Crime and mystery: women sleuths / detectives
Oldcastle Books Ltd Vera Kelly is Not a Mystery
Book SynopsisWINNER OF THE 2021 SUE GRAFTON MEMORIAL AWARD The 'splendid genre-pushing' (People) Vera Kelly series returns in full force as our recently out-of-the-spy-game heroine finds herself traveling from Brooklyn to a sprawling countryside estate in the Caribbean in her first case...Trade ReviewThe story is filled with twists and turns that will keep readers guessing until the very end. The author does an excellent job of depicting the ways in which the character's experiences of gender and sexuality intersect, and how it affects her life, relationships, and sense of self * Queer in the World *Vera, outwardly cool but inwardly seething, makes for great company. Rosalie Knecht - proving it can be done - has created something truly original * Times (Crime Club) *Unfolding in a persuasively evoked 1967, this smart, stylish mystery fizzes with wit and intrigue * Irish Times (Crime Book of the Year) *Knecht writes crisply, with salt and sharp wit...a smart, intelligent mystery -- Declan Hughes * Irish Times *Wonderfully sardonic yet compassionate heroine. Definitely a series to watch -- John Williams * Mail on Sunday *
£9.49
Transworld Publishers Ltd The Spy Coast
Book SynopsisInternational bestselling author TESS GERRITSEN began to write fiction whilst on maternity leave as a physician. She published her first novel in 1987 and has since sold over forty million copies of her books in forty countries.Her series featuring homicide detective Jane Rizzoli and medical examiner Maura Isles inspired the television series Rizzoli and Isles, starring Angie Harmon and Sasha Alexander.Now retired from medicine, she lives in Maine and writes full time.Trade ReviewPowerful, resonant, absorbing, freighted with menace and suspense . . .Gerritsen is a born storyteller, and this new series showcases her talents more than ever. Irresistible and highly recommended! * Lee Child *I loved it. A hugely entertaining read! * Ann Cleeves, No.1 bestselling author and creator of Vera and Shetland *The Spy Coast is a marvellously plotted read with action-packed pages, G-force twists and turns, and a platoon of fascinating characters.I truly hope to see Maggie Bird and her team of silver-haired helpers on the pages again. * David Baldacci *A riveting tale filled with engaging characters. I look forward to the rest of the series. * Kathy Reichs *A nice take on retirement-five old spooks whose bones may ache but whose minds remain sharp. You can expect mystery, action, and bloodshed in this exciting thriller * Kirkus (starred review) *Compelling reading throughout, with astute characterizations, a fast-moving but understandable spy plot, and lashings of dark humor. Gerritsen fans and readers of Richard Osman’s Thursday Murder Club mysteries will love this * Booklist (starred review) *Amusing and exciting . . . Maggie and her grey-haired tribe are more than capable of helming a long-running series * Publishers Weekly *The Spy Coast is The Thursday Murder Club on steroids * SAGA magazine *
£18.00
Atlantic Books Death of the Demon
Book SynopsisAnne Holt is Norway's bestselling female crime writer. She spent two years working for the Oslo Police Department before founding her own law firm and serving as Norway's Minster for Justice between 1996 and 1997. She is published in 30 languages with over 7 million copies of her books sold.Trade ReviewAnne Holt is the godmother of modern Norwegian crime fiction. -- Jo NesboLively, unusual and persuasive. Holt writes with the command we have come to expect from the top Scandinavian writers. * The Times *Anne Holt is a thriller writer of the highest order. -- Liza MarklundStep aside, Stieg Larsson, Holt is the queen of Scandinavian crime thrillers. * Red Magazine *
£8.54
Headline Publishing Group Watch Her Run
Book SynopsisShe's never been so far from home. And never so close to a killer. Private investigator Olivia Knightley has finally pressed pause on her busy schedule and regained some work-life balance - for the next three weeks. The ink on her divorce papers is barely dry, so she promises to take her sixteen-year-old daughter Amy travelling across the US. But no sooner than they arrive at a campground populated with other 'van lifers' and nomads, they discover a violent murder scene that shakes the community. Enter special agent Jack Tyler, head of the Investigative Services Branch - known to some as the FBI of the National Park Service. He leads the bare-bones taskforce handling the most complex crimes committed on National Park land. Jack has been tracking this killer for months to no avail. Olivia knows she might just be the silver bullet he's been looking for. She's used to running things her way, however, not pausing to explain herself to anyone, as her ex-husband is always keen to remind her. But when Amy falls in with the wrong crowd, and Olivia realises the danger she's placed her in, she is forced to choose between protecting her daughter and stopping a killer in their tracks.
£10.44
Minotaur Books,US Act Like a Lady Think Like a Lord
Book SynopsisBridgerton meets Agatha Christie in Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Lord, a dazzling first entry in a captivating new Regency-era mystery series with a feminist spin from Celeste Connally.London, 1815. Lady Petra Forsyth, daughter of the Earl of Holbrook, has made a shocking proclamation. After losing her beloved fiancé in an accident three years earlier, she announces in front of London's loosest lips that she will never marry. A woman of independent meansand rather independent waysPetra sees no reason to cede her wealth and freedom to any man now that the love of her life is gone. Instead, she plans to continue enjoying the best of society without any expectations.But when ballroom gossip suggests that a longtime friend has died of a fit due to her melancholia while in the care of a questionable physician, Petra vows to use her status to dig deeper. Just as Petra has reason to believe her friend is alive, a shocking murder proves mo
£999.99
Penguin Books Ltd A Sea of Flames
Book SynopsisTHE RIVETING AND UNPUTDOWNABLE THRILLER FOR FANS OF STIEG LARSSON''S MILLENNIUM TRILOGY''Ambitious, intricate, riveting'' THE TIMES________Journalist Farah Hafez is after another killer story. But at what risk to herself? . . .What connects the following:In Saigon, 1965, war correspondent Raylan Chapelle suffers a horrifying experience.Thirty years later, his son, newsman Paul Chapelle, is in Moscow to investigate an attack on his former colleague when he stumbles on a well-guarded secret.And Farah herself, in the garden of the presidential palace in Kabul, is forced to relive a traumatic event from her childhood.Different people. Different places. Different times.But all entangled by threads of love and war - threads that Farah can''t help but unravel, no matter the cost . . .Trade ReviewAmbitious, intricate, riveting * The Times *It's been compared to Stieg Larsson's Millennium series ... a compelling, engrossing read ... Walter Lucius is one to watch * Nudge *Disturbing, apocalyptic, gripping * Dutch Daily De Limburger *Riveting until the very end * AD Weekend [Dutch Newspaper] *The Dutch answer to the tsunami of Scandinavian thrillers * BB Boekblad *
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Penguin Books Ltd Dear Amy
Book SynopsisTHE UNMISSABLE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER WITH A SHOCKING TWIST''Haunting . . . this story will stay with you'' Jane Corry, author of My Husband''s Wife & The Dead ExWould you risk your life to save a stranger?___________A local schoolgirl has been missing for weeks when Margot Lewis, agony aunt of the ''Dear Amy'' advice column, receives a letter:Dear Amy,I''ve been kidnapped by a strange man. I don''t know where I am. Please help me,Bethan AveryThis must be a hoax. Because Bethan Avery is another young girl, who went missing twenty years ago.As more letters arrive, Margot becomes consumed by finding the sender and - unlike the police - convinced that the girls'' disappearances are connected.Solving this puzzle could save someone''s life - but could it also cost Margot her own?________Trade ReviewWould you risk your life to save a stranger? Discover what happens next in the Sunday Times bestselling psychological thriller, Dear Amy . . . * from the publisher's description *Dear Amy sets up a terrific, tricky premise and then delivers the suspense thriller readers hope for-a tense plot, imaginative twists, and smart writing -- Julia Heaberlin, author of bestselling * Black-Eyed Susans *An accomplished psychological twister * Daily Mail *I knew from the first page that this was going to be a brilliant book, and I wasn't wrong. A superb debut psychological thriller with an unusual and original premise which keeps the reader hooked until the last page -- Rachel Abbott, author of * Kill Me Again *Well written and pacey * Sunday Mirror *Dear Amy is accomplished, engaging and utterly thrilling; beautifully written, with a narrator who manages to be both vulnerable and fierce at the same time. I found myself cheering her on at every gut-wrenching turn. The breathtaking finale is the most exciting and terrifying thing I have read in a very long time -- Elizabeth Haynes, bestselling author of * Into the Darkest Corner *This is a clever psychological thriller * Red *You'll be hooked * Fabulous *Will keep you turning the pages * Essentials *Skilfully handled. A promising debut * Event Magazine, Daily Mail *Wow - this one's a rollercoaster * Woman *This haunting tale takes you down unexpected paths in search for the truth * The People's Friend *
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC This Is How It Ends
Book SynopsisLONGLISTED FOR THE THEAKSTON OLD PECULIER CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEARSunday Times Crime Book of the MonthThe Times Crime Book of the MonthMail on Sunday Thriller of the WeekElegantly crafted, humane and thought-provoking. She's top drawer' Ian RankinThis is how it begins.With a near-empty building, the inhabitants forced out of their homes by property developers.With two women: idealistic, impassioned blogger Ella and seasoned campaigner, Molly.With a body hidden in a lift shaft.But how will it end?Trade ReviewAnyone wanting smart and compelling crime fiction with razor-sharp social comment should read Eva Dolan. In fact, EVERYONE should read her -- Mark BillinghamIt couldn’t be more timely. Or more imbued with passion -- Val McDermidTerrific...A haunting novel about friendship, suspicion and betrayal * Sunday Times, Crime Book of the Month *A thoroughly contemporary and distinctively intelligent thriller * Mail on Sunday, Thriller of the Week *Superb ... Gripping ... A sad, intelligent book, with a shocking ending * The Times, Crime Book of the Month *Stupendous. The thriller comes of age -- Sarah Hilary, winner of the Theakston Crime Book of the Year AwardDolan is expert at the orchestration of tension, right up to the vertiginous climax -- Barry Forshaw * Guardian *[Dolan] excels at presenting knotty, addictive tales that also force the reader to think more widely about the way in which society treats its most vulnerable members … A wonderfully prescient premise … Dolan keeps the tension rising as she expertly juggles two distinct voices and timelines … Dolan is a master of pace … Ultimately, this smart, deftly told story resonates so strongly because of the complex, claustrophobic relationship at its heart: like Molly, we are drawn inexorably to Ella’s flame, unable to step away even when it might burn * The i *I absolutely loved it. I don't think there's another crime writer around at the moment who's engaging so passionately with urgent social issues, and creating such thrilling drama out of them * Mick Herron, author of the Jackson Lamb series *Expect clever plotting, complex characters and the best book yet from an author at the top of her game -- Lisa Gray * Daily Record *A tense, intelligent, politically charged thriller, expertly crafted by a writer at the top of her game * Mari Hannah, winner of the CWA Dagger in the Library *Searing and uncompromising and so inventive in structure I could but marvel * Rachel Rhys, author of Dangerous Crossing *Angry and impassioned yet soulful and heartfelt, This Is How It Ends puts Eva Dolan firmly among the top rank of British crime fiction * Martyn Waites, author of the Joe Donovan series *Bold and unusual, Eva Dolan’s exquisite writing perfectly captures contemporary London in this cleverly plotted novel * Sarah Ward, author in In Bitter Chill *Angry, compassionate and mind-blowingly clever, with a truly shocking ending * Mark Edwards, author of The Devil’s Work *Fierce, timely, twisty and so well written * Sarah Franklin, author of Shelter *A sublime and relevant urban literary thriller ... Eva is a brilliant storyteller and the stories she tells are as compelling as they are important. She’s a star * Will Dean, author of Dark Pines *Eva Dolan writes some of the most important crime fiction on the scene today * Stuart Neville *Eva Dolan's writing is snappy, confident and sharp as a blade, with a storytelling style that bubbles and fizzes * Crime Fiction Lover *One of crime fiction’s brightest rising stars * Chris Ewan, bestselling author of Safe House *Superb * Woman & Home *Dolan has fashioned switchback twists with characters who are nuanced and transcend stereotype. A triumph * Metro *Inventive and compelling … An impeccably structured story that blends the personal and political with searing effect * Big Issue *The women have a kind of surrogate mother-daughter relationship, one with all the intricacies and conflict that such a relationship suggests, and it’s that shifting dynamic that keeps the story driving forward, and keeps readers on their toes. This is terrific writing that engages the head and heart equally * Big Issue *
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Orion Publishing Co The 9th Girl
Book SynopsisThe fourth book in the Kovac and Liska detective series from Sunday Times bestselling author Tami HoagTrade ReviewGripping to the end...Hoag's solution is as clever as it is complex * THE TIMES on Secrets to the Grave *It's gripping, highly emotional and I would definitely recommend it * ESSENTIALS on Down the Darkest Road *For gory thrills with an ingenious twist, curl up with Tami Hoag's latest CSI-style mystery * i-Newspaper on Deeper than the Dead *Hoag's books should come with a health warning: Too much tension and suspense can cause heart problems. Highly recommended * GUARDIAN *A fast-paced and gripping story * TELEGRAPH & ARGUS *
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Orion Publishing Co The Red Road
Book SynopsisPower, abuse, love gone horribly wrong - and a crime that stretches back two decades... From the two-time winner of the THEAKSTONS OLD PECULIER CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEAR AWARD and Costa shortlisted author of THE LESS DEADTrade ReviewMina is a dab hand at constructing complex reads in which corruption permeates all levels of society and no one is left untainted, and THE RED ROAD is no exception: unsentimental, unsettling, and very, very good. * GUARDIAN *Mina's crime novels are doing for Glasgow what Rebus did for Edinburgh: these fine mysteries also dig into the life of a city. * MAIL ON SUNDAY *"Mina paints an overwhelmingly powerful picture of child abuse and the legacy that blights the lives of its victims for ever. Rose is brilliantly drawn - she's vulnerable but not pathetic, bubbling with rage yet desperate for someone, anyone to love her." * RADIO TIMES *A brilliantly plotted tale that segues between past and present, THE RED ROAD is a "tartan noir" police procedural to rival Ian Rankin's best work, as Mina blends the harsh realities facing Glasgow's underprivileged kids with the salubrious world inhabited by the city's legal and financial wizards. The chief appeal, however, is Alex Morrow herself, a meticulously crafted character of depth and substance who succeeds in a patriarchal environment by virtue of her intelligence, persistence and humanity. * IRISH TIMES *This hugely engrossing tale of murder, corruption and lies in Glasgow manages to successfully tackle the political as well as the personal and might be Mina's finest novel. * METRO *The plot is as compelling as it is intricate. Denise Mina grows in assurance and becomes more accomplished with every book; and this one is a cracker, beautifully worked-out, every scene serving a purpose... I suggest you may want to go back to savour the details, for this is that rare thing, a crime novel that invites, and benefits from, a second reading. * SCOTSMAN *The Glasgow author's 11th novel and her fourth to feature DI Alex Morrow is one of my favourite current crime stories. It's a brilliant, morally complex look at child abuse, police cover-up and corruption. Uncompromising and written with real psychological depth. * BIG ISSUE *Old sins cast long shadows in this thriller that proves Mina deserving of the praise being heaped upon her. * BELLA *All Denise Mina's books combine good reading with interesting sociological insights... Mina has a social worker's understanding of life at the bottom of society and a fine writer's ability to bring her characters to life. * LITERARY REVIEW *Mina has created another slick and thoughtful crime thriller ... Mina invites us to see through the eyes of its criminals and victims while bringing together poignant themes about injustice and the vulnerable people in society * BIG ISSUE IN THE NORTH *Denise Mina's atmospheric novel is strongly characterised and deftly paced. * INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY *A brilliantly plotted tale that segues between past and present, The Red Road is a "tartan noir" police procedural to rival Ian Rankin's best work, as Mina blends the harsh realities facing Glasgow's underprivileged kids with the salubrious world inhabited by the city's legal and financial wizards. The chief appeal, however, is Alex Morrow herself, a meticulously crafted character of depth and substance who succeeds in a patriarchal environment by virtue of her intelligence, persistence and humanity. * IRISH TIMES *Mina is a dab hand at constructing complex reads in which corruption permeates all levels of society and no one is left untainted, and THE RED ROAD is no exception: unsentimental, unsettling, and very, very good. * GUARDIAN *This hugely engrossing tale of murder, corruption and lies in Glasgow manages to successfully tackle the political as well as the personal and might be Mina's finest novel. * METRO *Mina's crime novels are doing for Glasgow what Rebus did for Edinburgh: these fine mysteries also dig into the life of a city. * MAIL ON SUNDAY *The plot is as compelling as it is intricate. Denise Mina grows in assurance and becomes more accomplished with every book; and this one is a cracker, beautifully worked-out, every scene serving a purpose... I suggest you may want to go back to savour the details, for this is that rare thing, a crime novel that invites, and benefits from, a second reading. -- Allan Massie * THE SCOTSMAN *The Glasgow author's 11th novel and her fourth to feature DI Alex Morrow is one of my favourite current crime stories. It's a brilliant, morally complex look at child abuse, police cover-up and corruption. Uncompromising and written with real psychological depth. * BIG ISSUE *Old sins cast long shadows in this thriller that proves Mina deserving of the praise being heaped upon her. * BELLA *All Denise Mina's books combine good reading with interesting sociological insights... Mina has a social worker's understanding of life at the bottom of society and a fine writer's ability to bring her characters to life. * LITERARY REVIEW *Mina has created another slick and thoughtful crime thriller ... Mina invites us to see through the eyes of its criminals and victims while bringing together poignant themes about injustice and the vulnerable people in society * BIG ISSUE IN THE NORTH *"Denise Mina's atmospheric novel is strongly characterised and deftly paced." -- David Evans * INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY *
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Orion Publishing Co Shakespeares Christmas
Book SynopsisA must-read mystery from the bestselling author of the Sookie Stackhouse series.Trade ReviewA great read for a winter's evening. -- Rachel Bellerby * TELEGRAPH & ARGUS *
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Orion Publishing Co Cold Cold Heart
Book SynopsisA gripping thriller from Sunday Times bestselling author Tami HoagTrade ReviewDeceptively simple, this exploration of memory combined with a clever whodunit makes for an extremely slick thriller * SUNDAY MIRROR *Tami Hoag is a master of the suspense writing craft * SUSPENSE MAGAZINE *A top-notch psychological thriller * KIRKUS *Chilling and satisfying * PEOPLE (US) *Thrilling right from the start! As usual, Tami Hoag writes a great story and you will not be disappointed. * GREATBOOKESCAPES.COM *A great tale of suspense and danger Cold Cold Heart delivers the goods...this book elevates her to a new level * HUFFINGTON POST (US) *
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Orion Publishing Co Dark Road
Book SynopsisFirst performed at Edinburgh''s Royal Lyceum Theatre, the first stage play from the SUNDAY TIMES No.1 bestselling author of A SONG FOR THE DARK TIMESIt''s been 25 years since Alfred Chalmers was convicted of the gruesome murder of four young women in Edinburgh. Isobel McArthur, Scotland''s first Chief Constable, was the woman responsible for putting him behind bars, but the case has haunted her ever since.Now, with her retirement approaching, McArthur decides the time has come for answers. To uncover the truth, she revisits the case and interviews Chalmers for the first time in decades. But her decision rips opens old wounds and McArthur is soon caught up in a web of corruption, psychological mind-games and deceit that threatens not only her own life, but those of her fellow officers and even her own daughter.Tense, gritty and hard-hitting, DARK ROAD is the first ever stage play from bestselling crime writer Ian Rankin, co-written by the Royal Lyceum''Trade ReviewRankin continues to be unsurpassed among living British crime writers - THE TIMESOutstanding ... very ambitious and very confident - SUNDAY TELEGRAPHGritty and hard-hitting, it's the work of a writer at the very top of his game - SUNDAY MIRRORGenius ... Rankin once again proves himself to be the consummate master of crime - SCOTLAND ON SUNDAYRankin's dialogue flows so naturally that it's easy to dismiss his subtler gifts; no one captures the bleak grandeur of Scotland, or the mindset of those charged with upholding its law, in quite the same way - FINANCIAL TIMESA richly-plotted and densely-textured portrait of modern Scotland and its ills - INDEPENDENT
£11.69
Orion Publishing Co Death in Avignon
Book Synopsis''Humorous and light-hearted, with a plotline that you can''t put down, Death in Avignon is the perfect escapist read for dreaming of sun-washed Provence and intrigue à la Française'' Belle Provence Travels Glamour, intrigue, and a mystery to die for... After a tumultuous summer, Penelope Kite has settled into the rhythm of her new life in Provence. Lavender-scented evenings, long lunches with new friends - and an exclusive gallery opening to attend, on the arm of the gorgeous mayor of St Merlot... But beneath the veneer of glamour, scandal is brewing. Shockwaves ripple through the Avignon art world when a controversial painter, Roland Doncaster, chokes on an almond-stuffed olive. A tragic accident? Or a ruthless poisoning? Embroiled once more in a murder investigation, Penelope discovers that any number of jealous lovers and scheming rivals could be in the frame. And with dashing art dealers to charm, patiTrade ReviewAs scenic murders go, it's hard to beat the dead man floating in the swimming pool of Le Chant d'Eau, a stone farmhouse hilltop-high in Death in Provence.... Who could resist a vacation in Provence? - New York Times Book ReviewRiffing on Peter Mayle and his year in Provence-as well as Alexander McCall Smith and his Ladies' Detective Agency-this is the first in a breezy mystery series set among the vineyards and olive groves of the Luberon - National GeographicPenelope sparkles, turning what could have been a lightweight Shirley Temple into champagne . . . updates on her heroine's further adventures would be most welcome - KirkusCharming. . . While the quirky characters are enjoyable, it's the details of the details of Proven al life that will attract armchair travelers, fans of Peter Mayle - Library Journal
£19.92
Hodder & Stoughton Autumn Killing
Book SynopsisThe third novel in the internationally bestselling Malin Fors series of Swedish crime novels, the first of which, MIDWINTER SACRIFICE, was a Richard & Judy Bookclub selection. Perfect for fans of Scandinavian crime and the hit television series The Killing and The Bridge.Trade ReviewMy current favourite among the Scandinavian crime writers is another Swede, Mons Kallentoft. So far, three of his Malin Fors books have been translated into English: Midwinter Sacrifice, Summertime Death and Autumn Killing. I loved them all, particularly for the way Kallentoft gives a voice to his victims. * Alex Gray *Praise for Mons Kallentoft's MALIN FORS series * . . . *Kallentoft's books have been called beautiful, exquisite and original. I can see why. * Literary Review *He has a completely unique style, an exquisite narrative that you drink in with pleasure . . . I'm convinced: a crime novel doesn't get much more beautiful than this * Kristian Stadsbladet *Don't bother with Stieg Larsson, Kallentoft is better * Magnus Utvik, Sweden's leading critic *One of the best-realised female heroines I've read by a male writer * Guardian *The highest suspense * Camilla Lackberg, international bestselling author of The Stonecutter *The strengths of this complex and excellent novel include realistic dialogue, thorough characterisation and concern for social issues * New Zealand Listener *It is Kallentoft's characterisation and distinctive, often poetic style which make his crime-writing more memorable than most . . . It is compelling reading. The atmosphere of oppressive heat creates the sense of a hell on earth, where evil thrives. It is a powerful and disturbing vision. * Canberra Times *'Meditative. Dark. Really, really cold . . . This is a worthy successor to Larsson's Millennium trilogy . . . This first installment in Kallentoft's crime series is a splendid representative of the Swedish crime novel, in all its elegance and eeriness.' * Booklist Starred Review *
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Hodder & Stoughton Dandy Gilver and a Bothersome Number of Corpses
Book SynopsisA cosy Dandy Gilver mystery set in 1920s Scotland. For fans of PG Wodehouse, Alexander McCall Smith and Agatha Christie.''1920s lady detective Dandy Gilver lands a sleuthing gig in a setting straight out of Enid Blyton,. Cosier than a pair of WI-knitted mittens, Corpses serves up murder most foul - and is also good for several giggles.'' TIME OUT Before she was a detective, before she was a reluctant wife and distracted mother, before she was even a debutante, Dandy Gilver spent one perfect summer with the Lipscotts of Pereford. The golden memories of it have sustained her through many a cold snap in Perthshire. So when two of the Lipscott sisters beg her to help the third, she can hardly refuse. Sweet, pretty Fleur Lipscott: where is she now? The astonishing answer to this is that Fleur - still Miss Lipscott, indeed more Miss Lipscott than ever - is buried alive in the tiny seaside vilTrade Review1930s lady detective Dandy Gilver lands a sleuthing gig in a setting straight out of Enid Blyton,. Cosier than a pair of WI-knitted mittens, 'Corpses' serves up murder most foul - and is also good for several giggles. * Time Out *Dandy Gilver is: * - *Brisk, baffled, heroic, kindly, scandalised and - above all- very funny. * Guardian *A winning heroine * Independent *The most engaging and ingenious crime-cracker I've met in ages. * Scotland on Sunday *Wonderful . . . a lesson to us all. * Scotsman *A delightful heroine * My Weekly *
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Hodder & Stoughton Blacklist
Book SynopsisThe eleventh V.I. Warshawski thriller from one of America's greatest female crime writers, combining contemporary issues, social injustice and fast-paced suspense.Trade ReviewWarshawski is as combative and tenacious as ever * The Times *Paretsky's compelling look at the dark side of nostalgia is tough and true. Warshawski is prickly, honest, brave, funny and genuinely likeable * Literary Review *A crime-busting treat * Independent *With the creation of V.I. Warshawski, Sara Paretsky did more than anyone to change the face of contemporary women's fiction. * Express on Sunday *It's hard not to get caught up in her passion . . . Snappy dialogue, tight plotting and realistic situations make Paretsky's unapologetically politicised thrillers a pleasure to read, whatever your viewpoint. * Daily Mail *'The thing about Sara Paretsky is, she's tough . . . she doesn't flinch from examining old social injustices others might find too shameful (and too painful) to dig up' * New York Times *Some crime series grow stale over time, but there's no sign of fatigue here. This is partly because the recurring characters continue to develop and engage the reader, and partly because of the moral intelligence that informs the writing. * Spectator *Paretsky has been putting her private investigator through her paces since 1982, changing perceptions of women in crime fiction through the creation of a fiercely independent female detective. She keeps her brand of politicised noir fresh by responding to issues - social, cultural and political as well as gender - in contemporary life . . . Paretsky is firing on all cylinders * Metro *
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Pan Macmillan Wrong Place
Book SynopsisWrong Place, the second brilliant novel from Michelle Davies, author of the critically acclaimed Gone Astray, sees Family Liaison Officer Maggie Neville investigating the brutal assaults of two women. Were they in the wrong place at the wrong time, or is something far more sinister at play?Trade ReviewA full-bodied police procedural thriller from start to finish - with a whirlwind plot and sensational sub stories, it's a real binge-read kind of book -- Stylist, Book Wars[A] stunningly accomplished debut . . . deserves to shoot to the top of the best-seller lists. I read it in a single sitting * Daily Mail *Right on the money when it comes to creepy, twisted plots * Claire Frost, Fabulous Magazine *I read it in one sitting * Erin Kelly *
£7.59
Canongate Books A Reluctant Saint
Book SynopsisThe killing of a greyhound breeder and rumors of election fraud during the mayoral race in small-town West Texas has Chief of Police Josie Gray searching for answers.Fields''s excellent seventh Josie Gray mystery . . . does a masterly job evoking the dry, dusty Lone Star landscape- Publishers Weekly Starred ReviewMayoral elections are looming in Artemis. One of the candidates, Mike Striker, wants to build a racetrack while the incumbent mayor, Simon O''Kane, is strongly opposed. The proposal has divided the town: will it provide jobs and money, or will it bring crime and does it profit from animal cruelty?Tensions rise as a greyhound breeder has a number of her dogs stolen - she vows vengeance, only to soon be found dead herself. Meanwhile, fears of election fraud circulate. Is there truth behind the rumors of election rigging? Who stands to gain the most from the racetrack being built? Are animal rights activists taking mat
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Canongate Books A House Divided
Book SynopsisStranded at a house party - when a murderer strikes!May 1861, Victorian England. When Matthew and Harriet Rowsley are invited to a house party at Clunston Park by Matthew''s cousin, Colonel Barrington Rowsley and his wife Lady Hortensia, Harriet is nervous - surely the aristocratic guests will snub her? After all, they are but mere servants in their eyes! Her fears are realized on their first evening when the only person who deigns to speak to her is the spiteful Grafin Weiser and confirmed when she commits a major faux pas at the cricket match the following day.But there''s no escape! The cricket match is abandoned due to a storm, and flooding leaves the house guests stranded. Things worsen when Grafin Weiser is found murdered and the finger is quickly pointed at Clara, an eleven-year-old maid, as the culprit. Convinced that she cannot be guilty, Harriet and Matthew agree to investigate.The aristocratic façade begins to crumble under their scru
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Canongate Books Antiques Carry On
Book SynopsisLook out London - eccentric antiques dealer Vivian Borne and her daughter Brandy are bringing their own brand of mayhem and mischief to the British capital, in the fifteenth installment of the award-winning Trash ''n'' Treasures cozy mystery series.Vivian Borne - true-crime author, antiques dealer and ex-sheriff of Serenity, Iowa - is looking forward to meeting her new editor in London. Flying first class, rooms at the Savoy . . . Her long-suffering co-author, daughter Brandy, worries the trip will bankrupt them both, but the alternative - Mother travelling alone - is unthinkable. Brandy''s almost tempted to make her fiancé, Tony - Serenity''s Chief of Police - call Scotland Yard and warn them Vivian''s coming.But even Brandy doesn''t predict their vacation will end in murder . . . or that she and Mother will be unceremoniously ejected from the country, with an order to leave things well alone.Vivian and Brandy need a case to write about, and Mo
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Canongate Books Dark Queen Wary
Book SynopsisWith an imposter prince claiming he is Henry Tudor, Margaret Beaufort must play the game of kings very carefully in this richly-imagined medieval mystery.Uneasy lies the head which wears the crown1472. Edward IV reigns triumphant over England and his rivals, the Lancastrians. But he is uneasy, for one true claimant remains: the young Henry Tudor, son of Margaret Beaufort, Countess of Richmond. Henry''s continued existence worries Edward, so he hatches a plan to bring a cuckoo into the nest - an imposter prince is presented to Margaret Beaufort as her son.Margaret is no fool and knows she must play this game of kings carefully . . . When she is invited to George Neville''s beautiful home ''The Moor'' to help investigate some mysterious and gruesome murders she knows dark forces are at play. Whispers of a shadowy figure called Achitophel hang over the house''s occupants, like the impenetrable mist that descended on the battle of Barn
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Canongate Books The Sign of the Gallows
Book SynopsisA dead man at a crossroads. A secret message. A ring with a warning about death . . . Printer''s apprentice Lucy Campion is caught up in a strange and puzzling murder case in this twisty historical mystery set in seventeenth-century London.London, 1667. On her way to a new market to peddle her True Accounts and Strange News, printer''s apprentice Lucy Campion quickly regrets her decision to take the northwestern road. Dark and desolate, the path leads her to the crossroads - and to the old hanging tree. She doesn''t believe in ghosts, but she''s not sure ghosts don''t believe in her.But before she even reaches the crossroads, she''s knocked off her feet by two men in a hurry. What were they running from? To her dismay, she soon discovers for herself: there, dangling from the tree, is the body of a man.Did he commit self-murder, or is there something darker afoot? The more Lucy learns, the more determined she is to unc
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Canongate Books A Sense for Murder
Book SynopsisChef Sally Solari has - to her own bewilderment - built a reputation as a talented sleuth who keeps tripping over dead bodies. But getting mixed up in the curious case of a cookbook killer threatens to be the final chapter in not just her investigating career . . . but her life. It''s the height of the tourist season in Santa Cruz, California, and Sally Solari has her hands full, both juggling crowds of hungry diners at her French-Polynesian restaurant Gauguin, as well as appeasing her father, who''s distressed at the number of homeless people camped out in front of Solari''s, the family''s Italian seafood restaurant out on the historic fisherman''s wharf.Nevertheless, when Sally gets the opportunity to volunteer at a farm-to-table dinner taking place at the hip new restaurant and culinary bookshop Pages and Plums, she seizes the chance. Not only is it a fundraiser for an organization aiding the homeless and seniors, but up for auction at the event is a
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Canongate Books Murder in the Cloister
Book SynopsisChristine de Pizan is in danger when she is sent to the Priory of Poissy to catch the killer of a young nun in this vividly imagined historical mystery set in fourteenth-century France.Paris, 1399. Scribe Christine de Pizan is sent to the Priory of Poissy by the palace to copy a manuscript for the prioress. But the prioress already has many copyists, and Christine senses that something is amiss.Her suspicions are confirmed when the prioress reveals that one of the sisters has been found murdered in the cloister. Fearing for the welfare of the king''s young daughter who resides at the abbey, she is eager for Christine to find out who killed the young nun - and why.As Christine investigates, she uncovers dark mischief and closely guarded secrets, but can she unmask a killer?
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Canongate Books Golden Cargoes
Book SynopsisThe queen''s half-sister, Ursula Stannard, returns to solve another Tudor mystery in this page-turning tale of suspicious riches, murder and hidden treasures - can she find the golden cargoes?May 1589. Being the queen''s half-sister and occasional secret agent, can take its toll, which is why Ursula Stannard is looking forward to the simple pleasure of attending the wedding of her tenant''s daughter. But on arrival, Arabella the bride-to-be is refusing to marry her intended.Ursula tries to reason with Arabella on behalf of her mother, Joan Mercer, but she senses all is not well with her betrothed, or within the Mercer household. The family have gold and jewels beyond their means, and Ursula suspects they may not have gained such riches legally.When the strangled corpse of local herbalist and suspected witch is found, and Ursula learns through her connections at Court that English vessels are being plundered by a trio of mys
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Canongate Books Spirits and Smoke
Book SynopsisDeadly drinks, vicious gangsters, missing money . . . Reluctant sleuth Maddie Pastore is back with a bang, in the second Mystic''s Accomplice historical mystery set in 1920s Chicago.Miley''s storytelling skills do justice to her clever, gutsy, and endearing protagonist. This is a real treat for readers who love stories set in the Roaring ''20s- Publishers Weekly Starred Review December, 1924. Young widow Maddie Pastore feels fortunate to be employed by the well-meaning but fraudulent medium Carlotta Romany. Investigating Carlotta''s clients isn''t work she''s proud of, but she''s proud of how well she does it. Maddie''s talents, however, draw them unwelcome attention: sharp-eyed Officer O''Rourke from the Chicago Police. He doesn''t believe in spiritualism - but in a city packed with mobsters, con artists and criminals, he''ll take any help he can get. It''s not long before Maddie has a case to bring him. Why did tee
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Canongate Books Antiques Foe
Book SynopsisEccentric antiques dealer and amateur sleuth Vivian Borne finds herself in jail - again! - when a podcast star is found dead in her hotel room in this new Trash ''n'' Treasures cozy mystery - one of the funniest cozy series going (Ellery Queen Magazine)When popular podcaster Nicole Chatterton wants an interview for Killers Caught, true-crime author Vivian Borne is overjoyed. Finally, some recognition for the sleuthing skills the septuagenarian antiques dealer and her daughter Brandy have demonstrated, solving countless crimes in their small hometown of Serenity, Iowa!Dolled up and dressed to the nines, Vivian figures the interview is going swimmingly . . . until Nicole turns the tables, accusing the mother/daughter duo of committing the very crimes they solved. Shocked and affronted - and with a spiteful tirade captured by the cameras - Vivian breaks off the interview, ejecting the rude podcaster from the premises of the Trash ''n'' Treasu
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Canongate Books The Beautiful Risk
Book SynopsisHer husband died in a plane crash on Mount Blanc. It was a tragic accident.These are the simple facts.Except someone''s not telling the truth . . .After nine months of sorrow and grief, Junie Lagarde - a brilliant forensic accountant and passionate guitarist - is gradually accepting life without her beloved husband Olivier, a French safety consultant and climate-change expert, whom she lost in a tragic plane accident over Mont Blanc. If only she could have found her loyal hearing-dog Leo, who ran off in the terrifying aftermath of the crash, before she had to return home to America. But then Junie receives an unexpected call from France . . .Capitaine Philippe Brevard, the man in charge of investigating Olivier''s death, has seen recent CCTV footage which shows Leo being held by a man who closely resembles Olivier . . . right down to his distinctive jacket.It''s not Olivier. It can''t be . . . c
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Canongate Books The Stranger Vanishes
Book SynopsisNew York Times bestseller Wendy Corsi Staub is back, with a new heart-warming cozy mystery set in the magical village of Lily DaleIn the quirky, picturesque lakeside community of Lily Dale, where the residents can talk to the dead, young widow Bella Jordan is the lone skeptic among believers. She doesn''t believe in ghosts . . . but after a year in the village, she would admit that her new friends do sometimes seem to know impossible things.Still, when a Black stranger dressed in old-fashioned clothing arrives unexpectedly at Bella''s guesthouse at midnight on Juneteenth, only to vanish the next day as if he''d never existed, Bella''s sure there has to be a logical explanation. One that has nothing to do with the strange warning Odelia, the medium next door, delivers from the Spirits: Beware of . . . Barry?!Bella doesn''t know a Barry, and she has enough people in her life already, what with her young son Max and their two kitties, handso
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Canongate Books Cold Fire
Book SynopsisA mother and her children murdered.A nanny on the run.A killer in pursuit.Hunted and reviled, ex-nanny Joanne Mason turns to her sister, Detective Karen Ratcliffe. Torn between duty and family, Ratcliffe asks Tess Grey and her partner Nicolas ''Po'' Villere to bring Joanne in safely.A winter cyclone forces Joanne into hiding on the Canadian border - but she can''t stay put for long. In close pursuit, Tess and Po head north into the heart of a storm, but they''re not the only ones: the real murderer is also hot on Joanne''s trail, trying to kill the only living witness to their crime.As the chase progresses it grows apparent that Joanne couldn''t have been responsible for the murders . . . but the heat isn''t off her. Some people think she might be a co-conspirator, not the terrified witness she is . . . and when the shocking truth behind the gruesome murders comes to light, Tess and Po have their work cut out to keep Joanne - and
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Canongate Books The Kielbasa Killer
Book SynopsisLydia Wienewski discovers that her family''s ever-popular kielbasa isn''t the only thing that''s been pricked in the night when she finds a body in this entertaining and smartly written cozy.A Woman''s World Book Club PickLydia Wienewski can''t wait to open her dream Polish-American café and bakery in Cheektowaga. But while her father recovers from a stroke, Lydia helps manage the family business, Wienewski''s Wieners & Meats, over the busy Easter holiday. She''s soon preparing a huge amount of their famous kielbasa - and dealing with her father''s rogue meat supplier, Louie McDaniel.When Lydia finds Louie dead next to the kielbasa in the family''s private smoker, her great-great-grandpa''s antique sausage pricker sticking out of his neck, her problems are about to get much worse - especially as she seems to be the police''s prime suspect! Who would commit such a terrible act? Lydia quickly enlists the help of her irrepressible gr
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Canongate Books Golden Cargoes
Book SynopsisThe queen''s half-sister, Ursula Stannard, returns to solve another Tudor mystery in this page-turning tale of suspicious riches, murder and hidden treasures - can she find the golden cargoes?May 1589. Being the queen''s half-sister and occasional secret agent, can take its toll, which is why Ursula Stannard is looking forward to the simple pleasure of attending the wedding of her tenant''s daughter. But on arrival, Arabella the bride-to-be is refusing to marry her intended.Ursula tries to reason with Arabella on behalf of her mother, Joan Mercer, but she senses all is not well with her betrothed, or within the Mercer household. The family have gold and jewels beyond their means, and Ursula suspects they may not have gained such riches legally.When the strangled corpse of local herbalist and suspected witch is found, and Ursula learns through her connections at Court that English vessels are being plundered by a trio of mys
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Canongate Books Waste of a Life
Book SynopsisEllen Curtis is about to have her own life thrown into chaos in this third light-hearted decluttering mystery!Brett layers the old-fashioned puzzle with deep psychological insights . . . Not to be missed Booklist Starred ReviewDeclutterer Ellen Curtis has been working to bring order into the life of Cedric Waites, a recluse in his eighties who hasn''t left his house or let anyone inside it since his wife died. On one of her regular visits, Ellen finds the old man dead.Sad but, given his age, perhaps not unexpected. Nothing to get worked up about . . . until the police raise the suspicion that Cedric might have been poisoned! The cause seems be something he ate, and as Ellen cleared away the old man''s food containers, she is under suspicion. As is Dodge, who works for Ellen and has unhelpfully done a runner . . .Meanwhile, a rival declutterer is out to sabotage Ellen''s reputable business, her two grown-up children a
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Canongate Books Peril in the Parish
Book SynopsisSecrets, mystery and wedding bells at Dovecote Hatch!1933, Dovecote Hatch, England. Florence Norris knows she has found a good man in George ''Birdie'' Bird, the landlord of the local pub, The Dog & Whistle. They are set to marry in the parish church of their beloved village of Dovecote Hatch. But when a mysterious stranger seeks out George, sharing family secrets and talks of an illegal burial years ago, an ominous dread falls over the happy couple.Meanwhile, Agnes Younger, a local recluse whose health is ailing, calls upon her cousin Sophie Dawson to come home. Sophie is relieved to be escaping a scandal, not of her making, but is soon in the thick of something far more dramatic! There may just be a link between Agnes''s imminent demise and the poor soul who was buried illegally.As Florence and George are pulled reluctantly into this mystery, they uncover unpleasant truths and dark entanglements in this idyllic English village. N
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Canongate Books Dark Queen Wary
Book SynopsisWith an imposter prince claiming he is Henry Tudor, Margaret Beaufort must play the game of kings very carefully in this richly-imagined medieval mystery.Uneasy lies the head which wears the crown1472. Edward IV reigns triumphant over England and his rivals, the Lancastrians. But he is uneasy, for one true claimant remains: the young Henry Tudor, son of Margaret Beaufort, Countess of Richmond. Henry''s continued existence worries Edward, so he hatches a plan to bring a cuckoo into the nest - an imposter prince is presented to Margaret Beaufort as her son.Margaret is no fool and knows she must play this game of kings carefully . . . When she is invited to George Neville''s beautiful home ''The Moor'' to help investigate some mysterious and gruesome murders she knows dark forces are at play. Whispers of a shadowy figure called Achitophel hang over the house''s occupants, like the impenetrable mist that descended on the battle of Barn
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Canongate Books French Roast
Book SynopsisThings go from bad to worse for Wisconsin coffeehouse owner Maggy Thorsen when her cousin Jacque Oui finds himself in hot water.Wisconsin coffeehouse owner Maggy Thorsen''s cousin, Jacque Oui, is in trouble. Big trouble! Not only is his cash-strapped Schultz''s Market facing competition from a major new grocery chain, but his ex-wife Paulette has arrived from Paris, spectacularly claiming that she and Jacque are still married, despite Jacque being engaged to Maggy''s friend and star barista Amy Caprese.When a huge fire rips through Schultz''s Market overnight and a gruesome discovery is made in the shop''s upper flat, Maggy is drawn into her cousin''s affairs. But where is he? With Jacque suddenly missing, can Maggy uncover the truth behind the disturbing events triggered by Paulette''s arrival, or is she about to be scorched by a determined killer?
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Embla Books The Bone House
Book SynopsisWhen hundreds of birds fall from the sky into Slayton's lake in a terrifying freak event, the waters are dredged - revealing a dark, long-held secret. Perfect for fans of Cara Hunter, Alex North and Stephen King. The Slayton Thrillers, with Detective Sarah Noble, can be read as standalones, or in any order.
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Embla Books The Night Whispers
Book SynopsisDetective Sarah Noble investigates a dark case in the town of Slayton. It began with the whispers. Until it happened again. Detective Sarah Noble will need all her intuition - and some help from young Elliott Carter - to crack a case where nothing is as it seems.
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Little, Brown Book Group Murphys Law
Book SynopsisMurphy''s Law is the captivating first entry of Rhys Bowen''s New York Times bestselling Molly Murphy series.Meet Molly Murphy, a resourceful young woman who lives by her own set of laws...Molly Murphy always knew she''d end up in trouble, just as her mother had predicted. So when she commits murder in self-defence, she flees her cherished Ireland for the anonymous shores of America. When she arrives in New York and sees the welcoming promise of freedom in the Statue of Liberty, Molly begins to breathe a little easier. But when a man is murdered on Ellis Island, a man Molly was seen arguing with, she becomes a prime suspect in the crime.If she can''t clear her name, Molly will be sent back to Ireland where the gallows await, so using her Irish charm and sharp wit, she escapes Ellis Island and sets out to find the wily killer on her own. Pounding the notorious streets of Hell''s Kitchen and the Lower East Side, Molly undertakes a desperaTrade Review‘Delightful… as ever, Bowen does a splendid job of capturing the flavour of early twentieth-century New York and bringing to life its warm and human inhabitants.’ * Publishers Weekly *‘Molly grows ever more engaging against a vibrant background of New York’s dark side at the turn of the century.’ * Kirkus Reviews *
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Little, Brown Book Group The Polish Detective
Book SynopsisSet in Dundee, this fast-paced crime novel is the first to feature Polish Detective Sergeant Dania Gorska.Volatile times in the city of discovery . . .DS Dania Gorska is a stranger in a foreign land. Born in Poland and transferred from London to Dundee''s specialist crime division, she is called upon to investigate a series of grotesque killings where the victims are first brutally murdered and then displayed in a bizarre manner. Although seemingly unrelated, clues point to the victims having been members of a local druidic cult.While solving these murders is Dania''s priority, she finds herself increasingly drawn to the case of two runaway teenage girls. But when she learns they were also members of the same druid group she becomes convinced their disappearance is linked to the murders. And, despite what the evidence suggests, Dania starts to fear that the girls have not run away but are actually the newest, undiscovered victims of the killeTrade ReviewNicely nasty in all the right places, this is an assured debut by Hania Allen... The story rattles along until bringing the curtain down with an unnerving twist - Craig Robertson, author of Cold Grave, Random, and Witness the DeadCaptivating characters and an intriguing plot. A great new find for crime fans - Lin Anderson, author of the Rhona MacLeod crime seriesPitch-perfect, combined with a clever mystery, but more than that, it's a witty, tense crime novel written in a highly readable style - Russel D McLean, author of the J McNee detective series
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Headline Publishing Group The Heist
Book SynopsisRaves for Janet Evanovich''s novels: ''Stephanie Plum in ass-kicking form...utterly delightful'' (Cosmopolitan); ''A laugh-out-loud page turner'' (Heat); ''Plum is not just a smart private eye but a heroine with a sense of humour'' (Daily Mail) An impossible pairing. An unstoppable team.Conman and expert thief Nick Fox is responsible for some of the most daring heists of recent years. Now he''s responsible for driving FBI Special Agent, Kate O''Hare crazy as they work together to take down some of the world''s most untouchable felons.Nick and Kate''s first assignment: to track down one of the most notorious embezzlers in the world - along with the $500 million he stole on his way out of the country. It''s going to include hardships like travelling to an island paradise, living on a yacht, and dinner theatre. And if Nick is turning out to look a lot like the man of Kate''s dreams... well, that can only be expected when you''Trade Review'Non-stop laughs with plenty of high jinks' -- USA Today 'A laugh-out-loud page-turner' -- Heat 'Pithy, witty and fast-paced' -- The Sunday Times
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Headline Publishing Group Double Fudge Brownie Murder Hannah Swensen
Book SynopsisJoanne Fluke''s eighteenth Hannah Swensen mystery is packed full of intrigue and delicious recipes. Perfect for fans of M. C. Beaton and Leslie Meier.Life in Lake Eden, Minnesota, is usually pleasantly uneventful. Lately, though, it seems everyone has more than their fair share of drama to manage. With so much on her plate, Hannah Swensen can barely find the time to think about her bakery - let alone the town''s most recent murder...Hannah is nervous about the upcoming trial for her involvement in a tragic accident. She''s eager to clear her name once and for all, but her troubles only double when she finds the judge bludgeoned to death with his own gavel. Now Hannah is the number-one suspect. As she sets out in search of the culprit she discovers that the judge made more than a few enemies during his career. With time running out, HanTrade ReviewA tasty treat * Kirkus Reviews *With her usual wit and flair, amateur sleuth Hannah narrows down the list of suspects * Publishers Weekly *Culinary cozies don't get any tastier than this winning series * Library Journal *
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Headline Publishing Group Curious Minds
Book SynopsisA New York Times bestsellerCURIOUS MINDS by No. 1 bestselling author Janet Evanovich and screenwriter Phoef Sutton is a must-read thriller for fans of the Stephanie Plum mysteries including ONE FOR THE MONEY and TRICKY TWENTY-TWO.They couldn''t be less compatible, but they make a great team...Emerson Knight is introverted, eccentric, and has little-to-no sense of social etiquette. Good thing he''s also brilliant, rich and (some people might say) handsome. Riley Moon has just graduated from Harvard. Her assertive (some people might say aggressive) spitfire attitude has helped land a dream job at Blane-Grunwald bank. At least, Riley Moon thinks it''s her dream job until she is given her first assignment: babysitting Emerson Knight.An inquiry about missing Knight money leads to a missing man, missing gold and a life-and-death race across the country. Through the streets of Washington D.C., and down into the undergrouTrade ReviewPraise for Janet Evanovich: 'Pithy, witty and fast-paced' * Sunday Times *'Among the great joys of contemporary crime fiction' * GQ *'A laugh-out-loud page-turner' * Heat *'Romantic and gripping...an absolute tonic' * Good Housekeeping *
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Headline Publishing Group Hardcore TwentyFour
Book SynopsisHeadless bodies have started appearing across town in Trenton, New Jersey... Mutilated corpses litter the streets of New Jersey in Hardcore Twenty-Four, the thrilling twenty-fourth adventure in the laugh-out-loud Stephanie Plum series by No. 1 bestselling author Janet Evanovich. The perfect read for fans of Harlan Coben and Sue Grafton.Raves for Janet Evanovich''s bestselling novels: ''Razor sharp'' (Sunday Express); ''Non-stop laughs with plenty of high jinks'' (USA Today); ''Pithy, witty and fast-paced'' (The Sunday Times). At first, it''s just corpses from a funeral home and the morgue that have had the heads removed. Then a homeless man is murdered and dumped behind a church. Stephanie Plum knows that she''s the only one with a prayer of catching this killer.If that''s not enough, Diesel''s back in town. The six-foot-tall, blond-haired hunk accepts no limits - that includes locked doors, closed windTrade ReviewPraise for Janet Evanovich: 'Among the great joys of contemporary crime fiction' * GQ *A laugh-out-loud page-turner * Heat *Romantic and gripping... An absolute tonic * Good Housekeeping *As smart and sassy as high-gloss wet paint * Time Out *Pithy, witty and fast-paced * The Sunday Times *Making trouble and winning hearts * USA Today *
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Headline Publishing Group Past Life
Book SynopsisSOME CRIMES CAN NEVER BE FORGOTTEN''BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN'' DAILY MAIL''A GREAT STORY TOLD WITH REAL POISE'' SIMON KERNICK, SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERDetective Abigail Boone has been missing for four days when she is finally found. Suffering retrograde amnesia, she is a stranger to her despairing husband and bewildered son.Hopelessly lost in her own life, with no leads on her abduction, Boone''s only instinct is to revisit the case she was investigating when she vanished: the baffling disappearance of a young woman, Sarah Still.Defying her family and the police, Boone obsessively follows a deadly trail to uncover the shocking truth. But even if she finds Sarah, will Boone ever be the same again?From a blistering new voice in crime fiction, PAST LIFE is a razor-sharp thriller perfect for fans of authors such as Ian Rankin, Tim Weaver, Susie Steiner, Joseph Knox aTrade ReviewIt's gripping, addictive, a thrill of a ride. This is crime as it should be written. one of the best, original introductions of a protagonist I've read * Jo Spain *A smart, distinctive debut * Sunday Mirror *A great story told with real poise * Simon Kernick *A beautifully written debut... * Daily Mail *An astonishing debut * Woman’s Own *I loved it. Boone is such a compelling character. It's taut, beautifully written and at some points the tension is almost too much to bear * Harriet Tyce *A smart debut from a distinctive new voice * The People *I really loved this...a twisting, heart-wrenching story with wonderfully vivid characters * Claire McGowan *Memory is at the centre of Nolan's bold and sharply written book...In a genre oversaturated by samey stories, Past Life is a dark crime fiction debut that feels fresh, smart and thrilling * Culturefly *A policewoman suffering amnesia must find the truth about her own violent kidnapping in Dominic Nolan's thrilling, roller coaster debut. Tense, gripping and full of twists and turns, this read will keep you on the edge of your seat. * Dead Good Books *
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Headline Publishing Group The Big Kahuna
Book SynopsisThe New York Times bestseller!FBI Agent Kate O''Hare plays by the rules, but con man Nicholas Fox makes them up as he goes along. Ordered to work together to tackle out-of-bounds cases ordinary FBI agents can''t touch, they make a brilliant team, as long as the simmering tension between them is kept under control...Kate and Nick are investigating the suspicious disappearance of Silicon Valley billionaire Richard Wylde. Known as the Big Kahuna, he''s famous for creating an artificial intelligence software some people might kill for. Kate thinks those people might include Wylde''s model wife and his shady business partner, who seem more interested in gaining control of his company than in finding the Kahuna himself. The only lead is Wylde''s drop-out son, who''s living the dream in Hawaii. To get close to him, Kate and Nick will have to go undercover in the surfer community. It looks like a dream assignatiTrade ReviewPraise for Janet Evanovich: Pithy, witty and fast-paced * Sunday Times *Even if you can't always tell the good guys from the bad guys, there's no doubt who'll come out on top when the Fox is in the hen house * Kirkus Reviews *Among the great joys of contemporary crime fiction * GQ *Romantic and gripping... an absolute tonic * Good Housekeeping *Making trouble and winning hearts * USA today *A laugh-out-loud page-turner * Heat *
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Headline Publishing Group Hermit
Book SynopsisHE DISAPPEARED FOR 15 YEARS...UNTIL THE DAY OF THE MURDER. *** THE INTERNATIONAL TOP TEN BESTSELLER***''Taut, beautifully observed...with an explosive finish.'' PETER MAY''Original, compelling and highly recommended. S. R. White is the real deal.'' CHRIS HAMMER''A fascinating case''SUNDAY TIMES CRIME CLUB PICKAfter a puzzling death in the wild bushlands of Australia, detective Dana Russo has just 12 hours to interrogate the prime suspect - a silent, inscrutable man found at the scene of the crime, who disappeared without trace 15 years earlier.But where has he been? Why won''t he talk? And exactly how dangerous is he? Without conclusive evidence to prove his guilt, Dana faces a desperate race against time to persuade him to speak. But as each interview spirals with fevered intensity, Dana must reckon with her own traumatic past to reveal the shocking truth . . .Compulsive, atmoTrade ReviewA taut, beautifully observed slow-burner with an explosive finish. -- PETER MAYOriginal, compelling and highly recommended. S. R. White is the real deal. -- CHRIS HAMMERA fascinating case * SUNDAY TIMES *It draws you in - and rewards with a truly powerful ending * HEAT *This slow-burn novel catches light * THE SUN *A dark and compulsive read * WOMAN & HOME *
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