into the darker side of London's elite. When a suspicious death occurs at an exclusive...

Crack the Case System: Mastering the Core Skills for Conquering Your Case Interview. This comprehensive guide shows you how to conquer the toughest interview of your career: the case interview...

The Hanged Man's Rope and Other Stories by René Goscinny, Dom Domi, Lodewijk, and De Groot is a collection of seven short stories that showcase the author's unique blend of humor and justice. In this...

Diamond dust is going missing in the fairy kingdom, and with it, the future of Nuggetonia hangs in the balance. Detective Marshmallow Raisinhorn takes on her first case, aided by an unlikely team of...

The Case Study Companion provides practical insights and approaches for effective case teaching and learning in management education. Drawing on perspectives from expert practitioners worldwide, this...