Murders that defy detection.

Discover the stories behind some of the most infamous unsolved murders of the last century,

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Curiosity drives all of us, from little children at play to scientists exploring the universe. Solving puzzles is satisfying, yet still we are fascinated by mysteries: the riddle that might have a solution, the secret that could be revealed, the legend with a kernel of truth.

Collected here are classic mysteries from across time & space, chosen for their enduringly enigmatic nature, from ancient riddles of the sands to modern day oddities in the sky.

These fascinating tales are told, with concise but thorough reviews of the background, evidence & theories behind each one
- beautifully illustrated this book features more than 120 photographs.

This paperback book has 224 pages & measures: 22.5 x 17 x 1.5cm.






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Books True Crime Books Unlock the mysteries & conspiracies that have puzzled the greatest minds… From the ancient past, through kings, queens, revolutions & wars, many global events have remained shrouded in mystery.  This book provides an informative & entertaining guide to history’s greatest cover-ups, international conspiracies, secret organisations, collusions in sport & international business intrigues.  Each fascinating case is explored with a concise but thorough review of its history, key figures, likely truths & some – often – surprising – alternative theories.  With over 160 photographs, paintings, drawings & maps, you can help piece together these most baffling mysteries…   Product Information:  •� ISBN:�  9781802420593 •� Author:� Leo Moynihan & Sam Pilger  •� Publisher:�   Bright Press •� Format:�   Paperback •� Pages:�  224 •� Dimensions:�  22.7 x 17 x 1.5 cm ...

In the next part of Neal Shusterman's gripping & thought-provoking futuristic thriller, Connor, Lev & Risa continue to uncover shocking secrets about the process of ' Unwinding' & the company, Proactive Citizenry, which created Cam, a teen made completely from parts taken from 'unwound' teens. There are plans to mass produce rewound teens like Cam for military purposes, & below the surface of that potential horror lies a sinister layer of intrigue? Proactive Citizenry has been suppressing technology that could make unwinding completely unnecessary. Will Connor, Lev & Risa ever be able to break free from the fear of Unwinding? ...

He left for university… & never came back Arran went missing in Edinburgh fourteen years ago. The last time his parents saw him he was withdrawn & on edge where he’d once been happy & carefree. Still searching for their son, they turn to their last hope, true crime podcaster Cal Lovett. Cal begins looking for answers, but is distracted by his sister’s murder trial. He’s so close to getting the justice Margot deserves. Can he finally leave the past – & Margot – behind? As Cal unearths disturbing evidence about Arran’s fate, he suspects the young man’s close-knit group of university friends are keeping secrets to protect each other. It seems old loyalties don’t die easily. But they can’t all stay silent forever… An unputdownable crime thriller perfect for fans of Jane Casey, Cara Hunter & Neil Lancaster. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781804362624 • Author: Heather Critchlow • Publisher: Canelo Digital Publishing Ltd • Format: Paperback • Pages: 336 • Dimensions: 19.84 x 12... ...

Books Biographies In 1974, Liz Harvie – born Claire Elaine Watts – was given up for adoption by her birth mother Yvonne. Claire was just eight weeks old when her adoptive parents took her in – & renamed her Elizabeth.  Although brought up in a ‘perfect’ household, the emotional – & physical – trauma of being taken from her biological mother would never leave Liz. She constantly wondered: what does my real mum look like? Will she come back for me? Why did she abandon me? But whenever Liz voiced such questions, she invariably received the same response: “ Your birth parents were not married. They couldn’t look after you.” Years later, aged twenty-eight, Liz reconnected with her birth mother – & finally learned the shocking truth surrounding her adoption. Yvonne had not abandoned her daughter. A social worker had snatched her ten-day-old baby from her arms. “I didn’t even get a final cuddle. She just took her away from me, ” says Yvonne.  Liz became one of 185, 000 victims... ...

A were-cheetah with a troubled past & a human with a troubled present are the only hope for a child's survival. Selfless pilot Sinclair Duval gave up two promotions, a beautiful condo, & a lover to protect her three-year-old niece from the lifestyle that destroyed the child's scheming mother, Sinclair's sister. ...

Tony Scott directs this runaway train action thriller starring Denzel Washington, Chris Pine & Rosario Dawson. Experienced train engineer Frank Barnes (Washington) finds himself teamed up with young conductor Will Colson (Pine) in a frantic race against time when an unmanned, half-mile long runaway train carrying a cargo of lethal toxic chemicals cuts loose & threatens to wipe out an entire city. ...

A definitive & intriguing biography of Max Verstappen, Formula 1's superstar, Lewis Hamilton's great rival & the three-time winner of the World Drivers' Championship. No Hollywood scriptwriter could possibly have envisioned the breathless, adrenaline-pumping climax to the 2021 Formula 1 season. On the very last lap of the final race of an unbelievably arduous & controversial season, Red Bull's Max Verstappen nervelessly overtook the seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes to clinch the first place that thrust the young prodigy to the narrowest of victories & to his first World Drivers' title. He followed up by taking the 2022 & 2023 titles as well. Verstappen may only be 26 years of age, but the Dutch motorsport sensation has an incredible record in F1. This young man has already left an indelible mark on the sport. The son of F1 driver Jos, Verstappen junior quickly stepped out of his father's shadow: his youthful charisma, ferocious speed, fearless driving st... ...

Looks at the literary life & its 'attendant woes: isolation, writer's block, professional jealousy, & plain boredom.' This book is also about life in general, with its anguish, turnips, conjunctions, illness, defeat, string, parties, no parties, desuetude, fever, tides, labels, mourning, elsewards. ...