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Book SynopsisIt's their toughest case yet. And their best detective is missing. Holmes, Margaret and Poe's Brooklyn-based detective agency solves the crimes no one else can. Or they did until Holmes decided to leave the business. There is no time to waste as the team are called to a fresh NYPD crime scene and tasked with looking into the disappearance of six children. Time is ticking as they work to unravel the mystery. But they need Holmes. If they're going to solve the crime of the century, first they must save their friend. _____________________________Praise for Holmes, Margaret and Poe . . . 'A classic, witty and wonderful mystery from the king of crime. Fast-paced and fun, clever and exciting. I loved it' Chris WhitakerI loved every criminally delicious moment of Holmes, Margaret and Poe. What a wild ride! Hooked from the first page - and not just by the edge of my seat crime stories but also the depth and complexity of the characters. Rock on Book 2! - Dreda Say Mitchell____________________________________PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSONNobody does it better' JEFFERY DEAVER'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades' LEE CHILD'Patterson boils a scene down to the single, telling detail, the element that defines a character or moves a plot along. It's what fires off the movie projector in the reader's mind' MICHAEL CONNELLY'James Patterson is The Boss' IAN RANKIN'The master storyteller of our times' HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON'One of the greatest storytellers of all time' PATRICIA CORNWELL

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Book SynopsisA pitch-black crime comedy from two of the hottest thriller writers on either side of the Atlantic, Supermax is a bloody, bawdy odyssey of drug dealing, adultery, and murder for fans of Elmore Leonard, Carl Hiaasen, and Bret Easton Ellis'sAmerican Psycho.

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Book SynopsisThe latest Tom Thorne story is one of master author Billingham's finest novels of his whole career - and one of the most shocking.

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Book SynopsisWinner of the 2022 Edgar Award for Best Novel "War, imprisonment, torture, romance...The novel has an almost operatic symmetry, and Kestrel turns a beautiful phrase." -New York Times Five Decembers is a gripping thriller, a staggering portrait of war, and a heartbreaking love story, as unforgettable as All the Light We Cannot See. NOMINATED FOR BEST THRILLER IN THE 2022 BARRY AWARDS FINALIST FOR THE HAMMETT PRIZE 2021 "Read this book for its palpitating story, its perfect emotional and physical detailing and, most of all, for its unforgettable conjuring of a steamy quicksilver world that will be new to almost every reader." - Pico Iyer December 1941. America teeters on the brink of war, and in Honolulu, Hawaii, police detective Joe McGrady is assigned to investigate a homicide that will change his life forever. Because the trail of murder he uncovers will lead him across the Pacific, far from home and the woman he loves; and though the U.S. doesn't know it yet, a Japanese fleet is already steaming toward Pearl Harbor. This extraordinary novel is so much more than just a gripping crime story-it's a story of survival against all odds, of love and loss and the human cost of war. Spanning the entirety of World War II, FIVE DECEMBERS is a beautiful, masterful, powerful novel that will live in your memory foreverTrade ReviewPRAISE FOR FIVE DECEMBERS BY JAMES KESTREL, FINALIST FOR THE EDGAR, HAMMETT AND BRAM STOKER AWARDS "Hard-as-nails mystery/suspense/noir set against a backdrop of war in the Pacific. One hell of a good story." - Stephen King "War, imprisonment, torture, romance...The novel has an almost operatic symmetry, and Kestrel turns a beautiful phrase." -The New York Times, Best Mystery Novels of 2021 "Lyrical, violent, intelligent, breathtaking: this is an unforgettable book." - Wall Street Journal "This is hardboiled fiction at its best: an exceptional tale, filled with emotion, plenty of surprises, and enough violence to satisfy the most bloodthirsty reader." -Library Journal, Starred Review "Vivid, richly detailed... This tale of love, courage, hardship, and devotion is unforgettable" Publishers Weekly, Starred Review and Editor's Choice "Magnificent... a transcendent love story and a gripping thriller... it works superbly... plot strands come together exquisitely in a truly breathtaking finale that is unbearably violent one moment and tearfully tender the next... Give this special novel the word of mouth it so richly deserves." -Booklist, Starred Review & Booklist's Best Books of the Year "It's never easy to challenge the expectations of a beloved genre successfully, but Kestrel has done just that, growing an adventure story far beyond the expectations of a noir murder mystery." Los Angeles Review of Books "Kestrel's expertly clipped descriptive passages and dialogue bring his spacious canvas into razor-sharp focus." -Kirkus Reviews "A gripping, resonant neo-noir odyssey" -New York Magazine "A great blend of crime, war, and history." The New York Post "2021 was a memorable reading year, and I can't think of a better way to close it out than with this unique mystery, which will engage you from start to finish." - Bookreporter "I doubt I'll read a more satisfying novel this year... This book is the work of a true craftsman." -Morning Star "A well-written and suspenseful crime thriller" - Washington Times "Five Decembers is absolutely terrific. I can't remember the last novel I read that was so beautifully immersive. A joy to read." -Lou Berney "Five Decembers is really excellent. A first-rate book." -James Fallows "A crime epic for the ages." -Dennis Lehane "What a story! Totally engrossing, beautifully written, sometimes shocking and very moving." -Elly Griffiths "Five Decembers is a masterpiece. You'll stay up all night with this one. It's unique and it's terrific." -Eric Redman, author of The Dance of Legislation and Bones of Hilo "Utterly enthralling. Wildly ambitious and deeply haunting, Five Decembers drops you in the middle of a dark noir dream full of heat, loss and memory. Not to be missed" -Megan Abbott "James Kestrel evokes the Hawaii, the Hong Kong and the Tokyo of the 1940s with an urgency, a vividness-a passion-few of us can have met before. Read this book for its palpitating story, its perfect emotional and physical detailing and, most of all, for its unforgettable conjuring of a steamy quicksilver world that will be new to almost every reader." -Pico Iyer "The definition of a page-turner... an emotionally charged crime novel shaped by the tragic years of a world at war, a story that is relentlessly hopeful in the face of unrequited devotion and doomed love." -Every Read Thing "Loved every page. A brilliant wartime noir that entangles you in a mystery while transporting you to a different age." - Mason Cross "I was completely blown away by Five Decembers. It is one of best novels I have read about the twilight days of empire, its protagonist getting caught up in the maelstrom of the British, Japanese and European empires dragging themselves into oblivion. " -Steven Powell "One of the most stunning and brilliant modern novels I have read." - Peter Cozzens "What a wonderful book Five Decembers is! One of the best hardboiled mysteries I've read in years, and an epic war story and love story to boot." - James Reasoner "A gripping, taut, magnificent saga unlike anything we've ever read in our life. No understatement there. It is a work of power, brilliant plotting, heart and grace" -Pulp Fiction Reviews "Everything about this book is terrific... If I were to recommend just one 2021 title for you to read, it would be this one. It's that good." -Deadly Pleasures "Unravels much like a traditional mystery, albeit a superior one.... as much a love story as a mystery, if not more...an undoubted success." -CrimeFictionLover "As James Ellroy might say, 'Don't pay the rent. Buy this book!'" --Steve Powell, The Venetian Vase "Five Decembers feels like it could have been written during the golden age of noir... hugely satisfying." - SFBook Review ACCLAIM FOR THE AUTHOR'S EARLIER WORK: "Suspense that never stops." James Patterson "An electrifying read." Stephen King

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Book SynopsisWINNER OF THE 2016 CWA DAGGER IN THE LIBRARY. A bullet-ridden body is unearthed from a buried WW2 plane - but the body isn't from WW2. Dr Ruth Galloway must discover who the victim was, and who put him there, in this atmospheric mystery for fans of Val McDermid and Ann Cleeves.'An almost gothic plot, involving family feuds and a crumbling stately home . . . one of the most vivid novels in a delightful series' Sunday TimesWhen DCI Harry Nelson calls Ruth Galloway in to investigate a body found inside a buried fighter plane, she quickly realizes that the skeleton couldn't possibly be the pilot. DNA tests identify the man as Fred Blackstock, a local aristocrat who had been reported dead at sea. Events are further complicated by a TV company that wants to make a film about Norfolk's deserted air force bases, the so-called Ghost Fields, which have been partially converted into a pig farm run by one of the younger remaining Blackstocks. Then human bones are found on the farm and, as the greatest storm Norfolk has seen for decades brews in the distance, another Blackstock is attacked. Can the team outrace the rising flood to find the killer?Trade ReviewElly Griffiths writes ever-more ingenious detective stories with a powerful sense of place and a varied cast of sympathetic and unusual characters. Her heroine is a winner * The Times *Griffiths weaves superstition and myth into her crime novels, skilfully treading a line between credulity and modern methods of detection * Sunday Times *An almost gothic plot, involving family feuds and a crumbling stately home, makes this one of the most vivid novels in a delightful series * Sunday Times *The book's salty, desolate atmosphere of endless marsh and lonely, ancient sands... achieves a shivery aura of mystery you won't soon shake, one that laces past with present in the inescapable march of time * BookPage *A gentle, meandering plot with a tense ending * Euro Crime *

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Book SynopsisAn all-female detective agency righting wrongs at the end of the nineteenth century; infiltrating a scandalous upper class world straight out of Bridgerton and using their wit and bravery to unmask a villain.

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Book SynopsisShe's got ice in her heart and a kiss on her lips...1939, New York. Private Eye, Melody Malone, is hired to find a stolen ruby, the Eye of Horus. The ruby might hold the secret to the location of Cleopatra's tomb - but everyone who comes into contact with it dies. Can Melody escape the ruby's curse?1939, New York. River Song, author of the Melody Malone Mysteries, is forced to find a reality-altering weapon, the Eye of Horus - but everyone who comes into contact with it dies. River doesn't believe in curses - but is she wrong?From the top-security confines of Stormcage to the barbarism of first-century Egypt, River battles to find the Eye of Horus before its powers are used to transform the universe. To succeed, she must team up with a most unlikely ally - her own fictional alter ego, Melody. And together they must solve another mystery: Is fiction changing into fact - or is fact changing into fiction?

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Book SynopsisWritten by JUDD WINICK Art by DOUG MAHNKE, PAUL LEE, SHANE DAVIS, ERIC BATTLE, TOM NGUYEN, CAM SMITH, RODNEY RAMOS and WAYNE FAUCHER Cover by MATT WAGNER For the first time, DC Comics collects the entire, original Red Hood saga from BATMAN #635-641 and 645-650 and BATMAN ANNUAL #25, in one massive trade paperback. Batman is confronted with a hidden face from the past it's the return of the vigilante Red Hood, who appears to be Batman's one-time partner, Jason Todd, the same Jason Todd who died many years ago. But the Red Hood's violent ways pit him against the Dark Knight in his hunt for the very person responsible for his death: The Joker. On sale AUGUST 17 384 pg, FC, $29.99 US

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Book SynopsisNew York Times bestselling author Jeff Lindsay bids a thrilling farewell to his uniquely twisted and beloved serial killer, Dexter Morgan. As seen on TV - DEXTER: NEW BLOOD - major new dramaTrade ReviewThe freshest, most terrifying creations you are ever likely to meet (and live to tell about) -- Robert CraisOne of the most likeable vigilante serial killers in recent thriller literature ... Like other charismatic killers - Hannibal Lecter, say, or Tom Ripley - Dexter has a set of motives that are tough to untangle. But his quest proves weirdly convincing * NEW YORKER *Articulate and ghoulish, Dexter is one of a kind and his adventures never fail to entertain * GUARDIAN *

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Book SynopsisEVIL TAKES MANY FORMS. PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR CHARLIE PARKER HUNTS THEM ALL.Tormented and racked with guilt over the deaths of his wife and daughter, Charlie Parker, ex-cop with the NYPD, agrees to track down a missing girl. It is a search that will lead him into an abyss of evil. The Charlie Parker novels can be read and enjoyed in any order. Every Dead Thing is the first book in this globally bestselling series.''One of modern crime fiction''s most popular creations'' Irish Independent''Stunning'' Jeffery DeaverTrade ReviewA genuine, gripping page-turner which shreds the nerves. * Daily Telegraph *A genuine, gripping page-turner which shreds the nerves. * Daily Telegraph *An ambitious, moral, disturbing tale with a stunning climax. * The Times *

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Book Synopsis In the latest Robicheaux novel, Clete Purcel - veteran, private investigator, and former New Orleans cop - takes centre stage for the first time. ****Clete Purcel - private investigator, ex-member of the New Orleans Police Department, and war veteran with a hard shell and just a few soft spots - is Dave Robicheaux''s longtime friend and partner in detective work. But he has a troubled past.When Clete leaves his car at the local car wash, only to return to find it ransacked by a group of thugs tied to the drug trade from Mexican cartels to Louisiana, it feels personal - his grandniece died of a fentanyl overdose, and his fists curl when he thinks of the dealers who sold it.Just as Clete starts to trail the culprits, Clara Bow hires Clete as a detective to investigate her scheming, slippery ex-husband, and a string of brutal deaths all link back to a heavily tattooed man who seems to lurk around every corner. Clete is experiencing shock

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Book SynopsisIn a town without rain, some secrets are never washed away...Trade ReviewMy crime novel of the year is Jane Harper's The Dry...The savage beauty of the landscape makes an unforgettable setting' * Joan Smith, Sunday Times Crime Book of the Year 2017 *A book that has atmosphere to spare, as well as a pleasing number of twists and turns. Elegant and gripping * Ian Rankin, Guardian Best Books of 2017 *Australian first-timer Jane Harper suggested a potential torrent of talent with The Dry, in which a man returns to the outback town from which he had been summarily exiled as a teenager. He is there to attend the funeral of a childhood best mate who is believed to have killed his wife and son, before turning the gun on himself. But the case is clearly not as simple as that and, in the tense setting of a landcape where it hasn't rained for two years, Harper slowly but thrillingly reveals where the truth lies. * Mark Lawson, Guardian Best Crime Books and Thrillers of 2017 *Jane Harper's The Dry has a protagonist returning from a self-imposed exile to a tiny hometown riven with fear, though the backdrop here is the drought-plagued Australian outback. Harper depicts it so well that the book would have reduced me to a sweaty, crumpled heap on the floor had I not been energised by her diabolically clever plotting * Jake Kerridge, the Best Thrillers and Crime Fiction of 2017, Telegraph *It is hard to believe that this accomplished piece of writing, which returns again and again to the savage beauty of the landscape, is Harper's first novel * Sunday Times, Crime Book of the Month January 2017 *Harper's debut novel is The Dry, a crime thriller making its way up The Sunday Times Bestsellers charts as steadily as the mercury rises each day in the stricken agricultural town of Kiewarra, in which it is set...It feels like an Ur-Australian novel, a whodunit that evokes the punishing landscape and searing aridity so convincingly, you expect a heat haze to shimmer above the page -- Patricia Nichol * Culture, Sunday Times *Wonderfully atmospheric, The Dry is both a riveting murder mystery and a beautifully wrought picture of a rural community under extreme pressure * Mail on Sunday Thriller of the Week, January 2017 *I devoured it in just over 24 hours...Spellbinding * Ian Rankin *A stunningly atmospheric read * Val McDermid, bestselling author of Out of Bounds *A cracking small-town thriller wound tight by desperation in a deadly Australian drought * Hilary Spurling, Spectator Books of the Year *An award-winner in its native Australia, in this first book from journalist Harper a local cop investigates the murder of a family in a small town enduring the worst drought in 100 years. This could be the start of an Antipodean wave that will overtake Scandi noir -- Nick Curtis * Evening Standard, The Most Talked About Books of the Summer *This superb debut from a British-born, Australia-based journalist grips like a vice from the first paragraph to the last, atmospherically evoking the isolated town of Kiewarra, outside Melbourne, which has been rocked by a horrific murder/suicide...Told with heartbreaking precision and extraordinary emotional power, it reveals the prejudices, secrets and lies of small-town life against the background of emotions inflamed by heat * Daily Mail, Best Books for the Summer 2017 *The writing is fantastic, and the plot - where many mystery/thrillers fall short these days - was completely unpredictable in the best ways possible... Aaron Falk, returns to his hometown in Australia to mourn, and inevitably investigate, his best friend's apparent suicide. What comes next is a series of twists and turns that will keep you guessing all the way until the end. I repeatedly found myself shocked and pulled in by Harper's fast paced and engrossing writing. Truly a fantastic read and hopefully the first of many to come from Ms. Harper * An Amazon Best Book of January 2017, Amazon.com *A sad, beautifully told tale of lives regretted * The Times *'Jane Harper's fleet novel about a triple killing is packed with sneaky moves and teasing possibilities that keep the reader guessing...The Dry is a breathless page-turner...The dryness that gives the book its eerie title looms large in the novel's finale, when certain kinds of weapons become even more terrible than those used to butcher the Hadlers...The Dry has caught the attention of Reese Witherspoon, who has a solid track record for spotting novels with strong movie potential. (Want some evidence? Gone Girl.) But Ms Hadler has made her own major mark long before any film version comes along -- Janet Maslin * New York Times *Read The Dry by Jane Harper. Gripping murder mystery; brilliant sense of place * India Knight, Sunday Times magazine *Praise for this book has been 'resounding', and rightly so: it's truly 'remarkable'. Exploring the tensions of small-town life and 'the limits of human endurance', The Dry is a 'chilling murder mystery', said The Mail on Sunday * The Week *Solid storytelling that, despite a plethora of flashbacks, never loses momentum, strong characterisation and a sense of place so vivid that you can almost feel the blistering heat add up to a remarkably assured debut * Laura Wilson, Guardian *One of the most assured crime debuts I've encountered in many years . . . It grips like a vice from first paragraph to last, atmospherically evoking the small town of Kiewarra . . . Told with heart-breaking precision and emotional power . . . If you read only one crime novel this year make it this one * Daily Mail *Like True Detective set in the Australian outback...Amid the worst drought in a century, the tension and stifling heat running through the small town of Kiewarra crackle off the pages * Stylist magazine, this month's most exciting new novels *Set in a small Australian town during a blistering drought, this creepy and tightly woven tale about a detective investigating a brutal triple-murder is getting huge global attention for all the right reasons - it's brilliant! * Heat magazine *Pulse-thumping suspense... Building from the first page, rammed with atmosphere, suspicions, lies and tension, this is a first-class crime debut' * Fanny Blake's Great Reads, Woman & Home *Harper brilliantly captures the claustrophobia of small-town Australia during a relentless drought. This is an eminently readable debut with characters you'll love and characters you'll love to hate * Express *Settle in a comfy chair and read . . . The Dry by Jane Harper. This gripping novel charts a policeman's unwilling participation in the investigation of a terrible murder in the town of his youth, and is set to be the biggest crime release of 2017 * GQ magazine *Tipped to be one of the biggest novels of the year . . .a gripping read * Hello magazine *A welcome antidote to all those Nordic crime novels that make you feel the cold in your bones, this excellent debut set in the Australian outback had me constantly wiping the sweat from my forehead * Sunday Express *From the searing opening, heat, dust and tension rise from the pages of this fast moving, tightly plotted and involving thriller * Choice *The earth is like a tinderbox, animals lie dead in the fields and the rolling river where Aaron and his friends use to swim and hang out is "nothing more than a dusty scar in the land"...The denouement yet again brings us face to face with the pitiless heat and its ramifications...Skilfully written and absorbing * Financial Times *I can't remember another first novel that was greeted with such unanimous enthusiasm from readers and reviewers all over the world...I share the universal approval of this book: it is gripping, atmospheric and original * Literary Review *Jane Harper creates an atmosphere of simmering tension right from the off. Her version of High Noon in the Outback flickers between past and present to slowly reveal what actually happened between characters who are far more engaging than the cogs usually found in clockwork thrillers * Evening Standard *One of the most stunning debuts I've ever read. I could feel the searing heat of the Australia setting. Every word is near perfect. The story builds like a wave seeking the purchase of earth before it crashes down and wipes out everything you might have thought about this enthralling tale. Read it! * David Baldacci *One of the best crime debuts of 2017 - literary Broadchurch meets Top of the Lake * Joseph Knox, author of Sirens *There is something about isolated communities and secrets and lies that just really intrigues me and this is one heck of a thriller with all of those things and more . . . [this thriller] slowly bubbles like a pan on a stove and you think you can guess the moment when the pan lid is just going to explode. But it's only been a little while since the water started to bubble, it'll be ages yet.....then BOOM. I had my eye on that pan lid from the start and I didn't guess what would happen. My heart is still beating like mad days after finishing the book * The Book Trail (via NetGalley) *You can almost feel the searing heat of the Australian drought in this intense, gripping, atmospheric tale. A compulsive read. * Kate Hamer, bestselling author of The Girl in the Red Coat *Put up your tray table, buckle your seatbelt, and sit back: you've found the right book for this flight. Set in the flash-ready tinder of a town going under, The Dry is a cracking good read that will have you hoping the pilot decides to circle the airport before landing. A hit by land or air. * Laura McBride, author of We Are Called to Rise *You will feel the heat, taste the dust and blink into the glare. The Dry is a wonderful crime novel that shines a light into the darkest corner of a sunburnt country * Michael Robotham, CWA Gold Dagger Winner, bestselling author of Life or Death *Every so often a debut novel arrives that is so tightly woven and compelling it seems the work of a novelist in her prime. That's what Jane Harper has given us with The Dry, a story so true to setting and tone it seemed I fell asleep in Virginia only to wake in Australian heat. It's rare, that sense of transportation, and I loved every minute of it * John Hart, New York Times bestselling author of Redemption Road *Terrific characters, unique and evocative setting, knockout plot construction. This book has it all * John Lescroart, New York Times bestselling author of The Fall *Every now and then an Australian crime novel comes along to stop your breath and haunt your dreams...There is about The Dry something mythic and valiant. This a story about heroism, the sins of the past, and the struggle to atone * Sydney Morning Herald *[A] devastating debut...From the ominous opening paragraphs, all the more chilling for their matter-of-factness, Harper ...spins a suspenseful tale of sound and fury as riveting as it is horrific * Publishers Weekly, starred review *A mystery that starts with a sad homecoming quickly turns into a nail-biting thriller about family, friends, and forensic accounting. Debut author Harper plots this novel with laser precision, keeping suspects in play while dropping in flashbacks that offer readers a full understanding of what really happened. The setting adds layers of meaning. Kiewarra is suffering an epic drought, and Luke's suicide could easily be explained by the failure of his farm. The risk of wildfire, especially in a broken community rife with poverty and alcoholism, keeps nerves strung taut... A chilling story set under a blistering sun, this fine debut will keep readers on edge and awake long past bedtime * Kirkus, starred review *A stunner...It's a small-town, big-secrets page-turner with a shocker of an ending... * Booklist, starred review *The Dry is one of the most talked-about debuts of the new year....Harper's story is tightly plotted and moves briskly, the tension as brittle and incendiary as the dried-out crops on the Kiewarra farms. But it is the beautifully evoked landscape and the portrayal of a gloomy outpost on the edge of a desert that are the stars of the show * BookPage *A firecracker debut . . . Journalist Jane Harper proves literary is often mysterious, with her thriller The Dry capturing readers' attention both for its final twist and its depiction of a hostile small Australian town beset by drought * West Australian *It's extremely rare and exciting to read a debut that enthralls from the very first page and then absolutely sticks the landing. Told with heart and guts and an authentic sense of place that simply cannot be faked, The Dry is the debut of the year * C.J. Box, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Off The Grid *A razor-sharp crime yarn dripping in the sights, sounds and smells of the Australian bush...The storytelling is accomplished, with a bald sparseness to the writing that draws you in and characterization that rings resoundingly true...as the action twists and turns, the pace build[s] to a fantastic finale that will leave you breathless * Australian Women’s Weekly *A tightly plotted page-turner that kept me reading well into the night...Harper shines a light on the highs and lows of rural life - the loyalty born of collective endurance in adversity, as well as the loneliness and isolation, and the havoc wrought by small-town gossip. She also explores the nature of guilt and regret, and the impact of the past on the present. In this cracker of a book Harper maintains the suspense, with the momentum picking up as it draws to its nerve-wracking conclusion * Australian Financial Review *In this exhilarating debut (which won the Victorian Premier's Literary Award for an unpublished manuscript), Falk goes back to a town ravaged by feelings of resentment and distrust that are exacerbated by drought . . . A community psychologically and socially damaged, Kiewarra resembles Henry Lawson's bush. Australian novelists such as Harper, in a small and select company, are exploring disquieting, imaginative territories, far from the littoral or metropolis * Weekend Australian *In Jane Harper's debut The Dry, long-held grudges are thrown in the mix to make for an absolute tinderbox - and a cracking read. Harper has delivered a tense, evocative thriller that paints a stark picture of what desperate times can do to a community. She slowly reveals the deep-worn tensions between characters in the small town, and it's this that makes The Dry such a good read . . . tension crackles . . . It's not surprising that Reese Witherspoon's production company, Pacific Standard, has already snapped up film rights for The Dry. It has some decidedly Australian aspects but Harper's basic point - about the desperate things people will do in desperate times - is universal * Adeleide Advertiser *Atmospheric and riveting, this remarkable debut announces a significant new talent * Morning Star *Harper's debut is a superior thriller in which the oppressive heat seems to act like a mirage on the very truth itself * Metro *This fine crime debut is set in the searing heat of an Aussie outback town that's described so well you'll find yourself taking cold showers to wash off the imagined dust and sweat...Plenty of secrets lurking and waiting to be unearthed in this tense yarn which will have you thirsting for answers and chilled at the atmosphere. The Dry's a winner on all levels * Weekend Sport, Five Stars *I share the universal approval of this book: it is gripping, atmospheric and original * Literary Review *Forget gloomy, damp Nordic Noir. This is Aussie Arid...A tense, twisting read that Gone Girl producer Reese Witherspoon has already optioned * Event magazine, Mail on Sunday *Best page-turner of 2017 * Allison Pearson, Telegraph *Harper's sinuous, expertly crafted narrative is always on shifting sand, leaving the reader almost seasick with uncertainty * Paul Connolly, Metro *One of the stand-out crime debuts of 2017 * Guardian *I discovered The Dry by Jane Harper earlier this year and felt the extreme heat and parched earth of the story -- Will Dean, author of Black Pines

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Book SynopsisThe fifth Harry Bosch novel from the award-winning No. 1 bestselling author. The murder of a Hollywood producer has all the signs of a mob hit but something doesn''t add up for Harry Bosch. Featured in Series 2 of BOSCH on Amazon PrimeHarry Bosch is back at the LAPD in Homicide after disciplinary leave. But his first case proves to be one of the most difficult. In the wooded hills overlooking the Hollywood Bowl, he opens the trunk of a white Rolls-Royce and finds a corpse. It looks like a simple case of Trunk Music - the execution style of the Mafia where the victim is shot in his own vehicle - but the victim is LA movie producer Tony Aliso, and the mob weren''t the only ones after him. Bosch finds himself up against the FBI - and back in the arms of a beautiful ex-felon. It''s starting to look like Harry''s first case back in Homicide is in danger of being his last . . .

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Book Synopsis''Simply the best detective writer since Agatha Christie'' The Sunday TimesDiscover the novels that inspired the hit ITV series Midsomer Murders, seen and loved by millions.Death of a Hollow Man is the second instalment in the Midsomer Murders series, featuring Detective Chief Inspector Barnaby with an audience of 10.34 million. Featuring an exclusive foreword by John Nettles, ITV''s DCI Tom Barnaby. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Ann Granger and James Runcie''s The Grantchester Mysteries. Backstage nerves are fraying, and revenge is on its way. As Causton Amateur Dramatic Society prepares for the opening night of Amadeus, offstage Esslyn Carmichael suspects his wife is having an affair with another cast member. And where better to settle scores than the stage?Chief Inspector Tom Barnaby expects an evening of entertainment, attending only to show support for his wife. But whenTrade ReviewA mystery of which Agatha Christie would have been proud. . . A beautifully written crime novel * The Times *Tension builds, bitchery flares, resentment seethes . . . lots of atmosphere, colourful characters and fair clues * Mail on Sunday *Everyone gets what they deserve in this high-class mystery * Sunday Telegraph *A witty, well-plotted, absolute joy of a book * Yorkshire Post *A treat . . . haunting stuff * Woman's Realm *Wickedly acid, yet sympathetic * Publishers Weekly *Swift, tense and highly alarming * TLS *Lots of excellent character sketches . . . and the dialogue is lively and convincing * Independent *Hard to praise highly enough * The Sunday Times *Her books are not just great whodunits but great novels in their own right -- Julie BurchillEnlivened by a very sardonic wit and turn of phrase, the narrative drive never falters * Birmingham Post *Read her and you'll be astonished . . . very sexy, very hip and very funny * Scotsman *The mystery is intriguing, the wit shafts through like sunlight . . . do not miss this book * Family Circle *One to savour -- Val McDermid

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Book SynopsisThe bestselling author of The Elias Network returns with a globe-trotting thriller about a retired assassin called back into action in order to save everything he holds dear. Caspian Anderson, once a black-ops assassin known as Elias, now works for the Defense Clandestine Service. But unfinished business dies hard. Glimpsing a familiar face while tying up loose ends overseas, he swears it's his lover, Liesel Bergmanna German spy and erstwhile collaborator. But back stateside, he can't ask her without giving himself away. This mystery hangs between them as they kick off a new mission together: to unravel a global criminal conspiracy, one that implicates Caspian's own parents. Dispatched to France, they must track down rogue start-up founder Frank LaBelle before his cutting-edge defense tech falls into the wrong hands. But when Caspian's team is compromised by friends and foes, he's left with no one to trust but himself. And to complete the missionand save the worldhe resurrects the deadly Elias. Action packed yet intricately plotted, Simon Gervais's The Elias Enigma deftly probes the mercurial nature of truth among spies and the lies we tell for love.

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Book SynopsisIn this light noir crime novel, a previous puzzle prodigy returns to the competing world. A thoughtful mysterywith deeply personal stakes,perfect for fans ofThe Queen's Gambit.

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Book SynopsisA gorgeous illustrated edition of the bestselling dark academia thriller where tragedy strikes at an elite Shakespeare conservatory - complete with a brand-new cover, original illustrations and deluxe finishes. Oliver Marks has just served ten years for the murder of one of his closest friends - a murder he may or may not have committed. On the day he's released, he's greeted by the detective who put him in prison. Detective Colborne is retiring, but before he does, he wants to know what really happened ten years ago. As a young actor studying Shakespeare at an elite arts conservatory, Oliver noticed that his talented classmates seem to play the same roles onstage and off - villain, hero, tyrant, temptress - though Oliver felt doomed to always be a secondary character in someone else's story. But when the teachers change up the casting, a good-natured rivalry turns ugly, and the plays spill dangerously over into life. When tragedy strikes, one of the seven friends is found dead. The rest face their greatest acting challenge yet: convincing the police, and themselves, that they are blameless.

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Book SynopsisTHE TIMES CRIME BOOK OF THE YEAR. THE RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK.'Utterly bewitching ... a pitch-perfect modern Gothic' AJ FINN, author of THE WOMAN IN THE WINDOWA dark story has been brought to terrifying life. Can the ending be rewritten in time?This is what the police know: English teacher Clare Cassidy's friend Ella has just been murdered. Clare and Ella had recently fallen out. Found beside the body was a line from The Stranger, a story by the Gothic writer Clare teaches, and the murder scene is identical to one of the deaths in the story.This is what Clare knows: No one else was aware of her fight with Ella. Few others have even read The Stranger. Someone has wormed their way into her life and her work. They know her darkest secrets. And they don't mean well.This is what the killer knows: Who will be next to die.'Compelling, intelligent and increasingly mesmerising' PETER JAMES'Picks up where the great Gothic thrillers of the past leave off ... goose-bump spooky, smart, and haunting. I loved this book! And you will too' LOUISE PENNYTrade ReviewGreat on character and suspense -- Val McDermidUtterly bewitching. This atmospheric, intricate thriller, a pitch-perfect modern Gothic, chilled my blood and warmed my heart. As unforgettable as it is original -- AJ Finn, author of The Woman in the WindowElly Griffiths writes with a sharp, smart eye and great elegance. This novel is compelling, intelligent and increasingly mesmerising -- Peter JamesMy heart is still pounding after finishing Elly Griffiths' The Stranger Diaries. As with her other books, this is fiercely intelligent, warm, human and at times, funny. The Stranger Diaries picks up where the great Gothic thrillers of the past leave off. At once a homage to that great literary form, and a re-imagining, it is goose-bump spooky, smart, and haunting, in every sense. I loved this book! And you will too -- Louise PennyThis clever and entertaining novel has much to say about female rivalry, mothers and daughters, and the creation of fiction itself * Literary Review *The perfect page-turner for foggy, wintry evenings * Fabulous magazine *A deviously plotted modern-day tale that's rooted in a flesh-creeping Victorian past. Elly Griffiths' clever and original murder mystery plays deliciously on the nerves and kept me guessing until the end -- Lesley Thomson, author of The Detective's Daughter series

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Book SynopsisWinner of the prestigious CWA IAN FLEMING STEEL DAGGER AWARD 2022Longlisted for the Theakston Old Peculiar Crime Novel of the Year 2022''Heart-pounding, hilarious, sharp and shocking, Dead Ground is further proof that M.W. Craven never disappoints. Miss this series at your peril.'' Chris Whitaker ''Dark and entertaining, this is top rank crime fiction.'' Vaseem Khan, Author of the Malabar House series and the Baby Ganesh Agency series''M. W. Craven is one of the best crime writers working today. Dead Ground is a cracking puzzle, beautifully written, with characters you''ll be behind every step of the way. It''s his best yet.'' Stuart Turton''Fantastic'' Martina Cole''Dark, sharp and compelling'' Peter James''You can taste the authenticity'' Daily MailDetective Sergeant Washington Poe is in court, fighting eviction from his beloved and isolated

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Book Synopsis''Simply the best detective writer since Agatha Christie'' The Sunday TimesDiscover the novels that inspired the hit ITV series Midsomer Murders, seen and loved by millions. Featuring Detective Chief Inspector Barnaby and created by Caroline Graham, Death in Disguise is the third Midsomer Murders mystery, now featuring an exclusive foreword by John Nettles, ITV''s DCI Tom Barnaby. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, James Runcie''s The Grantchester Mysteries and Ann Granger.To the distaste of the Compton Dando villagers, the big house has been taken over by a group of New Age eccentrics. And when the first death is reported, no one is surprised . . . or disappointed. The Coroner rules it an accident.But only weeks later, there''s another death. And this time, it is murder. Detective Chief Inspector Barnaby is called to the scene immediately, and there''ll be no escaTrade ReviewA mystery of which Agatha Christie would have been proud. . . A beautifully written crime novel * The Times *Tension builds, bitchery flares, resentment seethes . . . lots of atmosphere, colourful characters and fair clues * Mail on Sunday *Everyone gets what they deserve in this high-class mystery * Sunday Telegraph *A witty, well-plotted, absolute joy of a book * Yorkshire Post *A treat . . . haunting stuff * Woman's Realm *Wickedly acid, yet sympathetic * Publishers Weekly *Swift, tense and highly alarming * TLS *Lots of excellent character sketches . . . and the dialogue is lively and convincing * Independent *Hard to praise highly enough * The Sunday Times *Her books are not just great whodunits but great novels in their own right -- Julie BurchillEnlivened by a very sardonic wit and turn of phrase, the narrative drive never falters * Birmingham Post *Read her and you'll be astonished . . . very sexy, very hip and very funny * Scotsman *The mystery is intriguing, the wit shafts through like sunlight . . . do not miss this book * Family Circle *One to savour -- Val McDermid

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Book SynopsisShe gets people to confess their crimes for a living. He knows she''s hiding a terrible secret. It''s time for the truth to come outPoe Webb, host of a popular true crime podcast, invites people to anonymously confess crimes they''ve committed to her audience. She can''t guarantee the police won''t come after her guests, but her show grants simultaneous anonymity and instant famea potent combination that''s proven difficult to resist. After an episode recording, Poe usually erases both criminal and crime from her mind.But when a strange and oddly familiar man appears on her show, Poe is forced to take a second look. Not only because he claims to be her mother''s murderer from years ago, but because Poe knows something no one else does. Her mother''s murderer is dead.Poe killed him.From the USA Today bestselling author of The Dead Girl in 2A and The New Neighbor comes a chilling new thriller that forces the question: are murdere

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Book Synopsis**NOW A MAJOR PRIME VIDEO SERIES STARRING ALAN RITCHSON**'All [Reacher thrillers] are ripping yarns, but since this is the first, it seems the logical place to start' STEPHEN KINGKilling Floor is the first book in the phenomenal bestselling Jack Reacher series by Lee Child. It introduces Reacher for the first time, as the tough ex-military cop of no fixed abode. Trained to think fast and act faster, he is the perfect action hero for when times get tough.Margrave is a no-account little town in Georgia. Jack Reacher steps off a bus and walks fourteen miles in the rain to reach it, in search of a dead guitar player.But Margrave has just had its first homicide in thirty years. And Reacher is the only stranger in town. He seems the obvious fall guy. As the body count mounts, only one thing is for sure: they picked the wrong guy to frame for murder.'Races along, spattering blood and body parts on the way' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH'These books are absolutely addictive. When you pick them up you can't put them down' GEORGE R.R. MARTIN_________Although the Jack Reacher novels can be read in any order, Killing Floor is the first book in the internationally popular series.And be sure not to miss Reacher's newest adventure, no.27, No Plan B! ***OUT NOW***

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Book SynopsisA stunning novella from the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of the Will Trent and Grant County series.Protecting someone always comes at a cost.At the age of thirteen, Charlie Quinn's childhood came to an abrupt and devastating end. Two men, with a grudge against her lawyer father, broke into her home and after that shocking night, Charlie''s world was never the same.Now a lawyer herself, Charlie has made it her mission to defend those with no one else to turn to. So when Flora Faulkner, a motherless teen, begs for help, Charlie is reminded of her own past, and is powerless to say no.But honour-student Flora is in far deeper trouble than Charlie could ever have anticipated. Soon she must ask herself: how far should she go to protect her client? And can she truly believe everything she is being told?The stunning prequel to Karin Slaughter's standalone novel The Good DaughterTrade ReviewPraise for Karin Slaughter: ‘I’d follow her anywhere’ Gillian Flynn ‘One of the boldest thriller writers working today’ Tess Gerritsen ‘Her characters, plot, and pacing are unrivalled’ Michael Connelly ‘Passion, intensity, and humanity.’ Lee Child ‘A writer of extraordinary talents.’ Kathy Reichs ‘Fiction doesn't get any better than this.’ Jefferey Deaver

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Book SynopsisNews of a missing Instagram celebrity brings Senior Investigator Shana Merchant to a frozen island community of just eight people. When the visit turns deadly, her hunt for a killer collides with a cold case she''ll never forget . . .It''s February in the Thousand Islands and, cut off from civilization by endless ice, eight people are overwintering on tiny, remote Running Pine. Six year-rounders, used to the hard work, isolation and freezing temperatures . . . and two newcomers: social media stars Cary and Sylvie, whose account documenting their year on the island is garnering thousands of followers, and thousands of dollars'' worth of luxury gifts.The long-term islanders will tell you Running Pine can be perilous - especially for city slickers who''ll do anything to get the perfect shot. So when Cary doesn''t return from ice fishing one morning, his neighbors fear the worst. With the clock ticking to find the missing influencer, a police team is dispa

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Book SynopsisDan Brown is the bestselling author of Digital Fortress, Deception Point, Angels and Demons, The Da Vinci Code, The Lost Symbol and most recently, Inferno. Three of his Robert Langdon novels have been adapted for the screen by Ron Howard, starring Tom Hanks. They have all been international blockbusters.His new Robert Langdon novel, Origin is out now.Dan Brown is a graduate of Amherst College and Phillips Exeter Academy, where he has taught English and Creative Writing. He lives in New England.Trade ReviewFast, clever, well-informed…Dan Brown is the master of the intellectual cliff-hanger * Wall Street Journal *Jam-packed with tricks… A book length scavenger hunt that Mr Brown creates so energetically * New York Times *

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Book SynopsisWhen a sex worker dies in suspicious circumstances in York, Detective Inspector Geraldine Steel struggles to remain focused on the murder investigation: she is distracted by her worries about her colleague and life partner, Ian Peterson, who has disappeared. As Geraldine becomes close to her new DS, Matthew, she is...Trade ReviewDI Geraldine Steel is one of the most authoritative female coppers in a crowded field * Financial Times *The latest police procedural from prolific novelist Leigh Russell is as good and gripping as anything she has published * Times & Sunday Times Crime Club (Star Pick) *Another solid procedural that has tension and real threat. Geraldine has become a firm favourite and Russell is still well in the groove * NB Magazine *Taut writing, tense storyline and characters that jump off the page -- Angela MarsonsLeigh Russell is my alternative Martina Cole, writing with the same realism, grit and edge. Deep Cover is three stories woven into one and it pulls you in like a rip tide. Always believable, always compelling, Leigh has done it again -- Helen Fields

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Book SynopsisFast-paced, evocative, and brutal,The Cold Cold Groundis a brilliant depiction of Belfast at the height of the Troubles ? and of a cop treading a thin, thin line ?from The New York Times bestselling and Edgar Award-winning author Adrian McKinty.?McKinty is one of the most striking and most memorable crime voices to emerge on the scene in years.? ?Tana FrenchNorthern Ireland, spring 1981. Hunger strikes, riots, power cuts, a homophobic serial killer with a penchant for opera, and a young woman?s suicide that may yet turn out to be murder: on the surface, the events are unconnected, but then things?and people?aren?t always what they seem. Detective Sergeant Duffy is the man tasked with trying to get to the bottom of it all. It?s no easy job?especially when it turns out that one of the victims was involved in the IRA but was last seen discussing business with someone from the loyalist Ulster Volunteer Force. Add to this the fact that, as a Catholic policeman, it doesn?t matter which side he?s on, because nobody trusts him, and Sergeant Duffy really is in a no-win situation.

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Book SynopsisWas Maddy Benson asking for trouble?Everyone knows everyone in a small town like Jarrett Creek. So Chief of Police Samuel Craddock is perplexed when he receives a call from a woman asking the police to rescue her sister. Who is Maddy Benson?Maddy said she had to get away, but she didn?t get far. When Craddock finds her just off the highway, she?s already dead, shot in the head. And as he learns more about the mysterious Maddy and the real reason behind her recent move to Jarrett Creek, his career is plunged into jeopardy. Can he unravel a terrible knot of lies, threats, dangerous politics and shocking secrets to reveal the truth behind the troubling death of Maddy Benson?

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Book SynopsisPolice detective Carter McLean is the only survivor of a plane crash that kills his four best friends. He returns to work but he is left full of guilt and terrible flashbacks.

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Book SynopsisThe ultimate gripping murder mystery for winter nights, from the bestselling author of the Dr Ruth Galloway Mysteries'Witty and charming' The Times 'This super-readable thriller will have you hooked' SunThe death of a ninety-year-old woman with a heart condition should absolutely not be suspicious. DS Harbinder Kaur certainly sees nothing to concern her in carer Natalka's account of Peggy Smith's death.But when Natalka reveals that Peggy lied about her heart condition and that she had been sure someone was following her...And that Peggy Smith had been a 'murder consultant' who plotted deaths for authors, and knew more about murder than anyone has any right to...And when clearing out Peggy's flat ends in Natalka being held at gunpoint by a masked figure...Well then DS Harbinder Kaur thinks that maybe there is no such thing as an unsuspicious death after all.From the sleepy seaside town of Shoreham to the granite streets of Aberdeen, The Postscript Murders is a literary mystery for fans of Anthony Horowitz, Agatha Christie and anyone who's ever wondered just how authors think up such realistic crimes...************************************Discover what readers are saying about The Postscript Murders'Great story, wonderful characters' 5* Reader Review'Brilliant reading, great fun' 5* Reader Review'Kept you guessing right to the end' 5* Reader Review'A joy to read' 5* Reader Review'A really enjoyable and entertaining novel' 5* Reader ReviewTrade ReviewDelightful... told with Griffiths's characteristic charm and gentleness * Daily Mail *A light-hearted, life-affirming celebration of crime fiction and the colourful characters that create it... such witty and charming entertainment * The Times *Delicious, unadulterated entertainment * Sunday Express *This super-readable thriller will have you hooked * The Sun *A love letter to murder mysteries, wrapped up in a character-rich caper * Sunday Mirror *Griffiths assembles a vivid cast of characters, offering an enjoyably modern take on an old genre * The Sunday Times *If you're looking for a laugh and to travel on a murder hunt, The Postscript Murders is the read for you. * Daily Record *An entertaining mystery for book-lovers * Good Housekeeping *Always an expert in building tension and creating atmosphere in her thrillers, Elly Griffiths' latest is no exception * Woman's Weekly *Dark and addictive * Woman's Weekly Fiction *Expert in building tension in her thrillers, Elly Griffith's latest tale is no exception * Woman *Sparkling homage to vintage English crime novels ... nostalgic, charming but not without edge * Irish Examiner *Elly Griffiths writes with a sharp, smart eye and great elegance . . . compelling, intelligent and increasingly mesmerising -- Peter JamesOne of my flat-out favourite contemporary suspense writers ... I turn each final page both deeply satisfied and ravenous for more -- AJ Finn, author of The Woman in the WindowGreat on character and suspense -- Val McDermidAs with her other books, this is fiercely intelligent, warm, human and at times, funny. The Stranger Diaries picks up where the great Gothic thrillers of the past leave off. At once a homage to that great literary form, and a re-imagining, it is goose-bump spooky, smart, and haunting, in every sense. I loved this book! -- Louise Penny on The Stranger Diaries

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Book SynopsisA malicious letterA tragic deathA village filled with suspectsNothing ever happens in the sleepy village of Lymstock.Until letters accusing the villagers of unspeakable acts start to appear.They try to dismiss them as a cruel hoax, but then one of the recipients is found dead. The letter next to her body reads simply, I can't go on'.As fear spreads among the villagers, Jane Marple must uncover who is writing these letters before anyone else is hurt.Never underestimate Miss MarpleMiss Marple is one of the most subversive, the most original, most distinctive characters in fiction. Often underestimated and overlooked, she always triumphs in the end.'Kate MosseBeyond all doubt the puzzle in The Moving Finger is fit for experts.'The TimesTrade Review‘Without a doubt, the greatest mystery writer of all time’ – Ragnar Jonasson ‘A hundred years after her first novel, and we are all still standing in her shadow’ – Andrew Taylor ‘She gives us an insight into human nature that few, if any, have surpassed’ – Susan Lewis ‘Dame Agatha has sold more books than all besides Shakespeare and the Bible’ – David Baldacci ‘All crime fiction writers around the globe owe Agatha Christie a massive debt’ – Peter James ‘Reading a perfectly plotted Agatha Christie is like crunching into a perfect apple: that pure, crisp, absolute satisfaction.’ – Tana French

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Book SynopsisThe holiday season is here, and for most of us, our minds are on carefree days in the sunshine. But for every trip to the seaside or sultry afternoon on the sunlounger, there's someone who's busy packing a suitcase full of secrets and a motive ... for murder. Join ten of the best crime writers in history for the trip of a lifetime, as they puzzle, astound and delight you with these classic mysteries. Whether on the English coast or the blistering terraces of the Mediterranean, it's time to spread out the beach towel, put your feet up... but never forget to watch your back. Featuring work by classic crime authors such as Dorothy L. Sayers, Cyril Hare, Margery Allingham, John Dickson Carr and others

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Book Synopsis''A brutal and thrilling page-turner'' The Sun''Compelling'' Heat''The best pure mystery plot of the year''Morning Star''Gleefully gory and witty, with a terrific sense of place''Sunday Mirror ______________________After The Puppet Show, a new storm is coming . . .Jared Keaton, chef to the stars. Charming. Charismatic. Psychopath . . . He''s currently serving a life sentence for the brutal murder of his daughter, Elizabeth. Her body was never found and Keaton was convicted largely on the testimony of Detective Sergeant Washington Poe.So when a young woman staggers into a remote police station with irrefutable evidence that she is Elizabeth Keaton, Poe finds himself on the wrong end of an investigation, one that could cost him much more than his career.Helped by the only person he trusts, the brilliant but socially awkward Tilly Bradshaw, Poe races to answTrade ReviewDark, sharp and compelling -- Peter James on The Puppet Show A book that shines with tension, wit and invention -- William ShawA thrilling curtain-raiser for what looks set to be a great new series -- Mick Herron on The Puppet Show Mike Craven is a forceful new voice in British crime fiction -- Caro RamsayGripping. Taut. Twisty -- Imran MahmoodDark and twisted in all the right places. Poe is a great mix of compelling, complex & charismatic, and well on his way to becoming one of the standout characters in crime fiction -- Robert ScraggFantastic -- Martina Cole on The Puppet ShowI cannot recall the last time I binge read a novel in 36 hours . . . truly mind-blowing -- A. A. DhandSo dark and twisty -- Elly GriffithsSatisfyingly twisty and clever and the flashes of humour work well to offer the reader respite from the thrill of the read -- Michael J. MaloneA powerful thriller from an explosive new talent. Tightly plotted, and not for the faint-hearted! -- David Mark on The Puppet ShowIn Tilly and Poe, MW Craven has created a stand-out duo who are two of the most compelling characters in crime fiction in recent years. They deserve to join the ranks of Holmes and Watson, Rebus and Clarke, Hill and Jordan -- Fiona CumminsWashington Poe is a name destined to be spoken by crime fiction enthusiasts everywhere: Britain's answer to Harry Bosch . . . a wickedly, twisting and turning, mystery that will have readers breathlessly turning the pages until the final shocking conclusion -- Matt Hilton on The Puppet Show This book is twisted and dark and I loved it - not sure what that says about me -- Simon Toyne on The Puppet ShowA brilliant start to what promises to be a fantastic series; get it now or kick yourself for missing out -- Graham Smith on The Puppet ShowWashington Poe - a rising giant in detective fiction -- Alison BruceA twisty thriller with a killer plot, backed up by solid research with characters you'll want to keep spending time with -- Ed JamesOne of the best British crime novels I've read in a long time. It's a great, brilliantly researched plot, not so much a whodunnit, more how the hell can that be? Simply an unputdownable page-turner -- Nick OldhamGrabs you from the very first page. A dark and brilliantly twisted crime thriller, bringing back the inimitable Washington Poe and Tilly Bradshaw. You have to leave your fingerprints all over it -- Colin FalconerDark, thrilling and unputdownable with sharply drawn characters that stride off the page -- Victoria Selman

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Book SynopsisStephanie Austin has enjoyed a varied career, working as an artist and an antiques trader, but also for the Devon Schools Library Service. When not writing she is actively involved in amateur theatre as a director and actor, and attempts to be a competent gardener and cook. She lives in Devon.

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Book SynopsisThe twelfth book in Dorothy L Sayers'' classic Lord Peter Wimsey series, introduced by actress Dame Harriet Mary Walter, DBE - a must-read for fans of Agatha Christie''s Poirot and Margery Allingham''s Campion Mysteries. ''D. L. Sayers is one of the best detective story writers'' Daily TelegraphHarriet Vane has never dared to return to her old Oxford college. Now, despite her scandalous life, she has been summoned back . . . At first she thinks her worst fears have been fulfilled, as she encounters obscene graffiti, poison pen letters and a disgusting effigy when she arrives at sedate Shrewsbury College for the ''Gaudy'' celebrations. But soon, Harriet realises that she is not the only target of this murderous malice - and asks Lord Peter Wimsey to help.''She brought to the detective novel originality, intelligence, energy and wit.'' P. D. JamesTrade ReviewI admire her novels ... she has great fertility of invention, ingenuity and a wonderful eye for detail - Ruth RendellShe combined literary prose with powerful suspense, and it takes a rare talent to achieve that. A truly great storyteller. - Minette WaltersDorothy L Sayers is one of the best detective story writers - Daily Telegraph

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Book SynopsisShe took another woman's place. Now she must live with the consequences... Discover an unforgettable novel from the 10-million-copy bestselling author, Lesley Pearse. 'Captivating' Woman & HomeA gripping story of reinvention, deception, and the weight of choices made under pressure' 5* Reader Review'Once you pick this book up, you won't want to put it down!' 5* Reader Review'Pearce never disappoints' 5* Reader Review--London, 1941When Mary meets a glamorous stranger named Elizabeth she realises their lives couldn't be more different. Elizabeth is beautiful and charming, about to set off on a dazzling adventure to Ireland where she's inherited a grand house. Mary, shy and meek, has nothing to look forward to but the dreary life of a maid in Hampstead. But when an air raid forces them to take shelter underground Mary's life is suddenly changed forever. After waking up in hospital, injured but alive, the nurse mistakes her for Elizabeth and hands over her suitcase with Elizabeth's money and tickets to Ireland inside. This is Mary's chance to escape the hardship of her life and start afresh. Will she take it and what could go wrong?--PRAISE FOR LESLEY PEARSE:Storytelling at its very best' Daily MailGripping and suspenseful' Daily ExpressA twisting and intense read' Woman's Own***** 5 STAR READER REVIEWS *****I absolutely devoured the book' Reader Review, NetgalleyI read this in a couple of days as I just couldn't put it down!' Reader Review, NetgalleyI was hooked from the start and couldn't stop turning pages long into the night. There were plenty of twists and turns to keep me holding on truly wonderful' Reader Review, Netgalley'Absolutely beautiful Reader Review, NetgalleyLesley Pearse has a real gift for bringing historical settings to life, and I found myself completely immersed in Mary's journey. A heartfelt and inspiring read?I couldn't put it down!' Reader Review, Netgalley

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