Patrick Kelly is a hard man - the most feared in London. His one soft spot is his daughter Mandy. When Mandy falls prey to the sadistic rapist nicknamed the Grantley Ripper, Kelly wants revenge - with or without police help. DI Kat Burrows is the one who must risk everything to solve the case.
Meggie and David Blue are from another planet. The story takes these alien kids, along with their mother and grandfather, by accident, to a far planet where people are kept submissive through drugs and brainwashing. The Blues, who have spent time in free societies recognize the upside-down-ness of this world. They plan their escape, and vow to help others.
Dr Azor Sparks's genius saves lives, he is also a pillar of the local evangelical church and a committed family man. So who would want to murder him? The answer, Lieutenant Peter Decker soon concludes, is a lot of people.
DK First Steps addresses potentially jittery first time events of children. The new series will expand to cover several social activities young children approach with nervousness, and with reward stickers in each book, children will have an increased sense of self confidence every time they repeat an event.
