Crime and / or mystery fiction
Canongate Books Death by Tart Attack
Book SynopsisMagdalena Yoder is accused of murdering her ex-husband in this delightfully quirky cozy mystery set among Pennsylvania''s Amish-Mennonite community. You''re going to be sorry, Aaron Paul Miller. Before I''m through with you, you''re going to wish that you were dead. Shockwaves are running through the small town of Hernia with the news that an enormous, biblical-themed amusement park is to be built on its doorstep, destroying the community''s peaceful way of life for ever. And the man spearheading this so-called Armageddonland? None other than Magdalena''s ex-husband, the duplicitous Aaron Miller. At a public demonstration to showcase his plans for the new park, Aaron bites into a delicious homemade tart - with fatal consequences. It''s clear the tart was poisoned . . . but who baked it? As the leader of the local resistance against the project and her acrimonious history with her ex well known, Magdalena immediately falls under s
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Canongate Books Mean and Shellfish
Book SynopsisHernia''s fourth Billy Goat Gruff Festival is derailed by murder and a series of outrageous pranks in this hilariously entertaining cozy mystery filled with quirky characters - the latest delectable offering in the longrunning Pennsylvania-Dutch mystery series featuring the irrepressible Magdalena Yoder.The annual Billy Goat Gruff Festival is the undisputed highlight of Hernia''s social calendar. But when Magdalena Yoder, village mayor and owner of the PennDutch Inn, had the brainwave four years ago, little did she realize that it would soon attract visitors from far and wide - even Australia, as the unexpected arrival of Gabe''s long-lost cousin, Miriam, at the inn confirms.Unfortunately, the shock of Miriam''s one-legged appearance is soon usurped by a gruesome discovery, followed by a series of bizarre pranks as the festivities take place. As chaos ensues, Magdalena is spurred into finding a killer. But is the festival really the target, or is it Magdalena herself?A deliciously laugh-out-loud, kooky culinary cozy full of unexpected twists that will entertain and intrigue from start to finish, perfect for fans of Diane Mott Davidson.
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Transworld Publishers Ltd Past Tense
Book SynopsisJACK REACHER NEVER LOOKS BACK . Accept no substitutes.' - Mick Herron.The present can be tense .Trade ReviewAbsolutely loved Past Tense – Lee Child just gets better and better, which is a very rare quality in a writer of a long-run series. Whip smart, always compelling, always fun, he is dangerously addictive. -- Peter JamesJack Reacher is today's James Bond, a thriller hero we can't get enough of -- Ken FollettI loved it. One of the best. -- Jonathan RossIt’s Lee Child. Why would you not read it? -- Karin SlaughterSometimes you just want someone who can beat the s*** out of people! I pick up Jack Reacher when I’m in the mood for someone big to solve my problems -- Patricia Cornwell
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Little, Brown Book Group Born in a Burial Gown
Book Synopsis''Deeply layered, fiendishly clever and absorbing'' Matt Hilton, author of the Joe Hunter seriesThe first gritty thriller in the Avison Fluke series by M. W. Craven, the acclaimed author of The Puppet Show.Detective Inspector Avison Fluke is a man on the edge. He has committed a crime to get back to work, concealed a debilitating illness and is about to be made homeless. Just as he thinks things can''t get any worse, the body of a young woman is found buried on a Cumbrian building site.Shot once in the back of the head, it is a cold, calculated execution. When the post-mortem reveals she has gone to significant expense in disguising her appearance, Fluke knows this is no ordinary murder. With the help of a psychotic ex-Para, a gangland leader and a woman more interested in maggots than people, Fluke must find out who she was and why she was murdered before he can even think about finding her killer...Trade ReviewPraise for M. W. Craven:Dark, sharp and compelling -- Peter JamesFantastic -- Martina ColeA thrilling curtain-raiser for what looks set to be a great new series -- Mick HerronA powerful thriller from an explosive new talent. Tightly plotted, and not for the faint-hearted! -- David MarkA book that shines with tension, wit and invention -- William ShawSatisfyingly twisty and clever and the flashes of humour work well to offer the reader respite from the thrill of the read -- Michael J. MaloneMike Craven is a forceful new voice in British crime fiction -- Caro RamsayWashington Poe is a name destined to be spoken by crime fiction enthusiasts everywhere: Britain's answer to Harry Bosch. The Puppet Show is a wickedly, twisting and turning, mystery that will have readers breathlessly turning the pages until the final shocking conclusion -- Matt HiltonA brilliant start to what promises to be a fantastic series; get it now or kick yourself for missing out -- Graham SmithI cannot recall the last time I binge read a novel in 36 hours . . . truly mind-blowing -- A. A. DhandI loved this book! -- Jo JakemanDark, thrilling and unputdownable with sharply drawn characters that stride off the page -- Victoria SelmanA tightly-written debut . . . Packed with procedural detail, believable characters and rich dialogue it will keep you turning those pages long after bedtime. Avison Fluke is a fine creation . . . The prose is faultless . . . Mike Craven is one to watch out for * CrimeSquad *
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Hodder & Stoughton The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club
Book SynopsisThe fourth book in Dorothy L Sayers'' classic Lord Peter Wimsey series, introduced by detective fiction writer Simon Brett - 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 TelegraphLord Peter Wimsey bent down over General Fentiman and drew the Morning Post gently away from the gnarled old hands. Then, with a quick jerk, he lifted the quiet figure. It came up all of a piece, stiff as a wooden doll . . .But how did the general die? Who was the mysterious Mr X who fled when he was wanted for questioning? And which of the general''s heirs, both members of the Bellona Club, is lying?''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 RendellD. L. Sayers is one of the best detective story writers. - Daily TelegraphShe combined literary prose with powerful suspense, and it takes a rare talent to achieve that. A truly great storyteller. - Minette Walters
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Quercus Publishing The Crossing Places
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Amazon Publishing The Whistler
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Profile Books Ltd The Rule: The new heart-pounding thriller from
Book Synopsis'Horrific, hilarious and often rather moving' THE TIMES 'The master of razor-sharp one liners. An absolute belter' - MANDASUE HELLER 'Brilliant. This is British crime writing at its best' - MARK EDWARDS ________________________________________ MY DAD SAYS BAD THINGS HAPPEN WHEN I BREAK IT... Daniel is looking forward to his birthday. He wants pie and chips, a big chocolate cake, and a comic book starring his favourite superhero. And as long as he follows The Rule, nothing bad will happen. Daniel will be twenty-three next week. And he has no idea that he's about to kill a stranger. Daniel's parents know that their beloved and vulnerable son will be taken away. They know that Daniel didn't mean to hurt anyone, he just doesn't know his own strength. They dispose of the body. Isn't that what any loving parent would do? But as forces on both sides of the law begin to close in on them, they realise they have no option but to finish what they started. Even if it means that others will have to die... Because they'll do anything to protect Daniel. Even murder. ________________________________________ 'Excellent as always. Grimy and heartbreaking in equal measure' - WILL CARVER 'A pacy, smart and darkly funny heartbreaker of a crime novel' - SUSI HOLLIDAY 'A stupendous piece of literary engineering' - JENNY O'BRIEN 'An intense and compelling read. Highly recommended' - LISA HALL 'David Jackson has done it again. The Rule is incredible' - NOELLE HOLTENTrade ReviewA cunning demonstration of the law of unintended consequences. It is horrific, hilarious and often rather moving * The Times *A stomach-lurching descent into parental desperation, full of surprises from start to finish. A gasp-out-loud read after which I dare you to break The Rule... -- Janice Hallett, author of THE APPEALThe master of razor-sharp one liners, David Jackson's The Rule is an absolute belter -- Mandasue Heller, bestselling author of BRUTALBrilliant. Spiralling tension, wit and heart, this is British crime writing at its best -- Mark Edwards, bestselling author of THE HOUSE GUESTI really enjoyed The Rule. Jackson doesn't do cosy thrillers. There is dark, ultra dark, and then there is The Rule. You've been warned -- Paul Finch, bestselling author of STRANGERSAn intense and compelling read, that will evoke complicated emotions in every reader. Highly recommended -- Lisa Hall, author of BETWEEN ME AND YOUExcellent as always. Grimy and heartbreaking in equal measure, peppered with Jackson's trademark wit and humour. May be his best yet -- Will Carver, bestselling author of GIRL 4Jackson is one of the finest British thriller writers... a thrilling, propulsive and ultimately heart-breaking tale of the lengths a father will go to in order to protect his family -- Martyn Waites, author of THE OLD RELIGIONA pacy, smart and darkly funny heartbreaker of a crime novel -- Susi Holliday, author of THE RESORTDavid Jackson has done it again. The Rule is incredible. Creepy, emotive, dark tense and disturbing -- Noelle Holten, bestselling author of DEAD AGAIN
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Transworld The Estate
Book SynopsisDenzil Meyrick is from Campbeltown on the Kintyre Peninsula in Argyll. After studying politics, he enjoyed a varied career as a police officer, distillery manager, and director of several companies. He is the No.1 bestselling author of the DCI Daley series, and the Detective Frank Grasby mysteries, and is now an executive producer of a major TV adaptation of his books.Denzil lives on Loch Lomondside in Scotland with his wife Fiona and cats. You can find him on Twitter @Lochlomonden, Facebook @DenzilMeyrickAuthor, or on his website: www.denzilmeyrick.com
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Chronos Publishing A Conflict Of Sisters
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Little, Brown Book Group Fearless
Book SynopsisThe first thrilling Ben Koenig book from The Sunday Times bestselling author of Dead Ground and The Botanist, featuring a brand-new American hero.
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HarperCollins Publishers The Caves of Steel
Book SynopsisIsaac Asimov's Robot series from the iconic collection I, Robot to four classic novels contains some of the most influential works in the history of science fiction. Establishing and testing the Three Laws of Robotics, they continue to shape the understanding and design of artificial intelligence to this day.In the vast, domed cities of Earth, artificial intelligence is strictly controlled; in the distant Outer Worlds, colonists and robots live side by side.A Spacer ambassador is found dead and detective Elijah Baley is assigned to find the killer. But with relations between the two cultures in the balance, the Spacers insist that he work with a partner of their choosing a robot partner, R. Daneel Olivaw.Baley has never seen a robot like Daneel before almost indistinguishable from a human and soon, though the Three Laws of Robotics should render the crime impossible, Baley's partner becomes his prime suspect.Trade Review‘One of the classic presentations of the womb-city, metropolis as mother, which has haunted imaginations ever since… The Caves of Steel and The Naked Sun are the best books Isaac Asimov ever wrote’The Guardian ‘Isaac Asimov was one of the great explainers of the age…It will never be known how many practicing scientists today, in how many countries, owe their initial inspiration to a book, article, or short story by Isaac Asimov’Carl Sagan ‘Asimov displayed one of the most dynamic imaginations in science fiction’Daily Telegraph ‘Asimov’s career was one of the most formidable in science fiction’The Times
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Titan Books Ltd Nikki Heat Naked Heat
Book SynopsisWhen New York's most vicious gossip columnist is found dead, this book uncovers a gallery of high profile suspects. Its investigation is complicated by her surprise reunion with superstar magazine journalist Jameson Rook.
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Quercus Publishing The Outcast Dead: The Dr Ruth Galloway Mysteries
Book SynopsisHistorical crimes involving a Victorian child killer may hold the key to several contemporary deaths in this macabre outing for Dr Ruth Galloway, forensic archaeologist. Perfect for fans of Val McDermid and Ann Cleeves.'Told with a deepening sense of the unease, seasoned with a touch of the occult' Daily MailRuth has excavated a body from the grounds of Norwich Castle, which was once a prison. The body may be that of Victorian murderess Jemima Green. Called Mother Hook for her claw-like hand, Jemima was hanged for the murder of five children. DCI Harry Nelson has no time for long-ago killers. Investigating the case of three infants found dead, one after the other, in their King's Lynn home, he's convinced that their mother is responsible. Then a child goes missing. Could the abduction be linked to the long-dead Mother Hook? Ruth is pulled into the case, and back towards Nelson.Trade ReviewTold with a deepening sense of unease, seasoned with a touch of the occult * Daily Mail *If forensics, history, detectives, romance and some psychologically impaired individuals are your bag, this novel delivers them all ... The twist at the end will have you in a spin * The Sun *A compassionate novel that raises questions about parental love and guilt. * Sunday Times *Griffiths lovingly develops the complicated, often testy relationships between the continuing characters * Kirkus Reviews *
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DC Comics Batman The Man Who Laughs
Book SynopsisWitness Batman's first encounter with The Joker in this volume collecting the graphic novel BATMAN- THE MAN WHO LAUGHS, by Ed Brubaker and Doug Mahnke! This collection also includes DETECTIVE COMICS #784-786, a murder mystery tale guest-starring Green Lantern Alan Scott.
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Canelo Dead Mans Shoes
Book SynopsisWill DI Clare Mackay end up with blood on her hands?A young man is found dead near a nightclub. He has marks on his neck, the signature of the Choker, a killer who has been targeting gay men across the country. Now, it seems he''s in DI Clare Mackay's territory.She discovers this victim has links to notorious criminals in the area. Is it possible his death was at the hands of someone else?More men, including ones linked to the victim, are attacked and left injured. It's only a matter of time before someone else is killed. But Clare's desire for justice leaves her with blindspots which put her job and her life at risk.A thrilling new instalment from one of the best-loved voices in Tartan Noir and former Bloody Scotland Scottish Crime Debut of the Year nominee Marion Todd. Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Alex Gray and Neil Lancaster.Praise for Marion ToddFresh and exciting... A perfect blend of compelling crime and character-driven storytelling' JM HewittA brilliantly crafted police procedural, packed full of compelling characters and imbued with Todd''s customary warmth and perfectly pitched moments of humour... An absolute must-read' Sheila BuglerTartan Noir at its nail-biting, brutal, bloody best' Helen FieldsMarion Todd masterfully weaves mystery and intrigue through every page' JD KirkEnthralling and engaging' Caro RamsayA smart plot, wonderful St Andrews setting, and a main character who feels real and engaging all make for a hugely enjoyable read' Lisa GrayMarion Todd goes from strength to strength' Alison BelshamHugely enjoyable' Douglas SkeltonAuthentic, twisty and compelling... a star of Tartan Noir' Neil LancasterOne of my favourite crime fiction series. Dead Man's Shoes is taut, atmospheric and deeply absorbing. I couldn't turn its pages fast enough' B P WalterDifficult to put down. Marion's writing keeps you gripped. Grab this book as soon as you can, get comfy in your chair as you settle in for a wonderful read' ????? Reader reviewThis series has never ceased to entertain and this book is no exception grabbed my attention and kept it to the very end' ????? Reader reviewMarion Todd has a strong writing style and I was really invested in the characters. It left me wanting to read more' ????? Reader review
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Orion Publishing Co Promise Me
Book SynopsisIt began with a phone call... Has he now made a promise he can''t keep? A gripping Myron Bolitar novel from the SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author of SIX YEARS.The 2am phone call is from a young, frightened, lost girl who has called the one adult who had promised to help her if she ever got into any trouble: Myron Bolitar. But his help proves not to be enough. He picks her up from a cold street corner and - against his better judgment - is persuaded to drop her at an unknown address. This is a mistake that he lives to regret, for Aimee Biel''s final wave from a darkened porch turns out to be the last time anyone will see her...Driven by guilt and the desperation of her family, Myron decides to break his vow of six years and get involved in the search. But his past will not be buried so easily ... and Myron must decide once and for all what he will stand up for if he is to have any hope of rescuing both Aimee and himself.Trade ReviewRejoice. After a temporary absence, Myron Bolitar is back. Coben proves yet again that mean, twisted minds inhabit the deceptively squeaky-clean suburbs of New Jersey * TIME OUT *Bolitar is a glorious character, full of the right kind of quips and wise-ass backchat. Coben's thrillers always have a dramatic twist at the end, sometimes even two or three, and this does not disappoint on that score. * GUARDIAN *Coben fans won't be disappointed by the trademark serpentine twists * DAILY MAIL *I liked Myron Bolitar, the laidback hero of many of his books - but I never really got to know Myron properly until this latest book. This is the humanization of Myron Bolitar. Just 12 pages from the end of the book I still had no idea about how it was going to be resolved. There are lovely light-hearted lessons in life sprinkled throughout but PROMISE ME is not about preaching, it is about catching you by those short hairs on the back of your neck -- Maeve Binchy * SUNDAY TIMES *
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Penguin Books Ltd Skin Deep
Book Synopsis''Pure genius. Absolutely brilliant'' Shari Lapena''A twisted thriller, reminiscent of Patricia Highsmith'' Ian RankinIBA Crime Fiction Book of the Year Winner 2018___________WINNER of the Dead Good Books Award for the Book That You Can''t Put Down!She''s not who you think she is . . . ''I could probably have been an actress.It is not difficult to pretend to be somebody else.Isn''t that what I''ve been doing for most of my life?''Cordelia Russell has been living on the French Riviera for twenty-five years, passing herself off as an English socialite. But her luck, and the kindness of strangers, have run out.The arrival of a visitor from her distant past shocks Cordelia. She reacts violently to the intrusion and flees her flat to spend a drunken night at a glittering party. As dawn breaks she stumbles home through the back streets. Even before she opens her door she can hear the flies buzzing. She did not expect the corpse inside to start decomposing quite so quickly . . .___________''Bloody brilliant!'' Denise Mina''Extraordinary'' A.J. Finn ''The finest psychological thriller writer currently at work'' Tammy Cohen''Dark, brutal and brilliant'' Colette McBeth''Absorbing, beautifully written'' The Times, Crime Books of the Year''Every bit as amazing as her first two [novels]'' Lisa Jewell ''Dazzling . . . chilling, mesmerising and, ultimately, devastating. Pure storytelling genius'' Mark EdwardsTrade ReviewWhat takes a woman from an island childhood in Ireland to murder and ruin in Nice? - another dark twisted story from No 1 bestseller Liz Nugent. * From the Publisher's Description *Bloody brilliant! -- Denise MinaA twisted thriller, reminiscent of Patricia Highsmith. A scarred woman brings chaos to those around her, but Nemesis is coming -- Ian Rankin * Guardian Books of the Year *Absorbing, beautifully written * The Times, Crime Books of the Year 2018 *The finest psychological thriller writer currently at work - no one gets under the skin of monstrous characters like she does -- Tammy CohenBrilliant * Irish Independent, Best Books of 2018 *A tour de force ... a genuinely memorable, at times terrifying central character ... will appeal to readers who enjoy an exciting, fast-paced journey of psychological extremes, which delivers a shocking final twist * Crime Club, Killer Women Book of the Month *A wonderful feat of imagination, totally gripping, with a fascinating character at its heart -- Sabine DurrantAs one woman's singular story unspools with many an unexpected shock, Nugent skewers her targets with skill. Sly humour and dazzling originality deliver a gutsy feminist message. * The Times *Dark, brutal and brilliant -- Colette McBethA triumph, from first page to last! -- Sarah HilaryMonumentally good. Liz Nugent is a beautiful writer and among the very best storytellers in the world -- Donal RyanI loved, loved, loved Skin Deep - the compassion of it, the beauty of the language, how glamour and horror intersect, how the tension twists tighter and tighter and is brilliantly done -- Marian KeyesDazzling ... chilling, mesmerising and, ultimately, devastating. Pure storytelling genius -- Mark EdwardsUtterly compelling ... a storyteller at the height of her powers * RTÉ Guide, Books of the Year *Her darkest book yet - a compelling one-sitting read -- Sinéad CrowleyUtterly gripping, fast paced, and featuring my favourite sociopathic female character since Lady Macbeth -- Louise O'Neill * Twitter *Incredibly dark, twisting and utterly mesmerising - you will not be able to put this down -- Sinéad Moriarty * Twitter *Pitch dark and thrillingly original -- Jane Casey * Twitter *It took me two sittings to gobble it up - a page turner. You'll just snap it up and you'll love it. A cracking read -- Ryan Tubridy * RTÉ *Spellbinding -- Declan Hughes * Irish Times, Best Crime Fiction of 2018 *Spectacular -- Declan Burke * Irish Times, Best Crime Fiction of 2018 *It's a blast ... Liz Nugent has done it again * Sunday Business Post *
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BOTH Press A Stamp Of A Criminal
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HarperCollins Publishers The Hotel
Book SynopsisDo you dare pick up The Hotel, the stunning thriller readers are calling fast paced', creepy' and gripping the whole way through'?Four of them went to the hotelFour students travel to Ravencliffe, an eerie abandoned hotel perched on steep cliffs on the Welsh coast. After a series of unexplained accidents, only three of them leave. The fourth, Leo, disappears, and is never seen again.Only three of them came backA decade on, the friends have lost contact. Oscar is fame-hungry, making public appearances and selling his story. Richard sank into alcoholism and is only just recovering. Bex just wants to forget until one last opportunity to go back offers the chance to find out what really happened to Leo.Ten years later, they return one last timeBut as soon as they get to the hotel things start going wrong again. Objects mysteriously disappear and reappear. Accidents happen. And Bex realises that her former friends know far more than they are letting on about the true events at Ravencliffe Trade Review Praise for The Hotel: ‘A brilliantly fresh and clever thriller… perfectly creepy’ Philippa East ‘A spine-tingling, atmospheric read’ Mira V Shah ‘A heart in the mouth thriller… Unputdownable’ Penny Batchelor ‘A clever and original thriller’ Sarah Clarke ‘Deliciously dark, beautifully descriptive, and brilliantly paced… A haunting thriller with twists in every chapter’ Karin Nordin ‘Clever, compelling and wonderfully creepy’ Diane Jeffrey
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Pushkin Press Paperboy
Book SynopsisDCI Alison McCoist is back: newly promoted and even less popular. Chuck Gardner is the proud owner of both a confidential paper-shredding business and a serious betting habit. When Chuck finds some scandalous paperwork and McCoist investigates a rat-nibbled corpse under a flyover, they are both sucked into a deadly stramash of gangland wars and police corruption. Can Chuck solve his gambling and gangster problems before some heed-banger feeds him into his own shredder? And can McCoist claw herself out of this latest shitemire without her own shady dealings coming to light? It might depend on how far she's prepared to go...
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HarperCollins Publishers The Clocks
Book SynopsisA typist uncovers a man's body from behind the sofaAs instructed, stenographer Sheila Webb let herself into the house at 19 Wilbraham Crescent. It was then that she made a grisly discovery: the body of a dead man sprawled across the living room floor.What intrigued Poirot about the case was the time factor. Although in a state of shock, Sheila clearly remembered having heard a cuckoo clock strike three o'clock. Yet, the four other clocks in the living room all showed the time as 4.13. Even more strangely, only one of these clocks belonged to the owner of the houseTrade Review‘Deliberately fantastic.’ Times Literary Supplement ‘Superlative Christie… extremely ingenious.’ The Bookman ‘A sure-fire attention-gripper naturally.’ Saturday Review ‘Here is the grand-manner detective story in all its glory.’ New York Times
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Bedford Square Publishers Robert B. Parkers Fools Paradise
Book SynopsisWhen an unknown man is found murdered in Paradise, Jesse Stone will have his hands full finding out who he was-and what he was seeking.When a body is discovered at the lake in Paradise, Police Chief Jesse Stone is surprised to find he recognizes the murder victim-the man had been at the same AA meeting as Jesse the...Trade ReviewOne of the best crime thrillers hitting stores this year... and quite possibly the best novel set in Parker's universe since the iconic author passed away * The Real Book Spy *Strong enough to hook you and keep you hooked * Kirkus *Lupica's style is perfect for this series... It no doubt will be exciting to see where Lupica takes this venerable character from here * Book Reporter *
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Disney Publishing Group Enemy of My Enemy A Daredevil Marvel Crime Novel
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Little, Brown Book Group Death of a Diplomat
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Hodder & Stoughton Just One Evil Act
Book SynopsisWhen Hadiyyah Upman disappears from London in the company of her mother, Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers is as devastated as the girl''s father. They are her close friends as well as neighbours, but since the child is with her mother, nothing can be done. Five months later, Hadiyyah is kidnapped from an open air market in Lucca, Italy, and this triggers an investigation in the full glare of the media spotlight. Barbara''s clever manipulation of the worst of London''s tabloids forces New Scotland Yard to become involved. But rather than Barbara herself, her superior officer DI Thomas Lynley is assigned to handle a situation made delicate by racial issues, language difficulties, and the determination of an Italian magistrate to arrest and convict someone - anyone - for the crime.Trade ReviewA first-class, page-turning read * The Times *Combines an old-school aptitude for twist-riddled plots with modern psychological insights, ethical agonizing, realistic violence and sardonic humor * Wall Street Journal *Lynley is one of the great character portraits in contemporary crime fiction * Boston Globe *
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Canongate Books Youve Lost That Livin Feelin
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Pan Macmillan Fragile
Book SynopsisFragile is absolutely STUNNING' - Marian Keyes, author of Grown Ups 'Sarah Hilary has always known how to chill her readers – Fragile dials the chill factor up to 11' - Val McDermid, author of The Wire in the Blood Fragile is a modern Gothic psychological thriller with a contemporary twist on the classic novel Rebecca from award-winning and critically acclaimed writer Sarah Hilary. Everything she touches breaks . . . Nell Ballard is a runaway. A former foster child with a dark secret she is desperately trying to keep, all Nell wants is to find a place she can belong. So when a job comes up at Starling Villas, home to the enigmatic Robin Wilder, she seizes the opportunity with both hands. But her new lodgings may not be the safe haven that she was hoping for. Her employer lives by a set of rigid rules and she soon sees he is hiding secrets of his own. But is Nell's arrival at the Villas really the coincidence it seems? After all, she knows more than most how fragile people can be – and how easily they can be to break . . . Further praise for Fragile: 'Fragile is absolutely STUNNING, the dreamy atmosphere couples with Nell's carnal love for Joe put me in mind of Barbara Vine . . . [Sarah Hilary is] an astonishingly gifted writer, with an almost scalpel-like ability to dissect human motivation and convey it deliciously devoid of sentimentality. I was GRIPPED by Fragile, it took me into a whole other world and I was sorry to leave it' - Marian Keyes, author of Grown Ups 'Perfectly plotted, beautifully written modern Gothic. Timeless, tense and tender, Fragile will worm it's way deep into your heart, just as the characters insinuate themselves into each other's lives. I absolutely loved it' - Erin Kelly, author of He Said/She Said 'Beautifully crafted, smart and unsettling – a dark river of a book, with a chilling undertow' - Mick Herron, author of Slow Horses 'A dark, mesmeric fever-dream of a book' - Ruth Ware, author of The Woman in Cabin 10 'Beautifully written modern gothic. I took my time with this, savouring it – the tone of Sarah Hilary's writing is unique to her: exploring society and human nature in a sensitive, engrossing way. Ingenious, original and brilliant' - Will Dean, author of Red Snow 'Extraordinary . . . an immersive psychological thriller that plunges us into an underworld of emotional and physical exploitation. There are shades of Highsmith . . . Brilliant stuff' - Andrew Taylor, author of The American Boy and The Ashes of London 'Fragile is a fever dream. A nightmarish slant on the world delivered expertly and with heart. Tension like cold steel. Characters you won't forget. Sarah Hilary is a modern-day Highsmith.' - Steve Cavanagh, author of The Thirteen 'A beguiling thriller of considerable ambition and ingenuity, Fragile marks Sarah Hilary as a twenty-first century du Maurier, a writer who plunges the depths of human nature, finding the darkest, most deviant corners, but also the fleeting hopes and brittle aspirations. This is a truly outstanding work of modern gothic.' - Eva Dolan, author of Between Two Evils 'Highly original, beautifully written' - Sharon Bolton, author of Now You See Me 'Sarah Hilary has created a beautifully written modern Gothic masterpiece, so full of intrigue and mysteries layered upon mysteries that the unravelling may well shred your nerves, in the best way possible' - Liz Nugent, author of Skin Deep 'The writing is so elegant, so restrained, that it brings to mind Patricia Highsmith. Fragile is a very fine, and very creepy psychological thriller.' - Lucy Atkins, author of Magpie Lane 'A gorgeously written, tense and atmospheric novel. Sarah Hilary peels back the layers of mystery so skillfully that it was impossible to look away for a moment.' - Gytha Lodge, author of She Lies in Wait
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Random House To Tell You the Truth
Book Synopsis'Dark, tense and very clever' CLAIRE DOUGLAS'You're in for the twistiest of rides!' LESLEY KARA'Bold, suspenseful, and impossible to put down' SAMANTHA DOWNING'One of the most unsettling - and unforgettable - heroines I've ever met!' SHARI LAPENA***THE AUTHOR OF RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB BESTSELLER THE NANNY RETURNS WITH A TWISTY, UNPREDICTABLE THRILLER WITH AN UNFORGETTABLE HEROINE AT ITS HEART*** ___________________Lucy Harper has a talent for invention... She was nine years old when her brother vanished in the woods near home. As the only witness, Lucy's story of that night became crucial to the police investigation. Thirty years on, her brother's whereabouts are still unknown. Now Lucy is a bestselling thriller writer. Her talent for invention has given her fame, fortune, and an army of adoring fans. But her husband, Dan, has started keeping secrets of his own, and a sudden change of scene forces Lucy to confront some dark, unwelcome memories. Then Dan goes missing and Lucy's past
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Bookouture 214 Palmer Street: A completely gripping psychological thriller packed with suspense
Book SynopsisA house with a secret. A woman with nothing to lose. When Maggie sees the beautiful Venetian blinds moving in the Caldwells'' front window, she freezes. Her favorite neighbours Cady and Josh are away, so who is in their house?The pretty young woman who answers the door tells a convincing story. She''s Sarah. The house-sitter. Just here for a month. An old friend of Cady''s who needed a place to stay. She''s pleasant and warm, and Maggie wanders back to her house thinking she might have made a new friend. Yet she can''t help but wonder why Cady never mentioned Sarah.What Maggie doesn''t know is that on the other side of the door, Sarah is starting to panic. No one was meant to see her at 214 Palmer Street...An unputdownable psychological thriller from number one bestseller Karen McQuestion, which will make you question what secrets your own neighbors are hiding... For fans of The Girl on the Train, The Woman in the Window and Gone Girl.What readers are saying about Karen McQuestion:"I love love love love love love LOOOOOOOVED this book from the very beginning!! IT WAS JUST CAPTIVATING AND GRIPPING FROM THE VERY FIRST PAGE!!!... I just couldn''t put it down!... a massive rollercoaster of emotions!! IT''S A MUST READ REALLY RECOMMEND!!!!!!!" Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars"Couldn''t stop reading!... Very suspenseful, shocking and exciting!" Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars"I was so wrapped into this story I didn''t hear my hubby when he talked to me!... Captured my complete attention!!" Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars"WOW!... Captivating, intense, intriguing, and memorable... I would highly recommend this intense, and thought-provoking novel." Linda''s Book Obsession, 5 stars"I absolutely love this book... Kept me up at night. I couldn''t put it down even when I had to be at work early the next morning. Pick it up you won''t regret it!" Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars"Wow!... I couldn''t put it down. All it took was reading one chapter and I was hooked." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars"This book was full of twists and turns!... Wow... Finished the book in a day and a half... so phenomenal!... Amazing, amazing book." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars"Loved it!!... One of the best books I''ve read in a long time. I must say this was a powerful story... A page-turner! Once you start it, it''s hard to put the book down. It will stick with you forever!" Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars"I just had to keep reading to find out what happened next!... I would wake up at two in the morning and start reading after going to bed at midnight! I just had to know!" Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
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Bedford Square Publishers Untitled Zoologist Crime Novel
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Ackroyd Publishing The Karaoke Bar
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Ackroyd Publishing The Business
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Headline Publishing Group Going to the Dogs
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Orenda Books Snowblind 10th Anniversary Edition
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Chartwell Books Crime and Punishment
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Pan Macmillan Telling Tales
Book SynopsisTelling Tales is the second book in Ann Cleeves’ Vera Stanhope series – which is now a major ITV detective drama starring Brenda Blethyn as Vera .They thought she was a murderer. But now she’s a victim . . .Ten years ago fifteen-year-old Abigail Mantel was murdered, her cold body discovered lying in a ditch. Her father’s girlfriend was found guilty of the crime. Now, evidence has emerged that proves her innocence and means that Abigail’s killer still roams free.Abigail’s best friend at the time of the murder has now returned to the East Yorkshire village of Elvet to raise her young family. Shocked by the new revelations, she begins to realize that she didn’t know her friend as well as she thought . . .Detective Inspector Vera Stanhope is tasked with uncovering the truth and, as her new inquiries stoke up past secrets the villagers will lie to protect, she must find out which lies will bring her to the killer.Enjoy more of Vera Stanhope's investigations with The Crow Trap, Hidden Depths and Silent Voices.Trade ReviewA riveting read -- Val McDermidMillions will be familiar with Brenda Blethyn’s portrayal of Vera in the television series of the same name but Cleeves’ engaging prose provides a much deeper, subtler insight into an intriguing and likeable character * Daily Express *
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Faber & Faber The Plot
Book SynopsisThe autumn's most thrilling page-turner from the author of The Undoing, the major series on HBO.Trade Review'Smart, surprising and stealthily unsettling.' - Sunday Times'[Korelitz's] gutsiest, most consequential book yet.' - New York Times'[A] wickedly clever tale of stolen genius.' - LitHub'A twisty page-turner (yes, I stayed up nearly all night to finish it.)' - Financial Times
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HarperCollins Publishers Let the Dead Speak
Book SynopsisA top ten Sunday Times bestselling authorFrom award-winning author Jane Casey comes a powerful crime thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the final page*Don't miss the newest Maeve Kerrigan and Josh Derwent thriller THE STRANGER IN THE FAMILY out now!*A murder without a bodyEighteen-year-old Chloe Emery returns to her West London home one day to find the house covered in blood and Kate, her mother, gone. There may not be a body, but everything else points to murder.A girl too scared to talkMaeve Kerrigan is young, ambitious and determined to prove she's up to her new role as detective sergeant. She suspects Chloe is holding something back, but best friend Bethany Norris won't let Maeve get close. What exactly is Bethany protecting Chloe from?A detective with everything to proveAs the team dig deeper into the residents of Valerian Road, no one is above suspicion. All Maeve needs is one person to talk, but that's not going to happen. Because even in a case of murdTrade Review‘I was utterly gripped by Let the Dead Speak, a plotting masterpiece, and am in awe of its sheer pace and drive’ Susie Steiner, author of bestseller Missing, Presumed ‘Sharp, complex and gripping to the very end’ Alex Marwood, bestselling author of The Wicked Girls and The Killer Next Door ‘Fiendishly gripping’ John Connolly, bestselling author of the Charlie Parker series 'I love Maeve Kerrigan – what a terrific series Jane Casey has created’ Sarah Hilary, bestselling author of Someone Else’s Skin ‘Fans of intelligent police procedurals and meaty crime fiction are in for a real treat’ Sinead Crowley, bestselling author of Can Anybody Help Me ‘If you haven’t discovered Jane Casey yet, this is the perfect place to start’ Mark Edwards, bestselling author of Follow You Home and The Magpies ‘All the twists and turns of a top-rate police procedural but with the psychological depth of a top-rate psych thriller.’ Tammy Cohen, author of When She Was Bad ‘Hooked me till the last devastating twist’ Woman & Home ‘Witty, wry and with a great big heart, DS Maeve Kerrigan has to be my favourite contemporary detective.’ Irish Times ‘Let the Dead Speak is a clever pace-y read full of constant twists and turns that will keep you riveted right until the end’. Red Online This, my friends, is a really fine crime novel’. Irish Independent ‘DS Maeve Kerrigan returns for the seventh instalment of one of the most reliably enthralling of current crime series’ Sunday Express
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Orion Publishing Co The Wrong Child
Book SynopsisWhen 3-month-old Max is abducted, his parents are plunged into their worst nightmare. Devastated mum Sarah only took her eyes off him for a second, but that doesn''t stop her guilt. Even husband Jake can''t hide his anger that their little boy went missing on her watch.By contrast there are smiles and celebration at a caravan park in Lincolnshire, as baby Blaze is introduced to the Star family. Jenna and Gary are delighted with the new addition to their family. He is their fourth child and a real object of delight to their eldest - fifteen-year-old Willow - who once again will raise the child.But trouble is brewing for the Star family. Willow is concerned by the desperate online appeals from Sarah and Jake, baby Max has neonatal diabetes and without regular treatment will die. As baby Blaze becomes seriously ill, Willow makes a shocking discovery. What is the truth about her family? And how far will they go to hide their deadly secret?
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Penguin Books Ltd The Whistling
Book SynopsisFEEL SHIVERS DOWN YOUR SPINE WITH THIS CHILLING AND GRIPPING GHOST STORY SET ON A FAR-FLUNG SCOTTISH ISLAND . . .''Wonderfully atmospheric, genuinely eerie'' GUARDIAN''Gripping, chilling and very, very satisfying'' DAILY MAIL''A ghost story that kept me guessing'' SUSAN STOKES-CHAPMAN''Perfect for a cold winter''s night'' DAILY MIRROR''It will chill you to the bone'' ANITA FRANK''If you''re looking for a chilling tale as we head towards Halloween, you''ve found it'' HEAT_________When Elspeth arrives on a remote Scottish island to become nanny to a young child, she hopes to bond with her. Until she learns that, for reasons no one will explain, Mary has not spoken for months.And the girl''s silence is not the only mystery.Hypnotic lullabies drift down empty corridors.Strange dolls appear in abandoned rooms.And as the nights draw in,Trade ReviewAssured debut . . . This wonderfully atmospheric read offers both a satisfying puzzle and some genuinely eery moments * Guardian *If you're looking for a chilling tale as we head towards Halloween, you've found it . . . It's not easy to pull off a genuinely unsettling ghost story, but this evocative mystery succeeds beautifully * Heat, 'Read of the Week' *Gripping, chilling and very, very satisfying * Daily Mail *A perfectly conjured setting and an unfolding mystery that will keep you guessing to the very end . . . Atmospheric and eerie, it will chill you to the bone -- Anita Frank, author of The Lost OnesA terrific, all-absorbing read. A wonderfully eerie haunted house set-up is given new life by brilliant, atmospheric writing, and by those rare things in any ghost story: real heart and feeling. I loved it! -- Gytha Lodge, Sunday Times bestselling authorWhile The Whistling is an intricately plotted ghost story, it is also a beautifully poignant study of grief that kept me guessing right to its satisfying end. A must read! -- Susan Stokes-Chapman, author of PandoraDripping in gothic melodrama, this chilling mystery is the perfect read for a cold winter's night * Daily Mirror *A genuinely creepy book with a gripping mystery at its heart. For fans of Laura Purcell and gothic historical fiction, this is a must! * Woman's Weekly *If you love haunted house ghost tales that are as psychological as they are supernatural, then you'll love Rebecca Netley's atmospheric debut * Culturefly *A beautifully written and intricate gothic tale with an atmospheric setting * NB Magazine *A chilling read * Prima *Troubled children in a chilling, chilly house, built on an island off the Scottish coast . . . A touching and engrossing story, perfect for winter evenings! -- Hope Adams, author of Dangerous WomenThe Whistling is an incredibly haunting and utterly gripping tale, with writing so chillingly atmospheric I had to sleep with the lights on! If you enjoy a good scare, this book is for you -- Fíona Scarlett, author of Boys Don't Cry
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Transworld Publishers Ltd When Will There Be Good News
Book SynopsisThe third Jackson Brodie novel, winner of Richard & Judy's Best Read: literary crime from the number-one bestselling author of Big Sky and Transcription.'An exhilarating read.Trade ReviewBy becoming a crime writer she has - in a way that other "literary" types may wish to note - become a better literary writer than ever: funny, bracingly intelligent and delightfully prickly . . . Kate Atkinson is that rarest of beasts, a genuinely surprising novelist * Guardian *Atkinson's genius is her sure control of plot . . . immaculately - even lovingly - paced, and it is a measure of Atkinson's talent that I read it in one sitting. * Sunday Telegraph *'An exhilarating read. Her wry humour, sharp eye for the quirks of human behaviour and subtle characterisation are a constant joy...with writing of this quality, there is good news on every page' * Daily Mail *An intricately crafted tale of coincidence and fate, love and longing. From the get-go, Atkinson's pitch-perfect ear for dialogue is apparent ' * Independent *'A masterclass in plot daring, an extended riff on coincidence, and a piercing evocation of love and loss in many forms. One of the fiercest, funniest, most affecting reads of the year' * Guardian *'Atkinson's world is full of bizarre accidents and meaningless murders, but she celebrates love, laughter and literature so wholeheartedly that I cheered aloud...Everybody should read her' * Telegraph *'One of those rare fictions that defies categorisation.....contains startling moments of truth, and its insights into human nature are simply superb' * Sunday Times *The good news, of course, is that here is another Jackson Brodie thriller from the brilliant Kate Atkinson. The even better news is that . . . it's the most enthralling to date * Mirror *'Another faultless display by Kate Atkinson . . . Like the other titles in the Jackson Brodie series, this one plays with the tenets of the crime genre without ever sacrificing the essence of wit and nuance which make Atkinson's novels such jubilant reads' * Scotland on Sunday *'Unputdownable, Atkinson's books are like Agatha Christie mysteries that have burst at the seams-they're taut and intricate but also messy and funny and full of life' * Time *
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Little, Brown Book Group The Whitstable Pearl Mystery
Book Synopsis''While Oxford had Morse, Whitstable, famous for its oysters, has Pearl''Daily MailThe Whitstable Pearl Mystery is the first book in Julie Wassmer''s popular crime series - now a major Acorn TV drama, Whitstable Pearl, starring Kerry Godliman as private detective and restaurateur, Pearl Nolan.Pearl Nolan always wanted to be a detective but life, and a teenage pregnancy, got in the way of a police career and instead she built up a successful seafood restaurant in her coastal home town of Whitstable - famous for its native oysters. Now, at 39, and with son Charlie away at university, Pearl finds herself suffering from empty nest syndrome . . . until she discovers the drowned body of local oyster fisherman Vinnie Rowe, weighted down with an anchor chain, on the eve of Whitstable''s annual oyster festival. Is it a tragic accident, suicide - or murder? Pearl seizes the opportunity to prove her detection skills and discover the Trade ReviewWhile Oxford had Morse, Whitstable, famous for its oysters, has Pearl . . . True to the tradition of classic crime, [Julie Wassmer] weaves a strong story into a setting that has more to offer than murder and mayhem * Daily Mail *If you enjoy cosy crime fiction and you still haven't picked this series, then you are missing out * Alba in Bookland *This is just straightforwardly excellent cosy crime ... Julie Wassmer really knows how to tell a story -- Victoria Best * Shiny New Books on Murder-On-Sea *If you enjoy cosy mystery stories and good, solid whodunits, without gruesome details or gratuitous violence, Murder on Sea may be just your cup of tea -- Bec StaffordIf you like the TV series 'Midsomer Murders', then May Day Murder should be right up your alley * The Crime Warp on May Day Murder *
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Sourcebooks, Inc Bloody Heart: A Dark Mafia Romance
Book SynopsisWhen you get a second chance, you don't wait for a third...Simone Solomon lives in a gilded cage. She's been raised to wealth, privilege, and above all, obedience. But one night, on her way to another tedious gala in the back of a limousine, Simone is abducted by a mafioso who intended to steal a car, not a girl...and everything changes.Dante Gallo looks like a beast and behaves like one, too-until he lays eyes on Simone in the rearview mirror and falls hard and fast for his accidental hostage. Their attraction is irresistible, even if it's completely wrong. They're willing to risk everything for each other, but with one disastrous move, they're split apart again.After nine years of ignoring Simone's perfect face on billboards and magazines, Dante thinks he's finally moved on...but then he sees her in the flesh. He hasn't forgotten. Neither has she. And now, fate has granted them a chance to reconnect.But Simone has a secret. A mistake she fears even a beast like Dante will never forgive her for.Perhaps what fate has really given them is the chance to make each other's hearts bleed all over again.
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Transworld Publishers Ltd Hold Your Tongue
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewGritty and close to the bone, HOLD YOUR TONGUE is a compelling, addictive read that I devoured in one sitting. With complex, layered characters and a tension-fuelled plot, this is one of my favourite debuts of the year. * Lisa Hall, author of BETWEEN YOU AND ME *If you like your crime novels blood-curdling, Deborah Masson's debut is terrifying, edge-of-your-seat stuff. * Emma Curtis, bestselling author of ONE LITTLE MISTAKE *Hold Your Tongue is a tense debut in which the past and present collide with devastating consequences. I hope to read more of DI Eve Hunter. * Mari Hannah, author of THE LOST *With a twisty plot and dark, nuanced characters, Hold Your Tongue makes for compulsive reading. Not only is it a fantastic crime novel, but the start of an exciting new series. * Jack Jordan, author of BEFORE HER EYES *Gritty, gruesome and NOT to be missed!! Hold Your Tongue is a shocking and brilliant debut by an author who has the rare talent to drag the reader right into the heart of the story and keep them on the edge of their seat until the very last page. I loved DI Eve Hunter’s ability to be both fragile - emotionally and physically broken, and wracked with guilt - and at the same time 100% badass! She was an instantly likeable heroine and one I can’t wait to read about again. * Lauren North, author of THE PERFECT BETRAYAL *Expertly paced, intriguing and with a strong emotional kick - this is a great start to a fab new detective series. * SJI Holliday, author of VIOLET *Hold Your Tongue is a cracking police procedural with enough gruesome deaths to satisfy even the darkest appetite. * David Jackson, author of A TAPPING AT MY DOOR *A taut thriller. * Crime Reads *
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Transworld Publishers Ltd No Plan B
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewLee and Andrew Child nail it again with NO PLAN B * Richard Osman *No Plan B is not to be missed. A perfectly plotted, fast paced thriller, with bigger twists than ever before.It's no wonder Jack Reacher is everyone's favourite rebel hero * Karin Slaughter *The world's favourite hero packs an even harder punch than ever. * Peter James *Contains more chases than James Bond could manage, a plot to keep the reader guessing, and enough bad guys to test Reacher's strength and guile. . .Destined to be another bestseller. * i *
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Hodder & Stoughton Cant Run Cant Hide
Book SynopsisDo not read late into the night! A number one bestseller in Iceland in 2022, Can 't Run, Can't Hide is a masterclass in tension guaranteed to surprise and chill, for fans of Catriona Ward, CJ Tudor and Stephen King.
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John Murray Press All Them Dogs
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