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Graffeg Limited The Last Resort
Book SynopsisKnown for decades as the ''Last Resort,'' the Saltlands has seen an unprecedented surge in domestic tourism and investment. A potential civil war totters between those locals that wish to embrace this new opportunity for the Saltlands, and those who absolutely do not.
£999.99
Canelo The Girls in the Glen: An unputdownable Scottish
Book Synopsis‘A thrilling new voice in Scottish fiction’ Marion ToddIf the dead could speak, what secrets would they tell?With her daughter on an archaeological dig, the only bodies DI Shona Oliver expects to find are long-dead. But when a corpse from the 1980s is unearthed, Shona quickly realises that it may be one of the missing “Girls in the Glen”, victim of a notorious serial killer.Shona’s superiors want her to stop looking to the past, and focus on a fresher crime scene. The attempted shooting of a local politician who likes to stoke controversy.As Shona finds herself pulled between crimes past and present, she soon realises that the secrets buried on Beild Moss are reaching into the present day.But when even her own officers are keeping things from her, who can she trust? Especially when more lives may be at stake…The third instalment in the thrilling DI Shona Oliver series, perfect for fans of Neil Lancaster, G. R. Halliday and Ann Cleeves.Praise for The Girls in the Glen ‘A gripping murder mystery and a must-read for fans of Scottish crime. The landscape is beautifully drawn and becomes a character in this tale of dark reprisal’ Stuart Johnstone, author of Into the DarkWhat readers are saying about the DI Shona Oliver series‘Full of twists and turns’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘Shona Oliver is the real McCoy… exceptional leader, mother and wife fighting crime and personal family issues in equal proportions with heart, skill, compassion, integrity and humanity’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘Great twists and turns and … a shocking climax. A brilliant read, I really enjoyed this one’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘A haunting and absorbing novel set against the backdrop of a notoriously stunning but dangerous landscape’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘Fast paced, unexpected turns and great character development’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘The sort of read that keeps you glued and up all night’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘This book has so many elements I enjoy; a strong, intelligent woman, an atmospheric setting and the history of this wild area. Lynne McEwan makes her characters come alive’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘Unputdownable! I was absolutely entranced with this and quickly read the whole book on tender hooks. One of the best I've read this year’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘Well written and plenty of interesting characters woven through a clever plot’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
£8.54
Little, Brown Book Group Treasure of Khan
Book SynopsisFrom the frigid lakes of Siberia to the hot wastes of the Gobi desert, Dirk Pitt is on the trail of fabled treasure . . .Rescuing an oil survey team from a freak wave on Russia''s Lake Baikal is all in a day''s work for adventurers Dirk Pitt and partner Al Giordino. Yet when their ship is sabotaged and the survey team vanishes, Pitt is forced to get to the bottom of a mystery with far-reaching consequences.Soon he''s on his way to Mongolia. There, a powerful and ruthless business tycoon holding an astonishing secret about Genghis Khan is hoping to emulate the legend''s greatest conquests - but on a global scale!With the legacy of Khan and the lost treasures of Xanadu as the prize and the future security of the world at stake, Dirk Pitt for one isn''t going to stand idly by . . .Treasure of Khan is the nineteenth of Clive Cussler''s bestselling Dirk Pitt novels and is co-authored with his son Dirk Cussler.Praise for Cliv
£8.79
Little, Brown Book Group Arctic Drift
Book SynopsisA foundered Victorian ship looking for the fabled Northwest Passage holds a secret in its icy grave . . .When Dirk Pitt of NUMA is almost blown to pieces in a lab explosion, he suspects sabotage. The lab in question belongs to a scientist hoping to use a rare mineral to combat greenhouse gases - but who would want to destroy our one chance to save the planet?But there are those who will do anything to control such a valuable prize. Pitt''s investigations take him to the Arctic in search of a clue to the origins of this precious mineral. There he and NUMA colleague Al Giordino must battle for survival against the hostile elements and an evil megalomaniac who is about to plunge the North American continent into war . . .Arctic Driftis a white-knuckle ride of a novel that sees Clive Cussler''s greatest hero, Dirk Pitt, fighting his enemies in the cruel Arctic.Praise for Clive Cussler''Clive Cussler
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Orion Publishing Co What Time the Sextons Spade Doth Rust
Book Synopsis''Cosy mystery fans will love this latest delightful installment!'' NITA PROSE, bestselling author of THE MAIDFlavia de Luce, along with her pestilent younger cousin, investigates the murder of a former public hangman and uncovers secrets that bring the greatest shock of her life.****Poisonous mushrooms, pestilent cousins - and a most perplexing murder...There''s a new arrival at Buckshaw - Flavia de Luce''s obnoxious cousin Undine. Flavia reluctantly takes on the mentorship of her fellow orphan, who in her best moments shows some potential for trespassing and trickery.When Major Greyleigh, a former hangman, is found dead from a breakfast of poisonous mushrooms, suspicion falls on the de Luce family''s longtime cook, Mrs. Mullet. After all, didn''t she pick the mushrooms and serve them to Greyleigh moments before his death?Flavia knows her beloved Mrs. Mullet is innocent. Together with Dogger, estate gard
£18.70
Hodder & Stoughton Where the Library Hides
Book SynopsisAN IMPOSSIBLE LOVE. AN ENCHANGED LEGACY. A DANGEROUS DISCOVERY.The stunning conclusion to Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling What the River Knows. A lush immersive historical fantasy set in Egypt filled with adventure, and a rivals-to-lovers romance like no other!1885, Egypt: Inez Olivera is left reeling from her cousin Elvira''s murder, and her mother''s betrayal, and when Tío Ricardo issues an ultimatum about her inheritance, she''s left with only one option to consider.Marriage to Whitford Hayes.Former British soldier, her uncle''s aide de camp, and one time nemesis, Whit has his own mysterious reasons for staying in Egypt. With her heart on the line, Inez might have to bind her fate to the one person whose secret plans could ruin her.PRAISE FOR ISABEL IBAÑEZ''A DELIGHTFUL READ'' JODI PICOULT''TRULY ENCHANTING'' HEATHER FAWCETT''
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Atlantic Books The Silver Wolf: Historical Writers' Association
Book Synopsis***LONGLISTED FOR THE HISTORICAL WRITERS' ASSOCIATION DEBUT CROWN 2022******'Excellent writing, intricate plotting and masterful senses of place and time make Harvey's books compulsive reads.' - Historia******'Superb storytelling. [...] Readers everywhere are in for a treat!' - Tracy Chevalier******'Multi-layered, compelling and intriguing, The Silver Wolf draws us into the murky underbelly of Europe's Thirty Years' War.' - Minette Walters******'[A] marvellous [...] intelligently written romp through history' - NB Magazine******With a huge cast of characters and great storytelling, this is epic, action-packed historical fiction.' - Choice***The extraordinarily rich, dark, panoramic tale of an orphaned boy's quest for truth and then for vengeance as war rages across 17th-century Europe.Amidst the chaos of the Thirty Years' War, Jack Fiskardo embarks upon a quest that will carry him inexorably from France to Amsterdam and then onto the battlefields of Germany. As he grows to manhood will he be able to unravel the mystery of his father's death? Or will his father's killers find him first?The Silver Wolf is a tale of secrets and treachery and the relentlessness of fate - but it is also a story of courage and compassion, of love and loyalty and ultimately of salvation too.Book One of Fiskardo's War marks the start of a series of unforgettable, epic historical fiction for readers of Ken Follett and Kate Mosse.'Harvey handles a huge cast of characters and a mountain of research with enviable confidence, and gives us a gift of a hero. I am completely invested in Jack Fiskardo now, and will eagerly follow him through many more battles and beds, murders and mayhem, to reach his nemesis.' - Tracy Chevalier'A powerfully impressive debut.' - Minette WaltersTrade ReviewThis is superb storytelling. Harvey handles a huge cast of characters and a mountain of research with enviable confidence, and gives us a gift of a hero. I am completely invested in Jack Fiskardo now, and will eagerly follow him through many more battles and beds, murders and mayhem, to reach his nemesis. Readers everywhere are in for a treat! -- Tracy ChevalierA powerfully impressive debut. Multi-layered, compelling and intriguing, The Silver Wolf draws us into the murky underbelly of Europe's Thirty Years' War. Gripping stuff! -- Minette Waltersmarvellous [...] intelligently written romp through history -- Sara Boorman * NB Magazine *With a huge cast of characters and great storytelling, this is epic, action-packed historical fiction. -- Choice * Choice *Outstanding -- S. W. PerryA feast of a read . . . I defy anyone not to pick up this book and not be carried away into another world and another time. -- NetGalley * NetGalley *
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HarperCollins Publishers Smoke and Murders
Book SynopsisCOMING SOON PRE-ORDER NOWThe follow-up to Three Card Murder and the second book in a gripping new mystery series introducing Detective Tess Fox and her con-artist sister Sarah Jacobs.Members of the Lewes Bonfire Society would say afterwards that the event would have been a huge success that year, if it hadn't been for the dead bodyWhen the charred remains of MP Rupert Millington are found inside a burning effigy, no one knows how they got there, but there are plenty of rumours about whodunnit.The lead suspect wants Detective Tess Fox and her con-artist sister Sarah Jacobs to help clear her name. She says she''s being framed, but surely there is no smoke without fire.The heat is on when a second victim is killed in a locked room while Tess and Sarah are in the building. Can the duo solve this puzzling mystery and find the real killer before they strike again?''Glorious fun, packed with puzzles and twists. An absolute riot' Tom Mead, author of The Murder WheelPraise for J.L. BlackhurstA
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Hodder & Stoughton The Couple at the Table: The top 10 Sunday Times
Book Synopsis**THE TOP TEN SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER**'Completely ingenious, entirely satisfying - a delight from start to finish' ALEX MICHAELIDES'BY FAR Sophie Hannah's best one yet. Relatable, funny, high concept and so satisfying I watched in awe as the pieces fell into place' GILLIAN McALLISTER'You'll love this brain-melting thriller!' FABULOUS'A wise and witty portrait of modern marriage and murder' THE TIMES'One of the best crime writers current working' THE SCOTSMANSIX COUPLES. ONE LUXURY RESORT. THE PERFECT MURDER . . .A dream honeymoon...You've madly in love, newly married and at an exclusive resort.A nightmare dinner ...You receive a note warning you to 'Beware of the couple at the table nearest to yours.' There are five other couples. Any of them might have murder in mind.A crime that seems impossible...Who tried to warn you? Who is out to get you?And will you make it home alive?SOPHIE HANNAH IS THE QUEEN OF THE UNGUESSABLE MYSTERY!Trade ReviewTwisty * Crime Monthly, Ones to Watch for 2022 *One of the best crime writers currently working * The Scotsman *The Couple at the Table is a wise and witty portrait of modern marriage and murder * The Times *Complex and satisfying outing * Crime Time *A fabulously twisty and entertaining read! * My Weekly *A new novel by Sophie Hannah is a cause for celebration. The Couple at The Table has everything you want in a mystery - a cryptic threat, a murder, a closed circle of suspects and an unguessable solution. Completely ingenious, entirely satisfying - a delight from start to finish * Alex Michaelides, author of THE SILENT PATIENT *I have just finished The Couple At The Table and it is BY FAR Sophie Hannah's best one yet. Relatable, funny, high concept and so satisfying I watched in awe as the pieces fell into place. Bravo! * Gillian McAllister, author of THAT NIGHT *You'll love this brain-melting thriller! * Fabulous *Brain-bending * Good Housekeeping *The award-winning crime writer returns with another gripping psychological suspense * Surrey Life *As much head-scratching fun as ever * The Observer *Intriguing * Heat *Another winning thriller * Belfast Telegraph *Sly and twisty whodunnit * Peterborough Telegraph *Clever and wonderfully plotted * Irish Independent *An absorbing thriller with an abundance of red herrings and a gradual drip-drip of clues. A fantastic mystery * Woman Magazine *
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Penguin Books Ltd Then Things Went Dark
Book SynopsisSIX PEOPLE LAND ON A DESERT ISLAND READY TO MAKE THEIR REALITY SHOW DEBUTFor fans of Lucy Foley''s The Hunting Party and Taylor Jenkins Reid''s Daisy Jones and the SixA delicious, murderous thriller that feels like you''re watching a live episode of reality TV unfold in your living room. Fast-paced and addicting , I was gripped from the first page until the jaw-dropping conclusion' Lucinda Berry, bestselling author of If You Tell a Lie----NO MURDER HAS EVER HAD MORE WITNESSES . . . The contestants are hungry to prove themselves. The stakes are high and losing is not an option.But three weeks and eighteen episodes later, five of the six contestants sit in a Portuguese police station, and none of them are winners. Because twelve million people were watching when Rhys Sutton died on camera, and someone must pay for the crime. The best
£15.29
British Library Publishing The White Priory Murders
Book SynopsisWhen Bennett's uncle, the cantankerous amateur sleuth Sir Henry Merrivale arrives from London to make sense of this impossible crime, the reader is treated to a feast of the author's trademark twists, beguiling false answers and one of the most ingenious solutions in the history of the mystery genre.
£9.49
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC ThreeInch Teeth
Book SynopsisTHE THRILLING NEW YORK TIMES #2 BESTSELLING NOVEL FROM C.J. BOX.Wyoming game warden Joe Pickett faces two different kinds of rampaging killers one animal, one human in this riveting adventure from award-winning author C.J. Box.A rogue grizzly bear has gone on a rampage, killing, among others, the prospective fiancé of Joe Pickett''s daughter. At the same time, Dallas Cates, who Joe helped lock up, is released from prison with a list of six names tattooed on his skin. He wants revenge on the people who sent him away: the people he blames for the deaths of his entire family and the loss of his reputation and property.Targeted are his lawyer, a judge, the county prosecutor, a prison guard, Joe's associate Nate Romanowski and Joe Pickett himself. Using the grizzly attacks as cover, Cates devises a method of violence identical to the bear killings and sets out to methodically check off his list. C
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Little, Brown Book Group Hamish Macbeth Death of a Smuggler
Book SynopsisTHE PAGE-TURNING NEW MYSTERY IN THE BESTSELLING HAMISH MACBETH SERIES!------------Sergeant Hamish Macbeth is craving peace and quiet. But visitors to his home village of Lochdubh, nestled in the Scottish Highlands, have other ideas...Hamish and the new love in his life, Claire, have holiday plans. But thoughts of rest and relaxation are rudely interrupted by the arrival of a new constable, complete with a surprise, and a secret.Hoping the grand re-opening of his local pub will be a good distraction from Constable Forbes''s intrigue, Hamish gets a nasty surprise when he''s confronted by a family who have a score to settle with a missing man.Discovering a murdered woman''s body puts further pressure on Hamish, especially when he learns that she''s linked to the missing man... but who are they, and why were they in Lochdubh? With a host of questions, a growing list of suspects and ever more bewildering circumstances, the arrival of the odious Detective Chief Inspector Blair is truly the last thing Hamish needs. As Hamish''s sworn enemy, why is Blair interested in this case?Hamish vows to find the murderer before anyone else falls victim. Never has a quiet life seemed further from his grasp!------------Praise for the Hamish Macbeth series . . .''It''s always a treat to return to Lochdubh'' New York Times''Unmissable!'' Peterborough Telegraph''First rate ... deft social comedy and wonderfully realized atmosphere'' Booklist''Beaton catches the beauty of the area''s natural geography and succinctly describes its distinct flavour'' Library Journal''Befuddled, earnest and utterly endearing, Hamish makes his triumphs sweetly satisfying'' Publishers Weekly
£17.00
Orion Publishing Co Curtain Call to Murder
Book SynopsisA murder on stage. A cast full of suspects. Can dresser Jayne unravel the mystery? It is opening night at the London Palladium, and tensions are running high amongst the feuding cast of Leopard Spots. Amongst them are an ageing lothario, a national treasure, an amateur psychic and a comedian-turned actor all vying for the spotlight.When an on-stage accident forces an unexpected intermission, it is clear only to dresser Jayne that the drama has turned deadly. Can she step out of the wings and identify the killer before it is too late? Or will murder make an encore...Discover the year''s most entertaining, devious and fabulous mystery from author, actor and comedian Julian Clary
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Duckworth Books The Man Who Didn't Burn: A thrilling new crime
Book SynopsisA KILLER. A SAINT. A TOWN FULL OF WHISPERS When an English expat is brutally murdered, his charred corpse left on a Loire Valley hillside, the police turn to juge d’instruction Matthieu Lombard to find the killer. Instead, Lombard discovers a wealth of secrets, grudges and feuds in the idyllic town of Saint-Genèse-sur-Loire. He begins to suspect that the remaining members of the Comité des Fêtes know more about the death than they are letting on. But rather than towards an arrest, each clue he uncovers seems to point in one, unexpected direction: Joan of Arc. Is the answer to the murder hiding in the barroom gossip of the Lion d’Or? Or in another century altogether? The thrilling new crime series from The Times-bestselling author of Death and CroissantsTrade Review‘With more twists and turns than a backwoods farm track, Moore has made a blistering start to what is near certain to be a long-running series’ Barry Turner, Daily Mail'Like a French inspector Morse, a gallic delight reminiscent of Fred Vargas and Donna Leon' C. K. McDonnell, author of The Stranger Times‘A cracking good read’ Mark Billingham, author of the Tom Thorne thrillers'Charming, clever and expertly crafted… wickedly fabulous' Rachel Lynch, author of the Detective Kelly Porter thrillers'Full of twists and turns, I couldn't put this down. Great stuff' Simon McCleave, author of the D.I. Ruth Hunter thrillers‘This is great fun… crime fiction at a European pace, with a fabulous Loire Valley setting… reminiscent of Michael Dibdin’ Sarah Hilary, author of the D.I. Marnie Rome thrillers'An accomplished and compelling tale' Martin Walker, author of the Bruno, Chief of Police, Dordogne Mysteries'Wine, chateaux and murder, what's not to love? I highly recommend' Cara Black, author of the Aimée Leduc Investigations'An engrossing, slickly plotted policier that will leave you wanting more' Tom Benjamin, author of the Daniel Leicester mysteries'A bracing antidote to the many stories of beautiful, sun-soaked French towns... Juge d’instruction Matthieu Lombard is a great character, curmudgeonly but clever, dogged but sensitive, and with a brain packed with the kind of general knowledge that wins quizzes' Literary Review'A surprising and truly entertaining mystery… Moore has finely drawn, colourful characters… incredibly enjoyable' Paul Burke, Crime Time FM'A hotbed of grudges and feuds. Thrilling’ Marie Warren, Crime Monthly'A cunning murder mystery, a dive into history, a warm and intimate portrait of provincial France and, in Juge Lombard, a compelling continental detective – a terrific read' Jon Henley
£13.49
Headline Publishing Group Buried in a Shetland Tomb
Book SynopsisThe second book in Marsali Taylor''s thrilling Shetland Sailing Mysteries series. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, Val McDermid, Faith Martin, J.R. Ellis, LJ Ross and Ann Cleeves!''This series is a must-read for anyone who loves the sea, or islands, or joyous, intricate story-telling.'' ANN CLEEVESWhen a visiting couple out on their yacht go missing from the Shetland oil capital of Brae, sailing skipper and amateur detective Cass Lynch is forced to ask her old adversary, DI Gavin Macrae, for help. His investigation brings to light surprising links to international art theft, and Macrae warns her to give this mystery a wide berth - but when one of her own sailing pupils disappears too, Cass can sit by no longer. As she sets out alone to explore a remote Neolithic tomb, Cass is unprepared for the secrets that lie buried there. Previously published as The
£11.69
Tramp Press Seven Steeples
Book SynopsisThe mountain remained, unclimbed, for the first year that they lived there. Bell and Sigh, a couple in the infancy of their relationship, cut themselves off from friends and family. They turn their backs on a city divided by scores of streets and hundreds of sterile cherry trees, by a foul river and a declining population of house sparrows. Them in and the world out. From the top of the nearby mountain, they are told, you can see seven standing stones, seven schools, and seven steeples. All you have to do is climb. Taking place in a remote house in the south-west of Ireland, this rich and vivid novel spans seven years and speaks to the times we live in, asking how we may withdraw, how better to live in the natural world, and how the choices made or avoided lead us home.
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Headline Publishing Group While Paris Slept A mother faces a heartbreaking
Book SynopsisOn a platform in occupied Paris, a mother whispers goodbye.It is the end. But also the beginning...''What a book... Emotional and heartrending...absolutely phenomenal. I was on tenterhooks throughout. A wonderful achievement'' JILL MANSELL*** THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER ***''I absolutely loved it. An ingenious plot, wonderful believable characters and it moved me to tears. A fabulous read'' LESLEY PEARSE''An amazing story of love, resilience and the human spirit'' TRACY REES''You''ll have your heart in your mouth and tears on your cheeks as it reaches its rich, life-affirming conclusion... Had me completely and utterly enraptured'' LOUISE CANDLISH''Brace yourself for a brilliant read. This will tug at your heartstrings'' BEST''Made me think and cry and rageTrade ReviewWhat a book . . . Emotional and heartrending . . . absolutely phenomenal. I was on tenterhooks throughout. A wonderful achievement -- Jill MansellHistorical fiction fans, rejoice! A new voice has entered the arena and she's one to watch. A heartrending story told from the perspectives of two families living very different lives, it is also one of hope amid tragedy. Perfectly paced and plotted, and evocatively written * Woman & Home *You'll have your heart in your mouth and tears on your cheeks as it reaches its rich, life-affirming conclusion. Both epic and intimate, this unexpected story had me completely and utterly enraptured -- Louise CandlishBrace yourself for a brilliant read. This will tug at your heartstrings * Best *While Paris Slept made me think and cry and rage and smile at mankind's capacity for both beautiful, selfless love and terrible, heartbreaking cruelty. Prepare to be thoroughly engrossed in this compelling book -- Natasha LesterWhat a book, I absolutely loved it. An ingenious plot, wonderful believable characters and it moved me to tears. A fabulous read -- Lesley PearseA heartbreaking debut. The novel delves into eternal questions: How far will we go to protect our child? Is love holding tightly or letting go? -- Janet Skeslien Charles, author of The Paris LibraryA powerful and poignant debut from a brilliant and bold new novelist -- Imogen Kealey, author of Liberation
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Pan Macmillan The Adventures of Arsène Lupin, Gentleman-Thief
Book SynopsisThe inspiration for the hit Netflix show, Lupin, Arsène Lupin is charming, clever and bold. A master of disguise, he steals from the rich, he outsmarts the police and he’s generous to those in need. And above all, he never takes himself too seriously.This French Robin Hood has charmed readers for generations and the stories about his dazzling escapades have been adapted countless times for television, stage and film, including the hit manga series Lupin III.Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful hardbacks make perfect gifts for book lovers, or wonderful additions to your own collection. This edition of The Adventures of Arsène Lupin by Maurice Leblanc is translated from the French by Alexander Teixeira de Mattos and features an introduction by Emma Bielecki.In the opening stories, Lupin is arrested, only to engineer his own incredible escape. What follows are wonderfully entertaining and action packed stories that finish with a brief encounter with none other than Sherlock Holmes. Originally published together in 1907, this collection of the gentleman thief's very first adventures is the perfect place to start exploring his world of daring escapes, cunning disguises and ambitious heists.Trade ReviewA French cult classic * Evening Standard *An all-knowing, sublime, mutable thief transcending both time and language * Guardian *Does Leblanc measure as much as his literary rivals? On the proof of this enticing pocket version of his brief tales, the reply is most actually, sure. -- Barry Turner * EFCNews *
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Orion Publishing Co Proof of Life
Book SynopsisTHE GRIPPING ESPIONAGE THRILLER FROM AWARD-WINNER RJ ELLORY''Tense, atmospheric, totally belivable'' The SunThe mission was supposed to be simple.Stroud is a former war photographer who left the frontline before his luck ran out. His closest friend and mentor, Vincent Raphael, was not so fortunate.To prove his friend is dead.When Raphael is allegedly sighted in Istanbul - six years after his death - Stroud is drawn back into a life that nearly destroyed him. So begins a journey that takes him from the Balkans to the Netherlands, from Berlin to Paris, as he hunts down the truth.But first he''ll have to prove he ever existed . . .With his every move closely monitored by international intelligence agencies, Stroud is on the trail of a revelation that will make him question everything he has ever believed . . .''This tense, atmospheric, totally believable thriller harks backTrade ReviewThis tense, atmospheric, totally believable thriller harks back to the golden age of espionage but is also about how well we really know our friends. Superb. * The Sun *
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Argo
Book SynopsisYou've read the myth of the Golden Fleece. Now find out how it really was for Jason and the Argonauts in this gripping reimagining of the famous Ancient Greek tale, and first book in the breathtaking Blades of Bronze series. Perfect for fans of Madeline Miller, Neil Gaiman and Natalie Haynes. He has come to take what is yours... Iolkos, Greece, 1230 BC. King Pelias has grown paranoid, tormented by his murderous past and a prophecy of the man who will one day destroy him. When a stranger arrives to compete in the Games of Poseidon, Pelias is horrified, for this young man should never have grown to manhood. He is Jason, Pelias' nephew, who survived his uncle's assassins as a child. Now Jason wants his revenge – and the kingdom. But Pelias is cunning as well as powerful. He gives Jason an impossible challenge: to claim the throne, he must first steal the fabled Golden Fleece of Colchis. Jason assembles a band of Greece's finest warriors. They are the Argonauts, named for their trusty ship. But even with these mighty allies, Jason will have to overcome the brutal challenges hurled his way. His mission and many lives depend on his wits – and his sword. PRAISE FOR THE BLADES OF BRONZE SERIES AND MARK KNOWLES 'A bold and thrilling voyage that plunges you deep into the world of ancient myth' Daisy Dunn 'Mark Knowles has taken the legend of Jason and the Golden Fleece, and stripped it down to its bare bones... A deeply researched historical epic, so brilliantly brought to life I could taste the salt air on my tongue... Epic battles, well-rounded characters sailing through a brilliantly described world' Adam Lofthouse 'What a spectacular triumph! Knowles has taken a reassuringly familiar legend and elevated it into a new, realistic and engrossing story' Sam Taw 'Knowles has combined historical realities with sure-footed imagination... brilliant' Dr Paul Millett '[Knowles] has teamed his love of learning classics and childhood love of sword-and-sandals epics to accomplish something remarkable' Boarding Schools' AssociationTrade ReviewA deeply researched historical epic, so brilliantly brought to life I could taste the salt air on my tongue... Epic battles, well rounded characters sailing through a brilliantly described world -- Adam Lofthouse, author of The Centurion's Son[Knowles] has teamed his love of learning classics and childhood love of sword-and-sandals epics to accomplish something remarkable * Boarding Schools' Association *What a spectacular triumph! Knowles has taken a reassuringly familiar legend and elevated it into a new, realistic and engrossing story. This glorious hero quest is packed with intrigue, adventure, mystery, and beautifully written skirmishes, raising the stakes higher and higher as the crew venture into darker and more treacherous lands. The characters are well drawn and compelling, each with their own flaws and motives woven into the plot. The tribal politics, subversion and battle scenes leave you hungry for more of this dazzling epic, so I hope it won't be too long until a sequel is released! -- Sam TawKnowles has combined historical realities with sure-footed imagination... Brilliant -- Dr Paul Millett, Cambridge University, on The Consul's Daughter
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Pan Macmillan Deliver Us From Evil
Book SynopsisDeliver Us From Evil is Hitchcockian in its intimate build-up of suspense and filled with the remarkable characters, breathtaking plot turns and blockbuster finale that are David Baldacci's hallmarks.A global disasterEvan Waller is a monster. He has built a fortune from the suffering of others. And his new plan threatens to result in the deaths of millions of people all over the globe.Only one man can stop himOn Waller’s trail is Shaw, a mysterious operative who travels the globe neutralizing threats for a highly secretive organization. Shaw’s one chance to bring Waller down will come in the most unlikely of places: a serene village in Provence. Meanwhile, journalist Katie James, an old contact of Shaw’s, surfaces from the past to join him in his hunt.A deadly pursuitWaller’s depravity and ruthlessness go deeper than Shaw knows, and now there is someone else pursuing him as well – Reggie Campion is an agent for a secret vigilante group with an agenda of her own. Hunting the same man, and unaware of each other’s mission, Shaw, Katie and Reggie will be caught in a deadly duel of nerve and wits against a surprising, secretive enemy . . .Trade ReviewHigh-stakes action, shadowy government agencies, and [a] neo-Cold War backdrop . . . Baldacci pushes his plot ahead at such a blistering pace -- Washington Post on The Whole Truth
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Zaffre Golden Fox: The Courtney Series 8
Book SynopsisBOOK 8 IN THE EPIC HISTORICAL SAGA OF THE COURTNEY FAMILY, FROM INTERNATIONAL SENSATION WILBUR SMITH'Smith will take you on an exciting, taut and thrilling journey you will never forget' - Sun'With Wilbur Smith the action is never further than the turn of a page' - Independent'No one does adventure quite like Smith' - Daily MirrorTHE ULTIMATE BETRAYAL. THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE.Beautiful and headstrong Isabella Courtney enjoys all the freedoms London in the sixties can offer. So when a beautiful, charming man appears and sweeps her off her feet, why would she resist?But her lover is no simple admirer - he is Ramon de Santiago y Machado, a KGB operative known as Golden Fox, and his mission is to recruit her as an agent and uncover her father's secret business dealings. Isabella, already pregnant with Ramon's child and deeply in love, is caught in his trap.With an impossible choice to make, Isabella must decide who she will betray - her father and her country, or the man she loves and their unborn son . . .A Courtney Series adventure. Book 5 in The Burning Shore sequence.Golden Fox is the thrilling final novel in the second sequence in the Courtney family saga from Wilbur Smith, one of the best and most beloved authors of the century. The Courtney series continues with the Birds of Prey sequence.Book 9 in the Courtney family series, Birds of Prey, is available now.
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Simon & Schuster Machinehood
Book SynopsisZero Dark Thirty meets The Social Network in this “clever…gritty” (Ken Liu, author of The Grace of Kings) science fiction thriller about artificial intelligence, sentience, and labor rights in a near future dominated by the gig economy—from Hugo Award nominee S.B. Divya.Welga Ramirez, executive bodyguard and ex-special forces, is about to retire early when her client is killed in front of her. It’s, 2095 and people don’t usually die from violence. Humanity is entirely dependent on pills that not only help them stay alive but allow them to compete with artificial intelligence in an increasingly competitive gig economy. Daily doses protect against designer diseases, flow enhances focus, zips and buffs enhance physical strength and speed, and juvers speed the healing process. All that changes when Welga’s client is killed by The Machinehood, a new and mysterious terrorist group that has simultaneously attacked several major pill funders. The Machinehood operatives seem to be part human, part machine, something the world has never seen. They issue an ultimatum: stop all pill production in one week. Global panic ensues as pill production slows and many become ill. Thousands destroy their bots in fear of a strong AI takeover. But the US government believes the Machinehood is a cover for an old enemy. One that Welga is uniquely qualified to fight. Welga, determined to take down the Machinehood, is pulled back into intelligence work by the government that betrayed her. But who are the Machinehood, and what do they really want? A “fantastic, big-idea thriller” (Malka Older, Hugo Award finalist for The Centenal Cycle series) that asks: if we won’t see machines as human, will we instead see humans as machines?Trade Review“With clever invention and astute observation popping from every paragraph, Machinehood takes you on a thrilling ride through a gritty, panoramic future that showcases intelligence in all its manifestations, humanity in all its potentialities, the infinite grace of ourselves as well as of our creations.” —Ken Liu, author of The Grace of Kings and The Paper Menagerie and Other Stories “From the opening manifesto to its ingenious technologies, Machinehood builds an inspiring and believable vision of the future that is both thought-provoking and hopeful. It will leave you wishing that tomorrow could arrive a little sooner.” —Ray Kurzweil, bestselling author, pioneering inventor, and renowned futurist * “This stunning near-future thriller from Divya (Runtime) tackles issues of economic inequality, workers’ rights, privacy, and the nature of intelligence. . . . Crack worldbuilding and vivid characters make for a memorable, page-turning adventure, while the thematic inquiries into human and AI labor rights offer plenty to chew on for fans of big idea sci-fi. Readers will be blown away.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review “A fantastic big-idea thriller, with plenty of action, and substantive, important perspectives on what the future might look like.” —Malka Older, author of Infomocracy, and the Hugo-finalist Centenal Cycle “Divya has created a richly imagined and eerily familiar world . . . confronting urgent questions about humans’ place in a society increasingly run by AIs.” —Kirkus Reviews
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Flame Tree Publishing Sherlock Holmes Short Stories
Book SynopsisThe fascination with Conan Doyle’s enigmatic anti-hero Sherlock Holmes, and his pompous narrator Dr Watson, has barely subsided over the years. Inspiring a long line of detective stories and Whodunnits, Holmes is a constant feature on TV, and movie screens, with new audio and radio shows joining the frenzy. The Holmes tales have earned their place amongst the most influential of popular fantasy, crime and gothic stories.
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Profile Books Ltd Devil in a Blue Dress
Book Synopsis* WINNER OF THE CWA DIAMOND DAGGER FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT * * A STUNNING NEW 30TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION * *INCLUDES AN AFTERWORD BY VAL MCDERMID * 'One of fifty books to read before you die' - SUNDAY MIRROR 'Mosley is a literary artist as well as a master of mystery' - NEW YORK TIMES 'I need to find somebody and I might need a little help looking...' It's the summer of '48 in the city of Angels and there's heat on the streets when Daphne Monet hits the sidewalk. Heat when she disappears with a trunkload of somebody else's cash. Easy Rawlins is a war veteran just fired from his job. Drinking in a friend's bar, he wonders how to meet his mortgage when a white man in a linen suit walks in, offering good money if Easy will locate Miss Monet, a blonde with a reputation. It's a simple decision, but for one thing. Nobody warned him - better the devil you know... In the sleazy, fearful city, Easy must rely on his instincts, not just to solve the case, but to save his own life. Adapted into an award-winning film starring Denzel Washington and Don Cheadle, Devil in a Blue is a legendary novel from a master of the mystery genre.Trade ReviewA damn good read -- Val McDermidMr Mosley makes us root for Easy Rawlins, a black knight-errant, and his lawless sidekick, Raymond Mouse Alexander, an armed and dangerous Sancho Panza * The New York Times *Astonishing virtuosity, upends Chandler's LA to show a dark side of a different kind * Sunday Times *One of fifty books to read before you die * Sunday Mirror *
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Cornerstone To Tell You the Truth: A twisty thriller that’s
Book Synopsis'Dark, tense and very clever' CLAIRE DOUGLAS'You're in for the twistiest of rides!' LESLEY KARA'Bold, suspenseful, and impossible to put down' SAMANTHA DOWNING'One of the most unsettling - and unforgettable - heroines I've ever met!' SHARI LAPENA***THE AUTHOR OF RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB BESTSELLER THE NANNY RETURNS WITH A TWISTY, UNPREDICTABLE THRILLER WITH AN UNFORGETTABLE HEROINE AT ITS HEART***___________________Lucy Harper has a talent for invention... She was nine years old when her brother vanished in the woods near home. As the only witness, Lucy's story of that night became crucial to the police investigation. Thirty years on, her brother's whereabouts are still unknown. Now Lucy is a bestselling thriller writer. She has fame, fortune, and an army of adoring fans. But her husband, Dan, has started keeping secrets of his own. Then Dan goes missing and Lucy's past and present begin to collide...It's time for Lucy Harper to tell us the truth.___________________PRAISE FOR GILLY MACMILLAN:'Pulses with tension until its shocking conclusion' SHARI LAPENA'White-knuckled suspense' TESS GERRITSEN'From the first page I wanted to know all the dark secrets this family were hiding. It's a seriously addictive read and I never knew who to trust' AMY LLOYD, author of THE INNOCENT WIFE and ONE MORE LIE'A brilliant blend of missing person drama with some seriously spooky Gothic overtones.' GLAMOUR MAGAZINE'Secrets, lies, jealousy and betrayal... Elegantly structured and infused with a creeping sense of dread' SARAH VAUGHAN'The plot sucked me in and the insidious build had me turning the pages rapidly' JANE SHEMILT'The Nanny will make you doubt everyone - including yourself. Some families are built on a bedrock of lies. This one is no exception. Clever and deliciously addictive' JANE CORRY'I was blown away by The Nanny. Original, twisty, unpredictable and taut with its buried secrets, the old creepy house and complex relationships. I never knew who to trust and the ending shocked me. This deserves to be huge!' CLAIRE DOUGLAS'A tense, assured and atmospheric thriller which will keep you guessing from page one right through to the shocking denouement. Brilliantly absorbing' MEL McGRATH'Riveting' New York TimesTrade ReviewGilly Macmillan's latest novel is a surreal, multi-layered thriller, interlacing dark secrets, missing children and guarded neighbours . . . Macmillan is a master at winding up the tension with a series of chilling revelations. * Longford Leader *A surreal, multi-layered thriller. * The Herald *With its buried secrets, shifting allegiances, and creeping sense of dread, The Nanny pulses with tension until its shocking conclusion. I absolutely loved it! -- Shari LapenaThe plot sucked me in and the insidious build had me turning the pages rapidly -- Jane ShemiltI was blown away by The Nanny. Original, twisty, unpredictable and taut with its buried secrets, the old creepy house and complex relationships. I never knew who to trust and the ending shocked me. This deserves to be huge! -- Claire Douglas
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Canongate Books A Snake in the Barley
Book SynopsisWhere is taverner Tom Merchet? Owen Archer unearths a series of troubling secrets and a dangerous foe intent on retribution when his good friend goes missing.A standout . . . Robb reinforces her place among the top writers of medieval historicals - Publishers Weekly Starred ReviewYork, 1377. Owen Archer is determined to find his friend, taverner Tom Merchet, who has been missing for five days. His wife, Bess, is frantic with worry. AN ENIGMATIC STRANGER.Who is the elusive Widow Cobb that Tom was seen visiting? And who is the man spotted following Tom before he vanished? As Owen hunts for clues, Bess decides to visit the widow''s lodgings and makes a terrifying discovery.RETRIBUTION IS BREWING . . .Owen digs up past sins and long-buried secrets that answer some of the questions surrounding Tom''s disappearance. But who is the sly and malevolent figure intent on destroying his friend, and
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Bonnier Books Ltd Dead Tired
Book Synopsis'COSY CRIME AT ITS FINEST!' JANICE HALLETT'THOROUGHLY MODERN COSY CRIME DONE RIGHT!' JONATHAN WHITELAW**AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW!**Alice has made the most of her maternity leave, becoming simultaneously a proud mum (well, a mum, at least) and accidental amateur sleuth.
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Ian Fleming Publications Thunderball
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Ian Fleming Publications Moonraker
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Orion Publishing Co The Family
Book SynopsisHER BOYFRIEND''S A DREAM. HIS FAMILY''S A NIGHTMARE.Since her mother died of an overdose, kind-hearted Cheryl''s always had to look out for herself. Until Dale Moran walks into her life.Dale and his family have just bought the house across the street, and within a day, he''s chased off the violent thugs who''ve been threatening Cheryl for her ex-boyfriend''s debts.Dale is devastatingly handsome and a fierce protector. It''s no wonder Cheryl falls fast and hard. But when Cheryl finally meets the family; when she notices that they go quiet as she enters rooms; when she hears gunshots in the middle of the night on their estate, she has to wonder whether her new romance has taken her out of the frying pan and into the fire...Cheryl''s not sure how wrapped up Dale is in his family''s secrets. But she''s certain of one thing: The Morans are hiding something. And unfortunately for Cheryl, finding the truth could mean losing her life...Don''t miss out on the thrilling and unputdownable new read from million-copy-bestselling author Mandasue Heller - order a copy of The Family NOW! Perfect for fans of Kimberley Chambers, Jessie Keane and Martina Cole.Read what everyone is saying about The Family:''Wow wow wow! Mandasue had some serious fire in her belly and her twisted mind was on point when she wrote this book... I did not want this book to end!'' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''This mind-blowing read has it all for me. LOVED IT!!!'' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Mandasue Heller is back!! Absolutely loved every minute of The Family, and what a family it was!!!... I didn''t want it to end.'' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Wow what an amazing book, I have loved of her previous books but this is on another level.'' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Gritty, compelling and extremely difficult to put down... An absolutely brilliant book which I adored from beginning to end.'' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Wow what a cracker!... The dynamics of the family are so believable that you can imagine how easy it is for this to happen. Excellent ending too.'' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Wow what a page turning read!'' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''This was amazing!!! From the very first chapter all the way to the end. Didn''t actually guess any of the twists that happened in this... what an amazing author she is.'' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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HarperCollins Publishers Died and Gone to Devon
Book SynopsisOne of the best in the genre' THE SUNA fabulously satisfying addition to the canon of vintage crime' DAILY EXPRESSA delicious adventure' DAILY MAIL on The Riviera Express***X marks the spot for murderTemple Regis, 1959: Devon's prettiest seaside resort is thrown into turmoil by the discovery of a body abandoned in the lighthouse.It's only weeks since another body was found in the library and for the Riviera Express's ace reporter-turned-sleuth Judy Dimont, there's an added complication. Her friend Geraldine Phipps is begging her to re-investigate a mysterious death from many years before.What's more, Judy's position as chief reporter is under threat when her editor takes on hot-shot journalist David Renishaw, whose work is just too good to be true.Life is busier than ever for Devon''s most famous detective. Can Judy solve the two mysteries and protect her position as Temple Regis's best reporter before the murderer strikes again?Trade ReviewPraise for the series: ‘This is a fabulously satisfying addition to the canon of vintage crime.’ Daily Express ‘Unashamedly cosy, with gentle humour and a pleasingly eccentric amateur sleuth, this solid old-fashioned whodunit is the first in what promises to be an entertaining series.’ Guardian ‘Highly amusing’ Evening Standard ‘TP Fielden is a fabulous new voice and his dignified, clever heroine is a compelling new character . . . I can’t wait for the next one.’ Wendy Holden, Daily Mail ‘Tremendous fun’ Independent
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Bonnier Books Ltd The Undoing of Violet Claybourne
Book SynopsisTo be one of them, she will do whatever it takes . . . 1938. Gillian Larking is used to blending in and going unnoticed, until she is befriended by her new roommate at boarding school, the vibrant and spirited Violet Claybourne. As the Christmas holidays approach, Gilly can't believe her luck when Violet invites her to spend them at her home, the crumbling Thornleigh Hall. At Thornleigh, Gilly is dazzled by the family's faded grandeur, and above all by Violet's beguiling older sisters who seem to accept her as one of their own. But following a terrible incident in the house's grounds, Gilly begins to realise the Claybourne sisters aren't quite what she thought they were. And if she's to survive in their world, she may have to become just like them . . . Set against the winter of 1938, The Undoing of Violet Claybourne is a dark, captivating novel of family secrets, desperate ambition and the deepest betrayal.
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Little, Brown Book Group The Last Smile in Sunder City Fetch Phillips
Book Synopsis''Verve and charm in abundance''Andrew Caldecott, author of Rotherweird''Sunder City [is] an evocative creation, it has echoes of Ankh-Morpork, but also a broken melancholy all of its own''SFXI''m Fetch Phillips, just like it says on the window. There are three things you should know before you hire me:1. Sobriety costs extra.2. My services are confidential.3. I don''t work for humans.It''s nothing personal - I''m human myself. But after what happened, it''s not the humans who need my help.I just want one real case. One chance to do something good. Because it''s my fault the magic is never coming back.The Last Smile in Sunder City is the debut novel from actor Luke Arnold - known for his lead role in Black Sails. This contemporary fantasy introduces Fetch Phillips - a character destined to be loved by readers of Ben Aaronovitch, Jim Butcher and Terry PratTrade ReviewThis off-piste detective story set in a magical world, now in meltdown, has verve and charm in abundance and a rough diamond hero with quite a story to tell.In short, an actor's dramatic voice has found a pen which can write * Andrew Caldecott, author of ROTHERWEIRD *Sunder City [is] an evocative creation, it has echoes of Ankh-Morpork, but also a broken melancholy all of its ownThis book was a marvellous noir voice; Luke Arnold has captured the spirit of the genre perfectly and wrapped it around a fantasy setting with consummate skill * Peter McLean, author of PRIEST OF BONES *[A] standout debut . . . winningly combining the grit of Chinatown with the quirky charm of Harry Potter, this series opener is sure to have readers coming back for more * PUBLISHERS WEEKLY *The first instalment of an effortlessly readable series that could be the illegitimate love child of Terry Pratchett and Dashiell Hammett * Kirkus *
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Penguin Books Ltd No One Home
Book SynopsisTHE LATEST SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER AND RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB THRILLER PICK FROM THE AUTHOR OF YOU WERE GONE''THE TENTH IN THE TERRIFIC DAVID RAKER SERIES - BLISS!'' LEE CHILDNine neighbours gather for a dinner party.But by the next morning, they had disappeared without a trace.No bodies. No evidence. No clues.Two and a half years later, it remains a mystery. Desperate for answers, the families of the missing turn to investigator David Raker.How did an entire village vanish overnight?And is he looking for nine missing people, or nine dead bodies?''I was hooked from beginning to end. A dark, thrilling rollercoaster of a read that is not only unputdownable but has heart'' Claire Douglas''From the moment I read the intriguing premise for this book, I couldn''t wait to dive in - and I wasn''t disappointed. A clever and original plot, eTrade ReviewThe tenth in the terrific David Raker series - bliss! * LEE CHILD *Such an original premise, I was hooked from beginning to end. A dark, thrilling rollercoaster of a read that is not only unputdownable but has heart. The devastating reveal left a lump in my throat. Tim Weaver is the master of clever, unpredictable plots. I can't recommend this highly enough! * Claire Douglas *From the moment I read the intriguing premise for this book, I couldn't wait to dive in - and I wasn't disappointed. A clever and original plot, expertly executed * Rachel Abbott, author of The Shape of Lies *4 **** A mysterious case for private investigator David Raker * Love it! *Another satisfying and twisty page-turner from Tim Weaver - his David Raker series is getting better as it goes on * Connaught Telegraph *A murder mystery which takes some of the archetypes from Agatha Christie and places them in a thoroughly modern world * Daily Express *A cleverly paced, engaging and a superior read in a quintessential series of crime novels * Shots Magazine *Praise for Tim Weaver * - *ThrillingTerrific * Sunday Times *Packed with twists * Daily Express *It had me racing to the endI couldn't put it down * Sun *What a talent * Daily Mail *Impressive * Guardian *Dark, complex and visceral * Financial Times *So many twists and surprises * Times *Enthralling, intriguingI never guessed any of the twistsGenuinely originalThe rising star of British crimeLittle short of brilliant * Crime Fiction Lover *Full of clever twists * Dead Good Books *Perfect plotting * Bookgeeks *
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HarperCollins Publishers The Stranger in Our Bed
Book Synopsis'A dark, sexy thriller where no one is who they seem. I devoured it! You will too!' Sunday Times bestseller Sarah Pinborough You think you love him. But can you trust him? Trade Review‘Dark, twisty and enthralling. A commanding new voice in suspense writing’ Paul Finch ‘Samantha Lee Howe cleverly wrongfoots the reader and does so again and again. A fascinating study in lies, evasions and deceptions’ Abbie Frost ‘Samantha Lee Howe does a great job of painting a picture of a woman who no longer knows who to trust or what is real; sinister and thought provoking’ Jackie Kabler ‘A brilliantly twisty thriller … you never really know quite what is true and who to trust. A fantastic read that kept me glued until the heart-stopping end’ Stephen Edger, bestselling author of Till Death Do Us Part ‘Brilliant stuff! A most exciting and enjoyable read … a star indeed.’ Peter Purves
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Little, Brown Book Group The Abominable
Book SynopsisJune 1924. On the brutal North East Ridge of Mount Everest, famous adventurers George Mallory and Andrew Irvine vanish into the snow-whipped night. Daredevil explorer Richard Deacon devises a plan to follow in the men''s footsteps, accompanied only by two friends. Off piste and with no support team, the three men strike for Everest''s peak and the most vicious climate on earth. As the winds rise and the temperature and oxygen levels drop, Deacon and his companions hear howls in the distance. Some dark creature is tracking them up the mountain, sending them scrabbling blindly into Everest''s dangerous heights to escape it.Soon they will discover what happened to Mallory''s crew - but can they escape the same hideous fate?A gripping thriller by a master of the genre, The Abominable blends historical fact with spine-tingling drama - this is one of the most chilling and unforgettable novels you will ever read.Trade ReviewI am in awe of Dan Simmons Stephen King Dan Simmons is a giant among novelists Lincoln Child The Abominable by the talented Dan Simmons is a sprawling high-concept novel that synthesises historical fact and very modern pulse-raising adventure set on the slopes of Mount Everest in the 1920s, with tangled but subtly well-ordered plots ... The Abominable may be his most impressive book to date Good Book Guide His last 'cold' book, The Terror, was terrific. This appears to have sprung out of that and is cleverly presented as if true. It's a wonderful, chilling tale of an Everest expedition just after Mallory vanished ... It is stunning The Bookseller Set aside a few days to read this book that will enlighten and reward you with a story of heroism and decency in the face of appalling cruelty. A story of such emotional resonance it will still be with you long after you turn the final page. It will feel as though you are saying goodbye to friends you have grown to love and respect. It is amongst the best of books Forbidden Planet
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Orion Publishing Co The Split
Book SynopsisTHE CHILLING AND GRIPPING RICHARD AND JUDY BOOK CLUB PICKSHE''LL NEVER STOP RUNNING. BUT HE''LL NEVER STOP LOOKING.A year ago Felicity Lloyd fled England to South Georgia, one of the most remote islands in the world, escaping her past and the man she once loved. Can she keep running her whole life?Freddie Lloyd has served time for murder - and now he wants her back. Wherever she is, he won''t stop until he finds her. Will he be able to track her to the ends of the earth?TOGETHER THEY''LL FIND THEMSELVES TRAPPED ON THE ICE AND IN DANGER. WHO WILL SURVIVE?* * * * *''A deadly game of cat-and-mouse at the edge of the world.'' Erin Kelly''Powerfully atmospheric, unguessably twisty.'' Elly Griffiths''I''m a huge Sharon Bolton fan, and this is her best yet.'' Lee Child''THE SPLIT grips like permafrost.'' JP DelaneyTrade ReviewPowerfully atmospheric, unguessably twisty. * Elly Griffiths *dark, fascinating and full of surprises * Mark Edwards *Original, compelling and unsettling. I loved it. * Rachel Abbott *Atmospheric and beautifully-written. A deadly game of cat-and-mouse at the edge of the world. * Erin Kelly *I'm a huge Sharon Bolton fan, and this is her best yet * Lee Child *Nail-biting, heart-pounding suspense that leaps from one dizzying twist to another. THE SPLIT grips like permafrost. * JP Delaney *THE SPLIT is terrific: vivid, tense and superbly paced. A masterclass in using the setting to drive the plot, in Cambridge and icy South Georgia. Highly recommended. * Jane Casey *extremely entertaining [with] characters who have relationships that work -- Natasha Cooper * Literary Review *Bolton's depiction of this stark, beautiful, remote wilderness is a balm to the soul in these restricted times and her complicated mystery a welcome diversion from reality. -- Alison Flood * The Observer, New Review *A compulsive page-turner * Prima *The remoteness of the location bestows a sense of brooding tension, which is coupled to heart-stopping action sequences, making this into an extraordinary thriller. This is intelligent crime writing at its very best; not to be missed. * SHOTS eMag *Atmospheric [...], a dark and disturbing page-turner. * Choice Magazine *This dark tale has more than a few twists and turns to keep you guessing. -- Lisa Howells * Crime Monthly *A page-turner full of shock twists. * Bella Magazine *I love Sharon Bolton's book and this [...] isolated landscape of the South Atlantic she writes about so well * Claire McGowan *
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Penguin Books Ltd English Passengers
Book SynopsisWINNER OF THE WHITBREAD BOOK AWARD 2000SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2000''Deeply impressive. . . Every page fizzes with linguistic invention'' Guardian An electrifying modern classic - Kneale''s sweeping adventure story vividly brings a past age to lifeIn 1857 when Captain Illiam Quillian Kewley and his band of rum smugglers from the Isle of Man have most of their contraband confiscated by British Customs, they are forced to put their ship up for charter. The only takers are two eccentric Englishmen who want to embark for the other side of the globe. The Reverend Geoffrey Wilson believes the Garden of Eden was on the island of Tasmania. His travelling partner, Dr. Thomas Potter, unbeknownst to Wilson, is developing a sinister thesis about the races of men. Meanwhile, an aboriginal in Tasmania named Peevay recounts his people''s struggles against the invading British. ''A big, ambitious novel with a rich historical sweep and a host of narrative voices . . . The sort of novel that few contemporary writers have either the imagination or the stamina to sustain'' Daily TelegraphTrade Review"'A big, ambitious novel with a rich historical sweep and a host of narrative voices. Its subject is a vicar's ludicrous expedition in 1857 to the Garden of Eden in Tasmania, [as] meanwhile, in Tasmania itself, the British settlers are alternately trying to civilise and eliminate the Aboriginal population... The sort of novel that few contemporary writers have either the imagination or the stamina to sustain' - Daily Telegraph"
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British Library Publishing Mr. Pottermacks Oversight
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Faber & Faber A Certain Justice
Book SynopsisTHE MULTIMILLION-COPY BESTSELLING ADAM DALGLIESH SERIES FROM THE QUEEN OF ENGLISH CRIME' (Guardian) A legend.' VAL MCDERMIDP. D. James took the classic crime novel and turned up the dial.' MICK HERRONIngenious and beautifully written, this is P. D. James at her highly impressive best.'' SUNDAY TELEGRAPHPERFECT FOR FANS OF VAL MCDERMID, RUTH RENDELL AND ELLY GRIFFITHS__________________________________________________________________________________Venetia was much concerned with murder, but she could hardly have expected to become so intimately involved.Distinguished barrister Venetia Aldridge QC's defence of Garry Ashe, accused of the brutal murder of his aunt, is one more opportunity to triumph in her distinguished career as a criminal lawyer. But four weeks and four days after the trial, she is murdered at her desk. Commander Adam Dalgliesh and his team find plenty of motive for murder among the clients Venetia has defended, her envious professional colleagues, her wayward daughter, and the lover she has tried to keep secret. But just as Dalgliesh begins to narrow down the field of suspects, a second brutal murder sends the case in a totally new direction . . .__________________________________________________________________________________The capped tooth of middle-class English malice has seldom been better described.' GUARDIANEnthralling . . . the story gripped me.' 5* reader review''Fiendishly clever.' SUNDAY TIMES**Now a major Channel 5 series**__________________________________________________________________________________READERS LOVE THE ADAM DALGLEISH SERIES:Adam Dalgleish is one of the best characters in modern detective fiction.' 5* reader reviewIf you are not already an Adam Dalgliesh fan, I urge you to become one . . . James can describe a scene or delineate a character with precision and depth, like no other writer I have read . . . I usually stay up all night to read a P. D. James novel once I start one.' 5* reader reviewI would never give less than 5 stars to any P. D. James book. She is one of a kind, always constant, always wonderful writing, always great characters, and always a good mystery that you cannot put down.' 5* reader reviewP.D. James writes mysteries for ordinary people. Her characters are relatable and her hero is dynamic. But don''t expect cell phones or computers. Her stories are strictly old school, which is what I love about them.' 5* reader reviewCrime writing at its very best!' 5* reader reviewPRAISE FOR P. D. JAMES:P. D. James is the crème de la crème of crime writers. Her books are shrewd puzzles, full of wit and depth.' IAN RANKINNobody can put the reader in the eye of the storm quite like P. D. James.' SUNDAY EXPRESSOne of the literary greats. Her sense of place was exquisite, characterisation and plotting unrivalled.' MARI HANNAHJames manages a depth and intelligence that few in her trade can match.' THE TIMESThere are very few thriller writers who can compete with P. D. James at her best.' SPECTATORThe queen of English crime.' GUARDIAN
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HarperCollins Publishers Innocence Assorted Covers
Book SynopsisA new edition of the Booker Prize winner Penelope Fitzgerald's best-loved novel of romance in post-war Italy, with a new introduction by Julian Barnes.The Ridolfis are a Florentine family of long lineage and little money. It is 1955, and the family, like its decrepit villa and farm, has seen better days. Only eighteen-year-old Chiara shows anything like vitality.Chiara has set her heart on Salvatore, a young and brilliant doctor who resolved long ago to be emotionally dependent on no one. Faced with this, she calls on her English girlfriend Barney to help her make the impossible matchTrade Review‘Reading a Penelope Fitzgerald novel is like being taken for a ride in a peculiar kind of car. Everything is of top quality – the engine, the coachwork and the interior all fill you with confidence. Then, after a mile or so, someone throws the steering-wheel out of the window.’ Sebastian Faulks ‘Wise and ironic, funny and humane, Fitzgerald is a wonderful, wonderful writer.’ David Nicholls ‘Penelope Fitzgerald’s Innocence seems to me to be about real people undergoing real experiences, more real and more interesting than most biographies, and it carries absolute conviction as to time and place. What more could one ask of a novel?’ Spectator Books of the Year ‘Innocence weilds a curious fascination, replete with the sense of sleepy, slightly anxious fatalism that pervades much of the Italian cinema of the period. Its magic, and its message, are as oblique and inconclusive as the lives of its characters, but both have a lingering power, refreshingly fictive, deliciously un-English.’ Literary Review ‘I know of no one who expresses so deftly and entertainingly the way in which life seldom turns out as expected. A wonderful book.’ Spectator ‘This is by far the fullest and richest of Penelope Fitzgerald’s novels, and also the most ambitious. Her writing, as ever, has a natural authority, is very funny, warm and gently ironic, and full of tenderness towards human beings and their bravery in living.’ TLS
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HarperCollins Publishers Tatiana and Alexander
Book SynopsisA powerful story of grief and hope, a passionate and epic love story from the Russian-born author of the internationally bestselling novels TULLY and ROAD TO PARADISE.The world at war two people in love.Tatiana is eighteen years old and pregnant when she miraculously escapes war-torn Leningrad to the West, believing herself to be a widow. Her husband, Major Alexander Belov, a decorated hero of the Soviet Union, has been arrested by Stalin''s infamous secret police and is awaiting imminent death as a traitor and a spy.Tatiana begins her new life in America. In wartime New York City she finds work, friends and a life beyond her dreams. However, her grief is inescapable and she keeps hearing Alexander calling out to her.Meanwhile, Alexander faces the greatest danger he''s ever known. An American trapped in Russia since adolescence, he has been serving in the Red Army and posing as a Soviet citizen to protect himself. For him, Russia''s war is not over, and both victory and defeat will meTrade ReviewPraise for Tatiana and Alexander'This has everything a romance glutton could wish for: a bold, talented and dashing hero, a heart-stopping love affair that nourishes its two protagonists even when they are separated and lost, a long and bitter military campaign, plus personal excavations into the past. It also has – thank goodness – a welcome sense of humour and discernable characters rather than ciphers.' Victoria Moore, Daily Mail The Bronze Horseman‘Pulling off the passionate love story embedded in a truly epic narrative is a difficult thing to do. Margaret Mitchell's Gone With the Wind remains the blueprint for the genre, while Tolstoy's War and Peace carries off the literary honours … it's quickly apparent that the Russian-born author Paullina Simons has the measure of this kind of epic romantic saga. The power of her descriptive writing, the vividness of the historical detail and, most of all, the strength of her central characters mark out her novel as a considerable achievement … she is able to make some powerful statements about the durability of the human spirit, but never at the expense of descriptive passages refulgent with power and beauty’ Barry Forshaw, amazon
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HarperCollins Publishers Odd Apocalypse
Book SynopsisThe fifth Odd Thomas thriller from the master storyteller. Odd finds refuge at a rundown mansion, but soon discovers a frightening presence.ODD THOMAS SEES DEAD PEOPLEThey cannot speak to him nor do him harm; but still, it's unnerving, living between two worlds, standing against our darkest fears.Just off California''s Pacific Coast Highway stands Roseland: a mansion, protected by high walls. Odd finds refuge there, with the very pregnant, and very mysterious, Annamaria.But the house contains terrible and bloody secrets. it is haunted by lingering spirits, and by nameless beats which lurk in the grounds, riding the shifting tides of time.Lately, Odd has suffered dreams of doom and terror. Roseland has welcomed him in but will it ever let him leave?Trade ReviewPraise for the Odd Thomas series: ‘One of his finest books, and Odd himself is a superb character’ Independent ‘Odd Thomas is a page-turner … A read-at-a-sitting novel with a terrific final twist’ Observer ‘Humour, humanity and horror, the classic Koontz concoction’ The Times Praise for Dean Koontz: ‘Dean Koontz is not just a master of our darkest dreams, but also a literary juggler’ The Times ‘A terrific pursuit story … clever, up-to-the-minute, and riveting’ Guardian ‘There’s surprise after surprise, including a killer finale … a read-in-one-go novel’ Independent on Sunday ‘Psychologically complex, masterly and satisfying’ The New York Times
£9.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Little House
Book SynopsisA contemporary psychological thriller in the style of Ruth Rendell, from one of today's most versatile and compelling storytellers.It was easy for Elizabeth. She married the man she loved, bore him two children and made a home for him which was the envy of their friends.It was harder for Ruth. She married Elizabeth's son and then found that, somehow, she could never quite measure upIsolation, deceit and betrayal fill the gaps between the two individual women and between their different worlds. In this complex thriller, Philippa Gregory deploys all her insight into what women want and what women fear, as Ruth confronts the shifting borders of her own sanity. Laying bare the comfortable conventions of rural England, this spine-tingling novel pulses with suspense until the whiplash double-twist of the denouement.Trade Review‘Fiendishly plotted… this is Gregory at her most convincing. Sunday lunch with the in-laws will never be the same again’Cosmopolitan ‘Insidiously gripping’ Independent ‘Brilliant psychological chiller… utterly, nail-nibblingly plausible. You will relish its explosive climax and be gripped through to its final superb double-twist finish’ Daily Mail
£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers The CaseBook of Sherlock Holmes
Book SynopsisHarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics.Featuring the last 12 stories ever written about the infamous detective, The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes contains some of Conan Doyle's most villainous and unusual characters.The 1920s was a disenchanting era, and the darker mood of many of these stories reflects the environment at the time. Some even felt that the stories showed Conan Doyle exploring Spiritualism as it was an area he was interested in at the time and the mental derangement and physical disfigurements that crop up in many of the stories allude to the horrors of the First World War.The collection includes The Adventure of the Sussex Vampire', The Adventure of the Creeping Man' and The Adventure of the Lion's Mane'.
£5.62
HarperCollins Publishers The Moscow Cipher
Book SynopsisFROM THE #1 BESTSELLER If you like your conspiracies twisty, your action bone-jarring, and your heroes impossibly dashing, then look no farther' Mark DawsonTrade Review Praise for Scott Mariani: ‘Deadly conspiracies, bone-crunching action and a tormented hero with a heart . . . Scott Mariani packs a real punch’ Andy McDermott ‘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 . . . the action scenes come thick and fast, each one choreographed with painful authenticity’ Shots Magazine ‘James Bond meets Jason Bourne meets The Da Vinci Code’ J. L. Carrell ‘Fans of Dan Brown will love this thrilling adventure’ Closer 'Non-stop action – this book delivers’ Steve Berry ‘If you’ve got a pulse, you’ll love Scott Mariani; if you haven’t, then maybe you crossed Ben Hope’ Simon Toyne ‘Full of authentic detail and heart-stopping action – a real thrill ride’ Ed Macy ‘Establishes Scott Mariani as an author to watch’ M. J. Rose ‘Packed with dark intrigue, danger around every corner, bullets flying, sexual tension, and an endless assault of nasty villains . . . everything a thriller should be and more’ Joe Moore ‘Scott Mariani is an awesome writer’ Chris Kuzneski
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