In this FBI Thriller Special Agent Dillon Savich teams up with new agent Lacey Sherlock in a case that leads them back to the murder of Sherlock's sister seven years ago—and puts both their lives on the line. As the head of the FBI’s Criminal Apprehension Unit, Dillon Savich has developed predictive analogue programs to aid in the capture of serial killers. Enter Lacey Sherlock, a very well-qualified new agent who seems bright and eager and on the up-and-up. But is she really? When there’s a vicious murder in Boston, she’s off like a shot, lying to Savich. When Savich finds out what’s going on, he realizes they’ll all be in deep trouble, maybe even victims themselves, if he and Sherlock don’t find out who murdered her sister seven years before....

When the body of a man is found in the countryside outside Dundee with a gun in his hand, DI Dania Gorska dismisses suicide in favour of murder. Italian voice coach, Luca Terranova, in the city to search for his missing twin brother Piero - a fashion designer whose clothes are on display at the V&A there - confirms that the dead man is indeed Piero. Searching for a motive for the murder, Dania's investigation leads her to Alderwood Manor Maze with its famous moving statues and hedges. Who was the person Piero was seen shouting at in the Maze? Could this be his killer? The McGarry family, who live at the manor harbour secrets of their own, and the more Dania delves into the case, the more she finds herself trapped in a maze of lies. But it is when Marek, Dania's investigative journalist brother, takes a trip to Italy and uncovers the history of the Terranova family that Dania learns the shocking truth - a truth that will put her in mortal danger . . . Praise for Hania Allen 'Nicely nasty in all the right places . . . The story rattles along until bringing the curtain down with an unnerving twist' Craig Robertson 'A fresh new find for crime fans ... the plot is intriguing, the characters are well drawn, and the end comes with an unnerving twist. Extremely readable' Sunday Post 'Captivating characters and an intriguing plot. A great new find for crime fans' Lin Anderson 'Pitch-perfect . . . a witty, tense crime novel written in a highly readable style' Russel D McLean

Like Aesop’s Fables and Orwell’s Animal Farm, The Maze is populated with animal characters who, in their words and actions, reveal truths about human nature. In The Woods, a very popular, clever, and ambitious rat named Sniff—who commands a pack of deputy rats known as The Five—intends to replace the aging leader, Owl, when he retires on election day in two weeks. As a famous athlete of the air in his youth, Owl has established The Tradition of Wings. In his speeches to the animals, Sniff—an assistant to Owl but already acting as if he’s the leader—promises to establish what he calls “The Kingdom of Sharing,” in which rats will be “leaders” and all other animals will be “followers.” Opposing Sniff’s rise to power are two winged animals—a well-known poet hawk, Wing, and his studious friend, Butterfly—and Claws, a young, robust, and competitive squirrel. The central image of the story is a maze. Sniff has one built ostensibly for community recreation but actually to make money and to display rats’ superiority as maze-runners. Other characters in this sometimes-humorous story include Spider, an architect; Snake, a “shady” character; Stub, a mole who assists Sniff; and Frog, an instructor of bug-catching. The Maze is not only about human nature but about animal life in general. It explores necessities of survival such as status and power, altruism and self-interest, the defense of territory, and the conquering of enemies through group cooperation.

A series of bodies has been found along a beach close to John Coreys home and he can no longer deny that a serial killer is on the loose, and that no one in law enforcement seems able to find the culprit

He wakes up inside of a tube filled with water. He feels like he's about to drown. He doesn't know why he's here but he knows that it must have been for something bad. He tries to remember his name but he can't.He hears a noise. The tube starts to empty out and he starts to rise up. When he reaches the surface he takes in a breath of fresh air. He begins to see people crowding around him. When they are surrounding him he begins to notice that some have swords and some have bows. He looks below him. A big black pit which looks to be endless could be his fate if he takes the smallest step forward. Then he looks back at the people with the weapons and see's that one of them is holding a board.

Are you ready to break free from the mental traps that have kept you stuck, uncertain, or disconnected from your true self? In Escape the Maze - Finding Freedom Beyond the Mind’s Illusions, Jethro Orion takes you on a heartfelt and transformative exploration of the mind’s hidden landscapes. Through a gentle yet direct approach, Orion reveals how our minds create an invisible maze—a web of beliefs, fears, and assumptions that can limit our perceptions and confine us to repetitive patterns. This book isn’t just about escaping the maze; it’s about understanding it, finding clarity, and reconnecting with a deeper sense of inner peace and authenticity. In Escape the Maze, you’ll explore how to see through the illusions that shape your reality, learning to let go of overthinking, societal pressures, and the need for control. Orion covers key topics like the importance of observing your thoughts without judgment and understanding how authenticity can break down the walls of the maze. He guides you on how to live in alignment with your true values and desires, freeing you from the need to conform to others' expectations and allowing you to live a life that feels genuinely fulfilling. Orion’s writing combines deep compassion with clear guidance, offering practical exercises designed to help you integrate these insights into your daily life. You’ll find simple, impactful practices like mindfulness, conscious breathing, and journaling that will help you cultivate a new relationship with your mind. These tools are invaluable for anyone who wants to live with greater clarity, peace, and freedom, creating a daily practice of staying connected to their true self. By the time you reach the end of the book, you’ll have a vivid sense of what it means to live outside the maze—a life where you’re no longer confined by limiting beliefs, fears, or the need for validation. Orion paints a picture of what this freedom looks like: a space where you can face life’s challenges with resilience, respond to the world with compassion, and connect with others from a place of true authenticity. He also reminds us that escaping the maze isn’t a one-time event but an ongoing practice. If you’re someone who feels weighed down by overthinking, societal pressures, or self-doubt, Escape the Maze offers you a compassionate and practical guide to find your way back to yourself. This book is for anyone seeking a path to inner freedom, authenticity, and peace, with practical exercises like setting daily intentions, practicing gratitude, and taking mindful pauses to stay grounded. Step beyond the maze, and discover the clarity and fulfillment that come from living aligned with your truest self.

The Maze Prison shows how an establishment built to hold those involved in terrorism, atrocities, murder and allied crimes became a pawn in the partisan conflict that was Northern Ireland. There followed a breakdown of norms, values and control as the last of these shifted from Governors to Ministers, outside officials and even prisoners. This led to the (often random) killing of prison officers and countless allegations, denials and obfuscations, as Prison Rules came into conflict with claims to be treated as prisoners-of-war or be given Special Category status. A social document par excellence, this stark slant on The Troubles and Peace Process cuts through the propaganda and base politics to reveal the truth about the H-Blocks, hunger-strikes, escapes and power struggles. Based on actual records and personal accounts, it challenges myths and legends to warn how easily a community can descend into what the author calls anomie. An invaluable record of ‘One of the most dangerous prisons in the world’. 'A must read for those interested in the legacy of our troubled past—Tom Murtagh restores the balance, exposes the truth and gives a unique insight into the mind-set of the terrorist godfathers incarcerated in the Maze'-- The Rt Hon Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP 'This book gives an accurate account of events as I recall them'-- John Semple, Former Deputy Director of Operations, Northern Ireland Prison Service 'This is an important book'-- Phillip Wheatley, former Director, National Offender Management Service

When the doors of the lift crank open, the only thing Thomas remembers is his first name. But he's not alone. He's surrounded by boys who welcome him to the Glade - a walled encampment at the centre of a bizarre and terrible stone maze. Like Thomas, the Gladers don't know why or how they came to be there - or what's happened to the world outside. All they know is that every morning when the walls slide back, they will risk everything - even the Grievers, half-machine, half-animal horror that patrol its corridors, to try and find out.

The likeness between the twins went even deeper than the surface. Both owed their success in life to a certain hardness of character coupled with an abundance of energy. Neville, going to the Bar, had made himself feared from the first as a brutal and domineering cross-examiner; and his criminal practice had done little to soften his professional manners. Roger’s rise to prosperity had been more mysterious. It was vaguely known that he had made money in South Africa and South America; but the exact methods which had led to his fortune were never discussed by him. He had come home at the age of forty-five to find his brother one of the leading lights of the Bar. The purchase of the little Whistlefield estate had followed, and Roger had apparently been content to settle down in the countryside and make a clean break with the interests of his past...FROM THE BOOKS.