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Clash Books Selene Shade Resurrectionist for Hire
Book SynopsisIn the first installment of Victoria Dalpe’s new dark fantasy series, we meet Selene Shade, a resurrectionist for hire who might just have taken on the wrong case.With the ability to restore life to the dead, “Zombie Queen” Selene Shade has earned quite a reputation. Not that it helps her get dates. Her bed may be empty but business is booming. That is until her life is thrown into disarray when a brutal killer comes to town and all signs point to her being the next victim.Enlisted by the police department due to her unique craft, she must make new alliances, deal with old rivals, and maybe even save the world—whether she wants to or not—all the while avoiding the gruesome allure of dark magic and the sacrificial ritual of a mad cultist. In Resurrectionist for Hire, Dalpe weaves a dire tale of magic, murder, and romance. To survive, Selene will have to harness her power of the dead and overcome her struggle to con
£14.24
VIZ Media LLC Gokurakugai Vol. 4
Book SynopsisFor the right price, these professional troubleshooters can solve any problem, whether they're taking out the scum of the earth or destroying human-eating monsters!The troubleshooters of Gokurakugai are open for business! In a run-down town without law and order, Alma and Tao accept work from clientele of all creeds and cultures, and they're always ready to dole out justice against human-devouring monsters that lurk in the shadows. They'll take on any caseas long as the price is right!At the shrine where a series of murders involving hanged corpses transpired, a mysterious man named Yoru approaches Tao. His appearance leaves Tao stunnedhe's the spitting image of Jin, her little brother who went missing nine years ago. What secrets lie in Tao's past? And how will she deal with the monster standing before her now?
£8.54
VIZ Media LLC Choujin X Vol. 10
Book SynopsisDark humor and quirky horror unite in this tale of clashing heroes and monsters from the creator of Tokyo Ghoul and Tokyo Ghoul: re!Best friends Tokio and Azuma do everything together, even if most of the time it feels like Tokio is just stumbling along in Azuma's cooler, more talented footsteps. But when they're attacked one night by a superhuman mutant called a choujin, Tokio finally has a chance to shineby turning into a choujin himself!After years of clashing with Zora and her forces, Yamatomori finally has a chance to defeat their former leader. But this final showdown will be on Zora's home turf, and everyone knows the cost of storming her tower will be high. Will the battle be the perfect chance for Tokio and his friends to prove themselves to their mentors, or is this finally the fight they won't walk away from?
£12.59
VIZ Media LLC Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc. Vol. 10
Book SynopsisThere's never a dull day at the office when you're a magical girl!Are you looking for something new? Something challenging? Something very highly paid? Exterminating monsters is an exciting, fast-paced field that will get you out from behind a desk and into the action. With over 500 magical girl companies now in operation, you're sure to find a positionand a uniformthat fits. Start your career as a magical girl today!A year has passed since the Magilumiere offices were shuttered after their magic-operation license was suspended, and Kana Sakuragi is excited to finally get to work with her coworkers again, even if it took starting a company of her own to get there. But on the first day of the new job, Shigemoto and Midorikawa are no-shows! It turns out Midorikawa might be a traitor who's been keeping Shigemoto under close observation, and the only way the magical girls can discover the truth is by venturing into enemy territory to participate in the New Energy Agency's magic competition!
£10.44
Little, Brown & Company High School DxD, Vol. 4 (light novel)
Book SynopsisGuess what? I, Issei Hyoudou, am now a mentor to a new junior in the OccultResearch Club! Yeah! Demon Lord Sirzechs had the Prez add a Bishop to her Familia.Wait...He’s a what? He was sealed where? Huh? The Demons, Angels, and FallenAngels are having a meeting...here?! Well, no one ever said high school was going tobe easy!
£12.34
Double 9 Books The Adventures Of Mr. Mocker
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Double 9 Booksllp St. George For England
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£13.49
Thomas Abraham Aurora Floyd
£13.29
Double 9 Books Jock Of The Bushveld
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£999.99
Double 9 Books WilliamAn Englishman
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£11.69
Fantagraphics Books Prince Valiant Vol. 30
£29.99
Kodansha America, Inc The Blue Wolves of Mibu 7 Blue Miburo
£12.59
Kodansha America, Inc Versus 1
Book SynopsisThe compelling and long-awaited new action epic from ONE, the author of One-Punch Man and Mob Psycho 100! Humanity cowers in fear in a world ruled by demons...but a brigade of humanity''s 47 strongest heroes band together in a final attempt to wrest the world back!Centuries ago, humanity's natural enemy, Demons, invaded the world and defeated humanity. The Great Demon Lord and his generals have since dominated the world, while the human race lives on in fear. In desperation, a group of 47 people gathered from around the world undertake a last-ditch effort to save humanity from ultimate annihilation. These heroes swear to defeat the demon army and win back humanity's freedom, but they have no idea the desperate measures that this battle will drive them to embrace...
£12.59
Kodansha America, Inc The Spellbook Library 4
£12.59
Boom Entertainment Bronze Faces
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£16.88
CROOKED LANE BOOKS The Memory Collectors
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£16.19
Crooked Lane Books How to Talk to Your Dog About Murder
£16.19
Crooked Lane Books After Oz
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£16.19
Crooked Lane Books Midnight in Memphis
£16.19
Oni Press Plague House
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£15.99
Headline Publishing Group Deadly Dancing at the Seaview Hotel
£17.60
Hodder & Stoughton Original Sins
Book Synopsis''Bold, gritty and deeply immersive, the compelling plotline, richly drawn characters and authentic sense of place wrapped up in taut heartfelt prose, drew me in and had me racing through the pages well into the night. A stunning and hugely suspenseful follow up to The Fields'' AA Chaudhuri, author of The Final Party ?????''The plot explodes with excitement and suspense, proving that Young has become a thriller writer to treasure'' Daily Mail ?????It''s a brutal winter in Des Moines, Iowa, and the city is gripped by fear. A serial attacker known as the Sin Eater is stalking women and has just struck again. It''s a tough time and a tough place for Riley Fisher, a former small-town sergeant, to be reporting for duty as an FBI agent on her first assignment.Teamed with a man she''s not sure she can trust and struggling to prove herself - while fighting the pull of her old life and family dramas - Riley is ta
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Salt Publishing The Watch
Book SynopsisShortlisted for the Lucy Cavendish 2020 Fiction PrizeOne sweltering midsummer night, two young women forge an unlikely bond. One of them is full of hope and ambition, the other devoid of it. How can they lead good lives, they wonder? What will they give to the world? By the time the sun comes up, their futures have been rewritten and their fates decided. Captivating and involving, in turns joyful and desolate, this haunting mystery is an exploration of vicariousness, virtue and privilege.Trade ReviewAt an English University in the 1980s, an undergraduate is asked to keep an overnight suicide watch on another student, Danielle. It’s a meaningful experience for her, but our narrator is young and arrogant, with her life planned out and nothing but excitement for the future, so she can’t identify with Danielle’s dread of living another day. The years go by, she marries, has children and becomes a journalist as part of her long-term strategy to become an MP and make a difference in the world – but she’s never forgotten her night with Danielle and what passed between them. Until finally, after three decades, she gets the chance to find out the truth about her, and why their outlooks were so diametrically opposed. Berki’s novel is an absorbing exploration of the responsibilities we have for other people, and what it means to do good, which tips expectations on their heads with a surprising conclusion. -- Alastair Mabbott * The Herald *
£9.49
Quercus Publishing Fake Like Me
Book SynopsisCAREY LOGANShe was the genius wild child of the New York art scene, and my idol.FAKEI was a no-name painter from the Florida backwater, clawing my way into their world.LIKEWhen she died, she left a space that couldn't be filled. Except, maybe, byMEEverything that gets created destroys something else.When a fire rips through her studio and burns the seven enormous paintings for her next exhibition, a young, no-name painter is left with an impossible task: recreate her art in just three months - or ruin her fledgling career. Thirty-four, single and homeless, she desperately secures a place at an exclusive upstate retreat. Brimming with creative history and set on a sparkling black lake, Pine City and its founders - a notorious collective of successful artists - is what she's idolized all her life. She's dreamt of the parties, the celebrities, the privilege. What she finds is a ghost of its former self.The recent suicide of founding member Carey Logan haunts everyone, lurking beneath the surface like a shipwreck. And one thought begins to shadow her every move - what really happened to her hero?With a flair for sensational detail and acidic wit, Barbara Bourland delivers a darkly satirical thriller about art, money and identity with a twist so sharp it cuts.Trade ReviewA ridiculously propulsive page turner. Barbara Bourland has written a 'du Maurier-esque' literary thriller about sexual jealousy and artistic legacy, a gorgeously scathing critique of the New York art scene, and a warning about the deadly consequences of stifling female expression. Could. Not. Put. It. Down. * Lisa Gabriele, author of The Winters *In Bourland's decadent twist on the classic campus novel, a group of struggling artists succeed beyond their wildest dreams, but at what cost? Gloriously mordant, and just the right amount of rococo, you have to start your summer with this glittering new read. * Courtney Maum, author of I Am Having So Much Fun Here Without You *I love Fake Like Me. It's the perfect smart-thriller paradox: you'll be driven to finish the twisting plot, but you will not want the narrator's insightful observations to end. Drop everything to follow Bourland's brilliant young painter to Pine City, the upstate artist colony with its crumbling camp buildings and secret histories. You will not see the art world - or a woman's place in it - the same way again. * Maria Hummel, author of Still Lives *With her trademark flair and razor-sharp attention to detail, Barbara Bourland offers the reader an incisive exploration of the tension between the desire to make art and the desire to make money. Fake Like Me is satirical, brilliantly realised, and has a twist you simply won't see coming * Louise O'Neill, bestselling author of Asking For It *A satirical take on the contemporary art scene - smart, witty and eye-opening. This gripping tale throws back the curtain on a world of secrets and intrigue * Liv Constantine, author of The Last Mrs Parrish *A menacing, swirling, hypnotic dance of parties, art, sex, and, ultimately, startling revelations. Readers eager for a glimpse into the New York art scene will be enthralled . . . A haunting, dizzying meditation on identity and the blurred lines between life and art * Kirkus, starred review *The narrator tells the glitteringly compelling tale of her fevered summer and wisely reveals meaningful intersections of class, gender, and making art. * Booklist (starred review) *Exceptional thriller . . . Bourland expertly shines a light on the nature of female ambition and desire and the often dark heart of inspiration. Readers fascinated with the blood, sweat, and tears of creating art will be especially rewarded. * Publishers Weekly (starred review) *Bourland has an astonishing ability to write viscerally about art, culture, class, and landscape, for a work that's bound to be one of the summer's biggest crime/literary crossovers. -- Molly Odintz * LitHub *An impressively intelligent thriller set in the art world . . . Expect insightful paragraphs about the creative process sprinkled among the propulsive mystery. * Refinery29 *Meet "art satire thriller," your new favorite genre * HelloGiggles *Funny, blistering and unapologetic critique of the art scene * Magic Radio *A convincing account of the tension between the artistic process and the deadly perils of pretension * Daily Mail *This excellent and suspenseful novel shows how easily art makes people see what suits them * Strong Words *Bourland gets to the heart of why people create, the impetus within that drives the art and artist forward...Fake Like Me... marks Bourland out as a writer to watch - inventive, colourful and with plenty to say for herself * Irish Times *Incredibly vivid and absorbing * Sunday Independent *
£12.74
Flame Tree Publishing Cosy Crime Short Stories
Book SynopsisCosy crime fiction is a popular phenomenon, with its safe but intriguing boundaries. This latest addition to the Gothic Fantasy series is packed with armchair detectives, murders in the vicarage, family secrets unravelling in gossipy ears, and the ingredients of a genteel bloodbath in an otherwise delightful village. Contains a fabulous mix of classic and brand new writing, with contemporary authors from the US, Canada, and the UK. New, contemporary and notable writers featured are: Stephanie Bedwell-Grime, Joshua Boyce, Sarah Holly Bryant, Jeffrey B. Burton, C.B. Channell, Gregory Von Dare, Amanda C. Davis, Michael Martin Garrett, Philip Brian Hall, E.E. King, Tom Mead, Trixie Nisbet, Annette Siketa , B. David Spicer, Nancy Sweetland, Louise Taylor, and Elise Warner. These appear alongside classic stories by authors such as Arthur Conan Doyle, R. Austin Freeman, Arthur Morrison, Baroness Orczy, Catherine Louisa Pirkis and G.K. Chesterton.
£16.00
Bonnier Books Ltd Pure Evil: The gripping and twisty new thriller
Book SynopsisIt was supposed to be a simple case: a young man arrested for armed assault.But it was just the beginning.As Rodney Middleton awaits trial, Detective Jack Warr is warned by his mentor DCI Ridley that they have only scratched the surface of the man's crimes. Then DCI Ridley is suddenly removed from his post. No one is to contact him - and no one will say why.As Warr digs into Middleton's past, Ridley calls pleading for help, now accused of a murder he insists he didn't commit. To catch a monster and exonerate his friend, Warr must weed out the lies. But what awaits Warr if he uncovers the truth?
£8.49
Canelo Blood and Fireflies: An absolutely enthralling
Book SynopsisA dark murder. A secret brought to light…June, 1797. From his headquarters at the Villa Mombello near Milan, the French revolutionary army’s young general, one Napoleon Bonaparte, dictates peace terms to Europe’s monarchies with breath-taking ease and arrogance.But when a series of malicious events at Mombello threaten to set Italy ablaze once again, and talk of a ghoul stalking in the night committing atrocities spreads like wildfire among the assembled guests, Napoleon forces failed magistrate Felix Gracchus out of retirement to solve the puzzling murders.Gracchus’s unwilling escort in this military world is ambitious but underachieving young cavalry officer Dermide Vanderville. Aided by Napoleon’s unruly tomboy sister Paolette, they set about unravelling the twisted skeins of intrigue and terrible secrets clogging the mansion’s shadowy corridors.A rich and compelling debut historical mystery set around Napoleon Bonaparte’s conquests, perfect for fans of C. J. Sansom, Paul Doherty and Ellis Peters.Praise for Blood and Fireflies 'A fantastic read. I recommend it unreservedly. You will probably end up reading it in one fell swoop' Paul Doherty
£8.99
Bookouture Silent Scream
Book SynopsisFive figures gather round a shallow grave. They had all taken turns to dig. An adult-sized hole would have taken longer. An innocent life had been taken, but the pact had been made. Their secrets would be buried, bound in blood... Years later, a headmistress is found strangled, the first in a spate of gruesome murders which shock the Black Country. But when human remains are discovered at a former children''s home, disturbing secrets are also unearthed. Detective Kim Stone fast realises she''s on the hunt for a twisted individual whose killing spree spans decades. As the body count rises, Kim needs to stop the murderer before they strike again. But to catch the killer, can Kim confront the demons of her own past before it''s too late?An absolutely gripping, darkly compelling, and nail-bitingly tense mystery thriller that will keep you racing through the pages long into the night. A Kindle Chart #1, multi-million-copy, international bes
£8.99
Bookouture Lost Girls
Book SynopsisTwo girls go missing. Only one will return. The parents who offer the highest amount will see their daughter again. The losing parents will not. Make no mistake. One child will die. When nine-year-old best friends Charlie and Amy disappear, two families are plunged into a living nightmare. A text message confirms the unthinkable: that the girls are the victims of a terrifying kidnapping. And when a second text message pits the two families against each other for the life of their children, the clock starts ticking for Detective Kim Stone and the squad. Seemingly outwitted at every turn, Kim realises that these ruthless killers might be the deadliest she has ever faced. And that their chances of bringing the girls home alive are getting smaller by the hour... Untangling a dark web of secrets from the families'' past might hold the key to solving this case. But can Kim stay alive long enough to do so? Or will one of the girls pay t
£8.99
Headline Publishing Group Good Reasons to Die
Book Synopsis***Shortlisted for the CWA Crime in Translation Dagger 2023***'An excellent crime thriller with an explosive climax' Bill Todd, The Sun Nature is reclaiming Chernobyl. But the past is radioactive. . .In a village close to Chernobyl, detectives Joseph Melnyk and Galina Novak uncover a man's mutilated body hanging from a building. All clues left at the scene of the crime point to a double homicide that took place on the very night that the nuclear power plant exploded.Doubtful of the abilities of the Ukrainian police, the murdered man's father, a Moscow mafia boss, summons Rybalko, a Russian police officer of dubious morals, to conduct a parallel investigation to find and execute his son's killer. Rybalko goes to Ukraine and recovers the corpse, which no-one has dared to touch because of its radioactive contamination.Good Reasons to Die is a breath-taking thriller set in a dislocated Ukraine where armed conflicts, economic collapse and ecological demands are interwoven with the exhilarating hunt to find a deranged serial killer.Trade Review'An excellent crime thriller with an explosive climax' -- Bill Todd, The Sun'A suspenseful, atmospheric ride' -- Ben East, Observer'Remarkable' -- Franck Thilliez, Le Monde'[Morgan Audic] has earned his place next to the best in the genre' -- Bruno Corty, Figaro
£11.69
Little, Brown & Company Guillotine Bride Vol. 1
Book SynopsisRinne has been sentenced to death. That''s where the dragon princess'' story should have ended. Instead, she''s blown out of the sky en route to her execution and winds up in front of Ryuunosuke. The young boy has no time to be shocked by this wild development because the dragon girl needs him to lend her a handin marriage! For the sake of the world, Ryuunosuke has to marry Rinne and smother her with love because if he fails to keep her in check, the entire human race will probably go extinct...!
£12.34
Severn House Buried Above Ground
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£19.79
Faber & Faber Rules for Perfect Murders
Book SynopsisA RICHARD AND JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK''Fiendish good fun'' ANTHONY HOROWITZIf you want to get away with murder, play by the rules Years ago Malcolm Kershaw wrote a list of his Eight Favourite Murders' for his Old Devils mystery bookshop blog. Among others, it included those from Agatha Christie's The ABC Murders, Patricia Highsmith's Strangers on a Train and Donna Tartt's The Secret History.Now, just before Christmas, Malcolm finds himself at the heart of an investigation - as an FBI agent believes someone may be re-enacting each of the murders on his list.Can the killer be stopped before they get away with eight perfect murders?''An ingenious game of cat-and-mouse'' The Times''Never less than enthralling'' Daily Mail''Tremendously enjoyable'' Sunday Mirror
£999.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Secret Nights and Northern Lights
£14.44
Orion Publishing Co Agatha Christie Trivia
Book SynopsisPut your little grey cells to the test with this dastardly deck of Christie questions! What''s the name of the (seemingly) picturesque village where Miss Marple lives? Which water sport was Agatha Christie a natural at? And just how tall is that diminutive Belgian detective? Divided into ten cunning categories - including Hercule Poirot, Miss Marple, Tommy and Tuppence, famous locations, murder weapons and more - these trivia cards can be used alone or with friends to create the ultimate Agatha Christie quiz! FACT-PACKED TRIVIA: 300 questions about Christie''s life and works, from her best-loved characters to her most pernicious poisonsOFFICIAL AGATHA CHRISTIE PRODUCT with questions written by the team at Agatha Christie Limited - no one knows the Queen of Crime better!DELUXE GOLD-FOILED GIFT BOX modelled on a twentieth-century train carriage with Christie characters waving from the windows: the perfect gift for Christie fa
£19.20
Little, Brown Book Group The Murder Book
Book SynopsisTHE BRAND NEW SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER FROM THE AWARD-WINNING #1 BESTSELLING AUTHORTOM THORNE IS BACK . . . AND SO IS HIS WORST NIGHTMAREA gripping, grisly read. Mark Billingham is a terrific crime writer'' ----- ANTHONY HOROWITZTom Thorne has it all.In Nicola Tanner and Phil Hendricks, Thorne has good friends by his side. He finally has a love life worth a damn and is happy in the job to which he has devoted his life...He has everything to lose.Hunting the woman responsible for a series of grisly murders, Thorne has no way of knowing that he will be plunged into a nightmare from which he may never wake.And he''ll do anything to keep it. Finally, Thorne''s past has caught up with him and a ruinous secret is about to be revealed. If he wants to save himself and his friends, he must do the unthinkable.PRAISE FOR MARK BILLINGHAM''Mark Bi
£15.00
Little, Brown Book Group Oh Danny Boy
Book SynopsisIrish immigrant Molly Murphy is contemplating giving up PI work for something a little lessexciting. Molly has had quite enough excitement recently, thank you very much. Especially from the handsome but deceptive NYPD captain Daniel Sullivan. She wants him out of her life for good. But when Daniel is accused of accepting bribes and lands himself in the Tombs, the notorious city jail, he begs Molly to help prove he was framed. After everything they''ve been through together, how can she turn him down? As Molly finds herself drawn further into Daniel''s case, Molly begins to fear that his trouble is related to one of his investigations: catching a serial killer who is targeting prostitutes, known to the locals as the East Side Ripper . . .Trade ReviewDelightful . . . as ever, Bowen does a splendid job of capturing the flavour of early twentieth-century New York and bringing to life its warm and human inhabitants. * Publishers Weekly *Molly grows ever more engaging against a vibrant background of New York’s dark side at the turn of the century. * Kirkus Reviews *
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Kodansha America, Inc SHAMAN KING Omnibus 3 (Vol. 7-9)
Book SynopsisIn a world where shamans communicate with the dead and call forth the power of legendary spirits to defeat their enemies in both body and soul, Yoh is a teenager with the ultimate ambition: to become the Shaman King, the one and only shaman who may commune with the Great Spirit and help remake the world for the better. But the road to this pinnacle of spiritual power runs through the Shaman Fight, a gauntlet of battles with rival mediums who call forth dizzying powers from the world of the dead in their own bids for the crown. This volume corresponds to Vol. 7-9 of the original release, featuring updated translation and lettering, back in print more than 20 years after its initial release!
£15.99
Titan Books Ltd Runescape
Book SynopsisA thrilling epic of duty, magic and vampyres set in the Third Age thatlooks why Lord Drakan invaded Hallowvale. Sure to delight RuneScape fans oldand new, this stunning tale shows how and why Hallowvale was taken over. Iowe you a battle-debt, Rhea admitted, inclining her head and making the signof the star. Something tells me you will have ample opportunity to return itsoon enough, Wolf, the winged warrior replied. The city of Hallowvale hasstood for centuries, a realm of light safeguarded by winged protectors and theEverlight. But all that will soon change. As the millennia-spanning God Warsgrind towards their brutal conclusion, the armies of darkness descend upon theshining city - vampyres, werewolves, and legions of cruel mortal warriors, ledby the cunning and malicious Lord Drakan. The streets are filled with panic,but Queen Efaritay remains confident. Surely Saradomin, Lord of the Light,will save them? Their military will delay the foe until He arrives, the Queenhas a secret weapo
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Zaffre The Windsor Knot: The Queen investigates a murder
Book SynopsisOn a perfect Spring morning at Windsor Castle, Queen Elizabeth II will enjoy a cup of tea, carry out all her royal duties . . . and solve a murder.'Like an episode of The Crown - but with a spicy dish of murder on the side' (DAILY MAIL)______________________The morning after a dinner party at Windsor Castle, eighty-nine-year-old Queen Elizabeth is shocked to discover that one of her guests has been found murdered in his room, with a rope around his neck.When the police begin to suspect her loyal servants, Her Majesty knows they are looking in the wrong place.For the Queen has been living an extraordinary double life ever since her coronation. Away from the public eye, she has a brilliant knack for solving crimes.With her household's happiness on the line, her secret must not get out. Can the Queen and her trusted secretary Rozie catch the killer, without getting caught themselves?Miss Marple meets The Crown in The Windsor Knot, the first book in the 'Her Majesty The Queen Investigates' mystery series by SJ Bennett - for fans of The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman, Agatha Christie and M.C. Beaton's Agatha Raisin.______________________PRAISE FOR THE WINDSOR KNOT:'Hilarious, affectionate, and so well observed . . . I loved it' - JOANNE HARRIS'A total joy' - NINA STIBBE'A highly original and delightfully charming crime series' - ADELE PARKS'Possibly the most adorable crime novel out this year' - RUTH WARE'Charming, cosy and respectful' - GUARDIAN'Gently hilarious and utterly charming' - AMANDA CRAIGTrade ReviewMiss Marple with a crown in a heartwarming tale * Sunday Express *A total joy * Nina Stibbe *Hilarious, affectionate, and so well observed... I loved it * Joanne Harris *Possibly the most adorable crime novel out this year. If The Crown were crossed with Miss Marple, sprinkled with a dash of Murder She Wrote and adorned with some particularly gorgeous end-papers, then the result would probably be something like this charming whodunnit * Ruth Ware *Gently hilarious, discreetly compelling and utterly charming, The Windsor Knot adds detection to the mystique of monarchy. It's Miss Marple meets The Crown * Amanda Craig, bestselling author of The Golden Rule *A delightful read -- Nicki Chapman * BBC Radio 2 *A witty whodunnit...just the tonic for these unsettled times * Good Housekeeping *I loved every page of this book...I do hope that Her Majesty has a few more cases which she's been keeping under the crown. The Thursday Murder Club was a cracker. The Windsor Knot is better * TheBookbag.co.uk *The first book in a highly original and delightfully charming crime series...gloriously funny and oozes affection * Adele Parks *This version of Her Majesty - shrewd, sensible and inquisitive - has much in common with Alan Bennett's royal creation in The Uncommon Reader, and the resulting book, with its mixture of real and imagined characters, is charming, cosy and respectful * The Guardian *This entertaining novel, written with wit and brio, will appeal to royalists and murder mystery lovers alike * Daily Express *SJ Bennett brilliantly sets up the Queen as a detective...She is Miss Marple with a crown * Daily Mirror *Full of authentic details, the plot is smart and twisty and the whole thing is wonderfully (oddly) believable. Absolute perfection! * Isabelle Broom *Bracingly fresh yet endearingly familiar, The Windsor Knot is a dead cert for the winner's enclosure. It gallops along at a cracking pace, is laugh-out-loud funny and completely convincing, peppered with delicious royal detail and in-jokes. Priceless and charming - a jewel in the crown * Veronica Henry, Sunday Times bestselling author *This witty, impeccably plotted tale is a delightfully refreshing read! * The People's Friend *[A] warm and witty murder mystery...A delightful and respectful tribute to Windsor's canniest - and most discreet - amateur sleuth * Woman & Home, Book of the Month *A deftly layered, surprisingly convincing and tongue-in-cheek whodunnit that will keep you guessing -- Sarra Manning, Literary Editor * RED *A witty take on royal life, this sparkling debut takes cosy crime to the next level * My Weekly *One to watch . . . Miss Marple meets The Crown * The Bookseller *A novel plot with surprises along the way...A fantastically fun whodunnit * Candis *What a hoot! * Saga *In this delightful and suspenseful whodunit, author SJ Bennett pulls off the prodigious feat of transforming Queen Elizabeth into an amateur detective. For those of us who love The Crown but think it should have a little more murder in it, this is perfection * Peter Swanson, author of Rules for Perfect Murders *Feels like an episode of The Crown - but with a spicy dish of murder on the side * Daily Mail *What a refreshing delight this murder mystery is! The plot itself is tightly woven, with subtle clues scattered to tantalise and keep you guessing...It's sharp, funny and satisfying, and I'm happy to say there's a whole series planned. I can't wait! * National Federation of Occupational Pensioners Magazine *Really intriguing and funny, such a brilliant concept, the kind of thing we need in these dark and difficult times -- Phil Williams * Times Radio *A clever tale woven around one of the most well-known women in the world...a wholly enjoyable romp...I'm curious to see what the nonagenarian monarch and her extremely engaging assistant private secretary will get up to next * CrimeReview.co.uk *Delightfully clever, funny and utterly charming...guaranteed to hold readers in its thrall * Lancashire Evening Post *The quirkiest, funniest and most-needed crime novel of the year - do not miss * Fabulous, The Sun on Sunday *Our supersleuth monarch... playing Miss Marple with a crown in a heartwarming tale * Daily Record *Storytelling perfection - charming, funny and utterly endearing. I'll never be able to think of the Queen the same way again! * VICTORIA SELMAN *
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Titan Books Ltd Driving Heat
Book SynopsisOn the morning of her first day as the new captain of the Twentieth Precinct, Homicide Detective Nikki Heat is rocked when her NYPD shrink washes up dead on the banks of the Hudson River. But the jarring murder of the man who knew her most intimate secrets is only the first of a series of blows to batter her. She is soon blindsided by the discovery that her fianc , Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Jameson Rook, had been secretly meeting her psychologist as part of an explosive investigative article he is writing. Nikki s sense of betrayal deepens when Rook refuses on ethical grounds to share confidential information he has learned about the victim. His headstrong stance and continued meddling in Heat s case strain their engagement to the breaking point as their personal lives dive straight for a collision. Meanwhile, Heat races to stop an ingenious repeat killer with a chilling MO and a long list of targets.
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Orion Publishing Co Fade Away
Book SynopsisThe past is catching up with Myron Bolitar... A gripping novel from the SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author of SIX YEARS.Myron Bolitar once had a promising career as a sportsman, until an accident forced him to quit. After a spell in the FBI he now runs his own business.Then Myron is approached to find Greg Downing. He knows Greg from old - they were once rivals, not just in sport, but for a woman they both loved. Now Greg has vanished, and the team boss wants Myron to find him, before news of his disappearance is leaked to the press. In Greg''s house Myron finds blood in the basement - lots of it. And when he discovers the body of a woman, he begins to unravel the strange, violent world of a national hero gone wrong, as he comes face-to-face with a past he can''t re-live, and a present he may not survive.Trade ReviewHarlan Coben is the modern master of the hook-and-twist - luring you in on the first page, only to shock you on the last * Dan Brown *Harlan Coben specialises in rousing the snake that lurks in the perfectly cut grass of American suburbia ... Coben makes you care about them but never neglects a plot that is full of his trademark shocks * SUNDAY TELEGRAPH *
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HarperCollins Publishers Sharpes Gold
Book Synopsis*SHARPE'S COMMAND, the brand new novel in the global bestselling series, is available to pre-order now*Spain, August 1810The English army faces ruin in Spain and the Duke of Wellington is desperate for money to fund the war. Only a cache of hidden Spanish gold can save them.And only Captain Richard Sharpe has the cunning to capture it.In the treacherous terrain of the Portuguese hills, with rain sweeping the peninsula, a powerful guerrilla leader holds possession of the gold. And risking everything for the ultimate prize for his honour, for his army's fate is Sharpe . . .A master storyteller' DAILY TELEGRAPHTrade Review‘Sharpe and his creator are national treasures.' Sunday Telegraph 'Bernard Cornwell is a literary miracle. Year after year, hail, rain, snow, war and political upheavals fail to prevent him from producing the most entertaining and readable historical novels of his generation.' Daily Mail 'Cornwell's narration is quite masterly and supremely well-researched.' Observer ‘The best battle scenes of any writer I’ve ever read, past or present. Cornwell really makes history come alive.’ George R.R. Martin
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HarperCollins Publishers Sharpes Regiment
Book Synopsis*SHARPE'S COMMAND, the brand new novel in the global bestselling series, is available to pre-order now*Richard Sharpe returns to England to save the regiment.Major Sharpe's men are in mortal danger not from the French, but from the bureaucrats of Whitehall. Unless reinforcements can be brought from England, the regiment will be disbanded.Determined not to see his regiment die, Sharpe returns to England and uncovers a nest of high-ranking traitors, any of whom could utterly destroy his career with a word. Sharpe is forced into the most desperate gamble of his life and not even the influence of the Prince Regent may be enough to save him.Soldier, hero, rogue Sharpe is the man you always want on your side. Born in poverty, he joined the army to escape jail and climbed the ranks by sheer brutal courage. He knows no other family than the regiment of the 95th Rifles whose green jacket he proudly wears.Trade Review‘Sharpe and his creator are national treasures.' Sunday Telegraph 'Bernard Cornwell is a literary miracle. Year after year, hail, rain, snow, war and political upheavals fail to prevent him from producing the most entertaining and readable historical novels of his generation.' Daily Mail 'Cornwell's narration is quite masterly and supremely well-researched.' Observer ‘The best battle scenes of any writer I’ve ever read, past or present. Cornwell really makes history come alive.’ George R.R. Martin
£7.99
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc JoJos Bizarre Adventure Part 6Stone Ocean Vol. 2
Book SynopsisA multigenerational tale of the heroic Joestar family and their never-ending battle against evil!The legendary Shonen Jump series is now available in deluxe hardcover editions featuring color pages! JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is a groundbreaking manga famous for its outlandish characters, wild humor and frenetic battles.Jotaro arrives to break Jolyne out of jail, but they fall right into the enemy’s trap, leaving father and daughter to fight for their lives inside a dream while their real bodies are being dissolved. Then, their unknown enemy steals Jotaro’s Stand and memories, effectively putting him in a state that might as well be death. But there’s hope! Ermes discovers that someone is storing memories and Stands in discs, and she and Jolyne volunteer for a search-and-rescue mission to find her father’s discs!
£18.00
Pan Macmillan The Hit
Book SynopsisThe Hit is David Baldacci's blockbuster follow up to The Innocent, the smash-hit bestseller featuring U.S. government assassin, Will Robie.YOU SEND A KILLER TO CATCH A KILLER.Government hitman Will Robie is an elite killer. Called on by the US authorities to assassinate enemies of the state, his formidable skill set makes him an irreplaceable asset to his employers. But when he’s given his next target, he knows he’s about to embark on his toughest mission yet.Reports indicate fellow assassin Jessica Reel has gone rogue, leaving a trail of deaths in her wake including her handler. To stop one of their own requires a special kind of agent and Robie is ordered to bring her in – dead or alive.But as the hunt begins, he quickly finds that there is more to her betrayal than meets the eye. There are larger forces at play that, if exposed, threaten to destabilize the US government and send shockwaves around the world . . .Trade ReviewRobie and Reel are complex characters, and anything they do is a pleasure to follow . . . Baldacci knows how to get readers to turn the pages, and he's in top form here * Associated Press *One of the world's biggest-selling thriller writers, Baldacci needs no introduction. Brilliant plotting, heart-grabbing action and characters to die for * Daily Mail *
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Pan Macmillan The Innocent
Book SynopsisThe Innocent is another action-packed thriller from David Baldacci, one of the world's most popular writers. He could no longer remember the names of all the people whose lives he had ended . . . Master assassin Will Robie is the man the US government call to eliminate their most ruthless enemies at home or abroad. He never questions his orders, and he never misses his mark.He’s just returned from a covert assignment in Edinburgh to neutralize a growing threat, having drawn upon all his expertise to complete his mission and disappear without a trace. The odds were stacked against him, but that’s never made a difference before.But now he’s facing the most difficult operation of his career. Dispatched to kill a US government employee, he does the unthinkable when things don’t add up – he refuses to pull the trigger. In doing so, Robie finds himself becoming the target. On the run from his own government and with everything on the line, does he need to change sides to save lives – including his own?The Innocent is the first novel in David Baldacci's blockbuster Will Robie series. Continue the series with The Hit. Trade ReviewOne of the world's biggest-selling thriller writers, Baldacci needs no introduction. Brilliant plotting, heart-grabbing action and characters to die for * Daily Mail *Robie and Reel are complex characters, and anything they do is a pleasure to follow . . . Baldacci knows how to get readers to turn the pages, and he's in top form here * Associated Press *
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Penguin Books Ltd Unity
Book SynopsisAssassin''s Creed: Unity is the seventh title in Oliver Bowden''s phenomenally successful Assassin''s Creed videogame tie-in series.1789: The magnificent city of Paris sees the dawn of the French Revolution. The cobblestone streets run red with blood as the people rise against the oppressive aristocracy. But revolutionary justice comes at a high price...At a time when the divide between the rich and poor is at its most extreme, and a nation is tearing itself apart, a young man and woman fight to avenge all they have lost.Soon Arno and Élise are drawn into the centuries-old battle between the Assassins and the Templars - a world with dangers more deadly than they could ever have imagined.The immersive story of the Assassins is continued in Oliver Bowden''s gripping seventh Assassin''s Creed novel, following Renaissance, Brotherhood, The Secret Crusade, Revelations, Forsaken and Black Flag.Oliver Bowden is the pen-name of an acclaimed novelist.
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