Crime and / or mystery fiction
Canongate Books The Misplaced Physician
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Canongate Books Buried in a Book
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Canongate Books Deeds Left Undone
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Canongate Books Poison and Pooches
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Little, Brown Book Group Agatha Raisin There Goes The Bride
Book SynopsisAgatha''s former husband James is engaged to be married to a beautiful, young woman and Agatha has been kindly invited to the wedding. To take her mind off this, Agatha decides she has fallen for Sylvan, a Frenchman she met at James'' engagement party. To distract her still further she decides upon a holiday and flies to Istanbul, where unfortunately she bumps into James and his fiancée not once but twice - convincing him she is stalking them.So when the bride is murdered on her wedding day, naturally Agatha is Suspect Number One - but then matters are turned on their head when the dead bride''s mother engages Agatha to take on the case of her murdered daughter! And very soon Agatha''s own life is in danger while she tries to solve the mystery of the corpse bride while fighting off (halfheartedly) the advances of a very attractive and determined Frenchman!Praise for the Agatha Raisin series:''M. C. Beaton''s imperfect heroine is an absoTrade Review'The detective novels of M C Beaton, a master of outrageous black comedy, have reached cult status.' -- Anne Robinson The Times Agatha is like Miss Marple with a drinking problem, a pack-a-day habit and major man lust. In fact, I think she could be living my dream life. Entertainment Weekly
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Headline Publishing Group Vine Street
Book Synopsis***BEST CRIME BOOKS OF THE YEAR - THE TIMES/SUNDAY TIMES******CRIME BOOK OF THE MONTH - THE TIMES***''Brings the obsessional dread of James Ellroy to 1940s London.'' IAN RANKIN''Extraordinary...a career-defining performance.'' THE SUNDAY TIMES''This is crime writing of the highest quality'' DAILY MAILSOHO, 1935.SERGEANT LEON GEATS'' PATCH.A snarling, skull-cracking misanthrope, Geats marshals the grimy rabble according to his own elastic moral code.The narrow alleys are brimming with jazz bars, bookies, blackshirts, ponces and tarts so when a body is found above the Windmill Club, detectives are content to dismiss the case as just another young woman who topped herself early.But Geats - a good man prepared to be a bad one if it keeps the worst of them at bay - knows the dark seams of the city.Working with his former partner, mercenary FlyinTrade ReviewSavage, beautiful, mesmeric. It's impossible not to marvel at the detail, at the sheer richness of each and every scene. Dominic Nolan is a wonderful writer, Vine Street is a very special book. -- CHRIS WHITAKER, author of WE BEGIN AT THE ENDGleefully mixes fact and fiction to revivify history...a career-defining performance * THE TIMES - CRIME BOOK OF THE MONTH *This is crime writing of the highest quality and deserves to be compared with the unforgettable James Ellroy * DAILY MAIL *A tour de force. A brilliant marriage of tension and rich detail -- HARRIET TYCEAn epic, brutal, blockbuster of a crime novel. It's the best film noir you've never seen complete with a love story that might just rip your heart out -- TREVOR WOODAn enthralling tale that takes you into the seamy heart of Soho's past. Written in Nolan's visceral, muscular prose, it is a joy to read -- LESLEY KARAA rich, ambitious, masterpiece of a crime novel -- OLIVIA KIERNANPoetic and tragic...but also vibrant, with a great depth of world and character -- JAMES DELARGYWow! This is a crime thriller with an epic feel . . . Gritty, brutual, "real", the writing is electric * Sun *
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Pan Macmillan The Legacy of Arniston House
Book SynopsisThe fourth book in the bewitching Edinburgh Nights series by T. L. Huchu. Ghostalker and magician Ropa Moyo faces an ancient cult trying to resurrect the Black Lord and an army of the dead.
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Soho Press Invitation To Die
Book SynopsisWhen DI John Redfyre returns for his second investigation in the hallowed halls of Cambridge academia he uncovers a secret supper club that might be murderous.
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Soho Press Big Breath In
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Amazon Publishing A True Kill
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Canongate Books Inherit the Shoes
Book SynopsisLawyer Sandy Moss gets mixed up in a celebrity murder case in LA, in the first in a brand-new cosy legal mystery series.New Jersey prosecutor Sandy Moss is tired of petty criminals, and a new job at a glitzy Los Angeles law firm seems the perfect career move. Putting 3,000 miles between her and her ex-boyfriend is just an added bonus.But on Sandy''s first morning as a family attorney, she inadvertently kills her new career stone dead when she offends her boss during a meeting with the firm''s top celebrity client, charismatic TV star Patrick McNabb. But that''s not as dead as Patrick''s soon-to-be ex-wife, Patsy, is that evening, when she''s discovered shot by an arrow, her husband standing over her.Did Patrick really kill his wife in a dispute over a pair of shoes? All signs point to yes. But Patrick is determined to clear his name, using all the legal skills he''s learned from playing a lawyer on TV, and to Sandy''s deep dismay, she''s the onl
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Cornerstone The House Next Door
Book SynopsisThree chilling stories from the world's bestselling thriller writerThe House Next Door (with Susan DiLallo): Married mother of four Laura Sherman was thrilled when her new neighbour invited her on some errands. But a few quick tasks became a long lunch – and now things could go too far with a man who isn't what he seems...The Killer's Wife (with Max DiLallo): Six girls have gone missing. Detective McGrath knows the only way to find them is to get close to the suspect's wife... maybe too close.The Witnesses (with Brendan DuBois): The Sanderson family has been forced into hiding after one of them stumbled upon a criminal plot. Or so they think. No one will answer their questions. And the terrifying truth may come too late...
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Cranthorpe Millner Publishers One of the Few
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Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Publishers The Nickel Choir
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Cornerstone The Infirmary
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Transworld Listen for the Lie
Book SynopsisAmy Tintera is the New York Times bestselling author of numerous novels for young adults. Her novels have been translated into 16 languages and sold into more than 20 territories. Listen for the Lie is her adult debut.She earned degrees in journalism and film and worked in Hollywood before becoming an author. Raised in Austin, Texas, she frequently sets her novels in the Lone Star state.
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Ackroyd Publishing The Ghost Village Murders
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Canelo The Harlech Beach Killings
Book SynopsisA murdered millionaire. A violent drug operation. Can she put a stop to the next assassination?When the body of a businessman washes up on a secluded North Wales shore, DI Ruth Hunter is anxious to nail the killer and quickly.As she digs into the dead millionaire's business affairs, she discovers a disturbing link to an infamous Liverpudlian drug lord. And bringing him to justice is far from easy. Between botched raids, tight-lipped suspects, and a slew of cold case murders, Hunter is sure the criminal mastermind must have corrupt players in his pocket...Can Hunter take down the mobster before he orders a highly personal hit?A dark and suspenseful crime thriller perfect for fans of JD Kirk, Sarah Ward and Neil Lancaster.
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Bookouture Dead Memories
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Zaffre The Scene of the Crime
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Canongate Books Hardcastle's Quandary
Book SynopsisA letter from a vicar in Norfolk leads DDI Hardcastle and DS Marriott on the road to a shocking and macabre discovery . . .One rainy morning in March 1927, Divisional Detective Inspector Ernest Hardcastle of the Metropolitan Police is summoned to the office of the Chief Constable CID at New Scotland Yard. Frederick Wensley has received a letter from a Reverend Percy Stoner in Norfolk, convinced that his nephew, Captain Guy Stoner, has been murdered. He recently received a letter, supposedly from Guy, claiming that there had been a fire at his farm in Ditton, Surrey, and asking for money. Assigned the case, Hardcastle and Detective Sergeant Charles Marriott travel to Ditton, where they make a shocking discovery, and are soon drawn into a shady world of deception, fraud, ex-army officers and West End nightclubs, navigating a labyrinth of twists and turns in their determination to see justice served.
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BOTH Press Blood Toll
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BOTH Press The Boscombe Valley Mystery
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John Murray Press Lucky Thing
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Orion Publishing Co Drop Shot
Book SynopsisFollowing on from DEAL BREAKER, this is the excellent, gripping second Myron Bolitar novel from the SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author of SIX YEARS.The young woman was shot dead in cold blood, dropped outside the stadium, in front of a stand selling Moët for $7.50 a glass. Once her tennis career had skyrocketed. Now, at the height of the US Open, the headlines were being made by another young player from the wrong side of the tracks.When Myron Bolitar investigates the killing he uncovers a connection between the two players and a six-year-old murder at an exclusive club. Suddenly Myron is in over his head. And with a dirty US senator, a jealous mother and the mob all drawn into the case, he finds himself playing the most dangerous game of all...Trade ReviewHarlan Coben specialises in rousing the snake that lurks in the perfectly cut grass of American suburbia ... Coben makes you care about them but never neglects a plot that is full of his trademark shocks * SUNDAY TELEGRAPH *Harlan Coben is the modern master of the hook-and-twist - luring you in on the first page, only to shock you on the last * Dan Brown *His thrillers come with the guarantee of a great read and a twist in the tale * EVENING TELEGRAPH *
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Orion Publishing Co The Concrete Blonde
Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling author of The Lincoln Lawyer and The Gods of Guilt. When LAPD detective Harry Bosch shot and killed Norman Church - the ''Dollmaker'' - the police were convinced it marked the end of the search for one of the city''s most bizarre serial killers.But four years later, Norman Church''s widow is taking Bosch to court, accusing him of killing the wrong man. To make matters worse, Bosch has just received a note, eerily reminiscent of the ones the Dollmaker used to taunt him with, giving him a location where a body can be found.Is the Dollmaker still alive? Or is this the work of a vicious copycat killer, determined to repeat the Dollmaker''s grisly feats and destroy Bosch''s career in the process?Trade ReviewOne of the world's finest crime writers * MAIL ON SUNDAY *Connelly is a crime-writing genius * INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY *One of the great storytellers of crime fiction * SUNDAY TELEGRAPH *Crackling authenticity...cunningly conceived...Connelly joins the top rank of a new generation of crime writers * LOS ANGELES TIMES *
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Orion Publishing Co Back Spin
Book SynopsisThe search for a missing boy gives Myron Bolitar far more than he bargained for...From the bestselling author of SIX YEARS.Trade ReviewIntelligent and gripping this is a real white-knuckle read of a thriller * DAILY MAIL praise for Harlan Coben *Coben is one of the best thriller writers in the business, and he delivers another amazing novel that will resonate with readers long after the final page is turned. The narrative is immersive, and the well-drawn characters and twisting plotting are stellar. With such a cool hook and a surprising and satisfying payoff, don't wait six years to read what might be Coben's best since Tell No One * LIBRARY JOURNAL on SIX YEARS *Harlan Coben is the modern master of the hook-and-twist - luring you in on the first page, only to shock you on the last * Dan Brown *A thriller that recalls VERTIGO * TELEGRAPH praise for Harlan Coben *Cements his reputation as a top-class mystery writer * INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY praise for Harlan Coben *
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Simon & Schuster Ltd The Christmas Jigsaw Murders
Book SynopsisTHIS CHRISTMAS, A KILLER TAKES FAMILY GAMES TO A MURDEROUS NEW LEVEL. On 19th of December, renowned puzzle setter, loner and Christmas sceptic Edie O’Sullivan finds a hand-delivered present on her doorstep. Unwrapping it, she finds a jigsaw box and, inside, six jigsaw pieces. When fitted together, the pieces show part of a crime scene – blood-spattered black and white tiles and part of an outlined body. Included in the parcel is a message: ‘Four, maybe more, people will be dead by midnight on Christmas Eve, unless you can put all the pieces together and stop me.’ It’s signed, Rest In Pieces. Edie contacts her nephew, DI Sean Brand-O’Sullivan, and together they work to solve the clues. But when a man is found near death with a jigsaw piece in his hand, Sean fears that Edie might be in danger and shuts her out of the investigation. As the body count rises, however, Edie knows that only she has the knowledge to
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HarperCollins Publishers Perfect Death
Book SynopsisDon't miss the new, devastatingly good thriller from Helen Fields, The Institution. Coming March 2023 available to pre-order now!Relentless pace, devilish cleverness and a laser-sharp focus on plot.' Chris BrookmyreWithout doubt, this is one of the best detective series I have read.' Woman's Way MagazineThere's no easy way to dieUnknown to DI Luc Callanach and the newly promoted DCI Ava Turner, a serial killer has Edinburgh firmly in his grip. The killer is taking his victims in the coldest, most calculating way possible engineering slow and painful deaths by poison, with his victims entirely unaware of the drugs flooding their bloodstream until it's too late.But how do you catch a killer who hides in the shadows? A killer whose pleasure comes from watching pain from afar? Faced with their most difficult case yet, Callanach and Turner soon realise they face a seemingly impossible taskA very sinister premise and an intriguing killer's voice. Highly recommended.' James OswaldTrade Review‘Must read! With nail-biting twists at every turn, [Perfect Remains] will have readers gripped from start to finish.’ Closer ‘Read it in two sittings. I literally had no choice. A fast and enthralling thriller, pitting a new, very human hero against one of the scariest psychos I've yet encountered in crime fiction.’ Sunday Times bestseller, Paul Finch ‘Without doubt, this is one of the best first detective series I have read.’ Woman’s Way Magazine ‘Genuinely chilling.’ Saga Magazine ‘Watch out Rebus, McRae and Perez there’s a new detective in the running to become Scotland’s fictional top cop…a real cracker of a page-turner that is truly difficult to put down.’ Scotland Correspondent
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Simon & Schuster How to Write a Mystery: A Handbook from Mystery
Book SynopsisFrom 70 of the most successful mystery writers in the business, an invaluable guide to crafting mysteries—from character development and plot to procedurals and thrillers—“this is a writing guide that readers and writers will turn to again and again” (Booklist, starred review). Mystery Writers of America (MWA) is known for providing unparalleled resources on the craft, art, and business of storytelling, helping writers of all levels improve their skills for nearly a century. Now, this handbook helps authors navigate the ever-shifting publishing landscape—from pacing, plotting, the business side of publishing, to the current demand for diversity and inclusivity across all genres, and more. Featuring essays by a new generation of bestselling experts on various elements of the craft and shorter pieces of crowd-sourced wisdom from the MWA membership as a whole, the topics covered can be categorized as follows: —Before Writing (rules; genres; setting; character; research; etc.) —While Writing (outlining; the plot; dialogue; mood; etc.) —After Writing (agents; editors; self-pub; etc.) —Other than Novels (short stories; true crime; etc.) —Other Considerations (diverse characters; legal questions; criticism) Also included is a collection of essays from MWA published authors—including Jeffery Deaver, Tess Gerritsen, and Charlaine Harris—selected by bestselling authors Lee Child and Laurie King and arranged thematically answering, “What piece of writing advice do you wish you’d had at the beginning of your career?” “Everything you wanted to know about how to plan, draft, write, revise, publish, and market a mystery” (Kirkus Reviews), this inclusive manual provides practical, current, easily digestible advice for new and established authors alike.Trade Review"An embarrassment of riches . . . [How to Write a Mystery] overflows with enough pithy wisdom and hard-boiled humor to deserve its place on any mystery lover's shelf, even if they never intend to write a thing. . . . A snappy, wise and expansive guide which in explaining how to write a mystery ends up illustrating much of what makes the genre so engrossing." —Minneapolis Star Tribune "A wonderful book, a seminar in genre writing conducted by some of the genre’s most accomplished practitioners. . . . a writing guide that readers and writers will turn to again and again." —Booklist, starred review "Everything you wanted to know about how to plan, draft, write, revise, publish, and market a mystery, courtesy of the cheerleaders from the Mystery Writers of America. . . . A chorus of encouraging voices that mix do-this instruction with companionable inspiration." —Kirkus Reviews "Tempted to try your own hand at a tale of crime? How to Write a Mystery gathers sound and often witty advice from nearly 70 contemporary practitioners." —Wall Street Journal "One of the best and most inclusive manuals ever. . . . How to Write a Mystery is a splendid technical treatise for writers of any stage or level. . . . Reading the book feels like taking a graduate-level course. . . . an immensely worthwhile investment for the storyteller in us all.” —BookTrib "All this input from some of the most successful mystery writers alive makes for an invaluable guide to crafting mysteries, police procedurals, and thrillers. These experts offer practical, current, and surprisingly easily digestible advice." —The Big Thrill "Budding authors looking for pro tips will find some useful tidbits." —Publishers Weekly
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HarperCollins Publishers The Jigsaw Man The most addictive and chilling
Book SynopsisI would give this more stars if I could. For a debut novel, in this genre, this is simply brilliant, the twists & turns you go through keep you on the edge of your seat, I couldn''t put this down!!' Reader review ?????Wow wow wow is all I can say. This book is brilliant . . . such a page turner' Reader review ?????Fabulous debut book. Fast paced and addictive. You won''t want to put it down until you''ve finished reading it' Reader review ?????What a page turner! Fresh and engaging writing . . . absolutely worth the read' Reader review ?????* * *There''s a serial killer on the loose.When bodies start washing up along the banks of the River Thames, DI Henley fears it is the work of Peter Olivier, the notorious Jigsaw Killer. But it can't be him; Olivier is already behind bars, and Henley was the one who put him there.The race is on before more bodies are found.She'd hoped she'd never have to see his face again, but Henley knows Olivier might be the best chance they have at stopping the Trade Review Praise for The Jigsaw Man: ‘The Jigsaw Man ranks amongst the very best debut thrillers – we’re talking top-ten territory here – I’ve read this past decade . . . It evokes, vibrantly and indelibly, a world I’ve never even glimpsed, much less entered – neither in literature nor in life: a London where those most in need of help are those most often denied it . . . Matheson’s voice is exciting, urgent… and, now more than ever, vital’ A.J. Finn, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Woman in the Window ‘This book is gruesomely good’ Lesley Kara, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Rumour and Who Did You Tell? ‘Crime fiction has a significant new star’ Sarah Hilary, author of Someone Else’s Skin ‘This modern and multi-layered take on the high-octane thriller keeps the pages turning’ Oprah Daily ‘So tense and dark. It has a real Silence of the Lambs vibe, and Peter Olivier is my new Hannibal Lecter. Brilliant' Lisa Hall, author of Between You and Me ‘Move over, Hannibal Lecter, there's a new serial killer on the block in this awesome debut from Nadine Matheson. The Jigsaw Man will have you in pieces. Literally’ David Jackson, author of The Resident ‘Buckle up, readers! From the first scene, Nadine Matheson takes us on a heart-pounding roller coaster ride. From the aftermath of a grizzly crime to the hunt for a mad genius, The Jigsaw Man will take your breath away again and again. In DI Henley, Matheson has given us a smart, modern heroine. I hope this is only the first of many adventures for her’ Tami Hoag, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Boy ‘With a wit that complements her dark subject matter, Matheson writes superbly . . . A book to make you think, feel – and jump out of your chair’ Daily Mirror
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Faber & Faber The Kind Worth Saving
Book SynopsisFrom the Sunday Times bestselling authorTWO''S COMPANY, THREE''S MURDER''I loved it!'' GILLIAN McALLISTER''Nobody writes psychopaths like Swanson.'' MARK EDWARDSWhen private detective and former cop Henry Kimball is hired to investigate a cheating husband, he senses all is not quite what it seems, and before he knows it he's gotten far too close to the other woman.As the case rapidly gets ever more dangerous, he's forced to turn to the only person he can trust, the sociopathic Lily Kintner, the woman who once stabbed him, but with whom he shares a peculiar bond.Swanson has made me fall in love with plot twists again.' DOUG JOHNSTONEReaders are gripped by The Kind Worth Saving***** ''Definitely one of the best books of the year!''***** ''Wickedly delicious!''***** ''A thrilling, gripping book that will keep you on the edge of your seat.''***** ''Fantastically twisty''***** ''Wow, this was a nonstop whirlwind!''***** ''Oh my goodness I couldn't put it down''
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HarperCollins Publishers The Profiler
Book SynopsisTHE MILLION-COPY INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER RETURNS WITH A DARK AND TERRIFYING JOURNEY INTO THE MIND OF A KILLER. Truly exceptionaltwists and turns that I didn''t see coming, a unique concept, and brilliant characterssimply captivating.' JOHN MARRS________He's going to kill you. He just doesn't know it yet.Midnight Jones is an analyst trained to understand the human mind. But everything changes when, in the course of her work, she discovers Profile K's file because K stands for killer, and she knows that someone more dangerous than she could have ever imagined walks among them.Midnight knows what Profile K is capable of before he even commits his first crime. But as the news rolls with the brutal murder of a local woman, no one believes what she tells them: that he is capable of so much worse.Profile K will kill again and, terrifyingly, Midnight realises that the moment she found his file was the moment she became his next target. Because Profile K is coming for Midnight and the only way to escape with her life is to find him before he finds herThe million-copy bestseller is back with a dark, terrifying journey into the mind of a psychopath that will keep you riveted until the very last page.________Previously published as Profile K Helen Fields'' book The Institution was a UK top 20 paperback bestseller w/c 2023-09-23.
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Cornerstone The Sicilian
Book SynopsisMario Puzo was born in New York. He is the author of the bestselling novel The Godfather and many other acclaimed novels. Puzo also wrote many screenplays, including those for the three Godfather movies, for which he won two academy awards. He died at his home in Long Island, New York, at the age of seventy-eight.Trade ReviewAn offer of evil and romance that cannot be refused * Time *Even more alluring than the characters that made The Godfather a modern-day myth * New York Daily News *
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Hodder & Stoughton The Prey
Book SynopsisTHE FIRST PHONE CALL SHOCKS A FAMILY A box of photo albums is found in the attic of a house in Höfn, a small fishing village on the south coast of Iceland. The new owners return it to the man who sold them the house, along with a muddied child''s shoe with a name written on the sole: Salvor. The man is baffled; they never knew anyone called that. Shortly after the phone rings - it''s the nursing home where his mother, an Alzheimer''s patient, lives. She''s suffered a heart attack and the doctors don''t expect her to live much longer. The nurse asks him to let his sister, Salvör, know as well. Their mother has been asking for her. THE SECOND TRACKS TWO MISSING COUPLES Jóhanna is a member of a search and rescue team in Höfn and she''s searching for two couples from Reykjavik. Their phones'' last location has been pinpointed as the road leading up into the highlands. It''s far from clear why these people would have made such a risky
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Headline Publishing Group For Our Sins
Book SynopsisThe wages of sin is death.The partial collapse of a disused Edinburgh church reveals a dead body in the rubble, his head badly smashed by falling masonry. Soon identified as an old ex-con - Kenny Morgan - his death is put down to a heart attack and deemed non-suspicious.Tony McLean is approached by a notorious crime lord who suggests the police should be looking into Morgan''s death more closely. Despite struggling with his recent retirement, he is reluctant to involve himself.But when a second man is found dead in another disused church, his forehead branded with a cross, this time it is clearly murder.There''s a killer stalking the streets of Edinburgh. Is it time for McLean to get back to doing what he does best?Praise for James Oswald:''The new Ian Rankin'' Daily Record''Creepy, gritty and gruesome'' Sunday Mirror''Crime fiction''s next big thing'' Su
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Little, Brown Book Group Judgement In Death
Book SynopsisShe stood in Purgatory and studied death. The blood and the gore of it, the ferocity of its glee. It had come to this place with the wilful temper of a child, full of heat and passion and careless brutality.'' In an uptown strip joint a cop is found bludgeoned to death. The weapon''s a baseball bat. The motive is a mystery. It''s a case of serious overkill that pushes Eve Dallas straight into overdrive. Her investigation uncovers a private club that''s more than a hot spot. Purgatory''s a last chance for atonement where everyone is judged. Where your ultimate fate depends on your most intimate sins. And where one cop''s hidden secrets are about to plunge innocent souls into vice-ridden damnation.
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HarperCollins Publishers The Ice Princess
Book SynopsisThe gripping psychological thriller debut of No 1 bestselling Swedish crime sensation Camilla Läckberg.Heart-stopping and heart-warming, The Ice Princess is a masterclass in Scandinavian crime writing' Val McDermid*One of TIME's best mystery and thriller books of all time*A small town can hide many secretsReturning to her hometown after the funeral of her parents, writer Erica Falck finds a community on the brink of tragedy. The death of her childhood friend, Alex, is just the beginning. Her wrists slashed, her body frozen in an ice-cold bath, it seems like she's taken her own life.Meanwhile, local detective Patrik Hedström is following his own suspicions about the case. It's only when they start working together that the truth begins to emerge about a small town with a deeply disturbing pastTrade ReviewPraise for The Ice Princess: ‘Heart-stopping and heart-warming, ‘The Ice Princess’ is a masterclass in Scandinavian crime writing’ Val McDermid ‘Camilla Läckberg is a more than welcome addition to the growing ranks of Scandinavian crime writers translated into English. With its sharp emotional nuances and psychological insight, ‘The Ice Princess’ builds in suspense as the author turns her clear eye on the buried secrets and contemporary relationships of a small, isolated community. I predict that Fjallbacka and its crimes and people will soon be as poplular here as they are in her native Sweden’ Peter Robinson ‘Another top-class Scandinavian crime writer reaches the British market’ The Times ‘A welcome new voice in crime fiction’ Woman & Home ‘Has a brooding quality redolent of its barren Swedish landscapes… intriguing and not a little disturbing’ Irish Times ‘Chilly, deceptive and lucid, just like the icy environment it describes’ Literary Review Praise for Camilla Lackberg: ‘Domesticity and brutality are Lackberg staples… Tightly plotted… Unflinching.’ Sunday Times ‘Pacy … with flashing insight into the dark places of the psyche’ Sunday Times ‘A top-class Scandinavian crime writer’ The Times ‘The rock star of Nordic Noir’ Independent ‘Lackberg is an expert at mixing scenes of domestic cosiness with blood-curdling horror’ Guardian ‘Both chilling and thrilling’ Sun
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Headline Publishing Group Faithful unto Death
Book Synopsis''Simply the best detective writer since Agatha Christie'' The Sunday TimesDiscover the novels that inspired the hit ITV series Midsomer Murders, seen and loved by millions. The compelling fifth novel in the Midsomer Murders series by Caroline Graham, starring Detective Chief Inspector Barnaby. Features an exclusive foreword by John Nettles. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Ann Granger and James Runcie''s The Grantchester Mysteries.The Fawcett Green bell-ringers don''t bat an eyelid when Simone Hollingsworth fails to turn up to practice. They merely assume that bell-ringing has become the latest in a long list of her abandoned hobbies.But then the increasingly strange behaviour of Simone''s husband, Alan, begins to raise neighbourly suspicions about her whereabouts. And when the discovery of a body draws Chief Inspector Barnaby to the village, it becomes clear that unravTrade ReviewA mystery of which Agatha Christie would have been proud. . . A beautifully written crime novel * The Times *Tension builds, bitchery flares, resentment seethes . . . lots of atmosphere, colourful characters and fair clues * Mail on Sunday *Everyone gets what they deserve in this high-class mystery * Sunday Telegraph *A witty, well-plotted, absolute joy of a book * Yorkshire Post *A treat . . . haunting stuff * Woman's Realm *Wickedly acid, yet sympathetic * Publishers Weekly *Swift, tense and highly alarming * TLS *Lots of excellent character sketches . . . and the dialogue is lively and convincing * Independent *One to savour -- Val McDermidHard to praise highly enough * The Sunday Times *Her books are not just great whodunits but great novels in their own right -- Julie BurchillEnlivened by a very sardonic wit and turn of phrase, the narrative drive never falters * Birmingham Post *Read her and you'll be astonished . . . very sexy, very hip and very funny * Scotsman *The mystery is intriguing, the wit shafts through like sunlight . . . do not miss this book * Family Circle *
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HarperCollins Publishers The Ghost House
Book SynopsisA haunting serial killer crime thriller that will leave you breathless!After years on the police force, Annie Graham never expected that it would be her personal life leaving her scarred physically and emotionally.While on a break from work, trying to put the pieces of her life back together, the role of caretaker to a beautiful, crumbling mansion in the woods seems like a good escape.But something about the house puts her on edge, and her suspicions are confirmed when she finds the diary of former resident Alice. The house holds a dark connection to a series of terrible murders committed over one hundred years ago.And when a search for a missing girl turns into a hunt for a serial killer, Annie fears that history may be repeating itself. But as the past collides with the present, has Annie's unofficial investigation put her in the killer's sights?The first book in the Annie Graham series will have you hooked!Look out for more from the series:The Ghost HouseSecrets of the ShadowsThe Fo
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Penguin Books Ltd The Chalk Man
Book Synopsis''IF YOU LIKE MY STUFF, YOU''LL LIKE THIS'' STEPHEN KING''WONDERFULLY CREEPY - LIKE A COLD BLADE ON THE BACK OF YOUR NECK'' LEE CHILD____________SOON TO BE A MAJOR BBC DRAMAIt was only meant to be a game . . . None of us ever agreed on the exact beginning. Was it when we started drawing the chalk figures, or when they started to appear on their own? Was it the terrible accident? Or when they found the first body?____________THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER SHORTLISTED FOR A NATIONAL BOOK AWARD & THE STEEL DAGGER, BEST THRILLER AWARD''A must-read'' Daily Express''A tense gripper with a leave-the-lights-on shock ending'' Sunday Times''There are shades of Stephen King in this very creepy timeslip'' Guardian, BOOKS OF THE YEAR''A frightening Stephen King-esque coming-of-age story cuTrade ReviewWonderfully creepy - like a cold blade on the back of your neck -- LEE CHILDThe Chalk Man works, it's a lively and entertaining read . . . Tudor's got talent * The Times *This assured debut is very much in the Stephen King vein - creepy with plenty of menace * The Guardian *Hot damn C. J. Tudor's The Chalk Man is good. Very Stephen King-esque -- Ruth WareCJ Tudor's very clever, wrong-footing debut will leave you checking that doors and windows of your holiday cottage are secure . . . * Radio Times *A striking debut * Sunday Times *A tense gripper with a leave-the-lights-on shock ending * Sunday Times Crime Club *You'll be gripped by this cracking debut novel . . . it will keep you up all night with all the lights on. This intriguing, satisfying thriller delivers a series of shocks . . . reminiscent of the master of horror Stephen King * Daily Express *If you like my stuff, you'll like this -- STEPHEN KINGIt's a very clever story - you'll love it! -- Joanna CannonGripping, chilling . . . brilliant. As creepy as that house with dark windows we all knew as kids. I can't wait for the next one -- Luca VesteCompletely engrossing. Puts me in mind of Stephen King's The Body -- JOHN BOYNEThe past rises from the chalk dust. A labyrinthine tale that kept me guessing right to the end -- VAL MCDERMID * The Mail on Sunday *Half horror, half crime, The Chalk Man is a creepy, compulsive novel * Red Online *Taut, twisty and very creepy, this is a must for anyone who enjoys psycho-thrillers . . . The ending is genius * Saga *Deliciously creepy with a side order of Eighties nostalgia -- Thrillers We Love * Good Housekeeping *Started and finished in one day. Absolutely gripping, chilling, and as creepy as that house with dark windows we all knew as kids. Brilliant read and can't wait for the next one! * Luca Veste, author of the Murphy & Rossi novels *A well-constructed thriller layered with secrets, suspense, twists, turns and an outcome you may not see coming * Choice Magazine *It is hard to believe The Chalk Man is the debut novel from C J Tudor. The writing is sublime, and the ending is spine-tinglingly chilling * The Sun *This insanely readable chiller has it all - a brilliant, nostalgic flavour, humour and heart . . . A fantastic debut from a major new talent. * The Sunday Mirror *Strong characterisation, plenty of plot twists and an evocative portrait of small-town life in the 1980s add up to a riveting read * The Guardian *The prose is punk, the pace fast and the plot sinewy. There are shades of Stephen King when the reality bends into the sinister, and a deliciously creepy finale . . . * Daily Mail *Even Brexit impact reports made less frightening reading than C. J. Tudor's Stephen King-esque coming-of-age story cum murder mystery The Chalk Man. With tyro crime writers this dark, the future is bright * Daily Telegraph Books of the Year *The novel is so well executed . . . Tudor is very good at deploying shocks and surprises that catch you off guard. I jumped so many times while reading I could have been sitting on a chair made of cactus * The Sunday Express *Thriller of the Week - an intriguing puzzle with an engaging cast of characters . . . a highly promising debut * The Mail on Sunday *A must-read for all horror fans * Daily Express *There are enough twists and turns in this dark debut thriller to tie you in knots. The end is fabulously surprising and satisfying . . . creepy * The Sunday Post *[CJ Tudor] creates a winningly dark atmosphere and serves up a beautifully timed stream of intriguing new plot elements * Readers Digest *A nail-biting thriller * Inside Soap *Book of the Month * Prizes Magazine *A compelling debut * Mail Online *Scare yourself silly with this brilliant chiller . . . a spine-tingling read * Best *One of the best suspense thrillers i've read. A very easy 5 big fat stars and 100% recommended -- Compulsivereaders.comIs The Chalk Man one of THE books of 2018? YES, YES YES IT REALLY IS . . . an absolute corker, a spine tingling read -- PageturnersnookA fantastic debut novel to keep you up late at night -- BookLiteratiA nail biting thriller * Inside Soap *It's a corker that'll give you the willies. Chalk one up to C J Tudor. * Sunday Sport *Genuinely creepy books don't come along very often, but this one can hold its missing head up high * Heat *There are shades of Stephen King in this very creepy timeslip, as well as an evocative portrait of small-town life in 1980s Britain * Guardian, Books of the Year *My favourite crime book of 2018 would have to be The Chalk Man. It initially brought to mind twisted tales of suburban Americana such as Stand by Me and Carrie. However, by weaving in authentic and evocative period detail C. J. Tudor manages to create a story that tells of the darkness at the heart of small-town life that is, like the rotten pastoral in a M. R. James ghost story, uniquely English. Unsettling, taut and skillfully plotted, The Chalk Man grabbed me by the throat from the very first sentence and didn't let go until the final, heart-stopping page * Nuala Ellwood, author of The Day of the Accident *[I] haven't had a sleepless night due to a book for a long time. The Chalk Man changed that. Many congrats C. J. Tudor -- Fiona Barton * bestselling author of The Widow *What a great book. A twisty thriller and downright creepy ending. 5 stars. -- Sarah Pinborough, the number 1 bestselling author of * Behind Her Eyes *Tense, skillful storytelling -- Ali Land, bestselling author of * Good Me Bad Me *Absolutely brilliant. I was expecting a creepy horror story that I'd have to read with all the lights on but this book is so much more than that - it's witty, insightful, clever, thoughtful, mysterious, gripping, nostalgic and utterly compelling. Publishers often talk about "an exciting new voice in fiction" and I genuinely think C. J. Tudor is going to be huge. This book has bestseller written all over it and if it doesn't go to number one I will eat my crime writing hat -- C. L. Taylor * author of The Missing *What an amazing debut! Such an ingenious, original idea. I was engrossed from the very first page. I loved how the 1986 and present day storylines weaved so skilfully together to create that unforgettable and unexpected ending. Compelling, taut and so very, very chilling. This book will haunt you! -- Claire Douglas * Sunday Times bestselling author of Last Seen Alive *It's been a while since I've read such an impressive debut. The pace was perfectly judged, the characters superbly drawn and there's a creeping sense of unease that starts with the prologue and grows throughout the book. And then that ending! It feels so fresh and deserves to be a huge success -- James Oswald * Sunday Times bestselling author of the Inspector McLean series *Utterly Hypnotic. The Chalk Man is a dream novel, a book of nightmares: haunted and haunting, shot through with shadow and light - a story to quicken the pulse and freeze the blood. A dark star is born -- Mr A. J. FinnImpossible to put down, cleverly constructed and executed -- Ragnar Jonasson * author of the bestselling Dark Iceland series *Kept me up until five in the morning. Wonderfully written. I loved it! -- Kimberley Chambers * bestselling author of Backstabber *I absolutely loved The Chalk Man . . . It's a dark, mesmerising thriller with an ending that left me with goosebumps! -- Nuala Elwood * author of My Sister’s Bones *One of the best books I've read since I first read Stephen King's IT when I was 14. Go get it! -- Rachel Burton * author of The Many Colours of Us *I've just finished The Chalk Man by C. J. Tudor. WOW! I could not put it down. If you like Stephen King, you'll LOVE this! -- Hayley Barker * author of Showstopper *At the heart of this accomplished debut lies a shocking crime stumbled upon by a group of teenage friends. It is a discovery that shatters their innocence and haunts the whole community. Now, twenty years later, someone is sending anonymous letters - chalk drawings of a stick figure with a noose around its neck - someone who hasn't forgotten what happened in the woods all those years ago. The past is very much alive in this book where memory is unreliable and old secrets fester, threatening to turn as odorous as a rotting corpse. Tudor's sharp eye for detail and ear for dialogue lend the childhood scenes an immediacy and authenticity that completely convince. With its driving plot and sensitive evocation of friendship and loneliness, The Chalk Man is an utterly gripping read, with an ending that will make the hairs on the back of your neck bristle -- Karen Perry * bestselling author of Can You Keep a Secret? *Just finished The Chalk Man. Dark and addictive. This page-turner is more twisty than a rollercoaster. And one hell of a ride. -- Will Dean * Dark Pines *The Chalk Man is a stunning debut, a riveting thriller about the powerful grip of the past and the unbreakable bonds of childhood friendship. The ending of this smasher will completely throw you for a loop -- David Bell, bestselling author * Bring Her Home *The Chalk Man is an intricate and surprising book that will reward the reader who approaches it with the attention it deserves -- Thomas Perry, New York Times bestselling author of * The Old Man *Absolutely loved it! Creepy, brilliant and tense, I could not put it down! -- Karen Hamilton * The Perfect Girlfriend *Blasted through this beauty in one intense and thrilling sitting -- S R Masters * The Killer You Know *The Chalk Man stole my weekend! Wow. Just wow. The tension just builds and builds. And what a final page . . . -- Simon Lelic * The House *Finished reading The Chalk Man by C.J Tudor last night. What a book! Enjoyed every minute of it. A total banger! -- Amy Lloyd * author of The Innocent Wife *C.J. Tudor brilliantly weaves past and present into a haunting, vividly imagined tale. Much more than a murder mystery, it is a sharp, terrifying exploration of the bonds and limitations of childhood friendships and of secrets that refuse to remain buried. I fell in love with the guiding voice of this novel, the thoughtful and solitary Eddie. Prepare to be surprised again and again, even until the final page -- Michelle Richmond, author of * The Marriage Pact *The Chalk Man is an unpredictable and engaging thriller: sinister, tragic, and with a beautifully rendered sense of time and place. That final page still haunts me -- Helen Callaghan, bestselling author of * Dear Amy *The grip the past has on the present reveals itself in ever more sinister and macabre ways in this utterly original and relentlessly compelling psychological thriller. The Chalk Man kept me guessing all the way to the end -- Fiona Neil * bestselling author of The Betrayals *As well as being unputdownable, it was emotionally intelligent, touching and credible -- Emma Curtis * author of One Little Mistake *Easy, gripping and enjoyable -- Cecelia Ahern * bestselling author of P.S. I Love You *
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Profile Books Ltd Red Riding Nineteen Seventy Four
Book SynopsisJeanette Garland, missing Castleford, July 1969. Susan Ridyard, missing Rochdale, March 1972. Claire Kemplay, missing Morley, since yesterday. Christmas bombs and Lord Lucan on the run, Leeds United and the Bay City Rollers, The Exorcist and It Ain't Half Hot Mum. It's winter, 1974, Yorkshire, and Eddie Dunford's got the job he wanted - crime correspondent for the Yorkshire Evening Post. He didn't know it was going to be a season in hell. A dead little girl with a swan's wings stitched into her back. In Nineteen Seventy Four, David Peace brings the passion and stylistic bravado of an Ellroy novel to this terrifyingly intense journey into a secret history of sexual obsession and greed, and starts a highly acclaimed crime series that has redefined how the genre is approached.Trade ReviewHaunting evocations of 70s and 80s Yorkshire - interlinking tales of very fallible coppers, very noir hacks, very human killers * Observer *1974 is raw and furiously alive, the literary equivalent of a hard right to the jaw -- George P. PelecanosQuite simply, this is the future of British crime fiction * Time Out *Stunning...a brilliant first novel, written with tremendous pace and passion * Yorkshire Post *A brilliant, unique voice -- John SimmPeace has found his own voice - full of dazzling, intense poetry and visceral violence * Uncut *The slow-burning, word-of-mouth success story of British publishing... These four books recreated the pervasive sense of terror and corruption with a hammering, semi-magical style loosely reminiscent of James Ellroy, but steeped in something far more bleak and English... the evil twin of Life On Mars... Peace may have succeeded in creating an enduring literature for a curiously undocumented area of Britain * Guardian *Bleakly brilliant * Radio Times *Compelling * Sunday Times *He's in a class of his own in terms of ambition. He's trying to write these alternative histories of events we know quite well in a challenging way. The fact that he's dealing with very English subjects from Japan is very interesting -- Editor of Granta MagazineA British crime master work. Required reading... * Maxim *Original, difficult, brilliant * Observer *Singular and memorable * Guardian *
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Faber & Faber A Mind to Murder
Book SynopsisTHE PERFECT INTRODUCTION TO THE MULTIMILLION-COPY BESTSELLING ADAM DALGLIESH SERIES FROM THE QUEEN OF ENGLISH CRIME' (GUARDIAN)A legend.' VAL MCDERMIDP. D. James took the classic crime novel and turned up the dial.' MICK HERRONOne of those books you want to keep forever.' 5* reader reviewAdam Dalgliesh has never failed to solve a case yet.When the body of a woman is discovered at the Steen Psychiatric Clinic with a chisel through her heart, it seems to Dalgliesh a straightforward enough case: the building was locked, and no-one has been able to enter or leave since the murder. Logically, the killer must be one of the shocked group waiting to meet him.But Dalgliesh quickly discovers an intricate web of lies and grudges among both patients and staff which threatens to derail the investigation. And as he works to uncover the truth, the murderer is preparing to strike again . . .____________
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Quercus Publishing The Night Gate
Book SynopsisTHE 12 MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE LEWIS TRILOGY AND THE CHINA THRILLERSAWARD WINNING AUTHOR OF THE CWA DAGGER IN THE LIBRARY 2021''Enzo MacLeod is one of the most unusual crime solvers I have ever met.'' BookBrowse''No one can create a more eloquently written suspense novel than Peter May.'' New York Journal of BooksIn a sleepy French village, the body of a man shot through the head is disinterred by the roots of a fallen tree. A week later a famous art critic is viciously murdered in a nearby house. The deaths occurred more than seventy years apart.Asked by a colleague to inspect the site of the former, forensics expert Enzo Macleod quickly finds himself embroiled in the investigation of the latter. Two extraordinary narratives are set in train - one historical, unfolding in the treacherous wartime years of Occupied France; the other contemporary, set in the autumn of 2020 as France
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Orion Publishing Group The Reunion
Book SynopsisA skull looks up at Jennie from the trench, but it''s not the chalk-white bone and grimacing teeth that send her reeling. It''s the heart-shaped gold pendant, its delicate chain snapped in two. The necklace Hannah never took off. It can''t be Hannah. But it is.When Jennie Whitmore arrives at her school reunion, she immediately regrets her decision. Why would she choose to surround herself with people who were never nice to her? Who still aren''t, even now she''s a police officer? The only person who truly looked out for her all those years ago was charming, beautiful Hannah. Until the day she disappeared.Jennie is ready to finally put White Cross Academy behind her, the old school building demolished the morning after the party. But with the demolition comes a call: a teenage girl''s remains have been found on the grounds.The instant drop in Jennie''s gut tells her that the remains might be Hannah''s, but when she''s called
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Hodder & Stoughton A Banquet of Consequences
Book SynopsisInspector Lynley investigates the London end of an ever more darkly disturbing case, with Barbara Havers and Winston Nkata looking behind the peaceful façade of country life to discover a twisted world of desire and deceit.The suicide of William Goldacre is devastating to those left behind. But what was the cause of his tragedy and how far might the consequences reach? Is there a link between the young man''s leap from a Dorset cliff and a horrific poisoning in Cambridge?Following various career-threatening misdemeanours, Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers is desperate to redeem herself. So when a past encounter with bestselling feminist writer Clare Abbott and her pushy personal assistant Caroline Goldacre gives her a connection to the Cambridge murder, Barbara begs DI Thomas Lynley to let her pursue the crime.Full of shocks, intensity and suspense from first page to last, A Banquet of Consequences reveals both Lynley and Havers under pressure, and Trade ReviewPraise for Elizabeth George:Her crime novels combine Victorian craftsmanship, psychological observation and ingenious plotting. George's celebrated attention to detail keeps the reader totally immersed. Bliss. -- Kate Saunders * Saga *She's a designer of fastidious mosaics that never fail to intrigue * Guardian *Presses all the buttons to make us hoover her stuff up * Daily Telegraph *The best plotter in the mystery game, [her] elegant literate flow puts many Brits to shame * Time Out *She writes extremely well, plots brilliantly and reaches an emotional level deeper than most * The Times *Her treatment of the Mediterranean settings (along with a raft of intriguing new characters) shows a new exuberance . . . George aficionados will consider that Just One Evil Act possesses (as Schumann said of Schubert's Great C Major symphony) "heavenly length". -- Barry Forshaw * Independent *
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Penguin Books Ltd The Mission Song
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewLe Carre's eye is undimmed, his passion for his craft as strong as it ever was. He delivers a tale that few could equal and none will surpass * Observer *
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Penguin Books Ltd The Woman Who Lied
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewClaire Douglas's best yet. I loved the literary setting, the simmering tension and the book-within-a-book. It's gripping, atmospheric, and so original -- GILLIAN MCALLISTERLife imitates art and the truth keeps sliding just out of reach in this clever, twisting thriller. Claire Douglas knows just how to put both characters and readers through their paces - I was hooked -- LOUISE CANDLISHA thriller packed with twists that will leave you breathless * WOMAN'S OWN *An intriguing, twisty mystery combined with first-rate suspense - hard to put down -- SHARI LAPENAThrilling, twisty and impossible to put down, The Woman Who Lied is Claire Douglas at her very best -- TIM WEAVERA whirlwind of a thriller with twists that made me gasp -- C L TAYLORTHE WOMAN WHO LIED is a gripping read, so cleverly plotted and brimming with tension. The book-within-a-book intrigued me and works beautifully to ratchet up the tension and deepen the mystery. I loved it -- GILLY MACMILLANAbsolutely loved it...Ingenious and compelling with so many twists -- MARK EDWARDSThis novel is an absolute dream for crime fiction fans. So many ingenious twists, so many gasp moments, so many page-turning scenes that are impossible to stop thinking about. I absolutely loved it. -- B P WALTERA tightly plotted, dazzling thriller, filled with Claire Douglas's trademark suspense. This is an up-all-night read - sure to be another blockbuster! -- LUCY CLARKEA brilliantly compelling page-turner * Crime Monthly *PRAISE FOR CLAIRE DOUGLAS * -- *I loved this twisty novel -- RICHARD OSMANClaire crafts a gripping mystery that not only kept me glued to the page but gave me goosebumps! Clever and terrifically compelling -- SARAH PEARSEDouglas is the queen of the unexpected twist, and this is her best wrongfooting yet -- GILLIAN MCALLISTERMoody, menacing and gothic...a chillingly atmospheric thriller -- JP DELANEYAn unputdownable thriller. Spine-tingling mystery . . . I could not put this down! -- GRAZIA BOOK CLUBA cleverly plotted dark and twisty thriller which will keep you guessing until the end -- ALICE FEENEYA fabulously eerie, spine-tingling treat. Douglas is a master storyteller and I felt in the safest of hands. This haunting thriller is the perfect immersive read. I loved it! -- JANICE HALLETTSpine chilling * THE SUNDAY TIMES *
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