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All they want for Christmas is you . . . 'This should be on every crime reader’s Christmas wish list’ CHRIS WHITAKER, bestselling author of We Begin at the End *THIS WINTER'S MOST CHILLING KINDLE TOP 20 AND AUDIBLE TOP 10 BESTSELLER* *In the picturesque village of Kibblesworth, DI Tom Stonem is dreaming of a quiet Christmas alone.But in the shadow of the Angel of the North, a body lies waiting. The dead man is posed with a child’s Christmas list in his pocket, and the first mysterious item – 1. No angel – is crossed off.When a second body is found – a woman, stabbed in the abdomen after her work Christmas do – Stonem is convinced there’s a grim connection between the crime scenes and the seemingly innocent list. 2. Red partee dress. Could this be a murderer’s twisted code?As a blizzard rages in the Tyne & Wear countryside, the body count is snowballing. Can Stonem stop the killer before they get everyone on their Christmas list? An anti-cosy Christmas crime novel for fans of The Killer in the Snow and One by One. *‘A brilliant premise and a very clever ending – I would dash through the snow to buy this!’ SUSI HOLLIDAY, bestselling author of The Hike‘As twisty as the tangled ball of Christmas tree lights in your attic' CALLUM McSORLEY, award-winning author of Squeaky Clean‘Completely fooled me … I am in awe of Chris Frost's plotting skills. Loved it' JO CALLAGHAN, author of In the Blink of an Eye‘A fiendishly clever mystery guaranteed to give you the chills this Christmas!’ LESLEY KARA, bestselling author of The Rumour‘Absolutely loved The Killer's Christmas List … Written with the precision of a scalpel yet emotionally layered’ LOUISE SWANSON, author of End of Story

This winter, fear comes gift-wrapped. *FROM THE KINDLE TOP 20 BESTSELLING AUTHOR* In the dead of winter, the Pennine Way is treacherous. As snowstorms hit, hikers have been told to stay away. But not everyone has heeded the warning: a lone walker finds a parcel in the snow, addressed to her. But there’s no festive treat inside. Instead? A severed limb.DI Tom Stonem is called in to investigate as more gruesome packages appear under the trees. Each is wrapped like a Christmas present, with tags addressed to local residents. Are the intended recipients of these sinister gifts involved in the bloodshed? Or victims of a killer’s cruel game?As Stonem unwraps the case, the secrets of the forest get ever darker. As December ticks down, it looks like this Christmas, murder is the gift that keeps on giving… PRAISE FOR THE CHRISTMAS TREE KILLER ‘Wonderfully grisly, with a cast of suspects firmly on Santa’s naughty list, The Christmas Tree Killer is a festive treat to savour.’ SAM HOLLAND, award-winning author of the Major Crimes series‘Dark, edgy and addictive. This chiller should be under every crime fan's Christmas tree. Please say there will be a third book!’ MICHAEL WOOD, bestselling author of the DCI Matilda Darke series'Hugely entertaining and packed with proper thrills, this is a festive feat of ingenuity, wrapped up in seasonal colours (with an emphasis on the red).' SARAH HILARY, bestselling author of the DI Marnie Rome series'This book is a whole lot of fun from a real talent. Christmas and murder, what more could you want?' STEVE CAVANAGH, bestselling author of the Eddie Flynn series'A beautifully macabre and wildly entertaining seasonal delight … With tight plotting, wry humour and the kind of moreishness a mince pie would be proud of, it’s a winter winner throughout!' ROB PARKER, author of the Ben Bracken series'Packed with thrills throughout, it's a gripping one-read book that will keep you guessing until the final page.' Belfast Telegraph'A fast-paced, festive mystery with macabre twists and a snowy atmosphere.’ Gazette & Herald (Ryedale)'A great Christmas read.' Mystery People 'Packed full of twists and turns… this is scary’ Bishop's Stortford Independent REAL READERS LOVE THE CHRISTMAS TREE KILLER! ‘An absolute banger of a book. Complex characters that are so well drawn, environments that put shivers down your spine … and most of all another cracking story. I devoured it.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'A gripping, atmospheric page-turner that keeps you guessing until the final reveal.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘I loved book 1, The Killer’s Christmas List, so I was looking forward to this. What a great read it was too’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘It is the right amount of dark and I found this storyline just as gripping as the last.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would recommend it for a dark winter’s evening with the fire on and a strong drink.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Who won't wake from this silent night? *FROM THE KINDLE TOP 20 BESTSELLING AUTHOR* It’s December and Durham is bustling with shoppers and visitors, as carollers fill the air with festive cheer – until a chilling murder shatters the peace. Retired teacher Alistair Morley is found dead, sheet music crammed down his throat, while The Coventry Carol plays in the background. DI Tom Stonem is called and soon thrust into a sinister investigation that reveals Morley was formerly choirmaster at the now-closed St. Bartholomew’s Academy.As the body count rises, each victim is linked to the school and its mysterious past, and the killer’s twisted symphony plays out. When a cold case of a missing chorister also turns out to be far from closed, Tom is torn between uncovering the truth or uncovering secrets that threaten his nearest and dearest., the stakes escalate, and the killer’s final act looms ominously.As Christmas Eve approaches, Tom must decipher the killer's chilling motives before the clock strikes for midnight mass. Will he unearth the truth behind the hidden messages in the carols – or become the next victim in a deadly performance?

Critically examining current journalistic practices using both theoretical and applied approaches, this book addresses the interplay between the right to free expression (and what that means to a free press) and the right to privacy.Privacy, and the criticism that journalists unreasonably and regularly invade it in order to get a “good story”, is the most significant ethical dilemma for journalists, alongside accurately reporting the truth. Where is the line between fair exposure in the public interest and interesting the public? This book explains what privacy is, why we need it and why we go to some lengths to protect it. The law, the regulators, the key court cases and regulator complaints are covered, as well as issues raised by new technological developments. The book also briefly examines regulators in Ireland as well as privacy and free expression elsewhere in Europe and in North America, considering the contrary cultures of the two continents.This insightful exploration of privacy and journalism combines theory and practice to provide a valuable resource for both Media and Journalism students and working journalists.

Critically examining current journalistic practices using both theoretical and applied approaches, this book addresses the interplay between the right to free expression (and what that means to a free press) and the right to privacy.Privacy, and the criticism that journalists unreasonably and regularly invade it in order to get a “good story”, is the most significant ethical dilemma for journalists, alongside accurately reporting the truth. Where is the line between fair exposure in the public interest and interesting the public? This book explains what privacy is, why we need it and why we go to some lengths to protect it. The law, the regulators, the key court cases and regulator complaints are covered, as well as issues raised by new technological developments. The book also briefly examines regulators in Ireland as well as privacy and free expression elsewhere in Europe and in North America, considering the contrary cultures of the two continents.This insightful exploration of privacy and journalism combines theory and practice to provide a valuable resource for both Media and Journalism students and working journalists.

Reporting for Journalists explains the key skills needed by the twenty-first century news reporter. From the process of finding a story and tracing sources, to interviewing contacts, gathering information and filing the finished report, it is an essential handbook for students of journalism and a useful guide for working professionals. Reporting for Journalists explores the role of the reporter in the world of modern journalism and emphasises the importance of learning to report across all media – radio, television, online, newspapers and periodicals. Using case studies, and examples of print, online and broadcast news stories, the second edition of Reporting for Journalists includes: information on using wikis, blogs, social networks and online mapsfinding a story and how to develop ideasresearching the story and building the contacts book including crowd sourcing and using chat roomsinteractivity with readers and viewers and user generated contentmaking best use of computer aided reporting (CAR), news groups and search enginescovering courts, councils and press conferencesreporting using video, audio and textpreparing reports for broadcasting or publication consideration of ethical practice, and cultural expectations and problemsan annotated guide to further reading, a glossary of key terms and a list of journalism websites and organisations.

Reporting for Journalists explains the key skills needed by the twenty-first century news reporter. From the process of finding a story and tracing sources, to interviewing contacts, gathering information and filing the finished report, it is an essential handbook for students of journalism and a useful guide for working professionals. Reporting for Journalists explores the role of the reporter in the world of modern journalism and emphasises the importance of learning to report across all media – radio, television, online, newspapers and periodicals. Using case studies, and examples of print, online and broadcast news stories, the second edition of Reporting for Journalists includes: information on using wikis, blogs, social networks and online mapsfinding a story and how to develop ideasresearching the story and building the contacts book including crowd sourcing and using chat roomsinteractivity with readers and viewers and user generated contentmaking best use of computer aided reporting (CAR), news groups and search enginescovering courts, councils and press conferencesreporting using video, audio and textpreparing reports for broadcasting or publication consideration of ethical practice, and cultural expectations and problemsan annotated guide to further reading, a glossary of key terms and a list of journalism websites and organisations.

A hugely beneficial introduction to students and professionals in print media and design, Designing for Newspapers and Magazines offers guidance on how to produce attractive publications and how to tailor them to their target audience using colour, text placement, typography and images.Written by an experienced journalist and designer, the book details the elements of good design and provides instruction on how to get the most of computers and computer-aided design.The book examines a broad range of local and national publications including The Sun, The Daily Mirror and Glamour magazine and explains the reasoning that underpins their design choice, including: how to set up a new publication planning an edition of a newspaper or magazine typography and working with text working with images and technical production designing pages and how to use colour design and journalism ethics a glossary of journalistic and design terms

A hugely beneficial introduction to students and professionals in print media and design, Designing for Newspapers and Magazines offers guidance on how to produce attractive publications and how to tailor them to their target audience using colour, text placement, typography and images.Written by an experienced journalist and designer, the book details the elements of good design and provides instruction on how to get the most of computers and computer-aided design.The book examines a broad range of local and national publications including The Sun, The Daily Mirror and Glamour magazine and explains the reasoning that underpins their design choice, including: how to set up a new publication planning an edition of a newspaper or magazine typography and working with text working with images and technical production designing pages and how to use colour design and journalism ethics a glossary of journalistic and design terms

The new edition of Journalism Ethics and Regulation presents an accessible, comprehensive and in-depth guide to this vital and fast moving area of journalistic practice and academic study.The fourth edition presents expanded and updated chapters on: Privacy, including the pitfalls of Facebook privacy policies and access to social media as a sourceGathering the news, including dimensions of accessing material online, the use of crowd sourcing, email interviews, and the issues surrounding phone hacking, blagging and computer hackingNew regulation systems including comparison of statutory, state and government regulation, pre-publication regulation, online regulation, and the impact of the Leveson Enquiry on regulationExploration of who regulates and the issues regarding moderation of user contentJournalism ethics and regulation abroad, including European constitutional legalisation, ethics and regulation in the former Soviet states, and regulation based on Islamic law.The book also features brand new chapters examining ethical issues on the internet and journalism ethics, and print regulation in the 21st century.Journalism Ethics and Regulation continues to mix an engaging style with an authoritative approach, making it a prefect resource for both students and scholars of the media and working journalists.

The new edition of Journalism Ethics and Regulation presents an accessible, comprehensive and in-depth guide to this vital and fast moving area of journalistic practice and academic study.The fourth edition presents expanded and updated chapters on: Privacy, including the pitfalls of Facebook privacy policies and access to social media as a sourceGathering the news, including dimensions of accessing material online, the use of crowd sourcing, email interviews, and the issues surrounding phone hacking, blagging and computer hackingNew regulation systems including comparison of statutory, state and government regulation, pre-publication regulation, online regulation, and the impact of the Leveson Enquiry on regulationExploration of who regulates and the issues regarding moderation of user contentJournalism ethics and regulation abroad, including European constitutional legalisation, ethics and regulation in the former Soviet states, and regulation based on Islamic law.The book also features brand new chapters examining ethical issues on the internet and journalism ethics, and print regulation in the 21st century.Journalism Ethics and Regulation continues to mix an engaging style with an authoritative approach, making it a prefect resource for both students and scholars of the media and working journalists.