Crime and mystery: women sleuths / detectives

Book SynopsisThe latest mystery featuring teenage sleuth Su Lin, from award-winning Singaporean writer Ovidia Yu

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Book SynopsisThe latest pulse-pounding thriller from New York Times bestsellers Preston & Child. Nora Kelly, a young curator at the Santa Fe Institute of Archaeology, is approached by historian Clive Benton with a once-in-a-lifetime proposal: to lead a team in search of the so-called 'Lost Camp' of the tragic Donner Party. This was a group of pioneers who earned a terrible place in American history when they became snow-bound in the California mountains in 1847, their fate unknown until the first skeletonized survivors stumbled out of the wilderness, raving about starvation, murder-and cannibalism. Benton tells Kelly he has stumbled upon an amazing find: the long-sought diary of one of the victims, which has an enigmatic description of the Lost Camp. Nora agrees to lead an expedition to locate and excavate it – to reveal its long-buried secrets. Once in the mountains, however, they learn that discovering the camp is only the first step in a mounting journey of fear. For as they uncover old bones, they expose the real truth of what happened, one that is far more shocking and bizarre than mere cannibalism. And when those ancient horrors lead to present-day violence on a grand scale, rookie FBI agent Corrie Swanson is assigned the case... only to find that her first investigation might very well be her last.Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR PRESTON & CHILD: 'Another clever and compelling tale... The stellar writing is still in abundance, and Preston and Child balance the line between page-turning suspense and ancient history' Associated Press. 'The action zigzags like an out-of-control rocket toward a double-deceptive conclusion' Kirkus Reviews. 'Sit back, crack open the book and get ready for the ride of your life' David Baldacci. 'White-hot bestselling suspense. Simply brilliant!' Lisa Gardner. 'A positively delicious serving. Great fun to the last page' -- Anne Rice

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Book SynopsisDCI Vera Stanhope returns in The Darkest Evening, the ninth novel in Sunday Times bestseller Ann Cleeves' enduringly popular series.Driving home during a swirling blizzard, Vera Stanhope's only thought is to get there quickly.But the snow is so heavy, she becomes disoriented and loses her way. Ploughing on, she sees a car slewed off the road ahead of her. With the driver's door open, Vera assumes the driver has sought shelter but when she inspects the car she is shocked to find a young toddler strapped in the back seat.Afraid they will freeze, Vera takes the child and drives on, arriving at Brockburn, a run-down stately home she immediately recognizes as the house her father Hector grew up in.Inside Brockburn a party is in full swing, with music and laughter to herald the coming Christmas. But outside in the snow, a young woman lies dead and Vera knows immediately she has a new case. Could this woman be the child's mother, and if so, what happened to her?A classic country house mystery with a contemporary twist, Ann Cleeves returns with a brilliant Vera novel to savour.

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Book SynopsisA Caribbean resortStrangers thrown togetherIs there evil in paradise?Major Palgrave enjoys an audience, and, in Miss Marple, he discovers a captive audience too polite to walk away.But midway through recounting the tale of a multiple murder, he stops suddenly when something, or someone, catches his eye.Then, when he's found dead the following day, Miss Marple suspects that someone wanted to silence the talkative major. Permanently.Never underestimate Miss MarpleThere's no such thing as a disappointing Agatha Christie: there are only good ones and better ones.'Naomi AldermanLivelieness . . . infectious zest . . . as good as anything Miss Christie has done.'ObserverTrade Review‘Without a doubt, the greatest mystery writer of all time’ – Ragnar Jonasson ‘A hundred years after her first novel, and we are all still standing in her shadow’ – Andrew Taylor ‘She gives us an insight into human nature that few, if any, have surpassed’ – Susan Lewis ‘Dame Agatha has sold more books than all besides Shakespeare and the Bible’ – David Baldacci ‘All crime fiction writers around the globe owe Agatha Christie a massive debt’ – Peter James ‘Reading a perfectly plotted Agatha Christie is like crunching into a perfect apple: that pure, crisp, absolute satisfaction.’ – Tana French

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Book SynopsisA letter from beyond the graveOne last requestAn unsolvable crimeWhen Miss Marple receives a letter from the recently deceased millionaire Jason Rafiel, she's not sure what to make of it.Knowing her deductive skills, he challenges her to solve a crime. If she does so, she will inherit 20,000.The only problem is that he has failed to mention who was involved, or where, and when the crime was committed. Jane Marple is intrigued.Never underestimate Miss MarpleSorry Poirot, but I'm team Marple every time. A mind to rival the great Sherlock Holmes and much handier with a knitting needle yet patronised and underestimated by those around her, her invisibility is her superpower. That and her uncanny understanding of the darkest depths of human nature . . .'Lucy FoleyHer gift is pure genius.'ObserverTrade Review‘Without a doubt, the greatest mystery writer of all time’ – Ragnar Jonasson ‘A hundred years after her first novel, and we are all still standing in her shadow’ – Andrew Taylor ‘She gives us an insight into human nature that few, if any, have surpassed’ – Susan Lewis ‘Dame Agatha has sold more books than all besides Shakespeare and the Bible’ – David Baldacci ‘All crime fiction writers around the globe owe Agatha Christie a massive debt’ – Peter James ‘Reading a perfectly plotted Agatha Christie is like crunching into a perfect apple: that pure, crisp, absolute satisfaction.’ – Tana French

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Book SynopsisA gripping new novel from No. 1 international bestseller and Swedish crime sensation Camilla LackbergTrade ReviewPraise for Camilla Lackberg: ‘A sexy, sensational novel with intoxicating vengeance and an unexpected tenderness – The Golden Cage is tensely and skillfully drawn’ Karin Slaughter ‘Lackberg’s new embrace of a terrifying revenge scenario furnishes visceral psychological crime.’ Financial Times ‘The Golden Cage is a twisting, brutal tale of betrayal and revenge. Lackberg paints a vivid portrait of a dark and complicated anti-heroine who is both the abused and abuser, victim and victimizer. A chilling, timely read sure to thrill her international legion of fans!’ Lisa Unger,New York Times bestselling author of The Stranger Inside ‘A wonderful, take-no-prisoners mashup of Gone Girl, Billions, and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo’ Chris Bohjalian, New York Times best-selling author of The Flight Attendant and The Red Lotus ‘Camilla Läckberg is a master of psychological suspense: she grabbed me by the throat with this sharply written, wildly entertaining tale of wealth, power and revenge and kept me up straight through the night’ Cristina Alger, New York Times best-selling author of Girls Like Us ‘Domesticity and brutality are Lackberg staples… Tightly plotted… Unflinching’ Sunday Times ‘Heart-stopping and heart-warming … a masterclass in Scandinavian crime writing’ Val McDermid ‘Pacy … with flashing insight into the dark places of the psyche’ Sunday Times ‘A top-class Scandinavian crime writer’ The Times ‘The rock star of Nordic Noir’ Independent ‘Lackberg is an expert at mixing scenes of domestic cosiness with blood-curdling horror’ Guardian ‘Both chilling and thrilling’ Sun ‘A satisfying and counterintuitive clash between the cosy and gruesome strands of the genre’ Guardian

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Book SynopsisErin was a good girl. But someone wanted her deadI love all Mel Sherratt's books' IAN RANKINAn absolute masterpiece' ANGELA MARSONSTwists and turns and delivers a satisfying shot of tension' RACHEL ABBOTTWhen sixteen-year-old Erin Ellis is attacked, she dies in the arms of her best friend Molly, just metres from her home. Molly is the surviving girl but says she easily could have been the victim it was a random mugging gone wrong.With inconclusive evidence, DS Grace Allendale must dig deep within the tight-knit Stoke community for leads. And she soon finds that someone had a motive to kill Erin.As the investigation unfolds, Grace is reminded of a horrifying case she worked on earlier in her career.Is the past coming back to haunt her? And can she push through her fear to catch Erin's killer before it's too late?** The million-copy bestseller Mel Sherratt is back with her most gripping and gritty novel yet! **Trade Review Praise for Mel Sherratt: ‘An absolute masterpiece. Twisty, turny and full of surprises!’ Angela Marsons ‘Mel Sherratt’s books are as smart and edgy as her heroines’ Cara Hunter ‘The worst terrors are always those that hide closest to home’ Elizabeth Haynes ‘A writer to watch out for’ Mandasue Heller ‘If you love police procedurals, you HAVE to check this one out. Hush Hush is Mel Sherratt at her gritty and gripping best!’ Teresa Driscoll ‘Mel Sherratt knows how to instantly hook a reader and to keep them focused to the very last page! Her well-paced stories twist and turn and deliver a satisfying shot of tension.’ Rachel Abbott. ‘Hush Hush will keep you turning the pages till you reach the end and, if you don’t believe me, a million readers can’t be wrong.’ Howard Linskey ‘Made the hairs on my arm stand up! Literal goosebumps reading this: heart-stoppingly tense. I love Mel Sherratt’s writing.' Angela Clarke ‘Uncompromising, powerful and very real – an important new voice’ David Mark ‘Mel’s vivid imagination really brings her characters to life’ Kerry Wilkinson

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Book SynopsisWhat an absolute corker! More twists than your local theme park rollercoaster!' NetGalley review ?????Reading it felt like watching a movie peeking through my fingers' NetGalley review ?????Everyone has secrets. And now, one of mine is yours'Best friends Hollie and Niamh tell each other everything. Behind the village of Abingworth's closed doors, every family has its secrets and their doors might hide the worst ones of all.One day Hollie tells Niamh about a devastating discovery, swears her to secrecy, then vanishes. The villagers claim to know nothing. But when Hollie's body is found, the police know one of their number isn't just a liar, but a killerWhat did Hollie tell Niamh before she died? And who would kill to keep it hidden?After all, two can keep a secret if one of them is deadA completely unputdownable suspense thriller that will leave you reeling at the final twistPerfect for fans of BA Paris and Claire McGowan.Readers are GRIPPED by The Secret:The ending! Omg I did not evTrade ReviewPraise for The Secret: ‘A cracker of a read’ Belfast Telegraph Praise for Debbie Howells: ‘A dazzling debut from a writer who looks to me to have an exceptional future. Howells’ novel has a rare freshness and depth that set her apart’ Daily Mail ‘Sharply written with characters that keep you guessing until the very last page, this story holds you tight and then drops you like a stone’ Liz Nugent ‘A terrific new talent. She paints with words and takes a scalpel to emotions’ Peter James ‘Haunting’ Good Housekeeping ‘I was completely immersed for the entire time and couldn’t wait to find out what happened next. A superb thriller’ B.P. Walter ‘I raced through this book, compelled to keep turning the pages to unravel the secrets. Kept me guessing right until the last moment. Trust NO ONE! A sinister, twisty tale you won’t want to put down’ Sam Carrington ‘The Vow is a well-crafted whodunnit, with enough red herrings to keep you guessing until the end. An intriguing plot with a host of characters that leave you wondering who you can trust!’ Wendy Clarke

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Book SynopsisWHAT DID I JUST READWhat a jaw dropping twist!' Reader Review, ?????Her child is missing. And she'd do anything to find herEvery Friday Mercy Hamilton goes to the same supermarket. She doesn't go to buy groceries, instead, she shows a fading photo of a little girl to anyone who'll look begging for help to find her daughter.One Friday, Erica Fielding comes across Mercy, and touched by her story, Erica agrees to help.As Erica is drawn deeper and deeper into Mercy's life, she discovers there is no record of Mercy's daughter. In fact, there's no record of a child at all.But who is the girl in the photo if not Mercy's missing daughter? And what danger will Erica find herself in by pursuing the truth?The pulse pounding psychological thriller that will leave you totally breathless. Perfect for fans of Gone Girl, Lisa Jewell and Shari Lapena.Readers LOVE Sam Carrington:''YES SAM CARRINGTON, YES. This is how you write a thriller I read this in one three-hour sitting and I regret nothing.'' GooTrade Review PRAISE FOR SAM CARRINGTON The Girl in the Photo is an absolute page-turner. Erica and Mercy's stories stayed with me a long time after finishing this book. My favourite of Carrington's yet. Brilliant.Elisabeth Carpenter, author of The Family on Smith Street ‘Another belter from Sam Carrington. Beautifully written. Cleverly constructed… I couldn’t put it down.’ Amanda Robson, Sunday Times bestselling author ‘A claustrophobic, creepy tale of secrets, betrayal and deceit. Well-written and well-plotted. Very well done!’ Diane Jeffrey ‘Lacing everyday life with menace is Sam Carrington’s greatest strength as a storyteller.’ The Times ‘The premise grabbed me right away and the novel itself didn’t disappoint!… A creepy, compelling read, full of twists and turns with well-drawn, unreliable characters that kept me guessing!’ Sarah Pearse ‘A pacy read, packed with surprises. Will keep you on your toes.’ Jane Corry ‘I devoured this story in one sitting’ Louise Jensen ‘Expertly written … with plentiful twists and unforgettable characters.’ Caroline Mitchell ‘Keeps you guessing right to the end' Sue Fortin ‘A kick-ass page turner … I was knocked senseless by the awesome twist.’ John Marrs ‘A gripping read which moved at a head-spinning pace … I simply couldn't put this book down until I reached the dramatic and devastating conclusion.’ Claire Allan ‘Engrossing psychological suspense… Sam Carrington had me hooked!’ Emma Curtis ‘Utterly original and thought provoking … This cries out to be made into a TV series.’ Amanda Robson Psychologist Connie Summers is a fascinatingly flesh-and-blood guide through this twisty thriller.' Louise Candlish ‘Tense, convincing … kept me guessing’ Caz Frear ‘A claustrophobic psychological thriller that had me double checking my doors and windows were locked!’ Vicki Bradley

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Book SynopsisExtremely fast paced and completely page-turning like a nerve-shredding fusion of James Patterson and Thomas Harris, with a terrifying final act that will stay in my mind for a long time' B P Walter, Sunday Times-bestselling author of The Dinner GuestHe isn't who you think he isWhen Leah Talbot crashes her car one night, she spots a light on in a nearby house and approaches, hoping that someone is home.He is.Charming, handsome, Martin Tate answers the door to the bedraggled and traumatised Leah, inviting her in. Though she's not there for long, Leah feels an indescribable pull to the man who has helped in her hour of need.But when she returns the next morning to say thank you, it isn't Martin who answers the door this time. It's the police.There's been a brutal murder and the female homeowner is lying dead in a pool of blood upstairs in bed.There's no sign of MartinUntil he comes looking for Leah.The Good Neighbour is a nerve-shredding domestic suspense thriller of secrets and serial Trade Review‘Extremely fast paced and completely page-turning. The Good Neighbour is like a nerve-shredding fusion of James Patterson and Thomas Harris, with a terrifying final act that will stay in my mind for a long time’ B P Walter, Sunday Times-bestselling author of The Dinner Guest

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Book Synopsis????? ''An absolutely gripping reflection on the true crime phenomenon, and the various victims of both the initial crime and its exploitation for entertainment.' NetGalley Reviewer The perfect mystery to solve for fans of Holly Jackson and Cara Hunter.***A missing girl. An angry mother. A true crime documentary.Ten years ago, Katy, a promising young journalist, left her desk and was never seen again.Someone knows what happened to herThe controlling boyfriend? The inappropriate professor? The clingy colleague?When Katy went missing, it wasn't just her devastated mother, Grace, whose life was ruined. Now, a new documentary delving into the missing person case threatens to open old wounds.As Grace gets closer to the truth, she discovers just how far people are willing to go to keep the past hidden.Readers have been drawn into the mystery, will you??????'The author did a great job at showing the complexities of life after someone goes missing and the way true crime documentaries that we a

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Book SynopsisTHE DARKLY ADDICTIVE THRILLER THAT READERS CAN''T STOP TALKING ABOUT. IF YOU LIKED WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT KEVIN, YOU''LL LOVE THIS ________________________________''Brilliantly chilling'' Cara Hunter, author of Close to Home and In the Dark''You''ll try to outguess the plot but always be one step behind'' C J Tudor________________________________ One Room. Two Liars. No Way Out FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE HOUSE, COMES THE NEW SPINE-TINGLING THRILLER YOU WON''T BE ABLE TO PUT DOWNSusanna Fenton has a secret. Fourteen years ago she left her identity behind, reinventing herself as a counsellor and starting a new life. It was the only way to keep her daughter safe. But everything changes when Adam Geraghty walks into her office. She''s never met this young man before - so why does she feel like she knows him?Then AdamTrade ReviewSIMON LELIC WRITES BEAUTIFULLY AND HE HAS A REAL TALENT FOR CHILLING STORIES THAT PLAY MERCILESSLY ON OUR MOST MOST DISTURBING FEARS -- Cara HunterA SUPERBLY WRITTEN AND WELL-CRAFTED THRILLER ... SIMON LELIC FUELS EACH PAGE WITH SUSPENSE AND INTRIGUE. IT WILL HAVE YOU UP ALL HOURS OF THE NIGHT ... JUST FABULOUS! -- Kathryn CroftA TENSE, ATMOSPHERIC THRILLER IN WHICH THE PAST HAUNTS THE PRESENT - AND THE LIES WE TELL OURSELVES COME BACK WITH A VENGEANCE. TAUT, UNSETTLING AND BRILLIANTLY DONE -- TM Logan, author of 'Lies'A WONDERFULLY CLAUSTROPHOBIC READ EXPOSING THE FAULT LINES IN FAMILIES AND THE TERRIBLE DANGER OF SECRETS -- Cath StaincliffeHAD ME IN A HEADLOCK FROM THE START & WOULDN'T LOOSEN ITS GRIP TILL THE LAST PAGE' -- John MarrsTENSE AND UNPUTDOWNABLE AS ANYTHING. A FANTASTIC READ -- Luca VesteBRILLIANT ... COMPLEX CHARACTERS THAT DRAW YOU IN AND WON'T LET YOU GO -- Amy Lloyd, author of 'The Innocent Wife'THE LIAR'S ROOM IS A BOOK YOU CAN'T WALK AWAY FROM -- Emma KavanaghBRILLIANTLY TENSE...YOU'LL TRY TO OUTGUESS THE PLOT BUT ALWAYS BE ONE STEP BEHIND AS THE SECRETS AND LIES GRADUALLY UNFOLD IN EVER MORE DARK AND DISTURBING WAYS -- C J Tudor'A DARKLY DISTURBING THRILLER THAT HOOKED ME FROM THE FIRST PAGE. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!' -- Nuala Ellwood, author of 'My Sister's Bones'AN INTRICATE AND POWERFUL THRILLER -- Tana French on 'The House'HUGELY GRIPPING AND SPOOKY AS HELL -- Mark Billingham on 'The House'TAUGHT, TENSE AND TERRIFYING, I LOVED IT -- Sharon Bolton on 'The House'PACKS IN THE CHILLS...READ IT -- Thriller of the Month * Observer *

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Book SynopsisThe Chosen Dead is the fifth gripping installment in Matthew Hall's twice CWA Gold Dagger nominated Coroner Jenny Cooper series, from the creator of BBC One's Keeping Faith. An unlikely suicide or a deadly conspiracy? When Bristol Coroner Jenny Cooper investigates the fatal plunge of a man from a motorway bridge, she little suspects that it has any connection with the sudden death of a friend’s thirteen year old daughter from a deadly strain of meningitis. But as Jenny pieces together the dead man’s last days, she’s drawn into a mystery whose dark ripples stretch across continents and back through decades. In an investigation which will take her into the sinister realms of unbridled human ambition and corrupt scientific endeavour, Jenny is soon forced to risk the love and lives of those closest to her, as a deadly race to uncover the truth begins . . .The Chosen Dead is followed by thTrade ReviewMatthew Hall’s previous four novels are very good. This one is even better . . . This exciting story raises eternal and unanswerable questions and teaches the eternal and unwelcome truth . . . the crusading coroner, neither ruthless nor calculating, come out on top in the end * Literary Review *Every so often, I’m lucky enough to read a book which pulls me in so tightly that I don’t want it to end – the sort of book where you find yourself slowing on the last few pages, just to prolong the enjoyment that bit more. The Chosen Dead is such a book, and it had me in its thrall from the first chapter . . . intricately plotted and hugely enjoyable * Crime Fiction Lover *Splendid . . . Regular readers of Matthew Hall will expect Jenny to be risking life and limb to bring to light crimes which others would rather remain hidden and she does. If you’ve read earlier Hall’s books such as The Disappeared and The Flight (one of the best) you will not be surprised to hear that this new one effortlessly maintains his usual high standard * Daily Express *

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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 NadelDriving home from a ceramics evening class, Clarice Beech reflects on the absence of one of her students, Colin Compton-Smythe. Later, Emily, Colin''s daughter, telephones to say her father has died during routine surgery. Distraught, Emily opens up to Clarice about his wretched childhood and the day five-year-old Colin returned home to discover Avril, his mother, gone. Colin never believed she would have left without him and had been trying to find out more about Avril''s disappearance all those years ago.Clarice readily agrees to accompany Emily to Colin''s funeral. On arriving at the stunning Victorian Gothic manor house, with Bellatrix, the majestic stone Siamese cat reposing at its entrance, Clarice soon becomes drawn into the fractious world of the Compton-Smythe family: Colin''s argumentative father Ralph and his equally combative partner Tessa, their daughter, Dawn, being stalked by an ex-lover and, most unsettling of all, Ernestine, Ralph''s emotionally unpredictable sister. And then there''s Johnson, Ralph''s menacing manservant.Clarice discovers the nearer she gets to the truth, the greater she is in danger as somebody is intent that the mystery of the missing wife should never be resolved.

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Book Synopsis''Frances Brody has made it to the top rank of crime writers'' Daily Mail''Brody''s writing is like her central character Kate Shackleton: witty, acerbic and very, very perceptive'' Ann Cleeves A lady with a secret Kate Shackleton''s sterling reputation for courageous sleuthing attracts the attention of the venerable Lady Coulton. Hidden in her past is a daughter, born out of wedlock and given up to a different family. Now, Lady Coulton is determined to find her and puts Kate on the case. A mysterious killing in the library''s basementBut as Kate delves deeper into Lady Coulton''s past, she soon finds herself thrust into a scandal much closer to home. When the body of the respected Horatio Potter is found in the Leeds Library basement, the quiet literary community is suddenly turned upside down with suspicions, accusations and - much to Kate''s surprise - the appearance of a particularly Trade ReviewKate Shackleton joins Jacqueline Winspear's Maisie Dobbs in a subgroup of young, female amateur detectives who survived and were matured by their wartime experiences. As self-reliant women in a society that still regards them a second-class citizens, they make excellent heroines * Literary Review *This is whimsical, colourful stuff and readers will warm to the entrepreneurial yet fragile Kate * Take a Break *Kate Shackleton is a splendid heroine * Ann Granger *Kate Shackleton is a delightful leading character. The flavour of post First World War England is beautifully portrayed. An enjoyable and gripping mystery story * CrimeSquad.com *Refreshing and highly entertaining, especially for the winter nights * Gazette and Herald *Brody's excellent mystery splendidly captures the conflicts and attitudes of the time with well-developed characters * RT Book Reviews *I have enjoyed all five Kate Shackleton books but this is the best so far. Frances Brody has made it to the top rank of crime writers * Daily Mail *

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

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Book SynopsisThe Sunday Times bestselling series is back with a gripping new thriller that pits homicide detective Eve Dallas against a conspiracy of exploitation and evil...Mina Rose Cabot, age thirteen, disappeared walking home from soccer practice in Devon, Pennsylvania.Eight months later her body is found in Battery Park, New York, speared through the chest by a three-inch piece of wood.Lt. Eve Dallas knows that whoever took Mina is responsible for her death. But who took her and where has Mina been for eight long months...?

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Book SynopsisPaula Daly is the acclaimed author of six novels. She has been shortlisted for the CWA Gold Dagger Award and her books have been developed for the ITV series, DEEP WATER, starring Anna Friel. She was born in Lancashire and lives in the Lake District with her family.Trade ReviewLoved it – twisty, turny and as brilliant as ever. * Jill Mansell *Emotional, twisty and a joy to read. It deserves to be a huge bestseller. * Mark Edwards *An absorbing read. Paula Daly has done it again! * Lesley Kara, author of THE RUMOUR *Superbly character-driven, with a sharp plot and a terrific sting in the tale. * Sunday Mirror *Gripping, with a killer twist. * My Weekly *

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Book SynopsisTHE TWISTY NEW THRILLER FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE RUMOUR''Startlingly original . . . It''s hard to think of a recent novel that can match it for an almost unbearable level of suspense'' Sunday Times''I loved this absorbing, twisty mystery - Lesley Kara has done it again!'' Shari Lapena, No.1 bestselling author of The Couple Next DoorScarlett''s aunt lived - and was brutally murdered - in the apartment upstairs. But Scarlett is determined that life should return to some kind of normal, even if that means living with just a ceiling between her and the scene of such a devastating crime. After all, this is her home. She''s safe here. Isn''t she?Dee is busy balancing her job as a funeral director with organizing an event to mark the disappearance of her best friend, ten years ago. So she''s got enough on her plate without worrying about the threatening messages thatTrade ReviewStartlingly original . . . It's hard to think of a recent novel than can match Kara's for an almost unbearable level of suspense. * Sunday Times *A satisfying thriller that oozes with menace. * Woman's Own *A powerful, compelling tale about dark secrets that won't stay buried, with a palpable sense of dread that builds on every page * T. M. Logan, Sunday Times bestselling author of THE HOLIDAY, THE CATCH and TRUST ME *I loved this absorbing, twisty mystery - Lesley Kara has done it again! * Shari Lapena, Sunday Times bestselling author of THE COUPLE NEXT DOOR *Twisty and tense, another great read from Lesley Kara. * B.A. Paris, bestselling author of THE THERAPIST *

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Book SynopsisLauren North writes psychological suspense novels that delve into the darker side of relationships and families. She has a lifelong passion for writing, reading, and all things books. Lauren's love of psychological suspense has grown since childhood and from her dark imagination of always wondering what's the worst thing that could happen in every situation. Lauren studied psychology before moving to London where she lived and worked for many years. She now lives with her family in the Suffolk countryside. Readers can follow Lauren on Twitter @Lauren_C_North and Facebook @LaurenNorthAuthorTrade ReviewUtterly gripping, dark, twisty and cleverly written. I was desperate to know what was going on and the killer twist was completely unexpected. Fabulous. * Karen Clarke, author of YOUR LIFE FOR MINE *This is another compelling, edge of your seat thriller from Lauren North where you are never quite sure who to trust. I read it in less than 24 hours and couldn't put it down. The struggle that Anna goes through in order to get Harrie to open up about what has happened to her, is one any mother will identify with. * Nikki Smith, author of ALL IN HER HEAD and LOOK WHAT YOU MADE ME DO *A breathless thriller that never lets up the pace... as I'm a mother, this novel tapped into one of my primal fears. Razor-sharp and shocking to the end - I need a sequel! * Charlotte Duckworth, author of THE PERFECT FATHER *A wonderfully dark, addictive, intriguing and twisty read. I genuinely couldn't put it down. * Karen Hamilton, author of THE PERFECT GIRLFRIEND *Safe at Home is a deliciously gripping thriller; the twists blew my mind! * Emma Curtis, author of KEEP HER QUIET *A brilliant premise, brilliantly executed, and a totally gripping read. * S E Lynes, author of THE HOUSEWARMING *Claustrophobic, tense and beautifully written, with its closed setting and characters that leap off the page, Safe At Home is a rare treat. A thriller with real heart that is impossible to put down. * Trisha Sakhlecha, author of CAN YOU SEE ME NOW *An exceptionally plotted thrill ride! Had me second-guessing the ending from page 1 and boy was I wrong! * Stephen Edger, author of DEAD TO ME *So gripping - all laced with perfect tension and pace. It really got under my skin. * Andrea Mara, author of ALL HER FAULT *Totally intriguing story with a believable cast of original characters who I cared about from the first page to the last. I absolutely raced through it. And just when I thought it was over . . . another brilliant twist. Excellent writing. A highly recommendable read. * Emma Christie, author of THE SILENT DAUGHTER *Addictive, tense and pacy, Safe at Home kept me constantly guessing. * B A Paris, bestselling author of BEHIND CLOSED DOORS *Tense, dark, horrifying and addictive - every parent's nightmare in book form. Unputdownable. * Catherine Cooper, bestselling author of THE CHALET *Great twists and an ending that gave me goosebumps. * Allie Reynolds, author of SHIVER *Lauren North is an author I can always trust to deliver a belter of a read. Safe At Home is enthrallingly dark and utterly addictive, delivering twist after twist at break-neck speed, whilst skilfully pulling at our heart strings. North is an unstoppable talent, and I can't wait to see what she has in store for us next. * Jack Jordan, author of DO NO HARM *Fast-paced and super-readable! * Fabulous *A chilling thriller, perfect for a long weekend. * OK *If you're in the mood for a dark family drama, this novel will be right up your street . . . Expect plenty of twists and turns. * Heat *This disturbing thriller is breathlessly brilliant. * Bella *A chilling, masterful thriller. * Woman's Own *

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Book Synopsis''An exhilarating whodunit and my favourite book of the year.'' TESS GERRITSEN1176- The monks of Glastonbury have discovered two skeletons buried in their graveyard - one is tall, like that of a warrior, the other small and delicate. Are these the remains of King Arthur and Guinevere?On hearing of the discovery, King Henry II demands evidence that the legendary Arthur is dead - he needs to stop his belligerent Welsh subjects believing that their Once and Future King will return to lead them against him.So, he calls upon his Mistress of the Art of Death, the anatomist Adelia Aguilar, to examine the bones. But someone doesn''t want the skeletons identified - and is prepared to kill in order to prevent it...''Franklin is one of the very best creators of medieval whodunits.'' GUARDIAN________Readers are captivated by Relics of the Dead:''Brilliantly executed and with Trade ReviewFranklin is one of the very best creators of medieval whodunits writing today. * Guardian *Almost indecently thrilling. * The New York Times *Feisty and delightful series heroine... easy, enjoyable summer reading. * Literary Review *An exhilarating whodunit and my favourite book of the year. I'd like to crown Ariana Franklin Queen of the Historical Mystery. * Tess Gerritsen *Thrilling and vividly told, this is definitely one to keep you up all night. * Good Book Guide *

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Book SynopsisCalled to the peaceful wooded churchyard of St-John's-at-Hampstead, Detective Chief Inspector Archie Penrose faces one of the most audacious and unusual murders of his career. The case leads Archie to Cambridge, where, coincidentally, his old friend Josephine Tey has recently settled. Before long, another body is discovered. In the shadow of King's College Chapel, Archie uncovers a connection twenty-five years old which haunted both victims as well as some of their living companions. As Archie and Josephine each grapple with savage malefactors intent on making their victims pay, they must race to stop another attack...

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Book SynopsisAfter the death of her cop father, PI Roxane Weary did everything she could to lose herself in her work - but she''s getting tired of the hangovers, of fighting with her ex-girlfriend, and of avoiding her mother. When she''s asked to investigate a suspicious death, she delves into the case with her usual stubborn determination.Pulling her far from home, and into an insular and controlling evangelical community, the case might just be bigger than Roxane can handle alone. But is it too late, or too dangerous, to call on the people she needs?''Roxane Weary [is] a wonderful character. Lepionka is such an assured writer, with complete narrative authority from the first line.'' Sophie HannahWhat readers are saying''Gripping!''''Honestly, I can''t see myself ever tiring of this series or these characters.''''If you like books about hard boiled private eyes who seem to attract trouble with a capital T then you will love these

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Book SynopsisThe first historical mystery in Mary Miley''s 1920s Chicago-set series introduces reluctant sleuth Maddie Pastore and takes readers into a dark and dangerous world of mobsters, speakeasies and seances.It''s 1924, and Maddie Pastore has it made. A nice house, a loving husband with a steady job - even if it is connected to Chicago''s violent Torrio-Capone gang - and a baby on the way. But then Tommy is shot dead, and she learns her husband had a secret that turns her life upside down.Penniless and grieving, Maddie is sure of only two things: that she will survive for the sake of her baby, and that she''ll never turn to the mob for help. So when she''s invited to assist a well-meaning but fraudulent medium, she seizes the chance. She''s not proud of her work investigating Madam Carlotta''s clients, but she''s proud of how well she does it.When Maddie unearths potential evidence of a dark crime, however, she faces a terrible dilemma: keep qui

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Book SynopsisMaeve Winslow hires Veronica Blackstone to help write her memoirs. Maeve is the wife of a famous artist, and claims there''s a surprise at the conclusion of the book that may be about his work. Before Maeve can reveal the truth to anyone, she''s found dead. Can Veronica unravel the clues hidden within the memoir to discover who the killer is?

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Book SynopsisThe second entry in the fun-filled The Fortune Telling Mysteries series sees the Bailey sisters offering light-hearted fortune telling for charity that soon turns deadly.Sisters Hope and Summer Bailey run Bailey''s Boutique, a mystic shop in Asheville, North Carolina. The annual charity festival is approaching, and the sisters are roped in to offering fortune telling to raise money.Before proceedings can begin, Summer receives a bad Tarot card reading. She fears she''ll be left destitute from her upcoming divorce battle as the realtor charged with selling her and her soon-to-be ex-husband''s home, Davis Scott, keeps making unwelcome appearances.Davis''s most troublesome appearance comes when he''s found dead at the festival. Davis had a bad reputation amongst the Asheville community, but who would go to the lengths of killing him . . . and during a charity event, no less! The Tarot cards predicted a death, but do they hold clues to who the murderer is?

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Book SynopsisWhen a wealthy socialite is found dead on her luxury yacht, her daughter Lainey hires Kate Weller to investigate. Agnes Westin created plenty of enemies during her climb to the top of society, many with a taste for revenge - but did any of them feel strongly enough to kill her?But Kate has another reason altogether for returning to Pensacola, Florida, the only town she has ever called home. Her brother Liam has spent the past sixteen years in jail for his part in a robbery homicide - and unless Kate uncovers the truth of what really happened that day, she will never be safe. Now someone wants to make sure her repressed memories stay buried. Can Kate clear her brother''s name before the real killer silences them both forever?

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Book SynopsisFamily secrets and internal police politics cause trouble for Sheriff Hank Worth and his Chief Deputy Sheila Turley in this compelling mystery.Hank Worth has always been committed to his job as Branson sheriff, so getting him to take a break is difficult. But to everyone''s surprise he agrees to take time off after a grueling case and visit a friend in Columbia, Missouri, leaving Chief Deputy Sheila Turley in charge. She quickly launches reforms that create an uproar, and things deteriorate even further when an elderly man is found brutally murdered in his home.As Sheila struggles for control of the investigation and her insubordinate deputies, Hank is not relaxing as promised. His Aunt Fin is worried her husband is responsible for the disappearance of one of his employees, and Hank agrees to investigate. The search for the missing woman leads to a tangle of deceit that Hank is determined to unravel . . . no matter the impact on his family.

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Book SynopsisA sharp and tangy culinary mystery featuring Tish Tarragon. Can Tish beat the curse of the cherry pie to win first prize at the Virginia Commonwealth Bake-Off?When literary caterer Letitia ''Tish'' Tarragon''s friend and star baker at Cookin'' the Books cafe, Celestine Rufus, pulls out of the prestigious Virginia Commonwealth Bake-Off, an anxious Tish reluctantly takes her place. Will her signature bake, a frangipane cherry pie, be up to the grade? As the bake-off gets underway, Tish''s worries increase when she learns that two contestants from the previous two competitions also had cherry pies on their menus . . . and both women died suddenly before making their bakes. Amid bitter rivalries, simmering jealousy and the bakers'' insatiable appetite for winning, is the curse of the cherry pie about to strike again?

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Book SynopsisPour yourself a strong shot of rivalry, romance, and murder.Travel writer Jill Curtis is in Louisville, Kentucky, on the next stop of her bourbon tour assignment, and is keen to explore the local distilleries with her videographer, Michael Erickson - especially since her new beau, Lieutenant Nick Harris, lives in the city.But the night before Jill''s first tour at Parker''s Distillery, she is shocked to learn that the master distiller, William Scott, has died suddenly of a heart attack - and even more shocked when she discovers William''s daughter, Alexis, suspects foul play. Is there more to William''s death than meets the eye? Jill is soon drawn into a deadly blend of rivalry, jealously and cold-blooded murder . . .

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Book SynopsisWhen will Fran Varady learn to trust her instincts?Young amateur sleuth Fran Varady is being hunted down by a suspicious private investigator in Risking it All, the fourth compelling mystery in Ann Granger''s Fran Varady series. The perfect read for fans of LJ Ross and Joss Sheldon. ''A fascinating tale... Highly recommended'' - Mystery Women NewsletterWhen Fran Varady is approached by Private Investigator Clarence Duke, she mistrusts him on instinct. But she can''t ignore what he has to tell her. Her mother, Eva, who walked out on Fran when she was only seven years old, has hired Clarence to find her daughter. And for good reason. Eva is dying. Within days, Fran is reunited with the mother she hasn''t seen for fifteen years, and is soon to lose again. But the biggest bombshell is still to come. Eva has another child - a daughter she gave up soon after her birth - and she wants Fran to find her. Matters aren''t heTrade ReviewPraise for Ann Granger's previous crime novels: 'Characterisation, as ever with Granger, is sharp and astringent' * The Times *'The plot is neat and ingenious, the characters rounded and touchingly credible, and the writing of this darkly humorous but humane and generous novel fluent, supple and a pleasure to read' * Ham and High *'The reader can expect a treat. Lively, different and fun' * Yorkshire Post *'Ann Granger's skill with character together with her sprightly writing make the most of the story....she is on to another winner' * Birmingham Post *'One of crime fiction's most engaging heroines' * Yorkshire Post *

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Book SynopsisThere''s trouble ahead for Fran Varady... Just as amateur sleuth Fran Varady is getting her life back on track, problems arise in Watching Out, the fifth fantastic Fran Varady mystery by Ann Granger. The perfect read for fans of M.C. Beaton and Rebecca Tope. ''One of crime fiction''s most engaging heroines'' - Yorkshire Post Fran Varady fell into private detective work by accident rather than design. Now she''s got a ''real'' job at a trendy pizzeria, she''s back on track with her acting ambitions, and she''s even found a nice flat to rent. But things aren''t as straightforward as they seem. The job, for a start: there''s something rather sinister about the way the pizzeria is run. And the play rehearsals aren''t going well. As if all this doesn''t bring problems enough, Fran has rashly undertaken to help a young boy, illegally in the country, find an elusive people-trafficker called Max. When the trail Fran is following isTrade ReviewPraise for Ann Granger's previous crime novels: 'Characterisation, as ever with Granger, is sharp and astringent' * The Times *'The plot is neat and ingenious, the characters rounded and touchingly credible, and the writing of this darkly humorous but humane and generous novel fluent, supple and a pleasure to read' * Ham and High *'The reader can expect a treat. Lively, different and fun' * Yorkshire Post *'Ann Granger's skill with character together with her sprightly writing make the most of the story....she is on to another winner' * Birmingham Post *'One of crime fiction's most engaging heroines' * Yorkshire Post *

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Book SynopsisThe eighteenth book in the Kay Scarpetta series, from No. 1 bestselling author Patricia Cornwell. ''America''s most chilling writer of crime fiction'' The TimesKay Scarpetta has been training at the Dover Port Mortuary, mastering the art of ''virtual autopsy'' - a groundbreaking procedure that could soon revolutionise forensic science. And it is not too long before these new skills urgently need to be put into practice. A young man drops dead, apparently from a heart condition, eerily close to Scarpetta''s home. But when his body is examined the next morning, there are stunning indications that he may have been alive when he was zipped inside a pouch and locked in the cooler.When the revolutionary 3D radiology scans reveal more shocking details about internal injuries unlike any Scarpetta has ever seen, she realizes that this is a case of murder - and that she is fighting a cunning and uniquely cruel enemy. Now it isTrade Review'A thrilling read * Best *Long, terse and brilliant...Cornwell, who has already won more prizes than you can shake a stick at, seems to be getting better and better * City AM *A gripping read made more chilling by Cornwell's note that the sci-fi technology she's describing actually exists * Metro *A bountiful offering from one of crime fiction's most celebrated authors...arguably her most accessible book in more than a decade * Hartford Books Examiner *

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Book SynopsisUncover the truth or end up six feet underNO ONE KNOWS CRIME LIKE KRAY''A cracking good read!'' Jessie Keane''Martina Cole territory'' Independent''Gripping'' Daily ExpressCut from the same cloth as Kimberley Chambers, Martina Cole and Casey Kelleher. ***DECEIVED is available to pre-order now in hardback and ebook***Eden Chase is head over heels in love with her husband Tom. He''s the sort of man who doesn''t give much away but Eden doesn''t mind that - Tom is worth the effort. So when he''s accused of a years-old robbery and murder, Eden won''t believe it. No, not her Tom - he''s not capable of the things they''re saying he did. With Tom in prison, it''s up to Eden to clear his name. But the closer she gets to the truth, the more she uncovers about herTrade ReviewA cracking good read * Jessie Keane *Well into Martina Cole territory * Independent *Action, intrigue and a character-driven plot . . . sure to please any crime fiction fans * Woman *Gripping * Daily Express *

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Book Synopsis''Gripping, stomach-churning . . . Marwood is in a class of her own'' LISA JEWELL''Heart stopping'' SUNDAY TIMES, CRIME BOOK OF THE MONTH''A ripped-from-the-headlines thriller . . . I couldn''t put it down'' MARK EDWARDS________________Sun-drenched glamour and obscene wealth hide the darkest of secrets and lost girls in this ripped-from-the-headlines thriller.1985For twelve-year-old Mercedes, La Kastellana is the place she calls home. It is an island untouched by the modern world, with deep-rooted traditions - though that is all about to change with the arrival of multimillionaire Matthew Meade and his spoiled young daughter, Tatiana. The Meades bring with them unimaginable wealth, but the price they will all pay is far darker than Mercedes and the islanders could ever have imagined.2016Robin is desperately searching for her seventeen-year-old daughter Gemma, who has been missing for over a year. Finding herselTrade ReviewA stunning, genre-defying novel, poetic, immersive and as dazzling as the Mediterranean sun even as it pulls the reader through the darkest corridors of human behaviour. I was totally mesmerised, from the beautiful, slow-burn opening chapters right through to the gripping, stomach-churning finale. Alex Marwood is in a class of her own -- Lisa JewellTraditional values encourage silence about sex-trafficking and murder in this heart stopping novel . . . Wrenching . . . A richly imagined novel -- Crime Book of the Month * Sunday Times *A ripped-from-the-headlines thriller that is both compassionate and chilling . . . I couldn't put it down -- Mark EdwardsDrenched in the Mediterranean sun . . . This thriller travels to some very dark places: missing girls, cruel traditions, abusive fathers. Where it shines brightest, though, is in its insightful, compassionate depiction of the difficult relationship between Robin and Gemma * Observer *Gripping, timely and beautifully written. Marwood blends story-telling prowess with characters so real that we inhabit their predicaments quite viscerally. The result is irresistible. -- Sophie HannahThis meticulously plotted tale tacks dexterously between past and present, and the unfolding revelations feel both shocking and inevitable . . . Staggering emotional force: beautiful and terrifying * Irish Times *A stiletto of a novel: heart stopping and devastating -- Jenny ColganA blisteringly immersive summer read. Paradise has never been so dark and the world of the super-rich so terrifyingly believable. I'm still thinking about these characters days after reading -- Emma StylesMoney, greed, glamour and exploitation all play out in this gripping thriller * Woman's Weekly *Topical, chilling and beautifully written * Big Issue *Compellingly immersive * Irish Independent *

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Book Synopsis''Garza has upped the game . . . You won''t want to put this one down'' SAMANTHA DOWNING, author of MY LOVELY WIFE''A compulsive read . . . with a twist you won''t want to miss'' KAREN CLEVELAND, author of NEED TO KNOW____________________Two women. One life. They can''t both have it.Kelly Medina''s son left for college a year ago and now she feels totally alone. So when she discovers that a single mother also called Kelly Medina has moved to her town, it''s an unexpected reminder of the life she used to live.For days, Kelly can''t stop thinking about the woman who shares her name, who has a baby son she can still hold and her whole life ahead of her. She can''t help looking for her: at the grocery store, at the gym, on social media. When they happen to bump into each other outside a pediatrician''s office, simple curiosity gets the better of them both.Their unlikely friendship brings Kelly a reTrade ReviewGarza has upped the game on the classic stalker novel! When I Was You is a fast-paced, beautifully plotted book that will keep you reading until the last page. You won't want to put this one down * Samantha Downing, author of Richard & Judy Bookclub pick MY LOVELY WIFE *A compulsive read about a friendship and maternal instincts gone awry, with a twist you won't want to miss * Karen Cleveland, bestselling author of NEED TO KNOW *A thoroughly enjoyable, heart-pounding thriller. When I Was You pitches two women with the same name against one another, and the rug is pulled out from under you the moment you decide to trust one of them. The tension builds right up to the final twist! * Sandie Jones, bestselling author of THE OTHER WOMAN *

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Book SynopsisThe first mystery in the Oak Knoll series starring FBI Profiler Vince Leone, from Sunday Times bestselling author Tami HoagTrade ReviewFor gory thrills with an ingenious twist, curl up with Tami Hoag's latest CSI-style mystery. * i NEWSPAPER *

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Book SynopsisTreat yourself to FULL BLAST by Janet Evanovich and Charlotte Hughes. Praise for the FULL series: ''A fine romance with plenty of kisses'' Mirror; ''A wild mix of intrigue, sex and pyrotechnics'' The Times Dating can be murder...Jamie Swift is facing the story of a lifetime that could make or break her. Someone from her newspaper''s Lonely Heart''s column has murdered a local woman. To find the killer, and save her newspaper, Jamie will have to call in mega-handsome millionaire genius Max Holt, who right now is still frustratingly far from becoming anything more than just her business partner. But the real problem isn''t that Jamie wants to get closer to Max, it''s that the killer wants to get closer to Jamie.Trade ReviewPraise for Janet Evanovich: Pithy, witty and fast-paced * Sunday Times *Among the great joys of contemporary crime fiction * GQ *Slapstick, steam and suspense * People *Evanovich's characters are eccentric and exaggerated, the violence often surreal and the plot dizzily speedy: but she produces as many laughs as anyone writing crime today * The Times *A laugh-out-loud page-turner * Heat *Romantic and gripping...an absolute tonic * Good Housekeeping *

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Book SynopsisThe hunt is on - but this time Stephanie''s the prey...Bounty hunter Stephanie Plum is on the chase of her life in To The Nines, the ninth hilarious crime adventure in the Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich. The perfect read for fans of JD Robb and Sue Grafton.Praise for Evanovich''s bestselling novels: ''A laugh-out-loud page turner'' (Heat); ''Sharp dialogue, a little slapstick and a little romance'' (The Sunday Times); ''Highly enjoyable... who can resist?'' (Chicago Tribune). Stephanie Plum has a visa absconder to find or her whole bonds office is in jeopardy. The train for the missing fugitive leads from the New Jersey Turnpike, to the Las Vegas strip, to a group of killers who are giving new meaning to the word ''hunter''...Stephanie could use some back up on this case, but her incredibly hot mentor, Ranger, has been ''asked'' never to come back to Vegas. And when it comes to her cop boyfrieTrade ReviewHer characteristic comic bounce remains delightfully undisturbed * The Sunday Times *Evanovich's sharpest, funniest, sexiest entry in the series since the early days * Who Weekly *Will delight her legion of fans * Daily Mail *

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Book SynopsisStephanie''s digging up a whole heap of bad news...New secrets, old flames and hidden agendas send bounty hunter Stephanie Plum on her most outrageous adventure yet in Lean Mean Thirteen. Janet Evanovich''s Stephanie Plum series is not to be missed by fans of Sue Grafton and Lee Child. Raves for Evanovich''s bestselling novels: ''Highly enjoyable... who can resist? (Chicago Tribune); ''Romantic and gripping'' (Good Housekeeping); ''Plum is not just a smart private eye but a heroine with a sense of humour'' (Daily Mail). Stephanie Plum is used to dealing with crimes in the neighbourhood, but she''s not used to being accused of committing the crimes. Her no-good ex-husband, Dickie, has gone missing the day after Stephanie was seen having an argument with him, threatening bodily harm. Now Stephanie is suspect number one.Stephanie is going to have to find Dickie, and fast, to clear her name. Hot cop Joe MorTrade ReviewA Jersey girl with Bette Midler's mouth and Cher's fashion sense...with her brazen style and dazzling wardrobe, who could resist this doll? - New York Times Book ReviewEvanovich's series of New Jersey comedy thrillers are among the great joys of contemporary crime fiction... All the easy class and wit that you expect to find in the best American TV comedy, but too rarely find in modern fiction. - GQ

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Book SynopsisThe third in the Black Forest Investigations series - by CWA shortlisted authorTrade ReviewBottini's novels are infused with his knowledge of the darker corners of European history, showing its impact decades after the horrific events that drive his plots. -- Joan Smith * Sunday Times. *It's a clever writer who can take something familiar and seemingly ordinary and twist it into something surreal and off-kilter, blackly comic but deadly serious. -- Paul Burke * New Books Magazine. *The real pleasure with The Dance of Death is the artfully structured narrative that Bottini presents; he is always able to surprise the reader, even those who feel that there is nothing in the crime-fiction genre that they have not read before. -- Barry Forshaw * Euro Lit Network. *A piercing examination of our reality . . . Bottini uses the full potential of the genre to look deep into humanity's abyss and sees there the concealed traumas of German society -- Tomasz Kurianowicz * Die Zeit *Oliver Bottini is a terrific storyteller and he evokes his setting - the Rhine borderlands of the Black Forest - with skill -- Jake Kerridge * Sunday Express *Oliver Bottini, one of the few German authors who play in crime-writing's premier league, really knows how to tell a good story * Frankfurter Rundschau *If you are a fan of the Harry Hole series by Jo Nesbo or the Icelandic trilogy written by Lilja Sigurdardottir then I recommend that you add the Black Forest Investigations to your reading list . . . * A Literary Addict *Heavily atmospheric and wittily subtle in its treatment of belonging . . . If you're a fan of Jo Nesbo, Stefan Ahnehm, Yrsa Sigurðardóttir then this book is definitely for you . . . * VelvetReads *

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Book SynopsisWhen a pupil accuses a teacher of molesting her, his career and marriage are threatened... The girl's corpse is discovered in the woods, and the teacher becomes a suspect in a murder enquiry. The investigating team are satisfied the teacher is guilty, apart from Detective Inspector Geraldine Steel, who believes the wrong man has been...Trade ReviewA top-class procedural * Times & Sunday Times Crime Club (Pick of the Week) *If you haven't read these books you've got a real treat in store -- Elly Griffiths

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Book SynopsisEmily has settled in the picturesque village of Ashton Mead, where she lives with her puppy, Poppy. Life is finally going well for Emily. She has a cottage of her own, a job she likes and friends. Then she stumbles on the body of a woman who apparently drowned in the river. The other villagers suspect foul play and are quick to blame...Trade ReviewThis an extremely well- crafted cosy mystery. Russell has had massive success with her twenty previous strong crime novels, so knows how to keep a reader turning those pages. It is beautifully written and will keep you guessing. And, even if you are not a dog lover, I would say don't miss out on this series because it offers a great mystery to keep you guessing, a perfect location that pulls you in, and even romance, and I could almost smell those newly baked scones in the café that Emily works in. An excellent all round great read. Five stars, and a biscuit for Poppy. * Promoting Crime Fiction *

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Book SynopsisEmily and Poppy are living happily in the quaint village of Ashton Mead, where every household is friendly - with one exception. Unlike the other villagers, Silas Strang and his mother have a bad reputation. Rude and aggressive, they terrorise their neighbours and no one stops them. That is until Silas sets his sights on Emily's beloved...

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