Crime and / or mystery fiction

Book Synopsis''A bold, beautiful, sexy, full-throttle thriller: immaculately constructed and rich with detail, it is a gorgeous, creepy Gothic story for our times'' NICCI FRENCH''The queen of psychological gothic reigns'' GILLIAN McALLISTER''Literary crime novel is justified here'' SUNDAY TIMES''Mysteries galore ... properly chilling'' OBSERVEROne of them has killed before.One of them will kill again.In the sweltering summer of 1997, straight-laced, straight-A student Karen met Biba - a bohemian and impossibly glamorous aspiring actress. A few months later, two people were dead and another had been sent to prison.Having stood by Rex as he served his sentence, Karen is now married to him with a daughter, Alice, who runs a vintage clothing company in London. They''re a normal family, as long as they don''t talk about the past, never mention the name Biba, and ignore Alice''s flashes of dark, dangerous fury.

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Book SynopsisA gripping and sexy psychological thriller with a jaw-dropping twist for readers of ANATOMY OF A SCANDAL, HE SAID/SHE SAID and APPLE TREE YARDTrade ReviewTimely, anger-inducing and very powerful - it's excellent. * Harriet Tyce, author of Blood Orange *A fast-paced, addictive read that you won't be able to put down. * Caroline Mitchell *Deliciously devious, propulsive and compulsive, Degrees of Guilt grabs you from the first chilling chapter and refuses to let go. * Neil Broadfoot *Clever, layered storytelling with a thought-provoking premise and a razor sharp execution. * Liz Loves Books *Gripping, timely and moving. * Roz Watkins, author of The Devil's Dice *Degrees of Guilt is pacy, raw and darkly unpredictable. Compulsive reading for psychological thriller fans. * Isabel Ashdown, author of Little Sister *An absolute must-read - I couldn't put it down! * Alison Belsham *A compelling psychological thriller with a generous portion of crime room drama. I couldn't put it down! * Jane Isaac *A powerful read - we managed to complete it in one sitting! * Closer magazine *A sexy courtroom thriller * That’s Life magazine *Superbly narrated, this is a powerful novel that combines an absorbing story with an unusually nuanced look at the world of coercive control. * WI Life magazine *A powerful read - we managed to complete it in one sitting! * Closer magazine *

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Book SynopsisEmbezzlement, murder, and beautiful women . . . Andy Roark, Vietnam veteran turned private investigator is on the case in this thrilling hardboiled mystery that?s perfect for fans of Robert B. Parker and Jeremiah Healy.?Fans of Robert B. Parker?s Spenser novels . . . will be eager to see more of Roark? Publishers Weekly ?Roark is genuinely likeable (not too tough, but not a patsy)? The New York TimesBoston, 1986. Spring in Boston is always a miserable affair, and Andy Roark?s latest case offers nothing to raise his spirits. The ex-military operative turned private investigator has been hired by a bank president to investigate three of his staff. One of them has embezzled over two million dollars ? and Brock wants Roark to find out who?s living above their means. Sounds exciting enough, but after two weeks'' tedious surveillance uncovers a grand total of nothing, Roark gives it up as a bad job. Brock needs a forensic accountant on the case, not a PI.But several weeks later, the bank is held up, and one of Brock?s suspects is murdered by the robber. Is there a connection? Roark can?t see how, but he?s never been a fan of coincidence. With the case niggling at him, he relaunches an investigation on his own dime. Soon he?s rubbing shoulders with some very shady characters ? and trying his best not just to solve the case, but also to come out of it alive.Written by a US Army veteran and New England police officer, the Andy Roark mystery series will appeal to fans of classic private detective novels, packed with wry humor, unexpected twists and explosive scenes.

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Book Synopsis*From the creator of SLOW HORSES and soon to be a major TV series starring Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson*''If you haven''t read Zoë Boehm yet, welcome to your next fiction addiction'' Val McDermid, author of Past Lying''Herron is a stylish writer with a mordant sensibility and a deadly wit. He''s also a tricky plotter'' New York Times Book ReviewWhen Zoë Boehm agrees to track down the gang who knocked over Sweeney''s jewellery shop, she''s just hoping to break even in time for tax season. She certainly doesn''t expect to wind up in a coffin. But she''s about to become entangled with a strange collection of characters, starting with suicidal Tim Whitby, who''s dedicating what''s left of his life to protecting the pretty, battered Katrina Blake from her late husband''s sociopathic brothers, Arkle and Trent.Unfortunately for Zoë, Arkle has a crossbow, Tim has nothing left to lose, and even Katrina has her secretsTrade ReviewTough, bright and highly promising * Chicago Tribune *Stylish and engaging * Washington Post *Frighteningly plausible * Sunday Telegraph *

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Book Synopsis''Thrilling from beginning to end - I couldn''t turn the pages fast enough'' CLAIRE DOUGLAS''Excellent - domestic noir in all its darkest shades'' CARA HUNTERThe child you never knewknows all your secrets . . .Out of the blue, Susie Jukes is contacted on social media by Anna, the girl she gave up for adoption fifteen years ago.But when they meet, Anna''s home life sounds distinctly strange to Susie and her husband Gabe. And when Anna''s adoptive parents seem to overreact to the fact she contacted them at all, Susie becomes convinced that Anna needs her help.But is Anna''s own behaviour simply what you''d expect from someone recovering from a traumatic childhood? Or are there other secrets at play here - secrets Susie has also been hiding for the last fifteen years?''A twisty, electrifying read'' WOMAN''S OWN''Absorbing and fast-paced'' KARIN SLAUGHTERSee what everyone is saying about JP Delaney, the hottest name in psychological thrillers:''DAZZLING'' - Lee Child''ADDICTIVE'' - Daily Express''DEVASTATING'' - Daily Mail''INGENIOUS'' - New York Times''COMPULSIVE'' - Glamour Magazine''ELEGANT'' - Peter James''SEXY'' - Mail on Sunday''ENTHRALLING'' - Woman and Home''ORIGINAL'' - The Times''RIVETING'' - Lisa Gardner''CREEPY'' - Heat''SATISFYING'' - Reader''s Digest''SUPERIOR'' - The Bookseller''MORE THAN A MATCH FOR PAULA HAWKINS'' - Sunday Times

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Book SynopsisFrom USA Today bestselling author Debra Webb comes the riveting return of crime analyst Vera Boyett, fighting for justiceand her lifeamid her Tennessee roots. Vera Boyett is a master at cracking a case. After tragedy destroyed her career as deputy police chief, she felt lost. Moving back home near her sisters, she put her skills back to use as a crime analyst, and now her star is finally back on the rise. Vera's work really begins to heat up after the local sheriff, Gray Bent Benton, calls to ask her for assistance with a pressing case. Pushing aside their complicated past, Vera agrees to help Bent search for a missing reporter. But their investigation uncovers an improbable connection to the Messenger, a serial killer she put behind bars twelve years ago. The killer, who is dying of cancer, wants his final revenge. And the reporter is merely a distractionVera is his true target. When the Messenger pulls her sister Eve into his twisted game, Vera vows to stop him for good. But can she find Eve and the reporter before it's too late?

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Book Synopsis‘Suspenseful…original…I couldn’t put it down’ Stephen KingTwo brothers. Bound by blood... And a lifetime of secrets.When Roy and Carl's parents die suddenly, sixteen-year-old Roy is left as protector to his impulsive younger brother. But when Carl decides to travel the world in search of his fortune, Roy stays behind in their sleepy village, satisfied with his peaceful life as a mechanic.Years later, Carl returns with his charismatic new wife, Shannon - an architect - full of exciting plans to build a hotel on their family land. But it's only a matter of time before what begins as a jubilant homecoming sparks off a series of events that threaten to derail everything Roy holds dear and family loyalty is stretched to violent ends.*JO NESBO HAS SOLD OVER 55 MILLION BOOKS WORLDWIDE*Watch out for The Night House, the new Jo Nesbo book, out nowTrade ReviewI read THE KINGDOM and couldn't put it down...suspenseful...original...this one is special in every way. * Stephen King *Jo Nesbo remains the king of Scandicrime. * Financial Times *Superbly written and magnificently chilling * Sunday Mirror *This being Nesbo there is plenty of deception, death and partial decapitation to come. No Harry Hole this time, but still a sombre delight. There are shades of a Nordic Ripley, or maybe Virginia Andrews on aquavit. Choose your poison * The Times *The Kingdom is a stunning novel from a storyteller with few equals -- Jon Coates * UK Press Syndication *

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Book SynopsisScotland has been a proudly independent country for centuries. But success has now turned sour. Malcolm Mackay's remarkable novel of crime and corruption is set in a brooding, rain-swept Scottish city that is compellingly different from the one we think we know. The Scottish city of Challaid is a corruption-riddled place where people frequently go off the radar. So when PC Vinny Reno discovers his ex-wife, Freya, has disappeared, he turns to private detectives Darian Ross and Sholto Douglas. Their search will lead them to a collision between Freya and a wealthy banking family. But it also leads to more questions. What does Freya's disappearance have to do with a year-old murder case? What is the involvement of a young man who never leaves his house? As they dig deeper into the past, Darian and Sholto realise they must stand against the most powerful people in the city if they are to unearth the truth...Trade ReviewMalcolm Mackay's titles are unique in the world of crime fiction * West Highland Free Press *

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Book SynopsisA good deed can be deadlyHannah Barker's actions undeniably saved the life of nine-year-old Sofia Arpels. Sofia's mother, Alina, has everything she could ever dream of and declares herself forever in Hannah's debt. Anything that Hannah wants, is hers. Alina has the wealth, power and status to grant any wish. There are many things that Hannah desires. Edging closer to a role in the Momotaro Gallery is one of them, a goal she's been pursuing for a while now, without success. But Hannah has another problem that's even more pressing than her own career ambition. What will Hannah ask for? And will Alina be able to give it to her? And what lengths will Hannah go to if she can't?A tense and gripping psychological thriller, perfect for fans of Jackie Kabler and Lizzy Barber. Praise for The Dream Job 'An outstanding thriller, compelling and unsettling in equal measure. I could not put it down' Marion Todd'One of the best novels I've read this year. Fans of Gillian Flynn and Jessica Knoll,

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Book SynopsisShe won her freedom. Now someone wants her silenced.After serving nine years of a life sentence for the manslaughter of a former beauty queen, Shona Pickton returns to her home town of Felixstowe, exonerated after an appeal quashed her conviction. She has always protested her innocence despite being tried and convicted by the media long before her trial.Determined to clear her name, Shona insists that one man can corroborate her story: well-known police informer Karl Cuskie, her alibi for the night Cassandra Norton died.But then Cuskie is found dead, throwing the reopened case wide open.Terrified for her life, Shona turns to police specialist Dr Cora Lael, whose insight might reveal Norton and Cuskie's murderer. But Cora is torn: should she help Shona behind the back of DS Rob Minshull and her police colleagues? And when a trail of corruption leads to the heart of South Suffolk CID, can Cora unmask the killer before they come for Shona?<

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Book SynopsisMurder is closer than chef Charlie Hunter expects when she's trying to help the victim of a charming predator in the next installment in the Old Forge Cafe series.

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Book SynopsisA twisted serial killer. A deadly game of cat and mouse. Can DI Ruth Hunter catch a crazed psychopath who seems intent on destroying her life?DI Ruth Hunter hopes that settling in Snowdonia with will melt away the grief of a missing partner. Burying herself in her work, she senses that her current missing persons case isn''t all that it seems. When a man''s body turns up torn to pieces, Ruth realises that she is now tracking a deadly serial killer.Working with her fiercely patriotic Welsh partner, DI Hunter soon has a prime suspect in her sights although he seems to always be one step ahead of them. When the killer begins to claim a personal connection to her, Ruth fears a grisly end to her and her family.A masterful, edge-of-your-seat crime thriller by the number one bestselling author. Perfect for fans of Ian Rankin, LJ Ross and Sarah Ward.

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Book SynopsisA missing husband. A gruesome discovery. DI Ruth Hunter and her partner, DS Nick Evans, must decide if a local man is the victim of a Liverpool gangland hit.Ruth and Nick are called to a gruesome discovery at the beautiful Lake Vyrnwy but have little to go on to identify the grisly remains. When a local man is reported missing, it seems that his links to a Merseyside gang might explain his disappearance. However, closer scrutiny seems to suggest that it might also be a domestic dispute that simply got out of hand. When the man is spotted at various locations, Ruth and Nick must discover if he is on the run and hiding, or if there is a darker manipulation that could explain the sightings.

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Book SynopsisFROM AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR CHRIS OFFUTTA dark and fierce return to the Kentucky hills, where nothing is what it seems. Mick Hardin returns to the trials and tribulations of local sheriff duties, whilst the previous sheriff, his sister Linda, recovers from a gunshot wound sustained in the line of duty. Living in Linda's house in Rocksalt, Mick finds himself entwined in the trials and tribulations of being a sheriff in the perturbing Kentucky community. Unable to retire from a world of dubiousness and violence, Mick Hardin is back with determination to deliver retribution.

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Book SynopsisThe bizarre murder of a parish priest at a New York bondage club opens Nikki Heat's most thrilling and dangerous case so far, pitting her against New York's most vicious drug lord, an arrogant CIA contractor, and a shadowy death squad out to gun her down.

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Book SynopsisThe second Inspector Rebus novel from the No.1 bestselling author of A SONG FOR THE DARK TIMES.''Ian Rankin is a genius'' Lee ChildA junkie lies dead in an Edinburgh squat, spreadeagled, cross-like on the floor, between two burned-down candles, a five-pointed star daubed on the wall above. Just another dead addict - until John Rebus begins to chip away at the indifference, treachery, deceit and sleaze that lurks behind the facade of the Edinburgh familiar to tourists.Only Rebus seems to care about a death which looks more like a murder every day, about a seductive danger he can almost taste, appealing to the darkest corners of his mind...**** Ian Rankin''s A HEART FULL OF HEADSTONES was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 10th October 2022 and w/c 1st May 2023Trade ReviewThere cannot be a better crime novelist writing * DAILY MAIL *Rebus is a masterful creation * OBSERVER *Ian Rankin is widely, and rightly, regarded as the leading male crime writer in Britain * TLS *Ian Rankin is a genius -- Lee Child

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Book Synopsis*Don''t miss the chilling new crime thriller from Sam Holland, THE PUPPET MASTER. Available to order now!*An incredible thriller which will keep you up all nightOnce you start reading you won't be able to put it down!The murders have begunAcross England, a string of murders is taking place. Each different in method, but each horrifying and brutal.But the killer is just getting startedJess Ambrose is plunged into the investigation when her house is set ablaze. With her husband dead and the police pointing at her, she runs. Her only hope is disgraced detective Nate Griffin, who is convinced Jess is innocent.And he's going to shock the worldSoon, Jess and Griffin discover the unthinkable; this murderer is copying the world's most notorious serial killers. And now, imitation isn't enough. The killer dubbed The Echo Man is ready to create his own masterpiece, and it will be more terrifying than anything that has come beforeEvokes a classic, satisfying, red-blooded feara stellar debut' A. J. Finn, author of The Woman in the WindowSam Holland has created one of the most disturbing, shocking serial killers in recent memor' M.W. Craven, author of The Puppet ShowUtterly compelling, the story rushes forward relentlesslya writer to watch' Daily MailTwisted and unsettling with complex, troubled characters' Harriet Tyce, author of Blood OrangeI loved this book and absolutely devoured itbrilliant' Catherine Cooper, author of The ChaletI raced through this absolute page-turner and slept with the light on after finishing it!' Elle Croft, author of The Guilty WifeSam Holland will keep you gripped' Jo Furniss, author of All the Little ChildrenTrade Review ‘Dark, disturbing and totally addictive. A first class serial killer thriller from a bold new voice’ Chris Whitaker, author of We Begin at the End ‘Echoes of Lisa Gardner, Jeffery Deaver, Stuart MacBride – The Echo Man evokes that same classic, satisfying, red-blooded fear. But Sam Holland’s stellar debut is very much its own beast, wily and brawny and dangerous: a lethal new predator in an alluringly old-school skin’ A. J. Finn, author of The Woman in the Window ‘Addictively dark and instantly gripping. Every crime fiction fan should read this book. Holland will bring out the rubbernecker in you – once you start reading, you won’t be able to look away’ Jack Jordan, author of Do No Harm ‘One of the most disturbing, shocking serial killers in recent memory…dark, twisted, and utterly brilliant’ M.W. Craven, author of The Puppet Show ‘Utterly compelling, the story rushes forward relentlessly…a writer to watch’ Daily Mail ‘Twisted and unsettling with complex, troubled characters’ Harriet Tyce, author of Blood Orange ‘I loved this book and absolutely devoured it’ Catherine Cooper, author of The Chalet ‘I raced through this page-turner and slept with the light on after finishing it!’ Elle Croft, author of The Guilty Wife ‘Sam Holland will keep you gripped’ Jo Furniss, author of All the Little Children ‘Terrifying but compulsive, this gripping novel was so dark I’m sleeping with the lights on’ Eleanor Ray, author of Everything is Beautiful ‘A masterful thriller – gritty, original, fast-paced and utterly riveting’ Abby Davies, author of Mother Loves Me ‘A whiplash thriller, gut-wrenching tension, probably the most fun you can have with a sadistic murderer’ Dominic Nolan, author of Past Life ‘Graphic and gruesome, a real bloodbath of a book!’ Victoria Selman, author of Blood for Blood ‘So dark and atmospheric…reads like a Who’s Who of serial killers’ Russ Thomas, author of Firewatching

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Book SynopsisCoward, scoundrel, lover and cheat, but there is no better man to go into the jungle with. Join Flashman in his adventures as he survives fearful ordeals and outlandish perils across the four corners of the world.A career in politics beckons for Flashman, until it's scuppered by a crooked game of cards. Forced to flee London, Flashy journeys to America where he encounters an assortment of characters, including a New Orleans madam and a young Mr LincolnTrade Review'Flashman is a wonderful creation, by a master storyteller. We'll forever delight in his evil antics' JEFFREY ARCHER ‘Politically incorrect, lascivious and fiendishly handsome, Flashman is the greatest ’ BORIS JOHNSON ‘Flashman is one of the great characters of modern fiction; a rogue, a lover, and always an irresistible read’ BERNARD CORNWELL ‘Flashman, Sherlock Holmes, Toad of Toad Hall, Bertie Wooster. Any writer would give his eye-teeth to have created a character as good as those. GMF was one of the greats’ CONN IGGULDEN ‘The perfect fictional creation’ TONY PARSONS ‘A first-rate historical novelist’ KINGSLEY AMIS

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Book SynopsisPoisoned pooches and a missing teenager bring our detective duo back together in Date with Poison the fourth cosy crime novel in Julia Chapman's Dales Detective Agency series. Perfect for fans of Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club and M.C. Beaton's Agatha Raisin series.Spring is in the air in the Yorkshire Dales, but not everyone is filled with the joys of the season.Samson O’Brien of the Dales Detective Agency is being questioned by police about a murder, with the truth about his policing past about to be brutally exposed.Delilah Metcalfe is busy defending Samson to everyone in Bruncliffe, when her nephew runs away from home and a frantic search begins. And with attention elsewhere, only a local vet is paying attention to a worrying spate of canine poisonings happening throughout the village.Bruncliffe is turning toxic and with suspicion raining down on him, Samson knows he has to ask Delilah for help. Can she forgive his transgressions and help him so that they can find the missing boy and the poisoner, or has the poison already spread too far?Full of wit, warmth and characters you'll care about, continue the charming mystery series with Date with Danger.'A delightful Dales tale to warm the cockles!' - Peterborough TelegraphPraise for The Dales Detective series:'Enlivened with numerous subplots, the story moves at a cracking pace' – Daily Mail'Bags of Yorkshire charm and wit' – Northern Echo'A classic whodunnit' – Cath Staincliffe, author of Blue Murder'Full of dry wit and clever plotting' – Countryside'Chapman delivers on every level' – Lancashire Evening PostTrade ReviewA delightful Dales tale to warm the cockles! * Peterborough Telegraph *A rollicking read * Craven Herald *For above all else, there is warmth and heart to her novels * Yorkshire Times *Bags of Yorkshire charm and wit * Northern Echo *A delightful read * Dalesman *A classic whodunit set in the spectacular landscape of the Yorkshire Dales, written with affection for the area and its people. A satisfying read riddled with dry Yorkshire humour (and dry stone walls) -- Cath Staincliffe, author of The Silence Between BreathsGreat fun! -- Carol Drinkwater

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Book SynopsisBrighton, 1950. When a girl's body is found, cut into three, Detective Inspector Edgar Stephens is reminded of a magic trick, the Zig Zag Girl. The inventor of the trick, Max Mephisto, is an old friend of Edgar's. They served together in the war as part of a shadowy unit called the Magic Men. Max is still on the circuit, touring seaside towns in the company of ventriloquists, sword-swallowers and dancing girls. Changing times mean that variety is not what it once was, yet Max is reluctant to leave this world to help Edgar investigate. But when the dead girl turns out to be known to him, Max changes his mind. Another death, another magic trick: Edgar and Max become convinced that the answer to the murders lies in their army days. When Edgar receives a letter warning of another 'trick', the Wolf Trap, he knows that they are all in the killer's sights...Trade ReviewEnormously engaging . . . Post-war Brighton and its Theatre Royal are beautifully captured in all their seedy glory . . . subtle, charming and very good * Daily Mail *Enormously engaging . . . Post-war Brighton and its Theatre Royal are beautifully captured in all their seedy glory . . . subtle, charming and very good * Daily Mail *A colourful crowd of ventriloquists and sword-swallowers, a world lovingly re-created in this original, lively and gripping work * Independent *A colourful crowd of ventriloquists and sword-swallowers, a world lovingly re-created in this original, lively and gripping work * Independent *The historical detail is very well done . . . The Zig Zag Girl is an extremely well-written and well-researched novel * Literary Review *The historical detail is very well done . . . The Zig Zag Girl is an extremely well-written and well-researched novel * Literary Review *

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Book SynopsisScott Smith was educated at Dartmouth College and Columbia University. He is the author of the bestselling novel, A Simple Plan. He lives in New York.Trade ReviewSmith intends to scare the bejabbers out of you, and succeeds .... Does for Mexican vacations what Jaws did for New England beaches in 1975. * Stephen King *The suspense novel of the year. This is compulsive reading. Scott Smith sets out to frighten and he succeeds brilliantly with this harrowing psychological chiller. * Sunday Telegraph *It's been more than a decade since Smith's impressive debut, A Simple Plan. The wait has been worth it, with this tense, dense oppressive thriller taking the reader into new dimensions of fear ... Every time you think the book has hit a high in terror, it somehow gets more unbearable. * Guardian *A tour de force of terror, a novel that seduces, shocks and dares you to keep reading. There's a timeless fable at work here, one that prompts thoughts of Heart of Darkness * Washington Post *Bloodcurdlingly horrific ... It's the contract between the familiar and the unspeakable that makes this book so harrowing. * New York Times *

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Book SynopsisAt midnight, one of them is dead. By morning, all of them are suspects . . . The launch of the stunning first crime series from the #1 Sunday Times bestseller and international sensation. Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR THE LAST PARTY * - *The writing is superb. Wicked fun, devilishly clever, with echoes of Agatha Christie. This is a party you won't want to miss -- PATRICIA CORNWELLClare Mackintosh is just getting better and better with every book. This is a wonderfully assured and gripping read -- PETER JAMESDetectives Leo and Ffion make a storming debut in this twisty, cleverly-layered tale of worlds colliding -- BELINDA BAUERA wickedly enjoyable reprise of the traditional crime novel . . . A great summer read * THE TIMES *Whipsmart dialogue, droll observation, great characters and some very nasty business make this another standout for Mackintosh -- LINWOOD BARCLAYBrilliant, so atmospheric. I fell in love with courageous, complicated DC Ffion Morgan and I think readers will too -- RUTH WAREI loved everything about The Last Party. Taut, pacey and so atmospheric with brilliantly-executed twists and wonderfully-written characters. DC Ffion Morgan is my new favourite detective and I'm so excited to read more. An absolute triumph -- CLAIRE DOUGLASI absolutely inhaled this insanely gripping and atmospheric thriller. DC Ffion Morgan and her English counterpart Leo Brady are up there with the greats -- ERIN KELLYThe Last Party is a dark delight of a murder mystery! More entertaining than any party I've ever thrown. A chilling buffet of brutal murder, laced with grudges, jealousy and revenge. Whatever you do this summer, get yourself an invite! -- JANICE HALLETTClare Mackintosh is a genius -- FIONA CUMMINSDC Ffion Morgan may well be the Rebus of rural Wales. As warm as it is atmospheric and ingenious - this is the new crime series you need in your life -- WILL DEANSuperb. A compelling murder mystery told with warmth, humour and enough red herrings to keep even the most seasoned crime reader guessing -- C.L. TAYLORExpertly plotted and relentlessly gripping, The Last Party is a perfectly executed murder mystery. The whip-sharp and deeply likeable Ffion leads the investigation, introducing us to a cast of brilliantly realised suspects. I loved every page -- LUCY CLARKEI REALLY loved The Last Party . . . brimming with epic scenery - all mists and mountains and freezing lakes . . . DC Ffion Morgan feels real right from the off: funny and complicated and very sweary -- LOUISE CANDLISH * DAILY MAIL (SCOTLAND) *I loved The Last Party! This was a real page-turner, with compelling characters that drew me into the story. A fantastic, drily humorous and layered read that was a wonderful introduction to Detectives Leo and Ffion -- LJ ROSSWith her claustrophobic portrait of secret-stuffed small town life and her heartfelt evocation of the beauties of her adopted Wales, Mackintosh brings a new depth to her work here, without stinting on her customary twisty plotting * EXPRESS *Terrific. The Last Party has twists that blindside you all the way -- MARI HANNAHTwisty, ingeniously plotted and brilliant. Loved it, and I loved DC Ffion Morgan. I already can't wait for the next one . . . -- JILL MANSELLWith twists to make you gasp, this is a top-notch read * FABULOUS *Superb . . . A gripping portrait of two fractured people merges with believable plot twists, and the author perfectly captures the ennui of a small town where gossip can destroy lives. Mackintosh consistently entertains -- STARRED REVIEW * PUBLISHERS WEEKLY *The Last Party has everything - a great story, evocative setting, brilliant characters and shocking twists -- CLAIRE MCGOWANDC Ffion Morgan is the detective I've been waiting for: clever and complicated, flawed but fearless, and clearly poised to rival her most famous male peers . . . A compulsive murder mystery that brims with authenticity, perfectly rounded off with a classic Mackintosh twist -- KIA ABDULLAHA gripping murder mystery. Every chapter ends on a cliff hanger, making it impossible to put down * GOOD HOUSEKEEPING *Her best yet. A picturesque setting, wonderful cast and a pair of detectives you'll love. Plus I guarantee you'll never guess whodunnit -- MARK EDWARDSMurder, mystery, a cellar-full of dark secrets, and a memorable cast of characters combine in a wonderfully gripping police procedural -- VASEEM KHANA superbly entertaining murder mystery full of emotion and humour. I loved it! -- ALLIE REYNOLDSI loved the team of DC Ffion Morgan and DC Leo Brady . . . Great storytelling with a motley crew of characters * PRIMA *A gripping new series opener * HEAT *Clare Mackintosh has a way of taking thrillers to dazzling new and unexpected heights, whilst always delivering exactly what the reader wants: a thought-provoking story, a vivid cast of characters and a supremely compelling mystery -- B.P. WALTERAn excellent new thriller * CHOICE *This is the start of a new series and if the rest are as good as this, happy days! Mackintosh has created a brilliant pairing in rogue policewoman DC Ffion Morgan and play-it-by-the-book DC Leo Brady * GOOD HOUSEKEEPING *Hands down the best closed cast mystery I've read in years. Clues and suspects fill every page . . . Readers will adore the cast of characters and never guess whodunnit! Clare Mackintosh is absolutely brilliant -- WENDY WALKERA murky tale of dodgy dealings, lies and revenge -- PICK OF THE WEEK * SUN *A lively whodunnit with some great characters - this is a mystery to sink your teeth into * BEST *Absolutely gripping. A wonderful sense of place, great cast of characters and a policewoman I'm looking forward to reading about again -- FANNY BLAKEAn intricate fabric of suspects, numerous red herrings and a powerful sense of place . . . Slow burning small town crime with many a twist and a superlative cast * CRIME TIME *A gripping new series * CRIME MONTHLY *Sensationally smart and gorgeously gossipy while being an absolute humdinger of a thrilling read, and what's more, it's the start of a new series * LOVEREADING *Wonderfully entertaining . . . [Ffion and Leo are] too good for just one appearance * BUZZ MAGAZINE *The characters are superb, the plot is well-written and completely absorbing . . . I loved The Last Party and can only hope this is the start of DC Ffion Morgan's adventures -- DAMP PEBBLESI absolutely loved this book . . . The writing is atmospheric, fast paced and the twists keep you gripped from the very first page -- NIC_THEBOOKWORMAnother nail-biting thriller * PRESS ASSOCIATION *Well-developed, complex characters . . . a gripping story with twists and turns -- STARRED REVIEW * LIBRARY JOURNAL *Come to meet the interestingly dysfunctional characters; stay to cheer them on with a full heart * KIRKUS *

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Book SynopsisGripping, disturbing, and nail-biting - Forget Me Not is an unforgettable thriller from the million-copy bestseller M. J. Arlidge.

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Book SynopsisThree and a half years ago former Grant County medical examiner Sara Linton moved to Atlanta hoping to leave her past behind her. Now working as a doctor in Atlanta's Grady Hospital she is starting to piece her life together. But when a severely wounded young woman is brought in, she finds herself drawn back into a world of violence and terror.Trade ReviewWithout doubt an accomplished, compelling and complex tale, with page-turning power aplenty * Daily Express *Slaughter's plotting is relentless, piling on surprises and twists ... A good read that should come with a psychological health warning * Guardian *Criminally spectacular * OK! *It's beautifully paced, appropriately grisly, and terrifyingly plausible. Who says there's anything peaceful and quiet about small-town America * Time Out *Brilliantly chilling * heat *

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Book SynopsisTHE BESTSELLER THAT DEFINED AN AGEWith cloth binding and bespoke marbled endpapers, this gorgeous 30th-anniversary hardback edition of The Secret History is the perfect gift for fans! ''Everything, somehow, fit together; some sly and benevolent Providence was revealing itself by degrees and I felt myself trembling on the brink of a fabulous discovery, as though any morning it was all going to come together---my future, my past, the whole of my life---and I was going to sit up in bed like a thunderbolt and say oh! oh! oh!''Under the influence of a charismatic classics professor, a group of clever, eccentric misfits at a New England college discover a way of thought and life a world away from their banal contemporaries. But their search for the transcendent leads them down a dangerous path, beyond human constructs of morality.''Haunting, compelling and brilliant'' The Times''Irresistible and seductive'' Guardian''Enthralling... Forceful, cerebral and impeccably controlled'' New York Times Trade ReviewThe Secret History succeeds magnificently ... A remarkably powerful novel [and] a ferociously well-paced entertainment ... Forceful, cerebral, and impeccably controlled * New York Times *So irresistible and seductive it's almost a guilty pleasure * Guardian *A huge, mesmerizing, galloping read * Vanity Fair *Donna Tartt is an amazingly good writer. She's dense, she's allusive. She's a gorgeous storyteller -- Stephen KingTakes my breath away -- Ruth RendellBrilliant and compulsive * Evening Standard *A haunting, compelling, and brilliant piece of fiction ... Packed with literary allusion and told with a sophistication and texture that owes much more to the nineteenth century than to the twentieth * The Times *

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Book SynopsisFrom the creator of Inspector Lynley. Deborah and Simon St James, old friends of Inspector Lynley, handle a case of miscarriage of justice in Guernsey, with a little help from Lynley.Trade ReviewThis exquisitely plotted mystery bursts with well-developed characters * Publishers Weekly *A first-class, page-turning read * The Times *Ms George is the connoisseur's crime writer * Sunday Express *

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Book SynopsisAn utterly unique historical thriller from master storyteller and fan favourite Joe Lansdale - set in a time when America was still a wild and unsafe place to venture...Trade ReviewA master of noir laced with laugh-out-loud black humour . . . horror, bloodshed and laughs * Shortlist *This latest work reads like a dark version of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and feels like a Coen brothers movie. It's the perfect mix of light and dark, with plenty of humor mixed in * Houston Chronicle *The Bard of East Texas is back . . . Memorable characters, a vivid sense of place, and an impressive body count make THE THICKET another Lansdale treasure * Booklist *Storytelling laced with bravado, good humor, action, and heart . . . As captivating as the best of Larry McMurtry and written in a style reminiscent of Mark Twain. . . This title cannot help but captivate readers. * Library Journal *A gently legendary quality makes this tall tale just about perfect * Kirkus Reviews *Joe Lansdale is one of the dark kings of modern mystery fiction, a master of the genre. His name deserves to be whispered with the greats. -- John ConnollyTHE THICKET presents Joe Lansdale at his finest - which is to say, at the high-water mark of all storytelling. Nuanced, compelling, darkly humorous and remarkably vivid, THE THICKET quickly becomes a one-sitting novel, told in a voice that would have called Huck Finn himself in from the river. Lansdale marries story and style in a way most writers never achieve. -- Michael Koryta, author of THE PROPHETToo often overlooked in American literature is that lineage descending from our early humorists such as Bierce, and from Twain: regional, darkly comic, bizarre. That's where Joe Lansdale lives. He's very Texan, very American, very funny - and a stone brilliant writer -- James Sallis, author of Drive

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Book Synopsis''Fateful Mornings is a haunting dissection of the broken heart of America.'' Val McDermidFor fans of James Lee Burke and Cormac McCarthy, Tom Bouman is the new must-read author exploring the outer darkness of contemporary America.In Wild Thyme, Pennsylvania, Officer Henry Farrell's life is getting complicated. Widowed and more traumatised than he cares to admit, he is caught up in an affair with a local woman, and with helping out his friend's barn construction job on which the clock is ticking. When a troubled old acquaintance of theirs becomes the prime suspect in the disappearance of his girlfriend, it becomes increasingly clear that something seriously dark is at large in the woods that surround them.Against this old and strange landscape - where silence rules - a fascinating and troubling case ensues, as Henry struggles for his very survival.

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Book SynopsisPREPARE TO BE HOOKED . . .* #1 UK SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ** A NEW YORK TIMES BSETSELLER ** OVER 2,000 5 STAR REVIEWS *''I was ENTHRALLED. Empathetic, gripping, authentic'' Gillian McAllister''A GRIPPING read. Superb!'' Shari Lapena''The story EVERYONE has been waiting for.'' Adele Parks''Fast-paced, cleverly plotted. GRIPS from first page to last'' Paula Hawkins''Artful, slippery, HUGELY SATISFYING. A rare treat awaits!'' Louise Candlish___________LONDON. Early morning, June 2019: on the foreshore of the river Thames, a bag of bones is discovered. Human bones.DCI Samuel Owusu is called to the scene and quickly sends the bag for forensic examination. The bones are those of a young woman, killed by a blow to the head many years ago.Also inside the bag is a trail of clues, in particular the seeds of a rare tree which lead DCI Owusu back to a mansion

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Book SynopsisDorothy L Sayers'' amateur sleuth returns in this collection of three stories, featuring a brand new introduction from crime writer Catriona McPherson. A must-read for fans of the inimitable Lord Peter Wimsey, as well Agatha Christie''s Poirot and Margery Allingham''s Campion Mysteries. ''D. L. Sayers is one of the best detective story writers'' Daily TelegraphThree of Lord Peter Wimsey''s most baffling cases demonstrate his unique detection skills at their most spectacular . . .The engima of a house numbered thirteen in a street of even numbers; an indignant child accused of theft, a dream about a game of chess that uncovers the true story behind a violent death. Each of the stories introduces a different side of the twentieth century''s most ingenious detective hero, and this book also features a biographical essay by Janet Hitchman, Sayers'' first biographer.''She brouTrade ReviewShe brought to the detective novel orginality, intelligence, energy and wit - P. D. JamesI admire her novels . . . she has great fertility of invention, ingenuity and a wonderful eye for detail - Ruth RendellA truly great storyteller - Minette WaltersDorothy L. Sayers is one of the best detective story writers - Daily Telegraph

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Book Synopsis''A brilliant opening twist. It had me racing to the end'' Fiona Barton, bestselling author of The WidowTHE UNPUTDOWNABLE THRILLER FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK NO ONE HOME A young man wakes up bruised and beaten, with no memory of who he is or where he came from.The press immediately dub him ''The Lost Man''. Naming himself Richard Kite, he spends the next ten months desperately trying to find out who he is. But despite media appeals and the efforts of the police, no one knows him. Richard''s last hope may be private investigator David Raker - a seasoned locator of missing people. But Raker has more questions than answers. Who is Richard Kite? Why does no one know him? And what links him to the body of a woman found beside a London railway line two years ago? Could Richard be responsible for her death - or is he next?Trade ReviewPraise for I Am Missing * - *A fast-paced story packed with twists and surprises . . . a thrilling and hugely enjoyable novel with a frantic, engrossing finale -- Jon Coates * Daily Express *I love the brilliant opening twist - a missing person with no memory searching for himself. It had me racing to the end -- Fiona Barton * Sunday Times bestselling author of The Widow *Tim Weaver is the rising star of British crime and I Am Missing will haunt your dreams -- Tony Parsons * Sunday Times bestselling author of the DC Max Wolfe series *Tim Weaver writes books so meticulously researched that the reader is educated as well as entertained, enthralled and intrigued. David Raker is a most complex and engaging investigator, each case leaving its mark on his soul, and ours -- Liz Nugent * Sunday Times bestselling author of Lying in Wait *Wow, I'm going to be thinking about this book for a long time! Such an original premise and so compelling that I didn't want to put it down. Tim Weaver takes us through a range of emotions; I went from being terrified one minute to sad the next. The writing is beautiful and the plot so cleverly constructed I never guessed any of the twists. I enjoyed it so much I'm now going to read the rest of the David Raker series -- Claire Douglas * Sunday Times bestselling author of Local Girl Missing *A really exciting, interesting and genuinely original read. I had no idea where it was going -- Gillian McAllister * Sunday Times bestselling author of Everything but the Truth *Praise for Tim Weaver -- -I couldn't put it down * Sun *Terrific * Sunday Times *Written with elegance and craft - what a talent * Daily Mail *His books get better each time - tense, complex, sometimes horrific, written with flair as well as care * Guardian *I can't remember a thriller containing so many twists and surprises * The Times *Taut and thrilling -- Richard & Judy Book ClubImpressive . . . a dark, complex and visceral read * Financial Times *The story-telling is little short of brilliant * Crime Fiction Lover *Complex and full of clever twists . . . These novels give you everything you could want from a thriller - and the quality of Weaver's writing sets them apart from the rest * deadgoodbooks *Perfect plotting, great characterisation, and the kind of payoff that a thriller of this calibre deserves * Bookgeeks *Weaver's credentials are sui generis, and they are burnished by this latest novel -- Barry Forshaw * Crime Time *

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Book Synopsis''Expect a tale of love, courage and being brave in the most dangerous of times'' Woman''s WayYou can pay a terrible price for keeping a promise...Evelyn Taylor-Clarke sits in her chair at Forest Lawns Care Home in the heart of the English countryside, surrounded by residents with minds not as sharp as hers. It would be easy to dismiss Evelyn as a muddled old woman, but her lipstick is applied perfectly, and her buttons done up correctly. Because Evelyn is a woman with secrets and Evelyn remembers everything. She can never forget the promise she made to the love of her life, to discover the truth about the mission that led to his death, no matter what it cost her...When Evelyn''s niece Pat opens an old biscuit tin to find a photo of a small girl with a red ball entitled ''Liese, 1951'' and a passport in another name, she has some questions for her aunt. And Evelyn is transported back to a place in Germany known as ''The Forbidden Village'', where a woman who called herself Eva went where no one else dared, amongst shivering prisoners, to find the man who gambled with her husband''s life...A gripping, haunting and compelling read about love, courage and betrayal set in the war-battered landscape of Germany. Fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, Cilka''s Journey and The Child of Auschwitz will be hooked.Readers are raving about My Name is Eva:''Could not put this book down, and heaven help anyone that tried to disturb my reading !!...I absolutely loved this book !...I laughed, I cried, I cheered , I sympathised all because of Evelyn...I could so picture the setting and as Evelyn sets out to fool everyone, I thought you go girl !!...I don''t want to say anything else but what a fantastic read... I can''t recommend this book enough!!'' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars''What a magnificent read! Eva is amazing. One of the best characters in a book EVER! What a fantastic, beautiful, heart-wrenching tale, incredibly told. I absolutely loved every single page. I sat for the last 20% of the book in tears, sad but happy tears. An absolutely beautiful book'' Kim the Bookworm, 5 stars''A poignant and evocative story of love, betrayal and bravery that kept me page turning and completely engrossed from start to finish. Loved it and would definitely recommend.'' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars''A phenomenal story of courage, love, murder and all the atrocities that go with war. Eva is an extraordinary character, strong, loyal, smart, funny, loving, and brave.A phenomenal read!!'' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars''This may be my new favorite book!!!! I absolutely love the premise of the heroine faking dementia in her retirement home to cover up her knowledge of (and possible involvement in) questionable activities centering around WWII events. The tempo of this novel was perfect--kept me wondering until the very last page!'' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars''Absolutely loved this book and its riveting plot!... The author has successfully penned a debut novel that I would highly recommend without any hesitation. An excellent debut novel from Suzanne Goldring and I look forward to reading more of her work .'' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 starsTrade ReviewExpect a tale of love, courage and being brave in the most dangerous of times. * Woman's Way *

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Book SynopsisA riveting psychological thriller from the Number One bestselling Queen of crime fiction Val McDermid.In the Peak District village of Scardale, thirteen-year-old girls didn't just run away. So when Alison Carter vanished in the winter of '63, everyone knew it was a murder.Catherine Heathcote remembers the case well. A child herself when Alison vanished, decades on she still recalls the sense of fear as parents kept their children close, terrified of strangers.Now a journalist, she persuades DI George Bennett to speak of the hunt for Alison, the tantalizing leads and harrowing dead ends. But when a fresh lead emerges, Bennett tries to stop the story plunging Catherine into a world of buried secrets and revelations.One of the all-time greats special in every way' Lee ChildThis book changed everything I thought I knew about crime fiction' Belinda Bauer, bestselling author of SnapEvery now and then, a writer transforms the landscape of the literary canon: Val McDermid is one such writer' Fiona Cummins, bestselling author of RattleJust mesmerizing' Joseph Knox, bestselling author of SirensA brilliant book' Holly Watt, award winning author of To the Lions''From the first pages, we know we''re in the hands of a master '' Jeffrey DeaverBeautifully written'Daily Telegraph''One of the best detective stories I''ve read'' Ruth RendellPossibly the best McDermid has written'Sunday TelegraphPerfect for fans of Ann Cleeves, Elly Griffiths and Lynda La Plante.Trade Review‘One of the all-time greats – special in every way’Lee Child ‘This book changed everything I thought I knew about crime fiction’ Belinda Bauer, bestselling author of Snap ‘Every now and then, a writer transforms the landscape of the literary canon: Val McDermid is one such writer…It both moves and shocks, and yet compels us to read on. A Place of Execution reveals her as a master of her craft’ Fiona Cummins, bestselling author of Rattle ‘Just mesmerizing’ Joseph Knox, bestselling author of Sirens ‘A brilliant book. Val McDermid develops each character and location exquisitely, while the story blazes to an astonishing ending’ Holly Watt, award winning author of To the Lions 'From the first pages, we know we're in the hands of a master this book will earn its author a place in that rare pantheon – the truly literary suspense novel' Jeffrey Deaver ‘Beautifully written … It may be that McDermid will write better novels than this in the future, but I do not see how’ Daily Telegraph 'One of the best detective stories I've read' Ruth Rendell ‘A substantial book and an impressive one, possibly the best McDermid has written and it takes this most accomplished writer into higher territory’ Sunday Telegraph 'A Place of Execution is a wake-up call to crime writers everywhere. A terrific and original novel, brilliantly executed' Mirror

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Book SynopsisLincoln Rhyme is back, and this time he's in danger, in the brand new crime thriller from Jeffery Deaver, bestselling author of The Final Twist''The master-plotter Deaver cranks up the tension to fever pitch'' A Daily Mail Thriller of the year''Pulsating'' A Waterstones Best thriller of 2023A CITY IN TURMOILLooming over the Manhattan skyline, a lone crane comes crashing down into the city, sending panic radiating across New York City.A DEADLY CONSPIRACYThe NYPD believes a political group is behind the sabotage and turns to Lincoln Rhyme for help. He knows this is just the beginning.A RACE AGAINST TIMELincoln Rhyme and Amelia Sachs must race to stop further attacks before more chaos is unleashed upon the city. Watching Rhyme from the shadows is the elusive assassin The Watchmaker, and he's preparing to strike-Praise for THE WATCHMAKER''S HANDLincoln Rhyme returns in this top-shelf thriller.. the writing is superb, the characters intriguing, the stories spellbinding, and the plot twists

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Book SynopsisCrime reporter Milo Rigg must uncover a brutal serial killer to restore his battered reputation in this first in a gripping new mystery series.Exposing the botched murder investigation of three young boys has left Milo Rigg''s reputation and career as a crime-reporting journalist in tatters. But when the naked, frozen bodies of two young sisters, Priscilla and Beatrice Graves, are found down a ravine in Chicago months later, there are disturbing similarities. Are the two cases linked, and could this be Milo''s chance to right the wrongs of the past? Restored to his former reporter role, Milo is back - and he''s asking uncomfortable questions again. Confronted with deception and corruption at every turn, can Milo uncover the identity of a ruthless serial killer and finally rid himself of the black cage that threatens to consume him?

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Book SynopsisFans of police procedurals will want to read all in the series after this compelling, twisted story - Library Journal Starred ReviewA murder of an Icelandic man during a Full Cold Moon reminds Lauren Riley of a previous case she failed to solve. She is determined not to let it happen again.Since her partner on the Cold Case team has been out of action after being shot in the line of duty, Lauren Riley has been working Homicide. Her latest case involves an Icelandic man murdered on the streets of Buffalo mere feet from his hotel. The brutality of the case hits Lauren hard. When she realizes the murder was committed on the night of a Full Cold Moon, it triggers memories of the first cold case she investigated that she''s been unable to solve.Lauren is determined not to fail again but when she is involved in a shooting with a suspect, she finds the case may be taken out of her hands . . . especially when it gains attention fro

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Book SynopsisFollowing the success of The Lollipop Man comes The Devil's Smile

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Book SynopsisIn the latest Spenser thriller, the legendary Boston PI and his young protégé Mattie Sullivan take on billionaire money manager running a network of underaged girls for his rich and powerful clients Ten years ago, Spenser helped a teenage girl named Mattie Sullivan find her mother's killer and take down an...Trade ReviewA wildly entertaining novel... Fast-paced and thrilling with just the right amounts of humor and pathos * Criminal Element *In this latest in his continuation of Robert B. Parker's beloved Spenser series, Atkins continues to do the late author proud... The talented Atkins delivers another engrossing thriller * Booklist *Atkins channels Parker, mixing the wisecracks with world-weariness in similar fashion * Times & Sunday Times Crime Club *Pacey, engrossing, with a palpable sense of danger and flurries of action * Herald *Gripping, fast paced and satisfying * NB Magazine *

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