Crime and / or mystery fiction
Quercus Publishing Blowback
Book SynopsisThe penultimate chapter in the Enzo Files, sees Enzo enter the volatile and - now, it appears - violent world of haute cuisine.
£7.99
HarperCollins Publishers Alice Isnt Dead
Book SynopsisFrom the creator of the wildly popular Welcome to Night Vale podcast comes a story about loving, about searching and about the courage you need when you find the unexpected.Keisha Lewis mourned the loss of her wife, Alice, who disappeared two years ago. There was a search, there was grief beyond what she thought was possible. There was a funeral.But then Keisha began to see her wife, again and again, in the background of news reports from all over America.Alice isn't dead. And she is showing up at the scene of every tragedy in the country.Keisha shrugs off her old life and hits the road as a trucker hoping on some level that travelling the length of the country will lead her to the person she loves.What she finds are buried crimes and monsters (both human and unimaginable), government conspiracies, haunted service stations and a darkness far older than the highway system it lies beneath.Cast in the fluorescent lights of midnight diner-signs, this story is as big as the open road and Trade Review“ … Thrilling … Creator of the popular Welcome to Nightvale podcast, Fink fills his world with fully realized characters … Fans of eerie suspense will find much to like.”Publishers Weekly PRAISE FOR WELCOME TO NIGHT VALE ‘Clever, twisted, beautiful, strange, wonderful and sweet . . . this might be the best book I've read in years’New York Times bestselling author Patrick Rothfuss ‘I'm packing up and moving to Night Vale!’New York Times bestselling author Ransom Riggs 'Cultural phenomenon'Telegraph 'As hilarious as it is macabre'Time Out
£9.49
Faber & Faber The In Crowd
Book SynopsisOne of the most exciting new voices in crime fiction.' ERIN KELLYA total joy to read.' HARRIET TYCEWINNER OF THE EDGAR AWARD FOR BEST NOVEL 2025Being in is everything.Calliope Foster is standing, Pimms in hand, under tasteful bunting at a Richmond garden party. She's here to toast her best friend's engagement.Being out is murder.Meanwhile, just a stone's throw away, police are pulling a body out of the river Thames. The drowning appears to be a tragic accident but as Detective Inspector Caius Beauchamp is about to discover, the death is connected to this gathering of who's who in a way that could very well spell scandal.There may be a wedding to plan, but a dead body will unravel even the best-laid plans . . .WHAT READERS ARE SAYING⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ WOW . . . Fabulously plotted, excellent characters and what a twist at the end.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The book is unputdownable (just like the last). I am just annoyed at myself at how quickly I read it!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Filled with dead bodies, shocking twists and surprises, and even romance, this second book in the series is as good if not better than the first.
£9.49
Vintage Publishing Out
Book SynopsisIn the Tokyo suburbs four women work the draining graveyard shift at a boxed-lunch factory. Burdened with chores and heavy debts and isolated from husbands and children, they all secretly dream of a way out of their dead-end lives. A young mother among them finally cracks and strangles her philandering, gambling husband then confesses her crime to Masako, the closest of her colleagues. For reasons of her own, Masako agrees to assist her friend and seeks the help of the other co-workers to dismember and dispose of the body. The body parts are discovered, the police start asking questions, but the women have far more dangerous enemies -a yakuza connected loan shark who discovers their secret and has a business proposition, and a ruthless nightclub owner the police are convinced is guilty of the murder. He has lost everything as a result of their crime and he is out for revenge. OUT is a psychologically taut and unflinching foray into the darkest recesses of the human sTrade ReviewDaring and disturbing, OUT is prepared to push the limits of this world - not only in violence and sex but also in human outlook… Remarkable * Los Angeles Times *OUT is a potent cocktail of urban blight, perverse feminism and vigilante justice * New York Times Book Review *A shockingly intense read * Daily Telegraph *Brings the mystery thriller to new levels of intensity and realism - OUT has great plot twists, vigour and an ending that would make Hannibal Lecter smile * Library Journal *In this top-drawer page-turner, Kirino offers a clever snapshot of her own culture...slyly amusing and compulsive * Metro *
£10.44
HarperCollins Publishers A Fatal Truth
Book SynopsisAn explosive read Characters, dialogue and plot were superb.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 starsAs the Hughes family celebrate bonfire night, a terrible accident leaves the garden shed in flames and father and grandfather Thomas trapped inside.Tragic though it is, Thomas's death passes without suspicion until a local journalist makes accusations of a police cover-up in the press. WPC Trudy Loveday is sent to investigate, and asks coroner Clement Ryder to help.But the more questions the two ask the less clear the case seems. There's no evidence of foul play, and yet the dead man's family are obviously hiding something. Then there are Thomas's dubious business practices was someone out for revenge?All Trudy and Clement know for sure is that everyone is lying and that they must find the truthPerfect for fans of Betty Rowlands, Richard Osman and Agatha Christie, you won't be able to put this down until you've cracked the case!The pairing of Ryder and Loveday is a stroke of genius.' Clare Chas
£8.54
Penguin Books Ltd Playback
Book SynopsisPlayback is Raymond Chandler''s gripping last full-length novel featuring laconic PI Philip Marlowe.''Chandler invented a new way of talking about America, and America has never looked the same to us since'' Paul AusterLos Angeles PI Philip Marlowe is mixing business with pleasure - he''s getting paid to follow a lovely mysterious redhead called Eleanor King. And wherever Miss King goes, trouble is sure to follow. But she''s easy on the eye and Marlowe''s happy to do as he''s told. But one dead body later and what started out as a lazy afternoon''s snooping soon becomes a deadly cocktail of blackmail, lies, mistaken identity - and murder . . .''Chandler grips the mind from the first sentence'' Daily Telegraph ''One of the greatest crime writers, who set standards others still try to attain'' Sunday Times''Chandler is an original stylist, creator of a character as immortal as Sherlock Holmes'' Anthony Burgess
£9.49
Little, Brown Book Group The Botanist
Book SynopsisA dark and twisted crime novel, this is the eagerly anticipated follow up to Dead Ground.
£9.49
Little, Brown Book Group The Final Curtain
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Dialogue The Body in the Kitchen Garden
Book SynopsisWelcome to the idyllic village of Pudding Corner. Tea is poured, secrets simmer, gardens hide more than just weeds - and murder is blooming once again...Pudding Corner is abuzz: the enigmatic Lord Hugh Darlington has returned to his crumbling ancestral home after years away. With his fiancée, he plans to revive the grand Darlington Hall - and who better to help than vintage aficionado Daphne Brewster?Daphne is enchanted by the estate''s stained-glass windows, regal turrets, and sprawling kitchen garden. But amidst the overgrown greenery, she stumbles upon something far less picturesque: a body. A body that nobody can identify.As the shocking murder rocks the village, Daphne dusts off her sleuthing skills - despite the local PC''s warnings to stay out of trouble. When Lord Darlington is attacked and a string of burglaries shakes Pudding Corner, it''s clear that no one is safe.With secrets buried deep and loyalties more tangled than ivy, Daphne must unearth the truth... before the killer strikes again.Wickedly witty and brimming with twists as sharp as a pair of antique shears, The Body in the Kitchen Garden is a cosy crime page-turner that will keep you guessing until the very last clue is uncovered. Perfect for fans of Richard Coles, C.L Miller and Ian Moore.''Blooming fabulous! The perfect book to get lost in . . . The cosiest of cosy crime'' Veronica Henry on The Potting Shed Murder''A village of secrets, a cast of zany characters: this is a romp of a read that warms the heart'' Orlando Murrin on The Potting Shed Murder''A really fun, fast-paced and atmospheric whodunnit. Perfect for fans of Agatha Raisin'' Jessica Bull on The Potting Shed Murder''A great modern cosy'' Ian Moore on The Potting Shed Murder''Delightful . . . Charming and fresh'' Kuchenga Shenjé on The Potting Shed Murder
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Faber & Faber The Note
Book Synopsis'A twisty, fast-paced thriller.' NITA PROSE 'Trust no-one in this irresistible page-turner.' ASHLEY ELSTONNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE WIFEIt was only meant to be a prank . . . May has always been the good girl, the rule follower. But even good girls have secrets. When she reunites with her two best friends for a holiday in the Hamptons, a drunken joke lands the trio in the middle of a missing persons investigation. As the case takes a deadly turn, and long buried secrets are uncovered, the three friends are suddenly unsure who they can trust, least of all each other. 'No one lands plot twists like Alafair Burke.' HARLAN COBEN'Deviously smart plotting . . . her most thrilling and entertaining novel.' KARIN SLAUGHTER
£10.80
Allison & Busby City on Fire
Book SynopsisAfter losing her sister to an overdose, Chief Superintendent Jo Howe is desperate to tackle the world of drugs that consumes the shadowy backstreets of Brighton. Operation Eradicate is her response but not everyone sees it as a positive development.For self-made millionaire Sir Ben Parsons it is a threat to his business - his colossal empire relies on addicts who survive on Respite Pharmaceuticals'' substitute drugs. With connections in the highest levels of government, media and organised crime, Parsons unleashes a brutal counterattack on Howe.
£9.49
Little, Brown Book Group Greyfriars House
Book SynopsisOnce a home full of love, all that remains in Greyfriars House are secrets and lies . . . A powerful, emotional and epic story, perfect for fans of Rachel Hore, Kate Morton, Lucinda Riley and Kate Riordan.
£14.99
Little, Brown Book Group The Chancellors Secret
Book SynopsisIn 1360, the Great Bridge over the River Cam is close to collapse. To repair it will cost the town and the University dear, especially if its rotten wood is replaced by more durable stone. As arguments rage over raising the money other, equally heated, differences are coming to the boil over the election of a new Chancellor. While the majority support Brother Michael for the post, at least one of his opponents aims to seize it by fair means or foul. Then the discovery of a body under the bridge and the disappearance of two scholars throws a more sinister shadow over both disputes.Matthew Bartholomew, the University''s Corpse Examiner, already has his hands full: due to marry in under a fortnight, he is determined to conclude his teaching duties and deal with an outbreak of the summer flux before relinquishing his official duties. With more deaths, an ''accident'' at the bridge and an increasing stench of corruption over the financing of the bridge''s repairs, he realises he
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Transworld The Summer Guests
Book SynopsisInternational bestselling author TESS GERRITSEN began to write fiction whilst on maternity leave as a physician. She published her first novel in 1987 and has since sold over forty million copies of her books in forty countries.Her series featuring homicide detective Jane Rizzoli and medical examiner Maura Isles inspired the television series Rizzoli and Isles, starring Angie Harmon and Sasha Alexander.Now retired from medicine, she lives in Maine and writes full time.
£18.00
Pan Macmillan You Are Dead
Book SynopsisPeter James is a UK No.1 bestselling author, best known for his Detective Superintendent Roy Grace series, now a hit ITV drama starring John Simm as the troubled Brighton copper.Much loved by crime and thriller fans for his fast-paced page-turners full of unexpected plot twists, sinister characters, and accurate portrayal of modern day policing, he has won over 40 awards for his work including the WHSmith Best Crime Author of All Time Award and Crime Writers' Association Diamond Dagger.To date, Peter has written an impressive total of 19 Sunday Times No. 1s, sold over 21 million copies worldwide and been translated into 38 languages. His books are also often adapted for the stage including Looking Good Dead.
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Pan Macmillan Love You Dead
Book SynopsisPeter James is a UK No.1 bestselling author, best known for his Detective Superintendent Roy Grace series, now a hit ITV drama starring John Simm as the troubled Brighton copper.Much loved by crime and thriller fans for his fast-paced page-turners full of unexpected plot twists, sinister characters, and accurate portrayal of modern day policing, he has won over 40 awards for his work including the WHSmith Best Crime Author of All Time Award and Crime Writers' Association Diamond Dagger. In 2024, it was announced that he is the creator of Her Majesty Queen Camilla's favourite fictional detective.To date, Peter has written an impressive total of 20 Sunday Times No. 1s, sold over 21 million copies worldwide and been translated into 38 languages. His books are also often adapted for the stage, with his six stage shows grossing over 17 million at the box office - including Wish You Were Dead.
£9.49
Vinci Books Nightcrawler
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£9.49
Vinci Books Secrets of the Angels
Book SynopsisA father's suspicious death. A daughter's quest for truth. Dark secrets that threaten everything she holds dear. FBI Special Agent Domini Walker has always doubted her father's suicide, and now, with new evidence in hand, she's determined to uncover the truth. As Dom and her small teamresearcher Mila Pascale, meticulous analyst Lea Peck, and tenacious agent Owen Whytedig deeper, they find themselves up against a powerful figure within the LAPD. As they unravel a dangerous web of hidden wealth and corruption, each clue brings them closer to a shocking truth. But with powerful enemies watching their every move, Dom must trust her instincts to clear her father's name, even if it means confronting her own darkest fears. The path ahead is filled with danger, and the stakes have never been higher. Secrets of the Angelsis a riveting crime thriller packed with twists, suspense, and intrigue. Dive into the third installment of HN Wake's Dom Walker series, perfect for fans of Clarice Starling, Harry Bosch, and Tracy Crosswhite. _________________________________Praise for the Dom Walker Series? ? ? ? ? Ms. Wake delivers again! If you have not read the first two books in this series, it is worth it to do so? ? ? ? ? I absolutely love this series? ? ? ? ? This story kept you on your toes until the end. ? ? ? ? ? Story is multilayered and keeps you turning the pages. ? ? ? ? ? This was a surprising and exceptional read. I did not want to put it down.
£9.49
Vinci Books Echoes of Thunder
Book SynopsisA cold case reignited. A missing boy's trail uncovered. Can the truth be revealed before it's too late?When NYU student Mila Pascale stumbles upon a link between her missing brother and a celebrated artist, she becomes determined to solve the mystery that has haunted her family for years. Each discovery brings new hope to the seven-year-old cold case, and she refuses to let the clues slip away. Meanwhile, FBI Special Agent Domini Walker and her team are drawn into a high-stakes counterintelligence mission that's as dangerous as it is complex. With tensions mounting between Dom and her colleague Special Agent Owen Whyte, personal and professional lines begin to blur. Yet Mila's findings are impossible to ignore, forcing Dom and her team deeper into a web of intrigue and secrets. For fans of Clarice Starling, Jack Reacher, and Tracy Crosswhite,Echoes of Thunderis an electrifying journey filled with twists, secrets, and the relentless pursuit of justice. Prepare for an unputdownable thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. _________________________________Praise for the Dom Walker Series? ? ? ? ? I loved every single part of this story. ? ? ? ? ? HN Wake! What a brain she must have!? ? ? ? ? I couldn't stop reading. This book had me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end to end. ? ? ? ? ? This author writes a book that sucks you in and doesn't let you go until the last page. ? ? ? ? ? I love strong characters who go with their instincts.
£9.49
Vinci Books Girl With A Gun
£9.49
Vinci Books Suspects and Liars
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£9.49
Orion Publishing Co What Time the Sextons Spade Doth Rust
£9.49
Hodder & Stoughton One False Move
Book SynopsisAn intense, menacing and gritty story about a young woman''s race against time to save her family. Perfect for fans of Mandasue Heller and Kimberley Chambers.''Dreda Say Mitchell is right up there at the forefront of British crime fiction'' Simon KernickHayley swore when she got out of prison that she would turn her life around. But living on the Devil''s Estate doesn''t make that easy. She spends her days looking after her daughter, and her nights collecting cash from people who can''t get loans any other way. But someone has just robbed her. And she has twenty-four hours to get the money back, or her boss will come for her. Her criminal ex-boyfriend says he can help. Hayley wants nothing to do with him. But time is running out, and she has to choose - save herself, or save her soul?If she makes one false move, her life will be over...Trade ReviewPraise for Dreda Say Mitchell * : *A gripping and thrilling read by a wonderful lady and fab author -- Kimberley Chambers on BLOOD SISTERA terrific tale, well told and totally gripping -- Susan Wilkins, author of The InformantWonderful vivid writing and a truly original voice. -- Peter JamesDreda Say Mitchell is right up there at the forefront of British crime fiction -- Simon Kernick
£3.82
Hodder & Stoughton Seven Days
Book SynopsisYour father is on death row. You have seven days to save him. But do you want to? Alice knows her father is guilty of many things. He''s guilty of abandoning her. He''s guilty of being unfaithful to her mother. But is he guilty of murder? Now on Death Row, he has seven days to live. Some people want him released. Others will kill to keep him just where he is. Alice has only one chance to save him. But should she?
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Penguin Books Ltd Mercy
Book SynopsisTHE PULSE-RACING FIRST DEPARTMENT Q THRILLER FROM THE NO. 1 INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING AUTHOR''Six-star suspense! Superbly written'' 5***** Reader Review''Unputdownable. Keeps you hooked from start to end'' 5***** Reader Review''Taut, thrilling and nail-biting'' 5***** Reader Review_______ She scratches at the walls until her fingers bleed. But there is no escape. She doesn''t know how long she''s been there. She vows not to go mad. She would rather die. Copenhagen detective Carl Mørck has been taken off homicide to run a newly created department for unsolved crimes. His first case concerns politician Merete Lynggaard, who vanished five years ago. Everyone says she''s dead. Everyone says it''s a waste of time. He thinks they''re right. But she isn''t dead . . . yet. Can they save her in time?_______PRAISE FOR THE DEPARTMENT Q SERIES:<Trade ReviewOne of the most original plots in crime fiction . . . Brilliant * The Times, Top 100 Crime & Thrillers since 1945 *The new "it" boy of Nordic Noir * The Times *Gripping story-telling * Guardian *This pitch-black novel will have readers hungry for more * Independent *
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Little, Brown Book Group Dead Cold
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Hodder & Stoughton Believing the Lie
Book SynopsisElizabeth George's masterly novel sees Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley back centre stage in an intricate crime dramaTrade ReviewA cool, clever book that needs concentration and a sharp brain to unravel * Sunday Express *A fascinating read * Woman *Presses all the buttons to make us hoover her stuff up * Daily Telegraph *She's a designer of fastidious mosaics that never fail to intrigue * Guardian *
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Canongate Books The Pierogi Peril
Book SynopsisLydia Wienewski has opened her Polish-American café and bakery on the shore of Lake Erie, but her idyllic new venture is shattered when the low tide leads to a terrible discovery.June, 1982. Lydia Wienewski''s dream has finally come true: Lydia''s Lakeside Café and Bakery, selling delicious Polish-American fare on the shore of Lake Erie, is now open and her fortunes are looking up. Even her old nemesis and tutor, the irascible Madame Delphine, has made time to sample Lydia''s delectable pierogi, with some of her students in tow. But when Lydia finds Madame Delphine dead in the water, her lakeside dream turns into a nightmare. Was it a bizarre suicide, or brutal murder? As Lydia and Grandma Mary investigate, they discover that there was more to Madame Delphine than meets the eye, and quickly find themselves drawn into an increasingly perilous situation! Can they uncover the truth about Madame Delphine''s untimely death?
£13.29
Hodder & Stoughton Strong Poison
Book SynopsisThe sixth book in Dorothy L Sayers'' classic Lord Peter Wimsey series, introduced by actor Edward Petherbridge - a must-read for fans of Agatha Christie''s Poirot and Margery Allingham''s Campion Mysteries.''D. L. Sayers is one of the best detective story writers'' Daily TelegraphCan Lord Peter Wimsey prove that Harriet Vane is not guilty of murder - or find the real poisoner in time to save her from the gallows?Impossible, it seems.The Crown''s case is watertight. The police are adamant that the right person is on trial. The judge''s summing-up is also clear. Harriet Vane is guilty of the killing her lover. And Harriet Vane shall hang.But the jury disagrees.''She brought to the detective novel originality, intelligence, energy and wit.'' P. D. JamesTrade ReviewI admire her novels . . . she has great fertility of invention, ingenuity and a wonderful eye for detail. - P.D. JamesShe combined literary prose with powerful suspense, and it takes a rare talent to achieve that. A truly great storyteller. - Minette WaltersD. L. Sayers is one of the best detective story writers. - Daily Telegraph
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Hodder & Stoughton Dont Say a Word
Book SynopsisThe next gripping and unputdownable psychological thriller by Rebecca Tinnelly, with a twist that'll shock you to your coreIf you love Linda Green, Katerina Diamond or Jane Corry, you'll love this.Trade ReviewExciting and suspenseful * Sunday Express *Gripping and disturbing -- Bestselling author, Katerina DiamondSuperb, a real tension builder. I felt like I was reading a horror almost, it had the awful, spine-tingling feel, goosebumps, right up to that shocking reveal for Esther and all that followed with Madeline. I read it in one day -- bestselling author Jo SpainIt's dark and twisty and I'm suspicious of everyone . . . I absolutely loved it -- Lisa Hall, bestselling author of * The Party *Praise for Never Go There * : *A thoroughly excellent debut. Dark and brutal in places with a shocker of an ending!!! * Katerina Diamond, bestselling author of The Promise *This book sucked me in and wouldn't let go, even after I finished it! I absolutely loved it. Dark and suspenseful. Brilliant characters. Stunning revelations * Patricia Gibney, bestselling author of, The Detective Lottie Parker series *A beautifully written, riveting read. Perfectly crafted. Absorbing from start to finish * Amanda Robson, bestselling author of Obsession *Rebecca Tinnelly created a village so real, so secretive and scary, I was edge of the seat. Rebecca Tinnelly has a new fan in me * Liz Lawler, bestselling author of Don't Wake Up *So tightly plotted [and] totally absorbing . . . the dark, claustrophobic atmosphere kept me reading late into the night * Elisabeth Carpenter, bestselling author of 99 Red Balloons *Mesmerising, shocking, I just couldn't look away * Sarah J. Naughton, author of Tattletale *Twisty, DARK, fast-paced, shocking. EXCELLENT * Will Dean, author of Dark Pines *Creepy, claustrophobic and extremely dark and twisted. This is a very clever debut * Susi Holliday, author of The Deaths of December *
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HODDER & STOUGHTON SEVEN
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Random House The Red Book
Book SynopsisThe highly-anticipated sequel to Sunday Times bestseller The Black Book___________________________Detective Billy Harney exposes an evil lurking deep within his city - but it also brings his own past demons to light... To Billy Harney, the newest member of Chicago PD's elite strike force, getting shot in the head, stalked by a state's attorney, and accused of murder by his fellow cops is all part of breaking a case. So, when a drive-by shooting on the Chicago's West Side turns political, he doesn't shy away from leading the investigation. As the easy answers prove to be the wrong ones, Harney's quest to expose the evil that's rotting the city from the inside out takes him to the one place he vowed never to return to: his own troubled past. ___________________________INCLUDES AN EXTRACT FROM THE PRESIDENT'S DAUGHTER, BY BILL CLINTON AND JAMES PATTERSON - AVAILABLE NOW___________________________Readers think The Red Book is one of James Patterson's best ever thrillers:'The book w
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Hodder & Stoughton General Division Landfall
£10.44
Amazon Publishing Murder in York
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Amazon Publishing Hooked
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Random House The Burning
Book SynopsisA riveting, emotional thriller from the bestselling writing team who deliver ''brilliant, page-turning fiction'' (Stephen King).When a wealthy man is found murdered in his hilltop home, Deputy Coroner Clay Edison is shocked to discover a link to his own brother Luke on the scene.Luke is fresh out of prison and struggling to stay on the straight and narrow. But surely he''s not a killer?When Luke goes missing, the case becomes even more fraught for Clay. He knows that the conflict between family and the truth could take him down the wrong path.Is his brother capable of murder? Or could he be a victim too?As wildfires and blackouts sweep through the state of California,the truth will only get harder to find.
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Bonnier Books Ltd Bella Donna
Book SynopsisAfter a turbulent police investigation comes to an end, Professor Rose is on her own personal mission. With a new lease of life after discovering her birth mother and reuniting with a long-lost plant, Eustacia finds herself with burning questions. Who destroyed her garden in the first place and will she ever find the rest of her stolen poisonous plants?Eustacia wants to ask for help from DCI Roberts - but risking the confiscation of any more plants is too dangerous.She begins a solitary journey into the world of rare and unusual botanicals and, surprisingly, encounters a similarly remarkable acquaintance. But when they delve deeper into the art of organised plant theft, Professor Rose realises that it is not only plants who can mysteriously disappear as Jessica, her mother, suddenly vanishes. With an unlikely team of helpers, Eustacia must navigate carefully in order to hold on to her remaining family and find out who destroyed her life's work. Oh . . . and then there's a small matter of a baby.
£15.29
Titan Books Ltd The House of Last Resort
Book SynopsisA horror-filled tale of crumbling catacombs and the darkest family secrets, set in the picturesque hills of Sicily, from the acclaimed author of Road of Bones and All Hallows.
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Bonnier Books Ltd Accused
Book SynopsisTHE ACCLAIMED LEGAL THRILLER FROM THE QUEEN OF CRIME DRAMA Young Cassie Booth goes missing on her paper round. Then her bloodstained jacket is found in a boathouse belonging to Karl Wilding - but there is little evidence against him.Meanwhile, a routine visit by Detective Inspector Pat North to appease persistent complainer Stephen Warrington soon spirals into something far more sinister. As his behaviour becomes increasingly obsessive, North suspects that Warrington has been involved in a far more horrific crime.Only one of the men is guilty of Cassie's murder. But can the jury unravel the complex web of lies and deliver justice?
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Atlantic Books The Harrow
Book SynopsisA darkly comic novel of subterfuge, whisky glasses, and the drive of an underdog to find the truth, no matter the consequences...Welcome to the The Harrow, last survivor of London''s once-notorious muckraking magazines. John Salmon, its battle-hardened editor, and his misfit journalists have fought for years to keep it alive, but extinction looms.Neither the arrival of trainee Danny Roth nor a local gangland killing looks set to change that. But as John reluctantly allows Danny to investigate the murder, they soon find themselves entangled in a story that could save The Harrow - but might cost them their lives...A brilliantly plotted crime mystery full of larger-than-life characters from the seamy underbelly of modern London.
£17.09
Andrews UK Limited Oracle
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Canongate Books Cover Up
Book SynopsisOn a busy Friday night in 1964, a woman''s partially clothed body is discovered in London''s Soho Square. She has been raped and strangled. With no one reported missing, her identity remains a mystery. Assuming the victim to be a prostitute, DCI Jackson is inclined to dismiss the case. Detective Sergeant Harry Barnard disagrees.Harry''s partner Kate meanwhile has been despatched to her native Liverpool to work on a magazine feature about the city''s remarkable regeneration, timed to coincide with the release of the Beatles'' movie, A Hard Day''s Night.As Harry''s investigations point to evidence of a cover-up at the highest level, Kate''s assignment leads her to uncover a darker side to 1960s'' Liverpool - and a possible link to the Soho murder victim. Are she and Harry getting into something too deep and dangerous for them to handle?
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Story Machine The Lost Detective
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BOTH Press The Man with the Twisted Lip
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Watkins Media Limited The Housemate
Book SynopsisThree housemates. One dead, one missing and one accused of murder. The new standalone thriller from the award-winning writer of the bestselling Gemma Woodstock trilogy. Dubbed the Housemate Homicide, it's a mystery that has baffled Australians for almost a decade. Melbourne-based journalist Olive Groves worked on the story as a junior reporter and became obsessed by the case. Now, nine years later, the missing housemate turns up dead on a remote property. Olive is once again assigned to the story, this time reluctantly paired with precocious millennial podcaster Cooper Ng. As Oli and Cooper unearth new facts about the three housemates, a dark web of secrets is uncovered. The revelations catapult Oli back to the death of the first housemate, forcing her to confront past traumas and insecurities that have risen to the surface again. What really happened between the three housemates that night?Will Oli's relentless search for the murderer put her new family in danger?And could her suspicion that the truth lies closer to home threaten her happiness and even her sanity?
£14.24
Orenda Books Home Before Dark
Book SynopsisStruggling to separate her dreams from reality, a young woman investigates the disappearance of her sister ten years earlier worried that she might be next. A breathtaking, twisty standalone thriller from the international bestselling author of the Forbidden Iceland series Truly addictive, I inhaled it in a single day' Louise Candlish Dark, chilling and so atmospheric' Claire Douglas Eva Björg Ægisdóttir just gets better and better' Sarah PearseA complex, increasingly creepy tale of young love, dysfunctional families, long-buried secrets and pen pals who are not what they seem Its psychological depth and physical shocks recall the work of the great Ruth Rendell' The TimesA masterclass of psychological suspense from the superstar of Icelandic noir addictively creepy' Daily Express **WINNER of the Blood Drop Award for Iceland's Best Crime Novel of the Year****SHORTLISTED for the Glass Key Award for Best Nordic Crime Novel** November, 1967, Iceland. Fourteen-year-old Marsí has a secret penpal a boy who lives on the other side of the country but she has been writing to him in her older sister's name. Now she is excited to meet him for the first time. But when the date arrives, Marsí is prevented from going, and during the night her sister Stína goes missing her bloodstained anorak later found at the place where Marsí and her penpal had agreed to meet. November, 1977. Stína's disappearance remains unsolved. Then an unexpected letter arrives for Marsí It's from her penpal, and he's still out there Desperate for news of her missing sister, but terrified that he might coming after her next, Marsí returns to her hometown and embarks on an investigation of her own. But Marsí has always had trouble distinguishing her vivid dreams from reality, and as insomnia threatens her sanity, it seems she can't even trust her own memories. And her sister's killer is still on the loose That rare crime novel pacy and well-plotted but also driven by well-drawn, believable characters. This original, clever novel kept me gripped and furiously turning the pages. Put this at the top of your TBR!' Sarah Pearse A chilling, atmospheric mystery with a devilishly unguessable solution. Truly addictive, I inhaled it in a single day' Louise Candlish Like an Icelandic winter, Home before Dark chilled me to the very core. An utterly gripping read, it kept me guessing till the last shocking twist' Heidi Amsinck Dark, chilling and so atmospheric, I was utterly gripped by this clever, twisty thriller a must read' Claire Douglas Praise for Eva Björg Ægisdóttir Chilling and addictive, with a completely unexpected twist I loved it' Shari LapenaFans of Nordic Noir will love this' Ann CleevesThis is virtuoso suspense writing' A.J. FinnRiveting, exciting, entertaining and packed with intrigue' Liz NugentA tense, twisty page-turner that you''ll have serious trouble putting down' Catherine Ryan HowardYour new Nordic Noir obsession' VogueBeautifully written one of the rising stars of Nordic Noir' Victoria SelmanEerie and chilling. I loved every word!' Lesley KaraExciting and harrowing' Ragnar JónassonFantastic' Sunday TimesSo atmospheric' Heat **Winner of the CWA John Creasey (New Blood) Dagger****Shortlisted for the Petrona Award for Best Scandinavian Crime****Shortlisted for the CWA Crime in Translation Dagger****Shortlisted for the Capital Crime Award for Best Thriller**
£14.44
Northside House Limited The Ravenna Trilogy Part 1
Book SynopsisStep into a world ravaged by climate catastrophe in The Ravenna Trilogy Part 1: The Mesmerists by Robert Tillich. This epic hybrid trilogy marks a quantum leap forward for 21st-century literature, immersing readers in a complex and darkly glorious tale that challenges the boundaries of reality.
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Corylus Books Murder Tide
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