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Recalling her 25 years in Britain's probation service, Elizabeth Baxter offers a fresh perspective on care within the criminal justice system. Warm and humane, A Murderer's Guide to Cleaning pays tribute to the work of probation officers everywhere, who not only protect the public, but often act as the final safety net for society's most vulnerable, from teenage asylum seekers to survivors of domestic abuse. Elizabeth Baxter has heard it all. Thieves, rapists, drug dealers, burglars, murderers, abusers and arsonists – they've all confided in her.

Maegwin was a priestess devoted to her goddess—until she was sentenced to die. After escaping execution, she’s given a new mission: uncover a rebellion that threatens the kingdom of Amaury. But with a dark goddess whispering vengeance in her ear, where do her true loyalties lie? Rovann, a mage and royal enforcer, has his own duty: expose the rebellion threatening the crown. But his only ally is Maegwin, whose dark magic is both tempting and terrifying. As war looms and unseen forces pull the strings, the kingdom’s fate rests in their hands.

Food. We use it to celebrate, to provide both comfort and energy, and to show our love. There’s something about mixing a pinch of this and a dash of that to create something new. And when you pair it with the perfect drink...'chef’s kiss'. Stories can do the same thing. They can be a celebration, bring us comfort and energy, and help us express our love. And when the perfect character is paired with the perfect plot...well, then you have something worth devouring. So take a place at the table, and let’s see what’s on the menu.

Starships come in many shapes and sizes. Their crews and passengers are an eclectic lot. They venture into the deep voids of space on their assigned missions. Sometimes they succeed and sometimes they do not. This collection tells the stories of the crews and passengers aboard six of these starships.