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Colin King

    January 1, 1943
    Colin King
    The Usborne Jigsaw World Atlas
    See Inside Your Head
    The Story of Trains
    See inside ships
    See Inside Trains
    See inside your body : with over 50 flaps to lift
    • 2024

      Wire and Bone

      • 364 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      Set against the stunning backdrop of Victoria's Mallee, a captivating murder mystery unfolds as detective André Marshall and journalist Ella Ritchie navigate the challenges of a remote desert landscape. The story combines elements of small-town isolation with the complexities of urban intrigue, while delving into deep family secrets that complicate the investigation. Colin King expertly weaves a narrative that reflects his passion for Australia, inviting readers to journey from desolation to the heart of a perplexing crime.

      Wire and Bone
    • 2024

      Wetland

      • 294 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      A zoology student, Josh Marshall, becomes embroiled in a deadly conspiracy when a couple in witness protection is murdered, and he recognizes their address. Having unknowingly witnessed a corrupt cop revealing their location to a hitman, Josh possesses crucial evidence that could expose the truth. As he navigates the dangerous implications of his knowledge, he must decide how to protect himself while seeking justice for the victims.

      Wetland
    • 2023

      A Vintage Death

      • 248 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Set against the backdrop of Heathcote's wineries, Detective Sergeant Rory James delves into a cold case, only to be drawn into a new mystery when a body is discovered at Lady's Pass Run. As he navigates the complexities of the investigation, he confronts both a troubled past with a former colleague and the dark secrets hidden within the vineyards. The story weaves together themes of intrigue and danger, questioning the lengths to which people will go for a prized Heathcote shiraz.

      A Vintage Death
    • 2023

      New York based stylist Colin King shares his wisdom and insights for cultivating beauty in our everyday surroundings composing objects into simple, sophisticated vignettes that enrich our homes and our lives.

      Arranging Things
    • 2022

      Deep Down

      • 180 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Set against the backdrop of the Grampians mountains in Victoria, the story follows young Aboriginal archaeologist Tahlia Lock as she teams up with Detective Sergeant Rory James. Their investigation into bones found at a gemstone fossicking site leads Tahlia to seek Rory's help in reopening the cold case of her missing brother, Ricky. The narrative intertwines themes of heritage, loss, and the pursuit of truth, highlighting Tahlia's determination to uncover her family's past.

      Deep Down
    • 2018

      Negotiated Justice and Corporate Crime

      The Legitimacy of Civil Recovery Orders and Deferred Prosecution Agreements

      • 159 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      This book argues that there is a strong normative argument for using the criminal law as a primary response to corporate crime. In practice, however, corporate crimes are rarely dealt with through criminal sanctioning mechanisms. Rather, the preference – for both prosecutors and corporates – appears to be on negotiating out of the criminal process. Reflecting this emphasis on negotiation, this book examines the use of Civil Recovery Orders and Deferred Prosecution Agreements as responses to corporate crime, and discusses a variety of UK case studies. Drawing upon legal and criminological backgrounds, and with an emphasis on the conceptual frameworks of ‘negotiated justice’ and ‘legitimacy’, the authors examine the law, policy and practice of these enforcement responses. They offer an original, theoretically-informed analysis which is accessible to practitioners and researchers.

      Negotiated Justice and Corporate Crime
    • 2017

      The Evacuee Christmas

      • 320 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      A heart-warming story of friendship and family during the first Christmas of World War Two.

      The Evacuee Christmas
    • 2014

      Dirty Assets

      Emerging Issues in the Regulation of Criminal and Terrorist Assets. by Colin King and Clive Walker

      • 376 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      Focusing on innovative strategies to target the assets of criminals and terrorists, this book employs a multi-disciplinary approach to examine legal practices in countries facing significant challenges. Contributions from leading experts provide insights into the complexities of organized crime and corruption, while also evaluating the implications of the 'follow-the-money' strategy on human rights. The discussions highlight both the effectiveness of these approaches and the dilemmas they present, offering a comprehensive view of the issues at hand.

      Dirty Assets
    • 2014

      A classic Usborne title, updated for a new generation. Train yourself to be a great detective with this humorous, handy pocket guide packed with hints, tips and advice on how to be an intrepid, quick-thinking super-sleuth. Test your observational skills, learn how to crack codes, discover how to identify people by their fingerprints or handwriting, find out how to examine witnesses and look for clues. This is a great gift for any child with a sense of daring and adventure.

      The Usborne official detective's handbook
    • 2013

      Trains hold a fascination for just about anybody, and this lift-the-flap history of locomotion tells it all, from Stephenson's Rocket to the bullet trains of today.

      See Inside Trains