Sheila Rawlings

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After graduating from Medway College of Art and Design (now the University of Creative Arts), Sheila enjoyed a long career with a magazine publisher, where she was responsible for the production of their weekly issue and various other publications.

An avid reader since childhood, working closely with journalists soon rekindled Sheila’s love of the written word, prompting her to write her debut novel: “Truth & Revenge”.

Sheila lives in South London with her husband.

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Sheila Rawlings Gradually gaining consciousness after being struck on the head from behind, Luke was alarmed to discover he was now firmly bound to tree, deep inside …moreGradually gaining consciousness after being struck on the head from behind, Luke was alarmed to discover he was now firmly bound to tree, deep inside a dark wood. When his brother suddenly emerged from the shadows and walked towards him – holding out a knife which he presumed was meant to cut his bonds – Luke’s relief instantly turned to horror as, with a chilling smile, Jeremy began to slowly run the bald across Luke’s throat.(less)
Sheila Rawlings Wow. This is a difficult question to answer. There are so many exciting fictional worlds to choose from. However, I think I would pick Cassandra Clare…moreWow. This is a difficult question to answer. There are so many exciting fictional worlds to choose from. However, I think I would pick Cassandra Clare’s world of Shadowhunters (The Mortal Instruments). There never seems to be a dull moment there, and with Marcus Bane’s portals, who knows where I could end up.

As to where I would go, I would head straight to the Institute and demand to be trained as a Shadowhunter. As this is a fictional world, I’m sure I can conjure up a suitable background that would make me eligible. I would then insist on going with the team to chase demons and hunt down Valentine Morganstern. After the quiet and unadventurous life I usually lead, It would make a wonderful change to do something exciting and potentially dangerous ... especially as, being fictional, I could control my ultimate safety!(less)
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Beneath the Fear

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A wolf in sheep’s clothing

Sent by a charity for vulnerable people to do odd jobs for elderly widow Gwen, Paul seems the perfect little helper. However, for Gwen’s daughter Connie, there’s something about Paul that starts to ring alarm bells from day one. He’s a little too kind, a little too involved. Worse still, Gwen seems to have fallen under his spell.

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Sent by a charity for vulnerable people to do odd jobs for elderly widow Gwen, Paul seems the perfect little helper. However, for Gwen’s daughter Connie, there’s something about Paul that starts to ring alarm bells from day one. He’s a little too kin ...more
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Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister
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I thoroughly enjoyed this novel, although I must admit, when I first started to read ‘Wrong Place, Wrong Time’ I was not sure whether it was going to be my cup of tea, seeing as it seemed to be about time travel. However, the more I read, the more en ...more
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For Reasons Unknown by Michael    Wood
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DCI Matilda Darke has just returned to work after suffering an emotional breakdown, following the tragic results of her last kidnapping case, and the death of her husband James. Unsure whether Matilda is quite ready to return to duty, Assistant Chief ...more
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This Is Why We Lied by Karin Slaughter
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Sara and Will are spending their honeymoon at the remote McAlpine Family Lodge, a five-mile hike from the car park through rocky terrain. Wanting to preserve their privacy, they decide to lie about their professions: they both work for the Georgia Bu ...more
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Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister
Famous Last Words
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It is Camilla Deschamps’s first day back at work after the birth of her baby daughter, Polly. As it is also Polly’s first day at nursery, she had hoped her husband Luke, a ghostwriter for celebrities, would be there to help her juggle the two events. ...more
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Don’t Believe a Word by Susan    Lewis
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Growing up, Sadie Winters was told by her aunts, Lottie and Mia, that following the death of their brother, they had adopted her when she was two years old. Unfortunately, unbeknown to Sadie, the truth was very different.

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Don’t Believe a Word by Susan    Lewis
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Growing up, Sadie Winters was told by her aunts, Lottie and Mia, that following the death of their brother, they had adopted her when she was two years old. Unfortunately, unbeknown to Sadie, the truth was very different.

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The Liar by Louise Jensen
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Already a fan of Louise Jensen, I was quite keen to read her latest novel, ‘The Liar’. I was not disappointed. With the sole content of Chapter 1 being simply an anonymous threatening text, the tense mood of the story is set right from start. Doing w ...more
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The Surfacing by Claire   Ackroyd
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12 years ago, Stephanie, her mother and her sister Aurelie were camping on the shores of Loch Ness when teenager Peter Ferguson was reported missing, presumed drowned in the loch. Although the family tell the police they were all together that night ...more
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