The fighting has long since ended. But the conflict is far from over Twenty years after the Second World War, five tough veterans return to the Sahara in a desperate search for bomb-buried bullion. But twenty years can change a man. Young ideals have been replaced by greed. Comradeship has vanished along with innocence. And treachery and murder are rife among them. This exciting adventure is set against the backdrop of the Western Desert and scene of the Eighth Army battles, in this blistering, scorching read, perfect for fans of David McDine, Hammond Innes and Alistair MacLean.

About the Author Max Hennessy was the pen-name of John Harris. He had a wide variety of jobs from sailor to cartoonist and became a highly inventive, versatile writer. In addition to crime fiction, Hennessy was a master of the war novel and drew heavily on his experiences in both the navy and air force, serving in the Second World War. His novels reflect the reality of war mixed with a heavy dose of conflict and adventure.

"A fast-paced noir thriller. The Ice Maiden deserves a spot at the top of your reading list." -Best ThrillersGet ready for a pulse-pounding thrill ride that will leave you gasping for breath! The Ice Maiden, the first book in the Doug Bateman Thrillers series, is a must-read for fans of gripping thrillers.Maine State Police detective, Doug Bateman, is struggling to keep his life together after the death of his son and the unraveling of his marriage. But when a mutilated corpse is discovered in the local lake, he sees a chance for redemption. Teaming up with a talented new deputy from the Sheriff's office, Bateman throws himself into the investigation, only to discover that the killer is playing a twisted game with them.As the body count rises and Bateman's relationship with his colleague heats up, he must race against time to catch the ruthless killer before he claims more innocent lives.With its authentic setting, unexpected romance, and spine-tingling thrills, The Ice Maiden will keep you guessing until the very end. If you love fast-paced police procedurals with complex characters and a heart-pumping plot, then you won't want to miss this crime thriller by B.D. Smith. Order your copy now and discover why critics are raving about The Ice Maiden!

Lights out. Keep still. Pray for morning.Joule and Cage Mazur feel like prisoners in their home. With something new stalking the streets at night, their family’s only protection is bolting the door and embracing the darkness. And even though they manage to trap and kill one of the monsters, their locks won’t hold forever…Dealing with rising panic and rage in the neighborhood, the free-spirited survivors hatch a plan to undermine the killers. But with the night hunters picking off everyone they can, Joule and Cage know time is ticking toward humanity’s extinction.Can they kill the Night Hunters and reclaim the top of the food chain?The Hunted is the first book in the fast-paced Black Carbon apocalyptic thriller series by a USA Today bestselling author. If you like resourceful heroes, world-ending catastrophes, and breathtaking action, you’ll love AJ Scudiere’s spine-tingling novel.Buy The Hunted to battle the savage onslaught today!

The hunt is on for a mystery weapon shooting down American planes over Iraq in the New York Times–bestselling author's high-tech military thriller series.Hidden in the Nevada desert is Dreamland—a top-secret research center developing experimental artillery and aircraft that push beyond the cutting edge. It is also home to Whiplash—a covert team of special forces trained to deploy the high-tech weapons in extreme situations. Whiplash's latest mission begins when a series of American planes are shot down over Iraq in mysterious circumstances. There is no way that conventional weapons could have executed the deadly efficient strikes. Can the Iraqis have developed a laser capable of causing such mayhem? Fearing a major international crisis, the President sends a call out to Dreamland. Within hours, some of the most sophisticated aircraft in the world are heading for the Gulf, with orders to track down the mystery weapon—and destroy it.

A bastard born to war. A king forged in exile. A nation on the brink.Scotland, 1338. Archibald Douglas has nothing but his father’s legend, a dagger at his belt, and a burning vow to make his own name. When the plague steals his mother and war steals his childhood, the boy raised in King David’s exiled court seizes his chance: service under the ruthless Knight of Liddesdale. From pages’ brawls in Norman courtyards to blood-slick ladders on the walls of Perth, Archie learns the brutal arithmetic of survival and the price of loyalty in a conquered kingdom. As Scotland claws back its strongholds stone by stone, Archie’s quick blade and quicker wits carry him through bloody battles, where a split-second choice can mean life or death.Across windswept moors and smoking steads, through ambush fog and storm-tossed night, Archie stands in the shadow of giants—The Black Douglas and King Robert the Bruce. But legends cast long darkness. With treachery at the gate and a boy-king coming home to claim a crown, ambition as sharp as any sword tears Clan Douglas.For readers who crave gritty adventure, courtly peril, and the making of a hero at the hinge of history, The Douglas Bastard launches the Archibald the Grim saga with the fierce heartbeat of a nation that refuses to yield.Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell, Conn Iggulden, and Griff Hosker.