Nicola Monaghan

Hardened by ten years on the murder squad, DNA analyst Doctor Sian Love has seen it all. So when she finds human remains in the basement of her new home, she knows the drill. Except this time it's different. This time, it's personal... A page-turning cold case investigation, Dead Flowers is an intriguing, multi-layered story perfect for fans of Kate Atkinson's Case Histories and British crime dramas like Line of Duty and Unforgotten.

Dead Flowers

A Novel

The Killing Jar

Crackling with energy and intensity, 'Starfishing' gives an insight into both the vibrant London club scene and the world of trading in the '90s. It also tells the story of an Essex girl who has come to the City to make her fortune, but gets caught up in a game that she doesn't know how to end.

Starfishing

Do your students understand the difference between murder and manslaughter? Are they confused by the concept of mens rea and accessorial liability? Criminal Law Directions tackles these and many more questions, introducing students to this exciting area of law. The Directions series has been written with students in mind and are the ideal guide as they approach the subject for the first time. This book will help them: · Gain a complete understanding of the topic: just the right amount of detail conveyed clearly · Understand the law in context: with scene-setting introductions and highlighted case extracts, the practical importance of the law becomes clear · Identify when and how to evaluate the law critically: they'll be introduced to the key areas of debate and given the confidence to question the law · Deepen and test knowledge: visually engaging learning and self-testing features aid understanding and help students tackle assessments with confidence · Elevate their learning: with the ground-work in place you can aspire to take learning to the next level, with direction provided on how to go further Digital formats and resources The seventh edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources. The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks The online resources that support the book include: · Multiple choice questions · Flashcard glossary · Guidance on answering the end of chapter exam questions . Guidance on answering the end of chapter self-test questions Additional lecturer resources include: · Diagrams from the text · A test bank of further multiple choice questions Visit Nicola Monaghan's Twitter page for additional insight into criminal law.

Criminal Law Directions

Jack sells expensive and rare gaming cards to rich collectors. Henri is a millionaire who wants the elusive Okinawa Dragon, a one-off card owned by a Japanese businessman who refuses to sell. A plan is hatched, and Jack is sent to Osaka to get hold of the card.

The Okinawa Dragon

Frankie embarks on a dangerous affair with her married boss in this powerful and electric story about risk, dangerous games and destructive passion in a man's world -- the world of trading in the '90s.

A clear and accessible introduction to the law of evidence, enhanced with numerous case and material extracts and visual aids.

Law of Evidence

DNA doesn't lie. But what if the truth is dangerous? Former police officer and DNA expert Dr Sian Love has settled into running her own detective agency and cohabiting with her partner, Kris. Her life is thrown into chaos once again when a teenage girl shows up at her office, claiming to be Courtney Johnson - a child who went missing in Nottingham over fifteen years ago - but refusing to allow Sian to test her DNA. Wary but intrigued, Sian reluctantly revives the undercover skills she learned in her days in the police force and begins investigating. But revisiting the past has consequences... Wish You Were Here is an intriguing, multi-layered crime thriller, perfect for fans of Kate Atkinson's Case Histories and British crime dramas The Bay and Unforgotten.

Wish You Were Here

It's 1997 and party girl Frankie Cavanagh has just started working in the City, experiencing life on the trading floor in all its sweaty, macho madness. She plunges headfirst into the frenzy of the financial markets as well as the drug-fuelled club culture: Frankie works hard, parties hard and gives as good as she gets. But when she embarks on a dangerous, thrill-seeking affair with her married boss, Frankie begins to lose her grip. Just how far will she go for a dare? In this world of high-octane party nights and high-stake big money deals, a girl could get pushed too far...

Criminal Law Directions is written in an engaging and lively manner with an emphasis on explaining the key principles of Criminal Law with clarity. The book includes helpful learning features to guide students through the material in an interesting and informative way.

In her stunning debut, Nicola Monaghan lays bare the gritty underbelly of life in Nottingham, England. Very early on, Kerrie-Ann begins to dream of the world beyond the rough council estate where she lives. Her father is nowhere to be found, her mother is a junkie, and she is left to care for her little brother. Clever, brave, and frighteningly independent, Kerrie-Ann has an unbreakable will to survive. She befriends her eccentric, elderly neighbor, who teaches her about butterflies, the Amazon, and life outside of her tough neighborhood. But even as Kerrie-Ann dreams of a better life she becomes further entangled in the cycles of violence and drugs that rule the estate. Brilliant, brutal, and tender, The Killing Jar introduces a brave new voice in fiction. Nicola Monaghan's devastating prose tells an unforgettable story of violence, love, and hope.

Do you know the difference between murder and manslaughter? Are you confused by the concept of mens rea and accessorial liability? Criminal Law Directions tackles these and many more questions, introducing you to this exciting area of law. The Directions series has been written with you in mind. The ideal guide as you approach the subject for the first time, this book will help you: - Gain a complete understanding of the topic: just the right amount of detail conveyed clearly - Understand the law in context: with scene-setting introductions and highlighted case extracts, the practical importance of the law becomes clear - Identify when and how to critically evaluate the law: you'll be introduced to the key areas of debate and given the confidence to question the law - Deepen and test your knowledge: visually engaging learning and self-testing features aid understanding and help you tackle assessments with confidence - Elevate your learning: with the ground-work in place you can aspire to take your learning to the next level, with direction provided on how to go further An extensive Online Resource Centre provides a wide range of extra resources to further support you in your studies, including: - Multiple choice questions - Flashcard glossary - Guidance on answering the end of chapter exam questions - Guidance on answering the end of chapter self-test questions Additional lecturer resources include: - Diagrams from the text - A testbank of further multiple choice questions

Do your students understand the difference between murder and manslaughter?Are they confused by the concept of mens rea and accessorial liability?Criminal Law Directions tackles these and many more questions, introducing students to this exciting area of law.The Directions series has been written with students in mind. The ideal guide as they approach the subject for the first time, this book will help them:DT Gain a complete understanding of the topic: just the right amount of detail conveyed clearlyDT Understand the law in context: with scene-setting introductions and highlighted case extracts, the practical importance of the law becomes clearDT Identify when and how to critically evaluate the law: they'll be introduced to the key areas of debate and given the confidence to question the lawDT Deepen and test knowledge: visually engaging learning and self-testing features aid understanding and help students tackle assessments with confidenceDT Elevate their learning: with the ground-work in place you can aspire to take learning to the next level, with direction provided on how to go furtherAn extensive selection of online resources accompany this text, including:DT Multiple choice questionsDT Flashcard glossaryDT Guidance on answering the end of chapter exam questions. Guidance on answering the end of chapter self-test questionsAdditional lecturer resources include:DT Diagrams from the textDT A test bank of further multiple choice questions

Chris Monaghan

The Fraud Act 2006 presented a wholesale reform of the pre-existing deception offences under the Theft Act 1968 and Theft Act 1978. This edited collection offers a critical evaluation of fraud legislation and provides a review of the Fraud Act 2006 within the context of measures introduced within the previous decade to combat financial crime, fraud and white-collar offences. The edited collection brings together contributors from a range of unique perspectives including academics, practitioners and a former member of the judiciary. It covers several related themes and provides the reader with a unique and original commentary on how the Fraud Act 2006 has been applied by the courts, the type of prosecutions that have taken place, the effectiveness of the Act, and other legislation which is used to prosecute financial crime and corporate misconduct. It covers procedural and evidential aspects relating to fraud trials, namely consideration of the composition of the tribunal of fact in complex fraud trials, and good character directions in fraud trials. It will be of interest to those teaching and researching in Financial Crime, Corporate Law, Criminal Law, the Law of Evidence, Criminology, Criminal Procedure and Sentencing.

A Critical Evaluation of Fraud Legislation

Financial Crime and Corporate Misconduct

Five-year-old Kerrie-Ann Hill has an unusual neighbour. Mrs Ivanovich collects butterflies and she shows Kerrie-Ann how to catch them, take care of them, and evenhow to kill them using a jar and some funny-smelling liquid. Kerrie-Ann loves looking at these beautiful, delicate creatures, and imagines them flying free... This is Kerrie-Ann's story. She doesn't know who her father is, and her mother is a junkie. By the age of ten, she's selling drugs at school. By twelve, she's been beaten up by a customer, hidden stolen guns, done time in a girls' home, and already has a taste for whizz. And then there's Mark - her only true friend and the one person she can trust. Their friendship turns into a powerful love and together they are invincible. But in their world it's easy to lose control. On the drug-riddled estate with an atmosphere as lethal as a killing jar, it seems that Kerrie-Ann doesn't stand a chance. Unless she can make use of what Mrs Ivanovich taught her all those years ago.

She doesn’t trust the police. She used to be one of them. Hardened by ten years on the murder squad, DNA analyst Doctor Sian Love has seen it all. So when she finds human remains in the basement of her new home, she knows the drill. Except this time it’s different. This time, it’s personal... A page-turning cold case investigation, Dead Flowers is an intriguing, multi-layered story perfect for fans of Kate Atkinson’s Case Histories and British crime dramas like Line of Duty and Unforgotten. Shortlisted for the UEA Crime Fiction Award 2019 -------------------- 'Old murders, family secrets and long-told lies are the ingredients of this splendid, gripping crime novel' - William Ryan 'Nicola Monaghan has a talent for making characters real in remarkably few words' - The Bookbag 'A beautifully crafted dual narrative story of deadly familial secrets and lies' - Henry Sutton, Professor of Creative Writing and Crime Fiction at University of East Anglia

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