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The body of a young woman is washed up on a popular beach in a small coastal town in NSW Australia; her injuries are consistent with murder. Detective Chief Inspector John Macgregor has been seconded to the area and brought in to investigate the case, a poker playing, hardy and dour Scot. A prominent local Surgeon Dr Parranjoy Panngesh is under suspicion, Sergeant Cameron Fowler, Macgregor's young and ambitious partner, unravels the surgeon's murky past, his investigations uncover a history of corruption in Mumbai. The girl's identity takes Macgregor to the town of Dubbo. He is welcomed by his old friend and colleague Mike Willoughby but soon encounters a close-knit, tight-lipped community unwilling to reveal information pertaining to the girl's death. The girl's employer Dr Patrick Elliot a vet and the last person to see her alive is under suspicion as Macgregor uncovers his involvement in a secret cult of satanic worshipers. Macgregor sets out to investigate him and a previous boyfriend of the girl, both have links to Dubbo plains zoo. Gunner Adams, a killer and member of an outlawed biker gang, escaped from Goulburn Gaol and on the run from police. There is a history between them; Macgregor had been the detective that had him convicted of a double murder twenty years before. Gunner seizes the opportunity for revenge when he catches site of Macgregor, following and attacking him. Macgregor recovers from the assault only to have Gunner attack him again days later. This time a lethal fight ensues; Gunner is fatally wounded.Sergeant Fowler is requested to assist Macgregor in Dubbo following the failure to detain and arrest Dr Panngesh. He is asked to investigate a colleague of the murdered girl. He does not return from the interview and goes missing. Another body is found, another investigation, Macgregor knows the victim terrified that his sergeant will be next. A cryptic message over the radio leads Macgregor to the' Devils hole'. Macgregor waits, watching as members of the secret cult meet and begin their rituals, his Sergeant - drugged, the next victim.Macgregor is alone and desperate for backup. Time is precious if he is to save Fowler's life, he attempts to rescue him but is discovered by the members of the cult. To survive he must stall them until help arrives. Willoughby storms in to rescue Macgregor. The Priest and his cult members are arrested, a semi-conscious Fowler taken to hospital. Macgregor uncovers the truth on interviewing the Priest, his childhood plagued with violence and sexual abuse by Christian brothers in a notorious Victorian orphanage. Dr Elliot's insatiable sexual and predatory behaviour are revealed, his role in the murders and his links with the Priest.The truth and the secrets are out 'Down in the Devils Hole.'

Would you like to have more energy? Perhaps you yearn for a better night's sleep? To be able to relax, better able to manage stress and anxiety? Maybe you are looking for simple things to keep your back and joints happy, or to support your digestive system? Whatever wellbeing means to you, among these pages you will find 366 health and wellness tips and techniques to bring ease and balance to mind, body and soul. Tried and tested, these are simple, effective and practical techniques I know bring wellbeing benefits, drawing from my 30 years of yoga practice and personal development in the field of complementary and holistic therapies. This book has been in my mind for many years. As a copious and diligent collector of all things wellbeing, I was inspired to collate my wisdom during the Covid-19 lockdowns. I have always felt it important to share what I learn, so I decided that one way I could help my yoga students and Facebook followers was by posting a wellbeing tip every day we were locked down - sharing the things I was doing myself to stay well during this time. These tips went down very well. I received many messages of thanks and, more importantly, messages telling me how much the tips were helping people. It was this feedback that provided the push I needed. Each day I offer you something to try or consider, or a small lifestyle tweak you might be inspired to try out, making a positive difference to you and your world. As a practical person, if something doesn't work, I can't see the point of doing it, so you can be assured the wisdom I share is practical and effective, and more importantly yields many health and wellbeing benefits. My wish is that this book becomes a trusted and encouraging companion as we flow with grace and harmony through the seasons. This is a book to help you through every day.