Ted Bell’s ‘Tsar’ is a fascinating spy thriller about a new evil empire under Vladimir Putin who, as the book opens, has been locked up in a lethal prison built over a massive radioactive waste site. ‘Tsar’ features the English super spy, Alex Hawke fighting the leaders of a new and invigorated Russia. The book features cool weaponry, action-packed scenes, murder, espionage, and cliff-hanging rescues – everything a reader could possibly hope for in a story that reads fast and furious.
‘The Virtuoso’, by Sonia Orchard, is based on Australian pianist Noel Mewton-Wood – a friend and contemporary of Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears. Mewton-Wood was a depressive genius who was charismatic, flamboyant, sharp-witted, and talented. His life is obsessively chronicled by an admiring music student whose passionate affair with him transformed his life in a way that will last far longer than their relationship. This is a beautiful study of the intricate links between sexual desire and musical creativity – a moving‚ melancholy and deeply impressive novel.
In ‘Whitewash’ Alex Kava lures you into the deadly and labyrinthine world of corporate corruption, greed and government conspiracy. Sabrina Galloway is a scientist who works for Echoenergy, a company which creates oil out of slaughterhouse waste. When Sabrina’s boss disappears she stumbles onto a secret that could cost Sabrina her life. ‘Whitewash’ is packed full of twists and the short chapters keep the story flowing and the tension and shock coming.
‘When the Heather Blooms’ is a charming family saga by Gwen Kirkwood set in southwest Scotland during the years between the world wars. This is a lushly descriptive, warmly evocative and unblinkered glimpse of a mostly neglected, yet certainly significant time in history.
Throughout human history violent conflict has been a fact of life. To know the history of war is to know human history. ‘The Book of War’ by Dwight Jon Zimmerman recounts landmark battles that shaped civilisations from 1274 to present day. This fascinating survey details pivotal military events from early empires through to modern warfare and reveals their immediate impact and importance to history. It includes essays on innovations, strategies and leaders that have changed the way war has been waged.
Dr John Tanner provides a self-help guide to preventing and treating back pain with orthodox and complementary medicine in his book ‘Better Back’. The book outlines the causes and explanations for back pain along with suggested treatments and exercise.
‘Arthritis’ is an easy-to-read illustrated guide to this painful condition that affects so many Australians. The book provides information on types of arthritis, treatments, strategies for living with arthritis and a special section on children and special risk groups.
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