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A killer who can't be stopped. A request that can't be refused. In 1482 the Englishman Thomas Berrington is living in the last remnants of Moorish Spain. A physician, he is an unwilling friend to the most powerful man in the kingdom. When bodies start to turn up, each showing the marks of a savage attack, Thomas is asked to investigate. When one of the Sultan's wives is brutally murdered, what begins as a reluctant task turns into a fight for survival. Together with the eunuch Jorge, Thomas attempts to hunt down the killer before they become his next victims. Except nothing is as it seems-friends turn into enemies and enemies into friends. Thomas's investigation lays bare the secrets of the Red Hill and the people who inhabit it. His discoveries culminate in a battle not only for his own life, but for the lives of those he loves.

Moorish Spain, 1484, and no-one is innocent. Thomas Berrington, emigre Englishman who has made the doomed city of Garnatah his home, is once again attempting to solve a series of mysterious deaths. Accompanied by his companion, the palace eunuch Jorge, Thomas struggles to discover the truth while those in power seek to distract him. As his investigation continues, his personal life splinters into chaos and he finds the Spanish once more demanding his presence. As Thomas and Jorge draw closer to their quarry, the killer's attention turns on them and those they love. The pair must race to unmask the sin eater before the lives of those close to them become forfeit. The Sin Eater is the follow up to The Red Hill and Breaker of Bones, stunning historical mysteries set in a time and place coloured by intrigue and battle.

As one man's greed kills, an army prepares to destroy For Thomas Berrington it begins with the mystery of a stolen body. Soon he is hunting a killer searching for the untold wealth of the richest city in al-Andalus. Moving to Malaka with his family and friends Thomas hopes for respite from the war that ravages al-Andalus. Then two events conspire to throw his settled life into chaos. Someone seeks the location of the city's fabled wealth, while Spanish forces gather like storm clouds ready to rain down fire and iron. Thomas and Jorge must fight on more than one front as they search for a vicious killer while trying to protect those they love. Both tasks combine in a final cataclysmic battle that will change their lives forever.

Spain: 1489. Cordoba, Andalusia When Thomas Berrington is sent to Cordoba on the orders of a man he hates he welcomes the distraction of a murder, but is shocked when the evidence points to the killer being his closest companion. With Jorge is imprisoned, Thomas must continue his investigation alone - a task made harder by the distraction of two beautiful women. In his search for the truth, Thomas twists and turns through the confusion of Jorge's past, uncovering a myriad of revelations. Each one throws up a new suspect. Reunited they come close to discovering the identity of the culprit, only to confront an adversary more powerful than any they have faced before. To save Jorge's life, Thomas might have to sacrifice everything he has gained.

May 1453: Lemster, the English MarchesWhen thirteen-year-old Thomas Berrington is attacked by a group of boys on his way home he believes it is just another beating he must take--until one of the boys is found dead, and Thomas is accused of the murder. Fighting to save his reputation and his life Thomas is distracted by his feelings toward a girl his father would disapprove of: the pretty and resourceful Bel Brickenden. Together they uncover a web of deceit and lies to reveal the sad truth behind the murder. Meanwhile, another kind of death has come to Lemster--one that cannot be solved by reason alone. A Death of Innocence is the first of three prequels relating the story of how Thomas Berrington leaves England to begin his travels to Moorish al-Andalus.

Maurisches Spanien, 1482: GranadaEin M rder, der nicht aufgehalten werden kann. Eine Bitte, die nicht abgewiesen werden kann.Der Engl nder und Arzt Thomas Berrington ist ein unfreiwilliger Freund des Sultans von Granada, dem m chtigsten Mann im K nigreich Al-Andalus. Als im Palast Leichen auftauchen, von denen jede einzelne Spuren eines grausamen Angriffs aufweist, wird Thomas gebeten, die Sache zu untersuchen.Zuerst z gert Thomas, sich tiefer in die Ermittlungen einzumischen, als eine der Frauen des Sultans brutal ermordet wird. Der Arzt muss sich mit dem Eunuchen Jorge zusammentun, um den M rder zu finden, bevor sie zu seinen n chsten Opfern werden. Bei den Ermittlungen stellen sie fest, dass nichts so ist, wie es scheint, und dass niemandem getraut werden kann.Al-Hamra, der rote H gel, und seine Bewohner halten sich mit ihren Geheimnissen bedeckt. Als Thomas beginnt, sie zu enth llen, gipfeln seine Entdeckungen nicht nur in einen Kampf um sein eigenes Leben, sondern auch um das Leben derer, die er liebt.

A killer who can't be stopped. A request that can't be refused.1482, Granada, Andalusia. Englishman Thomas Berrington is living in the last remnants of Moorish Spain. A physician, he is an unwilling friend to the most powerful man in the kingdom. Bodies are discovered, each showing the marks of a savage attack, and Thomas is asked to investigate.When one of the Sultan's wives is brutally murdered, what begins as a reluctant task turns into a fight for survival. Together with the eunuch Jorge, Thomas attempts to hunt down the killer before they become his next victims. Except nothing is as it seems-friends turn into enemies and enemies into friends.Thomas's investigation lays bare the secrets of the Red Hill and the people who inhabit it. His discoveries culminate in a battle not only for his own life, but for the lives of those he loves.

Wenn der Wahn ein Monster erschafft, gibt es nur einen Mann, der dem Morden ein Ende setzen kann. M rz 1483, und der Chirurg Thomas Berrington reist auf Aufforderung seines Meisters widerwillig nach Cordoba. Er rechnet damit, nur einen spanischen Prinzen zu operieren und in seine Heimat des maurischen Al-Andalus zur ckzukehren. Doch das Schicksal hat noch etwas anderes f r ihn und seinen Begleiter, den Eunuchen Jorge, auf Lager. Ein abartiger M rder hat junge Frauen umgebracht und aus ihren K rpern entstellte Kreaturen geschaffen. Als Thomas von K nigin Isabel beauftragt wird, den T ter ausfindig zu machen, wird er in eine fremde Welt von religi sem Wahn getrieben, in der es unm glich ist zu sagen, wer Freund und wer Feind ist. In der Zwischenzeit ist Jorge auf seiner eigenen Mission - auf der Suche nach seiner Familie, die er seit fast zwanzig Jahren nicht mehr gesehen hat.Als Jorges neu gefundene Nichte das n chste Opfer des Knochenbrechers sein soll, steht das Duo vor seiner bisher gef hrlichsten Herausforderung. Thomas und Jorge sind im Wettlauf mit der Zeit, um den M rder zu entlarven, bevor noch ein weiteres Leben genommen wird - diesmal das von jemandem, der ihnen nahe steht.

Poison and betrayal takes many forms when a Queen is meant to die1491-2: Granada, Andalusia In a land ravaged by wilful destruction Thomas Berrington tries to serve Queen Isabel as best he can. When an attempt is made on her life only Thomas can save the life of her companion. The assassin doesn't care who they hurt in their quest to change the conflict that is coming to a conclusion.Alongside his companions Thomas tracks down the culprit only to discover someone else lies behind their actions. For Thomas, Jorge and the others life has grown complex. The end of the 700 year presence of the Moors in Spain. Thomas's growing conflict over choosing the right woman to share his life. The death of old lovers and friends. Not to mention a party of Ottamon Turks whose presence spreads confusion.Through all of this Thomas tries to do what is right, what is just. Except sometimes the right kind of justice is hard to find.

The Nazis have the key to the ultimate weapon.Can a special squad of British operatives destroy their plans before the Third Reich rules the earth?1944, England: Calum Auger can see ten seconds into the future. Desperate not to die in the air over Germany, the Lancaster bombardier uses his unique gift to drop his payload more accurately and help the pilot avoid enemy fire. But when he can't find a way through the flak and their damaged plane crash-lands in England, he's stunned to discover two government agents waiting to recruit him.Drafted into a top-secret team of psychics, Calum and his new unit are tasked with tracking down spies who stole sensitive information. And with the missing papers containing information on how to build an atomic bomb, they're in a race against time to prevent Hitler from bringing the world to its knees.Can Calum and his extraordinary teammates retrieve the documents before they fall into the hands of a madman?

The Nazis have the key to the ultimate weapon.Can a special squad of British operatives destroy their plans before the Third Reich rules the earth?1944, England1944, EnglandCalum Auger can see ten seconds into the future. Desperate not to die in the air over Germany, the Lancaster bombardier uses his unique gift to drop his payload more accurately and help the pilot avoid enemy fire. But when he can't find a way through the flak and their damaged plane crash-lands in England, he's stunned to discover two government agents waiting to recruit him.Drafted into a top-secret team of psychics, Calum and his new unit are tasked with tracking down spies who stole sensitive information. And with the missing papers containing information on how to build an atomic bomb, they're in a race against time to prevent Hitler from bringing the world to its knees.Calum Auger can see ten seconds into the future. Desperate not to die in the air over Germany, the Lancaster bombardier uses his unique gift to drop his payload more accurately and help the pilot avoid enemy fire. But when he can't find a way through the flak and their damaged plane crash-lands in England, he's stunned to discover two government agents waiting to recruit him.Drafted into a top-secret team of psychics, Calum and his new unit are tasked with tracking down spies who stole sensitive information. And with the missing papers containing information on how to build an atomic bomb, they're in a race against time to prevent Hitler from bringing the world to its knees.Can Calum and his extraordinary teammates retrieve the documents before they fall into the hands of a madman?

A killer who can't be stopped. A request that can't be refused.1482, Granada, Andalusia.Englishman Thomas Berrington is living in the last remnants of Moorish Spain. A physician, he is an unwilling friend to the most powerful man in the kingdom. When bodies are discovered, each showing the marks of a savage attack, Thomas is asked to investigate.After one of the Sultan's wives is brutally murdered, what begins as a reluctant task turns into a fight for survival. Together with the eunuch Jorge, Thomas attempts to hunt down the hidden killer before they become his next victims. Except nothing is as it seems-friends turn into enemies and enemies into friends.Thomas's investigation lays bare the secrets of the Red Hill and the people who inhabit it. His discoveries culminate in a battle not only for his own life, but for the lives of those he loves.

1501: London, EnglandCan a man turn his back on all hope to protect those he loves?Returning to an England now alien to him Thomas Berrington falls foul of a thieves' guild. In his efforts to protect a stranger he becomes their target. When the bonemen come to inflict punishment he has no choice but to kill one of their order. Fleeing London in the company of Arthur, Prince of Wales, heir to the English throne, Thomas believes he has escaped retribution for his actions. But it is a mistake that may get him and his companions killed.Sent to England by the Spanish Queen to watch over Catherine of Aragon on her marriage to Arthur, Thomas intends the duty to be short-lived. But he hasn't reckoned on the bonemen, who are spreading their influence ever wider. As danger mounts, Thomas is no longer sure he is the man for the task but has no option but to fight, as he always has. For the innocent, for justice, and for his life.

Ludlow, England, 1501When Thomas Berrington finds the bones of a human hand in his room in Ludlow Castle he knows he must confront whoever left them. Except when Thomas tracks the man down he has been murdered, and Thomas believes the killer to be an old adversary.In hot pursuit of his suspect Thomas comes under attack, barely escaping with his life. When paid mercenaries invade Thomas's house, threatening his family, he redoubles his efforts. Finally confronting the perpetrator he makes a mistake that might prove fatal. Can he succeed, or will this be the end for Thomas Berrington?

Ludlow, England, 1501When Thomas Berrington finds the bones of a human hand in his room in Ludlow Castle he knows he must confront whoever left them. Except when Thomas tracks the man down he has been murdered, and Thomas believes the killer to be an old adversary.In hot pursuit of his suspect Thomas comes under attack, barely escaping with his life. When paid mercenaries invade Thomas's house, threatening his family, he redoubles his efforts. Finally confronting the perpetrator he makes a mistake that might prove fatal. Can he succeed, or will this be the end for Thomas Berrington?