Crime and / or mystery fiction

Book SynopsisIt''s a race against time to find a teenager missing on the mean streets of Boston, in this hardboiled mystery featuring Andy Roark, Vietnam veteran turned Private Investigator.As good as, and maybe even better, than Robert Parker or Dennis Lehane, Peter Colt''s Andy Roark is my new favorite sleuth - International aid worker, journalist and writer Roberta Gately, author of the Jessie Novak mysteriesStrong mystery . . . Colt plays fair with the reader before the satisfying reveal Publishers WeeklyBoston, 1985. Private Investigator Andy Roark left the military behind years ago, but his past comes flooding back when he''s hired by an old army buddy who''s worried about his rebellious teenage daughter''s safety. There are bonds of blood between Roark and the highly-decorated Lieutenant Colonel Dave Billings, forged in the steamy Vietnamese jungle, and some debts aren''t easy to forget.W

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Book SynopsisIt''s all aboard for a Campbell Clan Christmas! Lexy swaps cinnamon lattes for boiled sprouts when the Last Ditch crew travel from California to an idyllic Scottish village for the holidays, but something very unmerry is lurking below the surface . . .Lexy Campbell is long overdue a trip to Scotland to see her parents, and an unexpected death in the extended Last Ditch Motel family makes Christmas in a bungalow in Dundee with nine others seem almost irresistible.But when Lexy and the Last Ditch crew hop across the Atlantic, there''s been a change of plan and they''re whisked off to Mistletoe Hall in the pretty village of Yule, where the surprises continue. The news that a man disappeared from the crumbling pile sixty years ago, along with an unsettling discovery in the bricked-up basement, means that Todd, Kathi and Lexy - Trinity for Trouble - must solve another murder.Deadly secrets, berry rustlers, skeletons and a snowy Christmas Eve in the b

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Book SynopsisThe first instalment in a new psychological crime thriller duology from Daniel G. Miller offers a twisty, suspenseful thrill ride for fans of Freida McFadden, Charlie Donlea and Karin Slaughter.Irresistible.' James Patterson***A missing girl. An orphanage filled with secrets.A lie worth killing for.Hazel wants a new life.She''s thirty years old, single, and her private investigation business is months away from folding.Her luck takes a turn when Madeline Hemsley, a mysterious socialite, pays Hazel a visit with an offer too enticing to resist. An orphan girl has disappeared from a children''s home The Orphanage By The Lake, as the locals call it and Madeline wants Hazel to find her.At first glance, it appears to be a standard runaway case, but as Hazel plunges into the investigation, she finds signs of something more: unexplained blood stains, cryptic symbols, sinister figures shadowing her every move. The more she digs, the more she realises that The Orphanage By The Lake holds terrifying secrets, and even worseso does Madeline.Fans of Freida McFadden''s The Housemaid, Charlie Donlea''s The Girl Who Was Taken, and Karin Slaughter''s Pretty Girls will love this suspenseful, haunting mystery that introduces a bold new heroine in the world of crime fiction.Tropes:PsychologicalMystery ThrillerSuspense ThrillerMissing PersonPrivate InvestigatorCharacter-DrivenKeep an eye out for book two, The Red Letter, arriving in July 2025!

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Book SynopsisFROM THE AUTHOR OF ALL THE HIDDEN TRUTHS, WHICH WON THE MCILVANNEY DEBUT PRIZE''(a) meticulous and compelling novel about the aftermath of a major crime and its effect on the affected families and investigating officers both. Set in Edinburgh, too'' - Ian Rankin ''Askew asks intricate moral questions, while never ignoring the rigours of crime'' - Daily MailDI Helen Birch faces a terrible choice - family or justice? - in the gripping second novel from the author of All the Hidden TruthsDI Birch joined the police to find her little brother, who walked out of his life one day and was never seen again. She stayed to help others, determined to seek justice where she could.On the fourteenth anniversary of Charlie''s disappearance, Birch takes part in a raid on one of Scotland''s most feared criminal organisations. It''s a good day''s work - a chance to get a dangerous man off the streets. Tw

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Book SynopsisHumorous cosy-crime caper from the author of the beloved, bestsellingVinyl Detectiveseries in which a feisty, amoral book dealer uses her unique skills to solve fiendish crimes, A love letter to Agatha Christie murder mysteries and classic whodunnits.

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Book SynopsisJAMES PATTERSON is one of the best-known and biggest-selling writers of all time. Among his creations are some of the world's most popular series including Alex Cross, the Women's Murder Club, Michael Bennett and the Private novels. He has written many other number one bestsellers including collaborations with President Bill Clinton and Dolly Parton, stand-alone thrillers and non-fiction. James has donated millions in grants to independent bookshops and has been the most borrowed adult author in UK libraries for the past fourteen years in a row. He lives in Florida with his family.

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Book SynopsisWinner of the An Post Irish Book Awards 2021 Crime Fiction Book of the YearA Book of the Year for 2021 in the New York Times, the Washington Post and the Irish Times___________________________** THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER **'As good as suspense fiction gets' Washington PostNo one even knew they were together. Now one of them is dead.56 DAYS AGOCiara and Oliver meet in a supermarket queue in Dublin and start dating the same week COVID-19 reaches Irish shores.35 DAYS AGOWhen lockdown threatens to keep them apart, Oliver suggests they move in together. Ciara sees a unique opportunity for a relationship to flourish without the scrutiny of family and friends. Oliver sees a chance to hide who - and what - he really is. TODAYDetectives arrive at Oliver's apartment to discover a decomposing body inside. Can they determine what really happened, or has lockdown created an opportunity for someone to commit the perfect crime?'Terrific ... you won't want to stop reading until the end' Karin SlaughterTrade Review56 Days is a terrific novel written by an author who is certain to become a distinguished voice in crime fiction. You won't want to stop reading until the very end. -- Karin SlaughterThis book is splendid. The lockdown thriller you DO want to read. -- S J Watson, No. 1 bestselling author of Before I Go to SleepBrilliantly creepy ... wonderfully atmospheric and paranoid * Guardian *Timely, surprising, emotionally alive, this is about as good as suspense fiction gets * Washington Post *A twisty tale of suspense ... kept me guessing as I turned the pages at a furious clip * New York Times *I was surgically attached to this twisting lockdown thriller. Clever, tender and all too convincing, it's the kind of book you read in one breathless sitting to get to the truth, and then again, slowly, to see how the author did it. -- Erin KellyAddictive and very smart -- Sarah Vaughan, bestselling author of Anatomy of a ScandalA terrific, chilling premise, elevated by the plot's sophisticated architecture ... a first-rate thriller * Sarah Pekkanen *56 Days? I read it in 24 HOURS because it was so compulsive, intriguing and fantastically entertaining. I could not let it go. * Liz Nugent *Dark and dazzling, funny, sinister, and oh-so clever. I read 56 Days in a breath held right up until the final, mesmeric pages. Catherine Ryan Howard is ridiculously talented. -- Chris WhitakerCatherine Ryan Howard has become my go-to writer for utterly absorbing, original stories with a killer twist and 56 Days delivers all this and more. If you read one thriller that captures the start of lockdown in all its surreal and terrifying uncertainty, let it be this. Just remember to breathe! -- Jo SpainAbsolutely faultless ... 56 Days is crime-writing perfection and Catherine Ryan Howard is a seriously talented writer * C.L. Taylor *An absolute belter from the high priestess of high concepts. Claustrophobic, thrilling and fiendishly clever in both its structure and its twists. * Sarah Hilary *What a fantastic book. Loved it and highly recommend. * Jill Mansell *Magnificent. A high-concept thriller executed with panache and heaps of emotion. * Caz Frear *Catherine Ryan Howard takes on one of the most disturbing types of crime we know about and treats it with both intelligence and sensitivity. * Literary Review *The lockdown thriller you didn't know you needed. An utterly brilliant and completely satisfying pageturner -- Catherine KirwanWritten and plotted so well and left me guessing up to the end. Brilliant! * Patricia Gibney *The tension builds and builds. Don't think you've figured it all out - there's a shocking final twist. * New York Times, The Best Thrillers of 2021 *A tense, edgy and compulsive read - 56 Days is brilliantly plotted, darkly humorous and utterly unexpected. This is Lockdown, but not as you know it. * Sam Blake *Don't want to read a lockdown novel? Neither did I. Then I read 56 Days and changed my mind. Absolutely brilliant! * C S Green *Mind-blowingly brilliant * Irish Examiner *Howard is brilliant at creating high-concept crime plots with killer twists ...The plot is riveting, the writing seamless and the characters very convincing ... the perfect - despite the pandemic setting - escapist novel * Sunday Independent *Ryan Howard's plotting is second to none. The novel also has the virtue of precise, vivid and efficiently delivered prose - Ryan Howard writes with an economy of style that brings to mind the work of Lee Child ... highly recommended * Sunday Business Post *Staggeringly accomplished ... its sustained emotional power raises it to the first rank * Irish Times *A very fine work of crime fiction ... deserves to be savored * RTÉ *Fantastic ... the structure is superb * Emma Flint *Ryan Howard's skilful plotting continually wrongfoots the reader as twist follows twist until the totally surprising and genuinely shocking truth is revealed ... a terrific read * Irish Independent *A timely, twisted thriller * Image *A bravura piece of storytelling ... immediate and timely * The Quietus *

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Book SynopsisA pulse-pounding new DRAGON TATTOO thrillerLisbeth Salander is back - and maybe better than ever . . . Remarkable LEE CHILDFresh, fearless, faithful and original . . . I loved it CHRIS WHITAKER The untapped natural resources of Sweden''s far north are sparking a gold rush, with the criminal underworld leading the charge. But it''s not the prospect of riches that brings Lisbeth Salander to the small town of Gasskas. Her niece''s mother is the latest woman in the region to have vanished without trace. Two things soon become clear: Svala is a remarkably gifted teenager -- and she''s being watched. A thrilling adventure Sunday Express Ferocious FTJournalist Mikael Blomkvist is also heading north. He has seen better days. Millennium magazine is in its final print issue, and relations with his daughter are strained. Worse still, there are troubling rumours surrounding the man she''s a

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Book SynopsisA New York real estate tycoon plunges to his death on a Manhattan sidewalk. A trophy wife with a past survives a narrow escape from a brazen attack. Mobsters and moguls with no shortage of reasons to kill trot out their alibis.

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Book SynopsisHarry Bosch works cold cases, helping out the under-funded San Fernando police department. When a double murder at a local pharmacy is called in, Bosch is the most seasoned detective on the scene.But with experience, come the ghosts of long-forgotten crimes. A death row inmate claims Bosch framed him, and that new DNA evidence proves it. The LAPD investigators say the case is watertight, leaving Bosch out in the wilderness to clear his name and keep a sadistic killer behind bars.There''s only one person he can trust to help prove his innocence: Micky Haller, The Lincoln Lawyer...As both cases tangle around him, Bosch learns there are two kinds of truth: the kind that won''t die and the kind that kills.

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Book SynopsisThe thirteenth Inspector Rebus novel from the No.1 bestselling author of A SONG FOR THE DARK TIMES''No one in Britain writes better crime novels'' Evening Standard''This is Rankin at his best, and, boy, that''s saying something'' TIME OUTRebus is off the case - literally. A few days into the murder inquiry of an Edinburgh art dealer, Rebus blows up at a colleague. He is sent to the Scottish Police College for ''retraining'' - in other words, he''s in the Last Chance Saloon.Rebus is assigned to an old, unsolved case, but there are those in his team who have their own secrets - and they''ll stop at nothing to protect them. Rebus is also asked to act as a go-between for gangster ''Big Ger'' Cafferty. And as newly promoted DS Siobhan Clarke works the case of the murdered art dealer, she is brought closer to Cafferty than she could ever have anticipated...**** Ian Rankin''s A HEART FULL OF HEADTrade ReviewThis is Rankin at his best, and, boy, that's saying something * TIME OUT *Quite apart from their excellence as detective novels, every one of them adds something interesting to our understanding of the social landscape of Edinburgh, which Rankin portrays with such subtlety and sensitivity * THE TIMES *As is usual with Rebus novels, the plot is so thick you could stand a spoon up in it ... Rankin's Rebus novels should be required reading for anyone whose knowledge of Edinburgh has been derived from visits to the Festival ... Rankin is still very much a Category A crime writer * SUNDAY TELEGRAPH *Resurrection Men is Rebus's 13th outing, and it bears all the qualities that have established Rankin as one of Britain's leading novelists in any genre: a powerful sense of place; a redefinition of Scotland and its past; persuasive dialogue; and a growing compassion among its characters' * NEW STATESMAN *As Ian Rankin and Inspector Rebus are regular visitors to the bestsellers list I see no reason why Resurrection Men should not follow that well-trodden path. All the Rankin virtues are present - compulsive readability, sharp dialogue, the believable pettiness of the police procedural background and, looming over the book as ever, the formidable presence of the Jekyll-and-Hyde city of Edinburgh. There is also, at times, a wonderful economy that can capture an entire atmosphere in a few words * DAILY MAIL *Rankin is pretty much unrivalled at the vivid delineation of character. John Rebus, tormented, dogged, moral, his prickliness repelling those he most wants to attract, remains one of the great creations of modern mystery fiction. Resurrection Men is right up there with the best of this terrific series * OBSERVER *In the Rebus books Rankin has created an Edinburgh that is textured, vivid, plausible, perhaps even real ... Even viewed solely as a whodunit, Resurrection Men stands some distance above the competition. Rankins juggles three tense and fascinating, apparently unrelated cases, each of which for a lesser writer would be a book in itself, before late in the novel drawing them together in a clever, unexpected but utterly convincing denouement * DAILY EXPRESS *Rankin is a phenomenon. He has made Edinburgh an imaginary or rather fully imagined city as nobody, except Spark, has done since Stevenson ... With each book I find myself wondering if he can pull it off again; so far he has never failed. I would rather read Rankin than any other living Scottish writer except Muriel Spark and William McIlvanney ... They call his work crime fiction, but the adjective is superfluous ... these novels are totally absorbing. Once I start reading one, all else goes by the board till I have finished it -- Allan Massie * SPECTATOR *The thirteenth novel in Rankin's Rebus series is his most mature work yet. His pacing is so acute and the supporting characters are so well drawn that this book escapes the shackles of the crime novel genre and can be classed as great fiction, full stop * TIMES PLAY *

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Book SynopsisAward-winning No.1 bestselling author Michael Connelly''s ninth Bosch book. Hieronymus (Harry) Bosch has retired from the Los Angeles Police Department - but the discovery of a startling unsolved murder among his old case files means he cannot rest until he finds the killer. When he left the LAPD, Bosch took a file with him: the case of a production assistant murdered four years earlier during a movie set robbery. The LAPD thinks the stolen money was used to finance a terrorist training camp. Thoughts of the original murder victim were lost in the federal zeal, and when Bosch decides to reinvestigate, he quickly falls foul of both his old colleagues and the FBI. When the private investigation enables him to meet up with an old friend, shadows from his past come back to haunt him . . .

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Book SynopsisBrighton, 1950s, mid-winter. Two missing children are found buried under snow in this chilling new case for DI Stephens and Max Mephisto. Max's star turn in Aladdin has been overshadowed by the murder ­­of two local children. With fairy tales in the air, it's not long before the press have found a nickname for the case: 'Hansel and Gretel'.'An excellent whodunnit, matched by the terrific down-at-heel atmosphere of postwar Brighton' - The TimesDI Edgar Stephens has plenty of leads to investigate. The missing girl, Annie, used to write plays and perform them with her friends. Does the clue lie in Annie's unfinished - and rather disturbing - last script? Or might it lie with the eccentric actor types who have assembled for the pantomime?Once again Edgar enlists Max's help in penetrating the shadowy theatrical world that seems to hold the key. But is this all just classic misdirection?Trade ReviewAn excellent whodunnit, matched by the terrific down-at-heel atmosphere of postwar Brighton * The Times *Griffiths evokes with skill the seedy allure of the provincial theatre and the drabness of a Britain that is still rationed * Sunday Times *Mixes cosiness and sharpness in a way that recalls the best of Agatha Christie and has a feel for showfolk worthy of Ngaio Marsh * Sunday Express *Original, lively and gripping * Independent (on The Zig Zag Girl) *

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Book Synopsis***From THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES comes the next book of MURDLE - the 'utterly addictive' murderous puzzle book for armchair detectives everywhere*** 'THE PUZZLE SENSATION OF THE YEAR!' - JANICE HALLETT, bestselling author of THE TWYFORD CODE 'AN ABSOLUTE PHENOMENON ... THE PERFECT STOCKING FILLER' - RICHARD OSMAN, bestselling author of THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB SERIES Deductive Logico is back on the scene to investigate murders most foul in Murdle: More Killer Puzzles. These fiendishly compulsive mini-mystery puzzles challenge you to find whodunit, how, where and why. Join Logico to uncover the buried secrets of the Violet Isles, solve the riddles of an ancient and mysterious scholar, and explore the haunted lands of Drakonia. Follow the clues, interview the witnesses and use the power of deduction to complete the grid and catch the culprit. Together, you'll unearth the dark truth beneath each murder and crack the code that can only be decrypted once you've solved them all! Packed with perplexing puzzles, codes and maps, this is the ultimate casebook for the secret sleuth in everyone. Sherlock: Baffled. Poirot: Befuddled. This must be a MURDLE!Trade ReviewFabulous fun * Woman and Home *Praise for Murdle: * . *This will be *the* puzzle sensation of the year. Each scenario is solved using logic and deduction, perfect for armchair sleuths and puzzlers. It's clever, satisfying and utterly addictive -- Janice Hallett, Sunday Times bestselling author of The AppealMurdle is brilliant fun! Each one is like working to unravel an Agatha Christie-esque mini-mystery in a visually enticing logic puzzle. Move over Wordle, my brain cells want to solve a Murdle! -- Celeste Connally, author of Act Like a Lady, Think Like a LordAn absolute phenomenon ... the perfect stocking filler -- Richard Osman, bestselling author of THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB seriesBite-sized mysteries that are simply to die for. -- Mindy Quigley, author of Six Feet Deep DishI'm completely obsessed with the highly addictive Murdle, a unique intersection of logic puzzles and armchair sleuthing. With an enjoyable story and challenging puzzles, I'm left wondering if anyone can be trusted. -- Olivia Blacke, author of Vinyl Resting PlaceThe ultimate puzzle for armchair detectives and secret sleuths. Sure to get those little gray cells firing. -- Ellie Alexander, author of the Bakeshop Mystery seriesThe brilliant new murder mystery logic puzzle! * My Weekly *

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Book SynopsisThe hugely anticipated new Penn Cage novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Natchez Burning trilogy and Cemetery Road, about a manand a townrocked by anarchy and tragedy, but unbowed in the fight to save those they love.

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Book SynopsisFrom the glitz of the London club scene of the 1990's to the underbelly of its criminal world, Layer Cake is the best in British crime fiction.Trade Review‘This assured debut is far more sophisticated than such expressions of “gangster chic” as Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels. Connolly displays the same infectious relish for underworld argot as Elizabethan writers fascinated by rogues’ cant, and his ostensibly artless plotting is as rich in double and triple crosses as a spy thriller’ John Dugdale, The Sunday Times‘The best crime novel I’ve ever read’ Bruce Reynolds ‘An immensely entertaining read’ Philip MacCann, The Spectator‘If the brilliantly written and intriguing Layer Cake is anything to go by, his will soon be a name to whet the appetites of readers and critics alike’ Francis Gilbert, The Times 'Funny, hectic, hard-hitting debut novel... Tart, tough and riveted at every juncture by unmistakable authenticity... sheer, unstoppable joy to read from the first page to the last' Philip Oakes, Literary Review'A storming piece of work... the novel has a grasp of street argot unparalleled since Kinky Friedman first sashayed out of his from door and nailed a checker straight out of the bat' D. J. Taylor'Connolly's style is fast and funny and just frightening enough to make you sit up all night finishing the book' Independent on Sunday'One novel in and Connolly has hit the jackpot, jump-started British crime fiction into the present... Like good drug fiction you're given glamour and squalor, a voyeuristic thrill, and the bill' Uncut

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Book SynopsisNo.1 international bestseller Jeffery Deaver returns with a stunning thriller the first in an exciting series featuring enigmatic investigator Colter Shaw.Escape or die tryingThree people are kidnapped across California.Sophie is locked inside a derelict warehouse.Henry is abandoned in remote woodland.Elizabeth is trapped inside a sinking ship.They are alive, but don't have much time to liveOnly one man can save them: unique investigator Colter Shaw. He's an expert tracker with a forensic mind, but this will be a test even for him.Because this killer isn't following the rules; he's changing them. One murder at a timeNo one in the world does this kind of thing better than Deaver' Lee ChildDeaver's most riveting, most twisty, most unputdownable novel yet' Karin SlaughterDeaver grips from the very first line and never lets up' Peter JamesThe very definition of a page-turner' Ian RankinLightning-fast and loaded with twists' Harlan CobenWith The Never Game you know you are in the hands of Trade Review‘The Never Game is the very definition of a page-turner’ Ian Rankin ‘Terrific writing, vivid and raw, Deaver grips from the very first line and never lets up. He is, hands-down, one of the finest thriller writers of our time’ Peter James ‘Nailbiting’ Guardian ‘Deaver is a masterful storyteller and he’s on top form with The Never Game’ Daily Express ‘As always, Deaver gets you in his stealthy grip on page one, and then takes you on a wild and inventive ride …this time with new star character Colter Shaw. No one in the world does this kind of thing better than Deaver’ Lee Child ‘Masterful storytelling — The Never Game is Deaver’s most riveting, most twisty, most unputdownable novel yet’ Karin Slaughter ‘Lightning-fast and loaded with twists, The Never Game is a thrill a minute from one of the best. Don’t miss it’ Harlan Coben ‘Jeffery Deaver scores yet again with a fascinating new detective, Colter Shaw, and a plot as full of thrills and twists and turns as you would expect from him. With The Never Game you know you are in the hands of a master. But be warned—don’t start this too late in the evening because sleep would be an annoying interruption once you’ve started reading!’ Peter Robinson ‘A twisty “keep you up all night” page-turner of a book with a wonderfully human core. A fantastic read’ Kate Hamer, bestselling author of The Girl in the Red Coat ‘A superb thriller. Twisty, ingenious and totally gripping. Colter Shaw is a fascinating, complex new character. Excellent’ Will Dean ‘A fascinating new character in the methodical Colter Shaw. Nothing is predictable in the case, and like a curvy mountain road, the twists are intense’ Associated Press Praise for Jeffery Deaver: 'If you want thrills, Deaver is your man' Guardian 'One of the most consistent writers of clever, entertaining and often thought-provoking thrillers in the world' Simon Kernick

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Book SynopsisThe brilliant page-turning thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Richard & Judy pick and NETFLIX drama The Holiday.What if a single 29 second phone-call could change your life forever? 'Give me one name. One person. And I will make them disappear . . .'When Sarah rescues a young girl in trouble, she expects nothing in return. But her act of bravery puts a powerful and dangerous man in her debt. He lives by his own brutal code, and all debts must be repaid - in the only way he knows how.He offers Sarah a way to solve a desperate situation with her intolerable boss. A once-in-a-lifetime deal that will make all her problems disappear.No consequences. No comeback. No chance of being found out.All it takes is a 29 second phone call.BECAUSE EVERYONE HAS A NAME TO GIVE. DON'T THEY?'Amazing! The feeling of powerlessness builds almost unbearably. Prepare for gnashing of teeth and nail biting till the bitter end' Liz Lawler, bestselling author of DON'T WAKE UP'A first-class thriller, every bit as good as Lies' Simon Lelic, author of THE HOUSE'A moral dilemma + a pacy plot = one gripping thriller. I stayed up far too late reading this one!' Louise Jenson'An impactful, topical thriller with a plot that provokes emotion whilst keeping you guessing. TM Logan will welcome a new army of fans with his brilliant second book' Phoebe Morgan, author of THE DOLL HOUSE.More praise for T. M. Logan, the master of the everyman thriller'Assured, compelling, and hypnotically readable - with a twist at the end I guarantee you won't see coming' Lee Child'A tense and gripping thriller' B A Paris, bestselling author of BEHIND CLOSED DOORS'So gripping I genuinely found it hard to put down' KL Slater, bestselling author of BLINK'A compelling, twisty page-turner, and that's the truth' James Swallow, bestselling author of NOMAD**DON'T MISS T.M. LOGAN'S INCREDIBLE NEW THRILLER THE MOTHER - OUT NOW!**Trade ReviewWow is this one a fast paced thriller. From page one I was gripped. Not only is it exciting, but it is very thought provoking and relevant * Lipsquid Book Blog *An assured and compelling thriller * Cosmopolitan *I really enjoy thrillers that keep you guessing, that you can't put down and this book did not disappoint! I finished it within three evenings of reading! I just wanted to know what happened and wasn't going to stop reading until I found out... * Mojo Mums *fast paced and quite simply unputdownable... If you're looking for a tense, exciting thriller, then I would highly recommend this book. I'm really looking forward to seeing what T.M. Logan writes next * Hooked from Page One *The book is incredibly timely and highlights the issues that have cropped up in the #MeToo campaign. I read the book quite quickly...The premise is an unusual one and the aftermath of the call isn't what I expected * Novel Heights *29 Seconds has those addictive short chapters that leave you hanging, just to make sure you keep reading on. 29 Seconds is another entertaining and tense read from T M Logan with a thought provoking premise...I would definitely recommend 29 Seconds to anyone who enjoys a fast paced and twisted thriller * My Reading Corner *This book blown me away on many aspects. The plot, the characterisations, and of course the morality issue... I raced through the book because it was that compelling * Melody's Reading Corner *

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Book Synopsis'An astonishing debut... Breathtakingly tender and wryly understated' NEW YORK TIMES. 'Genre-defying... Witty and inventive' GUARDIAN. 1967. Four female scientists invent a time travel machine. But then one of them suffers a breakdown and puts the whole project in peril... 2017. Ruby knows her Granny Bee was the scientist who went mad, but they never talk about it. Until they receive a message from the future, warning of an elderly woman's violent death... 2018. Odette found the dead women at work – shot in the head, door bolted from the inside. Now she can't get her out of her mind. Who was she? And why is everyone determined to cover up her murder? 'A page-turning temporal safari. Part murder mystery, part extrapolation of a world in which time travel has become a commercial reality, it is written with an acute sense of psychological nuance' GUARDIAN. 'Intriguing and multi-layered' DAILY MAIL. 'Captivating, delightful and thoroughly original' JENNIE MELAMED. 'Troubling and inspiring, comforting and horrifying' SCIFINOW. Trade ReviewWitty, inventive and unflashily wise about human hearts; Mascarenhas's future promises to be an exciting one * Guardian *The narrative moves back and forth through time with its almost all-female cast meeting their future and past selves in an intriguing, multi-layered mystery that is ingeniously plotted * Daily Mail *A smart, twisty murder mystery... Troubling and inspiring, comforting and horrifying, this is crammed with the kind of ideas that will ruin other time travel stories for you forever' * SciFiNow *This is a novel packed with ideas... It'll leave you turning over the concepts in your mind long after the story is finished' * SFX *An astonishing debut, simultaneously a science fiction novel, historical drama, locked-room murder mystery and magnificent meditation on how human beings experience and adapt to mortality... Breathtakingly tender and wryly understated, [it] feels like an antidote to a great deal of reported (and even fictionalized) history, its excised women now finding their way back into the spotlight' * New York Times *The most imaginative thriller I've read in ages: captivating, delightful, and thoroughly original... An all-around wonderful novel' -- Jennie Melamed, author of Gather the DaughtersA thought-provoking time travel murder-mystery that will have you guessing to the last * Candis *A hugely entertaining and satisfying read, wrapping your head around the science and psychology innovations is only half the job. The heart of the matter is how, and when, we let friendship and fate collide -- Tuam HeraldMascarenhas has thought through all the mechanics of time travel in dazzling detail, and the question of how sidestepping chronology might transform a person is every bit as absorbing as the central mystery [...] of this ambitious, brain-bending story * In the Moment magazine. *A bold and marvellous read. It gives you an appreciation for all things mortal and unknowing and brief * Max Dunbar Blog. *A superb novel... Contriving plot, motive, and opportunity, when time travel and multiple selves are in play, must be head-scratching indeed... Flawless' * Geek Dad *It offers a diverse cast of characters dealing with thought-provoking issues: bullying, sexuality, love, loss, death, mental health issues, aging and the choices we make * Crime Review *[A] unique twist on the typical murder mystery * Woman *Rather than empowering characters to change their past or future, time travel in the hands of Mascarenhas has the opposite effect - it can only help them understand how things have come to be * Straight Times, Singapore *This acclaimed debut starts with four women inventing time travel in the 1960s and quickly becomes a page-turning temporal safari. Part murder mystery, part extrapolation of a world in which time travel has become a commercial reality, it is written with an acute sense of psychological nuance * Guardian *Kate Mascarenhas manages to construct an astonishing world of time travel and all its lore, rules and limits (a complicated thing to do) and she defies what's been done before... Captivating, original and above all, convincing... Utterly compelling' * The Publishing Planet *

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Book Synopsis*** SHORTLISTED FOR HISTORICAL NOVEL OF THE YEAR at the FINGERPRINT AWARDS ***In the fourth rip-roaring thriller in the award-winning Malabar House series, Persis and Archie travel to the old colonial capital of Calcutta, where they collide head-on with the prejudices and bloody politics of an era engulfed in flame. ''Beautifully written and a fascinating insight into the turbulence of post independence India'' PETER MAY ''A sumptuous, brutal, heart-stopping thriller. Vaseem Khan writes with charm and wit, and an eye for detail that transports the reader entirely. I couldn''t love this series more'' CHRIS WHITAKER Can a white man receive justice in post-colonial India? Bombay, 1950 James Whitby, sentenced to death for the murder of prominent lawyer and former Quit India activist Fareed Mazumdar, is less than two weeks from a date with the gallows. In a last-ditch attempt to save his son, Whitby''s fathe

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Book SynopsisThe electrifying second installment of the NATCHEZ BURNING trilogy by No.1 New York Times bestseller, Greg IlesTHE DARKEST TRUTHS WILL COME TO LIGHTFormer prosecutor Penn Cage faces the crisis of a lifetime. His family has been torn apart and his father made a fugitive after being accused of murdering an African-American nurse.Now, Penn has unwittingly started a war with the Double Eagles, a violent faction of the KKK who know more about Dr. Tom Cage than Penn ever did.Tracking his father through Natchez and beyond, Penn is targeted by criminals and corrupt police whose power reaches the top levels of state government people who will stop at nothing to prevent the truth from coming out.To clear Tom's name, Penn must either make a deal with the devil or destroy him. But there are others pursuing a different mission one which will lead them to the Bone Tree', a legendary killing site that conceals far more than the remains of the dead.Trade ReviewPraise for NATCHEZ BURNING: “The thriller of the year, of the decade even … The first of a projected trilogy, Natchez Burning is Penn Cage’s fourth outing. But you don’t need to read its predecessors to be wholly consumed by this wonderful book. Buy, read, and marvel’ The Times ‘Terrific, engrossing’ Sunday Times ‘A tale that is both riveting in detail and amazing in its sheer scope’ Sun ‘Exciting, moving and inspirational’ Metro ‘Often seen as a John Grisham imitator, Iles clearly outperforms the master of the Deep South thriller in this angry yet engrossing novel’ Sunday Times ‘Extraordinarily entertaining and fiendishly suspenseful. I defy you to start it and find a way to put it down …This is an amazing work of popular fiction’ STEPHEN KING ‘I don't know how Iles did it, but every single one of the 700+ pages of NATCHEZ BURNING is a cliffhanger that will keep you devouring just one more chapter before you put it down to eat, work, or go to bed. A mystery rooted in the real-life racial divides of the Deep South, this ambitious, unique novel is the perfect marriage of a history lesson and a thriller. Greg? You owe me some sleep!’ JODI PICOULT ‘Natchez Burning is just flat-out terrific, written with all the fire of its title. With its scope and passion and its themes about race, violence, tradition, and the eternal smouldering anger of the South, it brings to mind Thomas Wolfe and William Faulkner, even while its cagey plot and restless energy keeps you flying through the pages. Greg Iles is back and truly better than ever’ SCOTT TUROW Praise for previous Greg Iles novels: ‘A scorching read’ John Grisham ‘A rarity. A thriller that really thrills’ Stephen King ‘An incredible web of intrigue and suspense’ Clive Cussler ‘My favourite kind of novel … Ambitious in its scope and superbly satisfying in its execution’ Dan Brown ‘Iles is a great thriller writer’ Independent

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Book SynopsisWinner of the Crime Novel of the Year, Lazybones is the third novel in the bestselling Tom Thorne series, a shocking, unputdownable novel from the master of psychological thrills.''Never loosens its grip on your throat'' Daily MailIt''s only ten days since Douglas Remfry''s release from prison, having served seven years for rape, and now he''s dead: naked on a bare mattress in a grubby north London hotel room, his head hooded and his hands tied with a brown leather belt.Someone knew he was coming out. Someone wanted to mete out some punishment of his own.And when a second sex offender is found dead, DI Tom Thorne knows he has a vicious, calculating vigilante on his hands...__________Read what everyone''s saying about the heart-racing Tom Thorne series:''Literary superstar'' Mail on Sunday''Ingenious'' GuardianTrade ReviewLAZYBONES is insanely gripping, the type of book that can rob you of a whole night's sleep. The dark humour is perfectly weighted, the rhythm of the prose is perfectly quick and our hero is likeably dishevelled and careworn Big Issue An excellent thriller Dublin Evening Herald A compellingly satisfying police procedural that never loosens its grip on your throat Daily Mail LAZYBONES is meticulously researched, as interesting as it is enjoyable Daily Mirror

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Book SynopsisChristobel Kent's previous books include A Time of Mourning, A Party in San Niccolo, Late Season, A Florentine Revenge, A Fine and Private Place and The Dead Season. She lives near Cambridge with her husband and family.Trade ReviewDeath, espresso, and political manoeuvering... An ex-cop plying his trade outside the boundaries of normal Italian police procedure. Brooding Italian noir. * Independent on Sunday on the Sandro Cellini series *Like Dibden's Zen, Cellini is a reluctant inquirer... fascism, the mafia and revolving-door post-war governments have left many secrets that score dark marks on the surface of daily life. Taut and thoughtful mystery that draws on the contrast between location... and the savage passions and politics that lie underneath. * Guardian on the Sandro Cellini series *Dark, gloomy and often sinister... An intelligent and convincing thriller with fleshed-out characters you want to meet again. * Daily Mail on the Sandro Cellini series *Bridging the gap left by Michael Dibdin... Suspense, atmosphere, and the architectural beauty of Florence... Fantastic. * Irish Examiner on the Sandro Cellini series *Thoughtful, lugubrious, adorable Florentine Sandro Cellini has become my comfort-detective of choice... He make me almost long for a cold so I can go to bed and read. * Louisa Young, author of My Dear I Wanted to Tell You, on the Sandro Cellini series *

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Book SynopsisNo Man's Land by David Baldacci is an exciting thriller featuring special investigator John Puller, who is pursuing a case that will send him deep into his own troubled past.One man demands justice . . .John Puller is the US Army's most tenacious investigator, but he is not equipped to face the truth about his mother's disappearance thirty years ago. New evidence has come to light suggesting that Puller's father – a highly decorated army veteran – may have murdered his wife.When Puller's friend, intelligence operative Veronica Knox, arrives on the scene, he realizes that there is far more to this case than he first thought. Puller knows that nothing will prevent him from discovering what really happened to his mother – even if it means proving that his father is a killer.. . . the other seeks revengePaul Rogers has just been paroled after spending ten years in a high-security prTrade ReviewBaldacci makes the implausible plausible in his riveting fourth thriller featuring US Army criminal investigator John Puller . . . maintains tension throughout and imbues his characters with enough humanity to make readers care what happens to them * Publishers Weekly *

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Book SynopsisJack and his team investigate an extortion racket blackmailing high profile sports stars in the fifth Detective Superintendent Jack Hawksworth novel by million-copy bestselling author Fiona McIntosh.

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Book SynopsisAll they want for Christmas is you . . . 'This should be on every crime reader's Christmas wish list' CHRIS WHITAKER, bestselling author of We Begin at the EndTrade Review'This is a cracking Christmas read with a twist at the end that blew my mind. The story is fast-moving and I enjoyed getting to know the characters. I very much look forward to the next book by this author,' ALEX PINE, bestselling author of the DCI James Walker festive crime series. ‘Deceptively dark and unsettling – a perfect read for those winter nights. The countdown to Christmas has never been so terrifying. The Killer’s Christmas List is complex, multi-layered and hugely entertaining’ MARION TODD, bestselling author of the DI Clare Mackay series ‘Pacy and intriguing, this is a chillingly clever tale of Christmas slaying you’ll not want to miss’ BRIAN McGILLOWAY, bestselling author of the Lucy Black series ‘A truly killer Christmas chiller. You’ll need ice in your veins to reach the stunning, twisting finale’ CHRIS WHITAKER, bestselling author of We Begin at the End 'Wow, what a Christmas cracker of a book! Such a clever, twisty plot, with realistic, sympathetic characters. I hope this is the first in a series' JO CALLAGHAN, author of In the Blink of an Eye ‘Your own list won't be complete this year without this sharp, creepy thriller’ CALLUM McSORLEY, award-winning author of Squeaky Clean ‘Frost has that knack for keeping you on the edge of your seat, scared witless while still wanting to read on’ JONATHAN WHITELAW, award-winning author of The Village Hall Vendetta ‘Absolutely brilliant! This adrenaline-fuelled rollercoaster rattles along at break-neck speed then, just as you think you’ve got it, tilts you right out of your seat’ RUSS THOMAS, bestselling author of the DS Adam Tyler series ‘A gripping, pacy police procedural with a cast of complex characters and a surprise finale. If you’re after a great festive read, do not miss this one’ MARI HANNAH, award-winning author of the DCI Kate Daniels series

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Book SynopsisWhilst Erlendur struggles to hold together the crumbling fragments of his own family, his case unearths many other tales of family pain. of family loyalty and family shame. Few people are still alive who can tell the story, but even secrets taken to the grave cannot remain hidden forever...Winner of the CWA Gold Dagger.Trade ReviewHere is a new voice that demands to be listened to -- Reginald HillA writer worth seeking out' * Sunday Telegraph *One of the most brilliant crime writers of his generation * Sunday Times *Inspector Erlendur is one of the most compassionate detectives to come this way in a long time * New York Times *

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Book SynopsisSomeone took Daisy Mason . . .Someone you know.--------''The last twist was a genuine stroke of genius'' John Marrs''A mazey, gripping read'' Ian Rankin''Compulsive'' Emma Kavanagh Last night, eight-year-old Daisy Mason disappeared from a family party. No one in the quiet suburban street saw anything - or at least that''s what they''re saying. DI Adam Fawley is trying to keep an open mind. But he knows the nine times out of ten, it''s someone the victim knew. That means someone is lying... And that Daisy''s time is running out.The first twisty, up-all-night thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling Cara Hunter. For fans of Shari Lapena, Claire Douglas and Lisa Jewell.--------Authors can''t get enough of Close to Home''One of the best crime thrillers I have ever read'' Kathryn Croft, The Lying WifTrade ReviewA pro, with admirable command of pace and rising tension * The Times *A breathtaking denouement * Sunday Times *Hunter keeps her readers guessing until the last page * Daily Express *I absolute loved how [Close to Home] was written - reminding me of the TV programme Broadchurch. A fast-paced, twisty-turny debut that had me dying to know whodunnit -- Mel Sheratt

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Book Synopsis''Superbly edgy. Entertaining, full of good one-liners'' Sunday TimesDowntown LA. Streetwise lawyer Mickey Murphy has a shabby office in a low-rent district, an ex who bleeds him dry and the kind of clients who would plead the Fifth if they could count that high. He''s also been bought out by millionaire tycoon Zach Petrovitch - who just happens to be married to the love of Mickey''s life. When she asks him for help, Mickey finds himself thrown into a world of Hollywood stars, shady schemes, riots - and murder.''Crime at its most entertaining, filled with lively dialogue'' Sunday Telegraph''Deighton''s ear for dialogue and eye for lunatic California are perfect'' Sunday Express

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Book Synopsis* A compelling and sophisticated crime novel in the tradition of award-winning Jose Carlos Somoza. * Using rules and axioms, there will always be some propositions that can't be proved either true or false... But can this apply to murder?Trade ReviewUnusual blend of murder most foul and mathematics most pure ... a playful intellectual exercise * DAILY MAIL *An intellectual thriller that can be much enjoyed even by those whose grasp of mathematics is limited * THE TIMES *If you like your detective stories gore-free, with a strong crossword-solving element, this is for you * THE TIMES *The plot rattles along ... pausing occasionally to fill the reader in with a bit of necessary theoretical background'. LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS * 'Well crafted and deeply entertaining.’ *

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Book SynopsisDetective Galileo, Keigo Higashino's best loved character from The Devotion of Suspect X, returns in a case where hidden history, and impossible crime, are linked by nearly invisible threads in surprising ways.

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Book Synopsis''Magnificent.'' Richard OsmanRazor-sharp.' Erin Kelly''Fresh, frightening, bittersweet and brutal.'' Chris Whitaker ''Catnip for fans of Saltburn.'' GuardianA BBC BETWEEN THE COVERS BOOK CLUB PICKHe''s found a life worth killing forEdward is struggling to hold it together. Just about getting by in a world he cannot afford, scurrying after his friends, doing everything he can to prove his value. But not to worry: the attention of his beloved Stanza and the respite he finds in her ancestral home, Kellerby House, provide all the reward he needs.Until he realises that Stanza is in love with his best friend Robert, forcing Edward to re-evaluate what those closest to him are actually worth. No price is too high to stop the life he has strived for slipping from his grip. Especially when he won't be the one paying.''A genuine late night, one more chapter, but I''ve got work in the morning book.'' Ian Moore Are there limits to what he will do for his friends? Are there limits to what he will do to them?''A dastardly romp.'' Alice SlaterA subtle and gripping thriller for fans of The Secret History and The Talented Mr. Ripley.' Claire McGowanWHAT READERS ARE SAYING . . .I loved The Kellerby Code. The toxic friend group our lower class protagonist bends over backwards to fit into, the growing resentment of the effortless wealth and success and the inevitable tipping point.'This is one of those books that get more absorbing and utterly bizarre as it goes, you absolutely have to read it.'Immensely enjoyable . . . A wild roller coaster ride with plenty of cringeworthy and laugh out loud moments.'

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Book SynopsisMeet Flavia: Mystery Solver. Master Poisoner. 11 Years Old.England 1950. At Buckshaw, the crumbling country seat of the de Luce family, very-nearly-eleven-year-old Flavia is plotting revenge on her older sisters.Then a dead bird is left on the doorstep, which has an extraordinary effect on Flavia''s eccentric father, and a body is found in the garden. As the police descend on Buckshaw, Flavia decides to do some investigating of her own.Praise for the historical Flavia de Luce mysteries:''The Flavia de Luce novels are now a cult favourite'' Mail on Sunday''A cross between Dodie Smith''s I Capture The Castle and the Addams family...delightfully entertaining'' GuardianFans of M. C. Beaton''s Agatha Raisin, Frances Brody and Alexander McCall Smith will enjoy the Flavia de Luce mysteries:1. Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie2. The Weed That Strings the Hangman''s BagTrade ReviewPraise for the cosy crime Flavia de Luce Mysteries - perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and Midsomer Murders:The Flavia de Luce novels are now a cult favourite * Mail on Sunday *Certain to become a national treasure * Daily Mail *Delightfully entertaining * Guardian *Flavia is enchanting * New York Times *A breath of fresh air to the world of period-piece sleuthing * Independent *Flavia is mercilessly addictive * Daily Telegraph *A clever, witty and totally gripping read with lots of surprises * Essentials *At once precocious and endearing, Flavia is a marvellous character. Quirkily appealing, this is definitely a crime novel with a difference * Choice *It's like entering the lost world of the Mitford sisters where the girls are allowed to run completely wild * Crime Squad *Hilarious, eccentric and mischievous * Deadly Pleasures *Engaging, entertaining, bright and breezy; and above all, great fun! * Good Book Guide *

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Book SynopsisInternationally bestselling author and acclaimed screenwriter Anthony Horowitz, creator of Magpie Murders, together with founder of Mysterious Press, Otto Penzler, selects the very best of the year''s crime and mystery tales in this latest collection perfect for crime fiction lovers. Featuring stories from Jeffery Deaver and L. Frank Baum among many others!These twenty tales represent the best of short form crime and mystery fiction from over the past twelve months. With a variety of fiendishly twisty plots, and featuring murder and mischief in evilly evocative settings, this collection is perfect for crime fiction lovers. Also includes a bonus short mystery story from the Golden Age of Crime Fiction, by the fabled L. Frank Baum.Featuring stories by:Ace AtkinsMichael BrackenFleur BradleyShelley CostaDoug CrandellJeffery DeaverJohn FloydNils GilbertsonPeter HayesShells LegoullonVictor MethosLeon

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Book SynopsisTHE FIRST NEW SERIES FROM #1 BESTSELLER MARK BILLINGHAM IN 20 YEARS.''Readers rejoice! A captivating new series from Mark Billingham, the very best in the business'' --- RICHARD OSMANMeet Detective Miller: unique, unconventional, and criminally underestimated...He''s a detective, a dancer, he has no respect for authority - and he''s the best hope Blackpool has for keeping criminals off the streets. Meet Detective Declan Miller.A double murder in a seaside hotel sees a grieving Miller return to work to solve what appears to be a case of mistaken identity. Just why were two completely unconnected men taken out?Despite a somewhat dubious relationship with both reality and his new partner, can the eccentric, offbeat Miller find answers where his colleagues have found only an impossible puzzle?''Funny, moving, and full of surprises . . . an absolute treat'' --- MICK HERRON''Billingham blends cauTrade ReviewReaders rejoice! A captivating new series from Mark Billingham, the very best in the business * Richard Osman *Funny, moving, and full of surprises, The Last Dance will delight Mark Billingham's old readers, and have new ones flocking to him in droves. An absolute treat. * Mick Herron *Billingham has clearly enjoyed the challenge of exploring new territory and portraying new characters. His fans may rest assured that his highly accomplished performance deserves a big fat ten. * The Times *Hard-headed yet big-hearted, DS Declan Miller will have you on the edge of your seat - screaming with laughter one moment and surprise the next. Billingham blends caustic humour, raw emotion and rollercoaster thrills. His new series is bursting with wit, charm and intriguing, complex characters. Save The Last Dance for when you want a fast, fresh and totally absorbing read. * Janice Hallett *Billingham's Tom Thorne series set the bar very high indeed, but The Last Dance is well up to standard - funny, moving and expertly plotted * Guardian *Billingham is back with the first instalment of a highly promising new series * Mail on Sunday *Brimming with wit, expertly paced, and wholly enjoyable - The Last Dance is a showcase of Billingham's exceptionally gifted storytelling. Mark Billingham is at his best! * Karin Slaughter *A gritty, engaging novel that balances light with dark, offering wit and wisdom in equal measure. Billingham's new lead detective, DS Miller, never misses a step when it comes to solving crime. * Nita Prose, author of The Maid *A captivating combination of humour, emotion, mystery and tension, The Last Dance is everything you could wish for in a new detective series. Sharp and funny, with hidden layers, just like Detective Declan Miller himself. * Andrea Mara *Fresh, funny, fantastic, this is the sickeningly talented Billingham at his best. * Abir Mukherjee *It is an unmitigated joy from the very first page to last - and reminds the world just why Billingham is one of Britain's greatest crime writers * Daily Mail *The author's first new series in 20 years is superb - he hits the spot again * Sun *DS Miller is a wonderfully warm and witty character who, at times, made this reader laugh out loud * Mirror *This captivating thriller is lighter in tone than the Thorne novels but no less enjoyable for that * Daily Express *This new post-Inspector Tom Thorn character from multi-award-winning author Mark Billingham is an absolute winner, and a hoot to boot * Irish Independent *Reliable crime-fiction veteran Billingham delivers gentle laughs and darker emotions in a pacey plot shaped by its unique location * The Oldie *This captivating story features a new Billingham character - DI Declan Miller, who is nothing if not eccentric . . . Superbly constructed, it underlines just how good a crime writer he is. * Daily Mail *A clever and engaging murder mystery * Canberra Weekly *An entertaining police procedural featuring a new investigator, DS Declan Millar. Billingham may have made him as miserable as his predecessor DI Tom Thorne but he provides a lot more jokes this time to lighten the novel * Literary Review (Books of the Year) *

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Book SynopsisThe seventh novel in the best-selling Inspector Lynley mystery seriesTrade ReviewA very fine writer * The Times *An adult and meaty crime story * Daily Mail *Ms George is the connoisseur's crime writer * Sunday Express *Ingenious * Sunday Times *

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