A small New England fishing community is the setting for this compelling blend of suspense, adventure and romance, from the author of the highly successful THE SNOW FALCON.  On a dark night on an island off the coast of Maine, a shot is heard and a fisherman disappears. Despite the absence of a body, Ella Young is accused of murder and it falls to Matt Jones, the town's lawyer, to uncover the truth that will clear the woman he's in love with However it soon becomes apparent that Ella isn't tellng him everything she knows, and as the evidence mounts against her, Matt is forced to question his belief in her innocence. A beautiful summer visitor adds further confusion when Matt finds she knew the missing man better than she admits, and that she and Ella share an impenetrable secret. What begins as a straightforward investigation is soon caught up in the rivalries of local politics and a bitter conflict between one faction that wants to change the island's traditional way of life and another, led by Ella, that values the delicate balance between man and the sea. Against this seething background comes the reappearance of valuable bluefin tuna in the gulf, along with their natural predators, a pod of orcas. As the struggling community attempts to exploit this piece of seeming good fortune, everything is set for an explosive drama.

Still Water

Stuart Harrison

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

HarperCollins Publishers, Ltd

Thrilling contemporary novel from the author of THE SNOW FALCON and STILL WATER. What could be better than this! To all appearances, Nick has an eviable life: his own advertising company, comfortable house in a desirable area of San Francisco, car to die for and, above all, a gorgeous wife whom he loves more than anything. But he knows that the company could fold if his latest pitch isn't successful. Trouble is, he's neglected to mention this to his wife or best friend and business partner. When they find out, they start to see him in a different light and a fatal distrust creeps in. Oblivious to everything but the need to succeed, Nick can't see what's happening to the rest of his life. Inexorably, the destructive momentum grows and Nick is left desperately pinning his hopes on one impossible scheme. How far will he go to save his marriage? Theft? Murder? Will it really lead to something better than this?

Better Than This

Harpercollins Pb

A compelling blend of suspense, adventure and romance in a small fishing community off the coast of Maine, from the author of THE SNOW FALCON. On an island off the coast of Maine, in the small town of Sanctuary Harbor, a local fisherman disappears. Murder is suspected; but there is no body. Suspicion rests on Ella, candidate for the forthcoming mayoral election, but this puts local lawyer Matt Jones in an uncomfortable position -- he's becoming increasingly attracted to Ella and can't accept her guilt. Who else would benefit from the death? As Matt investigates further, a picture of prejudice and tension in the town emerges, and a wealthy summer visitor adds to the confusion when it appears she knew the fisherman better than she admits. But a secret exists between her and Ella. Against this background comes the reappearance of valuable bluefin tuna in the gulf, along with their natural predators, a pod of killer whales. As the struggling fishermen attempt to exploit this piece of seeming good fortune, an explosive drama ensues.

Still water

Literature & Fiction

Literary

Aphrodite's Smile

A novel of romantic suspense, set on the beautiful Greek island of Ithaca. When Robert French travels to the Greek island of Ithaca after his archaeologist father goes missing, he meets Alex, a young woman in search of her roots and the truth about her grandmother's exile from the island sixty years earlier. Gradually it seems possible that there is a link between an ancient treasure that Robert's father spent many years searching for and the tragic events surrounding Alex's grandmother during the Second World War. But suddenly Alex vanishes, and Robert is embroiled in a desperate search, for the woman and for the solution that had evaded his father. To find the truth he must come to understand his own past and learn to face the troubled relationships that have dominated his life. Atmospheric, tense and compelling, this blend of classical myth with ancient and recent history creates a memorable and thrilling novel.

Harpercollins

GRAFTON

Forty-six Square Metres Of Land Doesn't Normally Become A House

A novel of romantic suspense, set on the beautiful Greek island of Ithaca, from the author of STILL WATER and THE SNOW FALCON.  When Robert French travels to the Greek island of Ithaca after his archaeologist father goes missing, he meets Alex, a young woman in search of her roots and the truth about her grandmother's exile from the island sixty years earlier. Gradually it seems possible that there is a link between an ancient treasure that Robert's father spent many years searching for and the tragic events surrounding Alex's grandmother during the Second World War.  But the beautiful tranquillity of the island is deceptive. Suddenly Alex vanishes, and Robert is embroiled in a desperate search, for the woman and for the solution that had evaded his father. To find the truth he must come to understand his own past and learn to face the troubled relationships that have dominated his life.  Atmospheric, tense and compelling, this blend of classical myth with ancient and recent history creates a memorable and thrilling novel.

Thrillers & Suspense

Ulverscroft Large Print Books Ltd

<p> Detailed attention to compliance with labour and employment laws is crucial for success in setting up business in a foreign country. This book and#8211; one of a series derived from Kluwerand#8217;s matchless publication International Labour and Employment Compliance Handbook and#8211; focuses on the relevant laws and regulations in South Africa. It is thoroughly practical in orientation. Employers and their counsel can be assured that it fulfills the need for accurate and detailed knowledge of laws in South Africa on all aspects of employment, from recruiting to termination, working conditions, compensation and benefits to collective bargaining. </p> <p> The volume proceeds in a logical sequence through such topics as the following: </p> <ul>
<li> written and oral contracts </li> <li> interviewing and screening </li> <li> evaluations and warnings </li> <li> severance pay </li> <li> reductions in force </li> <li> temporary workers </li> <li> trade union rights </li> <li> wage and hour laws </li> <li> employee benefits </li> <li> workersand#8217; compensation </li> <li> safety and environmental regulations </li> <li> immigration law compliance </li> <li> restrictive covenants </li> <li> anti-discrimination laws </li> <li> employee privacy rights </li> <li> dispute resolution </li> <li> recordkeeping requirements </li> </ul> A wealth of practical features such as checklists of doand#8217;s and donand#8217;ts, step-by-step compliance measures, applicable fines and penalties, and much more contribute to the bookand#8217;s day-to-day usefulness. Easy to understand for lawyers and non-lawyers alike, this book is sure to be welcomed by business executives and human resources professionals, as well as by corporate counsel and business lawyers.

Labour Employment Compliance in South Africa (International Labour and Employment Compliance Handbook)

Brian Patterson

Robert J. Mignin

Susan Stelzner

Zahida Ebrahim

Salvador Del Rey

Foreign & International Law

Wolters Kluwer

Labour and Employment Compliance in South Africa (International Labour and Employment Compliance Handbook)

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