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Death of a Matador follows Inspector Paco Ruiz as he attempts to lay to rest the ghosts of the past, immersing the reader in a fascinating tale of the blood-soaked realities of the Spanish Civil War.

In thirteenth-century Britain, Gerald Warbow, legendary archer to the king, prepares to pass on the torch ... once he's dealt with William Wallace ...Having fought valiantly for Lord - now King - Edward, Gerald Warbow has settled into the life of a country gentleman. He has a comfortable life with a wife he loves and three growing - if occasionally irritating - children. Conscious that time is passing, Gerald devotes his time to farming and to training local archers, including his eldest son, Hamo.But the call of duty is never far away.The mysterious death of King Alexander of Scotland in 1286, and subsequent questions of succession, have plunged that nation into turmoil. In Wales, trouble still abounds. And as discontent threatens to spill over on several fronts, Gerald is once again called into action for his king and his people.The Great Cause is the fifth book in Griff Hosker's acclaimed Lord Edward's Archer series, and takes the reader on an immersive journey through medieval England, Wales and Scotland with great attention to detail and striking accuracy. It is essential reading for all fans of the series, for anyone interested in military and medieval history and for all who appreciate good historical fiction.Griff Hosker is a native Lancastrian and former teacher who is now a full-time author of historical fiction. His books, which span periods from the Roman Empire to the Second World War, are widely admired for their meticulous accuracy and attention to period detail.

When Vince Bellator, a highly decorated and lethal former Delta Force soldier witnesses an innocent family's death, he vows revenge. Even if that means taking on Angel Lopez, the violent head of the Caidos drug cartel.But Vince is living on borrowed time. After using lethal force to prevent a terrorist attack on the Lincoln Memorial, Vince is unsure if the government will pardon him or arrest him.He must work quickly to uncover the perilous secrets of the Caidos drug empire. Including Angel's latest smuggling ventures with his ruthless Russian business partner, Pavel Krupin.Risking everything to bring Lopez down, Vince sets off on his most dangerous mission yet.But how far is Vince willing to go for revenge?Wildfire is the explosive sequel to John Cutter's hard-hitting political thriller, Firepower.John Cutter is the author of The Specialist novels, which inspired the Sylvester Stallone movie of the same name. He lives in the Pacific Northwest, USA.

Latimer not only provides a strategic overview of Alamein, he also draws on the experience of the soldiers. Through them we experience the harshness of the desert: we share their songs and their moments of humour, their fear and their pain.

This book, by an ex-SAS soldier, explains how the qualities nurtured in the Special Forces can be effectively deployed in business.Who Dares Wins in Business is much more than a military analogy in the tradition of leadership secrets of Genghis Khan, Sun Tzu and the rest. This is a book by a person who served as a captain in the regular SAS before pursuing a business career that has spanned multiple sectors and markets over two decades. Using concrete research and a refreshing absence of theory and hyperbole, Joff Sharpe's approach is illustrated with stories and case studies from the SAS and a wide range of businesses.Amusing, informative, and occasionally shocking, this is a book for executives or leaders willing to take a more courageous approach, and for anyone interested in applying tried-and-tested military approaches to secure success in their own life.Praise for Who Dares Wins in Business:'In an era when the hard-won lessons of military operations are seldom transferred first-hand to the commercial battle-ground, Sharpe offers a unique and grounded military "phronesis" examining the virtues of courage and resilience. A must read' - Dr Bryan Watters OBE, Professor of Leadership, Cranfield University'A good read. Sharpe has certainly done his homework, and generated lots of interesting, relevant facts and stories from both military and corresponding business situations' - Ben Legg, CEO, AdKnowledgeJoff Sharpe is a former member of the SAS who has also run an internet company for Rupert Murdoch, been Piers Morgan's HR director, run operations for a billion-pound investment trust and lived among the Iban people of Borneo. He has also helped many international companies to improve their performance. Joff Sharpe lives in London.

London 1604 - In the reign of King James I, religious tensions threaten to rise out of control. As dangerous plots ensue, William Shakespeare becomes entangled with dangerous new alliances: alliances that teeter on the brink of treason.