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The year was 1991 and John Raynor’s life was in a mess. At forty-six, two years after separating from his wife, he was living on his own and the future seemed very bleak. And then, there was Carol, a divorcee two years younger than him. Suddenly, everything changed, hopefully for the better. The bond was immediate and intense. The problem was that, one day, Carol would need John, both physically and emotionally, while the next, she would be secretive, cool and distant.
This is the true account of a sixteen month relationship which turned John’s life upside down, with the added complexity of him being registered blind. During this period, he traveled to Paris, Amsterdam and Singapore and made close friends with Wendy, Angeline,Jasmine, Mirz, Amanda and Sarah, but Carol had stolen his heart. Everything in this account is factual, except for Carol’s true identity.
| |  | | A Comfortable Death
A cultural thriller
In the land of Ferdinand Marcos you quickly learn to be tough. For Lisa born as the eighth child of a family on the Philippine breadline, in a land cast under the hateful shadow of Ferdinand Marcos with beauty and intelligence she knows from an early age she must meet the future, head on but also take revenge for the past, for the sake of her family, and for herself But the price will be high, higher than anyone can imagine.
Adam Sheldrake, a young British architect travels to Barcelona for what should be a fairly ordinary holiday. By chance, he meets a beautiful, talented, tw | |  | | Blind Fright
When blind, 27 year old Tonie Buckingham and his guide dog, Kelly, move from his parents’ home into his own, first house, in Sale, just south of Manchester, during 2017, he very soon discovers that the house is not quite as empty as he had expected, when his sleep is disturbed by terrifying nightly hauntings.
Prior to this, Tonie had never even believed such things could happen, yet he could not ignore the weird events which even spooked Kelly.
Tonie enlists the help of a good colleague and friend, Suzanne and, together, they are determined to discover the history behind the presence as they attempt to bring sanity back to the house and their lives.
The author, John Stephen Raynor, is registered blind and has had personal experience of the paranormal.
| |  | | See All Evil
A crime thriller based in London with ex military paratrooper Alex McCloud.
When British soldier, twenty-four year old Captain Alex McCloud is injured and blinded in Afghanistan during 2011, he is flown back to the U.K. for treatment at the Queen Elizabeth hospital in Birmingham.
After a painful, slow recovery, during which his fiancé, Helen, ends their engagement, he is feeling angry and thoroughly dejected, with no possible hope for the future.
A small ray of hope seems possible when he is offered the chance of sight using bionic implants, developed by Professor Goldman of Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, in conjunction with Augmented Reality specialist, Major | |  | | The Gaudi Facade
Adam Sheldrake, a young British architect visits Barcelona for a holiday in 2012. By accident, he meets Catterina Fonteras, a beautiful Italian and, with their common interest in Antoni Gaudi, become involved with a group of Spanish fanatics, with life-threatening results. To add to their problems, there is an attack on Pope Benedict in the Sagrada Familie, which changes the young couple's lives.
| |  | | Who wants to be British?
Following on from the turbulent events described in “A Chronicle of Intimacies”, John Raynor’s luck seemed, at last, to be turning in his favour.
In January, 1993, he flew from Manchester to the Philippines to meet Aleth Ledres, a Filipina twenty-three years younger than him. The two have been writing for several months and, within a short space of time, they fell in love and their marriage was planned for April.
Unfortunately, nothing was ever simple for John and Aleth as many problems seem to prevent them from enjoying a life together in the U.K.
Cultural differences, the Catholic Church and British immigration officials all seemed destined to destroy any chance of future happiness.
This true account of the couple’s romantic adventures echoes The uncanny forecasts of the psychic’s predictions.
| |  | | Who's got talent? A Puzzle for Simon Growl
Manchester based, eleven-year old Kimberley decides to enter Britain’s biggest television talent show, singing in the style of Karen Carpenter. She makes friends with one of the other contestants, Arthur, a mysterious man who is a talented illusionist and magician. Nervous at the prospect of facing the audience and the judges, led by Simon Growl, Kimberley finds that Arthur’s magic proves helpful in her quest.
| |  | | Who's got talent? Singing for the Queen
After her success in “Britain’s got something extra”, eleven year old Kimberley continues her education, moving to a secondary school. Faced with jealousy and many new challenges, she finds that Arthur, the mysterious illusionist and magician, continues to come to her assistance, when needed. When it is time for Kimberley to perform in front of the Queen at the Royal Variety show, Arthur’s magic makes the performance extra-special and one to remember.
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After her performance before the Queen at the Royal Variety show, Kimberley’s launch as a recording artist is nerve-shattering for the twelve-year old. She enjoys traveling the country, promoting her single and album. Whenever Kimberley needs help, Arthur still comes to her assistance, but she is puzzled why she is so lucky. She decides to investigate and has quite an adventure discovering the truth.
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Profile of a Murder
by Roger Vizi
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 When I wrote ths book in 2000, I was concerned about children having access to the Internet and to chat rooms where "you can be anyone you want." Here we are many years later and the situation with children talking freely to stangers on the Internet |
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The Long and Little Doggie
by Pamela Ackerson
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 Let your children enjoy the wonders and adventures of pets that join a family, bringing joy and heartwarming moments to their everyday lives. This story is about Tubby and Riley, two dogs who needed a good, loving home. |
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