Penguin Random House South Africa

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Extract: Private Rome by James Patterson & Adam Hamdy

Jack Morgan is in Rome celebrating the opening of a new local Private office, when the party takes a deadly turn. Private agent Matteo Ricci is found at the party standing over the body of a dead priest with a gun in hand, swearing he did not kill the man. As Jack tries to prove Matteo’s innocence, he uncovers a much deadlier conspiracy…

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Extract: Force for Good by Craig Wilkinson

Force for Good is a bold, balanced exploration of positive masculinity, inspiring
men to become forces for good. Rejecting extremes – aggressive dominance
or passive disengagement – it presents a vision of healthy masculinity: strong
yet gentle, confident yet humble. The book emphasises that power, often
misunderstood, is…

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Extract: Exit Strategy by Lee Child

Jack Reacher plans three stops today – though only two are on his
list. First: a Baltimore coffee shop. Black coffee, corner seat, eyes
on the door. A brief scuffle, nothing serious. As he leaves, someone
brushes past him; his wallet’s fine, or so he thinks. Second: a store
for a new coat, plain and…

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Extract: Rings of Fate by Melissa de la Cruz

Aren Bellamore wants freedom, not fairy tales. Running the Raven’s Beak tavern and dodging marriage proposals is challenge enough—until a near-death encounter binds her to Prince Dietan. Cursed by the deadly Rings of Fate, Dietan is running out of time and enemies are closing in. To conceal his magic and survive a dangerous journey to…

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Extract: The First Time I Saw Him by Laura Dave

A text from an unknown number shatters Hannah’s life. It’s from Owen,
her husband who vanished five years ago, abandoning her and their
daughter, Bailey. Hannah saw him the night before—silent, watchful—
and knows they’re now in danger. With no time to explain, she takes
Bailey and flees Los Angeles, driving…

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Extract: Esther is Now Following You by Tanya Sweeney

Esther first sees Ted in a London park, and a fleeting glance sparks
something she’s never felt. Obsessed, she devours every detail of
his life, from Canadian interviews to fan forums alongside the ‘Tedettes.’
But when Ted gets a new girlfriend, Esther decides it’s time to act.
She leaves her husband, takes their…

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Extract: An Enemy of the People by Imraan Coovadia

In the sweltering darkness, Mackenjee awakens in a panic, burning his
hands on the carpet, disoriented and searching for his wife, Tejal. A year
of arson and financial ruin has left the city in turmoil. Mackenjee, a tax
collector, pursues stolen billions, while Tejal, a lawyer, defends a young
revolutionary accused of arson and upheaval….

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