Crime and / or mystery fiction
Penguin Books Ltd Make Room Make Room
Book Synopsis''Revelatory. Harry Harrison''s novel about Earth on the edge of disaster is both bracing and cathartic ... impressively prescient'' GuardianThe planet''s population has exploded and resources are stretched to breaking point. And, in a sweltering, overcrowded New York City of 35 million desperate inhabitants, a police detective must try to solve a murder. The basis of the cult film Soylent Green, this eerily prophetic novel is a nightmarish vision of a world in meltdown.''A cautionary tale of what might happen if American consumption goes unchecked'' Los Angeles Times''An author with a serious purpose and a subversive wit'' Christopher PriestTrade ReviewA bracing, revelatory experience * Guardian *A cautionary tale of what might happen if American consumption goes unchecked * Los Angeles Times *
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Transworld Publishers Ltd Love Will Tear Us Apart
Book SynopsisBorn in Limerick and raised in Dublin, C K (Caimh) McDonnell is a former stand-up comedian and TV writer. He performed all around the world, had several well-received Edinburgh shows and supported acts such as Sarah Millican on tour before hanging up his clowning shoes to concentrate on writing. He has also written for numerous TV shows and been nominated for a Kid's TV BAFTA.His debut novel, A Man With One of Those Faces - a comic crime novel - was published in 2016 and spawned The Dublin Trilogy books and the spin-off McGarry Stateside series. They have been Amazon bestsellers on both sides of the Atlantic. As C. K. McDonnell, he is the author of The Stranger Times series contemporary comic fantasy series.Caimh lives in Manchester. To find out more, visit whitehairedirishman.comTrade ReviewBrilliant and bananas . . . we love it. * MAGIC RADIO Book Club *Joyful, silly and funny. * THE HERALD *Two Word Review - Read it! 5 Word Review - What Are You Waiting For?. . . my favourite of the series, not only does it manage to be funnier than the others it also gets a whole lot darker. * THE READER'S ROOM *As completely and wonderfully bonkers as the previous two books in this series . . . a rollercoaster of a ride . . . kooky and fantastical, a riotous experience, one not to be missed. As The Times put it "a tennis match of witty banter." * WRITING.IE *Full of dark comedy that will leave you chuckling under your breath . . . it is always lovely to catch up with the gang in Manchester, watch them get on to new shenanigans and deal with some more supernatural stuff. * NERD DAILY *This is a series that I would happily read more of. * SFCROWSNEST *Another great entry in this series. McDonnell does some impressive world building and deploys a range of types of humour, including some great one liners . . . But at the heart of this series is McDonnell's great compassion for the crew of The Stranger Times. On top of plenty of ongoing mysteries, this is the not-so-secret ingredient that will keep readers coming back for more. * THE BLURB *Truly epic . . . one of the best series I have ever read. * WHISPERING STORIES *
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Faber & Faber The Blinds
Book SynopsisThis may not be a prison, and it may not purgatory, but it''s sure as hell not a paradise either...Imagine a place populated by criminals - people plucked from their lives, with their memories altered, who've been granted new identities and a second chance. Welcome to The Blinds, a dusty town in rural Texas populated by misfits who don't know if they've perpetrated a crime or just witnessed one. All they do know is that they opted into the programme and that if they try to leave, they will end up dead.For eight years, Sheriff Calvin Cooper has kept an uneasy peace - but after a suicide and a murder in quick succession, the town's residents revolt. Cooper has his own secrets to protect, so when his new deputy starts digging, he needs to keep one step ahead of her - and the mysterious outsiders who threaten to tear the whole place down. The more he learns, the more the hard truth is revealed: The Blinds is no sleepy hideaway, it's simmering with
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Canongate Books The Murder Dance
Book SynopsisResearching the history of a dilapidated Elizabeth manor house, Phineas Fox uncovers the shocking truth behind a mysterious - and deadly - dance. Having unexpectedly inherited an Elizabethan manor house in rural Norfolk, the new owner Quentin Rivers has asked Phineas Fox to investigate the house''s history. Phin soon becomes immersed in The Tabor''s dark and mysterious past, and in the course of his research uncovers tales of a curious dance, the Cwellan Daunsen: a dance that has not been performed for centuries but whose strange legend still lingers. The dance has a dark side; whenever it took place, children were told to stay indoors - and on no account to look through their windows . . .As Phin delves further, the terrible secrets of The Tabor and the Rivers'' family ancestors begin to reveal themselves, secrets stretching back more than six hundred years. But as the past gradually creeps up on the present, is history destined to repeat it
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Canongate Books Cold Wrath
Book SynopsisWho was Anthony Garrett? The murder of a reclusive local man draws DCI Hennessey and DS Yellich into a baffling new case.On a hot summer morning, Miles Law cycles into the village of Millington in the Vale of York, on his way to a few hours'' work as an under gardener at The Grange. But when he arrives, he finds his employer slumped in an armchair in the drawing room, a bullet wound on his forehead.Miles'' employer was a secretive and reclusive man who kept his employees and neighbours at a distance. Who was Anthony Garrett, and who are the three young, identical-looking blonde women who called at the house a few days before his body was discovered? Detective Chief Inspector George Hennessey and Detective Superintendent Somerled Yellich are soon on the hunt for a ruthless and efficient killer.
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Canongate Books Ltd Black Hammock A Noir Thriller Series Set in
Book SynopsisHomicide detective Daniel Turner revisits an 18-year-old unsolved case in the third of this intriguing and atmospheric crime noir series.We had set out from Atlanta to kill my mother and her husband. A slow kill.Oren has returned to the family home he last saw when he was eight years old. Eighteen years later, he is bent on an elaborate scheme of revenge.Homicide detective Daniel Turner was never able to forget the unsolved case, the disappearance of Amon Jakobsen all those years ago. Convinced the man was murdered, he was never able to prove it. Now he has returned to the isolated house on Black Hammock Island following reports of a disturbance. Is this his chance to find out what really happened to Amon eighteen years before? And will he be in time to prevent history repeating itself?
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Allison & Busby The Secret of the Three Fates
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Little, Brown Book Group Seduction In Death
Book SynopsisShe was twenty-three and already in love. She was certain he''d be handsome. She would be dead before midnight.Bryna Bankhead carefully dressed for her date with the wonderful Dante, a man she''s only ever spoken to online. By the end of the night, rose petals are scattered, poetry has been quoted - and Bryna has been murdered.What starts as a mistake, becomes a terrifying game, as two young men pursue their poisonous obsession with an illegal drug and an insatiable desire. As more girls are taken, homicide lieutenant Eve Dallas and her roguish husband Roarke must think fast and act even faster.And then Eve discovers the secret to their destructive past and a deadly trap is set . . .Trade ReviewGut-searing emotional drama David Baldacci Anchored by terrific characters, sudden twists that spin the whole narrative on a dime, and a thrills-to-chills ratio that will raise hairs of even the most jaded reader, the J.D. Robb books are the epitome of great popular fiction Dennis Lehane J.D. Robb's novels are can't miss pleasures Harlan Coben Whether she writes as J.D. Robb or under her own name, I love Nora Roberts. She is a woman who just doesn't know how to tell a bad story Stephen King This series gets better with every book Publishers Weekly The most popular novelist on planet earth Washington Post A perfect balance of suspense, futuristic police procedural and steamy romance...truly fine entertainment... sure to leave you hungering for more Publishers Weekly Great fun Cosmopolitan
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Little, Brown Book Group I See You
Book Synopsis Discover the twisty, gripping Richard & Judy Book Club pick and Sunday Times Number One bestseller. And don''t miss Clare''s brand-new thriller: A Game of Lies is out now. You do the same thing every day. You know exactly where you''re going. You''re not alone . . .When Zoe Walker sees her photo in the classifieds section of a London newspaper, she is determined to find out why it''s there. There''s no explanation: just a grainy image, a website address and a phone number. She takes it home to her family, who are convinced it''s just someone who looks like Zoe. But the next day the advert shows a photo of a different woman, and another the day after that.Is it a mistake? A coincidence? Or is someone keeping track of every move they make . . .Praise for I See You:''A breathless thriller . . . It''s a must-finish-at-all-costs job'' Daily MailTrade ReviewImpressive and original . . . distressingly close to possible reality * The Times *A highly accomplished novel . . . arresting . . . ingenious * Sunday Times *[Clare Mackintosh] hits the jackpot again with a breathless thriller based on a brilliant idea . . . This is an excellent race-against-time thriller with shoals of red herrings to tease and taunt readers all the way. It's a must-finish-at-all-costs job * Daily Mail *I See You stands out from the crowd with flawless plotting and an eye for detail which will send a satisfying chill through its readers. I loved it! * Renee Knight, number one bestselling author of Disclaimer *Wonderfully sinister. Had me looking over my shoulder every time I travelled on the tube * Fiona Barton, author of The Widow *Compelling and suffused with menace * Sunday Mirror *Heart-stoppingly excellent * C.L. Taylor, author of The Lie *Accomplished, Addictive and Thought-Provoking - you'll never feel the same about taking the tube again * B A Paris *I See You is both a compelling portrayal of modern family life and a superbly twisty thriller that keeps you guessing until the very last page. An edge of the seat read * Kate Hamer, author of The Girl in the Red Coat *Anyone who's ever looked over their shoulder when they heard footsteps behind them, or quickened their pace in a deserted underpass, will shudder with recognition at Clare Mackintosh's deliciously creepy tale of urban paranoia * Ruth Ware, author of In a Dark, Dark Wood *I was gripped from the very first page. Creepy and compelling with a twist I didn't see coming. I loved it * Claire Douglas, author of The Sisters *As creepy as they come . . . We raced through this deeply unsettling thriller in two days . . . and looked over our shoulder the whole time * Heat *Another edge-of-your-seat thriller . . . a terrifyingly plausible plot and gasp-inducing ending * Good Housekeeping *A chilling and original story that should make everybody reconsider the predictability of their behaviour - kept me reading until dawn * Number one Kindle bestselling author, Rachel Abbott *With I See You, Clare Mackintosh has achieved something not every author can and produced a book superior to her phenomenal debut. I had chills the entire way through and I can't wait to read whatever she comes up with next * Jenny Blackhurst, author of How I Lost You *Clare Mackintosh has done it again. Feverishly tense, devilishly clever, I See You will creep up on you before giving you the fright of your * Number one Kindle bestselling author, Mark Edwards *Once all the pieces fell into place, I could hardly see the pages for jealously that I hadn't had the idea myself. Genius! I predict it will be as big a hit as I Let You Go * Tammy Cohen, author of When She Was Bad *I See You had me enthralled from the first line to the very last - cleverly constructed, utterly believable and totally gripping. So unnerving, it made me wish I could stop reading for long enough to look over my shoulder * Janet Ellis, author of The Butcher's Hook *A brilliant idea brilliantly done. The best kind of thriller - compelling, mysterious, and close to home: it feels like it could really happen * Alex Lake, author of After Anna *This psychological thriller will have you sucked in from the moment you begin. A completely believable story that will leave you looking over your shoulder. . . * Best *Taps deep into our twenty-first century fears about surveillance and strangers in this tautly paced novel * Metro *Fantastically creepy * Fabulous *A brilliant second novel by one of Britain's most exciting newcomers * Jeffrey Archer *Clare Mackintosh knows how to ratchet up the tension, delivering a knock-out twist at the end * Irish Independent *Clare Mackintosh's I See You is chilling - but that's not the best part about it. It's mind-bending; it makes you reevaluate every step you take and you will see the world in a different light. And that is genius * Alexandra Burt, author of Little Girl Gone *Gripping from the opening pages, this is a psychological thriller you have to read * My Weekly *
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Little, Brown Book Group Insidious Intent Tony Hill Carol Jordan 10 Tony
Book SynopsisBuy Val McDermid''s masterful new thriller, 1989, now!''One of the most surprising twists you''ll read this year. Outstanding'' Irish Independent''Engrossing . . . a colossal reminder of just why McDermid has been the queen of crime for three decades'' Heat''Murdered people don''t kill themselves . . .''A quiet night on a country road. The stillness shattered by a car engulfed in flames, and a burned body discovered in the driver''s seat. As the investigation unfolds, DCI Carol Jordan and psychological profiler Tony Hill quickly realise that this is more than just a tragic accident. And so begins the hunt for a truly terrifying killer, someone who believes he is invisible, untraceable and untouchable.As other victims are found to have met the same terrible fate, and with more women at risk, Tony and Carol are drawn into a dark and twistedTrade Review[T]horoughly pleasing, engaging, indeed compelling, a very fine piece of craftsmanship. It will reward those who have followed the Jordan and Hill sequence, and send latecomers back to the earlier novels. * Scotsman *Val McDermid, known as the queen of psychological thrillers, surpasses herself here, delivering one of the most surprising twists you'll read this year. Outstanding. * Irish Independent *The tenth outing for the much-loved duo is a reliably engrossing thriller - and one that ends with a colossal reminder of just why McDermid has been the queen of crime for three decades. * Heat *Elegantly plotted, it's pure class * Sunday Mirror *Dark and expert crime writing . . . beautifully crafted * The Arts Desk *McDermid ratchets up the tension . . . [her] most expressive and emotional novel to date, giving readers more than just a clever criminal to get their teeth into. * The National *There aren't many to touch her for insight into the minds of hunter and hunted. -- Susan HillHere is another gripping crime novel by Val McDermid . . . an exciting book by one of today's most accomplished crime writers * Literary Review *
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Little, Brown Book Group Good Girl Bad Girl The years most heartstopping
Book Synopsis WINNER OF THE CWA GOLD DAGGER AWARDFROM THE INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE SECRETS SHE KEEPS, NOW A MAJOR BBC SERIES, AND THE SUSPECT, NOW A MAJOR ITV SERIES ''A gripping and eerie read. You won''t be able to look away'' Karin SlaughterThe girl with no past.Six years ago, Evie Cormac was discovered, filthy and half-starved, hiding in a secret room in the aftermath of a shocking crime. Now approaching adulthood, Evie is damaged, self-destructive and has never revealed her true identity.The boy who survived. Forensic psychologist Cyrus Haven, a man haunted by his own past, is investigating the death of champion figure-skater Jodie Sheehan. When Cyrus is called upon to assess Evie, she threatens to disrupt the case and destroy his ordered life. Because Evie has a unique and dangerous gift - she knows when someone is lying. And nobody is telling the truth.Trade Review'Haunting . . . Robotham expertly raises the tension as the action hurtles toward the devastating climax. Readers will hope the complex Cyrus will return for an encore.' * Publishers Weekly *'Haunting . . . Robotham expertly raises the tension as the action hurtles toward the devastating climax. Readers will hope the complex Cyrus will return for an encore.' * Publishers Weekly *Explosive . . . This sensitive, suspenseful mystery firmly establishes Robotham in the top ranks of psychological-thriller writers. And it cries out for a sequel * Booklist *Explosive . . . This sensitive, suspenseful mystery firmly establishes Robotham in the top ranks of psychological-thriller writers. And it cries out for a sequel * Booklist *'It's the careful and often poignant interplay between Cyrus and Evie that elevates this consistently stellar yarn . . . Robotham is a master plotter at the top of his form, and readers will surely hope to see more of his complicated new characters' * Kirkus Reviews *'It's the careful and often poignant interplay between Cyrus and Evie that elevates this consistently stellar yarn . . . Robotham is a master plotter at the top of his form, and readers will surely hope to see more of his complicated new characters' * Kirkus Reviews *An extraordinary exploration of emotional damage, full of humour and humanity * Literary Review *An extraordinary exploration of emotional damage, full of humour and humanity * Literary Review *
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Orion Publishing Co Turkish Gambit Erast Fandorin 2 Erast Fandorin
Book SynopsisErast Fandorin returns in another thrilling Russian crime caper, from the bestselling author of THE WINTER QUEEN.The Russo-Turkish war is at a critical juncture, and Erast Fandorin, broken-hearted and disillusioned, has gone to the front in an attempt to forget his sorrows. But Fandorin''s efforts to steer clear of trouble are thwarted when he comes to the aid of Varvara Suvorova - a ''progressive'' Russian woman trying to make her way to the Russian headquarters to join her fiancé.Within days, Varvara''s fiancé has been accused of treason, a Turkish victory looms on the horizon, and there are rumours of a Turkish spy hiding within their own camp. Our reluctant gentleman sleuth will need to resurrect all of his dormant powers of detection if he is to unmask the traitor, help the Russians to victory and smooth the path of young love.Trade ReviewAn intricate thriller * Red *
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Oldcastle Books Ltd Poppy Plays Fair
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Pan Macmillan The Good Wife
Book SynopsisJacqui Rose's The Good Wife is a heart-pounding thriller perfect for fans of Martina Cole and Kimberley Chambers.Psychologist Ava Barclay wants to be a good wife. The wife that she knows her cop husband, Tony, deserves.Ava keeps a lot of her clients’ secrets, but no-one, especially Tony, has any idea how many secrets of her own she is hiding. Fuelled by the emptiness of her mother leaving her father and her as a baby, Ava is on a path to self-destruction, drinking too much, making bad choices, including lying to her husband about her whereabouts, and numbing her pain with one-night flings.And when her father, Billy, is attacked and left for dead, Ava learns that her problems are about to get a lot worse. Tony finds out that her father isn’t who he has told everyone he is, he doesn’t exist and now Ava must head into the dark streets of Soho and into a seedy world of hate, fear and mistrust if she is to find the truth about h
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Vinci Books Creepy Crawly
Book SynopsisA killer who won't forgive. A detective who can't forget. Haunted by his mother's brutal murder, detective Inspector Jake Sawyer returns to his rural hometown to investigate a series of gruesome killings. As the body count rises and the killer's twisted methods come to light, Sawyer must confront his own demons while racing against time to unravel the shocking truth behind the murders. With his sanity and safety on the line, Sawyer pushes himself to the brink to end the killings and save an innocent life. An edge-of-your-seat page-turner that will keep you guessing to the very end. CREEPY CRAWLY is Book 1 in the page-turning DI Jake Sawyer crime thrillers. Perfect for fans of Ian Rankin, Val McDermid, Chris Carter and Karin Slaughter. _______________________________________________????? A dark and twisted murder mystery with genuine surprises.????? The pace never lets up.????? I was holding my breath during the final scene.????? Well plotted and superbly written.????? Gripping.????? Well-developed characters in a wonderful setting.????? I'm in love with DI Sawyer.????? Awesome.????? Compelling.????? Dark and intense and worth every minute.????? I wish I hadn't read it, so I could read it for the first time again.
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Vinci Books Ltd. Cold Open
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St. Martin's Publishing Group Bodies and Battlements
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Penguin Books Ltd Eeny Meeny
Book SynopsisTHE ROCKET-PACED SERIAL-KILLER THRILLER AND RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK FROM M. J. ARLIDGE ''What a great premise! Detective Inspector Helen Grace is one of the greatest heroes to come along in years'' JEFFERY DEAVER''Wow! A gripping read from the very beginning'' 5***** Reader Review________ The girl emerged from the woods, barely alive. Her story was beyond belief. But it was true. Every dreadful word of it. Days later, another desperate escapee is found - and a pattern is emerging.Pairs of victims are being abducted, imprisoned then faced with a terrible choice:Kill or be killed. As Detective Inspector Helen Grace leads the investigation to hunt down this unseen monster, she learns that it may be the survivors - living calling cards - who hold the key to the case. And unless she succeeds, more innocents will die . . . ________''A serial killer thriller that hTrade ReviewM. J. Arlidge has created a genuinely fresh heroine in DI Helen Grace . . . he spares us none of the dark details, weaving them together into a tapestry that chills to the bone * Daily Mail *With an orchestration of tension that is always sharp and cinematic, M. J. Arlidge's debut novel grabs the reader by the throat -- Barry Forshaw * Crimetime *Eeny Meeny is going to be as big as Jo Nesbo -- Judy FinniganIt's amazing -- Richard MadeleyThis taut, fast-paced debut is truly excellent * The Sun *A macabre, theatrical thriller that gripped me with every twist * Woman and Home *Eeny Meeny debuts one of the best new series detectives, Helen Grace. Determined, tough and damaged, she must unravel a terrifying riddle of a killer kidnapping victims in pairs. Mesmerizing! -- Lisa GardnerExpertly pulled off. It has a devious premise. DI Helen Grace is fiendishly awesome. It's scary as all hell. And it has a full cast of realistically drawn, interesting characters that make the thing read like a bullet -- Will LavenderWhat a great premise!...EENY MEENY is a fresh and brilliant departure from the stock serial killer tale. And Detective Inspector Helen Grace is one of the greatest heroes to come along in years -- Jeffery Deaver, New York Times bestselling author of The Skin Collector and Solitude CreekA gripping debut ... D.I. Helen Grace is a flawed but winning heroine ... and, boy, the pages fly by * USA Today *A fast-paced, twisting police procedural and thriller that's sure to become another bestseller * Huffington Post *
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Penguin Books Ltd Just Like the Other Girls
Book SynopsisTHE NAIL-BITING THRILLER FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE COUPLE AT NO 9 SHE THOUGHT SHE WAS SAFE. SO DID THE OTHERS . . .''Douglas''s best yet - an ingenious concept with a corker of a twist'' GILLIAN MCALLISTER, bestselling author of THAT NIGHT''An immersive page-turner with a twist I didn''t see coming'' SARAH VAUGHAN, bestselling author of LITTLE DISASTERS________ *CARER/COMPANION WANTED FOR ELDERLY LADY* *YOUNG FEMALE PREFERRED * COMPETITIVE SALARY* *ROOM AND BOARD INCLUDED* Una Richardson is devastated after the death of her mother. Hoping for a fresh start, she responds to an advertisement and steps into the rich, comforting world of elderly Mrs Elspeth McKenzie. But Elspeth''s home is not as safe as it seems. Kathryn, her cold and bitter daughter, resents Una''s presence. More disturbing is the evidence suggesting two girls lived here before.<Trade ReviewJust Like the Other Girls is a chilling novel showcasing Claire Douglas's trademark brilliantly claustrophobic settings and tightly plotted twists. Impossible to know which of the well-drawn characters to trust and very hard to put down * bestselling author of What She Knew *Douglas's best yet - an ingenious concept with a corker of a twist halfway through. Just Like The Other Girls grips and thrills -- Gillian McAllister * bestselling author of The Evidence Against You *Just Like the Other Girls is just the sort of distraction I need at the moment: an immersive page-turner with numerous red herrings and a twist I didn't see coming -- Sarah Vaughan * bestselling author of Anatomy of a Scandal *A thriller that will leave you in a spin * Sun *I absolutely couldn't put this book down. A wickedly clever page-turner of a psychothriller * bestselling author of One Little Mistake *Deliciously spooky. You simply have to discover what happens * bestselling author of I Made a Mistake *Tense and totally compelling * Sun *Praise for Claire Douglas * - *Thrillingly tense and twisty * bestselling author of Behind Closed Doors *Stunning . . . with a killer twist * Closer *Twisty, exciting yet so very real * bestselling author of Anything You Do Say *Perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train * Marie Claire *If you like thrillers with plenty of killer twists and turns, then Just Like The Other Girls should definitely be high on your reading list * My Weekly *
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Penguin Books Ltd The Fury
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Little, Brown Book Group The City in Year Zero
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Hodder & Stoughton Thunder on the Right
Book SynopsisThe classic novel of dramatic and dangerous adventure - and romance - set in the Pyrenees, by the beloved author Mary Stewart.Trade ReviewA completely captivating story that never fails to grip the reader's attention * Manchester Evening News *One of the most stupendously successful authors ever * Sunday Express *There are few to equal Mary Stewart * Daily Telegraph *She set the bench mark for pace, suspense and romance - with a great dollop of escapism as the icing * Elizabeth Buchan *A comfortable chair and a Mary Stewart: total heaven. I'd rather read her than most other authors. * Harriet Evans *
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Canongate Books Dangerous Consequences
Book SynopsisFans of Steven F. Havill''s Posadas County and Lisa Regan''s Josie Quinn series will enjoy this fascinating and complex story set in small-town Missouri.Balances well-developed characters and dry humor with a solid police procedural- Library Journal Starred ReviewElderly tourists visiting Branson, Missouri for a fun time are instead becoming so sick and disoriented they end up in the ER with Dr Maggie McCleary. She asks the sheriff to investigate and, because he happens to be her husband, Hank Worth readily agrees. When the tour operator denies responsibility, Hank digs deeper leaving Chief Deputy Sheila Turley to handle a simmering revolt within the ranks. Their policy to eliminate overtime pay has infuriated many long-time deputies. Those fired for insubordination have filed a lawsuit, while those still there sabotage Sheila at every turn.With pressure mounting, they''re called to a hit-and-run accident. But the vi
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Canongate Books Sex and Death on the Beach
Book SynopsisBeneath the sun and sea of South Florida, dark crimes and bone-chilling secrets are lurking. Introducing a brand-new twisty mystery series from award-winning author Elaine Viets.When the body of adult film star Sammie Lant is found buried next to the courtyard pool of the Florodora, Norah McCarthy?s apartment complex, she quickly becomes the police?s prime suspect.Norah was witnessed having an argument with Sammie six months ago, the last day Sammie was seen alive ? the day she gained notoriety for a shocking public stunt with a college football player.But events take an even darker turn when more remains are unearthed ? ones with an apparent connection to Norah?s tragic past. Is it pure coincidence that more than one person was buried by Norah?s pool? And is the killer closer to home than she thinks?Introducing feisty, female sleuth Norah McCarthy, a cast of eccentric characters, and the dark underbelly beneath the palm trees and beaches of South Florida, this addictive new series is perfect for fans of Carl Hiaasen and Tim Dorsey.
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Canongate Books The Curious Poisoning of Jewel Barnes
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Canongate Books Where is Anybody
Book SynopsisTo rescue the love of his life, legendary conman Gideon Sable must pull off his most impossible heist yet. . . good thing he has some scary, magical friends with some pretty sticky fingers.Retired from his life of crime, these days legendary master thief Gideon Sable spends his time running a magical shop in the heart of London, with his partner Annie Anybody. Still, occasionally he can?t resist prowling the night to steal things when Annie?s not looking. For old times? sake.But one night, after another illicit jaunt, Gideon returns home to find that while he?s been stealing, someone has stolen from him! A note on the countertop reads:I have taken Annie Anybody.If you ever want to see her again, you must find and steal Time?s Arrow.You have forty-eight hours.Stealing the legendary Arrow isn?t just a challenge; it?s certain death. But Gideon will stop at nothing to save Annie from their unknown enemy ? even if he has to do it alone.The latest instalment of the fast-paced, urban fantasy thriller series fromNew York Timesbestselling author Simon R. Green. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo?sSix of Crowsand C.K. McDonnell?s Stranger Times series.---Read all of the Gideon Sable Novels:The Best Thing You Can StealA Matter of Death and LifeWhat Song the Sirens SangNot of This WorldWhere is Anybody?
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Canongate Books The Cost
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Canongate Books A Cold Cold World
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Canongate Books Bitterfrost
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Bonnier Books Ltd Untitled Book 1
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Headline Publishing Group Shattered
Book SynopsisIt starts as a kid''s game to while away the long drive across country. It ends in a grotesque nightmare of death and destruction. Alex and Colin are travelling three thousand miles by car to a golden city and a golden girl. She''s Colin''s adored sister, Alex''s ravishing new wife. But she could cost them their lives. Someone''s out to get them. To destroy their dreams. To plunge them into a paranoid world where every sound could be the last thing they ever hear.Originally published under the pseudonym K. R. Dwyer
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Cornerstone The Twist of a Knife: A gripping locked-room
Book SynopsisPre-order the next thrilling Hawthorne mystery CLOSE TO DEATH - coming soon!By global bestselling Anthony Horowitz, a brilliantly entertaining new locked-room mystery with a key that only Hawthorne can find.'EASILY THE GREATEST OF OUR CRIME WRITERS' Sunday Times'Funny, addictive and clever, and the crime fighting duo of Hawthorne and Horowitz are as entertaining as ever. Brilliant. I can't wait for more.' Adam Handy'There's a lovely Hitchcockian feel to TWIST. The clock is ticking. It's a lot of fun.' Ian Rankin'The Twist of a Knife is a beautifully turned locked-room whodunit' The Sunday Telegraph'A total joy. Anthony is a master entertainer, the genius twists and turns of his writing and plot keep me on the edge of my seat.' Rory Kinnear_____________'Our deal is over.'This is what reluctant author Anthony Horowitz tells ex-detective Daniel Hawthorne in an awkward encounter. The truth is that Anthony has other things on his mind.His new play 'Mindgame' is about to open at London's Vaudeville theatre, and on opening night, Sunday Times critic Harriet Throsby gives the play a savage review.The next morning she is found dead, stabbed in the heart with an ornamental dagger that has only one set of finger prints on it. Anthony's.Anthony is arrested, charged with Throsby's murder, and thrown into prison.Alone and increasingly desperate, he realises only one man can help him.But will Hawthorne take his call?_____________More love for The Twist of a Knife . . .'An immensely enjoyable read, funny, so clever and utterly original' Ragnar Jonasson'One of the country's most recognisable writers' ITV News'I love this self-reflexive mystery series' Vulture'A mystery so slick, clever and fun to read that it's a genuine shame when you hit the end.' The Globe and Mail'The Twist of a Knife is consistently, delightfully entertaining, with Horowitz's own theatrical experience providing just the right amount of bittersweet bite' Airmail'An adventure that will enchant mystery lovers, Anglophiles and theater buffs' The Washington Post'A delicious mystery [that] is bonkers and brilliant and a triumph' The Sun'Horowitz blurs the lines between fiction and reality to hilarious effect' The Express'A gripping tour de force' Woman's Own_____________Readers can't get enough of The Twist of a Knife . . .***** 'This is another thoroughly enjoyable and well-constructed mystery from Anthony Horowitz.'***** 'Thoroughly enjoyed it and devoured it in a little over 2 days!'***** 'This novel is hugely entertaining.'***** 'Fabulous. More please, and soon!'***** 'This is the very best in 'cosy-crime.''
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Hodder & Stoughton In the Woods: A stunningly accomplished
Book SynopsisWhen he was twelve years old, Adam Ryan went playing in the woods with his two best friends. He never saw them again. Their bodies were never found, and Adam himself was discovered with his back pressed against an oak tree and his shoes filled with blood. He had no memory of what had happened. Twenty years on, Rob Ryan - the child who came back - is a detective in the Dublin police force. He's changed his name. No one knows about his past. Then a little girl's body is found at the site of the old tragedy and Rob is drawn back into the mystery. Knowing that he would be thrown off the case if his past were revealed, Rob takes a fateful decision to keep quiet but hope that he might also solve the twenty-year-old mystery of the woods.Trade ReviewSlick, sophisticated - and a fine one to devour as the nights draw in . . . if it stirs in you the urge to devour the French originals . . . I promise you will find something even more richly delicious there. -- Lucy Mangan * Guardian *Unflinching intelligence and ingenious plotting * The New York Times *Sharply written and insidiously creepy, this is a mesmerising read that grabs hold of the reader from the very first page and doesn't let go until well past two in the morning. * The Times *This is a wonderfully assured and beautifully written debut novel, a multilayered psychological thriller that digs beneath the surface of ordinary lives and delivers excitement and insight in large helpings. * Irish Independent *Lyrical and haunting * Scotland on Sunday *A splendid, page-turning debut. * She *A rich multi-layered thriller * Choice *An intricate and edgy top-notch psychological thriller. * Woman & Home *The most breathtakingly brilliant and close-to-perfect thriller I've read for a long time. I stayed up until three in the morning two nights running unable to put it down. -- Sophie Hannah
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Hodder & Stoughton Let the Bad Times Roll
Book SynopsisEveryone knows Daniel. But no one knows where he is ...THENAlone in New Orleans, Selina is struggling to fit in until a charismatic stranger invites her for a drink. It feels like fate, but who is Daniel, and what does he want from her? Just as the humidity and the hangovers start to take their toll, Daniel vanishesNOWDaniel is missing. No one has seen or heard from him in weeks. Beside herself with worry, his sister Caroline hosts an intimate gathering in her London home so those closest to Daniel can come together and compare notes. But what should have been five courses of a Cajun-style feast has now become an interrogation. Those left behind must piece together their shared understanding of the man they thought they knew.And all isn''t quite as it seems: Caroline has invited a stranger to the table, an accomplished psychic who claims to have met Daniel four thousand miles away in New Orleans. As evening turns to night, the dark truth of what really happened begins to emerge...Readers are loving Let The Bad Times Roll!''This was, quite simply, deliciously and perfectly evil''''So good I read it twice''''It''s sharp, lush, and perfect for a summer binge''''Another incredibly gripping novel that I devoured in under 24 hours''
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Quercus Publishing The Woman Who Laughed The Finder Mysteries
Book Synopsis''The very definition of unputdownable'' David PeaceIn the first months of 2020 there was a spate of murders of Black sex workers in northern cities. One of them was Ella Bailey, last seen talking to a punter in an alley in Sheffield city centre, and although no trace of her was ever found, the punter, Michael Godley, soon confessed to all three murders.Five years later, as another sex worker is murdered in the same district, the bag Ella had been carrying with her reappears, hanging on the door handles of a café, and a local vagrant claims to have seen Ella sitting on a bench in a churchyard near the site of the murder. South Yorkshire Police call in the Finder.So begins a search that takes him back to the strange days of the pandemic, to talk to those who knew Ella best, such as her wayward girlfriend ''Loz'', abusive boyfriend Caine Poynton-Smith and respectable foster-parents still struggling to come to terms with Ella''s life. How did their intelligent, strong-willed daughter - bright student and national schoolgirl athletics champion - end up in that alley?As fear grips the city, our Finder must court danger to discover the truth.
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Amazon Publishing The Darkest Water
Book SynopsisIn this chilling thriller from the bestselling author of Keep Her Secret, if you don’t take your dark secrets to the grave, maybe they’ll take you there first…Calvin finally owns the bakery of his dreams, in an idyllic village in the Lake District. After reluctantly following his wife Vicky’s advice to promote it on social media, he’s thrilled when a viral clip makes him a legend overnight. But then the creepy DMs start flooding in—all from a stranger who claims she’s his biggest fan.Meanwhile, a local recluse is found on a nearby beach, buried to his neck and left to drown, and the community goes into shock. Why would anyone want him dead? And who exactly was he? Detective Imogen Evans, new to the Lake District, is under pressure to find out before the killer strikes again.As the murder hunt gathers pace, Calvin’s obsessive admirer turns up right on cue after his assistant is injured in an accident,
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Corylus Books Nightingale Co
Book SynopsisCozy crime novel featuring female sleuths set in 1960s Berlin. Highlights the situation of Cold-War Germany and the tensions of the Berlin Wall being erected.
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Canongate Books Young Blood
Book SynopsisMaggie Wise, a retired homicide cop turned radio presenter, is asked to help the local police with the case of two missing girls. Dr Oscar LeBlanc is close to a medical breakthrough to cure dementia and other degenerative diseases . . . but in order to succeed he needs to illegally obtain plasma from prepubescent children. He believes the ends justify the means and two young girls are abducted.The disappearance of the girls causes a lockdown of the area and, when one of the girl''s parents prove uncooperative with the police, former homicide cop turned radio presenter Maggie Wise offers to help. Maggie quickly forms a connection with the family just as the girls are recovered.LeBlanc is quickly suspected, but after he is questioned he''s found dead from an apparent suicide. However, the circumstances are suspicious and Maggie finds herself conflicted when the family become the prime suspects.
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Atlantic Books The Liar's Girl
Book SynopsisShortlisted for the Edgar Award, Best Novel 2019Irish Times' Best Book of the Year, 2018 ___________________________'Dark, yes, but tender too. The Liar's Girl is tightly plotted and crackles with suspense.' Ali Land, author of Good Me Bad Me___________________________Her first love confessed to five murders. But the truth was so much worse.Will Hurley, Dublin's notorious Canal Killer is in prison, ten years into a life sentence. His ex-girlfriend Alison has built a new life abroad, putting her shattered past behind her. Then the copycat killings start. Will holds the key to unlocking these crimes, but he'll only talk to Alison. Can the killer be stopped before there's another senseless murder? And after all these years, can Alison face the past - and the man - she's worked so hard to forget?'A killer premise that totally delivers. A creepy, claustrophobic tale that never lets up on the tension while also managing to strike a truly tender note.' Caz Frear, author of Sweet Little LiesTrade ReviewThe Liar's Girl is a sharp and modern thriller; cleverly plotted and completely immersive. Catherine Ryan Howard has delivered another sinister, sly and addictive read. Magnificently murky. -- Margaret Madden * Sunday Indepedent *In this second novel, Howard's emerging talent could not be clearer... expertly plotted, with a series of stunning twists. * Daily Mail *Dark, yes, but tender too. The Liar's Girl is tightly plotted and crackles with suspense. * Ali Land, author of Good Me Bad Me *Gripping. * Elizabeth Haynes, author of Into the Darkest Corner *Incredibly pacey - what lifts Catherine's work above many others in the genre is the quality of her writing and the strength of her characterization. Dublin comes alive in this slice of Irish noir. * Sinéad Crowley *It's so hard to stand out in this space right now but The Liar's Girl offers a killer premise that totally delivers. A creepy, claustrophobic tale that never lets up on the tension while also managing to strike a truly tender note. * Caz Frear, author of Sweet Little Lies *Another thrilling page-turner from a natural born storyteller. * Mark Edwards, author of The Magpies *[A] clever and intriguing tale ... All the clues were there but so ingeniously hidden that I couldn't figure it out. * Liz Nugent, author of Unravelling Oliver *Absolutely fantastic. I was gripped the entire way through, can't recommend it enough... * Jenny Blackhurst, auhtor of How I Lost You *Catherine Ryan Howard is such a skilled storyteller - every setting was evocative, every hook well-placed, every twist expertly-timed. I flew through it! Astonishingly good. * Jo Spain, author of The Confession *A stand-out book... Real and sympathetic characters, a flawlessly-paced plot and a genuinely original premise. I finished it at 2:00am, my heart pounding! * Gillian McAllister, author of The Evidence Against You *Slick, smart and stylish... Really clever. * Holly Seddon, author of Try Not to Breathe *The Liar's Girl is BRILLIANT. [Catherine Ryan Howard has] outdone herself... It's even better than the Dagger-nominated Distress Signals and that's saying something! * Michelle Davies, author of the DC Maggie Neville series *The Liar's Girl is heartstoppingly brilliant - a completely convincing, expertly plotted tale. The pace is unrelenting. Catherine Ryan Howard... is an extraordinary talent. * Jane Casey, author of the Maeve Kerrigan series *The Liar's Girl is an incredibly compelling tale of guilt, secrecy and murder. Gripping from the start, Catherine Ryan Howard lures readers in from page one and brings every girl's worst nightmare to life. Unputdownable! * Phoebe Morgan, author of The Girl Next Door *A haunting thriller... a fast-moving, crackling good novel. * David Bell, author of The Forgotten Girl *I couldn't put it down...an excellent read. * Patricia Gibney, author of The Stolen Girls *Ryan Howard has certainly pulled off, with remarkable confidence, the notoriously difficult task of surpassing a debut novel that was met with critical acclaim and garlanded with awards. * Irish Independent *The Liar's Girl is a tightly structured, highly suspenseful follow-up to Howard's excellent CWA Dagger-nominated debut, Distress Signals. * Irish Times *Fans of crime fiction will love it... Ryan Howard is as good as the early Val McDermid. For those who are always on the lookout for a good new crime writer, look no further. * RTE *Howard hits all the right notes in this engaging second novel. -- Darina Molloy * Connaught Telegraph *The Liar's Girl is a cleverly written and intriguing tale in which the twists take the reader in different directions before the truth emerges... A creepy atmosphere, believable dialogue, and a tight plot that keeps the mystery alive right to the end. * Cork Evening Echo *
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Zaffre A House of Ghosts: The perfect haunting,
Book SynopsisA gripping mystery with a classic feel: And Then There Were None meets The Silent Companions.Winter 1917. As the First World War enters its most brutal phase, back home in England, everyone is seeking answers to the darkness that has seeped into their lives. At Blackwater Abbey, on an island off the Devon coast, Lord Highmount has arranged a spiritualist gathering to contact his two sons who were lost in the conflict. But as his guests begin to arrive, it gradually becomes clear that each has something they would rather keep hidden. Then, when a storm descends on the island, the guests will find themselves trapped. Soon one of their number will die. For Blackwater Abbey is haunted in more ways than one . . . An unrelentingly gripping mystery packed with twists and turns, A House of Ghosts is the perfect chilling read this winter.'Almost unbearably creepy and beautifully written' Liz Nugent, bestseller author of LYING IN WAIT'A splendid tale of wartime skullduggery, featuring both kinds of spooks - perfect fireside reading' Mick Herron, CWA Gold Dagger Award Winning author of DEAD LIONS'Hugely enjoyable, A House of Ghosts has the bones of a taut thriller wrapped up in the gorgeous romance of its ghostly island setting' Jane Casey'Perfect for a dark and stormy evening: a truly creepy and ingenious ghost story and murder mystery with an irresistible setting' Ragnar JonassonTrade ReviewA convincingly atmospheric sense of being marooned on an island, totally cut off by a raging storm and fearing for your safety in such a hostile environment ... and I did love the dramatic cover of the book! * Nudge Books *Deftly builds tension to a climax with a twist...a vivid and atmospheric narrative which draws together its disparate elements and cast of characters. * www.stuff.co.nz *
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Canelo Directions for Dark Things: An utterly
Book Synopsis‘There was a history in this house, secrets he hadn’t even got close to scratching the surface of…’Something peculiar is going on at The Lloyd Estate.The enormous house and its vast grounds are rarely seen by outsiders. Only Audrey Lloyd – the cantankerous elderly owner and only daughter to the famed movie mogul who built the mansion – knows of the suffocating darkness that has settled on the place.Property developers have come to Audrey over the decades. Countless times they have been rebuffed. Now, she agrees to sell to ambitious broker Terri Nicholls. But Terri has to trade something of her own in return.Detective Don Vernon is on the brink of retirement. Instead, he is about to be caught in a web of lies; one which Audrey has been spinning for decades.Can those who cross the threshold make it out again intact?A scintillating tale of revenge, cruelty and the many forms of wickedness, Directions for Dark Things is perfect for fans of Catriona Ward and Simone St. James.
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Canelo An Honourable Thief: A must-read historical crime
Book SynopsisIntroducing Jonas Flynt. Gambler. Thief. Killer. Man of honour.Longlisted for the McIlvanney Prize 2023'Fast, furious and with a glint of gallows humour, this is high-octane historical fiction' Daily Mail'Swashbuckling action against a vivid historical backdrop. I loved this book' Ian Rankin‘High adventure meets espionage thriller as Jonas Flynt battles the tide of history and the deadly secrets of his own past…’ D. V. Bishop, author of City of Vengeance1715. Jonas Flynt, ex-soldier and reluctant member of the Company of Rogues, a shady intelligence group run by ruthless spymaster Nathaniel Charters, is ordered to recover a missing document. Its contents could prove devastating in the wrong hands.On her deathbed, the late Queen Anne may have promised the nation to her half-brother James, the Old Pretender, rather than the new king, George I. But the will has been lost. It may decide the fate of the nation.The crown must recover it at all costs.The trail takes Jonas from the dark and dangerous streets of London to an Edinburgh in chaos. He soon realises there are others on the hunt, and becomes embroiled in a long overdue family reunion, a jail break and a brutal street riot.When secrets finally come to light, about the crown and about his own past, Jonas will learn that some truths, once discovered, can never be untold…An atmospheric and utterly compelling blend of crime, history and thriller, to delight fans of S. J. Parris, Andrew Taylor and C. J. Sansom.Praise for An Honourable Thief 'Reads like a genuine eighteenth century spy novel. I see a long future for Jonas Flynt' Ambrose Parry, author of The Way of All Flesh'Anyone who enjoys a good historical mystery and likes an edgy, charismatic protagonist is going to love the adventures of Douglas Skelton’s new hero, Jonas Flynt’ S.G. MacLean, author of The Seeker'An absolute triumph ... Five stars from me, and I look forward to reading more of Jonas's adventures' James Oswald, Sunday Times bestselling author'Historical crime fiction at its absolute best. I loved it!’ Marion Todd, author of the Detective Clare Mackay series'Pitch-perfect stuff. Like all great historical novels you'll feel you're there! This is a departure for Skelton, who seems born to write high-end historical fiction’ Denzil Meyrick, author of the DCI Daley thrillers'Uniquely combines a page-turning thriller with a perfectly evoked sense of time and place. Powerful stuff from a master of his craft' Craig Russell, author of Hyde'Skelton’s mastery of time and place inhabited with richly drawn characters is a delight. It held me to the last tantalising page’ David Gilman, author of The Englishman‘Jonas Flynt is one of those characters you’ll be rooting for from the very first chapter ... it looks like Skelton has found a new home writing first-class historical fiction’ Alison Belsham, author of The Tattoo Thief'This is a fascinating, totally engrossing historical novel. Flynt is a most attractive, three-dimensional character and the same is true of the world he moves through. A brilliant, most enjoyable read’ Paul Doherty, author of The Nightingale Gallery‘A cracking historical drama with breathless pacing and knuckle-chewing tension, all shot through with Skelton’s deft characterisation and flashes of pitch-black humour. The perfect read to lose yourself in’ Neil Broadfoot, author of Falling Fast
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The Book Guild Ltd Death of an Englishman
Book SynopsisA quest for a valuable manuscript turns into a hunt for its author's killer. Meet Oxford's Eve Brook, literary detective, as she tackles her first mystery. Set against the backdrop of Oxford's colleges, long train rides, quaint villages, and a tantalising cast of suspects, this is cosy crime with a very contemporary edge
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Jacaranda Books Art Music Ltd These Letters End in Tears
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The Conrad Press Far from Nowhere
Book SynopsisA crime thriller
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Eyewear Publishing Crimebits 100 Opening Gambits for Great Thrillers
Book SynopsisCrimebits is a unique, interactive puzzle book of best first page thrillers, including Lee Child''s judge''s notes, and his Introduction. Writing challenges, crime trivia, brain-teasers, and editor''s notes will be included. The puzzles are created by LA Times puzzle setter Robin Sears.BSPG recently ran the ''Black Spring Prize for Best Opening to a Crime Novel''. Now, BSPG are publishing entries from 100 of the finalists, the winner decided by Lee Child. BSPG''s next Crimebits competition is to be judged by Val McDermid.
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Blackstone Publishing NYPD Red 7: The Murder Sorority
Book SynopsisFinding a single assassin in a city of nine million is daunting.Finding five is a nightmare.Join the NYPD Red team in their most explosive case ever. The series from James Patterson and Marshall Karp has always been a must-read. But Karp's latest, NYPD Red 7: The Murder Sorority, tops them all, making it a must-read-now!Lower Manhattan: A sniper's bullet ends the life of a high-profile New Yorker. Five miles uptown, a second prominent victim has his throat slashed.And that's only the beginning. A network of professional assassins is on the loose in New York City. Trained by the US military, they're on their own now, with a new unit called Kappa Omega Delta. Killers On Demand.NYPD Red detectives Kylie MacDonald and Zach Jordan are called in to hunt them down, but these mercenaries are as gifted in the art of escape as they are in snuffing out lives.It's the biggest professional challenge the Red team has ever faced, and before it's over, both Kylie's and Zach's personal lives will change. Forever.
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