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The samurai are dead. That’s not a morbid or melancholic statement - just a fact. Every samurai who ever lived has long since passed, and only the memory of their way of life remains. By the mid 1800s, the old ways were fading. For centuries, Japanese society had followed a Confucian hierarchy that placed the samurai at the top.

In the cold depths of the North Atlantic, a Royal Navy research team led by Commander Dr Sarah Chen uncovers a baffling electromagnetic pulse, repeating every seventy-three seconds, and witnesses the rise of geometric, non-human structures from the seafloor. Their discovery is quickly suppressed by military authorities, but the mysterious pulse continues, undeterred.

A tale for kids, parents, and every cyber pro who guards their pies. When a sly fox sets his sights on the golden mince pies, only Ollie — bathrobe-clad guardian of pastry — stands in his way. From wobbly locks to glowing flaps, duct-tape fixes to midnight spy checks, every page is packed with sneaky schemes, heroic gnomes, and one very determined defender.

When Lieutenant Commander James Wearing is found dead aboard HMS Valor, the Royal Navy's most advanced nuclear submarine, it's ruled an accident. A tragic electrical mishap during a routine patrol. But Dr. Blake, the boat's medical officer, knows better.

Peggy Lighterman vows she will never be like her father. His was a life blighted by alcohol addiction and an untimely demise. Hers is one of placid fulfillment in the urban sprawl of Bermondsey. But Peggy’s life is turned upside down by a series of tragic events. A drink to fill the empty void soon escalates into a downward spiral until she meets Dr. Theo Hither, a psychiatrist who has witnessed first-hand the trauma of mental illness in his brother and is fiercely protective of those marginalized by society.

This compelling book takes listeners on a unique voyage through time, offering bite-sized chunks of social history that delve into the cultural, political, and sporting landscapes of each decade. From the dawn of the new century to the eve of the new millennium, this bite-sized guide provides an insightful and engaging account of Britain’s transformation over 100 years. Each decade is explored in a dedicated chapter, allowing listeners to gain an understanding of the key events, societal shifts, and influential figures that shaped Britain.

What if you were forced to commit atrocities—fully aware, fully yourself—but powerless to stop? Commander Shannus remembers everything. Every village burned. Every prisoner executed. Every soldier sent to die under his command. The third lobe embedded in his skull chains him to the dark lord Baiga's will, turning him into a weapon against his own people. But Baiga's rushed conversion left something behind: awareness. Shannus is a prisoner in his own body, forced to witness horrors he cannot prevent.

For two thousand years, Mike O'Hara has been the Hornet—an immortal guardian wielding the legendary sword Svafrlami, protector of the realms, and keeper of names carved in stone. He has outlived friends, lovers, and entire civilizations, bearing the weight of endless loss with grim determination. When the ancient Watchers vanish without warning, reality itself begins to fracture. From the depths of the Void emerges Raidon, a nightmarish fusion of two ancient enemies bound together by mutual hatred.

Two years after his wife's mysterious disappearance, Andrew Anderson is lured into the unforgiving depths of Antarctica. The COLD is a heart-pounding thriller set just moments before the bizarre and unsettling events of John's Wacky Wayland. Haunted by unanswered questions, Andrew embarks on a perilous expedition across the frozen unknown, accompanied by his loyal companions, Thomas Chester and Jessica Whitlock. Blending the suffocating dread of psychological horror with the relentless tension of survival thrillers, The COLD delivers unyielding suspense and a chilling meditation on isolation.

Michel Danage, after a life of service and protection, has retired, passing the torch to his son Eraden. Now, after completing his years of training, Eraden finally steps into the wild, ready to take up the mantle of his family’s lineage and protect the lands from evil. Hemavale is in trouble, the King Crow has delivered a vague message, sending the young Ranger on a journey miles away from home to unravel the mystery. A journey that sets in place a chain reaction of events, taking Eraden and Eshana to the very edge of darkness.

A dwarf’s dream… A kingdom’s greatest mystery… And a journey into the unknown… In the Mountain Realm, dwarves live for treasure. None are more eager to seek it than O’balin, a daring young treasure hunter with a gift for finding what others cannot. Together with his lifelong friend Bindle and his brother Clann, he sets out to uncover the fabled Lost Treasure of Undur, a hoard whispered of in songs and legends but never seen by living eyes. Their journey carries them far beyond the safety of their homes and into a world of peril.

Stillwater is the kind of village where nothing happens—unless you count bingo night and the occasional badger in a wheelie bin. But when a seven-foot hairy hominid known as an Almas emerges from the woods, slashing its way through chickens, influencers, and ill-prepared LARPers, things get…hairy.

Families are dying. No matter how hard DCI Platt tries, he's not seeing a pattern; not even after his own wife and daughter are targeted. Young Melanie has forgotten what life outside Larksford House was like. She's been in for so long. But when Toby joins the team, she starts to remember. She really shouldn't be there. Professor Hicks is delighted that Toby has made the breakthrough for him. It might actually allow Hicks to improve his own fortunes.

Whispers in the Woods In the tranquil village of Oakhaven, buried deep in the Surrey countryside, secrets don’t stay silent—they whisper through the trees. Lily, Tommy, Ryan, and Sophie are bound by friendship and boredom—until they stumble upon a terrifying pattern: every ten years, a child disappears without a trace. No one talks about it. The adults look away. But the woods remember. As the group digs deeper, they uncover a chilling legend—the Dark Man, a presence older than the village itself—and a conspiracy stretching to the very heart of Oakhaven’s council.

In the late 19th century, Dr. John Watson and the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes are thrust into one of their most sinister investigations yet. When Mrs. Mary West approaches them with a desperate plea to find her missing husband, William, the case leads them across the Atlantic to the bustling streets of Chicago during the 1893 World’s Fair. Amid the dazzling splendor of the "White City" lies a dark underbelly of deceit, danger, and death.

When Kev Macbeth returns from battle a hero, the whole of Scotland is proud. Loyal, quiet, and brave, he’s the kind of leader people trust. But everything changes the day he meets three very odd witches on a rainy hilltop. They whisper of power, of crowns, of kingship. And from that moment, something inside Kev begins to shift...

"Royal Family, News Headlines and True Crime: Britain in the 20th Century" is a book in the series "Bitesize Britain". The book will take listeners on a unique voyage through time, offering bite sized chunks of social history helping the listener gain an understanding and appreciation of the key events that shaped Britain.

A perilous journey. A secret worth killing for. A reluctant hero caught in the middle. Hugh Upton never sought adventure—yet adventure found him. Tasked with delivering a secret formula across the treacherous Himalayan mountains, he quickly realizes he is not the only one after it. Pursued by ruthless enemies, facing deadly landscapes, Hugh must navigate a world where trust is scarce and betrayal is inevitable.

A widowed artist discovers evidence of an adulterous affair his spouse had had shortly before her death. Some online sleuthing leads him to Nana Tanaka: a jetsetting Japanese-American woman who was once his late wife's lover. By a twist of fate, he learns Tanaka is flying out to Jamaica. He does the unthinkable and follows her there with more than just burning questions on his mind...

Edward Michaels' gripping novel unfolds a tale of morality, friendship, and consequences against the backdrop of London. At the heart of the story are four friends, each thriving in their professional lives, who are secretly drawn into the orbit of an underground organization fighting terrorism through unconventional and dangerous means. By day, they maintain their respectable careers, but by night, they orchestrate covert operations to dismantle terrorist groups through staged 'accidents.'