True Drama

At precisely two minutes to seven every morning, Gabriel Ward KC steps out of his rooms in the Inner Temple, presses his oak front door three times to ensure it is locked, and walks to his office to begin his day. Except for today. Today, the dead body of the Lord Chief Justice of England, immaculately clad in evening dress except for his bare feet, is lying on his doorstep – with one of the silver Temple carving knives sticking out of his chest. As rumour and gossip fly round the chambers and the press set up camp outside the gates, an investigation is ordered by the head of the Temple.

Born months before the start of World War I, William L. Adams left the North Carolina cotton fields behind forever in 1929 and moved to Baltimore as part of the Great Migration. At the age of 15, he became a numbers runner to support himself. With a preternatural understanding of finance and business, he rapidly ascended, becoming the head of his own illegal gambling operation. His leadership of the racket led to an attempt on his life by the Mafia, repeated criminal prosecutions, testimony before a special investigative committee of the U.S. Senate, and a landmark Supreme Court case.

Helen Garner visits the morgue, and goes cruising on a Russian ship. She sees women giving birth, and gets the sack for teaching her students about sex. She attends a school dance and a gun show. She writes about dreaming, about turning 50 and the storm caused by The First Stone. Her story on the murder of the two-year-old Daniel Valerio wins her a Walkley Award.

She’s lost herself in his life—but what will she do without him? Tony looks from the smoking gun to me, his eyes wide with mingled grief and shock. I set the pistol down on the desk and sit. The grip bears my bloody handprint. “Is everyone ready to get to business now? Because we have a huge mess to clean up.” *** Eleni Everyone I love goes away or betrays me. I’m tired of getting my heart broken. When the empty boss’s chair offers me the opportunity to seize power and control, I don’t know how to refuse. Dante? I’m not used to taking a backseat. I’m not used to wearing my...

Fishscales was written with the intent of bringing awareness to the brilliant mind-set of inner-city cocaine dealers in the United States. The purpose of this book is not for it to be used as a blueprint for perpetuating street crimes, but a plea to American politicians, policy makers, lobbyists, Congress people, senators, governors, and taxpayers to pay attention to the socioeconomic factors of the inner city that lead to a cocaine dealer’s state of mind.

“Thought provoking!” How far will a man go to protect his family? When the director of Child Protective Services uses his position to exact a personal vendetta in removing three-year-old Ashley from the Blake’s home, Jeff Blake, a financial advisor, responds to the threats in the only way he feels he can – violently. By the end of the short encounter, three people are dead and Ashley, the daughter, is still taken and placed in temporary foster care, so the tragic fiasco gained Jeff nothing. Or, so it seems. Matters are further complicated when Amy, the wife and mother, winds up for ...

In "Whispers of the Unknown," readers are immersed in a captivating anthology that explores the intricate amalgam of life’s mysteries through the lens of clairvoyance and profound encounters. This collection reveals the unseen dimensions that intertwine our lives and the spirits that linger around us, offering a glimpse into the extraordinary connections that shape our existence. Each story in this collection resonates with emotional depth and spiritual insight, beginning with the haunting tale of a woman whose body becomes a battleground for restless ghosts. A clairvoyant doctor, driven ...

Sarah Sak's son, Anthony Walgate, was murdered by gay serial killer Stephen Port after they met on dating app Grindr. Stephen Port was sentenced to life imprisonment at the Old Bailey in November 2016. The case received extensive press coverage not only because of the horrific nature of the crimes but also because the police refused to investigate Anthony's death despite three more bodies being found in near identical circumstances. It was not until Scotland Yard's crime squad took over that Stephen Port was arrested, charged, convicted and sentenced to life in prison.

The coronavirus pandemic changed everyone’s lives, but some more than others. Here, one high-schooler shares his fresh perspective. Offering a witty account of life during the pandemic, high-school sophomore JohnGabriel Duque guides listeners through the events, thoughts, and feelings of the first week of the coronavirus lockdown from the perspective of a 16-year-old boy. For future generations, Duque shares an inside look at his family’s experience, writing in the moment as he witnesses history in the making.

He left town, left me broken hearted and PISSED! Now, the boy who broke my heart wants to make amends—but I don’t know if I can trust Jesse Whitmore with my heart again. We are both back in Branson, working together, and sparks still smolder between us. I see the changes in Jesse. I see the honorable man he’s become. But caring for my dying father and facing the man that broke my heart is a lot of emotion for me to deal with. One day I am ready to take a chance, the next I am pushing him away. The wounds never fully healed, the anger never went away—but neither did my love for him. ...

Description (HTML): DOZ Chronicles – Ruki: An African Woman’s Story of Struggle, Redemption, and Love! DOZ Chronicles – Ruki is a heartfelt and moving story that takes you deep into the life of a woman determined to change her fate. Based on real-life events and told from a deeply personal perspective by Eturuvie Erebor, this book is more than just a narrative; it’s a raw and honest portrayal of the challenges faced by many African women in today’s world. Ruki is a poor child at birth, and she soon finds herself fighting to survive. She relocates to Lagos, where she finds herself ...

Three stolen princesses, a missing criminal king, and a princess who can’t help falling in love… Princess Kaylee doesn’t want to stay inside. Her parents, King Caleb and Queen Katherine insist she stay tucked away inside the castle in their kingdom of Arteria until the mystery of the kidnapped princesses is solved. When Kaylee defies their orders and ventures outside with a group of friends, it’s her cousin, Princess Jenna, who is taken. Now, Kaylee is in a race against time to find her cousin before something awful happens to her. If she can keep from getting killed herself. ...

“Bailey Ann Mayfair, when are you going to marry me?” With those words, Bailey Ann’s already messy world began to spin out of control. The dutiful oldest daughter, Bailey Ann is the one who came home to care for her parents, but she’s never felt more lost. Always the perfect child, she did everything the right way, including giving up the boy she loved. But Finn Malloy is back in town, too, and even he’s not sure where he stands with Bailey Ann. She once cut him so deep he never thought he’d recover. Now that she’s back, though… he can’t stop thinking about what might have...

He’s small town royalty. She’s a stripper from the wrong side of the tracks. She can only have him if she lies… When Jax Mayfair asks her out, Ever knows he’s got something mixed up. She’s from the literal wrong side of the tracks and has three younger brothers to support. She’s tied up for the next nine years. Jax’s girls may go to the same school as her boys, but he lives in a different world. He knows he recognizes this modern-day Snow White from somewhere. He just can’t place it. Ever knows… he saw her at The Champagne Peach where she strips three nights a week. He ...

Ever wonder why people doubt that William Shakespeare was the "true" author of the poems, plays and sonnets? Discover three reasons to doubt, and learn why William Shakespeare, a young man from the provinces, a man without wealth, connections or a university education should be hung! His close friend and rival Ben Jonson wrote the words "hang Shakespeare" in 1623. But why?

Can Lennon Mayfair uncover the town’s history while keeping her own past a secret from Gabe Zemp? "Savannah Kade creates characters that may be broken or flawed, but they also have great heart, well-developed back stories, and it's super satisfying when they finally get together. "When Gabriel Zemp finds newly minted anthropologist Lennon digging up his property on the anniversary of his older brother’s suicide, it’s the last straw. He’ll stop her—whatever it takes. The Zemps are the reason Lennon Mayfair ran far and fast from Breathless, Georgia. But when an ancient artifact ...

Maybe this time she’s better off with the devil she doesn’t know… Equal parts determined and petrified, Grace is leaving her abusive boyfriend for good. This is her one shot. She just needs help getting out of town. Taking sexy bad boy Tyler Preston up on his offer of a ride is worrisome, but necessary. He can’t be worse than her ex, can he? Tyler is confident that a trip around the US will help him leave his broken heart in the dust, even though ten years hasn’t healed it yet. He still hasn’t gotten over the accident destroyed his dreams and cost him the woman he loved, but he ...

What secrets does the new sexy stranger hold, and will he be Anna’s knight in shining armor? Anna Shelby grew up in a small, rural town in the Midwest where everyone knew everyone. She was happy teaching her sixth grade class in her little town, but she’d always thought something was missing. She was glad she’d made one change—breaking up with Alan, who was nothing but controlling and mean-spirited. Meanwhile, there have been rumors about a handsome man renovating a small farmhouse on some acreage a few miles out of town. Who is this secretive man, and what is he doing in their ...

Der Wirecard-Skandal ist einmalig in der deutschen Wirtschaftsgeschichte - ein einziger großer Fake. Wie konnte es zu diesem filmreifen Bankrott eines Dax-Konzerns kommen? Wer sind die Köpfe hinter dem Betrug? Wer muss dafür büßen? Und warum ist das weltumspannende kriminelle Netzwerk erst nach so langer Zeit aufgeflogen? Die Journalisten Bettina Weiguny und Georg Meck - beide federführend an der UFA-Verfilmung des Wirecard-Skandals beteiligt - entwerfen das Psychogramm eines Jahrhundertskandals.

In From Crime to Crime Richard Henriques tells the story behind his most famous cases and includes his trenchant views on the state of the British judicial system; how it works - or doesn't - and the current threats to the rule of law that affect us all.