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Family secrets revealed

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The Daisy Chain By  Elizabeth Cantle Love and truth conquer all in this stirring story of a family, torn and mended by events both preventable and beyond their control. Daisy is young and determined. Her relationship with her mother, Joanne is a difficult one. She has a deep need to understand her mother and feels the only way to do this is to find out what led to the breakdown of her parents’ marriage. Daisy’s father, Richard has made mistakes in his marriage and almost paid the price no father wants to pay. Katherine, her grandmother, is the key to the truth but what Daisy finds out is more shocking than she could have imagined …. Find out more Author Elizabeth Cantle says “The Daisy Chain proves truth and love conquers all. …as Richard, Daisy and Katherine find out in this difficult but cathartic story of family secrets that shock and change relationships. ” “It’s a family affair” …publishedbestsellers.com

A Fearful Madness A gripping murder mystery - the 15th crime novel in the Julius Falconer Series

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If you think that religion, sex, the aristocracy and mystery might make a good crime novel, TRY THIS ONE! A police investigation into the violent death of a part-time cathedral verger stalls for lack of incriminating evidence. However, three people have a close interest in clearing the matter up where the police have failed: the dead man’s sister, anxious to see justice done, and two of the police suspects, both released without charge but keen to clear their names... Author Julius Falconer says  “Whodunnits these days come in enough different forms to suit every reader’s taste: enormous variety has been introduced since the ‘golden age’ of British crime-writing of the 1920s and 1930s. There has arguably, however, been a tendency to ‘tell a good story’ at the expense of the wider richness of the genre. So with Falconer the reader gets added value – resonances in all sorts of areas of human experience, including philosophy, music, mathematical codes, politics, poetry, travel, reli

Memoir of World War II paratrooper Clancy Lyall – pulsating with many behind the scenes details and photos

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The official biography of Clancy Lyall, member of the “Band of Brothers”, made famous by Steven Spielberg's and Tom Hanks' 2001 TV-series and Stephen Ambrose's book bearing the same name.  It's Clancy's story in his own words about World War 2, Korea and Indochina, as he witnessed it. Written by his close friend, journalist Ronald Ooms. Author Ronald Ooms says  “Clancy Lyall was a true friend who gave me the chance of a lifetime to fulfil my childhood dream.  And that dream was to write a book some day.  As a kid, I did not know at the time what my future book would be about and when Clancy offered me to write his story some two decades later I knew it was an offer I couldn't refuse...  I truly hope I've done him justice with his official biography called 'Silver Eagle', which was also his Cherokee Indian name.  Sadly my dear friend Clancy passed away in March 2012.” Ronald Ooms is a 34 year-old Belgian author.  He worked for almost a deca

The stakes are high when DCI Dennis Marks comes under investigation...

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Full Marks   ...someone in high places has a score to settle By  Neal James ‘Full Marks’ tracks the fortunes of one of the Metropolitan Police’s finest officers as he tries to clear his name. A raft of accusations, laid before the IPPC, threatens to undermine his career. Powerful forces, ranged on either side of the investigation, are set to determine the course of DCI Dennis Marks’ professional and personal life. A month was all the DCI had to prove his innocence of a range of charges dating back to his days as a detective sergeant. A career spent putting away the dregs of London’s criminal world was hanging in the balance… Author Neal James began writing in 2007 when a series of short stories found favour on a number of international writing sites. Since then, he has released three novels and an anthology of short stories. ‘Full Marks’, his fifth book in as many years, is a crime novel and a product of a vivid imagination set against a backdrop of exposés dating back to

A delightful medley of short stories - In ‘Serendipity’ there is something for everyone.

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In ‘Serendipity’ there is something for everyone. If your taste is humour there are plenty including ‘It’s No Laughing Matter’, ‘Stop! …Don’t Go Any Further’. There are slices of real life in ‘Arthur’, ‘Lanky Franky’, ‘Death of the Hindenburg’ and ‘My Only Sunshine’. There is satire and irreligious ones–written without any malice. In the animal stories ‘The Dog’, ‘The Gulls’ Court’ and ‘The Camel’ the author gives himself full rein and enjoyed exercising anthropomorphism. In short ‘Serendipity’ is the word - take a dip and find your winner. Author John Butler says  “In this miscellany of fifty or more stories runs the gamut from humour, drama, satire, farce and fantasy to contemplative thinking, mystery and the supernatural. Serendipity embraces all the human emotions. Enjoy it! ”  John Butler is a retired head teacher and lecturer, he has spent forty years in education. For many years he has taught creative writing to adult groups. Being an avid reader of short stories, the au

Celebrity, singer-songwriter Jackie Trent promotes Harry Riley's latest novel

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The Laird of Castle Ballantine | Fiction: Supernatural thriller, Suspense, Crime by Harry Riley Harry Riley's latest book, 'The Laird of Castle Ballantine' promoted by celebrity, singer-songwriter and Patron of Eastwood Booktown, Jackie Trent. David Page (Pen name: Harry Riley - first from LEFT in photo)

Watch the Trailer - 608 Squadron Auxiliary Air Force

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A book trailer for 'The Kipper Patrol' by Louise Wilkinson.   The Kipper Patrol serves as an insight into the history of this squadron, as well as the history of Thornaby Aerodrome itself. It uses as its basis, a series of interviews with veterans from the squadron and presents their memories of squadron life, along with many of their personal photographs. The book provides an insight into relationships between officers and other ranks within a military organisation and shows how these relationships changed over time..   Book Trailer Louise Wilkinson is the author of two books: 'The Kipper Patrol' .

A collection of beautifully crafted and poignant poems

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'Teach us of Love' By  Henry Disney The verses are as challenging as ever, and they range over the poet’s varied experience and encounters with a diversity of people. This assortment of stirring verses are primarily concerned with musings about the author’s Christian faith–a faith which is less concerned with abstract doctrine than with living out the Gospel in every day living. Topics range from family life, human nature, politics and a variety of poignant situations. The verses are as challenging as ever, and they cover the poet’s varied experience and encounters with a diversity of people. These poems shine a critical, but compassionate, light on contemporary people and events. Author Henry Disney says in usual poetic fashion: “At times I've had a close exchange with death, But soon escaped to live again. I've met a rich array of men And women drawn from diverse walks Of life, both high and low. With some I've clashed. With most I've relis

Watch Book Trailers (TM) on a new Video Channel

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The Eastwood Booktown Project - a superb initiative

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Pneuma Springs Publishing (PSP) supports the development of Eastwood as a "Booktown". PSP is a friend and supporter of the Eastwood Booktown initiative, as well as several Eastwood writers*: publishing books for authors: Harry Riley, John White and John Butler. PSP commend the Eastwood Booktown Project initiative and wish the Eastwood Booktown Development Group every success. The Eastwood Booktown Flyer The Eastwood Booktown Development Group - Photograph. *Eastwood Writers Harry Riley is the author of two books: ‘Captain Damnation and other strange tales’ and ‘ Sins of the Father’ . John White, is the author of ‘Brook Breasting’ . John Butler is the author of 'In Search Of Ireland Again' . Pneuma Springs is passionate about books and the authors who write them.