Books with author D.W. Brookes

A dangerous hitman. An elderly woman in danger. All that stands between them is a broken-hearted young woman.Join Rachel Prince, cruise ship sleuth on her first outing aboard the fictional Coral Queen. Prepare yourself for murder and mayhem with plenty of red herrings.Rachel is twenty-five years old, and appears to have everything. She is beautiful, bright and a recently qualified police officer. What else does she need?The problem is that the fiancé she was deeply in love with has ditched her for another woman!Now what should she do?Rachel needs rest and relaxation. To help her recuperate her best friend Sarah, a nurse on board a cruise ship offers the solution. Surely a Mediterranean cruise will help?Well it couldn't hurt....Or could it?When Rachel befriends an elderly woman in her eighties, the titled, Lady Marjorie Snellthorpe appears concerned about something. Danger and malice seem to surround her.....Meanwhile, Rachel finds herself falling under the spell of the charming and attractive Carlos. Who is he and why is he so secretive?When a passenger meets with a tragic accident while onshore with Lady Snellthorpe, the tension builds. With danger threatening at every turn, Rachel needs to get to the bottom of this mystery before someone else is killed. She is putting herself in danger. Could she be the next victim?This cozy/thriller has suspense and intrigue. A good, clean murder mystery with lots of red herrings.You don't have to like cruising to enjoy this book but if you do you might get a double dollop of pleasure. A great debut novel by an emerging talent.What readers are saying about A CRUISE TO MURDERCan't wait for the next book It's the kind of book you keep turning the pagesI was totally hooked from the first pageAbsolutely brilliant! LizA perfect vacation read - like a Mary Higgins Clark bookA well researched, well written, very entertaining read It would make a great tv series or filmThe story kept me guessing BrigittaBrilliant! Loved the medical insights on a cruise ship too.Best book I've read in a long time!Had to keep reading to see who the killer was.

"Humorous, candid and compassionate! One of the best books in its genre out there."Dawn had no idea what she wanted to do with her life but a set of circumstances collide that see her attending an interview for nurse training in 1977. There follows what someone describes as a howling good read. The memoir follows the ups and downs of a trainee nurse during the 1970s. It is written with humour and candour but also a great deal of compassion.The book follows the author's experiences as she and her friends come to terms with the non-stop hustle and bustle of hospital life. As you are drawn into the book you will be introduced to many unforgettable patients' and their stories, while getting to know a cracking good storyteller, when you follow her onto the hospital wards. Dawn shares the discipline, laughter and inevitable sadness as she learns to cope with the strains of shift work. It also highlights the domineering presence of the Ward Sister during that era.'The Sister called to me. 'Nurse Brookes, set up a trolley for a lumbar puncture.''I have never set up a trolley for a lumbar puncture Sister.''WELL LEARN!' She shouted and stormed of up the ward.The chapters are separated into ward placements and the experiences of caring for patients in each of these different environments draws you in and helps you to understand what the student nurses' went through during their training.The most challenging placements are shared with humour and understanding, acknowledging her weaknesses. remember, she writes, she is still a teenager coming across daily what most people will not experience in a lifetime. As well as providing an insight into nurse training, Hurry up Nurse,is a warmly written medical biography that treats us to a glimpse into the social history of life in the 1970s and early 1980s. This funny & poignant nursing memoir will make you laugh and make you cry. Pick up this page turning book today.Author Interview:What made you want to write a nursing memoir?I think, in a way, it was inevitable. I have always been a reader and whilst I love to read fiction, I tend to read more non-fiction and biographies than anything else. At first I started writing for myself and perhaps for future generations of family to find when researching a family tree. As the book developed, I became that young girl again and the vivid memories of patients and friends came flooding back. I felt that their stories and bravery needed to be shared. The other reason was that the memories made me laugh and remember the days when I loved nursing, there was so much fun and camaraderie at that time.Were there any times when you wanted to give up writing the memoir?Yes, indeed. Initially I started the work while still working full time and it was difficult to find the time and the discipline to write, it tended to be start, stop, start for about a year. I really gave up when my laptop met with an accident and I lost five chapters that could not be recovered. At that point I did give up and it wasn't until I broke my foot at work and had to take some time off that I found myself with too much time on my hands as I was unable to drive. I found the old file with the original chapters and started again - finishing the book in six weeks. The rest is history.Who would enjoy this book?Anyone who likes human interest stories and hospital dramas.

From the first night when they encounter 'screaming girl' and cockroaches in the kitchen, these nurses' know they are in for challenging days ahead! Draughty windows, radiators that won't switch off, food that goes missing day & night and constant noise while enclosed in tiny rooms. Will these nurses' from all over the United Kingdom ever manage the stresses and strains of learning and shift work in a specialist hospital? This sequel to Hurry up Nurse: memoirs of nurse training in the 1970s, follows the author to London in 1980. Here she takes up further training at a hospital in the heart of the capital’s East End.The author moves into a nurses’ home so expect some antics as she and her new found friends settle in. Hurry up Nurse 2: London Calling is another charming medical biography that includes humour and compassion as you would expect from this author. There is a lot of nursing and medical history to pack in as the experiences are set in a hospital specialising in heart and chest surgery. Cancer chemotherapy is in its infancy, open heart surgery is fast becoming routine and tuberculosis is ever present in the east end so there’s a lot to learn. Added to all of this is the enquiring mind of a young nurse who, having been told to avoid the hospital God squad does the exact opposite. There are some lovable characters in this book, from the charming Mr Robinson who sees potential in this lively young woman, now aged twenty-one, to the energetic Mrs Chang, the girls in the nurses’ home, the night porter and of course the patients’ who touch all of their lives. If you liked the first book in this series, you will love this one.

Looking for a super murder mystery? Meet Rachel Prince, a newly qualified police constable trying to hold it together after being ditched by her fiancé.Her best friend, Sarah suggests Rachel needs a break and what better way to relax than a Mediterranean cruise? Sarah works as a nurse on the cruise ship and they plan to enjoy all the luxuries of cruising. At least they would do if Sarah ever got any time away from the medical centre.Rachel makes friends with a bereaved, elderly woman and an attractive Italian but it's not long before she is convinced that something sinister is going on. There is mystery and threat surrounding Lady Marjorie Snellthorpe.Who is the secretive Carlos and what is he up to?Rachel finds herself smack, bang in the centre of a mystery that could cost her her life - or worse still, her heart.Has her broken engagement clouded her judgement?Events unfold that cause her to question her sanity and when one of the passengers meets with a tragic accident, the tension grows. Rachel tries her best to relax and enjoy her holiday with her friend but there seems to be danger around every corner. Is Marjorie in danger? Can Rachel solve the mystery even when she is in danger herself?

"Humorous, candid and compassionate! One of the best books in its genre." Advanced Nurse PractitionerDawn had no idea what she wanted to do with her life but a set of circumstances collide that see her attending an interview for nurse training in 1977. There follows what someone describes as a howling good read. The memoir follows the ups and downs of a trainee nurse during the 1970s. It is written with humour and candour but also a great deal of compassion.The book follows the author's experiences as she and her friends come to terms with the non-stop hustle and bustle of hospital life. As you are drawn into the book you will be introduced to many unforgettable patients' and their stories, while getting to know a cracking good storyteller, when you follow her onto the hospital wards. Dawn shares the discipline, laughter and inevitable sadness as she learns to cope with the strains of shift work. It also highlights the domineering presence of the Ward Sister during that era.'The Sister called to me. 'Nurse Brookes, set up a trolley for a lumbar puncture.''I have never set up a trolley for a lumbar puncture Sister.''WELL LEARN!' She shouted and stormed of up the ward.The chapters are separated into ward placements and the experiences of caring for patients in each of these different environments draws you in and helps you to understand what the student nurses' went through during their training.The most challenging placements are shared with humour and understanding, acknowledging her weaknesses. remember, she writes, she is still a teenager coming across daily what most people will not experience in a lifetime. As well as providing an insight into nurse training, Hurry up Nurse,is a warmly written medical biography that treats us to a glimpse into the social history of life in the 1970s and early 1980s. This funny & poignant nursing memoir will make you laugh and make you cry. Pick up this page turning book today.Author Interview:What made you want to write a nursing memoir?I think, in a way, it was inevitable. I have always been a reader and whilst I love to read fiction, I tend to read more non-fiction and biographies than anything else. At first I started writing for myself and perhaps for future generations of family to find when researching a family tree. As the book developed, I became that young girl again and the vivid memories of patients and friends came flooding back. I felt that their stories and bravery needed to be shared. The other reason was that the memories made me laugh and remember the days when I loved nursing, there was so much fun and camaraderie at that time.Were there any times when you wanted to give up writing the memoir?Yes, indeed. Initially I started the work while still working full time and it was difficult to find the time and the discipline to write, it tended to be start, stop, start for about a year. I really gave up when my laptop met with an accident and I lost five chapters that could not be recovered. At that point I did give up and it wasn't until I broke my foot at work and had to take some time off that I found myself with too much time on my hands as I was unable to drive. I found the old file with the original chapters and started again - finishing the book in six weeks. The rest is history.Who would enjoy this book?Anyone who likes human interest stories and hospital dramas.

From the first night when they encounter 'screaming girl' and cockroaches in the kitchen, these nurses' know they are in for challenging days ahead! Draughty windows, radiators that won't switch off, food that goes missing day & night and constant noise while enclosed in tiny rooms. Will these nurses' from all over the United Kingdom ever manage the stresses and strains of learning and shift work in a specialist hospital? This sequel to Hurry up Nurse: memoirs of nurse training in the 1970s, follows the author to London in 1980. Here she takes up further training at a hospital in the heart of the capital’s East End.The author moves into a nurses’ home so expect some antics as she and her new found friends settle in. Hurry up Nurse 2: London Calling is another charming medical biography that includes humour and compassion as you would expect from this author. There is a lot of nursing and medical history to pack in as the experiences are set in a hospital specialising in heart and chest surgery. Cancer chemotherapy is in its infancy, open heart surgery is fast becoming routine and tuberculosis is ever present in the east end so there’s a lot to learn. Added to all of this is the enquiring mind of a young nurse who, having been told to avoid the hospital God squad does the exact opposite. There are some lovable characters in this book, from the charming Mr Robinson who sees potential in this lively young woman, now aged twenty-one, to the energetic Mrs Chang, the girls in the nurses’ home, the night porter and of course the patients’ who touch all of their lives. If you liked the first book in this series, you will love this one.

An alphabetical learning book for young children who love boats and ships. Boats & ships A to Z is a captivating picture book of boats and ships for young children. It is best suited to children aged 2 -5 years old. The book is educational as well as interesting and includes twenty-six photos of different boats and ships that are shown in alphabetical order to help children remember the alphabet in a fun way.Some of the photos are presented in different ways using artistic filters, others as straight photos. There is a short index at the back of the book with a little bit of information about each boat or ship type. Finally there is a page at the back to encourage a child to draw a picture of their own favourite boat or ship and in the kindle version of the book a piece of paper will need to be given to them. A great introduction to the subject as a learning tool or for any young child who just likes boats and ships. Children have always been interested in transport and this book helps them to learn about different types of boats and ships while also learning the alphabet.

Wolf wishes more than anything he had a friend, but all of the other animals in Turpin Wood are too scared of him. He just looks too frightening to be friendly, or so they think.Then one day, the wolf finds an injured owl in need of help. The two become good friends and have lots of fun together, but “an owl just can’t live where a wolf will dwell.” When the time comes for Owl to fly away, he has a plan to help Wolf find a friend...Wolf’s kindness shows that we shouldn’t judge others on their appearance and that, sometimes, to be a good friend we have to put others before ourselves.The Lonely Wolf is a children’s picture book suitable for children of all ages. This touching and heart-warming tale is told in the form of verse.

An ideal book for young children who love boats and ships, also helps them to learn the alphabet too Suitable for 2-6 year old children and for home schooling. This is a captivating picture book of boats and ships for young children. It includes twenty-six great photos shown in alphabetical order to help children remember the alphabet. Some of the photos are presented in different ways using artistic filters, others as straight photos. There is a short index at the back of the book providing a little bit of information about each boat or ship type. Finally there is a page at the back to encourage a child to draw a picture of their own favourite boat or ship. A great introduction to the subject as a learning tool or for any young child who just likes boats and ships.

If you enjoy a good, clean murder mystery..........join Rachel Prince, our new female sleuth, aboard the fictional Coral Queen and prepare yourself for a cruise to remember!Rachel is twenty-five years old, and appears to have everything. She is beautiful, bright and has recently qualified as a police woman. So why is she so sad?.....Her fiancé dumping her for another woman, might explain it!Now what?She needs rest and relaxation. Her best friend Sarah is a nurse on board a cruise ship, and offers the solution. Surely a Mediterranean cruise will help?Well it couldn't hurt....Or could it?When Rachel befriends an elderly woman in her eighties, the titled, Lady Marjorie Snellthorpe appears concerned about something. Danger and menace seem to be closing in on her.....Meanwhile, Rachel finds herself falling under the spell of the charming and attractive Carlos. Who is he and why is he so secretive? What could he be up to?One of the passengers meets with a tragic accident while onshore with Lady Snellthorpe, and the tension builds. With danger threatening at every turn, Rachel needs to get to the bottom of this mystery before someone else is killed. She is putting herself in danger. Could she be the next victim?This cozy/thriller has suspense and intrigue. A good, clean murder mystery with lots of red herrings.You don't have to like cruising to enjoy this book but if you do you might get a double dollop of pleasure. A great debut novel by an emerging talent.

Wolf wishes more than anything he had a friend, but all of the other animals in Turpin Wood are too scared of him. He just looks too frightening to be friendly, or so they think. Then one day, the wolf finds an injured owl in need of help. The two become good friends and have lots of fun together, but “an owl just can’t live where a wolf will dwell.” When the time comes for Owl to fly away, he has a plan to help Wolf find a friend...Wolf’s kindness shows that we shouldn’t judge others on their appearance and that, sometimes, to be a good friend we have to put others before ourselves. The Lonely Wolf is a children’s picture book suitable for children of all ages. This touching and heart-warming tale is told in the form of verse.

Hurry up Nurse! Large Print Edition Wonderful book. Nursing was such fun then, thank you for a wonderful read Amazon Customer You can feel the love and compassion coming out of each page Amazon Customer Hurry up Nurse! is a nurse memoir that follows the ups and downs of a trainee nurse in the 1970s. Written with humour and candour, it follows the experiences of the author as she and her friends come to terms with the non-stop hustle and bustle of hospital life. This book treats the reader to a peep behind the scenes as we enter the hospital wards. The author shares the discipline, laughter and inevitable sadness as she learns to cope with the strains of shift work. It also highlights the domineering presence of the Ward Sister during the era. 'The Sister called to me. 'Nurse Brookes, set up a trolley for a lumbar puncture.' 'I have never set up a trolley for a lumbar puncture Sister.' 'WELL LEARN!' She shouted and stormed of up the ward. The chapters are separated into ward placements and the experiences of caring for patients in each of these different settings draws the reader in and helps us to understand what the student nurses' went through during their training. As well as an insight into nurse training, Hurry up Nurse is a warmly written medical biography that provides a glimpse into the social history of life in the 1970s and early 1980s. This heart warming book will make you laugh and make you cry. The book is a MUST read for anyone who loves nursing memoirs. Whether you are medical or not you will enjoy this book.