Crime and mystery: women sleuths / detectives
Boldwood Books Ltd Stranger in the Village: a BRAND NEW
Book SynopsisWhere there’s a body in Malvern End, there are secrets to be uncovered…Jude Gray has worked hard to bring a steady equilibrium to life on Malvern Farm and things are going well.The only fly in the ointment is the foul addition of a new face in the village: staunch townie and chauvinistic sleaze, Des Smith. Jude has nothing but sympathy for his caring, patient wife, Loretta, who has become a regular visitor to the farm for a cup of tea and a chat.But things take a turn for the worse when a hit and run outside The Lamb brings death once again to the village. Is it an accident or is something more sinister afoot?Perhaps the answer lies in the stranger with red trainers who’s been seen wandering through the village and through Jude’s fields at night. Following the clues, Jude desperately hopes she will find the right answers, because the murderer being someone she knows is unfathomable…-'A hugely enjoyable and clever murder mystery.' C L Miller, author of The Antique Hunter's Guide to Murder'...like a lovely visit to the countryside, a tense murder mystery, and a visit with people I’d want to be friends with all rolled into one.’ Kristen Perrin, author of How to Solve Your Own Murder'This book had a bit of everything! ... Action packed, intrigue, mystery, murder, revenge, a fantastic who done it, great plot twist, and some crazy twists and turns!' netgalley reviewer
£20.69
Boldwood Books Ltd The Flatmate: A completely addictive thriller
Book SynopsisAlways trust your very basic instincts or prepare for the consequences…It was surreal returning to work after a sabbatical following the suspicious death of my best friend Livvy.On my return to the company apartment, I was surprised to find Livvy’s replacement, Amanda Dowd firmly entrenched as my new flatmate.She’d seemingly appeared out of nowhere.But something didn’t feel right. I felt on edge.Everyone seemed to love Amanda, even my ex-Jayden was blinded by her outgoing personality and model-like looks.Yet her desperation to become friends felt unnatural.When I began to receive calls, photos and presents from Livvy, I became spooked. Someone was targeting me, watching me. With my job, home and life on the line, I had to find out who was doing this to me and why.I hadn’t caused Livvy’s death but still believed it was no accident. Someone else was guilty and I had to find out who before I was next.Bestseller Gemma Rogers is back with another page-turning thriller.Perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty, Shari Lapena and Lisa JewellPraise for Gemma Rogers'Unputdownable. a nail-biting thriller that grips to the very last page' - Keri Beevis'A claustrophobic psychological thriller with an explosive finale. Gripping and absorbing'- David Beckler‘It’s a shocking thriller that grabs at your emotions on every page! Loved it’ - Lauren North‘Captivating and enthralling, I give this book five shiny golden stars’ - Anita Waller‘A well-written and thoroughly entertaining thriller from a very talented author’ - John Nicoll‘A beautifully written edge-of-your-seat thriller that had me guessing right until the end’ - Dreda Say Mitchell'A brilliant thriller from an exciting new voice. Stalker it had me on the edge of my seat' - Kerry Barnes'An atmospheric, taut thriller which keeps you hooked from the first page' - Jacqui Rose
£20.69
Bonnier Books Ltd Where No Shadows Fall
Book SynopsisExpose the truth or let the dead lie still? Grace Macallan's life is on an even keel – at last. But a 9-to-5 career away from the frontline isn't all it's cracked up to be. So when she's sent to investigate a suicide at Glasgow's notorious Barlinnie prison, Grace gladly escapes her desk. The dead inmate is Tommy McMartin, heir to a ferocious criminal family. His murder conviction saw Tommy's fall from power; cast out not for violence but because the victim was his gay lover. The investigation drags Grace into contact with her McMartin adversaries of old. But the gangland dynasty is under threat and, as it topples, secrets once dead and buried are unearthed. As she unravels Tommy McMartin's fate, Grace senses someone watching her from the shadows, someone who aches for revenge. An awful dilemma faces her: to expose the truth or let the dead lie still.Trade Review'A first-rate police procedural by someone who evidently knows what he's talking about.' - Hania Allen, author of The Polish Detective; 'Audacious, Ritchie's street talk sizzles with wit and invention. Cause of Death is engaging, eventful and original.' M.P. Wright, author of the JT Ellington series
£8.54
Bonnier Books Ltd Devil's Breath: A BBC Between the Covers Book
Book Synopsis*** A BBC2 BETWEEN THE COVERS BOOK CLUB PICK ***'A BLOOMING GOOD READ' - THE TIMES'A MUST FOR LOVERS OF CRIME FICTION THAT'S JUST A BIT DIFFERENT FROM THE NORM' - HEAT magazine'[THIS IS LIKE] SHERLOCK HOLMES MEETS GARDNER'S QUESTION TIME' - NISH KUMAR on BBC2's Between the CoversI've always been better with plants than people . . . Eustacia Rose is a Professor of Botanical Toxicology who lives alone in London with only her extensive collection of poisonous plants for company. She tends to her garden with meticulous care. Her life is quiet. Her schedule never changes. Until the day she hears a scream and the temptation to investigate proves irresistible. Through her telescope, Professor Rose is drawn into the life of an extraordinarily beautiful neighbour, Simone, and nicknames the men who visit her after poisonous plants according to the toxic effect they have on Simone. But who are these four men? And why does Eustacia Rose recognise one of them? Just as she preserves her secret garden, she feels inexplicably compelled to protect her neighbour, but Eustacia soon finds herself entangled in a far more complicated web than she could ever have imagined. When her precious garden is vandalised and someone close to Simone is murdered with a toxin derived from a rare poisonous plant, Eustacia becomes implicated in the crime. After all, no one knows toxic plants like she does . . .'FASCINATING AND EERILY COMPELLING.' JESSICA FELLOWES, New York Times bestselling author of The Mitford Murders series'AN INTOXICATING TALE, DEVIL'S BREATH MIGHT TAKE YOUR BREATH AWAY.' SALENA GODDEN, author of Mrs Death Misses Death'Professor Eustacia Rose, genius botanical toxicologist, eccentric loner, instinctive detective and all-round mystery - a splendid creation.' M. J. CARTER, author of the Blake and Avery Mystery novels'A creeper vine of intrigue and suspense, with a most unlikely and engaging star detective at its heart.' ESTHER FREUD, author of I Couldn't Love You More 'A thrilling story . . . Jill Johnson writes masterfully.' JJ BOLA, author of The Selfless Act of Breathing
£19.87
Zaffre Good Friday: Before Prime Suspect there was
Book SynopsisBEFORE PRIME SUSPECT THERE WAS TENNISON.Every legend has a beginning . . . During 1974 and 1975 the IRA subjected London to a terrifying bombing campaign. In one day alone, they planted seven bombs at locations across central London. Some were defused - some were not. Jane Tennison is now a fully-fledged detective. On the way to court one morning, Jane passes through Covent Garden Underground station and is caught up in a bomb blast that leaves several people dead, and many horribly injured. Jane is a key witness, but is adamant that she can't identify the bomber. When a photograph appears in the newspapers, showing Jane assisting the injured at the scene, it puts her and her family at risk from IRA retaliation. 'Good Friday' is the eagerly awaited date of the annual formal CID dinner, due to take place at St Ermin's Hotel. Hundreds of detectives and their wives will be there. It's the perfect target. As Jane arrives for the evening, she realises that she recognises the parking attendant as the bomber from Covent Garden. Can she convince her senior officers in time, or will another bomb destroy London's entire detective force? 'La Plante excels in her ability to pick out the surprising but plausible details that give her portrayal of everyday life in a police station a rare ring of authenticity' Sunday TelegraphTrade ReviewLynda la Plante's every word is soaked in suspense. Fast-paced and thrilling, this is a book you'll enjoy whether you're new to Lynda la Plante's books or you're a long-time fan! It's wonderful! * Ronnie Turner Ad Astra *La Plante is in her element in this suspense-packed crime thriller... As always, the period detail and police procedural are immaculately portrayed, and with a finale guaranteed to leave readers on the edge of their seats, Tennison's early days in the force are proving just as riveting as the experienced slick performer we all still cherish * Lancaster Guardian *Gritty, realistic, and a real page turner * People's Friend *
£8.99
Zaffre The Secrets You Hide: If you think you know the
Book Synopsis'Original and pacy' CLARE MACKINTOSH'Fresh, wonderful and unexpected' LISA JEWELL'My debut of the year. Kate Helm is an exceptional story teller' C. L. TAYLOR*****IN HER EYES, NO ONE IS INNOCENTGeorgia Sage has a gift: she can see evil in people. As a courtroom artist she uses her skills to help condemn those who commit terrible crimes. After all, her own brutal past means she knows innocence is even rarer than justice. But when she is drawn back into the trial that defined her career - a case of twisted family betrayal - she realises that her own reckless pursuit of justice may have helped the guilty go free.As Georgia gets closer to the truth behind that case, something happens that threatens not only her career, but even her sanity. At first, she fears her guilt around the events of her terrible childhood is finally coming back to haunt her. But the truth turns out to be even more terrifying . . . *****IF YOU LIKE YOUR THRILLERS ORIGINAL, TWISTY, EXCITING AND FRESH, THEN YOU WILL LOVE THE SECRETS YOU HIDE - perfect for fans of Anatomy of a Scandal and Let Me Lie. Every layer, every twist, every revelation makes you question the very characters you thought you could trust, and rethink a plot you thought you were beginning to unravel . . .'I read the whole thing in on huge unstoppable whoosh' JILL MANSELL'Clever concept so brilliantly executed' ARAMINTA HALL'Terrifying and disorienting, shocking and completely original' MIRANDA DICKINSON'Brilliant, original and shocking' CAZ FREARTrade ReviewFresh, wonderful and unexpected * Lisa Jewell *Original and pacy, with intriguing characters and a great back story * Clare Mackintosh *I read the whole thing in one huge unstoppable whoosh and it was just so great, hugely original, unexpected and completely fascinating. I loved it * Jill Mansell *My debut of the year. Kate Helm is an exceptional story teller with a fresh, innovative, exciting approach to crime writing. The Secrets You Hide is gripping, pacy and utterly compelling. A must read! I can't wait to see what Kate writes next * C. L. Taylor *The Secrets You Hide is clever, twisty and chilling, with an absolutely compelling heroine * Julie Cohen *Clever concept so brilliantly executed. Compelling plot but more compelling character study that left me desperate to find out why instead of who. First class psych thriller * Araminta Hall *Terrifying and disorienting, shocking and completely original * Miranda Dickinson *There aren't enough adjectives to describe how much I loved The Secrets You Hide, but after careful consideration, I'll go with brilliant, original and shocking * Caz Frear, internationally bestselling author of Sweet Little Lies *An incredible, unique and compelling novel. I tore through this book. So, so good, and I did not see the end coming! A new talent has exploded onto the crime scene * Angela Clarke *Smart, absorbing and brilliantly original - The Secrets You Hide is a fantastic debut * T M Logan, bestselling author of Lies *One of the most original characters I've come across, this debut is an absolute gripper. I predict big things for Kate Helm * Cass Green *An incredible, unique and compelling novel. I tore through this book. So so good, and I did not see the end coming! A new talent has exploded onto the crime scene * Angela Clarke *Devoured this book in a couple of days. Loved it! Highly original, gripping and very chilling. Soooo well written. Fantastic read. Recommend it massively * Luca Veste *Expertly plotted, beautifully written and with a unique main character dealing with desperate tragedies - this deserves to be huge * SJI Holliday *This is definitely a knockout of a thriller, with plenty of emotional and gripping moments to keep you hooked and desperate for more. I cannot wait for more to come from Kate Helm * Life of a Bookworm *Brilliant in its orginality and razor sharp in its execution * Years of Reading Selfishly *Well-plotted, brilliantly written, addictive and hugely satisfying * Novel Deelights *An original and gripping addition to the psychological thriller genre... one of those books that I couldn't stop reading but really wanted to slow down to savour the writing * Off the Shelf Books *The two main reasons that I enjoyed this book are its originality which I think sets it apart and the quality of the narrative. This is a highly original and compelling psychological thriller which I thoroughly enjoyed, could not put down and left me thinking about its themes weeks later * Bella Jones Blog *The Secrets You Hide is a well written and complex psychological thriller. . . The story is compellingly addictive and once started I found that i really couldn't put the book down * Jaffa Reads Too *
£7.59
Zaffre Murder Mile
Book SynopsisCan Jane Tennison uncover a serial killer? The fourth in the Sunday Times bestselling Jane Tennison thrillers, MURDER MILE is set in 1979 at the height of the 'Winter of Discontent' when economic chaos has led to widespread strikes across Britain.Jane Tennison, now a Detective Sergeant, has been posted to Peckham CID, one of London's toughest areas. As the rubbish on the streets begins to pile up, so does the murder count: two bodies in as many days. There are no suspects and the manner of death is different in each case. The only link between the two victims is the location of the bodies, found within a short distance of each other near Rye Lane in Peckham. Three days later another murder occurs in the same area. Press headlines scream that a serial killer is loose on 'Murder Mile' and that police incompetence is hampering the investigation.Jane is under immense pressure to catch the killer before they strike again. Working long hours with little sleep, what she uncovers leaves her doubting her own mind.Narrated by Anna-Louise Plowman (Holby City, Black Sails and Stargate SG1).This audio edition is an MP3 CD.
£10.38
Zaffre The Dirty Dozen
Book SynopsisThe gritty new thriller from the Queen of Crime Drama and the fifth book in the Sunday Times bestselling Jane Tennison series.Jane Tennison has worked hard to become the first female detective ever post to the infamous Flying Squad, or 'the Sweeney'. But the Dirty Dozen is a notorious boys' club, and Jane's new colleagues make it clear that they don't think a woman is up to the dangers of the job. Dealing with some of London's most ruthless armed criminals, who think the only good cop is a dead cop, is no joke. Determined to prove she's as good as the men, Jane discovers from a reliable witness that a gang is going to carry out a massive robbery. But she doesn't know who they are, or where and when they will strike . . .Praise for Lynda La Plante'Lynda La Plante practically invented the thriller' Karin Slaughter'Classic Lynda - a fabulous read' Martina Cole'Satisfyingly full of twists and turns' The Independent'A rare ring of authenticity' Sunday Telegraph'An absorbingly twisty plot' Guardian
£17.09
Zaffre The Dirty Dozen
Book SynopsisThe gritty new thriller from the Queen of Crime Drama and the fifth book in the Sunday Times bestselling Jane Tennison series.Jane Tennison has worked hard to become the first female detective ever post to the infamous Flying Squad, or 'the Sweeney'. But the Dirty Dozen is a notorious boys' club, and Jane's new colleagues make it clear that they don't think a woman is up to the dangers of the job. Dealing with some of London's most ruthless armed criminals, who think the only good cop is a dead cop, is no joke. Determined to prove she's as good as the men, Jane discovers from a reliable witness that a gang is going to carry out a massive robbery. But she doesn't know who they are, or where and when they will strike . . .Praise for Lynda La Plante'Lynda La Plante practically invented the thriller' Karin Slaughter'Classic Lynda - a fabulous read' Martina Cole'Satisfyingly full of twists and turns' The Independent'A rare ring of authenticity' Sunday Telegraph'An absorbingly twisty plot' Guardian
£8.54
Zaffre Widows' Revenge: From the bestselling author of
Book SynopsisThe sequel to Lynda La Plante's groundbreaking thriller, Widows - now a major feature film.DOLLY, LINDA, SHIRLEY AND BELLA ARE BACK. AND THIS TIME IT'S A FIGHT TO THE FINISH. Against all the odds, Dolly Rawlins and her gangland widows managed the impossible: a heist their husbands had failed to pull off - at the cost of their lives.But though they may be in the money, they're far from easy street.Shocked by her husband's betrayal, Dolly discovers Harry Rawlins isn't dead. He knows where the four women are and he wants them to pay. And he doesn't just mean getting his hands on the money.The women can't keep running. They have to get Harry out of their lives for good. But can they outwit a criminal mastermind who won't hesitate to kill?Especially when one of them has a plan of her own . . . to kill or be killed. Narrated by Amanda Donohoe. In a career spanning more than 30 years, Amanda has appeared in a variety of productions on stage, screen and television in the UK and USA. She won a Golden Globe for her role in the multi-award-winning TV series LA Law, co-starred in the Oscar-winning film The Madness of King George, and received rave reviews for her stage work, including her portrayal of Mrs Robinson in the West End comedy hit The Graduate. This audio edition is an MP3 CD.
£10.38
Zaffre Blunt Force: The Sunday Times bestselling crime
Book SynopsisIT'S NOT JUST MURDER THAT IS IN THE SPOTLIGHT . . .The blinding new Detective Jane Tennison thriller from the Queen of Crime Drama, Lynda La Plante.__________________Things can't get much worse for detective Jane Tennison. Unceremoniously kicked off the adrenaline-fuelled Flying Squad, she's been relegated to Gerald Road, a small and sleepy police station in the heart of London's affluent Knightsbridge. With only petty crime to sink her teeth into, Tennison can feel her career slowly flatlining. That is until the discovery of the most brutal murder Jane has ever seen: Charlie Foxley has been found viciously beaten to death, his body dismembered and disembowelled. As a big-time showbiz agent, Foxley had a lot of powerful friends - but even more enemies. And alongside her old friend DS Spencer Gibbs, Tennison must journey into the salacious world of show business to find the killer, before they strike again . . .In Lynda La Plante's most gripping thriller yet, Tennison discovers that the brightest lights hide the darkest secrets - and the killer doesn't always hide in the shadows . . .__________________PRAISE FOR LYNDA LA PLANTE:'A compelling, clever plot with a brilliant cast of diverse characters. Utterly riveting' - RACHEL ABBOTT, million-selling author of ONLY THE INNOCENT'Lynda La Plante practically invented the thriller' KARIN SLAUGHTER'Nail-biting' DAILY MAIL
£15.19
Zaffre Blunt Force: The Sunday Times bestselling crime
Book SynopsisThings can't get much worse for detective Jane Tennison. Unceremoniously kicked off the adrenaline-fuelled Flying Squad, she now plies her trade in Gerald Road, a small and sleepy police station in the heart of London's affluent Knightsbridge. With only petty crime to sink her teeth into, Tennison can feel her career slowly flatlining.That is until the discovery of the most brutal murder Jane has ever seen. Charlie Foxley has been found viciously beaten to death with a cricket bat - his body dismembered and disembowelled. As a big-time theatrical agent, Foxley had a lot of powerful friends - but just as many enemies. And alongside her old friend DS Spencer Gibbs, Tennison must journey into the salacious world of show business to find out which one is the killer, before they strike again.
£12.59
Zaffre Blunt Force: The Sunday Times bestselling crime
Book SynopsisIT'S NOT JUST MURDER THAT IS IN THE SPOTLIGHT . . .The blinding new Detective Jane Tennison thriller from the Queen of Crime Drama, Lynda La Plante.__________________Things can't get much worse for detective Jane Tennison. Unceremoniously kicked off the adrenaline-fuelled Flying Squad, she's been relegated to Gerald Road, a small and sleepy police station in the heart of London's affluent Knightsbridge. With only petty crime to sink her teeth into, Tennison can feel her career slowly flatlining. That is until the discovery of the most brutal murder Jane has ever seen: Charlie Foxley has been found viciously beaten to death, his body dismembered and disembowelled. As a big-time showbiz agent, Foxley had a lot of powerful friends - but even more enemies. And alongside her old friend DS Spencer Gibbs, Tennison must journey into the salacious world of show business to find the killer, before they strike again . . .In Lynda La Plante's most gripping thriller yet, Tennison discovers that the brightest lights hide the darkest secrets - and the killer doesn't always hide in the shadows . . .__________________PRAISE FOR LYNDA LA PLANTE:'A compelling, clever plot with a brilliant cast of diverse characters. Utterly riveting' - RACHEL ABBOTT, million-selling author of ONLY THE INNOCENT'Lynda La Plante practically invented the thriller' KARIN SLAUGHTER'Nail-biting' DAILY MAIL
£8.54
Zaffre The Unexpected Return of Josephine Fox: Winner of
Book SynopsisAgatha Christie meets The Mitford Murders in this deliciously dark golden age mystery of wartime family secrets and lies in small town England.**DON'T MISS THE LASTEST JOSEPHINE FOX MYSTERY, A CONFLICT OF INTERESTS. OUT NOW!**April 1941, Romsey, England.Josephine 'Jo' Fox hasn't set foot in Romsey in over twenty years. As an illegitimate child, her family - headed by her controlling grandfather - found her an embarrassment. Now, she wants to return to what was once her home and uncover the secret of her parentage. Who was her father and why would her mother never talk about him?Jo arrives the day after the Luftwaffe have bombed the town. The local pub has been completely destroyed and rescue teams are searching for the remains of the seven people known to have been in the pub at the time the bomb hit. They are shocked, however, to uncover eight bodies instead. The eighth, unidentified, body is that of a teenage girl, who no one in the town claims to know. Who is she, how did she get there, but most importantly - who killed her?Teaming up with local coroner and old friend, Bram Nash, Jo sets out to establish the identity of the girl and solve the riddle of her death. In doing so, she also uncovers her own personal mystery.Everyone has secrets - some are just more deadly than others . . .Trade ReviewThe Unexpected Return of Josephine Fox was a complete delight. The story sings with authenticity and I found myself transported to 1940s Romsey from the very first page. 'Josy' is very much a woman ahead of her time and her voice brings heart, and often humour, to what is essentially a very dark mystery. Unputdownable * Caz Frear, bestselling author of Sweet Little Lies, the previous R&J winner *Jo Fox, a very modern woman in wartime England. Getting to know her was a delight. More please, Claire Gradidge * Richard Madeley *Feisty, determined and brave - I loved Josephine ('Jo') Fox. What a debut from a marvellous new author * Judy Finnigan *A terrific debut novel, which captures brilliantly the atmosphere of wartime Britain * Ann Cleeves *
£8.54
Oneworld Publications A Trick of the Light: A Highland Mystery
Book SynopsisPet portraitist Susie Mahl has to use all her artistic know-how to get to the bottom of a fiendish Scottish mystery Praise for the Highland Mysteries: ‘A delicious new voice in crime writing... Excellent on the English aristocracy and written in a fine wry style.’ Daily Mail ‘This is a well paced and exciting read. More please!’ Alexander McCall Smith ‘Absorbing, charming and funny.’ Antonia Fraser Struggling with long-buried family secrets and her own recent heartbreak, artist and pet portraitist Susie Mahl hopes her brief sojourn as an art tutor at a Scottish country house will prove a distraction. But Susie soon realises she has bigger problems than teaching her eclectic mix of students to draw a Highland cow. Beneath the beautiful landscapes of the Scottish Highlands and the grandeur of the Auchen Laggan Tosh estate lie hidden secrets. Can Susie work out what exactly is going on before it’s too late? And can anyone be trusted?Trade Review'Carter has created a character Agatha Christie would be proud of.' * Crime Review *‘The writer’s depiction of the various techniques used in painting cleverly deflects the reader’s attention from the puzzle of the mysterious Landseer paintings while at the same time showing how a forgery may be detected… And the absence of violence, let alone bloodshed, will reassure those who are looking for stories written in the recently revived ‘cosy’ form especially one with occasional comic touches like this one.’ -- Promoting Crime Fiction'Susie Mahl is a welcome new detective: witty, warm and very inquisitive.' * Antonia Fraser *‘It’s usually easier and more productive not to be fettered by too much reality… The notable exception, as Ali Carter’s third outing for her amateur sleuth Susie Mahl neatly shows, is the detective story… Of course, its appeal is that of the log fire and the Labrador in the basket.’ -- Catholic Herald
£8.54
Oneworld Publications Where the Missing Gather: ‘Helen Sedgwick saw
Book Synopsis'Unputdownable... Helen Sedgwick saw into the future and that future is now! It's an incredible book! READ IT.' Lemn Sissay on When the Dead Come Calling Gone but not forgotten... An archaeological dig exposes a brutal history and a witness finally speaks. It seems the wickedness swirling in the harsh sea air of Burrowhead might be excised at last. But before DI Georgie Strachan can lift the veil of evil, a black horse is slaughtered on an altar in the woods and human remains begin to surface. Sinister rituals connect past and present but no one wants to see, or tell, or hear, the truth. Soon Georgie must face the question: where do the missing souls of the village gather?Trade Review‘Another triumph. A masterful blend of crime and psychological suspense, with a hint of the supernatural for added chill... An immersive, haunting read.’ -- Mary Paulson-Ellis, author of Emily Noble's Disgrace‘Those who loved When the Dead Come Calling… will enjoy getting reacquainted with DI Georgie Strachan.’ -- Herald, 25 of the best summer books‘Sedgwick’s writing is evocative and compassionate and always draws us back… For a novel which has its roots in the ancient past, Where the Missing Gather is a sharply observed story for these anxious, post-Brexit times.’ -- Scotland on Sunday‘[Sedgwick] sustains a suspenseful atmosphere of psychological and supernatural unease that will have you glancing nervously over your shoulder.’ -- Herald‘[Sedgwick] explores sinister rituals and missing souls in this unputdownable crime novel.’ -- Scottish Book TrustPraise for When the Dead Come Calling: ‘Unputdownable... Helen Sedgwick saw into the future and that future is now! It's an incredible book! READ IT.’ Lemn Sissay, author of My Name Is Why ‘Helen Sedgwick is one of Scotland's finest contemporary storytellers.’ Claire Askew, author of All the Hidden Truths ‘Sedgwick’s writing is minutely observational, clever and warm.’ Scotsman
£11.69
Oneworld Publications The Twelve Even Stranger Days of Christmas
Book Synopsis‘A treat for anyone looking for an antidote to the usual saccharine Christmas fayre.’ NB magazine From the twice CWA Dagger shortlisted author of The Twelve Strange Days of Christmas come twelve thirteen stories to transport you to the macabre world of inexplicable phenomena. As dark winter nights draw in, prepare to lose yourself in the world of the peculiar. With a tale for each day of the festive period and an unlucky thirteenth, Christmas is not the only spirit in these pages. ’Tis the season for sacrificial feasts, cultish communities and sinister rituals. So wrap up warm and get ready to be terrified and delighted as you journey from the spooky to the downright strange.Trade Review‘A treat for anyone looking for an antidote to the usual saccharine Christmas fayre...inventive and original and very entertaining.’ -- NB magazine‘A quick escape from the stresses of Christmas day!’ -- Crime Review‘Starting off strongly with [Moore’s] own irresistible take on the Seven Dwarfs… all featuring some element of the macabre or paranormal and infused with a robust sense of humour… they definitely suit the long, shadowy winter evenings, and it’s a fun collection if you like to get a little spooked but not entirely grossed-out.’ -- Herald‘An indulgence for dark winter nights… transformed folk tales, folk horror… classic ghost stories, tales of supernatural revenge… a gorgeous collection.’ -- Blue Book Balloon blog Praise for The Twelve Strange Days of Christmas: ‘Spooky and sassy.’ Sunday Times Crime Club ‘From a master of the macabre comes a wonderfully weird collection of uncanny tales for the festive season...the ideal gruesome response to all that Christmas schmaltz and sentiment.’ Waterstones Bookseller Favourite
£6.99
Cornerstone 16th Seduction: A heart-stopping disease - or something more sinister? (Women’s Murder Club 16)
Book SynopsisThe bestselling 16th novel in the Women’s Murder Club series A LIFE FALLING APART Fifteen months ago, Detective Lindsay Boxer had the perfect life with her beautiful baby daughter and her loving husband Joe. That was before she discovered everything she knew about Joe was a lie – and his betrayal cuts deep. A SILENT KILLING SPREE As Lindsay grapples with her personal life, a wave of mysterious heart attacks strikes across San Francisco, killing seemingly unrelated victims. Is it just chance – or is something more sinister at work? AN EXPLOSIVE TRIALAt the same time, a maniac bomber captured by the combined efforts of Joe and Lindsay is on trial – and his defence raises damning questions about Lindsay and Joe’s investigation. Before long, Lindsay faces the prospect of her being the one on trial…THE TABLES ARE TURNING…
£18.23
Headline Publishing Group Blind Spot: The Sara Jones Cycle
Book SynopsisAfter the horrors she suffered in Wales, Dr Sara Jones has returned to London and found a way to use her fledgling psychic abilities for good, belying the grim predictions of her former mentor, serial killer Eldon Carson.But when events cause Sara to doubt the trustworthiness of her visions, she is thrown into uncertainty. This happens just as Sara’s partner, ex-police Inspector Jamie Harding, accepts work from her late brother’s firm Thorndike Aerospace.It’s not just the dark morality of the arms trade that troubles Sara – it’s also her unsettling visions of Jamie’s new boss. But how can she trust what she’s seen? Is Jamie in as much danger as she fears?
£8.54
Headline Publishing Group A Fine Tapestry of Murder
Book SynopsisA compelling historical murder mystery set amongst the artists in seventeenth-century Paris. For fans of C.J. Sansom and S.J. Parris. 'A rich and achingly beautiful novel' - Carol McGrath (author of the Daughters of Hastings trilogy) on An Artist in Her Own Right. Paris, 1676. When a body washes up on the banks of the Bièvre river, a young woman finds herself embroiled in an intricate murder case.At first it seems mere coincidence that the dead man was discovered outside the Royal Manufactory of the Gobelins, home to a community of artists and craftsmen. He was not one of them, after all. But Anne-Marie, a sculptor's wife, soon realises that the victim may well be known within the walls of the Gobelins - and that the killer might be amongst them.With the police apparently disinterested, it is a mystery that is hers alone to solve. Anne-Marie's investigations will take her from the unsavoury slums of the Ile Notre-Dame to the grand ducal residences of the Place Royale. But who can she truly trust on the streets of Paris?Readers LOVED An Artist in Her Own Right:'A wonderful blend of fact and fiction that I literally read in two sittings''Alive with action and colour''The ebb and flow of relationships, between family members and artists, are beautifully conceived and nuanced''Wonderful imaginative detail'Trade ReviewA rich and achingly beautiful novel
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Quercus Publishing Shot Through the Heart: A compelling crime
Book SynopsisHow far would you be willing to go for justice? 'Full of well-handled forensics and the brooding atmosphere of the Essex coast' Mail on SundayWhen a lone shooter claims the lives of five people on Christmas Day before turning the gun on himself, it's up to DI Grace Fisher to find out, not who did it, but why and how.Tracing the illegal weapon and its deadly load of homemade bullets, she soon uncovers a toxic web of police corruption, personal vendettas and revenge. But when the enemy is within, who will believe her?As threats to her safety mount up and the strain of secrecy begins to wreck her friendships, Grace must decide how far she wants to pursue justice - and at what cost.Trade ReviewCombines attention to detail with compassionate intelligence * Sunday Times *Full of well-handled forensics and the brooding atmosphere of the Essex coast * Mail on Sunday *An unusual police procedural . . . beautifully written, full of interesting insights, and atmospherically set * Literary Review *Grey's credentials as a television writer shine through . . . the inner working of the Major Investigation Team are just as enthralling to read about as the serial killer they are hunting -- Clare Mackintosh, author of I Let You Go on Good Girls Don't DieAssured, convincing and especially good on . . . the delicate - and often dodgy - nature of the relationship between the police and the press -- Laura Wilson on Good Girls Don't Die * Guardian *Combines clever plot twists with a surprising delicacy of feeling * Sunday Times on Good Girls Don't Die *A realistic, gripping police procedural . . . they rarely get better than this * Book Addict Shaun on Good Girls Don't Die *A thrilling read * We Love This Book on Good Girls Don't Die *Top notch crime fiction . . . a superb example of its kind * Liz Loves Books on Good Girls Don't Die *The writing is fluid and enthralling . . . a terrific and believable, supporting cast * CrimeThrillerFella on Good Girls Don't Die *
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Quercus Publishing Magpie Lane
Book Synopsis'Riveting, twisty, page-turning stuff' GuardianA 'best books of 2020' pick for BBC Radio 4 Open Book, the Guardian, the Telegraph and Good Housekeeping'The page turner you've been looking for. Sly, witty and gripping . . . I devoured it' Naomi Alderman'An utter joy . . . wonderfully skilled' Sarah Perry'Beguiling, brilliantly creepy, and an utterly compelling read' Claire Fuller'Tender, creepy and gripping' Sunday Times'Spellbinding and spooky . . . a dazzling high wire act, superbly absorbing' Sunday MirrorWhen the eight-year-old daughter of an Oxford College Master vanishes in the middle of the night, police turn to the Scottish nanny, Dee, for answers.As Dee looks back over her time in the Master's Lodging - an eerie and ancient house - a picture of a high achieving but dysfunctional family emerges: Nick, the fiercely intelligent and powerful father; his beautiful Danish wife Mariah, pregnant with their child; and the lost little girl, Felicity, almost mute, seeing ghosts, grieving her dead mother.But is Dee telling the whole story? Is her growing friendship with the eccentric house historian, Linklater, any cause for concern? And most of all, why is Felicity silent?Roaming Oxford's secret passages and hidden graveyards, Magpie Lane explores the true meaning of family - and what it is to be denied one.'Enthralling . . . creepy and compelling' The Times'Deliciously dark' Alexandra Shulman'A gorgeously satisfying triumph' Lucy Mangan'A rare thing . . . simply stunning' Daily Express'I was gripped . . . highly original' Alex Clark'Creepy, suspenseful' Independent'One of the most intriguing narrators since Notes on a Scandal' Sara Collins'Grown-up and cleverly written . . . a dizzying sense of uncertainty' Literary Review'Keeps you guessing . . . a real sense of menace' Good Housekeeping'Wholly beguiling' Mick Herron'Dazzlingly good' Diane Setterfield'Beautiful writing' Polly Samson'Clever, tense and twisty' Amanda Craig'Highly intelligent' Sarah Vaughan'Simply brilliant!' JP Delaney'Darkly atmospheric' Jane Fallon'Clever and creepy' Erin Kelly'Highly recommended' Louise CandlishTrade ReviewIt is a long time since I have enjoyed a book as thoroughly as I enjoyed Magpie Lane, which reminded me variously of Iris Murdoch, Ruth Rendell, Donna Tartt and Daphne du Maurier. I adored the narrator, and it was an utter joy to relish Atkins's wonderfully skilled and unobtrusive writing and lose myself in the mystery * Sarah Perry *The page turner you've been looking for. Sly, witty and gripping . . . I loved it * Naomi Alderman *The word-of-mouth success of lockdown, this riveting exploration of emotional damage is set against the dysfunctional world of Oxford academia . . . It is twisty, page-turning stuff, but Atkins also excels at characterisation: the deliciously horrid master and his new wife, the eccentric scholar writing a history of their creepy house, the closed-off nanny with her own secrets and the girl at the centre of it all. * Guardian *Tender, creepy and gripping * Sunday Times *With graceful writing, sharply observed characters including the city itself, and a withering look at the hidebound ways of dusty-gowned academia, this wonderfully atmospheric tale is, at its core, about the true meaning of family * Guardian *A creepy, suspenseful thriller set against the dreaming spires of Oxford * Independent *Deliciously enjoyable * Sunday Mirror *I fell hard for the beautiful writing and ghostly mood of Magpie Lane. Dee, a riveting Russian doll of a character, had me in her thrall from start to finish. Highly recommended * Louise Candlish *Clever and creepy, twisty yet tender: Magpie Lane will have you hearing footsteps overhead in an empty house. I loved it * Erin Kelly *'Full of hidden chambers, and some of them are haunted . . . part thriller, part love story, wholly beguiling. I was glued to every page' * Mick Herron *'Lucy Atkins excels at creating highly intelligent, slightly eccentric outsiders. I was completely immersed . . . and preoccupied, and appalled, by such credible characters. I loved it!' * Sarah Vaughan *'The most sublime book I've read since Apple Tree Yard . . . masterful writing from an experienced hand. I'll be gushing about this for a while' * Jo Spain *One of the most intriguing narrators since Notes on a Scandal - I loved it! * Sara Collins *Darkly atmospheric, Magpie Lane will grip you from the first page and refuse to let you go * Jane Fallon, author of QUEEN BEE *'So clever and different. I raced through for the reveal but also the spookiness, the characters and the wonderful love story' * Sabine Durrant *'A brilliant feat - a creepy, chilling, page-turning tale that also made me laugh out loud. I can think of no other writer who pulls that off' * Kate Hamer *'Intricate, intelligent, and immensely satisfying, and with a deliciously spooky edge. It really is first-class Oxford intrigue' * Cara Hunter *'That rare thing: a thriller that warms your heart even as it chills your spine. I adored it on so many levels - the page-turning tension, the emotional depth of the central relationship. Simply brilliant!' * JP Delaney *Beguiling, brilliantly creepy, and an utterly compelling read. Lucy Atkins has created such a complex character in Dee: I rooted for her, and yet was suspicious of her; swept along by her love story, but worried for her. A wonderful story * Claire Fuller *A sinewy, supple and gorgeously satisfying triumph * Lucy Mangan *'Dark, twisted, and gloriously rich, and I loved every word' * Amanda Jennings *'The most deliciously unreliable narrator, dysfunctional relationships, spooky goings-on, and a missing child - all set against the rarefied world of Oxford academia. So clever and compelling' * Hannah Beckerman *Spellbindingly brilliant. I was engrossed from start to finish, and fell in love with the wonderful cast. Lucy Atkins is an extraordinary writer, who draws us into her world and keeps us there; I shall be thinking about this story for a long time. A contender for my Book of the Year * Sarah Hilary *Magpie Lane is stunning, with an unforgettable narrative voice, brilliant evocation of the setting and a chilling, totally gripping story. It is everything I love in a novel and utterly compelling - you will not want to put it down * Jane Casey *Immersive, unsettling and hugely addictive. I loved all the Oxford detail. Superb * Will Dean *The investigation at the heart of Lucy Atkins's clever thriller is 'what makes a family unhappy?' The suspense builds inexorably until Magpie Lane has you by your throat * Susie Steiner *As nuanced a study of loneliness and longing as you could hope to meet in contemporary fiction * Sarah Franklin *I couldn't have loved this book more. Creepy, dark, compelling so clever. Every time you scratch off one layer to get to the truth, there is another one underneath. Lucy Atkins is a quiet genius * Tammy Cohen *Wow. I put my life on hold whilst I read this novel. An eerie and compelling story, beautifully crafted and darkly atmospheric with characters who infiltrate your every thought. I couldn't put it down and I'm buying it for everyone I know * Freya North *Magpie Lane is deliciously dark and keeps flipping your certainties on their head from start to finish * Alexandra Shulman *It's taken many false starts to find a book to properly carry me away during this lockdown and this was it. Gripping as well as beautifully written. Thank you, Lucy Atkins, it was such a relief to be lost in your pages * Polly Samson *It's been a while since I've been as sucked in by a thriller as I was with this one * Good Housekeeping *Lucy Atkins brilliantly ratchets up the tension, leaving a few red herrings in her wake * Sussex Express *Clever, tense and as twisty as an Oxford backstreet * Amanda Craig, author of THE LIE OF THE LAND *This chilling and twisty tale will have you hooked * Living North *
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Quercus Publishing Blood Feud: The gripping, gritty gangster thriller that everybody's talking about!
'MARTINA COLE FANS WILL LOVE THIS FAST-PACED THRILLER' SUNDAY MIRRORThey came for her family. Now she's coming for them. This nail-biting thriller introduces Glasgow's newest gangland mistress, Kerry Casey.Kerry Casey thought she'd made a life away from the dirty dealings of her gangster family. Her father wanted to make them legit - her brother Mickey had other ideas, and now it's got him killed. When Mickey's funeral turns into a bloodbath at the hands of a group of anonymous shooters and Kerry's mother is killed in the crossfire, Kerry finds herself at the head of the Casey family, and desperate for revenge.Running a crime empire is not a job she ever asked for, and not one she wants, but Kerry is determined to fulfil her father's wishes and make the Caseys go straight. First, though, she will find the men who murdered her mother, and she will take them down, no matter what it costs.
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Quercus Publishing Salt Lane: the superb first book in the DS
Book Synopsis'William Shaw is one of the great rising talents of UK crime fiction. This is his best book to date' Peter James'Taut, terrifying and timely' Val McDermid'William Shaw is a superb storyteller' Peter MaySHE ALWAYS WENT TOO FAR DS Alexandra Cupidi has done it again. She should have learnt to keep her big mouth shut, after the scandal that sent her packing - resentful teenager in tow - from the London Met to the lonely Kent coastline. Murder is different here, among the fens and stark beaches.SHE WAS THE ONE WHO FOUND THE KILLERSThe man drowned in the slurry pit had been herded there like an animal. He was North African, like many of the fruit pickers that work the fields. The more Cupidi discovers, the more she wants to ask - but these people are suspicious of questions.AND NOW IT WAS KILLING HERIt will take an understanding of this strange place - its old ways and new crimes - to uncover the dark conspiracy behind the murder. Cupidi is not afraid to travel that road. But she should be. She should, by now, have learnt. Salt Lane is the first in the new DS Alexandra Cupidi series. With his trademark characterisation and flair for social commentary, William Shaw has crafted a crime novel for our time that grips you, mind and heart.Trade ReviewWilliam Shaw is one of the great rising talents of UK crime fiction. This is his best book to date, instantly engaging, beautifully written with really well observed and rounded characters. * Peter James *Salt Lane is taut, terrifying and timely; the emotional tension never slackens * Val McDermid *A sharp eye for detail, turned on 21st-century phenomenon of people-trafficking. There are some touching moments in this vivid tale, which recognises that decent people don't always behave well. -- Joan Smith * Sunday Times *Shaw scores subtle political points in this atmospheric, state-of-the-nation thriller that, as always, features intricate plotting, realistic dialogue and believable characters. A modern crime master. -- Simon Copeland * Sun *A fine police heroine emerges in Detective Alexandra Cupidi . . . living in the shadow of the power station at Dungeness is a splendid backdrop for a troubled detective . . . Cupidi discovers the deep shadows that lie across the landscape of her new home. -- Geoffrey Wansell * Daily Mail *Excellent . . . A web of events that reverses readers' expectations: Rather than having all their roots in the distant past, these crimes have more to do with the evils and inequities of the modern world -- Tom Nolan * Wall Street Journal *Cupidi is one of my current favourite crime fiction police characters. Shaw writes female characters and tackles the issues around motherhood so well. A page-turning police procedural with a thoughtful, character-driven heart, an astounding sense of place, and a quirky sense of humour. * Julia Crouch, author of Her Husband's Lover *Intriguing and atmospheric, Salt Lane covers tough topics with sensitivity, a dash of humour and above all, beautiful writing. I love the whole Cupidi family - mother, daughter and child. I don't think there are any other crime novels I've read that are exploring this kind of family dynamic. * Susi Holliday *Brilliant. Atmospheric, immersive scene setting, highly engaging main protagonist and a superbly crafted plot, written beautifully. * Liz Loves Books *Gritty, hard-hitting crime rarely sits beside brooding atmosphere, flawless writing, and characters so real you could have a chat with them, but Salt Lane is that rare gem. A fabulous start to what I'm sure will be a must-read series. * Barbara Copperthwaite *Tense and brutal . . . Intelligent, beautifully written and with an emotional resonance that stays long after the book is finished, this is a tight and compelling read that rewards the reader in spades. * Live and Deadly *Stark beauty . . . The investigations raise issues important to 21st-century Brexit Britain - immigration, racism, sexism, poverty and inequality. * Literary Shed *Evokes setting in every way possible - the darkness, the way of living on this land, the workers, illegal and otherwise, the land changing over the years, the rawness of the sea and the elements ... it's exposed, raw and hard to deal with at times, and all of this is also the essence of this very immersive read. This novel really shone for me as it weaves social commentary, great writing and unique observation of landscape into one neatly tied package. * Book Trail *Salt Lane was my introduction to William Shaw, and when I finished it I instantly went to his backlist. He is a meticulous, thoughtful and insightful writer. I can't wait for Sergeant Cupidi's next case. * Sara Paretsky, author of the Warshawski series *
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Quercus Publishing Deadland: the ingeniously unguessable thriller
Book Synopsis***The bestselling William Shaw returns with a thrilling investigation in the unmissable new series***'One of the great rising talents of UK crime fiction' PETER JAMES'If you're not a fan yet, why not?' VAL MCDERMID'A superb storyteller' PETER MAYYOU CAN RUNThe two boys never fitted in. Seventeen, the worst age, nothing to do but smoke weed; at least they have each other. The day they speed off on a moped with a stolen mobile, they're ready to celebrate their luck at last. Until their victim comes looking for what's his - and ready to kill for it. YOU CAN HIDEOn the other side of Kent's wealth divide, DS Alexandra Cupidi faces the strangest murder investigation of her career. A severed limb, hidden inside a modern sculpture in Margate's Turner Contemporary. No one takes it seriously - not even the artwork's owners, celebrity dealers who act like they're above the law.YOU CAN DIEBut as Cupidi's case becomes ever more sinister, as she wrangles with police politics and personal dilemmas, she can't help worrying about those runaway boys. Seventeen, the same age as her own headstrong daughter. Alone, on the marshes, they're pawns in someone else's game. Two worlds are about to collide. Kent and its social divisions are brilliantly captured in Deadland, a crime thriller that's as ingeniously unguessable as it is moving and powerful.Trade Review*CRIME BOOK OF THE MONTH* Superb . . . Shaw handles diverse plotlines brilliantly, demonstrating his ability to write about contemporary events with keen intelligence -- Joan Smith * Sunday Times **PICK OF THE WEEK* Another clever, thoughtful mystery from one of the best authors of Brit crime fiction's new wave. * Sun *Shaw has made the bleak and inhospitable Kent coastline one of the principal characters in his mysteries . . . Opens spectacularly -- Geoffrey Wansell * Daily Mail *Delivering a great sense of place, well-drawn characters and a feisty heroine, this is highly recommended -- Myles McWeeney * Irish Independent *A thrilling climax that will keep you guessing until the end * Candis Magazine *Sinister and divisive themes . . . Shaw is a master of characterisation . . . Totally believable -- Jon Wise * Sunday Sport *William Shaw is an expert manipulator of his readers' emotions . . . each new torment provokes readers' sympathies more and more . . . The many stranded drama works, but it is the boys' story that is the most engaging -- Natasha Cooper * Literary Review **Audiobook of the Week* In the inventive and arresting Deadland, the outrageously rich haves of the art world and a pair of hopeless have-nots collide with murderous results . . .Tautly constructed thriller . . . Jasmine Blackborow is exactly the right reader, good at both posh and demotic accents, she does full justice to Shaw's skilfully rounded characterisation. -- Christina Hardyment * The Times **BEST BOOKS OF THE SUMMER* 'When teenagers use a borrowed scooter to steal an iPhone X off a passer-by, the owner will stop at nothing, including murder, to get it back. The result is a superb, haunting, intelligent novel.' * Sunday Times **BEST THRILLERS OF 2019* 'It's up to DI Alexandra Cupidi to pull together disparate threads when a drug dealer is shot dead in a scrapyard and a severed arm shows up in an exhibit at Margate's Turner Gallery.' * Daily Mail *
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Quercus Publishing Play Dead for Me: A heart-stopping crime thriller
Book SynopsisThis novel was previously published as Too Close to Breathe.Perfect for fans of Tana French, Jane Casey and Gillian Flynn'Truly first class. Just knock-out' C. J Tudor, author of The Chalk Man'Fantastic . . . Compelling, chilling and brilliant' Karen Hamilton, author of The Perfect Girlfriend'Mesmerizing . . . murder, betrayal, and secret lives . . . Everything you need in a great thriller' Lisa Gardner, author When You See MeRespected scientist Dr Eleanor Costello is found hanged in her immaculate home: the scene the very picture of a suicide.DCS Frankie Sheehan is handed the case, and almost immediately spots foul play.As Frankie strives to paint a picture of the killer, and their victim, she starts to sense they are part of a larger, darkercanvas, on which the lines between the two blur.Olivia Kiernan's debut is a bold, brilliant thriller that will keep you guessing and leave you breathless.Trade ReviewA truly first class crime novel. Intricate, suspenseful, twisted. Plus, a fantastic female protagonist in Frankie Sheehan who can stand proud with some of the great fictional detectives. Just knock-out. -- C. J Tudor, author of The Chalk ManBrilliant . . . Clever and compelling, I could hardly breathe myself as I raced to the end. -- Laura Marshall, author of Friend RequestFantastic . . . Compelling, chilling and brilliant. -- Karen Hamilton, author of The Perfect GirlfriendMesmerizing. Olivia Kiernan carefully unspools a complex riddle of murder, betrayal, and secret lives, layering on the menace even as she builds her tough-as-nails chief detective for the climatic finale. Clever plot. Brilliant characters. Everything you need in a great thriller. -- Lisa GardnerSheehan is precisely the kind of gruff, no-nonsense cynic you'd want investigating your own murder . . . Too Close to Breathe reads like a hard-boiled take on Tana French and immediately establishes Olivia Kiernan as a talent to watch. * Irish Times *Edgy debut with strong writing that builds the sense of fatal transgression. * Sunday Times *Smart, grisly and extremely slick - this Dublin set debut delivers a treat. * Daily Mirror *Too Close To Breathe is a fearless, fast-paced debut which drops you into the world of Dublin detective Frankie Sheehan - who is a perfect mix of frailty, ferocity and guts. Add to this flashes of deft, dark humour and a compelling city setting and you have a must for fans of Irish crime fiction. Olivia Kiernan is a writer you'll read with your breath held. -- Jess KiddA really slick, dynamic-paced police procedural, very much in the vein of Tana French. A proper page-turner, lovely, accomplished writing. -- Jo SpainGritty, cynical and haunting, this is crime writing of the highest order and the product of a darkly fascinating mind. First class. -- David MarkSassy and thoroughly unconventional . . . A terrific debut with an engagingly potty-mouthed, tough-as-nails female lead. * Irish Independent *Disorderly, dangerous and above all, driven, Frankie Sheehan is the kind of true-to-life protagonist I love. -- William ShawToo Close To Breathe is the kind of police procedural we haven't seen for a long time; a female cop with a traumatic past racing about the mean streets of Dublin, a hanged victim with a strange clue and a dark secret . . . Olivia Kiernan has brought the serial killer thriller back with a vengeance. -- Christopher FowlerOlivia Kiernan is a fabulous new voice on the crime-writing scene. Absorbing, touching and scary, this is a treat of a read. -- Lesley ThomsonLoved this, clever, assured and a true page turner. Can't wait for next one! -- Amanda Reynolds, author of Lying To You
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Atlantic Books Keep Your Eyes on Me
Book Synopsis· · A NUMBER ONE IRISH TIMES BESTSELLER · ·'Pacey and exciting and totally joyous.' Jo Spain, author of The Confession________________________You won't be able to look awayWhen Vittoria Devine and Lily Power find themselves sitting next to each other on a flight to New York, they discover they both have men in their lives whose impact has been devastating. Lily's family life is in turmoil, her brother left on the brink of ruin by a con man. Vittoria's philandering husband's latest mistress is pregnant. By the time they land, Vittoria and Lily have realised that they can help each other right the balance. But only one of them knows the real story...'Delightfully dark and satisfying' Roz Watkins, author of the DI Meg Dalton seriesTrade ReviewGripping and twisty * Sunday Independent *Loved... pacey and exciting and totally joyous * Jo Spain, author of The Confession *Delightfully dark and satisfying * Roz Watkins, author of the DI Meg Dalton series *Original, twisty and very gripping * William Ryan, author of A House of Ghosts *Terrific * Alex Marwood, author of The Poison Garden *Deliciously entertaining * TM Logan, author of The Holiday *Dark plot twists full of intrigue * Liz Nugent on Sam Blake *A fast-paced thriller with a twisting plot * Irish Times on Sam Blake *Blake's strength lies in her ability to combine tough and memorable characters with a deliciously complex and fast-moving plot that never wanes ... The tension never lets up and as we hurtle towards the last few pages, Blake fires in one last plot grenade that makes you question everything you have just read. * Irish Independent *
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Canongate Books The Girl in the Woods
Book Synopsis'MacDonald . . . writes gripping suspense with strong, resilient female lead characters' Booklist'Carefully plotted [with] a nest of sinister secrets' Publishers Weekly'I HAVE TO TELL YOU SOMETHING . . . I DID SOMETHING BAD.'Fifteen years ago, Blair's best friend Molly was murdered.Fifteen years ago, Adrian Jones went to prison for it.Fifteen years ago, the real killer got away with it. And now, Blair's terminally ill sister has made a devastating deathbed confession, which could prove that the wrong man has been imprisoned for years - and that Molly's killer is still out there. Blair's determined to find him, but the story behind Molly's death is more twisted than she could imagine. If she isn't careful, the killer will ensnare her and bury Blair with his secret.Trade ReviewMacDonald . . . writes gripping suspense with strong, resilient female lead characters * * Booklist * *Carefully plotted [with] a nest of sinister secrets * * Publishers Weekly * *MacDonald has written another terrific novel of psychological suspense * * Library Journal * *
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Canongate Books The Shivering Turn
Book Synopsis'Spencer scores another top-notch hit with this new series' Booklist'Spencer writes with verve and humor while delivering a satisfying mystery' Publishers WeeklyOxford, 1974. When seventeen-year-old Linda Corbet goes missing, the police dismiss her as an obvious runaway. Only Jennie Redhead, recently driven out of Oxford's police force, is prepared to dig deeper.She suspects that something truly dark and depraved drove Linda from her beloved home and doting parents. Jennie's investigation leads her to a secret Oxford society and to a clandestine world of violence, excess and desire, hidden behind the city's dreaming spires.Trade ReviewSpencer scores another top-notch hit with this new series, which features her usual skilful writing, clever plotting, and intriguing characters * * Booklist * *Spencer writes with verve and humor while delivering a satisfying mystery plot and some insight into the workings of a great university * * Publishers Weekly * *Even a routine procedural isn't quite so routine in Spencer's deft hands * * Kirkus Reviews * *
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Canongate Books A Shameful Murder
Book Synopsis'Outstanding' Booklist'A savvy detective and a setting fraught with intrigue and tension' Publishers WeeklyNOT ALL FLOODS WASH AWAY SIN . . .Ireland, 1923. The country has been torn apart by the War of Independence and is now in the throes of sectarian violence and severe flooding. But Mother Aquinas knows that not all floods cleanse the deeds of humanity . . . When a body washes up at her convent chapel dressed in evening finery, she immediately suspects foul play. The overstretched police force may be ready to dismiss the case as accidental drowning, but strangulation marks on the girl's throat tell a grimmer story. Mother Aquinas wants justice for the girl - and won't let a murderer slip away unpunished under the cover of war.Trade ReviewOutstanding * * Booklist * *Harrison combines a savvy detective and a setting fraught with intrigue and tension for another winner * * Publishers Weekly * *Compassionate and wise, the Reverend Mother is a strong and distinctive character, who works among the poor and understands their plight. Recommend for Dicey Deere fans or readers who enjoy M.C. Beaton and Carol Higgins Clark * * Library Journal * *
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Canongate Books The Suffering of Strangers
Book SynopsisLONGLISTED FOR THE McILVANNEY PRIZE 2018'Brilliant . . . twisting the tension tauter with each page' Guardian'The dialogue crackles and the search for the killer has surprising twists and turns' ObserverDI Costello faces a disturbing child abduction case; a six-week-old has been stolen and replaced with another baby. The swap took cold and meticulous planning, so Costello treads the seedy, Glaswegian backstreets for answers. She's convinced that more than one young life is at stake.Promoted into the Cold Case Unit, Colin Anderson reviews the unsolved rape of a young mother, whose attacker is still out there. Each case pulls Anderson and Costello in the same direction and, as their paths keep crossing, they begin to suspect their separate cases are dangerously entwined.Trade ReviewRamsay proves once against that she is a titan of Tartan Noir -- HELEN FIELDS, author of Perfect RemainsGripping, relevant, compelling and laced with trademark Ramsay bite -- CRAIG ROBERTSONBrilliant . . . twisting the tension tauter with each page * * Guardian * *Ramsay handles her characters with aplomb, the dialogue crackles and the search for the killer has surprising twists and turns * * Observer * *A taut, shattering, mesmerizing page-turner * * Booklist * *Packed with grit, blood and the rocky debris of past deeds and consequence -- ALI KARIM * * Shots Magazine * *
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Canongate Books A Corruption of Blood
Book SynopsisA Raven and Fisher Mystery: Book 3Edinburgh, 1850. This city will bleed you dry.Dr Will Raven is a man seldom shocked by human remains, but even he is disturbed by the contents of a package washed up at the Port of Leith. Stranger still, a man Raven has long detested is pleading for his help to escape the hangman.Back in the townhouse of Dr James Simpson, Sarah Fisher has set her sights on learning to practise medicine. Almost everyone seems intent on dissuading her from this ambition, but when word reaches her that a woman has recently obtained a medical degree despite her gender, Sarah decides to seek her out.Raven's efforts to prove his former adversary's innocence are failing and he desperately needs Sarah's help. Putting their feelings for one another aside, their investigations take them to both extremes of Edinburgh's social divide, where they discover that wealth and status cannot alter a fate written in the blood.Trade ReviewA real slow burner of a novel which is a marvellous tale of murder and deception in Victorian Edinburgh. It handles some difficult subject matter with sensitivity and care and has a real feeling of authenticity * * Bloody Scotland, McIlvanney Prize Shortlist * *The ambience of mid-nineteenth-century Edinburgh is well captured and makes for a gripping read. The authors are astute observers of human behaviour and outlook. The three novels in the trilogy are clearly well researched and shine a light on the cruelties, injustices and inequalities of the period described . . . Based on some actual events it's more than mere entertainment * * Bookmunch * *[A] stellar third whodunit set in nineteenth-century Edinburgh . . . The integration of real history enhances a page-turning plot * * Publishers Weekly (starred review) * *Another brilliant evocation of mid-nineteenth century Scotland, this series just gets better and better. The backstory of the characters, loves, careers and ambitions, is as riveting as the mystery . . . A mix of drama, romance and thriller * * NB Magazine * *A thoroughly enjoyable fast-paced romp through the darkened streets of Victorian Edinburgh -- Grace Edward * * Scottish Field * *Praise for the series: Parry's Victorian Edinburgh comes vividly alive - and it's a world of pain -- VAL McDERMIDBrilliantly conceived, fiendishly plotted and immaculately realised, these thrillers pull off the most difficult double-whammy of all: beneath blood and butchery so real they almost stain the pages lie both heart and soul . . . Wherever Parry takes them, I'll follow -- MICK HERRONA rip-roaring tale of murder amid the medical experiments of 19th-century Edinburgh. The book brings both city and period to colourful life and is a joy to read -- IAN RANKIN * * Guardian * *Menacing, witty and ingeniously plotted, Ambrose Parry's debut draws you into the dark heart of nineteenth-century Edinburgh and won't let you go until the final page -- S.J. PARRISGleeful, romping . . . The fog and stench of Edinburgh's Old Town definitely jump off the page . . . The central relationship between loveable rogue Raven and proto-feminist Fisher is the beating heart of The Art of Dying. Both characters are drawn with real empathy and nuance, and their complicated feelings for each other drive the book as much as the smart storylines. A great piece of storytelling * * Big Issue * *
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Orange Pip Books Secrets of Baker Street: The Curious Adventures
Book SynopsisDr John Watson and consulting detective, Sherlock Holmes have a secret. In order to pursue their passion for solving crime, these women don male disguises and crack cases that have Scotland Yard running in circles. But life isn''t easy when you''re leading running a facade. How does one find the truth when you''re lying yourself? With the lines between them becoming blurred - how do you know when the disguise ends and the person begins? Follow the recorded tales of Dr Watson herself as she navigates life with the enigmatic Sherlock Holmes. And discover the truth behind their unique bond as they uncover the necessity of each other.
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MX Publishing The Magnificent Madness Of Tessa Wiggins
Book Synopsis1920 - Blaenau Ffestiniog, Wales: Tessa Wiggins''s "madness" is provoked by the adopted spirit of a two-thousand-year-old Druid priestess mentoring her to be the servant of The Earth Mother. When Tessa defies treatment, her lover asks a childhood friend, Sherlock Holmes, to intervene. But despite everyone''s best intentions, Tessa finds herself in Hellingford Asylum, where she is driven toward her final breaking point on All-Halloween.
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MX Publishing Mrs Hudson Goes To Paris
Book SynopsisWhen Mrs Hudson''s young nephew, Ralph, decides to go to Paris and become an artist, his mother is distraught. She enlists Mrs Hudson''s assistance to try and persuade him to quit the fleshpots of that most debauched city and return home. In Paris, the sisters soon find themselves caught up in the whirling fin-de-siècle world of bohemians and anarchists, the world of Montmartre and the Moulin Rouge. They encounter the likes of Toulouse-Lautrec, along with the fabled can-can dancer La Goulue and her partner Valentin the Boneless, among many other colourful characters. But then the discovery of the mutilated body of a beautiful young artists'' model in the sinister catacombs of the city puts Ralph under suspicion of her murder...Mrs Hudson''s search for the true perpetrator stretches her deductive powers to the limit, and puts her own life in desperate peril.Another thrilling adventure for Sherlock Holmes'' landlady.
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Legend Press Ltd A Necessary Murder (The Heloise Chancey Mysteries
Book SynopsisIn this second instalment of the Heloise Chancey Mysteries, M.J Tjia brings us another enthralling historical crime where the twists and turns are as numerous and dark as the London streets which serve as their setting.Stoke Newington, 1863: Little Margaret Lovejoy is found brutally murdered in the outhouse at her family's estate. A few days later, a man is cut down in a similar manner on the doorstep of courtesan and professional detective Heloise Chancey's prestigious address. At the same time, Heloise's maid, Amah Li Leen, must confront events from her past that appear to have erupted into the present day. Once again Heloise is caught up in a maelstrom of murder and deceit that threatens to reach into the very heart of her existence.Move over Shelock Holmes... the latest from detective and former courtesan Heloise Chancey...REVIEWSFull of lush historical detail and brimming with breathless suspense, A Necessary Murder is a perfectly splendid read. Heloise Chancey is a sleuth for the ages,' Tasha Alexander A Necessary Murder is dark and terrifying with a compelling heroine. I couldn''t wait to return to the world of Heloise Chancey,' Sarah WardAnother clever and compelling read by M.J. Tjia. This expertly written historical crime novel weaved an evocative story that put my life on hold until I finished the very last page,' Caroline MitchellAs with the first in this series, Tjia captures the contrasting atmosphere of mid-Victorian London to great effect the opulence of Mayfair as before, but this time exploring Limehouse and the East India Dock Road. As a reader we are there with all our senses stimulated by the writing,' David EvansWell-crafted strong prose and plotting' Publishers' WeeklyAn enthralling historical crime story, where the twists and turns are as dark as the streets of Limehouse and the East India Dock, where it is partly set' Crime ReviewBOOKS BY M.J. TJIAShe Be DamnedA Necessary MurderThe Death of Me
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Horse's Mouth Anna Katherine Green - The Mill Mystery: The
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Miniature Masterpieces Anna Katherine Green - Room Number 3 & Other
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Miniature Masterpieces Anna Katherine Green - The Old Stone House &
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Headline Publishing Group Stop at Nothing: 'A switchback ride of a read'
Book SynopsisThe chilling break out thriller, perfect for fans of Cara Hunter, Fiona Barton and Gillian Flynn. How far would you go to get what you want? Amie Slade's sexual assault feels too close to home for DS Ronnie Delmar. Forced to face the demons of her past, she vows to protect the family at all costs.But everyone's got a secret in this leafy suburb and when a child goes missing and a woman's body is found, it becomes clear that this perfect family hide a sinister reality.Someone here will stop at nothing to win, but can Ronnie beat them to it?
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Headline Publishing Group The Choice: A stolen child. A missing woman. You
Book Synopsis'A vivid blend of police procedural and psychological suspense, this twisty thriller is sure to win lots of new fans' T.M. Logan. ___________A stolen child. A missing woman. You can only save one.A distressed young woman arrives at Halesworth police station in fear for her life, then vanishes.Meanwhile, a local boy is snatched from his school playground.But the answer to one lies with the other, and soon DS Ronnie Delmar is submerged deep in a world she could never have imagined.Because to those who have created their own moral code, the truth is worth killing for... ___________PRAISE FOR THE CHOICE:'Dark, tense and absorbing' - Simon McCleave, author of The Snowdonia Killings'Gripping, twisty and insightfully observed' - Philippa East, author of Little White Lies 'Compelling and chilling' - Caron McKinlay, author of The Storytellers'Totally absorbing' - Marion Todd, author of the Detective Clare Mackay series'A gripping tale' - Louise Mumford, author of The Safe House'A rollercoaster of a ride, I devoured every page' - Claire Dyer, author of The Significant Others of Odie MayTrade Review'A vivid blend of police procedural and psychological suspense, this twisty thriller is sure to win lots of new fans' -- T.M. Logan, author of The Curfew'Dark, tense and absorbing' -- Simon McCleave, author of The Snowdonia Killings'Gripping, twisty and insightfully observed' -- Philippa East, author of Little White Lies'Compelling and chilling' -- Caron McKinlay, author of The Storytellers'Totally absorbing' -- Marion Todd, author of the Detective Clare Mackay series'A gripping tale' -- Louise Mumford, author of The Safe House'A rollercoaster of a ride, I devoured every page' -- Claire Dyer, author of The Significant Others of Odie MayPRAISE FOR LUCY MARTIN: 'A switchback ride of a read' -- Cara Hunter
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Cornerstone The Runaway: From the author of Richard & Judy
Book SynopsisThe electrifying new thriller from the bestselling author of Baby Doll - perfect for fans of Claire Douglas and Jane Corry.____________________________A GIRL ON THE RUN. A MOTHER WHO WILL DO ANYTHING TO PROTECT HER.When forensic psychologist Becca Ortiz fosters teenage runaway Ash, she knows she will love and protect her as if she were her own daughter.Ash may have turned her back on her old life but there is still one person she can't bear to lose. Now he is about to drag her back into a dark world where no one is safe.To save her daughter Becca will have to venture into LA's terrifying criminal underworld...Can she find her before it's too late?____________________________ Praise for Hollie Overton's heart-racing thrillers: 'A stunning . . . dark tale' Heat 'Moves at breakneck speed' Stylist 'Incredibly powerful' Sunday Mirror 'Kept me transfixed and entertained until the very last page' Tess Gerritsen
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Cornerstone 18th Abduction: Two mind-twisting cases collide
Book Synopsis'Smart characters, shocking twists' Lisa Gardner'I couldn't turn the pages quick enough' Heidi Perks'Terrific, high-octane, really pacy' Jo Spain'A compelling read with great set pieces and, most of all, that charismatic cast of characters' Sun______________The Sunday Times bestsellerThree missing womenWhen three teachers disappear without a trace, Sergeant Lindsay Boxer takes the lead in the investigation. But with no clues and no suspects, the odds of finding the women alive are getting slimmer by the second.Two impossible casesUnder pressure at work, Lindsay needs support at home. But her husband Joe is drawn into an encounter with a woman who's seen a ghost - a notorious war criminal from her Eastern European home country, walking the streets of San Francisco.One determined detectiveWhen Joe's informant disappears, the two investigations collide. It will take the combined skills of Lindsay, Joe and the entire Women's Murder Club to protect their city, and themselves, from a monster.______________More praise for the Women's Murder Club'Fast-moving, intricately plotted . . . Boxer steals the show as the tough cop with a good heart' Mirror'I have never begun a Patterson book and been able to put it down' Larry King'Patterson and Paetro at their best.... A series that shows no signs of fatigue or flagging' BookReporter.comTrade ReviewEverything you love about Patterson and the Women's Murder Club – smart characters, shocking twists, and a villain so evil you count down to the very last page to discover what will happen next. -- Lisa GardnerI absolutely loved it and couldn't turn the pages quickly enough. Great plot, fantastic storytelling and characters that spring off the page – all the right ingredients for a thriller!Absolutely terrific, high octane, really pacy ... sets the bar for thrilling reads and this book delivers everything we've come to love in a Patterson novel. Every scene is a film, every character real and every plot point leaves us breathless. -- Jo Spain
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Cornerstone 1st Case: It's her first case. It could be her
Book SynopsisA gripping new stand-alone thriller from the world's bestselling thriller writer__________________________A young tech genius is offered an opportunity that could change her life . . . or end it.When Angela Hoot is kicked off her graduate programme at MIT for hacking into the computer of a fellow student, she fears she's blown her chances of a glittering career.Angela is wrong: instead, she's offered a dream internship with the FBI. She jumps at the chance, and is thrown straight into her first case at a house in the Boston suburbs where a family of five have been brutally murdered. As Angela struggles to come to terms with the harsh reality of her new job, a phone is found that could hold the secrets of this mass murder - if Angela is able to uncover them.It's her first case. It could be her last...
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Cornerstone 20th Victim: Three cities. Three bullets. Three
Book Synopsis'Smart characters, shocking twists' Lisa Gardner'I couldn't turn the pages quick enough' Heidi Perks'Terrific, high-octane, really pacy' Jo Spain'A compelling read with great set pieces and, most of all, that charismatic cast of characters' Sun______________The Sunday Times bestsellerTHREE CITIES. THREE BULLETS. THREE VICTIMS.Simultaneous murders hit LA, Chicago and San Francisco. SFPD Sergeant Lindsay Boxer is tasked with uncovering what links these precise and calculated killings.Lindsay discovers that the victims all excel in lucrative, criminal activity. As the casualty list expands, fear and fascination with this shocking spree provoke debate across the country.Are the killers villains or heroes? And who will be next?______________More praise for the Women's Murder Club'Fast-moving, intricately plotted . . . Boxer steals the show as the tough cop with a good heart' Mirror'I have never begun a Patterson book and been able to put it down' Larry King'Patterson and Paetro at their best.... A series that shows no signs of fatigue or flagging' BookReporter.comTrade ReviewIf you haven't given the Women's Murder Club series a go, it's an excellent introduction to James Patterson. * March's Best Books feature in Yahoo! UK *My favourite author of all time is James Patterson. -- Duncan Bannatyne * The Sun *
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Cornerstone 20th Victim: Three cities. Three bullets. Three
Book Synopsis'Smart characters, shocking twists' Lisa Gardner'I couldn't turn the pages quick enough' Heidi Perks'Terrific, high-octane, really pacy' Jo Spain'A compelling read with great set pieces and, most of all, that charismatic cast of characters' Sun______________The Sunday Times bestsellerTHREE CITIES. THREE BULLETS. THREE VICTIMS.Simultaneous murders hit LA, Chicago and San Francisco. SFPD Sergeant Lindsay Boxer is tasked with uncovering what links these precise and calculated killings.Lindsay discovers that the victims all excel in lucrative, criminal activity. As the casualty list expands, fear and fascination with this shocking spree provoke debate across the country.Are the killers villains or heroes? And who will be next?______________More praise for the Women's Murder Club'Fast-moving, intricately plotted . . . Boxer steals the show as the tough cop with a good heart' Mirror'I have never begun a Patterson book and been able to put it down' Larry King'Patterson and Paetro at their best.... A series that shows no signs of fatigue or flagging' BookReporter.comTrade ReviewIf you haven't given the Women's Murder Club series a go, it's an excellent introduction to James Patterson. * March's Best Books feature in Yahoo! UK *My favourite author of all time is James Patterson. -- Duncan Bannatyne * The Sun *
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Cornerstone The Boy from the Woods: From the #1 bestselling
Book SynopsisFROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE MATCH AND CREATOR OF HIT NETFLIX DRAMA STAY CLOSE____________________________Thirty years ago, a child was found in the New Jersey backwoods.He had been living a feral existence, with no memory of how he got there or even who he is. Everyone just calls him Wilde.Now a former soldier and security expert, he lives off the grid, shunned by the community - until they need him.A child has gone missing. With her family suspecting she's just playing a disappearing game, nobody seems concerned except for criminal attorney Hester Crimstein. She contacts Wilde, asking him to use his unique skills to find the girl.But even he can find no trace of her. One day passes, then a second, then a third.On the fourth, a human finger shows up in the mail.And now Wilde knows this is no game. It's a race against time to save the girl's life - and expose the town's dark trove of secrets...Also featuring the character of Wilde: The Match - OUT NOW _____________________________'The absolute master' RICHARD OSMAN 'A helter-skelter of a read!' LISA JEWELL 'One of the all-time greats' GILLIAN FLYNN 'One of my favourites' JOHN GRISHAM 'At the top of his game' PETER JAMES 'Never lets you down' LEE CHILD 'Insanely readable' SUNDAY MIRROR 'Coben is a phenomenon' THE TIMESTrade ReviewHarlan Coben is the absolute master of huge twists and turns. * RICHARD OSMAN *Coben never, ever lets you down * LEE CHILD *If you liked The Stranger on Netflix, you’ll love this novel […] The novel is a splendid reminder that Coben is as brilliant at creating wonderful characters as he is at those textbook twists. * HEAT MAGAZINE *Thriller-lovers who just want some adrenaline to lift their spirits should escape with this riveting page-turner from the hugely popular author and screenwriter, Harlan Coben, who not only has more than 70 million books in print worldwide, but also recently brought us the hit TV series The Stranger and Safe on Netflix. * MAIL ONLINE *Harlan Coben’s thrillers are like intricately patterned knitting […] He has created a cracker of a hero in the aptly named Wilde […] Hopefully Wilde will return – Coben certainly leaves clues that he will. * THE TIMES *
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Cornerstone A Good Marriage
Book Synopsis**Soon to be an Amazon Prime series**The perfect life. The perfect neighbourhood. The perfect murder. Welcome to Park Slope, where everyone has something to hide... _____________When young lawyer Lizzie gets a call for help from an old friend accused of murdering his wife, she reluctantly says yes. Zach is the chief suspect in his wife, Amanda's, murder but there's no way he could be guilty - is there?The further Lizzie dives into the glossy world of Brooklyn's Park Slope, the more she realises that things don't add up. Zach doesn't know the most basic details of his wife's past, and Amanda's friends barely know he exists.And in uncovering the truth, Lizzie will be forced to confront dark secrets that lie at the heart of her own once perfect marriage..._____________'McCreight is a master of misdirection - even if you've already read a lot of domestic thrillers, you'll be shocked by her jaw-dropping twists. Clear a spot next to Big Little Lies and The Couple Next Door - A Good Marriage is just as edgy and just as good.' APPLE BOOKS'Expertly blends domestic drama with a gripping murder mystery.... Filled with credible plot twists and realistically flawed characters, McCreight's page-turner presses readers to question everything they think makes a "good" marriage. This will stay with the reader long after the finish.' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY'McCreight expertly weaves multiple plot threads with a few sly red herrings, paving the way to a series of surprising, and satisfying, reveals. A smartly plotted and altogether successful union of legal thriller and domestic suspense.' KIRKUS'Filled with emotional urgency, sharp insights and profound revelations, Kimberly McCreight's newest novel is a marvel - both a compelling mystery and a discerning exploration of love and marriage.' JEAN KWOK, author of SEARCHING FOR SYLVIE LEE'Part legal thriller, part domestic suspense, pure page turner, this is a novel that will have you questioning everything you thought you knew about marriage.' MARY KUBICA, author of THE OTHER MRS'Absolutely, positively riveting. I could not put this down! Kimberly McCreight has crafted a captivating, thrilling story that bolts out of the gate at a breakneck speed and never misses a step.' TAYLOR JENKINS REID, author of DAISY JONES AND THE SIX'Full of dark secrets and surprising twists, A Good Marriage explores what lies beneath the surface of friendships, families, and communities. A captivating psychological thriller that gripped me from beginning to end.' MEGAN MIRANDA, author of THE LAST HOUSE GUEST'I loved A Good Marriage, a fast-paced page-turner that combines the complexity of a legal thriller with the emotional resonance of domestic suspense. You won't be able to put it down!' LISA SCOTTOLINE, author of SOMEONE KNOWS'What makes a good marriage - in fact and fiction? Kimberly McCreight takes a gimlet-eyed attempt at answering that question in the irresistible domestic drama, A Good Marriage,' THE WASHINGTON POST
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