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Forget guard dogs. Fear the cat. When the Pope personally sends his Chief Exorcist, Father Thomas O’Neill, to a remote Irish village, it seems like a simple case of a colleague’s dementia. But the village of Baile na Scáth—the Village of Shadows, holds a secret far older and more dangerous. A desecrated fairy mound has unleashed the Aos Sí, ancient and terrifying predators with insect eyes and chilling power. When their supernatural sickness strikes O’Neill down, the protector becomes the prey. Trapped, besieged, and with all hope lost, the fight falls to the only one left ...

Discover the Magical World of "Bambi's Sunbeam Mission"! Dive into a whimsical adventure with Bambi, the clever cat in a tuxedo coat, as she embarks on a quest to reclaim the lost sunbeams that bring warmth and joy to her garden! Join her alongside Moss, the cheerful Garden Elf, as they uncover secrets, face mischievous pixies, and restore light to their beloved home. Perfect for children ages 5-8, this enchanting short story is filled with captivating illustrations and lovable characters that will inspire young hearts and imaginations! What’s Inside: - A heartfelt tale of friendship and ...

This boxed set features seven Daisy McDare Cozy Creek mysteries including: - The Deadly Art Affair - The Deadly Legal Affair - The Deadly Directorial Affair - The Deadly Real Estate Affair - The Deadly Rock Star Affair - The Deadly Restaurant Affair - The Deadly Secret Affair Welcome to Cozy Creek, a quaint tourist town nestled along the Pacific Coast. Daisy McDare is busy nursing a broken heart, trying to build up her interior decorator business, and baking cookies when murder strikes Cozy Creek. At first she leaves the investigation to Chris Crumple, the local bumbling police detective. ...

Do you love cozy mysteries that feature delicious desserts, smart sleuths, and clever cases? Then this is the collection for you. This boxed set features ten incredible cozy mysteries including: * Deadly Resentment * Killer Finale * Murder and Salt Water Taffy * Death, Divorce, and Dessert * Novel to Die for * The Deadly Political Affair * The Deadly Dinner Theater Affair * The Deadly Floral Affair * The Deadly Judicial Affair * The Deadly Fiery Affair Buy a copy of Cozy Creek 10-Book Set right now!

How did Ford Motors use Lean development to pull off one of the most impressive corporate turnarounds in history? Largely by avoiding the mistakes that so many companies make when in a death spiral. They looked beyond manufacturing efficiency to change the very fundamentals of how they developed vehicles. In Designing the Future, Lean product development expert James Morgan and world-renowned Lean guru Jeffrey K. Liker reveal why so many companies have achieved only moderate success with Lean in operations, with a limited impact on their overall business.

An ancient esoteric relic, once used by Elizabethan Magician John Dee in his infamous occult rituals, attracts a deadly interest from the clandestine world of outsourced military operations and leads Antiquarian and former Scottish Military hero, Tavish Stewart, to uncover a global conspiracy to control world leaders and enslave the whole of humanity. Stewart's discovery leads him, and his friends, into a race across the globe to locate ancient maps, mysterious lost cities, magical relics and a forgotten civilisation so ancient and advanced that it would rewrite human history. Stewart must ...

In "The Cursed Village," Father Thomas O'Neill, a seasoned exorcist dispatched by the Vatican, arrives in the sleepy village of Western Thane, Hampshire. His presence disrupts the quaint tranquillity as villagers, wary and fearful, whisper rumours of a sinister force lurking nearby. A priest has been found dead, and Thomas is tasked with investigating the dark undercurrents of the community, which include missing young women and strange occurrences connected to the ominous Manor House on the hill. Amidst polite nods and forced smiles, Thomas senses the deep-seated fear that permeates the ...

Daisy McDare's vacation plans go awry when a washed-up rock star turns up dead and the local detective thinks Daisy's cousin Addison is the killer. Daisy arms herself with cupcakes, one-liners, and plenty of spunk to find the killer before her cousin goes to jail for a crime she didn't commit.

In "Presence in Prague", Father Thomas O’Neill is enjoying a solitary evening in his top-floor apartment in Rome when he receives a troubling call from a Cardinal at the Vatican. There's a crisis at St. Bede's College in Prague involving disturbing supernatural phenomena—grotesque manifestations, eerie sounds, and a series of incapacitated priests. As reports reveal walls screaming and strange writing appearing in ancient catacombs, the church's usual methods have failed, necessitating Thomas's unusual expertise in confronting genuine evil. Recalling his own past encounters with ...

Beneath the shimmering surface of the Venetian lagoon lies a world where secrets lie buried and shadows whisper tales of the past. The moon hung low that fateful night, casting an ethereal glow over the crumbling remains of an ancient nunnery, a place long forgotten and marked by a 19th-century papal decree. It stood as a silent guardian of dark histories, echoing with the footsteps of those who once tread its halls and cloistered in mysteries now cloaked in dust. As the clock struck three, a witching hour when the veil between the living and the dead grows perilously thin, three daring ...

Please note: the plot of this short story was inspired by one of the many conspiracy theories circulating on the Internet. I thought it would make for an interesting short spy story. No implication is intended regarding the reality of this scenario. In Agent Red, the unthinkable has finally occurred. In the ultimate intelligence coup, Russia has placed one of their own assets into the presidency of the most powerful nation on earth, intent on destabilising western democracies and the rule of law. Former British intelligence agent John Rehurt's peaceful retirement along the seaside of ...

In "The Devil's Disciple," the remnants of the once-famous rock band The Serpents gather in the decaying grandeur of Steven Rex's French country house, now a haunting symbol of their past glory. As they confront their fading relevance, Steven proposes an outrageous plan: to invoke dark forces through an ancient ritual, hoping to regain their lost fame. Gathered with him are his bandmates—Mick, Barry, and Tony—along with Anna Divine, a former supermodel who embodies both beauty and desperation. The atmosphere is thick with tension as they commence the ritual, reciting archaic words from ...

In "The Westbourne Enigma," Professor John Castellanos returns to the seemingly idyllic village of Westbourne seeking refuge from his traumatic past and the dangers posed by the Illuminés of Paris. However, his quest for peace quickly unravels as he discovers hidden symbols and cryptic clues woven into the very fabric of his familiar surroundings. A carved knot on the mantelpiece, a precisely arranged garden, and an unsettling pub sign hint at a deeper, darker meaning beneath the village's charming façade. As John navigates this quaint locale, his instincts, sharpened by years of studying...

In "The Abbot’s Shadow," set within the serene confines of the Monastery of Saint-Michel-du-Valais in southern France, Brother Luc, a devout monk, confronts a chilling temptation that shatters his tranquil existence. One fateful night, he is awakened not by sound, but by an otherworldly presence; a succubus, a demon of seduction and desire, who disrupts his peaceful slumber with her intoxicating beauty and allure. As she materialises in his dim cell, her enchanting essence brings forth a conflict between his vows of piety and the primal urges she awakens within him. Despite his training ...

In the heart of the Tibetan mountains, where jagged peaks pierce the sky and the air is infused with the whispers of ancient myths, an unsuspecting journey begins. For John, a weary professor seeking solace from the relentless grind of academia, this trek was meant to be a brief escape—a chance to breathe in the raw beauty of nature and clear his cluttered mind. Little did he know that his quest for tranquillity would lead him to a realm where history and imagination intertwine in the most unexpected ways. As he strays from the well-trodden paths in pursuit of a mysterious rock formation,...

When the program manager of a local radio station is murdered, a recently fired morning show host becomes the prime suspect. But that host is more than just a murder suspect. She's also one of Daisy McDare's good friends. And Daisy doesn't believe for a minute that her friend is guilty. So, Daisy sets out to prove her friend's innocence. But, is the truth more complicated than it appears to be?

Continuation of the story from the Westbourne Cottage Curse, Murder on the Beach and a Premier Class Mystery. Retired psychology professor John Castellanos finds himself a pawn in a deadly game, his life hanging precariously in the balance. The Illuminés of Paris, a secret society whispered to have pulled the strings of history for centuries, are the puppet masters, and he, John, is their reluctant marionette. They are an enigma, a shadow lurking behind turning points of history. And the stage for this intellectual duel? The Louvre Art Museum in Paris. "So," a disembodied voice crackles ...

Beneath the rolling hills of Southern England lies a secret that has slept for over a millennium. When an ambitious archaeological dig disrupts an ancient tomb, the team uncovers more than just relics of the past. They awaken Elara, an ancient Saxon Vampire Queen with a thirst for revenge and an insatiable hunger for life. Awakening in a world that has forgotten her name and feared her legend, Elara must navigate the modern age, where her once-legendary powers are both a blessing and a curse. As she weaves through the shadows of contemporary England, she encounters a historian who holds the...

It is election season in Cozy Creek, and the race for mayor has really heated up. So, when the front-runner, Adam Mitchell, is murdered a week before the big vote, his political rival becomes an obvious suspect. But Daisy McDare believes this case isn't as clear-cut as it appears to be. There are a number of other people in town who wanted Adam dead, and Daisy isn't going to stop until she discovers who was really behind the murder.

Just when Daisy McDare thinks her life can't get any better, she discovers the dead body of her neighbor, Eric O'Doul. While the local detective thinks Eric's death was a burglary gone wrong, Daisy believes something more devious is at play. Determined to bring her neighbor's killer to justice, Daisy starts snooping around. Unfortunately, she uncovers half a dozen suspects, all with killer motives.