Crime and / or mystery fiction
AuthorHouse Obriens Dilemma
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£22.43
Penguin Books Ltd Alice Teale is Missing
Book SynopsisYOU HAD A SECRET. ALICE FOUND OUT. ''A highly entertaining, gripping and compulsive crime read, with many twists and turns'' *****___________Alice Teale walked out of school at the end of a bright spring day.She''s not been seen since. Alice was popular and well-liked, and her boyfriend, friends and family are desperate to find her.But soon it''s clear that everyone in her life has something to hide.Then the police receive a disturbing package.Pages from Alice''s precious diary.Who could have sent them? And what have they done with Alice?___________Praise for Howard Linskey:''THIS STORY WILL CAUSE NIGHTMARES, IT IS THAT GOOD'' DAILY MAIL''DARK, CLEVER AND ENGROSSING'' C. L. Taylor''I WAS HOOKED FROM START TO FINISH'' LJ Ross''ONE OF THE BEST WRITERS AROUND'' Mark BillinghamTrade ReviewA masterful missing person thriller with great characters and plenty of twists - simply superb * Steve Cavanagh, bestselling author of Thirteen *Delving into the complex world of a missing teenager, Linskey nails the adolescent voice to uncover a dark trail of secrets, lies and betrayal. This is page-turning fiction with real heart * Isabel Ashdown *Alice Teale Is Missing is my kind of book. With exemplary prose and relentless plotting, Linskey puts shocking small town secrets under the microscope with superb results. The fresh-faced Beth Winter and the misanthropic Lucas Black are a pairing that shouldn't work but absolutely do. Dogged and intuitive, they are beating heart of this story and I can't wait to see where Linskey takes them next. * MW Craven, bestselling author of The Puppet Show *A brilliantly plotted, perfectly clued story of the dark power of terrible truths. Compulsive reading from page one. * Gytha Lodge, author of She Lies in Wait *He just keeps getting better and better. I was gripped by this one. Hooks you in and doesn't let go. Strength in characterisation as always - I was sad to let this one go -- Luca Veste, author of The Six
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Penguin Books Ltd He Started It
Book SynopsisSOMEONE ALWAYS TAKES THINGS TOO FAR . . . The gripping Sunday Times bestselling psychological thriller from the No. 1 bestselling author of My Lovely Wife ''So addictive it should come with a warning'' Alice Feeney ________ No-one knows you better than your family.They know the little things that make you smile.They know your darkest secrets.Sure, you haven''t always been best friends. But if it seemed as though someone was after you, that you might be in danger, then you''d be on each other''s side . . .Right?So gripping you won''t stop reading.So twisty that you won''t know who to trust.And so dark that you''ll realise something truly chilling:No-one is more dangerous than the ones who know you best.________''My Lovely Wife was one of my top books of 2019. He Started It is even better!''Trade ReviewMy Lovely Wife was one of my top books of 2019. He Started It is even better! Following a dysfunctional-to put it mildly-bunch of siblings on a bizarre and deadly road trip with their grandfather's ashes, He Started It is deliciously twisted, laced with Downing's trademark black humor and packed with one grisly twist after another. I loved it. All hail the new Queen of the psycho thriller!! * Sunday Times bestselling author of The Chalk Man *I absolutely loved it: whip-smart, lean, deliciously dark and addictive. One of the best thrillers I've read in a long time -- Ali Land * bestselling author of Good Me, Bad Me *Once you start reading He Started It you won't want to stop. Dark, twisted, original, and so addictive it should come with a warning -- Alice Feeney * bestselling author of Sometimes I Lie *A thrill ride through the darkest parts of the American landscape - funny, scary and twisted until the explosive final page -- Michele Campbell * bestselling author of It's Always The Husband *Samantha Downing shows how to pack a punch in her latest phenomenal thriller, He Started It. A twisty, sneaking tale of greed, lies and betrayal, with each character as conniving as the next and an ending that will make your heart stop. This one needs to be on the top of everyone's to-read list! -- Mary Kubica * New York Times bestselling author of The Good Girl and The Other Mrs *Clever and very twisty: the razor sharp dialogue slices through to the dark heart of sibling rivalry. There are delicious echoes of Succession to savour -- Jane Shemilt * bestselling author of Daughter *Samantha Downing is an absolute genius at creating twisted characters you're desperate to follow. He Started It is superbly structured, deliciously dark, and kept me guessing, heart pounding, through every single razor-sharp sentence. A psychological thriller like none other, this addictive read is impossible to put down. * author of forthcoming Woman on the Edge *A wicked-fun read with razor-sharp wit and a killer twist, He Started It is compelling, captivating, and deliciously dark. Samantha Downing writes with a wry, sparse elegance that steadily entangles you until you're utterly addicted. * USA Today bestselling author of The Night Olivia Fell *Downing ups her game in this deliciously twisted tale of family deception. He Started It has layers upon layers of clever, shocking twists that begin in the first chapter and never let up. Breathless pacing and terse, impeccable writing create a phenomenal reading experience. I am obsessed! * USA Today bestselling author of The Night Before *He Started It is a diabolical drive into a dysfunctional family's past. The story is chillingly twisted, perfectly paced. Once I started reading, I couldn't put it down. * USA Today bestselling author of Best Day Ever *Smart, twisty * Sun *Utterly compelling * Woman's Own Magazine *Sibling rivalry reaches new and downright despicable heights in He Started It, a novel where nothing is as it seems, and no one can be trusted. Creepy, unnerving and deliciously evil, Samantha Downing is one of the boldest authors I know. A must read! * national bestselling author of Her Secret Son and The Neighbors *"Samantha Downing has done it again! With her second novel, He Started It, this master of sarcasm and suspense brings us a story that is impossible not to relate to. Initiated by a dead grandfather's will, we find ourselves trapped in a car journey with siblings that loathe each other's presence. As the miles pass, secrets and deceptionsabound, and we are kept guessing until the very last line. Downing's style remains in a league of its own, with to-the-point crisp language and snappy dialogue readers are taken on a gripping and edgy adventure." - * author of Little Lovely Things *You'll be gripped as siblings Beth, Portia and Eddie set off on a mission that will ensure them each a share of their inheritance but what does their dead grandfather really have in store for them? * Prima *If you like your thrillers dark, then join this road trip from hell. A toxic thrill ride into the ultimate family dysfunction * Sunday Mirror *
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Penguin Books Ltd You Should Have Told Me
Book SynopsisA devoted father. A loving partner. A suspect for murder . . . THE GRIPPING, PAGE-TURNING NEW PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER THAT WILL GRIP YOU INSTANTLY''A gut-wrenching, breathlessly tense thriller'' ALLIE REYNOLDS''Full of twists and revelations right to the end!'' 5***** READER REVIEW''Cleverly plotted and emotionally resonant'' ANDREA BARTZ''A taut, compelling thriller'' SAMANTHA DOWNING__________Having a child was supposed to make Janie and Max''s lives complete.But six weeks in, Janie relies on Max just to get through the day.Until the night he doesn''t come home.Suddenly Janie is left alone with their baby. She''s desperate for answers. And when a woman''s body is found, his disappearance raises serious alarms.For Janie, and for the police . . .Janie is sure Max couldn''t be involved.But the harder she looks for him, the more she realises how mucTrade ReviewThis gut-wrenching and breathlessly tense thriller perfectly captures the vulnerability, desperation and helplessness of a new mother trapped in a nightmare scenario. Raw, unflinchingly honest and emotionally compelling, with themes of family and trust -- Allie ReynoldsReaders are going to love You Should Have Told Me.There's so much to unpack in this taut, compelling thriller: New motherhood, a missing husband, a ton of secrets, all brilliantly written and plotted. Leah Konen's books are always at the top of my list -- Samantha DowningUnique, cleverly plotted, and emotionally resonant, You Should Have Told Me is the rare thriller that manages to be both a dazzling page-turner and a moving meditation on what it means to be a mother today. It thoughtfully explores society's sky-high standards for women, the secrets we hide even from ourselves, and how hard it can be to trust others-especially those we love the most. I absolutely loved it, and trust me: This book is going to be huge -- Andrea BartzYou Should Have Told Me is an urgent, read-in-one-sitting story that asks when we should believe the worst about someone we love. A tightly constructed thriller that is also a frank, moving examination of the relentless labor and unspoken terrors of new motherhood, the struggle to let ourselves be known, and the pain of trying, and failing, to be good to the people we love. I adored this book, and Leah Konen should be at the top of any thriller lover's must-read list -- Katie GutierrezRaw, brave and gripping, You Should Have Told Me is a brilliant portrayal of a new mother whose struggles will cut you to the core. The flawless writing is both emotionally resonant and tantalizingly suspenseful as we try to figure out the secrets and lies behind a missing person and a murder. Every chapter is more addictive than the last, leading to a stunning ending that you won't see coming. Leah Konen is an astonishing talent -- Samantha BaileyWith breathless suspense and cliffhangers in nearly every chapter, Leah Konen has written a pitch-perfect thriller with a plot so propulsive the pages practically turn themselves. Not only is You Should Have Told Me packed with stunning surprises and brow-raising reveals; it is also an unflinching exploration of the dark side of new motherhood - one that, too often, women are discouraged from sharing -- Megan CollinsAtmospheric and deeply thought-provoking, You Should Have Told Me is both a page-turning mystery and a deft exploration of the thorny intersection of marriage and parenthood and the complex, often fraught reality of new motherhood -- Kimberly McCreight
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Little, Brown Book Group The Weekend Guests
Book Synopsis''Utterly brilliant . . . plotting as twisted as any crime reader would desire!'' ALEX GRAY''An unputdownable, edge-of-your-seat thriller'' LISA BALLANTYNE FIVE OLD FRIENDS. A REUNION TO DIE FOR . . . A weekend on the wild, beautiful Dorset coast. Seven adults, six kids. A nanny: the ultimate special treat.It should be perfect: old friends, a stunning house, champagne and windswept beaches. But it isn''t.Past grudges won''t rest. Secrets won''t stay put.And by the end of the weekend, at least one of them will be dead.Perfect for fans of THE HUNTING PARTY by Lucy Foley and ONE OF THE GIRLS by Lucy Clarke, this is a gripping locked-room thriller brimming with secrets and lies.''Wow, what a great book! ... twists I didn''t see coming'' Reader Review''A fantastic read I couldn''t put it down. I flew through it'' Reader Review''Hi
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Little, Brown Book Group The Last Dance
Book SynopsisThe first new series in two decades from multi-award-winning number one Sunday Times bestseller Mark Billingham introduces a true one off...Trade ReviewReaders rejoice! A captivating new series from Mark Billingham, the very best in the business * Richard Osman *Billingham has clearly enjoyed the challenge of exploring new territory and portraying new characters. His fans may rest assured that his highly accomplished performance deserves a big fat ten. * The Times *Hard-headed yet big-hearted, DS Declan Miller will have you on the edge of your seat - screaming with laughter one moment and surprise the next. Billingham blends caustic humour, raw emotion and rollercoaster thrills. His new series is bursting with wit, charm and intriguing, complex characters. Save The Last Dance for when you want a fast, fresh and totally absorbing read. * Janice Hallett *Billingham's Tom Thorne series set the bar very high indeed, but The Last Dance is well up to standard - funny, moving and expertly plotted * Guardian *Billingham is back with the first instalment of a highly promising new series * Mail on Sunday *Brimming with wit, expertly paced, and wholly enjoyable - The Last Dance is a showcase of Billingham's exceptionally gifted storytelling. Mark Billingham is at his best! * Karin Slaughter *A gritty, engaging novel that balances light with dark, offering wit and wisdom in equal measure. Billingham's new lead detective, DS Miller, never misses a step when it comes to solving crime. * Nita Prose, author of The Maid *A captivating combination of humour, emotion, mystery and tension, The Last Dance is everything you could wish for in a new detective series. Sharp and funny, with hidden layers, just like Detective Declan Miller himself. * Andrea Mara *Fresh, funny, fantastic, this is the sickeningly talented Billingham at his best. * Abir Mukherjee *It is an unmitigated joy from the very first page to last - and reminds the world just why Billingham is one of Britain's greatest crime writers * Daily Mail *The author's first new series in 20 years is superb - he hits the spot again * Sun *DS Miller is a wonderfully warm and witty character who, at times, made this reader laugh out loud * Mirror *This captivating thriller is lighter in tone than the Thorne novels but no less enjoyable for that * Daily Express *This new post-Inspector Tom Thorn character from multi-award-winning author Mark Billingham is an absolute winner, and a hoot to boot * Irish Independent *Reliable crime-fiction veteran Billingham delivers gentle laughs and darker emotions in a pacey plot shaped by its unique location * The Oldie *This captivating story features a new Billingham character - DI Declan Miller, who is nothing if not eccentric . . . Superbly constructed, it underlines just how good a crime writer he is. * Daily Mail *A clever and engaging murder mystery * Canberra Weekly *An entertaining police procedural featuring a new investigator, DS Declan Millar. Billingham may have made him as miserable as his predecessor DI Tom Thorne but he provides a lot more jokes this time to lighten the novel * Literary Review (Books of the Year) *Funny, moving, and full of surprises, The Last Dance will delight Mark Billingham's old readers, and have new ones flocking to him in droves. An absolute treat. * Mick Herron *
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Orion Publishing Co Still Waters
Book SynopsisFrom the NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of DEEPER THAN THE DEAD, a thrilling novel of suspense.
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Orion Publishing Co Kill The Messenger
Book SynopsisA page-turning thriller packed with suspense, perfect for fans of Kovac & Liska police procedural series.
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Orion Publishing Co Rage Against the Dying
Book SynopsisOld Case. New Rules... An utterly compelling crime debut, shortlisted for the CWA Gold Dagger and longlisted for the CWA John Creasey Dagger 2013After a long and murky career with the FBI, Brigid Quinn is trying to move on. She''s got a nice house. Dogs. A husband who knows nothing of her past. But the abduction and murder of a young female colleague still haunts her.So when the girl''s body is finally found, and a man confesses to the murder, Brigid is desperate for answers. Yet the more she learns, the more convinced she is that they have the wrong man. Following leads that the Bureau ignored, she''s propelled straight into the path of a ruthless serial killer. One who has evaded the law for decades, and will stop at nothing to keep her quiet...But Brigid Quinn is a woman to be reckoned with.Trade ReviewBrigid . . . is a character who'll be more than welcome if Ms. Masterman turns her scorching debut into a running series . . . Actresses of a certain age ought to welcome Brigid too. It's rare when such a hot new 59-year-old "granny" comes along. * NEW YORK TIMES *Blown away. What else can I tell you? Brigid Quinn is a heroine to cheer for, and Masterman writes like an angel who has seen far too many ungodly things * Linwood Barclay *Wow! An absolute pleasure. Chilling, smart, funny, and what a voice she has * Gillian Flynn author of GONE GIRL *
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Orion Publishing Co The Diggers Game
Book Synopsis''Flawless of its kind - never a false word, phrase, rhythm, gesture.'' - The New Republic''Every American crime writer of the past 30 years owes a debt to George V Higgins. Higgins is the daddy. Read him and rejoice'' Val McDermidJerry ''Digger'' Doherty is an ex-con and proprietor of a workingman''s Boston bar, who supplements his income with the occasional ''odd job'', like stealing live checks or picking up hot goods. His brother''s a priest, his wife''s a nag, and he has a deadly appetite for martinis and gambling. On a trip to Vegas, the Digger finds himself in the sights of a loan shark known as ''The Greek''. Luckily - if you call it luck - the Digger has been let in on a little job that can turn his gambling debt into a profit, if only he can pull it off without getting himself killed.Trade ReviewHiggins deserves to stand in the company of Chandler and Hammett as one of the true innovators in crime fiction -- Scott TurowEvery American crime writer of the past 30 years owes a debt to George V Higgins. Higgins is the daddy. Read him and rejoice -- Val McDermidFlawless of its kind - never a false word, phrase, rhythm, gesture * NEW REPUBLIC *
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Orion Publishing Co I Was Looking For a Street
Book SynopsisThis memoir is the work of a writer at the height of his powers, looking back without nostalgia or regret, and preserving in his clear and forceful prose the great American adventure of his youth.Trade ReviewOne of the best books ever written about the Depression - GQOne of our most skilled, interesting, accomplished and productive writers - Washington Post
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Orion Publishing Co My Gun is Quick
Book Synopsis'[Spillane] was a quintessential Cold War writer, an unconditional believer in good and evil' Washington Times.Trade ReviewRemorseless . . . Spillane keeps the action coming - Publishers WeeklySpillane is a master in compelling you always to turn the next page - New York TimesSpillane is still shooting the same tasty dish - New York Times Book Review
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Orion Publishing Co One Lonely Night
Book Synopsis'[Spillane] was a quintessential Cold War writer, an unconditional believer in good and evil' Washington TimesTrade ReviewRemorseless . . . Spillane keeps the action coming - Publishers WeeklySpillane is a master in compelling you always to turn the next page - New York TimesSpillane is still shooting the same tasty dish - New York Times Book Review
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Orion Publishing Co The Big Kill
Book Synopsis'[Spillane] was a quintessential Cold War writer, an unconditional believer in good and evil' Washington TimesTrade ReviewRemorseless . . . Spillane keeps the action coming - Publishers WeeklySpillane is a master in compelling you always to turn the next page - New York TimesSpillane is still shooting the same tasty dish - New York Times Book Review
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Orion Publishing Co In the Blood
Book SynopsisThe bloated remains of a man are discovered bound to a derelict pier in Orkney and newly promoted DCI Lukas Mahler dispatches a team to investigate. But when the body is identified as Alex Fleming - Mahler''s former colleague from his time in the Met - the case becomes personal.Mahler''s investigation takes him from his old stamping ground of London to the world of organised crime, and from sixteenth-century witch executions to Fleming''s most notorious unsolved case: the ''Witchfinder'' murders. Are the runic symbols found with Fleming''s body proof the killer''s struck again - or is there an even darker story to be uncovered?With pressure mounting from all sides and demons from his own past surfacing, Mahler is faced with the most complex moral decision of his career.Trade ReviewThe Queen of Highland Noir gets spookier and darker with every book! A compelling read! * Lilja Sigurdardottir *In the Blood is a potent mix of true-to-life characters, gritty, authentic writing and a plot that kept me guessing until the very end - Margaret Kirk is one of the strongest voices in the current crop of excellent Scottish crime writers * Alison Belsham *Top notch detective fiction with a little twist of something spooky. Five stars! * James Oswald *Deliciously dark and pulse-pounding * Helen S Fields *Lukas Mahler's third outing is an intriguing tale set on Orkney where the past and present collide, testing acting DCI Mahler to his limits both professionally and personally. Orkney is as much a star as Mahler, who becomes more compelling with every outing. Highly recommended. * Lin Anderson *
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Orion Publishing Co Bad Seed
Book SynopsisFor fans of Adele Parks and Clare Mackintosh''Deceptively clever... Bad Seed is a chilling portrayal of how family can go terribly wrong.'' - Shari Lapena, bestselling author of The Couple Next Door''I LOVED Bad Seed. Twisty, wonderfully written, genuinely gripping, shocking and compelling. Impossible to put down!'' - KAREN HAMILTON, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Perfect GirlfriendNicola is going to die. Just like her husband did.Nicola thought she''d gotten away with it. Since her husband died, life has been getting back on track. She has a new boyfriend, Phil. A new home, living next door to her brother-in-law, his wife and their children. She is closer than ever with her daughter, Sarah. She even likes her job at the local shop, though she''s had some time off recently with illness. The doctor says its menopause, that it''s nothing to worry about. As if he could know how she''Trade ReviewA brilliantly twisty tale of family secrets and betrayals which kept me guessing at every turn. Clever and creepy and difficult to put down. -- Phoebe Locke, author of The Tall ManI LOVED Bad Seed. Twisty, wonderfully written, original, genuinely gripping, shocking and compelling. Impossible to put down! -- Karen Hamilton, bestselling author of The Perfect GirlfriendDeceptively clever... Bad Seed is a chilling portrayal of how family can go terribly wrong. -- Shari LapenaTwisty, clever and completely compulsive, this domestic thriller will have you questioning if you can trust even those closest to you. * The Sun, Fabulous Magazine *Full of such promise that I wouldn't bet against Eames's career in domestic suspense lasting as long as Nicci French's. -- Charlotte Heathcote * Sunday Express, S Magazine *This suspenseful story will keep you guessing right up to the last page. * My Weekly *Just because you're related, doesn't mean you'll have an unbreakable bond - something thrown into sharp relief by the distinctive characters, tight plotting and spine-tingling reveal that comes at the end of Jessica Eames' compelling debut. * Woman's Weekly *This is a cleverly compelling modern gothic, a creepy and twisty story of family implosion. * Morning Star *Shocking and compelling. * Sunday Post (Dundee) *
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Orion Publishing Co Banquet of Beggars
Book Synopsis ''Fantastic! A must read for fans of Philip Kerr''STEVE CAVANAGH ''An excellent historical series'' VASEEM KHAN h2>THE BRAND NEW NOVEL IN THE AWARD-WINNING OCCUPATION SERIES, FEATURING DETECTIVE EDDIE GIRALIn Paris 1940, survival means sacrifice. Like most in the city, Detective Eddie Giral has already lost so much under Occupation: the people he once loved, the job he once believed in. And his latest investigation into the murder of a black-marketeer has made it clearer than ever: Eddie is no longer just catching criminals. He''s working for them. Because when a German trader is the next to die, the authorities decide it''s innocent civilians who will pay the price - unless Eddie can find the killer in time.As hunger grows, tensions rise and a fierce rebellion brews, Eddie will tread a dark path between doing whatever it takes to live with the enemy... and also wi
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Kensington Publishing The Psychic
Book SynopsisIn a chilling, intensely eerie new novel of suspense from the New York Times bestselling author of The Camp and The Babysitter, a woman haunted by unreliable psychic visions must decide how far to trust herself when it comes to stopping a killer.Sometimes, a bad, bad feeling creeps over Veronica Quick. It happened on her tenth birthday, when a voice filled her head: Don?t go in the water. That day, she nearly drowned while swimming with her friends, one of whom was seriously injured.Since then, Ronnie has tried to turn off her premonitions. After all, not every vision comes true. She?s made a fool of herself before, predicting things that didn?t transpire. And she?s still shaken by disturbing images tied to that day at the pond.But this new vision is different. This one won?t be ignored. There?s a clearing in the woods, and a woman, strangled to death, her hands bloody and torn.The body is found just as Ronnie predicted, and suddenly she?s seeing glimpses of more victims, even as she clashes with a skeptical police detective from her past. But Ronnie sees just enough to know there?s a killer out there, stalking, strangling, circling everyone she knows in anever-tightening web.But it?s the part she doesn?t yet see that is the most terrifying . . .
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