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Vintage Publishing Slaughterhouse 5
Book SynopsisHe is a true artist’ New York Times Book ReviewBilly Pilgrim – hapless barber's assistant, successful optometrist, alien abductee, senile widower and soldier – has become unstuck in time.Trade ReviewMarvellous...the writing is pungent, the antics uproarious, the humour suitably black, the wit sharp as a hypodermic * Daily Telegraph *Mr Vonnegut knows a great deal about what is probably the largest massacre in modern history - the fire-bombing of Dresden in 1945. Slaughterhouse Five is a reaction to the event by one of our most gifted and incisive novelists. A work of keen literary artistry -- Joseph Heller, author of 'Catch-22'The individuality of Vonnegut's style is a curious yet perfect match for the pain of the emotional content. A humane, human book that always remains a work of art rather than biography, no matter how apparent the author's presence -- Kate AtkinsonUnique...one of the writers who map our landscapes for us, who give names to the places we know best -- Doris LessingFunny, satirical, compelling, outrageous, fanciful, mordant, fecund and at the bottom-line, simply stoned-out-of-its-mind * Los Angeles Times *
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Teacher
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Canongate Books The Magicians Deception
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Allen & Unwin The Empress Murders
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Bonnier Books Ltd The Pledge
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Canelo Ship of Thieves
Book SynopsisJonas Flynt sets sails for the Caribbean, in pursuit of a slaver's ship who have abducted his stepmother. While there he comes face to face with legendary pirate, Blackbeard.
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Pushkin Press Paperboy
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Andrews UK Limited Running
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Northodox Press Burning Down the House
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Hodder & Stoughton Still Life: (Chief Inspector Gamache Novel Book
Book Synopsis'A cracking storyteller, who can create fascinating characters, a twisty plot and wonderful surprise endings' ANN CLEEVES There is more to solving a crime than following the clues. Welcome to Chief Inspector Gamache's world of facts and feelings. The discovery of a dead body in the woods on Thanksgiving Weekend brings Chief Inspector Armand Gamache and his colleagues from the Surete du Quebec to a small village in the Eastern Townships. Gamache cannot understand why anyone would want to deliberately kill well-loved artist Jane Neal, especially any of the residents of Three Pines - a place so free from crime it doesn't even have its own police force. But Gamache knows that evil is lurking somewhere behind the white picket fences and that, if he watches closely enough, Three Pines will start to give up its dark secrets... Ten million readers. Three pines One inimitable Chief Inspector Gamache 'One of the most interesting detectives in crime fiction' THE TIMESTrade ReviewClever, full of twists and turns . . . wonderfully satisfying * Kate Mosse on How The Light Gets In *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 *Louise 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 *Brimming with atmosphere and steeped in soul-searching . . . Penny combines clever plotting with beautifully evocative descriptions and the deep affection for her characters that keeps readers travelling back to Three Pines for more * Daily Express on The Long Way Home *This is a crime novel that is rich in atmosphere with a fascinating array of characters that enhance a plot of great suspense and ingenuity * Good Book Guide on The Long Way Home *Subtle, elegant and beautifully written * Sunday Mirror on How The Light Gets In *
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HarperCollins Publishers Cat Among the Pigeons Poirot
Book SynopsisUnpleasant things are going on in an exclusive school for girls things like murderLate one night, two teachers investigate a mysterious flashing light in the sports pavilion, while the rest of the school sleeps. There, among the lacrosse sticks, they stumble upon the body of the unpopular games mistress shot through the heart from point blank range.The school is thrown into chaos when the cat' strikes again. Unfortunately, schoolgirl Julia Upjohn knows too much. In particular, she knows that without Hercule Poirot's help, she will be the next victimTrade Review‘Immensely enjoyable.’ Daily Express ‘To read Agatha Christie at her best is to experience the rarefied pleasure of watching a faultless technician at work, and she is in top form in Cat Among the Pigeons.’ New York Times
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John Murray Press Broken Country
Book SynopsisAn epic love story with the pulse of a thriller that asks: what would you risk for a second chance at first love?
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Penguin Books Ltd Candide or Optimism
Book Synopsis''The prince of philosophical novels'' John UpdikeIn Candide, Voltaire threw down an audacious challenge to the philosophical views of the Enlightenment to create one of the most glorious satires of the eighteenth century. His eponymous hero is an innocent young man whose tutor, Pangloss, has instilled in him the belief that ''all is for the best''. But when his love for the Baron''s rosy-cheeked daughter is discovered, Candide is cast out to make his own fortune. As he and his various companions roam over the world, an outrageous series of disasters - earthquakes, syphilis, the Inquisition - sorely test the young hero''s optimism, holding a mirror up to all fanatics, zealots and moral reformers of humankind. Translated and Edited by Theo Cuffe with an Introduction by Michael WoodTrade ReviewWinner of the 2012 Fifty Books/Fifty Covers show, organized by Design Observer in association with AIGA and Designers & BooksWinner of the 2014 Type Directors Club Communication Design AwardPraise for Penguin Drop Caps:"[Penguin Drop Caps] convey a sense of nostalgia for the tactility and aesthetic power of a physical book and for a centuries-old tradition of beautiful lettering."—Fast Company“Vibrant, minimalist new typographic covers…. Bonus points for the heartening gender balance of the initial selections.”—Maria Popova, Brain Pickings"The Penguin Drop Caps series is a great example of the power of design. Why buy these particular classics when there are less expensive, even free editions of Great Expectations? Because they’re beautiful objects. Paul Buckley and Jessica Hische’s fresh approach to the literary classics reduces the design down to typography and color. Each cover is foil-stamped with a cleverly illustrated letterform that reveals an element of the story. Jane Austen’s A (Pride and Prejudice) is formed by opulent peacock feathers and Charlotte Bronte’s B (Jane Eyre) is surrounded by flames. The complete set forms a rainbow spectrum prettier than anything else on your bookshelf."—Rex Bonomelli, The New York Times"Drool-inducing."—Flavorwire"Classic reads in stunning covers—your book club will be dying."—Redbook
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Canongate Books Tails from the Crypt
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Canongate Books Tunnel Vision
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Canongate Books Rebellious Grace
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Headline Publishing Group Razorblade Tears
Book SynopsisA BLACK FATHER. A WHITE FATHER.TWO MURDERED SONS. A QUEST FOR VENGEANCE.*SUNDAY TIMES THRILLER OF THE MONTH** FINANCIAL TIMES CRIME BOOKS OF THE YEAR** BARACK OBAMA''S SUMMER READING LIST 2022*''Superb...Cuts right to the heart of the most important questions of our times.'' MICHAEL CONNELLY''The very definition of a white-knuckle ride'' IAN RANKINIke Randolph left jail fifteen years ago, with not so much as a speeding ticket since.But a Black man with cops at the door knows to be afraid.Ike is devastated to learn his son Isiah has been murdered, along with Isiah''s white husband, Derek. Though he never fully accepted his son, Ike is broken by his death. Derek''s father Buddy Lee was as ashamed of Derek being gay as Derek was of his father''s criminal past. But Buddy Lee - with seedy contacts deep in the underworld - needs to know who killed his
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Amazon Publishing Fog and Fury
Book SynopsisShe's a new PI in a beautiful seaside town. It's dirtier than it looksand more dangerous tooin a twisting novel of suspense by the Anthony Awardnominated author of These Toxic Things. After ten years on the force, LAPD cop Sonny Rush relocates with her elderly mother to peaceful Haven, California, to join her godfather's burgeoning PI business. What crimes could possibly happen in a town nicknamed Mayberry by the Sea? Sonny's first case: find Figgy, a missing goldendoodle last seen sporting a Versace collar. At least scouting out a dognapper gives Sonny a chance to get to know her new neighbors. Forty-eight hours in town and Figgy's disappearance entangles Sonny in an unwelcome reunion with her ex, one of Haven's wealthiest citizens. And when the body of a teenage boy is found along a popular hiking trail, Sonny is drawn into a web of strange beyond anything she ever saw in LA. Then comes a local's warning: question everything. Haven hides secrets that could destroy its idyllic facade. Or destroy Sonny first.
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Cornerstone Breaking the Dark
Book SynopsisBreaking the Dark, the first book in the brand-new Marvel Crime series, introduces fans to a grittier, street-level side of the Marvel Universe, and will continue with original novels featuring fan-favorite characters like Luke Cage, written by S.A. Cosby, and Daredevil, written by Alex Segura. _____________The pace doesn't let up, the characters never once slip. Tricksy, endlessly interesting and pure entertainment, don't miss this one.' Gillian McAllisterFresh, lively, insightfuland the action scenes hit like a chop. A really cracking story.' AJ FinnClassic Lisa Jewell with an amazing twist!' Jenny Colgan'Reveals the depth and complexity of one of the most fascinating and indomitable characters in the Marvel canon.' S. A. Cosby_____________Meet Jessica Jones: a private investigator and retired super hero based out of Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan, who goes from job to job as a hard living, rough talking, loner. And then a wealthy Upper East Side woman pays her a visit. Amber Randall is concerned about her twin sixteen-year-olds, Lark and Fox, who have acted and looked very different since they returned from spending the summer with their British father in the UK. She tells Jessica that her children have unnaturally perfect skin for teenagers and have lost all the tics and habits that made them who they were. They are not Lark and Fox, she tells Jessica. Something has happened to them. To find out more, Jessica travels to Essex to talk to their father and once there meets Belle who is living a curiously isolated existence in a run-down farmhouse with her guardian Debra. Jessica knows that Lark and Fox had spent the summer with Bellebut can this unworldly teenager really be responsible for Lark and Fox's new personas?Jessica soon discovers that, behind Belle and Debra, evil geniuses are playing a dangerous game with technology in order to make the world a better place, not caring who gets hurt, maimed or even killed in the process. Can Jessica stop them from wreaking destruction on a whole generation of young people?Nothing is certain in Lisa Jewell's gripping and most imaginative novel yet.
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Bitter Lemon Press An Enigma by the Sea
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Orenda Books Reaper
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Simon & Schuster Ltd Murder On The Christmas Express
Book SynopsisThe Christmas Jigsaw Murders, the brand new Alexandra Benedict novel, is out now.CAN YOU SOLVE THE CASE? 'Whatever you unwrap for Christmas, you had better hope it’s this book. This is 21st-century cosy Christmas crime that doesn’t shy away from the darkness. Eighteen passengers, seven stops, one killer Christmas read' JANICE HALLETT 'The perfect book to read on a train . . . A thrilling journey from start to finish. Highly recommended' ELLY GRIFFITHS 'It’s wonderful! A page-turning homage to the Golden Age, with a dash of Poirot and a dark, modern heart' S J BENNETT Eighteen passengers. Seven stops. One killer. In the early hours of Christmas Eve, the sleeper train to the Highlands is derailed, along with the festive plans of its travellers. With the train stuck in snow in the middle of noTrade ReviewPRAISE FOR MURDER ON THE CHRISTMAS EXPRESS: ‘Magnificent! A smart, suspenseful and snow-covered mystery with plenty of heart and more than a few quiz questions. A total must read for Christmas’ STEPH BROADRIBB ‘I absolutely loved it! Such a clever and pacy read with a glorious nod to classic Christie’ JO JAKEMAN ‘An engrossing and heart-warming mystery. Like a glorious Christmas chocolate – beautiful on the outside with a richly dark centre. Perfect to curl up with on cold winter nights’ MARION TODD ‘A genuine Christmas Feast. Its traditional wrapping conceals a fiendish mystery, a heart of darkness and – in Roz – a wonderfully flawed heroine that you will absolutely fall in love with. If you like your Christmas murderous and melancholy, it's going to keep you very happy over the Festive Period’ DEREK FARRELL ‘A thought-provoking modern take on a Golden Age mystery. Set on a sleeper train racing into the snowy darkness, this atmospheric tale features a tight cast of vividly-drawn characters, and piercing observation. Expertly crafted, the story kept me glued to the pages until the mystery was finally – and satisfyingly – revealed. A great read’ AMANDA JENNINGS ‘It’s an absolute cracker (not sorry . . .). Many try to emulate Christie but this is the real atmospheric deal’ SINEAD CROWLEY 'As twisty and turny as Agatha Christie’s classic, but with a fresh and sharp modern take. A fantastically atmospheric and compelling mystery, I couldn’t stop racing through the pages' KAT AILES, author of The Expectant Detectives ‘Another cracking Xmas mystery from Alexandra Benedict. This should definitely become an annual tradition. I hope we’re going to see more of Roz!’ GEORGE MANN ‘All aboard the Christmas express for a wonderfully gripping murder mystery this Christmas’ METRO ‘This festive Agatha-Christie-like whodunnit is full of brilliant puzzles and mystery’ SUN ‘The ultimate Christmas mystery’ SHOTS ‘Benedict has pulled together plenty of classic elements – including a locked room mystery – but she’s also thrown a bit of grit into proceedings to elevate the novel beyond its cosy crime trappings’ THE CRACK, Book of the Month PRAISE FOR ALEXANDRA BENEDICT’S CHRISTMAS BOOKS: ‘The perfect gift for quizzers and mystery addicts . . . A delicious locked room mystery crammed with cryptic clues, secrets in sonnets and a deadly game. But it's more than a series of puzzles, it's also an entertaining exploration of relationships and a riveting read’ VAL McDERMID ‘Perfectly pitched for cold nights and warm fires. A lovely Golden Age tribute’ SINEAD CROWLEY ‘A perfectly plotted festive mystery’ SUSI HOLLIDAY ‘This is the perfect Christmas book. Get it for yourself to read when the nights are cold and dark and give it as a present. To everyone!’ MARTYN WAITES ‘Curl up by the fire (and lock all the doors) for this Christmas cracker of a book’ C. S. GREEN ‘Utterly original and breathtakingly intriguing . . . A must-read this Christmas’ STEPH BROADRIBB ‘The perfect updating of the classic Christmas Country House mystery . . . Fabulous festive fun’ DEREK FARRELL ‘The perfect Christmas read . . . and puzzles galore for both readers and the players of the game’ W.C. RYAN ‘Clever and twisty’ CRIME MONTHLY ‘One for book lovers that can't get enough of mystery fiction – even during Christmas’ SUN ‘Packed with riddles, anagrams and puzzles, this is an engaging murder mystery that will grip you until the end’ DAILY MIRROR ‘Atmospheric and pacy’ BEST
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Little, Brown Book Group Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One and
Book SynopsisThe Eighth Story. Nineteen Years Later. Based on an original new story by J.K. Rowling, John Tiffany and Jack Thorne, a play by Jack Thorne.Trade ReviewWhether encountered on stage or on the page, this trip back into the magical world of Hogwarts is thrilling * The Telegraph *Fans can breathe easy knowing this play has been respectfully and lovingly wrought. Tensions thrum, spells fly but at center stage, as always in the Potterverse, is the overriding importance of love and friendship, especially in the face of danger * Booklist, starred review *
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Cornerstone Then She Was Gone: the addictive, psychological
Book SynopsisA missing girl. A buried secret. From the ten-million-copy bestselling author comes a brand new look for this compulsively twisty psychological thriller that will keep you hooked to the very last page.‘A tense, clever page-turner that everyone will be talking about.’ Adele Parks‘Dark and claustrophobic but also heartfelt and moving ... packs a huge emotional punch that will leave you winded. I loved it.’ C. L. Taylor‘Both utterly gripping and startlingly original. Prepare to be hooked.’ Sun_____________Ellie was her mother's golden girl.She had her whole life ahead of her.And then, in the blink of an eye, Ellie was gone.Ten years on, Laurel has never given up hope of finding Ellie. And then she meets a charming and charismatic stranger who sweeps her off her feet.But what really takes her breath away is when she meets his nine-year-old daughter.Because his daughter is the image of Ellie.Now all those unanswered questions that have haunted Laurel come flooding back.What really happened to Ellie? And who still has secrets to hide?_____________OVER 180,000 5* RATINGS - this is why readers love this book:'Breathtaking. Compulsive. Suspenseful. Poetic.''One of the top 5 thrillers I’ve ever read.''I wanted the book never to end.''Suspense filled… edge of my seat… I could not put this down!!''This was my first Lisa Jewell book, and it will definitely not be my last.''Dark, winding and haunting, I couldn't put this one down.'Lisa Jewell, Sunday Times bestseller, October 2023Trade ReviewA MISSING GIRL. A BURIED SECRET.From the acclaimed author of I Found You and the Richard & Judy bestseller, The Girls, comes a compulsively twisty psychological thriller that will keep you gripped to the very last page. * from the publisher's description *Both utterly gripping and startlingly original. Prepare to be hooked. * Sun *I defy you to put this addictive book down until you reach the final heart-breaking page * Daily Express *What begins as a story about the mother of a missing girl starting a new relationship as she comes terms with her grief morphs into a gripping, disturbing and utterly fascinating tale about what really happened to young Ellie Mack. I've been a Lisa Jewell fan for a long time and in this book, as in all her others, she deftly weaves a compelling plot with an emotional depth that leaves you gasping. In Then She Was Gone she has created a book that is dark and claustrophobic but also heartfelt and moving. Then She Was Gone packs a huge emotional punch that will leave you winded. I loved it. -- CL Taylor, author of The Escape, The Lie and The MissingA dark, compulsive psychological thriller, yet one which is also uplifting and tender. I absolutely loved Then She Was Gone. -- Rachel Rhys, author of Dangerous Crossing 9733A tense clever page-tuner that everyone will be talking about. -- Adele ParksShe has departed from her usual chick lit and gone full tilt into a psycho thriller, but she’s lost none of her brilliance. Indeed, I think this is my favourite of hers so far… Deeply emotional and incredibly clever. Bravo * Mail Online *Unnerving, and with a juicy reveal, this is rightly a modern classic * Grazia *Jewell builds a gripping novel around a maze of dark secrets, a tautly wound psychological thriller in which the suspense builds slowly. Her storytelling is immaculate, hopping between past and present, and in and out of characters. It’s a tough read at times, but Jewell always keeps everything moving. The intrigue never flags as she pushed towards a redemptive resolution. As astute and emotionally charged read, riddled with creepiness. Fully recommended * Irish News *Smart and engrossing * Sunday Mirror *After last year’s fantastic I Found You, Lisa Jewell is on a roll with another fast paced and cleverly plotted psychological thriller … If this sounds quite run of the mill, it’s not. Lisa Jewell writes with such a keen eye for detail, so much heart and yet deviousness that I can’t wait to read what she comes up with next * Red *If you're looking for something darker and twistier Girl On The Train style, Lisa Jewell's new thriller, Then She Was Gone … is one to buy * Voucher Codes *Smart and engrossing, this deftly plotted thriller will tug at your heartstrings * The People *This compulsive psychological read from one of our favourite authors will leave you breathless * Fabulous Magazine *pleasingly twisted… I gulped this in one long, thirsty session, sitting by the pool on holiday. * The Pool *This book was simply perfect – easy to fall into, hard to escape, and with so much to figure out you barely wanted to leave anyway. * Bookbag *Chilling and heartbreaking * Good Housekeeping *Jewell builds a gripping novel around a maze of dark secrets, a tautly wound psychological thriller in which the suspense builds slowly. Fully recommended * Dorset Echo *Jewell has always been a favourite writer. Seeing her fully embrace her dark side is a massive treat. A dark, sad and deeply disturbing exploration of the aftermath of the loss of a beloved child, Then She Was Gone deserves to be a huge hit.an engrossing read * Mature Times *beautifully told… the reader is taken from heartbreak to hope via a series of twists and turns worthy of the best thrillers * LivingEDGE *highly entertaining * In Style *‘In this dark and captivating novel, the different strands slowly but surely come together, and the result is that rare thing – a thriller that will break your heart’ * Metro *
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HarperCollins Publishers The Last Witch
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Severn House Sex and Death on the Beach
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Canongate Books The Second Grave
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Severn House One Last Chance
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Quercus Publishing The Widows
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Atlantic Books The Killing Sense
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Random House Pretty Girls
Book Synopsis''I''d follow her anywhere'' GILLIAN FLYNN''One of the boldest thriller writers working today'' TESS GERRITSEN''Her characters, plot, and pacing are unrivalled'' MICHAEL CONNELLY_________________________________________FROM THE AUTHOR OF PIECES OF HER, NOW A MAJOR NETFLIX SERIES. A heart-racing thriller from the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author.A missing girl.A family torn apart.An unsolved mystery.Twenty years ago, Claire and Lydia Scott''s older sister vanished without a trace. Her disappearance had a devastating effect on their family.Now another teenage girl is missing, and the circumstances of her disappearance are hauntingly similar to Julia''s . . .It''s up to Lydia and Claire to revisit their past, unearthing the secrets that destroyed their family all those years ago.Will they be able to face what they find along the way?Trade ReviewA stunning family tragedy and a hold-your-breath pedal-to-the-metal thriller magically blended by Karin Slaughter’s trademark passion, intensity, and humanity. Certain to be a book of the year. -- Lee Child
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John Murray Press Smoke and Whispers
Book SynopsisOxford private detective Zoë Boehm turns up dead in Newcastle, launching her friend Sarah Tucker into an investigation with several leads - but no one she can trust.
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Transworld Murder Most Haunted
Book SynopsisEmma Mason is a former Detective Constable with Thames Valley Police. She now lives in Dorset with her husband, children and parents. She writes and works as a design consultant, creating virtual reality training for the defence sector. Murder Most Haunted is her debut novel.
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Canongate Books Star Circle
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Canongate Books A Slant of Light
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HarperCollins Publishers Dumb Witness Poirot
Book SynopsisA simple accident?Or attempted murder?Everyone blamed the dog. When a wealthy spinster trips on the stairs, it seems only natural to assume it was an accident a rubber ball left there by her lively terrier.And yet the more Emily Arundell thought about it, the more convinced she became that one of her relatives was trying to kill her. Seeking answers, she writes to the famous detective, Hercule Poirot.Only, by the time her letter arrives, Miss Arundell is dead.Trade Review“One of Poirot’s most brilliant achievements”Glasgow Herald
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Penguin Books Ltd Us Against You
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewPraise for Beartown and Fredrik Backman * : *I utterly believed in the residents of Beartown, and felt ripped apart by the events in the book -- Jojo Moyes * bestselling author of Me Before You *Surrounded by impenetrable forests, it recreates the stifling atmosphere of a dying community. This is a mature, compassionate novel * The Sunday Times *Backman can tickle the funny bone and tug on the heart strings when he needs to, and is a clever enough storyteller to not overindulge in either * Independent *As popular Swedish exports go, Backman is up there with ABBA and Stieg Larsson. * The New York Times Book Review *Friday Night Lights for Swedes * O Magazine *A kind of problem play that moves extremely skilfully near the melodramatic without derailing. Its originality is substantial and the book credibly conveys the dual faces of everyday life. An impressive novel, like no other * BTJ, Sweden *Praise for Us Against You * - *A story about families, about friendship and loyalty, inequality, female vulnerability, male back-slapping, and parenthood ... No person's story is too little to be told, Backman includes them all. A novel with a big heart * Jönköpings-Posten, Sweden *Evident in all [Backman] novels is an apparent ability to state a truth about humanity with breathtaking elegance * Kirkus Reviews *This is a tale of the pitfalls of group mentality as well as the loss of an innocence we all take for granted-and it will grip you from start to finish * Canadian Living *Backman is the Dickens of our age, and though you'll cry, your heart is safe in his hands * Green Valley News, Arizona *Backman is a masterful writer, his characters familiar yet distinct, flawed yet heroic. . . There are scenes that bring tears, scenes of gut-wrenching despair, and moments of sly humor. . .Like Friday Night Lights, this is about more than youth sports; it's part coming-of-age novel, part study of moral failure, and finally a chronicle of groupthink in which an unlikely hero steps forward to save more than one person from self-destruction. A thoroughly empathetic examination of the fragile human spirit, Backman's latest will resonate a long time. * Kirkus Reviews *A light hearted, deeply moving novel about a grumpy but loveable curmudgeon who finds his solitary world * CBS Local *Backman's ability to tell stories in pictures is one of his strongest merits, not least how he describes relationships . . . It's rare that one cares about so many characters in a book, and seldom that one comes so close to a whole community. But the leading role in Backman's novels about Beartown is, after all, played by the sports community. It's a love declaration of the highest order * Göteborgs-Posten, Sweden *Mr. Backman cements his standing as a writer of astonishing depth and proves that he also has very broad range plus the remarkable ability to make you understand the feelings of each of a dozen different characters. . . . The story is fully packed with wise insights into the human experience causing characters and readers to ponder life's great question of who we are, what we hope to be and how we should lead our lives * The Washington Times *Fredrik Backman writes wonderfully about men, with a love and understanding for the ones who would rather solve conflicts with their fists. It's hard not to love it * Dagens Nyheter, Sweden *A brilliant sequel . . . Backman writes about loyalty and love, but also captures the feelings of athletes in a vibrant way * Skaraborgs Allehanda, Sweden *Backman knows how to construct a thrilling plot, and what he writes engages . . . And when he hits his stride among the emotions, the sentimental turns into an asset - like a hockey puck straight to the heart * Landskrona Posten, Sweden *It's obvious that Fredrik Backman loves sports and no one is as good at evoking feelings as he is. You are thrown between laughter and tears in the space of one sentence to the next. At the same time, this might be his most earnest and serious, if you can understand what I mean, novel to date. It takes an even bigger grip on the world than the previous novel in the series did. Now we can only wait for the next chapter * Värmlands Folkblad, Sweden *What you get in a Fredrik Backman work is wonderful writing andbrilliant insights into things that truly matter - right vs. wrong, fear vs.courage, love vs. hate, the importance and limits of friendship andloyalty, and more. Fredrik Backman is one of the world's best and mostinteresting novelists. He is a giant among the world's great novelists -and this literary giant is still growing. * Washington Times, US *In his dark but warmhearted way, Backman is a psychologist, and hisinsights are on display again in Us Against You...he creates an astuteemotional world much bigger than a small Swedish town. It's a novel youcan sink into. * Chicago Tribune, US *If Alexander McCall Smith's and Maeve Binchy's novels had a lovechild, the result would be the work of Swedish writer Fredrik Backman /.../ Backman's novels have wide appeal, and for good reason. Us AgainstYou takes a lyrical look at how a community heals, how families recoverand how individuals grow. * Washington Post, US *Deftly explores recovery and rebirth. * US Weekly, US *Backman (A Man Called Ove) returns to the hockey-obsessed village ofhis previous novel Beartown to chronicle the passion, violence,resilience, and humanity of the people who live there in this engrossingtale of small-town Swedish life /.../ Backman's excellent novel has anatmosphere of both Scandinavian folktale and Greek tragedy. Darknessand grit exist alongside tenderness and levity, creating a blunt realismthat brings the setting's small-town atmosphere to vivid life. * Publishers Weekly, US *There is even more potential for book group discussion here asBackman explores violence, political maneuvering, communities,feminism, sexuality, criminality, the role of sports in society, and whatmakes us all tick. * Library Journal *Starred Review*, US *Readers, take a break from the heat this summer to visit the icy streetsof Beartown. Immerse yourself in Us Against You, for once you open thisbook, you won't be able to resist falling into the hockey town out in thewoods. Live among the residents for a few days. I guarantee that it willbe tough to say goodbye when you turn the last page. Fredrik Backmanhas a rare talent for reaching inside his readers and coaxing out theirdeepest emotions while weaving a riveting tale that stays with you for along time. Don't miss out on this phenomenal novel. * The Book Reporter, US *Through Backman's astute examination of humanity, Us Against You will elicit snickers and full-blown belly laughs. It will rip out hearts, thenreplace them stronger than before. Most of all, it is sure to promptreaders to examine their lives in order to be better people, if only inmicroscopic ways. * Shelf Awareness , US *Dark and gritty, but peppered with moments of breath-catching hope. * Modern Mrs. Darcy, US *The sequel to Beartown is finally here, and it does not disappoint. * Hello Giggles, US *This is a tale of the pitfalls of group mentality as well as the loss of aninnocence we all take for granted - and it will grip you from start to finish. * Canadian Living, Canada *Just as the cult TV hit Friday Night Lights wasn't just about high-schoolfootball, this sequel to Beartown is about more than small-town hockey.Us Against You is a story of hopes, dreams, loyalty, friendship, and - aftersomeone is left for dead - the lengths people will go to for the love of the game. * Hello! Canada, Canada *We have a rare book for you. [Us Against You] is not only about hockeyand sports. It's about everything that makes a man a man. * Pravo, Czech Republic *Backman uses an abundance of thrilling hints about upcoming events,and it works. You simply have to continue reading. The story iswonderful, deeply touching and very thought-provoking, and hats offagain to the author's ability to portray people and trends in society. Thenovel plays on your entire register of emotions, and you live and breathealongside the many different characters, all of which are precisely and empathetically depicted. * Litteratursiden, Denmark *A beautiful and brutal drama. * Kristeligt Dagblad, Denmark *"Fredrik Backman is one of Sweden's best authors. He's mastered howto depict a village and its citizens so that you both love and hate them./.../ Backman writes with emotion, and it goes straight to your heart. /.../As always with Backman, there's still hope for humanity, because wherethere is violence and hatred, there is also forgiveness and love." * Bogblogger, Denmark *Us Against You is an excellent novel that's easy to read and skillfullyhandles great themes. /.../ The world created by Backman lives andbreathes and the characters are both human and complex. * Aamuset, Finland *Backman keeps you hooked from the first to the last page. For allBeartown fans, Us Against You feels like coming home. * Hebban, Netherlands *Fredrik Backman writes wonderfully about men, with a love andunderstanding for the ones who would rather solve conflicts with theirfists. It's hard not to love it. * Dagens Nyheter, Sweden *Backman knows how to construct a thrilling plot, and what he writesengages. /.../ And when he hits his stride among the emotions, thesentimental turns into an asset - like a hockey puck straight to the heart. * Landskrona Posten, Sweden *
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Severn House Sons of Sparta
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Severn House An Aegean April
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Amazon Publishing What Have I Done
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Transworld Publishers Ltd It Should Have Been You
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Ackroyd Publishing The Clifftop Murders
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Canelo A Rock and a Hard Place
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Ackroyd Publishing Death at Westminster
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HarperCollins Publishers Vera Wongs Unsolicited Advice for Murderers The
Book SynopsisThe new must-read cozy crime mystery from the bestselling author of Dial A For AuntiesPut the kettle on, there's a mystery brewingTea-shop owner. Matchmaker. Detective?Sixty-year-old self-proclaimed tea expert Vera Wong enjoys nothing more than sipping a good cup of Wulong and doing some healthy detective' work on the internet (AKA checking up on her son to see if he's dating anybody yet).But when Vera wakes up one morning to find a dead man in the middle of her tea shop, it's going to take more than a strong Longjing to fix things. Knowing she'll do a better job than the police possibly could because nobody sniffs out a wrongdoing quite like a suspicious Chinese mother with time on her hands Vera decides it's down to her to catch the killer.Nobody spills the tea like this amateur sleuth. Knives Out meets Kim's Convenience for anyone who loves solving mysteries by Richard Osman and Janice Hallett, and watching Death in Paradise and Marlow Murder Club.Jesse Sutanto has created a greatTrade Review Praise for Jesse Sutanto: ’Feisty and smart, Vera makes for a fun and quirky sleuth’ Heat ‘Had me laughing aloud within its first five pages. Charming, hilarious and heartfelt’ Emily Henry, New York Times bestselling author of Beach Read ‘A dazzling debut full of humour and love. A comedy caper, doused in black humour, comical references, mixed with romance – fans of Crazy Rich Asians will love it’ My Weekly ‘Brilliant, wicked and dead, dead funny’ Andi Osho, Asking For A Friend ‘A gloriously screwball crime caper (with a dusting of romance) which will have you snort-laughing’ Red ‘Dial A For Aunties is one of the funniest, smartest, most compelling books I’ve read in a long time and I couldn’t put it down’ Lucy Vine, Hot Mess ‘Rejoice over Dial A For Aunties’ Elle ‘This smart, funny charming novel has all the right ingredients to make you laugh out loud… A heartfelt rom-com’ Platinum ‘A tightly-plotted, highly comic romp, Dial A For Aunties keeps you guessing till the very last twist’ Lauren Ho, Last Tang Standing ‘Has redefined what “page-turner” means with laugh-out-loud humour and delightful twists and turns at every corner’ Buzzfeed ‘A rip-roaring treat! Dark comedy at its finest and a set of catastrophes that had me roaring’ Abigail Mann, The Lonely Fajita ‘This laugh-out-loud read is a real breath of fresh air’ Fabulous ‘Dark humour at its best. We had such a laugh reading through’ Magic Radio Bookclub ‘The comedy jackpot! Fresh, funny and fabulous’ Kirsty Eyre, Cow Girl ‘A laugh-out-loud read’ Bella ‘Genuine laugh-out-loud funny’ Frost ’A comedy of errors, by turns macabre and romantic, hilarious and affectionate’ Saga
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Vintage Publishing The Woman in Cabin 10
Book SynopsisThis was meant to be the perfect trip. The Northern Lights. A luxury press launch on a boutique cruise ship. A chance for travel journalist Lo Blacklock to recover from a traumatic break-in that has left her on the verge of collapse. Except things don't go as planned.Trade Review"Agatha Christie meets The Girl on the Train in this stupendously good read... Scary and unsettling, it's edge-of-your-seat stuff" Sun on Sunday "A tense, moody drama set on a press trip that goes horribly wrong... Ware has produced a fantastic variation on the woman-in-peril theme, with a plucky protagonist and a brilliantly claustrophobic setting" -- Joan Smith Sunday Times "A rollicking page-turner that reads like Agatha Christie got together with Paula Hawkins to crowdsource a really fun thriller" Stylist "A fantastic read. A fog-enshrouded cruise ship, a twisty puzzle of a murder mystery reminiscent of Agatha Christie, and unrelenting suspense. Batten down the hatches and prepare to read it in one sitting!" -- Shari Lapena, author of The Couple Next Door "[It] channels Agatha Christie's murders at sea in a satisfying contemporary direction." -- Mark Lawson Guardian, Book of the Year
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Penguin Books Ltd The Hunter
Book Synopsis'A richly told tale of tangled loyalties. French ratchets up the tension in increments . . . By the end, these characters have taken on such solidity that, long after finishing it, I often catch myself wondering how they're doing a testament to the author's mastery of her craft' GUARDIANReturn to the dark underbelly of Ardnakelty in the thrilling new sequel to The Searcher. -----It's a blazing summer when two men arrive in the village. They're coming for gold. What they bring is trouble. Two years have passed since retired Police Detective Cal Hooper moved from Chicago to the West of Ireland looking for peace. He's found it, more or less in his relationship with local woman Lena, and the bond he's formed with half-wild teenager Trey. So when two men turn up with a money-making scheme to find gold in the townland, Cal gets ready to do whatever it takes to protect Trey. Because one of the men is no stranger: he's Trey's father. But Trey doesn't want protecting. What she wants is
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