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Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Sakamoto Days Vol. 15
Book SynopsisKill some time with former hit man Taro Sakamoto!
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Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc JoJos Bizarre Adventure Part 6Stone Ocean Vol. 4
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.The true reason Ermes is in prison is revealed—to seek revenge for her sister’s murder by killing Sports Maximum! Jolyne rushes to stop her before she makes the biggest mistake of her life. But unbeknownst to either of them, Sports Maximum is host to the Stand Limp Viscuit. After a vicious battle, Jolyne is sent to the maximum security disciplinary wing. But like a true Joestar, she does not intend to let her fight to save her father’s life end there. She continues to hone her strength—that is, until, Father Pucchi sets loose a number of Stand users in search of the mysterious bone that Jolyne once he
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HarperCollins Publishers A Chapter on Murder
Book SynopsisIt''s Christmas in Riddleton and crime novelist turned amateur sleuth, Jen, is in desperate need of a cozy festive season running the town''s local bookstore. But, between trying to drum up business for Ravenous Readers and attempting to finish her latestnovel, Jen is totally run off her feet. Matters get worse, however, when a man''s body is found outside the bookstore, along with a scrap of paper in his pocket with none other than Jen''s address on it! To solve the murder--and clear her own name--Jen must, once again, become Riddleton''s best detective. The stakes have never been higher and the pressure is on--but with the help of her best friend, Brittany, and trusty dog, Savannah, can Jen catch the killer, finish her novel and save Ravenous Readers before time runs out?--Trade ReviewPraise for The Bookstore Mystery Series: “Warm, amusing, and relatable… A very entertaining cozy mystery… A relaxing night-time read, and it was perfect for that… I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys cozy mysteries” NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I loved trying to figure out the murder before I got to the end. This was a cozy, page-turning read” NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This ingenious author has written a cannot put down novel” NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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HarperCollins Publishers Sharpes Honour
Book Synopsis*SHARPE'S COMMAND, the brand new novel in the global bestselling series, is available to pre-order now*Major Sharpe finds himself a fugitive, hunted by enemy and ally alike.Major Richard Sharpe awaits the opening shots of the army's campaign with grim expectancy. For victory depends on the increasingly fragile alliance between Britain and Spain an alliance that must be maintained at any cost.Pierre Ducos, the wily French intelligence officer, sees a chance both to destroy the alliance and to achieve a personal revenge on Richard Sharpe. And when the lovely spy, La Marquesa, takes a hand in the game, Sharpe finds himself enmeshed in a web of political intrigue for which his military expertise has left him fatally unprepared.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
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HarperCollins Publishers Sharpes Revenge
Book Synopsis*SHARPE'S COMMAND, the brand new novel in the global bestselling series, is available to pre-order now*Richard Sharpe triumphs in the last battle of the war, only to find himself in worse peril when charged to recover Napoleon's treasure.It is 1814. There are rumours that Napoleon is dead, or has run away, but Sharpe has one last battle to fight before he can lay down his sword. It is the battle for Toulouse. Little does he know it will be one of the bloodiest conflicts of the war.But Sharpe's war is not only the battle. Accused of stealing Napoleon's treasure, Sharpe must discover the unknown enemy who has tried to frame him and his revenge is ingenious and devastating.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
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Duckworth Books Death and Fromage: the rip-roaring murder mystery
Book SynopsisRichard is a middle-aged Englishman who runs a B&B in the Val de Follet. Nothing ever happens to Richard, and really that's the way he likes it. Until scandal erupts in the nearby town of Saint-Sauver when its famous restaurant is downgraded from three 'Michelin' stars to two. The restaurant is shamed, the town is in shock and the leading goat's cheese supplier drowns himself in one of his own pasteurisation tanks. Or does he? Valérie d'Orçay, who is staying at the B&B while house-hunting in the area, isn't convinced that it's a suicide. Despite his misgivings, Richard is drawn into Valérie's investigation, and finds himself becoming a major player.Trade ReviewPraise for Death and Croissants (A Follet Valley Mystery, Book 1) ‘A very funny page-turner. Fantastique!’ Adam Kay, author of This is Going to Hurt‘An engaging caper… It is finely paced, truly funny and written with a wry detachment that conjures up a gentler age of murder mystery’ The Times'Bloody and funny. In fact, bloody funny!' Alan Carr'A writer of immense wit and charm' Paul Sinha‘Like going on a joyous romp through the Loire valley with Agatha Christie, PG Woodhouse and Mc Beaton. A delight’ C. K. McDonnell
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Penguin Putnam Inc The All Souls Trilogy Boxed Set
Book SynopsisA Discovery of Witches, Shadow of Night, and The Book of Life, now available in a beautiful boxed set.All three seasons of the hit TV series “A Discovery of Witches” are streaming now on AMC+, Sundance Now and Shudder. With more than five million copies sold in the United States, the novels of the number one New York Times–bestselling All Souls Series have landed on all the major bestseller lists, garnered rave reviews, and spellbound legions of loyal fans. Now all three novels are available in an elegantly designed boxed set that’s perfect for fans and newcomers alike, and the perfect introduction to the on-going series which continues with Time’s Convert, book four.
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Orion Publishing Co The Drop
Book SynopsisIs it the end of the line for Harry Bosch? When evidence links a brutal murder in 1989 to a convicted rapist named Clayton Pell, the case should be watertight. Pell''s DNA was found on the victim - but he was only eight years old at the time. This is not the only mystery Harry Bosch has to solve. A man jumped - or was pushed - from a window. The victim''s father is Councilman Irving, who''s been intent on destroying Harry''s career for years. Now Irving wants Harry to head up the investigation. Harry uncovers traces of two of the city''s deepest secrets: a killer operating for as many as three decades without being detected, and a conspiracy that goes back into the dark history of the police department . . .
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HarperCollins Publishers Agatha Christies Marple
Book SynopsisA new investigation from Dr Mark Aldridge, exploring a lifetime of Agatha Christie's Miss Jane Marple.Winner of the 2025 H.R.F Keating Award for the best 2024 biography or critical book related to crime fiction.In Agatha Christie's Marple: Expert on Wickedness,Agathologist' Dr Mark Aldridge looks at nearly a century of St Mary Mead's most famous resident and uses his own detective skills to uncover new information about Miss Jane Marple's appearances on page, stage, screen and beyond.Drawing on a range of material, some of which is newly discovered and previously unpublished, this book explores everything about Miss Marple, from her origins in a series of short stories penned by Christie, to the recent bestselling HarperCollins collection Marple: Twelve New Stories.This accessible, entertaining and illustrated guide to the world of Miss Marple pieces together the evidence in order to tell you everything you need to know about the world's favourite female detective.
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Orion Publishing Co Blood Work
Book SynopsisTerry McCaleb, one of the most effective serial-killer investigators in the history of the FBI, hunts down his heart donor''s killer. An unputdownable story from the award-winning No. 1 bestselling author.''Blood Work'' - that''s what Terry McCaleb used to call his job at the FBI. Eight weeks ago he was a dead man, but now someone else''s heart is keeping him alive. Then a newspaper report of his brush with death brings him an unwanted visitor. Graciela Rivers reveals to McCaleb that the anonymous donor of his heart was her murdered sister, and that the police investigation into the case is going nowhere. McCaleb feels he has no choice but to take on the investigation.Nothing about the seemingly random killing makes sense. McCaleb realises that someone is watching his every move - someone who has killed before and will kill again...Trade ReviewHis methods of killing and eluding detection are infernally ingenious, adding an intellectual charge to the visceral kick of the hunt * NEW YORK TIMES *Connelly is a crime writing genius * INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY *Connelly has great skills. One is the creation of characters who live and breathe, so that we care about them far more than we do for the cardboard figures stamped out by most thriller writers. His second skill is a mastery of pace. His books are page-turners, and the author is in sublime control of the speed at which we turn those pages * MAIL ON SUNDAY *While the themes of Connelly's LA crime novels are familiar (power, envy, corruption), his plotting is anything but * ESQUIRE *No one writes a better modern thriller than Connelly * TIME OUT *
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Orion Publishing Co Dead Souls
Book SynopsisThe tenth Inspector Rebus novel from the No.1 bestselling author of A SONG FOR THE DARK TIMES.''Britain''s best crime novelist'' DAILY EXPRESS''No one in Britain writes better crime novels today Evening StandardStalking a poisoner at the local zoo, Inspector John Rebus comes across a paedophile taking pictures of children. When the social workers claim he is there for legitimate educational reasons, Rebus is faced with a dilemma - should he be outed to protect local kids or given a chance to start anew? As the locals begin a hate campaign Rebus gets a call from the past: the son of a friend has gone missing and no one else will make time to ask the right questions. And then a fragment of Scotland''s criminal history is repatriated at the end of a life sentence for murder. Once more Rebus''s cup of trouble runneth over and the ghosts of past misdeeds return to haunt Edinburgh''s streets.**** Ian RaTrade ReviewRankin is a master of his craft, handling each twist and turn of the plot with consummate skill * INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY *Ian Rankin is a genius -- Lee ChildThere's no one like Ian Rankin for bringing us right into the world of detectives -- Tana FrenchBritain's No.1 crime writer * DAILY MIRROR *An addictive writer ... a remarkable talent * SPECTATOR *
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Hodder & Stoughton The Long Way Home: (A Chief Inspector Gamache
Book Synopsis'Compelling . . . An original voice' PETER JAMESThere is more to solving a crime than following the clues.Welcome to Chief Inspector Gamache's world of facts and feelings.Clara Morrow's husband is missing. When he fails to come home on the first anniversary of their separation, as promised, Clara asks the only person she trusts to try and find him: former Chief Inspector of Homicide, Armand Gamache. As Gamache journeys further into the case, he is drawn deeper into the tortured mind of Peter Morrow, a man so desperate to recapture his fame as an artist that he would sell his soul. As Gamache gets closer to the truth, he uncovers a deadly trail of jealousy and deceit. Can Gamache bring Peter, and himself, home safely? Or in searching for answers, has he placed himself, and those closest to him, in terrible danger?Ten million readers.Three pines.One inimitable Chief Inspector Gamache.'Penny twists and turns the plot, expertly tripping the reader up just at the moment you think you might have solved the mystery' DAILY EXPRESSTrade ReviewLouise Penny twists and turns the plot expertly tripping the reader up just at the moment you think you might have solved the mystery * Daily Express *Clever, full of twists and turns . . . wonderfully satisfying * Kate Mosse *Penny's elegant style is deeply satisfying, while Gamache is contemplative even when under pressure, and remains a man you want to spend time * Metro *Subtle, elegant and beautifully written * Sunday Mirror *
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Simon & Schuster Ltd Hands Down
Book SynopsisTHRILLERS THAT RACE FROM THE VERY FIRST PAGE . . . 'Felix Francis' novels gallop along splendidly' Jilly Cooper ‘From winning post to top of the bestseller lists’ Sunday Times An old friend in need, a dangerous conspiracy – a new case for Sid Halley… Sid Halley, former British jump racing champion and private detective, is not having a good time. His wife Marina has decided she needs some time out of their marriage to think about the future and Sid is devastated. But then Gary Bremner, an ex-jockey trainer, calls him to ask for his help – he is being threatened by someone in the racing world and he needs a friend he can trust. However, the very next morning, Gary’s stable yard is torched, horses killed, and Gary has disappeared. Determined to uncover the truth and to help his friend, Sid starts to investigate. He soon finds h
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Vintage Publishing Ripleys Game
Book SynopsisTom Ripley detested murder. Unless it was absolutely necessary. Wherever possible, he preferred someone else to do the dirty work. In this case someone with no criminal record, who would commit ''two simple murders'' for a very generous fee.Trade ReviewTo call Patricia Highsmith a thriller writer is true but not the whole truth: her books have stylistic texture, psychological depth, mesmeric readability * Sunday Times *Highsmith has done it again. It seems to me she has reached a point where because she knows exactly what she is about she cannot miss * The Times *It's hard to imagine anyone interested in modern fiction who has not read the Ripley novels * Daily Telegraph *
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Pan Macmillan The Masked City
Book SynopsisLibrarian-spy Irene's assistant has been kidnapped by the Fae – a fairy faction who will stop at nothing to cause utter chaos. The Masked City is the second entry in the Invisible Library series from Genevieve Cogman. Irene is working undercover when disaster strikes. Her assistant, Kai, is snatched away by the dangerous Fae faction, unveiling his secret identity. Kai is a dragon prince – with this act of aggression, the Fae are determined to trigger a war that will hurl all dimensions into havoc.With the stakes higher than ever before, Irene must navigate a treacherous path into the heart of enemy territory – a dark, alternate Venice under the grim control of the Fae. To prevent the Fae from triggering armageddon, she must find and rescue Kai. She will be forced to blackmail, fight and make an unlikely alliance – or face death . . .This book also includes a extra, bonus section – with fascinating insights into Trade ReviewA book very much in the humorous and satirical tradition of Discworld * Guardian *The Masked City is a joy to read and Cogman makes it look effortless. She knows her characters, understands how to pace the action and the world she has built is intricate and compelling. Lovers of literature will adore this universe . . . You simply can't get more fun than this * SciFiNow *
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HarperCollins Publishers Alanna The First Adventure
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Pan Macmillan The Fallen
Book SynopsisThe Number One Bestseller.Amos Decker, David Baldacci's unique special agent with the gift of a remarkable memory, returns in The Fallen.Small towns which have seen better times are not unusual. But the mysterious events in Baronville, Pennsylvania, are raising the highly-tuned antennae of agent Amos Decker and his FBI partner, Alex Jamison. What was supposed to be a relaxing vacation turns into a murder investigation when two bodies are found in a nearby deserted house. With the body count rising, Decker and Jamison dig deep to uncover a sinister truth in Baronville, which could be the canary in the coal mine for the rest of the country. But even the duo’s skills and Amos Decker’s infallible memory may not be enough to save the town, or them, from becoming the next victims.The fourth title in the Amos Decker crime series, following the bestselling Memory Man, The Last Mile and The Fix. Continue the series with Redemption. Trade ReviewAlready among the world’s bestselling writers, Baldacci hardly needs to prove himself but he’s created one of the most intriguing, complex anti-heroes . . . Impossible to put down, especially because of Decker, who weaves a powerful spell * Daily Mail *A compelling puzzler . . . Baldacci is a truly gifted storyteller, and this novel is a perfect "fix" for the thriller aficionado * Associated Press on The Fix *It’s big, bold and almost impossible to put down . . . Decker is one of the most unusual detectives any novelist has dreamed up . . . I called this novel a masterclass on the bestseller because of its fast-moving narrative, the originality of its hero and its irresistible plot . . . Highly entertaining * Washington Post *
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Little, Brown Book Group Tears Of The Moon
Book SynopsisTalented songwriter Shawn Gallagher works as the cook in the family pub. With no responsibilities and no ties, Shawn seems happy with his life.No one understands why he doesn''t put his musical gifts to profitable use - least of all Brenna O''Toole. Tough and independent, Brenna has also been secretly in love with Shawn for years. When she finally admits her true feelings, Shawn rejects her advances, protective of his single life. But Brenna doesn''t give up that easily. And there are other forces at work in the enchanting village of Ardmore. Perhaps fate will step in with a helping hand...
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HarperCollins Publishers League of Dragons The Temeraire Series Book 9
Book SynopsisWith the acclaimed Temeraire novels, New York Times bestselling author Naomi Novik has created a fantasy series like no other. Now, with LEAGUE OF DRAGONS, Novik brings the imaginative tour-de-force that has captivated millions to an unforgettable finish.Napoleon's invasion of Russia has been roundly thwarted. But even as Capt. William Laurence and the dragon Temeraire pursue the retreating enemy through an unforgiving winter, Napoleon is raising a new force, and he'll soon have enough men and dragons to resume the offensive. While the emperor regroups, the allies have an opportunity to strike first and defeat him once and for all if internal struggles and petty squabbles don't tear them apart.Aware of his weakened position, Napoleon has promised the dragons of every country and the ferals, loyal only to themselves vast new rights and powers if they fight under his banner. It is an offer eagerly embraced from Asia to Africa and even by England, whose dragons have long rankled at thTrade Review‘These are beautifully written novels, not only fresh, original and fast-paced, but full of wonderful characters with real heart.’Peter Jackson ‘Novik won me over with her first novel… the combination of military history, sympathetic characters, and engaging style makes this series great, intelligent fun.’THE TIMES ‘Plenty of intrigue, swordplay, exotic locations, plausible invention. In short a treat.’THE TELEGRAPH 'In the best tradition of fantasy, historical fiction and nautical novels.'GUARDIAN
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Orion Publishing Co Even Dogs in the Wild
Book SynopsisSomeone knows where the bodies are buried...''Taut, dark and expertly crafted tale'' [GUARDIAN] from the No.1 bestselling author of A SONG FOR THE DARK TIMES''No one in Britain writes better crime novels today'' Evening StandardRetirement doesn''t suit John Rebus. He wasn''t made for hobbies, holidays or home improvements. Being a cop is in his blood.So when DI Siobhan Clarke asks for his help on a case, Rebus doesn''t need long to consider his options.Clarke''s been investigating the death of a senior lawyer whose body was found along with a threatening note. On the other side of Edinburgh, Big Ger Cafferty - Rebus''s long-time nemesis - has received an identical note and a bullet through his window.Now it''s up to Clarke and Rebus to connect the dots and stop a killer.Even Dogs in the Wild brings back Ian Rankin''s greatest characters in a story exploring the darkest corners of our instincts andTrade Review'Taut, dark and expertly crafted tale has plenty to satisfy the most exacting Rebus fan.' * GUARDIAN *'Delightful, impossible-to-fault crime writing from a virtuoso of the craft.' * DAILY MAIL *'EVEN DOGS IN THE WILD is a complex, twisty tale expertly told by Rankin.' * EVENING STANDARD *'Pacy, engaging, smart, ingenious, excellently riddled and raddled - what's not to like about Rebus?' * SCOTLAND ON SUNDAY *'A chewy, satisfying, thrilling read with a giant narrative switchback when you least expect it.' * METRO *'A very welcome return to the beat for one of crime fiction's best detectives.' * SUNDAY MIRROR *'A brilliant read, Rebus is back where he belongs and still working by his own rules. A must for all Rebus fans.' * WOMAN'S WAY *'A treat for Rankin fans as favourite characters are re-united in this darkly moody crime masterpiece.' * PETERBOROUGH EVENING TELEGRAPH *
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Saraband Case Study
Book SynopsisLONGLISTED FOR THE 2022 BOOKER PRIZE SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2022 GORDON BURN PRIZE 'A page-turning blast.' Times 'Genuinely affecting … a very funny book.' Guardian 'Burstingly alive and engaging.' Telegraph FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE BOOKER PRIZE-SHORTLISTED HIS BLOODY PROJECT. 'I have decided to write down everything that happens, because I feel, I suppose, I may be putting myself in danger.' London, 1965. An unworldly young woman suspects charismatic psychotherapist Collins Braithwaite of involvement in a death in her family. Determined to find out more, she becomes a client of his under a false identity. But she soon finds herself drawn into a world in which she can no longer be certain of anything. In Case Study, Graeme Macrae Burnet presents both sides: the woman’s notes and the life of Collins Braithwaite. The result is a dazzling, page-turning and wickedly humorous meditation on the nature of sanity, identity and truth itself, by one of the most inventive novelists writing today.Trade Review'Enormous fun … a mystery and a psychological drama wrapped up in one. Case Study is a triumph.' -- Alex Preston * Observer *'Brilliant, bamboozling … Burnet captures his characters’ voices so brilliantly that what might have been just an intellectual game feels burstingly alive and engaging.' -- Jake Kerridge * Telegraph *“Sinister and cleverly done … punctures the myth-making of the period.” -- Anthony Cummins * Daily Mail *“What’s real and what’s not is beside the point in this skilful portrait of a disturbed woman and her encounters with an experimental 1960s psychotherapist … Both strands quickly become compelling … I was hooked like a fish.” -- Leyla Sanai * Spectator *'A thrilling investigation into the nature of sanity and identity' -- Alice O'Keefe * Bookseller *“Poses questions about the nature of the self and the authenticity of identity … fine comic passages … shed[s] light on the dark places of the mind … He is an uncommonly interesting and satisfying novelist.” -- Allan Massie * Scotsman *“Undoubtedly one of the best books of the year.” -- Alistair Braidwood * Scots Whay Hae *'A masterclass of diversion … blurring the lines of fiction and reality … serious and witty at once … an enthralling read.' -- Heather McDaid * The Skinny *'A novel of mind-bending brilliance. Graeme Macrae Burnet is a master of muddying the waters, of troubling ideas of truth and identity, fiction and documentary, and Case Study shows him at the height of his powers' * Hannah Kent *
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Titan Books Ltd A Veronica Speedwell Mystery - A Treacherous
Book SynopsisLondon, 1888. Victorian adventuress Veronica Speedwell can't resist the allure of an exotic mystery-particularly one involving her enigmatic colleague, Stoker. His former expedition partner has vanished from an archaeological dig with a priceless diadem unearthed from the newly discovered tomb of an Egyptian princess, just the latest in a string of unfortunate events that have plagued the controversial expedition. In London, rumours abound that the curse of the vengeful princess has been unleashed as the shadowy figure of Anubis himself stalks the streets. Sordid details emerge from Stoker's past, and caught in a tangle of conspiracies and threats, Veronica must separate facts from fantasy to unravel a web of duplicity that threatens to cost Stoker everything...
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HarperCollins Publishers The Stardust Grail
Book SynopsisA thrilling anti-colonial space heist to save an alien civilization from the acclaimed author of The Deep Sky.Maya Hoshimoto was once the best art thief in the galaxy. For ten years, she returned stolen artifacts to alien civilizations until a disastrous job forced her into hiding. Now she just wants to enjoy a quiet life as a graduate student of anthropology, but she''s haunted by persistent and disturbing visions of the future.Then an old friend comes to her with a job she can''t refuse: find a powerful object that could save an alien species from extinction. Except no one has seen it in living memory, and they aren''t the only ones hunting for it.Maya sets out on a breakneck quest through a universe teeming with strange life and ancient ruins. But the farther she goes, the more her visions cast a dark shadow over her team of friends new and old. Someone will betray her along the way. Worse yet, in choosing to save one species, she may condemn humanity and Earth itself.
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HarperCollins Publishers Bird Box The bestselling psychological thriller
Book SynopsisNOW A MAJOR FILMIF YOU'VE SEEN WHAT'S OUT THERE IT'S ALREADY TOO LATEMalorie raises the children the only way she can: indoors, with the doors locked, the curtains closed, and mattresses nailed over the windows.The children sleep in the bedroom across the hall, but soon she will have to wake them and blindfold them.Today they will risk everything. Today they will leave the house.Josh Malerman's New York Times bestselling Bird Box is a terrifying psychological thriller that will haunt you long after reading.Trade Review‘BIRD BOX turns the old Hollywood cliché of facing down the demon inside out – then tears it into little pieces’Daily Mail ‘A book that demands to be read in a single sitting, and through the cracks between one's fingers'Hugh Howey ‘A lean, spellbinding thriller that Stephen King fans will relish.’Publishers Weekly (STARRED REVIEW) ‘You wonder whether that brush against your shoulder was some unspeakable horror or merely a falling leaf’SFX ‘This completely compelling novel contains a thousand subtle touches but no mere flourishes – it is so well, so efficiently, so directly written I read it with real admiration’Peter Straub ‘Nailbiting … will keep you gripped till the last chapter’SciFiNow 'Unflagging suspense and ever-present dread’Adam Nevill 'Uniquely disturbing, exceptionally compelling and beautifully written, I defy anyone not to read it in one sitting'Sarah Pinborough ‘An unsettling thriller, earns comparisons to Hitchcock's The Birds, as well as the finer efforts of Stephen King and cult sci-fi fantasist Jonathan Carroll.’– Kirkus (STARRED REVIEW)
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Pan Macmillan The Lost Plot
Book SynopsisAn action-packed bookish adventure, The Lost Plot is the fourth title in Genevieve Cogman's witty and wonderful The Invisible Library series.A covert mission.A royal demand.And a race against time.In a 1920s-esque America, Prohibition is in force, fedoras, flapper dresses and tommy guns are in fashion, and intrigue is afoot. Intrepid Librarians Irene and Kai find themselves caught in the middle of a dragon vs dragon contest. It seems a young librarian has become tangled in this conflict, and if they can't extricate him there could be serious political repercussions for the mysterious Library. And, as the balance of power across mighty factions hangs in the balance, this could even trigger war.Irene and Kai find themselves trapped in a race against time (and dragons) to procure a rare book. They'll face gangsters, blackmail and fiendish security systems. And if this doesn't end well, it could have dire consequences for Irene's job. And, incidentally, for her life . . .Continue the literary magic with The Mortal Word. Genevieve is also the author of the Sunday Times bestselling Scarlet - which reimagines the tale of the Scarlet Pimpernel, but with vampires, mages and magic. . .Trade ReviewI absolutely loved this . . . flavoured with truly unique mythology and a dash of the eldritch -- N. K. Jemisin on The Invisible LibraryReminiscent of the works of Diana Wynne Jones and Neil Gaiman, Cogman’s novel is a true treat -- Publishers Weekly on The Invisible LibraryVery much in the humorous and satirical tradition of Discworld -- The Guardian on The Masked CityPart spy mystery, part steampunk fantasy, The Masked City is a joy to read and Cogman makes it look effortless -- SciFiNow on The Masked CityBrilliant and so much fun. Skulduggery, Librarians, and Dragons - Cogman keeps upping the ante on this delightful series! -- Charles Stross on The Burning PageA fun, adventure-filled romp . . . magic, adventure, Sherlock Holmes -- SFF World on The Burning Page
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Headline Publishing Group Ararat
Book Synopsis*Winner of the 2017 Bram Stoker Award for Best Novel*New York Times bestselling author Christopher Golden''s writing is ''the real deal'' (Stephen King) and this heart-pounding supernatural thriller will thrill and fascinate in equal measure. ''Golden puts it all together with tremendous skill and a gleeful relish'' - Financial TimesMeryam and Adam take risks for a living. But neither is prepared for what lies in the legendary heights of Mount Ararat, Turkey. First to reach a massive cave revealed by an avalanche, they discover the hole in the mountain''s heart is really an ancient ship, buried in time. A relic that some fervently believe is Noah''s Ark. Deep in its recesses stands a coffin inscribed with mysterious symbols that no one in their team of scholars, archaeologists and filmmakers can identify. Inside is a twisted, horned cadaver. Outside a storm threatens to break. As terror begins to iTrade ReviewGolden seizes your heart in his hands -- Chuck WendigA claustrophobic snowstorm that will leave you terrified -- Sarah Pinborough, author of BEHIND HER EYESGolden puts it all together with tremendous skill and a gleeful relish * Financial Times *A clever, original, and macabre re-imagining of one the world's oldest stories -- Paul Tremblay, author of A HEAD FULL OF GHOSTSChristopher Golden's masterpiece...I loved it! -- Brian KeeneIf ever we could use a story that reminds us that we're together, a singular race, in religion and gender, that time is now. Bravo, Christopher Golden for sewing such enormous themes into a nail-biting, exhilarating book -- Josh MalermanThis is the Lovecraftian horror, mountaineering, 1970s-style paranoia, theologically philosophical, paranormal, satanic love story I've been waiting for -- Chelsea CainExceptional * Publishers Weekly Starred Review *If ever we could use a story that reminds us that we're together, a singular race, in religion and gender, that time is now. Bravo, Christopher Golden for sewing such enormous themes into a nail-biting, exhilarating book -- Josh Malerman, author of BIRD BOXA thriller with an intellectual bent, Golden's latest effort ruminates on the nature and existence of good and evil while providing the chills and tingles fans of this prolific author have come to expect * Kirkus *Christopher Golden always produces first rate, solidly entertaining fiction and Ararat is no exception... You just can't beat shoving a group of people into a highly stressful situation, turning the screws and watching them all squirm * The Eloquent Page *A very well-written, satisfying, frightening, chilly and gory horror extravaganza * For Winter Nights *Like Michael Crichton or Dan Brown, Christopher Golden is an expert at the high-concept rollercoaster thriller...a master class in pacing...a new jewel in horror-adventure fiction. This is a gateway novel - something you can give to friends who are swamped in legal thrillers or cop thrillers... give them Ararat and it should be easy to pull new readers to the dark side * This Is Horror *Masterful high-energy horror writing from an author at the top of his game * Starburst *Oh boy, this book. Intense and exciting and so, so immersive * Dual Reads *Atmospheric and truly chilling * The Tattooed Book Geek *
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Canelo Old Bones Lie: An unputdownable Scottish
Book SynopsisDI Clare Mackay is about to face a test of her loyalty…When a report comes in that a van containing two prison officers and a convicted jewel thief is missing, the police in St Andrews work quickly to locate the vehicle. Their efforts prove in vain when no trace is found and they realise the wives of both officers also appear to have left the area. Is this a case of corrupt guards springing a felon, or innocent people caught in the crossfire?DI Clare Mackay leads the team but has to do without her right hand man; DS Chris West is a cousin to one of the missing prison officers and must not be involved in the case. With a new sergeant at her side plus a previously unencountered DCI, Clare’s people skills are pushed to the limit. Especially once she realises her boss is keeping her on the sidelines. Just what is it that Clare doesn’t know? And if she has to choose between keeping secrets from a friend, or letting slip something that could see a culprit go free, which path will she take?A compelling addition to the bestselling series by a much-loved Scottish crime author, perfect for fans of Caro Ramsay, Lin Anderson and Alex Gray.Praise for Old Bones Lie‘This is an absolute cracker of a book. An authentic, twisty and compelling detective novel written by a new star of Tartan Noir.’ Neil Lancaster, author of The Blood Tide‘Old Bones Lie is a fine example of the police procedural. Tightly plotted, cogently told with an ensemble of characters following the clues and navigating various twists like the professionals they are to reach a solution that is neither pat nor unbelievable. A hugely enjoyable read indeed.’ Douglas Skelton, author of An Honourable Thief‘A combination of razor-sharp plotting, wholly believable characters and rock-solid writing – another excellent instalment to the DI Clare Mackay series.’ Alison Belsham, author of Death in Kabul‘Old Bones Lie is Marion Todd at her very best - forensically intriguing and a bloody good read... literally.’ Jonathan Whitelaw, author of The Bingo Hall Detectives‘It’s impossible to escape Marion’s grip on you in this captivating, compelling hunt for lost souls, buried truth and a heartless killer.’ Morgan Cry, author of Six Wounds‘Brilliant storytelling, tense and riveting with the reassuring presence of the wonderful DI Clare Mackay, I loved Old Bones Lie!’ G.R. Halliday, author of Dark Waters‘Marion Todd has excelled herself this time! 5 stars.’ Andrew James Greig, author of Whirligig‘Gripping and complex. This is Marion Todd’s best yet. Her writing deepens and matures with each new book.’ Allan Martin, author of the Inspector Angus Blue novels‘Another brilliant instalment to the DI Clare Mackay series. I couldn't stop reading. Plenty of twists and turns along the way, and just when you think you have it figured - you don't!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘Marion Todd is one of my favourite authors and this book in the DI Mackay series doesn’t disappoint with twists and turns from start to finish. Great read, couldn’t put it down.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘The story starts with a bang and carries the reader with both great writing and a very good story. For me, Marion Todd is now sitting comfortably alongside Caro Ramsay as the two best crime writers in Scotland today.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘Old Bones Lie starts at a really fast pace and remains unrelenting as the story unfolds…The depth of research is plain to see, but the skill is in the storytelling, and I honestly believe that this is her best yet… ’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
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Orion Publishing Co Set in Darkness
Book SynopsisThe eleventh Inspector Rebus novel from the No.1 bestselling author of A SONG FOR THE DARK TIMES''Ian Rankin is a genius'' Lee Child''Britain''s best crime novelist'' DAILY EXPRESS.Edinburgh is about to become the home of the first Scottish parliament in 300 years. As political passions run high, DI John Rebus is charged with liaison, thanks to the new parliament being resident in Queensbury House, bang in the middle of his patch. But Queensbury House has its own, dark past. Legend has it that a young man was roasted there on a spit by a madman. When the fireplace where the youth died is uncovered another more recent murder victim is found. Days later, in the gardens outside, there is another body and Rebus is under pressure to find instant answers. As the case proceeds, the Inspector finds himself face to face with one of Edinburgh''s most notorious criminals...**** Ian Rankin''s A HEART FULL OFTrade ReviewRebus resurgent ... a brilliantly meshed plot which delivers on every count ... Eleventh in the series. Still making waves * LITERARY REVIEW *No one in Britain writes better crime novels today * EVENING STANDARD *Britain's No.1 crime writer * DAILY MIRROR *There's no one like Ian Rankin for bringing us right into the world of detectives -- Tana FrenchNo one writes more gripping stories than Rankin ... [Rebus] is a good cop and a masterly creation * TLS *Rankin is a phenomenon ... these novels are totally absorbing. Once I start reading one, all else goes by the board till I have finished it * SPECTATOR *
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Penguin Books Ltd Farewell My Lovely
Book Synopsis''I needed a drink, I needed a lot of life insurance, I needed a vacation, I needed a home in the country. What I had was a coat, a hat and a gun. I put them on and went out of the room''Cynical Los Angeles Private Investigator Philip Marlowe always falls for a sob story. Eight years ago Moose Malloy and cute little redhead Velma were getting married - until Malloy was framed for armed robbery. Now he''s out and he wants Velma back. Marlowe meets Malloy one hot day in Hollywood and, out of the generosity of his jaded heart, agrees to help. Dragged from one smoky bar to another, Marlowe''s search for Velma turns up plenty of gangsters with a nasty habit of shooting first and talking later. And soon what started as a search for a missing person becomes a matter of life and death . . .Farewell, My Lovely is Raymond Chandler''s second novel featuring laconic PI Philip Marlowe.''Chandler grips the mind from the first sentence'' Daily Telegraph
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HarperCollins Publishers Krondor Tear of the Gods
Book SynopsisBook three of The Riftwar LegacyThe final instalment of Feist's spellbinding Krondor adventure. Now in a brilliant new livery.Feist writes fantasy of epic scope, fast-moving action and vivid imagination' Washington PostA drop in the ocean?A raid upon the high seas signals an attack of unprecedented magnitude by the forces of darkness. For the holiest of holies, the Tear of the Gods has been lost to the Temple of Ishap. After a raid planned by Bear, one of the most brutal pirates to sail the Bitter Sea, goes dramatically wrong, the colossal gems sink below the waves.So begins a story of the Tear of the Gods, the most powerful artifact known to the Temples of Midkemia. For it allows the temples to speak with their gods. Without it, they are lost for a decade, until another gem is formed in the distant mountains.Squire James, William, and Jazhara, new court magician, must seek out the location of this gem, with Brother Solon, a warrior priest of Ishap, and Kendaric, the sole member of the Wreckers' Guild with the power to raise the ship. They are opposed by the minions of Sidi, servant of the Dark God, who seeks to possess the Tear for his own ends, or to destroy it, denying it to the forces of light.This third tale in The Riftwar Legacy is a breathless race for a priceless treasure. It's a race against time, against the myriad sinister and competing evil forces desperate for the all-powerful prize, and ultimately against the fundamentals of nature, which in Midkemia can be as formidable as the Gods themselvesTrade ReviewPraise for Raymond E. Feist: 'File under guilty pleasure'Guardian 'Get in at the start of a master's new series'Daily Sport 'Well-written and distinctly above average… intelligent… intriguing.'Publishers Weekly ' Epic scope…vivid imagination…a significant contribution to the growth of the field of fantasy.'Washington Post
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Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Persona 5, Vol. 9
Book SynopsisBased on the popular video game, this manga’s phantom thieves will steal your heart!After being arrested and having to transfer to a new high school in Tokyo, Akira Kurusu is given the goal of rehabilitation and awakened to a new power—the power of one’s true self, a Persona. Using his Persona and the mysterious navigation app Mementos, Akira and his friends take on the role of Phantom Thieves, saving people from the twisted desires of those around them.The battle for the treasure in Futaba’s palace is on! Things take a strange turn as Futaba appears in her own palace— something that shouldn’t even be possible! The truth behind her mother’s death is unraveled as the shackles guarding her memories loosen and the distortions weaken. But that truth only leads to even more mysteries…
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HarperCollins Publishers The Stalker a dark and gripping psychological
Book SynopsisWOW! WOW! WOW! What a read!' NetGalley reviewerThe blockbuster of the summer!' NetGalley reviewerTHAT twist. I did not see it coming!' NetGalley reviewerYou're looking over your shoulder, thinking someone's watching.You're checking the doors are locked, spooked by a noise.You're running through the woods, convinced you're being followed.You're being stalked. And they won't stop until you're theirs.If you enjoy reading twisty psychological thrillers that leave your heart racing, then you'll loveThe Stalker from USA Today bestselling author, Sarah Alderson. Perfect for fans of Karin Slaughter and Harlan Coben.Readers love The Stalker:Wow!! What an ending! Suspense, intrigue, and lots of twists and turns! Then BAM! I did not see that ending coming at all!! Wow, what a crazy good book!' NetGalley reviewer, ?????What a book. Couldn't put it down, had me reading in into the night.' NetGalley reviewer, ?????Had me on the edge of my seat I did not expect the twists and turns throughout this boTrade Review PRAISE FOR SARAH ALDERSON: This is an exhilarating ride where nothing is what it seems… Good luck getting anything else done until you've turned the final page. (Heat) Fast-moving and beautifully told, it is hard to put down. (Daily Mail) Cleverly plotted, well written book kept me engaged to the last page. (Rachel Abbott, author of Come A Little Closer) Captivating writing with just the right amount of twists and turns to keep you on your toes… Absolutely loved it! (SJI Holliday, author of The Lingering) A brilliant psychological read. (Woman)
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Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC ReLiving My Life with a Boyfriend Who Doesnt
Book SynopsisBECAUSE I LOVE YOU, I WON'T LET YOU DIE!
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Simon & Schuster Ltd Written in Blood
Book Synopsis‘Wonderful storytelling, with a superbly drawn killer, it underlines exactly how good Carter has become’ DAILY MAILTHE SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER A serial killer who will stop at nothing… The Killer His most valuable possession has been stolen. Now he must retrieve it, at any cost. The Girl Angela Wood wanted to teach the man a lesson. It was a bag, just like any other. But when she opens it, the worst nightmare of her life begins. The Detective A journal ends up on Robert Hunter’s desk. It soon becomes clear that there is a serial killer on the loose. And if Hunter can’t stop him in time, more people will die. Starting with Angela. If you have read itYou must diePRAISE FOR
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Allison & Busby Mystery at the Station Hotel
Book Synopsis
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Zaffre Hungry as the Sea
Book SynopsisAn action-packed, race-against-time thriller from global sensation Wilbur Smith. 'A master storyteller' - Sunday Times 'Wilbur Smith is one of those benchmarks against whom others are compared' - The Times 'No one does adventure quite like Smith' - Daily Mirror His toughest challenge. His final hope. Once the envied and admired chairman of one of the world's most successful shipping consortiums, Nick Berg now finds himself completely alone. His long-time nemesis, Duncan Alexander, has schemed to take his job, alienated him from his wife and son, and stolen his fortune. Nick's only hope now is the Warlock, a top-of-the-range salvage boat that will be his final gamble. When an SOS call comes in Nick finds himself in a race against time - one of his former company's Antarctic cruisers is stranded, sinking in frozen wastelands in a terrible storm.But this is no accident, and as Nick fights to save the lives of the six hundred people on board he has no idea that they are pawns in a game concocted by Duncan Alexander. And it's not just Nick he wants to ruin - the future of his former company and even the ocean itself is under threat. As the storm sweeps in, can Nick save them all before it's too late?
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Titan Books Ltd Uncharted The Fourth Labyrinth
Book SynopsisFollows the adventures of daring thief Nathan Drake who is in search of ancient ruins, priceless artefacts, and untold riches.
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Titan Books Ltd In These Hallowed Halls A Dark Academia anthology
Book SynopsisENROLLMENT BEGINS NOWA beguiling, sinister collection of 12 dark academia short stories from masters of the genre, including Olivie Blake, M.L. Rio, Susie Yang and more!
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SPCK Publishing The Way of the Wicked
Book SynopsisDelve into the world of fourteenth-century England in this thrilling historical murder mystery, the seventeenth in the brilliant Chronicles of Hugh de Singleton
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HarperCollins Publishers The Tudor Deception
Book SynopsisAn unmissable new thriller from the master of the genreAn unsolved historical mystery. A brutal bomb attack.Only one man can track down the killers that link them both.It's 2005: Ben Hope, recently retired from the military, is living in Ireland and using his SAS skills to find and rescue missing children.But when asked to take on the case of two boys who disappeared centuries ago, he walks away, little realising he's lit a fuse that will not only destroy the life of someone he cares about, but also lead him on a journey that proves old secrets come with a very modern price.Ben must follow the trail across Europe, unravelling the mystery and dodging bullets as only he can. As the death toll ramps up, what is the connection between a murdered history professor, an English lord and a pretender to the Tudor throne and can Ben find out the truth before the killers make him their next victim?Trade Review‘Compelling from the first page until the last, Mariani and his fabulous protagonist Ben Hope entertain in a gripping tale that will have you turning the pages well into the night’ Mark Dawson ‘Thrilling. Scott Mariani is at the top of his game’ Andy McDermott ‘A high level of realism … the action scenes come thick and fast. Like the father of the modern thriller, Frederick Forsyth, Mariani has a knack for embedding his plots in the fears and preoccupations of their time’ Shots Magazine ‘James Bond meets Jason Bourne meets The Da Vinci Code’ J. L. Carrell ‘History, action, devious scheming and eye-opening detail. Mariani delivers a twisting storyline’ David Leadbeater 'Non-stop action – this book delivers’ Steve Berry
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Rebellion Publishing Ltd. Rogue Trooper The Complete Collection Book 1
Book SynopsisA brand-new edition collecting the complete adventures of Rogue Trooper across the war-torn Nu Earth.
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Hodder & Stoughton Broken Harbour Dublin Murder Squad 4 Winner of
Book SynopsisIn Broken Harbour, a ghost estate outside Dublin - half-built, half-inhabited, half-abandoned - two children and their father are dead. The mother is on her way to intensive care. Scorcher Kennedy is given the case because he is the Murder squad''s star detective. At first he and his rookie partner, Richie, think this is a simple one: Pat Spain was a casualty of the recession, so he killed his children, tried to kill his wife Jenny, and finished off with himself. But there are too many inexplicable details and the evidence is pointing in two directions at once. Scorcher''s personal life is tugging for his attention. Seeing the case on the news has sent his sister Dina off the rails again, and she''s resurrecting something that Scorcher thought he had tightly under control: what happened to their family, one summer at Broken Harbour, back when they were children. The neat compartments of his life are breaking down, and the sudden tangle of work and family is putting both aTrade ReviewPoignant, compelling, beautifully written and wonderfully atmospheric. * Harlan Coben, #1 New York Times bestselling author of STAY CLOSE *A complex, well crafted psychological thriller as well as an exemplary dissection of the plight of the disappointed and desperate human wreckage washed up in post-Celtic Tiger Ireland . . . A hugely impressive and intelligent book . . . It confirms French as the First Lady of Irish Crime. * Irish Independent *A tale about the different facets of obsession and insanity . . . The best yet of French's four excellent thrillers, it leaves its readers "throat-deep in terror" . . . enticing, threatening, atmospheric prose * Observer *A gripping story in an atmospheric setting by an author who knows how to grab a reader's interest and never let it go. * Jessica Mann, Literary Review *An emotionally jolting story of love, obsession and madness is played out to incredible effect. Since her first novel, In the Woods, was larded with awards in 2007, French has garnered a huge legion of fans and they will be thrilled with this, her fourth and possibly best novel. * Carla McKay, Daily Mail *If you want well-made, lyrical thrillers that will have you gripped without pretending to be something else, why not try Tana French's Dublin Murder Squad series? Indulgent, ingenious - and utterly unputdownable. * The Times *
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Pan Macmillan House of Small Shadows
Book SynopsisHouse of Small Shadows is the disturbing novel about a modern phobia - the fear of dolls and puppets - from award-winning horror author Adam Nevill.The Red House: home to the damaged genius of the late M. H. Mason, master taxidermist and puppeteer, where he lived and created some of his most disturbing works. The building and its treasure trove of antiques is long forgotten, but the time has come for his creations to rise from the darkness. Catherine Howard can't believe her luck when she's invited to value the contents of the house. When she first sees the elaborate displays of posed, costumed and preserved animals and macabre puppets, she's both thrilled and terrified. It's an opportunity to die for. But the Red House has secrets, secrets as dreadful and dark as those from Catherine's own past. At night the building comes alive with noises and movements: footsteps, and the fleeting glimpses of small shadows on the stairs. ATrade ReviewAs a ritual exercise in entrapment, both in the past and the present, a kind of hymn to how all our histories - vast and petty - constrain us, House of Small Shadows is often nothing short of mesmerising. -- Jeff VanderMeer * The Guardian *In House of Small Shadows, Adam Nevill explores a primal modern phobia - the fear of dolls and puppets - and spirals off into an exploration of a long-forgotten English folk tradition that is eminently believable at the same time as it is horrifying. A wonderfully creepy and disturbing novel. * The Independent *Adam Nevill is a fantastic storyteller, a master of slow-building tension, and he's written a fever dream of a book. House of Small Shadows is chilling, disorienting, and deeply creepy. It has the feel of a cult classic, something horror fans will still be reading with immense delight fifty years from now. -- Scott Smith, New York Times Bestselling author of The RuinsModern storytelling...and old school terror. Very scary, highly recommended. -- Jonathan Maberry, NYT bestselling authorOne of the most subtle and powerful writers of dark fiction - a unique voice. -- Michael Marshall Smith, New York Times Bestselling authorAdam Nevill is a spine-chiller in the classic tradition, a writer who draws you in from the world of the familiar, eases you into the world of terror, and then locks the door behind you. The House of Small Shadows grows darker and takes on more menacing life with each step forward. -- Michael Koryta, New York Times Bestselling author of The ProphetNevill's latest horror is a compelling read where indistinguishable childhood dreams and fantasies merge with a surreal, nightmarish present. * SciFI NOW *House of Small Shadows is highly likely to induce nightmares set to the sound of the pattering of tiny wooden feet * SFX *Haunted-house maestros Shirley Jackson, Carlos Ruiz Zafón, and Peter Straub would approve-this sets the bar for the best horror novel of the decade. -- Daniel Krauss * Booklist (starred review) *Nevill's talent for horror resonates ominously in every scene, almost as if the theme from Jaws echoes when a page is turned. * KIRKUS *This emotionally intense, intellectually challenging supernatural novel explores secret geographies of conscience while raising hackles, and is addictively readable. * Publishers Weekly (starred review) *Original, unsettling and genuinely scary, this is a book to be read only in daylight hours... * Lancaster Guardian *As a seasoned reader of horror, I'm very pleased to say that House of Small Shadows is the most genuinely frightening book I have read in a very long time! In fact, I can honestly admit that I couldn't bring myself to read it alone, even though I thought I was long past being scared by a book. * Fantasy Book Review *It is a mature modern horror novel and despite its supernatural trappings it never forgets there is an emotionally pain wracked individual at its core ... Adam Nevill is driving the Ghost Train this year and I for one want to see where he takes us. * Forbidden Planet *Nevill's foray into folk horror is a nail-biting success. * Rue Morgue *It will not be a surprise if plenty of new light bulbs are installed in readers' houses just so they never have to go to sleep in the dark again. * Suspense Magazine *Take it from me: reading House of Small Shadows late in the evening is likely to lead to some serious nightmares. -- Niall Alexander * Tor *Let's just say fans of the weird will find plenty of old dolls, grotesque puppets, twisted taxidermy and even worse things. Yet it is the expanding cloak of inescapable dread that Nevill conjures, like a coffin lid slowly closing over the reader, that is most impressive, leaving one breathless and more than a little disturbed. Horror novels don't get much better than this. * Hellnotes *House of Small Shadows - Adam Nevill: The best new horror novel I read all year. * Amazing Stories *Adam Nevill is a continually compelling writer, in a genre that always needs a brave new voice in what might be called 'mainstream' - breaking through with a technician's skill and a gift for setting, storytelling and characterisation that says strongly and with a fan's own intent, this may be the horror genre but it has emotional purpose and intelligence. In this sense, Adam Nevill is our answer at the moment. * Shade Point *Another solid entry from Nevill who is becoming one of Britain's top horror writers and one that classic genre fans will enjoy. * Sci Fi Crowsnest *Part of you doesn't want to put it down because it's so good and the other part doesn't want to put it down because it's so scary. * Bookwormbase *Reading about stuffed kittens all dressed up and taking tea is really creepy, believe me. * wrongspelling.com *I absolutely loved the experience of reading this book. Although, I've never been in a position before where I wanted to put a book down and walk away from it because of how creeped out I was. I got that this time. Totally new experience for me. * Elitist Book Review *Nevill exposes the reality of a natural human horror: falling deep into the bowels of insanity, never to find a way out. * Library Point *Dark fiction fans beware- reality and horror have never collided so seamlessly before. You may have to turn on a light. * Nightowl Reviews *This is storytelling with substance, reinforced with a cast of well-drawn characters and a twisty good plot. * Press Republican *I highly recommend The House of Small Shadows and, frankly, all of Nevill's work, to fans of horror fiction. He's an author whose work you will read once and become an instant, enduring fan. Highly, highly recommended * Jenn's Bookshelves *Adding his latest book to my reading blitz was a creepy delight. The book is twisted (to say the least) and to make this a simple blog post I will keep it to a one word description. "Creepy * Reading4Adventure *
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Atlantic Books The Players
Book SynopsisA bold and brilliantly inventive historical novel, set in the reign of James II at a time of rebellion and unrest, from a 25-million-copy bestselling author
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Pan Macmillan Blood of the Mantis
Book SynopsisBlood of the Mantis is the third novel in Adrian Tchaikovsky's richly imagined Shadows of the Apt series, following Dragonfly Falling. Stenwold must rally his allies for battle against the Empire, even as it seeks a dangerous artifact of enormous power.A dread ritual casts a deadly shadow . . .Achaeos the seer has finally tracked down the stolen Shadow Box. But he has only days before this magical artefact will be lost to him forever. Meanwhile, the Empire's dread forces are mustering for their next great offensive. Stenwold and his followers have only a short time to gather allies, before the enemy's soldiers march again – to conquer everything in their path. If Stenwold cannot hold them back, the hated black and gold flag will fly over every city in the Lowlands before the year's end.Yet a more insidious threat awaits. Should the Shadow Box fall into the hands of the power-mad Emperor, nothing will save the world from his relentless ambition.Blood of the Mantis is followed by Salute the Dark, the fourth book in the Shadows of the Apt series.Trade ReviewBrimming with imagination -- SciFiNowThe Shadows of the Apt series is simply one of the best epic fantasy series out there -- LEC Book ReviewsSuper worldbuilding, great characters and extreme inventiveness -- Fantasy Book CriticEpic fantasy at its best. Gripping, original and multi-layered storytelling from a writer bursting with lots of fascinating ideas -- Walker of WorldsFull of sparking, speculative innovation -- Stephen Baxter on The Doors of EdenBreathtaking scope and vision. Adrian Tchaikovsky is one of our finest writers -- Gareth Powell on Children of RuinA joy from start to finish. Entertaining, smart, surprising and unexpectedly human -- Patrick Ness on Children of Time
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Titan Books Ltd A Lesson in Vengeance
Book SynopsisA twisty dark academia thriller about a centuries-old, ivy-covered boarding school haunted by its history of witchcraft and two girls dangerously close to digging up the past. Perfect for fans of V.E. Schwab, Leigh Bardugo, M.L. Rio and Donna Tartt. Felicity Morrow is back at the Dalloway School to finish her senior year after the tragic death of her girlfriend. She even has her old room in Godwin House, the exclusive dormitory rumored to be haunted by the spirits of five Dalloway students―girls some say were witches. Witchcraft is woven into Dalloway’s past. The school doesn’t talk about it, but the students do. In secret rooms and shadowy corners, girls convene. And before her girlfriend died, Felicity was drawn to the dark. She’s determined to leave that behind now, but it’s hard when Dalloway’s occult history is everywhere. And when the new girl won’t let her forget. It’s Ellis Haley’s first year at Dalloway. A prodigy novelist at seventeen, Ellis is eccentric and brilliant, and Felicity can’t shake the pull she feels to her. So when Ellis asks Felicity for help researching the Dalloway Five for her second book, Felicity can’t say no. And when history begins to repeat itself, Felicity will have to face the darkness in Dalloway―and in herself.
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Titan Books Ltd Sherlock: A Study in Pink
Book SynopsisSherlock Manga - printed in English in the US for the first time! Adapting the episodes of the smash-hit TV series starring worldwide superstars Benedict Cumberbatch (upcomingDoctor Strange) and Martin Freeman (The Hobbit). Holmes and Watson tackle brain-teasing crimes in modern-day London in this stunning Manga, presented in its original right-to-left reading order, and in the full chapters as originally serialized! Meet Holmes and Watson for the first time...all over again!"Trade Review-Sherlock: A Study In Pink is a treat- - Kaboooooom -Sherlock: A Study in Pink injects new, wholly unexpected life into one of pop culture's most widely known properties.9 out of 10- - Newsarama -Extremely well done...It's certainly one for fans of manga or Sherlock.- - Nerdspan -Truly works a treat as a new way to revisit our favourite show.- - Sherlockology -Does an amazing job of recreating the feeling of BBC's Sherlock- - Geek Girl World -Artist Jay crams dynamism into every layout- - The Guardian -This is a must have for fans of Sherlock...- - Adventures in Poor Taste! -Firing on all cylinders, as it is as strong as it was on television...10 out of 10.- - Graphic Policy -Benedict's Sherlock seems to have been made for Manga.- - Flickering Myth
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HarperCollins Publishers The Last of the Mohicans Collins Classics
Book SynopsisHarperCollins is proud to present its range of best-loved, essential classics.Death and honour are thought to be the same, but today I have learned that sometimes they are not.'Set in frontier America in the midst of the French-Indian war, as the French are attempting to overthrow an English fort, Cooper's story follows Alice and Cora Munro, pioneer sisters who are trying to find their way back to their father, an English commander. Guided by an army major and Magua, an Indian from the Huron tribe, they soon meet Hawk-eye, a frontier scout and his Mohican Indian companions Chingachgook and Uncas.Magua is not all that he seems and the sisters are kidnapped. In The Last of the Mohicans, Cooper sets Indian tribe against Indian tribe and lays bare the brutality of the white man against the Mohicans.
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