On Laughton Moor

On Laughton Moor
Author: Lisa Hartley
Publisher: Canelo
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2020-02-13
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1788639391

A murderer is at large on the streets of Lincolnshire. But why? When the body of a well-known local thug is discovered carrying a personal message for Detective Sergeant Catherine Bishop neither she, nor her team, can figure out why. Soon, a second victim is found and it is clear that Catherine and her enigmatic new boss, DI Jonathan Knight, are in a race against the clock to stop a merciless killer. Whoever it is, they are determined to put Catherine herself under scrutiny. Will the murderer be caught before they take more lives? And meanwhile will they reveal a sinister secret that threatens those at the heart of the investigation? An atmospheric and heart-stopping crime thriller, perfect for fans of L. J. Ross, David Hodges and J. M. Dalgliesh.

Manhattan Nocturne

Manhattan Nocturne
Author: Colin Harrison
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
Total Pages: 418
Release: 2007-04-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1429905255

Now a major motion picture, Manhattan Night, starring Adrien Brody, Campbell Scott, Yvonne Strahovski, and Linda Lavin Porter Wren is a Manhattan tabloid writer with an appetite for scandal. On the beat he sells murder, tragedy, and anything that passes for the truth. At home, he is a dedicated husband and father. But when a seductive stranger asks him to dig into the unsolved murder of her husband, he is drawn into a very nasty case of sexual obsession and blackmail--one that threatens his job, his marriage, and his life. Manhattan Nocturne is a brilliantly drawn tableau of the gritty, gaudy city, and a thrilling literary noir.

The Logic Book

The Logic Book
Author: Merrie Bergmann
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008-07-30
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 9780073535630

This leading text for symbolic or formal logic courses presents all techniques and concepts with clear, comprehensive explanations, and includes a wealth of carefully constructed examples. Its flexible organization (with all chapters complete and self-contained) allows instructors the freedom to cover the topics they want in the order they choose.

Home Fires Burn

Home Fires Burn
Author: Lisa Hartley
Publisher: Canelo
Total Pages: 404
Release: 2020-09-24
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1800321171

A single spark can start a blaze... DS Catherine Bishop’s life was thrown into turmoil by one of the most brutal cases of her career, and she is still dealing with the aftermath. But her own trauma must be put aside when she is called to a horrific scene of domestic violence – and murder. The investigation brings intense scrutiny for a police department already overwhelmed by the crimes of an arsonist hellbent on destruction. And as Catherine learns about the victims, it leads to more questions than answers. By the time the puzzle pieces fall into place, Catherine will once more have come dangerously close to risking everything. Does she still have what it takes to bring a killer to justice – or will her demons prove the ruin of Catherine after all? Don’t miss this stunning return of your favourite female police sergeant! A crime thriller that fans of L. J. Ross and Simon McCleave will love.

Detective Catherine Bishop

Detective Catherine Bishop
Author: Lisa Hartley
Publisher: Canelo
Total Pages: 931
Release: 2022-10-27
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1804363960

Stay up late reading this twisty and gripping crime thriller collection. Includes the first three books in the Detective Catherine Bishop series; On Laughton Moor, Double Dealing and From the Shadows. On Laughton Moor: When the body of a well-known local thug is discovered carrying a personal message for DS Catherine Bishop neither she, nor her team, can figure out why. Soon, a second victim is found and it is clear that Catherine and her enigmatic new boss, DI Jonathan Knight, are in a race against the clock to stop a merciless killer. Whoever it is, they are determined to put Catherine herself under scrutiny. Will the murderer be caught before they take more lives? And meanwhile will they reveal a sinister secret that threatens those at the heart of the investigation? Double Dealing: When Lauren Cook fails to return from a hen weekend in Amsterdam she is reported missing by her husband. DS Catherine Bishop and her colleagues see no reason to believe this is anything other than a marital spat. Nothing suggests that Lauren is in danger. Yet when the horribly mutilated body of a young woman is discovered, Catherine finds evidence that leads to a complex world of drug smuggling – and a direct link to Lauren. What was a murder case is suddenly a missing person investigation. And unless Catherine and her colleagues can put the pieces together quickly, they too will have blood on their hands... From the Shadows: When a homeless man is found murdered in picturesque Lincoln the police are met by a wall of silence from those who may hold the key to solving the crime. DS Catherine Bishop is drafted to infiltrate the homeless shelter where the victim occasionally spent the night but everyone seems to have something to hide. Still dealing with the emotional fallout from a previous case, Catherine struggles to adjust to the undercover job and working with a new team. When someone close to her is injured in an attack, Catherine comes perilously close to risking her case, and her life. Is this a murder after all, or a cover for something else – with Catherine in the firing line? An unputdownable crime thriller series perfect for fans of L. J. Ross, David Hodges and J. M. Dalgliesh. Praise for Lisa Hartley ‘Edge of the seat stuff. Complex believable characters and so many twists and turns each time I never guessed who did it.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader review ‘Really enjoyable, gritty and hard hitting. I could not put it down. Interesting characters and really good plot.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader review ‘Brilliant, well written, pacey. Excellent story... the ending was brilliant, I certainly didn't see that coming. Totally recommend this author.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader review ‘Twists and turns from start to finish. Highly recommended for anyone who likes a good crime thriller.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader review ‘A really pacey plot and a smashing twist at the end made for a satisfying read.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader review

From the Shadows

From the Shadows
Author: Lisa Hartley
Publisher: Canelo
Total Pages: 372
Release: 2020-02-13
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1788639421

How do you catch a killer when no one is willing to talk? When a homeless man is found murdered in picturesque Lincoln the police are met by a wall of silence from those who may hold the key to solving the crime. DS Catherine Bishop is drafted to infiltrate the homeless shelter where the victim occasionally spent the night but everyone seems to have something to hide. Still dealing with the emotional fallout from a previous case, Catherine struggles to adjust to the undercover job and working with a new team. When someone close to her is injured in an attack, Catherine comes perilously close to risking her case, and her life. Is this a murder after all, or a cover for something else – with Catherine in the firing line? An unputdownable crime thriller, perfect for fans of L. J. Ross, David Hodges and J. M. Dalgliesh.

Ask No Questions

Ask No Questions
Author: Lisa Hartley
Publisher: Canelo
Total Pages: 426
Release: 2017-07-10
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1911420666

Some secrets were meant to stay hidden... Trust no-one After an operation goes badly wrong, undercover specialist Detective Caelan Small leaves the Metropolitan Police for good. Or so she thinks. Then the criminal responsible is seen back in the UK. Soon Caelan is drawn back into a dangerous investigation. But when the main lead is suddenly murdered, all bets are off. Nothing is as it seems. Everyone is a suspect - even close colleagues. Someone in the Met is involved and Caelan is being told to Ask No Questions. That isn't an option: Caelan needs answers... whatever the cost. The nerve-shredding new crime thriller from bestseller Lisa Hartley starts a must-read new series. Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons and Robert Bryndza, it will keep you guessing until the very end. The Detective Caelan Small Series 1. Ask No Questions 2. Tell No Lies 3. Time To Go

Alan Moore Writing For Comics

Alan Moore Writing For Comics
Author: Alan Moore
Publisher: Avatar Press
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2003-06-24
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 9781592910120

The writer who revolutioniezd modern comic book storytelling, Alan Moore (Hugo-Award winning author of WATCHMEN) provides his guide to crafting graphic stories. Perfect for Moore fans, creative writers of all media, and librarians! Alan Moore, Hugo-Award winning author of WATCHMEN and the acknowledged master of comic book writing, shares his thoughts on how to deliver a top-notch script! An essay originally written in 1985 to appear in an obscure British fanzine (right at the time that Moore was reshaping the landscape of modern comics), WRITING FOR COMICS was lost to time until its collection in these pages, expanded with a brand new essay by the author on how his thoughts on writing have changed in the two decades since. An insightful and eye-opening look into a brilliant creative mind, perfect for Moore devotees and fiction writers of all literary forms looking to hone their craft.

Double Dealing

Double Dealing
Author: Lisa Hartley
Publisher: Canelo
Total Pages: 364
Release: 2020-02-13
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1788639405

A woman is missing. But is it by choice, or is she in grave danger? When Lauren Cook fails to return from a hen weekend in Amsterdam she is reported missing by her husband. But DS Catherine Bishop and her colleagues see no reason to believe this is anything other than a marital spat. Nothing suggests that Lauren is in danger. Yet when the horribly mutilated body of a young woman is discovered, Catherine finds evidence that leads to a complex world of drug smuggling – and a direct link to Lauren. What was a murder case is suddenly a missing person investigation. And unless Catherine and her colleagues can put the pieces together quickly, they too will have blood on their hands... A fast-paced crime thriller, perfect for fans of L. J. Ross, David Hodges and J. M. Dalgliesh.