Crime and / or mystery fiction

Book SynopsisFlic Everett lives in rural Scotland with her husband, two spaniels and one black cat, in a very small cottage between a forest and a loch. As well as being an author of fiction and non-fiction, including her cozy mystery series Edie York, Flic has experience working as a journalist, broadcaster, agony aunt, vintage shop owner and as a tarot reader.Flic's favourite things are reading, animals, very hot baths, cooking and buying clothes that are hopelessly unsuitable for her life. She also has a never-ending appetite for rummaging in charity shops.

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Book SynopsisA GRIPPING CRIME THRILLER FULL OF SUSPENSE Detective Nikki Galena’s friend and neighbour meets a tragic end but there’s more to his death than meets the eye. And someone from DS Joseph Easter’s past is back . . . A man is found executed on a piece of wasteland in Greenborough town. The cold-blooded murder triggers terrible memories for DS Joseph Easter. Just when things seemed to be going well for DS Easter, he realises that the nightmare is coming back, threatening his career, his sanity, and maybe his life. Even Nikki begins to doubt DS Easter as he faces a race against time to save someone very close to him.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review‘Both a classic whodunnit and a very contemporary psychological thriller that left me guessing right to the end – a wonderful read’ Kate Mosse ‘Great fun. Lucy Foley is really very clever’ Anthony Horowitz ‘A very modern Agatha Christie for the new roaring 20s . . . secrets and lies at every turn’ Sarah Pinborough ‘Evoking the great Agatha Christie classics “And Then There Were None” and “Murder on the Orient Express,” . . . Foley builds her suspense slowly and creepily’ New York Times ‘Terrific’ Stylist ‘Whip smart page-turner with skilful characterisation . . . a compelling read’ Jane Shemilt ‘Foley’s second take on the “closed room” murder mystery confirms her status as this generation’s Agatha Christie’ Sunday Express ‘Sharp and atmospheric and addictive – I tore through it!’ Louise Candlish ‘Thoroughly addictive’ Sarah Hughes, I paper ‘I didn’t think Lucy Foley could top The Hunting Party, but she did! I loved this book. It gave me the same waves of happiness l get from curling up with a classic Christie’ Alex Michaelides ‘Nail-biting . . . A fabulous closed room thriller. Lucy Foley is the Agatha Christie for our times’ Kate Hamer ‘It grabs you from the off and keeps you guessing until the very end. A genuine treat of a read’ Heat ‘This is a stunningly brilliant book: writing to die for, compelling characters, and a plot driven by a deep-seated sense of unease. I savoured every secret, every twist and turn’ Dinah Jefferies I loved The Guest List and gobbled it up in a few sittings . . . A cracking story brilliantly told’ Ryan Tubridy ‘Compelling, entertaining and highly enjoyable, Lucy knocks this one out of the park’ Liz Nugent

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Book SynopsisChristmas. St. Patrick''s Day. Easter. As the calendar''s days stack up, so do the bodies littered in the streets of Gotham City. A murderer is loose, killing only on holidays. The only man that can stop this fiend? The Dark Knight. In a mystery taking place during Batman''s early days of crime fighting, Batman: The Long Halloween is one of the greatest Dark Knight stories ever told. Working with District Attorney Harvey Dent and Lieutenant James Gordon, Batman races against the calendar as he tries to discover who Holiday is before he claims his next victim each month. A mystery that has the reader continually guessing the identity of the killer, this story also ties into the events that transform Harvey Dent into Batman''s deadly enemy, Two-Face.The magnificent creative team of Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale reach their apex in Batman: The Long Halloween. This edition includes original 13-issue series as well as four additional story pages cut from the original seriTrade Review“Loeb and Sale imaginatively update old standbys while staying true to the characters’ long-standing portrayals.” —Booklist “Featuring Sale’s breathtaking art, which perfectly echoes the moodiness of the subject matter, The Long Halloween was an instant classic..." —Metro Toronto "The Long Halloween stretches beyond the normal boundaries of comics to create a legendary story of onem man's crusade against an insane world." —IGN "The Long Halloween is more than a comic book. It's an epic tragedy." —Christopher Nolan (Director The Dark Knight Rises)

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Book SynopsisNeighbours Carole and Jude investigate murder most horrid in the theatre in the latest Fethering village mystery from the original king of British cozy crime, internationally best-selling, award-winning author Simon Brett, OBE. For fans of Richard Osman ? but with added bite!Carole Seddon, a very respectable retired woman living in the English seaside village of Fethering, doesn?t care for the theatre. But her neighbour Jude counts the job of actress among her many and varied past careers. So when Jude attends the closing night of a new play based on a classic TV sitcom, Carole is interested ? but only because she suspects the leading man, Drake Purslow, is one of her scandalous friend?s ex-lovers. The night turns out to be more dramatic than either Carole or Jude could have ever predicted. After the performance, Jude makes her way to Drake?s dressing room, only to find him dead ? in what, to Jude?s experienced sleuthing eye, seem very suspicious circumstances.Did one of the play?s cast ? made up almost entirely of the original sitcom?s actors ? have a long-held grudge against the show?s star? Or are more recent hatreds to blame? Jude is determined to find out ? and Carole, who despite protestations is almost pathologically nosy, is right there to investigate alongside her.Not met Carole and Jude yet? Dive right in, and discover why The Guardian called Simon Brett ?one of British crime?s most assured craftsmen?. Fans of Janice Hallett and M.C. Beaton are in for a treat.

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Book SynopsisLisa Jewell is the No. 1 Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author of twenty-two novels, including The Family Upstairs, Then She Was Gone and her latest novel, None of This is True. Her novels have sold over 10 million copies in the UK and internationally, and her work has been translated into over thirty languages. She lives in London with her husband, two daughters, an amazing Romanian rescue dog called Daisy, and Ivy the mad orange kitten.

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Book SynopsisYou’ll never find her. Don’t even try. ‘DARK AND TWISTY’ Riley Sager ‘LOVED EVERY MINUTE’ Joshilyn Jackson When a local mother and her six-year-old daughter, Delilah, suddenly vanish, their close-knit suburban community is rocked by fear and suspicion. How could such a terrible thing have happened in their small town? Then, eleven years later, Delilah shockingly reappears. Everyone wants to know what really happened to her. But there are secrets hidden deep in the past – and when the truth about those missing years begins to surface, no one is prepared for what they’re about to find out. Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Claire Douglas and Freida McFadden ‘Strap in tight as this is one hell of a ride’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A taut, twisty thriller that kept me turning the pages’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Highly recommended’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Had me hooked’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ____ Praise for Mary Kubica ‘Kubica’s salacious, thoroughly mysterious characters bear the qualities we all crave in a thriller’ Karin Slaughter ‘A page-turning whodunit’ Ruth Ware ‘Brilliantly propulsive and engrossing, with twists you won’t see coming’ JP DelaneyTrade Review Praise for Mary Kubica ‘Kubica’s salacious, thoroughly mysterious characters bear the qualities we all crave in a thriller’ Karin Slaughter ‘A page-turning whodunit’ Ruth Ware ‘A twisty rollercoaster ride’ Lisa Gardner ‘Creepy and oh so clever, with a brilliant twist I did not see coming!’ Alice Feeney ‘Brilliantly propulsive and engrossing, with twists you won’t see coming’ JP Delaney ‘Brilliant, intense, and utterly addictive. Be prepared to run a gauntlet of emotions!’ B A Paris ‘A sophisticated, suspenseful, perfectly-plotted psychological thriller that is chillingly believable’ Diane Jeffrey ‘I devoured this book! An instantly engaging, intense read which enthralled me from the start.’ Louise Mumford ‘A dark and twisted thrill ride that I never wanted to get off.’ Stephanie DeCarolis ‘A labyrinth of deception and family secrets, each one more shocking than the last’ Samantha Downing ‘Mary Kubica's best book yet! I tore through the twisty, spine-tinglingly creepy pages’ Sarah Pekkanen ‘An utterly absorbing tale of deception and subterfuge’ Liv Constantine

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Book Synopsis*** FROM THE AUTHOR OF TALL OAKS, WINNER OF THE CRIME WRITERS' ASSOCIATION JOHN CREASEY NEW BLOOD DAGGER AWARD, AND WE BEGIN AT THE END, 2020's MOST CAPTIVATING AND UNFORGETTABLE READ***With the haunting mystery of The Roanoke Girls, the atmospheric landscape of Where the Crawdads Sing and the darkness of Gillian Flynn's Sharp Objects, All the Wicked Girls is a gripping thriller with a huge heart from an exceptional talent.Everyone loves Summer Ryan. A model student and musical prodigy, she's a ray of light in the struggling small town of Grace, Alabama - especially compared to her troubled sister, Raine. Then Summer vanishes.Raine throws herself into the investigation, aided by a most unlikely ally, but the closer she gets to the truth, the more dangerous her search becomes.And perhaps there was always more to Summer than met the eye . . .'A very real, very rare talent' SARAH HILARY'Wonderful' M. R. CAREY'Amazing' LISA HALL'Gripping and heartbreaking' DEBORAH O'CONNOR'Phenomenal' JO SPAIN'Stunning' MICHELLE DAVIS'Remarkable' MIKE THOMASTrade ReviewChris Whitaker is leading the pack of hungry young crime writers by a long mile. He writes like a dark angel, conjuring characters and places so memorable you'll ache when it's over. A very real, very rare talent * Sarah Hilary *A novel you swallow whole because you can't help yourself, and then go back a second time to savour what you missed. Wonderful * M. R. Carey, author of The Girl with All the Gifts *Riveting read. A psychological thriller that stands out from the mass - stylishly written, with a slick command of language and location, and a great 'missing girl' mystery at its core. Great stuff! * Vaseem Khan *This book blew me away. Extraordinarily good. Gripping and heartbreaking * Deborah O'Connor *Phenomenal * Jo Spain *BOOK OF THE MONTH - Chris Whitaker's stunning debut Tall Oaks featured a quirky mix of poignancy and humour that sticks hard in my memory and his rapid follow-up offers much of the same, but with the comedic elements gently muted: tortured souls, a police officer who can't disentangle the personal from the professional, missing persons, the oppressive background of small-town America and a merciless journey through every stage of personal grief. Despite the outward similarities, it's a major achievement. Following the disappearance of her much-loved model sister Summer in the wake of five other church-attending young women from the area similarly gone missing, misfit Raine seeks out the truth and uncovers layers of secrets and everyday evil in her Alabama town. Bleak, involving, a delicately sketched portrait of bigotry and prejudice and human emotions dancing the light fantastic, this renews a tired genre with a dose of heart and empathy which appears to be becoming Whitaker's forte -- Maxim Jakubowski * Crimetime *All the Wicked Girls is impossibly good. And beautiful. And melancholy, utterly compelling and difficult to describe. I love this book . . . All the Wicked Girls is in my top ten books I've read ever let alone this year. And trust me that's a lot of competition to overcome . . . Chris Whitaker is annoyingly talented. I won't say highly recommended it seems inadequate. Pure magic on the page * Liz Loves Books *I loved it SO much. Chris is so amazing. He just has this real knack of creating characters that you're completely engaged with . . . I was hooked by his beautiful prose and by the end I was absolutely ruined by the heartbreaking storyline. If only he could write ten books a year * Lisa Hall *Stunning * Michelle Davies *A remarkable book that made me blub * Mike Thomas *I was savouring each page/chapter and character . . . because each page is a literal work of art. Chris Whitaker has the ability to pick up the reader and transport them into the fictional small town of Grace, swelter in the heat, feel the fear and tension amongst the town folk and connect with the characters . . . A beautifully written story of love, friendship, beliefs, fear, passion and I'm not embarrassed to say I cried at the end * Compulsive Readers *This is a crime novel, a love story of sisters, a family torn apart. The story is told by each of the sisters in turn . . . Once started, it's a fast read. The characters are skilfully written, so it's easy to get lost in their lives . . . * Strong Book Reviews *Those missing Manny will warm to wannabe teenage policeman Noah, his sidekick Purv and Summer's sister Raine, who take the search into their hands with black humour and laugh out loud moments as well as real poignancy. There is a great bond which develops between these three damaged outsiders. I marvel at how authentic this British author's creation of small town America feels, in terms of speech, the environment, their cultural references and lives. The prejudices and obsessions of a small community are so effectively conveyed. It's a great read. Tall Oaks showed the potential but this is the Real Deal . . . * New Books Magazine *Incredibly intelligently plotted and amazingly descriptive and atmospheric. These characters will stay with you for a long time as the author really brings them to life. It's all incredibly realistic and believable as the town residents try to cope with the challenges life throws at them, with topics ranging from child abuse to drug addiction to dealing with the loss of a child. And yet somehow, the author manages to occasionally lighten the mood with brilliantly witty one-liners * Novel Delights *The next Gone Girl . . . an emotional read: I felt fully immersed in their lives * Look Magazine *On finishing All The Wicked Girls, I was left with that same sense of being part of something very, very unique . . . There is a very distinct style to Chris Whitaker's writing . . . All The Wicked Girls is a novel that you will become one with. The characters' emotions will become your emotions; Tragedy, grief, sorrow, regret, yet also, hope, self-discovery and atonement . . . A brooding, intense, incredible read! * Swirl and Thread *First things first, this novel is extremely dark, gritty and chilling. That's dark with a capital D by the way. If you thought you've read something dark before, think again . . . All the Wicked Girls is also highly addictive. I was really surprised by just how much it gripped me from start to finish. All I can say is that Chris Whitaker is an incredibly talented writer, I don't know how he traps you but it's some sort of magic * The Bookbag *Chris Whitaker writes superbly. As with Tall Oaks, I marvel at how this British author captures the mood and sound of an American small town . . . Just thinking about Noah, his courage, wisdom, kindness and deep heart, makes me want to weep. This is a novel that takes us into some very dark places. The melancholy of Grace goes far deeper than the storm that hovers over it. It is disturbing at times, there is no doubt of that, but it is also filled with a humanity despite its subject and I was held spellbound. There are so many reasons to read All the Wicked Girls but if I had to give you just one - well, two reasons - it would be to read it for Noah and Purv. I don't think I'll ever forget them * For Winter Nights *A riveting, fast-paced story and I rushed through it in order to find out what happened, finishing it in a single day. And whilst I had several theories as to how it would end, none of them were correct, something which pleased me greatly. This is another fantastic novel from Whitaker, and I can't wait to see what he does next * Jo’s Book Blog *If you like your crime novels bleak and raw with a side of small town strife, this might be for you . . . I strongly feel that anyone who's a fan of Stephen King's Under the Dome will like this as well * Read, Eat, Sleep, Repeat *Tall Oaks was (and indeed is) astonishingly good. All The Wicked Girls is even better, filled with fantastic characters in a small-town America where Raine looks for her missing sister. Just buy it, thank me later * Espresso Coco *I marvel at how authentic the author's creation of small town America feels, in terms of speech, the environment, their cultural references and lives. The prejudices and obsessions of a small community is so effectively conveyed and I found the whole thing totally involving * Reviews Revues *One of my new favorite authors, I love the writing, mystery, and characters that inhabit the pages of Whitaker's books. And his mysteries fool me every time. Just fantastic! 5 Stars * It’s Book Talk *Another brilliant book by Chris, All the Wicked Girls is a book I predict will be huge. It's definitely one of those books that you don't want to end. The only problem is now that I've finished is that I have to wait for Chris's next book; I can't wait to see what he does next * Jacob reviews books *Small town America has never been portrayed so brilliantly . . . His writing is intense and his voice is wholly unique. His characterization is flawless . . . He writes thrillers that make you feel all of the feelings . . . He takes intricate plotting to a new level * Novel Gossip *Chris Whitaker creates characters as real as your very own friends, places as real are the town you live in and plots that make you marvel at the sheer genius of the mind behind it all... Chris Whitaker could write just about anything and I'd want to read it. Intricately plotted and beautifully written, All the Wicked Girls is spectacular. I can't recommend it highly enough. A wonderfully dark, gripping, nuanced novel. I loved it! * Ronnie Turner blog *This new book is exquisitely written, with the darkest of hearts, but so beautiful and human and moving that it has been reducing people - me included - to tears. There is writing here that makes your jaw drop, and fills you with joy, and makes you close your eyes and wish that you had the ability to craft something as achingly gorgeous....It is a study of marginalised folk, of broken dreams, of haunted people just trying to get by. It is uplifting and funny and sad. And it is about friendship and lust and grief and the things we will do for our loved ones, no matter how dark the path it takes us down. But in short, All the Wicked Girls is a very special novel, from a very special writer * Mike Thomas *It's great writing, capturing the voices of the protagonists perfectly and deftly revealing the central mystery - what actually happened to Summer and the others? - only slowly, keeping the reader hooked throughout. This book is magnificent and I'd strongly recommend it. I'm off now to read Tall Oaks, Whitaker's first book * Blue Book Balloon *All The Wicked Girls is possibly one of the most incredible novels you will read this year. There is only one word that really sums it up effectively - and that word is powerful. There are some sentences that shock you with expletives and then there are some sentences that shock you with their beauty. This book does not have cliffhangers at the end of its chapters, it has something worse. It has sentences that make your stomach lurch and leave you breathless, blinking back tears as the poignancy, brutal honesty or sadness hits you. I think this novel is ambitious and complex in what it sets out to achieve....writing that is faultless * Bibliomaniac *It's hard these days to find a novel that is not derivative, but this is one of those rare beasts. Read it, not just for the story, but so that you devour the world Whitaker creates. A cracking novel * Frost Magazine *There are many well-defined characters in this amusing, powerful and compelling novel. The plot is well constructed and the writing zings * Crime Thriller Hound *This is one of those harrowing books that succeeds in making us care deeply about its thoroughly flawed, long-suffering protagonists. When resolution comes, it feels as if we too have been through the peril, the anguish, the storm and the shoot-out. Whether you experience it as a challenging crime drama, a masterful web of character studies or a dark and gritty movie running compellingly in your mind, All The Wicked Girls will have you gasping and wincing to the last page * My Weekly *All The Wicked Girls is a novel that you will become one with. The characters' emotions will become your emotions; Tragedy, grief, sorrow, regret, yet also, hope, self-discovery and atonement. A brooding, intense, incredible read! * Writing.ie *An intelligent and emotionally affecting crime novel which defies easy categorisation * Crime Fiction Lover *This is a novel that fulfils its purpose on every level; the setting, the characters and the story are all uniquely woven to form a masterful piece of work, and one which will live in my memory for a long time... an incandescent novel * The Book Club Cafe *I was gripped from the very beginning... It took turns I wasn't expecting and I just was so amazed at how brilliant this book was. I was left speechless after reading * The Reader's Corner *A tale as dark as the storm cloud, with chinks of light provided by the antics of Noah and Purv who, for me, steal the show. A highly original crime thriller * Daily Record *This is a crime story with a difference, a beautifully plotted, genuinely absorbing set of character studies, worked into a wider story of missing girls and religious fervour * Zainab's Blog *Below the surface of Chris Whitaker's story there is unexpected depth and richness. This is one of those harrowing books that succeeds in making us care deeply about its thoroughly flawed, long-suffering protagonists. It's hard to believe this book was written by a former City of London financial trader who lives in Hertfordshire, so complete is the immersion in another, utterly different place. Whether you experience it as a challenging crime drama, a masterful web of character studies or a dark and gritty movie running compellingly in your mind, All The Wicked Girls will have you gasping and wincing to the last page * My Weekly *All The Wicked Girls is a gripping thriller, but also a deeply emotional story with a big heart and characters you'll cry over. It's a thriller that explores the worst excesses of organised religion, but also the positives aspects of faith. Highly highly recommended! * Back To The Books *Chris Whitaker burst onto the literary scene last year with his rare and remarkable debut, Tall Oaks, announcing the arrival of a mercurial and exciting talent. From the first page, Whitaker effortlessly draws the reader into the heart of this world and his characters...his characterisation is unfaltering and hugely impressive and for me is the real standout trait of his fiction...Indeed, all of Whitaker's characters are engaging, flawed and authentic... He has an uncanny ability to pull on the heartstrings that again makes his books special. For me, Whitaker is a master of a style and genre all of his own. An impressive talent and an intuitive and distinctive writer, his first two novels are signs of a new star with a very bright future still to come * Nudge Books *very impressed by Whitaker's writing and Summer as a character in particular * Debbish.com *Whitaker really does have a talent in creating atmosphere. I felt fully absorbed and immersed in the dark world of Grace and what was happening there. I also really enjoyed the writing and especially Summer's chapters. * The Books Are Everywhere *At the heart of this story is an intricate mystery that put every single detective skill I think I have to the test and guess what?...I failed miserably. Chris Whitaker completely fooled me (again) and I couldn't be happier. In the end, this is a story filled with tragedy, heartbreak, redemption, and yes hope and I highly recommend it to everyone who's a fan of mysteries and memorable characters! So, yes it definitely lived up to my high expectations * It's Book Talk *All the Wicked Girls is quite slow and incredibly dark but the tension is palpable throughout. It's incredibly intelligently plotted and amazingly descriptive. These characters will stay with you for a long time as the author really brings them to life. It's all incredibly realistic and believable as the town residents try to cope with the challenges life throws at them, with topics ranging from child abuse to drug addiction to dealing with the loss of a child. And yet somehow, the author manages to occasionally lighten the mood with brilliantly witty one-liners * Novel Deelights *The setting is fantastically well done * Tamara Morning *It's certainly a book to immerse yourself in and I was surprised how moved I was by the whole dang thing. With his unique writing style and quirky stories, Chris Whitaker is definitely an author to watch out for * The Book Magnet *Dark, in every sense, evocative and the characters will break your heart * Tammy Cohen *'For me it was what I call a one sit read and for most of it I was completely hooked...Whitaker is an amazing storyteller...It's totally amazing.' * Tracey Shepherd book blog *'I absolutely adored this book and can only describe it as a chillingly addictive masterpiece...This is such a compulsive read, with its brilliant characterisation, dark themes and strong setting which really came to life for me.' * Chillers, Killers and Thrillers *'I'm sure everyone who loves reading about a town filled with secrets will definitely enjoy this and be swept by Whitaker's ability to create such a thing.' * Breathing Through Pages *'Whitaker has produced another top-notch small town American mystery, this time set in Alabama. The mixture of high tension in the town and the searing heat alongside the large cast of characters plus Summer and Raine's trio made this thriller a real page turner. Despite being British, Whitaker seems to have a real feel for small town American life. I can easily see both his novels on screen, large or small as he also has a strong visual element to his writing. I'll be looking out for whatever he does next. One of the best thrillers I've read this year..' * Annabel’s House of Books *'After reading All The Wicked Girls, I have fallen head over heels with this authors style of writing and want to read everything he has ever written! I was spellbound by this thriller with its all consuming build up taking over my entire life.Heartbreakingly perceptive, this deserves to be on everyone's "must reads" list this year as it comes highly recommended by me! One of the best books that I have featured on my blog since I started it and definitely a contender for my book of the year! This book is STUNNING, it's MAGNIFICENT and it broke my heart into a thousand tiny pieces...BUY IT NOW!!' * My Chestnut Reading Tree *'This is a difficult one to review because it's just so good! Chris Whitaker's creation of characters is astute and shrewd. The inhabitants of Grace are alive in the page, and his sense of place is extraordinary. This author handles the darkest and most serious of issues, with sensitivity and with a dry wit that stops the novel from becoming too heavy, too oppressive. All The Wicked Girls is packed with dark, twisty danger. This is a riveting look at the tangled lives of a small American town.' * Random Things Through my Letterbox *I defy anyone to read Chris Whitaker and not feel they have been touched by genius to their very soul. All The Wicked Girls is utterly, utterly wonderful and I don't have sufficient words to do it justice * Linda's Bookbag *It's been awhile since I shed a tear reading a book, but Whitaker pushed me close. The characters were that real and that haunting. Guilt, secrets, love, loss, grief, awakening, maturity, friendship, community, family - all resonate strongly throughout * Col's Criminal Library *All the Wicked Girls was an utterly absorbing read. Once I started reading I didn't want to put it down, it's one of those books that you don't want to end. Great characters, great plot and a great setting, Chris Whitaker has become one of my favourite writers * Damp Pebbles *A psychological thriller that stands out from the mass - stylishly written, with a slick command of language and location, and a great 'missing girl' mystery at its core -- Vaseem Khan'a crime writer with a unique voice and tone. We are in middle America, confronted by a case of missing persons, and with characters in turn quirky and possessed by demons. But where a Coben or a Linwood Barclay stick to classic tropes and well-engineered plotting, Whitaker prefers the detours and bizarros to bring his book and characters alive. Gripping, bleak and fascinating.' -- Maxim Jakubowski * CrimeFest Newsletter *'nobody writes like he does...All the Wicked Girls is quite simply a stunning piece of literature. Read it, love it, you won't be able to help it.' * Liz Loves Books *This is a tightly woven tale of small-town prejudices with a fantastic cast and a skilfully constructed plot. You'll need to pay close attention if you want to second-guess this writer and the ending definitely had me turning the pages backwards looking for all the hints that I'd missed. If you love a mystery that keeps you guessing and a fantastic character-driven novel then look no further. All the Wicked Girls is a wickedly good read and I'm definitely addicted to Chris Whitaker - a British writer who's beating the American thriller writers at their own game * 17 Degrees Magazine *What a writer Chris Whitaker is. He can show such depth through even the shortest of sentences so that I found myself on a complete roller coaster of emotion. I laughed. I wept. My heart broke for so many of those between its pages that I'm not sure I'll ever be the same again. When I slept I dreamt of the characters as they had pervaded my soul so deeply. The plot is fabulous. Small town America lends itself to the claustrophobic feel so that the events fit the setting perfectly. At times I almost couldn't bear what I was reading. I can't explain more about the plot without spoiling the read but rest assured it is gripping, absorbing and brilliant. I defy anyone to read Chris Whitaker and not feel they have been touched by genius to their very soul. All The Wicked Girls is utterly, utterly wonderful and I don't have sufficient words to do it justice. * Linda's Book Blog *...soon the darkness that's been hidden in Grace is visible to the whole world. There's a lot of twists in this novel, and the suspense will keep the reader gripping the pages to find out what's really going on. * Tomorrow is Another Day *When I love a book, I normally race through it. Not this time. I slowed down to savour it, to drink it all in. It's an extraordinary book and therefore, my top read for 2018. Brave and fierce, Chris, brave and fierce. * Joy Kluver *It's deep and complex, harrowing and heartbreaking, a story of a young girl's hunt for her missing sister in a small southern bible belt town. All The Wicked Girls sits firmly alongside Tall Oaks in my books of the year. As I said earlier, don't make me choose - buy both and settle down for some of the best storycrafting you're likely to see for a long time. * Espresso Coco *The sense of this place, the culture and the society in which the action takes place is palpable, uncomfortable and overwhelming. The characters all turn out to have hidden depths and secrets, and it often feels like the whole place is operating on lies. It's deep, dark and beautifully written, with not a hint of an outsider author. The message is, like the atmospherics, on the heavy side - part noir / part morality play, and because of that there's no way you could call this entertaining reading. ALL THE WICKED GIRLS is, however, extremely involving reading, requiring commitment on the part of the reader to empathise and eventually understand that not everything here is what it seems. * Aust Crime Fiction *Chris Whitaker's All the Wicked Girls gripped me from start to finish. A smouldering noir set in the suffocating heat of Grace, Alabama, (in a town that runs along the Red River. Great minds...) All the Wicked Girls is totally engrossing. Rich characters, twisting plot and beautifully written. It stands out as my favourite crime book published in 2017. * Dead Good Books, Amy Lloyd author of The Innocent Wife picks All the Wicked Girls as one of her books of the year *All the Wicked Girls will slowly get under your skin, it will creep up on you until you feel like you are in this town with these people and once it does it won't let you go. It's such a brilliantly, atmospheric thriller of a book and is one that I'm sure will stay with me for a very long time to come. It will definitely be on my top books of 2017 list and I honestly can't recommend it highly enough. If you haven't already read it, go buy a copy asap as you won't regret it! * Rather Too Fond of Books *Dealing with some difficult topics, there were a couple of times in the book when I felt my heart break. As Whitaker carefully plots the story with cleverly placed red herrings, I did not manage to guess what had happened to Summer Ryan. Brilliantly constructed, wonderfully written and yet heavily oppressive, All The Wicked Girls is a book that weighed heavy on my mind and that I came to appreciate more as I progressed through the book. A totally unique take on 'the missing girl' scenario * Bloomin Brilliant Books *Awesome book. Superbly written. A real work of art and a league above so much of the crime fiction out there * Neil White *Superb * Isabel Ashdown, author of Little Sister *Hauntingly beautiful, gripping, elegiac. Stunning writing. LOVED IT * Will Dean, author of Dark Pines *Whitaker has a unique voice that sets him apart from the rest of the pack of young crime writers, and I can't recall reading anything that comes close except for the inimitable James Lee Burke. As I read, I could hear the deep south voices and their rhythms, coursing through my mind. Glorious. But the highest praise I can give the author, is that he made me cry. And very few books do that * C.J. Carver, author of Spare Me The Truth *A highly original crime thriller * Daily Record *Deep, dark and beautifully written * AustCrime Fiction *I absolutely adored this book and can only describe it as a chillingly addictive masterpiece * Chillers, Killers and Thrillers *If you've read Tall Oaks, then you probably think you know what to expect from Chris Whitaker. Tall Oaks was laced with dark humour. But All The Wicked Girls is something else entirely. Without the humour to fall back on, Chris Whitaker's writing is laid bare and is not found wanting. Utterly beautiful. When I love a book, I normally race through it. Not this time. I slowed down to savour it, to drink it all in. It's an extraordinary book and therefore, my top read for 2018. * Joy Kluver *This is a great crime book but it is also fabulous fiction written with literary skill and finesse. It is raw, immersive, and powerful and invokes such emotion that it is impossible not to be affected by it. Incredibly well plotted it is both compelling and devastating. I don't think I have read anything so powerful in this genre all year. Chris Whitaker is simply an extraordinary talent. * Live and Deadly *There are serious themes touched upon within the story, none in a graphic or sensationalised way, and while you may think you know just why certain passages are included, I would wager that you really don't. Because, you see, Mr Whitaker has created a story which is at its heart both simplistic and complex. He has once again taken a series of individually haunting tales, or threads, and woven them together like a beautifully crafted tapestry, infusing it with dark, almost fragile humour, and creating yet another stunning story which is simply impossible to put down. Did I mention I loved it? Just checking. * Jen Med Book Reviews *A totally brilliant book... Beautiful writing and characters so well drawn they stay with you long after the final page -- Asia Mackay * The Big Issue *

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Book SynopsisEllen Curtis ? professional declutterer, amateur sleuth and woman of a certain age ? investigates the puzzling death of a TV personality who?s past his prime"Brett laces the plot with show-biz details that fans of Brett?s Charles Paris series will relish. This very special series grows more fascinating with each entry" Booklist Starred ReviewProfessional declutterer Ellen Curtis doesn?t need to like her clients to help them sort their homes out. Aging TV personality and curmudgeon Humphrey Carter might have a chip on his shoulder the size of England about the decline of his career, but a job?s a job.But when Ellen arrives the morning after Humph?s eightieth birthday party, primed and ready to tackle his study ? no matter his protests ? she gets the shock of her life. Humph?s dead . . . and all signs point to him having taken his own life.Did the egotistical chat show host really die by suicide? His wife is adamant he?s been murdered, and the more Ellen looks, the more dirt on Humph she digs up . . . and the more suspects she uncovers. Can she track down a killer ? if there even is one? And, just as importantly, can she keep herself from killing not only her own infuriating mother, but also her two grown-up children, who all seem determined to destroy her peace of mind?This thoroughly engaging contemporary mystery is perfect for fans of Richard Osman, Janice Hallett and M.C. Beaton.

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Book Synopsis''Once again Katy Watson delivers the perfect cosy: Atmospheric, ingenious and fun!'' Ian Moore''An unputdownable read'' Woman''s Own''A cracking Christmas mystery with all the spine tingling trappings of a Scottish castle by the sea. What more can you ask for?'' S J Bennett''This great story glitters and shines like the most beguiling Christmas ornament'' J M Hall''An absolute treat of a read!'' Janice Hallett, author of The Appeal''Celebrates and gently satirises Golden Age crime novels . . . hugely entertaining'' The Times''Dame Agatha would approve'' Daily Mail First comes love . . . then comes murder A high society Christmas Eve wedding at a remote Scottish castle sounds like the perfect winter getaway for the three Dahlias and their partners - until a snowstorm hits, cutting them off from the mainland, and civilisation. Which, of

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Book SynopsisA man is framed by the local sheriff for murder. He escapes their clutches and must clear his name, and uncover the dark truth hiding in his seemingly peaceful town.

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Book SynopsisPRE-ORDER PRECIPICE, THE THRILLING NEW NOVEL FROM ROBERT HARRIS, NOW - PUBLISHING AUGUST 2024THE POWER OF GOD. THE AMBITION OF MEN.THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERBehind the locked doors of the Sistine Chapel, 118 cardinals are meeting in conclave to cast their votes in the world's most secretive election.They are holy men. But they are ambitious. And they have rivals. Over the next 72 hours, one of them will become the most powerful spiritual figure on earth. Who will it be?'Unputdownable' Guardian'Gripping' Sunday TimesTrade ReviewHarris’ superlative skill at depicting power politics makes this an irresistibly gripping papal page-turner. * Sunday Times, BOOKS OF THE YEAR *Thriller of the year . . . with a plot so serpentine and sinuous that I could not bear to put it down. * Daily Mail BOOKS OF THE YEAR *‘I have been waiting for most of my life for Robert Harris to write a novel that is not gripping, insightful and entertaining. I am waiting still. His latest, Conclave, is superb. * The Times BOOKS OF THE YEAR *A real page-turner, with a great twist in the final pages. * The Times BOOKS OF THE YEAR *Finishing this splendid and intelligent story, as with all great fiction, brings an acute sense of loss. * The Times BOOKS OF THE YEAR *Robert Harris is incapable of writing a substandard novel. * Observer, BOOKS OF THE YEAR *Each Robert Harris thriller is different but of exemplary consistency. * Mirror BOOKS OF THE YEAR *Robert Harris is the master storyteller of our time . . . Beautifully constructed . . . it’s dramatically compelling, politically intelligent, beautifully paced and with a lovely twist in the tail . . . narrative doesn’t come better than this. * Scotsman BOOKS OF THE YEAR *I am about to use a word I have never knowingly used in any review of any book ever. During my 25-odd years of writing about books I have done my best to avoid cliches, slipshod summaries, oracular pronouncements and indeed anything else that might appear emblazoned on a book jacket. Nonetheless, there is only one possible word to describe Robert Harris’s new novel, and it is this: unputdownable * Guardian *A master of producing thrillers of ever-tightening suspense, full of insider analysis of political power and the treatment of momentous events . . . gripping . . . more than a crime novel, it is also a psychological and political thriller . . . Conclave is a triumphant addition to Harris’ acclaimed output * Sunday Times *Gripping . . . like an ecclesiastical version of House of Cards * The Times *Well-researched, intelligently observed and highly credible . . . Fast-moving and suspenseful, it’s elegantly written entertainment from a first-rate storyteller. * Mail on Sunday *Grips like a vice and manages to convey all the drama of an election without resorting to melodrama * Sunday Express *An electric read, like a shot of adrenalin to the heart . . . rollicking and literate . . . an insightful and witty thriller * Literary Review *Page-turning heaven * Independent *

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Book SynopsisDan Brown is the bestselling author of Digital Fortress, Deception Point, Angels and Demons, The Da Vinci Code, The Lost Symbol, Inferno, Origin and The Secret of Secrets. Three of his Robert Langdon novels have been adapted for the screen by Ron Howard, starring Tom Hanks. They have all been international blockbusters.Dan Brown is a graduate of Amherst College and Phillips Exeter Academy, where he has taught English and Creative Writing. He lives in New England.Trade ReviewBeautifully observed and really well researched * BBC TV *Fans will not be disappointed * The Times *Read this if you like high stakes drama * Evening Standard *Origin is an imaginative and rattling good tale, the science is accurate and comprehensible and the information on the historic buildings featured are fascinating * Irish Independent *A familiar swirl of big ideas and nonstop action * New York Times *

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Book SynopsisRead the sensational romantic suspense novel from the author of the #1 film It Ends With Us''A beautiful read of soulmates split apart trying to find their way back. A wonderful story'' Reader review ?????''A tribute to love and soulmates and to taking a long hard look at your life!'' Reader review ?????Forgetting is terrifying. Remembering is worse Charlie Wynwood and Silas Nash have been best friends since they could walk. They''ve been in love since the age of fourteen. But as of this morning they are complete strangers. Their first kiss, their first fight, the moment they fell in love every memory has vanished.Now Charlie and Silas must work together to uncover the truth about what happened to them and why. But the more they learn about the couple they used to be the more they question why they were ever together to begin with.Forgetting is terrifying, but remembering may be worse.The Number One Sunday Times bestselling author of It Ends with Us joins forces with the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Wives for a gripping, twisty, romantic mystery that will leave you devastated.Praise for Colleen Hoover and Tarryn Fisher:The reigning queen of Booktok' Guardian''Compulsive, brilliant, enthralling I was hooked to the very last page'' Adele ParksReaders love Never Never''Absolutely loved this book. Had me gripped all the way through. Didn''t want to put it down'' Reader review ?????''This book makes you think and reflect! I'm a firm believer in everything happens for a reason. I think this book agrees with me'' Reader review ?????''I was enthralled all the way through this book will stay with me for a long time'' Reader review ?????''An amazingly exciting read. I couldn''t turn pages quick enough Two souls that should never be separated. And the Universe agrees'' Reader review ?????''I was swept up in Charlie and Silas''s world straight away I loved it'' Reader review ?????Trade Review Praise for Tarryn Fisher: ‘Compulsive, brilliant, enthralling’ Adele Parks ‘Fans of Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl will revel in The Wives… will keep readers on their toes until its final page’ USA TODAY ‘Dark, disturbing and deliciously addictive’ B A Paris Praise for Colleen Hoover: ‘The queen of the bestseller lists’ USA TODAY ‘No one delivers an emotional read like Colleen Hoover’ Anna Todd

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Book SynopsisTHE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER**A ''Book of the Year'' in The Times, Sunday Times, Guardian, Observer, Daily Telegraph, Spectator, Sunday Express, TLS, Irish Times*''Pure class'' Ian Rankin ''Pitch-perfect'' Lee Child''A powerful standalone spy thriller from a true contemporary master'' Daily TelegraphTrying to investigate the Secret Service is like trying to get rid of the stink of dead badger. Hard.For two years the government''s Monochrome inquiry has produced nothing more than a series of dead ends.The Service has kept what happened in the newly reunified Berlin under wraps for decades, and intends for it to stay that way.But then the OTIS file turns up.What classified secrets does it hold? And what damage will it create?All Max Janácek knows is that someone is chasing him through the pitch-dark country lanes and they want him gone.WE ALL HAVE JOBS TO DO IN THE DAYLIGHT. IT''S WHAT YOU DO IN THE SECRET HOURS THAT REVEALS WHO YOU REALLY ARE.''Wonderful . . . high action, a spinning moral compass, and hidden motives on every page'' Michael Connelly*Mick Herron''s The Secret Hours was a Sunday Times Number Four bestseller in hardback in the second week of September 2023

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Book SynopsisSunday Times bestseller and The Times #1 bestsellerA Between The Covers Book Club Pick 2023Longlisted for the Booker Prize 2019Shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction 2019Winner of the 2019 LA Times Award for Best Crime ThrillerCapital Crime Debut Author of the Year 2019__________'A literary sensation'Guardian'A bombshell of a book... Sharp, explosive, hilarious' New York Times'Glittering and funny... A stiletto slipped between the ribs and through the left ventricle of the heart' Financial Times__________When Korede's dinner is interrupted one night by a distress call from her sister, Ayoola, she knows what's expected of her: bleach, rubber gloves, nerves of steel and a strong stomach. This'll be the third boyfriend Ayoola's dispatched in, quote, self-defence and the third mess that her lethal little sibling has left Korede to clear away. She should probably go to the police for the good of the menfolk of Nigeria, but she loves her sister and, as they say, family always comes first. Until, that is, Ayoola starts dating the doctor where Korede works as a nurse. Korede's long been in love with him, and isn't prepared to see him wind up with a knife in his back: but to save one would mean sacrificing the other...Trade ReviewPulpy, peppery and sinister... This scorpion-tailed little thriller leaves a response, and a sting, you will remember. * New York Times *A literary sensation * Guardian *A sensational debut * Observer, Debut's of 2019 *Fiendishly talented * The Times *Hilarious, disturbing, and so much fun to read. * Elle, Books to watch in 2019 *Utterly addictive and a pure joy to read * Stylist *A bombshell of a book - sharp, explosive, hilarious * New York Times Book Review *Feverishly hot * Paula Hawkins, author of 'The Girl on the Train' *Lethally elegant -- Luke Jennings, author of Killing Eve: Codename VillanelleDelightfully naughty... The wittiest and most fun murder party you've ever been invited to. * Samantha Irby, Marie Claire *Disturbing, sly and delicious * Ayobami Adebayo, author of 'Stay with Me' *Riveting, brutally hilarious, ultra-dark novel... A delicious tale. * Nylon *An ideal book for the present moment * Washington Post *This book is amazing, and every woman should read it in public. While cackling. * Lit Hub, Book of the Year 2018 *A deliciously kitschy thriller... Murderously good fun * Tatler, Best Books of 2019 *You can't help flying through the pages * Buzzfeed, Book of the Year 2018 *Inventive and darkly comic * Daily Mail *A stiletto slipped between the ribs and through the left ventricle of the heart * Financial Times *Oyinkan Braithwaite is rewriting the slasher novel, and man, does it look good... A terrific and clever novel about sisterhood * Refinery29 *A gem: small, hard, sharp, and polished to perfection * Edgar Cantero, author of 'Meddling Kids' *Sly, risky, and filled with surprises * Idra Novey, author of 'Ways to Disappear' *Bursting with chutzpah and laced with deadpan wit * Liz Jensen, author of 'The Ninth Life of Louis Drax' *Blazing... Bitingly funny and brilliantly executed * Publishers Weekly, (starred review) *Dark, scathing, insidious, and wickedly funny * Crimereads *Deftly written... pointy and sleek * The i *A comically clever and exciting debut * The Skinny *A short, sharp and sinister sister act, told with plenty of mordant humour * Irish Independent *A darkly funny romp * Big Issue *That dark humour will stay with you long after you've put down the book * Scotsman *Leaves you torn between laughing, crying, and immediately going out and resisting the patriarchy * Vogue *[A] glittering noirish comedy. * Daily Mail *

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Book SynopsisA GRIPPING CRIME THRILLER FULL OF STUNNING TWISTS Orla Cracken, IT whizz has disappeared. Detectives Rowan Jackman and Marie Evans soon suspect foul play. Cracken, known as Orac, is no ordinary techie; she was once a field agent traveling abroad undercover, working for the government. Meanwhile two urban explorers have mysteriously disappeared while out exploring abandoned buildings. One went missing at a disused airfield, but was it a military base, or was it civilian? The gruesome discovery of their decaying bodies in ancient church ruins bursts the case wide open, and Jackman and Evans are under pressure to find the killer. It soon becomes clear that the murderer is targeting urban explorers, but why is he determined to track down and torture these people, and how is the case connected to Orac’s mysterious past?

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