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Mark Edwards

    January 1, 1970

    Mark Edwards crafts psychological thrillers where ordinary people find themselves in terrifying situations. His narratives delve into the darker aspects of the human psyche, masterfully illustrating how easily the mundane can unravel into chaos. Edwards excels at building suspense and weaving an atmosphere of pervasive unease that grips the reader until the very last page.

    Mark Edwards
    From the Cradle
    Here To Stay
    Hard Rain
    The Tao of Bowie
    In Her Shadow
    Spirit Work and the Science of Collaboration
    • The authors present a transformative approach to educational reform, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and leadership in driving change. They explore innovative strategies that empower educators and engage students, aiming to create sustainable improvements in learning environments. Through real-world examples and actionable insights, Fullan and Edwards highlight how a collective vision can lead to significant advancements in education, making it relevant and effective for today's challenges.

      Spirit Work and the Science of Collaboration
    • In Her Shadow

      • 366 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      4.2(157)Add rating

      Isabel's life seemed perfect. Successful business, beautiful house, adoring husband. And then she was dead. For four years Jessica has never doubted that her sister Isabel's death was an accident. But when Jessica's young daughter seems to know long-forgotten details about her aunt's past, Jessica can't shake the feeling that there's a more sinister truth behind the tragedy. As Jessica unearths disturbing revelations about her sister, and about the people she loved and trusted most, it becomes clear Isabel's life was less than perfect and that Jessica's might also be at risk. Did someone murder Isabel? Are they now after Jessica and her family? The key seems to lie in the hands of a child. Can Isabel reveal the truth from beyond the grave, or is the answer closer to home? In Her Shadow is a gripping tale of family secrets, lies and obsession from the two million copy bestselling author Mark Edwards.

      In Her Shadow
    • A unique take on mindfulness, meditation and meaning filtered through the life and work of David Bowie.

      The Tao of Bowie
    • Hard Rain

      • 184 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      July 1969, Mark Edwards, lost on the edge of the Sahara is rescued by a Tuareg nomad, who takes him to his people and produces a cassette player. Bob Dylan sings 'A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall'. Edwards illustrates each line of the song in this book, he travels to over 150 countries to photograph our headlong collision with nature.

      Hard Rain
    • Here To Stay

      • 380 pages
      • 14 hours of reading
      4.1(418)Add rating

      "Gemma Robinson comes into Elliot's life like a whirlwind, and they marry and settle into his home. When she asks him if her parents can come to stay for a couple of weeks, he is keen to oblige - he just doesn't quite know what he's signing up for. As Elliot's in-laws become more comfortable in his home, encroaching on all aspects of his life, it becomes clear that they have no intention of moving out. To protect Gemma, and their marriage, Elliot delves into the Robinsons' past. But is he prepared for the truth?"--Provided by publisher.

      Here To Stay
    • From the Cradle

      • 383 pages
      • 14 hours of reading
      4.1(821)Add rating

      The first child was taken from her house. The second from his mother's car. The third from her own bedroom... When Helen and Sean Philips go out for the evening, leaving their teenage daughter babysitting little Frankie, they have no idea that they are about to face every parent's greatest fear. Detective Inspector Patrick Lennon is hopeful that the three children who have been abducted in this patch of south-west London will be returned safe and well. But when a body is found in a local park, Lennon realizes that time is running out--and that nothing in this case is as it seems.... Blending police procedural with psychological thriller, From the Cradle will have every parent checking that their children are safe in their beds...then checking again. From the Cradle is the first book in the Detective Lennon Thriller Series.

      From the Cradle
    • "When the body of a teenage girl is found in a London hotel, DI Patrick Lennon is mystified. Nobody saw her or her killer enter the hotel, and there is no apparent motive--until a second teenager is found and Lennon realises somebody is targeting fans of the world's biggest boy band. As Lennon struggles with both his home life and his rivals on the force, the pressure to catch the killer before he strikes again reaches fever pitch. And when Lennon makes a terrible mistake that ends in disaster, he finds himself in a race to save not only the lives of more teenage girls but also his own career."--Page [4] of cover.

      The Blissfully Dead
    • The Magpies

      • 328 pages
      • 12 hours of reading
      4.0(280)Add rating

      Meet the neighbours from hell, in the gripping thriller that reviewers and readers describe as "fast-paced," "chilling," and "impossible to put down." When Jamie and Kirsty move into their first home together, they are full of optimism. The future, in which they plan to get married and start a family, is bright. The other residents of their building seem friendly too, including the Newtons, a married couple who welcome them to the building with open arms. But then strange things start to happen. Dead rats are left on their doorstep. They hear disturbing noises, and much worse, in the night. After Jamie's best friend is injured in a horrific accident, Jamie and Kirsty find themselves targeted by a campaign of terror. As they are driven to the edge of despair, Jamie vows to fight back-- but he has no idea what he is really up against ... The Magpies is a gripping psychological thriller in which the monsters are not vampires or demons but the people who live next door. It is a nightmare that could happen to anyone

      The Magpies
    • It was the happiest day of her life. Little did she know it was also the last. When a woman's body is found in the grounds of a ruined priory, Detective Imogen Evans realises she is dealing with a serial killer--a killer whose victims appear to die in a state of bliss, eyes open, smiles forever frozen on their faces. A few miles away, single dad Ben Hofland believes his fortunes are changing at last. Forced to move back to the sleepy village where he grew up following the breakdown of his marriage, Ben finally finds work. What's more, the bullies who have been terrorising his son, Ollie, disappear. For the first time in months, Ben feels lucky. But he is unaware that someone is watching him and Ollie. Someone who wants nothing but happiness for Ben. Happiness...and death. The Lucky Ones is the terrifying new thriller from the #1 Kindle bestselling author of Follow You Home and The Devil's Work.

      The Lucky Ones
    • Two years ago, on a trip to Seattle to visit her brother Aidan, fifteen-year-old Scarlett vanished into thin air. After years of false leads and dead ends, Aidan has almost given up hope. But then a woman sees a girl running for her life across a forest clearing in Northern California. She is convinced the girl is the missing Scarlett. But could it really be her? Heading south, Aidan finds a fire-ravaged town covered in missing-teenager posters. The locals seem afraid, the sheriff won't answer any questions and it looks like another dead end - until a chance meeting with returned local Lana gives Aidan his first clue. But as they piece together what happened, Lana and Aidan make deadly enemies. Enemies willing to do anything to silence them - and to protect the terrible truth about what is really going on in the forest..

      No Place to Run