Crime and / or mystery fiction

Book SynopsisThe second book in the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling series set at the time of Queen Elizabeth IAutumn, 1583. Under Elizabeth's rule, loyalty is bought with bloodAn astrological phenomenon heralds the dawn of a new age and Queen Elizabeth's throne is in peril. As Mary Stuart's supporters scheme to usurp the rightful monarch, a young maid of honour is murdered, occult symbols carved into her flesh.The Queen's spymaster, Francis Walsingham, calls on maverick agent Giordano Bruno to infiltrate the plotters and secure the evidence that will condemn them to death.Bruno is cunning, but so are his enemies. His identity could be exposed at any moment. The proof he seeks is within his grasp. But the young woman's murder could point to an even more sinister truthPerfect for fans of C. J. Sansom and Hilary MantelPraise for S. J. ParrisA delicious blend of history and thriller' The TimesAn omnipresent sense of danger' Daily MailColourful characters, fast-moving plots and a world where one false stTrade Review ‘Impossible to resist … Parris creates a convincing sense of the past, woven with so much intrigue that the head fairly spins’ Daily Telegraph ‘Parris writes with confident ease of Tudor London … The dialogue balances nicely on a tightrope of period phrases and cut-to-the-chase colloquialisms. More, please’ The Times ‘Parris’s plot is well crafted and full of surprises, an imaginatively satisfying addition to the many real intrigues surrounding the imprisoned Mary Stuart and the threats to Elizabeth’s security’ TLS ‘Tense and lively, a welcome follow-up to Heresy, fully living up to its predecessor’s promise’ Daily Mail Praise for Heresy: ‘Heresy has everything – intrigue, mystery, excellent history and haunting sense of place. The beginning of a wonderful new detective series’ Kate Mosse ‘Fascinating … The period is incredibly vivid and the story utterly gripping’ Conn Iggulden (bestselling author of Bones of the Hills and The Dangerous Book for Boys) ‘Heresy is a riveting read. Rich in both historical detail and ingenious twists, S. J. Parris has created a character in Giordano Bruno that will endure. A true rival to C. J. Sansom’ Sam Bourne (bestselling author of The Righteous Men) 'Parris paces her yarn perfectly' Daily Telegraph

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Book SynopsisTHE FOURTH INSTALMENT IN THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING DARK ICELAND SERIES OVER A MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE When the body of a young woman is found dead beneath the cliffs of the deserted Icelandic village of Kalfshamarvik, Ari Thor Arason uncovers a startling and terrifying connection to an earlier series of deaths, as the killer remains on the loose... 'Jonasson's books have breathed new life into Nordic noir' Sunday Express 'Jonasson skillfully alternates points of view and shifts of time ... The action builds to a shattering climax' Publishers Weekly Two days before Christmas, a young woman is found dead beneath the cliffs of the deserted village of Kalfshamarvik. Did she jump, or did something more sinister take place beneath the lighthouse and the abandoned old house on the remote rocky outcrop? With winter closing in and the snow falling relentlessly, Ari Thor Arason discovers that the victim's mother and young sister also lost their lives in this same spot, twenty-five years earlier. As the dark history and its secrets of the village are unveiled, and the death toll begins to rise, the Siglufjordur detectives must race against the clock to find the killer, before another tragedy takes place. Dark, chilling and complex, Whiteout is a haunting, atmospheric and stunningly plotted thriller from one of Iceland's bestselling crime writers. 'Traditional and beautifully finessed ...morally more equivocal than most traditional whodunnits, and it offers alluring glimpses of darker, and infinitely more threatening horizons' Andrew Taylor, Independent 'Jonasson has come up with a bleak plot and characters, but his evocation of Iceland's chilly landscape is hard to put down' The Sunday Times Crime ClubTrade Review`Traditional and beautifully finessed... morally more equivocal than most traditional whodunnits, and it offers alluring glimpses of darker, and infinitely more threatening horizons' Independent; `Jonasson's books have breathed new life into Nordic noir' Sunday Express; `Bitingly contemporary in setting and tone' Express * `A modern take on an Agatha Christie-style mystery, as twisty as any slalom...' Ian Rankin; `A classic crime story seen through a uniquely Icelandic lens ... first rate and highly recommended' Lee Child; `Chilling, poetic beauty... a must read!' Peter James; `British aficionados of Nordic Noir are familiar with two excellent Icelandic writers, Arnaldur Indridason and Yrsa Sigurdardottir. Here's a third: Ragnar Jonasson ... the darkness and cold are palpable' Marcel Berlins, The Times

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Book SynopsisWHEN THE BOUGH BREAKS is the outstandingly original first novel in Jonathan Kellerman''s bestselling Alex Delaware series. ''An engrossing thriller . . . This knockout of an entertainment is the kind of book which establishes a career in one stroke'' (Newsday). From the New York Times No. 1 author of KILLER and BREAKDOWN, this gripping thriller is perfect for fans of Patricia Cornwell and Michael Connelly.Seven-year-old Melody Quinn is the only witness of a horrific double murder but she can''t or won''t talk about what she saw. Child psychologist Alex Delaware is brought in to try and get through to her and to the truth of what happened that night. But it soon becomes clear that Melody isn''t just traumatised by the murders. Alex is only too aware that LA is a city which spawns ugliness. But is he prepared for the seemingly bottomless pit of perversion and violence that he''s about to uncover?Trade Review'A gruesome novel psychodrama of depravity and organised vice...assured skill and horripilating effect' * Observer *'Sophisticated, cleverly plotted and satisfying' * Sunday Telegraph *'High-octane entertainment' * The Times *'Exceptionally exciting' * New York Times *'Ingenious and horrifying' * The Sunday Times *

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Book Synopsis'An author you need to check out' - Harlan Coben'One of the best psychological thriller writers' - The SunSometimes bad things happen to good people, so good people have to do bad things . . .Twenty years after a baby is stolen from her push-chair, a woman is murdered in a care home. The two crimes are somehow linked, and a good bad girl may be the key to discovering the truth.Edith may have been tricked into a nursing home, but at eighty-years-young, she’s planning her escape. Patience works there, cleaning up mess and bonding with Edith, a kindred spirit. But Patience is lying to Edith about almost everything.Edith’s own daughter, Clio, won’t speak to her. And someone new is about to knock on Clio’s door . . . and their intentions aren’t good.With every reason to distrust each other, the women must solve a mystery with three suspects, two murders, and one victim. If t

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Book SynopsisLin Anderson is a Scottish author and screenwriter known for her bestselling crime series featuring forensic scientist Dr Rhona MacLeod. Four of her novels have been longlisted for the Scottish Crime Book of the Year and she has also been shortlisted for the Crime Writers' Association Dagger in the Library Award. Lin is the co-founder of the international crime-writing festival Bloody Scotland, which takes place annually in Stirling.

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Book Synopsis*The No.1 Irish bestseller*Winner of Crime Book of the Year at the Irish Book AwardsA Times Crime Book of the YearThe gripping new detective thriller from the Top Ten Sunday Times bestselling authorEvery mother''s worst nightmare When nine-year-old Rosalie Marshall vanished from her bed one summer night, her disappearance tore her family apart.Now, sixteen years later, her mother Helena is found dead, her husband by her side. It looks like a straightforward murder-suicide but DS Maeve Kerrigan and DI Josh Derwent soon discover nothing about this case is straightforward.The Marshalls have been keeping secrets. And someone is prepared to kill to hide the truth. Until Maeve finds out what happened to Rosalie, no one will be safe You don't want to miss the book that everyone is talking about!''With every breath in my body, I''m BEGGING you to read Jane Casey''s books!'' Marian KeyesThe ultimate just-one-more-chapter read' Abigail DeanSimply one of the best writers of detective fiction today' Liz Nugent''A cliffhanger that will make you clutch your pearls'' The TimesA twisting, seductive, sensational thriller' Chris WhitakerThe twist in the end was as surprising as it was satisfying' Stig Abell''As tense as piano wire, intricately plotted' Neil LancasterThe undisputed queen of simmering tension' Sarah Hilary''One of the very best authors writing today'' Andrea Mara''Smart, gripping and stylish'' Catherine Ryan Howard''Funny, sexy, and a character and a case that will break your heart'' Jo CallaghanThis book hit the ground running and didn't let up' Sam Holland''Blew my mind. One of my books of the year' Jo Spain''A slow-burn sizzle that would put romance writers to shame'' Claire McGowan''Add a frisson of romance and you have a devilishly potent mixture''Daily Mail''Another gripping case'' Heat''This is Casey at her insightful best'' Financial Times''Reading a Jane Casey case is such a pleasure'' Irish Independent''A gripping and absorbing read'' Irish Examiner''A pleasingly twisty and taut thriller'' Red MagazineThe Kerrigan series remains among the most satisfying reading experiences anywhere in crime fiction' Irish TimesA masterclass in plot, suspense and tension' Woman's WeeklyA Stranger in the Family was the No.1 Irish bestselling book w/c 18/3/24

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Book SynopsisWhat brings people together often throws them apart, especially when it involves family. Newly promoted Inspector Frankie Oliver has been consumed by rooting out her sister's killer and bringing them to justice. But when new evidence comes to light, and her former boss DCI David Stone embarks on an investigation into the tragic unsolved murder without her knowledge, the ties that bind them begin to fray. After decades without answers, who knows where the trail might lead? And will knowing the answers be the very thing that breaks Frankie irreparably? The past and present collide with devastating consequences in this taut, breathless new thriller from award-winning crime writer Mari Hannah.

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Book SynopsisTHE CHILLING FOURTH NOVEL IN THE BESTSELLING DI HELEN GRACE SERIES''Helen Grace is one of the greatest heroes to come along in years'' JEFFERY DEAVER___________In the dead of night, three raging fires light up the city skies. It''s more than a tragic coincidence. For DI Helen Grace the flames announce the arrival of an evil she has never encountered before.Because this is no firestarter seeking sick thrills, but something more chilling: a series of careful, calculating acts of murder.But why were the victims chosen? What''s driving the killer? And who will be next?A powder keg of fear, suspicion and dread has been laid. Now all it needs is a spark to set it off . . .___________PRAISE FOR M.J. ARLIDGE:''The new Jo Nesbo'' JUDY FINNIGAN''Fast paced and nailbitingly tense . . . Gripping'' SUN''DI Helen Grace is a genuinely fresh heroine . . . MJ ArlidgTrade ReviewThis is going to be as big as Jo Nesbo -- Judy FinniganDetective Inspector Helen Grace is one of the greatest heroes to come along in years -- Jeffery DeaverTaut, fast-paced, truly excellent * Sun *DI Helen Grace is a genuinely fresh heroine ... Arlidge weaves together a tapestry that chills to the bone * Daily Mail *M. J. Arlidge has created a genuinely fresh heroine in DI Helen Grace * Daily Mail *Chilling stuff * Fabulist *A chilling read * My Weekly *Page-turningly chilling * The Times *A grisly, gripping thriller * Sunday Mirror *Gruesomely realistic, intriguing and relentless. Arlidge's fledgling army of fans is about to grow * Sunday Sport *Eeny Meeny debuts one of the best new series detectives, Helen Grace. Determined, tough and damaged, she must unravel a terrifying riddle of a killer kidnapping victims in pairs. Mesmerizing! -- Lisa GardnerExpertly pulled off. It has a devious premise. DI Helen Grace is fiendishly awesome. It's scary as all hell. And it has a full cast of realistically drawn, interesting characters that make the thing read like a bullet -- Will LavenderA fast-paced, twisting police procedural and thriller that's sure to become another bestseller * Huffington Post *

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Book SynopsisJo Nesbo is one of the world's bestselling crime writers, with The Leopard, Phantom, Police, The Son, The Thirst, Macbeth and Knife all topping the Sunday Times bestseller charts. He's an international number one bestseller and his books are published in 50 languages, selling over 50 million copies around the world. Before becoming a crime writer, Nesbo played football for Norway's premier league team Molde, but his dream of playing professionally for Spurs was dashed when he tore ligaments in his knee at the age of eighteen. After three years military service he attended business school and formed the band Di Derre ('Them There'). They topped the charts in Norway, but Nesbo continued working as a financial analyst, crunching numbers during the day and gigging at night. When commissioned by a publisher to write a memoir about life on the road with his band, he instead came up with the plot for his first Harry Hole crime novel,Trade ReviewFilled with the right mix of disturbed villains, corruption and deranged scenarios to make it completely terrifying. Exactly what you want from a Nesbo novel * RTE Guide *Nesbo is a clever writer and plotter. Over the years he has built a brilliant cast of supporting characters to orbit Hole and now it is their time to shine… Yet again, Nesbo has succeeded in producing a multi-layered and intertwining story that makes your head spin, while delivering a masterclass in suspenseful writing * Sunday Express *Policeman Harry Hole is flawed, but all the more perfect because of it… Nesbo keeps everything hanging in the balance, just the way his fans like it * UK Regional Press Syndication *Police is a story replete with gory events, dark musings and a little social commentary * Sunday Business Post *Boasts the customary ability to render attempts at work and sleep futile until it is finished * Daily Telegraph *As usual, the brilliant Nesbo is several steps ahead of you in this endlessly twisting, multi-layered thriller that also shines a light on the murky areas of Norway’s upper echelons * Sun *Scandinavian crime thrillers don’t come much darker or more tense than the best-selling Harry Hole series, and this tenth outing for the Norwegian detective is the best yet * Sunday Mirror *

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Book SynopsisLord Peter Wimsey''s fishing holiday is interrupted in Dorothy L Sayers'' classic crime novel, introduced by writer and reviewer Barry Forshaw - a must-read for fans of Agatha Christie''s Poirot and Margery Allingham''s Campion Mysteries.''One of the best detective story writers'' Daily TelegraphLord Peter Wimsey could imagine the artist stepping back, the stagger, the fall, down to where the pointed rocks grinned like teeth.But was it an accident - or murder? Six members of the close-knit Galloway artists'' colony do not regret Campbell''s death.Five of them are red herrings.''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. - P. D. JamesShe combined literary prose with powerful suspense, and it takes a rare talent to achieve that. A truly great storyteller. - Minette WaltersD. L. Sayers is one of the best detective story writers. - Daily Telegraph

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Book Synopsis__________________________________From the #1 bestselling author and creator of hit Netflix series THE STRANGER'ANOTHER INSTANT COBEN BOLITAR CLASSIC' - Michael J Fox __________________________________For ten long years two boys have been missing.Now you think you've seen one of them.He's a young man. And he's in trouble.Do you approach him?Ask him to come home with you?And how can you be sure it's really him?You thought your search for the truth was over.It's only just begun.__________________________________'Coben is a phenomenon - the most reliable of American thriller-writers, the least likely to disappoint ... the true mystery is Coben's extraordinary capacity to keep writing such wonderful thrillers' - The Times'Another instant Coben Bolitar classic.' - Michael J Fox'Told at breakneck pace, it glows on the page… Terrifying and unputdownable.' - Daily Mail'Just finished the brilliant new @HarlanCoben novel 'Home'. Myron, Win and the gang are all back, and some of it is even in London. Loved it!' - Richard Osman'To the aficionados of the series, this will feel like a homecoming' - The Guardian'The skill of Harlan Coben is illustrated by the ease that this novel uncoils, with humour and empathy striating the twisty narrative … Home doesn’t require a bookmark as it is hard to put the book down once the spine is broken, as your hands will appear glued to the binding' - ShotsTrade ReviewCoben is a phenomenon - the most reliable of American thriller-writers, the least likely to disappoint ... the true mystery is Coben's extraordinary capacity to keep writing such wonderful thrillers * The Times *Another instant Coben Bolitar classic.Told at breakneck pace, it glows on the page… Terrifying and unputdownable. * Daily Mail *Just finished the brilliant new @HarlanCoben novel 'Home'. Myron, Win and the gang are all back, and some of it is even in London. Loved it!To the aficionados of the series, this will feel like a homecoming * The Guardian *

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Book SynopsisYour next crime fiction obsession' Michael WoodA missing child. A tormented detective. A ticking clock.Ten years ago, DCI Jack Logan stopped the serial child-killer dubbed ''Mister Whisper,'' earning himself a commendation, a drinking problem, and a broken marriage in the process.Now, he spends his days working in Glasgow''s Major Investigations Team, and his nights reliving the horrors of what he saw.And what he did.When another child disappears a hundred miles north in the Highlands, Jack is sent to lead the investigation and bring the boy home. But as similarities between the two cases grow, could it be that Jack caught the wrong man all those years ago?And, if so, is the real Mister Whisper about to claim his fourth victim?The explosive debut Scottish crime thriller from number one bestselling author, JD Kirk. Perfect for fans of L.J. Ross, Chris Brookmyre, and Stuart Macbride.Praise for A Litter o

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Book SynopsisAs seen on TV - DEXTER: NEW BLOOD - major new dramaEveryone''s favourite serial killer is back and deadlier than ever...''Dexter has a way of getting under your skin. Wicked stuff'' GUARDIANA witness. Such a simple concept - and yet for Dexter Morgan, a perfectly well-disguised serial killer, the possibility of a witness is terrifying. As an upstanding blood-spatter analyst for the Miami Police, Dexter has always managed to keep the darker side of his life out of the spotlight. An expert at finding truly bad people - murderers who''ve long escaped justice - Dexter has long been giving them his own special brand of attention. But now someone has seen him in the act. Dexter is being followed, manipulated and mimicked, leading him to realise that no one likes to have a double - especially when his double''s goal is to kill him.Dexter is not one to tolerate such displeasure ... in fact, he has a knack for extricating himself from tro

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Book SynopsisFrom the author of Station Eleven, Emily St. John Mandel, The Glass Hotel is the story of the lives caught up in two very different tragedies: a woman disappearing from a container ship, and a massive Ponzi scheme imploding in New York.'Terrific' – Sunday Times'Elegant, haunting' – The Times'A damn fine novel . . . evocative and immersive' – George R. R. MartinVincent is the beautiful bartender at the exclusive Hotel Caiette. When New York financier Jonathan Alkaitis walks into the hotel and hands her his card, it is the beginning of their life together.That same night, a hooded figure scrawls a note on the windowed wall of the hotel: ‘Why don’t you swallow broken glass.’ Leon Prevant, a shipping executive, sees the note from the hotel bar and is shaken to his core.When Alkaitis's investment fund is revealed to be a Ponzi scheme, Leon loses his retirement savings in the fallout, but Vincent seemingly walks away unscathed. Until, a decade later, she disappears from the deck of one of Leon's ships . . .Trade ReviewNo one can create beautiful, enmeshed, startlingly clever worlds the way Mandel does -- Daisy Johnson, author of Everything UnderElegant, haunting . . . a unique rumination on guilt, grief and regret * The Times *Elegant . . . beguiling . . . the joys of The Glass Hotel are participatory: piecing together the connections . . . a treasure map ripped to pieces * Guardian *Beautifully written and compelling, it will find its way straight to your heart. -- RedA perfect post-lockdown read . . . Mandel is a terrific storyteller * Sunday Times *A damn fine novel . . . she keeps me turning pages . . . haunting and evocative and immersive . . . I guess you can say I am a big Emily St. John Mandel fanboy. I look forward to whatever she writes next. -- George R R MartinA fascinating and affecting read -- StylistA beguiling tale about skewed morals, reckless lives and necessary means of escape. -- The EconomistI've waited five long years for this - and it was absolutely worth it.In this stunning and meandering story full of beautiful prose ... Set in Vancouver Island's dazzling surroundings, this is an extraordinary read. -- Prima, Book of the MonthThe bestselling author of Station Eleven returns with this tale about the relationship between a New York financier, his waiter lover, a threatening note and a mysterious disappearance -- Times, Best books of 2020Deeply imagined, philosophically profound . . . The Glass Hotel moves forward propulsively, its characters continually on the run . . . Richly satisfying . . . as immersive a reading experience as its predecessor [Station Eleven] . . . Revolutionary * The Atlantic *The perfect novel for your survival bunker . . . Mandel is a consummate, almost profligate world builder. One superbly developed setting gives way to the next, as her attention winds from character to character . . . That Mandel manages to cover so much, so deeply is the abiding mystery of this book * Washington Post *The Glass Hotel is as tightly constructed as a detective fiction, with its mysteries, apparently discrete events leading to revelations, dire consequences . . . a superb performance * Sydney Morning Herald *Lyrical, hypnotic images . . . suspend us in a kind of hallucinatory present where every detail is sharply defined yet queasily unreliable. -- Anna Mundow, Wall Street JournalLike all Mandel’s novels, The Glass Hotel is flawlessly constructed... The Glass Hotel declares the world to be as bleak as it is beautiful, just like this novel. -- Rebecca Steinitz, The Boston GlobeA mysterious and delicate book . . . The Glass Hotel beautifully depicts the many lives impacted by the collapse of an ambitious Ponzi scheme * Elle Magazine (USA) *Another tale of wanderers whose fates are interconnected . . . nail-biting tension . . . Mandel weaves an intricate spider web of a story . . . A gorgeously rendered tragedy. * Booklist, starred *Long-anticipated . . . At its heart, this is a ghost story in which every boundary is blurred, from the moral to the physical . . . In luminous prose, Mandel shows how easy it is to become caught in a web of unintended consequences and how disastrous it can be when such fragile bonds shatter under pressure. A strange, subtle, and haunting novel. * Kirkus Reviews, starred *Mandel’s wonderful novel (after Station Eleven) follows a brother and sister as they navigate heartache, loneliness, wealth, corruption, drugs, ghosts, and guilt . . . This ingenious, enthralling novel probes the tenuous yet unbreakable bonds between people and the lasting effects of momentary carelessness -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)

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Book Synopsis''A cracking good thriller...that will keep you gripped to the last page'' GuardianIn the depths of winter a killer stalks the city streets. Two women are found drowned in their own blood. A third woman is hanged from a diving board.YOU ARE ALLOWING THIS KILLING TO GO ON.The crime scenes offer no clues, the media is reaching fever pitch, and the police are running out of options.IT''S TIME THIS WAS STOPPED...There is only one man who can help them catch the killer. But Inspector Harry Hole doesn''t want to be found....BECAUSE I HAVE APPOINTED THE NEXT VICTIM.*JO NESBO HAS SOLD OVER 55 MILLION BOOKS WORLDWIDE**Watch out for KILLING MOON, the new Jo Nesbo book, out now*Trade ReviewComparisons with Stieg Larsson have been made, but Nesbo's plots move quickly, carry more punch, and really do keep you guessing to the final page * Daily Mirror *A cracking good thriller...that will keep you gripped to the last page * Guardian *Outstanding... Probably the best big crime novel you could lay your hands on this year * BBC Radio 4 *Nesbo's novels keep going when you think there can't be any more twists to follow. Scenes switch from the avalanche-threatened ravines and mountain cabins of back-country Norway, close to oil-rich Stavanger and metropolitan Oslo, to an active volcano in Africa * Times Literary Supplement *Original Norwegian noir...absorbing -- Tom Huddleston * Time Out *

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Book SynopsisD. V. Bishop is the pseudonym of award-winning writer David Bishop. His love for the city of Florence and the Renaissance period meant there could be only one setting for his historical thrillers. The first Cesare Aldo novel, City of Vengeance, won the Pitch Perfect competition at the Bloody Scotland crime writing festival and the NZ Booklovers Award for Best Adult Fiction Book. Book two in the series, The Darkest Sin, won the prestigious Crime Writers' Association Historical Dagger. He teaches creative writing at Edinburgh Napier University. Carnival of Lies is the fifth Cesare Aldo mystery, preceded by City of Vengeance, The Darkest Sin, Ritual of Fire and A Divine Fury.

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Book SynopsisC. M. Ewan, author of The House Hunt, delivers a claustrophobic thriller in which a young couple invite a stranded family into their car with deadly consequences. Perfect for fans of T. M. Logan and Harlan Coben.

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Book SynopsisPRE-ORDER NOW!Meet Daphne St Clair: glamorous ninety-year-old grandmother, care home resident, and your new favourite serial killer.Meet Ruth Robinson: broke, depressed, aspiring true crime podcaster. When Daphne confesses to killing a number of men throughout her lifetime, she chooses Ruth to produce the podcast reporting her story. Each episode charts Daphne''s humble beginnings from the Dust Bowl in Canada to her glittering life in 70s New York - and a string of murders in her wake. Daphne tells her story. Ruth listens. And edits it. The public are hooked. Is she a feminist icon taking revenge on bad men? Or just a ruthless criminal? Then, as the podcast finale approaches, it becomes clear that neither woman has been entirely honest with the other. Who has been controlling the narrative? After all, the truth doesn''t always make for the best story...A darkly witty thriller, sparking conversations around true crime and female serial killers, for fans of Janice Hallett, Bella Mackie and Katy Brent.

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Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER''ONE OF THE BEST THRILLERS OF THE YEAR'' ASSOCIATED PRESSHOW DO YOU STOP THE MOST POWERFUL MAN ON EARTH?Evan Smoak, code-named Orphan-X, was raised in a secret government programme.He left it behind long ago but now someone has been killing off the orphans - and all evidence of the programme.Only one person would and could do this. The man who created it.He''ll do anything - anything - to save himself.But what can one man - even an Orphan - do alone?Against the President of the United States . . .''THE CHAPTERS SPEED BY LIKE AUTOMATIC GUNFIRE'' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY''WEAPONS-GRADE THRILLER WRITING'' GUARDIAN

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Book SynopsisSpirited female sleuth Elizabeth Fairchild is drawn into Chicago''s growing jazz scene - and murder - in this compelling 1920s mystery.July, 1926. When Elizabeth Fairchild''s beau, Fred Wilkins, suggests going to Chicago''s Sunset Club to see Louis Armstrong, the world''s best trumpeter, in action, she faces a dilemma. The burgeoning jazz scene in the city is proving to be controversial, associated with gangsters and scandal. Even her dear friend Susannah refers to jazz as ''the devil''s music''.Intrigued, Elizabeth brushes her fears aside and visits the club with Fred, but an explosion causes panic - the Ku Klux Klan are intent on blowing up the club as part of a race war being waged in the city, and murder soon follows. Elizabeth has made herself a target, but she has a plan to save the club. The only problem is it involves jazz afficionado and the Sunset Club''s owner, the country''s most notorious criminal, Al Capone . . .

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Book SynopsisTwo invisible enemies. A life hanging in the balance.The world is struggling in the face of a relentless virus. When Hayden Prentice develops symptoms during a stay in his native Portsmouth, Enora Andressen and her son Malo must do their best to save his life. Because H, already in deep financial jeopardy, trusts no one. Except his kith and kin. But survival comes at a savage price. Not just the fortune that Enora must somehow raise to pay for his home nursing, but the murderous attentions of a stalker from H''s past, determined to pay him one last visit and exact vengeance for a long-ago debt of blood . . .

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Book SynopsisDetective Huldar and psychologist Freyja are once again on the trail of a serial killer in this brilliant new novel from the internationally acclaimed author of Gallows Rock and The Silence of the Sea.Trade ReviewI love the Children's House series and Yrsa delivers again with The Doll. Such engaging characters and a compelling, twisted and creepy mystery-I couldn't put it down! * Shari Lapena *Yrsa is a wonderful storyteller. Her stories are atmospheric, mysterious and brilliantly plotted . . . you will never see the twists coming * Mari Hannah *Broody Icelandic thriller * Peterborough Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisWith her beautiful flat in London, Alice appears to have it all. But beneath the surface, everything is unravelling: she needs money, and fast. Her boss Mina, the wife of a powerful MP, lives a life dripping with luxury one Alice can only dream of. And she's about to make Alice an offer she can't refuse. When Alice agrees to loan Mina her flat for the night she couldn't possibly imagine what Mina is planning to use it for. And when she discovers the shocking truth, what starts as a simple favour spirals into a web of desire, secrets and deadly lies that could destroy them both. Where will it end? And who will survive?____________________________________Praise for Lily Samson: Shocking, seductive, sexy and scandalous. The Switch is a page-turning thriller, a clever mystery, and a wicked look at love and loyalty' Chris WhitakerI couldn't turn the pages fast enough to see how this dark and seductive game played out. Perfectly paced, with a shocking ending to boot!' Sandie JonesA page-turner, gripping with a bit of the unexpected. Keeps you guessing until the very last page' Lola JayeThe Switch is a razor-sharp thriller that simmers with a sense of menace. Dark, twisty and deliciously sexy, it takes complex themes and weaves them into a gripping premise. Money, class, power and deception are all explored with skill' Kia Abdullah'A hugely original debut from a writer of genuine talent. The Switch twists and turns like a rollercoaster, where it is impossible to see what's coming next' Robert Gold 'Darkly disturbing, dangerously seductive, The Switch pulls you in and hangs onto you with white knuckles so you race to the end. What a ride!' Tami HoagUtterly compulsive and the ultimate what if. I loved the relationship between the two women and the way something quite ordinary and relatable quickly spins so dangerously out of control' Sabine DurrantA sexy, seductive thrillerthe suburbs have never known such excitement' Sunday Times StyleA dark, twisty plot and a truly malevolent villain. Samson's sinister domestic thriller will suck you right in' Laura Griffin'With immersive writing and a pulse-pounding pace, Samson skillfully lures you into her twisted world of sexy suburban noir, a world populated by deliciously dark, morally ambiguous characters' K.T. Nguyen, author of You Know What You Did

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Book SynopsisYou don't see her. But she sees you. From the #1 bestselling author of The Family Upstairs and Then She Was Gone comes an engrossing, twist-packed story of dark family secrets and betrayal.'Her best yet.' JOJO MOYES'Dark, furiously twisty and utterly gripping.' LUCY FOLEY'A masterclass in how to write with pace and tension.' HARRIET TYCE______________MIDNIGHT. In the bad part of town, where cats prowl and foxes shriek, a girl is watching...When Saffyre Maddox was ten, something terrible happened, and she's carried the pain of it ever since. The man who she thought was going to heal her didn't, and now she hides and watches him, learning his secrets, invisible in the shadows.Owen Pick is invisible too. He's never had a girlfriend; he's never even had a friend.Nobody sees him. Nobody cares.But when Saffyre goes missing from opposite his house on Valentine's Day, suddenly the whole world is looking at Owen.Accusing him. Holding him responsible for Saffyre's disappearance . . .______________Readers can't get enough of Invisible Girl . . .***** 'Hot diggity dang!! Now that's what I been talking about!'***** 'There is more than one mystery to unravel here fans!!'***** 'Every time I thought I had figured out what was going on things changed again!'***** 'This book was crazy good. I couldn't read it fast enough'***** 'This suspenseful thriller will touch your heart and captivate you with the shocking conclusion!'Trade ReviewAn up-all-night gripping story with characters who feel as real as you and me. Lisa Jewell is the kind of writer you read twice – once as a breathless reader, to see how the story unfolds, and then again to try to work out how she makes it look so easy. -- Erin KellyReally good, gripping. I couldn't bear for it to finish. -- Olivia ColmanLisa Jewell's dark and twisty thriller explores the murkier reaches of the human psyche, confounding expectations as it reaches a shocking denouement. * Daily Mail *I am always reminded of Ruth Rendell at her very best when I read Lisa Jewell. Not only is her plotting masterful, Lisa has the rare ability to make you care - passionately - about all her characters, whether they are important or minor, instantly appealing or apparently monstrous. Invisible Girl is quite brilliant in every way. -- Jane CaseyDark, gripping, emotionally intense. My heart hurt from being squeezed so tight. -- Tamar Cohen

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Book Synopsis'The best kind of psychological thriller – compelling, accomplished and atmospheric.' M.W. CravenSIX FRIENDS.In a luxury villa set high in the hills above the glamorous town of Sorrento, southern Italy, three couples gather for the perfect 40th birthday celebration. ONE BODY.Before the week is out, one of them is dead.COUNTLESS LIES.Their perfect reunion quickly becomes the holiday from hell when one of the group starts receiving anonymous messages, threatening to expose a dark secret from their university days. As old friendships are tested to the limit, it’s clear that what happens in the dark past won’t stay buried…A heart-racing psychological thriller that will hook you from the very first page, with twist after twist that will make your jaw drop. Fans of B.A. Paris, My Husband's Killer and Lucy Foley won’t be able to put this down. If you were hooked by The White Lotus or The Watcher, you'll love this. Praise for The Final Party:'A hugely addictive, pacy and consuming thriller...kept me guessing (and turning pages) right up to the incredible conclusion.' Gytha Lodge'Thrilling twists, terrific characters and a setting to die for. The Final Party is a thoroughly gripping ride!' B P Walter'A compelling page turner with a gasp around every corner. If you’re looking for a holiday read this May, then this is the perfect unravelling of a friendship built on secrets and lies' Lauren North'Do not miss your invitation to The Final Party! Dark deeds, gorgeous Italian scenery and secrets aplenty... I was totally gripped!' Louise Mumford'One of the best writers of crime fiction around.' Howard Linskey‘A gripping, intricately plotted thriller about the dark side of friendship, packed with secrets and lies that will keep you hooked until the very last page.’ Lucy Martin‘Draws you into a dark web of secrets and lies that unravel with exquisite timing in a beautiful setting.’ Sarah Clarke'Stylish and twisty, with secrets and lies galore' Emily Freud'The Secret History meets The Holiday, only darker, sexier and absolutely crammed full of twists and suspense. It’s a big, fat 5 stars from me.’ Lisa Hall'A dark and twisty read full of secrets, set against a stunning Amalfi Coast background where everyone has secrets and no one can be trusted.' Catherine Cooper'Glossy, gripping, and full of gruesome discoveries. A perfect holiday read.' Derek Farrell'The most well plotted and expertly told thriller I've read in years...a masterpiece of deception, betrayal and murder that will astound you till the very last page.' Graham Bartlett'The reveals kept coming at super speed, taking my breath away as I eagerly turned the pages.' Christie J Newport‘A tense read that kept me guessing all the way to the end.’ Tariq Ashkanani'A dark, captivating and sumptuous read.' Julie-Ann Corrigan'A dark and addictive thriller set amidst a gorgeous Italian backdrop, it's well deserving of 5 sparkling stars. I loved it!' Jane Isaac'A slick and twisty thriller' Jacqueline Sutherland'A tortuous web of secrets and lies – I could not put it down’ Marion Todd'A taut, dark thriller that is fabulously alluring and atmospheric. Utterly captivating writing!' Victoria Dowd

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Book SynopsisAn unwelcome blast from the past puts Patrick and Ingrid back in harm''s way . . .Nicholas Haldane was dead, but he wouldn''t lie down. And now Julian Hardy, the man who hired him in a bid to destroy Richard Daws, a top official in the National Crime Agency, is out of prison and has changed his surname to Mannering.Patrick Gillard, working for the agency but within the Avon and Somerset force with his wife Ingrid Langley, receives a request from MI5, for whom he used to work, to investigate Mannering. They are then called in when his cleaner makes a shocking discovery.Meanwhile, an enigmatic couple calling themselves Simon and Natasha Graves turn up in the village, intent on pestering Patrick''s recently widowed mother. Could there be a connection to Mannering?Patrick and Ingrid are soon embroiled in a deeply personal and disturbing case.

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Book Synopsis'ONE OF MY FAVOURITE CURRENT CRIME SERIES' Val McDermid'A FIVE-STAR THRILLER' Daily Express'GOOD WRITING AND CLEVER CHARACTERISATION' Red MagazineBoiled human bones have been found in Norwich's web of underground tunnels. When Dr Ruth Galloway discovers they were recently buried, DCI Nelson has a murder inquiry on his hands. The boiling might have been just a medieval curiosity - now it suggests a much more sinister purpose.Meanwhile, DS Judy Johnson is investigating the disappearance of a local rough sleeper. The only trace of her is the rumour that she's gone 'underground'. This might be a figure of speech, but with the discovery of the bones and the rumours both Ruth and the police have heard that the network of old chalk-mining tunnels under Norwich is home to a vast community of rough sleepers, the clues point in only one direction. Local academic Martin Kellerman knows all about the tunnels and their history - but can his assertions of cannibalism and ritual killing possibly be true?As the weather gets hotter, tensions rise. A local woman goes missing and the police are under attack. Ruth and Nelson must unravel the dark secrets of The Underground and discover just what gruesome secrets lurk at its heart - before it claims another victim.Trade ReviewThe Chalk Pit is the most intriguing case written by the prolific Elly Griffiths to date. A five-star thriller * Daily Express *Griffiths has become a dab hand at plotting and cranking up the tension. The murders, and the muddled humanity of the characters, keep us turning the pages * Independent *Crime that doesn't sacrifice good writing and clever characterisation for the sake of the plot * Red Magazine *Elly 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 *Ruth Galloway is one of the most engaging characters in modern crime fiction -- Kate MosseGriffiths has mastered the art of combining bizarre plots with contemporary relationship issues beautifully * Sussex Life *A spooky and gripping read * Woman *A well-written, eerie thriller * Sun *Excellent writing, excellent plotting, some utterly riveting detail and always a banging good story * Liz Loves Books *Griffiths is a top drawer crime novelist, and Ruth Galloway is the most believable and likeable protagonist in modern crime fiction * Crimesquad *

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Book Synopsis‘Thrilling, heartfelt, and hugely evocative, Redemption manages to be both intensely exciting and deeply moving. A brilliant achievement’ Alex Michaelides ‘Tense, dark, emotional, and beautifully written, this action-packed gut-punch of a novel is flawless, and one of the best books I’ve read this year’ Andrea Mara THE LATEST PULSE-POUNDING THRILLER FROM MASTER OF THE MORAL DILEMMA AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER JACK JORDANAaron Alexander has just been released from jail after serving eleven years for causing the death of Joshua Moore in a hit-and-run. Now a free man, all he wants to do is stay on the straight and narrow and leave his troubled past behind him. But for Joshua’s mother Evelyn, eleven years in jail isn’t nearly enough. Consumed by grief and rage, she has been waiting for Aaron’s release, counting down the day

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Book SynopsisSherlock Holmes is dead. Days after Holmes and his arch-enemy Moriarty fall to their doom at the Reichenbach Falls, Pinkerton agent Frederick Chase arrives from New York. The death of Moriarty has created a poisonous vacuum which has been swiftly filled by a fiendish new criminal mastermind. Ably assisted by Inspector Athelney Jones, a devoted student of Holmes's methods of investigation and deduction, Chase must hunt down this shadowy figure, a man much feared but seldom seen, a man determined to engulf London in a tide of murder and menace. The game is afoot . . .Trade ReviewThrilling and compelling, with a stunning twist, this is written as if Conan Doyle were at Horowitz's shoulder, and is - in my view - the finest crime novel of the year. * DAILY MAIL *Is there nothing Anthony Horowitz touches that doesn't turn to gold? ...He captures Conan Doyle's narrative technique to perfection. Gory murders, honest thieves, brilliant disguises, breathless chases and red herrings abound * DAILY EXPRESS *A relentlessly fast-paced and entertaining read * SUNDAY TIMES *An unpredictable and twist-filled mystery from start to finish. But what do you expect from the man penning the next James Bond novel? * SHORTLIST *I hope it won't be the last of Horowitz' Holmes novels: should he publish another, I will be at the front of the queue. * SPECTATOR *Though Horowitz dishes up the gore and violence with relish, he also offers all the tropes one might expect from a Holmes yarn, including baffling coded messages, impossible murders and clever red herrings... plotting is just as brilliantly gnarly [as THE HOUSE OF SILK] but its tone more self-aware and laced with in-jokes. * FINANCIAL TIMES *"His new novel, Moriarty, begins with a bravura dissection of Doyle's story "The Final Problem" in which he points out all the discrepancies, loose ends and improbabilities of behaviour. The remainder of the book is partly an ingenious exercise in explaining them away. ...An often excruciatingly exciting pursuit, and there is much casual slaughter, with hints of torture; nothing gratuitous but, as in The House of Silk, Horowitz's Victorian London is a much darker place than Doyle's." * DAILY TELEGRAPH *"In this skilfully executed follow on, Horowitz takes up the Conan Doyle baton and creates a suitably stylish and twisty detective story." * SUNDAY MIRROR *THE HOUSE OF SILK, was very popular and a solid piece of work - well constructed, skilfully executed and persuasively tinged with that alluring sooty flavour of 1890s London. His second, MORIARTY, is much the same, but bolder in its ambitions * GUARDIAN *"The plot is gripping and the writing most readable. In fact I must make a confession: I would rather read Horowitz than his model, Arthur Conan Doyle." * LITERARY REVIEW *A no-nonsense writer Horowitz proceeds briskly and ladles out spills and thrills with aplomb. Yet, the novel is terribly serious too - the author evokes a sombre atmosphere early on and thereafter cannot seem to shake it. This is a worthy addition to the store of Holmes fan-fic - but not be quite the romp you expected. * IRISH INDEPENDENT *"Ultimately, Moriarty has its cake by playfully re-creating the Sherlock Holmes persona and eats it by poking gentle fun at his methodology - and, by extension, his enduring appeal...Anthony Horowitz may not be the most reverential of the many writers who have attempted to breathe new life into the legacy of Sherlock Holmes, but Moriarty proves that he is certainly one of the most entertaining". * IRISH TIMES *An exhilarating page-turner * SUNDAY POST *"Horowitz weaves this mystery together perfectly and his plot twists are unpredictable until the last." * NEWCASTLE JOURNAL *"A page-turner that is exhilarating and infuriating in equal measure." * EDINBURGH EVENING NEWS *"Fans of Arthur Conan Doyle's London will surely adore this fine addition to the literature, being fast-paced but at this same time fully stocked with proper 'fair-play' clues." * MORNING STAR *"Horowitz weaves a relentlessly thrilling tale which teases and delights by the turn of each page." * WESTERN MAIL *"[It's] like Holmes under the influence of Ripper Street and Peaky Blinders... Holmes fans will love the theorising and super-smart twists in this deft and showy work of fandom." * GLASGOW HERALD *"It's a seamless blend of old friends and new characters. Classic Holmes with a contemporary gloss." * SAGA *"A cunningly contrived story that takes readers through many twists and turns." * BBC HISTORY *

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Book SynopsisA strange houseA ghost from the pastAs soon as she moves into Hillside, Gwenda knows there's something strange about this house.A sealed room. A hidden door. The apparition of a young woman being strangled.But strangest of all this all seems quite familiar.As her friend Jane Marple investigates, the answer seems to lie in a crime committed nearly twenty years ago.The killer may have gotten away with murder. But Miss Marple is never far behind.Never underestimate Miss MarpleReading a perfectly plotted Agatha Christie is like crunching into a perfect apple: that pure, crisp, absolute satisfaction.'Tana FrenchMiss Marple is spry, shrewd and compassionate.'Sunday TelegraphTrade 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 SynopsisThey thought it would be easy. They were dead wrong...Alex is failing as a father. Ian keeps dangerous secrets. Jenn wants adventure. Mitch wants Jenn. Four friends just scraping by, finding comfort in each other and the hope that things will get better. But as their twenties fade in the rear-view mirror, none of them are turning out to be who - or where - they hoped.At a time when CEOs steal millions while their employees watch savings dwindle, these four are tired of the honest approach. They''re going to stop waiting and start taking.They have a failsafe, victimless plan that will change their lives for ever. What could possibly go wrong...Marcus Sakey is an award-winning thriller writer. He has also contributed to a number of short story anthologies in the thriller genre. He lives in Chicago with his wife. www.marcussakey.comTrade ReviewReads like an episode of Friends directed by Tarantino * Daily Telegraph *[Leaves] readers gasping with fright and pleasure at Sakey's genius. * Chicago Tribune *

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Book SynopsisThe success of Magdalena Yoder''s new Amish-Asian restaurant is threatened by murder in the deliciously quirky new Pennsylvania-Dutch mystery.Although the culinary fare at Magdalena Yoder''s new restaurant, Asian Sensations - a unique combination of Asian and Amish cuisine - is not to everyone''s taste, the good citizens of Hernia are unanimously agreed that the desserts concocted by the restaurant chef, Barbara Hostetler, are to die for.Not literally however. When a guest at the PennDutch Inn drops dead shortly after consuming a slice of Barbara''s delicious Blitz torte, Magdalena finds herself arrested for murder. Did someone deliberately set her up? In order to clear her name and protect her nearest and dearest, Magdalena must identify a ruthless killer - before they strike again.

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Book SynopsisJump jockey Harry Radcliffe is thrown into another dark mystery when a good friend is left fighting for his life after being struck by a bullet.A day of celebration quickly turns into a nightmare for champion jockey Harry Radcliffe and his friend, horsebox driver Keith Whelan, when Keith is brutally shot in the head while driving the pair back from an engagement party. But was the bullet that smashed through the horsebox windscreen really meant for Keith, or for Harry himself? Harry escapes unscathed from the bloody scene, but Keith is left fighting for his life in hospital. It seems that Harry is dead lucky to be alive.Despite his recent vow to focus solely on his racing, Harry determines to find out who committed such a brutal act, and quickly finds himself drawn into horse racing''s dark and dangerous underbelly. Will his pursuit of justice for Keith prove to be a deadly step too far?

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Book SynopsisA female sheriff tries to fill her late father''s boots and be the sheriff her small Washington State mountain town needs as a deadly snow storm engulfs the town, in this dark, twisty mystery."Riveting" Library Journal Starred ReviewThe world felt pure. Nature made the location pristine again, hiding the scene from prying eyes. As if no one had died there at all.In the months since Bet Rivers solved her first murder investigation and secured the sheriff''s seat in Collier, she''s remained determined to keep her town safe. With a massive snowstorm looming, it''s more important than ever that she stays vigilant.When Bet gets a call that a family of tourists has stumbled across a teen injured in a snowmobile accident on a mountain ridge, she braves the storm to investigate. However, once she arrives at the scene of the accident it''s clear to Bet that the teen is not injured; he''s dead. And has been for some time . . . Investigating a possible homicide is hard enough, but with the worst snowstorm the valley has seen in years threatening the safety of her town, not to mention the integrity of her crime scenes - as they seem to be mounting up as well - Bet has to move fast to uncover the complicated truth and prove that she''s worthy of keeping her father''s badge.

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Book Synopsis'A thoroughly enjoyable book and the introduction to a great series' 5* READER REVIEWCrime fiction fans worldwide are talking about the Dordogne Mysteries. In the first book in this beloved series, read and discover why, and what dark secrets are lurking in the idyllic French town of St Denis.When an old man, head of an immigrant North African family, is found murdered, suspicion falls on the son of the local doctor, discovered playing sex games surrounded by Nazi paraphernalia.But policeman Bruno isn't convinced, and suspects the crime has its roots in that most tortured period of French history - World War 2, a time of terror and betrayal that set brother against brother. Now it's up to him to find the killer - but will the people of St Denis allow him to go digging through a past they long to forget in order to do so?'An auspicious beginning and can be recommended unreservedly' 5* READER REVIEW'The descriptions of people, the area, food and wine give a great insight to this part in France' 5* READER REVIEW'I could almost see the countryside, taste the food, appreciate the characters' 5* READER REVIEW'The book is wonderful and I have purchased the next four' 5* READER REVIEW'Whether you fancy a trip through the sleepy Dordogne or a fascinating crime story then this book is for you' 5* READER REVIEWTrade ReviewHugely enjoyable and absolutely gripping... the Maigret of the Dordogne -- Antony BeevorA satisfyingly intriguing, wish-you-were-there read * Guardian *Hugely enjoyable and absolutely gripping. Martin Walker has got off to a flying start in what promises to be a great series. Bruno will be the Maigret of the Dordogne -- Antony BeevorIt's beguiling, evocative and utterly wonderful. it also made me very hungry . . . the Alexander McCall Smith of La France Profonde -- Francis WheenThe selling point of this delightful book is its setting in the legendary France profonde . . . Walker brings to life both a complete community and the chief of police who is its protector, teacher and friend. This book's ingredients are combined as carefully as Bruno's good meals * Literary Review *Has many of the characteristics of Golden Age novels, above all the apparently remote setting which reveals its involvement in wider events. Martin Walker's Dordogne is worth a visit * Times Literary Supplement *The pleasures of life in the Dordogne, some distinctive well-rounded characters and an intriguing mystery are a winning combination . . . one of the most enjoyable books I've read in a long time * Telegraph *[Death on the Dordogne] may be a gentle book but it does not pull its punches. It is well-written, introducing a charming, likeable main character: a satisfying detective story; and conveying a strong love and understanding of the Dordogne region of France * Eurocrime *Deftly dark, mesmerizing, and totally engaging * French Embassy *

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Book SynopsisToday is the first day of the rest of Katie’s life – because today is the day she is released from prison. Katie committed a terrible crime but now she’s done her time, and is determined never to go back behind bars. But starting again isn’t easy, especially after what she ​did, and what was done to her.A stay in a probation hostel helps Katie make new friends on the outside, and slowly she finds her feet, but the world is full of temptations and memories, drawing Katie back to her past. Before she can truly start to live again, Katie must finally confront her demons and face the nightmare she’s been turning away from. But she needs to be careful. Katie might be free for now, but soon her break from jail could be over…Ross Greenwood is back with this shocking, page-turning glimpse into the criminal underworld. Please note that JAIL BREAK was previously published as SHADOWS OF REGRET.Praise for Ross Greenwood:'Move over Rebus and Morse; a new entry has joined the list of great crime investigators in the form of Detective Inspector John Barton. A rich cast of characters and an explosive plotkept me turning the pages until the final dramatic twist.' author Richard Burke‘Master of the psychological thriller genre Ross Greenwood once again proves his talent for creating engrossing and gritty novels that draw you right in and won’t let go until you’ve reached the shocking ending.’ Caroline Vincent at Bitsaboutbooks blog'Ross Greenwood doesn’t write clichés. What he has written here is a fast-paced, action-filled puzzle with believable characters that's spiced with a lot of humour.' author Kath Middleton

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