New Release Books by Elizabeth George

A hugely complex and entertaining novel - Star Pick*, The Times Crime Club Elizabeth George delivers another intelligent, intricate mystery - New York Times Superlative . . . This is a memorable addition to [the Inspector Lynley] series - Publishers Weekly (starred, boxed review) Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers and Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley are back in the next Lynley novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Elizabeth George. A Nigerian born detective sergeant working for the Metropolitan Police is found unconscious in her own flat and ends up in hospital where she dies of her injury. The post-mortem reveals that the subdural hematoma is the result of a blow to her head. DI Thomas Lynley, DS Barbara Havers and DS Winston Nkata are called in to investigate a case that touches upon not only the work and the life of the murdered detective but also upon a controversial cultural tradition that damages and often destroys the future of everyone it involves.

The unspoken secrets and buried lies of one family rise to the surface in this stunning crime drama featuring Scotland Yard members Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley and Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth George. As Inspector Thomas Lynley investigates the London angle of an ever more darkly disturbing case, his partner, Barbara Havers, is looking behind the peaceful façade of country life to discover a twisted world of desire and deceit. The suicide of William Goldacre is devastating to those left behind who will have to deal with its unintended consequences—could there be a link between the young man''s leap from a Dorset cliff and a horrific poisoning in Cambridge? After various issues with her department, Barbara Havers is desperate to redeem herself. So when a past encounter gives her a connection to the unsolved Cambridge murder, Barbara begs Thomas Lynley to let her pursue the crime, knowing one mistake could mean the end of her career. Full of shocks, intensity, and suspense from the first page to the last, A Banquet of Consequences reveals both Lynley and Havers under mounting pressure to solve a case both complicated and deeply disturbing.

"Elizabeth George reigns as queen of the mystery genre. The Lynley books constitute the smartest, most gratifyingly complex and impassioned mystery series now being published." --Entertainment Weekly One of the most acclaimed entries in Elizabeth George''s New York Times bestselling Inspector Lynley series--a masterfully structured, multilayered jigsaw puzzle of a mystery rich with intrigue and atmosphere On compassionate leave after the murder of his wife, Thomas Lynley is called back to Scotland Yard when the body of a woman is found stabbed and abandoned in an isolated London cemetery. His former team welcomes his return; they don''t trust their new department chief, Isabelle Ardery, whose off-putting manner leaves them on edge. Lynley may be the sole person who can see beneath his superior officer''s hard-as-nails exterior to a hidden--and compelling--vulnerability. While Lynley works in London, his former colleagues Barbara Havers and Winston Nkata follow the murder trail south to the New Forest--a beautiful and strange place where animals roam free, the long-lost art of thatching is very much alive, and outsiders are suspect. What they don''t know is that more than one dark secret lurks within the secluded woodlands, and that their investigation will lead them to an outcome that is both tragic and shocking.

Change Your Priorities to Change Your Life and Your Home Now in easy-to-read 18-point font! You will experience peace, order, and joy when you follow God''s guidelines for every area of your life, and best of all, you will become a woman after His heart! Elizabeth George shares God''s Word and woman-to-woman practical wisdom on how you can pursue God''s priorities by... putting God first in your day, your heart, and your life improving your relationships with family and friends building a strong bond with your husband raising your children to follow Jesus and make right choices growing in your service to others As you embrace God''s plans for you, you will find real purpose in a life of prayer and practicing God''s priorities as you become A Woman After God''s Own Heart®.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers and Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley are forced to confront the past as they try to solve a crime that threatens to tear apart the very fabric of a quiet, historic medieval town in England The cozy, bucolic town of Ludlow is stunned when one of its most revered and respected citizens--Ian Druitt, the local deacon--is accused of a serious crime. Then, while in police custody, Ian is found dead. Did he kill himself? Or was he murdered? When Barbara Havers is sent to Ludlow to investigate the chain of events that led to Ian''s death, all the evidence points to suicide. But Barbara can''t shake the feeling that she''s missing something. She decides to take a closer look at the seemingly ordinary inhabitants of Ludlow--mainly elderly retirees and college students--and discovers that almost everyone in town has something to hide. A masterful work of suspense, The Punishment She Deserves sets Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers and Inspector Thomas Lynley against one of their most intricate cases. Fans of the longtime series will love the many characters from Elizabeth George''s previous novels who join Lynley and Havers, and readers new to the series will quickly see why she is one of the most popular and critically acclaimed writers of our time. Both a page-turner and a deeply complex story about the lies we tell, the lies we believe, and the redemption we need, this novel will be remembered as one of George''s best.

Encourage Her to Talk to God Prayer is one of the most important parts of a close relationship with God, but it can be hard to explain that to a child. Bestselling author Elizabeth George will help girls understand what prayer really is, how to pray effectively, and what they can pray for. Girls will learn to pray for a good attitude family and friends smart decisions a spirit of courage freedom from trouble and worry God''s plan for their future Each chapter contains relevant Scripture, fill-in-the-blanks sections designed to aid young readers in retaining the verses they just read, and a sample prayer for girls to pray. Set her on the path of a lifetime habit of surrendering to God in prayer.

#1 New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth George delivers an explosive, "absolutely riveting" novel (Entertainment Weekly) that delves into the events leading up to the shocking murder of Inspector Lynley''s wife. The brutal, inexplicable death of Inspector Thomas Lynley''s wife, Helen, has left Scotland Yard shocked and searching for answers. Even more horrifying is that the trigger was apparently pulled by a twelve-year-old boy. That story begins on the other side of London in rough North Kensington, where the three, mixed-race, virtually orphaned Campbell children are bounced first from their grandmother to their aunt. The oldest, fifteen-year-old Ness, is headed for trouble as fast as her high-heeled boots will take her. That leaves the middle child, Joel, to care for the youngest, Toby. No one wants to put it into words, but something clearly isn''t right with Toby. Before long, there are signs that Joel himself has problems. A local gang starts harassing him and threatening his brother. To protect his family, Joel ends up making a pact with the devil--a move that leads straight to the front doorstep of Thomas Lynley. The anatomy of a murder, the story of a family in crisis, What Came Before He Shot Her is a powerful and emotional novel, full of deep psychological insights, that only the incomparable Elizabeth George could write.

''After a number of years teaching writing courses and appearing at writers'' conferences, I began to see that creating a process book utilising one of my novels as an example of each step of my process might prove useful to people who are interested in novel writing or in how this individual writer approaches the complicated task of putting together a British crime novel.'' As the author of twenty-four novels, Elizabeth George is one of the most successful - and prolific - novelists today. In Mastering the Process, George offers a master class in the art and science of crafting a novel, sharing her wealth of experience with would-be novelists, and with crime fiction fans. Using her actual work to illustrate the various steps of novel writing that she explores in this book, she illustrates her points about plotting, characterisation and technique with great clarity and generosity. Drawing from her personal photos, early notes, character analyses, and rough drafts for every stage of her novel Careless in Red, George offers us an intimate look at the procedures she follows, from researching location to imagining plot to creating characters to the actual writing and revision processes themselves. At the same time, she gives invaluable advice for writers about what has worked for her - and what hasn''t. Mastering the Process provides writers with practical, prescriptive, and achievable tools for creating a novel, editing a novel, and problem solving when in the midst of a novel, from a master storyteller at the top of her game. Elizabeth George has taught creative writing both nationally and internationally for over thirty years and is the author of Write Away, described as ''one novelist''s approach to fiction and the writing life''.

This book explores how psychological empowerment can influence and enhance job satisfaction. The authors argue that in today’s working climate the wellbeing and involvement of employees is of utmost importance to any company’s overall success and that management techniques like empowerment are the most effective means of achieving this goal. Based on an empirical study examining job satisfaction amongst employees of several private sector, public sector and new generation banks in Kerala, India as well as extensive literature review, this book discusses the role psychological empowerment plays in enhancing job satisfaction both locally and internationally. It goes on to analyze four dimensions of psychological empowerment and the role of job satisfaction in the relationship between psychological empowerment and job related stress. This book will be of great interest to scholars in management and psychology and is essential reading for industrialists and managers wanting to apply empowerment strategies in their own workplace.

A Colorful Way to Inspire Her Faith Bestselling author and trusted Bible teacher Elizabeth George wants to help your tween daughter, age 8-12, understand what it truly means to be a girl after God''s own heart. As your daughter adds her own creative touches to these beautifully designed quotes from A Girl After God''s Own Heart using her crayons, colored pencils, or markers, she''ll also meditate on powerful Scripture verses included on each page. Each page is perforated so your daughter can tear out her creation to hang on her wall or locker, give to a friend, or share with an adult.

Yield Your Heart to the One Who Will Help You Flourish Do you long to nurture a meaningful prayer life? For all the ordinary and extraordinary situations you face each day comes a collection of 100 prayers from bestselling author Elizabeth George. Short devotions follow each prayer to help you navigate your relationships with your family, friends, and the world around you. Discover prayers that draw you close to your heavenly Father—prayers... to grow in wisdom and understanding for strength through temptation, fear, and depression that express reverence and worship for patience and contentment concerning spiritual growth and ministry Together with the accompanying mentoring moments, these prayers provide rich soil in which your spiritual roots can grow deep.

Book-centered mystery novellas from four masters of the craft. From Anne Perry, the New York Times–bestselling author of the Charlotte and Thomas Pitt series, comes The Scroll. Hapless bookseller Monty Danforth’s recent discovery of a millennia-old manuscript plunges him into a cutthroat conspiracy. “A master storyteller.” —The Star-Ledger Christopher Fowler, author of the Bryant and May mysteries, presents Reconciliation Day. One man’s obsession with a lost edition of Bram Stoker’s Dracula sends him on a dangerous journey to Transylvania. “If Edgar Allan Poe and Monty Python had lived in the same country and the same century and somehow struck up a creative collaboration, their work might have resulted in fiction similar to Fowler’s.” —Richmond Times-Dispatch From F. Paul Wilson, the New York Times–bestselling creator of Repairman Jack, comes The Compendium of Srem. Prior Tomás de Torquemada yields the ultimate power, deciding who lives and dies during the Spanish Inquisition, but an ancient, evil tome is about to change that. “A great storyteller and a thoughtful one.” —David Morrell, New York Times–bestselling author of First Blood Elizabeth George, the New York Times–bestselling author of the Inspector Lynley novels, brings you The Mysterious Disappearance of the Reluctant Book Fairy. A woman’s gift for immersing herself in the plot of whatever book she likes draws overwhelming fame—and misfortune. “An essential writer of popular fiction today.” —The Washington Post

A Fun Look at God''s Special Book Kids love stories, especially ones that rhyme, and they adore colorful pictures too. Combine those kid-friendly elements with Bible truth and watch their faith grow. Help your child engage with God''s Word with this unique picture book that takes them on a journey all the way from Genesis to Revelation. Rather than seeing the Bible as a series of unrelated stories, your child will experience God''s plan from beginning to end and how it''s all connected. Clever rhyming couplets will help them remember the people, places, and events in the Bible and the stunning artwork makes it all come to life. Each spread includes a closing prayer, providing a way for your child to add personal meaning to the stories they''re reading. Introduce your child (age 8 and under) to the Bible in a totally new way that will help them understand and appreciate God''s special plan for them.

The climactic final installment of New York Times bestseller Elizabeth George''s award-winning saga. Seth Darrow is a straightforward guy, and he likes life to be simple. Lately, it''s been anything but. Since his beloved grandfather''s stroke, Seth has been focused on getting Grand home again, before his aunt can take advantage of the situation to get her hands on Grand''s valuable real estate. Seth would also like to get his relationship with Prynne on solid ground. He loves her, but can he believe she has her drug use under control? Meanwhile, things are complicated for the other Whidbey Island friends. Derric has found Rejoice, the sister he left behind in Uganda, but no one - including Rejoice - knows she is his sister. Jenn is discovering feelings for her teammate Cynthia, feelings her born-again Christian mother would never find acceptable. And Becca, hiding under a false identity since her arrival on the island, is concealing the biggest secret of all. In the final book of the Whidbey Island saga, events build to an astonishing climax as secrets are revealed, hearts are broken, and lives are changed forever.

For the Special Tween Girl in Your Life Do you remember what it felt like to be a tween—those awkward, uncomfortable yet exciting years from eight-to-twelve? Bestselling author Elizabeth George does and she wants to share some thoughts to help your tween daughter (or granddaughter) not only survive, but thrive during this important time in her life. Each of these, short, easy-to-read devotions (over 100+) cover every part of a tween girl''s world, including Creating strong friendships Having healthy self-esteem Choosing to follow Jesus Making smart decisions Developing good work habits Girls will treasure this unique devotional. If you want to encourage a tween to truly become a girl after God''s own heart, this book is a great place to start!

Meditate on God''s Tender Love for Women Just Like You Start or end your day with these powerful one-minute reminders of God''s work in the lives of women in the Bible. You''ll find encouragement for your own faith journey as you meet women such as... Eve, who reflected God''s beautiful image to the world Leah, who was remembered and blessed by God in her sorrow Deborah, who became a humble and godly leader in battle Esther, who relied on God for courage in desperate times Mary, mother of Jesus, who found peace in complete trust As you learn how God has comforted, helped, and provided for the women in the Bible, you''ll grow more and more aware of His amazing love for you.

Sugar and spice and everything nice—that''s what little girls are made of...and so much more! In her first children''s book, bestselling author Elizabeth George draws from the wisdom of the book of Proverbs to encourage young girls to apply the positive traits and qualities illustrated in each verse. Judy Luenebrink''s charming illustrations complement the text, which emphasizes that there is more to being a girl than simply being sweet and nice. God desires for them to be helpful, confident, thoughtful, eager, prayerful, creative, cheerful, and kind—one of His little girls! A wonderful read-aloud book and perfect gift for parents or grandparents to give to their favorite little girl!

Have you noticed that a large portion of the prayer requests at Bible studies relate to a need for healing, either for ourselves or our loved-ones? But in spite of that important, on-going need, very little is taught on healing from most pulpits and in most Bible study groups! What does the Bible tell us about healing? Can we know God''s will regarding healing? How did Jesus pray for healing? What did He instruct His followers concerning healing? What about my own physical needs... how should I pray in regard to my own need for healing? The Bible has a lot to say about health and healing and we''re going to dig it out, sift through it, and open our hearts to the Holy Spirit''s illumination so we can KNOW what God has said in His Word and AGREE WITH HIM as we pray. This Bible study is a bit longer than some, but please don''t let that keep you from choosing this study.... The topic of healing is too important NOT to explore thoroughly! Your health and the health of your loved ones may significantly benefit from your time here in the weeks ahead. If you must miss a lesson, please go back and complete it since each chapter topic is crucial to having a more complete understanding of Biblical healing. May the Lord Jesus Christ receive much glory as He is recognized as being the Purchaser of our healing and "The LORD, who heals us!"

You might wonder, Why would I want to spend weeks studying seeds? Who really cares about seeds anyway besides gardeners? In this Bible study you will come to see that YOU are a gardener, continually sowing seeds by what you think, what you say, and what you do. And that seeds are also being sown into your life as well bringing exponential growth and fruit, some good, but some that need to be pulled out before they grow into weeds. This study of the seed will focus and expand your awareness of the Word of God, your actions, and even your own life as the potent life-giving seeds they are!Please check out Elizabeth''s other topical Bible studies also available on Amazon: Christ as Life, Words, Show me Your Glory, Eyes to See, and By His Stripes you were Healed

Elizabeth George shares the best of A Young Woman After God''s Own Heart, A Young Woman''s Call to Prayer, and 2007 Christian Book Awards finalist A Young Woman''s Walk with God (combined sales of 290,000 copies). Teens and tweens will enjoy these dynamic, practical messages that build good habits, cultivate can-do attitudes, and fan the flames of passion for God. This beautiful, padded book is packed with stories, how-to advice, and enthusiastic energy. Each short devotion features a topic specifically for teens and a brief prayer. Readers will discover how to: look to God''s Word for help in making choices grow spiritually through Jesus tap into God''s strength for handling stress live Jesus at home...and elsewhere form healthy friendships This devotional shows girls that God''s Word is a roadmap they can count on as they face each day...and the future. An excellent gift!

With more than 750,000 copies sold, the Woman After God''s Own Heart® Bible study series continues to be extremely popular for both individual and group study. Are you living in the Holy Spirit''s power? The book of Acts is filled with incredible examples of God''s Spirit at work in the lives of His people. As you study along with Elizabeth George, you''ll learn about... the Spirit''s promises and provision, and what they mean to you your unique place in God''s church and how the Holy Spirit uses you being a blessing to both believers and unbelievers As a Christian you have the same commission God gave to the people in Acts. Step out in the Spirit''s power...and yield yourself completely to all God wants to do through you.

Left alone to guard the family''s wilderness home in eighteenth-century Maine, a boy is hard-pressed to survive until local Indians teach him their skills.

Fifteen-year-old Jenn McDaniel''s life on Whidbey Island becomes more complicated and her relationships with old and new friends take strange turns, partly due to the arrival of a woman researching a strange black seal.

A Nigerian born detective sergeant working for the Metropolitan Police is found unconscious in her own flat and ends up in hospital where she dies of her injury. The post-mortem reveals that the subdural hematoma is the result of a blow to her head. DI Thomas Lynley, DS Barbara Havers and DS Winston Nkata are called in to investigate a case that touches upon not only the work and the life of the murdered detective but also upon a controversial cultural tradition that damages and often destroys the future of everyone it involves.