Crime and mystery: hard-boiled crime, noir fiction

Book SynopsisBest friends . . . better liars. A dark and addictive psychological thriller about who you can trust, and the damage dark secrets can do, by the Top Ten ebook bestselling author of My Husband's Lies.Trade ReviewIncredibly twisty, beautifully written, evocative and deliciously satisfying. I cannot recommend it highly enough! -- Claire AllanA compelling tale of love, jealousy, betrayal - and a devastating secret at the dark heart of a lifelong friendship. A great read with a twist that I didn't see coming! -- T. M. LoganKept me gripped and guessing -- B. A. ParisStunning . . . dark undercurrents and sinister twists. A top-end read -- Amanda RobsonA taut, tantalising thriller . . . full of passion and intrigue, sexual tension and desperate longing . . . mesmerising storytelling -- Sheryl Browne[A] fantastic novel, which holds you in its iron grip throughout. Enough twists, turns, and deftly drawn characters to keep even the most demanding reader thoroughly satisfied -- S. D. RobertsonPacks a knock-out final punch. Cunningly plotted and beautifully crafted, this is England on superlative form -- Helen FieldsCaroline England writes with real conviction about the strengths and limits of female friendship. Betray Her is a compelling, twisty tale that lovers of psychological crime fiction will relish -- Kate RhodesThough twisty and turny, this is one to really savour as with Caroline (like in her previous books) it's all about the beautiful writing. Wonderful -- Louise BeechI LOVED this book! An unstoppable thriller with more twists and turns than a corkscrew. This book had me gripped from the very first page! Five stars from me -- Caroline MitchellA taut and twisted tale of toxic relationships - trademark Caroline England -- Rachel SargeantUtterly addictive; I'll be recommending this book to everyone I know -- Victoria SelmanA thoroughly good read! A sophisticated domestic noir with real emotional depth -- Sam CarringtonExquisite prose and a roller coaster ride of secrets and lies -- Jane IsaacYou'll be hooked from the first pages, and the gripping plot holds you by the scruff of the neck and doesn't let go until the twisting, turning end -- Phaedra PatrickA vivid account of friendship, betrayal and long-buried dark secrets -- Kate EllisI instantly became lost in the gripping story . . . Betray Her has everything that you'd expect from a psychological thriller and much more; a whirlwind of jealousy, illicit relationships, secrets and lies that will sweep you up and carry you along until the end. -- Petrina BanfieldDrew me in from the first page, twisted and turned, unravelling deliciously to an unexpected conclusion. A true page turner with characters that get under your skin and stay there long after you've read the last words -- Faith BleasdaleAn absorbing and highly enjoyable modern morality tale about a toxic friendship with a heart of darkness. Caroline has a real gift for creating characters you genuinely care about. -- Judith O’ReillyReally enjoyed this dark and twisted tale of toxic relationships -- Roz WatkinsReally loved this . . . Layer upon layer of history coming back to mess with today's lives and relationships. And no, I didn't see that end coming! -- Sarah JasmonPraise for Caroline England:I was gripped immediately -- Katerina DiamondTwists to leave you dizzy -- Teresa DriscollI finished it in hours! Truly a terrific read! -- Martina ColeTwisting triangles of love and lust distort a perfect circle of friends in this slow-burning literary thriller -- Rachel SargeantA clever, intriguing and twisted tale that builds to a gut-wrenching conclusion -- Roz WatkinsSharp and sweetly twisted. I loved it -- Helen FieldsA totally absorbing read that's beautifully written, where lives and secrets slowly unravel -- Elisabeth CarpenterA sumptuous serving of domestic noir -- S. D. RobertsonA simmering cocktail of betrayal, lust and deceit in this explosively plotted thriller about family secrets and broken friendship -- Sanjida KayAn intoxicating read. A thrilling blend of social drama and crime thriller. Recommended! -- David Stuart Davies

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Book Synopsis ''A thrilling new talent'' PETER JAMES A KILLER SO CLEVER, NOBODY HEARS THE SCREAMS . . .When the mutilated body of a woman is discovered in her home, DCI Bishop from the Met murder squad is called in to oversee the case. The horrific killing bears a striking resemblance to three other murders years before, but the cases were never solved. Bishop knows they need the help of Holly Wakefield, a criminal psychologist who specialises in getting inside the minds of serial killers.The grisly murders occur every three years, but it is the stick-man drawing left at each crime scene that has the police baffled. A post-mortem also detects a cocktail of drugs that can leave a victim screaming in silence. No one would have heard their cries for help.Holly suspects that they are a missing a vital clue that links the victims. But can she discover the link before the killer comes knocking at her door?A twisty, heart-racing new serial kiTrade ReviewA creepily sinister thriller that will keep you wide-eyed into the wee small hours . . . A real chiller! * Peterborough Telegraph *Praise for the Holly Wakfield series:Creepy, twisted and gripping -- 5-star review * Sun *Mightily impressive . . . deviously plotted, with a bleak thread of intriguing twists * Daily Mail *A thrilling new talent -- Peter JamesDark, compelling and expertly paced . . . one of the best police procedurals I've read for a long time -- M. W. CravenA must for all crime readers * Woman's Way *Meticulously plotted and devious in its execution, Mark Griffin's debut novel is utterly compelling. I can't wait to read the rest of the Holly Wakefield series -- Lesley KaraWow. I read this in less than a day. As many twists and turns as a rollercoaster! A fascinating lead character with a deliciously dark secret. It's the kind of writing which grabs you and won't let you go -- Amy LloydDeftly plotted, propulsive, psychologically astute . . . totally horrifying -- Dominic NolanAbsolutely gripping . . . It reminded me of Thomas Harris - the same combination of terror and the detective pitting wits against a psychopath. I had to keep reading, while dreading what was coming next -- Toby Faber

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Book SynopsisThe gripping third novel in the electrifying crime series starring criminal psychologist Holly Wakefield.Trade ReviewA creepily sinister thriller that will keep you wide-eyed into the wee small hours . . . A real chiller! * Peterborough Telegraph *Praise for the Holly Wakfield series:Creepy, twisted and gripping -- 5-star review * Sun *Mightily impressive . . . deviously plotted, with a bleak thread of intriguing twists * Daily Mail *A thrilling new talent -- Peter JamesDark, compelling and expertly paced . . . one of the best police procedurals I've read for a long time -- M. W. CravenA must for all crime readers * Woman's Way *Meticulously plotted and devious in its execution, Mark Griffin's debut novel is utterly compelling. I can't wait to read the rest of the Holly Wakefield series -- Lesley KaraWow. I read this in less than a day. As many twists and turns as a rollercoaster! A fascinating lead character with a deliciously dark secret. It's the kind of writing which grabs you and won't let you go -- Amy LloydDeftly plotted, propulsive, psychologically astute . . . totally horrifying -- Dominic NolanAbsolutely gripping . . . It reminded me of Thomas Harris - the same combination of terror and the detective pitting wits against a psychopath. I had to keep reading, while dreading what was coming next -- Toby Faber

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Book Synopsis''Truly frightening . . . a British Silence Of The Lambs'' DAILY MAIL ''A thrilling new talent'' PETER JAMES OUT OF THE DARKNESS, A KILLER RISES AGAIN . . .Holly Wakefield was just nine years old when her parents were murdered by notorious serial killer The Animal. The devastating event influenced her career as a criminal psychologist and now she helps the Met Police catch the most dangerous psychopaths.But Holly''s world is turned upside down when she starts discovering messages at gruesome crime scenes from the person she fears above all else. The world believe The Animal is dead, yet Holly knows he is alive and killing again - and he wants her to know.DI Bishop is the only person who trusts Holly''s instinct above reason and the pair embark on a covert investigation as further murders are detected across the country.However The Animal has a more twisted game in store for Holly than they could eTrade ReviewTruly frightening ... [a] malevolently scary story, a British Silence Of The Lambs * Daily Mail *Another creepily edgy case . . . Gripping suspense! -- Peterborough TelegraphFrom the chilling opening to the frantic climax, suspend disbelief, climb on this roller coaster and hang onto your hats * Shots *Praise for Mark Griffin:Creepy, twisted and gripping * 5-star review, Sun *Mightily impressive . . . deviously plotted, with a bleak thread of intriguing twists * Daily Mail *A thrilling new talent -- Peter JamesDark, compelling and expertly paced . . . one of the best police procedurals I've read for a long time -- M. W. CravenA must for all crime readers * Woman's Way *Meticulously plotted and devious in its execution, Mark Griffin's debut novel is utterly compelling. I can't wait to read the rest of the Holly Wakefield series -- Lesley KaraWow. I read this in less than a day. As many twists and turns as a rollercoaster! A fascinating lead character with a deliciously dark secret. It's the kind of writing which grabs you and won't let you go -- Amy LloydDeftly plotted, propulsive, psychologically astute . . . totally horrifying -- Dominic NolanAbsolutely gripping . . . It reminded me of Thomas Harris - the same combination of terror and the detective pitting wits against a psychopath. I had to keep reading, while dreading what was coming next -- Toby Faber

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Book Synopsis''Truly frightening . . . a British Silence Of The Lambs'' DAILY MAIL''A thrilling new talent'' PETER JAMESOUT OF THE DARKNESS, A KILLER RISES AGAIN . . .Holly Wakefield was just nine years old when her parents were murdered by notorious serial killer The Animal. The devastating event influenced her career as a criminal psychologist and now she helps the Met Police catch the most dangerous psychopaths.But Holly''s world is turned upside down when she starts discovering messages at gruesome crime scenes from the person she fears above all else. The world believe The Animal is dead, yet Holly knows he is alive and killing again - and he wants her to know.DI Bishop is the only person who trusts Holly''s instinct above reason and the pair embark on a covert investigation as further murders are detected across the country.However The Animal has a more twisted game in store for Holly than they could ever have imagined. And it''s one he intends to finish properly this time . . .The heart-racing new serial killer thriller in the Holly Wakefield series, perfect for fans of Robert Bryndza, Angela Marsons and Stuart MacBride.Praise for Mark Griffin . . .''Creepy, twisted and gripping'' SUN''Mightily impressive . . . deviously plotted'' DAILY MAIL''Dark, compelling and expertly paced'' M. W. CRAVEN''Meticulously plotted . . . utterly compelling'' LESLEY KARATrade ReviewTruly frightening ... [a] malevolently scary story, a British Silence Of The Lambs * Daily Mail *Another creepily edgy case . . . Gripping suspense! -- Peterborough TelegraphFrom the chilling opening to the frantic climax, suspend disbelief, climb on this roller coaster and hang onto your hats * Shots *Praise for Mark Griffin:Creepy, twisted and gripping * 5-star review, Sun *Mightily impressive . . . deviously plotted, with a bleak thread of intriguing twists * Daily Mail *A thrilling new talent -- Peter JamesDark, compelling and expertly paced . . . one of the best police procedurals I've read for a long time -- M. W. CravenA must for all crime readers * Woman's Way *Meticulously plotted and devious in its execution, Mark Griffin's debut novel is utterly compelling. I can't wait to read the rest of the Holly Wakefield series -- Lesley KaraWow. I read this in less than a day. As many twists and turns as a rollercoaster! A fascinating lead character with a deliciously dark secret. It's the kind of writing which grabs you and won't let you go -- Amy LloydDeftly plotted, propulsive, psychologically astute . . . totally horrifying -- Dominic NolanAbsolutely gripping . . . It reminded me of Thomas Harris - the same combination of terror and the detective pitting wits against a psychopath. I had to keep reading, while dreading what was coming next -- Toby Faber

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Book Synopsis''If you''re a crime fiction fan and haven''t discovered them yet, welcome to the very best day of your life'' Heat MagazineIn this brand new thriller in the Sunday Times bestselling series, Lieutenant Eve Dallas races to untangle a twisted family history while a hostage''s life hangs in the balanceSay goodnight, baby darlingThree young women have gone missing. They''re all pretty, mid-twenties - someone clearly has a type. But no one links their disappearances until the first - Lauren Elder - is found lying peacefully on a bench in a children''s playground. She is neatly dressed with a wide black velvet ribbon covering where her neck has been precisely slit. Her hands are folded over a childish sign on which is written in black crayon - BAD MOMMY.Lt Eve Dallas and her team are brought in to investigate Lauren''s murder and uncover the links to the other two women. Can they find out enough about the missing women and unmask their

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Book Synopsis The Sunday Times bestselling series is back. Eve Dallas is investigating the murder of a much-loved actor at a glittering party. The spotlight has never been brighter. Or deadlier... It was a glittering event full of A-listers, hosted by Eliza Lane and Brant Fitzhugh, the most glittering of all celebrity couples. Everyone had expected the party to be in the newspapers the next day but not because one of the hosts was murdered! As the crowd had gathered to watch Eliza sing, Fitzhugh had raised a final toast to his glamorous wife and fallen to the floor. Death by cyanide poisoning. It''s time for Lt. Eve Dallas to make her entrance. From all accounts, Fitzhugh wasn''t the kind of star who made enemies. Eliza, on the other hand, had many rivals, and a few of them could class as enemies. Since the champagne cocktail that killed Brant was originally intended for Eliza, could it be that she was the real target? Wi

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Book SynopsisThe Sunday Times bestselling series is back. Eve Dallas is investigating the murder of a much-loved actor at a glittering party. The spotlight has never been brighter. Or deadlier...It was a glittering event full of A-listers, hosted by Eliza Lane and Brant Fitzhugh, the most glittering of all celebrity couples. Everyone had expected the party to be in the newspapers the next day but not because one of the hosts was murdered! As the crowd had gathered to watch Eliza sing, Fitzhugh had raised a final toast to his glamorous wife and fallen to the floor. Death by cyanide poisoning. It''s time for Lt. Eve Dallas to make her entrance.From all accounts, Fitzhugh wasn''t the kind of star who made enemies. Eliza, on the other hand, had many rivals, and a few of them could class as enemies. Since the champagne cocktail that killed Brant was originally intended for Eliza, could it be that she was the real target?With so many people at the pa

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Book SynopsisTHE TIMES BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2018 GUARDIAN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2018BOOKS IN THE MEDIA BEST CRIME BOOKS OF 2018FEATURED ON CRIME TIME BEST OF THE YEAR 2018 WINNER OF THE CWA DEBUT DAGGER''[A] brilliant debut'' Sunday Times Crime Club''A fresh and exciting new voice to the genre'' Ann Cleeves''Gritty, compelling and authentic'' Daily Express''Fascinating'' CJ Carver''Enjoyable. Fast-paced. Recommended.'' Observer''Raw! Authentic! The crime thriller that I''ve been waiting for'' Khurram Rahman''Terrific'' The Times''One of the best books I''ve read this year'' The Crime Novel Reader''Impressive, Brutal, Convincing'' Mail on Sunday ''You won''t be putting this book down'' Hardeep Singh KohTrade Review[A] brilliant debut * Sunday Times Crime Club *Tense and pacey . . . fast and furious' * Guardian *A fresh and exciting new voice to the genre * Ann Cleeves *Gritty, compelling and authentic, with an engaging hero and a hugely enjoyable plot * Daily Express *Have never read anything so action-packed and tense! A fantastic read! * Ausma Zehanat Khan *Enjoyable. Fast-paced. Recommended * Observer *A sometimes violent, always excellent West London Asian crimer * Daily Sport *Gritty, startlingly original and great fun * Robert Bryndza *The finest story telling finds the epic in the intimate and the intimate in the epic. Brothers in Blood introduces new voices and new communities into the world of crime fiction...you won't be putting this book down * Hardeep Singh Kohli *A damn good read that I found impossible to put down. When can I read the next one? * CJ Carver *An authentic slice of Brit Asian noir... Gripping * Vaseem Khan *Fast paced, daring and totally gripping. Very real characters, tough but vulnerable at the same time.' * Dreda Say Mitchell *'It's no accident that Amer Anwar has so vividly and passionately described the goings-on, happy and desperate, in Southall, west London. He has lived there all his life, within its large Asian population. Zaq Khan, the endearing Sikh hero of Brothers in Blood, is utterly convincing too. He has had a rough time, with a spell in prison. He gets a job after his release; his boss orders him to find his runaway daughter. He cannot refuse, even though his efforts bring him into dangerous conflict with the local baddies. Terrific dialogue and much humour.' * The Times Crime Books of the Year *A smartly plotted, pacy debut * i newapaper *An engaging hero, a cunning plot, and a fascinating journey into Southall's underworld. We'll be hearing a lot more from Amer Anwar * Mick Herron *A fine debut novel. With his engaging characters and skilful plotting, Anwar brings a fresh and exciting new voice to the genre * Ann Cleeves *What a wild ride! Have never read anything so action-packed and tense! A fantastic read * Ausma Zehanat Khan, author of The Unquiet Dead *Raw! Authentic! The crime thriller that I've been waiting for * Khurrum Rahman, author of East of Hounslow *The finest story telling finds the epic in the intimate and the intimate in the epic. Brothers in Blood introduces new voices and new communities into the world of crime fiction. Those readers who don't own a coffee table or a bedside cabinet need not worry; you won't be putting this book down * Hardeep Singh Kohli, broadcaster, columnist and writer *This is such a thrillingly authentic slice of London life. No one's written these characters before - and done it so well. * William Shaw *"What a class book Brothers in Blood is! Fast paced, daring and totally gripping * Dreda Say Mitchell *Anwer fills a gap that has been yawning for far too long and what sets him apart is his extraordinary storytelling and sheer authenticity. It was fascinating, occasionally funny, but also terrifying. A damn good read that I found impossible to put down. * CJ Carver *

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Book Synopsis''Wow just incredible... The killer''s identity just took my breath away... Breathtaking suspense and mystery that will blow you away... Outstanding. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'' Surjit''s Book Blog⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐In the golden afternoon light, the young woman lies perfectly still, her dark hair fanning out behind her. She is dressed in a rose red sari, shot through with gold. Just like the others.The last time Detective Vijay Patel visited India, he vowed never to return. After a devastating accident, the country holds only bitter memories and broken dreams. But when three young women are murdered in mysterious circumstances, Patel is pulled back to his past.Leaving his fiancée Sarah behind in London, Patel rushes to a beautiful apartment on a tree-lined street where the body of Sarita Mohan, a successful businesswoman, has been found. Floating on a sea of black satin, sheTrade ReviewCold Sun is a stylish and exuberant, fish-out-of-water, crime thriller, in which former cricketer turned Scotland Yard detective, Vijay Patel, is sent to India to help with a murder investigation only to quickly find himself out of his depth when more victims are discovered. Patel isn't quite Indian enough to fit in and his British ideas about policing aren't entirely welcomed in this wonderfully observed, whip-smart, India-set thriller. -- Amer AnwarA really insightful and interesting read. Cold Sun is an exciting start to what should be a super-gripping new thriller series from Sivakumaran... You'll be kept guessing as to the killer's identity throughout... Will have you totally hooked. * Cosmopolitan *Fascinating, often irreverently funny, stuff and Patel is a worthy enough hero -- Mike Ripley * Shots Mag *Brutal and lyrical by turns, Cold Sun is the first in a promising series -- Joan Smith * The Times *A stylish and entertaining thriller offering a vivid and authentic insight into an unfamiliar but fascinating culture * Irish Times *Anita Sivakumaran is an exciting new name in crime fiction...Brutal and lyrical by turns, Cold Sun is the first in a promising series * Sunday Times *A stylish and entertaining thriller offering a vivid and authentic insight into an unfamiliar but fascinating culture' * Irish Independent *A great start to a projected series, both clever and funny, in which the clash of cultures is as fascinating as the crime * Sunday Times Crime Club *A really insightful and interesting read. Cold Sun is an exciting start to what should be a super-gripping new thriller series from Sivakumaran. * COSMOPOLITAN *Lively * SHOTS *[Cold Sun] is as eye-opening as it is entertaining * Literary Review *Wow, wow, wow. I just couldn't put this one down. An absolute masterpiece. Gritty, fast paced, brilliant... Loved loved all the characters... This is definitely one of the best crime books I have ever read. Just wonderful. Will be recommending this to everyone -- Starred review * Bestselling author Renita D’Silva *A great start to a projected series, both clever and funny, in which the clash of cultures is as fascinating as the crime. * The Sunday Times Crime Club *

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Book SynopsisA Wall Street Journal Best Mystery of 2020 "You would be hard-pressed to find a finer new series than Tom Bouman’s Henry Farrell novels because of the complexity of the plots or the richness of the characters, but what it really comes down to is just damn good writing." —Craig JohnsonTrade Review"The Bramble and the Rose has animal-hunting sequences to rival those of William Faulkner and hand-to-hand combat struggles as tense as any depicted by Ron Rash or Daniel Woodrell. Mr. Bouman writes like a poet, whether describing an autumn landscape or a bear autopsy or a man in a midlife crisis." -- Wall Street Journal"An elegant tale of an introspective detective whose life experiences have seared his soul without extinguishing his hope." -- Kirkus Reviews

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Book SynopsisThe newest Henry Farrell mystery from the Edgar Award–winning author of Dry Bones in the Valley.Trade Review"As if Henry David Thoreau had lived into the age of pickup trucks, survivalists and fentanyl." -- Washington Post"The Bramble and the Rose has animal-hunting sequences to rival those of William Faulkner and hand-to-hand combat struggles as tense as any depicted by Ron Rash or Daniel Woodrell." -- Tom Nolan - Wall Street Journal"Bouman [is] a master of rural noir." -- John Timpane - The Philadelphia Inquirer"Tom Bouman’s lyrical descriptions of rural Pennsylvania, and the violent confrontations that take place there, are so good they give you goosebumps." -- Times (UK)

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Book SynopsisFrom the best-selling author of The Saturday Night Ghost Club comes this collection of seven brilliantly cinematic short stories.Trade Review"Davidson’s prose is very sharp but never only sharp; it is alive, it is limpid, it is darkly funny, and it never hides or shies from love. You should read this collection now, so that you can read it again, in the winter, and again next spring." -- Amy Bloom, National Book Award finalist and author of White Houses

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Book SynopsisJoe Pike and his partner Elvis Cole must solve the murder of an old friend and his entire family in this gripping thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Robert Crais.When Frank Meyer and his family are executed during a home invasion, the police begin investigating the secret life they're sure Meyer had. Joe Pike's on a hunt of his own: to clear his friend's name, and to punish the people who murdered him. What starts out as a simple trail gets twisted fast by old grudges, double crosses, blood vengeance, and a crime so terrible even Pike and his partner Elvis Cole have no way to measure it.Trade Review“Is it possible for a crime novel to be both ultra-violent and elegant? If so, then The First Rule is a prime example. The mayhem is graphic and unflinching, but the prose and story line are as sleek and efficient as a beautifully crafted piece of machinery.”—The Seattle Times“[The First Rule] will satisfy longtime fans and make new ones...well-written action sequences and snappy dialogue.”—Los Angeles Times“Crais follows a straightforward, no-nonsense tradition that marks him as a direct descendant of Raymond Chandler.”—Pittsburg Tribune-Review“A devastatingly effective thriller.”—The Providence Journal“Adrenaline-fueled...Pike emerges as an enigmatically appealing hero, whose lethal skills never overshadow his unflappable sense of morality.”—Publishers Weekly“Crais plants each twist carefully and detonates it expertly...Righteous vengeance, a reckless pace, astratospheric body count, and just enough surprises to keep you turning the pages.”—Kirkus Reviews

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Book SynopsisIt was one hell of an inheritance for former Chicago reporter Tom Coleman: a broken-down pickup truck, ramshackle campground, a canoe livery—and one pot-smoking, barely working employee he doesn’t need, doesn’t want, and can’t afford. But the truth is, after losing a child and a marriage, Tom doesn’t really care. And life is nice and quiet in the middle of nowhere. Until a drug lab blows up near his property—putting Tom in contact with the woman he once loved, a small-town cop with a chip on his shoulder, and a powerful local who doesn’t want him poking his nose where it doesn’t belong. Tom doesn’t want to get involved in the first place. But in the hardscrabble Nebraska Sandhills, storms gather suddenly and bad blood runs deep. Now a quiet summer on the river is turning into a dangerous season of grudges, betrayal, and violent reckoning—and it’s already too late to find shelter...

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Book SynopsisKidnappers have snatched the teenage son of super-star golfer Linda Coldren and her husband, Jack, an aging pro, at the height of the U.S. Open. To help get the boy back, sports agent Myron Bolitar goes charging after clues and suspects from the Main Line mansions to a downtown cheaters' motel—and back in time to a U.S. Open twenty-three years ago, when Jack Coldren should have won, but didn't. Suddenly Myron finds him self surrounded by blue bloods, criminals, and liars. And as one family's darkest secrets explode into murder, Myron finds out just how rough this game can get. In novels that crackle with wit and suspense, Edgar Award winner Harlan Coben has created one of the most fascinating and complex heroes in suspense fiction—Myron Bolitar—a hotheaded, tenderhearted sports agent who grows more and more engaging and unpredictable with each page-turning appearance.

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Book SynopsisA lawyer, an ex-con, and his nephew team up to solve a grisly murder in this explosive crime novel by internationally bestselling Swedish author Jens Lapidus. When a house alarm goes off in Värmdö, an island in Stockholm’s archipelago, a security guard shows up expecting a break-in. But what he finds is far from ordinary: an unidentifiable body, brutally slaughtered. Complicating matters is the wounded young man he finds near the crime scene—a man who police will count as their prime suspect.Emelie Jansson, a newly-minted lawyer at a top firm, takes on the young man’s case. By her side is Teddy, an ex-con trying to stay on the right side of the law as he works as the firm’s fixer. But Teddy has his own problems to worry about—namely his wayward nephew, who’s on the verge of following in his uncle’s criminal footsteps.Who is the murder victim, and who is the murderer? And why do all roads seem to lea

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Book SynopsisWinner of the 2020 Dashiell Hammett Award for Literary Excellence in Crime Writing Acclaimed author David Joy returns with a fierce and tender tale of a father, an addict, a lawman, and the explosive events that come to unite them.When his addict son gets in deep with his dealer, it takes everything Raymond Mathis has to bail him out of trouble one last time. Frustrated by the slow pace and limitations of the law, Raymond decides to take matters into his own hands. After a workplace accident left him out of a job and in pain, Denny Rattler has spent years chasing his next high. He supports his habit through careful theft, following strict rules that keep him under the radar and out of jail. But when faced with opportunities too easy to resist, Denny makes two choices that change everything. For months, the DEA has been chasing the drug supply in the mountains to no avail, when a lead—just one word—sets one agent on a path to crack

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Book SynopsisFirewatching and Nighthawking are comparable with the best of Michael Connelly’s Bosch books and James Lee Burke’s Robicheaux novels, and – naturally – Ian Rankin; but there’s an elegiac quality here that reminds me of Kate Atkinson’s Jackson Brodie titles and the Dublin Murder Squad series by Tana French.”--AJ Finn, author of The Woman in the Window A taut and ambitious police procedural debut introducing Detective Sergeant Adam Tyler, a cold case reviewer who lands a high-profile murder investigation, only to find the main suspect is his recent one-night stand . . .When financier Gerald Cartwright disappeared from his home six years ago, it was assumed he'd gone on the run from his creditors. But then a skeleton is found bricked up in the cellar of Cartwright's burned-out mansion, and it becomes clear Gerald never left alive.As the sole representative of South Yorkshire's Cold Case Revi

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Book SynopsisNow a major motion picture starring Joaquin Phoenix, You Were Never Really Here is a gritty, harrowing story of corruption and one man's violent quest for vengeance.Joe has witnessed things that cannot be erased. A former FBI agent and Marine, his abusive childhood has left him damaged beyond repair. He has completely withdrawn from the world and earns his living rescuing girls who have been kidnapped into the sex trade.When he's hired to save the daughter of a corrupt New York senator held captive at a Manhattan brothel, he stumbles into a dangerous web of conspiracy, and he pays the price. As Joe's small web of associates are picked off one by one, he realizes that he has no choice but to take the fight to the men who want him dead.Brutal and redemptive in equal measure, You Were Never Really Here is a toxic shot of a thriller, laced with corruption, revenge and the darkest of inner demons.

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Book SynopsisSimon Kernick is one of Britain's most exciting thriller writers. He arrived on the crime writing scene with his highly acclaimed debut novel The Business of Dying, the story of a corrupt cop moonlighting as a hitman. Simon's big breakthrough came with his novel Relentless which was the biggest selling thriller of 2007. His most recent crime thrillers include Siege, Ultimatum, Stay Alive and The Final Minute. He is also the author of the bestselling three-part serial thrillers Dead Man's Gift and One By One.Simon talks both on and off the record to members of the Counter Terrorism Command and the Serious and Organised Crime Agency, so he gets to hear first hand what actually happens in the dark and murky underbelly of UK crime.Trade ReviewThe pace is breakneck, the plot twists like a hooked eel... The sort of book that forces you to read so fast you stumble over the words * Evening Standard *

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Book SynopsisSimon Kernick is one of Britain's most exciting thriller writers. He arrived on the crime writing scene with his highly acclaimed debut novel The Business of Dying, the story of a corrupt cop moonlighting as a hitman. Simon's big breakthrough came with his novel Relentless which was the biggest selling thriller of 2007. His most recent crime thrillers include Siege, Ultimatum, Stay Alive and The Final Minute. He is also the author of the bestselling three-part serial thrillers Dead Man's Gift and One By One.Simon talks both on and off the record to members of the Counter Terrorism Command and the Serious and Organised Crime Agency, so he gets to hear first hand what actually happens in the dark and murky underbelly of UK crime.Trade ReviewNailbiting ... more twists and turns than a boa-constrictor on speed * The Times *Another well-paced, well-written thriller from rising star Kernick * Daily Mirror *A wham-bang chase story ... fast-moving and gripping * Literary Review *Explodes into non-stop action which refuses to slow down until almost the end of the story. When it gets even faster * Yorkshire Evening Post *Vibrant, engrossing and constantly surprising. The pace never lets up, this book has a heart, as well as gore galore * Guardian *

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Book SynopsisA gripping thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat from Sunday Times bestselling author Simon Kernick, the UK''s answer to Harlan Coben.Pace, pace pace is what Kernick does best - DAILY MIRRORDelights, excites and stimulates, and the only reason you consume it so quickly is because it''s so damn good - GQFast moving and a gripping race to the dénouement. -- ***** Reader reviewGreat read, Simon Kendrick is a fantastic writer, kept me on the edge of my seat the whole way through this book, couldn''t wait to read every page. -- ***** Reader reviewCompletely compelling -- ***** Reader review**************************************************************TWO COPS. ONE CITY. NO MERCY.Dennis Milne is a former cop and part-time assassin. He kills the bad guys - people who, in his opinion, deserve to die. Now he''s in Manila, waiting for his next target: a youTrade ReviewPace, pace, pace is what Kernick does best, and this utterly gripping thriller brings together his great renegade cops Dennis Milne and Tina Boyd for this first time. Revenge is the name of the game here in a filthy Manila * Daily Mirror *Delights, excited and stimulates, and the only reason you consume it so quickly is because it's so damn good * GQ *Here's the nitty-gritty. This is a masterpiece of thriller writing that proves Kernick is a world clas operator. His latest surefire hit moves at breakneck speed from London to Hong Kong and the Philippines. It should have a health warning on the cofver as you may well forget to ear, sleep or even breathe as it sucks you into its addictive grip * Peterborough Evening Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisSimon Kernick is one of Britain's most exciting thriller writers. He arrived on the crime writing scene with his highly acclaimed debut novel The Business of Dying, the story of a corrupt cop moonlighting as a hitman. Simon's big breakthrough came with his novel Relentless which was the biggest selling thriller of 2007. His most recent crime thrillers include Siege, Ultimatum, Stay Alive and The Final Minute. He is also the author of the bestselling three-part serial thrillers Dead Man's Gift and One By One.Simon talks both on and off the record to members of the Counter Terrorism Command and the Serious and Organised Crime Agency, so he gets to hear first hand what actually happens in the dark and murky underbelly of UK crime.Trade ReviewGripping and thought provoking...Kernick weaves his web with the assurance of a seasoned professional * Time Out *Caught me with its gut-wrenching reality. A compelling début -- Gerald SeymourSimon Kernick writes with his foot pressed hard on the pedal. Hang on tight! -- Harlan CobenSimon Kernick writes great plots, great characters, great action -- Lee Child

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Book SynopsisA captivating and taut thriller that will leave you holding your breath, from Sunday Times bestselling author Simon Kernick, the UK''s answer to Harlan Coben.''The next time I see Simon Kernick''s name on a book, I will pick it up. Brilliant!'' - RICHARD MADELEY''This thriller is so authentic that it completely takes your breath away, and then some.'' - THE MIRROR''Kernick is the master of the literary rabbit punch, thumping his readers when they least expect it, and from a different direction...Cracking stuff.'' - THE TIMES''If it''s heart-thudding tension you want, Simon Kernick is your man.'' - DAILY MAIL''Simon Kernick uses every trick in the book to keep the action breakneck.'' - TIME OUT********************************************************************''WE''VE GOT YOUR DAUGHTER.''It''s evening, you''re back late from work - and tTrade ReviewSimon Kernick writes with his foot pressed hard on the pedal. Hang on tight! -- Harlan CobenSimon Kernick writes great plots, great characters, great action -- Lee ChildIf it's heart-thudding tension you want, Simon Kernick is your man -- Carla McKay * Daily Mail *Simon Kernick uses every trick in the book to keep the action breakneck * Time Out *The pace is unrelenting, the twists fun...and the characters are instantly engaging * Zoo *

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Book SynopsisSharon Bolton (previously S. J. Bolton) is the author of six critically acclaimed novels. She has been shortlisted for the CWA Gold Dagger for Crime Novel of the Year, the Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year and the CWA Dagger in the Library. Sharon lives near Oxford with her husband and young son. For more information about the author and her books, or to check out her addictive blog, visit www.sharonbolton.com. You can also join her on at www.facebook.com/SJBoltonCrime.Trade ReviewBolton rules the world of psychological thrillers -- Nina Sankovitch * Huffington Post *Ingenious * Washington Post *Nail-biting, spine-tingling, up-till-4a.m.-because-you-need-to-know-how-it-finishes tension! * fictionfan blog *Close-to-the-bone red herrings skillfully strewn across the detectives’ paths, convincing cop-shop procedure, and perceptively drawn secondary characters help push this contemporary crime novel ahead of the pack . . . Bolton looks deep into the lost-soul madness of a killer and makes her vision all too horribly real. * RT BookReviews *Bolton sets aside the gothic-tinged atmosphere of her early novels in favor of a more visceral sensibility, exerting immediate and continuing pull by stepping in and out of an unnamed killer’s mind . . . a nail-biting thriller * Publishers Weekly *

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Book SynopsisSharon Bolton is the critically acclaimed author of some of the most bone-chilling crime books ever written. She has been shortlisted for the CWA Gold Dagger for Crime Novel of the Year and the Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year. In 2014 she won the CWA Dagger in the Library for her whole body of work. Sharon lives near Oxford with her husband and young son. For more information about the author and her books, visit www.sharonbolton.com. You can also join her at www.facebook.com/SJBoltonCrime or on Twitter @authorsjboltonTrade ReviewUtterly suspenseful. A terrific, twisted read. * Paula Daly *Daisy in Chains is a delicious puzzle of a book - kept me guessing right up to the very end, then pulled a surprise I never saw coming. This summer's must-read crime thriller. * Ava Marsh, author of Untouchable *A fresh take on did-he-didn’t-he, this spine-chilling thriller has a great twist * Sunday Mirror *A gripping read that twists and turns until the final killer twist. -- Fanny Blake * Woman & Home *DAISY IN CHAINS is a book you'll want to read in one sitting. * Good Housekeeping *

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Book SynopsisThe Treatment is another gritty and gruesome thriller from bestselling and prize-winning author Mo Hayder. Utterly absorbing, it weaves a horrifying, gut-wrenching and compelling web, making it impossible to put down...or forget. Fans of Stephen King, Stuart MacBride and Karin Slaughter will not be disappointed.''One of the most frightening books I''ve ever read... Hayder''s gory insights into the dark side are compelling'' -- GUARDIAN''Bleak, powerful... The Treatment is cleverly plotted and Caffery is a believable creation'' -- OBSERVER''Chilling... the book is surprisingly hard to put down. The plot develops with satisfying unpredictability; the characters are compellingly drawn... its final twist a bravura savagery'' -- DAILY TELEGRAPH''A terrifying and tense read'' -- ***** Reader review''An OUTSTANDING 5 star read that chilled me witTrade ReviewOne of the most frightening books I've ever read... Hayder's gory insights into the dark side are compelling * GUARDIAN *Chilling... the book is surprisingly hard to put down. The plot develops with satisfying unpredictability; the characters are compellingly drawn... its final twist a bravura savagery * DAILY TELEGRAPH *Bleak, powerful... The Treatment is cleverly plotted and Caffery is a believable creation * OBSERVER *Mo Hayder's debut, Birdman, was deservedly an unqualified success... and Hayder has lost none of her descriptive expertise along the way * TIME OUT *There is no better example of a contemporary masterpiece than Mo Hayder's The Treatment. Whether she's exploring social issues such as homelessness and child abuse or just scaring the bejeezus out of you, Hayder spins a tale that feels like a razor slicing apart your soul. The plotting is extremely disciplined, the sort of structure to which all authors should aspire, and the story is a searing dark tale that makes you bolt up in bed during the middle of the night, wondering if that sound you heard was the cat, or Death dragging its sickle across the floor -- Karin Slaughter * SUNDAY TELEGRAPH *

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Book Synopsis'A powerful, stirring read.' The Times'Typically brilliant . I loved it.' Adrian McKinty'The most stone-cold crime novel of 2021.' CrimeReadsTokyo, July 1949. President Shimoyama, Head of the National Railways of Japan, goes missing. American Detective Harry Sweeney leads the missing person's investigation.Fifteen years later, the city prepares for the 1964 Olympics and the global spotlight. Hideki Murota, a private investigator, is given a case which forces him to confront a crime he's been hiding from.Over twenty years on, late 1988. The Emperor Showa is dying. Donald Reichenbach, an ageing American, knows the final reckoning of the greatest mystery of the Showa Era is down to him.'I was knocked out, transported and lost in David Peace's Tokyo . an extraordinary novel.' Hideo Yokoyama'Many novels are hyped as "polyphonic", but Peace's now complete Tokyo trilogy truly is, brilliantly summoning

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Book SynopsisDibdin's best book.' LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKSBawdly, suspenseful, and splendidly farcical.' ITALIAN MYSTERIESAN AURELIO ZEN MYSTERY Inspector Zen has been posted to Naples in disgrace, where he is asked to oversee the clean-up of the city''s corrupt authorities. Like the rest of Italy, Naples is concerned about its image and is trying to reform itself. Zen, however, finds that someone else is already at work: corrupt politicians, shady businessmen and eminent members of the Italian Mafia are disappearing off the streets at an alarming rate. With his commitment to his work at an all-time low, Zen must still find out who is behind the murders.One of British crime fiction's most distinguished and distinctive voices.' ANDREW TAYLORAn especially witty facet of [Dibdin's] rich talent.' PUBLISHERS WEEKLYBrilliant reminds me of the TV series Inspector Montalbano, but with a better storyline.' 5* reader reviewBest one so far surreal and funny!' 5* reader reviewOne of my favourite comfort' reads.' 5* reader reviewPRAISE FOR MICHAEL DIBDIN AND THE INSPECTOR ZEN SERIES:He wrote with real fire.' IAN RANKINA maestro of crime writing.' SUNDAY TIMESOne of the genre's finest stylists . . . And Zen himself is a masterly creation: he is anti-heroic and pragmatic but obstinate, cunning and positively burdened with integrity.' GUARDIANDibdin tells a rollicking good tale that you want both to read fast, because of its gripping storyline, and to linger over, to savour the evocative descriptions of place and mood.' INDEPENDENTOne of British crime fiction's most distinguished and distinctive voices.' ANDREW TAYLORDibdin has a gift for shocking the unshockable reader.' Ruth RendellZen is one of the greatest creations of contemporary crime fiction.' OBSERVERI love the way these books capture the atmosphere and contradictions of Italy.' 5* reader reviewAurelio Zen novels are a great treat.' 5* reader reviewThere is no better writer than Dibdin. His books are a joy to read.' 5* reader reviewLove these books . . . I am sure you will get hooked too!' 5* reader review

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Book SynopsisEscapism of a high order.' INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAYA slyly intelligent page turner.' PUBLISHERS WEEKLYAN AURELIO ZEN MYSTERY When a group of Austrian cavers in the Italian Alps come across human remains at the bottom of a deep shaft, everyone assumes the death was accidental until the still unidentified body is stolen from the morgue and the Defence Ministry puts a news blackout on the case. The whole affair has the whiff of political intrigue. That''s enough to interest Aurelio Zen''s boss at the Interior Ministry, who wants to know who is hiding what from who and why. The search for the truth leads Zen into the murky history of post-war Italy and obscure corners of modern-day society to uncover the truth about a crime that everyone thought was as dead and buried as the victim.As the plot quickens, we are soon deep in Dibdin's favourite territory: the murky political conflicts of Italy's past and the oily chica

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Book SynopsisOne of Dibdin's finest . . . Wonderful.' EVENING STANDARDEnergetically and meticulously written.' GUARDIANAN AURELIO ZEN MYSTERYAurelio Zen''s final case brings him to remote town of Calabria, at the toe of Italy''s boot, on what is supposed to be a routine assignment: the death of a scout for an American film company. But the case is complicated by a group of dangerous strangers who have arrived to uncover another local mystery buried treasure and who will stop at nothing to achieve their goal. The case rapidly spirals out of control, and Zen must penetrate the code of silence in the tight-knit community in order to solve the crime.Clever and exuberantly witty . . . Dibdin is outrageously funny, as always, in conveying Zen's snobby Venetian attitude toward his regional postings.' NEW YORK TIMESAmple opportunities for the expression of his dry wit . . . the final entry [in the Zen se

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Book SynopsisNathanael West and Raymond Chandler would be proud.' LA TimesJuniper Song has a new gig: apprenticed to a private investigation firm in downtown LA, she''s racking up hours following cheating spouses.When a NY artist hires Song to keep an eye on her long-distance boyfriend in LA, Song has no problem tailing the guy until a panicked late-night phone call has her racing to the iconic Roosevelt Hotel. There, in the aftermath of a wild party in its top-floor suite, she finds only two people left: the boyfriend and a Hollywood legend. Only one of them is still alive.

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Book Synopsis''I loved it!'' GILLIAN McALLISTER ''Nobody writes psychopaths like Swanson.'' MARK EDWARDS Swanson has made me fall in love with plot twists again.' DOUG JOHNSTONETWO''S COMPANY, THREE''S MURDERWhen private detective and former cop Henry Kimball is hired to investigate a cheating husband, he senses all is not quite what it seems, and before he knows it he's gotten far too close to the other woman.As the case rapidly gets ever more dangerous, he's forced to turn to the only person he can trust, the sociopathic Lily Kintner, the woman who once stabbed him, but with whom he shares a peculiar bond.From the bestselling author of The Kind Worth KillingWhat readers are saying***** ''Definitely one of the best books of the year!''***** ''Wickedly delicious!''***** ''A thrilling, gripping book that will keep you on the edge of your seat.''***** ''Fantastically twisty''***** ''Wow, t

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Book SynopsisThe legendary novel from the bestselling author of The Queen''s Gambit about an ambitious pool shark who discovers what it takes to make the big time. The basis for the acclaimed film starring Paul Newman.To the strangers he plays in darkened pool halls, at first “Fast” Eddie Felson seems like a sloppy pool player with bright eyes and an extraordinary grin. But when real money is on the line, they see that Eddie is a hustler of the first order. But Eddie’s got ambitions and wants to quit his two-bit hustling for the big time. And when he sets his sights on Minnesota Fats, the best pool player in the country, he knows this match will be a true test of his skill—and he knows he can win. But what Eddie doesn’t know is that the game of pool isn’t all about skill. It’s about guts and stamina, and, above all, character. 

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Book SynopsisFrom one of America?s most renowned storytellers?the bestselling author of Blonde?comes a novel about love and deceit, and lust and redemption, against a backdrop of shocking murders in the affluent suburbs of Detroit.Hannah?s unreliable, elliptical narrative is seductive and compelling, like following someone into a fever dream ... [Oates] is in no hurry to trigger the action, dropping tiny morsels of foreshadowing to keep us on our toes. ?The New York Times Book Review?Unsettling, mysterious, deft, sinister, eerily plausible.? ?Margaret Atwood, best-selling author of The Handmaid''s Tale and The Testaments,via TwitterIn the waning days of the turbulent 1970s, in the wake of unsolved child-killings that have shocked Detroit, the lives of several residents are drawn together with tragic consequences.There is Hannah, wife of a prominent local businessman, who has begun an affair with a darkly charismatic stranger whose identity remains elusive; Mikey, a canny street hustler who finds himself on a chilling mission to rectify injustice; and the serial killer known as Babysitter, an enigmatic and terrifying figure at the periphery of elite Detroit. As Babysitter continues his rampage of abductions and killings, these individuals intersect with one another in startling and unexpected ways.Suspenseful, brilliantly orchestrated, and engrossing,Babysitteris a starkly narrated exploration of the riskiness of pursuing alternate lives, calling into question how far we are willing to go to protect those whom we cherish most. In its scathing indictment of corrupt politics, unexamined racism, and the enabling of sexual predation in America,Babysitteris a thrilling work of contemporary fiction.

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Book SynopsisA sharp and stylish novel from the editor-in-chief of CrimeReads in which an unwitting private eye gets caught up in a crime of obsession between a reclusive literary superstar and her bookseller husband, paying homage to the noir genre just as smartly as it reinvents itAfter leaving behind the comforts and the shackles of a prestigious law firm, a restless attorney makes ends meet in mid-2000s Brooklyn by picking up odd jobs from a colorful assortment of clients. When a mysterious woman named Anna Reddick turns up at his apartment with ten thousand dollars in cash and asks him to track down her missing husband Newton, an antiquarian bookseller who she believes has been pilfering rare true crime volumes from her collection, he trusts it will be a quick and easy case. But when the real Anna Reddick—a magnetic but unpredictable literary prodigy—lands on his doorstep with a few bones to pick, he finds himself out of his depth, drawn into a series o

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