Books with author Laurence James

A short story set in the world of Lauren James's Next Together series.Featuring the much-loved protagonists Clove and Ella, Another Beginning is a companion story to The Last Beginning, set during the siege of Carlisle in 1745. “Elenore Walker, ancient literature thief. It makes an odd sort of sense, actually,” Clove said.Clove is working as a maid in the Finchley household while she spies on Katherine Finchley and Matthew Galloway. But her mission is briefly interrupted when fellow maid Ella persuades her to help steal a valuable historical document from the main defence in the city - the castle. The two girls embark on a risky adventure involving scaling castle walls and hiding in the most unlikely of places! A fast-paced and fun read, perfect for Lauren James's existing fans, and readers who enjoy historical fiction and romance.Includes the first chapter of Lauren James's third novel, The Loneliest Girl in the Universe.

The sleeping dragon has awoken, and it has Pat Walsh in its sights. Diplomat, assassin, spy…Pat Walsh has worn many hats, but treasure hunter has a new, rakish ring to it. The team are working on a covert operation in the Palawan Sea, a place once reigned by pirates and now fiercely controlled by the Chinese Navy. As East and West wrestle for dominance in the region, Walsh’s commanders have him performing a series of deep-water dives along a treacherous fault line. It’s there he makes an unexpected discovery that could change the fortunes of him and his team, forever.But above their heads, sharks are starting to circle. Walsh has everything to fight for: a deep and abiding duty to his country, a team he considers family, and a bounty that makes his CIA pay look like loose change. But they say men are sometimes victims of their own success, and Walsh’s delicate dance could land him in hot water.He’s fighting for gold and glory, but he’s about to lose something far greater than both.

They told him they would save her.That the situation was under control.They lied. When fifteen-year-old Becky Anderson makes a new friend on social media, she has no idea that a single, innocent click of her finger will have deadly, global ramifications.Across the seas in a tropical paradise, Pat Walsh splits his time between surfing isolated reef breaks, tending to his yacht, and taking the occasional weekend off to hunt drug lords, terrorists and despots. He’s not a hero. But when it comes to ending bad guys, he’s one of the CIA’s deadliest weapons.Walsh’s escapist lifestyle comes to a grinding halt when he discovers a grainy video clip that leaves him reeling. Ready to fly into action and deliver justice, he is instead told to sit back, shut up, and obey orders. It’s too bad the orders are downright wrong, and his commanders are harboring some dangerous secrets.Pat Walsh has stared down armies and dethroned kings, but challenging Uncle Sam is another ballgame. In this standalone military thriller, the renegade operative might have finally met his match.

Now in paperback, this surprising and gripping sci-fi thriller with a killer twist that Entertainment Weekly called “compulsively unpredictable” will have readers hanging on until its shocking finale.The daughter of two astronauts, Romy Silvers is no stranger to life in space. But she never knew how isolating the universe could be until her parents’ tragic deaths left her alone on the Infinity, a spaceship speeding away from Earth. Romy tries to make the best of her lonely situation, but with only brief messages from her therapist on Earth to keep her company, she can’t help but feel like something is missing. It seems like a dream come true when NASA alerts her that another ship, the Eternity, will be joining the Infinity. Romy begins exchanging messages with J, the captain of the Eternity, and their friendship breathes new life into her world. But as the Eternity gets closer, Romy learns there’s more to J’s mission than she could have imagined. And suddenly, there are worse things than being alone….Now nominated as a YALSA Quick Pick!

When a bomb goes off in a crowded square Pat Walsh finds himself on the run looking to clear his name. Framed by an unknown enemy, Pat takes to the high seas and begins unravelling the mystery and works to discover the enemy lurking in the shadows.This takes Pat into the heart of the conflict in Syria and pits him against the most unlikely alliance of villains. With only the help of an arms dealer and his special forces training, Pat unleashes his wrath. This military thriller takes the reader on an action-packed adventure spanning three continents. The likable hero battles an eclectic cabal of colorful conspirators looking for VENGEANCE.If you’re a fan of Rapp, Reacher or Horvath, you’ll love this Pat Walsh adventure, featuring the latest military gadgets, entertaining characters, nonstop action and a climatic ending.

Up against his most dangerous adversary yet Pat Walsh is thrown back into a dangerous land he knows all too well. When the proxy war between Saudi Arabia and Iran escalates out of control, the Commander of the Iranian Quds Force is given free rein by the Ayatollah's to strike. The death of the Sultan of Oman provides the ideal opportunity for the Quds Commander to wreak havoc on his enemies. Pat Walsh and his team of former special operators find themselves in the middle of a nail-biting race. Will they be in time to prevent a humanitarian disaster that threatens to kill millions?This exciting action adventure takes the reader on a journey through the many troubled areas of the Middle East. Join Pat on a suspense filled rollercoaster ride of intense action, sea adventure, travel and an occasional laugh. If you're a fan of Tom Clancy, Vince Flynn or Brad Thor, you'll love this stand-alone novel from James Lawrence

A surprising and gripping sci-fi thriller with a killer twistThe daughter of two astronauts, Romy Silvers is no stranger to life in space. But she never knew how isolating the universe could be until her parents’ tragic deaths left her alone on the Infinity, a spaceship speeding away from Earth. Romy tries to make the best of her lonely situation, but with only brief messages from her therapist on Earth to keep her company, she can’t help but feel like something is missing. It seems like a dream come true when NASA alerts her that another ship, the Eternity, will be joining the Infinity. Romy begins exchanging messages with J, the captain of the Eternity, and their friendship breathes new life into her world. But as the Eternity gets closer, Romy learns there’s more to J’s mission than she could have imagined. And suddenly, there are worse things than being alone….Now nominated as a YALSA Quick Pick!

A surprising and gripping sci-fi thriller with a killer twistThe daughter of two astronauts, Romy Silvers is no stranger to life in space. But she never knew how isolating the universe could be until her parents' tragic deaths left her alone on The Infinity, a spaceship speeding away from Earth. Romy tries to make the best of her lonely situation, but with only brief messages from her therapist on Earth to keep her company, she can't help but feel like something is missing. It seems like a dream come true when NASA alerts her that another ship, The Eternity, will be joining The Infinity. Romy begins exchanging messages with J, the commander of The Eternity, and their friendship breathes new life into her world. But as The Eternity gets closer, Romy learns there's more to J's mission than she could have imagined. And suddenly, there are worse things than being alone....Now nominated as a YALSA Quick Pick!

"A Slayer's life is simple. Want. Take. Have." Sometimes, it's gotta be a drag to be the Chosen One. Occasionally a girl would rather be at the mall, talking on the phone, or even doing homework than saving the world from unstoppable evil. Fortunately, Buffy Summers has always had a support system of friends and family to help her cope. But what if she hadn't? She might have been just like Faith. Faith, the "shadow-self" Slayer, is strong, sexy, and willful. When she first arrives in Sunnydale, Watcher-less and fancy-free, Buffy has doubts about the tag-team approach to patrol. As time goes on, though, she learns to find the fun in synchronized slayage, and appreciates Faith's zest for life...Until Faith's impulsive attitude toward her calling takes her one step too far, and her inability to cope with consequences eventually pushes her over the edge...

"Lauren James is a genius at building tension." SFX Magazine"James is one to watch." Kirkus ReviewsHow far would you go to save those you love? Lowrie and Shen are the youngest people on the planet after a virus caused global infertility. Closeted in a pocket of London and doted upon by a small, ageing community, the pair spend their days mudlarking and looking for treasure until a secret is uncovered that threatens not only their family but humanity s entire existence. Now Lowrie and Shen face an impossible choice: in the quiet at the end of the world, they must decide who to save and who to sacrifice...

A sci-fi thriller with a killer twist from the beloved author of The Next Together seriesRomy Silvers is the only surviving crew-member of a spaceship travelling to a new planet, on a mission to establish a second home for humanity. Alone in space, she is the loneliest girl in the universe until she hears about a new ship which has launched from Earth – with a single passenger on board. A boy called J. Their only communication is via email – and due to the distance between them, their messages take months to transmit. And yet Romy finds herself falling in love.Can you fall in love with someone you've never met, never even spoken to – someone who is light years away? But what does Romy really know about J? And what do the mysterious messages which have started arriving from Earth really mean? Sometimes, there's something worse than being alone...