Rakuten Kobo

Skip side bar filters

My Brother the Killer

A Family Story

by Alix Sharkey ...

"If Angela's Ashes and My Dark Place had a . . . love child, it might look . . . like [this] riveting family chronicle. . . . harrowing, heartbreaking . . . horrifying." —Mark Sarvas, author of. Memento ParkIn the gritty docklands of south-east England, Alix Sharkey and his younger siblings grew up in awe of their charismatic yet violent father, a vicious alcoholic. Yet it was Alix's kid brother ... Read more

$17.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Also available as: Audiobook

"If Angela's Ashes and My Dark Place had a . . . love child, it might look . . . like [this] riveting family chronicle. . . . harrowing, heartbreaking . . . horrifying." —Mark Sarvas, author of. Memento ParkIn the gritty docklands of south-east England, Alix Sharkey and his younger siblings grew up in awe of their charismatic yet violent father, a vicious alcoholic. Yet it was Alix's kid brother
... Read more

Also available as: Audiobook
Audiobook

Audiobook

My Brother the Killer

A Family Story

by Alix Sharkey ...

Narrated by Alix Sharkey ...

Unabridged

10 hours 32 min

In this remarkable memoir, a harrowing true story of family, violence, guilt and atonement, a journalist reflects on his own journey to come to terms with his brother’s terrible crimes—and to find justice for the young girl he killed.In the gritty docklands of south-east England, Alix Sharkey and his younger siblings grew up in awe of their charismatic yet violent father, a vicious alcoholic. Yet ... Read more

$36.99 CAD

Also available as: eBook

In this remarkable memoir, a harrowing true story of family, violence, guilt and atonement, a journalist reflects on his own journey to come to terms with his brother’s terrible crimes—and to find justice for the young girl he killed.In the gritty docklands of south-east England, Alix Sharkey and his younger siblings grew up in awe of their charismatic yet violent father, a vicious alcoholic. Yet
... Read more

Also available as: eBook
Audiobook

Audiobook

My Brother the Killer

by Alix Sharkey ...

Narrated by Alix Sharkey ...

Unabridged

10 hours 32 min

‘A hugely impressive achievement.’ – Hadley Freeman, author of House of GlassAt 8.00am on Monday 18th June 2001, Danielle Jones left home dressed in her school uniform – and promptly vanished.The 15-year old’s body was never recovered, but Danielle’s parents soon learned that her ‘Uncle Stuart’, a close family friend, had concealed a decades-long history of sexual violence against teenage girls. ... Read more

$34.99 CAD

‘A hugely impressive achievement.’ – Hadley Freeman, author of House of GlassAt 8.00am on Monday 18th June 2001, Danielle Jones left home dressed in her school uniform – and promptly vanished.The 15-year old’s body was never recovered, but Danielle’s parents soon learned that her ‘Uncle Stuart’, a close family friend, had concealed a decades-long history of sexual violence against teenage girls.
... Read more

Audiobook

Audiobook

Prose & Cons

The English Language in Just A Minute

by Gyles Brandreth ...

Narrated by Gyles Brandreth ...

Unabridged

6 hours 36 min

Brought to you by Penguin.As fans of Just a Minute know, the key to the game is knowing your way around the English language: how it works, how it’s evolved, and how words connect, often in surprising ways. When it comes to the English language (and Just a Minute), Gyles Brandreth has seen it all – and now he’s ready to put you through your linguistic paces, to become a Just a Minute expert ... Read more

$25.83 CAD

Also available as: eBook

Brought to you by Penguin.As fans of Just a Minute know, the key to the game is knowing your way around the English language: how it works, how it’s evolved, and how words connect, often in surprising ways. When it comes to the English language (and Just a Minute), Gyles Brandreth has seen it all – and now he’s ready to put you through your linguistic paces, to become a Just a Minute expert
... Read more

Also available as: eBook
Audiobook

Audiobook

Under a Pink Sky

How Brianna's mother turned tragedy into a fight for a safer future

by Esther Ghey ...

Narrated by Esther Ghey, Victoria Gee ...

Unabridged

8 hours 33 min

**Brought to you by Penguin.A MOTHER’S TRUE STORY OF LOVE, LOSS, THE POWER OF FORGIVENESS & THE FIGHT TO PROTECT OUR CHILDREN’S FUTURES IN THE DIGITAL AGE.**On 11 February 2023, 16-year-old Brianna Ghey left home to meet her friend in a park local to her home in Warrington, Cheshire. Her mother, Esther, was relieved to see her go – a positive step after a difficult and increasingly isolated few ... Read more

$25.83 CAD

Also available as: eBook

**Brought to you by Penguin.A MOTHER’S TRUE STORY OF LOVE, LOSS, THE POWER OF FORGIVENESS & THE FIGHT TO PROTECT OUR CHILDREN’S FUTURES IN THE DIGITAL AGE.**On 11 February 2023, 16-year-old Brianna Ghey left home to meet her friend in a park local to her home in Warrington, Cheshire. Her mother, Esther, was relieved to see her go – a positive step after a difficult and increasingly isolated few
... Read more

Also available as: eBook
Audiobook

Audiobook

Bluegrass

A True Story of Murder in Kentucky

by William Van Meter ...

Narrated by Ed Sala ...

Unabridged

7 hours 3 min

Widely published journalist William Van Meter returned to his hometown of Bowling Green, Kentucky, to research this harrowing account of a horrifying crime that occurred at Western Kentucky University. In 2003, attractive college student Katie Autry was found dead in her dorm room after being raped, stabbed, and set on fire. As Van Meter delves into the facts of the case, further disturbing ... Read more

$28.84 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Also available as: eBook

Widely published journalist William Van Meter returned to his hometown of Bowling Green, Kentucky, to research this harrowing account of a horrifying crime that occurred at Western Kentucky University. In 2003, attractive college student Katie Autry was found dead in her dorm room after being raped, stabbed, and set on fire. As Van Meter delves into the facts of the case, further disturbing
... Read more

Also available as: eBook
Audiobook

Audiobook

Yesterday Will Make You Cry

by Chester Himes ...

Narrated by Ron Butler ...

Unabridged

11 hours 39 min

From the acclaimed author of the Harlem Detectives series, a masterful autobiographical novel about the injustices of the prison system and the humanity that flourishes despite itJimmy Monroe is serving a twenty-year sentence for robbery. Terror and chaos reign in the prison, where corrupt, racist guards mete out capricious punishments like time in "the hole," where inmates' sense of reality slips ... Read more

$35.72 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

From the acclaimed author of the Harlem Detectives series, a masterful autobiographical novel about the injustices of the prison system and the humanity that flourishes despite itJimmy Monroe is serving a twenty-year sentence for robbery. Terror and chaos reign in the prison, where corrupt, racist guards mete out capricious punishments like time in "the hole," where inmates' sense of reality slips
... Read more
Audiobook

Audiobook

BARE

'You have to read this book' MICK JAGGER

by Lorna Tucker ...

Narrated by Lorna Tucker ...

Unabridged

4 hours 25 min

I, Lorna Tucker, have lived a life that most of you can't even begin to imagine...The unflinching true story of one woman's fight to survive living on the streets of London - from Britain's most exciting filmmaker'You need to read this' MICK JAGGER'Truly changes your perception of what the words 'strength' and 'endurance' mean' CUBA GOODING JR'Heartbreaking and uplifting' KA... ... Read more

$43.99 CAD

Also available as: eBook

I, Lorna Tucker, have lived a life that most of you can't even begin to imagine...The unflinching true story of one woman's fight to survive living on the streets of London - from Britain's most exciting filmmaker'You need to read this' MICK JAGGER'Truly changes your perception of what the words 'strength' and 'endurance' mean' CUBA GOODING JR'Heartbreaking and uplifting' KA...
... Read more

Also available as: eBook
Audiobook

Audiobook

Think Clearly

Eight Simple Rules to Succeed in the Data Age

by Kiko Llaneras ...

Narrated by Neil Gardner ...

Unabridged

7 hours 3 min

Brought to you by Penguin.It’s almost impossible to feel confident we’ve made the right choice when we are constantly faced with conflicting data. From choosing the right school for our children to understanding major social and political events, making informed decisions can feel overwhelming. In a world overflowing with data, it is more important than ever to decipher what the numbers tell us ... Read more

$25.83 CAD

Also available as: eBook

Brought to you by Penguin.It’s almost impossible to feel confident we’ve made the right choice when we are constantly faced with conflicting data. From choosing the right school for our children to understanding major social and political events, making informed decisions can feel overwhelming. In a world overflowing with data, it is more important than ever to decipher what the numbers tell us
... Read more

Also available as: eBook
Audiobook

Audiobook

Private Inquiries

The Secret History of Female Sleuths

by Caitlin Davies ...

Narrated by Annie Aldington ...

Unabridged

9 hours 40 min

The female private detective has been a staple of popular culture for over 150 years. But what about the real-life women behind these fictional tales? Dismissed as 'Mrs Sherlock Holmes' or amateurish Miss Marples, mocked as private dicks or honey trappers, they have been investigating crime since the mid-nineteenth century - everything from theft and fraud to romance scams and murder. In Private ... Read more

$56.30 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

The female private detective has been a staple of popular culture for over 150 years. But what about the real-life women behind these fictional tales? Dismissed as 'Mrs Sherlock Holmes' or amateurish Miss Marples, mocked as private dicks or honey trappers, they have been investigating crime since the mid-nineteenth century - everything from theft and fraud to romance scams and murder. In Private
... Read more
Audiobook

Audiobook

Sleep My Little Dead

The True Story of the Zodiac Killer

by Kieran Crowley ...

Narrated by Danny Campbell ...

Unabridged

7 hours 45 min

The twisted copycat who looked to the stars...He slipped like a sinister shadow in the night, stalking, then savagely attacking. Most of his unsuspecting targets were shot at close range and one woman was stabbed over one hundred times. After dispatching his victims, police allege he left their bloodstained bodies and crept back to the neatly kept room in his mother's apartment.Sleep my little ... Read more

$34.34 CAD

Also available as: eBook

The twisted copycat who looked to the stars...He slipped like a sinister shadow in the night, stalking, then savagely attacking. Most of his unsuspecting targets were shot at close range and one woman was stabbed over one hundred times. After dispatching his victims, police allege he left their bloodstained bodies and crept back to the neatly kept room in his mother's apartment.Sleep my little
... Read more

Also available as: eBook
Audiobook

Audiobook

Beyond the Body Farm

A Legendary Bone Detective Explores Murders, Mysteries, and the Revolution in Forensic Science

by Jon Jefferson, Bill Bass ...

Narrated by Tom McKeon ...

Abridged

6 hours 17 min

The Dead Do Tell Tales...A pioneer in forensic anthropology, Dr. Bill Bass created the world's first laboratory dedicated to the study of human decomposition. Bill Bass's research at ""the Body Farm"" has revolutionized forensic science, helping police crack cold cases and pinpoint time since death. In this riveting book, the bone sleuth explores the rise of modern forensic science, using cases ... Read more

$28.99 CAD

Also available as: eBook

The Dead Do Tell Tales...A pioneer in forensic anthropology, Dr. Bill Bass created the world's first laboratory dedicated to the study of human decomposition. Bill Bass's research at ""the Body Farm"" has revolutionized forensic science, helping police crack cold cases and pinpoint time since death. In this riveting book, the bone sleuth explores the rise of modern forensic science, using cases
... Read more

Also available as: eBook

Rakuten Kobo

eReaders

Apps

Accessories

What is Kobo Super Points?

Reward Yourself

Shopping Cart

You're getting the VIP treatment!

Your Shopping Cart is empty

Available:

1 audiobook monthly

+ FREE 30-day trial

Available:

1 audiobook monthly

+ FREE 30-day trial

Recommended For You

“alix sharkey”

My Brother the Killer

My Brother the Killer

My Brother the Killer

People who read these also enjoyed

Prose & Cons

Under a Pink Sky

Bluegrass

Yesterday Will Make You Cry

BARE

Think Clearly

Private Inquiries

Sleep My Little Dead

Beyond the Body Farm

eReaders

Apps

Accessories

Shopping Cart

You're getting the VIP treatment!

Your Shopping Cart is empty

Available:

1 audiobook monthly

+ FREE 30-day trial

Available:

1 audiobook monthly

+ FREE 30-day trial

Recommended For You

“alix sharkey”

Show:

People who read these also enjoyed