Tom, former SAS and soldier of fortune, is enjoying a quiet retirement in an island paradise. An unexpected incident thrusts him back into the world of intrigue and danger from which he escaped. Set against an idyllic backdrop, Tom struggles against influential enemies who reach into the top corridors of power. Targeted by a Russian arms dealer and a Colombian drug cartel, he finds himself in a fight for his life. Harried by elements within MI6, and abetted by the DEA, he races against time to save himself and the one person he loves. Inspired by real-life events, this fast-paced …

No one falls as viciously, as painfully, or as messily as lawyers. Jack Nicholas, left-wing barrister, was supposed to have died in an accident. Drunk, said the coroner. Murdered, said his mother. Enter Dave Woolf, ex-solicitor, boozer, and down-at-heel private eye. Even before Woolf starts asking questions, he finds that he is investigating not one death, but the wholesale despatch of Jack Nicholas’ erstwhile colleagues. There is very little for Woolf to go on as he treks through the glitz and sleaze of London, through France and Norway in search of an elusive German, other than the apparent coincidence that …

In this collection of short stories, the author explores why young women enter the world of prostitution, while other stories look at what happens when the worlds of sex and technology collide. In "The First Time," the first story in this collection, Becky is a young graduate who enters the world of prostitution to clear her debts. The story looks at the effects of prostitution on Becky and her fellow escort and friend, Julie. In "The Pain Behind the Smile," Issie presents her friend Peter with a birthday cake, however things are not what they seem. In "Lucy," the acquaintances …

Astro-navigation from Square One to Ocean-master begins at the very beginning of this relatively complex subject and progresses logically through all the required "astro skills." Each new concept builds on UNDERSTANDING with no learning by rote. A 130-word glossary, 160 diagrams and 40 worked examples, all using 2011 Sun, Moon, planet and star data, are contained in 308 pages. The parts relevant to the RYA Yachtmaster Ocean syllabus are identified. In nine sections, the book begins with the basic concepts of great circles, Greenwich Hour Angle and Declination, describing a heavenly body's position on the celestial sphere which, with the …

DCI Mick Mustard’s traditional police approach is challenged by his newly appointed assistant chief, who is keen to get a result. Likewise the new superintendent wants the case solved so she can bask in the reflected glory. This clash of street cop and management cop culture leads to tensions. The arrival of criminal profiler Professor Black at the invitation of the assistant chief adds fuel to the fire. Mick Mustard’s team relies on using his tried and tested bad cop/good cop techniques. By contrast Professor Black uses the analytical approach of profiling to try and solve cases. His findings lead …

The Mountains Are Floating recounts the events before and during a trek within the Mount Everest region of the Himalayas. It is a story about an everyday person not letting an ambition slip away. It is a story of mental and physical fitness that is tested under trying circumstances. It also illustrates how positive team spirit can help through difficult times, ultimately contributing to extremes of enjoyment and personal satisfaction. It is a real story containing observations, tips, and impressions of what such a trek at altitude can entail. Above all else though, it's a story publshed with the hope …