Crime & Thrillers Books

Book SynopsisA band of killers. Survivors with a secret. A death-defying murder mystery in space. When young Mel's business partner, Sabalom Glitz embarks on yet another get rich quick scheme, it marks the start of an epic, death-defying murder-mystery in space. After barely escaping the snares of a murderous galactic cult, Mel searches for fellow survivors in a nearby spaceship graveyard while Glitz looks to fill his pockets. But the discovery of a spaceship with its crew in suspended animation and incredible secrets on board leaves the duo stranded with no way off. Mel revives the crew and then the murders start. Murders that cannot possibly have been committed by any of the crewmembers. In fact, there are only two realistic suspects Glitz and Mel themselves

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Book SynopsisBased on the award-winning graphic novels created by Robert Kirkman, if you liked The Walking Dead TV series, you'll love this.The world has gone to hell - and that story starts here. Philip Blake’s life has been turned upside down. In less than seventy-two hours, an inexplicable event has resulted in people everywhere . . . turning. Now the walking dead roam the streets, massacring the living, and it seems that nowhere is safe. Escaping his small town, Philip has just one focus in life – to protect his young daughter Penny. And he’ll do whatever it takes to ensure she survives. With his two old high-school friends and his brother Brian, Philip decides to aim for Atlanta. It’s said refugee centres are being set up there. But between them and safety stand the walking dead – and they must, somehow, pass through them to reach salvation. The Rise of the Governor is fast-paced, action-packed storytelling about the lengths some people will go to survive. This book features new characters, new storylines and the same electrifying world from the hit TV show The Walking Dead.Trade ReviewA genuine pleasure to see the series make the transition to pictureless literature so smartly -- Starburst MagazineFast-paced, action-packed storytelling -- FantasyBookReviewIt takes great advantage of the literary medium in a way that most tie-in books would not -- TVOverMind.comFor those obsessed with The Walking Dead (such as yours truly), this is essential reading. This is the epitome of a page-turner -- REFINERY29This book stands alone and is a compelling read for fans of the series or just fans of zombies -- The Ossuary

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Book SynopsisWhen an American war correspondent is found murdered in her London digs, the death is concealed by the British authorities. Maisie Dobbs is asked to investigate, accompanied by Mark Scott, the American who helped her to escape Hitler's Munich in 1938.Trade Review`Maisie Dobbs is a revelation' Alexander McCall Smith; `Wry and immensely readable' Daily Mail; `A series that seems to get better with every entry' Wall Street Journal; `Excellent...In Winspear's capable hands, Maisie has evolved into a deeply sympathetic character. Readers will eagerly await her next outing.' Publishers Weekly

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Book Synopsis 'Brilliantly entertaining and original' C.L. Taylor'A standout book' Rosie WalshFrom the Sunday Times-bestselling author Rowan Coleman, comes a special new series featuring the Brontë sisters, written under the name Bella EllisYorkshire, 1845, and dark rumours are spreading across the moors. Everything indicates that Mrs Elizabeth Chester of Chester Grange has been brutally murdered in her home - but nobody can find her body.As the dark murmurs reach Emily, Anne and Charlotte Brontë, the sisters are horrified, yet intrigued. Before they know it, the siblings become embroiled in the quest to find the vanished bride, sparking their imaginations but placing their lives at great peril . . .Loved The Vanished Bride? Pre-order The Diabolical Bones, the next book in the Brontë Mysteries series now!Praise for The Vanished Bride:'Evocative and utterly enchanting' Sarah Hilary'A gripping, twisty mystery' Angela Clarke'A splendid adventure' Guardian'A treat from start to finish' Jane Casey'Happily, more Brontë mysteries are to be expected' TLSTrade ReviewRomps along and is lashed with Gothic colour. Fun and inventive. * Daily Mail *Brontë fans will undoubtedly get the most out of this: possible inspirations for Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights and The Tenant of Wildfell Hall are everywhere. But you don't need insider knowledge to enjoy either the splendid adventure, or the touching and often funny portrayal of the sisters' devotion to and exasperation with one another and their debauched brother. * Guardian *Brilliantly entertaining and originalElegant, witty and compulsively readable - I think the Brontë sisters would have been delighted. A standout book -- Rosie Walsha gorgeous book - perfectly paced and completely charming. As a mystery, it is compelling and satisfying; as a portrait of the Brontës it is insightful, moving and inspiring. It is an absolute treat from start to finish -- Jane CaseyIncredible . . . Bella Ellis is a very special talent: the Brontës are magically brought to life in this gripping, twisty mystery. I need more!Brontë aficionados are sure to enjoy the accurate characterization and context, the twists turns and Gothic touches of the plot, and the strong feminist streak that manifests itself throughout, but most triumphantly at the end. Happily, more Brontë mysteries are to be expected. * TLS *Evocative and utterly enchanting -- Sarah HilaryGreat, gothic fun . . . the Brontës are so skilfully and cleverly depicted that it's no stretch at all to imagine the sisters, and their wastrel brother, Branwell, as amateur sleuths * Red Magazine *Wonderful . . . A treat for everyone. I loved it so very muchMs. Ellis - writing under a pen name - hews to the biographical facts in fashioning this swift story, while her plot (Gothic touches included) seems suitably Brontë-esque. The Vanished Bride is a delight * The Wall Street Journal *Compelling, clever and hugely imaginative, it brings the three Brontë sisters magnificently to life . . . Glorious fun - I adored it!Clever and captivatingWhat a breath-taking concept that Rowan has completely pulled off - setting up our most beloved literary heroines as investigators in a compelling mystery that asks us to think about the constraints of women in that time . . . Fun, charming and intriguing.A joy from start to finish. I've gone from loving Charlotte Brontë to wanting to be her.What a treat! The Vanished Bride is an absolute delight from start to finish. Dashing across the Yorkshire moors with the Brontë sisters felt like visiting dear old friends, and Bella Ellis does the most wonderful job in imagining Emily, Charlotte and Anne as 'detectors'. Beautifully written, deliciously atmospheric, and enormous fun, this series is certain to become a firm favouriteAn absolute delight, period perfect, a racing romp of a mystery in the best tradition of the Brontës - I loved it with my whole heart.The Vanished Bride is a clever and unique historical mystery that offers fascinating insights into the lives of the Brontë siblings alongside an equally compelling atmospheric, gothic, and twisty tale. Fans of the Brontë sisters' exquisite books will find much to love as Ellis pays homage to the spirit of their rich literary oeuvre. The Vanished Bride is sure to delight historical mystery loversThe Vanished Bride hooks you from the first page with intricate characters, a wonderful plot and best of all, an amazing sense of time and place. I look forward to reading Ms. Ellis's next adventure of the Brontë SistersThe Bronte sisters as sleuths - what a delicious idea! Bella Ellis has brilliantly recreated the feel and atmosphere of the Brontë novels, as well as bringing the three sisters (and their dissolute brother) vividly to life. What's more, it's a rattling good story!Appropriately gothic touches as well as the author's solid research on the lives and works of the Brontës . . . enrich a diverting adventure. Brontë aficionados won't want to miss this one * Publishers Weekly *Move over, Jane Austen, for the latest literary ladies who snoop . . . [a] lively series debut * Kirkus *The Vanishing Bride twists the lives of Brontës, with blurred lines between fact and fiction, and as much imagination as the siblings... Clues to familiar characters, glimpses of what novels they might create are all woven into a mystery that that lures you into the Brontës world.

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Book SynopsisWho knew her secret? And what happened that night?A cracking page-turner from Phoebe Morgan' Cara HunterFast-moving. Addictive. And all too possible' Jane CorryI loved it, those twists!' B A ParisOn the hottest day of the year, Caroline Harvey is found dead in Suffolk. Her body is left draped over a cot but the baby she was looking after is missing. Hundreds of miles away, Siobhan Dillon is on a luxurious family holiday in France when her husband, Callum, is arrested by French police on suspicion of murder.As Siobhan's perfect family is torn apart by the media in the nation's frantic search for the missing baby, she desperately tries to piece together how Callum knew Caroline.What happened that night? Was Caroline as innocent as she seemed or was she hiding a secret of her own?The thrilling new book from the number one digital bestselling author of The Doll House and The Girl Next Door.Praise for The Babysitter:I loved it, those twists!' B A ParisA cracking page-turner from Phoebe MoTrade Review Praise for The Babysitter: ‘I loved it, those twists!’ B A Paris, bestselling author of The Dilemma ‘A cracking page-turner from Phoebe Morgan’ Cara Hunter, bestselling author of All the Rage ‘Another brilliant read – possibly my favourite of hers yet. Tense, twisty and gripping. I was NOT expecting that twist!’ Claire Allan, bestselling author of Her Name Was Rose ‘This had me at the title. Fast-moving. Addictive. And all too possible’ Jane Corry, bestselling author of I Looked Away ‘The Babysitter took me from France to Suffolk via dark, twisty plotting, compelling characterisation and an ending I didn’t see coming at all’ Harriet Tyce, bestselling author of Blood Orange ‘A well-paced and rather unusual thriller, not least because Morgan has a particular skill for creating a vivid sense of place’ Daily Mail ‘A mystery packed with twists and turns – Morgan knows how to ramp up the tension!’ Woman ‘This chilling thriller is packed with tension and twists!’ My Weekly ‘Smart, suspenseful and oh so twisty, I loved The Babysitter’ Victoria Selman, bestselling author of Blood for Blood ‘Smart and sophisticated, with a payoff that’s well worth the wait. This is a dark, chilling thriller oozing with secrets, betrayals and twists’ John Marrs, bestselling author of The One 'The Babysitter is everything I love in a crime novel – a race-against-time mystery full of betrayal, divided loyalties, dubious men and relationships strained to breaking point. It is hugely enjoyable and impossible to put down until the thoroughly satisfying ending' Jane Casey, bestselling author of Cruel Acts ‘Betrayal, twists, lies and hope … The Babysitter has them all! Unputdownable’ Isabel Ashdown, bestselling author of Lake Child ‘SO addictive with a clever and twisty storyline… Loved it!’ Claire Douglas, bestselling author of Do Not Disturb

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Book SynopsisAfter Art in the Blood and Unquiet Spirits, Holmes and Watson are back in the third of Bonnie MacBird's critically acclaimed Sherlock Holmes Adventures, written in the tradition of Conan Doyle himself.It's 1890 and the newly famous Sherlock Holmes faces his worst adversary to date a diabolical villain bent on destroying some of London's most admired public figures in particularly gruesome ways. A further puzzle is that suicide closely attends each of the murders. As he tracks the killer through vast and seething London, Holmes finds himself battling both an envious Scotland Yard and a critical press as he follows a complex trail from performers to princes, anarchists to aesthetes. But when his brother Mycroft disappears, apparently the victim of murder, even those loyal to Holmes begin to wonder how close to the flames he has travelled. Has Sherlock Holmes himself made a deal with the devil?Trade Review‘One of the best Sherlock Holmes novels of recent memory, at least as entertaining as Anthony Horowitz’s The House of Silk … MacBird’s artistry will keep readers eagerly turning the pages just to see how she orchestrates the big reveal.’—MICHAEL DIRDA, Washington Post ‘Gets a definite recommendation from me. MacBird is sure-footed with atmosphere and voices, there’s lots of action and a solid mystery, but no shortage of real tenderness between Holmes and Watson, and the conclusion is as satisfying as anything Conan Doyle wrote. If you’re looking for a Sherlockian Christmas present for someone, introduce them to Bonnie MacBird’s series.’—Sherlock Holmes Journal ‘Bonnie MacBird's best Holmes novel so far and cements her as one of the best pastiche authors out there … This did not disappoint. Get it as soon as you can.‘—Doylockian ‘An extraordinary mystery … worthy of Holmes and Watson’s adventures!’—Leslie S. Klinger ‘A rich stew of Holmesian tropes and lore which romps along.’—Shots ‘Loose-limbed, prodigiously inventive, plotted with infernal logic’—Kirkus ‘A Sherlockian thrill-ride … the characters ring steel-true and will deight mystery readers, Holmes devotees and newcomers alike.’—Dana Cameron, author of the Emma Fielding Mysteries ‘Bonnie MacBird at the top of her game!.’—Curtis Armstrong, author of Revenge of the Nerd; A Plum Assignment ‘Gorgeously crafted and marvellously entertaining!’—Hank Phillippi Ryan, author of The Murder List

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Book SynopsisThe classic first novel from Mark Billingham introduces DI Tom Thorne in a unforgettable and terrifying case that changed crime fiction forever.''A terrifically stylish debut novel'' Independent on SundayAlison Willetts has survived a stroke, deliberately induced by a skilful manipulation of pressure points on the head and neck. She can see, hear and feel but she is completely unable to move or communicate. In leaving Alison Willetts alive, the police believe the killer''s made his first mistake.Then DI Tom Thorne discovers the horrifying truth: it isn''t Alison who is the mistake, it''s the three women already dead.Thorne must find a killer whose agenda is disturbingly unique, and Alison, the one person who holds the key to the killer''s identity, is unable to say anything . . .__________Read what everyone''s saying about the heart-racing Tom Thorne series:Trade ReviewA terrifically stylish debut novel Independent on Sunday Extremely capable and unsettling Literary Review A cunning variation on the serial-murder theme Sunday Telegraph Mark Billingham is one of my favourite new authors. Highly recommended -- Harlan Coben

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Book SynopsisBehind the large house, the fragrant camomile lawn stretches down to the Cornish cliffs. Here, in the dizzying heat of August 1939, five cousins have gathered at their aunt''s house for their annual ritual of a holiday. For most of them it is the last summer of their youth, with the heady exhilarations and freedoms of lost innocence, as well as the fears of the coming war.The Camomile Lawn moves from Cornwall to London and back again, over the years, telling the stories of the cousins, their family and their friends, united by shared losses and lovers, by family ties and the absurd conditions imposed by war as their paths cross and recross over the years. Mary Wesley presents an extraordinarily vivid and lively picture of wartime London: the rationing, imaginatively circumvented; the fallen houses; the parties, the new-found comforts of sex, the desperate humour of survival - all of it evoked with warmth, clarity and stunning wit. And through it all, the cousins and tTrade ReviewProvides equal does of sex and repression in war-torn Britain with panache and pace * The Times *A very good book indeed...rich in detail, careful and subtle in observation, mature in judgement -- Susan HillExtraordinarily accomplished and fast-moving * Financial Times *It's hard to overpraise Mary Wesley's novel...so tingling and spry with life that put a mirror to the book and I'll almost swear it will mist over with the breath of the five young cousins * The Times *

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Book Synopsis''This series is a must-read for anyone who loves the sea, or islands, or joyous, intricate story-telling.'' ANN CLEEVESCrowds are gathered for a concert at Shetland''s renowned folk music festival when there''s a shocking discovery - international folk legend Fintan Foley has been stabbed backstage. Sailing sleuth Cass Lynch and her partner DI Gavin Macrae are in the audience and must untangle a complicated case where nothing is quite what it seems. Cass soon discovers that Foley''s smiling stage persona concealed links with Shetland. He''d worked here in the 80s, the days when oil brought wealth to the islands.Has a long-buried secret risen to the surface - and will it make Cass a target for a cold-blooded killer?Atmospheric and gripping, Death at a Shetland Festival is the latest instalment in the much-loved Shetland Mystery series by Marsali Taylor. Perfect for fans of Ann Cleeves and Elly Griffiths.

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Book SynopsisAn irresistible tale of swashbuckling pirates in the New World from master storyteller Michael Crichton now in paperbackJamaica, in 1665 a lone outpost of British power amid Spanish waters in the sunbaked Caribbean. Its capital, Port Royal, a cuthroat town of taverns, grog shops and bawdy houses the last place imaginable from which to launch an unthinkable attack on a nearby Spanish stronghold. Yet that is exactly what renowned privateer Captain Charles Hunter plans to do, with the connivance of Charles II''s ruling governor, Sir James Almont.The target is Matanceros, guarded by the bloodthirsty Cazalla, and considered impregnable with its gun emplacements and sheer cliffs. Hunter''s crew of buccaneers must battle not only the Spanish fleet but other deadly perils raging hurricanes, cannibal tribes, even sea monsters. But if his ragtag crew succeeds, they will make not only history but a fortune in gold.Trade Review‘Fast-moving and gripping, this is a read-it-in-one-go adventure’ Daily Mail Praise for Michael Crichton: 'A gripping, impeccably researched thriller…we don't get much politically engaged fiction these days. Here is a fine example' Evening Standard 'Exciting…a master storyteller' Sunday Telegraph 'Terrific fun. The pages whip by' Independent 'Intelligent, readable and guaranteed to get the grey matter going' Mirror 'One of the most ingenious, inventive thriller writers around… another high-concept treat…written in consummate page-turning style…fascinating' Observer 'Mixing cutting-edge science with thrills and spills, this is classic Crichton' Daily Mirror

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Book SynopsisFor fans of TINKER TAILOR SOLDIER SPY comes this masterclass in suspense about a spy caught up in his own web of deceptionAlec Milius is young, smart and ambitious with a talent for deception. When a chance encounter opens the door to a career with MI6, he is desperate to make his mark.But life as a spy begins to take a terrible toll on himself and those around him, and soon Alec is chasing not just success but survival. Forced to work alone, he spins a web of deceit that traps him centre stage in a game of global espionage.In this new job, the difference between truth and a lie can be a matter of life and death. And for Alec, it's getting harder to tell them apartA Spy By Nature is the bestselling novel with which Charles Cumming announced his arrival as heir apparent to masters like John le Carré and Len Deighton; compellingly told, utterly authentic and heart-racingly intense, it will grip you till the very last page.Trade ReviewPraise for A Spy by Nature: 'Gripping, exciting and deftly plotted…A book one would be seriously annoyed to have put down' Sunday Telegraph 'Tautly written and believable… a complex tale of code words, betrayal of friendship, bluff and counterbluff… Cumming writes it like it is’ Mail on Sunday 'Eerily good… a strong and serious entertainment. Don't miss' Literary Review Praise for Charles Cumming: 'From the first page to the last it has the ring of absolute authenticity. Tautly written, cleverly plotted…it reminded me strongly of the early books of John le Carré' Robert Harris, author of Fatherland and The Ghost 'The master of the modern spy thriller' Mail On Sunday 'A wholly compelling and sophisticated spy novel – vivid and disturbing – immaculately researched and full of harrowing contemporary relevance' William Boyd, author of Restless ‘Terrific…vividly realised…as strong on emotional literacy as it is on spycraft’ New Statesman

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Book SynopsisHeart-stopping thriller from the master of suspense. Bad things are starting to happen at the Pendleton, an eerie building with a tragic past.The Pendleton stands on the summit of Shadow Hill, a palace built in the late 19th century as a tycoon's dream home. But its grandeur has been scarred by episodes of madness, suicide and mass murder. Since being converted into luxury apartments in the 70s, however, the Pendleton has been at peace. For its fortunate residents among them ex-marine Bailey Hawk, songwriter Twyla Trahern and her young son Winny the Pendleton is a sanctuary, its dark past all but forgotten.But now inexplicable shadows caper across walls, security cameras relay impossible images, phantom voices mutter in strange tongues, not-quite-human figures lurk in the basement, elevators plunge into unknown depths. It seems that whatever drove past occupants to their unspeakable fates is at work again.As nightmare visions become real, a group of extraordinary individuals hold theTrade ReviewPraise for Dean Koontz: ‘A terrific pursuit story … clever, up-to-the-minute, and riveting’ Guardian ‘There’s surprise after surprise, including a killer finale … a read-in-one-go novel’ Independent on Sunday ‘Velocity hits its pace from the first page and races through to a suitably climactic ending’ Sydney Sunday Telegraph ‘Dean Koontz is not just a master of our darkest dreams, but also a literary juggler’ The Times ‘Psychologically complex, masterly and satisfying’ The New York Times

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Book SynopsisOthers may vie for the top position but Eddings reigns supreme' Publishers WeeklyDavid Edding's Tamuli Trilogy reissued with a brand new livery.After saving Queen Ehlana and defeating the evil god Azash, Sparhawk is left to enjoy the hard-won peace of his kingdom. But peace is fragile and easily broken.From the east, whispers of horrific armies being raised from the dead surface. Tales of ancient warriors and dreadful monsters who are tearing the kingdom apart.Seeing the threat this poses to their kingdom and people, Ehlana and Sparhawk set out with a retinue to Matherion, the Tamuli capital. Little do they know that the enemy is already within the gates of fire-domed Matherion awaiting their arrival . . .Trade Review‘What separates the grown-up authors from the boys is the quality of the writing and David Eddings is one of the best’Western Mail ‘Others may vie for the top position… but Eddings reigns supreme’Publishers Weekly ‘Sparhawk is the best-realized hero in fantasy‘ Daily Telegraph

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Book SynopsisCaptain Hastings recounts 18 of Poirot's early cases from the days before he was famousHercule Poirot delighted in telling people that he was probably the best detective in the world. So turning back the clock to trace eighteen of the cases which helped establish his professional reputation was always going to be a fascinating experience. With his career still in its formative years, the panache with which Hercule Poirot could solve even the most puzzling mystery is obvious.Chronicled by his friend Captain Hastings, these eighteen early cases from theft and robbery to kidnapping and murder were all guaranteed to test Poirot's soon-to-be-famous little grey cells' to their absolute limit.Trade Review‘Superb, vintage Christie’ Sunday Express ‘The plotting is as exact as in the novels and all one can do is stand back and wonder at the invention and enthusiasm.’ Irish Times

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Book Synopsis**CHRISTINA DALCHER'S GRIPPING NEW THRILLER THE SENTENCE IS AVAILABLE NOW!**Intelligent, suspenseful, provocative, and intensely disturbing everything a great novel should be' LEE CHILDExtraordinary' LOUISE O'NEILLA truly compulsive novel' STYLISTThe book of the moment!' MARIE CLAIREThis book will blow your mind' PRIMAA petrifying reimagining of The Handmaid's Tale' ELLEA fast-paced, twisting thriller that left me speechless.' DAILY MAIL Terrifying' REDA novel ripe for the #MeToo era' VANITY FAIRA dazzling debut.' GOOD HOUSEKEEPINGThought-provoking and thrilling. I was left speechless!' WOMAN & HOMESilence can be deafening.Jean McClellan spends her time in almost complete silence, limited to just one hundred words a day. Any more, and a thousand volts of electricity will course through her veins.Now the new government is in power, everything has changed. But only if you're a woman.Almost overnight, bank accounts are frozen, passports are taken away and seventy million women lose theirTrade Review‘A petrifying re-imagining of The Handmaid's Tale’ ELLE ‘This book will blow your mind. PRIMA ‘Intelligent, suspenseful, provocative, and intensely disturbing – everything a great novel should be.’ LEE CHILD ‘A novel ripe for the era of #MeToo’ VANITY FAIR ‘The book of the moment!’ MARIE CLAIRE ‘Razor sharp and terrifyingly plausible. Extraordinary.’ LOUISE O’NEILL ‘A fast-paced, twisting thriller that left me speechless’ DAILY MAIL ‘Electrifying’ O, The Oprah Magazine ‘Truly compulsive’ STYLIST ‘Thrilling. I was left speechless!’ WOMAN & HOME ‘A dazzling debut’ GOOD HOUSEKEEPING ‘The Handmaid’s Tale 2.0.’ EVENING STANDARD ‘Set to dominate dinner party chats.’ COSMOPOLITAN ‘If you liked Atwood’s novel and Naomi Alderman’s The Power, I guarantee you will love this.’ THE POOL ‘A bold, brilliant and unforgettable debut.’ ALICE FEENEY ‘Gripping’ BELLA ‘Frighteningly relatable’ WOMAN ‘Be scared. Be very scared’ FABULOUS ‘Chillingly imagined’ SUNDAY MIRROR ‘Terrifying in its relevance’ GRAZIA ‘Thought-provoking’ PSYCHOLOGIES ‘Tense and engrossing’ THE IRISH TIMES ‘VOX has the sort of premise that immediately sets it apart.’ IRISH INDEPENDENT ‘The aftershocks of #MeToo have crept into publishing’ SUNDAY TIMES STYLE

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Book SynopsisThe stunning thriller from the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling authorTwo sistersOne secretSomeone knows what they didLeigh doesn't like to talk about her sister.About the night that tore them apart.About what they did.But someone else is about to.How far will Leigh go to protect her family?What readers are saying about False WitnessWOW!!! I absolutely loved it' ?????My favourite book of 2021' ?????A rollercoaster of emotions' ?????''Wow! What a story!' ?????A one-sitting read' ?????I binge-read it' ?????Karin Slaughter's latest novel After That Night was a No.1 Sunday Times bestseller w/e 27/6/22Trade Review‘Brilliantly real characters, razor-sharp dialogue and a humdinger of a plot. I loved it’ TM Logan, author of The Holiday ‘Heart-stopping one moment, heart-breaking the next. Slaughter at her finest’ Cara Hunter, author of All the Rage ‘Her heroines are believable, flawed and courageous’ Oyinkan Braithwaite, author of My Sister, The Serial Killer ‘Absorbing’ Sunday Times ‘Dizzyingly dark and breathlessly compelling…Utterly unforgettable’ B. P. Walter, author of The Dinner Guest ‘Rich characters and deft plotting make this an unputdownable story that will move you to the core. This is Slaughter's best yet’ Camilla Lackberg, author of the Fjallbacka series ‘A twisty, searingly contemporary mystery steeped in a dark past…catches your breath and keeps you gasping and guessing until the end’ Stacey Abrams, author of While Justice Sleeps ‘Karin Slaughter is a master of the thriller genre’ Francesca Momplaisir, author of My Mother’s House Praise for Karin Slaughter: ‘Gripping, gruesome and emotionally powerful, this is Slaughter doing what she does best’ Mail on Sunday ‘As sharp and absorbing as ever’ Guardian ‘Slaughter’s novel is both a page-turner and a protest about how often sexual violence is overlooked’ Sunday Times ‘I’d follow her anywhere’ Gillian Flynn ‘One of the boldest thriller writers working today’ Tess Gerritsen ‘Her characters, plot, and pacing are unrivalled’ Michael Connelly ‘Passion, intensity, and humanity’ Lee Child ‘A writer of extraordinary talents’ Kathy Reichs ‘Fiction doesn't get any better than this’ Jeffery Deaver ‘A great writer at the peak of her powers’ Peter James 'Karin Slaughter has – by far – the best name of all of us mystery novelists' James Patterson ‘It’s big, dark, rich, satisfying, and bloody – like a perfectly cooked steak’ Stuart MacBride ‘The queen of the explosive thriller’ Good Housekeeping

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Book SynopsisA riveting Kate Brannigan thriller, from No.1 Sunday Times bestseller Val McDermid.Val McDermid remains unrivalled' ObserverKate Brannigan's having a bad week. Her boyfriend's death notice is in the paper and her plan to catch a team of fraudsters is in disarray.Kate can't even cry on her best friend's shoulder, for Alexis has worries of her own. Her girlfriend's pregnant, and when the doctor responsible for the fertility treatment is murdered, Alexis needs Kate like she's never done before.Delving into the alien world of medical experimentation, Kate confronts betrayal and cold-blooded greed as she fights to save not only her livelihood, but her life as wellTrade Review‘One of my favourite authors’Sara Paretsky ‘Kate Brannigan is truly welcome… she is refreshingly funny’ Daily Mail ‘This is crime writing of the very highest order’ Marcel Berlins, The Times ‘McDermid packs it all into 237 highly readable pages’ Natasha Cooper, TLS ‘A powerful sense of place and the usual flak of misanthropic one-liners’ Literary Review Praise for Val McDermid: 'No one rivals Val McDermid’s skill at writing truly terrifying thrillers’ Good Housekeeping ‘The real mistress of psychological gripping thrillers' Daily Express 'McDermid's capacity to enter the warped mind of a deviant criminal is shiveringly convincing' The Times ‘Val McDermid is undoubtedly the queen of British crime’ Observer 'McDermid’s expertly juggled plotlines and masterful handling of pace and tension tick all the best boxes’ Guardian ‘The queen of crime is still at the top of her game’ Independent ‘One of today’s most accomplished crime writers’ Literary Review ‘Her writing is never less than excellent’ Crime Time

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Book SynopsisA devious collection of short stories from the master of misdirection, featuring appearances from Lincoln Rhyme and Colter Shaw.

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Book SynopsisUplifting, romantic and festive the perfect book to curl up with. I couldn't put it down' Rosie Nixon, Editor-in-Chief, HELLO! magazineFresh, fun and full of romance! I loved it!'Sunday Times bestselling author Heidi SwainA classic romanceI loved the passion, the romantic tension, and the way the characters leapt of the page. An ideal Christmas escape.' Laura Jane Williams, Bestselling author of The Lucky Escape A perfect escapist, heart-warming read! I was hooked from the first line!' Katie Ginger, author of The Perfect Christmas Gift''Unwrap and enjoy this Christmassy treat of a read'' Mandy Baggot, bestselling author of My Greek Island SummerWarm, funny and engaging, a five-star Christmas treat!' Karen Clarke, author of The Little French Café seriesWhat do you do when your fake engagement starts to feel too realAspiring clothes designer Victoria Scott dreams of one day opening her own boutique. But these aspirations are under threat from the new department store opening at the end Trade Review‘Uplifting, romantic and festive – the perfect book to curl up with. I couldn’t put it down’ Rosie Nixon, Editor-in-Chief, HELLO! magazine ‘Fresh, fun and full of romance! I loved it!’Sunday Times bestselling author Heidi Swain ‘A classic romance with the added bonus of a festive feel. I loved the passion, the romantic tension, and the way the characters leapt of the page. An ideal Christmas escape.’ Laura Jane Williams, Bestselling author of The Lucky Escape 'Unwrap and enjoy this Christmassy treat of a read'Mandy Baggot – bestselling author of My Greek Island Summer ‘A perfect escapist, heart-warming read! I was hooked from the first line!’Katie Ginger author of The Perfect Christmas Gift ‘Warm, funny and engaging, a five-star Christmas treat!’ Karen Clarke, author of The Little French Café series

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Book SynopsisA brand new detective series with a supernatural twist. The X Files meets Line of Duty in this gripping thriller!Eerie, original and compelling' C.L. TaylorTense and twisted' Susi HollidayA brilliant, clever murder mystery' Jane CaseyEven in your dreams you're not safeThe nightmare is only just beginningWhen DC Rose Gifford is called to investigate the death of a young woman suffocated in her bed, she can't shake the feeling that there's more to the crime than meets the eye.It looks like a straightforward crime scene but the police can't find the killer. Enter DS Moony an eccentric older detective who runs UCIT, a secret department of the Met set up to solve supernatural crimes. Moony wants Rose to help her out but Rose doesn't believe in any of that.Does she?As the killer prepares to strike again, Rose must pick a side before a second woman dies.Twisty, original and compelling, SLEEP TIGHT is perfect for fans of Alex North and Cara Hunter.PRAISE FOR C.S. GREEN:Brilliant' Jenny BlaTrade Review PRAISE FOR SLEEP TIGHT: ‘Eerie, original and compelling’ C.L. Taylor ‘Tightly plotted, perfectly paced, and beautifully written, the story builds to a tense and terrifying conclusion. The introduction of a secret police department set up to solve crimes with a supernatural element is original and exciting’Amanda Jennings ‘Brilliant’ Jenny Blackhurst ‘Pulse-pounding’ Caroline Mitchell ‘This locked door mystery had me hooked from the first page, and the creeping intensity builds to a heart-racing finish’ Rachael Blok ‘Caroline is one talented author’ Chris McDonald ‘Loved this genre-blending, original page turner’ Niki Mackay 'A smart police procedural with an unnerving supernatural spin, Sleep Tight promises great things for CS Green's new series and introduces an intriguing and complex lead' Eva Dolan ‘A refreshingly original thriller. Beautifully written and deliciously creepy, Sleep Tight hooked me from the very first line’ Sarah Stovell ‘Creepy, intriguing and a total page turner’ Michelle Davies ‘Rose Gifford is as brilliant a character as Susie Steiner’s Manon’ Louise Voss 'A classy police procedural with gritty characters and a delicious paranormal edge' Jane Isaac ‘A gripping, fascinating and tense novel’ Neil Lancaster A great premise, complex characters and a supernatural twist. If you’ve ever had trouble sleeping, you’ll be totally gripped’ Paul Burston ‘A pacy police procedural with a sprinkling of the supernatural and a likeable heroine—what’s not to love?’ Lisa Gray ‘It’s rare to find a truly original police procedural, but here it is! Eerie and tense, a locked-room mystery leads us into a world of supernatural crime detection’ Jo Furniss ‘The perfect blend of crime, thriller and supernatural’ Sam Carrington

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Book SynopsisA fantasy epic of freedom and empire, gods and monsters, love, loyalty, honour, and betrayal, from the acclaimed author of GODBLIND.For generations, the forests of Ixachipan have echoed with the clash of weapons, as nation after nation has fallen to the Empire of Songs and to the unending, magical music that binds its people together. Now, only two free tribes remain.The Empire is not their only enemy. Monstrous, scaled predators lurk in rivers and streams, with a deadly music of their own.As battle looms, fighters on both sides must decide how far they will go for their beliefs and for the ones they love a veteran general seeks peace through war, a warrior and a shaman set out to understand their enemies, and an ambitious noble tries to bend ancient magic to her will.Trade Review‘THE STONE KNIFE has everything you’d hope for in a Stephens novel: sharp action, cracking pace, and a brutal disregard for our poor feelings. A compelling story of clashing cultures, of duty and ambition and change, that will leave you desperate for the next instalment’Sam Hawke, author of CITY OF LIES ‘A brilliant, grim, and joyous opening to a bloody new trilogy’Stewart Hotston, author of TANGLE’S GAME ‘An epic tale about the bloody repercussions of expansionism. THE STONE KNIFE explores the cruelty of empire through the eyes of characters from vastly different backgrounds, weaving a tapestry of conflict, injustice, and determination’E.J. Beaton, author of THE COUNCILLOR PRAISE FOR THE GODBLIND TRILOGY: ‘A great achievement…no one does swordfights quite like Anna Stephens. We salute her with a bloody gauntlet’Daily Mail ‘GODBLIND is a triumph of its genre’Starburst ‘Writes her name in blood on the roster of masters of grimdark alongside the likes of Mark Lawrence and Joe Abercrombie’B&N Sci-Fi & Fantasy Blog ‘Builds to an epic crescendo…deeply emotional and unexpectedly hopeful’Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisNo one is innocent in this story.First Rule: Make them like you.Second Rule: Make them need you.Third Rule: Make them pay.They think I'm a young, idealistic law student, that I'm passionate about reforming a corrupt and brutal system.They think I'm working hard to impress them.They think I'm here to save an innocent man on death row.They''re wrong. I'm going to bury him.What people are saying about The Murder RuleIngenious' Sunday TimesThoroughly engrossing' Mail on SundayMeticulously planned and beautifully executed, this is glorious storytelling to rival John Grisham' Daily MailThe Murder Rule holds one's interest from its cheeky opening pages through its final scene' Wall Street JournalGripping and full of tension, with twist after unexpected twist. You'll devour it' Karin SlaughterA fast-paced, clever and totally thrilling story that you will want to read in one sitting'' Jane CaseyAnyone who enjoys true crime podcasts will not want to miss this book' Jackie KablerThe Murder Rule is utterly absorbing, entertaining and intriguing' Liz NugentDervla McTiernan has become one of my favourite writers, and if you read The Murder Rule, she will quickly become one of yours' Don WinslowLoved it, really gripped' Jane FallonPacy and intelligent' Patricia GibneyTaut, gripping, beautifully written' Simon LelicThis is McTiernan at a whole new level' Jo SpainThoroughly addictive' Anna DownesDeceptive and devious, this twisted and turned in exactly the way I hoped it would' Sam HollandTrade Review ‘Ingenious’ SUNDAY TIMES ‘Thoroughly engrossing’ MAIL ON SUNDAY ‘Meticulously planned and beautifully executed, this is glorious storytelling to rival John Grisham.’ DAILYMAIL ‘The Murder Rule holds one’s interest from its cheeky opening pages through its final scene.’ WALL STREET JOURNAL ‘Gripping and full of tension, with twist after unexpected twist. You’ll devour it’ KARIN SLAUGHTER 'A drop-everything book, The Murder Rule has an amazing set-up. This is a fast-paced, clever and totally thrilling story that you will want to read in one sitting.' JANE CASEY ‘Anyone who enjoys true crime podcasts will not want to miss this book. It turns the concept of an Innocence Project on its head– a legal thriller unlike any I’ve ever read! I loved it.’ JACKIE KABLER “Loved it, really gripped” JANE FALLON “Pacy and intelligent” PATRICIA GIBNEY “Taut, gripping, beautifully written” SIMON LELIC “This is McTiernan at a whole new level” JO SPAIN “Thoroughly addictive” ANNA DOWNES “A fascinating story about innocence and justice” PETRONELLA MCGOVERN “Tense and fascinating, dripping with the sort of suspense and intrigue we've come to depend on from Dervla McTiernan” CHRISTIAN WHITE “Deceptive and devious, this twisted and turned in exactly the way I hoped it would, resulting in an ultimately satisfying conclusion” SAM HOLLAND “The Murder Rule is utterly absorbing, entertaining and intriguing” LIZ NUGENT “Dervla McTiernan has become one of my favourite writers, and if you read The Murder Rule, she will quickly become one of yours. This book is diabolically clever, highly compelling, and deeply moving” DON WINSLOW

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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. Hall ‘There is so much to love about A Fatal End… Another nail-biting mystery awaits.’ The Lancashire Post Trade Review‘There is so much to love about A Fatal End… Another nail-biting mystery awaits.’ The Lancashire Post Praise for Faith Martin: ‘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 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*The Embroidered Book shortlisted for the Aurora Award for Best Novel*From SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author Kate Heartfield comes a glorious, lyrical retelling of one of Norse mythology's greatest epicsBrynhild is a Valkyrie: shieldmaiden of the Allfather, chooser of the slain. But now she too has fallen, flightless in her exile.Gudrun is a princess of Burgundy, a daughter of the Rhine, a prize for an invading king a king whose brother Attila has other plans, and a dragon to call upon.And in the songs to be sung, there is another hero: Sigurd, a warrior with a sword sharper than the new moon.As the legends tell, these names are destined to be lovers, fated as enemies. But here on Midgard, legends can be liesFor not all heroes are heroic, nor all monsters monstrous. And a shieldmaiden may yet find that love is the greatest weapon of all.

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Book SynopsisDon't miss the brand-new gripping thriller and courtroom drama full of twists and turns that will keep you up at night!

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Book Synopsis***Don't miss SOMEONE IN THE WATER, Sarah Clarke's gripping new summer thriller, available now***''You won't know who to trust' Adele Parks, Platinum'A fast-paced tale of revenge.' Catherine Cooper, author of The ChaletSuspenseful, claustrophobic.' Katy Brent, How to Kill Men and Get Away With It''A tense and twisty thriller.'' Nikki Smith, author of The Beach Party**********************************************THE PERFECT TRIPWhen four friends embark on a boys' skiing holiday in the Alps, they anticipate a weekend of fun, drinking, and some healthy competition on the slopes. But their trip is cut short when one of them falls to his death.A TERRIBLE ACCIDENTTom's widow, Zoe travels to France with her friend, Ivy to collect his body. While Zoe is consumed by grief, Ivy starts to question everything.OR COLD-BLOODED MURDER?The slope Tom fell from wasn't dangerous, and tensions between the group were at breaking point in the days before his death.But if Ivy's suspicions are correct, Tom was killed by one of his closest friends. And they are still in the chalet**********************************************Readers LOVE The Ski Trip''A thrilling novel full of tension and suspense.'' NetGalley reviewer,?????''Chilling, almost claustrophobic'' NetGalley reviewer,?????''An absolute masterpiece of mystery and suspense.'' NetGalley reviewer,?????''Anger, jealousy, guilty, betrayal, lies, secrets and more secrets!'' NetGalley reviewer,?????Trade Review Praise for The Ski Trip: ‘A clever, slick and chilling read. Clarke is at the top of her game!’ A.A. Chaudhuri 'A lightening-paced thriller about revenge and keeping your enemies close.' Woman's Own ‘Twistier than a difficult ski run… The pages turn themselves!’ Louise Mumford 'An explosive revenge thriller packed with enough twists and turns to leave you breathless – I love it!' Mira Shah 'Fast paced, exciting and full of twists.' Jacqueline Sutherland 'A pacy, chilling, claustrophobic thriller… all set against the beautiful backdrop of the French Alps. I devoured it!' Diane Jeffrey ’With its brilliantly atmospheric setting and cast of duplicitous characters, The Ski Trip keeps you in its icy grip until the very last page.’ Sarah J Naughton Praise for Sarah Clarke: ‘An incredibly tense psychological thriller that grips you from the very first page. The suspense is utterly breathtaking.’ Victoria Dowd 'Keeps you guessing all the way.’ Philippa East ‘A gripping read, exposing the dark lies at the heart of a supposedly perfect life . . . The perfect thriller!’ Louise Mumford ‘A dark and clever thriller that kept me turning the pages late into the night.’ Sophie Flynn

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Book SynopsisReaders love The Fall! This is a sharp, twisty read full of heart ???? It's a good read! ???? Excellent! ???? Another brilliant book! ???? Johnny Klein is back! The new thriller from the music, film and TV legend. Johnny Klein is a great character!' Kimberley Chambers The bigger the star, the harder they fall. Johnny Klein, fallen 80s pop icon, thinks life is finally on the up. He's basking in the luxury of the French Riviera hoping his worst days are behind him. But when a man falls from a window to his death in London, Johnny is forced to confront the darkest corners of his fame. Thrust into a dangerous game of lies and betrayal, Johnny must uncover a deadly secret, before somebody else dies

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Book SynopsisGraham Greene was born in 1904. He worked as a journalist and critic, and in 1940 became literary editor of the Spectator. He was later employed by the Foreign Office. As well as his many novels, Graham Greene wrote several collections of short stories, four travel books, six plays, three books of autobiography, two of biography and four books for children. He also wrote hundreds of essays, and film and book reviews. Graham Greene was a member of the Order of Merit and a Companion of Honour. He died in April 1991.Trade ReviewPerhaps the most enduring novel that even he has give us * Daily Mail *The tension never relaxes and one reads hungrily from page to page, dreading the moment it will end * Evening Standard *Greene's work attempts to link the serious moral imagination with the spirit of adventure and romance and to extend the remapping of imaginative geography first undertaken by Conrad * Times Higher Education Supplement *A superb storyteller with a gift for provoking controversy * New York Times *Greene had the sharpest eyes for trouble, the finest nose for human weaknesses, and was pitilessly honest in his observations... For experience of a whole century he was the man within * Independent *

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Book SynopsisJohn Grisham is the author of forty works of fiction and one of non-fiction. His works are translated into forty-two languages. He lives in Virginia.Trade Review"The best thriller writer alive" Evening Standard "Grisham is a natural storyteller" Daily Telegraph "A giant of the thriller genre" Time Out "The best thriller writer alive" Evening Standard "Grisham is a natural storyteller" Daily Telegraph

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Book SynopsisErskine Childers lived a life as adventurous as his novel. Born in London in 1870 but orphaned when he was six, he was brought up by an uncle and aunt in the large Irish country-house. He was known to be incredibly patriotic and became an equally fervent supporter of Irish independence. He ended his life in front of an Irish firing-squad as an IRA rebel in 1922.Trade ReviewUnputdownable… a classic British adventure story, influencing both John Buchan and Ken Follett * Observer *The Riddle of the Sands remains a fine read, enjoyed by people for whom sailing is a mystery and who, just like one of the books' heroes,cannot tell a mainsheet from a marlinspike * Guardian *A ripping yarn, it’s just so exciting * Ben Macintyre *

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Book Synopsis**WINNER OF THE INTERNATIONAL DUBLIN LITERARY AWARD**I love Idaho' Paula Hawkins, bestselling author of The Girl on the TrainThis sharp, stunning debut novel and Irish bestseller about grief, loss and redemption is your next literary obsession One hot August day a family drives to a mountain clearing to collect birch wood. Jenny, the mother, is in charge of lopping any small limbs off the logs with a hatchet. Wade, the father, does the stacking. The two daughters, June and May, aged nine and six, drink lemonade, swat away horseflies, bicker, sing snatches of songs as they while away the time. But then Jenny does something unspeakable, an act so extreme it will scatter the family in every different direction, and leave dark unanswered questions for years to come.Unflinchingmulti-layered storytelling that is both beautiful and devastating' Rachel Joyce, author of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Trade ReviewI love Idaho for the sparse beauty of its prose, the unsolvable mystery at its heart, the cleverly constructed non-linear narrative and its preoccupations… which so closely match my own -- Paula Hawkins * Guardian *Writing that has the cool sharpness of lemonade... Unflinching, unfrilly, multi-layered storytelling that is both beautiful and devastating -- Rachel JoyceHauntingly brilliant, this book will stay with you for days after you’ve put it down * Evening Standard, Books of the Year *You're in masterly hands here... will remind many of the great Idaho novel, Marilynne Robinson's Housekeeping... wrenching and beautiful * New York Times Book Review *From the first page it is clear that Ruskovich’s poetic, spare writing would be enough to compel on its own, but this extraordinary story of a violent event that decimates a young family in northern Idaho is the true engine here. It’s a puzzle that enthrals from the outset. -- Lucy Clark * Guardian *

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Book SynopsisGabriel Allon, art restorer and spy, is about to face the greatest challenge of his life. An al-Qaeda suspect is killed in London, and photographs are found on his computer photographs that lead Israeli intelligence to suspect that al-Qaeda is planning one of its most audacious attacks ever, straight at the heart of the Vatican. Allon warns the Pope's private secretary, his old friend Monsignor Luigi Donati, and rushes to Rome to assist in the security. But what neither he nor Donati knows is that the Vatican has been thoroughly penetrated. An extraordinary enemy walks among them and he's just getting started. In the days and weeks to come, Allon and his colleagues will find themselves in a deadly duel of wits against one of the most dangerous men in the world a hunt that will take them across Europe to the Caribbean and back again. But for them, there may simply not be enough of anything: enough time, enough facts, enough luck. All Allon c

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Book SynopsisRaymond Thornton Chandler was born in Chicago in 1888, but moved to England with his family when he was twelve, where he attended Dulwich College, alma mater to some of the twentieth century's most renowned writers. Returning to America in 1912, he settled in California, worked in a number of jobs, and later married. It was during the Depression era that he seriously turned his hand to writing, and his first published story appeared in the pulp magazine Black Mask in 1933, followed six years later, when he was fifty, by his first novel, The Big Sleep. Chandler died in 1959, having established himself as the finest crime writer in America.

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Book SynopsisThe second volume of Waugh''s masterful trilogy, Sword of HonourGuy Crouchback is now attached to a commando unit undergoing training on the Hebridean isle of Mugg, where the whisky flows freely and HM forces have to show respect for the laird. But the comedy of Mugg is followed by the bitterness of Crete.Trade ReviewA maverick historian * The Atlantic *Waugh's unsparing bitterness is one of the things that makes his writing so good * Daily Mail *To know as Waugh knows that there are no more great journeys and possibly no more great vows and still to trouble to write a novel at all exhibits precisely that fine hardness of mind most characteristic of him -- Joan Didion

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Book Synopsis''The father of contemporary European detective fiction'' Ann Cleeves ''Let''s be clear that it''s not your professionalism which I question. If you understand nothing, and I mean absolutely nothing, it''s because from the very start you''ve been working with facts which had been falsified.''Maigret sets out to prove the innocence of a man condemned to death for a brutal murder. As his audacious plan to uncover the truth unfolds, he encounters rich American expatriates, some truly dangerous characters and their hidden motives.This novel has been published in previous translations as Maigret''s War of Nerves and A Battle of Nerves.''Maigret emerges as a master of intuition and imagination, who moves in a world rendered intensely real in Simenon''s incomparable prose'' Christopher Hirst, IndependentTrade ReviewPraise for Georges Simenon:“One of the greatest writers of the twentieth century . . . Simenon was unequaled at making us look inside, though the ability was masked by his brilliance at absorbing us obsessively in his stories.” —The Guardian “These Maigret books are as timeless as Paris itself.” —The Washington Post “Maigret ranks with Holmes and Poirot in the pantheon of fictional detective immortals.” —People “I love reading Simenon. He makes me think of Chekhov.” —William Faulkner “The greatest of all, the most genuine novelist we have had in literature.” —André Gide “A supreme writer . . . Unforgettable vividness.” —The Independent (London) “Superb . . . The most addictive of writers . . . A unique teller of tales.” —The Observer (London) “Compelling, remorseless, brilliant.” —John Gray “A truly wonderful writer . . . Marvelously readable—lucid, simple, absolutely in tune with the world he creates.” —Muriel Spark “A novelist who entered his fictional world as if he were a part of it.”lle —Peter Ackroyd “Extraordinary masterpieces of the twentieth century.” —John Banville"Gem-hard soul-probes . . . not just the world's bestselling detective series, but an imperishable literary legend . . . he exposes secrets and crimes not by forensic wizardry, but by the melded powers of therapist, philosopher and confessor" ― Times (London)"Strangely comforting . . . so many lovely bistros from the Paris of mid-20th C. The corpses are incidental, it's the food that counts." ― Margaret Atwood"One of the greatest writers of the 20th century . . . no other writer can set up a scene as sharply and with such economy as Simenon does . . . the conjuring of a world, a place, a time, a set of characters - above all, an atmosphere." ― Financial Times"Gripping . . . richly rewarding . . . You'll quickly find yourself obsessing about his life as you tackle each mystery in turn."-- Stig Abell ― The Sunday Times (London)

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Book Synopsis“One of the greatest writers of the twentieth century . . . Simenon was unequaled at making us look inside, though the ability was masked by his brilliance at absorbing us obsessively in his stories.” —The GuardianInspector Maigret loses himself in coastal luxury—and danger—in this devastating mystery set on the French Riviera“It had a smell of holidays. The previous evening, in Cannes Harbour, with the setting sun, had also had the smell of holidays, especially the Ardena, whose owner swaggered in front of two girls with gorgeous figures...”Dazzled at first by the glamour of sunny Antibes, Maigret soon finds himself immersed in the less salubrious side of the Riviera as he retraces the final steps of a local eccentric.Trade ReviewPraise for Georges Simenon:“One of the greatest writers of the twentieth century . . . Simenon was unequaled at making us look inside, though the ability was masked by his brilliance at absorbing us obsessively in his stories.” —The Guardian “These Maigret books are as timeless as Paris itself.” —The Washington Post “Maigret ranks with Holmes and Poirot in the pantheon of fictional detective immortals.” —People “I love reading Simenon. He makes me think of Chekhov.” —William Faulkner “The greatest of all, the most genuine novelist we have had in literature.” —André Gide “A supreme writer . . . Unforgettable vividness.” —The Independent (London) “Superb . . . The most addictive of writers . . . A unique teller of tales.” —The Observer (London) “Compelling, remorseless, brilliant.” —John Gray “A truly wonderful writer . . . Marvelously readable—lucid, simple, absolutely in tune with the world he creates.” —Muriel Spark “A novelist who entered his fictional world as if he were a part of it.”lle —Peter Ackroyd “Extraordinary masterpieces of the twentieth century.” —John Banville"Gem-hard soul-probes . . . not just the world's bestselling detective series, but an imperishable literary legend . . . he exposes secrets and crimes not by forensic wizardry, but by the melded powers of therapist, philosopher and confessor" ― Times (London)"Strangely comforting . . . so many lovely bistros from the Paris of mid-20th C. The corpses are incidental, it's the food that counts." ― Margaret Atwood"One of the greatest writers of the 20th century . . . no other writer can set up a scene as sharply and with such economy as Simenon does . . . the conjuring of a world, a place, a time, a set of characters - above all, an atmosphere." ― Financial Times"Gripping . . . richly rewarding . . . You'll quickly find yourself obsessing about his life as you tackle each mystery in turn."-- Stig Abell ― The Sunday Times (London)

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Book Synopsis“One of the greatest writers of the twentieth century . . . Simenon was unequaled at making us look inside, though the ability was masked by his brilliance at absorbing us obsessively in his stories.” —The GuardianWhen a man is killed outside a Parisian boarding house, Inspector Maigret moves in to get to the bottom of it While keeping watch outside Mademoiselle Clément’s boarding house to await a suspect in a local bar robbery, a man named Janvier is shot in the chest. When Maigret, whose wife is away caring for her sister in Alsace, hears of the crime, he moves into the boarding house to solve the case. But the web quickly grows ever-more tangled, and Maigret must navigate generations-long secrets and a torrid affair to find his answers before it’s too late.Trade ReviewOne of the greatest writers of the twentieth century . . . Simenon was unequalled at making us look inside, though the ability was masked by his brilliance at absorbing us obsessively in his stories * Guardian *A supreme writer . . . unforgettable vividness * Independent *The most addictive of writers . . . a unique teller of tales * Observer *

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewOne of the greatest writers of the twentieth century . . . Simenon was unequalled at making us look inside, though the ability was masked by his brilliance at absorbing us obsessively in his stories. -- GuardianA supreme writer . . . unforgettable vividness. * Independent *

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Book Synopsis''For fans of Jo Nesbo and Patricia Highsmith'' A. J. Finn, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Woman in the WindowYOU WAKE UP COVERED IN BLOODTHERE''S A BODY DOWNSTAIRSYOUR MOTHER''S BODYYOU DIDN''T DO IT. DID YOU?HOW COULD YOU, YOU''VE ALWAYS BEEN THE GOOD SONTHE INTERNATIONAL SENSATION FROM KOREA''S MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR YOU-JEONG JEONG.When Yu-jin wakes up covered in blood, and finds the body of his mother downstairs, he decides to hide the evidence and pursue the killer himself. Then young women start disappearing in his South Korean town. Who is he hunting? And why does the answer take him back to his brother and father who lost their lives many years ago.The Good Son is inspired by a true story. Trade ReviewAn intense, creepy, darkly funny read . . . a book focusing on the claustrophobic dynamics of a mother-son relationship that makes Mrs Bates and her son Norman look well-adjusted * Daily Telegraph *A cool, crafty did-he-do-it thriller buoyed by a rising tide of madness. Provocative yet profound, humming with mood and menace, The Good Son will rivet readers of Jo Nesbo and Patricia Highsmith -- A. J. Finn, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Woman in the WindowRightly compared to Stephen King * Die Zeit (Germany) *The queen of crime . . . You-jeong Jeong is shaking up the world of suspense with her particularly well-executed thrillers * Glamour *Readers will be relieved that this is fiction, not real life. This book will pull you in; as you devour it, you might perhaps resent the author's relentless pursuit of the evil coiled within humans. But this, too, is human * Kyoung sook Shin, New York Times bestselling author of PLEASE LOOK AFTER MOTHER *Gripping and often gruesome . . . a disturbing story of the events that unfold after Yu-jin, 26, wakes up to find his mother in a pool of blood (we did warn you) * Cosmopolitan *Jeong expertly inches up the tension in this crafty, creepy story of a psychopath's coming-of-age * Guardian *Ingeniously twisted * Entertainment Weekly, 'Must List' *Want to read an under-the-radar psychological thriller? Feel smug about pocketing The Good Son * Elle.com, '30 Best Books to Read This Summer' *A slow-burn psychological thriller with plenty of twists and things to think about * BookRiot *The gore is intense, but the psychological terror might never wash off * Vulture *Absorbing . . . An unlikely thriller that we continue to read - thanks to Ms. Jeong's controlled prose . . . with a sickened sort of fascination. It's a testament to the author's skill and seriousness of purpose that she maintains suspense about her inhuman-seeming protagonist's fate until the bitter end * Wall Street Journal *[You-jeong Jeong is] South Korea's Patricia Highsmith, able to convey the internal and manipulative logic of even the most disturbed minds, while spritzing her tales with commentary on the isolation that comes with modern prosperity * Literary Hub *Dark, harrowing, horribly claustrophobic but hard to put down . . . You-jeong Jeong's novel speaks for a facet of the human condition that is more prevalent than we like to think -- Financial Times

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Book SynopsisThirteen Torland Place was the scene of five terrible murders in the nineteenth century, and also related to the disappearances of two teenage girls. When a student living in the house is found to be brutally murdered, Detective Inspector Joe Plantagenet is left wondering whether her death has anything to do with the house''s grim history. As other similar deaths come to light, Joe fears a ruthless killer may be on the prowl - a killer who deprives each victim of one of their five senses. Each of the tragic events seem to have a connection to Obediah Shrowton, an executed murderer whose presence still seems to linger in the house. Could he be the source of evil, or is there an even more sinister explanation yet to be unearthed?

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Book Synopsis''MAGNIFICENT'' Alan Moore''I COULDN''T PUT THE BOOK DOWN'' Ron Howard''CHILLING AND UTTERLY IMMERSIVE'' M. R. Carey It was no secret that journalist Jack Sparks had been researching the occult for his new book. No stranger to controversy, he''d already triggered a furious Twitter storm by mocking an exorcism he witnessed.Then there was that video: forty seconds of chilling footage that Jack repeatedly claimed was not of his making, yet was posted from his own YouTube account.Nobody knew what happened to Jack in the days that followed - until now. ''Fascinating, hilarious, disturbing, exciting and surprising as hell'' Ron Howard, director of Apollo 13, A Beautiful Mind and The Da Vinci Code''Brilliantly paced, utterly compelling, I didn''t have *a clue* what would happen'' Toby Whithouse''Super spooky and addictively written''Trade ReviewFascinating, hilarious, disturbing, exciting and surprising as hell. I couldn't put the book down * Ron Howard, director of APOLLO 13, A BEAUTIFUL MIND and THE DA VINCI CODE *Ingenious and funny . . . A magnificent millennial nightmare * Alan Moore *Wow. Seriously hard to put down . . . Chilling and utterly immersive * M. R. Carey, author of THE GIRL WITH ALL THE GIFTS *This is The Omen for the social media age * Chris Brookmyre, author of the Jack Parlabane thrillers *Wittier than the lovechild of Stephen Fry and Charlie Brooker; scarier than watching The Exorcist in an abandoned asylum. Fast, furious, original and most importantly, terrifying * Sarah Lotz, author of THE THREE *We fell hard for Jason Arnopp's whip-smart and impulsive thriller . . . meet your new favourite book * iBooks Store *Super spooky and addictively written * HEAT *An absolutely great read. It scared the bejeezus out of me! * David Schneider, comedian, director and actor in I'M ALAN PARTRIDGE and THE DAY TODAY *Cracking fun and genuinely creepy * Rick O'Shea, radio presenter *Tremendous . . . a cracking read * Andy Nyman, co-creator of GHOST STORIES and Derren Brown's award-winning shows *If you enjoy smart supernatural thrillers then read this book . . . I smashed through it in a couple of days * Daniel P. Carter, Radio 1 DJ *This is one of those books where I'm sad when I'm not reading it. It manages the rare feat of being both horrific and hilarious, which makes me insanely jealous of Arnopp and has me considering how to kill him and consume his mighty power * Chuck Wendig, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author *I always suspected Jason Arnopp was a genius, and now, having read his first novel, I know I was right. Jack Sparks is an extraordinary literary creation, clever and awful, loveable and cruel and his story is so terrifying and believable that I could barely bring myself to turn off my lights at bedtime * Lisa Jewell, International bestselling author *[A] shriekingly good paranormal thriller . . . Superb pacing, tightrope-taut suspense building and tight plotting * SUN *Quite brilliant. An assured, ultra-modern occult story with real depth of character, a compelling and satisfyingly twisted narrative and a streak of genuine malevolence * Andrew O'Neill, comedian, presenter and musician *The Last Days of Jack Sparks is whip-smart and perhaps, the greatest indictment of social media or endorsement of it . . . It is that kind of wonderful book that plays with your perception and is the very last word in gonzo journalism. If Hunter S. Thompson decided to write a novel channelling Aleister Crowley and with the wit of Augustus Burroughs, you would have the essence of this terrific novel * Ken Bruen, author of the Jack Taylor crime series *Funny, creepy, and totally nuts. I had a blast reading it * Paul Tremblay, author of HEAD FULL OF GHOSTS *It grabbed me relentlessly and made me reprioritize sleep . . . The conclusion is shocking, heartbreaking and absolutely fabulous. I really just loved this one. * THE SPECULATIVE HERALD *Brilliantly unnerving. I couldn't put it down * Tiernan Douieb, comedian *Arnopp's snappy prose and bizarre plot carry the day. An uneasy suspense shrouds the pages like a murky London fog. Devour it in one sitting * THE AUSTRALIAN WAY *As funny as it is frightening * Paul Finch, SHORTLIST *Original, clever, scary and funny...It kept me gripped and guessing from page one * Rebecca Levene, author of The Hollow Gods series *A breath of fresh air, vivid and essential * John Higgs, author of STRANGER THAN WE CAN IMAGINE *

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Book SynopsisIt was 1882 when Antoinette Giry, Maitresse du Corps de Ballet at the Paris Opera House, took her small daughter to the funfair at Neuilly. And there, in a cage, she saw a filthy manacled creature whose tormented eyes shone from a grotesquely deformed face. It was Antoinette Giry who saved him, freed him, cured his wounds and finally let him find a dwelling place in the labyrinthine depths of the Opera House. The creature - Erik - whose hideous face hid a brilliant brain of near-genius, was to become the Phantom of the Opera - magician, artists, musician, and lover. When he tried to lure the object of his adoration to his underground domain - it was to end in tragedy.It was Madame Giry who saved him once more, set him on a ship to the New World - and there Erik Muhlheim began a new and secret life, a life that began in misery and poverty but in which his incredible skills finally carved out an unexpected kingdom of power. And there it was he learned again of Christine, whoseTrade Review'Frederick Forsyth not only captures the spirit and style of Gaston Leroux's original novel, but also the romance and thrills that make the Phantom such an alluring character' -- Andrew Lloyd-Webber'A gripping, one-sitting read that reveals Forsyth in a surprising and beguiling new light' * Sunday Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisTHE MOST GRIPPING, TWIST-FILLED THRILLER YOU''LL READ THIS SUMMER. FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE RUMOUR''A real page turner. An engrossing and suspenseful tale with absorbing characters and plenty of shocking twists.'' Susan Lewis, bestselling author of My Lies, Your Lies''I read The Dare in two big gulps - it''s pacey, has great characters and there''s a flip worthy of Simone Biles.'' Fiona Barton, bestselling author of The WidowCome on. You''ll be fine. It''s only a game.Lizzie has no memory of the accident in which her best friend Alice died as a teenager. And it was an accident. Wasn''t it?Alice''s friends and relatives suspect Lizzie was to blame, but Lizzie knows that can''t be true. She would never have hurt Alice.Twelve years on, unpacking boxes in the new home she shares with her fiancé, Lizzie is finally beginning to feel like she cTrade ReviewA plot packed with surprises, and it has an ending that won't disappoint. * Daily Mail *Kara uses the old box of tricks so effectively, misdirecting your attention with expert cunning and then biffing you on the back of the head with her twists. * Daily Mirror *This psychological thriller gets under your skin, meaning some late nights till you finish it. * Heat *A real page turner. An engrossing and suspenseful tale with absorbing characters and plenty of shocking twists. * Susan Lewis, Sunday Times bestselling author of My Lies, Your Lies *I read The Dare in two big gulps - it's pacey, has great characters and there's a flip worthy of Simone Biles. * Fiona Barton, bestselling author of The Widow *Intelligent, packed with intrigue, and charged with an unstoppable tension, The Dare is a gripping tale which shows yet again that Lesley Kara is the queen of psychological thrillers. * Lauren North, author of The Perfect Betrayal *Lesley Kara keeps you guessing until the final page * Paula Hawkins *Lesley Kara has done it again. The Dare is a gripping tale of secrets, betrayal and love's power to corrupt and redeem. Brilliantly plotted, The Dare keeps you guessing to the very end, and like Lizzie, the reader never knows who to trust. Destined for the bestseller charts and deservedly so. * Adam Hamdy, author of Pendulum *You'll race through it. * Best Magazine *

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Book SynopsisVampires do not exist. Everyone knows this. So it''s particularly annoying when they start popping up around Manchester . . . Nobody is pleased about it. Not the Founders, the secret organisation for whom vampires were invented as an allegory, nor the Folk, the magical people hidden in plain sight who only want a quiet life. And definitely not the people of Manchester, because there is nothing more irksome than being murdered by an allegory run amok. Somebody needs to sort this out fast before all Hell really breaks loose - step forward the staff of The Stranger Times. It''s not like they don''t have enough to be dealing with. Assistant Editor Hannah has come back from getting messily divorced to discover that someone is trying to kidnap a member of their staff and while editor Vincent Banecroft would be delighted to see the back of any of his team, he doesn''t like people touching his stuff - it''s the principle of the thing. Throw in a precarious plumbing situation, gambling debts, an entirely new way of swearing, and a certain detective inspector with what could be kindly referred to as ''a lot of baggage'' and it all adds up to another hectic week in the life of the newspaper committed to reporting the truth that nobody else will touch. This Charming Man is the second book in the critically acclaimed The Stranger Times series. ''Wonderfully dark, extremely funny, and evocative of Terry Pratchett - which I think is the highest compliment I can give.'' ADAM KAY, about The Stranger Times . . . ''A gag-filled romp . . . in the spirit of Terry Pratchett.'' The Times ''Great characters, a jet-propelled plot, and a winning premise.'' Guardian ''Fresh and genuinely funny.'' SFXTrade ReviewWith crisp plotting, scabrous dialogue and deftly applied splashes of gore, former comedian C.K. McDonnell has served up another winner from his cast of delightful losers. * DAILY MAIL *McDonnell makes Manchester chaotic, hilarious, elegiac and sinister at the same time . . . very, very funny . . . the work has already been compared frequently to Terry Pratchett, and given the whip-crack sharp lines and wryness, it is not inappropriate. But it is not a weak clone of Pratchett's work, and it has its own political edge. * SCOTSMAN *Intriguingly brilliant . . . its greatest strength is in its engaging and enthralling characters, both new and old. The author revels in their personalities, their foibles and flaws as they guide you hilariously through an urban fantasy landscape bursting with myth and magic; all often hiding in plain sight . . . perhaps more Gaiman or Adams than Pratchett, McDonnell has a gift for describing the fantastical as delectably formulaic . . . if you enjoy your fantasy peppered with wit and deft creativity, then McDonnell's books will sit comfortably on your bookshelf next to those revered genre alumni. * STARBURST *Fast-paced, brilliantly written, and with characters to die for, This Charming Man will have you laughing out loud time and again. * THE-BOOK-DRAGON *

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