Louise Marley

Human competition is eternal. We thrill to victory, we suffer the agony of defeat. No matter what the future brings, sports will be a part of it. But what forms will these games take? Who will be the spectator, who will play? Will aliens be our opponents or machines? Will physical competition even exist? What rules will we play by? What will be at stake? What rewards will be reaped by the victors? What fates await the defeated? Will the entire universe be our arena or will our world be smaller than today? Visionary authors speculate on what swifter, higher, stronger, and winning will mean in the near and distant future.

Beneath the ruins of a Victorian greenhouse, a skeleton is unearthed - and with it, years of buried secrets in Raven's Edge...When decades-old human bones are discovered beneath the old glasshouse behind Foxglove & Hemlock, the local florist, DS Harriet March and DI Ben Taylor find themselves digging into Raven's Edge's murky past. As a frosty wind whips down the cobblestoned lanes of the village, the two detectives feel an ominous chill that has nothing to do with the weather...The discovery coincides with the arrival of enigmatic novelist Iris Evergreen at Raven's Hollow, a gothic monstrosity of a mansion that's been sitting empty for years. Harriet is shocked to uncover a web of hidden secrets connecting the skeleton, Raven's Hollow and, most alarmingly, her own family history.Just as Harriet begins to piece together the puzzle, a heavy snowfall blankets the village. And there, half-buried in a snowdrift outside Raven's Hollow, lies another body - this one still warm. As sirens wail in the distance, Harriet realises with a shiver that this killer is anything but history. The past and present have collided in Raven's Edge, will DS Harriet March be the one to pay the price?Filled with buried plots, tangled romances and deadly intrigue, this cosy village mystery will keep readers guessing until the very last page. Perfect for fans of Fiona Leitch, Agatha Christie, and anyone who loves their murders with a side of charm What readers are saying about this series: 'Lots of twists and a totally blindsiding ending Super ' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'There are lots and lots of twists and turns. As with the first book, as soon as you think you've worked it out, you realise you've fallen for a red herring. Cracking pace and a good read.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Just when you think you've worked it out, or you've decided who to trust, there's another twist Lots of secrets, and who's telling the truth and who's not? Cracking pace, good cast, fabulous setting, and I'm looking forward to the next one in the series.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Mystery and intrigue... a set of characters who would be fun to watch on a television series... a talented author has written a cannot-put-down story.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A mystery within a mystery. Murder revolving around a fairy tale, lies, deceit, humour and more. Likeable characters and a good story line with twists.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'What a twisty, upside down, maze of a book... The opening chapter is a cracker.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'What a twisted, tangled web And I positively loved it ... a real page-turner. I devoured this book and loved every single page.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A gruesome murder in charming Raven's Edge sends Milla Graham sleuthing to catch a killer, win back her detective ex, and dig up a decades-old secret along the way... When a shocking murder rocks the picture-perfect English village of Raven's Edge, erstwhile amateur detective Milla Graham finds herself right at the centre of the mystery. Still reeling from her recent breakup with local police officer Ben Taylor, Milla sets her sights on solving the case, hoping to win Ben back. But when the evidence begins to point to Milla's old friend and former paramour Lorcan Black, she must choose between her loyalties to the past and the possibilities of the future. Meanwhile, Ben is on a different trail - he's begun to suspect that the murderer could be someone from his own family's dark history. Further complicating matters are Milla's meddling grandmother, Ben's no-nonsense police partner Harriet, and David the surprisingly young and sexy new vicar. With shocking twists around every cobblestone corner, the truth refuses to stay buried for long in this quaint village, whose picture-postcard fa ade hides decades of buried grudges, plots, and betrayal. Will Milla solve the mystery in time to rescue her relationship with Ben? Can Ben face the skeletons in his family's closet before one of his own relatives meets the same bloody end? Brimming with drama, intrigue, romance and quirky characters, this addictive tale will have cozy mystery fans racing through the pages long into the night. Fans of M.C. Beaton, Faith Martin and Fiona Leitch will love this book

'What a twisted, tangled web And I positively loved it ... a real page-turner. I devoured this book and loved every single page.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐When Milla Graham returns to her childhood home of Raven's Edge after eighteen long years away, she finds the perfect English village looks much the same - all rose-covered cottages, nosy neighbours, and chintzy teashops full of scones and gossip. But her nostalgic visit takes a dark turn when the body of a local woman is discovered in an abandoned manor house on the edge of the forest. The murder scene is chillingly close to that of Milla's own mother, whose death was never solved. As she begins to investigate the connection, Milla realizes this adorable village is guarding some dark secrets. Handsome, grumpy local policeman Ben Taylor doesn't believe in coincidences, and he doesn't think mysterious newcomer Milla Graham is as innocent as she seems. Why is she really here in Raven's Edge, and how come she keeps turning up at his crime scenes, causing trouble? Can he solve this murder case without losing himself - or his heart - to the rather distracting Miss Graham? When another body is found, everyone becomes a suspect - from the barmaid at the local pub to Milla Graham herself. It seems that in Raven's Edge, not everybody is as friendly, or as innocent, as they first seem. This picture-perfect English village is full of rumour, romance...and murder A gripping, funny, absolutely unputdownable murder mystery, which is perfect for fans of Faith Martin, Fiona Leitch and M.C. Beaton.

Endgame is the final installment of the Alternative Truths series. In it, you will discover stories of what might be, or not be, all envisioned as possible outcomes of the disastrous 2016 election. Stories of justice, redemption, failure, and laughter. How will this national nightmare of endless tweets and divisive policies, all bent on destroying the very fabric of our democracy, end? Will it find resolution under the rule of law, a flash of nuclear fire, or with the slow methodic collapse of democracy. I don't know but some of the finest minds in science fiction have taken a crack at it and these are their stories, their visions, and their fears. Welcome to Alternative Truths, Endgame.

Two young women of two different times are bound by a passion for the ethereal music of a glass harmonica in this compelling novel that mixes science fiction, mystery, and romance.Eilish Eam is an orphan, living in 1761, London. She stands on an icy corner and plays her instrument: water-filled glasses. Fingers raw from the cold, her only comfort is the place her music takes her...to visions of a young girl, much her own age, but with odd short hair. Eilish survives on pennies and applause, and nothing more. Until the night Benjamin Franklin stops to listen, awe-struck by her gift--and with plans for her future... Erin Rushton is a musical prodigy, living in Seattle, 2018. She stands in the orchestra, consumed by the music of her own instrument: the glass harmonica. Like a current of electricity, the music moves from her fingers to her lips and hands. And the only thing that alters the rhythm are the visions that haunt her...of an odd old-fashioned girl, much her own age, who needs her help...