Judy Parkinson Books

Four couples set off on a three day, self-drive river cruise. Brett and Crystal, both in relationships with other partners, discover a deep attraction for each other. This does not go unnoticed, and anger and resentment begin to simmer.On the last morning, the group is shocked to find Crystal missing. A thorough search fails to find her. She has disappeared without a trace.Three years pass, and a body is found. Under the direction of attractive Detective-Sergeant Stephanie Darrieux, the group re-unites. During her investigation, Darrrieux uncovers disturbing secrets. Not everyone is as they appear to be. Four people will meet violent deaths before the mystery is solved.Four couples set off on three day, self-drive river cruisel Brett anD cRYSTAL, BOTH IN RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER PARTNERS,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Detective Sergeant Luke Ellington, celebrated for capturing a notorious serial killer, faces a new challenge when tasked with locating the missing daughter of politician David Seymour. He teams up with Senior Constable Sarah Bradley, who is assigned as his partner. Together, they navigate the complexities of the case, blending their skills to uncover the truth behind the disappearance.

Lively, exciting, full of great stories and humorous asides, this book looks at the key events in British history, covering all the important dates, people and events. Each subject is presented in short, self-contained 'articles', designed to be dipped into on the readers whim and to be interesting and accessible for everyone.

"Catchphrase, Slogan & Cliche" is for anyone seeking the meanings or originsf hundreds of the expressions that enrich our everyday speech. From phraseshat go back to Norman times, through proverbs, catch phrases and quotations,ight up to modern expressions, this book takes an informed and amusing lookt the origins of some of the more colourful sayings that passed intoveryday currency.

How on earth did 'with bells on' come to express enthusiasm? And what do chips on shoulders have to do with inferiority complexes? Spilling the Beans on the Cat's Pyjamas provides us with the meanings of these well-worn and much-loved phrases by putting these linguistic quirks in context, and explaining how and why they were first used.

Why is it a good thing to be the bee’s knees? How does one become as keen as mustard? And what are people really doing when they see a man about a dog? The origins of a wide range of curious quips are unveiled in this delightful reference. The meanings of even the most nonsensical phrases are also provided in context.

Ever find yourself struggling to remember simple facts and rules? Is the ever-increasing pace of life and glut of information challenging your memory? This is the definitive guide to help you to unjumble your mind and improve your ability to recall names, dates, facts, figures and events, and contains all the mnemonics you'll ever need to know.