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Harry Kavanagh, a wealthy mutual funds manager, is found bludgeoned to death with a fire place poker in his living room. His beautiful, pampered, trophy wife, Tiffany, is discovered walking in a daze down by the old Moxley Covered Bridge with no recollection of the event. When the deputies search her white Mercedes sports car, they find the bloody murder weapon in the trunk. Sheriff Grady is certain he has a slam-dunk case, and charges her with first-degree murder.When a local doctor, with a yearning for helping people in trouble, finds traces of the amnesia-causing drug in the suspect's system, she becomes convinced that Tiffany is being railroaded. She organizes a dream team of people with different skills to solve the mystery.
The Complete Guide to a Creative Retirement: Second Edition
Rob Kelley
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2014
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What would you do if someone is trying to kill you and you have no idea why? A romance suspense thriller that weaves murder, romance, and intrigue into a sizzling fast-paced adventure that leads all the way to the White House. Ryan McCall, a widowed father of a five-year-old daughter and a renowned quantum computer designer from the National Laboratory in Los Alamos, is kidnaped, interrogated and left for dead while attending an out-of-town computer symposium. Jennifer Taylor, the attractive emergency room physician who treats him, unwittingly gets involved in Ryan's personal nightmare. The couple's lethal dilemma leads to the involvement of a small town police detective named Jos
The (Fairly) Magic Show and Other Stories contains tales of other worlds, school stories and tales of family life, in a storytelling realm where nothing can be taken for granted and little is ever quite what it seems.
On returning to London, Ellie investigates the mystery surrounding 47 Foster Square. Who is the sender of ghostly messages asking her for help? What is the secret of the Meadowes family? And what does Edward know about all this?
Following the success of his award-longlisted Childish Spirits and its sequel The Spirit of London, prolific children's author Rob Keeley is back with The Sword of the Spirit, the third instalment in his thrilling and suspenseful Spirits series.
Rob Keeley is back with High Spirits, the fourth instalment in his multi-award-listed Spirits series. The series allows young people to learn more about other times, as well as the time in which they live.
Rob Keeley’s first picture book. A book for young children all about the importance of relationships. Comes complete with suggested activities for bringing the book to life. My favourite people are… all in this book. And I’m going to tell you all about them. You can meet my Auntie Meg and Uncle Steve, my best friend Alice, my favourite footballer and the band that’s going to save the world. Then I’ll tell you about a brilliant idea I’ve had… Following his success as a writer of novels and short stories for older children – including the ongoing Spirits series, listed for the Bath Children’s Novel and Independent Author Book Awards – Rob Keeley makes his picture book debut with My Favourite People, a fun illustrated journey through childhood and the friends and family who make it possible. It’s an amusing and insightful look at the world around its central character, an excellent read-aloud or read-alone. It encourages young people to look at relationships and recognise their importance. It will appeal to girls and boys of lower primary age – and to parents and teachers reading the book aloud.
The Bookbag Top 10 Self-Published Book 2018 The final book in the award-winning Spirits series. Sequel to High Spirits – Georgina Hawtrey-Woore Award winner 2018. Rob Keeley is back with the fifth and final instalment in his award-winning Spirits series. The series allows young people to learn more about other times, as well as the time in which they live. “Nazis alone were dangerous enough, but Nazis with the powers of ghosts... of evil spirits...” Britain. The present day. The world we know. Ruled by the Nazis. Victorian England. Edward Fitzberranger is soon to become ill and die. But could there be another way? The Middle Ages. Sir Francis Fitzberranger is about to marry... but finds himself shifted in time. The barrier into the spirit world is finally breaking down and no one in the mortal world is safe. History must be set back on course and prophecies fulfilled. The Grand Defender is needed. As Ellie works with an underground resistance movement and with the spirit world too, she is about to discover her true destiny... “Here we have a novel with a rapid pace, a dollop of humour and a time slip... Good fun, many twists and turns, and with excellent period and political detail.” Georgina Hawtrey-Woore Award judges.
Rob Keeley is back with The Treasure in the Tower, his first standalone novel for middle graders following the success of his Spirits series. It’s a fun, historical mystery based around a school residential trip, blending a treasure-hunting plot with a school story and a large amount of humour. A school trip to historic Deanchester becomes more exciting when Jess and her friends discover the city hides a secret treasure. Local historian Dr Joseph Pyrite left a series of clues scattered around Deanchester’s landmarks, which Jess, Mason and Kessie are determined to solve. But they only have three days. And they have competition. A series of increasingly cunning tricks awaits Jess and her party as they try to beat Perdita and Thomas to the treasure. “Here we have a novel with a rapid pace, a dollop of humour and a time slip... Good fun, many twists and turns, and with excellent period and political detail.”Georgina Hawtrey-Woore Award judges on High Spirits. “A pacy adventure, a central character put into extraordinary circumstances, time paradoxes to unravel, and evil villains who lose battles but persist with the war. Rob Keeley is continuing with his winning formula and middle grade readers will eat it up.” Jill Murphy, The Bookbag on High Spirits.
Lily loves eating fruit and vegetables – but is tricked by Jordan, who tells her that carrots grow on trees. With the help of her Mum, some healthy eating and a box of elastic bands, Lily sets out to teach Jordan a lesson... Carrots Don’t Grow On Trees! is a bright, colourful and funny story, told entirely in dialogue and pictures, and takes a fun and compassionate approach to dealing with teasing at school, as well as promoting healthy eating. Rob Keeley’s second picture book sees him reunited with illustrator Simon Goodway, following their previous successes with My Favourite People and The Treasure in the Tower.
Ellis is annoying Isla... but suddenly he isn’t there... Oscar’s written what he thinks about everyone... and left the paper in a library book... Fletcher becomes a hero to Suzie... Tessa takes action when her school bans hugging... Holly Class wind up Pine Class on Transition Day... Paul really doesn’t want to go to big school... Myra hates her new school... until she meets Shane... And more... A brand-new collection of short stories from award-winning children’s and YA author Rob Keeley. Includes Guess What? – shortlisted for Best Short Story 2022 at the Searchlight Writing for Children Awards – and two new Liam and Justin stories. Suitable for the 8-12s, and with primary and secondary school stories, this collection is fast, funny and packed with twists and turns. “Charming, well-written stories for middle readers, set in a contemporary world of school and friendships... These are realistic situations and pleasing stories which entertain and amuse.” Rubery Book Award Judges
Seventeen banks and a jeweller’s have been raided. The police are baffled, but only Ben knows the truth – his Maths teacher, Miss Judson, is really a safecracker! With police and her gangster boyfriend Al on their trail, Miss Judson and Ben go on the run. But Al needs them for one last job... This new novel from award-winning children’s and YA author Rob Keeley is a quick and breathless read, a comedy crime thriller that will enthral the young reader and keep the pages turning! Perfect for confident readers, reluctant readers or as a holiday gift. “Rob Keeley does it again with another fantastic book for children! I have long admired his writing... His award-winning Spirits series was fabulous... I am very excited to share this book with my class in the new year. A five-star triumph from Rob Keeley.” Book Addict on The Treasure in the Tower
“Would you like to adopt a ghost? Young spirit, born 1887, seeks kind home to haunt. Gentleman by birth. Good company. Gets on well with other children. Jokes and shocks a speciality. If interested, place outside your home three twigs, in the shape of an arrow, pointing to your front door...” Ruby and Jayden get more than they bargained for, when they adopt the ghost of Edward Fitzberranger. He’s a boy from Victorian times, has left his haunted house without permission and is living in Ruby’s wardrobe. When they find out he can time-travel, they find themselves in the Second World War, with bombs falling and a royal kidnapping plot. Simon Fitzberranger and his Anti-War Party offer a solution – but is he all he seems? “We're big fans of children's author Rob Keeley. He's a ball of happy positivity, he understands children, and he writes for their pleasure and enjoyment... The Spirits series is one of his greatest achievements.” Jill Murphy, The Bookbag on Childish Spirits special edition
“It was quite an ordinary day when Will discovered he would be going to two schools”... ...but go he does, and it is the beginning of an extraordinary adventure for the young writer of Marlowe Park. For a whole year, Will is at two schools at once. And things grow more complicated, once he has a girlfriend at each. With friends and enemies at both schools, teachers to please and bullies to beat, from the Bicycle Reflector Club to the Santa delivery, Will is in for a busy and exciting year. But one day, he has to decide where finally he wants to be... “We're big fans of children's author Rob Keeley. He's a ball of happy positivity, he understands children, and he writes for their pleasure and enjoyment...” Jill Murphy, The Bookbag, on Childish Spirits special edition.
This charming and funny collection of nine children's stories tells tales of everyday life, with the odd excursion into sci-fi and fantasy! Rob Keeley combines traditional storytelling techniques with an awareness of today's society for young people, making the book highly accessible for children today.