Chris Johnston

Rosie Jones

The apocalyptic group The Family and their guru, Anne Hamilton-Byrne -- one of very few female cult leaders in history -- captured international headlines throughout the 1980s and 1990s. Hamilton-Byrne, who some followers believed was Jesus Christ, was glamorous and charismatic -- and, many allege, very dangerous. From her base in a quiet suburb, she recruited wealthy professionals to join her cult, including doctors, lawyers, nurses, architects, and scientists. She acquired children and raised them as her own, bleaching their hair blonde to make them look like siblings, and her group became surrounded by rumours of LSD use, child abuse, and strange spiritual rituals. In 1987, police swooped on The Family's lakeside compound and rescued children who claimed they were part of Anne's future master race. The children recounted terrible stories of near starvation, emotional manipulation, and physical abuse. But Anne could not be found, sparking an international police hunt that involved Scotland Yard, Interpol, and the FBI. Could they bring Anne to justice? Today, the elderly Anne has an estate estimated to be worth millions, with only one minor criminal conviction to her name. Her few remaining followers attend her nursing-home bedside. How did such a notorious group come to flourish? How did Anne maintain a hold over her followers? And why was she never fully brought to justice? Drawing on revelatory new research, including interviews with survivors, The Familytells for the first time in full the strange and shocking story of one of the most bizarre cults in modern history.

The Family

The sequel to Battle Cry.Four years after the doomed patrol in Afghanistan which changed their lives in ways they could never imagine, Jess, Rix and Jase are moving on, both in their professional and personal lives. But when Jess is unexpectedly deployed on a humanitarian mission, resulting in catastrophe, it has far reaching ramifications for all three of them. Is Rix and Jess's relationship strong enough to endure the challenge, and will Jase ever be free from the PTSD which almost destroyed his life?Battle Torn tells the story of how happiness and stability can be shattered in the blink of an eye, and how even those decisions which, on the face of it, seem straightforward can be the hardest ones to make.

Battle Torn

If you haven't checked out the online world of Sapphire fandom at openbook, the time is now!Dee is based in London. She luffs her laptop, her favourite television show and is a closet member of bandom (adoration of a rock band and/or musician). Oh, and she's juggling part-time work, her ground-breaking thesis in microbial biotechnology and the heartbreak of her ex-boyfriend's latest news.Julia is a Sapphire fan-freak based in Honolulu, majoring in obsessing about Davis Merrit. She's a part-time mom, an ex-ad agency executive and she writes NON-one true pair fanfic (She pairs the NON-canonical couple of Davis Merrit with Kate Girardi in her stories)Set during the mid/end of season 1 of worldwide television hit Sapphire, ZOMG! The Northern Fangirls introduces several new characters to the mix and unearths a couple of secrets hidden behind the dim light of the computer screen.Third in a series, but can be enjoyed independently of the first two

ZOMG! the Northern Fangirls

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Amazing Edie Eckhart

From TV comedian Rosie comes a sparky and HILARIOUS series for readers aged 9+. Perfect for fans of Jacqueline Wilson and DORK DIARIES. 'Fresh, funny and ultra cool' - Jacqueline Wilson Hello! My name is Edie Eckhart and I'm eleven years old. I'm a little bit different. I have a disability called cerebral palsy, so I talk slowly and fall over a lot. It's never really bothered me because I've never known anything else. Edie Eckhart is getting used to life at secondary school. It's going well so far - she's found a brand new friendship group and has the best form tutor EVER. But then the school organises a camping trip.... complete with muddy walks and team games. It is a DISASTER. The only fun bit is sitting by the fire and telling stories. On top of that Edie is trying to figure out where she fits in: do you have to define all friendships? And can you be a writer AND a performer, or do you have to choose between the two? Luckily Edie decides to take back control of the school trip... and in so doing, she discovers that you never have to define yourself. You are AMAZING just the way you are!

The Big Trip

The much-anticipated second book in the sparky for readers aged 9+ from TV comedian Rosie Jones. Perfect for fans of Jacqueline Wilson and DORK DIARIES. 'Fresh, funny and ultra cool' - Jacqueline Wilson Hello! My name is Edie Eckhart and I'm eleven years old. I'm a little bit different. I have a disability called cerebral palsy, so I talk slowly and fall over a lot. It's never really bothered me because I've never known anything else. Edie Eckhart is getting used to life at secondary school. It's going well so far - she's bagged her first ever girlfriend, a new friendship group and she has the best form tutor EVER. But then the school organises a camping trip.... complete with muddy walks and team games. It is a DISASTER. The only fun bit is sitting by the fire and telling stories. On top of that Edie is trying to figure out where she fits in: can you be a girlfriend AND someone's friend, a writer AND a performer, or do you have to choose between the two? Luckily Edie decides to take back control of the school trip... and in so doing, she discovers that you never have to define yourself. You are AMAZING just the way you are!

The Amazing Edie Eckhart book 2

A sparky middle-grade series from TV comedian Rosie Jones. Perfect for fans of Jacqueline Wilson and DORK DIARIES. 'Fresh, funny and ultra cool' - Jacqueline Wilson Hello! My name is Edie Eckhart and I'm eleven years old. I'm a little bit different. I have a disability called cerebral palsy, so I talk slowly and fall over a lot. It's never really bothered me because I've never known anything else. Edie Eckhart is Excited with a capital E to start secondary school with her best friend Oscar - the fish to her chips, the bananas to her custard. But when she and Oscar are put into different tutor groups on their first day, Edie is devastated. Who will play secret hangman with her in class? Who will she eat sausage rolls with? But while she's plotting her reunion with Oscar, she accidentally gets cast as the lead in the school play. As Edie discovers a passion for performance, she also finds new friendships, talents, and dreams. After all, it's easy to shine on and off the stage when you're Amazing with a capital A. 'This book is as funny and warm as a sausage roll. I loved it!' Jenny McLachlan, author of Land of Roar 'Enjoyable and uplifting. Everyone needs an Edie Eckhart in their lives.' Jen Carney, author of The Accidental Diary of B.U.G

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