Crime and mystery: hard-boiled crime, noir fiction

Book SynopsisThe first message sent to Tom Thorne''s mobile phone was just a picture - the blurred image of a man''s face, but Thorne had seen too many dead bodies in his time to know that this man was no longer alive. But who was he? Who sent the photograph? And why? While the technical experts attempt to trace the sender, Thorne searches the daily police bulletins for a reported death that would match the photograph. Then another picture arrives. Another dead man ... It is the identities of the murdered men which give Thorne his first clue, a link to a dangerous killer he''d put away years before and who is still in prison. With a chilling talent for manipulation, this man has led another inmate to plot revenge on everyone he blames for his current incarceration, and for the murder of his family while he''s been inside. Newly released, this convict has no fear of the police, no feelings for those he is compelled to murder. Now Tom Thorne must face one of the toughest challenges of his cTrade ReviewMurder and mystery do not come better than this. * What's On in London *Brisk, racy read. * The Times *Assured and shocking thriller. * The Guardian *A cunning variation on the serial-murder theme. * Sunday Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisWhen Donna Langford receives a very recent photo of her ex-husband in the post, she gets the shock of her life. Because she''s just spent ten years in prison for organising his murder. When her daughter goes missing, Donna believes there can only be one man responsible and hires Anna Carpenter, a determined young private investigator, to find him.DI Tom Thorne worked on the Alan Langford case, so when Carpenter brings the photo to him, he refuses to believe that the man whose body was found in a burned-out car ten years before can still be alive. But when a prison inmate that he and Anna interview is viciously murdered, Thorne starts to understand that Langford is not only alive, but ready to get rid of anyone who could threaten his comfortable new life in Spain...

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Book SynopsisThe eighth thriller in the Joe O''Loughlin series, the inspiration for the major ITV series The Suspect.I close my eyes and feel my heart begin racingSomeone is comingThey''re going to find meA mother and her teenage daughter are found murdered in a remote farmhouse, one defiled by multiple stab wounds and the other left lying like Sleeping Beauty waiting for her Prince. Reluctantly, clinical psychologist Joe O''Loughlin is drawn into the investigation when a former student, calling himself ''the Mindhunter'', jeopardises the police inquiry by leaking details to the media and stirring up public anger. With no shortage of suspects and tempers beginning to fray, Joe discover links between these murders and a series of brutal attacks where his victims have been choked unconscious and had the letter ''A'' carved into their foreheads. As the case becomes ever more complex, nothing is quit

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Book Synopsis__________HE THOUGHT HE CAUGHT THE KILLER, BUT THEN THE KILLING DIDN''T STOPJaap Rykel is on the brink, his dark past driving him to breaking point and ending his police career. Visiting the station one last time, he stumbles across an investigation into a violent murder.A murder where the details exactly match a case he solved years earlier.But that killer was caught - and is still in prison.Is there a copycat killer on the loose, playing games with Rykel''s fragile mind? Or did he get it wrong, and send an innocent man to prison?This might be his last chance to make things right, or it could be the blow that finally takes him over the edge . . ._________''Twisting, stylish and breathlessly paced. I struggled to put it down for a second'' Chris Whitaker, author of the award-winning Tall Oaks''A gripping page-turner . . . Highly recommended'' Craig Robertson, author Trade ReviewUnflinching but also surprisingly funny, you keep turning the pages to find out what is the bigger threat to Rykel: the murderer or his own inner demons -- Anja de JagerTerrifying and twisty, Jake Woodhouse's gripping, effortlessly vivid prose makes this intelligent, brilliantly plotted thriller one you will not be able to put down -- Sam Blake, Irish Times No.1 Bestselling Author of Little BonesThis might be Jake Woodhouse's best yet. His Jaap Rykel series good from strength to strength and The Copycat embodies everything that's good about the Rykel books. Yes, it's a gripping page-turner but it also has a lot to say on important social messages, brilliantly managing to do so without slowing the pace for a second. Highly recommended. -- Craig RobertsonTwisting, stylish and breathlessly paced. I struggled to put it down for a second -- Chris Whitaker, CWA Dagger-winning author of Tall OaksUtterly enthralling . . . looks set to be one of the key sequences in modern crime fiction -- Barry Forshaw * Crimetime *A strong sense of place is matched by a capacity for storytelling that keeps the plot accelerating * Daily Mail *This gripping detective novel will thrill fans of The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo and bears comparison to Fatherland ... Utterly unputdownable * Sun *

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Book SynopsisInspired by a blistering real-life murder, Blue Light Yokohama''s INSPECTOR IWATA is perfect for FANS OF JO NESBO''S HARRY HOLE.THE MURDERER''S IN YOUR HOUSE . . . A family of four are found murdered in their own home. A painted black sun is left dripping, as the killer walks away in broad daylight.THE FIRST DETECTIVE DIED TRYING TO SOLVE IT . . . He was said to have committed suicide by throwing himself off Tokyo''s famous Rainbow Bridge.THIS IS ONLY THE BEGINNING . . . Inspector Iwata and his partner must find a murderer who is only just beginning. He knows time is running out and the menacing black sun means one thing, the killer will never stop.''Outstanding'' SUNDAY EXPRESS, THE MOST AWAITED BOOK OF 2017 ''Strong . . . promises to be an excellent series'' GuardianTrade Review'An outstanding debut' The most awaited books of 2017, Sunday ExpressBased on a real-life murder Blue Light Yokohama is set among Tokyo's glitteringly busy streets, where a family of four were killed in their own home. The first detective died trying to solve it. Now it is up to Inspector Iwata to unravel the truth . . . * from the Publisher's description *Taut and atmospheric with twists galore * Woman & Home *An outstanding debut -- The most awaited books of 2017 * Sunday Express *A twisty, highly entertaining thriller that pulls us into the heart of an unconventional hero as he fights corruption in the gritty, glittering world of Tokyo -- Julia Heaberlin, author of Sunday Times bestseller * Black-Eyed Susans *Poetic, chilling and mesmerizing storytelling -- Ragnar Jónasson, internationally bestselling author of * Snowblind *This beautifully written debut takes readers on a captivating and atmospheric journey around Tokyo with plenty of twists to keep them gripped until the epic conclusion * Daily Express *With its Japanese setting and characters, Blue Light Yokohama offers up a bold and refreshingly different take on the serial killer tale * Simon Beckett *Obregón is a bright, sophisticated new voice in crime fiction: his writing sings at you, reverberates, makes you consider more than just the urgent clamour of his novel's well-hewn murder plot. In Inspector Iwata, he has created a quiet, troubled hero whom readers will be sure to follow from one disturbing, atmospheric story to the next -- Benjamin Wood, author of * The Ecliptic *Obregon's full-bodied prose is by turns gritty and poetic, and it's consistently energetic. Given the terrific chemistry between the two lead detectives, here's hoping this debut novel kicks off a new series * Kirkus Review *Refreshing. Engaging. * Daily Mail *Obregon balances the key components of modern detective fiction seamlessly... Blue Light Yokohama is nicely done for a first book; it's nicely done, period * Bookpage *With a labyrinthine plot and a likable protagonist, Blue Light Yokohama is a strong beginning to what promises to be an excellent series * The Guardian *

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Book Synopsis''In the heady tradition of Raymond Chandler and Michael Connelly'' A. J. Finn, bestselling author of The Woman in the Window_____________Former homicide detective Kosuke Iwata is on the run from his past . . . Five years ago, he lost his family. Now he may have found his redemption.Living in LA and working as a private detective, he spends his days spying on unfaithful spouses and his nights with an unavailable woman. Still he cannot forget the family he lost in Tokyo. But that all changes when a figure from his old life appears at his door demanding his help. Meredith Nichol, a transgender woman and his wife''s sister, has been found strangled on the lonely train tracks behind Skid Row. Soon he discovers that the devil is at play in the City of Angels and Meredith''s death wasn''t the hate crime the police believe it to be. Iwata knows that risking his life and future is the only way to Trade ReviewHarrowing and gripping. An astute police procedural . . . Switching between LA, Mexico and Tokyo both Iwata's present and past are cleverly interwoven in a truly heart-rending climax * Daily Express *Fresh and convincing . . . the dialogue is worthy of the great chronicler of LA's dark side, Raymond Chandler. But really, Obregon's writing has a unique flavour all of its own, wherever his books are set -- Jake Kerridge * Sunday Express *Sins as Scarlet is a searing LA crime story, as poetic as it is brutal, as tender as it is disturbing -- Tim WeaverThanks to the excellent Iwata, you get a gripping mystery with a real conscience * Sunday Sport *In the heady tradition of Raymond Chandler and Michael Connelly, Sins as Scarlet lays bare the bruised heart and broken soul of Los Angeles. Extraordinary stuff: a diabolically clever police procedural, a wrenching character study, and a merciless chronicle of a city in decay. I'm awestruck. -- A. J. Finn, author of international bestseller * THE WOMAN IN THE WINDOW *A dark, brutal ride through the underbelly of LA * ANTHONY HOROWITZ *Masterpiece - that's the only way to describe Sins as Scarlet. Obregón's brilliant novel is, at once, a classic noir, a psychological thriller and a riveting examination-sometimes dark, sometime moving to the point of tears--of life in a less-than-angelic Los Angeles * JEFFERY DEAVER *Evocative, perceptive writing * Sunday Time Crime Club *This bleak, richly descriptive and haunting thriller walks of the wild side of Los Angeles * Peterborough Telegraph *A brace of cutting-edge themes are threaded into the abrasive narrative . . . It is a combustible mix, but as in the earlier Blue Light Yokohama, the author has the full measure of his difficult material. With his vividly evoked Mexican and LA settings [he] delivers a pacey, page-turning thriller, but the underlying seriousness gives real texture. Iwata is a richly drawn, conflicted hero, and this is another savage journey into the dark heart of America * Barry Forshaw, Financial Times *Obregón keeps the unpredictable plot of Sins As Scarlet churning with myriad surprises that are grounded in believability * Mail Online *Praise for Blue Light Yokohama * - *Taut and atmospheric with twists galore * Woman & Home *An outstanding debut -- The most awaited books of 2017 * Sunday Express *A twisty, highly entertaining thriller that pulls us into the heart of an unconventional hero as he fights corruption in the gritty, glittering world of Tokyo -- Julia Heaberlin, author of * Sunday Times bestseller, Black-Eyed Susans *Refreshing. Engaging * Daily Mail *

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Book SynopsisCan you trust your father, when they say he killed your mother? . . . THE RICHARD & JUDY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THAT NIGHT''Suspenseful and heartfelt, with a superb ending'' CLAIRE DOUGLAS''An intricately plotted, twisty page-turner. Wow'' 5**** READER REVIEW''Absolutely unputdownable'' ERIN KELLY''Gripping and full of surprises with heartbreaking twist'' 5**** READER REVIEW________ 17 years after being convicted of murder, Izzy''s father is finally released from prison. She wants nothing to do with him - but he claims to be innocent. She''s always believed he killed her mother, but now doubts are creeping in. Because if he''s telling the truth, then someone else has been lying all this time . . . ________ ''Both grips and thrills. Her best yet!'' Lucy Clarke ''This sharp, super-readable thriller stands out thanks to its taut plot and characterTrade ReviewAbsolutely unputdownable: convincing, compelling and ultimately heartbreaking -- Erin Kelly * bestselling author of He Said/She Said *A very special book - a page turner that is gripping, suspenseful and heartfelt, with a superb ending that delivers twice -- Claire Douglas * bestselling author of Do Not Disturb *A brilliantly compelling and tightly plotted psychological thriller. The characters are real and complex, and McAllister's writing both grips and thrills. Her best yet! -- Lucy Clarke * bestselling author of You Let Me In *This sharp, super-readable thriller stands out thanks to its taut plot and characters you really care about * Fabulous, Sun *Gillian McAllister lures you into the heart of her characters. She makes ordinary people do extraordinary things in the face of adversity. Haunting. Compelling. And all too possibly true -- Jane Corry * bestselling author of The Dead Ex *Clever, original and packed with family complications throughout, you'll change your mind time and again. . . and the ending will take your breath away * Heat *A heart pounding premise is taken on a journey that is as emotionally enriching as it is thrilling. I couldn't look away from this razor sharp exploration of truth, love and how the past shapes our present. Gillian McAllister is a tour de force, she just gets better and better -- Holly Seddon * bestselling author of Love Will Tear Us Apart *The characters are as compelling and complex as the action. It's a brilliant psychological thriller which is even better for Gillian's professional knowledge -- Amy Lloyd * bestselling author of The Innocent Wife *Flawless plotting and gripping from the first page to the last * Jill Mansell *Intricate plotting delivers a tense and suspenseful thriller * Sunday Mirror *The Hot List * Inside Soap *A gripping legal yarn * Woman & Home, May's Great Reads *Really good . . . The suspense becomes all but unbearable * Tablet *Praise for Gillian McAllister * - *I read it in a breathless day and a half. I loved every page, every character, every twist and turn -- Lisa Jewell * bestselling author of Then She Was Gone *Perfection. Intriguing and compelling. Exceptional -- Clare Mackintosh * bestselling author of Let Me Lie *I raced through this impressive, gripping and thought-provoking read -- B. A. Paris * bestselling author of Behind Closed Doors *I was totally swept up - and challenged - by this dark drama and am still wrestling with the brilliantly written dilemma at its heart -- Fiona Barton * bestselling author of The Child *Gillian McAllister isn't afraid to tread where some authors are scared to go. Intelligent. Compulsive. Heart-wrenching. Unforgettable -- Jane Corry * bestselling author of The Dead Ex *A smartly conceived psychological thriller * Sunday Times *A perfectly plotted courtroom drama and an emotional roller-coaster in one book * Grazia *Gripping, cleverly-constructed, and heart-wrenching. A truly original thriller you won't be able to put down -- Paula Daly * bestselling author of The Trophy Child *Ingeniously constructed with real flesh-and-blood characters and cliff-hanging suspense -- Louise Candlish * bestselling author of Our House *This contemporary love story wrapped up in a thriller is a brilliant read. Compelling and intense * Sunday Mirror *A gripping, compelling page-turner that kept me up half the night -- Liz Nugent * bestselling author of Skin Deep *The verdict - lock me up so I can read it again! Unforgettable -- Liz Lawler * bestselling author of Don't Wake Up *Addictive - I found myself wanting to pick it up at every opportunity -- Jenny Blackhurst * bestselling author of The Foster Child *Smart, twisty and ingenious . . . as emotionally engaging as it is taut * Heat *Addictive, exciting and devilishly clever -- Holly Seddon * bestselling author of Try Not to Breathe *Brilliant -- Claire Douglas * bestselling author of Last Seen Alive *Completely original. I was gripped -- Jane Fallon * bestselling author of Faking Friends *An exhilarating, hold-your-breath read! * Prima *Top domestic noir * Sun *We couldn't put this book down! * Take a Break *Prepare to be gripped * Fabulous *

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Book SynopsisThe Guilty Dead is the ninth book in P.J. Tracy''s addictive and internationally bestselling Twin Cities series.Gregory Norwood, wealthy businessman and close friend of Minnesota''s leading candidate for Governor, is found dead on the first anniversary of his son''s drug overdose. It seems clear to Detectives Gino and Magozzi that grief drove him to suicide. Until they realise the left-handed man seems to have used his right hand to pull the trigger.And they find the second body.As the seemingly open-and-shut case becomes a murder enquiry, the detectives begin to delve into the dark secrets of one of the city''s most powerful families. It seems the murders are not the first in the Norwoods'' tragic story - and they won''t be the last . . .PRAISE FOR P. J. TRACY:''Outrageously suspenseful'' Harlan Coben''A fast-paced gripping read with thrills and devilish twists'' Trade ReviewThe Guilty Dead is a cut above. The stakes are higher, and nothing is as it seems. This is Tracy at her gritty, elegant best. Do not miss it. -- JT Ellison, New York Times bestselling author of Lie to MeIn this high-stakes thriller, Tracy demonstrates once again her masterful ability to juggle the dynamics of a tight, fast-paced plot, the riveting details of a fine police procedure, and the compelling emotional complexities of human relationships. There's so much to savor in the writing itself, but I'm sure readers will consume this offering in one quick binge. Another winner in one of the most satisfying series on the market today -- William Kent Krueger, Edgar Award-winning author of Ordinary GraceSnappy dialogue and supercharged storytelling, with thrills and spills aplenty * Daily Mail *

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Book SynopsisThe brutally authentic, tense and terrifying thriller from bestselling author and frontline journalist James Brabazon''Totally James Bond'' THE TIMES''Escape into a world of black ops, spies and assassins. A James Bond for the 21st century'' EXPRESS______Officially, Max McLean doesn''t exist.An off-the-books assassin for the British government, he operates alone.But when a routine hit goes badly wrong, a cryptic note on a $100 bill prised from his target''s dead fingers suggests there''s more to the mission than meets the eye.Is someone from Max''s former life trying to send him a message?From Paris to Jerusalem and on to the frozen wastes of north-west Russia, Max is forced into a desperate race for the truth - with unknown enemies determined to stop him at any cost.And when the secret coded into the banknote is finally revealed, only one thing is certain:With thTrade Review'Totally James Bond' * The Times *'Propulsive, violent and full of unpredictable changes in direction, this is modern thriller writing at its compelling best . . . it delivers in all respects' * Crimetime *Escape into a fictional world of black ops, spies and assassins. A James Bond for the 21st century. Arkhangel is a great read, highly recommended * Express *Will keep you guessing throughout . . . you will not be disappointed. Arkhangel is what a true thriller should be * NB *Praise for James Brabazon * - *'The Break Line delivers a full-throttle exercise in tension' * Crimetime *'A thriller of an unusually classy calibre. Eloquently written, intensively researched ... Brabazon has crafted hugely gripping, thought-provoking yarn, ground its outlandish elements in solid realism and vivid characterisation' * Financial Times *'Outstanding . . . I couldn't put this book down' -- Andy McNab'A classic story of intrigue, greed and violence . . . which I couldn't read fast enough' -- Sebastian Junger'A beautifully written adrenaline rush by one of our generation's bravest journalists' -- Aiden Hartley, author of The Zanzibar Chest'As thrilling a narrative as any war novel on the shelves . . . A haunting memoir and tribute to an extraordinary comrade-at-arms' * Kirkus *'War correspondent James Brabazon brings his experience of the world's most dangerous places to this brutally compelling thriller' * Mail on Sunday *'Unsparing prose, a visceral shock ride into horror' -- Jonathan KaplanReads like a political thriller. Brabazon's searing narrative captures both the allure of war . . . and its brutal realities * Publisher's Weekly *A compelling insight into a devastated region that is the playground of rapacious warlords, western intelligence agents and opportunistic businessmen * Sunday Business Post *

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Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER AND RICHARD & JUDY PICKHOW WELL DO YOU REALLY KNOW THE PERSON YOU LOVE MOST? Their life was just like yours. Nice house, great kids, the perfect life.But they have a very dark secret.You might think you''ve read stories like this before.You''re wrong.______________SHORTLISTED FOR ITW THRILLER AWARD FOR BEST FIRST NOVEL, THE EDGAR AWARD AND THE GOODREADS AWARDS. WINNER OF THE DEAD GOOD READER AWARDS.''The twist at the end of the first chapter made me read through the night'' Jane Corry, bestselling author of The Dead Ex''The most gripping psychological thriller of 2019'' Stylist''The next Gone Girl'' Marie Claire''A twisty, audacious, Gone Girl-y psychological thriller. The book that everyone is going to be talking about'' Red''Wow! My Lovely Wife is a Trade ReviewWe're calling it: My Lovely Wife is the most gripping psychological thriller of 2019... this book will keep you reading late into the night * Stylist *One of my favourite thrillers of the year - I couldn't stop reading but didn't want it to end. Dark, chilling and compelling ... My Lovely Wife is a brilliant debutWow! My Lovely Wife is a stunner - full of twists, well-drawn characters, and riveting suspenseDexter meets Gone Girl - I loved this this brilliantly dark and twisted novel. One of the best books I've read this year!The twist at the end of the first chapter made me read through the night. Clever. Manipulative. Dark. Disturbing. What more can you ask for?Brilliant - I was enthralled by the premise and it totally delivered. Five star entertainment!Dark, shocking and very witty, this wickedly good read will make you run screaming from the suburbs * Heat *We're calling it now: Samantha Downing's creepy, sexy debut thriller is going to be the next Gone Girl. * Marie Claire *So beautifully and elegantly written . . . the ending is amazing and there is a great twist. I loved it. -- Sophie HannahAn assured and deliciously engrossing debut. You'll surely devour My Lovely Wife, but it will linger long after you've reached the last pageI pretty much inhaled this twisty, audacious, Gone Girl-y psychological thriller. This is the book that everyone is going to be talking about this summer. I can't shut up about it! * Red, The best Spring crime novels and thrillers *A genuinely fresh take on the psychological thriller genre. Expect dark humour and more loop-the-loops than a roller coaster * Good Housekeeping *A dark and irresistible debut * People *My Lovely Wife is a knockout. It's an effortless page-turner * Publishers Weekly *My Lovely Wife is dark, twisted-and impossible to put down. Samantha Downing has written a wickedly plotted and suspenseful psychological thrillerA fantastic foray into what we know-and what we do not-about those closest to us. Intricately plotted, fascinating characters - I loved it!Domestic noir has rarely been darker . . . it's a psychological shocker * i *Utterly gripping . . . Expect more twists and turns than a bowl of spaghetti and block out a whole day to read this, because you won't want to sleep until you're done * Red Online *This gripping page-turner offers a new take on the psychological thriller genre - the ideal beach read * Evening Standard *A dark and clever debut thriller * Prima *Suspenseful, shocking thriller. Deliciously dark * Best *Totally engrossing and I kept on thinking, one more chapter... an intelligent page-turner that makes you question everythingTruly horrifying in the most delicious way. Samantha Downing sucks you in with a great story, pitch-perfect prose and disturbingly dead-on insights into the dark side of human nature. I hope I never meet her in a dark alley....I couldn't pull myself away from this story - a terrifying and riveting window into the mind of the perfect suburban mother with a taste for murder. Make sure you clear your schedule before you pick it up. Absolutely unputdownableIt's no mean feat to find something fresh in the crowded thriller field, but Downing pulls off an indisputable triumph with My Lovely Wife. Exemplary writing and outstanding pacing confirm Downing's talent, but it's her deliciously depraved characters that kept me flying through the pages. Couldn't get enough of this subversive love-gone-sideways tale!Deliciously dark and twisted... It's a remarkable achievement, full stop. * Shelf Awareness *Best new books to read this March * Cosmopolitan *A highly original and dark look at the shifting power structure in a modern marriage. . . A funny, smart book * Daily Mail *Darkly witty and strangely plausible, it's a read-in-one-sitting firecracker of a thriller, laced with explosive twists * The People *A marital, psychological thriller with darkly comedic undertones * The Wrap *Bold and brilliant * Big Issue *This is a ringer of a yarn, shot through with enough tooth-clenching moments to make you have your dentist on speed dial * Connaught Telegraph *With a twisty plot that will leave you gasping, this deliciously dark thriller is on a par with Gone Girl * That's Life Monthly *One of the best thrillers I've ever read -- Judy Finnigan

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Book SynopsisThe missing pieces in your past can be deadly . . . Will Rebekah find hers before it''s too late?THE GRIPPING AND PULSE-RACING SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER''Gripping'' SUNDAY TIMES CRIME CLUB''Smart, pacy and completely gripping - you''ll feel like you''re right there in the thick of the action. A five-star thriller'' T.M. LOGAN, bestselling author of THE HOLIDAY________Two missing women.Rebekah Murphy is stranded on an island closed for the winter. Her family doesn''t know where she is. And now a killer is on her trail. She needs to survive long enough to make it back home - but what''s waiting there could be even worse.Two pieces of the same puzzle.Detective Travis can''t find Louise Mason. The case has no leads and is getting colder by the day. Then Travis gets an anonymous tip-off -but is this a clue or part of something more sinister?What links theTrade ReviewGripping * Sunday Times Crime Club *Missing Pieces is an emotional and compulsive thriller which, like the David Raker series showcases Tim Weaver's trademark clever and original plotting. Rebekah is an unforgettable character that I rooted for from the very first page. Twisty, unpredictable and so gripping. That ending will stay with me for a long time. A brilliant book! -- Claire DouglasRaw, fraught, multi-layered, and a fantastic portrayal of a strong female heroine in peril -- Gillian McAllisterSmart, pacy and completely gripping - you'll feel like you're right there in the thick of the action. A five-star thriller -- TM LoganAs gripping as anything he's written before . . . Chilling * New *Buckle up - this is one serious pulse-pounder * Heat *Praise for Tim Weaver * - *Terrific * Sunday Times *ThrillingPacked with twists * Daily Express *It had me racing to the endI couldn't put it down * Sun *What a talent * Daily Mail *Impressive * Guardian *Dark, complex and visceral * Financial Times *So many twists and surprises * Times *Enthralling, intriguingA brilliant crime-meets-survival thriller * Heat *

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Book SynopsisJOIN THE OREGON CREW IN THE RIP-ROARING NEW NOVEL FROM THE GRAND MASTER OF ADVENTURE, CLIVE CUSSLERA deadly venom. A ruthless terrorist. A billionaire''s terrifying final wish . . ._________Answering a research ship''s distress call in the Timor Sea, Juan Cabrillo''s Oregon finds the crew unable to move or speak - victims of an unknown toxin. After a second attack leaves many more paralysed, Juan races not only to find an antidote - but also discover who is behind these crimes and what they want.His search for answers leads to a 2000-year-old Roman mystery and a plan to bring down a nation by a ruthless enemy acting from beyond the grave.It will take all of Juan''s legendary wits, wiles and weaponry to keep millions of innocent lives out of the firing line . . ._________PRAISE FOR CLIVE CUSSLER:''Cussler is hard to beat'' Daily Mail''The Adventure Trade ReviewPraise for Clive Cussler * - *The Adventure King * Sunday Express *Cussler is hard to beat * Daily Mail *Nobody does it better... nobody!Just about the best storyteller in the business * New York Post *

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Book SynopsisTHE LATEST INSTALMENT IN THE FARGO ADVENTURES FROM BESTSELLING GRAND MASTER OF ADVENTURE CLIVE CUSSLER WHO WILL DISCOVER THE LOST RICHES OF CROESUS?________ Treasure hunters Remi and Sam Fargo are in Washington, DC looking for the final clue in a puzzle more than a decade old - a dangerous mystery which originally led to their teaming up. For ten years ago, a chance meeting that threw Remi and Sam together led to the pair diving together for ancient sunken wrecks off the Greek coast.But when a secretive billionaire decided he didn''t want anyone diving in the seas near his operations, the pair found themselves in deep trouble. Only now, returning ten years later, do they finally understand who and what they were up against.For with the lost riches of Croesus lying somewhere in these waters, their formidable enemy won''t be giving up easily. Suddenly, finding the treasure becomes less important than making it home alivTrade ReviewPraise for Clive Cussler * - *The Adventure King * Sunday Express *Cussler is hard to beat * Daily Mail *Nobody does it better . . . nobody!Just about the best storyteller in the business * New York Post *Delivers what it promises * Financial Times *

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Book SynopsisJoin the latest thrilling NUMA Files adventure as Kurt Austin races to Antarctica to stop a chilling plot that imperils the entire planet . . . THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER FROM THE GRAND MASTER OF ADVENTURE, CLIVE CUSSLER ______A research ship is adrift off the coast of Antarctica . . .Weeks earlier, one of the crew messaged NUMA claiming to have made a world-shattering discovery. Followed by silence. Kurt Austin and Joe Zavala are dispatched to the icy waters. They find a sinking ship, her crew murdered, the vessel ransacked - and one research scientist missing.What was discovered? Who wanted it badly enough to kill everyone? And where did they vanish to?One way or another Kurt''s heading for Antarctica to learn the truth. But he won''t just be risking sub-zero temperatures, avalanches and blizzards.For someone is preparing to turn this secret discovery into a weapon of chilling power - unless KuTrade ReviewThe Adventure King * Sunday Express *Cussler is hard to beat * Daily Mail *Nobody does it better . . . nobody!

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Book SynopsisIs she the victim, or the killer? . . . THE GRIPPING NEW THRILLER FROM SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER GYTHA LODGE''Addictive, fast-paced and so expertly plotted'' CLAIRE DOUGLAS''Smart, moody, intense and tangled. I loved it'' GILLIAN MCALLISTER________Two sisters, Keely and Nina, disappear without a trace.Days later, Keely comes back, covered in blood.It''s not her blood.Detective Jonah Sheens knows that she must know what happened to Nina. But before she tells him, Keely insists on telling their full story from the beginning.Is she a traumatised young woman, in need of help?Or is she playing a deadly game?Can Jonah find the truth - and the missing girl - before it''s too late? . . .________''Brilliantly sharp, and wonderfully paced, it is a page-turner not to be missed'' L.V. Matthews, Richard and Judy bestselling author of The TwinsTrade ReviewAddictive, fast-paced and so expertly plotted that when I finished I had to read the beginning again, in awe at the twists. I'm a huge fan of the Sheens series but this is my favourite yet. I loved it! -- Claire DouglasSmart, moody, intense and tangled. I loved it -- Gillian McAllisterLittle Sister is a smart and devastatingly raw novel of revenge and manipulation. Brilliantly sharp, and wonderfully paced, it is a page-turner not to be missed -- L.V. Matthews, Richard and Judy bestselling author of The TwinsFrom the pen of a skilled storyteller, this is perfectly paced, with twists and turns to keep you hooked, and beautifully written -- Amanda JenningsNothing is as it seems in this latest brilliant instalment from the Detective Jonah Sheens series. Little Sister is a hugely affecting tale of innocence lost and revenge - the kind of book you'll want to read twice to see if you spot the clues the second time! Cleverly plotted, perfectly paced, and with the trademark warmth we've come to expect from this series -- Caz FrearIntriguing, unsettling and twisty as hell. A great cast of characters who are brilliantly drawn. Gytha is a classy storyteller -- Neil LancasterFresh, original and compulsive - I raced through it -- Trevor WoodLittle Sister had me thoroughly hooked right the way through, with twists and turns I did not see coming. Vivid characterisation, and a masterly control of the rising tension. A fantastic crime novel -- Katherine WebbLittle Sister gripped me from the very first page, Lodge is an absolute master at balancing character with fast-paced plot, unexpected twists and edge of your seat, I-have-to-know-what-happened-crime -- Cate QuinnDarkly fascinating, gripping and emotionally intriguing, with a conclusion I really didn't expect -- Emma HaughtonA book to keep you on your toes and break your heart a bit too. Riddled with clues I guarantee you won't guess! -- Victoria SelmanI was gripped by this story - so many twists and turns I was never quite sure who to believe and it kept me on the edge of my seat until I reached the last page. -- Nikki SmithBrilliant. Had me hooked from the word go - I loved it! -- Rachael BlokIntelligent, twisting and terrifying - Little Sister is a very fine crime novel -- William RyanLittle Sister does not disappoint. Gytha Lodge so brilliantly hones in on the nuances of human relationships, while so convincingly building a world and creating a nail-biting case that I was desperate to get to the bottom of. I knew Gytha Lodge was good, but she just got better - this is my favourite of the series yet! -- Polly PhillipsA gripping psychological thriller. Complex, dark and very twisty -- Kate LondonA taught, gritty thriller * Sun *Little Sister was my first experience of Gytha Lodge's work, and it won't be my last. A perfect blend of psychological thriller and police procedural, Little Sister grabs you from the first page and drags you into a murky, unsettling and utterly immersive world where nothing is quite what it seems. A book that lingers long after the gut-punch ending, this is the calling card of a natural storyteller who's on her way to the very top -- Neil BroadfootPraise for Gytha Lodge -- :A novel that literally makes you hold your breath then gasp out loud -- Val McDermidSupremely readable. Gripped me from the first page and kept me turning the pages long into the night. Gytha Lodge is a consummate storyteller -- Erin Kelly * bestselling author of He Said/She Said *Full of corkscrew twists and subtle turns, this...novel confirms Lodge as a gifted writer * Daily Mail *Clever, pacy, well-written and utterly gripping -- C.L. Taylor

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Book SynopsisJoin Kurt Austin and the NUMA crew in the thrilling SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER continuing the bestselling series from the grand master of adventure, Clive CusslerA PIRATE''S HOARD. A VANISHED SHIP. A GLOBAL CATASTROPHE BECKONS.________Kurt Austin and Joe Zavala are diving for treasure . . .Specifically, the legendary hoard of Pirate Queen Ching Shih, lost in the South China Sea. But no sooner than they''ve found a clue than a more pressing matter requires urgent attention: a nearby freighter carrying the world''s most state-of-the-art computers has vanished.NUMA must find the ship - and fast. If hackers, criminals or terrorists get hold of it, this cargo could be the Information Age''s most deadly weapon.Plunged into a cyberwar that has spilled into real life, facing modern-day pirates and cut-throat billionaires, Kurt and Joe are about to discover just how perilous are the high seas . . .________Trade ReviewPraise for Clive Cussler * - *The Adventure King * Sunday Express *Cussler is hard to beat * Daily Mail *Nobody does it better . . . nobody! -- Stephen Coonts * - *

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Book SynopsisDIRK PITT IS BACK, AND ON HIS SHOULDERS RESTS THE FATE OF THE ENTIRE PLANET . . .JOIN THE LATEST THRILL RIDE FROM THE GRAND MASTER OF ADVENTURE, CLIVE CUSSLER_________In 1959 a Skytrain plane flees Tibet - carrying a precious artefact - but after crossing the Himalayas it is never seen again . . .Sixty years later Dirk Pitt and NUMA are surveying near the Philippines when a rogue wave nearly sinks their ship. Diverting to rescue washed-away islanders, Pitt discovers the wave has raised a sunken relic - an ancient cargo plane.But before he can get to the bottom of one mystery, Pitt is hit with another: beat the Chinese military to find a lost hypersonic missile. Yet what should be a simple search and retrieve reveals evidence of a far more dangerous weapon.Because the rogue wave that almost sank Pitt and devastated the islands was no natural phenomenon. And the weapon that caused it is to be turned on a much bigger targTrade ReviewThe Adventure King * Sunday Express *Cussler is hard to beat * Daily Mail *Just about the best in the business * New York Post *

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Book SynopsisDIRK PITT IS BACK, AND ON HIS SHOULDERS RESTS THE FATE OF THE ENTIRE PLANET . . .JOIN THE LATEST THRILL RIDE FROM THE GRAND MASTER OF ADVENTURE, CLIVE CUSSLER_________In 1959 a Skytrain plane flees Tibet - carrying a precious artefact - but after crossing the Himalayas it is never seen again . . .Sixty years later Dirk Pitt and NUMA are surveying near the Philippines when a rogue wave nearly sinks their ship. Diverting to rescue washed-away islanders, Pitt discovers the wave has raised a sunken relic - an ancient cargo plane.But before he can get to the bottom of one mystery, Pitt is hit with another: beat the Chinese military to find a lost hypersonic missile. Yet what should be a simple search and retrieve reveals evidence of a far more dangerous weapon.Because the rogue wave that almost sank Pitt and devastated the islands was no natural phenomenon. And the weapon that caused it is to be turned on a much bigger targTrade ReviewThe Adventure King * Sunday Express *Cussler is hard to beat * Daily Mail *Just about the best in the business * New York Post *

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Book SynopsisFrom the acclaimed author of Darktown comes the most visionary crime novel since Minority Report.''It''s rare to find a thriller with such a fantastic and original concept. I was gripped'' --- Anthony HorowitzIn a world where a global event has blinded every person on the planet, one detective seeks a murderer who should not, cannot, exist.Seven years ago, everyone in the world went blind in a matter of months. Technology helped people adjust to the new normal, creating a device that approximates vision, downloading visual data directly to people''s brains. But what happens when someone finds a way to manipulate it and change what people see?Homicide detective Mark Owens has been on the force since before The Blinding. When a scientist is murdered, and the only witness insists the killer was blacked out of her vision, Owens doesn''t believe her - until a similar murder happens in front of him. With suTrade ReviewIt's rare to find a thriller with such a fantastic and original concept. I was gripped. * Anthony Horowitz *An exceptional mystery and seamless interwoven it this new world he has realised. The result is incredible. Easily my book of the year so far. * M. W. Craven *This terrific mix of noir and sci-fi delivers an exciting and cautionary crime novel of what may be our not-so-distant future. * Ace Atkins *An exciting page-turner that's also full of sharp writing and thought-provoking ideas. Mullen fuses science fiction and a detective story into a stylish and entertaining novel. * Charles Yu *The world of this story is brimming with imagination and raises alarming questions about our own near-term future. Attention Black Mirror fans: This is your next book! * Jason Rekulak *Mixing the genres of crime and science fiction, this is assured writing . . . Fans of William Gibson as well as crime fiction will find The Blind Spots an exciting and thought-provoking read * Crime Time *A tremendous crime-SF hybrid, a brilliantly conceived story impeccably told. * Booklist *[An] excellent near-future mystery. Fans of P.D. James's Children of Men will be enthralled. * Publishers Weekly *Two guns - I mean thumbs - up * Wall Street Journal *

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Book SynopsisFrom the acclaimed author of Darktown comes the most inventive crime novel since Minority Report.''It''s rare to find a thriller with such a fantastic and original concept. I was gripped'' --- Anthony HorowitzIn a world where a global event has blinded every person on the planet, one detective seeks a murderer who should not, cannot, exist.Seven years ago, everyone in the world went blind in a matter of months. Technology helped people adjust to the new normal, creating a device that approximates vision, downloading visual data directly to people''s brains. But what happens when someone finds a way to manipulate it and change what people see?Homicide detective Mark Owens has been on the force since before The Blinding. When a scientist is murdered, and the only witness insists the killer was blacked out of her vision, Owens doesn''t believe her - until a similar murder happens in front of him. With suTrade ReviewIt's rare to find a thriller with such a fantastic and original concept. I was gripped. * Anthony Horowitz *An exceptional mystery and seamless interwoven it this new world he has realised. The result is incredible. Easily my book of the year so far. * M. W. Craven *This terrific mix of noir and sci-fi delivers an exciting and cautionary crime novel of what may be our not-so-distant future. * Ace Atkins *An exciting page-turner that's also full of sharp writing and thought-provoking ideas. Mullen fuses science fiction and a detective story into a stylish and entertaining novel. * Charles Yu *The world of this story is brimming with imagination and raises alarming questions about our own near-term future. Attention Black Mirror fans: This is your next book! * Jason Rekulak *Mixing the genres of crime and science fiction, this is assured writing . . . Fans of William Gibson as well as crime fiction will find The Blind Spots an exciting and thought-provoking read * Crime Time *A tremendous crime-SF hybrid, a brilliantly conceived story impeccably told. * Booklist *[An] excellent near-future mystery. Fans of P.D. James's Children of Men will be enthralled. * Publishers Weekly *Two guns - I mean thumbs - up * Wall Street Journal *

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Book Synopsis ***Discover your next reading obsession with Alex Gray''s bestselling Scottish detective series*** ***Don''t miss the latest from Alex Gray. Book 20 in the Lorimer series, QUESTIONS FOR A DEAD MAN, is out now and Book 21, OUT OF DARKNESS, is available to pre-order.***Whether you''ve read them all or whether this is your first Lorimer novel, PITCH BLACK is perfect if you love Ian Rankin, Val McDermid and Ann CleevesWHAT THEY''RE SAYING ABOUT THE LORIMER SERIES:''Warm-hearted, atmospheric'' ANN CLEEVES''Relentless and intriguing'' PETER MAY''Move over Rebus'' DAILY MAIL''Exciting, pacey, authentic'' ANGELA MARSONS''Superior writing'' THE TIMES''Immensely exciting and atmospheric'' ALEXANDER MCCALL SMITH___________________When Chief Inspector Lorimer returns from his holiday on the island of Mull, he feels a welcome sense of calm. But it d

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Book SynopsisA gritty urban crime thriller from one of the award-winning writers of THE WIRE.Like most of the trouble in Nick Stefanos'' life, it started with a drink. Lying in the darkness, drunk and immobile, Nick hears two men murder a terrified teenager. When he wakes in the morning, his memory is blurred. But the dead boy is still there, submerged in the river.The police presume it''s a gang-killing - no shortage of them in DC. But Nick isn''t sure; gangs don''t use silencers. Hit men do. Despite not having worked a PI case for a year and a half, Nick starts investigating, driven by an obsessive need for the truth. And with each clue he unearths, he''s driven further into the darkest corners of the human soul.The third novel in the Nick Stefanos series.Trade ReviewThe coolest writer in America * GQ *His books will burn into your brain like no others * WASHINGTON POST *Author of over 18 critically lauded novels...his reputation rests on a bedrock of tight, fast-paced prose, meticulous plotting, finely tuned characters and an incredible authenticity in depicting time and place...This is a writer in full control of his material and fully understanding of his strengths. Lovers of crime fiction should not miss what he has to say * IRISH EXAMINER *As aficionados of THE WIRE will attest, Pelecanos is a peerless chronicler of the black urban underclass...entertainingly rewarding * SUNDAY EXPRESS on What It Was *THE WIRE writer George Pelecanos has a way with words that only seems to be getting meaner and swankier * METRO *

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Book Synopsis''Not just the first of the tough school of crime-writing but the best'' THE TIMESMiss Gabriel Dain Leggett is young and wealthy, with a penchant for morphine and religious cults. She also has an unfortunate effect on the people around her. They die - violently. Is she the victim of a family curse? The short, squat, utterly unsentimental Continental Op, the best private detective around, has his doubts and finds himself confronting something infinitely more dangerous.This is the Continental Op''s most bizarre case and a tautly crafted masterpiece of suspense.Trade ReviewGreat crime fiction started with Hammett -- James EllroyHe is master of the detective novel, yes, but also one hell of a writer * BOSTON GLOBE *His name remains one of the most important and recognisable in the crime fiction genre. Hammett set the standard for much of the work that would follow * INDEPENDENT *One of the foremost practitioners of the hard-boiled detective story * SCOTSMAN *Hammett's prose is clean and entirely unique. His characters are as sharp and economically defined as any in American literature * NEW YORK TIMES *Not just the first of the tough school of crime-writing but the best * THE TIMES *He put these people down on paper as they are, and he made them talk and think in the language they customarily used -- Raymond ChandlerThe dean of the school of hard-boiled fiction * NEW YORK TIMES *

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Book SynopsisThe stunning crime thriller from one of the writers of THE WIRE.Washington, D.C., 1972. Derek Strange has left the police department and set up shop as a private investigator. His former partner, Frank ''Hound Dog'' Vaughn, is still on the force. When a young woman comes to Strange asking for his help recovering a cheap ring she claims has sentimental value, the case leads him onto Vaughn''s turf, where a local drug addict''s been murdered, shot point-blank in his apartment. Soon both men are on the trail of a ruthless killer: Red Fury, so called for his looks and the car his girlfriend drives, but a name that fits his personality all too well. Red Fury doesn''t have a retirement plan, as Vaughn points out - he doesn''t care who he has to cross, or kill, to get what he wants. As the violence escalates and the stakes get higher, Strange and Vaughn know the only way to catch their man is to do it their own way.Rich with details of place and time - the caTrade Reviewa taut, lyrical, nostalgic look at times gone by and the morality which remains. * CATHOLIC HERALD *

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Book SynopsisIRRESISTIBLE AND PULSE-POUNDING Karin SlaughterA TENSE, PACY PAGE-TURNER GUARDIANBRILLIANT AND RELENTLESS Don WinslowThe unmissable new thriller from the bestselling author of THE CHAIN.YOU DON''T KNOW WHAT YOU''RE CAPABLE OF UNTIL THEY COME FOR YOUR FAMILY.After moving from a small country town to Seattle, Heather Baxter marries Tom, a widowed doctor with a young son and teenage daughter. A working vacation overseas seems like the perfect way to bring the new family together, but once they''re deep in the Australian outback, the jet-lagged and exhausted kids are so over their new mom.When they discover a remote Dutch Island, off-limits to outside visitors, the family talks their way onto the ferry, taking a chance on an adventure far from the reach of iPhones and Instagram. But as soon as they set foot on the island, which is run by a tightly knit clan of locals, everything feels wrong. Then a shockinTrade ReviewUnforgettable * DON WINSLOW *Heart-stoppingly tense and unpredictable, The Island twists a family vacation to a nightmarish breaking point. Adrian McKinty has written another irresistible and pulse-pounding thriller about the surprising places evil hides and just how far we'll go for those we love. * KARIN SLAUGHTER *A pulsating, nerve-shredding thriller. I loved it! * M.J. ARLIDGE *Wow, this book left me breathless and on the edge of my seat from the very first page-this is thriller writing of a high order. Gripping and unpredictable, prepare to be hooked and pumped full of adrenaline as McKinty deftly weaves a compulsively readable plot with characters that you are rooting for. No one does high- stakes tension like McKinty. Put The Island at the top of your TBR-you won't regret it. * SARAH PEARSE, Bestselling author of THE SANATORIUM *Extraordinary * T.J. NEWMAN *A haunting masterpiece * STEVE CAVANAGH *McKinty delivers another skillful, blade-sharp page-turner. * JAMES SWALLOW *Expertly choreographed and breathlessly exciting . . . both the peril and the family are like no other. The Chain was McKinty's breakthrough novel and this one could be every bit as big. * Booklist (starred review) *Exciting . . . Pulls readers compulsively onward * Kirkus Reviews *Exquisite prose at blistering pace. McKinty strikes again. Absolutely riveting. * Paul Finch *With more than a touch of the gothic, this seat-of-the-pants ride sees an Australian woman bring her American family to an island off the Victorian coast. But a fatal road accident leaves them falling foul of the Deliverance-like family that rules the island and in a battle for survival. (Top 10 Books You Should Read in June) * Sydney Morning Herald *The Baxters fight for survival in this tense, pacy page-turner from the author of The Chain. * Guardian *

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Book Synopsis''Involving, sophisticated, intelligent and suspenseful'' Lee Child''A gripping, twisty police procedural'' Shari Lapena''Sets off at a cracking pace from page one and never slows down'' Rachel Abbott''Compelling, page-turning suspense ... Mari is a writer at the very top of her game'' Steve CavanaghA FATAL CRASHA plane on route from London to New York City has disappeared out of the sky. This breaking news dominates every TV channel, every social media platform, and every waking hour of the Metropolitan Police and US Homeland Security. A PRIVATE TRAGEDYThe love of DCI Kate Daniels'' life was on that aircraft, but she has no authority to investigate. This major disaster is outside of her jurisdiction and she''s ordered to walk away.A SEARCH FOR THE TRUTHBut Kate can''t let it lie. She has to find out what happened to that plane - evTrade ReviewInvolving, sophiticated, intelligent and suspenseful - everything a great crime thriller should be. * Lee Child *A gripping, twisty police procedural - fans of the Kate Daniels series will love this one. * Shari Lapena *With a cast of compelling characters and a chilling plot, Without a Trace sets off at a cracking pace from page one and never slows down. * Rachel Abbott *Mari Hannah has a rare gift. She can write compelling, page-turning suspense with the very best, but she adds heart to every page. Kate Daniels is a character to cherish, and Mari is a writer at the very top of her game. * Steve Cavanagh *I loved it - both compelling and incredibly moving. * Elly Griffiths *A personal tragedy puts Kate Daniels at the heart of an international incident, testing her skills as a detective. Without A Trace is a deft blend of emotional drama and crime procedural that kept me hooked to the very end. Mari Hannah has a talent for writing about the light and dark of life, and creates characters who feel so realistic they almost pop from the page. * Adam Hamdy *Mari Hannah is in the uppermost echelon of British crime writers and Without a Trace demonstrates why. It's her best book yet - compelling, emotional and intricately plotted with a procedural authenticity few can match. A stunning novel. * M.W. Craven *

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Book SynopsisA fast-paced, twisty thriller about an art heist that spins out of control with murderous results...Now a major film starring Elizabeth Debicki, Claes Bang, Donald Sutherland and Mick Jagger''No one writes a better crime novel than Charles Willeford'' Elmore Leonard''Stunning'' NEW YORKERArt critic James Figueras is a psychotic, an amoral unrepentant killer. Out to make a lasting name for himself, he seeks out the greatest painter in the world, now a hermit in the Florida swamplands. Figueras is after more than the man, however - he wants the work, and something more ... something more horrible than can be imagined. Crossing the art world with the underworld, THE BURNT ORANGE HERESY ranges from the upbeat Florida sunshine to an art collector who doesn''t care how his art is collected, even if it involves murder.Trade ReviewStunning ... a novel full of genuine fun that also manages to make a level statement about the art world and its hermetic credulities * NEW YORKER *Amusing ... the writing is clever and mean * HARPER'S *No one writes a better crime novel than Charles Willeford -- Elmore LeonardCharles Willeford is in a category all of his own in the annals of American crime writing ... adored by his peers and big-deal crime writers like Donald Westlake and Lawrence Block * LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS *Enticing ... a thriller about art fraud with an intriguing cast * DAILY TELEGRAPH *The Burnt Orange Heresy is both a love letter to and a diatribe against a con artist's world of contemporary art ... an excellent example of noir in the art world and a insightful satire of the creation and selling of fine art as the ultimate con game * prettysinister.blogspot *[Willeford is] an original - funny, weird and wonderful -- James CrumleyCharles Willeford, was the Philip K. Dick of crime fiction, quietly revolutionising the genre while few paid attention, shifting the genre's concerns from the usual mysteries of who did what and how to what's the nature of immorality and what remains true even if no one knows * LOS ANGELES MAGAZINE *Willeford - Miami's weird, wonderful master of noir * CRIME READS *

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Book SynopsisHe does what's right. Not what's easy. The debut novel from Danny O'Leary.

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Book SynopsisIt''s a race against time to find a teenager missing on the mean streets of Boston, in this hardboiled mystery featuring Andy Roark, Vietnam veteran turned Private Investigator.As good as, and maybe even better, than Robert Parker or Dennis Lehane, Peter Colt''s Andy Roark is my new favorite sleuth - International aid worker, journalist and writer Roberta Gately, author of the Jessie Novak mysteriesStrong mystery . . . Colt plays fair with the reader before the satisfying reveal Publishers WeeklyBoston, 1985. Private Investigator Andy Roark left the military behind years ago, but his past comes flooding back when he''s hired by an old army buddy who''s worried about his rebellious teenage daughter''s safety. There are bonds of blood between Roark and the highly-decorated Lieutenant Colonel Dave Billings, forged in the steamy Vietnamese jungle, and some debts aren''t easy to forget.W

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Book SynopsisA retired ambassador''s life is in Andy Roark''s hands in this explosive, fast-paced mystery featuring the Vietnam veteran turned private investigator.Page-turning . . . the balance of plot and character is perfect Publishers Weekly Starred Review Roark is genuinely likeable (not too tough, but not a patsy) The New York TimesBoston, 1985. Private Investigator - and former Special Forces operative - Andy Roark knows he doesn''t fit in with the regular clientele at the Harvard Club, and that''s fine by him. He''s at the elegant bar for one reason only: to meet with the former ambassador of Laos. Ambassador Gordon Stevenson has a job for him . . . and Roark''s here to turn it down. So what if Stevenson''s been getting death threats? After what he did during the Vietnam war, the lives lost under his incompetent command, Roark''s almost tempted to cheer his would-be assassin on. But then Roark finds out why

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Book SynopsisChicago PI Dek Elstrom is called into action when a man acquitted of his wife''s murder asks Dek to investigate the strange circumstances around her death.A shocking chain of events occur after midnight one night on a quiet suburban street in West Chicago. The first neighbor hears a woman scream. The second sees the lights in the Tripps'' house being switched on, one by one, room after room. The third receives a call from a voice he doesn''t recognize, screaming at him to come over right away. But to where?When the police arrive on the street, Sara Tripp is discovered brutally murdered. Her husband, Martin Tripp, is put on trial for her murder and acquitted. Martin is convinced Sara was scared of something before she died, and he wants private investigator Dek Elstrom to find out what it was. As Dek investigates, he makes a series of disturbing discoveries. Can he get to the truth of what really happened that terrifying night?

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Book SynopsisFranky Dast is an unlikely hero. But when a desperate Mexican family turn to him, rather than trust the authorities, to help them track down their teenage daughter''s murderer, he is compelled to help. When another body shows up and he is personally threatened, Franky doubles-down on his investigation. Can Franky stop this vicious killer and find his own way out of his personal hell before it''s too late?

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