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Urbane Publications is an independent publisher of bestselling crime, thriller, contemporary and literary fiction (and the occasional non-fiction work). At Urbane Publications we are proud to publish original and compelling titles, and bring you the writing of new and established authors.

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The Soldier’s Home

by George Costigan

The Soldier's Home is the stunning sequel to the bestselling debut, The Single Soldier

The war is over and his home was built … but a home is just a set of empty rooms without people and love. After surviving the devastation, secrets, lies and tragedies of a community under German occupation, can people now rekindle their lives, and rediscover their reasons for surviving? As the soldier waits for the return of his love, the world keeps moving, threatening to leave his hopes and dreams behind. History, secrets and painful truths collide in this astonishingly human, warm and emotive sequel from writer George Costigan.

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The Story Collector

Featured in Contemporary Fiction

The Story Collector

by Evie Gaughan

"A lovely story filled with plenty of mystery and a dash of magic. Heartwarming and addictive."

The Story Collector treads the intriguing line between the everyday and the otherworldly – but always with an Irish woman’s wit. With a taste for the magical in everyday life, Evie’s latest novel is full of ordinary characters with extraordinary tales to tell. This is Finding Neverland for grown ups.

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Oliver Twist and the Mystery of Throate Manor

by David Stuart Davies

A thrilling 'Dickensian Whodunit'... dark, but very compelling!

Oliver Twist, now a young man and a lawyer, has taken his old associate Jack Dawkins, aka the Artful Dodger, on as his clerk in an attempt to civilise him and keep him out of trouble. Together they become embroiled in a dark and dangerous murder mystery. The task is a perilous one leading to violence and murder before shocking revelations threaten to destroy them all.

Bestselling crime author David Stuart Davies delivers a unique Victorian set mystery, reimagining some of Charles Dickens best loved characters in new and thrilling roles. Ideal for fans of Kim Newman, Mark Frost and the author’s acclaimed Luther Darke series.

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Corrupted (Book 4 in the Charles Holborne series)

Featured in Crime Thrillers

Corrupted (Book 4 in the Charles Holborne series)

by Simon Michael

Vivid, gripping and authentic storytelling. A Great crime thriller.

Corrupted is the fourth book in the Charles Holborne thriller series, and Simon Michael’s follow up to the bestselling The Lighterman. Charles is building his reputation as a brilliant murder trial lawyer and living the good life with partner Sally. But he can’t escape the influences and dangers of the past, and finds himself drawn once more into the orbit of the notorious Kray twins. It’s not long before Charles is courting scandal and threats to his very life when investigating a sex ring that involves not just the Krays and the Mafia, but goes to the very echelons of the country’s power. Simon Michael brings the past back to life across a beautifully rendered swinging 60s landscape, and delivers a gripping piece of thriller fiction that will excite any fan of the genre.

 

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She’s Back

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She’s Back

by Lisa Unwin, Deb Khan

A must have guide to get more women back into the workplace

‘If you’re a professional woman who wants to unlock your potential this book is a must-read.’ – Sarah Wood, OBE

Women’s careers twist and turn. Women step back or step away for so many reasons.  Then, let’s face it, returning is tough. Whether you are coming back after a break, or looking to ramp up a level, this book is an essential guide and helps you succeed. You’ll learn the truth about how the recruitment market really works; how to craft a narrative that explains your value; mobilise a network to support your ambitions and find work that will work for you. Examples of real women’s struggles and winning strategies provide inspiration and will enthuse you about how to make your own comeback.

Lisa and Deb draw on years of research across several different sectors and their experience of working with and listening to the stories of thousands of women to provide a fresh, pragmatic and above all useful handbook for today’s fast evolving job market.

In a world of MeToo and Time’s Up, She’s Back. And so are you.

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