Books with author Glen McCready

With friends like these, who needs enemies? It's a question mild-mannered detective Edward Newson is forced to ask himself when, in romantic desperation, he logs on to the Friends Reunited website in search of the girlfriends of his youth. As his old classmates reassemble in cyberspace, the years slip away and old feuds and passions burn fiercely once more. Then a school reunion is planned, and as history begins to repeat itself, the past crashes headlong into the present.

Previous winner of The Crime Writers' Association Gold Dagger Award Praise for Popcorn: Absolute coup of black comedy - Daily Telegraph Praise for Dead Famous: One of the best whodunnits I have ever read - Sunday Telegraph With friends like these, who needs enemies? It's a question mild-mannered detective Edward Newson is forced to ask himself when, in romantic desperation, he logs on to the Friends Reunited website in search of the girlfriends of his youth. As his old classmates reassemble in cyberspace, the years slip away and old feuds and passions burn fiercely once more. Back in the present, Newson's life is no less complicated. He is secretly in love with his lovely but very attached sergeant, and is failing to solve a series of baffling and peculiarly gruesome murders. Then a school reunion is planned, and as history begins to repeat itself, the past crashes headlong into the present. Neither will ever be the same again.

Josh is soccer-mad and can't wait to show off his ball skills to his new classmates. After all, he is the nephew of Ossie Williams - the best footballer in the country. Josh's arrival gives shy Matthew more confidence, but it is not welcomed by Rajesh, the school goalkeeper and captain. With important seven-a-side tournaments coming up, will the players be able to settle their differences and work together as a team? A colourful soccer story from best-selling author Rob Childs. Several of his other books, including The Big Match and All Goalies Are Crazy, are also available.