Crime and mystery: hard-boiled crime, noir fiction
Fernando Gamboa Ciudad Negra: La última ciudad perdida
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Experiencia Anacronica A Ilha dos Mortos
£11.48
Castalia House The Long Moonlight
£17.99
Castalia House Death Mask
£19.99
Edizioni Rennani Oro Incenso E Mithra: Un mistero per il Commissario Innocenti
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Bald Peak Books Dear Sylvia, Love Jane
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Arianna Fraser The Reluctant Bride - A Dark Mafia Arranged Marriage Romance
£16.98
Independently Published Game Over
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Independently Published The Jack Reacher Cases (The Man Who Went To War)
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HarperCollins Publishers The Watchmakers Hand
Book SynopsisLincoln Rhyme is back, and this time he's in danger, in the brand new crime thriller from Jeffery Deaver, bestselling author of The Final Twist''The master-plotter Deaver cranks up the tension to fever pitch'' A Daily Mail Thriller of the year''Pulsating'' A Waterstones Best thriller of 2023A CITY IN TURMOILLooming over the Manhattan skyline, a lone crane comes crashing down into the city, sending panic radiating across New York City.A DEADLY CONSPIRACYThe NYPD believes a political group is behind the sabotage and turns to Lincoln Rhyme for help. He knows this is just the beginning.A RACE AGAINST TIMELincoln Rhyme and Amelia Sachs must race to stop further attacks before more chaos is unleashed upon the city. Watching Rhyme from the shadows is the elusive assassin The Watchmaker, and he's preparing to strike-Praise for THE WATCHMAKER''S HANDLincoln Rhyme returns in this top-shelf thriller.. the writing is superb, the characters intriguing, the stories spellbinding, and the plot twists Trade Review'The master-plotter Deaver cranks up the tension to fever pitch' Daily Mail Thriller of the Year 'One would be hard-pressed to name a better writer of beat-the-clock thrillers than Jeffery Deaver … Mr. Deaver’s book is an ingenious mechanism, designed to make the risks seem ever more real even as it increases the velocity of the pages being turned.' Wall Street Journal 'Pulsating' A Waterstones Best Books of 2023: Crime and Thriller ‘Lincoln Rhyme returns in this top-shelf thriller.. the writing is superb, the characters intriguing, the stories spellbinding, and the plot twists shocking.' Booklist ‘The Watchmaker’s Hand is engineered with typical Deaver precision. The plot barrels along with numerous unexpected twists and turns. I loved it!’ Kathy Reichs, author of the Temperance Brennan Bones Series 'Jeffery Deaver is a master storyteller. His characters and plotting are second to none. One of the true giants of the genre' Steve Cavanagh 'Deaver masterfully delivers another pulse-pounding Lincoln Rhyme thriller that takes you on a frenzied ride through a New York City teetering on the edge of chaos. Deaver's exquisite plotting and meticulous research shine, constructing a web of political intrigue that ensnares Rhyme in a deadly race against time. The shadowy Watchmaker adds a layer of psychological dread. Amelia Sachs is as competent and compelling as ever, providing the perfect foil to Rhyme's analytical brilliance. This is a high-octane, nail-biter of a read that solidifies Deaver's standing as the virtuoso of the modern crime thriller.' Mark Dawson
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HarperCollins Publishers Hunting Time A gripping new thriller from the
Book SynopsisTheNew York TimesBestselling master of suspense is back with a riveting thriller, as reward seeker Colter Shaw plunges into the woods and races the clock in a case where nothing is quite what it seems.The Times Book of the Month (November 2022)THERE ARE TWO FUNDAMENTAL RULES OF SURVIVAL.#1: NEVER BE WITHOUT A MEANS OF ESCAPE.Allison Parker is on the run with her teenage daughter, Hannah, and Colter Shaw has been hired by her eccentric boss, entrepreneur Marty Harmon, to find and protect her. Though he's an expert at tracking missing personseven those who don't wish to be foundShaw has met his match in Allison, who brings all her skills as a brilliant engineer designing revolutionary technology to the game of evading detection.#2: NEVER BE WITHOUT ACCESS TO A WEAPON.The reason for Allison's panicked flight is soon apparent. She's being stalked by her ex-husband, Jon Merritt. Newly released from prison and fueled by blinding rage, Jon is a man whose former profession as a police detectivTrade Review“The alternating friction and affection between parent and child make Hunting Time especially convincing and nerve-wracking. Mr. Deaver is well-known for maintaining suspense while also subverting readers’ expectations. This fourth Shaw novel—full of “oh no!” surprises and tire-screeching escapes —is guaranteed to make your heart pound, your blood race and your head spin. And how likely is it that you’re being set up for a finale that will pull the rug out from under you? One hundred percent.” Financial Times “Hunting Time has got what distinguishes good page-turners from landfill: grip … a neat twist, a deadly chase, plus a pair of killers … and you’re good to go.’ The Times Book of the Month ‘Colter Shaw is one of Deaver's most intriguing characters, a survival specialist who finds people who don't want to be found, for high financial rewards. He is resourceful, smart and courageous … Deaver's plot skills shine out of this tale of treachery and redemption.’ Daily Mail ‘The twists in the plot and relationships are unexpected’ Literary Review
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Little, Brown & Company Sweet Thing
Book SynopsisIn this DC-set standalone from one of the best dialogue hounds in the business (New York Times Book Review), Homicide Detective Alex Blum must answer a terrible question: ''how far would you go to love the wrong woman?''In a red brick house on a tree-lined street, DC homicide detective Alex Blum stares at the bullet-pocked body of Chris Doyle. As he roots around for evidence, he finds an old polaroid: the decedent, arm in arm with Arthur Holland, Blum''s informant from years ago when he worked at the Narcotics branch.But Arthur has been missing for days. Blum''s only source: Arthur''s girl, Celeste-beautiful, seductive, and tragic-whom he can''t get out of his head. Blum is drawn to her and feels compelled to save her from Arthur''s underworld. As the investigation ticks on and dead bodies domino, Blum, unearths clues with damning implications for Celeste. Swallowed by desire, Blum''s single misstep sends him tunnelling down a rabbit hole of transgressi
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Random House USA Inc The Color of Money
Book SynopsisThe sequel to The Hustler sees former champion Fast Eddie Felson return to the thrilling world of competitive pool—from the bestselling author of The Queen’s Gambit. The basis for the famed Martin Scorsese film.Tevis writes about pool with power and poetry and tension.... Grabs the reader and doesn''t let go. You don''t have to appreciate pool to like this book, to appreciate its sense of living on the edge. —Washington Post Twenty years have passed since “Fast” Eddie Felson conquered the underground pool circuit. During that time he married and ran his own pool hall, but having left that all behind he’s now badly in need of money, and pool is all he knows. On the beautiful aquamarine waters of the Florida Keys, he ropes his former rival Minnesota Fats into a series of exhibition matches in the hopes of picking up a cable TV deal. But playing the old master, a terrible feeling nags at him
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Headline Publishing Group Alarm Call Oz Blackstone series Book 8
Book SynopsisOz Blackstone didn''t go looking for fame: it jumped out of an alleyway and mugged him with a fist full of high denomination notes. Movie stardom, wealth, a successful marriage - Oz is standing on the brink of the Seriously Big Time and life just seems to keep lining up the cherries... He should have known it couldn''t stay that good for that long - don''t the juiciest fruit always go sour? The first sign of trouble appears when Oz finds his ex-wife Primavera Phillips, drenched in her own tears - her life in ruins, cheated out of her fortune and robbed of her baby boy, Tom, by his lying con-man father. What could Oz do but help? Maybe he should have called for help himself, or stuck to the game plan of looking after number one. Instead he set out on a voyage of dark intrigue and wild discovery that would turn his life upside down - again.
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Headline Publishing Group For the Death of Me Oz Blackstone series Book 9
Book SynopsisIt''s summertime in Monaco and Oz Blackstone is sitting on the verandah of his opulent mansion - one of three homes - idly gazing at Roman Abramovich''s luxury yacht as it gently cruises into the harbour. Life doesn''t get much better than this. But somebody knows where he lives. A struggling author sweet talks him into buying the movie rights to his latest novel for $50,000, and a shocking trap is laid. The demons of the past begin to creep up on Oz''s sunny life: blackmail and murder are lurking in the shadows. Oz travels all the way to Singapore to track down the owner of some incriminating photographs but he''s in grave danger of over-exposure. And when organised crime muscles in on the picture, Oz is getting perilously close to losing a lot more than his wealth and reputation...
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New Directions Publishing Corporation The Last Wolf Herman
Book SynopsisNow in paperback, two novellas from the Hungarian master László Krasznahorkai—“one of the most mysterious artists now at work” (Colm Toíbín) Trade Review"Gateway drugs to Krasznahorkai’s work: As the very best fiction always does, they bring another world—an alien world, let’s say—into our own." -- Christine Smallwood - Harper’s"Krasznahorkai, poet of the Apocalypse, stands alone relentlessly, if gleefully, offering wonders." -- The Economist"Together, ‘The Last Wolf’ and ‘Herman’ raise a set of spiritual questions that affirms their author as one of the most important — and eccentric — writers working today." -- Hari Kunzru - The Spectator
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Quercus Publishing Sixkill A Spenser Mystery The Spenser Series
Book SynopsisA girl has been found dead, seemingly strangled, in the hotel room of movie star Jumbo Nelson. Jumbo''s lawyers want Spenser to find out whether Jumbo did it - not because they care either way, but because the knowledge will help them work out how to block his conviction. Jumbo is a sufficiently repulsive individual that Spenser finds it hard to contain his distaste. And then there is his bodyguard, Zebulon Sixkill, a Cree Indian who squandered his pro-football career thanks to an inability to control his temper, and turned his attentions to alcohol instead. Also involved in Jumbo''s case for reasons that remain unclear is a cold-blooded assassin who just might be the most dangerous enemy Spenser has faced yet. But if he can persuade Sixkill to turn his life around, Spenser might just have the ally he needs...
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Transworld Publishers Ltd Blue Moon
Book SynopsisAS FEATURED ON RICHARD & JUDY''S ''KEEP READING AND CARRY ON'' ''This is one of his best'' - The TimesJack Reacher is back in a brand new white-knuckle read from Lee Child.It''s a random universe, but once in a blue moon things turn out just right.In a nameless city, two rival criminal gangs are competing for control. But they hadn''t counted on Jack Reacher arriving on their patch.Reacher is trained to notice things.He''s on a Greyhound bus, watching an elderly man sleeping in his seat, with a fat envelope of cash hanging out of his pocket. Another passenger is watching too ... hoping to get rich quick.As the mugger makes his move, Reacher steps in.The old man is grateful, yet he turns down Reacher''s offer to help him home. He''s vulnerable, scared, and clearly in big, big trouble.What hold could the gangs have on the old guy? Will Reacher be in time to stop bad things happening?The odds are better with Reacher involved. That''s for damn sure.''Everyone needs to kick some [butt] sometimes, even if it''s just imaginary'' JOJO MOYES_________Although the Jack Reacher novels can be read in any order, Blue Moon is the 24th in the series.And be sure not to miss Reacher''s newest adventure, no.29, In Too Deep! ***OUT NOW***Trade ReviewIt is tremendously comforting to be in the hands of Child and his hero - a good man who we know will save the day in the end before moving on, toothbrush in pocket, "just the clothes on his back. No particular place to go, and all the time in the world to get there." * Observer *Lee Child is the absolute master of the story of a lone stranger arriving in town to save the innocent, and this is one of the best of his series...as always, the violence is ferocious and fast-moving. Anyone feeling hard done by or facing insuperable odds will be comforted by this novel, which is also the best advertisement for the NHS I have ever seen. * Literary Review *Forget Marvel - we all know Jack Reacher is the only avenger that matters...Child has found his mojo again. * Sun *There's only one Jack Reacher. Accept no substitutes.Jack Reacher, the 21st-century knight errant who over 23 books has proved himself the most reliable excellent basher of bad guys since [James]Bond...And good work, Lee Child. If you're at all partial to his revenge fantasies, this is one of the best for a while...your hands keep turning those pages, drawn in by storytelling that knows fancy words count for less than clarity and rhythm...It's nonsense. Yet it's compelling nonsense, a vicarious clearing away of life's obstacles via a hero who has no moral qualms, no physical or emotional vulnerability and no interest in what shampoo he uses. * The Times *
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Atlantic Books The Unquiet Heart
Book SynopsisGordon Ferris is an ex-techy in the Ministry of Defence and an ex-partner in one of the Big Four accountancy firms. He is the author of the No. 1 bestselling e-book The Hanging Shed.Trade ReviewThe word-of-mouth hit that is leaving its fellow thrillers in its wake. Ferris is a wonderfully evocative writer. * Observer *Ferris is a writer of real authority, immersing the reader into his nightmare world... everything speaks of an original voice. * Independent *The rising star of Scottish literature. * Scotsman *Every now and then you come across a writer and wonder how on earth you haven't read their books before... Mr Ferris has confirmed himself as an exciting and original voice in the crime noir genre. * New York Journal of Books *
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Prairie Wind Publishing Lost Creed
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Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group The Mexican Tree Duck 2 CW Sughrue
£19.00
Simon & Schuster Ltd Cold Cold Bones
Book Synopsis*** PRE-ORDER THE BONE HACKER, COMING IN PAPERBACK IN SPRING 2024! *** 'This page-turning series never lets the reader down’ HARLAN COBENIN A PROFESSION LIKE THIS, YOU'RE BOUND TO MAKE ENEMIES . . .An eye . . . It all starts when Dr Temperance Brennan finds a box on her porch. Inside is a fresh human eyeball with GPS coordinates etched into it. They lead her to a macabre discovery in a Benedictine Monastery, and soon after she discovers a mummified corpse in a state park. . . . for an eye There seems to be no pattern to these killings, except that each mimics a killing connected to something a younger Tempe experienced, or barely escaped. Someone is targeting her, and she needs to figure out why before they strike again. And then her daughter Katy disappears. Someone is playing a dangerous g
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Simon & Schuster Ltd Cold Cold Bones
Book Synopsis'This page-turning series never lets the reader down’ HARLAN COBENIN A PROFESSION LIKE THIS, YOU'RE BOUND TO MAKE ENEMIES . . . It all starts when Dr Temperance Brennan finds a box on her porch. Inside is a fresh human eyeball with GPS coordinates etched into it. They lead her to a macabre discovery in a Benedictine Monastery, and soon after she discovers a mummified corpse in a state park. There seems to be no pattern to these killings, except that each mimics a killing connected to something a younger Tempe experienced, or barely escaped. Someone is targeting her, and she needs to figure out why before they strike again. And then her daughter Katy disappears. Someone is playing a dangerous game with Tempe. And they won’t stop until they have taken everything from her . . .Electrifying, heart-stopping and compulsive, this is
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John Murray Press Needless Alley
Book SynopsisAn FT Best Summer Thriller 2023''Creates an atmosphere of mounting menace'' The Times''Conjures up a backdrop so vivid you can taste the smoke in the air'' Val McDermid, author of 1989BIRMINGHAM, 1933.Private enquiry agent William Garrett facilitates divorces for the city''s male elite. With the help of his best friend - charming, out-of-work actor Ronnie Edgerton - William sets up honey traps. But photographing unsuspecting women in flagrante plagues his conscience and William heaves up his guts with remorse after every job.William''s life changes when he meets the beautiful Clara Morton and falls in love. Little does he know she is the wife of a client - a leading fascist with a dangerous obsession. Soon, what should have been another straightforward job turns into something far more deadly.Drenched in evocative period atmosphere and starring an unforgettable cast of characteTrade ReviewA fine writer with a great sense of period and place who creates an atmosphere of mounting menace and dread. A more than promising debut * The Times *Conjures up a backdrop so vivid you can taste the smoke in the air . . . one of those books that runs like a movie in your head and leaves greasy fingerprints all over your memory -- Val McDermid, author of 1989Marlow's very engaging protagonist may herald the birth of a new genre: Midlands Noir * Financial Times *Transplanting the hardboiled Hollywood noir of the 1940s to the backstreets of 1933 Birmingham, [Needless Alley] has all the seamy glitter and cynical grime of the genre * Daily Mail *Marlow has a nicely theatrical way with a scene, and her witty prose has texture and heft. The city is atmospherically rendered, the narrative has an almost hallucinatory quality and Garrett is an engaging leading man. Needless Alley is an exceptionally well-written first novel that whets the appetite for many sequels * Irish Times *From its claustrophobic descriptions of Birmingham's darker corners to revelations of the seedier proclivities of the rich and powerful, Needless Alley offers a gripping portrait of 1930s England, a country where Blackshirts and fascism have entered the national psyche. William Garrett - dour, dark, and damaged - is a man of principle in an unprincipled vocation. A meditative and wonderfully written historical crime debut -- Vaseem Khan, author of THE LOST MAN OF BOMBAYA gripping debut . . . Garrett may play hard-boiled but, in the best tradition of private detectives, there is a quixotic romanticism lurking under the cynical and dishevelled exterior * Irish Independent *This is pulp fiction of the highest quality, marking the arrival of a fabulous new thriller writer -- Matthew d’Ancona * Tortoise *An atmospheric, hardboiled thriller with a hint of Peaky Blinders about it * Sun *Marlow's stylish debut is an elegant homage to classic pulp fiction, steeped in dark and seedy glamour * Daily Mail *Needless Alley by Natalie Marlow is something special . . . [A] superbly written debut * Morning Star *Needless Alley is well plotted, lively and builds a great cast of characters for future mysteries * Bookseller *Crafted with all the style and elegance of classic hardboiled fiction, lovingly splashed in the grubbiness and grime of interwar Birmingham's cuts, alleys and back streets. A smart, ripping yarn, whose compelling hero is movingly supported by a cast of lived in characters, and put through the wringer by some shocking and moving revelations. Sensational start to a new series -- Dominic Nolan, author of VINE STREETDeftly plotted, beautifully written, Needless Alley is a delicious slice of Chandleresque Midlands noir. Marlow's pellucid prose shines a brilliant light on 1930s Birmingham and the lives and loves of the exquisitely drawn characters that populate its mean streets and waterways. I loved this book and I can't wait to read more -- Mark Wightman, author of WAKING THE TIGERA Chandleresque hard-boiled detective novel with an atmospheric, horrifying feel all of its own. Tightly plotted and beautifully written, a world of Blackshirts and misogyny with a flawed, human detective who I took straight to my heart -- Harriet Tyce, author of BLOOD ORANGENeedless Alley not only evokes 1930s Birmingham in all its dark glory - it introduces characters that are impossible to forget. Read it -- Alan Parks, author of BLOODY JANUARYMarlow beautifully distils 1930s Birmingham into a seamy world of moral corruption: anyone can fall and few are left clean. Gripping, confident and atmospheric -- Kate Mascarenhas, author of HOKEY POKEYA terrific debut. It's not often that historical fiction gets this down and dirty, but Natalie Marlow has delivered dark and twisted in spades. I urge you to take a stroll down Needless Alley, but you might want to watch your back as you do . . . -- Trevor Wood, author of DEAD END STREETNeedless Alley, Marlow's debut is crime fiction gold. Every word is crafted with care; every plot twist is elegantly presented. And at the heart of it all is a heinous crime that begs to be solved by a hero as full of heart as he is driven. I love everything about this book -- Femi Kayode, author of LIGHTSEEKERSNeedless Alley is great - dark, gritty and full of unexpected twists and turns -- Frances Quinn, author of THAT BONESETTER WOMAN1930s Birmingham is brought expertly to life in this atmospheric crime noir where corruption and seedy entanglements lurk down every darkly lit street. Compelling and clever, Needless Alley makes for a gripping read that any Peaky Blinders fan is sure to love -- Susan Stokes-Chapman, author of PANDORADown these mean Brummie streets a man must go . . . and on the strength of Natalie Marlow's cracking debut, I'll be following. An elegantly written, meticulously researched 1930s noir thriller, with a twisting, turning plot and vivid characters both utterly of their time and powerfully resonant of our own -- Robbie Morrison, author of EDGE OF THE GRAVENeedless Alley is a great murder mystery, rich in character and detail and darker than a Black Country canal at midnight -- Peter Hanington, author of A CURSED PLACEAs with every atmospheric mystery, it's all about the lighting, and Natalie Marlow illuminates the hard-boiled players in this thrilling debut with all the dexterity of any of our great noir novelists. You will wince, you will gasp, you will shudder at every turn, and you will want to keep reading until that last light dims at the disquieting end -- J.M. Varese, author of THE SPIRIT PHOTOGRAPHER and THE COMPANY
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Little, Brown Book Group Death Message
Book SynopsisThe first message sent to Tom Thorne''s mobile phone was just a picture - the blurred image of a man''s face, but Thorne had seen too many dead bodies in his time to know that this man was no longer alive. But who was he? Who sent the photograph? And why? While the technical experts attempt to trace the sender, Thorne searches the daily police bulletins for a reported death that would match the photograph. Then another picture arrives. Another dead man ... It is the identities of the murdered men which give Thorne his first clue, a link to a dangerous killer he''d put away years before and who is still in prison. With a chilling talent for manipulation, this man has led another inmate to plot revenge on everyone he blames for his current incarceration, and for the murder of his family while he''s been inside. Newly released, this convict has no fear of the police, no feelings for those he is compelled to murder. Now Tom Thorne must face one of the toughest challenges of his cTrade ReviewMurder and mystery do not come better than this. * What's On in London *Brisk, racy read. * The Times *Assured and shocking thriller. * The Guardian *A cunning variation on the serial-murder theme. * Sunday Telegraph *
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Little, Brown Book Group From The Dead
Book SynopsisWhen Donna Langford receives a very recent photo of her ex-husband in the post, she gets the shock of her life. Because she''s just spent ten years in prison for organising his murder. When her daughter goes missing, Donna believes there can only be one man responsible and hires Anna Carpenter, a determined young private investigator, to find him.DI Tom Thorne worked on the Alan Langford case, so when Carpenter brings the photo to him, he refuses to believe that the man whose body was found in a burned-out car ten years before can still be alive. But when a prison inmate that he and Anna interview is viciously murdered, Thorne starts to understand that Langford is not only alive, but ready to get rid of anyone who could threaten his comfortable new life in Spain...
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Little, Brown Book Group The Blind Spots
Book SynopsisFrom the acclaimed author of Darktown comes the most inventive crime novel since Minority Report.''It''s rare to find a thriller with such a fantastic and original concept. I was gripped'' --- Anthony HorowitzIn a world where a global event has blinded every person on the planet, one detective seeks a murderer who should not, cannot, exist.Seven years ago, everyone in the world went blind in a matter of months. Technology helped people adjust to the new normal, creating a device that approximates vision, downloading visual data directly to people''s brains. But what happens when someone finds a way to manipulate it and change what people see?Homicide detective Mark Owens has been on the force since before The Blinding. When a scientist is murdered, and the only witness insists the killer was blacked out of her vision, Owens doesn''t believe her - until a similar murder happens in front of him. With suTrade ReviewIt's rare to find a thriller with such a fantastic and original concept. I was gripped. * Anthony Horowitz *An exceptional mystery and seamless interwoven it this new world he has realised. The result is incredible. Easily my book of the year so far. * M. W. Craven *This terrific mix of noir and sci-fi delivers an exciting and cautionary crime novel of what may be our not-so-distant future. * Ace Atkins *An exciting page-turner that's also full of sharp writing and thought-provoking ideas. Mullen fuses science fiction and a detective story into a stylish and entertaining novel. * Charles Yu *The world of this story is brimming with imagination and raises alarming questions about our own near-term future. Attention Black Mirror fans: This is your next book! * Jason Rekulak *Mixing the genres of crime and science fiction, this is assured writing . . . Fans of William Gibson as well as crime fiction will find The Blind Spots an exciting and thought-provoking read * Crime Time *A tremendous crime-SF hybrid, a brilliantly conceived story impeccably told. * Booklist *[An] excellent near-future mystery. Fans of P.D. James's Children of Men will be enthralled. * Publishers Weekly *Two guns - I mean thumbs - up * Wall Street Journal *
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Headline Publishing Group City of Ice
Book SynopsisA BAFFLING MURDER IN RURAL CHINA. AN EXILED DETECTIVE. AND POLITICS AS DEADLY AS A KILLER.''Parts the bamboo curtain to reveal a detailed and pacy portrait of police work and everyday life in this gripping crime thriller.'' THE SUN''City of Ice delivers everything one could want in a crime novel - insight, thrills, and entertainment.'' Robert K. Tanenbaum, New York Times bestselling authorIn a remote Chinese town - where the theft of a few chickens counts as a major crime - a young woman is found brutally murdered...with her heart, lungs and liver removed. Inspector Lu Fei, a weary cop who fled the city, suddenly finds himself under the intense scrutiny of the ruling party in Beijing.Determined to find her killer, Lu Fei must navigate a society where politics can be deadly, corruption is rife, and the powerful are untouchable. As evidence connects
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Headline Publishing Group Pins and Needles
Book SynopsisSIX WEEKS. SIX VICTIMS. NO CLUES.''One down, five to go.''When a leading psychiatrist is found murdered by insulin injection in his home, with a note bearing this threat, Detective Inspector Paolo Sterling and his team find themselves in a race against time to stop a killer from striking again. But with so little to go on, trying to find the next victim is like trying to find a needle in a haystack.As the body count rises, and the investigation reaches its critical point, Paolo and his team grapple with what could be their most complex case to date. But just when they think the game is up, they make a shocking discovery that leads them close to home.With so much at stake, can DI Sterling uncover the truth before it''s too late? Or will those closest to him pay the price?*PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED AS INJECTIONS OF INSANITY*Lorraine Mace returns with the third unflinching and totally grippinTrade ReviewLorraine Mace has done it again. Crime fiction at its absolute finest -- MARION TODDWhat an opening! Lorraine certainly knows how to write a gripping thriller. A chilling read -- KAREN KINGA dark, cleverly plotted tale . . . I was gripped from the opening scene and raced through the book to its final, shocking ending. Crime writing at its very best -- SHEILA BUGLERGritty, topical, sometimes lacerating, but always enthralling. A truly compulsive read -- ABBIE FROST
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Blackstone Publishing While Drowning in the Desert
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Pan Macmillan Double Kiss
Book SynopsisThe race is on. The stakes are high.Frankie James thought his troubles were behind him. He’s busy running his Soho Club, and his brother’s finally out of prison. But when a postcard arrives from Mallorca, he’s stopped in his tracks . . . Is it from his mother – the woman who’s been missing for eight years?When the goddaughter of London’s fiercest gangster, Tommy Riley, goes missing in Ibiza, Tommy knows there’s one man for the job – Frankie James. Just when Frankie was on the straight and narrow, he’s now faced with an impossible choice. If he agrees to help find Tanya, he’ll be thrown into a world of danger. If he doesn’t, Tommy could destroy him.For Frankie James, old habits die hard. One thing’s for sure, playing with this gang is no game. But with everything at stake, how can Frankie say no?Double Kiss is the fast-paced, thrilling sequel to Framed, by snooker champion Ronnie O’SullivanTrade ReviewLike O’Sullivan playing at his best, the book is tight, pacey and keeps you guessing. * The Big Issue (Framed) *Ronnie's first crime novel draws on his early years . . . a world of gangsters and bent coppers which he writes about with uncomfortable authenticity. * Choice (Framed) *Packed with intrigue, action, brutal villains and a beguiling hero, this is a cracking first novel delivered with all the sidespin and clever swerves one would expect from the king of the trick shots! * Lancashire Evening Post (Framed) *Running is a chaotic race through O'Sullivan's life, but this does little to dethrone him as the people's champion - it simply adds further to his legend. * Press Association on Running *
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Hodder & Stoughton The Burning Men: The first in a gripping, gritty
Book Synopsis 'AN UNMISSABLE DEBUT' Sunday Express Magazine'A GRIPPING DEBUT (...) YOU WON'T WANT IT TO END' HeatTHE FIRST IN A PHENOMENAL NEW SERIES FEATURING DI ALEX FINN AND DC MATTIE PAULSEN. Perfect for fans of Mark Billingham, Peter James and Peter Robinson. When a development in South London catches fire mid-construction, a close-knit team of fire fighters runs in to save a man spotted at the window. They come out without a body. They quit the service. They plan never to speak to each other again. Five years later one of them is set alight at his own wedding. Soon after, a second is found, nothing but a smoking corpse. It appears that someone knows what they did that night. What they chose over their duty. And there are still three men left to burn . . . DI Alex Finn and his new partner DC Mattie Paulsen are an unlikely pairing, but they need to discover who is behind these killings before the next man faces the fire. This is first in Will Shindler's Finn and Paulsen series - a British detective series that ranks with Mark Billingham, M.J. Arlidge, Stuart MacBride.***Order the second novel in the Finn and Paulsen series, THE KILLING CHOICE, now!***REAL READERS ARE LOVING THE BURNING MENRATED 4.5 STARS ON NETGALLEY'Well-constructed and cleverly penned, this is one that starts strongly, continues powerfully and ends with a very satisfying bang. It's about consequences, consciences and morals intertwined with some gruesome scenes and a thumping good ride''A real page turner. I loved this book . . . There must be more of these two, they are fascinating. More please, equally well thought out, equally well written . . . please. SOON!''If, like me, you are the kind of reader who likes to be in on the ground floor of a brand-new series, then get The Burning Men on your pre-order to be read lists because this is one of those times . . .''This is a great read about greed and treachery. An engaging, exciting read which I read in one sitting. Lots of red herrings, twists and turns''I absolutely loved it, it drew me in from the first page and didn't let go until the end. I cannot wait to read the next book by this author'Trade ReviewAn unmissable debut * Sunday Express S Magazine, Books to look forward to in 2020 *The pace is good and Finn is a great character. There is also an excellently portrayed organised crime boss * Literary Review *This debut is, simply put, fantastic. It has such a strong opening, you'll be hooked after the first chapter * Yahoo *A gripping debut with well-rounded characters and an intriguing plot. You won't want it to end * Heat *This thriller's hot stuff. A blaze of action and surprises, making it a sure crime debut of the year contender. Shindler's list (sorry!) of successes include an original plot, gasp-out-loud twists and a brilliant new detective team... the case is a humdinger. 10/10 * The Peterborough Telegraph *Arresting... an unusual novel with a rising sense of menace * The Sunday Times *Fans of police novels and dramas will lap up this tale, and as it's the first in the Finn and Paulsen series, I can't wait for the next instalment * Daily Record *Blistering debut... this is a gritty and cleverly plotted police drama - the very definition of a page- turner * Culture Fly *A highly accomplished police procedural with intriguing characters and plenty of twists to keep readers guessing until its explosive finale * The Daily Express *The Burning Men hooked me from the start and never gave me second thoughts (...) The sharp scenes, good pacing and deft characterisation mark this as a series to follow * Crime Review *
£16.14
Hodder & Stoughton The Killing Choice: Sunday Times Crime Book of
Book Synopsis Sunday Times Crime Book of the Month, one of The Times Best Crime Novels of 2021, The Sunday Times Crime Club Book of the Week and one of the Observers thrillers of the month!'Riveting . . . Shindler's second novel displays an acute understanding of family dynamics, easily fulfilling the promise of his debut, The Burning Men' SUNDAY TIMES, CRIME BOOK OF THE MONTHTHE SECOND NOVEL FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE BURNING MEN, FEATURING DI ALEX FINN AND DCI MATTIE PAULSEN5* RATING ON NETGALLEY'Don't think I've loved a Detective as much since Idris Elba's John Luther''Will Schindler's books have all the hallmarks of future classics of this genre''A sharp police procedural with an interesting plot''The greatest strengths lies in the terrific police team whose characters are so well fleshed out they feel real''I loved the storyline, it kept me on edge till the end''A real contender, which is up there with the best''Leave your daughter with me, or I will kill you both'It felt like a normal Friday evening before Karl and his daughter Leah were ambushed by a figure in a blank mask. At knife point, Karl is forced to make an impossible choice. Stay and die, or walk away from Leah and take this thug's word that they both will live. Should Karl trust a villain and leave his daughter with a knife at her throat? Could he ever live with himself if he did? It's not long before more seemingly unconnected and innocent people across London are offered a deal in exchange for their life. More blood is spilled, more families shattered, and more people are left to suffer with the consequences of their decisions.DI Alex Finn and DC Mattie Paulsen must hunt for a killer that appears to have no face, no motive and no conscience before more victims are forced to make their choice. This is second in Will Shindler's Finn and Paulsen series - a British detective series that ranks with Mark Billingham, M.J. Arlidge and Stuart MacBride.***Order the third novel in the Finn and Paulsen series, THE HUNTING GROUND, now!***Trade ReviewThe explosive opening hooked me straight in . . . With a cast of credible characters, a twisting plotline and some ingenious twists, the book develops at a cracking pace * Lesley Sanderson, author of The Orchid Girls *An outstanding page-turner * Robin Morgan-Bentley, author of The Wreckage *Warm and dealing with recognisable emotions, this is the best kind of police procedural * Literary Review *DI Alex Finn and DCI Mattie Paulsen are back, this time chasing someone who forces their victims to make an impossible life-and-death decision. This is sitting up and begging to be developed for television * Sunday Times, Pick of the Week *Riveting . . . Shindler's second novel displays an acute understanding of family dynamics, easily fulfilling the promise of his debut, The Burning Men * Sunday Times, Book of the month *An excellent second outing for the cop pair following their introduction in The Burning Men - and as fine a police procedural as you'd want for a cold winter's night * Weekend Sport *The Killing Choice is the second in a series that opened with The Burning Men , and is another adept police procedural, building the sense of dread to breaking point as Finn and Paulsen rush to uncover any links between the victims. This is an immersive read that leaves the reader wondering how they would react if faced with such an unimaginable choice * Observer *Riveting * The Times, Best thrillers and crime novels of 2021 so far *This slick tense thriller about families, loyalty, guilt and revenge is top notch * The Sun, Pick of the Week *This slick, tense thriller about families, loyalty, guilt and revenge is top notch - and no doubt heading to TV screens soon * The Sun *This riveting novel has a protagonist faced with a choice no parent should have to make: does he save his own life or that of his daughter? His decision has catastrophic consequences * Times Online, 'top 50 best books to read for summer 2021' *Thrilling * The Killing Choice *
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Quercus Publishing Young Beasts at Play
Book Synopsis"A superior police procedural" Mark Sanderson, The Times Crime Club"Northern Italy's answer to Inspector Montalbano" Alessandro BariccoSeptember 2008. Commissario Arcadipane arrives at the scene of a macabre discovery: the bones of twelve men and women buried in the countryside near Torino.By the next morning, a task force specialising in mass graves from WWII is already in place. But something doesn't feel right: one of the femurs shows signs of an operation that couldn't have taken place before the seventies.Suspecting a cover-up, Arcadipane launches his own investigation, enlisting his old mentor, Corso Bramard, long retired, and Isa, a young officer still haunted by the unexplained death of her father.These mismatched allies - one at last at peace, one jaded to the point of breakdown and one under a permanent disciplinary cloud - will unveil a cruel political conspiracy that someone wants covered up for the second time.Translated from the Italian by Silvester MazzarellaTrade ReviewLongo is unique, a literary jewel! -- Andreas Wallenthin * WDR 5 (Germany) *Northern Italy's answer to Inspector Montalbano. -- Alessandro BariccoOne of his country's most important authors. -- Philipp Haibach * Rolling Stone (Germany) *One of the most exciting Italian writers. * FAZ (Germany) *A superior police procedural -- Mark Sanderson * The Times Crime Club *
£9.99
Little, Brown & Company Sunset Empire
Book SynopsisDecember, 1959: The Korean War rages on.Protesting the bloody conflict, a Korean-American man by the name of William Yang suddenly blows himself up in the middle of a Los Angeles department store just before Christmas, which leads the U.S. government to reopen the internment camps used during World War II. President Joseph McCarthy's America has never been more on edge, paranoid, and above all, dangerous.Several weeks later, a woman hires Morris Baker, now working as a private investigator, to track down her missing husband - Henry Kissinger - who may have a shadowy connection to Yang's purported terrorist attack. The ensuing investigation for the missing State Department consultant working for Vice President Richard Nixon sends Baker on another thrilling adventure of deceit, intrigue, sex, murder, and conspiracy where the safety of the entire world may hang in the balance.
£20.90
Other Press LLC Breathing Through The Wound
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£17.09
Workman Publishing Shadow of the Lions: A Novel
Book Synopsis“My lungs began to burn as I started sprinting. It wasn’t just that I wanted to catch Fritz. I had the distinct feeling that I was chasing him, that I had to catch up with him, before something caught up with me.” How long must we pay for the crimes of our youth? That is just one question Christopher Swann explores in this compulsively readable debut, a literary thriller set in the elite—and sometimes dark—environs of Blackburne, a prep school in Virginia. When Matthias Glass’s best friend, Fritz, vanishes without a trace in the middle of an argument during their senior year, Matthias tries to move on with his life, only to realize that until he discovers what happened to his missing friend, he will be stuck in the past, guilty, responsible, alone. Almost ten years after Fritz’s disappearance, Matthias gets his chance. Offered a job teaching English at Blackburne, he gets swiftly drawn into the mystery. In the shadowy woods of his alma mater, he stumbles into a web of surveillance, dangerous lies, and buried secrets—and discovers the troubled underbelly of a school where the future had once always seemed bright. A sharp tale full of false leads and surprise turns, Shadow of the Lions is also wise and moving. Christopher Swann has given us a gripping debut about friendship, redemption, and what it means to lay the past to rest.Trade ReviewSouthern Living Best Books of the Year • Publishers Weekly Best Summer Books 2017 “Comes alive with action and intrigue.”—The Wall Street Journal “A promising, well-crafted debut. Flashes of lyrical agility suggest a bright new talent ready to roar.” —Atlanta Journal-Constitution “An engrossing and entertaining read. Swann deftly manages a dual narrative . . . It’s a swift tale well told, and at times eloquently so.”—Seattle Times “Swann’s tightly knit debut novel is a moving coming-of-age story with a noir twist that will appeal to readers of John Knowles’s A Separate Peace, N.H. Kleinbaum’s Dead Poets Society, and Donna Tartt’s The Secret History.” —Library Journal, starred review “A wonderful coming of age story, a taut emotional rollercoaster, and a hell of a debut. Christopher Swann hits the sweet spot with a novel that has a gripping plot, beautifully rendered characters, and an accomplished style. I loved it.” —David Liss, author of The Day of Atonement “Both a poignant coming-of-age tale and a suspenseful mystery. Set in the persistently alluring environs of an elite prep school, where the idealistic image of striving achievement is always in conflict with the dark realities that trouble even the most privileged of lives, Shadow of the Lions illuminates the complexities of friendship, love, loyalty, and duty with remarkable wisdom and compassion.” —Ed Tarkington, author of Only Love Can Break Your Heart "Witty, fast paced, and satisfying, Shadow of the Lions is the perfect literary thriller for back-to-school season.”—Foreword Reviews, starred review “Swann steps on the gas for the last 100 pages, [and] the mystery takes off . . . ”—Kirkus Reviews “A twisty tale that surprises at every turn, Shadow of the Lions will keep you turning pages compulsively into the wee hours, cursing Christopher Swann for the inconvenience.” —Jonathan Evison, author of This Is Your Life, Harriet Chance! “Fast-paced and full of unexpected turns, Christopher Swann’s Shadow of the Lions pulls readers into the dark underworld looming beneath a prestigious boys’ boarding school.” —Mira Jacob, author of The Sleepwalker’s Guide to Dancing “Swann is a gifted storyteller, a master at the twisty tale . . . Under Swann’s deft hand, ultimately, Shadow of the Lions explores the timeless complexity of deep friendship--how it shapes us, destroys us and sometimes remakes us.” —Patti Callahan Henry, author of The Idea of Love “A riveting literary mystery about power, privilege and the need to find the truth no matter how devastating it might be . . . This mystery is so well observed: its richly drawn characters are motivated by circumstances that feel true to life, and they speak with a rare authenticity. Swann also demonstrates a talent for setting—his Virginia woods feel either menacing or soothing depending on who enters them. Unsettling and beautifully written, Shadow of the Lions challenges the idea that we ever truly leave high school behind.”—Shelf Awareness for Readers
£13.29
Akashic Books,U.S. Montreal Noir
Book SynopsisFollowing the success of Toronto Noir, the Noir Series explores new Canadian terrain, featuring both English and Francophone authors.
£13.49
Akashic Books,U.S. Buenos Aires Noir
Book SynopsisThe Noir Series dives deeper into Latin America, into a city with a long history, both glorious and sinister.
£13.49
Akashic Books,U.S. The Devil's Song
Book SynopsisThere's a killer on the loose in Mission County, Pennsylvania... whose next victim might be the prosecuting attorney.
£14.36
Inanna Publications and Education Inc. Rotten Peaches
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Atlantic Books Nothing Sacred
Book SynopsisA mother's nightmare: her children taken from her because of unexplained injuries all over their bodies. Who will believe her story?When lawyer Daniel Connell receives a visit from his trouble-making old flame Victoria pleading for his help, he looks for any excuse not to get involved. But no one else believes her pleas of innocence and Daniel can see she is terrified. As he enters Victoria's life once more, Daniel's search for truth leads from the dark heart of Essex to the mountains of Afghanistan, and a terrifying world where monsters are real - and nothing is sacred.Trade ReviewI enthused about Thorne's debut, East of Innocence, which featured disgraced City of London lawyer and hard man David Connell... Authentic, fast-moving and with a wry ear for dialogue, it turned out to be a hit... This excellent second outing for Connell sees him answering a plea from his troubled former lover... So begins an investigation that takes him to Afghanistan, but also sends him to the ugly depths of the Essex underworld. Thorne used to write jokes for comedians, but there is barely a laugh in this grippingly good crime story. -- Geoffrey Wansell * Daily Mail *A feisty and likeable hero... punchy and fast-paced. * Scotsman *This is a carefully plotted thriller, realistic in its violence and with strong memorable characters. Soon to be adapted into a TV series, it is fast paced and edgy without losing any of its credibility * We Love This Book on EAST OF INNOCENCE *This is a potent mixture of an authentic, brutal crime story, told with a neat line in dialogue and an appealing hero * Daily Mail on EAST OF INNOCENCE *Everyone has a picture of an Essex crime novel. But David Thorne's East of Innocence is a fresh take on this famous county * Bookseller on EAST OF INNOCENCE *
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Zaffre No Going Back
Book SynopsisFrom the award-winning and bestselling author of Eyes Like Mine comes the new thriller featuring Nora Watts, 'a brave, unflinching heroine' (Lee Child). This time in order to protect her daughter, Nora is willing to risk everything. Meet Nora Watts. She's not your average heroine, but she'll go above and beyond for those she loves. For fans of Jeffery Deaver's The Never Game and Karin Slaughter's The Last Widow comes a book about family, loyalty and love.'Sheena Kamal's writing is as fearless as her protagonist' LINWOOD BARCLAY'Will stay with you for a long, long time. Perhaps forever' JEFFERY DEAVER****Find your enemy. Before he finds you . . . Nora Watts is used to being hunted. Since she rescued her biological daughter, Bonnie, two years ago, from the criminal gang that had kidnapped her, Nora's been targeted by the ruthless Dao. He wants revenge, and he will use whatever he can to get to Nora - including Bonnie.So, Nora has no choice: the hunted must become the hunter. But as she chases after Dao, from the snow-laden streets of Vancouver to the sun-bleached beaches in Indonesia, she knows that it's only a matter of time before they come face to face - and this time, only one of them can walk away. It's a mother's job to keep her child safe, at all costs, so can Nora find Dao and stop him - before it's too late?'I'd follow Nora Watts (and her dog) anywhere' A. L. GAYLIN'The next Gillian Flynn' IRISH INDEPENDENTTrade ReviewSheena Kamal's writing is as fearless as her protagonist * Linwood Barclay *Intricately plotted. A tense, taut thriller with a flawed, compelling heroine. I want to read more about Nora Watts * Andrea Carter *Will stay with you for a long, long time. Perhaps forever * Jeffery Deaver on Eyes Like Mine *This is a rampageous romp in the modern idiom with an underlying theme of sacrifice. Mothers will recognise that and accept it as rote, going on to enjoy Nora Watts, the swashbuckling hero, a woman of inviolate principle who makes her own rules. Hardly a role model but certainly a brilliant companion for dark days. All hail to escapist literature and Sheena Kamal in particular. * SHOTS Magazine *
£8.54
Flame Tree Publishing Night Shift
Book Synopsis"Robin Triggs does a good job setting up a climate of suspicion in Night Shift, and the book has some genuinely chilling moments." - Crime Review Antarctica. A mining base at the edge of the world. Anders Nordvelt, last-minute replacement as head of security, has no time to integrate himself into the crew before an act of sabotage threatens the project. He must untangle a complex web of relationships from his position as prime suspect. Then a body is found in the ice. Systems fail as the long night falls. Now Anders must do more than find a murderer: he must find a way to survive. Will anyone endure the night shift, or will ice and frozen corpses be all that remains? FLAME TREE PRESS is the new fiction imprint of Flame Tree Publishing. Launching in 2018 the list brings together brilliant new authors and the more established; the award winners, and exciting, original voices.Trade Review"Crime meets science fiction- I loved it!" -- Books, Life and Everything"This a well-written and superbly plotted crime thriller." -- Cheryl M M Book Blog"It’s a joy to read the words of a writer you’ve not read before and immediately feel you’re in good hands." -- Cemetery Review"Overall, this is a tightly written strong book that lends itself to the thriller genre using good old fashion storytelling and strong characters to reach its triumphant conclusion." -- The Literary Licence Podacast"Robin Triggs does a good job setting up a climate of suspicion in Night Shift, and the book has some genuinely chilling moments." -- Crime Review"The strength of NIGHT SHIFT lies in the toxic atmosphere of suspicion, the complex dynamics of a well-drawn ensemble cast and the vulnerabilities and tenacity of its protagonist." -- Space Cat Press"The mystery aspect of Night Shift is pacey and intriguing" -- High Fever Books"Triggs does a good job of expressing the characters’ paranoia through the text." -- Reader Voracious"This is a brilliant twist on the ‘who done it’ concept...a very enjoyable read" -- Buck, Books and Beyond
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Flame Tree Publishing The Playing Card Killer
Book Synopsis"A masterfully crafted, horrifically powerful story. Expect the unexpected in this deliciously twisted tale." - Cemetery Dance Brian Sheridan may be losing his mind. Asleep, he’s plagued by dreams of murder, women strangled with a red velvet rope then left with a playing card tucked in the corpse. While awake, he’s hallucinating that he’s being stalked by a man painted like a skeleton. It’s getting hard to know what’s real. He hopes all this is driven by his cold turkey withdrawal from a lifetime of anti-anxiety medications. But when one of his nightmare’s victims shows up on the news, dead, Brian fears he himself may be the unwitting killer... FLAME TREE PRESS is the new fiction imprint of Flame Tree Publishing. Launching in 2018 the list brings together brilliant new authors and the more established; the award winners, and exciting, original voices.Trade Review"The Playing Card Killer is a great crime thriller with a clever plot and well written characters. If you love thrillers and crime fiction I’d recommend giving this one a read." -- The Scary Reviews"This is a really good read, it is engaging from the start and never loses pace." -- Housewife of Horror"This book blew me away because it turned out to be SO awesome. I think I need to read more from this author." -- Yolanda Sfetsos“solid and engaging serial killer thriller with a supernatural twist” -- High Fever Books"Plenty of twists and thrills in this mystery!" -- The Haunted Reading Room"THE PLAYING CARD KILLER held my interest from start to finish and the way in which Russell James brought everything to a conclusion was just fabulous. I loved it and it has left me eager to read more from this author." -- Brianne Brynes"The writing style is an easy one to sit back in and devour the words. It draws you in a piece by piece and is extremely unwanting of letting you go." -- ZooLoo's Book Diary"This is a KILLER read." -- Don Jimmy Reviews"Such an intriguing book and so very well done" -- Not Another Book Blogger"A masterfully crafted, horrifically powerful story. Expect the unexpected in this deliciously twisted tale." -- Cemetery Dance"THE PLAYING CARD KILLER was one twisty-turny thriller of a ride!" -- Charr's Horror Corner"Sometimes psychological thrillers can be predictable but this one had a storyline that made me question everything, the end game of this read was astonishingly impressive, sinister, as well as truly original" -- The Reading Closet
£9.45
Flame Tree Publishing A Killing Fire
Book Synopsis“Full-bodied and dynamic characters carry this one along a mystery, tying a brutal past with a bloody present that will keep you guessing right up to the finale.” — Unnerving Magazine As a child forced to witness her father’s crimes, homicide Detective Raven Burns dedicates every waking moment to proving that she is not her father’s child. But when she shoots a suspect who has what turns out to be an unloaded weapon, Raven finds that she must confront both the demons of her past and the stains on her soul in order to stop a killer. FLAME TREE PRESS is the imprint of long-standing independent Flame Tree Publishing, dedicated to full-length original fiction in the horror and suspense, science fiction & fantasy, and crime / mystery / thriller categories. The list brings together fantastic new authors and the more established; the award winners, and exciting, original voices. Learn more about Flame Tree Press at www.flametreepress.com and connect on social media @FlameTreePressTrade Review“I genuinely hope that this is the first in a series featuring Raven and Byrd’s Landing, it is highly recommended for readers who enjoy James Lee Burke and Sara Paretsky.” - Rachel Read It “The novel was gripping, intense, and suspenseful-everything I want in a crime fiction novel.” - Life of a Female Bibliophile “Faye Snowden has created a pulse pounding and intense story that looks at both family relationships and how our lives are influenced by our pasts.” - The Nerdy Girl Express “This book was the perfect heart pumping, page turning read that I needed.” - Never Without a Book “This was one of the most hard-hitting unexpected reads. Authentic writing was what I would describe author Faye Snowden’s style. Believe me, the story pulled me in so insidiously that I was mighty surprised to see myself completely immersed in it.” - Shalini’s Books & Reviews“If you like dark and atmospheric and a strong-willed but damaged protagonist, then someone should wrap up this book for you, sneak into your bedroom in the dead of night, and leave it for you to read. The Prologue alone sent chills up my spine, and that was just the beginning. This is a book that grabs you by the throat and doesn’t let go until you reach THE END…” -- Ann Parker, award-winning author of the Silver Rush historical mystery series“Full-bodied and dynamic characters carry this one along a mystery, tying a brutal past with a bloody present that will keep you guessing right up to the finale.” -- Unnerving Magazine“A solid contribution to a genre lacking in Black women authors [with] a strong sense of place, good character development, and a storyline that keeps you reading. Also, I will never get over this cover.” -- Black Girl Reading“I enjoyed the ride and hope that we get to see more of Raven in future novels. I would recommend [A Killing Fire] to crime fiction and mystery lovers and fans of Ruth Ware and Gillian Flynn.” -- Black Girls Lit“If you’re looking for a diverse, horror-tinged crime fiction, this would be a great choice.” -- Read by Dusk“What a rush! A Killing Fire is a page turning psychological thriller that will keep you guessing to the end.” -- Never Without A Book“Faye Snowden has created a pulse pounding and intense story that looks at both family relationships and how our lives are influenced by our pasts.” -- The Nerdy Girl Express“Gripping, intense, and suspenseful -- [A Killing Fire] was everything I want in a crime fiction novel. What I enjoyed the most about this book is though it follows some classic mystery genre tropes, it stands out among many other mystery books I’ve read. Snowden lures her readers into a tangled web of lies, inviting them to solve the mystery. The characters were diverse and complex, which I appreciated.” -- Life of a Female Bibliophile“This is a fast-paced crime procedural. The mystery is well crafted and I enjoyed getting to know Raven Burns and the town of Byrd’s Landing. I hope that this is the start of a series about Raven and Byrd’s Landing because there feels like there is more there to discover. I give it 4 stars and recommend it to any fan of mysteries, crime thrillers, and/or Louisiana.” -- Redmon Reads“This was my first novel by Ms. Snowden, but most definitely not my last. I really loved how well developed this storyline was. The characters had so much depth.” -- Bibliophile on a Budget“Mystery, crime, psychological drama and ghost story all wrapped in one delicious package that will keep you gripped and guessing right to the end. Highly recommended.” -- Catherine Cavendish, author of The Haunting of Henderson Close and The Garden of Bewitchment“A Killing Fire is a slow burn (no pun intended) but slow as in melting molasses or as in a perfectly slow cooked chilli. Reading it I could almost taste the dry dusty air and feel the sticky plastic in the diner when little Raven and her daddy went in for dinner. Deliciously descriptive.” -- Read & Rated“A Killing Fire is a page turner. Snowden takes a unique and darker twist with detective Raven Burns [...] I am very much looking forward to reading whatever Snowden delivers next.” -- Monlatable Reviews“This was one of the most hard-hitting unexpected reads. Authentic writing was what I would describe author Faye Snowden’s style. Believe me, the story pulled me in so insidiously that I was mighty surprised to see myself completely immersed in it.” -- Shalini’s Books & Reviews“I genuinely hope that this is the first in a series featuring Raven and Byrd’s Landing, it is highly recommended for readers who enjoy James Lee Burke and Sara Paretsky.” -- Rachel Read It
£9.45
Flame Tree Publishing A Killing Rain
Book Synopsis“Full-bodied and dynamic characters carry this one along a mystery, tying a brutal past with a bloody present that will keep you guessing right up to the finale.” — Unnerving Magazine on Book 1 in the series. After former homicide Raven Burns returns to Byrd’s Landing, Louisiana to begin a new life, she soon finds herself trapped by the old one when her nephew is kidnapped by a ruthless serial killer, and her foster brother becomes the main suspect. To make matters worse, she is being pursued by two men— one who wants to redeem her soul for the murder Raven felt she had no choice but to commit, and another who wants to lock her away forever. FLAME TREE PRESS is the imprint of long-standing independent Flame Tree Publishing, dedicated to full-length original fiction in the horror and suspense, science fiction & fantasy, and crime / mystery / thriller categories. The list brings together fantastic new authors and the more established; the award winners, and exciting, original voices. Learn more about Flame Tree Press at www.flametreepress.com and connect on social media @FlameTreePressTrade ReviewPraise for A Killing Fire, Book 1 in the series: “If you like dark and atmospheric and a strong-willed but damaged protagonist, then someone should wrap up this book for you, sneak into your bedroom in the dead of night, and leave it for you to read. The Prologue alone sent chills up my spine, and that was just the beginning. This is a book that grabs you by the throat and doesn’t let go until you reach THE END…” — Ann Parker, award-winning author of the Silver Rush historical mystery series “Full-bodied and dynamic characters carry this one along a mystery, tying a brutal past with a bloody present that will keep you guessing right up to the finale.” — Unnerving Magazine “A solid contribution to a genre lacking in Black women authors [with] a strong sense of place, good character development, and a storyline that keeps you reading. Also, I will never get over this cover.” — Black Girl Reading “I enjoyed the ride and hope that we get to see more of Raven in future novels. I would recommend [A Killing Fire] to crime fiction and mystery lovers and fans of Ruth Ware and Gillian Flynn.” — Black Girls Lit “What a rush! A Killing Fire is a page turning psychological thriller that will keep you guessing to the end.” — Never Without A Book “Faye Snowden has created a pulse pounding and intense story that looks at both family relationships and how our lives are influenced by our pasts.” — The Nerdy Girl Express
£11.66
Canelo Where The Truth Lies: A completely gripping crime thriller
Book SynopsisThe case was closed. Until people started dying…DI Thomas Ridpath was on the up in the Manchester CID: a promising detective who captured a notorious serial killer. But ten years later he’s recovering from a serious illness and on the brink of being forced out of the police. Then the murders began, in an uncanny echo of his first case.As the death count grows, old records, and bodies, go missing. Caught in a turf war between the police and the coroner’s office, Ridpath is in a race against time. A race to save his career, his marriage, and innocent lives.When a detective disappears everything is on the line. Can Ridpath save his colleague?A nail-biting crime thriller, perfect for fans of Mark Billingham, Peter James and D. S. Butler.
£11.15
