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For readers of THE TEACHER'S PET and MISSING WILLIAM TYRELL. It's the so-called "scientific" rule that every true-crime lover knows: One death is a tragedy. Two is suspicious. Three is murder. But this mantra-called Meadow's Law-put an innocent woman behind bars for 20 years. In 2003, Newcastle mother Kathleen Folbigg was found guilty of smothering her four young children to death, one by one. The "science" posited that it was more likely that a mother would commit quadruple homicide than four infants die of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). The law agreed, and Kathy was sentenced to 40 years in jail. This book tells the complete, extraordinary story of Kathleen Folbigg's unlawful conviction and her eventual pardon decades later. It is also a story of science versus the law. Kathleen was convicted before the era of widespread genetic testing, and legal teams ignored evidence that suggested at least two of the children may have died from a heart defect; it was just too complex for anyone to understand properly. Fifteen years later, a group of more than 150 eminent scientists from around the world believed she was innocent. Over the course of two petitions, cross-continental research, and a letter signed by Nobel Prize winners, they sought her immediate release and pardon. And after two decades in prison, Kathleen was acquitted and set free. This is the biography of one of Australia's most famous murder cases, examining the evidence that both unjustly put Kathleen Folbigg behind bars and then cleared her name 20 years later. Written by the journalist who helped prove her innocence, it contains new information never previously reported to prove that science fought the law, and science won.

A searing, inventive memoir that interrogates misogyny, heroism and women's power in an often-unsafe world through the lens of Vicky's Foster's own traumatic background.

¿ In "Wolf Moon Rising," Philip W. Hurst takes readers on a captivating journey as Tom's ¿Appalachian Trail adventure transforms into a dark odyssey involving drug runners, revenge, and ¿unexpected alliances. The narrative navigates through psychedelic visions, romantic ¿entanglements, and a clash with the mafia, revealing a tapestry of suspense and self-discovery ¿against the vibrant backdrop of the 1970s. Tom's quest for love, freedom, and truth unfolds as he ¿confronts personal demons and unravels mystical threads connecting past, present, and future. ¿The story culminates in a surreal encounter with Hades, blurring the line between reality and ¿hallucination, leading to a tragic yet transformative finale. "Wolf Moon Rising" is a riveting ¿exploration of consciousness, choices, and the eternal dance between light and shadow.¿

¿Alberta and Hugo Grasshopper appear like many upper class, wealthy couples in their ¿mid-forties. However, Alberta is a mastermind of disguise and an electronic genius. Their ¿dangerous lifestyle sees them travel the globe, infiltrate large organisations and ¿embezzling millions, before dissolving back into their lives. Murder has never been on ¿the agenda, but it is their beloved daughter Neve, who brings murder to their doorstep ¿and the law follows closely behind. For the Grasshoppers getting caught has never been ¿an option.¿

When thirteen-year-old Cathy's Mom and Dad moved to the small hamlet of Keysound in ¿Saskatchewan to take over the family farm, the future looked idyllic.¿That was when she met the first love of her life.¿As the years progressed, Cathy set out to fulfil her ambition of becoming an investigative reporter.¿That was when she met the second love of her life.¿But a killer is now on the prowl - and she will need all her investigating skills to finally work out who ¿it is.¿It might be somebody close to home.¿

The action-packed and gripping first chapter in the highly-acclaimed and bestselling Enemy series that will grip fans of Mark Dawson and the Jason Bourne novels.Carl Logan was the perfect agent. A loner. No real friends or family. Trained to deal with any situation with cold efficiency, devoid of emotion.But Logan isn't the man he used to be, or the asset he once was. Five months ago his life changed forever when he was captured, tortured and left for dead by Youssef Selim, one of the world's most violent terrorists.When Selim mysteriously reappears in Paris, linked to the kidnapping of America's Attorney General, Logan smells his chance for revenge.Pursuing his man relentlessly, oblivious to the growing trail of destruction that he leaves in his wake, Logan delves increasingly deep into the web of lies and deceit surrounding the kidnapping.Finally, he comes to learn just what it means to Dance with the Enemy.Readers LOVE Rob Sinclair's books: 'A cracking thriller with a Reacheresque hero you can't help but root for!' - John Ryder'Wow, what a book, I loved it!! Rob Sinclair has an innate ability to draw you in and take you on an amazing ride, the character of agent Carl Logan is so authentic and Sinclair portrays him particularly well. All the characters in this story are well developed, the plot is fast paced, intriguing and totally entertaining. I really can't recommend this book highly enough.' - Goodreads reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'OMG, OMG, OMG I was bouncing off the walls when I realised Carl Logan is back with a new identity in a brand new series. After being gutted when the Enemy series ended. Just in case you didn't know I am a massive fan... lol. But Rob Sinclair has pulled out all the punches with this latest story, it is without a doubt his best book yet..... I freaking loved it.' - Goodreads reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

When Finchmere's first summer fete turns fatal, Nell has more than just a killer to net... Since their YouTube channel, Following Finchmere, has taken flight, showcasing Dr Nell Ward's sustainability transformation at her family's Finchmere estate, it's her partner and colleague, Rav, who's become the star. Amongst Rav's fan mail and gifts, Nell makes the chilling discovery that one person's obsession with him has metamorphosed into a deadly threat. Just as Finchmere flings open its gates to welcome swarms of visitors to their idyllic summer fete - celebrating rewilding, artisan produce and local crafts - Nell realises the disguised peril has already wormed its way into the heart of Finchmere itself, and the path of destruction soon leads to murder. DI James Clark's and Nell's powers of observation are put to the test to detect the camouflaged predator. With everyone as a suspect, who can Nell really trust when those she loves are in danger?A Swarm of Butterflies is the sixth book in the Dr Nell Ward series. Perfect for fans of Richard Osman, Robert Thorogood and Janice Hallett!

It's the perfect light for birdwatching. The sun's rays stretching out low in the early morning. At first she thinks the movement in the reeds is a bird. But then she sees - it's a little boy, barefoot, dirty, and barely clothed.Emerging from the undergrowth, the little boy leads a woman by the hand through the marshy wetlands. She's bleeding. Badly. Terror etched on their faces.Who are they running from?When Detective Jemima Huxley gets the call from the hospital, she learns three things:One: the little boy is too traumatized to speak.Two: the woman had been placed in a medically-induced coma.Three: the woman has been missing for eight years. The boy is too young to be her son.Who are they? They've clearly escaped from something unimaginably horrific . . .What if they weren't the only ones?Readers of Simon McCleave, Rachel McLean, Ann Cleeves, Joy Ellis, J.M. Dalgliesh and J.D. Kirk will love Gaynor Torrance's feisty and flawed protagonist DI Jemima Huxley.

From the New York Times bestselling author of House on Fire, a breakneck thriller that marries the dynastic opulence of Succession with the tense and disorienting spy craft of The Americans.

Rafa Fernandez was always crystal clear about one thing; hell would freeze over before he was dragged into the dirty business that made his father one of the richest and most powerful criminal bosses in the world. But now his father is dead, hell has indeed frozen over and, whether he likes it or not, his father's billions are his. Unfortunately, the old man's rivals have an eye not just on the drugs' business but the other assets too. Soon his family is under threat: his sister has been kidnapped, and his wife and son living in fear. If they, and he, are to survive, he must become the master of his father's world. Dr Laura Strong also has dark secrets - some crippling gambling debts accumulated trying to care for her disabled brother. When Rafa offers her the chance to transform her finances by caring for his own son, she has no choice but to say yes, particularly when agents from the National Crime Agency urge her to take the job - and inform on her new boss. As a reluctant drug dealer and a damaged doctor are pushed together by an increasingly brutal series of events, the question is simple; can either of them survive? And, if so, how?

It's murder in the worst degree when an executive at a knife factory is killed with its newest product, a curved blade called the tiger claw. Was Sam Park murdered because of the "private project" he was working on, one that threatened to expose dirty secrets? Ominous message fragments only deepen the mystery. Most perplexing of all is why the dead man's outstretched hand is resting on the open page of a world atlas. Was he naming his killer?All is not as it seems as Detectives Henry Lau and Janet Lau try to answer these and other questions, leading them to a startling revelation that undercuts everything they thought they knew in a puzzling investigation Henry refers to as "very Agatha Christie."Elements of the murder recall challenging moments from Henry's distant past. Meanwhile, Janet, his niece and work partner, deals with the aftereffects of a concussion that she struggles to keep from affecting her work on the investigation.

1978. Mrs. Medlock is the dutiful housekeeper at Marwood Manor. Though the glamour has faded from the estate and she is one of the few staff that remains, Mrs. Medlock continues to serve the Lord and Lady, and care for their sickly young son. For over the past twenty years, Mrs. Medlock has become the keeper of secrets. Secrets of the family. Secrets of her own. Secrets that may be found in the manor's walled garden, out of sight but not forgotten.When a distant relative, Mary, arrives at the property in need of a place to live and with a determination to explore, Mrs. Medlock fears the secrets of Marwood are no longer safe. And digging up the past may have deadly consequences for them all . . .

The chilling prose of Karin Slaughter meets the high-stakes plotting of The Butcher and the Wren in a dark debut following three normal sisters, their own forgotten traumas, and the serial killer that lives within one, begging the question: can you ever truly recognize the evil around you?Three sisters. One killer. Which one is SHE?The Rowling sisters have always been people you can understand - with partners and children, homes and dreams. And secrets, the sisters have those too. But when Kate, the eldest, finally returns to buy her late grandfather's home, the dark things each sister has kept buried soon rise to the surface.Is Kate having unexplained visions tied to a past she can hardly recall? Is Aurora, the married mother of two, finally acting out in the face of her sisters' indiscretions? Is Peggy, the youngest and a recovering addict, able to move on from the memories that haunt her?And then there's SHE.SHE is one of them, but SHE is not like them at all. SHE is defined only by the carnage she lets the world see, the murders that have swept through their coastal community. And as the police close in on their newest serial killer, scrutiny lands on the Rowlings, forcing them to face their demons and reveal all they have kept hidden.

The ninth book in a gripping series of mediaeval murder mysteries by C.B. Hanley, set in a time of violent upheaval and featuring commoner-turned-earl's-man, Edwin Weaver.

In this part of our story, Michael Tillington and Percival receive confirmation of something which in truth both had known for some time, and which will profoundly affect the future of both of them, in very different ways.