Books with author Roger Hurn

Private Investigator Ryan Kyd finds himself alone in London on New Year’s Eve when he receives a phone call from Jason Mulwhinney, a successful playwright, with a case for him to investigate. Mulwhinney wants Kyd to go to New York to retrieve the stolen manuscript for a play he has written, which he believes has been taken by Jezebel, his ex-girlfriend.But when Kyd hunts Jezebel down, she claims the manuscript was actually written by her.Suddenly everyone seems to want to get their hands on the play ....and Kyd doesn’t know who to trust.Things take a dramatic turn for the worse when Kyd walks in on Mulwhinney’s latest girlfriend, Carmelita, standing over Jezebel’s dead body.And before he knows what’s happened he has been implicated in the murder.Why is the manuscript worth killing for?And if Jezebel didn’t have it, then who does?As the suspect list lengthens, everyone seems to have an alibi.Can Kyd get to the bottom of the mystery before someone else gets hurt?Bright Lights, Big City is a gripping crime thriller featuring the private investigator Ryan Kyd. It is the follow-up to the best-selling Business Is Murder, Hand of Darkness, Dead of Winter and Below Zero. Praise for Roger Hurn’s books 'A gripping crime thriller set in the heart of modern London.' - Tom Kasey, author of Trade Off. 'An accomplished and entertaining slice of London noir.' - Robert Foster, author of The Lunar Code.'Ryan Kyd is becoming an addiction' - Jane Harvey-Berrick, author of The New Samurai. Roger Hurn has had over 70 books published. In his spare time Roger plays seven-a-side football and, to the horror of music lovers everywhere, guitar in a rock band.

Legend says the Pied Piper came to our world twice: once to Hamelin in 1284 and then to the Isle of Wight in 1377.In a modern twist on the classic tale, Lizzie and Richie are two modern kids who are thrown into parallel worlds as they try to save their medieval friends from the Piper. With a mixture of adventure, intrigue and villainy with a twist ending, this book is a brilliant children's novel that will have them gripped to the very end and demanding another installment once it's finished. Suitable for the 8-14 range, it has something for boys, girls and grown-ups alike and is a brilliant before bedtime read.

"My career as a firefighter/paramedic stretched from 1974 to 2000 when were inventing EMS as we went along. These are stories from those years on the street. That place I named so long ago, the other reality that exists just outside most people’s everyday lives. It is a place that seems to exist parallel to the normal workaday existence: yet it is only a car accident or cardiac away for any of us. It manifested itself in brushfires, house fires, shootings, stabbings, hangings, accidents with injuries, cardiacs, codes, drownings, and a thousand other emergencies. The street was more than a physical place. It was a place filled with excitement, fear, tragedy, horror, sadness, despair, joy, and laughter. It was a place where routine decisions could have terrible consequences: I am going to the grocery store. Or, I will get the wiring fixed next month. Where people died or were maimed. Often, it was terrible place. Or maybe it was reality. It was where all safeguards ended and our job began. There were thousands of cases, but these are the ones etched in my memory. The ones that will never go away." Roger Huder

If you like a ghost story with a twist and a dash of dark humour, then this is the book for you. It contains 13 tales written by bestselling children’s author Roger Hurn. But these spooky stories aren’t just for kids - they’re for everyone who enjoys having their spine tingled and their imagination stirred!You’ll meet characters like the man who couldn’t lose - until he played cards one dark and stormy night for his life; the hitchhiker who thumbed a ride in a haunted car; and the girl who wished never to grow old, but who then discovered you should be very careful what you wish for!So, close the curtains, settle down in your favourite chair and read this haunting little book – if you dare! Roger Hurn has had over 70 books for children published. He is well known for his author visits to schools and has enormous experience as an educator having taught at all levels from Nursery to Higher Education. His experience led to him being a consultant advisor to the UK Home Office and the Children’s Directorate. In his spare time Roger plays seven-a-side football and, to the horror of music lovers everywhere, guitar in a rock band.

When the mystical jewel The Eye of the Pharaoh is stolen from the Haunted Pyramid, Pharaoh Ramenha's world is plunged into chaos. The Eye must be found - and quickly - or Ramenha is a dead man! His friend Kaheb is accused of the theft by Ramenha's cunning uncle, Ahketnan, a man with his own ideas about who should be the next Pharaoh.Kaheb has to clear his name, find the jewel and expose the real thief. Unfortunately for Kaheb, the thief has used the jewel to summon a deadly demon from beyond the grave to make sure Kaheb fails.This thrilling story will captivate readers of all ages - as well as serving as the perfect introduction to the history of ancient Egypt. Roger Hurn has had over 70 books for children published. He is well known for his author visits to schools and has enormous experience as an educator having taught at all levels from Nursery to Higher Education. His experience led to him being a consultant advisor to the UK Home Office and the Children’s Directorate. In his spare time Roger plays seven-a-side football and, to the horror of music lovers everywhere, guitar in a rock band.Endeavour Press is the UK's leading independent digital publisher.

It is 1939 and a gang of children who call themselves “The Lions” play happily in the back streets of London. They are totally unaware that their little world is about to be shattered beyond repair. War is declared and they, like thousands of others, are torn from their families and sent off to live with strangers in the countryside. This is their story.Roger Hurn has had over 70 books for children published. He is well known for his author visits to schools and has enormous experience as an educator having taught at all levels from Nursery to Higher Education. His experience led to him being a consultant advisor to the UK Home Office and the Children’s Directorate. In his spare time Roger plays seven-a-side football and, to the horror of music lovers everywhere, guitar in a rock band.Endeavour Press is the UK's leading independent publisher of digital books.

The Mystery Mob boys are off on holiday. They're staying in a creepy old castle. And guess what? It's haunted ...The Mystery Mob series has been created specifically to encourage boys to get reading and to support teachers with paired and guided reading sessions.The books have been written by Roger Hurn, bestselling author and primary school teacher, and feature a gang of boys getting into scrapes as they investigate strange mysteries!

Gems is a series of books written specifically for struggling girl readers. In this title Sam’s best friend is her pony, Zelda. She takes good care of her, talking to her and sharing secrets, much to another stable girl’s amusement. When Araminta brags of the gymkhana that she and her pony will win, Sam is instantly disheartened. Encouraged by the stable owner, who sees her caring ways, Sam enters and trains very hard. Sam and Zelda are ready to enter the competition, only to find their saddle has been stolen, right before the main event! Will they still be able to enter? Or will Araminta and her pony win after all?

There are Egyptian mummies galore at the local museum. How can the Mystery Mob escape the Mummy's Curse?The Mystery Mob series has been created specifically to encourage boys to get reading and to support teachers with paired and guided reading sessions. The books have been written by Roger Hurn, bestselling author and primary school teacher, and feature a gang of boys getting into scrapes as they investigate strange mysteries!

The Full Flight series of reading books are for children and young adults aged 8 to 14 and over who are struggling to read. Each book has been carefully written for those with a reading age of approximately 7 to 8, but are packed full of adventure and brilliant illustrations to really grab the reader interest.Steve is fed up, walking in a storm, desperate for a lift. A kind stranger has stopped to help, but this will be no ordinary trip...