Crime and mystery: women sleuths / detectives
Penguin Publishing Group Putting on the Witch Retired Witches Mysteries
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£999.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Dreams of Falling
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£21.59
Penguin Putnam Inc Dreams of Falling
Book SynopsisThree lifelong friends share a devastating secret that will have repercussions for all their lives.
£13.49
Penguin Putnam Inc Love and Death Among the Cheetahs
Book SynopsisGeorgie and Darcy are finally on their honeymoon in Kenya's Happy Valley, but murder crashes the party.
£16.20
Penguin Random House LLC Justice Hall
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£999.99
Penguin Putnam Inc The Broken Spine
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£7.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Naked in Death
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£9.99
Penguin Putnam Inc The Benevolent Society of IllMannered Ladies
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£15.30
Penguin Random House LLC Cold Clay
Book SynopsisThe second book in the Shady Hollow series, in which some long-buried secrets come to light, throwing suspicion on a beloved local denizen.It''s autumn in Shady Hollow, and residents are looking forward to harvest feasts. But then a rabbit discovers a grisly crop: the bones of a moose.Soon, the owner of Joe''s Mug is dragged out of the coffeeshop and questioned by the police about the night his wife walked out of his life?and Shady Hollow?forever. It seems like an open-and-shut case, but dogged reporter Vera Vixen doesn''t believe gentle Joe is a killer. She''ll do anything to prove his innocence ... even if it means digging into secrets her neighbors would rather leave buried.A VINTAGE CRIME/BLACK LIZARD ORIGINAL.
£999.99
Random House USA Inc Twilight Falls
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£14.02
Canongate Books Sight Unseen 2 An Enora Andressen thriller
Book SynopsisActress Enora Andressen is dragged into the UK''s exploding drugs scene when her son''s girlfriend is kidnapped.Malo is in trouble again. Enora Andressen''s wayward son has received a ransom demand for the return of his girlfriend, the daughter of a wealthy Colombian business tycoon. But how far can a mother trust her son? And where does Clemmie''s disappearance fit in the murderous world of cocaine dealing? With the help of Hayden Prentice, Malo''s natural father and himself a one-time drug baron, Enora embarks on a hunt for the truth behind the kidnapping. The journey takes her deep into the exploding world of county lines, the new business model that delivers Class A drugs into every corner of the kingdom. Drug dealing is the new normal. The sums of money at stake are dizzying and a human life counts for nothing. As Enora Andressen is about to discover . . .
£21.84
Little, Brown Book Group Under a Silent Moon Detective Inspector Louisa
Book SynopsisIn the crisp, early morning hours, the police are called to a suspected murder at a farm outside a small English village. A beautiful young woman has been found dead, blood all over the cottage she lives in. At the same time, police respond to a reported female suicide, where a car has fallen into a local quarry. As DCI Louisa Smith and her team gather the evidence, they discover a link between these two women, a link which has sealed their dreadful fate one cold night, under a silent moon.Told in a unique way, using source documents that allow readers to interpret the evidence alongside DCI Louisa Smith and her team, Under a Silent Moon is an unsettling and compulsively readable novel that will keep you gripped until the very last page.Trade ReviewIntense, gripping . . . utterly unputdownable * S. J. Watson *Haynes does a great job in ratcheting up the suspense . . . and there are many lip-biting moments * Daily Mail *Check the locks on your doors and windows and surrender to this obsessive thriller * Karin Slaughter *As Haynes herself is a police intelligence analyst she is well placed to add authenticity to her skills of storytelling. Unputdownable * Red Magazine *A chilling, page-turning read * Rosamund Lupton *Oozes authenticity * Daily Express *The sprinkling of jet-black comedy and the authentic voice... keeps you going back for more * Sun *Elizabeth Haynes offers it all. She draws on her experience as a police analyst to give everything a ring of authenticity; the dialogue, the characters and the inquiry... [Haynes] packs this crime novel with enough surprises to keep you mystified right to the end * Essentials *
£9.99
Little, Brown Book Group Behind Closed Doors Detective Inspector Louisa
Book Synopsis''To begin with, nothing was certain except her own terror . . .''Ten years ago, fourteen-year-old Scarlett Rainsford vanished without a trace during a family holiday to Greece. Not being able to find Scarlett was one of the biggest regrets of DCI Louisa Smith''s career and when Scarlett is discovered back in her home town after all this time, Lou is determined to find out what happened to her and why she remained hidden for so long. Was she abducted or did she run away? As Lou and her team delve deeper into Scarlett''s past, their investigation throws up more questions than it answers. But as they edge closer to the truth about what really went on behind closed doors, it is more sinister and disturbing than they had ever imagined.From the bestselling author of Into the Darkest Corner comes an unsettling and compulsively readable novel that will keep you under its spell until the very last page.Trade ReviewIntensely evocative, you can almost smell the police and interview rooms . . . authentic, gripping and all-consuming * Daily Mail *Elizabeth Haynes is the most exciting thing to happen to crime fiction in a long time * Sophie Hannah *I never wanted to stop reading; both Scarlett's story and the developing relationships within the major incident team are gripping stuff * Mystery People *The sprinkling of jet-black comedy and the authentic voice . . . keeps you going back for more * The Sun on Under a Silent Moon *Oozes authenticity * Daily Express on Under a Silent Moon *A gripping read that will have you guessing until the end * Evening Telegraph on Under a Silent Moon *This is a book that will thrill lovers of the police procedural * Crime Fiction Lover Blog on Under a Silent Moon *Had me hooked . . . I immediately wanted to turn back to the beginning and start reading again * Bookbag Blog on Under a Silent Moon *
£13.29
Little, Brown Book Group Survivor
Book Synopsis''Well into Martina Cole territory'' Independent THE ADDICTIVE NEW THRILLER: NO ONE KNOWS CRIME LIKE KRAYLolly has always known her mum was different. Sometimes Angela Bruce was ill in a quiet sort of way, but other times she roamed the Mansfield estate shouting about whatever had wormed its way into her head that day. Either way, Lolly was on her own so she learned how to look after herself pretty quickly.Mal Fury has never got over the disappearance of his daughter all those years ago, but there''s still hope because the police never found Kay''s body. So when his private investigator turns up a lead that connects Kay to Lolly, Mal needs to find out more. But in doing so, he''s delving into a decades-old mystery that could throw Lolly''s entire world into chaos and she''ll need every ounce of her survival instinct if she''s to make it out the other side . . .Trade ReviewA cracking good read * Jessie Keane *A compelling mystery... Will have you rooting for Lolly and zooming through the pages to find out what becomes of her. -- Heather BurnsideWell into Martina Cole territory * Independent *Action, intrigue and a character-driven plot . . . sure to please any crime fiction fans * Woman *Gripping * Daily Express *A gripping page-turner -- Kerry Barnes
£17.99
Random House Publishing Group Island of the Mad
£21.73
Simon & Schuster Ltd Piece of My Heart
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£8.35
Simon & Schuster Ltd The Unheard
Book SynopsisTHE NEW THRILLER FROM THE MASTER OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SUSPENSE ‘He did kill. Kill and kill and kill.’ Tess’s number one priority has always been her three-year-old daughter Poppy. But splitting up with Poppy’s father Jason means that she cannot always be there to keep her daughter safe. When she finds a disturbing drawing, dark and menacing, among her daughter’s brightly coloured paintings, Tess is convinced that Poppy has witnessed something terrible. Something that her young mind is struggling to put into words. But no one will listen. It’s only a child’s drawing, isn’t it? Tess will protect Poppy, whatever the price. But when she doesn’t know what, or who, she is protecting her from, how can she possibly know who to trust . . . ? ‘What an intriguingTrade Review‘A mesmerising portrait of a child under stress, observed obsessively because every tiny trait is a possible clue to an important crime’ * Sunday Times, best paperbacks of 2022 *'I love Nicci French’s books, and with The Unheard they are right at the top of their game. Few crime writers can match their psychological acuity, of their ability to lead a reader through dizzying plot twists without ever losing pace. It’s an absolute masterclass of crime writing' -- Kate Rhodes, author of the Locked-Island Mystery series‘What an intriguing, compelling page-turner. I ate it up in two days’ -- Liz Nugent, author of Our Little Cruelties'The Nicci French duo have been on a strong run since reverting to non-series thrillers, and it continues with The Unheard… This is a mesmerising portrait of a child under stress, observed obsessively because every tiny trait is a possible clue to an important crime' * Sunday Times *'A haunting investigation of our darkest fears' * Mail on Sunday *‘Utterly absorbing, brilliantly plotted, twisty and original’ -- Rachel Abbott, author of the DCI Tom Douglas thrillers‘An intense, brilliantly crafted thriller that hums with menace from start to finish' -- TM Logan'The Unheard is the sort of book that makes you miss your bus stop' * The Times *'In the very capable hands of the dynamic writing duo known as Nicci French, the big reveal is sophisticated, satisfying and very surprising' * Daily Mail *‘The Unheard is excellent – a breathless read brimming with misdirection and fear’ * The Observer *‘Husband-and-wife team of Nicci Gerrard and Sean French tackle the subject of how difficult is it for people with a background of mental illness to be taken seriously… Tess is an excellent mother and an appealing character, as is Poppy. If some of Tess’s activities are morally dubious, at least they are impelled by something other than the selfish desire for gratification pursued by more than one of the suspects in this fast-moving domestic thriller’ * Literary Review *‘The police don’t smell a rat. They see no crime. Narrator Tess is wasting their time with her crazed conviction that her daughter, Poppy, has witnessed an atrocity. A three-year-old cannot tell what she saw, but there is a menacing drawing, strange utterances, disturbed behaviour. Can Jason Poppy’s father, be trusted? Can anyone? The usual French polish from an accomplished husband-and-wife duo’ * Saga *‘Husband and wife duo Nicci Gerrard and Sean French have created another enthralling, tantalisingly twisty read’ * Heat *'Confirms Nicci French as the giant of the genre' -- Erin Kelly
£7.99
Penguin Books Ltd Come a Little Closer
Book SynopsisTHE MUST-READ PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF GIRL UNKNOWN & YOUR CLOSEST FRIEND ''An intense drama. A clever novel in which everyone is hiding something, and keeps the reader guessing'' Sunday Times FRIEND. NEIGHBOUR. KILLER? Leah''s new to Wyndham Park. Lonely and suffering from insomnia, she befriends her upstairs neighbour Anton. Anton has only recently returned to the street and is lonely too. He''s been gone for nineteen years - but he hasn''t told Leah the reason why. That nineteen years ago he was imprisoned for killing his wife. A wife who looked a bit like Leah . . . Was he wrongly convicted? Or is Leah befriending a killer intent on luring her closer and closer?''This slippery thriller conjures an intense sense of claustrophobia, delivering some deftly crafted surprises'' Sunday Mirror''THRILLING'' Trade ReviewAn intense drama. Perry has come up with a clever novel in which everyone is hiding something, and keeps the reader guessing * Sunday Times *This slippery thriller conjures an intense sense of claustrophobia, delivering some deftly crafted surprises * Sunday Mirror *Reminiscent of Du Maurier's Rebecca . . . Intriguing, compelling and shocking, Perry pulls you into a web of deceit that will enthralled and entertain you. I loved it. -- Liz NugentSlick, engrossing, twisted and addictive. Domestic crime drama at its best. Highly recommended -- Jo SpainNicely paced and twisty, this welcome addition to the new trend of 'noxious neighbours' fiction will have you questioning what really goes on behind closed doors * Crime Monthly *Delightfully slippery thriller. It expertly conjures up an intense sense of claustrophobia as well as delivering some deftly crafted surprises * The People *Praise for Karen Perry * - *Like Gone Girl . . . it's the most gripping thing I've read for ages * Evening Standard *A brilliant binge-read thriller with a real roller coaster of an ending * Heat *Original and impressively contemporary with an excellent final twist * Daily Mail *Builds to an incredibly tense finale before delivering an amazing final twist * Sunday Mirror *StunningTruly remarkable . . . Grips your heart from the first pages and simply never lets goIf you're a fan of menacing psychological thrillers that chill to the bone, this book is for youBeautifully written, with just the right balance of teasing the reader with clues and hitting them with revelations * Telegraph *Genuinely surprising * Guardian *Don't be surprised if you devour it in one sittingFull of intrigue and incident and keeps us guessing until the very last pageIt's that most powerful thing, a beautifully written mystery driven by its exploration of the characters' innermost heartsUnputdownable, leading to a stunning conclusion you won't see comingTense, unpredictable, blending a thriller with an intimate family story to produce a most compelling readCleverly written. A tense domestic thriller that is full of surprises * Irish Mail on Sunday *One of the most richly satisfying psychological thrillers of the year, a book that hooks the reader from the first page * Irish Independent *Perry is excellent at ratcheting up the tension at just the right moment, and the pages just keep turning at a rate of knots * Connaught Telegraph *
£9.99
Orion Publishing Co Ashes To Ashes
Book SynopsisThe first thriller in the Kovac and Liska series - a gripping novel of suspense from the New York Times bestseller.
£13.94
Orion Publishing Co Down the Darkest Road
Book SynopsisThe third mystery in the Oak Knoll series starring FBI Profiler Vince Leone, from Sunday Times bestselling author Tami Hoag
£12.58
Orion Publishing Co Like Mother Like Daughter
Book Synopsis''Utterly absorbing and thought-provoking'' Caz Frear''What a premise, and packed with suspense'' Victoria Selman''A dark, delicious triumph'' Niki MackayIf what they said was true, then the grotesque and the monstrous ran in her blood. It was imprinted within her very core, her DNA, a part of every cell in her body. Kat''s children are both smart and well-adjusted. On the outside.Kat has always tried to treat Imogen and Jemima equally, but she struggles with one of her daughters more than the other. Because Imogen''s birth mother is a serial killer. And Imogen doesn''t know.They say you can''t choose your family, but what if your family chooses you?Trade ReviewGreat books pull you into the story, heart and guts from page one. Really great books also leave you staring into space, thinking about them days after. Utterly absorbing and thought-provoking. * Caz Frear *What a premise, and packed with suspense - this book has it all! * Victoria Selman *A dark, delicious triumph with all the page-turnability you expect from Elle. * Niki Mackay *A very clever plot that twisted and turned at an incredible pace and some truly dark characters. * Nikki Smith *Excellent writing with intriguing characters and a dark and original premise that kept me turning the pages. * Jenny Quintana *
£8.99
Pan Macmillan Blood in the Water
Book SynopsisBlood in the Water is a gripping Boston thriller set on the icy waters of the Boston harbour, with international terrorism at its core and a family at its heart.Trade ReviewFantastic -- David BaldacciBlood in the Water is hard, gritty, and unrelenting. You won't sleep until you're finished. -- Robert CraisBlood In The Water is fast, propulsive and packed with action. There's a real sense of gathering unease as Jack Flynn pits his cast of memorable characters against the brutal Boston winter and a high-stakes criminal underworld. A real page-turner. -- Chris EwanBlood In The Water is a compulsive page-turner. Gritty and dark, with characters that are complex, conflicted and real, it’s a book that draws you in and doesn’t let go. Set against the bitter freeze of a Boston winter, the action never lets up and builds to a thrilling conclusion. Jack Flynn is a talent to watch. -- Adam HamdyOne of the best thrillers I've read in a long time, reminiscent of John Grisham, but, I think, better and with a stronger, more sympathetic cast of characters . . . A truly absorbing page-turner -- Richard & Judy Book Club review of Next of KinA born storyteller, a master of quirky character and detail who enthrals through the simple, but elusive, expedient of never seeming to write a dull sentence -- Daily Telegraph on Next of KinA knock-out; Grisham with passion, even a touch of the great Michael Connelly thrown in . . . It crackles from the first page to the last and never lets up for a second -- Daily Mail on Innocence
£7.99
Canongate Books Prose and Cons
Book SynopsisYoung widow Bella Jordan investigates a mystery with a literary twist in this charming, magical small-town cozy mystery from New York Times bestseller Wendy Corsi Staub.It''s been nine months since widowed mom Bella Jordan and her young son Max moved to Lily Dale, the quirky, close-knit New York community populated by people who can speak to the dead . . . if one believes in that kind of thing. Now she counts Valley View, the guesthouse she runs, as home and her psychic medium neighbours as friends. Even haughty, British Pandora, who used to own Valley View before her difficult divorce.So when Pandora sweeps in, requesting an urgent tete-a-tete, Bella expects it to be another complaint about book club. It isn''t. Pandora airily reveals her elderly Auntie Eudora is taking a last-minute cruise from London to New York with her gentleman friend Nigel - and minutes later Bella is bemused to find she''s agreed to host them at Valley View free of charge
£12.99
Canongate Books Murder in the Park
Book SynopsisIntroducing spirited female sleuth Elizabeth Fairchild in the first of the brilliant new Oak Park village mystery series, set in 1920s Illinois. June, 1925. Having been widowed in the First World War, Elizabeth Fairchild lives a quiet life at the home of her wealthy parents in genteel Oak Park village, Illinois. Although she does her best to avoid emotional entanglements, determined never to be hurt again, Elizabeth forms a close friendship with gentle Mr Anthony, who owns the local antiques store.But tragedy strikes when Mr Anthony is found stabbed to death in the alley behind his shop. Why would anyone murder a mild-mannered antiques dealer who simply loved beautiful things? A robbery gone wrong? A gangland execution? Or could it have something to do with the mysterious customer who bought a gold pocket watch from Mr Anthony on the day he died? When one of her father''s oldest friends is accused of the crime, Elizabeth determines to ex
£12.99
Canongate Books A Gingerbread House
Book SynopsisAn invitation you can''t refuse. You should . . .When shy, lonely Ivy meets a woman who claims to be her long-lost sister, she knows it''s too good to be true. She decides to trust Kate anyway. She wants a family. She wants someone to love.She''s making a mistake. Ivy enters Kate''s fairytale cottage, deep in the heart of Scotland . . . and she doesn''t come out. She''s the first to go missing.She won''t be the last.Meanwhile, in another part of the forest, Tash''s journey is just beginning . . .Multi-award-winning master of suspense Catriona McPherson is back with an ominous, twisty psychological thriller set in contemporary Scotland that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
£21.84
Canongate Books Shadow of Spain
Book SynopsisAs King Philip of Spain prepares to invade England, Ursula heads to Brussels on a desperate mission in this compelling Tudor mystery.March, 1588. With England in a state of high alert as King Philip of Spain amasses a vast fleet of warships ready to invade, Queen Elizabeth and her advisors seek a possible alliance with the Duke of Parma, Governor of the Netherlands. But their plans suffer a major setback when one of their most reliable spies is found murdered in the Hertfordshire countryside, shot dead by a crossbow bolt as he was transporting secret correspondence between the queen and the duke. The queen''s half-sister and occasional secret agent, Ursula Stannard, is happy not to be involved for once. But when Ursula''s ward Mildred elopes with the handsome yet mysterious Berend Gomez, Ursula is forced to follow the pair to Brussels, where she finds herself plunged into a hotbed of intrigue and rumour at the Duke of Parma''s court, a place whe
£21.84
Little, Brown & Company The Breakers
Book Synopsis New York Times bestselling author Marcia Muller is at her page-turning best in The Breakers, as she digs into a particularly disturbing corner of San Francisco's history--one that Sharon McCone may not escape alive.Sharon gets a request from her former neighbors the Curleys. Their usually dependable daughter, Chelle, hasn't answered their calls in over a week. Would Sharon check on her?Chelle, a house flipper, has been living at her latest rehab project: a Prohibition-era nightclub known as the Breakers, formerly a favored watering hole for San Francisco's elite, now converted into a run-down apartment building. There's something sinister about the quirky space, and Sharon quickly discovers why. Lurking in a secret room between two floors is a ghastly art gallery: photos and drawings of mass murderers, long ago and recent. Jack the Ripper. The Zodiac and Zebra killers. Charles Manson. What, an alarmed Sharon wonders, was
£19.80
Bonnier Books Ltd The Pantomime Murders
£9.89
Little, Brown Book Group Believe No One
Book SynopsisForensic expert Professor Nick Fennimore has engineered lectures in Chicago and St Louis a ploy to get to Detective Chief Inspector Kate Simms. She's in the United States on sabbatical with St Louis PD, and he's keen to see her again. Simms is working with a method swap' team, reviewing cold cases, sharing expertise. But Simms came to the US to escape the fallout from their previous case the last thing she needs is Fennimore complicating her life.A call for help from a sheriff's deputy in Oklahoma seems like a welcome distraction for the professor until he hears the details: a mother dead, her child gone echoes of Fennimore's own tragedy.Nine-year-old Red, adventuring in Oklahoma's backwoods, has no clue that he and his mom are in the killer's sights. Back in St Louis, investigators discover a pattern: victims all of them young mothers dumped along a 600 mile stretch of I-44. The Oklahoma and St Louis investigations converge, uncovering serial murders across twTrade ReviewThe best book I have read in years ... I don't have enough superlatives to describe how I feel about this book. * Mo Hayder *
£9.99
Little, Brown Book Group In Strangers Houses
Book SynopsisThere are some crimes you can''t sweep under the carpet...Lena Szarka, a Hungarian cleaner working in London, knows all too well about cleaning up other people''s messes. When her friend Timea disappears, she suspects one of her clients is to blame. However, the police don''t share her suspicions and it is left to Lena to turn sleuth and find her friend. Searching through their houses as she scrubs their floors, Lena desperately tries to find out what has happened. Only Cartwright, a police constable new to the job, believes that this will lead to the truth - and together they begin to uncover more of Islington''s seedy underbelly than they bargained for. But Lena soon discovers it''s not just her clients who have secrets. And as she begins to unravel Timea''s past she starts to wonder if she really knew her friend at all.Praise for Elizabeth Mundy:''Terrific and heartwarming; a charming debut'' Daisy Waugh''A wTrade ReviewTerrific and heartwarming; a charming debut -- Daisy WaughA warmly-crafted crime debut, perfect for our multicultural age -- Vaseem KhanBeautiful writing, a fine debut * The Sun *I loved In Strangers' Houses - poignant, funny and races effortlessly along. Lena is a wonderfully unusual heroine and I can't wait for her next adventure -- Elodie HarperLena's tenacity and common sense illuminate this engaging story * Daily Mail *This debut novel begins a series featuring an appealing, and more believable than usual, amateur sleuth. -- Matt Coward * Morning Star *
£7.99
Little, Brown Book Group A Clean Canvas
Book Synopsis''A deliciously light and amusing soufflé of a book'' Irish Independent Lena Szarka, a Hungarian cleaner, dusts off her detective skills when a masterpiece is stolen from a gallery she cleans with her cousin Sarika. But when Sarika goes missing too, accusations start to fly. Convinced her cousin is innocent, Lena sweeps her way through the secrets of the London art scene. With the evidence mounting against Sarika and the police on her trail, Lena needs to track down the missing painting if she is to clear her cousin. Embroiling herself in the sketchy world of thwarted talents, unpaid debts and elegant fraudsters, Lena finds that there''s more to this gallery than meets the eye.What did other readers have to say about A Clean Canvas?''Witty and warm but with an unsentimental core of steel in its chronicling of London''s guest-workers, this looks <Trade ReviewFormidable and funny * Sunday Independent *A deliciously light and amusing soufflé of a book * Irish Independent *Witty and warm but with an unsentimental core of steel in its chronicling of London's guest-workers, this looks set to become a highly popular series * Morning Star *Witty and warm but with an unsentimental core of steel in its chronicling of London's guest-workers, this looks set to become a highly popular series * Morning Star *
£9.99
Little, Brown Book Group The Man Who Vanished and the Dog Who Waited
Book SynopsisSecond mystery set in the Lincolnshire Wolds, featuring an amateur detective who mixes sleuthing with her other great love: animal rescue. Perfect for fans of Ann Granger, M. C. Beaton and Caroline Graham's Midsomer Murders.
£18.89
Headline Publishing Group Skyjack
Book SynopsisThe electrifying sequel to THE FREEDOM BROKER, featuring Thea Paris, a kidnap and ransom specialist. For Thea kidnap is always personal - her brother''s life was nearly ruined when he was taken as a child. Lisa Gardner says THE FREEDOM BROKER is ''clever and gritty'' and Peter James calls it ''spellbinding''. If you like David Baldacci''s King and Maxwell series, you will love this.When Thea Paris''s flight is hijacked over the Libyan Desert, her first priority is the two former child soldiers she is escorting to a new life in London. As an international kidnap specialist, Thea Paris negotiates for hostage release as part of her job. She knows one wrong move could lead to deadly consequences. After she is forcibly separated from the boys and the other passengers, Thea and her tactical team quickly regroup. And in their desperate search for the hostages that follows, unearth a conspiracy involving the CIA, the Vatican Trade ReviewSensational. Starts at 600mph and never slows down -- Lee ChildScarcely a page passes without some new piece of breath-taking action * The Times *Highly recommended - with short chapters that hook the reader so a bookmark is superfluous. -- Ali Karim
£12.99
Headline Publishing Group Murder on the Edge
Book Synopsis''With fascinating characters and an intriguing plot, this is a real page turner'' Katie FfordeSuper-sleuth Libby Sarjeant is back with her most puzzling case yet . . . a mysterious death at the local cliffs.Colin Hardcastle has arranged for two men to meet and discuss the sale of a house. But when Nick Nash - the owner of the property - doesn''t show, Colin cannot begin to imagine the events he has set in motion.Perplexed, Colin tells his friends in Steeple Martin, piquing the interest of Libby Sarjeant - and the Reverend Patti Pearson, who finds Nash''s name strangely familiar . . .Despite her burgeoning reputation as a super-sleuth, Libby is somewhat loath to investigate what seems to be a tragic accident. But when two of Patti''s parishioners ask for her help, Libby very quickly finds herself caught up in the mystery. Then Nash''s body is found, and things take a darker turn.As the case unravels, biting deeper into the local
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Hodder & Stoughton A Map of the Dark
Book SynopsisA thrilling new FBI series with a brilliant, troubled lead: perfect for fans of Tess Gerritsen, Karin Slaughter and Lisa Gardner.Trade ReviewCompellingly told, with a striking sting in the tail * Daily Mail *Tight prose, strong characters, and deft storytelling... A riveting tale that begs to be read in one sitting. Readers who enjoy police procedurals and Karin Slaughter's thrillers will delight in discovering a new voice. * Library Journal *A riveting, breathless novel, equal parts police procedural and emotional personal journey. Karen Ellis's twisty plot, dark storytelling, and nail-biting action kept me reading far too late into the night. A triumph! -- Karen Dionne, author of HomeElegant, haunting... a far-from-ordinary FBI novel. * Literary Hub *Vivid, compelling and emotionally engaging, as the best crime novels are. Elsa is an unforgettable central character, damaged but determined. You know you are in good hands as the plot skilfully brings her past and her family into the investigation.... A perfect, deeply satisfying thriller that grips right to the end. -- Jane Casey, author of Let the Dead SpeakA Map of the Dark is a compelling and moving story of buried secrets and hidden demons -- Sarah Ward, author of In Bitter ChillA terrific novel, wonderfully written, richly populated, and utterly gripping from start to finish -- Chris Pavone, New York Times bestselling author of The TravellersA beautifully rendered portrait of familial grief, loss, and decades-old demons wrapped inside a terrific race-against-time thriller starring a believably flawed heroine. I hope we haven't seen the last of FBI agent Elsa Myers -- Sarah Weinman, editor of Women Crime WritersOne of the most compelling psychological thrillers I've read in a long time...grabs you from the very first page and does not loosen its grip. I read this book in a day - I simply could not put it down - but I will be thinking about it for much longer. -- Alison Gaylin, USA Today bestselling author of What Remains of MeA taut, tense, exciting read with a sharp and very human protagonist. -- Reed Farrel Coleman, New York Times bestselling author of What You BreakDeftly plotted and packed with blind curves, A Map of the Dark careens into dangerous territory, where Karen Ellis entwines complex storylines with breakneck precision. A must-read for fans of taut, unpredictable psychological suspense. -- New York Times bestselling author Wendy Corsi StaubReaders will savor getting to know this singular heroine, a cop who feels the call of a lost child as sharply as the knife's edge that she uses to score her own skin. * Kirkus *Compelling...a solid choice for readers who enjoy Tana French's Dublin Murder Squad series. * Booklist *[A] thrilling launch of a new series... Works well as a solid police procedural and also an in-depth character study... Elsa maps out the darkness of a predator that preys on teenagers while navigating her own dark place. -- Oline Cogdill * Associated Press *[A] riveting series launch... The tight plotting will keep readers turning the pages. * Publishers Weekly *
£8.99
Hodder & Stoughton Last Night
Book SynopsisNYPD detective Lex Cole tracks a missing Brooklyn teen whose bright future is endangered by the ghosts of his unknown father's past, in this highly anticipated follow up to A Map of the Dark.Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR A MAP OF THE DARK * - *Compellingly told, with a striking sting in the tail. * Daily Mail *A riveting, breathless novel, equal parts police procedural and emotional personal journey. Karen Ellis's twisty plot, dark storytelling, and nail-biting action kept me reading far too late into the night. A triumph! -- Karen Dionne, author of Home[A] riveting series launch... The tight plotting will keep readers turning the pages. * Publishers Weekly *A MAP OF THE DARK is a compelling and moving story of buried secrets and hidden demons. -- Sarah Ward, author of In Bitter Chill
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Hodder & Stoughton Before I Find You
Book SynopsisPERFECT FOR FANS OF KILLING EVE, THE GUILTY WIFE AND FRIEND REQUEST''A sharp, witty psychological suspense with a difference. Be prepared for a fast ride and an unexpected destination'' Jane Corry, Sunday Times Bestselling author of The Dead ExMaggie is a husband watcher. A snooper, a marriage doctor, a killer of happy-ever-afters. She runs her own private detective agency specialising in catching out those who cheat. And she''s very good at it. Until Helene walks through her door.Helene is a husband catcher. A beautiful wife, a doting stepmother, a dazzling presence at parties. She counts herself lucky to have married one of the most eligible men in town - Gabe Moreau. Until she sees something that threatens her little family of three.Alice is aperfect daughter. Apple of her father''s eye, a kind stepchild to Helene, a tragic daughter of a dead mother. STrade ReviewPraise for Before I Find You * : *A sharp, witty psychological suspense with a difference. Be prepared for a fast ride and an unexpected destination * Jane Corry, Sunday Times Bestselling author of The Dead Ex *Ridiculously addictive and compelling - I tore through this crisp, taut character-driven delight in one day! * Angela Clarke, Sunday Times bestselling author of Follow Me, Watch Me and Trust Me *Before I Find You is a riveting labyrinth of secrets, lies and unreliable narrators -- Alex Marwood, author of the award-winning * The Wicked Girls *Before I Find You is carefully plotted and a gripping read. Unputdownable! -- Katie Fforde, bestselling author * A Rose Petal Summer *Deliciously dark and suspenseful -- Lisa Gardner, bestselling author of * Never Tell *Fabulously whip-smart and twisty with a feisty female lead who crackles off the page * Eve Chase, author of The Vanishing of Audrey Wilde *Like THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN; brilliantly twisty and compulsive -- Elizabeth Fremantle, author of * The Poison Bed *A gripping thriller with an OMG ending. I tore through it. Maggie is a brilliant new addition to the literary detective scene -- JL Butler, author of * Mine *Praise for Ali Knight * : *A psychological drama that grips from first to last. * Choice *Tightly-plotted, high-pitched psychological thriller . . . what bright new talent Ali Knight does so successfully, and with a welcome fresh eye, is broach the great divide between public and private space. **** * Daily Mirror *A really enjoyable read. -- Martina Cole[A] suspenseful Hitchcockian tale . . . [one of the] top ten crime books to take on holiday. * Telegraph *Top notch suspense! From first page to last, Knight delivers as she plunges an ordinary married couple into a steadily growing horror of past lies, fresh betrayals and murderous revenge. -- Lisa GardnerThis thriller will have you on the edge of your seat desperate to read more. Perfect for fans of James Patterson . . . I was left completely shocked with the twist at the end. * www.crimefictionlover.com *With razor-sharp suspense from page one, Ali Knight injects tension with the precision of a surgeon. Reminiscent of Fatal Attraction with a chilling twist. Highly recommended. -- Stephen LeatherCrackles from first page to last. -- Daily MailA clever thriller with a heartfelt depiction of an abusive marriage, this is a gripping read. * Sunday Mirror *A tightly-plotted, too-close-for-comfort thriller that races to the finish. Pacey and disquieting, Knight's debut hints she might be a successor to Sophie Hannah's queen of suspense crown. * Stylist *It is some time since I have been so completely absorbed and taken out of myself . . . This is Ali Knight's second book and it is hard to imagine how she can beat it, but I hope to goodness that she does! * www.shotsmag.co.uk *
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Hodder & Stoughton Cracked
Book SynopsisWhen Jenny's old therapist is murdered and she is implicated, she realizes that someone else out there might know her deepest, darkest secretTrade ReviewExploring all our frailties, Cracked is a perfect book. I loved it. Sensitive, poignant and tender - all delivered in the grip of a white-knuckle whodunnit. I wept unashamedly at the end and I defy anyone not to be moved * Rachael Blok, bestselling author of The Scorched Earth *Kept me guessing - a pacey, unpredictable read and a great debut -- Victoria Jenkins, bestselling author of * The Argument *A very exciting new writer * Adam Croft, bestselling author of Closer to You *Creepy, dark and puts you on edge (enough to make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up). Unsettlingly good * Woman's Way *
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Pocket Books The Cinderella Murder
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Kensington Publishing Mother of the Bride Murder
Book SynopsisAs part-time Tinker’s Cove, Maine reporter Lucy Stone says “oui” to her daughter’s surprise wedding invitation in France, she must also make a different kind of vow—to catch a killer!When Lucy Stone arrives at a sprawling French chateau with the whole family, it should be the trip of a lifetime—especially because she’s about to watch her oldest daughter, Elizabeth, marry the handsome, successful man of her dreams. But while navigating the vast countryside estate owned by her impenetrably wealthy in-laws-to-be, the jet-lagged mother of the bride has a creeping feeling that Elizabeth’s fairytale nuptials to Jean-Luc Schoen-Rene are destined to become a nightmare . . .Maternal instincts are validated the moment a body is pulled from a centuries-old moat on the property. A young woman has dropped dead under mysterious circumstances—possibly at the hands of someone at the chateau—and unflattering rumor
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Simon & Schuster Every Breath You Take
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Hodder & Stoughton The Burning Men: The first in a gripping, gritty
Book Synopsis 'AN UNMISSABLE DEBUT' Sunday Express Magazine'A GRIPPING DEBUT (...) YOU WON'T WANT IT TO END' HeatTHE FIRST IN A PHENOMENAL NEW SERIES FEATURING DI ALEX FINN AND DC MATTIE PAULSEN. Perfect for fans of Mark Billingham, Peter James and Peter Robinson. When a development in South London catches fire mid-construction, a close-knit team of fire fighters runs in to save a man spotted at the window. They come out without a body. They quit the service. They plan never to speak to each other again. Five years later one of them is set alight at his own wedding. Soon after, a second is found, nothing but a smoking corpse. It appears that someone knows what they did that night. What they chose over their duty. And there are still three men left to burn . . . DI Alex Finn and his new partner DC Mattie Paulsen are an unlikely pairing, but they need to discover who is behind these killings before the next man faces the fire. This is first in Will Shindler's Finn and Paulsen series - a British detective series that ranks with Mark Billingham, M.J. Arlidge, Stuart MacBride.***Order the second novel in the Finn and Paulsen series, THE KILLING CHOICE, now!***REAL READERS ARE LOVING THE BURNING MENRATED 4.5 STARS ON NETGALLEY'Well-constructed and cleverly penned, this is one that starts strongly, continues powerfully and ends with a very satisfying bang. It's about consequences, consciences and morals intertwined with some gruesome scenes and a thumping good ride''A real page turner. I loved this book . . . There must be more of these two, they are fascinating. More please, equally well thought out, equally well written . . . please. SOON!''If, like me, you are the kind of reader who likes to be in on the ground floor of a brand-new series, then get The Burning Men on your pre-order to be read lists because this is one of those times . . .''This is a great read about greed and treachery. An engaging, exciting read which I read in one sitting. Lots of red herrings, twists and turns''I absolutely loved it, it drew me in from the first page and didn't let go until the end. I cannot wait to read the next book by this author'Trade ReviewAn unmissable debut * Sunday Express S Magazine, Books to look forward to in 2020 *The pace is good and Finn is a great character. There is also an excellently portrayed organised crime boss * Literary Review *This debut is, simply put, fantastic. It has such a strong opening, you'll be hooked after the first chapter * Yahoo *A gripping debut with well-rounded characters and an intriguing plot. You won't want it to end * Heat *This thriller's hot stuff. A blaze of action and surprises, making it a sure crime debut of the year contender. Shindler's list (sorry!) of successes include an original plot, gasp-out-loud twists and a brilliant new detective team... the case is a humdinger. 10/10 * The Peterborough Telegraph *Arresting... an unusual novel with a rising sense of menace * The Sunday Times *Fans of police novels and dramas will lap up this tale, and as it's the first in the Finn and Paulsen series, I can't wait for the next instalment * Daily Record *Blistering debut... this is a gritty and cleverly plotted police drama - the very definition of a page- turner * Culture Fly *A highly accomplished police procedural with intriguing characters and plenty of twists to keep readers guessing until its explosive finale * The Daily Express *The Burning Men hooked me from the start and never gave me second thoughts (...) The sharp scenes, good pacing and deft characterisation mark this as a series to follow * Crime Review *
£16.14
Hodder & Stoughton The Killing Choice: Sunday Times Crime Book of
Book Synopsis Sunday Times Crime Book of the Month, one of The Times Best Crime Novels of 2021, The Sunday Times Crime Club Book of the Week and one of the Observers thrillers of the month!'Riveting . . . Shindler's second novel displays an acute understanding of family dynamics, easily fulfilling the promise of his debut, The Burning Men' SUNDAY TIMES, CRIME BOOK OF THE MONTHTHE SECOND NOVEL FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE BURNING MEN, FEATURING DI ALEX FINN AND DCI MATTIE PAULSEN5* RATING ON NETGALLEY'Don't think I've loved a Detective as much since Idris Elba's John Luther''Will Schindler's books have all the hallmarks of future classics of this genre''A sharp police procedural with an interesting plot''The greatest strengths lies in the terrific police team whose characters are so well fleshed out they feel real''I loved the storyline, it kept me on edge till the end''A real contender, which is up there with the best''Leave your daughter with me, or I will kill you both'It felt like a normal Friday evening before Karl and his daughter Leah were ambushed by a figure in a blank mask. At knife point, Karl is forced to make an impossible choice. Stay and die, or walk away from Leah and take this thug's word that they both will live. Should Karl trust a villain and leave his daughter with a knife at her throat? Could he ever live with himself if he did? It's not long before more seemingly unconnected and innocent people across London are offered a deal in exchange for their life. More blood is spilled, more families shattered, and more people are left to suffer with the consequences of their decisions.DI Alex Finn and DC Mattie Paulsen must hunt for a killer that appears to have no face, no motive and no conscience before more victims are forced to make their choice. This is second in Will Shindler's Finn and Paulsen series - a British detective series that ranks with Mark Billingham, M.J. Arlidge and Stuart MacBride.***Order the third novel in the Finn and Paulsen series, THE HUNTING GROUND, now!***Trade ReviewThe explosive opening hooked me straight in . . . With a cast of credible characters, a twisting plotline and some ingenious twists, the book develops at a cracking pace * Lesley Sanderson, author of The Orchid Girls *An outstanding page-turner * Robin Morgan-Bentley, author of The Wreckage *Warm and dealing with recognisable emotions, this is the best kind of police procedural * Literary Review *DI Alex Finn and DCI Mattie Paulsen are back, this time chasing someone who forces their victims to make an impossible life-and-death decision. This is sitting up and begging to be developed for television * Sunday Times, Pick of the Week *Riveting . . . Shindler's second novel displays an acute understanding of family dynamics, easily fulfilling the promise of his debut, The Burning Men * Sunday Times, Book of the month *An excellent second outing for the cop pair following their introduction in The Burning Men - and as fine a police procedural as you'd want for a cold winter's night * Weekend Sport *The Killing Choice is the second in a series that opened with The Burning Men , and is another adept police procedural, building the sense of dread to breaking point as Finn and Paulsen rush to uncover any links between the victims. This is an immersive read that leaves the reader wondering how they would react if faced with such an unimaginable choice * Observer *Riveting * The Times, Best thrillers and crime novels of 2021 so far *This slick tense thriller about families, loyalty, guilt and revenge is top notch * The Sun, Pick of the Week *This slick, tense thriller about families, loyalty, guilt and revenge is top notch - and no doubt heading to TV screens soon * The Sun *This riveting novel has a protagonist faced with a choice no parent should have to make: does he save his own life or that of his daughter? His decision has catastrophic consequences * Times Online, 'top 50 best books to read for summer 2021' *Thrilling * The Killing Choice *
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Hodder & Stoughton The Girl from Guernica: a gripping WWII
Book Synopsis'One of the most reliable thriller writers in the world' Daily MailGuernica, 1937When the bombers appear like a flock of birds over the horizon, Sibil Helinger, 17, is enjoying market day in the small Spanish town of Guernica. With no warning, clouds of German planes are upon them and bombs fall on the town like rain.Reeling with shock, Sibil spends the next few days frantically searching for her relatives in the smouldering rubble. Though she finds her little sister trapped in the ruins, she discovers her mother and the others are dead. Years later, while WWII rages, Sibil and her sister are living with their father - an eminent scientist reluctantly working with the Nazis and a member of the undercover German resistance. Sibil has grown into a beautiful young woman fuelled by a dark rage. In short, she has grown into the perfect spy to join the resistance and fight back against those responsible for her mother's death. From the bestselling author of The Black Swan of Paris, Fire in the Sky is novel of bravery, danger, love and a woman's unbelievable reserves of strength. Readers of Jane Thynne, Heather Morris, Nora Roberts and Danielle Steel will adore Robards' storytelling.PRAISE FOR THE BLACK SWAN OF PARIS 'A truly outstanding novel, brilliantly written, that captured me and held me in its grip from page one. The Black Swan of Paris reminds us of the power of love, hope and courage' Heather Morris, #1 bestselling author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz'Emotional and powerful' Pam Jenoff, bestselling author of The Lost Girls of Paris 'Beautifully written and completely absorbing. ' Noelle Salazar, bestselling author of The Flight Girls 'An extraordinarily suspenseful, emotional read' Kelly Rimmer, bestselling author of The Things We Cannot Say
£19.80
Hodder & Stoughton The Running Club: the gripping new novel full of
Book SynopsisThe rules of the running club are the same as they have always been: keep your breath steady, keep your mind sharp, record your laps! Only now there's a new one: don't get killed. The wealthy community of Esperance is picture-perfect. Big houses, stunning views, beautiful people. A brand new running track for the local club to jog around in the evenings. From the outside, it looks like paradise.But the women of the town know the truth: you can hide anything - from wrinkles to secrets from your past - if you have enough money.You could even hide a murder.THE RUNNING CLUB is the gripping, twisty page-turner from the author of THE TRIVIA NIGHT, full of secrets, lies and reveals you won't see coming. Trade ReviewUnputdownable from the very first page, The Trivia Night was spookily familiar, funny, and darkly captivating. I loved it * Sally Hepworth *Gossip, scandal and intrigue - this twisty tale is deliciously naughty and addictive. A great new voice in fiction. * Veronica Henry *A delicious read that takes a social event many of us have experienced - the innocuous school trivia night - and infuses it with bad decisions, illicit desire and danger. Perceptive, suspenseful and all too realistic, you will see yourself in these characters and be at once shocked and understanding of their actions. * B.M. Carroll *Sex, lies and intrigue abound in this gripping and often hilarious story of suburban marriages in crisis, self discovery and school gates culture. If you've ever wondered about swinging, if you're dying to find out what a school parents' partner swap looks like, if you love a glimpse into the seemingly perfect lives of others, this is the absorbing weekend binge read for you * Anna Downes *Sexy, funny, excruciating - a smart thriller about couples and school gate neurosis. I couldn't put this down * Harriet Walker *An addictive read about marriage, friendships, parent politics and the consequences of one unexpectedly wild night at a school fundraiser. I loved the voices of the three different women who tell the story and the secrets, lies and scandals that unfold irresistibly throughout * Helen Cooper *Light and curly rather than dark and twisty, this is a clever, witty, wonderfully observed satire on the bitchiness, rivalries and friendships that flourish when our children go to school - not in the playground, but at the school gate. I recognised so many of the characters that I could have sworn Ali Lowe had been eavesdropping on my friends and reporting the scandals at my local primary school. * Michael Robotham *A salacious yet recognisable dilemma that examines the consequences of bringing your secret desires to life . . . Exploring what actually happens when you attempt to make your fantasies a reality, this was a thoroughly entertaining, engaging read that I finished in one weekend. I loved it! * Jacqueline Bublitz *'Ali Lowe is moving swiftly into the footprints of Liane Moriarty' * The Australian *The Running Club has it all: old and new secrets, glamour and greed, and extreme competitiveness which is darkly funny . . . until it turns criminal. I raced to the last page * B. M. Carroll *A sharp, clever and compelling read about family, friends and the secrets and lies that bind them together . . . I couldn't stop turning the pages and read it in just two days! Ali's characterisation is always pitch-perfect leaving me both surprised and horrified by the dark side lurking beneath the glamourous and wealthy facades of her protagonists. The Running Club is no exception - nearly everyone in Esperance is hiding something, so I'd advise keeping your running spikes at home . . . * Sarah Pearse *The Running Club was all about the fascinating characters for me. Their overlapping pasts; their places in the social hierarchy; their resentments, jealousies, secrets and betrayals. A running club riddled with rivalries, leading to a murder mystery that had me gripped til the end * Helen Cooper *Appropriately fast-paced, you don't have to be a runner to recognise Lowe's brilliantly drawn characters. This gripping thriller, where nobody is quite who they seem and everyone is a suspect, held me tight within its grip and I raced to the end * Polly Phillips *I loved the elite lives, the big money and bigger secrets. Fast-paced and brilliantly taut * L.V. Matthews *More frenemies than friends, there are twin sisters demonstrating a bizarre mix of sibling rivalry and union, and best pals who really put the 'end' in friendship . . . If you're a fan of Liane Moriarty, make sure this new author is on your radar * Belfast Telegraph *Deliciously dark and completely enthralling, The Running Club is the perfect follow up to Ali's brilliant debut. Curl up on the couch and sink your teeth into this addictive and immensely satisfying read * Nicola Moriarty *Utterly gripping * Heat *Ali Lowe is channelling Liane Moriarty in The Running Club, a whodunnit set in the exclusive Australian town of Esperance, a picture-perfect beach location exclusively people with dreadful human beings . . . It's a fun way to while away an evening * Observer *Ali Lowe is moving swiftly in the footsteps of Liane Moriarty, with her twisty family dramas . . . She is one to watch * Weekend Australian *Ali's book has all the ingredients of a great read with a clever plot, relatable themes, deep character development and a powerful sense of place. Not to mention her clever writing style which keeps you hooked right to the end * Australian Woman's Weekly *The Running Club is well-paced with a well-woven plot, slowly revealing a bit more of each character with riveting suspense throughout . . . an enthralling, captivating, whodunit puzzle of a novel that will satisfy your curiosities when you put the pieces together - especially when you find out the 'why' alongside the 'who'. This makes for a perfect page-turning weekend read. * Better Reading *The seven deadly sins of pride, greed, wrath, envy, lust, gluttony and sloth are on gaudy show here and we are left not unsatisfied by the final revelation of the cold serving of revenge. * Living Arts Canberra *
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Hodder & Stoughton Overboard: V.I. Warshawski 21
Book Synopsis'Forty years since her debut, Indemnity Only, Sara Paretsky's social conscience burns brighter than ever . . . the cracking pace maintains the intrigue and tension . . . Further proof, if any were needed, that Paretsky is a giant of modern American crime' TIMES ONLINEOn her way home from an all-night surveillance job, V.I. Warshawski's dogs lead her on a mad chase that ends when they find a badly injured teen hiding in the rocks along Lake Michigan. The girl only regains consciousness long enough to utter one enigmatic word. V.I. helps bring her to a hospital, but not long after, she vanishes before anyone can discover her identity. As V.I. attempts to find her, the detective uncovers an ugly consortium of Chicago power brokers and mobsters who are prepared to kill the girl before VI can save her. And soon it becomes clear that V.I.'s own life is in jeopardy as well. Told against the backdrop of a city emerging from its pandemic lockdown, OVERBOARD lays bare the dark secrets and corruption buried in Chicago's neighbourhoods in masterly fashion.Trade ReviewForty years since her debut, Indemnity Only, Sara Paretsky's social conscience burns brighter than ever . . . the cracking pace maintains the intrigue and tension . . . Further proof, if any were needed, that Paretsky is a giant of modern American crime * Times Online *Full of passion * Literary Review *
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Hodder & Stoughton The Undiscovered Deaths of Grace McGill: The
Book Synopsis*** The unforgettable thriller readers are calling: 'enthralling', 'fascinating', 'clever' and 'remarkable'. And now picked as one of the Fifty Best Summer Reads of 2022 by THE TIMES. ***'Robertson tries something audacious, and he pulls it off superbly' THE SPECTATORDEATH IS NOT THE END. FOR GRACE McGILL IT IS ONLY THE BEGINNING.'A highly original thriller' MARK BILLINGHAMWhen people die alone and undiscovered, it's her job to clean up what's left behind - whether it's clutter, bodily remains or dark secrets. When an old man lies undetected in his flat for months, it seems an unremarkable life and an unnoticed death. But Grace knows that everyone has a story and that all deaths mean something more.A STAND-OUT NOVEL WITH A UNIQUE NARRATIVE VOICE AND AN UNGUESSABLE MYSTERY, YOU ARE GUARANTEED TO REMEMBER GRACE McGILL.Praise for The Undiscovered Deaths of Grace McGill:'There are jaw-dropping revelations and startling assertions' THE TIMES'Haunting, twisted and compelling' C.L. TAYLOR'Twisted, twisting, original .... The Undiscovered Deaths of Grace McGill is unforgettable' CHRIS WHITAKER'Dark and quirky - there's just something readers are going to love about meeting Grace McGill' SCOTTISH SUN'One of the highlights of my reading year. A deliciously dark masterpiece' HELEN FITZGERALD'A twisted story of undiscovered deaths and twisted minds, of people of little or no morality and Grace right in the thick of it, setting records straight and doing good in her own inimitable way' Reader review'Wow! What an absolute stunner of a book. This was so different to a lot of the books out there at the moment. Totally gripping and thrilling and I couldn't stop reading it although I really didn't want to finish it!' Reader review'A premise that, gratifyingly, delivers the goods in spades and does so with a superbly well drawn cast of characters and a rather unique, well written, often dark narrative. Compelling and wholly engaging reading. Top notch' Reader review'The story was engrossing and I couldn't wait to see where it would go. I highly recommend this' Reader review'A masterpiece' Reader reviewTrade ReviewA dark, disturbing and highly original thriller. You'll love Grace McGill * Mark Billingham *Dark, twisted and compelling, you won't want Grace to clean your house . . . * C.L. Taylor *A brilliantly original thriller, dark and brooding, with a real emotional punch * Doug Johnstone *Clever, dark, unusual and full of genuine surprises * Louise Beech *One of the highlights of my reading year. A deliciously dark masterpiece * Helen Fitzgerald *Twisted, twisting, original and sinister. The Undiscovered Deaths of Grace McGill is unforgettable * Chris Whitaker, author of We Begin at the End *So original * Crime Monthly *This is an ingenious, disturbing and chilling thriller in which Grace is an unforgettable character, and not what she seems. Superb storytelling, with an elegant twist * Daily Mail *[A] Gut-wrenching thriller. There are jaw-dropping revelations and startling assertions in C.S. Robertson's gruesome tale * The Times *Dark and quirky - there's just something readers are going to love about meeting Grace McGill * Scottish Sun *A brilliant read * Daily Record *A truly startling novel * The Sunday Times *A sharp and vigorous novel with a massively original theme * On Magazine *Dark and quirky - there's just something readers are going to love about meeting Grace McGill * The Sun, 2022 Must Reads *This enthralling story defies genre description * NFOP Magazine *It's not just a clever read - you'll sail through a range of emotions and there's no way you'll forget Grace. I'm struggling to remember reading a book like it before, and what a way to start 2022 reading * Belfast Telegraph *Beautifully written with a shocking twist, this remarkable thriller has a unique narrator in Grace McGill, and her voice stays with you long after you read the final page * Sunday Express *It's a dark page ripper * Peterborough Telegraph *This fascinating thriller had me hooked from the first chapter . . . as dark and disconcerting as it is compelling * Scottish Field *It's a dark and disturbing novel. It's chilling and haunting. It's original and touching. This book will genuinely be one of your best reads of the 2022 * Crime Squad *This novel is something a bit different: off-beat, slightly macabre, and not the usual psychological crime drama * Yorkshire Times *This is a very colourful and vivid novel . . . gripping, intense and atmospheric * Crime Fiction Lover *Robertson tries something audacious, and he pulls it off superbly * The Spectator *This is a disturbing read with a shocking twist * Sunday Express *Inventive * Guardian, Best Crime & Thrillers of 2022 *
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Hodder & Stoughton Whispers of a Scandal: a completely addictive
Book SynopsisWho knows your darkest secret?After every parents' evening, friends Nina, Bel and Rachel look forward to their regular debrief at the pub. But there will be no clinking Prosecco tonight. They are discussing an anonymous note that has been left in a child's schoolbag: This class has secrets. All the parents tell lies. As more notes are discovered, scandalous accusations are made and the school playground becomes rife with rumours. Who could be revealing the three friends' secrets? Because they thought the only people who knew everything about them were each other...An addictive psychological suspense thriller full of twists and turns, perfect for fans of Heidi Perks, Lisa Hall and Jane Corry.'Unique, addictive and completely absorbing' Kiersten Modglin, digitally bestselling author of Just Married'What a chilling ending! A genuine page turner' Emma Curtis, author of Invite Me InREADERS LOVE WHISPERS OF A SCANDAL:'Without a question one of the best books that I have read this year''So unpredictable and twisty''Keeps you wanting to read more. A very gripping read from beginning to end''I thought I had read some good thrillers this year but this blows the socks off of them!''Gripping, dark, intense and chilling'
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