Crime and mystery: hard-boiled crime, noir fiction
HarperCollins Publishers The Cellist
Book SynopsisMaster of international intrigue Daniel Silva follows up his acclaimed #1New York TimesbestsellersThe Order, The New Girl,andThe Other Womanwith this riveting, action-packed tale of espionage and suspense featuring art restorer and spy Gabriel Allon.The fatal poisoning of a Russian billionaire sends Gabriel Allon on a dangerous journey across Europe and into the orbit of a musical virtuoso who may hold the key to the truth about his friend's death.The plot Allon uncovers leads to secret channels of money and influence that go to the very heart of Western democracy and threaten the stability of the global order.The Cellistis a breathtaking entry in Daniel Silva's outstanding series (Peoplemagazine) and reveals once more his superb artistry and genius for inventionand demonstrates why he belongs firmly alongside le Carré and Forsyth as one of the greatest spy novelists of all time (The Real Book Spy).Trade ReviewPraise for House of Spies: ‘A tense, thrilling adventure’ Huffington Post Praise for The Black Widow: ‘Not only gripping but works as an IS history primer’ Sun ‘It is Silva’s creative genius that keeps it all moving, as well as his mastery of storytelling that keeps the intense momentum of the plot ever pushing forward’ Huffington Post ‘A fitting final mission for one of fiction’s greatest spies… A dark thriller for difficult times’ Kirkus Review ‘Fascinating, suspenseful, and bated-breath exciting’ Publishers Weekly ‘Silva builds suspense like a symphony conductor… A winner on all fronts’ Booklist Praise for Daniel Silva: ‘A truly talented writer’ Sun ‘Allon is the 21st century Bond – elegantly paced, subtle and well-informed.’ Daily Mail 'Sexily brooding Allon… must be the most famous superspy not played by Daniel Craig' Daily Telegraph 'In true Bauer fashion, shoot-outs, kidnappings and international terror plots follow Gabriel Allon wherever he goes' USA Today ‘Silva builds tension with breathtaking double and triple turns of the plot’ People ‘A world class practitioner of spy fiction’ Washington Post ‘Silva is a master of suspense’ Barbara Taylor Bradford, The Week
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HarperCollins Publishers JUDAS 62 The gripping new spy action thriller
Book Synopsis*Icarus 17, the fourth book in the gripping Lachlan Kite thriller series is available to pre-order now!*The second book in Charles Cumming's gripping new thriller series surrounding BOX 88 a covert intelligence organization that operates below the radar.A spy in one of the most dangerous places on Earth1993: Student Lachlan Kite is sent to Russia by secret intelligence agency BOX 88. To the outside world, he is there as a language teacher. In reality, he is there as a spy. But Kite's mission soon goes wrong and he is left stranded with a former KGB officer on his trail.An old enemy looking for revenge2020: Kite discovers he has been placed on the JUDAS' list enemies of Russia who have been targeted for assassination. His only hope of survival is to confront the Russian secret state head onWho will come out on top in this deadly game of cat and mouse?Judas 62 has all you could want from a tense, topical and intelligent spy thriller' The Times Books of the YearTrade Review‘Often hailed as the heir to John le Carré, Charles Cumming sets out his credentials as well as he ever has in Judas 62.’ The Times ‘The storytelling is first-rate, with all the minutiae of spycraft, sense of place and memorable supporting characters you could wish for’ Sunday Times ‘Tense and topical, this has all you could want from an intelligent contemporary spy thriller’ The Times, Books of the Year ‘The first Kite novel was excellent, but this is even better — an elegant exposition of what being a spy in the field actually feels like and the fear it can instil in even the most hardened operator. Superbly constructed, it never hurries, but evokes the world of espionage in a way the late John le Carre would have much admired’ Daily Mail ‘This sequel to Cumming’s stunning Box 88 is further proof that the author is one of the most adroit practitioners of the espionage art; the spycraft involving a covert intelligence group operating below the radar is nonpareil’ i ‘Some of the best writing around on the intricacies of spycraft and the high price agents pay for doing their job’ Sun ‘Intelligent, relevant and engrossing’ NB Magazine ‘Cumming adroitly portrays Kite’s inner life…nail-biting’ Financial Times ‘ Cumming knows his stuff and has done his research, giving the novel an admirably authoritative air’ The Literary Review ‘Charles Cumming knows how to write a good spy novel’ The Herald ‘The gold standard in espionage fiction’ Kirkus
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HarperCollins Publishers KENNEDY 35
Book SynopsisThe third book in Charles Cumming's gripping new thriller series surrounding BOX 88 a covert intelligence organization that operates below the radar.*SUNDAY TIMES THRILLER OF THE MONTH**FINANCIAL TIMES THRILLER OF THE YEAR**WATERSTONES BEST ESPIONAGE THRILLERS OF 2023*1995: In the wake of the Rwandan genocide, 24-year-old spy Lachlan Kite and his girlfriend, Martha Raine, are sent to Senegal on the trail of a hunted war criminal. The mission threatens to spiral out of control, forcing Kite to make choices that will have devastating consequences not only for his career at top-secret intelligence agency BOX 88, but also for his relationship with Martha.2023: Eric Appiah, an old friend from Kite's days at school and an off-the-record BOX 88 asset, makes contact with explosive information about what happened all those years ago in West Africa. When tragedy strikes, Kite must use all his resources to bring down a criminal network with links to international terror and protect Martha from Trade Review'Tense and Topical' Waterstones Best Espionage Thrillers of 2023 ‘‘The Rwandan genocide still casts a long shadow in this haunting, masterful work, which also asks tough questions about international justice’ Financial Times, Thriller of the Year ‘Cumming is perhaps matched only by Gerald Seymour now when it comes to recounting field operations; and in the Senegal set piece — with its vivid sense of place, its echoes of le Carré and Greene — he excels himself’ Sunday Times, Thriller of the Month 'Cumming’s concern for his protagonist’s psychological development remains the most distinctive aspect of his writing, but he also deserves kudos for his bold choice of setting, which adds skilful dabs of colour to a tightly wrought tale' The Times ‘A compelling exploration of the consequences of realpolitik and the intermingling of the personal with the political’ Guardian ‘Cumming marshals his twin time frames expertly and illuminates an awful chapter in recent history. A first-rate spy thriller’ Mail on Sunday ‘Atmospheric and packed with threat, it thrills on every single page’ Daily Mail ‘An enthralling, haunting work…taking the spy thriller to a new level of storytelling, one that illuminates the darkest corners of our modern world’ Financial Times ‘Compulsively readable’ Daily Telegraph ‘The unusual setting gives it real heft’ Sun ‘Educational and infuriating, this is a compelling depiction of the various layers of infamy involved in an appalling blot on the history of humanity’ Literary review ‘The action works to perfection, with thrills and suspense perfectly calibrated throughout’ Crime Time
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HarperCollins Publishers Good Girl
Book SynopsisErin was a good girl. But someone wanted her deadI love all Mel Sherratt's books' IAN RANKINAn absolute masterpiece' ANGELA MARSONSTwists and turns and delivers a satisfying shot of tension' RACHEL ABBOTTWhen sixteen-year-old Erin Ellis is attacked, she dies in the arms of her best friend Molly, just metres from her home. Molly is the surviving girl but says she easily could have been the victim it was a random mugging gone wrong.With inconclusive evidence, DS Grace Allendale must dig deep within the tight-knit Stoke community for leads. And she soon finds that someone had a motive to kill Erin.As the investigation unfolds, Grace is reminded of a horrifying case she worked on earlier in her career.Is the past coming back to haunt her? And can she push through her fear to catch Erin's killer before it's too late?** The million-copy bestseller Mel Sherratt is back with her most gripping and gritty novel yet! **Trade Review Praise for Mel Sherratt: ‘An absolute masterpiece. Twisty, turny and full of surprises!’ Angela Marsons ‘Mel Sherratt’s books are as smart and edgy as her heroines’ Cara Hunter ‘The worst terrors are always those that hide closest to home’ Elizabeth Haynes ‘A writer to watch out for’ Mandasue Heller ‘If you love police procedurals, you HAVE to check this one out. Hush Hush is Mel Sherratt at her gritty and gripping best!’ Teresa Driscoll ‘Mel Sherratt knows how to instantly hook a reader and to keep them focused to the very last page! Her well-paced stories twist and turn and deliver a satisfying shot of tension.’ Rachel Abbott. ‘Hush Hush will keep you turning the pages till you reach the end and, if you don’t believe me, a million readers can’t be wrong.’ Howard Linskey ‘Made the hairs on my arm stand up! Literal goosebumps reading this: heart-stoppingly tense. I love Mel Sherratt’s writing.' Angela Clarke ‘Uncompromising, powerful and very real – an important new voice’ David Mark ‘Mel’s vivid imagination really brings her characters to life’ Kerry Wilkinson
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HarperCollins Publishers The Dinner Guest The absolutely gripping Sunday
Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERImmensely grippingStayed up till past 2am to finish this' Sophie HannahFour people walked into the dining room that night. One would never leave.Matthew: the perfect husband.Titus: the perfect son.Charlie: the perfect illusion.Rachel: the perfect stranger.Charlie didn't want her at the book club. Matthew wouldn't listen.And that's how Charlie finds himself slumped beside his husband's body, their son sitting silently at the dinner table, while Rachel calls 999, the bloody knife still gripped in her hand.Classic crime meets Donna Tartt in this nerve-shredding domestic noir thriller that weaves a sprawling web of secrets around an opulent West London world and the dinner that ends in death.Praise for The Dinner Guest:Could not put this book down, kept me guessing the entire way. Wow! A triumph from B P Walter' Susan Lewis, bestselling author of Forgive MeI couldn''t put this down. Suspenseful and well crafted, this is twisty, addictive reading to add to your liTrade Review‘Stayed up till past 2am to finish this! Well done, B P Walter – immensely gripping!’ Sophie Hannah, Sunday Times-bestselling author of the Hercule Poirot Mysteries ‘Could not put this book down, kept me guessing the entire way. Wow! A triumph from B P Walter’ Susan Lewis, bestselling author of FORGIVE ME ‘I couldn't put this down. Suspenseful and well crafted, this is twisty, addictive reading to add to your list’ Debbie Howells, bestselling author of THE VOW and Richard and Judy Book Club pick THE BONES OF YOU ‘So many secrets and lies and such a compelling story; I had NO idea how this one was going to end, only that I couldn’t stop reading it until I found out’ Jackie Kabler, bestselling author of THE PERFECT COUPLE ‘Dark and twisted, THE DINNER GUEST is a captivating, atmospheric story of secrets and lies set within the world of old-school London money. It had me second-guessing every page. Pure delicious escapism!’ Charlotte Duckworth, bestselling author of THE PERFECT FATHER ‘I loved this book, full of buried secrets and twists. It caught me from the beginning, and I had NO idea how it would play out, but what a great finale! B P Walter has created three-dimensional characters with such nuance and observation. Wonderful – highly recommended!’ Elisabeth Carpenter, bestselling author of 99 RED BALLOONS ‘A gripping page turner from cover to cover. Richly drawn characters you love to hate and hate to love leading to a finale you won’t see coming’ Michael Wood, bestselling author of the DCI Matilda Darke Thrillers ‘Devoured this … Twisty, compelling and full of deliciously despicable characters, it had me stumped til the final chapters … a smashing read’ Lisa Hall, bestselling author of THE PERFECT COUPLE Praise for A VERSION OF THE TRUTH: ‘Devilishly well-plotted, crisply written – and a hell of a lot of fun. What a smashing debut!’ A.J. Finn, #1 bestselling author of THE WOMAN IN THE WINDOW
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HarperCollins Publishers Where Ravens Roost
Book SynopsisA delicious slice of Scandi noir such a dark, atmospheric and compelling story! And ahh, if only those ravens could talk'Jackie Kabler, author of The Perfect CoupleShortlisted for the 2022 CWA John Creasey (New Blood) Dagger awardIn a small town full of secrets, anyone could be a killer.Detective Kjeld Nygaard wants nothing more than to forget his family and Varsund, the small mining town he once called home, even exist. But while on suspension after his last case went disastrously wrong, his estranged father Stenar leaves a message on Kjeld's phone claiming he's seen a murder.But with no evidence and Stenar suffering from Alzheimer's, the local police think he must have imagined it. Kjeld can't stop himself from investigating what actually happened, and soon discovers a body. But when the police start to suspect Stenar, it's a race against time to discover the truth before it's lost forever.But will uncovering the truth expose family secrets that are best left buried?Atmospheric and Trade Review‘Brooding and atmospheric – full of mystery and twists where nothing is quite as it seems’Catherine Cooper, author of The Chalet ‘A delicious slice of Scandi noir – such a dark, atmospheric and compelling story! And ahh, if only those ravens could talk…’Jackie Kabler, author of The Perfect Couple ‘Such a great thriller with superb characterization to boot. Hard to believe that it's a debut. Looking forward to catching up with Detective Kjeld Nygaard and co’Khurrum Rahman, author of Homegrown Hero ‘Absolutely loved it! If you like a slow burner, Scandi Noir this is the one for you!’Laure Van Rensburg, author of The Downfall ‘The menacing, wintry heart of Where Ravens Roost gripped me from the very first page! Complex, layered characterisation, skilful writing and a twisty plot combine to create a Scandi Noir thriller as dark as a raven's wing. Hard to believe this is a debut!’Louise Mumford, author of Sleepless ‘The bleak but beautiful settings are incredibly vivid (you'll want to wear a coat while you read this) and there are twists and turns around every corner’Steve Frech, author of Dark Hollows ‘Nordin has produced an immersive tale of past secrets and flawed family relationships, all wrapped up with a… compelling narrative that had me glued to my Kindle for most of the day’Jenny O’Brien, author of Silent Cry ‘If this is how the series starts, I can’t wait to read whatever comes next’Paul Gitsham, author of The Last Straw
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HarperCollins Publishers Last One Alive
Book SynopsisAdored it . . . What are you waiting for? Go and read this book. It''s brilliant' NetGalley reviewer, ?????They survived once. Can he save them this time?WhenDetective Kjeld Nygaardis called to the discovery of a body in the burnt-out shell of a house, his heart sinks. He never wanted to see this house again. The house of a notorious serial killer. The house where he rescuedLouisa Karlssonfrom being murdered.But when they discover the body is in fact Louisa, the mystery deepens. It can't be the old serial killer. He's dead.Then another body is found, again killed in the exact place where Kjeld saved them from another murderer. Another survivor dead.With the clock ticking Kjeld and his partnerDetective Esme Janssonare desperate to stop any more survivors from being murdered. But every clue they find leads to a dead end. Why is the killer picking off people Kjeld rescued? Could it be connected to another of his previous cases?When Kjeld's daughter is kidnapped it's a race against time tTrade Review Praise for Last One Alive ‘A riveting and gripping mystery that kept me turning pages into the late hours of the night . . . This book is impossible to put down!’ Stephanie DeCarolis, USA Today bestselling author of The Guilty Husband ‘A high-stakes story which ratchets up the tension as it plunges the reader into a dark and suspenseful tale. Nygaard is becoming one of my favourite detectives. Recommended!’ Louise Mumford, bestselling author of Sleepless ‘This series left the starting blocks at a sprint, and it just gets better. Kjeld and Esme jump off the page fully formed . . . it feels like we've known them forever’ Paul Gitsham, author of the DCI Warren Jones series ‘Last One Alive is spectacular… Karin Nordin delivers yet another powerful thriller that is breathtaking, and powerful, Karin Nordin is definitely a rising star in crime fiction’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘You can’t help but love Detective Kjeld Nygaard can you?! Such a complex character – a brilliant and tough detective, but with such a sensitive and loving side’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Well, that’s how you start a mystery thriller book with your throat in your mouth right from the start . . . Karin Nordin writes powerful and intense mystery thrillers that keep you on the edge of your seat’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Praise for Karin Nordin ‘Brooding and atmospheric’ Catherine Cooper, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Chalet ‘Dark, atmospheric and compelling’ Jackie Kabler, bestselling author of The Perfect Couple ‘Gripped me from the very first page!’Louise Mumford, bestselling author of Sleepless ‘Wow! Held me spellbound from beginning to end’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A real page turner. Kept me engrossed from start to finish. Loved it’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I LOVED THIS BOOK!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Be ready to stay up at night until you're done!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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HarperCollins Publishers The Guilty Husband
Book SynopsisUSA TODAY BESTSELLER!I couldn't tear myself away from the rollercoaster of events!' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 StarsIt only takes one lie to destroy a marriage.THE PERFECT HUSBAND Vince Taylor has everything he could dream of. He's the CEO of a tech firm in New York City, owns a beautiful home, and most importantly, he is married to Nicole the woman who stole his heart the first moment he set eyes on her. Together they have built the perfect life.ONE GUILTY SECRETBut when Layla, a stunning young intern at Vince's company is found dead, all eyes are suddenly on him. Vince has a secret that threatens to tear their perfect world apartHe was having an affair with Layla. And he'll do anything to cover his tracks.DO YOU BELIEVE HIM?When the police discover Vince lied about their relationship, they are convinced they have found Layla's killer.If Vince kept quiet about the affair what else is he guilty of?A totally unputdownable thriller, this book will have you gripped from the very first page until the jaw-dropping final twist. Fans of The Perfect Couple, My Perfect Wife and The Undoing will love this novel!Readers LOVE The Guilty Husband!AMAZING! I couldn't put this book down. I was always on the edge of my seat and was surprised all the way to the end. 10/10' Reader Reviewer, 5 StarsThis book is a thriller! Every time I thought I knew the ending, I was wrong. The twists and turns of the plot are captivating.' Reader Reviewer, 5 StarsThis book deserves more than 5 stars, if there was a higher rating, I'd give it!' Reader Reviewer, 5 StarsWhat a great ending! I was on the edge of my seat until the last page and I couldn''t turn the page fast enough.' Reader Reviewer, 5 StarsWhat an incredible debut!!! I absolutely loved it from beginning to end.' Reader Reviewer, 5 StarsA gripping storyline with strong characters. She is definitely an author I will pick up again and again.' Reader Reviewer, 5 Stars
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HarperCollins Publishers Deadly Little Lies
Book SynopsisThe NEW edge-of-your-seat thriller from the bestselling author of THE GUILTY HUSBAND!A complete thrill-ride of a book!' NetGalley Reviewer, ?????When is the right time to tell your husband your marriage is a lie?THE PERFECT LIFEJuliana Daniels finally has the life she's always dreamed of. A loving husband, a career as an attorney, and a cozy apartment in Manhattan to call home.But when she gets a message from an old college friend, her blood runs cold. Remember me?ONE DEADLY LIEJuliana drops her phone as though she's been scalded. The name Jenny Teller shines out from the screen but Jenny can't have sent that message.Because Jenny is dead.Juliana's four college friends, a group of girls who once ruled Westbridge University like campus royalty, have received the same message. They're the only ones who know the truth about the night Jenny died. It's a secret they've kept buried for thirteen years.WHO DO YOU TRUST?With Jenny' now blackmailing them and threatening to expose their secret, t
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HarperCollins Publishers Over My Dead Body The Next Thriller from the
Book SynopsisAn unputdownable story of murder, revenge and betrayal from international number one bestseller Jeffrey Archer.THE CLOCK IS TICKING IN THIS ROLLERCOASTER RIDE OF A THRILLERIn London, the Metropolitan Police set up a new Unsolved Murders Unit a cold case squad to catch the criminals nobody else can.In Geneva, millionaire art collector Miles Faulkner convicted of forgery and theft was pronounced dead two months ago.So why is his unscrupulous lawyer still representing a dead client?On a luxury liner en route to New York, the battle for power within a wealthy dynasty is about to turn to murder.And at the heart of all three investigations are Detective Chief Inspector William Warwick, rising star of the Met, and ex-undercover operative Ross Hogan, brought in from the cold.But can they catch the killers before it's too late?Praise for Jeffrey Archer:Probably the greatest storyteller of our age'Mail on Sunday''Peerless master of the page turner''Daily Mail''If there were a Nobel Prize forTrade Review Praise for Jeffrey Archer: ‘Probably the greatest storyteller of our age’ Mail on Sunday 'Peerless master of the page turner' Daily Mail 'If there were a Nobel Prize for storytelling, Archer would win' Daily Telegraph ‘Archer is a master entertainer’ Time
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HarperCollins Publishers The Girl Upstairs An absolutely gripping
Book Synopsis*Don't miss The Lost Wife the brand new jaw-dropping thriller from Georgina Lees*Compelling, heartbreaking and beautifully written. This superb thriller will stay in my mind for a very long time' B P Walter, Sunday Times-bestselling author of The Dinner GuestHow well do you know your neighbour?Would you trust them with your life?I heard Emily before I saw her. The harsh smack of heels against cheap wooden floorboards. The loud phone calls. The incessant music.I knew Emily before I met her. Discarded receipts in our communal hallway. Sticky leftovers in the shared food waste bin. Wine shop vouchers in the letterbox.Now she's gone missing, and I'm the only one who can find her. The only one who can save her.Because I know her best, and I heard everything.The Girl Upstairs is a spine-tingling psychological thriller of grief and obsession that explores how lonely London can be and how sometimes it's our neighbours who see us most, who know us bestA must-read for fans of Lisa Jewell and SaTrade Review‘I am still at a loss for words. I have been chasing that Gone Girl high for so long when I read thrillers, and this one finally hit the mark’ Amber, NetGalley ‘WOW!!! I. COULD. NOT. PUT. THIS. DOWN. I read it all in ONE sitting! It was amazing! The storyline was captivating and engrossing while the main characters, Suzie and Emily, were so well written and interesting that I couldn't get enough of them. Plenty of suspense and twists to keep you guessing until the very end! Bravo!!’ Yamil, NetGalley ‘This book has the best details of any I have read this year!’ Connie, NetGalley ‘This was creepy AF and kept me guessing the entire time. Definitely not a predictable thriller and so many twists and turns’ Lisa, NetGalley ‘What a thrilling book! I was fascinated by the characters and twisting storyline. Lost a lot of sleep over it’ Anu, NetGalley ‘The creeping dread that became all-encompassing throughout this book was incredibly well done … will have you gripped from the first page!’ Lucy, NetGalley ‘This book was a page-turner from beginning to end’ Mandy, NetGalley
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HarperCollins Publishers After the Party
Book SynopsisCompelling, heartbreaking and beautifully written. This superb thriller will stay in my mind for a very long time' B P Walter, Sunday Times-bestselling author of The Dinner Guest on The Girl UpstairsHe should have chosen me.I never should have chosen him.Lizzie has been in love with her colleague Dean for three years but he's never given her a second glance.When a job offer in London promises to launch her art career she finally feels ready to upend her life in pursuit of her dream until the night of the office Christmas party when Dean confesses his love for someone else Rebecca, one of Lizzie's closest friends.A few days later,the police show up on her doorstep.Rebecca is missing.After the Party is another mesmerising thriller seething with secrets and lies from the bestselling author of The Girl Upstairs.What readers are saying:I keep losing half my beauty sleep because of Georgina Lees. Her writing is just too damn good Unforgettable!' Robin, 5* NetGalley reader reviewEvery time
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HarperCollins Publishers The Watchmakers Hand
Book SynopsisTrade 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 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
£14.24
HarperCollins Publishers 6 Ripley Avenue
Book SynopsisONE HOUSEEIGHT KILLERSNO WITNESSESJeanette is the manager of a probation hostel that houses high risk offenders released on license.At 3am one morning, she receives a call telling her a resident has been murdered.Her whole team, along with the eight convicted murderers, are now all suspects in a crime no one saw committedDon't miss the first nerve-shredding standalone thriller from Noelle Holten, author of the Maggie Jamieson series.What readers are saying:This is hands down one of the best books I have read this year so far' Claire, 5* NetGalley reader reviewThis book was FANTASTIC! Like seriously, it kept me glued to the edge of my seat the entire time' Tiffiny, 5* NetGalley reader reviewI read this book in a couple of hours. It's a mystery that absolutely left me astounded' Lynn, 5* NetGalley reader reviewOMG this is going to be a tough mystery thriller to beat this year!' Alyssa, 5* NetGalley reader reviewAnother absolute belter of a read Holten has definitely left her mark in the Trade Review‘I loved this. A dark and chilling debut’ Robert Bryndza ‘Dark and gritty and kept me hooked until the very end. A Fantastic debut!’ Casey Kelleher ‘A chilling and disturbing look inside the lives of domestic abuse survivors and their abusers. This book is truly eye-opening. You will race through it and never see the end coming. Brilliant!’ Lisa Regan ‘A pacey, tight, immersive thriller full of powerful emotion and authentic procedural detail. Gripping stuff’ Chris Merritt ‘A hard-hitting, impressively authentic crime fiction debut … nuanced, highly readable, page turning, a definite cut above the rest. I urge you to read this book’ Howard Linskey ‘Extremely powerful, incredibly thought provoking and ringing with authenticity, this is an excellent debut’ M. W. Craven, author of the Washington Poe series ‘Noelle has conjured up a real page-turner here. The author's experience with damaged and damaging people really shines through bringing a great deal of grit to the drama. Add in some fascinating characters, relentless pace and a strong story and you have a winner on your hands’ Michael J Malone
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HarperCollins Publishers When The Lights Go Out
Book SynopsisWho can you trustWHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUTA group of new friends. But can she trust them? For struggling actress Ava, landing a role with the Chimera Theatre Group could lead to her big break. And relocating to a remote country village means stepping out from the shadow of her boyfrienddespite his determination not to let her go.Everyone in the group seems so welcoming, they're one big happy family. But, like all families, they each have secrets. And someone in the group doesn't want certain secrets to get outEveryone is GRIPPED by this thrilling book:I loved it! It''s such an immersive readthe story hurtles towards its compelling climax. Brilliant stuff!' Kate Rhodes, bestselling author of The Brutal TideA wonderful, character-driven thriller where alliances and friendships are put to the test' Sarah Ward, bestselling author of The QuickeningA dark psychological thriller that carefully draws you in as the tension mounts. Utterly fabulous' Victoria Dowd, winner of The People''s Book PrizeTrade Review'Subtle slow burner, which starts with pranks and ends somewhere else entirely…What a page turner!' Tina Baker ‘As the tension mounts we share Ava's fears that the lights may go out forever' Martin Edwards ‘The tangled knot of lies in this book is constantly being loosened then quickly pulled tight again. Leading and misleading, I enjoyed All the Little Lies all the way to the very last page’ June Taylor ‘A multi-layered psychological thriller with compelling characters’ Jackie Baldwin Praise for Chris Curran: ‘A cracker of a read! Will have you turning the pages, gripped, until you find answers’ The Welsh Librarian ‘Grabbed me from the first chapter and kept me gripped’ Rather Too Fond of Books ‘A truly engrossing and compelling tale of lies and loss. Loved it’ Jen Med’s Book Reviews ‘Powerful story telling with a dark mystery at its heart’ Amanda Hodgkinson, New York Times bestselling author of SPILT MILK and 22 BRITANNIA ROAD ‘Gripping and tense in all the right places’ Jen Med’s Book Reviews ‘Truly gripping’ SUNDAY EXPRESS ‘Rich cast, believable characters, powerful premise, lovely prose and proof that crime fiction can be intelligent and pulse-racing’ JJ Marsh, author of BEHIND CLOSED DOORS ‘I would highly recommend this novel for readers who enjoy excellently narrated dark and thrilling crime mysteries’ Liza Perrat, author of WOLFSANGEL ‘I look forward to reading more from Chris Curran and recommend to all who enjoy a good mystery with lots of twists’Julia Connor, Goodreads
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HarperCollins Publishers The Secret Couple
Book SynopsisDark, deceptive and utterly delicious!' Louise Douglas, author of the Richard and Judy Book Club pick The Secrets Between UsSecrets, lust, lies and murder a heady combination which kept me reading this book late into the night, and a twist which made me gasp!' Jackie KablerSomeone knows what they didA laugh.A touch.A lingering look.A dead body.An affair.A crime years in the making.Alice knows she's in too deep. But behind closed doors, no one is who they seemAn engrossing, riveting, jaw-dropping psychological thriller that will leave you stunned and satisfied. Lark spins a superb, twisty, compelling tale that you won't want to miss!'Lisa Regan, USA Today-bestselling author of the Detective Josie Quinn seriesPraise for J.S. Lark:A very different, enthralling read that I really didn''t want to put down' Eleine, GoodreadsI found myself turning pages late into the night to see what would happen a unique story' Jennifer, NetgalleyWow, just as I thought I was right about the ending, I am pTrade ReviewReaders can’t get enough of After You Fell… ‘A very different, enthralling read that I really didn't want to put down’ Eleine Brent, Goodreads ‘I found myself turning pages late into the night to see what would happen…a unique story’ Jennifer Motz, Netgalley ‘Wow, just as I thought I was right about the ending, I am proven wrong on the very last page’ Kimberley Bigelow, Goodreads ‘The blurb describes this as creepy, disturbing and genuinely chilling which is spot on… A clever premise, a brilliant read’ Nikki’s Book Blog
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HarperCollins Publishers The Lost Children
Book SynopsisMatilda Darke is backAPRIL 2020: LOCKDOWNDI Brady has been tracing victims of systemic abuse at a local children's home after a high-profile accusation pitched it into the spotlight a case that couldn't be more personal.As Matilda and her team piece together the disturbing picture of the history of the home, it soon becomes clear that this is much bigger than they ever suspected.But nothing prepares them for what they uncover nextThe Lost Children is an utterly gripping crime thriller weaving a breakneck tale of a vast network of secrets and lies, a relentless detective determined to sabotage it, and a murder that shatters two decades of silence.Praise for the DCI Matilda Darke Series:Tense, twisty, emotional and gripping. Will definitely be reading more from Matilda Darke and this gets a huge 5 stars from me!' Angela MarsonsMatilda Darke is an excellent character' BA ParisThis explosive novel is already making a bang with reviewers comparing Michael's work to that of his heroes Val Trade ReviewPraise for Michael Wood: ‘A tense, nail-biting story with a truly twisted ending’ Katerina Diamond “An established master of the serial killer novel takes us on another dangerous journey through the streets of Sheffield. Watch out for those twists – you won't see them coming!” Stephen Booth ‘A gritty and atmospheric thriller with more twists and turns than a hangman's knot. I loved it’ Matt Hilton ‘Solid storytelling and great unravelling of plot. Michael Wood ups the pace as the noose tightens’ Rachel Sargeant ‘Taut, twisting and sharp as a blade, The Hangman’s Hold wrong-footed me at every, devious turn’ Chris Whitaker 'Wood hit the ground running with For Reasons Unknown, first in the DCI Matilda Darke series. In the fourth instalment, The Hangman's Hold, he picks up the pace again with a twisting plot that races to a nail-biting finish’ Chris Simms ‘Bites into you like the rough twine of a hangman’s noose and refuses to let go. Tautly plotted, brilliantly realised, this is further proof that Michael Wood is only going to get better and better. The Hangman’s Hold is going to be big…’ Neil Broadfoot Praise for Michael Wood: ‘You can count on Michael Wood to deliver a deliciously twisted and intriguing plot, leading to a surprise ending by a likeable and very real protagonist, Matilda Darke’ Yrsa Sigurdardottir ‘She is the perfect heroine’ Elly Griffiths ‘A pitch-black concept, tightly delivered and played at exhilarating pace’ Paul Finch ‘Crackling dialogue, dark wit and an exciting ending. Recommended if you liked Happy Valley’ Mark Edwards ‘DCI Matilda Darke is going places’ James Oswald ‘A compelling, addictive read, it’s hard to put down. I really enjoyed getting to know DCI Matilda Darke. She's strong character with real depth’ Robert Bryndza, bestselling author of THE GIRL IN THE ICE ‘A beautifully written book with a dark heart and a secret that impacts on generations’ Sarah Ward
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HarperCollins Publishers Silent Victim
Book SynopsisHe took her voiceShe took it backDon't miss the next nerve-shredding instalment in the DCI Matilda Darke Thriller seriesA CENSURED DETECTIVE WITH NO LEADSDCI Matilda Darke and her team have been restricted under special measures after a series of calamitous scandals nearly brought down the South Yorkshire police force.A BRUTAL ATTACK WITH NO WITNESSESNow Matilda is on the trail of another murderer, an expert in avoiding detection with no obvious motive but one obvious method.A DEPRAVED KILLER WHO LEAVES NO TRACESWhen his latest victim survives the attack despite her vocal cords being severed, Matilda is more convinced than ever of the guilt of her key suspect. If only she had a way to prove itSilent Victim is an unputdownable crime thriller with twists that will make your jaw drop perfect for fans of Kathy Reichs and Ann Cleeves.Praise for the DCI Matilda Darke Series:Tense, twisty, emotional and gripping. Will definitely be reading more from Matilda Darke and this gets a huge 5 starsTrade ReviewPraise for Michael Wood: ‘A tense, nail-biting story with a truly twisted ending’ Katerina Diamond “An established master of the serial killer novel takes us on another dangerous journey through the streets of Sheffield. Watch out for those twists – you won't see them coming!” Stephen Booth ‘A gritty and atmospheric thriller with more twists and turns than a hangman's knot. I loved it’ Matt Hilton ‘Solid storytelling and great unravelling of plot. Michael Wood ups the pace as the noose tightens’ Rachel Sargeant ‘Taut, twisting and sharp as a blade, The Hangman’s Hold wrong-footed me at every, devious turn’ Chris Whitaker 'Wood hit the ground running with For Reasons Unknown, first in the DCI Matilda Darke series. In the fourth instalment, The Hangman's Hold, he picks up the pace again with a twisting plot that races to a nail-biting finish’ Chris Simms ‘Bites into you like the rough twine of a hangman’s noose and refuses to let go. Tautly plotted, brilliantly realised, this is further proof that Michael Wood is only going to get better and better. The Hangman’s Hold is going to be big…’ Neil Broadfoot Praise for Michael Wood: ‘You can count on Michael Wood to deliver a deliciously twisted and intriguing plot, leading to a surprise ending by a likeable and very real protagonist, Matilda Darke’ Yrsa Sigurdardottir ‘She is the perfect heroine’ Elly Griffiths ‘A pitch-black concept, tightly delivered and played at exhilarating pace’ Paul Finch ‘Crackling dialogue, dark wit and an exciting ending. Recommended if you liked Happy Valley’ Mark Edwards ‘DCI Matilda Darke is going places’ James Oswald ‘A compelling, addictive read, it’s hard to put down. I really enjoyed getting to know DCI Matilda Darke. She's strong character with real depth’ Robert Bryndza, bestselling author of THE GIRL IN THE ICE ‘A beautifully written book with a dark heart and a secret that impacts on generations’ Sarah Ward
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HarperCollins Publishers Below Ground
Book Synopsis????? ''One of the best books ever, in one of the best series ever! It is THAT good!' NetGalley Reviewer????? A master of horror and suspense' NetGalley ReviewerMatilda Darke is the perfect heroine' Elly GriffithsA MISSING DETECTIVEDCI Matilda Darke has been kidnapped and her nemesis, Steve Harrison appears to be behind it. He's currently residing in the supermax of Wakefield Prison and spends twenty-three hours a day in his cell, so how could he possibly be responsible?A SERIAL KILLER WITH A VENGEANCEAs Matilda's team race to find her, they're alerted to a body found in an abandoned car on the outskirts of Sheffield. With forensics scouring the woodland for clues, the last thing they expect is for the body count to rise.A RACE AGAINST TIMEMeanwhile the search intensifies for the DCI when a video of her kidnapping is leaked to the media. And as she desperately tries to uncover what has led to her being held captive in an underground cell, she's about to find out how much danger she's tTrade ReviewPraise for Michael Wood: ‘A tense, nail-biting story with a truly twisted ending’ Katerina Diamond “An established master of the serial killer novel takes us on another dangerous journey through the streets of Sheffield. Watch out for those twists – you won't see them coming!” Stephen Booth ‘A gritty and atmospheric thriller with more twists and turns than a hangman's knot. I loved it’ Matt Hilton ‘Solid storytelling and great unravelling of plot. Michael Wood ups the pace as the noose tightens’ Rachel Sargeant ‘Taut, twisting and sharp as a blade, The Hangman’s Hold wrong-footed me at every, devious turn’ Chris Whitaker 'Wood hit the ground running with For Reasons Unknown, first in the DCI Matilda Darke series. In the fourth instalment, The Hangman's Hold, he picks up the pace again with a twisting plot that races to a nail-biting finish’ Chris Simms ‘Bites into you like the rough twine of a hangman’s noose and refuses to let go. Tautly plotted, brilliantly realised, this is further proof that Michael Wood is only going to get better and better. The Hangman’s Hold is going to be big…’ Neil Broadfoot Praise for Michael Wood: ‘You can count on Michael Wood to deliver a deliciously twisted and intriguing plot, leading to a surprise ending by a likeable and very real protagonist, Matilda Darke’ Yrsa Sigurdardottir ‘She is the perfect heroine’ Elly Griffiths ‘A pitch-black concept, tightly delivered and played at exhilarating pace’ Paul Finch ‘Crackling dialogue, dark wit and an exciting ending. Recommended if you liked Happy Valley’ Mark Edwards ‘DCI Matilda Darke is going places’ James Oswald ‘A compelling, addictive read, it’s hard to put down. I really enjoyed getting to know DCI Matilda Darke. She's strong character with real depth’ Robert Bryndza, bestselling author of THE GIRL IN THE ICE ‘A beautifully written book with a dark heart and a secret that impacts on generations’ Sarah Ward
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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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HarperCollins Publishers An Image to Die For The fourth thriller in the
Book SynopsisBehind the scenes of television production journalist-turned-investigator, Sam Dean, discovers greed, ugliness and murder. When a TV producer offers journalist Sam Dean the job of tracking down a suspect in the brutal murder of a young woman and her child, he's reluctant to get involved. But when a colleague is stabbed to death on set, itâs clear something bigger is going on. And when threatening anonymous notes start arriving, Sam is forced to dig for the truthâ Standing astride 1980s Londonâs sharp racial divides, An Image to Die For is a crime thriller perfect for fans of S.A. Cosby and Walter Mosley.Trade ReviewPraise for Mike Phillips‘This is Mike Phillips’s best novel, brutal and caring, totally authentic’The Times ‘Phillips delivers his seamy tale with an enviably warm spareness of effect’Sunday Times ‘An incisive study of immigrant experience wrapped up in a gripping thriller’Times Literary Supplement ‘The Best British thriller in years… A novel that seems to have been written for a purpose; it deals with the black British community as something other than a problem or a political cliché’Marie Claire ‘Could have come from the pen of the master, Raymond Chandler’Today A thriller which maintains pace and provides excitements rooted in reality … a winner’Guardian ‘There’s much here to suggest that Phillips could be one of our bravest, most incisive social commentators’Mail on Sunday Phillips’ depictions of urban London share more with Harlem and Los Angeles than the English drawing rooms of P.D. James and Ruth Rendell’Financial Times ‘Phillips… gives a mean streetwise documentary edge to his hero’s hunt for a witness’Sunday Express ‘Mr Phillips writes in a precise uncluttered style that suits the detective novel’s ritualistic form. But it is the sensibility of his hero – a black man – that lends freshness to the form itself’The New York Times Book Review ‘As a political thriller it has something to say about multi-cultural Britain that is both revealing and intelligent … a good novel, deftly handled and deserving of praise’Time Out
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HarperCollins Publishers Outback
Book SynopsisA powerful debut novel set in Australia, continuing the legacy of Master of the Genre' Desmond Bagley.The Sequel to Desmond Bagley's DOMINO ISLANDInsurance investigator Bill Kemp had never wanted to trek deep into Australia's remote interior. But when his clients Sophie and Adam Church inherit an abandoned opal mine, triggering some explosive long-lost secrets, they and Kemp find themselves facing an unknown enemy even more deadly than the vast, forbidding wilderness of the OutbackThe Desmond Bagley centenary novel honours the legacy of the bestselling thriller writer with a new adventure featuring Bill Kemp, described by Jeffrey Deaver as part James Bond, part Philip Marlowe, and all hero'. Writer Michael Davies, who completed the first Kemp novel Domino Island for publication nearly 40 years after the author's death, now weaves an original tale of danger and death under the blistering Australian sun.Trade ReviewPraise for the previous book, Domino Island: ‘What a wonderful book! And a protagonist for all time, Bill Kemp—part James Bond, part Philip Marlowe, and all hero. A brilliant and timeless novel’JEFFERY DEAVER ‘A vintage Bagley scenario of siege, jeopardy and explosive action’MIKE RIPLEY ‘Like a dream come true – an undiscovered Desmond Bagley novel … and it’s a great one!’LEE CHILD
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HarperCollins Publishers The Killers Christmas List
Book SynopsisAll 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 EndTrade Review'This is a cracking Christmas read with a twist at the end that blew my mind. The story is fast-moving and I enjoyed getting to know the characters. I very much look forward to the next book by this author,' ALEX PINE, bestselling author of the DCI James Walker festive crime series. ‘Deceptively dark and unsettling – a perfect read for those winter nights. The countdown to Christmas has never been so terrifying. The Killer’s Christmas List is complex, multi-layered and hugely entertaining’ MARION TODD, bestselling author of the DI Clare Mackay series ‘Pacy and intriguing, this is a chillingly clever tale of Christmas slaying you’ll not want to miss’ BRIAN McGILLOWAY, bestselling author of the Lucy Black series ‘A truly killer Christmas chiller. You’ll need ice in your veins to reach the stunning, twisting finale’ CHRIS WHITAKER, bestselling author of We Begin at the End 'Wow, what a Christmas cracker of a book! Such a clever, twisty plot, with realistic, sympathetic characters. I hope this is the first in a series' JO CALLAGHAN, author of In the Blink of an Eye ‘Your own list won't be complete this year without this sharp, creepy thriller’ CALLUM McSORLEY, award-winning author of Squeaky Clean ‘Frost has that knack for keeping you on the edge of your seat, scared witless while still wanting to read on’ JONATHAN WHITELAW, award-winning author of The Village Hall Vendetta ‘Absolutely brilliant! This adrenaline-fuelled rollercoaster rattles along at break-neck speed then, just as you think you’ve got it, tilts you right out of your seat’ RUSS THOMAS, bestselling author of the DS Adam Tyler series ‘A gripping, pacy police procedural with a cast of complex characters and a surprise finale. If you’re after a great festive read, do not miss this one’ MARI HANNAH, award-winning author of the DCI Kate Daniels series
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Breach of Duty
Book SynopsisThe Seattle that Beau knew as a young policeman is disappearing. Beau and his partner Sue Danielson, a struggling single parent, are assigned the murder of an elderly woman torched to death in her bed. As their investigation proceeds, Beau and Sue become embroiled in a perilous series of events that will leave them and their case shattered.Trade Review"Jance has brought us yet another winner!" -- Dallas Morning News "One of the country's most popular mystery writers." -- The Oregonian (Portland) "A dillusioned, cynical hero in the classic hard-boiled tradition." -- Journal-American Praise for J.A. Jance:"Jance delivers a devilish page-turner." -- People "J.A. Jance does not disappoint her fans." -- Washington Times "Suspenseful, action-packed." -- Dallas Morning News "Taut ... entertaining." -- Entertainment Weekly "Credible and entertaining." -- Orlando Sentinel
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Serena tiein
Book SynopsisThe year is 1929, and newlyweds George and Serena Pemberton arrive in North Carolina to create a timber empire. Although George has already lived in the camp long enough to father an illegitimate child, Serena is new to the mountains—but she soon shows herself to be the equal of any worker, overseeing crews, hunting rattlesnakes, even saving her husband's life in the wilderness.Together Serena and George ruthlessly kill or vanquish all who fall out of their favor. But when Serena learns that she will never bear a child, she sets out on her own to kill the son George had without her. Mother and child begin a struggle for their lives, and when Serena suspects George is protecting his illegitimate family, the Pembertons' intense, passionate marriage starts to unravel as the story moves toward its shocking finale.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Dark Rooms
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Already Dead
Book SynopsisSome sins won't wash away . . .A summer of endless rain in the Peak District leaves the officers of Derbyshire's criminal investigation department with a problem. They have discovered a man's body lying in shallow water, but torrential downpours have swollen the rivers and flooded the roads, making travel difficult and forensic examination impossible.And that's not all. The absence of Detective Cooper, on extended leave after an arson attack, has left a serious gap. Detective Fry is a reluctant temporary replacement, but now their makeshift team is about to be tested to the limit. The fatal events of one damp August night are likely to remain shrouded in mystery if they can't track down a car glimpsed only as a dark outline in the rain by a passerby.When the drops turn into a deluge, loyalties among the officers will be put under intolerable strain as they try to solve their toughest case yet. And that's before it emerges that Detective C
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Butchers Hill
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc In Big Trouble
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Sunset City
Book SynopsisA taut, erotically charged literary noir set in Houston about a woman caught up in her friend’s shocking murder, and the dark truths she uncovers.Before the drugs, Danielle Reeves was Charlotte Ford’s most loyal and vibrant friend. She helped Charlotte through her mother’s illness and death, and opened up about her own troubled family. The two friends were inseparable, reveling in Houston’s shadowy corners. But then Danielle’s addiction got the best of her and she went to prison for four years. When she gets out, she and Charlotte reconnect. Charlotte hopes this is a new start for their friendship.But then, a detective shows up at Charlotte’s apartment. Danielle has been murdered, bludgeoned to death.Overwhelmed by grief, Charlotte is determined to understand how the most alive person she has ever known could end up dead. But the deeper Charlotte descends into Danielle’s dark world, the less she understands. Was Danielle
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Fallout
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Shell Game
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Last Gig
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Sick Like That Alessandra Martillo Mystery
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Chicago A Novel of Prohibition
Book SynopsisTrade Review“All the trademarks of a Mamet production — electric dialogue and a hurtling pace.” -- New York TimesAs if Cormac McCarthy had decamped from Southwest to Midwest…Chicago feels like one of the great American male novelists of the late 20th century — Updike, Mailer, Bellow, Roth—trying his hand at writing a genre novel. But unlike those novelists’ somewhat less sure-footed lunges…Mamet lands this with aplomb. -- Los Angeles Times“Splendid… a riveting crime drama in a throwback journalistic world, a time when you could yell for a copy boy to bring you Dixie cups for your illegal liquor. But this novel has a romantic heart, and the emotional stakes complement the whiskey-drenched whodunit.” -- USA Today“Tommy guns, bootleggers and hard-living newsmen: David Mamet adds a vivid novel to a legendary tradition.” -- Wall Street Journal“Chicago is tremendous fun, with much to savour.” -- The Times Literary Supplement“Acclaimed playwright (Glengarry Glen Ross) and screenwriter (The Untouchables) Mamet unpacks his literary arsenal in his first novel in two decades…. Mamet offers a master class on dialogue…. For readers of Elmore Leonard and Dennis Lehane. -- Booklist (starred review)“The story moves at a careening pace… Of a piece with character studies such as E.L. Doctorow’s Ragtime and John Sayles’ Eight Men Out, Mamet’s book does Chicago—and organized crime—proud. An evocative, impressive return that Mamet fans will welcome.” -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)“Full of twists and surprises…Mamet’s new novel is a treasure, a piece of fictitious history entrenched in an era of violence and love.” -- Harvard Crimson“The finest American writer of his generation.” -- Sunday Mail
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Shell Game
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Love Other Crimes
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Dead Land
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Love Other Crimes
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Nothing to Lose
Book SynopsisIn the end, Beaumont’s plea and Jared’s quick action saved the two boys from their father’s murderous rage.Now, almost twenty years later, Jared reappears in Beau’s life seeking his help once again—his younger brother Chris is missing.Trade Review“[A] mystery with heart . . . readers . . . will savor every word . . . Jance should win new fans with this one.” — Publishers Weekly on Sins of the Fathers “J. A. does an outstanding job of delivering a very emotional book, wrapped up within a mystery that keeps the reader on edge to the very end.” — Suspense Magazine on Sins of the Fathers “J. A. Jance is one of the best at combining mystery and family dynamics. J. P. Beaumont . . . is a character occasionally afflicted with angst, depression, and guilt, but not so much that he becomes tiresome. Rather, he becomes human, with all the temptations, missteps, failures, and ultimately successes, large and small, that most share.” — New York Journal of Books on Sins of the Fathers “Fans of police procedurals with a Southwestern flair will love Joanna’s determination to manage marriage, motherhood, and policing in this 19th Joanna Brady book.” — Library Journal on Missing and Endangered “The two parallel cases provide plenty of action, while keeping a premium on character studies and violence to a minimum. Once again, the compassionate, intelligent Joanna balances a busy home life and a complex job with aplomb. This long-running series consistently entertains.” — Publishers Weekly on Missing and Endangered
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Nothing to Lose CD
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Blessing of the Lost Girls
Book SynopsisIndigenous women have become his target of choice, knowing law enforcement’s history of ignoring their disappearances.A cold case has just been assigned to Dan Pardee, a field officer with the newly formed Missing and Murdered Indigenous People’s Task Force.Trade Review“Fans of police procedurals with a Southwestern flair will love Joanna’s determination to manage marriage, motherhood, and policing in this 19th Joanna Brady book.” — Library Journal on Missing and Endangered “The two parallel cases provide plenty of action, while keeping a premium on character studies and violence to a minimum. Once again, the compassionate, intelligent Joanna balances a busy home life and a complex job with aplomb. This long-running series consistently entertains.” — Publishers Weekly on Missing and Endangered “This is the J.A. Jance I love. Her characterizations and ability to spin a tale keep you turning pages well into the night.” — Book Reporter on Nothing to Lose “J. A. does an outstanding job of delivering a very emotional book, wrapped up within a mystery that keeps the reader on edge to the very end.” — Suspense Magazine on Sins of the Fathers “Bestseller Jance’s enjoyable 25th J.P. Beaumont mystery…J.P. is a fully developed character, and his frequent calls to [his wife] Melissa to discuss the case are both touching and insightful. They make a good team even at a distance. New readers will happily join the ranks of longtime fans.” — Publishers Weekly on Nothing to Lose
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Nothing to Lose
Book SynopsisIn the end, Beaumont’s plea and Jared’s quick action saved the two boys from their father’s murderous rage.Now, almost twenty years later, Jared reappears in Beau’s life seeking his help once again—his younger brother Chris is missing.Trade Review“[A] mystery with heart . . . readers . . . will savor every word . . . Jance should win new fans with this one.” — Publishers Weekly on Sins of the Fathers “J. A. does an outstanding job of delivering a very emotional book, wrapped up within a mystery that keeps the reader on edge to the very end.” — Suspense Magazine on Sins of the Fathers “J. A. Jance is one of the best at combining mystery and family dynamics. J. P. Beaumont . . . is a character occasionally afflicted with angst, depression, and guilt, but not so much that he becomes tiresome. Rather, he becomes human, with all the temptations, missteps, failures, and ultimately successes, large and small, that most share.” — New York Journal of Books on Sins of the Fathers “Fans of police procedurals with a Southwestern flair will love Joanna’s determination to manage marriage, motherhood, and policing in this 19th Joanna Brady book.” — Library Journal on Missing and Endangered “The two parallel cases provide plenty of action, while keeping a premium on character studies and violence to a minimum. Once again, the compassionate, intelligent Joanna balances a busy home life and a complex job with aplomb. This long-running series consistently entertains.” — Publishers Weekly on Missing and Endangered
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Dead Land
Book SynopsisNAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE WASHINGTON POST“A proper hero for these times . . . To us, V.I. is perfect.” — THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW Sara Paretsky’s gloriously kick-ass private eye, V.I. “Vic” Warshawski, is back . . . in a political-rot thriller that’s the definition of perfection in the genre. — THE WASHINGTON POSTChicago’s legendary detective, V.I. Warshawski, knows her city’s rotten underbelly better than most, but she’s unable to avoid it when her goddaughter drags her into a fight over lakefront land use, in this propulsive novel from New York Times bestseller Sara Paretsky.Chicago may be the city of broad shoulders, but its political law is “Pay to Play.” Money changes hands in the middle of the night, and by morning, buildings and parks are replaced by billion-dollar projects.Chicago PI V.I. Warshawski gets pulled into one of these clandestine deals through her impetuous goddaughter, Bernie Fouchard. Bernie tries to rescue Lydia Zamir, a famed singer-songwriter now living on the streets; Zamir’s life fell apart when her lover was murdered next to her in a mass shooting at an outdoor concert. Not only does Bernie plunge her and V.I. headlong into the path of some ruthless developers, they lead to the murder of the young man Bernie is dating. He’s a computer geek working for a community group called SLICK.V.I. is desperate to find a mysterious man named Coop, who roams the lakefront in the middle of the night with his dog. She’s sure he holds the key to the mounting body count within SLICK. Coop may even know why an international law firm is representing the mass murderer responsible for Lydia’s lover’s death. Instead, the detective finds a terrifying conspiracy stretching from Chicago’s parks to a cover-up of the dark chapters in America’s meddling in South American politics. Before she finds answers, this electrifying novel pushes V.I. close to the breaking point: People who pay to play take no prisoners.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Darkness Take My Hand
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Prayers for Rain
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Drop
Book SynopsisTrade Review“Lehane…is a master of the sort of deadpan-noir pioneered by the late Elmore Leonard… It’s a style full of dark situational humor, sudden mayhem and quirky regional grammar.” — Wall Street Journal “This book is as authentically grounded in place as his earlier works and more pleasurable than any tie-in novelization…has a right to be. And The Drop benefits from bracing blasts of Lehane-ian humor.” — Boston Globe “Understated and perfectly paced….What makes The Drop so good is not just the pacing, which is just about right, but the mood…. There’s also the very stylish writing. — Philadelphia Inquirer “A tight, gritty little tale of working-class crime in Boston… Lehane breathes pulsing life into his story through the small details of his stoop-shouldered characters’ lives, investing their every mannerism with unspoken emotion and the weight of too many bad decisions, all of which makes Bob’s transformation from quiet desperation to quiet determination a powerful kind of existential drama.” — Booklist (starred review) “The bard of blue-collar Boston crime returns with a sleight-of-hand novel tinged with sin and redemption.” — Kirkus Reviews
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