Crime & Thrillers Books

Book SynopsisDiscover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''Dick Francis keeps you in suspense in every chapter, you are immersed in the story'' 5***** Reader Review''Really gripping with lots of twists and turns. A fast-paced thriller'' 5***** Reader Review______Ex-jockey Sid Halley works as a private detective, using his racing knowledge to solve crimes that baffle the police.He''s asked to investigate the possible doping of the horses of George Casper - a thoroughbred trainer whose once-successful mounts have been failing spectacularly on the racetrack.At the same time, he learns that a conman has left his ex-wife Jenny facing a jail sentence over a fake charity, while the Jockey Club want him to investigate certain powerful syndicates who may be acting in a ruthless and illegal manner.Quickly, Sid discovers that each of his investigations is entirely unwelcome. But he isn''Trade ReviewUnbeatable * Daily Mirror *Dick Francis's fiction has a secret ingredient - his inimitable knack of grabbing the reader's attention on page one and holding it tight until the very end * Sunday Telegraph *Superb. Francis's best book. And that's high praise * Sunday Mirror *

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Book SynopsisThe compulsive thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Everything but the Truth and Anything You Do Say. You''d trust your sister with your life. But should you?''An exceptional thriller with a thumping, emotional heart'' HEAT''Addictive, clever, twisty. McAllister''s best book yet'' SUNThe police say she''s guilty.She insists she''s innocent.She''s your sister.You love her.You trust her.But they say she killed the person you care about most._________________''I read it in a breathless day and a half - I loved every page, every character, every twist and turn'' Lisa Jewell (Then She Was Gone)''As tense as a piano string'' Sunday Times''Tense, compelling, the suspense is expertly controlled'' Daily Mail ''One of the best courtroom dramas I''Trade ReviewAddictive, clever, twisty. McAllister's best book yet * Sun *Structured so compellingly that you have no choice but to keep turning those pages, this is an exceptional thriller with a thumping, emotional heart * Heat *This tense and compelling courtroom drama is written with convincing details, and the suspense is expertly controlled * Mail Online *A gripping "did-she", "didn't-she" scenario . . . As tense as a piano string, but vibrates with a heartfelt examination of motherhood and sisterly relationships that lifts it above the usual female-centric grip lit * Sunday Times Crime Club *I read it in a breathless day and a half. Such a perfect balance of courtroom drama and family drama, so smooth and assured, it just flowed, seamlessly. I loved every page, every character, every twist and turn -- Lisa Jewell * bestselling author of Then She Was Gone *One of the best courtroom dramas I've ever read - keeps you guessing right up to the very end -- Cara Hunter * bestselling author of Close to Home *I raced through the impressive No Further Questions. Loved this gripping and thought-provoking read -- B A Paris * bestselling author of Behind Closed Doors *Tense, compelling, with convincing detail and a clever grand reveal * Daily Mail *A perfectly plotted courtroom drama and an emotional roller-coaster in one book * Grazia *Be warned - you will not be able to put this thriller down. Bestselling author Gillian McAllister hits the spot with this page-turner * Take a Break *I was totally swept up - and challenged - by this dark courtroom drama and am still wrestling with the brilliantly written dilemma at its heart -- Fiona Barton * bestselling author of The Child *Kept me glued to every page * Good Housekeeping *This is a deeply gratifying, taut courtroom drama and so much more. I don't know how Gillian did it, but I'm so happy she did -- Caroline Kepnes * bestselling author of You *A thrilling mystery with a strong emotional heart * Woman & Home *Moving, horribly plausible, at times unbearably tense * Sunday Mirror *Meticulously plotted, gripping . . . An outstanding story about a heartbreaking subject * WI Life *Clever, compelling. You won't be able to put it down * Prima *Gripping, cleverly-constructed, and heart-wrenching. Gillian McAllister uses her inside knowledge of the law to produce a truly original thriller that you won't be able to put down. Bravo! -- Paula Daly * bestselling author of The Mistake I Made *Gillian McAllister isn't afraid to tread where some authors are scared to go. Intelligent. Compulsive. Heart-wrenching. Unforgettable -- Jane Corry * bestselling author of My Husband's Wife *An ingeniously constructed courtroom drama with real flesh-and-blood characters and cliff-hanging suspense -- Louise Candlish * bestselling author of Our House *The verdict - lock me up so I can read it again! Unforgettable. Gillian McAllister has a new fan in me -- Liz Lawler * bestselling author of Don't Wake Up *One of the most gripping and moving books I've ever read. Gillian McAllister tackles an unbearable situation with scalpel precision and incredible humanity. I read No Further Questions at every opportunity and haven't stopped thinking about it since. Unmissable -- Holly Seddon * bestselling author of Don't Close Your Eyes *I couldn't put No Further Questions down. An original, beautifully written and moving story about sisters that had me racing through the pages. That ending will stay with me for a long time. Perfect -- Claire Douglas * bestselling author of Last Seen Alive *Grippy and compelling but also nuanced and insightful and sad -- Tammy Cohen * bestselling author of They All Fall Down *An emotionally charged story which explores the joys and challenges that come with motherhood, with a twist I didn't see coming -- Hollie Overton * bestselling author of Baby Doll *Heart-rending and brilliant. Such incredible storytelling. I loved this -- Jill Mansell * bestselling author of This Could Change Everything *Gillian McAllister does 'what if' and wrings every drop of psychological tension out of a seemingly simple conundrum . . . a twisty, nailbiting road to the truth * Sunday Sport *Part courtroom drama, this moving thriller puts the bond between sisters to the ultimate test * Best *

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Book SynopsisFOLLOW DIRK PITT ON THE TRAIL OF AN ANCIENT MYSTERY IN THE SUNDAY TIMES NO. 1 BESTSELLER FROM MASTER OF ADVENTURE, CLIVE CUSSLERA deadly collision puts Dirk Pitt on the trail of an ancient mystery stretching back thousands of years . . . When a rogue cargo freighter strikes an oil tanker in the Detroit River, the oil spill is the worst marine disaster in years. Dirk Pitt''s NUMA team lead the clean-up operation, with the help of new green tech firm, BioRem. But when one of NUMA''s best divers dies suspiciously while working on the wreck, Pitt fears there''s more to BioRem than simply saving the environment. Discovering a trail of unexplained deaths which appear to be linked to BioRem''s sites around the world, Pitt unravels a mystery from our past that could jeopardise mankind''s future. But someone is determined to make sure Pitt and his associates don''t survive to learn the truth...Praise for Clive CusslerTrade ReviewPraise for Clive Cussler * - *The Adventure King * Sunday Express *Cussler is hard to beat * Daily Mail *Just about the best in the business * New York Post *Oceanography's answer to Indiana Jones. Exotic locations, ruthless villains, and many narrow escapes - Cussler's fans come for swashbuckling and he delivers * Associated Press *Nobody does it better . . . nobody! -- Stephen Coonts

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Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER AND RICHARD & JUDY PICKHOW WELL DO YOU REALLY KNOW THE PERSON YOU LOVE MOST? Their life was just like yours. Nice house, great kids, the perfect life.But they have a very dark secret.You might think you''ve read stories like this before.You''re wrong.______________SHORTLISTED FOR ITW THRILLER AWARD FOR BEST FIRST NOVEL, THE EDGAR AWARD AND THE GOODREADS AWARDS. WINNER OF THE DEAD GOOD READER AWARDS.''The twist at the end of the first chapter made me read through the night'' Jane Corry, bestselling author of The Dead Ex''The most gripping psychological thriller of 2019'' Stylist''The next Gone Girl'' Marie Claire''A twisty, audacious, Gone Girl-y psychological thriller. The book that everyone is going to be talking about'' Red''Wow! My Lovely Wife is a Trade ReviewWe're calling it: My Lovely Wife is the most gripping psychological thriller of 2019... this book will keep you reading late into the night * Stylist *One of my favourite thrillers of the year - I couldn't stop reading but didn't want it to end. Dark, chilling and compelling ... My Lovely Wife is a brilliant debutWow! My Lovely Wife is a stunner - full of twists, well-drawn characters, and riveting suspenseDexter meets Gone Girl - I loved this this brilliantly dark and twisted novel. One of the best books I've read this year!The twist at the end of the first chapter made me read through the night. Clever. Manipulative. Dark. Disturbing. What more can you ask for?Brilliant - I was enthralled by the premise and it totally delivered. Five star entertainment!Dark, shocking and very witty, this wickedly good read will make you run screaming from the suburbs * Heat *We're calling it now: Samantha Downing's creepy, sexy debut thriller is going to be the next Gone Girl. * Marie Claire *So beautifully and elegantly written . . . the ending is amazing and there is a great twist. I loved it. -- Sophie HannahAn assured and deliciously engrossing debut. You'll surely devour My Lovely Wife, but it will linger long after you've reached the last pageI pretty much inhaled this twisty, audacious, Gone Girl-y psychological thriller. This is the book that everyone is going to be talking about this summer. I can't shut up about it! * Red, The best Spring crime novels and thrillers *A genuinely fresh take on the psychological thriller genre. Expect dark humour and more loop-the-loops than a roller coaster * Good Housekeeping *A dark and irresistible debut * People *My Lovely Wife is a knockout. It's an effortless page-turner * Publishers Weekly *My Lovely Wife is dark, twisted-and impossible to put down. Samantha Downing has written a wickedly plotted and suspenseful psychological thrillerA fantastic foray into what we know-and what we do not-about those closest to us. Intricately plotted, fascinating characters - I loved it!Domestic noir has rarely been darker . . . it's a psychological shocker * i *Utterly gripping . . . Expect more twists and turns than a bowl of spaghetti and block out a whole day to read this, because you won't want to sleep until you're done * Red Online *This gripping page-turner offers a new take on the psychological thriller genre - the ideal beach read * Evening Standard *A dark and clever debut thriller * Prima *Suspenseful, shocking thriller. Deliciously dark * Best *Totally engrossing and I kept on thinking, one more chapter... an intelligent page-turner that makes you question everythingTruly horrifying in the most delicious way. Samantha Downing sucks you in with a great story, pitch-perfect prose and disturbingly dead-on insights into the dark side of human nature. I hope I never meet her in a dark alley....I couldn't pull myself away from this story - a terrifying and riveting window into the mind of the perfect suburban mother with a taste for murder. Make sure you clear your schedule before you pick it up. Absolutely unputdownableIt's no mean feat to find something fresh in the crowded thriller field, but Downing pulls off an indisputable triumph with My Lovely Wife. Exemplary writing and outstanding pacing confirm Downing's talent, but it's her deliciously depraved characters that kept me flying through the pages. Couldn't get enough of this subversive love-gone-sideways tale!Deliciously dark and twisted... It's a remarkable achievement, full stop. * Shelf Awareness *Best new books to read this March * Cosmopolitan *A highly original and dark look at the shifting power structure in a modern marriage. . . A funny, smart book * Daily Mail *Darkly witty and strangely plausible, it's a read-in-one-sitting firecracker of a thriller, laced with explosive twists * The People *A marital, psychological thriller with darkly comedic undertones * The Wrap *Bold and brilliant * Big Issue *This is a ringer of a yarn, shot through with enough tooth-clenching moments to make you have your dentist on speed dial * Connaught Telegraph *With a twisty plot that will leave you gasping, this deliciously dark thriller is on a par with Gone Girl * That's Life Monthly *One of the best thrillers I've ever read -- Judy Finnigan

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Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling author of The Open Door comes a moving and uplifting story about a generation of young people living through World War II September, 1939. In the sleepy village of Roehampton, Annie Webster has finally found comfort for herself and her close-knit family, far from the poverty and hardships of their childhood in Bermondsey. Then, an announcement shatters their newfound peace. England is at war . . . As her brothers enlist for duty, Annie sacrifices her glamorous job in London for the urgent work of the WAAF, where women of all backgrounds pull together tirelessly for the war effort. Brave, resourceful and determined to do her bit for her country, Annie''s intelligence and warmth singles her out for a daring new role . . .But as Annie quickly catches the eye of a dashing officer, will she ever find peace in her heart? And will Annie and her loved ones survive Britain''s darkest hour?Trade ReviewPraise for The Winter Child * - *A heartwarming and uplifting tale, much like the author's own experience * Daily Express *

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Book SynopsisThe beautifully compelling wartime story of freedom and love set deep in the Scottish islands''A powerful Second World War love story'' THE TIMES''Deeply evocative of Orkney and its wild beauty. A stunning tale of sisters, salvation and sacrifice'' EMMA STONEX_________Orkney, 1941.Five hundred Italian prisoners of war arrive to fortify these wild and desolate islands.Orphaned sisters Dorothy and Constance volunteer to nurse the wounded. But while beautiful, damaged Constance remains wary of the men, Dot finds herself increasingly drawn to Cesare, a young man fighting on the wrong side and broken by the horrors of battle. Secretly, passionately, they fall in love.When a tragic mistake from Con''s past returns to haunt them, Dot must make a choice:Protect her sister no matter the costs, or save the man who has captured her heart?_________Praise for Caroline Lea:<Trade ReviewA tense, passionate and deeply atmospheric novel about a community in wartime - and two defiant hearts. Orkney was so perfectly realised, too, that I almost felt windblown. I loved it all the more so for having read it during lockdown: Caroline's beautiful transported me entirely to another time and land -- Susan FletcherA powerful Second World War love story. As tensions grow between the Italian PoWs and the Orkney men, the scene is set for a dramatic reckoning. Lea writes beautifully of island life and love, and the sacrifices that both demand * The Times *Atmospheric, heart-wrenching, evocative - this is a gorgeously written story about the scars we carry with us, and how they can be overcome -- Gytha LodgeUses the true story of the building of the chapel on Orkney by Italian prisoners during the Second World War to fashion a fast-moving and very touching story of sisterly devotion and passionate love -- Adèle GerasA stunning novel . . . impeccably researched, gorgeously written, and deeply evocative of Orkney and its wild beauty. I loved this tale of sisters, salvation and sacrifice from the first page -- Emma Stonex, bestselling author of The LamplightersConfirms Lea as a highly original and inventive writer * Sunday Times *A story of innocents caught up in the machinery of war. Exquisitely researched, beautifully told, this tiny corner of Scotland came alive -- Mary Beth KeaneMyth, legend, fear and superstition all play a part in this intensely atmospheric novel * Choice Magazine *A beautiful, heart-breaking tale of grief, love and the bond between sisters. I read it in a day, desperate to know what would happen -- Louise HareLea deftly taps into an age-old theme: suspicion and mistrust of outsiders. Woven throughout The Metal Heart is the potent reminder that there are always innocents caught up in the cruel, unforgiving machinery of war * Herald *A stunning World War Two novel, unlike any other * Sun *The remoteness of the Orkney islands intensifies the hopes and fears of war. The Metal Heart is a story of passion and separation in which the isolation of twin sisters within a tight-knit community threatens tragedy. A deeply atmospheric novel of hope and redemption. -- Isabelle GreyDraws you into a wild landscape through an exquisitely told love story -- Elodie HarperSuperbly plotted . . . a story that comes together convincingly, complete with a wonderful double-twist in its final pages * The Orcadian *Uses the true story of the building of the chapel on Orkney to fashion a touching story of sisterly devotion and passionate love -- Hope Adams, author of Dangerous WomenA mesmerising and atmospheric read * Culturefly *Praise for THE GLASS WOMAN * - *A fantastic, atmospheric debut * The Times *Memorable and compelling. A novel about what haunts us - and what shouldAn enthralling tale -- Stacey Halls, bestselling author of The FamiliarsIntensely written and atmospheric, with an unusual setting, this is a stark evocation of a community where fear of the outsider is rife and unsettling * Daily Mail *A perfect, gripping winter read. I loved itUtterly unputdownable. Rich in superstition and mystery, it pulled me in. An incredible novelA chilling tale * Good Housekeeping *

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Book SynopsisThe gripping new speculative fiction as rich as The Man in the High Castle and as packed with thrills as Ready Player One''Alt-history with a difference'' GUARDIAN''There''s real cleverness at work here'' THE TIMESAlways run, never fight.Preserve the knowledge.Survive at all costs.Take them to the stars._________Germany, 1945.Mia, a nineteen-year-old girl, is sent by the OSS to find Wernher von Braun. Her mission: stop the Russians getting hold of Germany''s - and the world''s - foremost rocket scientist.Von Braun is suspicious. And so he should be.For Mia is no ordinary girl. She only looks human. And helping the Allies win the Second World War is only one part of her plan.Because there''s an even darker conflict taking place on Earth. A secret struggle thousands of years old that has engulfed and taken generatTrade ReviewIt's fascinating to see how Neuvel weaves together fact and fiction . . . a blast. Seriously clever * SFX *An alt-history with a difference. Traces the true story of the development of rocket science but adds an alien-conspiracy-theory edge in the shape of a fictional team of mother-daughter clones. Along with the problems faced by women trying to change the world (or at least get men to listen to them), they are threatened by a mysterious 'Tracker' who has spent centuries trying to kill them. Good fun * Guardian *A dark and ambitious book. Neuvel is forging ahead * SFX Magazine *Wry narration, wired action . . . Fans of alternate history and intelligent sci-fi will love this * Publishers Weekly *Clever and compelling, it will keep you enthralled until the end -- Robert J. Sawyer, Hugo Award-winning author of The Oppenheimer AlternativeThere's real cleverness at work here. Mia, bent on getting humanity sufficiently technologically developed so that they can leave Earth, makes some dodgy-sounding moral choices as she works towards humanity's salvation * The Times *Highly crafted and unique * Library Journal *A blast. Seriously clever fun * SFX *

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Book SynopsisDiscover the story of a good woman with a terrible, haunting secretEve should never have married Don Hathaway . . . The man is a bully but, after one drunken rage too many, Eve takes their children and leaves him. Don, however, is bitter. And getting away from him entirely proves impossible. Until the day Eve decides to teach Don a lesson and it all goes horribly, hideously wrong. And this poor mother fears she's lost everything.Eve loves her children so much, but now she bears a terrible burden that she cannot ever share. And she knows it won't be long before her past catches up with her.Eve desperately wants to hide from the truth. But is she risking everything?PRAISE FOR LESLEY PEARSE: ''Storytelling at its very best'' Daily Mail ''Gripping and suspenseful'' Daily Express

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Book SynopsisFor fans of Hannah Grace and Lauren Asher BLOODSTREAM is a sizzling new enemies-to-lovers racing romance!***He's a world champion. She's the new girl on the grid. Will their sizzling chemistry throw him off track? As the new social media manager for Revolution Racing, Faith is ready to get her drivers in front of the world. With their sizzling good looks, champagne lifestyles, and charming smiles it''s going to be easy. But Julien Moretz is the obstacle she never saw coming. The renowned World Champion doesn''t need his personal life splashed across the internet. He''s here to race and he''s here to win.Julien has too much at stake to let someone see the real him. But Faith isn''t the woman he first thought, and Julien isn''t the bad boy he shows the world.No matter how hard they try to push each other away, as they discover the people behind the media, Faith and Julien could be the most scandalous story of

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Book SynopsisAll Sergeant Hamish Macbeth ever wants is a quiet life in the tranquil surroundings of Lochdubh, his home village in the Scottish Highlands. Although the area he polices is vast, he''s happiest when he''s working alone, yet the police authorities insist he has an assistant. In the past, they have supplied a variety of problematic misfits, but they surpass themselves with their latest effort - an American named James Bland. Having met Bland previously, when he was left in no doubt that the American led a life coloured by secrets and skulduggery, Hamish isn''t surprised when he discovers the real motive behind Bland''s police secondment involves him in helping track down a spy ring, some members of which have met grisly ends. That investigation tears Hamish away from Lochdubh at a time when the village is suffering a disturbing spate of increasingly violent burglaries. The identity of the burglar, however, is a perplexing mystery. All of that blows Hamish''s quiet life

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Book SynopsisThe next thrilling historical crime novel in the Stefan Gillespie series... The Second World War may well be drawing to a close, but there is still espionage work for Stefan to do amid the chaos.

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Book SynopsisTHE DRY meets THE HUNTING PARTY in this tense, atmospheric debut thriller set in the deadly heat of the Australian bush.

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Book SynopsisThe classic Clive Cussler thriller from the master of the adventure novel.

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Book Synopsis''A crackling good read'' -- Washington PostRazio Yamata is one of Japan''s most influential industrialists. He has devised a plan to cripple American superiority and elevate Japan to a position of dominance on the world stage. His motivation is to pay off a debt of honour to his parents and bring low the country he feels was responsible for their deaths - America. All he needs is a catalyst to set his plan in motion. When the faulty gas tank on one Tennessee family''s car leads to their fiery death, an opportunistic US congressman uses the occasion to rush a new trade law through the system. The law is designed to squeeze Japan economically. Instead, it provides Yamata with the leverage he needs. As Yamata''s plan begins to unfold, it becomes clear to the world that someone is launching a fully integrated operation against the United States. There''s only one man to find out who the culprit is - Jack Ryan, the new President''s National Security

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Book SynopsisA remote Icelandic island. A diplomatic dinner party. And a murderer in the midst. When the deputy Canadian ambassador dies suddenly at a dinner party, attended by the great and the good from Icelandic business, culture and politics, suspicion falls on everybody present, but particularly on the victim''s boss, the Canadian ambassador. Jane, the ambassador''s wife, knows that she has to solve the murder if she is to save her husband, and her marriage. But Jane knows better than anyone that, when it comes to protecting scandalous secrets, there are no lengths to which people won''t go. So soon the question becomes: can she track down the killer before they strike again?

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Book Synopsis''There is no reason at all why this series should not run and run and why Sidney Chambers should not occupy the same place in the pantheon as Miss Marple or Poirot'' - Catholic Herald''Perfect reading for a sunny English garden'' - Kate Saunders, The Times''There is no denying the winning charm of these artfully fashioned mysteries'' - Barry Forshaw, Independent_______________The sixth book in James Runcie''s much-loved series, adapted for ITV's Grantchester which stars James Norton as Sidney Chambers. Perfect for fans of M. C. Beaton.Life is never straightforward when you're a full-time priest and part-time detective. So when a walk in a bluebell wood takes an unexpected turn, Archdeacon Sidney Chambers finds himself plunged into another murder investigation: who would want to kill a harmless old hippy - and why was the man foraging for poisonous plants? Sidney's findings soon lead him into sunny Granchester's dark underTrade ReviewPerfect reading for a sunny English garden -- Kate Saunders * The Times *There is no denying the winning charm of these artfully fashioned mysteries -- Barry Forshaw * Independent *Beautifully crafted and surprising -- A. N. Wilson * Spectator *A perfect accompaniment to a sunny afternoon, a hammock and a glass of Pimm’s * Guardian *Alexander McCall Smith's Mma Ramotswe is going to have to look to her laurels! Sidney Chambers's adventures are thoroughly captivating and engaging -- Amanda Craig, author of Hearts and MindsNo detective since Father Brown has been more engaging than Canon Sidney Chambers. Perfect company in bed -- Salley VickersThere is no reason at all why this series should not run and run and why Sidney Chambers should not occupy the same place in the pantheon as Miss Marple or Poirot * Catholic Herald *As a writer unafraid to delve into the human predicament, James Runcie is pitching triumphantly above the parapet of conventional crime -- Barry Turner * Daily Mail *

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Book Synopsis''Brilliantly evoked'' SUNDAY TIMESDiscover the first medieval adventure in the action-packed Chivalry series! Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell, Simon Scarrow and Conn Iggulden.September, 1356. Poitiers. The greatest knights of the age were ready to give battle.On the English side, Edward, the Black Prince, who''d earned his spurs at Crecy.On the French side, the King and his son, the Dauphin. With 12,000 knights. And then there is William Gold. A cook''s boy - the lowest of the low - who had once been branded as a thief. William dreams of being a knight, but in this savage new world of intrigue, betrayal and greed, first he must learn to survive. As rapacious English mercenaries plunder a country already ravaged by plague, and the peasantry take violent revenge against the French knights who have failed to protect them, is chivalry any more than a boyish fantasy?''A sword-Trade ReviewA vivid and gutsy tale of medieval warfare * TELEGRAPH & ARGUS *

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Book Synopsis''Nobody understands the many faces of cops better than Mari Hannah.'' Val McDermid''Mari Hannah writes with a sharp eye and a dark heart.'' Peter James''Thrilling, exciting and kept me on the edge of my seat.'' Angela Marsons*****************''He was her child. The only one she''d ever have. It would kill her to learn that he was missing.''Alex arrives home from holiday to find that her ten-year-old son Daniel has disappeared.It''s the first case together for Northumbria CID officers David Stone and Frankie Oliver. Stone has returned to his roots with fifteen years'' experience in the Met, whereas Oliver is local, a third generation copper with a lot to prove, and a secret that''s holding her back.But as the investigation unfolds, they realise the family''s betrayal goes deeper than anyone suspected. This isn''t just a missing persons case. Stone and Oliver are hunting a killer. ****Trade ReviewNobody understands the many faces of cops better than Mari Hannah. * Val McDermid *Mari Hannah writes with a sharp eye and a dark heart. * Peter James *A blistering start to Hannah's new detective series, The Lost pitches her fearless coppers into a case which will explode one family's seemingly perfect life. Mari Hannah is a consummate storyteller and her books genuine must reads for any serious crime fan. * Eva Dolan *Thrilling, exciting and kept me on the edge of my seat. Expertly written and paced pulling me from one chapter to the next, I couldn't put it down! * Angela Marsons *Mari Hannah writes with compassion, humour and a firm grasp of character and plot. Her Kate Daniels series has already won her many fans, and this new series, featuring DS Frankie Oliver and DI David Stone, should win her many more. The Lost is a truly absorbing novel, full of twists and turns, all illuminated by Hannah's suspenseful and thrilling writing. * Peter Robinson *Emotionally captivating. * The Times *I absolutely LOVED it. I adore Mari's writing and this new series is brilliant. Great new characters to invest in! * Rebecca Bradley *It's a cracker. * Woman's Way *You can't second guess the twists and turns. I look forward to meeting Stone and Oliver again. * Peterborough Evening Telegraph *

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Book Synopsis''If you read only one police procedural this year, make it The Insider.'' Daily Mail*************The thrilling second novel in the acclaimed Stone and Oliver series by award-winning author, Mari Hannah.''Nobody understands the many faces of cops better than Mari Hannah.'' Val McDermid''Mari Hannah writes with a sharp eye and a dark heart.'' Peter James''It was the news they had all been dreading, confirmation of a fourth victim.''When the body of a young woman is found by a Northumberland railway line, it''s a baptism of fire for the Murder Investigation Team''s newest detective duo: DCI David Stone and DS Frankie Oliver.The case is tough by anyone''s standards, but Stone is convinced that there''s a leak in his team - someone is giving the killer a head start on the investigation. Until he finds out who, Stone can only trust his partner.But Frankie Trade ReviewNobody understands the many faces of cops better than Mari Hannah. * Val McDermid *Mari Hannah writes with a sharp eye and a dark heart. * Peter James *Brand new series, same top-notch writing. * Eva Dolan *There's an authenticity to Mari Hannah 's gritty police procedurals that eludes many of her contemporaries ...The book has steely narrative command, with chilling insights into the killer's ego. * Guardian *Few crime writers capture the workings of the police - and the pressures on offices - better than Hannah. If you read only one police procedural this year, make it The Insider. It deserves it. * Daily Mail *Hannah's plots are original and modern, rooted in the fast-changing relationships between men and women. * Sunday Times *A pacy, gritty and authentic read. * Heat *

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Book SynopsisEVERY CRIME IS CONNECTED.BUT WHO IS PULLING THE STRINGS?THE CHILLING THRILLER FROM THE MIND OF MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER M. J. ARLIDGEA crimewave sweeps through the city and no-one is safe. An arson at the docks. A carjacking gone wrong. A murder in a country park. What connects all these crimes without causes, which leave no clues?Detective Inspector Helen Grace faces the rising tide of cases which threatens to drown the city. But each crime is just a piece of a puzzle which is falling into place.And when it becomes clear just how twisted and ingenious this web of crime is, D.I. Grace will realise that it may be impossible to stop it . . .A RELENTLESS, NAIL-BITING MYSTERY FROM THE MASTER OF THE KILLER THRILLER.* * * * *PRAISE FOR M. J. ARLIDGE AND THE HELEN GRACE THRILLERS''Chilling'' THE TIMES''Gripping'' SUNDAY MIRRORTrade ReviewChilling * The Times *Gripping * Sunday Express *Addictive * Express *Truly excellent * The Sun *Helen Grace is one of the best heroes to come along in years * Jeffery Deaver *Chills to the bone * Daily Mail *

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Book Synopsis THE BRAND NEW JACK WEST THRILLER AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER''Spectacular...Part-Jack Reacher, part-Indiana Jones'' SMH THE END IS HEREJack West Jr has made it to the Supreme Labyrinth.Now he faces one last race - against multiple rivals, against time, against the collapse of the universe itself - a headlong race that will end at a throne inside the fabled labyrinth.AN IMPOSSIBLE MAZEBut the road will be hard. For this is a maze like no other: a maze of mazes. Uncompromising and complex. Demanding and deadly.A CATACLYSMIC CONCLUSIONIt all comes down to this. It ends here - now - in the most lethal and dangerous place Jack has encountered in all of his many adventures. And in the face of this indescribable peril, with everything on the line, there is only one thing he can do.Attempt the impossible.* * * * *PRAISE FOR THE JACK WEST THRILLERSTrade ReviewUndeniably addictive * The Financial Times *

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Book Synopsis''The most gripping and satisfying thriller I''ve read in more than a decade'' Sophie Hannah''One of the best legal thrillers ... as elegant and gripping as Scott Turow''s Presumed Innocent'' Daily Mail''Quite the tour de force! Twelve Angry Men meets Chinatown and creates something of its own'' Sarah Pinborough''This is a tense, emotionally charged, scary-good, stand-out read'' Caroline Kepnes**********MAJOR TV SERIES COMING SOON - FROM THE PEOPLE WHO BROUGHT YOU NETFLIX''S UNBELIEVABLE... One juror changed the verdict. What if she was wrong?''Ten years ago we made a decision together...''Fifteen-year-old Jessica Silver, heiress to a billion-dollar fortune, vanishes on her way home from school. Her teacher, Bobby Nock, is the prime suspect. It''s an open and shut case for the prosecution, and a quick conviction seems all but guaranteed. Until Maya SealeTrade ReviewPlunge a syringe filled with adrenaline into the heart of Twelve Angry Men and you've got The Holdout: the first legal thriller thirty years - ever since Presumed Innocent and A Time to Kill electrified readers the world over - to rank alongside those two modern classics. But Graham Moore's novel is so much more than exhilarating courtroom blood sport: it's a provocative, urgent inquiry into American justice (and injustice) in the twenty-first century; it's a witty battle of the sexes; it's a compassionate character study; it's a fiendishly slippery game of cat-and-mouse suspense. Whether you're a fan of Harper Lee or Lisa Scottoline, if you loved The Lincoln Lawyer or Defending Jacob - or even if you didn't! - The Holdout will astonish you. It sure as hell astonished me. * AJ Finn *Quite the tour de force! Twelve Angry Men meets Chinatown and creates something of its own * Sarah Pinborough *The most gripping and satisfying thriller I've read in more than a decade -- Sophie HannahGraham Moore's heart beats on every page of THE HOLDOUT, a murder trial as only he could have written it: secrets and lies, mysteries upon mysteries, and a cast of characters each with their own dubious motives. This is a tense, emotionally charged, scary-good, stand-out read that hooked me till the last page. * Caroline Kepnes *Wow! I loved THE HOLDOUT, in which author Graham Moore does the impossible, creating a page-turning legal thriller with a twisty and absolutely riveting plot, as well as raising profound and though-provoking questions about the jury system and modern justice. All that, plus a strong and compelling female heroine in lawyer Maya Searle, whom you'll root for as the tables turn against her and she finds herself behind bars, with everything on the line. You won't be able to put this one down! * Lisa Scottoline *Clever, well-written and twistier than a can of silly-string. You absolutely need to read The Holdout! I could not put it down. * Emma Kavanagh *Stayed up late to finish The Holdout. Still in shock this morning ... I didn't see that ending coming! Amazing thriller, deserves to be one of the biggest books of 2020. * Michelle Davies *Terrific twisty and well-structured thriller. * Adele Geras *A gripping read with real psychological tension. *BOOK OF THE WEEK* * Woman's Weekly *Moore's background as a screenwriter might explain his accomplished plotting; but he excels, too, at in-depth characterisation. *Thriller of the Month* * The Sunday Times *Written in snappy chapters, and short, bullish sentences, this is a lot of (silly, gripping) fun. * The Observer *The Oscar-winning screenwriter of The Imitation Game has produced one of the best legal thrillers in recent years. It is as elegant and gripping as Scott Turow's Presumed Innocent. * Daily Mail *Oscar-winning screenwriter Graham Moore has fashioned an adrenalin-charged and compulsively readable legal thriller complete with a killer twist. * Irish Independent *Rivals the best of John Grisham and Scott Turow. Highly reccommended! * Simon Lelic *

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Book SynopsisEVIL TAKES MANY FORMS. PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR CHARLIE PARKER HUNTS THEM ALL.When Charlie Parker was still a boy, his father, a NYPD cop, killed a young couple, a boy and a girl barely older than his son, then took his own life. There was no explanation for his actions.Stripped of his private investigator''s license, and watched by the police, Parker is working in a Portland bar, holding down a job and staying out of trouble. But in the background, he is working on his most personal case yet, an investigation into his own origins and the circumstances surrounding the death of his father, Will.It is an investigation that will reveal a life haunted by lies, by his mother''s loss and his father''s betrayal, by secrets kept and loyalties compromised.And by two figures in the shadows, a man and a woman, with only one purpose: to bring an end to Charlie Parker''s existence . . .From the number one Sunday Times and multi-millTrade ReviewAn intriguing blend of fast-paced crime fiction and fantasy. * Independent *An intriguing blend of fast-paced crime fiction and fantasy. * Independent *His latest plot is a clever mixture of quest and chase, written in prose that unfolds at warp speed, and rarely fails to sing. * Observer *

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Book Synopsis''A comfortable chair and a Mary Stewart: total heaven. I''d rather read her than most other authors.'' Harriet EvansThe rambling house called Thornyhold is like something out of a fairy tale. Left to Gilly Ramsey by the cousin whose occasional visits brightened her childhood, the cottage, set deep in a wild wood, has come just in time to save her from a bleak future. With its reputation for magic and its resident black cat, Thornyhold offers Gilly more than just a new home. It offers her a chance to start over. The old house, with it tufts of rosy houseleek and the spreading gilt of the lichens, was beautiful. Even the prisoning hedges were beautiful, protective with their rusty thorns, their bastions of holly and juniper, and at the corners, like towers, their thick columns of yews.Trade ReviewIn this 1940s rural scene you glimpse the shadow behind all things bright and beautiful. * Daily Mail *Anyone who enjoys a gentle, modern love story will find a cracker in THORNYHOLD * Woman's World *Skeins of sentences are woven into a tale of sweet magic, witchcraft and suspense . . . which will perpetuate Mrs Stewart's bestsellerdom and confirm her status as a literary phenomenon * Scotland on Sunday *She set the bench mark for pace, suspense and romance - with a great dollop of escapism as the icing * Elizabeth Buchan *A comfortable chair and a Mary Stewart: total heaven. I'd rather read her than most other authors. * Harriet Evans *

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Book SynopsisThe third Lincoln Rhyme thriller takes the quadriplegic detective deep into the swamps of North Carolina on the trail of a desperate kidnapper . . . Now a NBC TV series.Trade ReviewThe best psychological thriller writer around * The Times *The most creative, skilled and intriguing thriller writer in the world . . . [Deaver] has produced a stunning series of bestsellers with unique characterisation, intelligent characters, beguiling plots and double-barrelled and sometimes triple-barrelled solutions. * Daily Telegraph *This is a novel that will chill your blood on the warmest day of any summer holiday. Keep looking over your shoulder * Independent on Sunday *

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Book SynopsisUrsula travels deep into the New Forest to investigate rumours of a plot to overthrow Queen Elizabeth in this gripping Tudor mystery. May, 1586. Ursula and her retinue return home from a lengthy trip to discover she has an unexpected visitor. Etheldreda Hope is a simple countrywoman who has come to Ursula with disturbing tales of strange goings-on in her rural village. Fearing that Etheldreda''s reports of mysterious forest rites indicate a possible conspiracy to overthrow Queen Elizabeth in favour of her cousin, Mary Stuart, the queen''s spymaster, Sir Francis Walsingham, orders Ursula to travel to Etheldreda''s home to find out what''s really going on.On reaching Chenston village, deep in the New Forest, Ursula discovers an isolated, suspicious community; the locals deeply in thrall to the old pagan traditions and beliefs. But are these ancient customs harmless - or are they part of a genuine conspiracy against the queen? And, if so, who is be

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Book SynopsisMidnight assignations, dresses fit to meet the queen . . . and murder most horrid! Printer''s apprentice Lucy Campion investigates a puzzling death in this thrilling historical mystery set in seventeenth-century London.London, 1668. Printer''s apprentice Lucy Campion is suspicious when she meets a young ragpicker who claims to have fine clothes to sell from a lady of quality. Are the garments stolen . . . or a sign of something worse?Her suspicions are soon realized when the clothes are identified as belonging to a recently deceased elderly aristocrat. Young Mercy Sykes has robbed a grave! Mercy is arrested, and it''s only thanks to Lucy''s intervention that the ragpicker, who''s struggling to support her family, isn''t locked up.Lucy doesn''t expect to see Mercy again, but their meeting soon has unexpected consequences. For when Mercy finds a dead woman in the ruins of Christchurch, dressed in unexpected finery, it''s to Lu

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Book SynopsisIntroducing the Fitzglens and their theatre of thieves in this spellbinding gothic mystery!Superb . . . Lovers of British historical mysteries with a dash of romance and gothic atmosphere will clamor for more Publishers Weekly Starred ReviewLondon, 1908. The Fitzglens are proud of their reputation as one of London''s leading theatre families. They are, however, equally proud of another profession which they pursue very discreetly . . . When not on stage, they are thieves. Jack Fitzglen''s latest plan is to seek out the infamous Talisman Chalice, steal it and create a dazzling piece of theatre around it. He travels to Vallow Hall in Northumberland to find the mysterious Maude - the last known link to the Chalice - but uncovers something far darker. Scandal, secrets and danger lurk in every shady corner. Perhaps the legend of the Chalice has come true: that in the wrong hands, the Chalice drags a person into a darkness from which h

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Book SynopsisIt''s all aboard for a Campbell Clan Christmas! Lexy swaps cinnamon lattes for boiled sprouts when the Last Ditch crew travel from California to an idyllic Scottish village for the holidays, but something very unmerry is lurking below the surface . . .Lexy Campbell is long overdue a trip to Scotland to see her parents, and an unexpected death in the extended Last Ditch Motel family makes Christmas in a bungalow in Dundee with nine others seem almost irresistible.But when Lexy and the Last Ditch crew hop across the Atlantic, there''s been a change of plan and they''re whisked off to Mistletoe Hall in the pretty village of Yule, where the surprises continue. The news that a man disappeared from the crumbling pile sixty years ago, along with an unsettling discovery in the bricked-up basement, means that Todd, Kathi and Lexy - Trinity for Trouble - must solve another murder.Deadly secrets, berry rustlers, skeletons and a snowy Christmas Eve in the b

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Book SynopsisHannah Ives uncovers a deadly connection between disturbing discoveries in the past and present in this gripping mystery.Hannah Ives and her husband are staying at their idyllic vacation cottage on Maryland''s eastern shore when a young friend, Noel Sinclair, stops by for a visit. As Hannah shows Noel around the property, they notice some bald eagles in a neighboring cornfield who look seriously ill.Could these magnificent birds have been poisoned? Hannah''s investigation soon clashes with powerful commercial agricultural interests. Meanwhile, Noel uncovers some shocking news of her own when she and her sister receive the results of their DNA tests. As Hannah tries to discover who is tormenting the birds while also delving into Noel''s family tree, the last thing she expects to uncover is a deadly connection between the two . . .

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Book SynopsisA stolen valuable is just the beginning of a trail of strange events Junio has to uncover in this skilfully plotted historical mystery set in 2nd century Britain.A mastery of period detail matches the engrossing plot . . . Brilliant Publishers Weekly Starred ReviewLate summer, CE 198. With Glevum an uneasy place since the current Emperor seized power, and with rebel Celts still actively opposing Roman rule, tension remains as Caesar turns his attention to stamping out all remaining threats to his authority.Junio, Libertus''s adopted son, tries to be inconspicuous and focus on his workshop and growing family. This becomes difficult when Libertus''s patron, Marcus Septimus, seeks Junio''s advice about a valuable cloak-clasp which has disappeared - together with the jeweller who was repairing it.Unwillingly dragged into investigating this, Junio finds himself faced with a string of murders, betrayal and revenge,

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Book SynopsisFranky Dast is an unlikely hero. But when a desperate Mexican family turn to him, rather than trust the authorities, to help them track down their teenage daughter''s murderer, he is compelled to help. When another body shows up and he is personally threatened, Franky doubles-down on his investigation. Can Franky stop this vicious killer and find his own way out of his personal hell before it''s too late?

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Book SynopsisSometimes it''s safer not to know your neighbors'' secrets.Where are Niko and Zora Norman? Crime writer Augusta Hawke puts her sleuthing skills to the test to solve the mystery of her disappearing neighbors in the first entry in a new series.While Augusta Hawke is a successful author of eighteen crime novels, since her husband''s death she''s been living vicariously through her Jules Maigret-like detective Claude and his assistant Caroline. Then a handsome police detective appears investigating a real-life mystery.Where are her neighbors, the Normans? No one has a clue what''s happened - except Augusta. Although she isn''t nosy, spending all day staring out the windows for inspiration means she does notice things. Like the Normans arguing. And that they''ve been missing a week.Once the Normans'' car is found abandoned, Augusta senses material for a bestseller and calls on the investigatory skills she''s developed as a crime

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Book SynopsisCourt jester Will Somers is drawn into another gripping and entertaining mystery when malevolent forces strike again at the court of Henry VIII - and Anne Boleyn is the target.1536, London. Anne Boleyn, Queen of England, is in peril. In the mid of night, court jester Will Somers is summoned to an urgent assignation when she discovers a body in her chamber. The queen wants Will to find out who the man is and how he ended up there. Is someone trying to frame her for his murder?Queen Anne has many enemies at court, and to make matters worse, Henry VIII is lining up his next conquest and suspects his queen of treason. Has the formidable Thomas Cromwell been whispering vile lies in the king''s ears, and could the queen be the target of a Catholic conspiracy? As further attacks plague the court, Will is determined to uncover the truth behind the plotting and devilry, but he will need to keep hold of all his wits to do so!

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Book SynopsisA trip to the Lake District proves to be anything but idyllic when Dorothy and Alan investigate a mysterious death.Dorothy Martin and her husband, retired chief constable Alan Nesbitt, jump at the chance to holiday in the beautiful Lake District when Alan''s old friend, Christopher Prideaux, invites them to visit him in Grasmere.A party at Christopher''s cottage is the perfect way to meet the locals, but one stands out - accountant Donald Atkinson, an egoist hoping to become a politician, clearly isn''t popular among his fellow villagers. When he''s found mysteriously dead during the Fell Race, could his demise be due to a sudden, fatal medical emergency, or was it murder? Dorothy and Alan find themselves catapulted into a disturbing case that will lead them back in time, and to a terrible, scandalous secret that someone is determined to keep hidden.

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Book SynopsisIt''s 1965, and cynical former private investigator Henry Gore just wants to drink his days away in corrupt, sun-soaked Santo Domingo - but life has other ideas in this novel of pitch-black noir, the sequel to the savage, gut-punch of a crime thriller, Havana Highwire.Thirty-five-year-old American expat Henry Gore used to be a private investigator, scratching a living in balmy, rum-soaked Havana. He might not have been someone, but he was something.Now, exiled from Cuba and with a target on his back, he''s nothing but a washed-up drifter, spending his days drinking with gringos he despises and his nights with women he doesn''t love.But one day he chooses the wrong bar to drink in - or maybe the wrong friends. Henry wakes up in hospital to find that someone blew up the building, and he''s seemingly the sole survivor.Who set the bomb, and why? Henry''s certain that whatever the answer, he''s better off not knowing. But with t

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Book SynopsisWas Maddy Benson asking for trouble?Everyone knows everyone in a small town like Jarrett Creek. So Chief of Police Samuel Craddock is perplexed when he receives a call from a woman asking the police to rescue her sister. Who is Maddy Benson?Maddy said she had to get away, but she didn''t get far. When Craddock finds her just off the highway, she''s already dead, shot in the head. And as he learns more about the mysterious Maddy and the real reason behind her recent move to Jarrett Creek, his career is plunged into jeopardy. Can he unravel a terrible knot of lies, threats, dangerous politics and shocking secrets to reveal the truth behind the troubling death of Maddy Benson?

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Book SynopsisDr Claire Roget''s patient may have told her last lie, but can the truth about her death be uncovered?Poppy Kelloway was a liar. Forensic psychiatric Claire Roget''s patient made up ''facts'' that damaged families, destroyed relationships and even resulted in a suicide.Poppy left a trail of human misery in her wake, but when she''s found murdered in her home by her two teenage sons, the savage nature of the attack is shocking, as is the discovery of a torn appointment card for her next meeting with Claire. Could there be a connection between the murderer and Claire''s clinic, and is she in danger? Claire and Detective Sergeant Zed Willard must navigate dangerous minds and a terrible betrayal in their quest to uncover the chilling truth.

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Book SynopsisDo you believe in spirits? A series of strange happenings force Valley View guesthouse manager - and sceptic - Bella Jordan to question her beliefs in the new instalment of New York Times bestseller Wendy Corsi Staub''s heart-warming cozy mystery series set in Lily Dale, New York''s Spiritualist home.After attending a family wedding in Chicago, young widow Bella Jordan is returning to the guesthouse she runs in Lily Dale - the quirky upstate New York lakeside village famous for its spiritual mediums - when she catches a glimpse of the impossible at the airport: her late husband Sam.A former science teacher, Bella is grounded in facts and logic. She doesn''t believe in ghosts. But even when she''s back home with the competing distractions of her quirky guests, small son Max, resident pet cats and a very unexpected litter of puppies, Bella can''t find a good explanation for what she''s seen. The situation gets even stra

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Book SynopsisThe restoration of a stately home takes a deadly turn in the gripping new Bea Abbot mystery.No one had been more surprised than Julian to find he was the heir to Marston Hall, a stately home in the Home Counties. His hitherto unknown relatives had done their best to ensure he didn''t live to inherit, but with his ill-wishers in jail, Julian and his wife Polly celebrated the birth of their son and heir and set about the uphill task of restoring the neglected Tudor mansion to its former glory. Bea Abbot is called in when yet another attempt is made on Julian''s life and the corpse of a woman is found in the stables at the Hall. Could the relatives who targeted Julian before be behind this murder, and what is the link between the dead woman and the Marston-Lang family? Something wicked is afoot at Marston Hall, and Bea is determined to get to the bottom of it.

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Book SynopsisA dream of a wedding turns into a bloody nightmare for LA family lawyer Sandy Moss''s cousin Skinny in the latest instalment of the critically acclaimed Jersey Girl Legal mystery series. Sandy might have to take on her trickiest case yet!An uncomfortable weekend awaits LA family lawyer Sandy Moss when she makes her way to her hometown in New Jersey for the wedding of her cousin Stephanie, sweetly nicknamed Skinny. Uncomfortable, because Sandy is not really looking forward to seeing her family, but at least her boyfriend, Hollywood movie star Patrick McNabb, is by her side.However, if Sandy thought a weekend with her criticising mother and aggravating sister was bad, she definitely wasn''t prepared for the rehearsal event at the wedding venue! When Skinny enters the room, all eyes are on her and her beautiful party dress . . . covered in blood, with a knife in her hand.Skinny says she didn''t do it. But with dozens of wedding guests witnessing her drama

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Book SynopsisWhen the sister of Maggy Thorsen''s coffeehouse business partner Sarah is hospitalised on the day of their mother''s funeral, Maggy is drawn into uncovering the family''s darkest secrets . . .The Kingston family has always been at odds, but Maggy Thorsen hopes that the passing of Edna Mayes Kingston, mother of Sarah Kingston, her Uncommon Grounds coffeehouse partner, might unite them. Alas, few tears are shed over the self-righteous Edna, and the wake is barely over when Edna''s body is shuffled off unceremoniously for burial and Sarah''s sister Ruth is found unconscious in the family home.Did Ruth suffer accidental carbon monoxide poisoning or something more sinister? And could there have been more to Ruth''s haste to bury Edna than meets the eye? Determined to find out, Maggy and Sarah join forces with Sarah''s niece, Arial. As questions mount and family tensions percolate, the presence of a mysterious stranger leads the trio into the past to uncover

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Book SynopsisSpirited female sleuth Elizabeth Fairchild is drawn into Chicago''s growing jazz scene - and murder - in this compelling 1920s mystery.July, 1926. When Elizabeth Fairchild''s beau, Fred Wilkins, suggests going to Chicago''s Sunset Club to see Louis Armstrong, the world''s best trumpeter, in action, she faces a dilemma. The burgeoning jazz scene in the city is proving to be controversial, associated with gangsters and scandal. Even her dear friend Susannah refers to jazz as ''the devil''s music''.Intrigued, Elizabeth brushes her fears aside and visits the club with Fred, but an explosion causes panic - the Ku Klux Klan are intent on blowing up the club as part of a race war being waged in the city, and murder soon follows. Elizabeth has made herself a target, but she has a plan to save the club. The only problem is it involves jazz afficionado and the Sunset Club''s owner, the country''s most notorious criminal, Al Capone . . .

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Book SynopsisIntroducing Professor Teigan Craft, a neurodiverse forensic psychologist getting into the minds of Birmingham''s most twisted killers.No one has seen reclusive Emma Matheson for years. But when her mummified remains are found in the cellar of a property in Birmingham during a renovation, the chilling discovery raises more questions than answers.Forensic psychologist Professor Teigan ''Tig'' Craft from Central University is called in to assist DCI Steve Thompson''s team with the investigation, and her shrewd observations on her first police case quickly profile a ruthlessly efficient killer. So ruthless they have struck more than once? As Teigan uncovers a number of cold murder cases involving young women linked by geography and time to Emma''s terrible fate, Thompson is unconvinced by her theories and unconventional style. Can they learn to work together to catch a serial killer before another tragedy strikes?

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Book SynopsisWhen death becomes entertainment, every life has a price. And Cassie West is about to find out how much hers is worth . . . Ready Player One meets Black Mirror in this stunning speculative thriller set in a future world in which virtual reality isn''t just a game, it''s daily life.Pinter''s accessible speculative story will appeal to fans of Ernest Cline''s enduring hit, Ready Player One Booklist Starred ReviewDark, gritty, and suspenseful . . . A spellbinding story Publishers Weekly on Past CrimesWow Lee Child on Hide Away Absolutely addictive Lisa Gardner on Hide Away You''ll burn through the pages David Baldacci on Hide AwayWelcome to Earth+. The year is 2037, and nearly all human interactions have migrated to the virtual world. Now, true crime fans don''t just listen to podcasts or watch documentaries - they participate in hyper-r

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Book SynopsisA quiet town. A horrible incident. Things that don''t add up. - The highly-anticipated latest instalment of the DS McAvoy series from the Sunday Times best-selling, Kindle chart-topping author. McAvoy is a true original Mick HerronAn unexpected invite to his estranged mother''s surprise birthday party at a fancy Durham hotel gives DI Aector McAvoy and his wife Roisin a chance for a well-deserved holiday. Off-duty, and still recovering from his previous injuries, McAvoy is determined to take advantage of the all-expenses-paid break, despite the old grudges and thick tension between himself and his step-family.However, what should have been a relaxing, if awkward, getaway weekend turns out to be a full-on nightmare, when McAvoy finds himself in the middle of a town drama that involves the tragic demise of Ishmael Piper, a rock star''s millionaire son . . . and best friend of McAvoy''s charming, bullying step-brother.With dark

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

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