Crime and mystery: private investigator / amateur detectives
HarperCollins Publishers The Big Four
Book SynopsisA ruthless international cartel seeks world domination…Trade Review“The acknowledged queen of detective fiction.”Observer
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HarperCollins Publishers Elephants Can Remember Poirot
Book SynopsisHercule Poirot is determined to solve an old husband and wife double murder that is still an open verdictHercule Poirot stood on the cliff-top. Here, many years earlier, there had been a tragic accident. This was followed by the grisly discovery of two more bodies a husband and wife shot dead.But who had killed whom? Was it a suicide pact? A crime of passion? Or cold-blooded murder? Poirot delves back into the past and discovers that old sin leave long shadows'.Trade Review‘Splendid… she tells us all we want to know and nothing that is irrelevant.’ THE TIMES
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HarperCollins Publishers Problem at Pollensa Bay
Book SynopsisA collection of short stories featuring some of Agatha Christie's best-loved detectives Hercule Poirot, Parker Pyne, Mr Satterthwaite and Harley QuinAll great crime writers have their favourite creations. Similarly, every great sleuth has his, or her, own preferred method of deduction.Take the charming Parker Pyne, who relies upon an intuitive knowledge of human nature to solve the Problem at Pollensa Bay. Or Mr Satterthwaite, who seeks inspiration through his collaboration with the enigmatic Mr Quin in The Harlequin Tea Set mystery. Then, of course, there's Poirot, whose measured analysis of motive and opportunity is tested to the full in Yellow Iris, when he receives an anonymous call about a matter of life and death.Trade Review‘The acknowledged queen of detective fiction’Observer
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HarperCollins Publishers The Unexpected Guest
Book SynopsisA young man, broken down in the fog, witnesses a murder he is asked to conceal A full-length novel adapted by Charles Osborne from Agatha Christie's acclaimed play.When a stranger runs his car into a ditch in dense fog in South Wales and makes his way to an isolated house, he discovers a woman standing over the dead body of her wheelchair-bound husband, gun in her hand. She admits to murder, and the unexpected guest offers to help her concoct a cover story.But is it possible that Laura Warwick did not commit the murder after all? If so, who is she shielding? The victim's young half-brother or his dying matriarchal mother? Laura's lover? Perhaps the father of the little boy killed in an accident for which Warwick was responsible? The house seems full of possible suspectsTHE UNEXPECTED GUEST is considered to be one of the finest of Christie's plays. Hailed as another Mousetrap' when it opened on 12 August 1958 in the West End, it ran for 604 performances over the succeeding 18 months and has been staged many times around the world over the last 40 years.Trade ReviewFor Black Coffee: ‘A lively and light-hearted read which will give pleasure to all those who have long wished that there was just one more Christie to devour’— Antonia Fraser, Sunday Telegraph ‘A worthy addition to the Christie canon’— The Spectator
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HarperCollins Publishers Death in the Clouds Poirot
Book SynopsisA woman is killed by a poisoned dart in the enclosed confines of a commercial passenger planeFrom seat No.9, Hercule Poirot was ideally placed to observe his fellow air passengers. Over to his right sat a pretty young woman, clearly infatuated with the man opposite; ahead, in seat No.13, sat a Countess with a poorly-concealed cocaine habit; across the gangway in seat No.8, a detective writer was being troubled by an aggressive wasp.What Poirot did not yet realize was that behind him, in seat No.2, sat the slumped, lifeless body of a woman.Trade Review“It will be a very acute reader who does not receive a complete surprise at the end.”Times Literary Supplement
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HarperCollins Publishers Postern of Fate
Book SynopsisA poisoning many years ago may not have been accidental after allTommy and Tuppence Beresford have just become the proud owners of an old house in an English village. Along with the property, they have inherited some worthless bric-a-brac, including a collection of antique books. While rustling through a copy of The Black Arrow, Tuppence comes upon a series of apparently random underlinings.However, when she writes down the letters, they spell out a very disturbing message:M a r y J o r d a n d i d n o t d i e n a t u r a l l yAnd sixty years after their first murder, Mary Jordan''s enemies are still ready to killTrade Review‘The Beresfords are wonderfully revived. Smooth, beautifully paced, and effortlessly convincing.’New York Times ‘Past and present interlock impressively… this is a genuine tour de force.’Observer
£10.44
HarperCollins Publishers CAT AMONG THE PIGEONS Poirot
Book SynopsisUnpleasant things are going on in an exclusive school for girls things like murderLate one night, two teachers investigate a mysterious flashing light in the sports pavilion, while the rest of the school sleeps. There, among the lacrosse sticks, they stumble upon the body of the unpopular games mistress shot through the heart from point blank range.The school is thrown into chaos when the cat' strikes again. Unfortunately, schoolgirl Julia Upjohn knows too much. In particular, she knows that without Hercule Poirot's help, she will be the next victimTrade Review‘Immensely enjoyable.’ Daily Express ‘To read Agatha Christie at her best is to experience the rarefied pleasure of watching a faultless technician at work, and she is in top form in Cat Among the Pigeons.’ New York Times
£11.39
HarperCollins Publishers Problem at Pollensa Bay
Book SynopsisA collectionof short stories featuring some of Agatha Christie's best-loved detectives Hercule Poirot, Parker Pyne, Mr Satterthwaite and Harley QuinAll great crime writers have their favourite creations. Similarly, every great sleuth has his, or her, own preferred method of deduction.Take the charming Parker Pyne, who relies upon an intuitive knowledge of human nature to solve the Problem at Pollensa Bay. Or Mr Satterthwaite, who seeks inspiration through his collaboration with the enigmatic Mr Quin in The Harlequin Tea Set mystery. Then, of course, there's Poirot, whose measured analysis of motive and opportunity is tested to the full in Yellow Iris, when he receives an anonymous call about a matter of life and death.Trade Review‘The acknowledged queen of detective fiction’Observer
£11.39
HarperCollins Publishers Trent Intervenes
Book SynopsisTwelve stories from the celebrated author of one of the most famous mystery classics ever written, Trent''s Last Case.Philip Trent is an artist, a journalist, and an urbane unraveller of highly problematical crimes. Here the unshakable sleuth appears in twelve tales of misadventure, where the crimes that he investigates range from fraud and embezzlement to criminal assault and murder, yet they all succumb to his adept methods even if the criminal sometimes escapes.Trent Intervenes affirms Bentley''s reputation as an author of the first rank and displays his ability to write equally well in the short story form.Trade Review"To say that Trent in small pieces is as excellent as Trent entire is recommendation enough." – Saturday Review of Literature."A collection of twelve stories, each and all worthy of your attention." – New York Herald Tribune Books.
£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers Trents Own Case Book 2 Philip Trent
Book SynopsisThe second novel from the celebrated author of one of the most famous mystery classics ever written, Trent''s Last Case.James Randolph is murdered early one evening and his body is found a few hours later. When the police arrive they discover that Randolph''s safe has been ransacked and discarded wrapping paper litters his bedroom floor.Perhaps by chance or perhaps by design, Trent seems to have been the last person, other than the murderer, to see Randolph alive. But this is only one aspect amongst many which connect Trent with the murder and stimulate his interest: his friend Inspector Bligh is the detective in charge of the investigation, and then a long-time friend readily and perplexingly confesses his guilt. As much as he respects the abilities of Inspector Bligh, Trent''s personal knowledge has him doubting the confession and intent on finding the truth.Trade Review‘I won't waste time saying that the plot is sound and the detection satisfying. Trent has not altered a scrap and reappears with all his old humour and charm.’ Dorothy L. Sayers
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HarperCollins Publishers Crack Down
Book SynopsisThe third stunning thriller in the Kate Brannigan series, from No.1 Sunday Times bestseller Val McDermid.This is crime writing of the very highest order' The TimesManchester-based private eye Kate Brannigan thought it would be safe to let her boyfriend help out with her investigation. But now he's behind bars and she's been left caring for his eight-year-old son.Soon Kate finds herself drawn into the world of drug traffickers, child pornographers, and violent gangland enforcers bringing her face to face with death in the most terrifying investigation of her career.Trade Review‘Tough, funny and intensely topical. McDermid stands out as one of the few contemporary writers actually nourished by the here and now’Literary Review ‘Fast, fluently told story: Kate is as tough as Warshawski but less hung up on political correctness’Daily Mail ‘Kate Brannigan is wonderful’Frances Fyfield Praise for Val McDermid: 'No one rivals Val McDermid’s skill at writing truly terrifying thrillers’ Good Housekeeping ‘The real mistress of psychological gripping thrillers' Daily Express 'McDermid's capacity to enter the warped mind of a deviant criminal is shiveringly convincing' The Times ‘Val McDermid is undoubtedly the queen of British crime’ Observer 'McDermid’s expertly juggled plotlines and masterful handling of pace and tension tick all the best boxes’ Guardian ‘The queen of crime is still at the top of her game’ Independent ‘One of today’s most accomplished crime writers’ Literary Review ‘Her writing is never less than excellent’ Crime Time
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HarperCollins Publishers Dog Rose Dirt a gripping new debut serial killer
Book SynopsisCreepy and compelling' HARRIET TYCEBrilliant filled with tension and twists' SARAH PINBOROUGHAn unsettling, terrifying thriller' ABIGAIL DEANMasterclass in suspense' THE TIMESWill have you up all night with the lights on' ELLEWhat if your mother had been writing to a serial killer?A convicted murderer with a story to tellSerial killer Michael Reave known as The Red Wolf has been locked in Belmarsh Prison for over 20 years for the brutal and ritualistic murders of countless women.A grieving daughter with a secret to unearthEx-journalist Heather Evans returns to her childhood home after her mother's inexplicable suicide and discovers something chilling hundreds of letters between her mother and Reave, dating back decades.A hunt for a killer ready to strike againWhen the body of a woman is found decorated with flowers, just like his victims, Reave is the only person alive who could help. After years of silence, he will speak to Heather, and only Heather.If she wants to unearth the truTrade Review‘Reminiscent of Sharp Objects, this chilling British serial killer thriller had me gripped. Filled with tension and twists, Jen Williams manages to deftly unravel the killer’s dark and deadly secrets to an ending that you won’t see coming’ Sarah Pinborough, Sunday Times Bestselling author of Behind Her Eyes ‘An unsettling pastoral thriller, which grabs you by the throat and doesn't let go. Part-Midsommar, part-Hereditary, part-Mindhunter – and entirely terrifying’ Abigail Dean, author of Girl A ‘It’s dark as a Grimm fairy tale and brimming with secrets. With its terrifying story of a serial killer, and the woman who’s recently uncovered her mother’s connection to him, this novel will appeal to – and deeply chill – fans of true crime’ Megan Collins, author of The Winter Sister ‘A clever, chilling crime novel with a perplexing mystery, compelling storytelling and vivid characters’ Jane Casey ‘A taut and stylish thriller … Riveting from the first page’ E.G Scott, bestselling author of The Woman Inside ‘Intense and with a seam of gallows humour, Dog Rose Dirt is terrifying, fun, and insightful’ Nathan Ripley, bestselling author of Find You in the Dark ‘Creepy and compelling, [Dog Rose Dirt] is a truly disturbing take on a serial killer narrative. I read it heart in mouth!’ Harriet Tyce, Sunday Times Bestselling author of Blood Orange ‘Masterfully plotted and heart-poundingly tense, Jen Williams combines British folklore, cults, and the most chilling serial killer to grace the page in years – creating a thriller that's both mesmerising, and utterly terrifying’ Katie Lowe, author of The Furies ‘A tense, gripping and original read, with one of the creepiest serial killers I’ve encountered in a long time’ Amy McCulloch
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HarperCollins Publishers Grey Stones
Book SynopsisA thrilling new whodunnit series, fast-paced and funny, featuring a detective as sharp as his suits and a heroine who's trouble.DI Leo George has been invited to a friends' reunion weekend at a lodge in the grounds of the exclusive Piccadilly Club in the affluent Cotswolds village of Chipping Norton. He's bringing his new girlfriend, Jess Bridges, an edgy private detective who's wondering if she'll fit in with Leo's old university set.As the only outsider, it's clear to Jess that there is more than just friendship at the heart of the group, and they seem to have made a habit of pushing the boundaries of their relationships to their limits. The weekend proves to be a catalyst that opens a Pandora's box of ugly secrets Jess can see that when some friendships are this toxic, there can only be one deadly outcome Trade ReviewPraise for the Jess Bridges Mystery series: ‘It makes your veins thrill with adrenaline!’ 5* Amazon reviewer ‘One of the most exciting female characters I’ve met this year!’ 5* Amazon reviewer ‘Be prepared to be on the edge of your seat.’ 5* Amazon reviewer ‘Chilling, mind baffling, and gripping’ 5* Amazon reviewer ‘Incredibly addictive!’ 5* Amazon reviewer ‘Entertaining, action-packed and well written’ 5* Goodreads reviewer ‘I did not want to put it down.’ 5* Goodreads reviewer
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HarperCollins Publishers The Wife Next Door
Book SynopsisTruly gripping and unputdownable' Claire AllanHow well do you know the people closest to you?It's not just secrets buried in the garden next doorJane doesn't know her new neighbours very well.She thought they were nice. She thought they were happy.She was wrong.First there's the explosive rows. Then she catches one of them digging a grave-shaped trench in the garden.When the truth emerges, someone would kill to cover their tracks-Beautifully crafted, ominous and engrossing truly gripping and unputdownable' CLAIRE ALLENA delicious domestic suspense about families who are never quite what they seem' JANE CORRYA fantastic thriller which I could not put down' READER REVIEW ?????Kept me on the edge of my seat' READER REVIEW ????A great read, a twisty thriller that will keep you turning the pages' READER REVIEW ?????Twisty and unpredictable' READER REVIEW ????Gripping storyline where the reader so easily misinterprets what they are seeing' READER REVIEW ????Definitely her best book yet and Trade Review‘Beautifully crafted, ominous and engrossing … truly gripping and unputdownable’ Claire Allan, The Nurse ‘A delicious domestic suspense about families who are never quite what they seem’ Jane Corry, We All Have Our Secrets ‘Secrets, lies and duplicity with surprising twists that made me question everything. Vividly drawn and beautifully written’ Mary Torjussen, The Closer You Get ‘A masterclass in thriller writing … Taut and packed full of tension, secrets and strong women’ Caroline Corcoran, Through the Wall Praise for Amanda Brooke: ‘Suspenseful … Deeply enjoyable’ Lucy Clarke, The Castaways ‘Enthralling and twisty’ Annabel Kantaria, I Know You ‘A thought-provoking page-turner’ Nicola Rayner, You and Me ‘Clever, unnerving, and unputdownable’ Rachel Lucas, The State of Grace ‘A tense and torrid family drama’ Sunday Mirror ‘Intriguingly plotted and with relatable characters’ Sunday Mirror ‘A haunting and heartbreaking story that stayed with me long after I’d finished’ Fern Britton ‘An extraordinary novel’ Daily Express
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HarperCollins Publishers The Watchmakers Hand
Book SynopsisTrade Review'The master-plotter Deaver cranks up the tension to fever pitch' Daily Mail Thriller of the Year 'One would be hard-pressed to name a better writer of beat-the-clock thrillers than Jeffery Deaver … Mr. Deaver’s book is an ingenious mechanism, designed to make the risks seem ever more real even as it increases the velocity of the pages being turned.' Wall Street Journal 'Pulsating' A Waterstones Best Books of 2023: Crime and Thriller ‘Lincoln Rhyme returns in this top-shelf thriller.. the writing is superb, the characters intriguing, the stories spellbinding, and the plot twists shocking.' Booklist ‘The Watchmaker’s Hand is engineered with typical Deaver precision. The plot barrels along with numerous unexpected twists and turns. I loved it!’ Kathy Reichs, author of the Temperance Brennan Bones Series 'Jeffery Deaver is a master storyteller. His characters and plotting are second to none. One of the true giants of the genre' Steve Cavanagh 'Deaver masterfully delivers another pulse-pounding Lincoln Rhyme thriller that takes you on a frenzied ride through a New York City teetering on the edge of chaos. Deaver's exquisite plotting and meticulous research shine, constructing a web of political intrigue that ensnares Rhyme in a deadly race against time. The shadowy Watchmaker adds a layer of psychological dread. Amelia Sachs is as competent and compelling as ever, providing the perfect foil to Rhyme's analytical brilliance. This is a high-octane, nail-biter of a read that solidifies Deaver's standing as the virtuoso of the modern crime thriller.' Mark Dawson
£19.80
HarperCollins Publishers The Watchmakers Hand
Book SynopsisLincoln Rhyme is back, and this time he's in danger, in the brand new crime thriller from Jeffery Deaver, bestselling author of The Final Twist''The master-plotter Deaver cranks up the tension to fever pitch'' A Daily Mail Thriller of the year''Pulsating'' A Waterstones Best thriller of 2023A CITY IN TURMOILLooming over the Manhattan skyline, a lone crane comes crashing down into the city, sending panic radiating across New York City.A DEADLY CONSPIRACYThe NYPD believes a political group is behind the sabotage and turns to Lincoln Rhyme for help. He knows this is just the beginning.A RACE AGAINST TIMELincoln Rhyme and Amelia Sachs must race to stop further attacks before more chaos is unleashed upon the city. Watching Rhyme from the shadows is the elusive assassin The Watchmaker, and he's preparing to strike-Praise for THE WATCHMAKER''S HANDLincoln Rhyme returns in this top-shelf thriller.. the writing is superb, the characters intriguing, the stories spellbinding, and the plot twists Trade Review'The master-plotter Deaver cranks up the tension to fever pitch' Daily Mail Thriller of the Year 'One would be hard-pressed to name a better writer of beat-the-clock thrillers than Jeffery Deaver … Mr. Deaver’s book is an ingenious mechanism, designed to make the risks seem ever more real even as it increases the velocity of the pages being turned.' Wall Street Journal 'Pulsating' A Waterstones Best Books of 2023: Crime and Thriller ‘Lincoln Rhyme returns in this top-shelf thriller.. the writing is superb, the characters intriguing, the stories spellbinding, and the plot twists shocking.' Booklist ‘The Watchmaker’s Hand is engineered with typical Deaver precision. The plot barrels along with numerous unexpected twists and turns. I loved it!’ Kathy Reichs, author of the Temperance Brennan Bones Series 'Jeffery Deaver is a master storyteller. His characters and plotting are second to none. One of the true giants of the genre' Steve Cavanagh 'Deaver masterfully delivers another pulse-pounding Lincoln Rhyme thriller that takes you on a frenzied ride through a New York City teetering on the edge of chaos. Deaver's exquisite plotting and meticulous research shine, constructing a web of political intrigue that ensnares Rhyme in a deadly race against time. The shadowy Watchmaker adds a layer of psychological dread. Amelia Sachs is as competent and compelling as ever, providing the perfect foil to Rhyme's analytical brilliance. This is a high-octane, nail-biter of a read that solidifies Deaver's standing as the virtuoso of the modern crime thriller.' Mark Dawson
£14.24
HarperCollins Publishers Brouhaha
Book SynopsisThe razor-sharp, violent and darkly comic second novel from actor, comedian and writer Ardal O'Hanlon.Dove Connolly is dead. That's not good for anyone in Tullyanna, never mind Dove. Now his best friend Sharkey is home asking awkward questions about Dove's death, about the strange graphic novel he left behind, and, most of all, about Sandra. Sandra Mohan. Missing now for over a decade, whereabouts unknown.This, however, is a town dead-set on keeping its secrets. And Sharkey is already drawing attention from all the wrong quartersA mystery, a black comedy, a satire on Ireland's tangled politics of memory, Brouhaha is set in a small town on the Irish border during the uneasy transition to peace. And peace doesn't come easy in these parts.*****Over the past few days, Kevin, no flies on him, had sensed a tension in the town thanks to Dove Connolly's poor decision to blow his own head off. It wasn't just the act of self-harm itself, the pointless splattering of blood and bone and brain all over his bedroom wall, that was the issue, unsettling as that was. In so doing, poor Dove had spread panic amongst the townspeople, raising all sorts of ugly questions, reviving all sorts of rumours, and inviting all sorts of unwelcome attention upon them. In Kevin's mind, there was method in Dove's madness. Showing a shocking assertiveness for possibly the first time in his life, and the last, says you, Dove blew the lid off the whole town.Trade Review‘Funny, tragic and deliciously readable, Brouhaha confirms Ardal O’Hanlon as a novelist of the first rank.’ Irish Times ‘Humane, clever, funny, gripping, complex, serious and surprising.’ Scotsman
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HarperCollins Publishers The Long Divorce A Gervase Fen Mystery
Book SynopsisAs inventive as Agatha Christie, as hilarious as P.G. Wodehouse discover the delightful detective stories of Edmund Crispin. Crime fiction at its quirkiest and best.Long inhabited by a collection of profoundly offbeat locals, there has been a recent influx of the newly rich and well to do arriving in the village of Cotten Abbas and not everyone is happy about it. New arrivals are receiving anonymous letters that know a little too much about dark secrets and dirty laundry.Gervase Fen is summoned to the scene, but soon finds more than he bargained for. A suicide on Friday, a murder by Sunday, and some villagers that seem hell bent on keeping this mystery unsolvedTrade Review‘Both the mature and the discerning young choose to pick up one of Crispin's beautifully turned crime novels’ The Times ‘Crispin isn't in it for the mystery, but for the enigmas’ Guardian ‘His books are full of high spirits and excellent jokes, with constant literary allusions and an atmosphere of bibulous good humour. But at times the mood turns darker, and Crispin is capable of passages of both genuine suspense and ingenius deduction’ Daily Telegraph ‘Crispin is noted for an ability to embellish clever story lines with Marx Brothers touches’ New York Times ‘Rightly elevated to classic status’ New York Sun
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HarperCollins Publishers Hunting Time A gripping new thriller from the
Book SynopsisTheNew York TimesBestselling master of suspense is back with a riveting thriller, as reward seeker Colter Shaw plunges into the woods and races the clock in a case where nothing is quite what it seems.The Times Book of the Month (November 2022)THERE ARE TWO FUNDAMENTAL RULES OF SURVIVAL.#1: NEVER BE WITHOUT A MEANS OF ESCAPE.Allison Parker is on the run with her teenage daughter, Hannah, and Colter Shaw has been hired by her eccentric boss, entrepreneur Marty Harmon, to find and protect her. Though he's an expert at tracking missing personseven those who don't wish to be foundShaw has met his match in Allison, who brings all her skills as a brilliant engineer designing revolutionary technology to the game of evading detection.#2: NEVER BE WITHOUT ACCESS TO A WEAPON.The reason for Allison's panicked flight is soon apparent. She's being stalked by her ex-husband, Jon Merritt. Newly released from prison and fueled by blinding rage, Jon is a man whose former profession as a police detectivTrade Review“The alternating friction and affection between parent and child make Hunting Time especially convincing and nerve-wracking. Mr. Deaver is well-known for maintaining suspense while also subverting readers’ expectations. This fourth Shaw novel—full of “oh no!” surprises and tire-screeching escapes —is guaranteed to make your heart pound, your blood race and your head spin. And how likely is it that you’re being set up for a finale that will pull the rug out from under you? One hundred percent.” Financial Times “Hunting Time has got what distinguishes good page-turners from landfill: grip … a neat twist, a deadly chase, plus a pair of killers … and you’re good to go.’ The Times Book of the Month ‘Colter Shaw is one of Deaver's most intriguing characters, a survival specialist who finds people who don't want to be found, for high financial rewards. He is resourceful, smart and courageous … Deaver's plot skills shine out of this tale of treachery and redemption.’ Daily Mail ‘The twists in the plot and relationships are unexpected’ Literary Review
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HarperCollins Publishers Fray The haunting and mysterious new literary
Book Synopsis‘Beautiful, amazing, mesmerising’ ALAN CUMMINGTrade Review‘Beautiful, amazing, completely mesmerising. I felt like I was inside the character’s head. Fray is right up there for me with other first person books like The Catcher in the Rye and Janice Galloway’s The Trick is to Keep Breathing’ ALAN CUMMING ‘A thriller with a radically unreliable voice … powerful, insistent and dreamlike’ SUZI FEAY, FINANCIAL TIMES, *BEST NEW DEBUT FICTION* ‘Both a tense, dizzying mystery and a complex meditation on love and loss … Fray is a captivating read’ KAI DURKIN, COURIER *BOOK OF THE WEEK* *10/10 REVIEW* ‘A deeply haunting book … The Scottish Highlands have never felt more wild or alive than they do in this … immensely important novel. With echoes of Andrew Michael Hurley’s The Loney, Fray is an insightful story that will stay with you long after you stop turning the pages’ DAWN GEDDES, SCOTS MAGAZINE *BOOK OF THE MONTH* ‘A haunting literary thriller … it offers a new twist on the missing person trope … weird and wild’ TEDDY JAMIESON, HERALD ‘A manic, heart-pounding and electric piece of writing. This is a startling debut’ PAUL McLEAN, LIST ‘An intensely atmospheric literary suspense novel … [that] carries a viscerally moving message about grief and mental health’ NATASHA ONWUEMEZI, BOOKSELLER *APRIL CATEGORY HIGHLIGHTS* ‘Writing as vivid and visceral as walking into a blizzard. In Chris Carse Wilson's hands it's as though the alphabet is a creature that has barely been tamed’ IAN McMILLAN ‘With such a simple yet powerful set-up … The surprise of Chris Carse Wilson's beguiling debut … lies in the sheer weight of hallucinatory malevolence that lurks in its pages … [An] intriguing and unsettling debut’ JESS MOODY, SKINNY
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HarperCollins Publishers Point of Darkness
Book SynopsisThis is Mike Phillips's best novel, brutal and caring, totally authentic' The TimesSent from London to New York to bring a dying friend's message to his daughter, Mary, Sam Dean arrives in Queens, steeped in a mesh of Caribbean and Hispanic culture, looking forward to reconnecting with family and old friends.But his relaxing holiday turns dark when Mary disappears, and Sammy is caught up in a world of murder, sex, and corrupt politics that threatens to turn his world upside down.Melded with social commentary around race, class and gentrification, Point of Darkness is a gripping thriller, still eerily relevant.Trade ReviewPraise for Mike Phillips‘This is Mike Phillips’s best novel, brutal and caring, totally authentic’The Times ‘Phillips delivers his seamy tale with an enviably warm spareness of effect’Sunday Times ‘An incisive study of immigrant experience wrapped up in a gripping thriller’Times Literary Supplement ‘The Best British thriller in years… A novel that seems to have been written for a purpose; it deals with the black British community as something other than a problem or a political cliché’Marie Claire ‘Could have come from the pen of the master, Raymond Chandler’Today A thriller which maintains pace and provides excitements rooted in reality … a winner’Guardian ‘There’s much here to suggest that Phillips could be one of our bravest, most incisive social commentators’Mail on Sunday Phillips’ depictions of urban London share more with Harlem and Los Angeles than the English drawing rooms of P.D. James and Ruth Rendell’Financial Times ‘Phillips… gives a mean streetwise documentary edge to his hero’s hunt for a witness’Sunday Express ‘Mr Phillips writes in a precise uncluttered style that suits the detective novel’s ritualistic form. But it is the sensibility of his hero – a black man – that lends freshness to the form itself’The New York Times Book Review ‘As a political thriller it has something to say about multi-cultural Britain that is both revealing and intelligent … a good novel, deftly handled and deserving of praise’Time Out
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HarperCollins Publishers The Babylon Plot
Book SynopsisAt the root of all riches lies evilCan he uncover their deadly conspiracy before they find him first?When ex-MI5 operative Joe Mason gets a call from the Vatican, he knows it is bad news. Marduk, crazed leader of The Amori cult, has escaped from a fortress-like prison in Milan, and he''s hell-bent on revenge. His target? None other than Joe Mason himself.Fuelled by an unrelenting hatred for Mason, Marduk launches a burning vendetta: to not only destroy his nemesis but annihilate the very foundations of the church itself.As the cult's sadistic assassins close in, Joe and his team embark on a treacherous pursuit of Marduk across Europe in a life-or-death race against time to unravel his conspiracy.Both Joe and Marduk are out for blood and in this game, it's winner takes all. But can Mason and his team uncover the plot in time? And who will strike first in a battle that can leave only one person standing?Fans of Lee Child, Clive Cussler and Dan Brown will love this adrenaline-filled and Trade Review Readers are gripped by David Leadbeater: ‘Loved it… A fast-paced, adventure-packed, non-stop fight for survival, balanced with a great team dynamic of real characters’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Action packed, fast paced and filled with adventure… Great characters too!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Amazing rollercoaster ride of mayhem…David just gets better and better!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Action, history, fun characters and lots of exciting adventures. You will love it’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Buckle up… Impossible to put down!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A wild rollercoaster ride!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Filled with memorable characters….I highly recommend.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘High-octane action from beginning to end!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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HarperCollins Publishers The Couple at Causeway Cottage
Book SynopsisDeliciously dark and suspenseful A tour-de-force' Alex Michaelides, The Silent PatientWINNER OF THE INTERNATIONAL THRILLER WRITERS BEST EBOOK ORIGINAL NOVEL 2023NEW START. OLD SECRETS.Kat and Mark move to an island off the Northern Irish coast for a new beginning. Far away from their frantic life in London, it's the perfect place to bring up the family they're longing to start.But as soon as they arrive, cracks begin to appear in their marriage. Mark is still texting his ex-wife. Kat is lying about a new friendship. And one of them is keeping an explosive secret about the past.The couple in Causeway Cottage are hiding something and the truth can be deadlyA gripping page-turner with a shocking twist, perfect for fans of Lucy Clarke, Alice Feeney and Shari Lapena.Readers LOVE The Couple at Causeway Cottage!Wow! What a rollercoaster of a ride this book is! Gripped me from the start!' NetGalley reviewer, ?????I could not put this book down I was mesmerized.' NetGalley reviewer, ?????LovedTrade Review Praise for The Couple at Causeway Cottage: ‘Deliciously dark and suspenseful… A tour-de-force’ Alex Michaelides ‘Pacy, twisty and full of shocks, all the way to the jaw-dropping finale’ S.E. Lynes Praise for Diane Jeffrey: ‘A scorchingly good thriller’ Lisa Hall ‘Tense and compelling, a genuinely thrilling read’ Elizabeth Haynes ‘Brimming with tension, riddled with doubt and suspicion, insidious and compelling with a terrifying ending that had me catching my breath’ Sue Fortin ‘Gripping, thought-provoking and scarily believable … just when you think you know where the story is going, another twist comes round the corner’ T.M. Logan ‘Stayed up late finishing this, just had to know what happened, brilliant final twist! Gripping page-turner with great characters’ B A Paris ‘With twists and turns that will wrong-foot you all the way, a dash of dark humour and a strong emotional punch, this is an excellent debut that more than earns its place within the genre.’ S.J.I. Holliday
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HarperCollins Publishers Mystery in Provence
Book SynopsisFigure out whodunnit in this exciting new 1930s crime series that whisks you away to the most gorgeous escapist destinations! A beautiful French estateA weddingA murderAnd a novice detective intent on solving her first case!Fresh from teaching at her prestigious Swiss boarding school, Miss Atalanta Ashford suddenly finds herself the most eligible young lady in society when she inherits her grandfather's substantial fortune. But with this fortune, and an elegant new Parisian home, comes a legacy passed down from grandfather to granddaughtersleuthing discreetly for Europe's elite.This young lady isn't one to back down from a challenge and Miss Ashford must depend on her sharp wit and charm to solve her first case, which takes her to the lush lavender fields of Provence and a wedding at the mansion of the Comte de Surmonne.Now, as murder strikes twice, Atalanta will have to race to solve the case but will she be able to stop the blushing bride from facing a fatal I do'?Look out for more MTrade ReviewReader reviews for Vivian Conroy: ‘A good old-fashioned whodunit’ ‘Vivian most definitely did not disappoint’ ‘Engaging, well written, and entertaining’ ‘Fantastic stories’ ‘If you like a really good mystery on a par with Christie then this is for you’
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HarperCollins Publishers Where the Guilty Hide
Book SynopsisFrom USA Today bestselling author, Annette Dashofy, comes the start of a brand new crime series set on the shores of Lake Erie, Pennsylvania. For fans of Ann Cleeves, Louise Penny and Elly Griffiths. Fast paced and tension-filled Dashofy weaves the perfect mystery and has created an unforgettable cast you can't help rooting for' USA Today bestseller Carissa Ann LynchOn the shore of Lake Erie, Pennsylvania, a body lays half hidden, the waves slowly moving it with the rising tideIn the early morning mist, freelance photographer Emma Anderson takes pictures of the rocky coastline. She moved to Erie to escape a past that haunts her but the last thing she expects to capture is a dead body.Erie City Police Detective Matthias Honeywell has been investigating a spate of home invasions but when one of the robbery victims turns up dead, his case evolves into homicide. Emma's first encounter with Detective Honeywell leaves her shaken when he reminds her of her ex-fiancé-turned-stalker. Matthias m
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HarperCollins Publishers Im Not Done With You Yet The new gripping
Book SynopsisPretty sure I''m a sociopath. I''m not ashamed of it. In fact, it''s something I quite like.Yellowface meets You - a gripping and addictive psychological thriller about toxic friendship and dark academia.A dark triumph with jaw-dropping twists' Heather Darwent, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Things We Do To Our FriendsJane is unhappy. She's a struggling writer trapped in an underwhelming marriage with husband Ted, scraping by to pay for a mortgage for a house and a life that she's never really wanted.There's only ever been one person she cared about, one person who truly understood her: Thalia. Jane's best and only friend nearly a decade ago during their time together at Oxford. But then the night of the formal which should have bound them together for good, drove them apart. Until now.Because after years of searching, Thalia is everywhere as she tops the New York Times bestseller list. And now Jane has found Thalia after all these years, she won't let her goReaders were grippeTrade Review Praise for Jesse Sutanto and Dial A For Aunties: ‘Charming, hilarious and heartfelt’ Emily Henry, New York Times bestselling author of Beach Read ‘Doused in black humour, comical references, mixed with romance – fans of Crazy Rich Asians will love it’ My Weekly ‘Brilliant, wicked and dead, dead funny’ Andi Osho, Asking For A Friend ‘A gloriously screwball crime caper (with a dusting of romance) which will have you snort-laughing’ Red ‘One of the funniest, smartest, most compelling books I’ve read in a long time and I couldn’t put it down’ Lucy Vine, Hot Mess ‘Rejoice over Dial A For Aunties’ Elle ‘This smart, funny charming novel has all the right ingredients to make you laugh out loud… ’ Platinum ‘Dial A For Aunties keeps you guessing till the very last twist’ Lauren Ho, Last Tang Standing ‘Has redefined what “page-turner” means with laugh-out-loud humour and delightful twists and turns at every corner’ Buzzfeed ‘A rip-roaring treat! Dark comedy at its finest and a set of catastrophes that had me roaring’ Abigail Mann, The Lonely Fajita ‘This laugh-out-loud read is a real breath of fresh air’ Fabulous ‘Dark humour at its best. We had such a laugh reading through’ Magic Radio Bookclub ‘The comedy jackpot! Fresh, funny and fabulous’ Kirsty Eyre, Cow Girl ‘A laugh-out-loud read’ Bella ‘Genuine laugh-out-loud funny’ Frost ’A comedy of errors, by turns macabre and romantic, hilarious and affectionate’ Saga
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HarperCollins Publishers Safe With You The most compelling and gripping
Book SynopsisAn unimaginably suspenseful thriller, with twist after twist' HeatA gripping thriller . . . Highly recommended' C.S. GreenDon't miss R.M. Ward's latest thriller, THE GIRL WHO VANISHEDShe should have been safeBut she never came home.Kath has lived on the same London estate for decades. Lately she's become friendly with the little girl next door, who is often left alone for hours at a time while her mum is at work.They have a system. When Mina gets home from school to the empty flat, she knocks on the wall three times. Knock, knock, knock. I'm home safe and sound.But one day Mina's knock doesn't come. Kath raises the alarm and the police begin the search. Kath was the only person looking out for Mina now she might be the only one who can bring her home.Unputdownable psychological suspense for fans of K.L. Slater, Shalini Boland and Louise Jensen.Readers are GRIPPED by Safe With YouI thought I knew what the outcome was going to be I couldn't have been more wrong. This is an exceptional tTrade ReviewPraise for R.M. Ward ‘I was completely gripped! The characters are so well drawn and the twists were shocking, yet completely plausible’ Keren David on Safe With You ‘A gripping thriller with characters I really cared about. Highly recommended’ C.S. Green on Safe With You
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HarperCollins Publishers The Girl Who Vanished Unputdownable psychological
Book SynopsisAn utterly gripping and twisty psychological thriller for fans of Claire McGowan, K.L. Slater and Andrea MaraI could not put it down until I finished the last page!!!' Netgalley reviewerA fantastic thriller which will have you racing to the very end' Netgalley reviewerFrances Brookman has just received the phone call every mother dreads. Her daughter Naomi has been in a life-threatening accident.As she races to the hospital, Frances catches sight of a child in another car a girl screaming for help.It''s a split-second thing and looks can be deceptive.Should she follow the car and risk a delay getting to her daughter? Or do nothing and live with the knowledge that she didn't help a child in need?What everyone's saying about The Girl Who Vanished!I thought I knew what the outcome was going to be I couldn't have been more wrong. This is an exceptional thriller' ?????Original storyline, lots of intrigue, twists, and turns (I could not guess the ending). I devoured this. ?????Twisty and unTrade ReviewPraise for R.M. Ward ‘I was completely gripped! The characters are so well drawn and the twists were shocking, yet completely plausible’ Keren David on Safe With You ‘A gripping thriller with characters I really cared about. Highly recommended’ C.S. Green on Safe With You
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HarperCollins Publishers The Engagement The gripping new debut
Book SynopsisSpeak now or forever rest in peace . . .A pacy debut that ensnares' ADELE PARKS-THE PERFECT FIANCÉ.When Victoria's best friend Gwen announces she is marrying the rich and handsome Michael, celebrations are strained. Victoria doesn't trust Michael he's hiding something. And he reminds her of someone she needs to forget.THE DREAM WEDDING PLAN.Too loved up to see Michael's dark side, Gwen drags Victoria into a whirlwind of dress shopping, engagement drinks and elaborate maid-of-honour duties. Meanwhile, a mysterious visitor is leaving unwanted gifts in Victoria's home, and Michael is becoming aggressive: no one gets between me and Gwen.TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE?The clock is ticking until the big day. Will Victoria expose Michael's secret, and save her best friend from a marriage made in hell? Or will her past catch up with her first?*THE UNMISSABLE DEBUT THRILLER FOR FANS OF T.M. LOGAN, TAMMY COHEN AND CAROLINE KEPNES**SHORTLISTED FOR THE OWNED VOICES NOVEL AWARD 2022*-What readers are saying Trade Review‘I bounced through this page turner. A pacy debut that ensnares’ ADELE PARKS, #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Both of You ‘Utterly gripping from cover to cover. Nasheema Lennon has announced her arrival with an absolutely stonking thriller. I didn’t want it to end!’ JONATHAN WHITELAW, author of The Bingo Hall Detectives ‘A thrilling read that has heart, character and tension, to keep you hooked to the very end’ The Sun - NetGalley readers are loving The Engagement . . . ‘Awesome twists . . . OMG it was wonderful’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The story had me page turning like mad, and the end . . . Well let’s just say I was pretty shocked!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A twist in a twist’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Can’t wait for the next book!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A brilliant read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A perfect wee read for these dark and cosy nights’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Nasheema Lennon looks certain to have a bright future ahead of her’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Everything you want from a thriller – fast-paced, full of twists and turns and unpredictable’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Kept me glued to the pages’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I read it in one sitting’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The ending is one that I certainly didn’t see coming’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I could not put it down’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ - NetGalley reviews
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HarperCollins Publishers Death at the Auction
Book SynopsisA brilliant whodunnit mystery perfect for fans of M.C. Beaton and Richard Osman!Murder stalks the cobbles in England's finest Georgian townWhen an accident forces Felicia Grant back to her family's auction house in Stamford, she vows it'll only be a flying visit. But as the gavel falls on the final lot, a hidden secret is revealedthe body of her father's business rival, murdered during the packed sale!Soon, Felicia is swept into a mystery that has everyone in the community as a potential suspect?including her.As the body count rises and with the people she loves under threat, Felicia takes matters into her own hands. But even the most picturesque place has its secretsCover illustrated by local Stamford illustrator Katie Cardew. Discover more at www.katiecardew.comCosy crime readers are loving E.C. Bateman:Ideal for fans of Richard Osman's booksBeautifully set in the gorgeous Stamford, this murder mystery will keep you guessing as the bodies stack up! Full of red herrings, twists and tuTrade Review‘The action at an auction is truly inspired…I don't live too far from Stamford and I love the idea that its sleepy yet glorious appearance hides some nefarious goings on’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Love how punchy the start of this is…up there in terms of close knit communities, tension and surprises aplenty’⭐⭐⭐⭐
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HarperCollins Publishers Murder Most Antique
Book SynopsisDon't miss the brand-new installment in the fantastic Stamford Mysteries series! Perfect for fans of M.C. Beaton and Richard Osman.Who knew a harmless town fair could be so polarising or so deadly?When auctioneer Felicia Grant's best friend, Stamford Mayor Cassandra Lane, talked her into helping with the town's annual Georgian Fair, she expected the worst she'd have to endure was the corset. But when the fair's headline speaker turns up dead in the hook-a-duck pool, and more murders follow in quick succession, she finds herself investigating a serial killer for the second time in less than a year and this time the stakes are even higherCosy crime readers are loving E.C. Bateman:Ideal for fans of Richard Osman's books this murder mystery will keep you guessing as the bodies stack up! Full of red herrings, twists and turns, wonderful characters and fabulous houses.' ?????Set in the historic town of Stamford, this murder set in the antiques trade is a brilliantly plotted mystery.' ?????Trade Review‘A fun read that kept me reading through to the end … certainly held my attention with a group of interesting characters, any one of which might have been a multiple murderer’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The action at an auction is truly inspired…I don't live too far from Stamford and I love the idea that its sleepy yet glorious appearance hides some nefarious goings on’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Love how punchy the start of this is…up there in terms of close knit communities, tension and surprises aplenty’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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HarperCollins Publishers The Publicist
Book SynopsisDark, twisty, gripping and dripping with authenticityI loved it' Peter James An electrifying thriller' Woman''s OwnPR guru Lola Lovett's client has gone missing, but that's not the problem. It's the fact that he's meant to be at home. Already dead.But Lola hasn't come this far in life to let an inconvenience like an undead actor stop her from getting what she wants, so she immediately sets about getting close to the investigation into his disappearanceand DCI Sue Fisher.Sue's been laying low ever since the Medford nail bar case, determined to focus on her grieving son Tom and moving on from the horrors they've faced, but the search for actor Sam Stevens throws up unexpected challenges. Because in the glitzy, glamorous world of showbiz it's not a matter of discovering who might be keeping secrets, but rather, determining who is willing to kill to keep themPraise for Natalie Tambini:An explosive thriller not for the faint-hearted'' Woman''s OwnSecrets and lies on every page. Utterly absorbing'' BestA brilliant thriller' BellaWe couldn't put this down' Crime Scene MagazineCreepy, shocking, addictive' Tammy Cohen
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Long and Faraway Gone
Book SynopsisTrade Review"The two key players in Lou Berney's superb regional mystery suffer from separate but equally crushing cases of survivor guilt ... Berney tells both their stories with supreme sensitivity, exploring the 'landscape of memory' that keeps shifting beneath our feet." -- Marilyn Stasio, New York Times Book Review "The Long and Faraway Gone is that rare literary gem -- a dark, quintessentially cool noir novel that is both deeply poignant, and very funny ... as hip, hilarious, and entertaining as it is wrenching, beautiful, and ultimately redemptive." -- Huffington Post "Berney's novel is most truly a thoughtful exploration of memory and what it means to be a survivor. Elegiac and wistful, it is a lyrical mystery ... with a deep, wounded heart. Read it." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Focused, very insightfully, on love, loss, and memory ... fully realized creations that readers won't soon forget. A genuinely memorable novel of ideas." -- Booklist (starred review) "Will raise a lump in the throat ... the leads' struggles are portrayed with painful complexity, and Berney, fittingly, avoids easy answers." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "A tour de force built around two tragedies ripped from the headlines of this newspaper ... should top the bestseller lists in our local bookstores, but is deserving of national acclaim." -- Oklahoma City Oklahoman "This is crime fiction at its absolute best ... deeply insightful and beautifully written ... squarely in the ranks of powerhouses such as Lippman and Lehane." -- Crimespree Magazine "So much to love here ... easy to read yet difficult to forget... Berney is a mighty fine wordsmith whose name should be mentioned more often than it is during discussions of new bright lights in the literary world." -- Bookreporter.com "Multi-faceted, layered, intense, alive-if you read only one crime novel this year, this should be the one." -- Sara J. Henry, Anthony Award-winning author of A Cold and Lonely Place "With sharp wit and prose that brings the 80s to life in all its stone-washed glory, Lou Berney tells a complex story of characters struggling to make sense of life ... Affecting, funny, and unfailingly honest, The Long and Faraway Gone is an extraordinary book." -- M.P. Cooley, author of Ice Shear "Berney takes you places you're not sure you want to go and brings you out again with a sure hand. It's a satisfyingly complete deep-dive into a complicated history, with not only suspense but a compelling resolution." -- Carrie La Seur, author of The Home Place
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HarperCollins A Pattern of Lies
Book SynopsisTrade Review"As always, the Todds deftly juggle clues and red herrings, leading Bess and readers on a brisk chase... Their intimate knowledge of rural England and the Great War period inject Bess' first-person account with a hefty dose of verisimilitude." -- Wilmington Star News "The seventh book in an excellent series featuring Bess Crawford." -- Contra Costa Times "Bess' seventh case... does its strong, determined heroine credit." -- Kirkus Reviews
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc You Must Remember This
Book SynopsisThe guests include Delphine, Miriam’s granddaughter, a frightened and insecure young woman who adored her grandmother, and Miriam’s live-in aide, Adam, whom Delphine has been secretly dating.Trade Review“[An] ultimately satisfying gothic thriller…A subtle sliver of menace runs through the narrative…This thoughtful look at the nature of memories will resonate with many readers.” — Publishers Weekly on You Must Remember This “A thrilling dual timeline family drama told with a modern gothic flare…dark and brooding…with plenty of twists and turns.” — Fresh Fiction on You Must Remember This “Rosenfield’s book has a Gothic yet soapy quality I really like…It’s Succession with a Rebecca vibe.” — Crime Reads on You Must Remember This “Centering on a rich family fighting over an inheritance, fans of the Knives Out franchise will enjoy Kat Rosenfield’s clever mystery.” — PopSugar on You Must Remember This “Both amusingly satirical and darkly bloody.” — Washington Post on No One Will Miss Her “Countless thrillers have patterned themselves on Gone Girl in the decade since Gillian Flynn transfixed readers and transformed the literary landscape; rare is the suspense novel that summons the same dark magic even as it twists itself into a bold new shape. No One Will Miss Her is just such a book: blade-sharp, whip-smart, and genuinely original—a thriller to refresh your faith in the genre, your belief that a story can still outpace and outsmart you." — A. J. Finn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in the Window “Deserves two big thumbs up. Readers will be gripped by this Byzantine and astonishing story in which one gasp-inducing twist follows on the heels of another. A unique page-turner that just begs to be turned into a movie.” — Booklist (starred review) on No One Will Miss Her "A clever and surprising psychological thriller...The superb character-driven plot delivers an astonishing, believable jolt." — Publishers Weekly (starred review) on No One Will Miss Her "A story that will completely throw you for a loop just when you think you know what’s going on, No One Will Miss Her is an expertly written book with characters you’ll find so interesting and a plot that is equally intriguing." — Seattle Book Review
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Body in the Web
Book SynopsisThe 26th book in the award-winning Faith Fairchild Mysteries series.Katherine Hall Page?s beloved amateur detective gets wrapped up in a Zoom-bombing scandal that sends her community into a tailspin ? just as a dead body is discovered.Faith Fairchild joins the rest of the world in lockdown mode when reality flips in March 2020. As the pandemic spreads, Faith and her family readjust to life together in Aleford, Massachusetts. Her husband, Tom, continues his sermons from Zoom; their children, Ben, who''s in college, and Amy, a high school senior, are doing remote learning at home .Faith is happy to have her family under the same roof and grateful for her resilient community, friends, and neighbors in Aleford. Town halls remain lively and well-attended, despite residents joining from their living rooms. It is at one of these town halls that scandal breaks out. In the midst of a Zoom meeting, damaging images suddenly flash upon everyone?s screens. Claudia, local art teacher and Faith?s dear friend, is immediately recognized as the woman who has been targeted.When Claudia is later discovered dead, Faith, with the help of her friends, journeys deep into the dark web to unravel the threads of Claudia?s mysterious history and shocking passing.
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Cornerstone Shadows In Bronze
Book SynopsisLet multi-million copy bestselling author Lindsey Davis transport you back to 71 A.D. in this captivating mystery, full of political intrigue, twists, turns and romantic tension. Fans of S. J. Parris, Donna Leon, Steven Saylor, C. J. Sansom will not be disappointed...''A tumultuous Ancient Rome with a delightful modern eye'' -- Sunday Times''Fast-moving, funny and full of atmosphere'' -- Mail on Sunday''An exciting and gripping mystery'' -- ***** Reader review''Couldn''t put the book down'' -- ***** Reader review''Gripping right from the beginning'' -- ***** Reader review''Very addictive'' -- ***** Reader review''My advice is BUY IT and READ IT as you will not regret it'' -- ***** Reader review*************************************************************************************LOVE, DEATH AND POLITICS UNDER VESUVIUSTrade ReviewOne of the best of the current writers in this field * Donna Leon, The Times *Surely the best historical detective in the business * Mike Ripley, Daily Telegraph *A tumultuous Ancient Rome with a delightful modern eye * Sunday Times *
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Cornerstone Venus In Copper
Book SynopsisFans of S. J. Parris, Donna Leon, Steven Saylor, C. J. Sansom will love this exciting and enthralling historical mystery from multi-million copy bestselling author Lindsey Davis. Expertly weaving an authentic depiction of Ancient Rome with exceptional characterisation and a tightly woven plot, this will have you hooked. ''Another redolent dip into corruption in Vespasian''s Rome ... original and delightful'' -- Sunday Times''A tumultuous Ancient Rome with a delightful modern eye'' -- Sunday Times''Fast-moving, funny and full of atmosphere'' -- Mail on Sunday''A thrilling murder mystery'' -- ***** Reader review''Such fun!'' -- ***** Reader review''Another corking Falco'' -- ***** Reader review''My advice is BUY IT and READ IT as you will not regret it'' -- ***** Reader review**************************************Trade Review • "As always, Davis wears her research lightly, bringing Ancient Rome to vivid life in a series of delicious vignettes." --Manchester Evening News
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Cornerstone The Iron Hand Of Mars
Book SynopsisEasier said than done, thinks Falco, as he makes his uneasy way down the Rhenus, trying to forget that back in sunny Rome his girlfriend Helena Justina is being hotly pursued by Titus Caesar.Trade ReviewHer most ambitious to date... Davis has found a winning formula. The tempo is presto, the language pert * Daily Telegraph *Lindsey Davis doesn't merely make history come alive - she turns it into spanking entertainment, and wraps it around an intriguing mystery. She is incapable of writing a dull sentence * Peter Lovesey *Surely the best historical detective in the business * Daily Telegraph *
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Cornerstone Poseidons Gold
Book SynopsisWorse still, the only client Falco can get is his mother – who wants him to clear the family name.Then just as Falco thinks things can only get better, fate takes a turn for the worse.Trade ReviewSeveral cheers for Lindsey Davis... Great fun * The Times *Fast-moving, funny and full of atmosphere; if you haven't met Marcus Didius Falco before, start here * Mail on Sunday *The setting enchants. Prescribed reading for any student bored by Latin * Mail on Sunday *
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Cornerstone Time To Depart
Book Synopsis‘“I still can’t believe I’ve put the bastard away for good!” Petro muttered.’Petronius Longus, captain of the Aventine watch and Falco’s oldest friend, has finally nailed one of Rome’s top criminals. One dark and gloomy dawn, Petro and Falco put the evil Balbinus aboard a ship.Trade ReviewNon-stop action, excitements and astonishments - a real cracker * The Good Book Guide *Absolutely smashing * Daily Telegraph *Davis's writing zings with fun * Daily Mail *
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Cornerstone The Final Minute
Book SynopsisSimon Kernick, the UK''s answer to Harlan Coben, has written a thriller jam-packed withaction, tension and twists and turns. A heart-stopping read from page one, this is perfect for fans of David Baldacci, Stuart MacBride and Peter James.''Another accomplished race against time with a delightfully morally ambiguous hero.'' -- Sunday Mirror''Simon Kernick writes with his foot pressed hard on the pedal. Hang on tight!'' -- Harlan Coben''Great plots. Great characters. Great action.'' -- Lee Child''If you''re looking for a fast-paced, believable book that you can''t put down, then this is the one'' -- ***** Reader review''A fast-paced page-turner'' -- ***** Reader review''A cracking good read'' -- ***** Reader review''This book has me hooked from the moment I Trade ReviewAnother accomplished race against time with a delightfully morally ambiguous hero. * Sunday Mirror *Simon Kernick writes with his foot pressed hard on the pedal. Hang on tight! * Harlan Coben *Great plots. Great characters. Great action. * Lee Child *Lots of action, lots of tension, lots of spills. Heart stopping read from page one! * Ian Harvey-Brown *'Another excellent gritty, fast paced thriller from Simon Kernick featuring Tina Boyd. * Suzanne Bellingham *
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Cornerstone The Kept Woman
Book SynopsisA body is discovered in an empty Atlanta warehouse. It's the body of an ex-cop, and from the moment Special Agent Will Trent walks in he knows this could be the most devastating case of his career. Bloody footprints leading away from the scene reveal that another victim - a woman - has left the scene and vanished into thin air.Trade ReviewSlaughter’s story twists and turns in inimitable style * Peterborough Evening Telegraph *Great thriller * Love It! *Karin Slaughter has once again delivered a dark and twisted thriller that hits all the buttons that readers love in her books … I cannot recommend The Kept Woman highly enough * Nudge *
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Penguin Books Ltd The Hound of the Baskervilles Another Adventure
Book SynopsisPart of Penguin's beautiful hardback Clothbound Classics series, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith, these delectable and collectible editions are bound in high-quality colourful, tactile cloth with foil stamped into the design. The terrible spectacle of the beast, the fog of the moor, the discovery of a body, this classic horror story pits detective against dog. When Sir Charles Baskerville is found dead on the wild Devon moorland with the footprints of a giant hound nearby, the blame is placed on a family curse. It is left to Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson to solve the mystery of the legend of the phantom hound before Sir Charles' heir comes to an equally gruesome end.Trade Review“The whole Sherlock Holmes saga is a triumphant illustration of art’s supremacy over life.” —Christopher Morley
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Penguin Random House India Three Rays
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Penguin Books Ltd Snow Fall
Book Synopsis''Tense, fast-paced, compelling'' Sunday TimesDetective William Wisting returns for another spine-tingling mystery. . . When the body of an Australian backpacker is found in Spain, an online group of amateur true crime sleuths springs up around the world, attempting to solve the mystery of her death.Foremost on the message boards is Astri, a young Norwegian woman whose feverish pursuit takes her closer than anyone else to solving the case.But just as she prepares to publicly unravel the mystery, she goes offline.No one in the group has heard from her since.When William Wisting is sent to investigate, he is plunged deep into a fascinating world of unorthodox investigators, whose connections are as vague and varied as their abilities. But in a dangerous case where nothing is as it seems, these online detectives may be the best hope he has for solving the mystery - before another victim falls . . .''Relentlessly exciting''Trade ReviewPraise for Jørn Lier Horst -- - * - *Tense, fast-paced . . . compelling -- - * Sunday Times *Relentlessly exciting . . . creates a sense of real menace -- - * The Times *Jørn Lier Horst writes some of the best Scandinavian crime fiction available. His books are superbly plotted and addictive, the characters wonderfully realised -- Yrsa Sigurðardóttir * - *
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Penguin Books Ltd The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle
Book SynopsisLittle Clothbound Classics: irresistible, mini editions of short stories, novellas and essays from the world's greatest writers, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith. Emerging from their smoke-filled rooms at 21B Baker Street, Holmes and Watson grapple with the forces of crime that stalk the streets of London. From the first story, 'A Scandal in Bohemia' where Holmes is foiled by the quick-thinking of 'the woman', Irene Adler, to what was presumed to be the last, 'The Final Problem' where Holmes at last comes face to face with the diabolical Professor Moriarty, this selection is presents the very best of Arthur Conan Doyle's iconic detective. 'Arthur Conan Doyle is unique ... Personally, I would walk a mile in tight boots to read him to the milkman' Stephen Fry
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Penguin Books Ltd Voyage of the Damned
Book SynopsisThe mind-blowing murder mystery debut with magical passengers, epic adventure, and a twist you can't guess.If Agatha Christie wrote fantasy, this would be it!----------Agatha Christie with glitter magic.'' I'm totally here for it. I hoovered up White's chunky novel in a day. Both funny and flirty as it deals with issues of class, snobbery and sexuality amongst all the magic and murder. The result is hugely entertaining'' Herald-----------For a thousand years, Concordia has maintained peace between its provinces. To mark this incredible feat, the emperor''s ship embarks upon a twelve-day voyage to the sacred Goddess''s Mountain.Aboard are the twelve heirs of the provinces of Concordia, each graced with a unique and secret magical ability known as a Blessing.All except one: Ganymedes Piscero class clown, slacker, and all-round disappointment.When a beloved heir is murdered, everyone is a Trade ReviewFrances White’s VOYAGE OF THE DAMNED is a fiendishly compelling locked room mystery brimming with character and heart that blew me away! White’s protagonist Ganymedes Piscero is utterly endearing. His unique brand of humour, bravado, and vulnerability hits a bullseye in the feels. A delightful debut. * A.Y Chao, bestselling author of Shanghai Immortal *Frances White has crafted a brilliantly clever tale full of heart-warming characters, riveting twists and a gloriously conceived world. A poignant, quirky and utterly delightful read. I felt EVERYTHING while reading Voyage of the Damned. * Bea Fitzgerald, bestselling author of Girl, Goddess, Queen *An enchanting, bloody delight. Full of magic, laugh-out-loud humor, and so much murder * Gabi Burton, author of Sing Me To Sleep *I burned through this in about two days. Absolutely bloody brilliant! Voyage of the Damned is clever and comedic, while also heartfelt and harrowing. I hope readers will come to enjoy Dee's escapades as much as I did * Sunyi Dean, author of The Book Eaters *Voyage of the Damned is hilarious and full of heart. The twists and turns in this novel had be genuinely gasping with surprise. I had to pace myself as I really didn’t want it to end * A. S. Webb, author of Daughter of Chaos *I would take a bullet for Ganymedes Piscero and that is no exaggeration. VOYAGE OF THE DAMNED's endearingly quirky main character is the shining star of this magical, murderous, romantic romp through a fantasy world as colorful as it is captivating. Boundless imagination, sparkling prose—and a knack for the heartwarming moments as well as the hilarious—all combine to make Frances White a force to be reckoned with * Thea Guanzon, USA Today, New York Times, and Sunday Times bestselling author of THE HURRICANE WARS *
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