Crime & Thrillers Books

Book SynopsisFrom the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Behind Her Eyes, now a Netflix sensation!WARNING: Will keep you up all nightLisa tells lies.Most of them are small white lies intended to make the life of her daughter, Ava, easier.But her biggest lie of all about to be exposed.Because Lisa is lying to everyone.Lisa isn't who she says she is.Lisa isn't even called Lisa at all.Her real name is Charlotte Nevill and as a child she was convicted of the brutal murder of her half-brother, Daniel.Someone out there knows the truth. They're determined to make Lisa pay. And they won't stop until everything she loves is destroyed.Brilliantly clever and compelling, loved it!' B A Paris, author of Behind Closed DoorsA pacy, twisty thriller that will hook you with its first few pages'StylistCross Her Heart is about three interesting women and some nasty men. To say more would reveal a powerful plot'The TimesHeart-breaking in places, twisty as hell' C.L. Taylor, author of StrangersSarah Pinborough doesTrade Review‘Brilliantly clever and compelling, loved it!’ B A Paris, author of Behind Closed Doors ‘Cross Her Heart is dark, unflinching and disturbing and there was parts of it I wanted to read from between my fingers… Heart-breaking in places, twisty as hell. I'd like to claim that I guessed the ending but Sarah stayed one step ahead of me all the way through. Pacy, unnerving, addictive read with a dark, dark heart’ C.L. Taylor, author of The Accident ‘Sarah Pinborough does it again with this disturbing descent into a heart of darkness. Highly recommended’ Cara Hunter, author of Close to Home A powerful, twisty thriller with characters that stay with you long after you've finished’ Michelle Frances, bestselling author of The Girlfriend ‘Critics have spent much time searching for well-written, original examples. Sarah Pinborough passes the test. She writes with passion, creates strong, subtle characters and is adept at conjuring the unexpected. Cross Her Heart is about three interesting women and some nasty men. To say more would reveal a powerful plot’ The Times ‘Action-packed adventure thriller’ Daily Mail ‘The author’s storytelling is as sure-footed as ever’ Guardian ‘A pacy, twisty thriller that will hook you with its first few pages’ Stylist ‘Once the first reveal hits you in the face, you’ll be lucky if you can put the book down to go to bed… and if you can get to sleep when you do’ Independent ‘A dark and compulsive read’ Woman & Home ‘A dark and twisted thriller that will have you sleeping with the light on’ Red Online ‘A slow-burning sense of panic starts to build and will keep readers hooked until the last page, culminating in an explosive final scene which is beautifully paced, atmospheric and incredibly tense…an intense and enjoyable thriller’ Daily Express ‘The reigning queen of the out-of-nowhere twist returns with an addictive tale of hidden pasts and troubled relationships’ i

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Book SynopsisFifty years afterThe Andromeda Strainmade Michael Crichton a household name and spawned a new genre, the technothriller the threat returns, in a gripping sequel that isterrifyingly realistic and resonant.THE EVOLUTION IS COMINGIn 1967, an extraterrestrial microbe designated the Andromeda Strain came crashing down to Earth and nearly ended the human race. A team of top scientists worked valiantly to save the world from an epidemic of unimaginable proportions. In the ensuing decades, research on the microparticle continued. And the world thought it was safe.Deep inside Fairchild Air Force Base, Project Eternal Vigilance has continued to watch and wait for the Andromeda Strain to reappear. And now, a Brazilian terrain-mapping drone has detected a bizarre anomaly of otherworldly matter, bearing the tell-tale chemical signature of the deadly microparticle.With this shocking discovery, a diverse team of experts hailing from all over the world is dispatched to investigate the potentially Trade Review‘The Andromeda Evolution is both a kick ass sequel and a loving tribute to one of the greatest science fiction novels ever written. Daniel H. Wilson has taken up Crichton's mantle and reinvented the techno-thriller, by continuing the tale that invented that genre. This is a meticulously crafted adventure story, packed with action, mystery, wonder, and just enough hard science to scare the hell out of you. So good!’ Ernest Cline, author of Ready Player One ‘The structure of the novel reads as if the reader has been granted access to a top-secret file that provides an overview of the incident, which follows the exact layout of Crichton's classic novel. Wilson invokes the best of that story, and updates everything with terrific flair’ Mail Online ‘Does a good job of mixing hard science and thrills’ The i “Ingenious…. Wilson is a good choice for carrying the master’s work forward….The episodes set in outer space are particularly thrilling…. Would make Crichton proud” Washington Post ‘Tautly told, often exciting and tense’ SFX magazine ‘Satisfyingly amplifies the original’ Financial Times ‘A terrifyingly realistic and resonant thriller’ The Herald Sun ‘Terrific…Deftly blends science, suspense, and character interaction in a way that will be familiar to Crichton’s fans…In every way, this is a wonderful sequel to a classic novel, written in the spirit of Crichton but in Wilson’s own powerful voice’ Booklist ‘Fans of the original techno-thriller won’t be disappointed’ Publishers Weekly Praise for Michael Crichton: ‘A gripping and entertaining read’ Sunday Times ‘Exciting … a master storyteller’ Sunday Telegraph ‘This is Crichton on top form, preying on our fears about new technology and convincing us that we aren’t half as afraid as we should be’ The Times ‘Terrific fun. The pages whip by’ Independent

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Book SynopsisSuperb radically new and beautiful' ObserverMagical and evocative' Imogen Hermes Gowar, author of The Mermaid and Mrs. HancockHeartachingly poignant' Lucy Holland, author of SistersongAn ancient tapestry of legend brilliantly rewoven' Francis Spufford, author of Light PerpetualThe new novel from the Costa-Award winning author of In The Days of Rain.AD 500. An island in the Thames.Isla has a secret: she has learned her father's sophisticated sword-making skills at a time when even entering a forge is forbidden to women. Her sister, Blue, has a secret, too: at low tide on the night of each new moon, she visits the bones of the mud woman, drowned by the elders of her tribe who wanted to make a lesson of someone who wouldn't hold her tongue.When the local Seax overlord discovers Isla''s secret there is nowhere for the sisters to hide, except across the water to the walled ghost city, Londinium. Here Blue and Isla find sanctuary in an underworld community of squatters, emigrants, travellerTrade Review ‘Superb … This is a book that seeks to do for British myth what Natalie Haynes and Madeline Miller have done so brilliantly for classical literature: uncovering stories of feminine power that have been occluded by the male hand of history’ Observer ‘Gripping … puts a female perspective right at the centre of a time period usually dominated by men’s stories’ Independent ‘Female defiance blazes through as Stott’s women reclaim this brutal period…this novel will make you appreciative of the revelatory historical treasures beneath our feet’ Telegraph ‘An eloquent and heartachingly poignant story of sisterhood that echoes across the centuries. Evocative and richly mythic, Dark Earth pays homage to the quiet triumph of women working together to build a better world. A truly beautiful book’ Lucy Holland, author of Sistersong ‘A thrilling exploration of human kindness, ingenuity and cruelty, told through a tale of ancient London at one of its iconic points of destruction and rebirth’ Alice Albinia, author of Cwen ‘A magical and evocative book … Dark Earth delights, transports, chills and charms’ Imogen Hermes Gowar, author of The Mermaid and Mrs. Hancock ‘An ancient tapestry of legend brilliantly rewoven: hope, courage, men’s violence and women’s magic in an age of ruins and new beginnings’ Francis Spufford, author of Light Perpetual ‘Skilfully imagines a past world in which women must use everything they have – kinship, secrets, spells and above all the power of stories – to survive the blood feuds and land grabs of national-building tyrants’ Elizabeth Macneal, author of The Doll Factory ‘This novel pulses with the energy of a brave new world, a world as beautiful as it is dangerous, where a belief in myth and magic can save your life’ Katherine J. Chen, author of Joan: A Novel of Joan of Arc

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Book SynopsisOne of Buzzfeed's Most Anticipated Books of 2021.This trailblazing work of fiction is notable for its depiction of Harlem's African American society and culture in the 1930s BookpageWhen the body of N'Gana Frimbo, the African conjure-man, is discovered in his consultation room, Perry Dart, one of Harlem's ten Black police detectives, is called in to investigate. Together with Dr Archer, a physician from across the street, Dart is determined to solve the baffling mystery, helped and hindered by Bubber Brown and Jinx Jenkins, local boys keen to clear themselves of suspicion of murder and undertake their own investigations.The Conjure-Man Dies was the very first detective novel written by an African-American. A distinguished doctor and accomplished musician and dramatist, Rudolph Fisher was one of the principal writers of the Harlem Renaissance, but died in 1934 aged only 37. With a gripping plot and vividly drawn characters, Fisher's witty novel is a remarkable time capsule of one of theTrade Review‘Highly readable, wholly entertaining.’–Stanley Ellin ‘A well-constructed thriller of a little-known side of Harlem life, with a Black detective to solve the crime and with just enough humour on the side.’–Rumana McManis, New York Times ‘A detective story of the first class, written with adroitness, humor, and a clever plot.’–Boston Transcript ‘…a puzzling mystery yarn which is at the same time a lively picture of Harlem…’–New York Times ‘Captures the historically induced unique qualities of Black people.’–Oliver Henry, The Harlem Renaissance ‘As far as crime fiction goes, The Conjure-Man Dies gets down and dirty in a style more in the American hardboiled fashion than the British country house fashion. And it does seem likely that Fisher, besides reading Agatha Christie, read Dashiell Hammett and other early hardboiled writers.’–L.A. Review of Books ‘The reissue of this 1932 novel should help Fisher get the wider acclaim he merits.’ Publishers Weekly ‘The Conjure-Man Dies is now happily welcomed back to its rightful place both in the history of crime fiction and the wider canon of Black literature.’ BookPage ‘Fisher’s work trod themes familiar to his contemporaries while breaking ground not only as the first known crime novel by a Black author, but also as the first to feature exclusively Black characters.’ Motif

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Book SynopsisYou couldn't make it up. Brilliant.'Jeffrey ArcherDecades of war has given James Deegan a natural ability to create a world that is incredibly realistic and exciting. This takes military fiction to a whole new level entirely. Deegan is a master'Tom Marcus Mi5 Survellance officer, Author of Capture or KillMove over Andy McNab and Chris Ryan, there's a new SAS veteran writing thrillers and he's good. Very good.'Stephen LeatherJohn Carr has recently left the SAS, after a long and distinguished career, and is now working for a Russian oligarch in the murky world of private security.But an incident from his past in which three terrorists were brutally killed suddenly comes back to haunt him.Tracked by a hitman out for revenge, John Carr is forced to step over the line to defend himself and his family. It's a cruel and violent world and one he thought he'd left behind.But some wars never end.Patriot Games meets Taken: In Once A Pilgrim, John Carr shows all the Reacher-esque hallmarks of aTrade Review‘Inevitably Deegan will be compared to Andy McNab and Chris Ryan, but he adds his own brand of contemporary authenticity. Carr is a hero for our times.’Daily Mail ‘Fans of Andy McNab will lap up ONCE A PILGRIM by SAS veteran James Deegan, a cracking page-turner’ DAILY EXPRESS ‘As close as it gets to the real thing’Mark 'Billy' Billingham MBE . Former SAS Warrant Officer and star of TV's SAS Who Dares Wins ‘James Deegan write with masterful authority and unsurpassed experience as he transports the reader deep into the troubles of Northern Ireland – and then brings them back up to date with a dramatic bang. Uncertain times require certain people, and ex-SAS operator John Carr fits that bill. A tough, enigmatic man from the shadows, he is brought to life in this fast-paced, easy-reading thriller, and is bound to end up on screen. The character detail is credible but not clinical, and ONCE A PILGRIM will undoubtedly introduce James Deegan and John Carr as forces to be reckoned with.’Chantelle Taylor, Combat Medic and author of Battleworn ‘authentic detail and heart stopping narrative grips you from the outset bringing the shadowy world of today’s special forces bursting in to life in a way that other authors of the genre couldn’t hope for….the best thriller I’ve read in years’Major Chris Hunter QGM – Author of Eight Lives Down and Extreme Risk ‘exposes the raw with the reality. This is a gripping high intensity drama’Bob Shepherd, ex SAS Warrant Officer and bestselling author ‘Move over Andy McNab and Chris Ryan, there’s a new SAS veteran writing thrillers and he’s good. Very good.’Stephen Leather 'An impressive debut, that rates up there with Gerald Seymour and Fredrick Forsyth; blending a realistic vernacular of special forces soldiering to make a cracking read with page turning pace from start to finish.'Stuart Tootal

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Book SynopsisBrilliantly-written characters, original and engaging. It's so good!'BA ParisJOANNE HAYNES HAS A SECRET.THAT IS NOT HER REAL NAME.And there's more. Her flat isn't hers. Her cats aren''t hers. Even her hair isn't really hers.Nor is she any of the other women she pretends to be. Not the bestselling romance novelist who gets her morning snack from the doughnut van on the seafront. Nor the pregnant woman in the dental surgery. Nor the chemo patient in the supermarket for whom the cashier feels ever so sorry. They''re all just alibis.In fact, the only thing that's real about Joanne is that nobody can know who she really is.But someone has got too close. It looks like her alibis have begun to run out.Your favourite authors are loving The Alibi GirlHeart-wrenching, impossible to predict and completely absorbing' John MarrsThe master of dark, sexy psychological suspense' Suzy K QuinnA dark, addictive read' Phoebe MorganTrade Review Praise for The Alibi Girl: ‘It has everything you’d expect from Skuse; tragic twists and turns but always with heart at its core. Heart-wrenching, impossible to predict and completely absorbing’ John Marrs ‘Riveting and gripping’ Sunday Post ‘Brilliantly-written characters, original, engaging and moving storyline. It’s so good!’ BA Paris ‘An edge-of-your-seat thriller’ Woman and Home ‘Another stunner from the master of dark, sexy psychological suspense’ Suzy K Quinn ‘A fast-moving, complex and troubling study of family lives that manages to make you laugh and cry at the same time’ Daily Mail ‘A dark, addictive read with CJ Skuse’s trademark humour – I loved it’ Phoebe Morgan ‘A hilarious, hair-raising, nail-biting tale’ Saga ‘A chilling tale with an interesting perspective’ Woman Magazine Praise for CJ Skuse: ‘An absolute marvel of a book – SO dark, SO laugh-out-loud funny, the world through Rhiannon's eyes is perfectly, acutely observed. Brilliant!’ SJI Holliday ‘This darkly comic novel…has the potential to become a cult classic’ Daily Mail ‘Sweetpea hits all the right buttons. A dark, twisted read about a female serial killer with dollops of humour, sarcasm and a lightweight approach…keeping you gripped and on the hook, both smiling and squirming’ Maxim Jakubowski, Lovereading ‘You MUST read this book especially if you like your (anti) heroes dirty-mouthed, deadly and dark, dark dark. ADORED IT' Fiona Cummins, author of Rattle ‘This isn’t a book for the squeamish or the faint-hearted … think Bridget Jones meets American Psycho’ Red ‘This book is OUTRAGEOUS’ Compulsive Readers ‘This anti-hero is psychotic without doubt, sexually voracious and incredibly funny’ Shots magazine

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Book SynopsisShortlisted for The Diverse Book Awards 2021Bold and brave, shocking and heartfelt . . . A very special book from a very special author' Chris Whitaker, bestselling author of Waterstones Thriller of the Month We Begin at the EndAbdullah''s legal thrillers make John Grisham seem like a maiden aunt' Sunday Times Crime ClubVividly examines some of the issues that shape (and deform) society . . . A gritty, extremely hard-hitting drama' Adele Parks, Platinum magazineA masterpiece [and] a triumph . . . When you get to the final chapters, buckle up . . . She writes with such intelligence, research and compassion' Daily Record* * * * *ARE YOU READY TO START THIS CONVERSATION?Kamran Hadid feels invincible. He attends Hampton school, an elite all-boys boarding school in London, he comes from a wealthy family, and he has a place at Oxford next year. The world is at his feet. And then a night of revelry leads to a drunken encounter and he must ask himself a horrific question.With the help of assauTrade Review PRAISE FOR TRUTH BE TOLD: ‘Bold and brave, shocking and heartfelt, Kia Abdullah handles this story with such skill and empathy, yet builds the tension toward the kind of jaw dropping turn that had me gasping aloud. A very special book from a very special author’ Chris Whitaker, bestselling author ofWe Begin at the End ‘Vividly examines some of the issues that shape (and deform) society . . . A gritty, extremely hard-hitting drama’ Adele Parks, Platinum magazine ‘Brave, compelling and absolutely riveting’ A A Dhand, bestselling author of Streets of Darkness ‘Tense, harrowing and brilliantly written. A powerful story’ Khurrum Rahman, author of East of Hounslow ‘Gripping, sensitive, nuanced and heart-breaking, it will stay with you long after you read it’ Roz Watkins, author of Cut to the Bone ‘Abdullah's legal thrillers make John Grisham seem like a maiden aunt’ Sunday Times Crime Club ‘A masterpiece [and] a triumph . . . When you get to the final chapters, buckle up . . . She writes with such intelligence, research and compassion’ Daily Record ‘The court scenes are pacy and atmospheric, and there is more than one unexpected twist’ i ‘A deeply profound and thought-provoking read’ Heat ‘An excellent and intelligent novel’ The Literary Review ‘Pacey and atmospheric, and there is more than one twist you won’t see coming’ East Anglian Daily Times

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Book SynopsisKerry is undeniably the new title holder queen of crime. Her books never disappoint' Reader review, ?????Another explosive book this third instalment had me gripped from the first chapter 5 stars is not enough to rate this' Reader review, ?????Wow! Another fantastic story from Kerry Barnes. This book was full of highs and lows, twists and turns as well as interesting characters' Reader review, ?????* * *The wrong choice may just get you killedMike Regan and Zara Ezra believe the so-called Governor is safely locked away in Zara's hangar.But less than twenty-four hours later, the Governor is loose and out there, wreaking havoc.After what Zara made him do to his own son, she knows he'll be back with more than murder on his mind.Moving the families to a safe place was all the firm could do to protect them. But now one of the boys goes missing. It can only mean one thing the Governor has started his revenge.Zara is faced with an unimaginable choice just as she forced the Governor to makTrade Review Praise for The Choice ‘This gripping page-turner will leave you gasping in horror, yet entirely mesmerised’Woman’s Weekly ‘A gripping gangland thriller’Bella Praise for Kerry Barnes ‘A shocking, gripping read’Dreda Say Mitchell ‘Sweeps along at a breakneck pace’Anna Smith 'Another cracker from Kerry Barnes. The Hunted> is a rollercoaster ride!’Jaime Raven ‘An absolute must read from this talented author’Jacqui Rose ‘Page turner’New!

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Book Synopsis*Icarus 17, the fourth book in the gripping Lachlan Kite thriller series is available to pre-order now!*The second book in Charles Cumming's gripping new thriller series surrounding BOX 88 a covert intelligence organization that operates below the radar.A spy in one of the most dangerous places on Earth1993: Student Lachlan Kite is sent to Russia by secret intelligence agency BOX 88. To the outside world, he is there as a language teacher. In reality, he is there as a spy. But Kite's mission soon goes wrong and he is left stranded with a former KGB officer on his trail.An old enemy looking for revenge2020: Kite discovers he has been placed on the JUDAS' list enemies of Russia who have been targeted for assassination. His only hope of survival is to confront the Russian secret state head onWho will come out on top in this deadly game of cat and mouse?Judas 62 has all you could want from a tense, topical and intelligent spy thriller' The Times Books of the YearTrade Review‘Often hailed as the heir to John le Carré, Charles Cumming sets out his credentials as well as he ever has in Judas 62.’ The Times ‘The storytelling is first-rate, with all the minutiae of spycraft, sense of place and memorable supporting characters you could wish for’ Sunday Times ‘Tense and topical, this has all you could want from an intelligent contemporary spy thriller’ The Times, Books of the Year ‘The first Kite novel was excellent, but this is even better — an elegant exposition of what being a spy in the field actually feels like and the fear it can instil in even the most hardened operator. Superbly constructed, it never hurries, but evokes the world of espionage in a way the late John le Carre would have much admired’ Daily Mail ‘This sequel to Cumming’s stunning Box 88 is further proof that the author is one of the most adroit practitioners of the espionage art; the spycraft involving a covert intelligence group operating below the radar is nonpareil’ i ‘Some of the best writing around on the intricacies of spycraft and the high price agents pay for doing their job’ Sun ‘Intelligent, relevant and engrossing’ NB Magazine ‘Cumming adroitly portrays Kite’s inner life…nail-biting’ Financial Times ‘ Cumming knows his stuff and has done his research, giving the novel an admirably authoritative air’ The Literary Review ‘Charles Cumming knows how to write a good spy novel’ The Herald ‘The gold standard in espionage fiction’ Kirkus

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Book Synopsis'Cleverly crafted, twisty, gripping and suspenseful' B. A. ParisOnly the killer holds the key. . . A Sunday Times Book of the SummerIT WAS THE CRIME THAT SHOCKED A NATION.The Flowers were the perfect family. Until the day fifteen-year-old Joseph shot dead his parents and baby brother whilst his younger sister Eve hid. The family home became known as The Red House', the place where the walls were covered in blood.THEY THOUGHT THEY HAD THE KILLER.No one knows why Joseph murdered his family: the following day he crashed his car and has been in a coma for two decades. Eve's always known he did it; she saw the crime, after all.WHAT IF THEY WERE WRONG?Now an adult, Eve is forced to re-examine her memories when disturbing new evidence about the case comes to light. Rumour has it that Joseph created a hidden level in his game that night, which might hold the key.But if Joseph didn't do it, then the killer's still out there and they're coming back for the girl who escaped. . .'A masterclass in pace and intrigue. Tense, immersive, clever, surprising and unique'Andrea Mara, author of No One Saw a ThingI wanted to immediately start reading again to check the very clever clues A clever and engaging mystery with a resolution that will completely blow you away'Susi Holliday, author of The Hike'You won't know where you're going until the last page. A genuinely delicious mystery'Christina Dalcher, author of Vox***Readers are LOVING The Red House:Definitely a contender for any year's book of the year'An emotional rollercoaster of a ride. . .I could not put it down'Wow. Just wow'Carefully crafted plot and well-drawn characters made this an intelligent thriller that had me hooked'A brilliant thriller from the first page until the last'Trade ReviewPraise for The Red House: ‘I absolutely loved it. I wanted to immediately start reading again to check the very clever clues… The Red House is a clever and engaging mystery with a resolution that will completely blow you away’Susi Holliday, author of The Hike ‘Roz is a beautiful suspense writer – her writing holds you still and keeps you turning pages. I love everything she writes’ Suzy K. Quinn, author of Not My Daughter ‘The Red House wowed me from the very first page! Beautifully written, with a perfect sense of pace. I thought I was good at spotting clues, but I was baffled by this wonderfully clever mystery. Loved it! Amanda Brittany, author of I’m Watching You ’I could not put it down… I absolutely raced through The Red House I was so desperate to find out the real story behind the murder of Eve’s family – a proper page turner with a brilliantly juicy twist’ Lisa Hall, author of The Woman in the Woods

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Book SynopsisThe most extraordinary writer a rare talent'' NIKKI GEMMELL, internationally bestselling authorA lyrical and mesmerising mythic quest story'SUNDAY EXPRESSExtravagantly beautiful writing'ADELAIDE ADVERTISERUnputdownable'SYDNEY MORNING HERALD1942 Japanese bombs rain down in Darwin, Australia.Motherless Molly Hook, the gravedigger's daughter, turns to the road, seeking the deep-country sorcerer who put a curse on her family.By her side are the most unlikely travelling companions: Greta, a razor-tongued actress, and Yukio, a fallen Japanese fighter pilot.As they journey from the vine forests to Australia's wild and magical monsoon lands, they will encounter grave danger and discover true loveImmerse yourself in a love letter to Australia from its best-loved writer.Trade Review‘The most extraordinary writer – a rare talent' Nikki Gemmell, internationally bestselling author ‘This is a lyrical, mesmerising mythic quest story from the author of Boy Swallows Universe’ SUNDAY EXPRESS 'A work of shimmering originality and energy, with extraordinary characters and a clever, thrilling plot … unputdownable' SYDNEY MORNING HERALD ‘Even better than Boy Swallows Universe…There’s a whiff of southern gothic here, with Molly reminding me of Scout Finch from To Kill A Mockingbird’ THE AUSTRALIAN ‘Tumultuous and ultimately beautiful… poetic and full of grace’ HERALD SUN ‘The book is alight with joyous candour, extravagantly beautiful writing and a series of intriguing jungle-set pieces’ ADELAIDE ADVERTISER ‘A magical realist epic grounded by a vividly evoked sense of place and a cheeky sense of humour’ WEST AUSTRALIAN 'As Australian as outback red dirt and as universal as the sky young Molly Hook's journey takes place beneath, All Our Shimmering Skies is an open-hearted wonder, by turns heartbreaking and full of hope, no less than an instant classic' VENERO ARMANNO 'Australia has a new literary hero. Molly Hook – part Cordelia, part Jo March, part Pippi Longstocking – pulls us into a story and a landscape that is mythic, beguiling and almost hallucinatory in its beauty. And instantly recognisable as our own' KRISTINA OLSSON 'This is storytelling at its absolute purest, a truly courageous expression of longing, hope and love … against unimaginable odds' ASHER KEDDIE

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Book SynopsisThe Sunday Times bestselling new historical fiction novel: an atmospheric tale of crime, deceit, and murder, set in the early 1920s

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Book SynopsisThe gripping new thriller from the Sunday Times bestseller!I adored this twisty thriller Thoroughly entertaining I'd love to see this on our TV screens!' PRIMA Book of the MonthThe perfect escape, or the perfect trap?When a select group of influencers and journalists receive an exclusive invitation to a luxury resort in the Maldives, it seems like the ultimate press trip.But when the island is cut off during a storm and people start dying, it looks like someone has murder in mind.Are the guests really who they seem to be, or does each one of them have a secret to hide?Something they would kill for?Lose yourself in the latest twisty page-turner from the queen of glamorous crime, Catherine Cooper.Love for The Island:An eerily perfect location but paradise turns into a claustrophobic nightmare An absolute page-turner' Michelle FrancesCooper's darkest, most devious thriller yet. Utterly unputdownable!' A.A. Chaudhuri''I love Catherine Cooper''s wonderfully twisty destination mysteries. ATrade Review Praise for The Island: ‘With lots of suspects and a couple of characters who you’ll love to hate, this is an entertaining whodunnit’ RED ‘A slick read’ Best ‘This slick and easy-to-read tale of long-awaited revenge is brilliantly escapist in every way’ The Bookseller Editor’s Choice ‘The perfect destination thriller to accompany you on far flung travels – just make sure you keep an eye on your fellow travellers, as Cooper will leave you feeling you won’t know who to trust’ Lizzy Barber ‘I got swept up in this book … an absolute page-turner. Would highly recommend!’ Helen Cooper ‘A cracking plot, deftly executed with a killer twist. Truly excellent’ Marion Todd ‘Kept me guessing right up until the end … Contemporary fiction at its best’ Katy Brent ‘No one is safe under the sun’ Jaqueline Sutherland ‘This brilliant destination thriller will hook you in, whether you’re on a sunny island or your sofa’ Fabulous (Sun on Sunday) ‘Gripping’ BELLA ‘If you like your thrillers glossy with a side of melodrama, this is huge amounts of fun’ HEAT Praise for Catherine Cooper ‘Agatha Christie meets the glamour of apres-ski’ SUNDAY TIMES STYLE ‘‘An intense, claustrophobic thriller’ HEAT ‘A brilliant book with a twist you won’t see coming’ BELLA ‘A great, pacy read fans of Lucy Foley will love’ FABULOUS ‘Atmospheric and suspenseful’ WOMAN’S WEEKLY ‘A striking debut – the ultimate winter read!’ FRANCE MAGAZINE ‘Adrenaline-charged – makes for superb, wintry reading’ WI LIFE ‘Pure adrenaline, from the killer first page to the chilling last line’ ERIN KELLY

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Book SynopsisMagnificently horrifying' Daily Mail Gripping' Glamour Impressive and moving' Irish Times My name is Ikemefuna Nwosu, and I am your wife. My name is Ikemefuna Nwosu, and I am your wife. Young dancer Ikemefuna is put on a plane from Lagos to Houston to meet her new husband, Nna. Promises are made to her about her education, her freedom, and the man she will marry. None of them are kept. Self-professed feminist Nna finds a beautiful woman cooking in his parents' kitchen. They tell him Ikemefuna is there to give them the grandson they've been waiting for. She appears obedient, malleable. But she is no ordinary wife. Under the increasingly strained pressure of the Texas heat, desperation makes people do strange and violent things

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Book SynopsisWinner of The Gilpin Hotel Prize for Fiction 2023Eyes down to find a killer who's playing to winAn irresistible slice of murder and mystery there's a killer on the loose in the Lake District, and the members of the Penrith Bingo Club have decided they're the ones to catch the culpritJason Brazel is an out of work journalist who lives in Penrith with his family and mother-in-law, Amita. She knows everyone and everything that's going on in this corner of the Lakes.So when it's discovered that Madeline Frobisher, one of Amita's fellow regulars at the bingo club has died, found by the postman outside her crumbling country home close to Ullswater Lake, she senses immediately this is no accident. The trouble is, no one else seems to take her suspicions seriously.That is, until she enlists the help of her friends at the Penrith Bingo Club. Dismissed by many as eccentric, over the hill or out of touch, it turns out that it's unlucky for some that these amateur sleuths are on the caseTrade Review ‘A warm-hearted and funny story’ The Sun PRAISE FOR JONATHAN’S PREVIOUS BOOKS Jonathan Whitelaw is a terrific writer – Jo Spain Delirious, diabolical and delightful – Anthony O'Neill A brilliant, sharply funny read – Lisa Hall A lot of devilish fun is in store for readers – Stephen Booth

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Book Synopsis''An exceptional tale, expertly crafted with endearing characters and an enthralling plot that will captivate readers.''NetGalley reviewer, ?????A country at war. A dangerous secret.After a failed honey-trap mission for British Intelligence leads to the breakdown of her marriage, French journalist Iris escapes to Dijon, seeking refuge in the cottage of her beloved aunt, Eva. But Eva is gone, the streets are full of distrust, and Iris is soon followed by the very last man she wants to see the British civil servant and traitor she was tasked with catching, now keen to rekindle their affair.Eva's home used to be a comforting place, where the locals sought out Eva's homemade tinctures and cures and gifted jars of fresh honey from the garden. Now it is a place of danger, where threats loom in every corner. And as Iris spends more time there, she discovers a secret that will change the way she sees her aunt forever and the course of her own life tooDon''t miss this utterly sweeping WW2 his

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Book SynopsisPerfect for fans of Kate Quinn, Nancy Revell and Anna Stuart!The third heartwarming novel in the inspiring Bletchley Park Girls series from bestselling saga author Molly GreenMunich. September, 1938.When twenty-one-year-old Madeleine Hamilton is asked to smuggle two young pupils to Berlin, she nervously agrees. But, when they run into trouble on the train, it is Maddie's turn to be saved by a chance encounter with a handsome man.Bletchley Park. September, 1939.A year later, Maddie is undertaking training in Morse code when a familiar face shows up unexpectedly. The attraction between them is as deep as it is instant, but Maddie knows one person holds the potential to harm her country and her heart and it is her duty to protect bothThe third novel in Molly Green's moving wartime series set at Bletchley Park, perfect for fans of Nancy Revell and Donna Douglas.Readers LOVE Wartime Wishes at Bletchley ParkThe characters are multi-faceted, the settings are described with a depth that makesTrade ReviewPRAISE FOR MOLLY GREEN ‘Molly Green creates realistic characters and situations that keep you turning the pages.’ Katie Fforde 'A moving, gripping story’ Kitty Neale ‘Redolent of wartime Britain and brimming with heartfelt stories from several characters, Molly Green's sure-footed novel shows just how challenging it was to find love and a place to call home in the dark days of the war.’ Terri Fleming ‘A lovely, heartfelt, warming slice of saga fiction … an engaging, generous read.’ Liz Robinson, LoveReading ‘A gripping read’ My Weekly ‘Meticulously researched … An engrossing story, with a strong, likeable female protagonist facing issues we still face today.’ Historical Novel Society Magazine ‘Memorable characters, a well written, plausible plot and very good descriptions of the time and place.’ Discovering Diamonds Blog

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Book SynopsisCosima has finally found her happy ending but unfortunately, trouble isn''t far behind. . .Cosima Unfortunate returns for a new adventure! A warm, funny, exciting and empowering tale of friendship, family and mystery, with joyous and authentic disabled representation, from the author of COSIMA UNFORTUNATE STEALS A STAR.Cosima lives at the Star Diamond Home for Children with her best friends Diya, Mary and Pearl. Since uncovering a dastardly plot and escaping their cruel captors, life has been one of peace and contentment and particularly so for Cos. For alongside her friendships, Cos finally has a real family, too and every day spent with her long-lost father is more magical than the last.But where Cos goes, adventure is sure to follow and when a world-famous painting is stolen, Cos's father is arrested for the crime. Cos and her friends know he has been framed and they are sure that notorious thief, the Spectre, is responsible.Cos is determined that she won't lose her father again and the girls must use spirit, wit, bravery and ingenuity to solve the crime and bring him safely homeThe perfect read for fans of Katherine Rundell, Tamzin Merchant, Robin Stevens and Anna James

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Book SynopsisA brand new atmospheric mystery thriller set on the shores of Lake Erie, Pennsylvania. Perfect for fans of Louise Penny, LJ Ross and Ann Cleeves. An unforgettable cast'USA Today Bestseller Carissa Ann LynchWhen a badly decomposed body is found in the basement of an abandoned warehouse, Erie police detective, Matthias Honeywell, is called in to investigate.Meanwhile, freelance photographer Emma Anderson is desperately trying to find her drug-addicted sister, Nell. Then a devastating piece of evidence found at Detective Honeywell's crime scene brings her world crashing down, a driver's license belonging to her missing sister.In need of her assistance, Matthias asks Emma to help with the case, hoping to solve the mysterious disappearance of Nell Anderson. But in doing so, will the investigation uncover more questions than answers?Readers love Annette Dashofy:A superb police procedural. Fantastic, fast-paced and tension-filled' ?????Couldn't stop reading gritty' ?????An outstanding grab-yoTrade ReviewEarly readers love Keep Your Family Close: 'A masterful mystery that captivates from start to finish’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'One of the best police procedurals I have read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I really enjoyed this book! It kept me on my toes from the very start’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A must-read for fans of thrilling and suspenseful crime novels.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'It was very hard to put this one down!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Book SynopsisThe brand-new spellbinding dual-timeline historical novel from the bestselling author of The Lost Sister***A hidden jewel. A buried past. A secret waiting to break free. India, 1947: Celia Fforbes-Whyte remembers little about her beloved mother, but she will never forget how the family's prized diamond, the Chamakta Sitara, glistened at her throat. The diamond has been part of the family for as long as she can remember, but growing voices begin to ask whether it should ever have belonged to them at all?With danger closing in on the eve of Indian independence, Celia's father makes a drastic choice to protect his family, the diamond must disappear without a trace. But in doing so, will he create a curse that lasts a lifetime London, 2024: Heartbroken and desperate for an escape, Lisa Statton retreats to the comfort of the Alps. But when she stumbles across a sparkling gem and an unopened letter, embedded in a glacier, Lisa finds herself thrust into a mystery more devastating than she co

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Book SynopsisThe second book in the all-new Golden Court romantasy trilogy.

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Book SynopsisA wealthy familyA fatal cup of teaRex Fortescue was enjoying his morning cup of tea when he met his untimely end.Suspicions naturally turn to his wife. He was filthy rich, after all.Then she too is found dead.Strange clues have Scotland Yard's finest minds scratching their heads. Poisoned marmalade. Dead blackbirds. A victim found with a pocketful of rye.It's up to Jane Marple to put the pieces of this strange puzzle togetherNever underestimate Miss MarpleCaptivating and addictive, Agatha Christie''s work never fails to delight.'Jean KwokThis is the best of the novels starring Christie's Miss Marple.'New York TimesTrade Review‘Without a doubt, the greatest mystery writer of all time’ – Ragnar Jonasson ‘A hundred years after her first novel, and we are all still standing in her shadow’ – Andrew Taylor ‘She gives us an insight into human nature that few, if any, have surpassed’ – Susan Lewis ‘Dame Agatha has sold more books than all besides Shakespeare and the Bible’ – David Baldacci ‘All crime fiction writers around the globe owe Agatha Christie a massive debt’ – Peter James ‘Reading a perfectly plotted Agatha Christie is like crunching into a perfect apple: that pure, crisp, absolute satisfaction.’ – Tana French

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Book SynopsisThe spellbinding conclusion to the international bestseller Forged by Blood delves deeper into Nigerian mythology as the Oluso uprising comes to a headand the young woman caught in between comes to her breaking point. The King is dead. The Oluso rebel. War is here.With the end of Alistair Sorenson's tyrannical reign, Dèmi has accepted Jonas's proposal to rule as his Queen with hopes to finally free her people, the magical Oluso. Yet social prejudice, corrupt council members, and the continued distrust of the nonmagical Ajès throughout the kingdom prove seemingly implacable obstacles. To make matters worse, Dèmi struggles to control her newly awakened iron blood magic. As Ekwensi's rebel armyled in part by Colin, her best friend and one-time loverbecome more triumphant in their mission, war seems inevitable.Before long, a new evil appears that hunts Oluso and Ajè alike, promising desolation on a larger level than ever before. When the failed assassination puts the life of Dèmi's loved o

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Book SynopsisInspired by Korean history and myths, this rich and evocative high-stakes fantasy is perfect for fans of GALLANT and SIX CRIMSON CRANES.Reminiscent of the greatest fantasy classics but wholly unique' Axie Oh, bestselling author of THE GIRL WHO FELL BENEATH THE SEAA crown princess.A monster the gods fear.A destiny no one can outrun. Mirae was meant to save her queendom, but the ceremony before her coronation ends in terror and death, unlocking a strange new power within her and foretelling the return of a monster even the gods fear. Amid the chaos, Mirae's beloved older brother is takenthreatening the peninsula's already tenuous truce.Desperate to save her brother and defeat this ancient enemy before the queendom is beset by war, Mirae sets out on a journey with an unlikely group of companions while her unpredictable magic gives her terrifying visions of a future she must stop at any cost.A twisty, riveting page-turner filled with bold surprises! In this thrilling debut fantasy, Jeong d

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Book Synopsis'Everything I love in a crime novel passion, interesting and rooted characters and a great story' Ann Cleeves Don't miss this award winning debut crime thriller set in Sheffield introducing DI Diana Walker: A grizzly murder has Diana questioning everything she knows, and secrets come to light that threaten to tear her world apart Silence protects the victims And the killer When the dismembered body of a headmaster is found on the derelict site of a former school in Sheffield, DI Diana Walker finds herself chasing shadows. Faced with missing teachers, unreported crimes and silent witnesses, Diana is running out of leads. Her colleagues insist this is just another instance of gang violence, but Diana knows there's something more. Something everyone's too scared to talk about. With her reputation on the line, Diana is determined to find the truth. Her search for answers leads to Sheffield's neglected underbelly, where she finds distrust, horrifying secrets and a whole new understanding of justice. *Readers love THE DAY OF THE ROARING* 'An absolute gripping and fabulous thriller a true 5 star read' ????? Reader Review 'A great read which I highly recommend' ????? Reader Review 'What a spectacular read Totally blew me away an amazing thriller that kept me gripped' ????? Reader Review 'A compelling and addictive story, very enjoyable' ????? Reader Review 'A gripping story from start to finish' ????? Reader Review 'An amazing book shedding light on a number of complex issues' ????? Reader Review

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Book SynopsisThe new and updated 10 year anniversary editionWinner of the Edgar, Agatha, Macavity and H.R.F. Keating crime-writing awards, this definitive account of the secretive Detection Club and its trail-blazing founders told for the first time the extraordinary story of British detective fiction between the two World Wars.Few, if any, books about crime fiction have provided so much information and insight' THE TIMESA gripping real-life detective story, The Golden Age of Murder investigates how Dorothy L. Sayers, Anthony Berkeley, Agatha Christie and their contemporaries both competed and collaborated to turn the genre into a literary powerhouse that still dominates popular fiction today. Written in times of social and political turmoil, their books cast new light on unsolved murders whilst hiding clues to the authors' darkest secrets and their complex and sometimes bizarre private lives.Ten years since its first publication, Martin Edwards now the Detection Club's President and author of subsequent award-winning publications including Howdunit and the monumental The Life of Crime revisits the story with major updates, new revelations and four brand new chapters that no crime connoisseur will want to miss.Illuminating and entertaining provides a new way of looking at old favourites' LEN DEIGHTON

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Tessa Bailey is the queen of rom-coms. Long may she reign!" — Julie Murphy, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Merry Little Meet Cute “Nothing makes my heart catch fire like a Tessa Bailey book. She is all things magic and dirty talk.” — Elena Armas, New York Times bestselling author of The Spanish Love Deception “Bailey writes banter and rom-com scenarios with aplomb, but for those who like their romance on the spicier side, she’s also the Michelangelo of dirty talk. She wields filth like Da Vinci does a paintbrush, and there’s a lot to be said for an author who can fill such exchanges with all the requisite heat, enthusiastic consent, and yes, even humor, of such a scenario without veering into corny territory.” — Entertainment Weekly “The tenderness, vulnerability and heat I am always guaranteed with a Tessa Bailey book are the reasons she is one of my all-time favorite authors.” — Sally Thorne “Tessa Bailey’s writing stands out in all the right sexy ways.” — Buzzfeed “Tessa Bailey writes pure magic.” — Alexis Daria

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Book SynopsisOn the high seas of the Caribbean, a family of English children is set loose - sent by their parents from their home in Jamaica to receive the civilising effects of England. When their ship is captured by pirates, the thrilling cruise continues as the children transfer their affections from one batch of sailors to another. Innocence is their protection, but as life in the care of pirates reveals its dangers, the events which unfold begin to take on a savagely detached quality.Writers'' reviews for A High Wind in Jamaica:''One of my all time favourite books'' Ann Patchett''I wouldn''t let a 14-year-old near it'' Meg Rosoff''I read the whole thing in one gulp. It was remarkable. Tiny. Crazy. I felt just like I did as a kid.'' Andrew Sean Greer''When I really like a book I''ll sometimes read a passage or two aloud to whoever''s nearby; this one I''d happily recite cover-to-cover'' Imogen Hermes GowarTrade ReviewI read Richard Hughes’ A High Wind in Jamaica this year and felt breathless with shock and awe… Appallingly dark story…dreadfully funny. * Independent *A High Wind in Jamaica is like those books you used to read under the covers with a flashlight - only infinitely more delicious ... and macabre -- Andrew Sean Greer * NPR *Wow. Just....wow. This is a nasty, wicked little book. It's wonderful -- Lydia Kiesling * The Millions *

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Book SynopsisIn this extraordinary novel, Stingo, an inexperienced twenty-two year old Southerner, takes us back to the summer of 1947 and a boarding house in a leafy Brooklyn suburb. There he meets Nathan, a fiery Jewish intellectual; and Sophie, a beautiful and fragile Polish Catholic. Stingo is drawn into the heart of their passionate and destructive relationship as witness, confidant and supplicant. Ultimately, he arrives at the dark core of Sophie''s past: her memories of pre-war Poland, the concentration camp and - the essence of her terrible secret - her choice.Trade ReviewA masterpiece, [which leaves] more conventional treatments of the Holocaust, such as Schindler's List, looking obtuse and sentimental * The Times *William Styron's Sophie's Choice is a landmark of mid-20th-century American fiction - an impressively fat novel that most literate Americans claim to have read even if they haven't * Sunday Telegraph *A compassionate, brilliantly written novel * The Times *A weighty, passionate novel . . . courageous [and] masterly * NY Times *Styron is a writer's writer, capable of setting a pastoral idyll in Brooklyn, and the traumas narrated occur alongside a classic American coming-of-age story -- Xan Brooks * Guardian, 1000 novels everyone must read *

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Book Synopsis''A bittersweet work, tough and touching at the same time. Kurkov''s style is spare and effective, drawing us with deceptive ease into a dense, complex world full of wonderful characters'' Michael PalinA sharp, engaging satire that delves into Ukraine''s history.Moscow, 2013. Bunin, the Ukrainian President, has joined other heads of state in an open air swimming pool to drink vodka and celebrate with Putin. During his rise to power Bunin has juggled with formidable and eccentric political and personal challenges. His troubles with his family and his women combine with his difficulties with corrupt businessmen and demanding international allies, but it is his recent heart transplant that worries him most. Since the operation he has started to develop freckles, and his heart donor''s mysterious widow seems to have moved in with him... Spanning forty years, The President''s Last Love is a hilarious satire on love, lies and life before and afTrade ReviewA bittersweet work, tough and touching at the same time. Kurkov's style is spare and effective, drawing us with deceptive ease into a dense, complex world full of wonderful characters -- Michael PalinInventive, funny and worryingly prophetic -- Tibor Fischer * Guardian *Kurkov is a fine satirist and a real, blackly comic find * Observer *Kurkov sports a double whammy: the fiercest of political intelligences married to a truly surrealistic mindset ... This is an ambitious, multi-layered political black comedy * Independent *Kurkov's eye for the absurdities of Ukrainian life is as sharp as ever * Sunday Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisWith the epic scenes of action, powerful characterisation and the authentic period detail that we have come to expect from multi-million copy seller Alexander Kent, this all-action naval adventure is perfect for fans of Patrick O''Brian and C. S. Forester. You''ll be hooked from page one! ''One of our foremost writers of naval fiction'' - THE SUNDAY TIMES''A real page-turner'' -- ***** Reader review''Masterful and emotional'' -- ***** Reader review ''Another great story, gripping to the end'' -- ***** Reader review''Riveting'' -- ***** Reader review*******************************************************************************************1814: Admiral Sir Richard Bolitho returns to England from several months'' rigorous patrolling off the North American coast. War with the United States has not yet endeTrade ReviewShipwreck, survival... a spirited battle... a splendid yarn * The Times *One of the foremost writers of naval fiction * Sunday Times *

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Book SynopsisJohn Grisham is the author of forty works of fiction and one of non-fiction. His works are translated into forty-two languages. He lives in Virginia.Trade ReviewA first-rate thriller * Sunday Telegraph *His stories are ferociously plot-driven: they will keep you awake all night * Independent on Sunday *Compelling... after 50 pages I could barely wait to turn the rest over... Grisham knows how to tell a story * Sunday Times *Totally hypnotic . . . scenes unfold and unfold and you can't stop reading * The Washington Post *A dark and thoughtful tale pulsing with moral uncertainties . . . Grisham is at his best * People *

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Book SynopsisBeneath the sea cliffs of the south coast, suicides are a sad but common fact. Yet even the hardened coastguard knows something is wrong when a beautiful young film actress is found lying dead on the beach one morning. Inspector Grant has to take a more professional attitude: death by suicide, however common, has to have a motive - just like murder...Trade ReviewRichly rewarding ... a joy absolute. * New York Times *

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Book SynopsisDonna Leon was named by The Times as one of the 50 Greatest Crime Writers. She is an award-winning crime novelist, celebrated for the bestselling Brunetti series. Donna has lived in Venice for thirty years and previously lived in Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Iran and China, where she worked as a teacher. Donna's books have been translated into thirty-five languages and have been published around the world.Her previous novels featuring Commissario Brunetti have all been highly acclaimed; including Friends in High Places, which won the CWA Macallan Silver Dagger for Fiction, Fatal Remedies, Doctored Evidence, A Sea of Troubles and Beastly Things.Trade Review[Leon's] portrait of Venice and modern Italy is, as always, captivating...The lively conversations between...characters, displaying Leon's sly humour, are a delight. * Evening Standard *With characteristic skill, Leon draws together multiple threads and a well-rounded cast ... With the steady, unsentimental style that has become her signature, Donna Leon keeps us hesitating until the last corner is turned. * Times Literary Supplement *Leon's clear-eyed descriptions of Venice still make you long to return to the calles and campos of the floating city. * Sunday Telegraph *More elegant, understated crime fighting from the mistress of La Serinissima...A welcome return to the comfortable characters and locations that her fans have come to love. * Independent *[Leon] is a master at weaselling her way into the venal byways of human selfishness and laying them bare. ... There's a quietness to the crimes here that is more powerful than outlandish violence, and which points to the philosophical bedrock from which Leon so effectively works. * Scottish Sunday Herald *

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Book SynopsisFormer RAF pilot and investigative journalist Frederick Forsyth defined the modern thriller when he wrote The Day of the Jackal, described by Lee Child as the book that broke the mould', with its lightning-paced storytelling, effortlessly cool reality and unique insider information. Since then, he has written thirteen novels which have been bestsellers around the world: The Odessa File, The Dogs of War, The Devil's Alternative, The Fourth Protocol, The Negotiator, The Deceiver, The Fist of God, Icon, Avenger, The Afghan, The Cobra, The Kill List and The Fox. He has also published an autobiography, The Outsider. He lives in Buckinghamshire, England.Trade ReviewAgain reveals Forsyth as a master of the meticulously researched thriller * Bookseller *Compulsively readable... I was hypnotised * Financial Times *

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Book Synopsis''Serrailler, Hill''s brilliant detective, is the central character in the great writer''s crime fiction novels'' CAMILLA, DUCHESS OF CORNWALLSimon Serrailler faces his most dangerous challenge yet in the edge-of-your-seat thriller from Susan Hill, the bestselling author of The Woman in Black. Going undercover, he must leave town immediately, change his identity and sever all contact with friends and family. And, more importantly, he must inhabit the mind of the worst kind of criminal. But can he do so without losing everything? ''Crime writing with a dark, fierce edge'' Daily Mail ''Keeps the reader gripped until the last page'' Sunday ExpressDiscover the bestselling crime series that over ONE MILLION readers have devoured.Trade ReviewA wonderful storyteller… she is also one of those rare crime writers whose books invite a second reading * Scotsman *Hill's Serrailler novels have developed into a series whose appeal stretches beyond their genre... The secret of Hill's narrative style is that she forces the readers to invest emotionally in her characters. And then she makes ghastly things happen to them... It sounds easy, but it isn't * Spectator *The Simon Serrailler novels are in a league of their own; literate, detailed and full of drama - they stand head and shoulders above the majority of crime novels. This is the eighth novel in the series and is the darkest and most disturbing yet. It is also the best. * CrimeSquad *Kept me turning the pages, gripped * Woman & Home *Although at times distressing, Hill tackles a difficult issue without losing any tension and the finale keeps the reader gripped until the last page * Sunday Express *Never less than wholly absorbing * Church Times *This is modern crime writing with a dark, fierce edge – and all the better for it * Daily Mail *Keeps the reader gripped until the last page * Sunday Express *Not all great novelists can write crime fiction but when Susan Hill does the result is stunning * Ruth Rendell *Exhilarating… These books succeed in harnessing all the genre’s addictive power while maintaining a complexity and fascination entirely their own * Independent *

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Book SynopsisThe battered hulk of a huge ship looms out of the stinging spray of a furious gale. Only one man, half-mad, remains aboard, working without sleep or sustenance to save her from sinking.But this man is no hero, and this ship was not meant to be saved. As Hammond Innes'' classic tale moves from desperate struggles on the sea to a nail-biting courtroom controversy, the murky truth about the last voyage of the Mary Deare finally comes to light.Trade ReviewA chap who writes books for other chaps gets a welcome reissue...The Wreck of the Mary Deare is a cracker * Irish Times *Original in its plot and extraordinarily clever in its constant succession of mysterious twists and surprising revelations, it is an utterly engrossing tale * New York Times *The Wreck of the Mary Deare gave me a total love of thrillers and Hammond Innes is an absolutely brilliant writer -- Minette WaltersHammond Innes… surely the doyen of the well-made modern thriller * Daily Telegraph *They say people can’t write stories anymore. Tell that to Hammond Innes * Sunday Times *

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Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER''Quietly brilliant ... among the best fiction of our time.'' Daily Telegraph''The finest novel Dunmore has written.'' Observer''Superb and poignant.'' GuardianIt is 1792 and Europe is seized by political turmoil and violence.Lizzie Fawkes has grown up in Radical circles where each step of the French Revolution is followed with eager idealism. But she has recently married John Diner Tredevant, a property developer who is heavily invested in Bristol''s housing boom, and he has everything to lose from social upheaval and the prospect of war. Diner believes that Lizzie''s independent, questioning spirit must be coerced and subdued. She belongs to him: law and custom confirm it, and she must live as he wants. But as Diner''s passion for Lizzie darkens, she soon finds herself dangerously alone.______________Nominated for the 2018 Independent BookseTrade ReviewThis is the finest novel Helen Dunmore has written ... From the start, Birdcage Walk has the command of a thriller … The novel’s cast is marvellous and vivid … A novel that deserves to be cherished and to last. -- Kate Kellaway * Observer *This powerful novel is a fine final flourish from a gifted writer … The power Dunmore gives to lowly female lives is inescapably moving, their stories taking us on a remarkable journey into the visceral heart of the female experience in Georgian Britain … [Dunmore is] one of the bravest and most versatile writers of her generation … This fine, fiery novel will surely be remembered as one of her best. -- Melissa Katsoulis * The Times *Like many of Dunmore’s novels, Birdcage Walk defies categorisation ... a blend of beauty and horror evoked with such breath-taking poetry that it haunts me still ... she has an extraordinary gift for taking the ordinary and familiar and rendering them new. When Tredevant’s growing unpredictability once more tightens the narrative, forcing the story back into the ominous and unsettling territory where it first began, it is easy to see why [Dunmore] has earned a place among the finest writers of historical fiction working today. * Guardian *Helen Dunmore’s quietly brilliant historical novels are among the best fiction of our time. -- Jake Kerridge * Daily Telegraph *A finely wrought psychological thriller … But it’s ultimately a novel about the ways in which we remember and, as such, a fitting contribution to Dunmore’s extraordinary legacy. * Daily Mail *Elegant prose and brilliantly researched historical detail … a devastatingly good novel. * Sunday Express, S Magazine *Part psychological thriller, part poetic exhumation of the past, it’s a fiery, first-rate historical novel from an author who’ll be much missed * Mail on Sunday, Summer Reads *A firecracker of a historical murder mystery story with which to leave her many admirers * Guardian, Readers Books of the Year *Dunmore is skilled at claiming the huge canvasses of history and painting upon them exquisitely detailed human tragedies … Every scene is saturated with vivid period detail but Dunmore’s touch is feather-light. -- Francesca Segal * Financial Times *A very good novel indeed * Scotsman, Books of the Year *Dunmore just writes so effortlessly. Birdcage Walk is a joy to read. * Stylist *Marvellous … Dunmore has the ability to evoke a sense of place and to write passages of thrilling and disturbing action … Dunmore is a remarkable novelist who sets herself very different challenges in each new novel. She meets this one triumphantly. It will surely be a great and thoroughly deserved success. -- Allan Massie * Scotsman *

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Book SynopsisHarry Morgan was hard - the classic Hemingway hero - rum-running, gun-running and man-running from Cuba to the Florida Keys in the Depression. He ran risks, too, from stray coastguard bullets and sudden double-crosses. But it was the only way he could keep his boat, keep his independence, and keep his belly full...This classic novella was turned into a brilliant film by Howard Hawks - the film in which Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Becall met - and remains an important work by one of the greatest American novelists of the twentieth century.Trade ReviewThis active, passionate life on the verge of the tropics is perfect material for the Hemingway style, and the reader carries away from the book a sense of freshness and exhilaration * New Statesman *Absorbing and moving. It opens with a fusillade of bullets, reaches its climax with another, and sustains a high pitch of excitement throughout * Times Literary Supplement *Its tragic scenes are rendered with an economy of words and a power that might well be the despair of a lesser writer * Scotsman *Absorbing and moving. It opens with a fusillade of bullets, reaches its climax with another, and sustains a high pitch of excitement throughout * Times Literary Supplement *Its tragic scenes are rendered with an economy of words and a power that might well be the despair of a lesser writer * Scotsman *

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Book SynopsisWINNER OF THE WOMEN''S PRIZE FOR FICTION''This ambitious account of a sudden coming of age reminded me strongly of To Kill a Mockingbird - and is every bit as moving and satisfying'' Daily TelegraphIn the long hot summer of 1972, three events shattered the serenity of ten-year-old Marsha''s life: her father ran away with her mother''s sister; a young boy called Boyd Ellison was molested and murdered; and Watergate made the headlines. Living in a world no longer safe or familiar, Marsha turns increasingly to ''the book of evidence'' in which she records the doings of the neighbors, especially of shy Mr Green next door. But as Marsha''s confusion and her murder hunt accelerate, her ''facts'' spread the damage cruelly and catastrophically throughout the neighborhood. ''It is impossible not to be completely swept along. Berne''s vision is gently humorous, ironic, quirky, and she writes with such piercing sensitivity . . . a c

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Book SynopsisComplicit is a gripping psychological thriller by the highly acclaimed and Top Ten bestselling author, Nicci FrenchWho is more deadly?An enemy? A friend?Or a lover?Bonnie Graham is in her friend''s flat. She is alone, except for the dead body lying in a pool of blood. What happened? What will she do? And is any or all of it her fault?Bonnie is a music teacher who has spent a long, hot summer in London rehearsing with a band. It was supposed to be fun, but the tricky knots of the band''s friendships unravel with each passing day. What was meant to be a summer of happiness, music and love turns deadly as lovers betray, passions turn homicidal and friendship itself becomes a crime.Someone in the band must be a killer. Is it Bonnie? And if not - who is it?Praise for Nicci French:''Relentlessly addictive . . . Friendship and betrayal has never been so deadly'' Mirror''A gripping crime mystery, an acc

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Book SynopsisClive Cussler introduces Sam and Remi Fargo in Spartan Gold. An ancient treasure stolen by Xerxes the Great . . . Discovered by Napoleon Bonaparte . . . The clues to its hidden location lost until now . . .Adventurers and treasure hunters Sam and Remi Fargo are on a wild-goose chase. Up to their waists in the Great Pocomoke Swamp in Maryland, they''re hunting for lost gold. What they find instead is a small Second World War German U-boat.Inside the submarine they find a body - and a puzzling, incredibly rare bottle of wine. This bottle was one of twelve taken from Napoleon''s ''lost cellar''. But it is also a clue to a fabulous, ancient treasure.One that Hadeon Bondaruk - a half-Russian, half-Persian millionaire - will do anything to get his hands on. For he claims descent from treasure''s one-time owner. It will be his, no matter who stands in his way . . .Clive Cussler, author of the celebrated Dirk Pitt novels Arcti

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Book Synopsis*WINNER OF THE WHITBREAD BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD**WINNER OF THE SUNDAY EXPRESS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD *From acclaimed author William Trevor, Felicia''s Journey is a tightly woven psychological thriller''A book so brilliant that it compels you to stay up all night galloping through to the end'' Daily MailYou''re beautiful, Johnny told her. So, full of hope, seventeen-year-old Felicia crosses the Irish Sea to England to find her lover and tell him she is pregnant. Desperately searching for Johnny in the bleak post-industrial Midlands, she is instead found by Mr Hilditch, a strange and lonely man, a collector and befriender of homeless young girls . . .''Immensely readable. The plot twist is both sinister and affecting, and so skilfully done that you remember why authors had plot twists in the first place'' GuardianReaders of The Story of Lucy Gault and Love and SummTrade ReviewA book so brilliant that it compels you to stay up all night galloping through to the end * Daily Mail *Immensely readable. The plot twist is both sinister and affecting, and so skillfully done that you remember why authors had plot twists in the first place * Guardian *Immaculately calculated. Trevor's cunning is to lull us with inertia so that we are as startled as his characters when the faint air of menace turns into a tempest * Sunday Tribune *Trevor is a master of both language and storytelling. this sinister, elegant, piercingly sad novel is surely one of the books of the year -- Hilary Mantel * Sunday Express *A masterpiece. You read and are dazzled. It has one of the most memorable and convincing, most sinister and terrifying of characters created in the modern novel -- Susan HillMasterly in its tension * Irish Times *

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Book SynopsisIn a city that could well be New York, a series of identical women are found dead in suspicious circumstances. Magazine photographer Johnny Farthing, who is reporting on the suspected murders, is chilled to discover that his fiancée looks identical to the victims too - and then she disappears. As his investigations spiral beyond his control, he finds himself at the heart of a sinister plot that uses cloning to revive the Nazi vision of a world-powerful master race...Part detective noir, part dystopic thriller, Plan for Chaos reveals the legendary science fiction novelist grappling with some of his most urgent and personal themes.Trade ReviewPerhaps the best writer of science fiction England has ever produced -- Stephen KingRemains fresh and disturbing in an entirely unexpected way * Guardian *

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