Books published by publisher Zirlinson Publishing

Undeterred by world war and enemy submarines, Amelia and Emerson set sail once again for Egypt, where ghosts of an ancient past and spectres of a present-day evil hover silently over an inscrutable land. In the autumn of 1915, Cairo is transformed into an army camp teeming with enemy agents and shockingly bold tomb robbers are brazenly desecrating the ancient sites. Amelia seeks refuge at a remote dig in Luxor, but this provides no guarantee of safety when she discovers a fresh corpse in an ancient tomb. But are the Emersons in even darker danger with the intervention of one of Amelia's oldest and most dangerous adversaries? Tanatalising clues suggest this might be so, and point towards an archaelogical discovery of unparalleled importance - and the resurrection of a voice that has been silent for milennia.

Banned from the Valley of the Kings, Amelia Peabody and her distinguished husband have returned to England with their 19-year-old son Ramses and their foster daughter, Nefret. Ramses is secretly in love with Nefret and plans to flee to Germany to avoid temptation. Then a mysterious visitor changes the plan for the whole family. Set in the Sudan, this is another exciting adventure which follows the Peabody family as they confront all the forces against them armed only with a crumbling map and an important letter...

In the words of those who were there, from the earliest times to the present day, here are the most outstanding events of human history in a unique panoramic collection. Great moments in history, war and politics, art and literature, sport and exploration are collected in this third edition of a hugely successful volume. The epic events include 9/11, the exploration of Mars and the Asian Tsunami, the Gunpowder Plot and the discovery of America, the eruption of Vesuvius, the death of Alexander and Sennacherib sacking Babylon. All compiled from memoirs, diaries, letters, journalistic reports and other first-hand documents.

Author and reviewer Michael Brookes said of Death of heaven:"The book starts well and has a 'Books of Blood' vibe which really works well. It's in these tales that the author's writing ability shines. He demonstrates a lovely turn of phrase and some of the writing is almost poetic in its beauty."A horrific childhood event. Two broken boys struggle to grow up. One to achieves great and covert things for our country, things that nearly destroy him. The other continues his struggle through adulthood. Finally they come back together to help one another, one more than the other. And then things take a staggering turn into the dark and unbelievable.. Into a massive and macabre reality that questions literally everyone's reality. A reality that will soon enshroud the entire world.British book Reviewer Lynn Worton said:"JZ Murdock has written a horror story that had me completely transfixed! I'm intrigued as to what he is working on next! Although horror is not one my favorite genres, I recommend this book to those who do love it."WILDSound Writing Festival First Chapter review said:"The story itself is very strong, lulling the reader into a false sense of security as two young boys hunt for treasure, before ultimately morphing into a violent and sometimes disturbing tale of horror. This is done with such swiftness that it takes the reader completely by surprise, which only enhances the effect."Enjoy reading, Death of heaven. But perhaps, just perhaps, leave the light on when you go to bed....

Prospects for the 1907 archaeological season in Egypt are looking somewhat dull to Amelia. As a result of Emerson's less-than-diplomatic behaviour, they have been demoted to examining only the most boring tombs in the Valley of the Kings - mere leftovers, really. And then, in a seedy section of Cairo, the younger members of the Peabody Emerson clan purchase a mintcondition papyrus of the famed Book of the Dead, the collection of magical spells and prayers designed to ward off the perils of the underworld and lead the deceased into everlasting life. But for as long as there have been graves, there have also been grave robbers - and so begins a new adventure into antiquity. The season rapidly switches from dull to deadly as Amelia strives to untangle a web woven of criminals and cults, stolen treasures and fallen women - all the while under the unblinking eye of a ruthless, remorseless killer.

“On a bright sunny day, Teddy went for a walk.” Thus, begins an eye-opening adventure for Teddy and for all young readers. By the time the adventure is over, they will have learned that not all things are as they seem. A bossy sister along with three perfect pests make their discovery possible: a pesky mosquito, a group of hungry ants, and a very noisy cicada. Through Jennifer’s energetic prose, children will come to delight in Teddy’s curiosity and willingness to learn. And, along with Teddy, they will open their hearts and minds to all the pests in their world. The author’s intention is that children will come away from reading this book with the belief that each created thing, big and small, has its own unique abilities. Getting to know one another better can open the door to many new discoveries and friendships.

“Why am I so small…? And why can’t I move?” A tear rolled down the cheek of Sally, the mushroom. A Big Job for a Small Mushroom tells the tale of Sally, a small mushroom in the forest who had reached the age when she began to notice all the other creatures in the forest and how much more beautiful they were than the lowly mushrooms. She also saw that they could fly or walk, grow very tall or make beautiful flowers. Sally, like so many young people today, was dissatisfied with herself. She didn’t know what her special place in the forest was. Nor did she know how important the work is that she and no other growing thing in the forest can do. By explaining to Sally exactly what her job is and how important it is for the life of the forest, Lucy, an older and wiser mushroom, helps Sally to love her life. In the same way, A Big Job for a Small Mushroom tells young readers that everyone and everything has value in our world. Sometimes we just need a little help seeing and understanding that.

Kaylee and Jimmy invite you along on their adventure of a lifetime--a trip through every state in the United States of America. There's a house only ten feet wide. And a tree house towering ten stories tall. And did you know there's a place where you can dig for diamonds or watch mud puddles boil? And at the end of the book, questions and activities add to the fun. No suitcases needed. Just sit back, open this book, and explore the weird and wonderful places in the USA from the comfort of your favorite chair. Happy traveling!