{"title":"Ben Machell","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection of works by the captivating author, Ben Machell. Known for his engaging storytelling and vivid characterisations, Machell has carved a niche in both the \u003cem\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Military\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eCrime \u0026amp; Thriller\u003c\/em\u003e genres. His books offer a deep dive into intriguing narratives that keep readers eagerly turning the pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn his novel, \u003cem\u003eChasing the Dark\u003c\/em\u003e, Machell presents a gripping tale that entwines elements of mystery and tension, compelling readers with its dark allure and suspenseful twists. Following the nuanced journey of its characters, the book is perfect for those who relish a finely woven thriller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, \u003cem\u003eThe Unusual Suspect\u003c\/em\u003e showcases Machell's prowess in delving into the intricate layers of the human psyche, offering insights into the minds behind extraordinary actions. This work is an exceptional treat for lovers of crime narratives, as it straddles the line between a true story and an exhilarating crime novel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBen Machell's books invite readers into worlds where history weaves seamlessly with thriller elements, making them a must-read for anyone captivated by stories that blend reality with narrative flair. Start exploring Machell's riveting tales and experience the captivating depths of his storytelling genius today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-unusual-suspect-by-ben-machell-9781786897992","title":"The Unusual Suspect","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is 2007, a time of recession and impending climate crisis, and one young man decides to change the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the story of Stephen Jackley, a British geography student with Asperger's Syndrome. Aged just twenty-one, obsessed with the idea of Robin Hood, and with no prior experience, he resolved to become a bank robber. He would steal from the rich and give to the poor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd he did. Bank notes mysteriously found their way into the hands of the homeless. The police had no idea who was responsible. Until Jackley's ambition got the better of him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Unusual Suspect\u003c\/em\u003e by Ben Machell is a compelling narrative of an extraordinary act of rebellion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46556125528300,"sku":"9781786897992","price":26.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/5508963482824.jpg?v=1750135973"},{"product_id":"chasing-the-dark-by-ben-machell-9780349146836","title":"Chasing the Dark","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'A fascinating testimony to our nervous hunger to map the hazy, haunted territory at the edges of the rational... engrossing, entertaining and distinctly unsettling' Sarah Waters\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e'Shiversomely eerie... so impressive in its research and remarkable in all it uncovers' Tom Holland\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003ci\u003eLate one evening the telephone rings, and on the line is a stranger. They tell you that your nine-year-old son gave them your number. Your heart stops. You tell them that your son has been dead for almost 20 years. They know this, they say. He wants you to come and see him.\u003c\/i\u003e\n\nWhat do you do when reality begins to fray around you? Where do you go when science cannot explain your experiences? The Society for Psychical Research was founded in 1882 to tackle these very questions and to shine light on the shadowy world of the supernatural. Distinguished members have included prime ministers and Nobel Prize-winning scientists.\n\nBut the most prolific of all the SPR's paranormal investigators was a young British naval officer named Tony Cornell. A rationalist and a sceptic, he became haunted by a wartime encounter in India that changed everything. Between 1950 and 2010, he became perhaps the world's most prolific investigator of psychic phenomena and paranormal events. Alongside his colleague, the psychologist Alan Gauld, they combined the roles of detectives, exorcists, and psychiatrists, returning time and again to the unsettling spaces that exist on the very periphery of our tidy, rational lives: Ghosts. Poltergeists. Psychic powers.\n\nDrawing on a previously untapped archive of Cornell's case files, which survive as a unique repository of encounters reported by ordinary people, \u003cem\u003eChasing the Dark\u003c\/em\u003e is the compelling story of our relationship with the supernatural. What do these atmospheric and often chilling cases teach us about who we are, and the anxieties that consume us? 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