Crime and mystery: private investigator / amateur detectives

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewRaymond Chandler invented a new way of talking about America, and America has never looked the same to us since. -- Paul AusterOne of the greatest crime writers, who set standards that others still try to attain. * Sunday Times *

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Book SynopsisDiscover the new Penguin Crime and Espionage seriesFor the unlikely crime-busting duo Leo and Serendipity, a missing dog is only the start of their troubles...Leo Bloodworth, ''the Bloodhound'', is a world-weary L.A. gumshoe with a reputation for finding anything - and a low tolerance of precocious teenagers. Serendipity Dahlquist is a precocious teenager. When the headstrong, roller-skating fourteen-year-old asks Bloodworth to help track down her lost dog Groucho, it leads this oddest of odd couples into the dark criminal underworld of the Mexican mafia, and into more trouble than they''d bargained for.

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Book Synopsis''Mr. Holmes, they were the footprints of a gigantic hound!''The death, quite suddenly, of Sir Charles Baskerville in mysterious circumstances is the trigger for one of the most extraordinary cases ever to challenge the brilliant analytical mind of Sherlock Holmes. As rumours of a legendary hound said to haunt the Baskerville family circulate, Holmes and Watson are asked to ensure the protection of Sir Charles'' only heir, Sir Henry - who has travelled all the way from America to reside at Baskerville Hall in Devon. And it is there, in an isolated mansion surrounded by mile after mile of wild moor, that Holmes and Watson come face to face with a terrifying evil that reaches out from centuries past . . .Trade ReviewSherlock Holmes's best ... remains a classic -- Marcel Berlins * The Times *

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Book SynopsisBrought to you by Penguin.THE SECOND NOVEL IN THE RECORD-BREAKING, MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING THURSDAY MURDER CLUB SERIES BY RICHARD OSMANIt''s the following Thursday.Elizabeth has received a letter from an old colleague, a man with whom she has a long history. He''s made a big mistake, and he needs her help. His story involves stolen diamonds, a violent mobster, and a very real threat to his life.As bodies start piling up, Elizabeth enlists Joyce, Ibrahim and Ron in the hunt for a ruthless murderer. And if they find the diamonds too? Well, wouldn''t that be a bonus?But this time they are up against an enemy who wouldn''t bat an eyelid at knocking off four septuagenarians. Can The Thursday Murder Club find the killer (and the diamonds) before the killer finds them?What people are saying about THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB:''A warm, wise and witty warning never to underestimate the elderly'' VAL MCDERMID''STrade Review'This slick sequel will leave you buzzing' * The Times *'Superbly entertaining' * Guardian *'Warm, funny and oh-so British' * I Paper *

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Book SynopsisBrought to you by Penguin.A new mystery is afoot in the third book in the Thursday Murder Club series from record-breaking, bestselling author Richard Osman.It is an ordinary Thursday and things should finally be returning to normal. Except trouble is never far away where the Thursday Murder Club are concerned. A decade-old cold case leads them to a local news legend and a murder with no body and no answers. Then a new foe pays Elizabeth a visit. Her mission? Kill. . . or be killed. As the cold case turns white hot, Elizabeth wrestles with her conscience (and a gun), while Joyce, Ron and Ibrahim chase down clues with help from old friends and new. But can the gang solve the mystery and save Elizabeth before the murderer strikes again?2022 Richard Osman (P)2022 Penguin AudioTrade ReviewHumour is gently threaded through every element * Observer *Unlike the bullet, Richard Osman seems incapable of missing * The Times *Delivered with the sharp wit that we associate with Osman * Financial Times *

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Book SynopsisIn this DC-set standalone from one of the best dialogue hounds in the business (New York Times Book Review), Homicide Detective Alex Blum must answer a terrible question: ''how far would you go to love the wrong woman?''In a red brick house on a tree-lined street, DC homicide detective Alex Blum stares at the bullet-pocked body of Chris Doyle. As he roots around for evidence, he finds an old polaroid: the decedent, arm in arm with Arthur Holland, Blum''s informant from years ago when he worked at the Narcotics branch.But Arthur has been missing for days. Blum''s only source: Arthur''s girl, Celeste-beautiful, seductive, and tragic-whom he can''t get out of his head. Blum is drawn to her and feels compelled to save her from Arthur''s underworld. As the investigation ticks on and dead bodies domino, Blum, unearths clues with damning implications for Celeste. Swallowed by desire, Blum''s single misstep sends him tunnelling down a rabbit hole of transgressi

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Book SynopsisA chilling thriller about an unlikely friendship between a true-crime fan and a former high school classmate suspected of murdering her influencer boyfriend, perfect for fans of Holly Jackson and Courtney Summers. On July 28 at 6:30 p.m., Kiri Dunsmore walks out of the desert wearing her boyfriend?s sweatshirt, covered in his blood. Dazed and on the verge of unconsciousness, she tells a cashier that he?s still out there and most likely dead. The disappearance of Callum Massey, a ?survival guru? with hundreds of thousands of YouTube followers, rocks the nation. And Kiri is a prime suspect. Back in Kiri''s hometown, true-crime fanatic Samis completely hooked on the case?especially now that she recognizes the suspect as shy Katie from high school. Although they didn?t know each other well, that doesn?t stop Sam from reaching out to befriend her old classmate. But when Kiri starts to confide in her, Sam realizes there?s more to the story than she had imagined. Can she keep Kiri?s secrets even though revealing them could put her where she''s always longed to be?at the center of the story?

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Book Synopsis''Every new Agatha Raisin escapade is a total joy'' ASHLEY JENSEN''No wonder she''s been crowned Queen of Cosy Crime'' MAIL ON SUNDAYAgatha and her assistant, Toni, are driving to their friend Bill Wong''s wedding, thinking of nothing more than what the beautiful bride will be wearing when a terrified young man comes running down the country lane towards them wearing. . . nothing at all.The encounter leads them to become embroiled with a naturist group, a disappearing corpse, fantasy games, witchcraft, an ice cream empire, intrigue and murder. In the meantime, Agatha''s hectic life swirls along at dizzying pace, her private detective agency as busy as ever and her private affairs in turmoil - old loves to contend with and a new suitor on the scene. Then she finds herself in deadly danger when she begins to close in on a suspected murderer and the sinister nature of the ice cream business leads her to a chilling conclusion.

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Book Synopsis''Animal lovers will delight'' Ann Granger''A real treat . . . I loved it. Cats, dogs, murder and a credible and relatable heroine'' Barbara NadelWhen Clarice Beech finds her friend Peter Ramsey dead in his kitchen, she believes he''s succumbed to a fatal heart attack. Peter, who lived in one of the five cottages on Magpie Row in the Lincolnshire Wolds, was a keen supporter of stray cats - which made him very unpopular with the neighbours. And after Chris Morris, an alcoholic neighbour, disrupts Peter''s funeral, insisting Peter was murdered - and he knows who the murderer is - Clarice discovers there''s no shortage of possible suspects among the Magpie Row inhabitants.Who, behind Magpie Row''s idyllic façade, might have had murder in mind? And, after his outburst at Peter''s funeral, where is Chris? And is Clarice, with her mission to tend to Peter''s strays, as well as uncover the truth about her friend''s death, putting herself in danger''s way?

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Book Synopsis''Oliver Harris is an outstanding writer... he combines violence and romance, a sense of place and humour, in the same exciting way as, for example, Michael Connelly'' The Times ''An intelligent, brilliantly plotted and paced thriller...If you need to feed your Mick Herron habit, Oliver Harris could be just the fix'' Irish Times ''One of our finest thriller writers'' Evening Standard''Oliver Harris is always pure quality'' Ian RankinNick Belsey''s on the run. Touching down in Mexico City, he doesn''t have much in the way of funds, but he has a new continent and surely that''s enough to start afresh. But it''s not as easy as that. An idyllic interlude in a coastal village is interrupted when men turn up who seem to know exactly who he is. And they have some very urgent questions.DI Kirsty Craik had also hoped she''d left Nick Belsey behind her, in the wilder days of her career. When a five am call iTrade ReviewNick Belsey, once a rogue cop, now a fugitive, is back - and far from his old patch of Hampstead, NW3. Now he's driving a chocolate brown Maserati in Mexico...Oliver Harris is an outstanding writer and the most "American" writer we have: by which I mean he combines violence and romance, a sense of place and humour, in the same exciting way as, for example, Michael Connelly or Robert Crais. He deserves to be far more widely appreciated. * The best new crime fiction for July, The Times *An intelligent, brilliantly plotted and paced thriller whose chief theme - police corruption in the Met - could not be more topical...The scenes involving Nick Belsey have a poetic texture and a turbulent, anarchic verve that set them apart. If you need to feed your Mick Herron habit, Oliver Harris could be just the fix; he is class A * Irish Times *The latest book in this addictive series....Oliver Harris is as good as crime fiction gets and Exile is a twisty, captivating romp from start to finish * The Big Issue *

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Book SynopsisAn all-new, spicy murder mystery from Tessa Bailey, New York Times bestselling author of It Happened One Summer . . .It was supposed to be a relaxing vacation in sweet, sunny Cape Cod - just me and my beloved brother - but discovering a corpse in our rental house really throws a wrench into our tanning schedule. Now a rude, crude bounty hunter has arrived on the back of his motorcycle to catch the killer and refuses to believe I can be helpful, despite countless hours of true crime podcast listening. Not to mention a fulfilling teaching career of wrangling second graders.A brash bounty hunter and an energetic elementary schoolteacher: the murder-solving team no one asked for, but thanks to these pesky attempts on my life, we''re stuck together, come hell or high tide.***I''m just here to do a job, not babysit an amateur sleuth. Although . . . it is becoming less and less of a hardship to have her around. Sure, she''s stubborn, distracting and can''t stay out of harm''s way. She''s also brave and beautiful and reminds me of the home I left behind three years ago. In other words, the insatiable hunger and protectiveness she is waking up in me is a threat to my peace of mind. Before I sink any deeper into this dangerous attraction, I need to solve this murder and get back on the road.But will fate take her from me before I realize the road has been leading to her all along?

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

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Book SynopsisSimon Kernick is one of Britain's most exciting thriller writers. He arrived on the crime writing scene with his highly acclaimed debut novel The Business of Dying, the story of a corrupt cop moonlighting as a hitman. Simon's big breakthrough came with his novel Relentless which was the biggest selling thriller of 2007. His most recent crime thrillers include Siege, Ultimatum, Stay Alive and The Final Minute. He is also the author of the bestselling three-part serial thrillers Dead Man's Gift and One By One.Simon talks both on and off the record to members of the Counter Terrorism Command and the Serious and Organised Crime Agency, so he gets to hear first hand what actually happens in the dark and murky underbelly of UK crime.Trade ReviewSimon Kernick writes with his foot pressed hard on the pedal. Hang on tight! -- Harlan CobenSimon Kernick writes great plots, great action, great action -- Lee ChildSimon Kernick uses every trick in the book to keep the action breakneck * Time Out *Kernick generates a potent cocktail of thrills that makes contemporary London feel like Dodge City * Guardian *

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