Crime and / or mystery fiction

Book SynopsisDon't miss Faith Martin's fiendishly clever new novel, Murder by Candlelight, set in the 1920s and described as the perfect village mystery' by J.M. HallA beautifully crafted crime mystery I could not put down.' Anita Davison, author of the Flora Maguire seriesOxford, 1960. As the city of Oxford prepares itself for the inaugural Miss Oxford Honey Beauty Pageant at The Old Swan Theatre, excitement is in the air.Then, tragedy strikes the competition when one of the leading contestants is found dead.Initially, the authorities assume her death was suicide. But after a malicious series of pranks and blackmail attempts are reported, WPC Loveday and Coroner Clement Ryder are called upon to solve the case.In an atmosphere of fierce competition, the list of suspects is endless. Could what have started as harmless fun become a deadly race to win the prize?With time running out, the duo need to spot the killer before tragedy strikes againA gripping cosy crime novel, perfect for fans of Agatha ChrTrade ReviewPraise for the Ryder and Loveday series:‘A beautifully crafted crime mystery I could not put down.’ Anita Davison, author of the Flora Maguire series ‘A brilliant book! The pairing of Ryder and Loveday is a stroke of genius.’ Clare Chase, author of the Eve Mallow and Tara Thorpe mysteries ‘Absolutely loved it… The characters were some of the best I’ve read in a long time.’ Angela Marsons, no. 1 bestselling author of the Kim Stone series ‘A thrilling whodunit, packed with Martin’s trademark labyrinthine plotting, stunning twists and turns.’ The Lancashire Post

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Book SynopsisThe year's best thriller' The Times, Books of the YearThe explosive, highly anticipated conclusion to the epic Cartel trilogy from the New York Times bestselling author of The ForceThe war has come home.For over forty years,Art Keller has been on the front lines of America's longest conflict: The War On Drugs.Now elevated to the highest ranks of the DEA, Keller finds himself surrounded by an incoming administration that's in bed with the very drug traffickers that Keller is trying to bring down.From the slums of Guatemala to the marbled corridors of Washington, D.C., Winslow follows a new generation ofnarcos, cops, addicts, politicians, and mere children fleeing the violence for the chance of a life in a new country.The Borderis an unflinchingportrait of modern America, a story of and for our time.A huge, immersive, violent, compassionate read' Ian RankinHugely entertaining' Stephen KingBrutal and brilliant, this is crime's Game of Thrones' SunOne of the great literary achievements oTrade Review‘A huge, immersive, violent, compassionate read’ Ian Rankin ‘Brutal and brilliant, this is crime’s Game of Thrones’ Sun ‘The year’s best thriller’ Sunday Times, Books of the Year ‘One of the great literary achievements of the century so far’ Daily Telegraph ‘Thrilling’ The Times ‘Horrifying and insanely gripping. It is an epic game of cajones played out against the beauty of the natural world … such crime writing deserves nothing less than a Pulitzer Prize’ Evening Standard ‘The [Cartel] trilogy is one of the great literary achievements of the century … Winslow’s works is witty and thrilling as well as righteous … we need writers who bear witness to the truth as unflinchingly as Winslow’ Daily Telegraph, Books of the Year ‘Everyone in America–left, right, and center–should read this book. It's social fiction to rival Tom Wolfe and John Steinbeck. Focused, angry, suspenseful, occasionally hilarious, always hugely entertaining’ Stephen King ‘Astonishingly powerful and disturbing … a dizzying combination of sublime plotting, raw anger and pared-back, snub-nosed writing … big, brutal and brilliant’ Metro ‘A new crime classic … a stirring, stupendous novel’ Sunday Times ‘He is a pleasure to read: his writing style is direct, intelligent and forceful … his research is impeccable’ The Times, Books of the Year ‘A furious, impassioned novel … a powerful – and painful – journey through a contemporary version of hell. Rarely has hell been so compelling’ Washington Post, Books of the Year ‘A modern classic of striking power that turns the sordid and murderous mayhem of the cocaine wars and the baroque court politics of the Cartel narcos drug lords into a narrative of great grandeur that illuminates human character in the way Shakespeare or Tolstoy does… a terrifying, vicious world that reveals much about American politics, policing and Trumpian corruption today’ Simon Sebag Montefiore

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Book SynopsisDon't miss Faith Martin's fiendishly clever new novel, Murder by Candlelight, set in the 1920s and described as the perfect village mystery' by J.M. HallA beautifully crafted crime mystery I could not put down.' Anita Davison, author of the Flora Maguire seriesSummer 1960, Oxford In the glorious sunshine of Oxford, on a day when everyone should be celebrating, tragedy strikes when a university student is found floating in the river, dead.Probationary WPC Trudy Loveday finds herself paired with coroner Clement Ryder to investigate and it soon becomes clear that this case is not going to be easy.The witnesses all refuse to give a straight answer, each new lead sends them in a new direction and tales of other missing youngsters add further mystery to the investigation.One thing is certain though, something doesn't seem quite right about the university's most popular student. A gripping, twisty crime novel that you won''t be able to put down. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Richard OsTrade Review‘Absolutely loved it… The characters were some of the best I’ve read in a long time.’ Angela Marsons, no. 1 bestselling author of the Kim Stone series ‘A beautifully crafted crime mystery I could not put down.’ Anita Davison, author of the Flora Maguire series ‘A brilliant book! The pairing of Ryder and Loveday is a stroke of genius.’ Clare Chase, author of the Eve Mallow and Tara Thorpe mysteries ‘A thrilling whodunit, packed with Martin’s trademark labyrinthine plotting, stunning twists and turns.’ The Lancashire Post

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Book Synopsis''Simply the best detective writer since Agatha Christie'' The Sunday TimesDiscover the novels that inspired the hit ITV series Midsomer Murders, seen and loved by millions.A Place of Safety by prize-winning writer Caroline Graham is the sixth Midsomer Murders novel starring much-loved Detective Chief Inspector Barnaby. Featuring an exclusive foreword by John Nettles, ITV''s DCI Tom Barnaby. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Ann Granger and James Runcie''s The Grantchester Mysteries.Everyone deserves a second chance - or at least that''s what ex-vicar Lionel Lawrence believes when he decides to open up the old rectory to a stream of young offenders. Lionel only wants to help these poor souls, but his good deed quickly spirals into a deadly mix of blackmail and murder. Detective Chief Inspector Barnaby is sure he knows who is behind the disappearance Trade ReviewA mystery of which Agatha Christie would have been proud. . . A beautifully written crime novel * The Times *Tension builds, bitchery flares, resentment seethes . . . lots of atmosphere, colourful characters and fair clues * Mail on Sunday *Everyone gets what they deserve in this high-class mystery * Sunday Telegraph *A witty, well-plotted, absolute joy of a book * Yorkshire Post *A treat . . . haunting stuff * Woman's Realm *Wickedly acid, yet sympathetic * Publishers Weekly *Swift, tense and highly alarming * TLS *Lots of excellent character sketches . . . and the dialogue is lively and convincing * Independent *One to savour -- Val McDermidHard to praise highly enough * The Sunday Times *Her books are not just great whodunits but great novels in their own right -- Julie BurchillEnlivened by a very sardonic wit and turn of phrase, the narrative drive never falters * Birmingham Post *Read her and you'll be astonished . . . very sexy, very hip and very funny * Scotsman *The mystery is intriguing, the wit shafts through like sunlight . . . do not miss this book * Family Circle *

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Book SynopsisThe second adventure in the Shadow of the Leviathan series, in which the brilliant detective Ana Dolabra may have finally met her match...from the bestselling author of The Founders Trilogy.

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Book SynopsisThe landlady of a Pittsburgh boarding house loses a resident during the chaos following a flood. When a headless body turns up, she's determined to bring the killer to justice.

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Book SynopsisThe second book in the Detective Lottie Parker series by bestselling author, Patricia Gibney. Perfect for fans of Karin Slaughter, Tess Gerritsen and Helen Fields.Trade ReviewGibney expertly ratchets up the tension, making this exceptionally hard to put down . . . you won't be able to help rooting for our flawed heroine (Read of the Week) * Heat *Excellent . . . fast-paced, gritty * Irish Independent on THE STOLEN GIRLS *

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Book SynopsisTHE SINISTER & CHILLING THR SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER FROM THE AUTHOR OF RICHARD & JUDY THRILLER NO ONE HOMEI buried you. I mourned you.But now you''re back . . .A woman walks into a police station. She has no phone and no ID, just a piece of paper that reads ''David Raker''.She says she''s his wife.She looks just like her.She knows everything about him.But David buried his wife eight years ago. Is this really the woman he loved? Did he really say goodbye?Or is he losing his mind?Raker needs to find out the truth before it''s too late, because he is now the prime suspect in her disappearance . . . ___________AS SEEN ON THE SARA COX SHOW''His most serpentine and satisfying yet'' Daily Mail ''Tense and twisty, with an emotional punch'' Karen Perry, bestselling Trade ReviewHis most serpentine and satisfying yet * Daily Mail *Kept me guessing until the final page -- Jane Corry * bestselling author of My Husband's Wife *Tense and twisty, with an emotional punch and an intriguing plot. It's gripping stuff -- Karen Perry * bestselling author of Girl Unknown *Weaver's David Raker series just keeps getting better. . .This is a page-turner of the highest order. If you're not already a Raker fan, you will be after reading this * Connaught Telegraph *Praise for Tim Weaver * - *Terrific * Sunday Times *It had me racing to the end -- Fiona Barton * bestselling author of The Child *Packed with twists * Daily Express *Thrilling * Richard & Judy Book Club *So many twists and surprises * The Times *One of this country's most respected, bestselling crime writers . . . Catch him at once * Daily Mail *The rising star of British crime -- Tony Parsons, bestselling author of the DC Max Wolfe seriesEnthralling, intriguing -- Liz Nugent * bestselling author of Lying in Wait *I never guessed any of the twists -- Claire Douglas * bestselling author of Last Seen Alive *Weaver's books get better each time - tense, complex, written with flair as well as care * Guardian *A dark, complex and visceral read * Financial Times *The story-telling is little short of brilliant * Crime Fiction Lover *Genuinely original -- Gillian McAllister * bestselling author of Everything but the Truth *Perfect plotting * Bookgeeks *

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Book Synopsis You are his prey… The sixth gripping thriller in Lars Kepler’s bestselling series featuring Joona Linna. Perfect for fans of Stieg Larsson and Jo Nesbo.Trade Review‘You want to be disturbed, you want to be distressed? This is one for you. Chilling and enthralling from the outset’ Paul Finch, Sunday Times bestselling author of Shadows Praise for Lars Kepler: ‘The story is incredibly dark and the reader will be caught between wanting to turn the page to read on and being too scared to do so’ SUN ‘STALKER is terrifying yet hugely enjoyable to read but be warned, it may take you a while to sleep after you finish it’ DAILY EXPRESS ‘One of the most hair-raising crime novels published this year’ SUNDAY TIMES ‘Hurtles along … full of nuanced detail which sets it far above the average thriller … You’ll be terrified’ EVENING STANDARD ‘Taking Europe by storm…ferocious, visceral storytelling that wraps you in a cloak of darkness’ DAILY MAIL ‘Deeply scarifying stuff’ INDEPENDENT ‘Chillingly vicious’ MARIE CLAIRE ‘Brilliantly scary’ DAILY EXPRESS ‘Kepler has a direct line to a very dark place in the human soul’ Lev Grossman, TIME ‘A creepy and compulsive crime thriller’ MO HAYDER ‘Grips you round the throat until the final twist’ WOMAN AND HOME ‘An horrific and original read’ SUN ‘A rollercoaster ride of a thriller full of striking twists’ MAIL ON SUNDAY

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Book SynopsisBarbara Nadel''s gripping Ikmen mysteries are the inspiration behind The Turkish Detective, BBC Two''s sensational eight-part TV crime drama series, out now.The gripping twenty-fifth Ikmen mystery from award-winning crime writer Barbara Nadel will delight her many fans.Don''t miss Ikmen and Suleyman in the sensational TV series The Turkish Detective When Ates Böcek, son of a feared Istanbul gang leader, is arrested for the brutal murder of his Roma lover, feelings of vengeance are ignited among rival Turkish gangs and the Roma community. Forensic evidence is stacked against him, but Ates refuses to speak, and Inspector Suleyman suspects that there is more to the case than meets the eye. Then Cetin Ikmen discovers that Ates is psychotic and believes that everyone in his life is an imposter, which suggests that Ates might in fact be a victim of a far more sinister game . . .As violence erupts, Suleyman and his tTrade ReviewComplex and beguiling: a Turkish delight -- Mick HerronIkmen is one of modern crime fiction's true heroes, complex yet likeable, and the city he inhabits - Istanbul - is just as fascinating * The Times *Barbara Nadel's distinctive Istanbul-set Inspector Ikmen thrillers combine brightly coloured scene setting with deliciously tortuous plots - the resourceful Ikmen is always struggling with intractable cases * Guardian *Inspector Çetin Ikmen is one of detective fiction's most likeable investigators, despite his grumpy and unsociable character . . . think of him as the Morse of Istanbul * Daily Telegraph *Ikmen and Süleyman form an easygoing if tense partnership as ever, and Nadel has no equal when it comes to summoning the dark side of her fictional environment, behind the glossy image of tourist brochures * Crime Time *Nadel's deep passion for Turkish culture and her intimate knowledge of that land come through vividly in this riveting crime drama * Publisher's Weekly *The delight of Nadel's books is the sense of being taken beneath the surface of an ancient city . . . We look into the alleyways and curious dark quarters of Istanbul, full of complex characters and louche atmosphere * Independent *Fans of Barbara Nadel's Inspector Çetin Ikmen have had a front-row seat for the social and political changes that have been happening in Turkey, and revealing insights into the way they've affected the lives of the city's richly diverse inhabitants * The Sunday Times *

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Book SynopsisThe return of a Brighton girl turned movie star spells nothing but trouble for Detective Superintendent Roy Grace in the gripping crime novel Not Dead Yet, by award winning author Peter James.Gaia Lafayette has a movie to shoot back home and Grace is in charge of her security. Yet when a vicious gangster is released from prison and an unidentifiable headless torso is found, a nightmare unfolds before Grace’s eyes.An obsessed stalker is after Gaia – and Grace knows that they may be at large in his city, waiting, watching, planning . . .Although the Roy Grace novels can be read in any order, Not Dead Yet is the eighth thrilling title in the bestselling series. Enjoy more of the Brighton detective’s investigations with Dead Man's Time and Want You Dead.Now a major ITV series, Grace, starring John Simm.Trade ReviewNo one can deny James’s success as a crime novelist . . . The Grace stories almost always go to the top of the bestseller lists, not least because they are supremely well-told. James writes meticulously researched police procedurals, so informed that you can smell the canteen coffee . . . enthralling * Daily Mail *Peter James is one of the best crime writers in the business -- Karin Slaughter

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Book SynopsisThink Jack Reacher fronting Line of Duty' Ian RankinYou get away with murder.In a remote sea loch on the west coast of Scotland, a fisherman vanishes without trace. His remains are never found.You make people disappear.A young man jumps from a bridge in Glasgow and falls to his death in the water below. DS Max Craigie uncovers evidence that links both victims. But if he can't find out what cost them their lives, it won't be long before more bodies turn up at the morgueYou come back for revenge.Soon cracks start to appear in the investigation, and Max's past hurtles back to haunt him. When his loved ones are threatened, he faces a terrifying choice: let the only man he ever feared walk free, or watch his closest friend dieLONGLISTED FOR THE 2022 McILVANNEY PRIZE FOR SCOTTISH CRIME BOOK OF THE YEAR! Max, Janie and Ross return in the second gripping novel in this explosive Scottish crime series.Readers LOVE The Blood TideLine of Duty on steroids It just never lets up!' John BarlowThe Blood Tide grabs you from page one and doesn't let go. Be warned: don't sit down planning to read only a few pages!' Kate LondonTightly plotted, tense and thrilling. Neil Lancaster just gets better and better' Marion ToddYou can't beat the voice of experience A rugged tale from a writer who's done this chilling stuff for real' Paul FinchA rattlingly good read. The pages practically turn themselves' John SutherlandAn absolutely thrilling read from a brand-new star of Tartan Noir. Superb.' Cass GreenAuthentic to a tee. A story to die for. Characters that leap of all the page-turny pages.' Imran MahmoodWhat a gripping page-turner it kept me guessing until the very end' Michelle DaviesI've been hooked on this for a few days. It has it all: action, humour, tightly plotted with the most satisfying of endings!' Chris McDonaldTrade Review Readers love The Blood Tide ‘Wow!! A must for any avid crime/thriller fan! You feel like you are right there in the moment with the characters! Every chapter just left you wanting more!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘With each page I turned there was more suspense and intrigue. Add that to the inevitable twists and turns and you've got a must read book!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This was amazing. It was fast paced and believable, with a great cast of characters. If you liked Line of Duty this is for you.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This book was really good! It had suspense, intrigue some really bad guys and great police work! There were plenty of heart pounding moments and lots of twists and turns!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Phew! What a ride! A great read and highly recommended.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A fast paced, engaging and heart in the mouth book. Loved it, couldn't put it down.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘It had me up until the wee hours, but I just didn’t want it to end it was that exciting.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Praise for Neil Lancaster:‘The best police procedural I've read in years – fast-paced, compelling and deeply authentic. DS Max Craigie is a brilliant hero and I can't wait for the next in the series’ Jane Casey ‘A genuinely thrilling adventure’ Scottish Sun ‘Compelling, quirky and engaging, this is a page-turner you won't want to miss!’ Denzil Meyrick ‘Genuinely gripping, a total page-turner and one of my favourite reads of the year’ Matt Nixson, Daily Express ‘Great storytelling with a whiplash smart hero and heroine’ Daily Mail ‘A thriller writer set to blow up the bestseller lists’ C. L. Taylor ‘An edge-of-your-seat, read-in-one-sitting book. If you like Line of Duty, you must snap this up’ Cass Green ‘A stone cold classic of the genre; the strongest start to a series I’ve seen in years’ Tony Kent

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Book SynopsisWhen the Metropolitan Police fail to realise a serial killer is at work, London ignites over the fact that the killer''s victims are young black and mixed race boys. Institutionalised racism is claimed by the community''s activists and tabloids alike. Acting Superintendent Thomas Lynley is given the case, and his Scotland Yard task force is soon handling more killings and a looming tragedy.Elizabeth George brings to the familiar subject of the serial killer a freshness and clarity of vision that provide illuminating insight into the psychological complexity of the tortured criminal mind. She does so within a richly textured, thrillingly suspenseful narrative that defies any reader to predict its outcome. Nor does she neglect our favourite characters, whose private lives provide an engrossing counterpoint to their professional duties.Trade ReviewGeorge is a master * Chicago Tribune *George explores her characters' dreams and fears with a penetrating grace that makes reading her books a joy * Washington Post Book World *Enough twists and shocks . . . to startle even the most jaded reader * Wall Street Journal *Complex, convincing and completely absorbing * Woman's Day *

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Book SynopsisWITH JUST ONE LOOK, SHE KNOWS HOW AND WHEN YOU WILL DIE . . .''Strikingly well-told, and with a compelling central character'' Daily Mail _______Nothing surprises Adam Brandt anymore. As a forensic psychologist, he''s seen and heard everything. That is, until he meets Kassie. Because she claims to have a terrible gift - with one look into your eyes, she can see when and how you will die.Adam doesn''t believe her, obviously. But then a serial killer starts wreaking havoc across the city, and only Kassie seems to know where he''ll strike next.Against all his intuition, Adam starts to believe her. He just doesn''t realise how dangerous this trust might be . . .Don''t miss this gripping new thriller from The Sunday Times bestselling author of the Helen Grace series - perfect for fans of James Patterson, Angela Marsons and Karin Slaughter. Praise for M. J. ATrade ReviewStrikingly well-told, and with a compelling central character, it has the feel of a television drama * Daily Mail *The bestselling author of the Helen Grace series is back with another gripping thriller that will be sure to keep you up late into the night turning those pages * Living North, 2019's best books *Best new books to read this March * Cosmopolitan *Praise for MJ Arlidge * - *The New Jo Nesbo * Judy Finnigan *Chills to the bone * Daily Mail *A grisly, gripping thriller * Sunday Mirror *

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Book SynopsisThe eighth Logan McRae novel in the No.1 bestselling crime series from Stuart MacBride.Every murder tells a story. But not every victim tells the truth. A terrific writer McRae is a delight' The TimesSticks and stones may break your bonesThe first body is chained to a stake: strangled, and stabbed, with a burning tyre around its neck. But is this a gangland execution or something much darker?Someone's leaving little knots of bones on DI Logan McRae's doorstep, but he's got bigger concerns. Rival drug gangs are fighting over product and territory; two teenage lovers are missing; someone's crippling Asian immigrants; and Logan's been lumbered with an ambitious new Detective Sergeant and gained the unwelcome attention of the local crime boss.When another body turns up, the similarities between these murders and the plot of a bestselling novel seem like more than just a coincidence. And perhaps those little knots of bones are more important than they lookTrade ReviewPraise for Stuart MacBride: ‘MacBride is the natural heir to the late and much lamented Reginald Hill’ Andrew Taylor, SPECTATOR ‘MacBride is a damned fine writer – no one does dark and gritty like him’ PETER JAMES ‘Fierce, unflinching and shot through with the blackest of humour; this is crime fiction of the highest order’Mark Billingham ‘Some of the grittiest crime-writing in the field’Independent ‘Admirers of tough, modern crime novels will be in seventh heaven – or should that be hell?’Express ‘Ferocious and funny’Val McDermid ‘Hard-hitting prose with a bone-dry humour and characters you can genuinely believe in, Stuart MacBride’s novels are a real treat’Simon Kernick

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Book SynopsisA perfect atmospheric thriller for this Halloween . . .A house stands alone in the woods.Deep in the forests of Norway, Lexi finds a fresh start with Tom and his two young daughters, working as their new nanny.The darkness creeps closer.But Lexi is telling lies, and she's not the only one. This family has a history and this place has a past. Something was destroyed to build this house, and in the dark, dark woods, a menacing presence lurks.Lexi must protect the children in her care but protect them from what? Atmospheric, gothic, spine-chilling, the new thriller from C.J Cooke will haunt you long after you turn the last page . . . Vvivid and compelling' Rosamund LuptonA gorgeous, atmospheric book that chilled me to the bone' Samantha DowningA dark but gripping read' BellaSo eerie I wanted to sleep with the light on' PrimaAtmospheric' New York Post, Best Books to ReadReader reviews for The NestingWorth far more than five stars' ?????Very atmospheric and eerie' ?????A real treat' ?????Very atmospheric and a fantastic read' ?????A brilliant combination of a gothic style mystery and a cast of troubled characters, all with secrets to hide' ?????A great tale for a winter read' ?????This is perfect for lovers of gothic, dark, ghost stories' ?????Haunting and wonderful' ?????Trade Review‘Norwegian Fjords and folktales are beautifully evoked in this vivid and compelling novel’ Rosamund Lupton ‘The Nesting is a gorgeous, atmospheric book that chilled me to the bone. The perfect escape book into the deep woods of Norway, where nothing is as it seems. C.J. Cooke just became one of my favourite authors’ Samantha Downing ‘An original and haunting thriller, filled with secrets, ghosts, and Norse folk tales. The Nesting is an evocative and chilling tale that will keep you guessing, and is best read with the lights on’ Alice Feeney ‘It's been such a tonic – chilling, totally engrossing and full of intrigue. The pages just whizzed by while I ignored everyone! It's marvellous’ Katherine May ‘Nordic folklore, snowy landscapes, and an ever-turning screw of tension – a fun, gothic treat’ Kirsty Logan ‘gothic and suspenseful’ Woman and Home ‘This claustrophobic, cloying read with Gothic undertones was so eerie I wanted to sleep with the light on’ Prima ‘A taut, scary thriller that winds the suspense so tightly you can barely breathe’ Simone St. James

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Book SynopsisA Cold War thriller from the master of spy fiction, John le Carré''s The Looking Glass War is a gripping novel of double-crosses, audacious bluffs and the ever-present threat of nuclear war, published in Penguin Modern Classics.When the Department - faded since the war and busy only with bureaucratic battles - hears rumour of a missile base near the West German border, it seems like the perfect opportunity to regain some political standing in the Intelligence market place. The Cold War is at its height and the Department is dying for a piece of the action.Swiftly becoming carried away by fear and pride, the Department and her officers send deactivated agent Fred Leiser back into East Germany, armed only with some schoolboy training and his memories of the war. In the land of eloquent silence that is Communist East Germany, Leiser''s fate becomes inseparable from the Department''s.If you enjoyed The Looking Glass War, you might like le Carré''s The Secret Pilgrim, also available in Penguin Modern Classics.''A devastating and tragic record of human, not glamour, spies'' New York Herald Tribune''A book of rare and great power'' Financial TimesTrade ReviewA book of rare and great power * Financial Times *A devastating and tragic record of human, not glamour, spies * New York Herald Tribune *

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Book SynopsisWhen a man is discovered dead by poisoning in his empty home his beautiful wife, Ayane, immediately falls under suspicion. All clues point to Ayane being the logical suspect, but how could she have committed the crime when she was hundreds of miles away?As Tokyo police detective Kusanagi tries to unpick a seemingly unrelated sequence of events he finds himself falling for Ayane. When his judgement becomes dangerously clouded his assistant must call on an old friend for help; it will take a genius to unravel the most spectacular web of deceit they have ever faced...SALVATION OF A SAINT is a magnificently complex and page-turning thriller starring international crime fiction''s most enigmatic sleuth.This is essential reading for all fans of exceptional crime fiction.Trade ReviewBrilliant ... While readers of classic mysteries will be delighted with the elegant solution, the book will also appeal to fans of procedurals that carefully develop the relationships among the investigative team members * Publishers Weekly *

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Book SynopsisA tense small town mystery that packs a big punch starring Nora Best.Nora Best is enjoying the quiet life . . . finally. She''s parked up the Airstream on a quiet stretch of beach and is now a seventh-grade teacher in a small peninsula town in the Pacific Northwest. Her biggest worry is keeping up with her quick-witted bunch of students. No drama. No danger. And most importantly - no one turning up dead.Until they do, that is . . . When a local environmental activist - and dad to one of her most troublesome students - is killed, Nora once again finds herself in the thick of an investigation that threatens her new-found peace. She soon uncovers that Ward''s death is most likely linked to the building of the school''s emergency tsunami tower - a project financed by Ward''s ex-wife''s new husband . . . and one that is testing the town''s loyalty.With emotions, and gossip, running high, in a community where everyone knows everyone else''s

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Book SynopsisPet chef Kitty finds herself reluctantly hosting a new cooking show called 'The Pampered Pet'. While shooting the pilot, the show's producer is found in her office with a knife in her back - one of Kitty's knives, to be exact. The list of suspects is long and time is short. If Kitty can't find the killer soon, her own goose might be cooked...

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Book Synopsis* LONGLISTED FOR THE CWA GOLD DAGGER * A literary master across genres, award-winning author Chris Offutt's latest novel, The Killing Hills, is a compelling, propulsive thriller in which a suspicious death exposes the loyalties and rivalries of a deep-rooted and fiercely private community in the Kentucky backwoods....Trade ReviewWith wonderful descriptives of the wildlife and the people, this is fantastically stripped back, pared down storytelling with such superbly written depth and sense of place, I'm going to call it; this is Kentucky Noir, it gleams dark, is as hard as anthracite and Offutt is its undisputed Pappy * LoveReading *Pitch-perfect in its tone and dialogue, this is what Jack Reacher wants to be when it grows up -- James Owen * Times (Best New Thrillers for November) *It's genuinely thrilling to read and written with a propulsive momentum, a poet's eye for the small detail and an expert plotter's feel for twists and turns that come naturally, rather than bolted on out of the blue. Fantastic stuff * Big Issue *Offutt writes gently and movingly about the people and the land, the history and the present, and the interior landscapes of his carefully and convincingly wrought characters * Quietus *More than just a murder case, it's a voyage into rural backwoods Kentucky that doesn't shirk from the darkness to be found there, and unfolds with drive, noir style and wry humour * Herald *

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Book SynopsisJack 'No Middle Name' Reacher, lone wolf, knight errant, ex military cop, lover of women, scourge of the wicked and righter of wrongs, is the most iconic hero for our age. This book collects all Lee Child's shorter fiction featuring Jack Reacher. It sheds new light on Reacher's past.Trade ReviewAfter 21 missions in 20 years no one can be in any doubt that messing up bad guys is what the ex-military policeman does best — and these 12 tall tales suggest he’s been doing it all his life... Lee Child, like his creation, always knows exactly what he’s doing — and he does it well. Time in his company is never wasted. The first three chapters of his next Reacher novel, The Midnight Line — due in November — leave you wanting more. -- Mark Sanderson * Evening Standard *The Midnight Line...won't be published until early November. This collection of every short story Child has penned about the rootless Reacher will serve to keep any cravings at bay...True fans will love this. * Irish Independent *If you ever wonder about the past of Jack Reacher - the action hero whose adventures shift millions - then get this collection of short stories. Including a new novella, the clever, twisty tales reveal that even the 13-year-old Reacher was a force to be reckoned with. * Sunday Mirror *

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Book SynopsisDenzil Meyrick is from Campbeltown on the Kintyre Peninsula in Argyll. After studying politics, he enjoyed a varied career as a police officer, distillery manager, and director of several companies. He is the No.1 bestselling author of the DCI Daley series, and the Detective Frank Grasby mysteries, and is now an executive producer of a major TV adaptation of his books.Denzil lives on Loch Lomondside in Scotland with his wife Fiona and cats. You can find him on Twitter @Lochlomonden, Facebook @DenzilMeyrickAuthor, or on his website: www.denzilmeyrick.com

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Book SynopsisLynn Knight was born in Derbyshire and lives in London. The women of her family passed on many stories along with beaded bags and buttoned gauntlets, and fostered her interest in the texture and narratives of women's lives. She is the author of the biography Clarice Cliff (2005), a memoir, Lemon Sherbet and Dolly Blue: The Story of an Accidental Family (2011), and The Button Box: The story of women in the 20th century, told through the clothes they wore (2016). Miss Burnham and the Loose Thread is her first novel.

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Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER''TERRIFIC IN EVERY WAY'' LEE CHILDYou won''t be able to put down the spine-tingling new novel from the author of The Chalk Man . . . ___________THENOne night, my little sister went missing. There were searches, appeals. Everyone thought the worst. And then, miraculously, she came back. She couldn''t, or wouldn''t, say what had happened. But she wasn''t the same afterwards. She wasn''t my Annie. Because sometimes my own little sister scared me to death . . .NOWThe email arrives in my inbox:I know what happened to your sister. It''s happening again . . ._______________''Confirms Tudor as Britain''s female Stephen King. There is a creeping dread on every page'' Daily Mail''Shows that her excellent The Chalk Man was no one-off in matching Stephen King for creepiness'' Sunday Express''Written with such skill it''s hard to believe this is only her second book. It gives King a run for his money'' James Oswald, author of the Inspector McLean series''Dark, gothic and utterly compelling'' J. P. Delaney, author of Believe Me ''Deliciously creepy . . . An absolute corker of a book'' Riley Sager, bestselling author of The Last Time I Lied Trade ReviewSome writers have it, and some don't. C. J. Tudor has it big time . . . The Taking of Annie Thorne is terrific in every way * Lee Child *Confirms Tudor as Britain's female Stephen King. There is a creeping dread on every page and, as you start a new chapter, a dark shadow over your shoulder. Tudor's punk prose style and her great eye for menace make this a book no one should read at night. * Daily Mail *There is no sign of second-album syndrome: the mix of grotty provincial realism and amateur cold-case sleuthing works just as well here * The Sunday Times *As enjoyable and well written as her first, The Chalk Man * Daily Mirror *Dark, gothic and utterly compelling, The Taking of Annie Thorne pulls off a rare combination - an atmosphere of unsettling evil along with richly nuanced characterisation * J. P. Delaney, bestselling author of The Girl Before *Tudor's 2018 The Chalk Man was a standout mystery novel with a fresh voice and a spooky plot. This is even better * Washington Post *Shows that her excellent The Chalk Man was no one-off in matching Stephen King for creepiness * Sunday Express's Bestseller Predictions 2019 *From the author of The Chalk Man comes an equally creepy story about missing children * Woman & Home *Spine-tingling * Sunday Post *Spine tinglingly good * Amy Lloyd, bestselling author of The Innocent Wife *The Taking of Annie Thorne deserves every plaudit it receives * Richard Armitage, narrator of The Taking of Annie Thorne and star of The Hobbit *I loved everything about this book * Alice Feeney, author of Sometimes I Lie *So dark, so dastardly, so incredible. Still pondering this one, it's just that disturbing. C. J. Tudor has done it again. Bravo! * Samantha Downing, author of My Lovely Wife *A can't-put-it-down thriller if ever I met one. I loved The Chalk Man and this is equally as fabulous. The Taking of Annie Thorne by lead head-rattler C. J. Tudor! * Joanna Cannon, bestselling author of The Trouble with Goats and Sheep *Deliciously creepy, impeccably plotted and laced with both wicked humor and genuine shocks, The Taking of Annie Thorne is the kind of read-under-the-covers thriller you didn't think people wrote anymore. Lucky for us, C. J. Tudor still does. An absolute corker of a book * Riley Sager, New York Times bestselling author of Final Girls and The Last Time I Lied *Dark and creeping and utterly unpredictable, The Taking of Annie Thorne is another triumph of a novel by C J Tudor. With its compelling characters and witty writing, it grips from the very first page * Jenny Quintana, author of The Missing Girl *Gripping and dark, The Taking of Annie Thorne descends like its very own mine shaft, getting creepier the further you go. You'll race to the finish -- Roz Nay bestselling author of * Our Little Secret *With shades of Pet Sematary and an all-round aura of creepiness, The Taking of Annie Thorne cements C. J. Tudor's position as a major new talent at the dark heart of crime writing. Her characters are compelling, the village of Arnhill as atmospheric as its abandoned pit, and she possesses that rare ability to keep the reader turning the pages, desperate to discover what happens next. Brilliant * Fiona Cummins, author of Rattle *If you found your pulse racing as you read Tudor's previous book, you won't be disappointed in The Taking of Annie Thorne, another spooky, sinister slice of tension * Wiltshire Living *Delicious in every way. A deliciously creepy story, deliciously told. Storytelling like a siren's song: your hair will prickle and stand on end but you won't be able to tear your eyes from the page. If you like Tana French, you will love, love, love C. J. Tudor -- Alma KatsuRazor-sharp writing and masterful plotting drive this dark story about a small town, buried secrets, and ghosts from the past. Witty and compelling all at once, The Taking of Annie Thorne is a must read page-turner -- Wendy Walker bestselling author of * All is Not Forgotten *WOW WOW WOW! C. J. Tudor's follow-up to her impressive debut is superbly chilling and delightfully creepy. Smartly written and brilliantly plotted, here is a book that crawls under your skin and hooks on until you reach that jaw-dropping ending * C. J. Cooke, author of I Know My Name *C. J. Tudor has proven that she is the true master at creating perfectly dark, highly propulsive, and tightly coiled mysteries that are utterly impossible to put down. From page one, the reader is pulled in, in a gathering sense of dread, and taken on an addictive, thrilling ride to the very last page -- Aimee Molloy, New York Times Bestselling author of The Perfect MotherC. J. Tudor nails it again with this clever, disturbing novel where the scars of an old mining community are opened by a slash of cold murder. From the shocking opening to the explosive finale, The Taking of Annie Thorne is a chilling page-turner that will leave you checking the locks at night. Brilliant * Olivia Kiernan, author of Too Close to Breathe *I loved it. The quality of her writing meant it was an absolute pleasure to read, as well as being genuinely terrifying. It made my hair stand on end! Genius * Emma Curtis author of One Little Mistake *C. J. Tudor writes evil with aplomb - The Taking of Annie Thorne reveals how evil casts its resonance through places, people and our shared past. This book lingers with you long after the lights go out * Matt Wesolowski, author of Six Stories *What an absolute treat of a novel this was. Such an assured, distinct voice and an absolute belter of a plot * Caz Frear, author of Sweet Little Lies *I rattled through The Taking of Annie Thorne by C. J. Tudor - it reads like a Stephen King novel, and I can't think of a higher compliment than that! * Simon Lelic *Deliciously creepy, and written with such skill and fluency it's hard to believe this is only her second book. Indeed I think it gives King a run for his money * James Oswald, bestselling author of the Inspector McLean series *C. J. Tudor is a writer of real creepiness. The Taking of Annie Thorne is no exception - a dark, chilling mystery that had me reading until the early hours * Kate Hamer, The Girl in the Red Coat *I read this novel with a sense of creeping dread. It was an achingly good, well-plotted, dark, disturbing piece of pure brilliance! C J Tudor is my new favourite author. * Sam Carrington, bestselling author of Bad Sister and One Little Lie *Loved this. Funny, frightening, goes out with a BANG. Believe the hype! * Chris Whitaker, author of Tall Oaks *A brilliantly sharp and distinctive voice and super-creepy plot. Fab * Roz Watkins, author of The Devil's Dice *Finished this creepy corker last night. Utterly compelling with a host of intriguing characters and brilliant writing. Fans of The Chalk Man will definitely not be disappointed * Isabelle Broom, author of One Thousand Stars and You *I loved The Chalk Man, but The Taking of Annie Thorne is even better, creepier and more addictive! I was so creeped out I had to stop reading until my husband came home one night! Brilliant stuff - well done, C. J. Tudor! * Elle Croft, author of The Other Sister *The Hot List * Inside Soap *Following on from C J Tudor's successful debut, comes a novel about bullying, cruelty and deceit. . . Tudor keeps the novel moving at a fast pace * Literary Review *A Stephen King style thriller that will have you transfixed and submerged in the entanglement of the twisting plot. This book kept me intrigued all the way to the very end * Places & Faces *Crime meets psychological suspense meets out-and-out horror. From the stomach-churning first chapter to the grand guignol ending that is as shocking as it is surprising, Tudor racks up the nastiness . . . Another hit. * Buzz Magazine *Matches Stephen King for creepiness. A must-read for horror fans * Leamington Courier *Creepy beyond words. Just like Stephen King, the fact that Tudor's characters are so believable makes the events even creepier * People's Friend *

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Book SynopsisFEATURED IN THE TIMES TOP 100 CRIME & THRILLERS SINCE 1945 Penguin Picks are stories you''ll want to read again and again. Beautifully and stylishly designed by a modern artist, they are not only stories you''ll keep coming back to but also books whose looks will never go out of fashion . . . Mercy by Jussi Adler-Olsen is Scandinavia''s new bestselling crime writing sensation ''She scratched her fingertips on the smooth walls until they bled, and pounded her fists on the thick panes until she could no longer feel her hands. At least ten times she had fumbled her way to the steel door and stuck her fingernails in the crack to pry it open . . .''Merete Lynggard vanished five years ago. Everyone says she''s dead. Everyone says the case is a waste of time. Everyone except Copenhagen detective Carl Morck. Turning over this old case he thinks he''s found a clue missed by his predecessors. It takes him on a 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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Book Synopsis''Hugely enjoyable, a proper mystery novel in a glorious Donegal setting'' JANE CASEY''Brilliant, beloved characters, a setting to die for and a sensational, twisted plot. I loved this one!'' JO SPAIN''A perfect summer read'' SUNDAY INDEPENDENT The next gripping book in the Ben O''Keefe series.A very public death in front of an adoring crowd... or something more sinister?Early summer in Glendara and the town''s literary festival, Glenfest, is about to begin with Phyllis Kettle, the bookshop owner, at the helm. The big news is that Gavin Featherstone, the peninsula''s bestselling but reclusive writer, has been persuaded to take part.An eager crowd awaits his first public appearance in ten years. Unexpectedly charming, he is just about to read from his new memoir when he collapses and dies on stage.Ben discovers that she holds Featherstone''s will at the office, drafted by her predecessor

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Book SynopsisAn uplifting, offbeat mystery set in the perilous seaside town of Eastbourne and introducing Una, a risk-adverse actuary who uncovers a series of mysterious deaths.

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Book Synopsis***Your favourite Scottish detective returns in this brand new mystery in the Sunday Times bestselling series***PRAISE FOR ALEX GRAY''Warm-hearted, atmospheric . . . with a very interesting twist'' ANN CLEEVES''An exciting procedural'' SUNDAY TIMES''Convincing Glaswegian atmosphere and superior writing'' THE TIMES__________DSI William Lorimer and his wife Maggie are taking their first extended holiday for the first time in years, and they''re looking for an adventure. What better place than Zimbabwe, with its bustling cities and beautiful scenery?Back in Glasgow, PC Daniel Kohi, former inspector with the Zimbabwean police, finds himself uncomfortably close to a murder investigation. Why did the murdered man appear at Daniel''s house just hours before he was killed? And how he is connected to the troubled family history of Netta Gordon, Daniel''s dear friend

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Book SynopsisMasterful #1 New York Times bestselling author Tami Hoag is back with a riveting, emotionally powerful new thriller!''A gripping thriller that glued me to the pages'' FREIDA MCFADDEN''Tami Hoag expertly balances grit and heart to make the absolute most of a nail-biting story'' KRISTIN HANNAH''A delight to get lost in . . . I didn''t want it to end!'' ANA REYES''Thrilling, heart-breaking, dangerous, and blazingly smart'' LUANNE RICE''A gripping crime yarn from one of the best'' KIRKUSSmall-town labels are hard to shake. Hometown hero. Fallen angel. Can anyone ever escape their past?A murder victim dumped at the dead end of a lonely country road, face and hands obliterated by a shotgun blast, is not the way sheriff''s detective Nick Fourcade wants to start his week. His only lead takes him to the family of a hometown hero suddenly gone missing. Marc Mercier left his home for a weekend hunting trip and hasn''t been seen since.Meanwhile, sheriff''s detective Annie Broussard begins her first day back on the job after suffering a brutal attack by taking on the case of B''Lynn Fontenot, a mother desperate to find her grown son, a recovering drug addict. Robbie Fontenot has been missing for eight days, but the local police have no interest in the case, telling B''Lynn that an adult has the right to disappear, and a missing addict is no big surprise. But B''Lynn swears her son was turning his life around. Sympathetic to a mother''s anguish, Annie agrees to help B''Lynn, knowing she''s about to start a turf war with the city police.As Annie searches for Robbie Fontenot and Nick investigates the disappearance of Marc Mercier, it quickly becomes apparent that nothing is as it seems in the lives of either man. And it''s still not clear whether either-or neither-of them might be the unidentified murder victim. Old jealousies and fresh deceits, family loyalties gone wrong, and love turned sour all lay a twisting trail that leads deep into the Louisiana swamp, endangering all who cross the path of a bad liar.

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Book SynopsisA master thief plots an impossible crime - stealing the Iranian Crown Jewels. From the international bestselling author of TV mega-hit Dexter, comes a brilliant new thriller introducing Riley Wolfe.

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Book SynopsisA well-dressed corpse found shot in the sand and gravel wharf sparks trouble for Detective Chief Superintendent Colin Harpur and his unpredictable boss, Assistant Chief Constable Iles.A must-read for devotees of British procedurals - Booklist Starred ReviewThe man is found dead in the local dockyard, shot from behind. Colin Harpur, examining the impeccably dressed corpse on his hands and knees, predicts the execution spells imminent trouble - and not just the unexpected arrival of his spiteful, brilliant boss, ACC Iles, at the two a.m. slaughter scene.Iles''s progressive attitude towards the local drugs trade has kept gang warfare off the streets, but now it seems jealous outsiders may be coveting the safe, ordered community he has so brilliantly created. Coveting, too, the local property - for instance, drug lord Ralph Ember''s luxurious mansion, Low Pastures, home to his unparalleled collection of china and porcelain.Harp

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Book SynopsisCrime writer turned sleuth, Augusta Hawke finds herself drawn into her second mystery when a celebrity doctor is found dead at a party she is attending! Callie Moore is no ordinary aspiring writer. Notorious wife of a Washington lobbyist, Callie believes no publicity is bad publicity and that publishing her scandalous memoirs will help her achieve her heart''s desire: a diplomatic posting. She just needs crime novelist Augusta Hawke to be her ghostwriter. It''s hard to say no to Callie, but Augusta does agree to attend her dinner party. The guest list is impressive, and it''s Augusta''s chance to meet celebrity doctor Doc Burke. But before Augusta really gets a chance to chat with the famous humanitarian, the evening ends in his untimely death. Signs point to a heart attack, but Augusta isn''t convinced. Especially when his niece tells Augusta about the mystery woman who claimed the doctor''s remains.Augusta decides to hos

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Book SynopsisA tense and claustrophobic mystery set in the Montana wilderness starring Nora Best.Nora Best is starting her life over . . . again. Spotting a ''team leader'' job with a therapy program for troubled girls at Serendipity Ranch, Nora thinks it''s the perfect role. She''ll be surrounded by the beautiful Montana wilderness and be able to make a difference in the kids'' lives.All is going well until it''s revealed a girl recently died at the ranch. The other girls are struggling with the loss. The official line is she jumped from a cliff, but she was afraid of heights and would have struggled to get there alone. As trouble at the ranch escalates and another shocking discovery is made, Nora''s determined to find out the truth to protect the girls. However, with her recent troubles, the local community, police and program leaders won''t take her seriously. Can Nora overcome her past to help the girls, or are the girls using her past to help themselves

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Book SynopsisDCI Monika Paniatowski faces an old enemy - and makes a fatal mistake with the potential to poison her whole career.Jordan Gough is an important man. He''s the town''s biggest benefactor. He is the proprietor of the Whitebridge Evening Telegraph. He owns the local football team.He is also, DCI Monika Paniatowski thinks, as bent as a corkscrew - and if she had any evidence, she''d put him away like a shot. A single encounter with him as a young detective sergeant left an impression she''s never forgotten. And neither, she is certain, has he.So when Jordan calls and demands to speak to Monika - and only Monika - she is on immediate high alert. He claims someone''s trying to kill him, but why has he destroyed the evidence? Why turn for help to an officer he hates?Certain she''s the target of a twisted practical joke, Monika makes a terrible mistake - one that could destroy everything she holds dear.The fourteenth DCI Monik

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Book SynopsisFormer New York darling turned amateur sleuth Madeline Vaughn-Alwin finds herself trapped in the beautiful hacienda of the Luhan family with a killer at Christmas!Newly engaged Maddie is hoping for a quiet Christmas filled with fun and festivity with her gorgeous husband-to-be Dr David Cole, but the moment she bumps into old friend Katrina Wilton, Maddie''s Christmas plans are thoroughly destroyed. Katrina is now married to the dashing, yet troubled veteran Alfonso Luhan, son of the infamous local landowner, Don Victor Luhan, and is celebrating Christmas at the family hacienda, Los Pineros - Katrina insists that Maddie and David simply must join them.However, Maddie and David quickly find that things in the Luhan family are far from merry . . . Don Victor casts a cruel and overbearing hand over his ailing wife Isabella and their four children - all with their own secrets and eccentricities. So when Maddie stumbles across Don Victor''s brutally murdered body ea

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Book SynopsisAn elderly mother with dementia - and dark secrets.A daughter who''s desperate to know the truth - no matter what.Get hooked by this thrilling, slow-burn novel of domestic suspense from critically acclaimed mystery author C Michele Dorsey.Engrossing . . . This solid psychological suspense novel should appeal to Lisa Unger fans - Publishers WeeklyDorsey escalates the tension masterfully - Kirkus Reviews Ever since Olivia and her mother fled their home, back when she was just a child, Olivia''s lived with her mother''s secrets and mantras. Don''t stand out. Don''t make friends. And most important of all: Don''t ask questions.Olivia is now a twenty-nine-year-old law student. She lives in Boston in a beautiful home with the perfect husband. It''s a good life. But she''s always longed to know more about her family history, and now her beloved mother has dementia, she knows

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Book SynopsisWriter''s retreat Windy Corner becomes a sanctuary of a different kind when a man and his foster daughter are harassed by a social worker, with tragic consequences.Emily and Luke Richards are back from their honeymoon and plunged into a whirlwind of activity. Emily''s half-brother, Oscar, and his fiancée want to be married at St. Bede''s Church with a reception at Windy Corner. But they''re not the only guests arriving at Emily''s home.Emily unexpectedly finds herself playing host to the family of the artist repairing the church''s stained-glass window, as well as Moses Valory and his young ward, Charlotte, who are seeking sanctuary from social worker Janine Vertue''s harassment.When Janine appears at Emily''s door and is later discovered hanged in her hotel room, it becomes apparent that Moses and Charlotte are not the only people in the house with reason to hate her. Could one of the guests Emily and Luke have come to trust turn out to be a mu

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Book SynopsisHope and Summer Bailey have their work cut out for them when a man who seems to be The Hermit from their Tarot card readings is found dead in their back yard!In the fun and exciting third instalment of the Fortune Telling Mysteries, the Bailey sisters find themselves in very hot water!An impromptu Tarot reading reveals the stranger who has been watching Hope and Summer over the last few days to be the Hermit - a seeker of knowledge and wisdom. The sisters discover that he has been hired to steal a valuable and potentially dangerous book from them, but only after he''s found drowned in their back garden!Was he killed to hide the mastermind behind the theft? When a rival fortune teller holds a séance to determine the identity of the Hermit''s murderer, Hope and Summer find themselves accused of the crime. Can they clear their name and figure out who the real culprit is before the book falls into the wrong hands?

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