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Book SynopsisA complex and timely mystery, Blood Betrayal proves once again that Ausma Zehanat Khan is a writer at the peak of her powers.Inaya is a fabulous character.New York Times Book Review, Editor''s Choice on Blackwater FallsIn Blackwater Falls, Colorado, veteran police officer Harry Cooper is hot on the heels of some local vandals when the situation turns deadly: believing one of them has a gun, Harry opens fire and Duante Young, a young Black man, is killed. The gun in his hands was a bottle of spray paint. Meanwhile, in nearby Denver, a drug raid goes south and a Latino teen, Mateo Ruiz, is also killed. The Denver Police force is spread thin between the two cases, and protests on both sides begin. Detective Inaya Rahman and her boss, Lieutenant Waqas Seif, have their work cut out for them to consider the guilt of the perpetrators and their victims. Harry was by all accounts, an officer dedicated to the communities he served. Wa

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Book SynopsisA Goodreads Best Science Fiction Choice Award NomineeA New York Public Library Top 10 Book of 2022An immersive, electrifying space-fantasy, Neon Yang''s debut novel The Genesis of Misery is full of high-tech space battles and political machinations, starring a queer and diverse array of pilots, princesses, and prophetic heirs.This is Joan of Arc meets Gideon the Ninth with a touch of Pacific Rim thrown in as a treat. A mind-blowing rollercoaster ride of a space opera, propulsive and strange in the best way.Rebecca Roanhorse, New York Times bestselling authorIt's a story you think you know: a young person hears the voice of an angel saying they have been chosen as a warrior to lead their people to victory in a holy war. But Misery Nomaki (she/they) knows they are a fraud. Raised on a remote moon colony, they don't believe in any kind of god. Their angel is a delusion, brought on

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Book SynopsisA traitor and a swordsman join forces to save the world from being rewritten into devastation.Every year the image of the Wheel of the Infinite must be painstakingly remade to ensure another year of peace and harmony for the Celestial Empire. Every hundred years the very fabric of the world must be rewoven. Linked by the mystic energies of the Infinite, the Wheel and world are one. But a black storm is spreading across the Wheel, reappearing each morning, bigger and darker than before, unraveling the beautiful and orderly patterns.Maskelle, a murderer and traitor, has been summoned back to help put the world right with the assistance of the mysterious Rian, a swordsman of some renown. If they can't find the source of the problems that plague the Wheel, the world may find its latest rotation is its last.

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Book SynopsisWith mystery, intrigue, and the hints of romance international bestselling author Julia Kelly is known for, Evelyne Redfern returns in Betrayal at Blackthorn Park.Freshly graduated from a rigorous training program in all things spy craft, former typist Evelyne Redfern is eager for her first assignment as a field agent helping Britain win the war. However, when she learns her first task is performing a simple security test at Blackthorn Park, a requisitioned manor house in the sleepy Sussex countryside, she can't help her initial disappointment. Making matters worse, her handler is to be David Poole, a fellow agent who manages to be both strait-laced and dashing in annoyingly equal measure. However, Evelyne soon realizes that Blackthorn Park is more than meets the eye, and an upcoming visit from Winston Churchill means that security at the secret weapons research and development facility is of the utmost importance. When Evelyne discovers Blackthorn Park

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Book Synopsis*A USA Today bestseller*Bridgerton meets Agatha Christie in this dazzling next installment in a captivating Regency-era mystery series with a feminist spin.21 June, 1815. London may be cheering the news of Napoleon?s surrender at Waterloo, but Lady Petra Forsyth has little to celebrate after discovering that the death of her viscount fiancé three years earlier was no accident. Instead, it was murder, and the man responsible is her handsome, half-Scottish secret paramour Duncan Shawcross?yet the scoundrel has disappeared, leaving only a confusing riddle about long-forgotten memories in his wake.So what?s a lady to do when she can?t hunt down her traitorous lover? She concentrates on a royal assignment instead. Queen Charlotte has tasked Petra with attending an event at the Asylum for Female Orphans and making inquiries surrounding the death of the orphanage?s matron. What?s more, there may be a link between the matron?s death and a group of radicals with ties to the aristocracy, as evidenced by an intercepted letter.Then, Petra overhears a nefarious conversation with two other men about a plot to topple the monarchy, set to take place during three days of celebrations currently gripping London.As the clock counts down and London?s streets teem with revelers, Petra?s nerves are fraying as her past and present collide. Yet while all?s fair in love and war, she can never surrender, especially when more orphaned girls may be in trouble. And to save their lives, the monarchy itself, and even her own heart, Lady Petra must face her fears with the strength of an army of soldiers and fight with the heart of a queen.

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Book SynopsisWhen a high-level mole with power to rewrite world order infiltrates the CIA, Rapp must uncover a threat like no other. After a blackout swept the nation, America is resuming life as normal with a new president, one unlike any Mitch Rapp has worked with in the past. As Rapp backs away, the new president, in turn, questions his loyalty. Rapp decides to take a much-needed break. But when it’s discovered that a mole in the CIA has been digging into their systems for information on Nicholas Ward, the world’s first trillionaire and the man personally overseeing cutting-edge medical research in Uganda, he is pulled back onto the job. Protecting Ward, Rapp is completely cut off from the agency as he works to identify and expose the mole. But the situation is complex. And the threat is one he could never have imagined…'Packed with enough suspense to match all the hard-hitting action, Enemy at the Gate

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Book Synopsis‘Amazing . . . Intense suspense, shocks and scares plus chilling insider authenticity make this one very special’ LEE CHILD 'FALLING is the best kind of thriller (for me as a reader anyway). Characters you care deeply about. Nonstop, totally authentic suspense' JAMES PATTERSON‘Attention, please: T. J. Newman has written the perfect thriller!  GILLIAN FLYNN, #1 bestselling author of Gone GirlYou just boarded a flight to New York.There are one hundred and forty-three other passengers onboard.What you don’t know is that thirty minutes before the flight your pilot’s family was kidnapped.For his family to live, everyone on your plane must die.The only way the family will survive is if the pilot follows his orders and crashes the plane. Enjoy the flight. *

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Book Synopsis#1 New York Times bestselling author Kathy Reichs returns with a new twisty, unputdownable thriller featuring forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan.  It’s never easy working fire scenes.   Called to Washington, DC to analyse the victims of a mysterious arson attack, Tempe quickly finds her misgivings justified. The fire site is in Foggy Bottom, a neighbourhood with a colourful history, and as the pieces start falling into place, the property’s ownership becomes more and more suspicious.   Sensing a good story, Tempe teams up with a new ally, telejournalist Ivy Doyle. Delving into the past, the duo learns that back in the Thirties and Forties the home was the hangout of a group of bootleggers and racketeers known as the Foggy Bottom Gang. Though interesting, this fact seems irrelevant – until the son of one of the gang members is shot dead at his farm in Virginia.   When anoth

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Book SynopsisHow to Kill Your Family meets The Power in this entertaining and thought-provoking read, that asks:  If you had the power between life and death, what would you do?   Thea has a secret. She can tell how long someone has left to live just by touching them. Not only that, but she can transfer life from one person to another – something she finds out the hard way when her best friend Ruth suffers a fatal head injury on a night out. Desperate to save her, Thea touches the arm of the man responsible when he comes to check if Ruth is all right. As Ruth comes to, the man quietly slumps to the ground, dead. Thea realises that she has a godlike power: but despite deciding to use her ability for good, she can’t help but sometimes use it for her own benefit. Boss annoying her at work? She can take some life from them and give it as a tip to her masseuse for a great job. Cre

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Book Synopsis''Perhaps the greatest living American crime writer'' Stephen KingAfter the Carusos family home is destroyed by police with a no-knock warrant, the family struggle to return to normal. Two former inmates reunite on a TV set. They''re both back on the straight and narrow ... until one sees the potential for an easy grift. A teenage boy must step into the man he''d like to be as a hostage crisis grips his hometown. A woman adrift meets a man tied to her grandmother''s past, and awakens to the bloody history of the place she grew up. Pelecanos'' portraits are characterized by shades of grey, resisting the mold of heroes and villains, victims and perpetrators, good and evil. At once streetwise and full of heart, Owning Up grapples with random chance, the bind of consequence, and the forked paths a life can take.****Praise for George Pelecanos:''Triple-distilled excellence. Pelecanos is the undisp

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Book SynopsisBestselling author James Lee Burke tells his most thrilling and insightful story yet through the eyes of fourteen-year-old Bessie Holland****At the beginning of the twentieth century, as America grapples with forces of human and natural violence more powerful than humanity has ever seen, Bessie Holland yearns for the love that she has never known. She finds a soulmate and mentor in a brilliant but tormented suffragette English teacher, who inspires Bessie to fight the forces of evil that permeate her world.Watching the vast Texas countryside being destroyed by an oil company and a menacing figure with a violent past, Bessie is prepared to defend her home and her family. But when she accidentally kills an unarmed man to defend her father Hackberry, she must flee to New York. There, her older brother introduces her to boys who will grow into gangsters, but as children admire and respect Bessie''s spirit and fortitude as she is cast into a gangland that yearns for justice and mercy.A welcome return to the beloved Holland series and populated with characters both radiant and despicable, Don''t Forget Me, Little Bessie is an epic story of a remarkable young girl who fights against potentially overwhelming forces.****PRAISE FOR JAMES LEE BURKE, THE AWARD-WINNING KING OF SOUTHERN NOIR: ''James Lee Burke is the heavyweight champ, a great American novelist whose work, taken individually or as a whole, is unsurpassed'' Michael Connelly ''A gorgeous prose stylist'' Stephen King ''No argument: James Lee Burke is among the finest of all contemporary American novelists'' Daily Mail ''The greatest crime writer currently at work'' Spectator ''The reigning champ of nostalgia noir'' New York Times ''Masterly'' Sunday Telegraph

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Book SynopsisIn this chilling thriller from New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh, a remote estate in the New Zealand Alps hosts a reunion no one will ever forget. Seven friends.One last weekend. A mansion half in ruins. No room for lies. Someone is going to confess. Because there should have been eight... They met when they were teenagers. Now they''re adults, and time has been kind to some and unkind to others. None more so than Bea-the one they lost nine long years ago.They''ve gathered to reminisce at Bea''s family''s estate, a once glorious mansion straight out of a gothic novel. Best friends, old flames, secret enemies, and new lovers are all under one roof. But when the weather turns and they''re snowed in at the edge of eternity, there''s nowhere left to hide from their shared history.As the walls close in, the pretense of normality gives way to long-buried grief, bitter

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Book SynopsisThe Battle of Evesham has been fought and lost. The King is triumphant, Simon de Montfort is dead, and Adam de Norton is a prisoner, stripped of everything he once honoured and prized.Escaping from captivity in the grim castle of Beeston, Adam becomes a fugitive in a country in turmoil. Branded a king''s enemy, he can be slain with impunity.Together with the widowed Joane de Bohun, Adam flees across a bleak winter landscape, evading both pursuing royal troops and a desperate band of outlaws to seek shelter with a surviving rebel force in the north. But when the rebels are beaten once again, only one place in the land still holds out defiantly against the king: Kenilworth Castle, the mightiest fortress in England.Joining the garrison of Kenilworth as it prepares for one of the most epic sieges in English history, Adam finds dangerous foes both inside and outside the walls. But as the siege grows ever more brutal, he must decide between a valiant

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Book SynopsisAdam de Norton faces his greatest trial in one of the most epic sieges in English history.

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Book SynopsisPRE-ORDER YOUR CHRISTMAS CRIME THRILLER FOR 2023 NOW! It's the most deadly time of the year...    The festive season is in full swing - parties, mistletoe and Christmas crackers abound.    In a hotel bar, a woman approaches you. Her party dress glitters with sequins.      What you don't know is that your life is now in her hands - and now that you've met, there's only one thing that will determine whether you live or die.     Are you a good person? Are you really? . . .   A cracking Christmas crime thriller for the festive season - perfect for fans of C.L. Taylor, Mark Edwards and Alex Pine.Trade Reviewpacy, fun * Best Magazine *A tale of revenge, greed and dishonesty, with jingle bells along the way, this thriller will keep you turning the pages well into the night * S Magazine *

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Book SynopsisA body in the theatre. A cast full of suspects. Can Maisie Cooper crack this case? Maisie Cooper is looking for peace and quiet. But the arrival of a troupe of actors for a new production at the local theatre turn her best laid plans upside down.   Among them is the young French actress, Adélaïde Amour, who appeals to Maisie for help as she struggles to prepare for her new role.    As opening night approaches, a terrible crime is committed, and a body is found concealed behind the scenes in the theatre. Can Maisie unravel a real-life plot worthy of a great play? Or will the killer strike again?A totally addictive British cosy murder mystery, perfect to enjoy with a cup of tea and a slice of cake. Perfect for fans of The Thursday Murder Club, Janice Hallett and Midsomer Murders. Readers are gripped by the Maisie Cooper Mysteries: 'Ma

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Book SynopsisLindsey Davis has received the Crime Writer's Association Lifetime Achievement Award for her two immortal series of detective novels featuring Marcus Didius Falco and his adopted daughter, Flavia Albia. She is regarded as the finest living novelist of Ancient Rome. Here, for the first time in book form, are four novella-length stories written to illuminate her unparalleled output of the last 30 years.The Bride from Bithynia tells the story of Aelia Camilla who travels 1000 miles to Britain to marry Gaius Flavius, a Roman officer.  But their relationship struggles, then the province explodes in the Boudican Revolt. Now, it will be up to Aelia to save herself from the conflagration.The Spook Who Spoke Again. Marcus Didius Alexander Postumus is an odd boy who has known two families. That of Marcus Didius himself and his actual birth mother, Thalia the Snake Dancer. Things begin to unravel quickly when he decides to emulate his adopt

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Book Synopsis''Had me on the edge of my seat! I just could NOT put it down... A must read!!! You will flip out when you get to the twist!'' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐He swore he''d never let her go. She should have believed him.Brooke Hastings is ready to end her six-week affair. Gideon Ross is charming and sexy, but he''s?not worth throwing away her marriage and family for. So?she breaks it off, hoping Gideon will understand.? He doesn''t. Gideon insists that he and Brooke are meant to be together. Finally, he backs off, but not before issuing?a promise: he''ll?never let her go.? Six years later, Brooke wants to believe it''s?all behind her. Her family has survived intact. Gideon has vanished.? But the fear hasn''t?disappeared. Brooke can''t?tell how much of it is paranoia, and how much is justified, but she''s?worried. And maybe she''s?right to be.? Because Gideon is a man who keeps his promises . . .A totally addictive psychological thriller with a twist you won''t see coming. Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, K.L Slater and The Housemaid. Readers are gripped by Our Little Secret:''A HUGE hit for me. I read in one sitting as I could not put this down... So many twists and turns!... This will have your heart pounding from cover to cover'' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Wow!! If you are looking for a good thriller with non-stop action, this is the book for you!... It is a wild ride!'' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Soooo much drama! I was soooo invested. Head was spinning about different theories and thoughts on who Brooke should trust... Sit back, get cosy and enjoy!'' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''This book was riveting, start to finish! Affairs, stalking, murder. What more could a girl want? This one was hard to put down'' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''A perfect psychological thriller. There was constant build up that kept my heart pounding with every page... I loved it'' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Heart pounding from beginning to end I was held truly captive by this new thriller'' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Fast-paced thriller that will keep you second guessing what you know with the turn of every page... Sucked me in immediately with its secrets, lies, betrayal and family drama! An absolute page turner I could not get enough of'' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Book Synopsis''Marlow has a poetic eye . . . But it''s her mix of detective story and Gothic ghosts, ancient folk legends and lingering wartime trauma, that lift the book'' Financial Times, Best new thrillersWarwickshire, 1934Deep in a hamlet in the Warwickshire countryside, Red Hollow Hall is a male-only sanatorium run by the charismatic psychiatrist Dr Moon. However, all is not well, and Dr Moon''s patients are leaving Red Hollow in droves.Recent disturbances, which originally appeared to be pranks, have descended into something more sinister, and now the men believe they have a malevolent visitor - the mermaid of Red Hollow. The ghost of a murdered girl, they believe the mermaid wreaks bloody revenge on unsuspecting men each time the hamlet floods.When private enquiry agent, William Garrett, and freshly minted detective, Phyll Hall, are called in to uncover the identity of the intruder, they become trapped in a world of madness, the

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Book SynopsisFROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF RICHARD & JUDY THRILLER PICK NO ONE HOME HE SEARCHES FOR THE DISAPPEARED.Missing persons investigator David Raker specializes in finding the lost. Whether dead or alive, he brings the truth home to the families left behind. But there''s one person he''s never been able to save.NOW THEY MUST TRY TO FIND A KILLER.Colm Healy was one of the Met''s best detectives - until the unsolved murders of a mother and her twin daughters consumed his career, his family and his life. Agreeing to work with Healy, Raker soon learns the hard way how this puzzle breeds obsession.IT WILL COST THEM EVERYTHING.Meanwhile, the killer watches, waits, and prepares to bury the truth forever. Because this was never just a murder. It was something far worse . . .''A luminous example of what a considerable talent Weaver is. Catch him at once'' Daily Mail''David RakeTrade ReviewWeaver has become one of this country's most respected, bestselling crime writers, and he fully deserves to be . . . Written with elegance and craft, What Remains is a luminous example of what a talent Weaver is. Catch him at once * Daily Mail *David Raker has joined a select band of fictional characters whose return in a new book excites existing fans and collects new ones . . . one of the most vibrant and unusual protagonists in modern crime fiction * Crime Fiction Lover *Praise for Tim Weaver * - *It had me racing to the end -- Fiona Barton * Sunday Times bestselling author of The Widow *The rising star of British crime -- Tony Parsons * Sunday Times Number One bestselling author of the DC Max Wolfe series *I couldn't put it down * Sun *Fans of Mo Hayder will be in seventh hell * Guardian *The writing is beautiful and the plot so cleverly constructed I never guessed any of the twists -- Claire Douglas * Sunday Times bestselling author of Local Girl Missing *Weaver's books get better each time - tense, complex, written with flair as well as care * Guardian *Terrific * Sunday Times *Tim Weaver writes books so meticulously researched that the reader is educated as well as entertained, enthralled and intrigued -- Liz Nugent * Sunday Times bestselling author of Lying in Wait *A dark, complex and visceral read * Financial Times *The story-telling is little short of brilliant * Crime Fiction Lover *Perfect plotting, great characterisation, and the kind of payoff that a thriller of this calibre deserves * Bookgeeks *

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Book SynopsisDiscover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''Great characters, twisting plot. One of the very best Francis novels'' 5***** Reader Review''Tense, puzzling and powerful . . . Francis is a consummate craftsman'' 5***** Reader Review______Just after learning that his stepfather is gravely ill, artist Al Kinloch, returning to his remote home in the Scottish Highlands, is attacked by four men. They ask one question - ''where is it?'' - then leave him for dead . . . Baffled and hurt, Al visits his stepfather and learns millions of pounds are missing and a valuable racehorse is under threat. Already roughed up, Al decides he has nothing to lose getting to the bottom of this. Unfortunately, the thugs who beat him up and the person behind them will make sure that Al doesn''t survive their next encounter . . .Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suTrade ReviewThe narrative is brisk and gripping and the background researched with care . . . the entire story is a pleasure to relish * Scotsman *Dick Francis's fiction has a secret ingredient - his inimitable knack of grabbing the reader's attention on page one and holding it tight until the very end * Sunday Telegraph *Francis writing at his best * Evening Standard *

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Book SynopsisDiscover the spellbinding mystery from the Richard & Judy bestselling author of THE GLASS HOUSE''An enthralling story of secrets, sisters and an unsolved mystery'' KATE MORTON''One of the most enthralling novelists of the moment'' LISA JEWELL______When four sisters arrive at Applecote Manor to spend the summer, all is clearly not well.They find their aunt and uncle still reeling from the disappearance of their only daughter, five years before. No one seems any closer to finding out the truth.Why did Audrey vanish? Who is keeping her fate secret?As the sisters are lured into the mystery of their missing cousin, the stifling summer takes a shocking, deadly turn.One which will leave blood on their hands, and put another girl in danger decades later . . .______ ''Evocative and filled with intrigue'' Clare Mackintosh''One of the most enthralling novelists of the momenTrade ReviewAn enthralling story of secrets, sisters and an unsolved mystery * Number One Sunday Times bestselling author of The Lake House *Every now and then you read a special book and this is one. I can't tell you how much I loved it * Number One Sunday Times bestselling author of The Tea Planter’s Wife *Eve Chase deserves to be lauded as one of the most enthralling novelists of the moment. This is the most beautiful book you will read this year * Sunday Times bestselling author of I Found You *Evocative and filled with subtle intrigue. I so enjoyed it * Sunday Times bestselling author of I See You *An enticing, chilling plot, captivating characters and prose beautiful enough to totally lose yourself in. This book is the dream * Heat *Chase summons up an enchanted and enchanting environment - reminiscent of classic British literature * Belfast Telegraph *A long hot summer, a Cotswolds manor house fallen into ruin, a dark secret hidden since the 1950s . . . all perfect ingredients for an addictive read, and The Vanishing of Audrey Wilde delivers atmosphere in spades * Good Housekeeping *What happens at Applecote Manor has repercussions that stretch tentacles into the present day . . . A mystery of nail-biting suspense * Woman & Home *I'm really in awe of Chase's power of description. It is magical and she sharpens every sense * Daily Express *The bonds of sisterhood will tested and an unthinkable choice will have a decades-long legacy . . . step back in time for a mystery of breathtaking suspense * No. 1 Magazine *An engrossing story of fractured families, secrets, lies and misunderstandings * Sunday Express *Beautifully written with a gripping plot, I couldn't stop reading this * Number One Sunday Times bestselling author of A Secret Garden *This little beauty absorbed me completely. Fabulous * Sunday Times bestselling author of My Sweet Revenge *Mitford sisters meet Hideous Kinky by way of Kate Morton. Just wonderful * Daily Mail *Infused with tension and suspicion as lies are uncovered, I was gripped by the dark mystery that surrounds Audrey's disappearance and desperate to know who might be responsible. This is one novel I won't be able to stop thinking about for a very long time. I really loved it * Sunday Times bestselling author of Local Girl Missing *The writing is beautiful - characteristically exquisite and evocative - and the pace and suspense handled expertly. This is an assured novel: richly poetic, immersive, affective. It even made me cry at the end * author of Anatomy of a Scandal *Beautifully written with superb characters, this is a deeply satisfying novel which glows with texture and emotion * Sunday Times bestselling author of The New Mrs Clifton *I'm really in awe of Eve Chase's writing. There is something magical about it: she sharpens every sense. And underlying the lyrical description is a masterful suspense - like a strong current in a river, it pulls you along to the very end. The book was utter bliss. Lyrical, magical, enchanting, bewitching * Sunday Times bestselling author of The Forever House *Utterly engrossing and beguiling from the first page, a beautifully written, exquisitely paced, dark dream of a book * The Summer of Impossible Things *I devoured it. What an exquisite, intriguing, evocative novel. I already know it's a novel I will reread and talk about to everyone I can * Sunday Times bestselling author of The Stranger in My Home *A haunting mystery about the secrets of the past, the bonds within families, and the hidden ties that connect people across time. A story to be savored, The Vanishing of Audrey Wilde is a book I'll be recommending to everyone I know * New York Times bestselling author of All the Missing Girls *As poetic and intricate as it is a page-turner . . . a delicious, utterly satisfying novel that needs to be savoured * author of The Story of You *From the strange, almost dream-like opening pages, I was transfixed by this novel . . . I was especially moved by the depiction of the relationship between the sisters - both tender and strained, and the utterly evocative sense of place. A beautiful and compelling story * author of The Wild Other *A richly evocative mystery * Gransnet, Best Summer Reads *Critical acclaim for Black Rabbit Hall * - *Beautifully, poetically written and reminiscent of everything from I Capture The Castle to Hansel And Gretel. Eve Chase is a name to watch * Daily Mail *Black Rabbit Hall's beautifully crafted mystery is a delight I want to experience again and again . . . make Chase's debut the one to pack in your suitcase ***** * Stylist *Atmospheric, with echoes of du Maurier, this haunting novel enchanted me * Woman & Home *There's something about tales of mysterious old buildings that have the ability to set hairs on end. In this one, two intertwining stories explore the magnificence of Black Rabbit Hall and the dark secrets behind its walls. Perfect sunlounger fodder * Red Online *Black Rabbit Hall pulls you like a sleepwalker into a beautiful, hazy story about a grand Cornish home full of character and thunderclap memories, we found ourselves breathless with anticipation. Eve Chase's debut novel is like a prolonged and beautiful daydream, celebrating the enduring power of place in our lives * iBooks Books of the Month *A cracking pool-side saga * Good Housekeeping *Black Rabbit Hall is a seductive wonder of a novel; with echoes of Daphne du Maurier and Dodie Smith, it pulls you irresistibly into its world where nothing is quite as it first appearsBlack Rabbit Hall completely swept me away. Glorious, beautifully written. I absolutely loved itExpertly crafted, dark, beautiful and utterly enthrallingA deliciously intriguing novel whose rich sense of time and place bear more than a few echoes of du Maurier's best * Edgar Award-winning author of The Wicked Girls *A stunning new writer has arrived - gripping and heart rending, this novel is full of original characters which don't let you forget themFamily secrets, forbidden lust, and a family of four extraordinary children who'll stick with you long after they've scattered off the page. Eve Chase kept me up with her gorgeous descriptions of a crumbling Cornwall estate and the unruly brood who meets tragedy within its walls * New York Times bestselling author of Bittersweet *

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Book Synopsis***Special anniversay edition, with a new introduction by Peter Robinson***You''re in passionate love. And grave danger . . .Alice Loudon couldn''t resist abandoning her old, safe life for a wild affair. And in Adam Tallis, a rugged mountaineer with a murky past, Alice finds a man who can teach her things about herself that she never even suspected. But sexual obsession has its dark side - and so does Adam. Soon, both are threatening all that Alice has left. First her sanity. Then her life.''The pacing is spot on, and the tension keeps creeping up and up right to the explosive end'' Peter Robinson, bestselling author of the DCI Banks Series Trade ReviewA real frightener * Guardian *Cancel all appointments and unplug the phone. Once started you will do nothing until you finish this thriller * Harpers & Queen *Compulsive, sexy, scary * Elle *Nicci French's sophisticated, compassionate and gripping crime novels stand head and shoulders above the competition. -- Sophie Hannah

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Book SynopsisDiscover the 2023 Winner of the Historical Writers'' Association Gold Crown Award an atmospheric and suspenseful tale of intoxicating art and dizzying ambition, forbidden love and twisted obsession in Renaissance Venice Damian Dibben''s kaleidescopic The Colour Storm ''A glorious, exuberant read'' THE TIMES''Addictive, ambitious and knife sharp. A compelling thriller and a celebration of art. Ravishing'' RACHEL JOYCE''A rich and rousing tale of art, love, rivalry and obsession in Renaissance Venice'' CHLOË ASHBY, AUTHOR OF WET PAINT''An engaging thriller and a compelling exploration of an artist''s obsession with love and colour''SUNDAY TIMES_______Venice, 1510.The world''s greatest artists gather to enjoy fame, fortune, and colour. When a wealthy merchant discovers a mysterious new pigment, he knows it would create a masterpiece in the right hands.For Trade ReviewA glorious, exuberant summer read. Dibben's triumph is the character of Zorzo, a buoyant, loveable guide to the grandeur and the dangers of Renaissance Venice * The Times *Ravishing, addictive, knife-sharp, ambitious, and singing with detail. A compelling thriller that takes us to the heart of sixteenth century Venice where the world's most famous painters compete to win the greatest commission of their lives. There is so much to think about and relish. Not simply the story itself - with all its glorious twists and turns - but the search to express ourselves. A celebration of art and a hymn to colour. -- Rachel JoyceAn engaging thriller and a compelling exploration of an artist's obsession with love and colour * Sunday Times *The Colour Storm takes readers on a thrilling, murderous journey through the serpentine waters of High Renaissance Venice as one of art history's most gifted but often overlooked painters - Giorgione - searches for love, fame, and, most importantly, colour. Written with language as vibrant as a Giorgione masterpiece, The Colour Storm is for lovers of art, Italy, and page-turning plot -- Stephanie StoreyA story filled with intrigue and secrets as well as colour, Damian Dibben's new novel is filled with vivid descriptions . . . very rich in atmosphere and tone that keeps you wanting to read more * Love London Love Culture *A terrific book . . . Absorbing, exciting and, dare I say it, colourful. An original tale told beautifully -- A. D. SwanstonArt and ambition, love and obsession all come into play in this compelling and spellbinding tale set in Renaissance Venice * STYLIST *Hugely evocative, it's a love story, it's a thriller, it's a fantastic page turner -- Sophie Haydock, author of THE FLAMESA rich and rousing tale of art, love, rivalry and obsession in Renaissance Venice -- Chloë Ashby, author of WET PAINTAn intoxicating story about an incredible period in history * SUN *The pace of this elegant thriller quickens as truths are bared between controlling Jakob Fugger and abused Sybille with her tortuous past, while lovestruck Zorzo is pulled into a powerful situation that draws richly upon all elements of the 16th century * Perspective *An intoxicating and illuminating tale, bathed in colour, passion and ambition . . . A must for lovers of Renaissance art and the wonders of sixteenth century Venice -- S. W. PerryThe pace of a thriller and the riches of a Renaissance painting -- Rachel Joyce * Observer *A vivid imagining of the artistic world of Renaissance Venice. There is an incredible charm in its depiction of the great painters of the period with all their flesh-and-blood idiosyncrasies and flaws. The life of the studio and the supreme importance of colour in all the essentials of its make up is rendered absolutely convincingly. The work has all the more emotional power as it focusses on a lesser known artist as he negotiates the precarious life of his city alongside competitors, those whose names have resounded through history. -- S. G. MacLeanA great work of historical fiction, which weaves together conspiracy, art and love in a thriller * Ruth Millington *Praise for Damian Dibben * - *Bask in the brilliance * Mail on Sunday *Original, ambitious, moving * Stylist *What a novel! Ambitious and wonderfully achieved * Michael Morpurgo *I was captivated from the beginning. Ornate, vivid, deeply coloured, and so precise I could smell and taste the world * Rachel Joyce *An epic tale of love, of courage, of hope * Evening Standard *A stunning and captivating tale * The Sun *A grand sweep of adventure and travel, war and romance, and a rich exploration of love, life and loyalty * National Public Radio *[An] opulent tale, with elements of both love story and thriller, featuring some of Venice's most admired High Renaissance artists hunting desperately for a dazzling new pigment that will transform their work and fortunes * Metro *

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Book SynopsisThe masterfully-crafted new crime thriller, featuring haunted army veteran and Detective Constable Joseph StarkEXTRAVAGANT WEALTH. HIGH ART. MURDER . . .The best book in the Joe Stark series by far. A truly brilliant mystery that builds to a thrilling climax' - JAMES BENMOREStark is on top form in this twisty tale . . . a deeply satisfying read' - SARAH HILARY----Lucinda Drummond, art history expert, was beautiful, clever, successful and loved.When she is found at the bottom of her museum''s Tulip Staircase during the pinnacle event of her career, people are as shocked as they are suspicious.Who could have wanted her dead?Detectives Joe Stark and Fran Millhaven are quick on the case, leading them into a world of high art and extravagant wealth that proves far more twisted than they could have imagined.As the bodies begin to mount, and the case

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Book SynopsisJourney deeper in the world of Assassin''s Creed in the official novel of the incredible game: Odyssey. Greece, 5th century BCE. Kassandra is a mercenary of Spartan blood, sentenced to death by her family, cast out into exile. Now she will embark on an epic journey to become a legendary hero - and uncover the truth about her mysterious lineage.The Assassin''s Creed novels have sold more than 1 MILLION COPIES around the world - see what readers are saying: ''A brilliant read'' *****''I love this book'' *****''Original and unique'' *****''A brilliant accompaniment to the games'' *****

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Book Synopsis''Horst is brilliant on the day-to-day details of investigation, while keeping tension to the end'' SUNDAY TIMES''Horst, a former Norwegian police detective, is often compared to Sweden''s Henning Mankell for his moody, sweeping crime dramas'' NEW YORK TIMESIf you loved Wallander, meet Wisting - your next Scandi crime obsession . . .15 years ago, Simon Meier walked out of his house and was never seen again.With no leads, the case quickly ran cold. Until now. Because one day ago, politician Bernard Clausen died. And in his cabin on the Norwegian coast, police make a shocking discovery. Boxes of bank notes, worth millions of dollars. Collecting dust.Chief Inspector William Wisting thinks it could link to Meier''s disappearance.But solving both cases will mean working with an old adversary, and delving into a dark underworld - which leads closer to home than he could have imagined Trade ReviewHorst is brilliant on the day-to-day details of investigation, while keeping tension to the end * Sunday Times *Impeccably crafted police procedural * Sunday Times Crime Club *A well-crafted, atmospheric, character-driven thriller - I couldn't put it down! * Alex Dahl, author of The Boy At The Door *Up there with the best of the Nordic crime writers -- Marcel Berlin * The Times *Jørn Lier Horst is one of the most brilliantly understated crime novelists writing today -- Joan Smith * Sunday Times *Plotting reigns supreme. Fortunately, that's Horst's primary skill * Barry Forshaw, Financial Times *A good Nordic police procedural with well-drawn characters * Choice Magazine *A nail biting deftly plotted thriller by a Norwegian police officer turned bestselling author * Saga Magazine *Lier Horst's novels stand comparison with the best police procedurals from anywhere in the world . . . polished and stylish . . . Wisting is a cracking creation . . . this is a riveting police procedural, it's a page turner, inventive and thrilling by turns * NB Magazine *If you liked Wallander you'll enjoy this too * Crime Fiction Lover *One of the finest novels in one of the best police procedural series out there and a more than decent slice of scandi-noir too * NB *Jørn Lier Horst writes some of the best Scandinavian crime fiction available. His books are superbly plotted and addictive, the characters wonderfully realised * Yrsa Sigurdardóttir *Another good, solid police procedural * Connaught Telegraph *Praise for Jørn Lier Horst * - *Up there with the best of the Nordic crime writers -- Marcel Berlin * The Times *Jørn Lier Horst is one of the most brilliantly understated crime novelists writing today -- Joan Smith * Sunday Times *A good Nordic police procedural with well-drawn characters * Choice Magazine *Pure evil in a solid Wisting crime novel. /..../ Jørn Lier Horst delivers credible crime fiction as always * Norway *With Ill Will, Jørn Lier Horst claims the number one spot on the winner's podium. /.../ Ill Will is the most brutal and ruthless novel penned by Horst to date. A ruthlessness that Horst delivers with elegance. /.../ The interplay between father and daughter, the police man and the journalist, is once again brilliantly portrayed * Norway *

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Book SynopsisThe chilling and heart-pounding new novel from Norwegian superstar Jørn Lier Horst THE INSPIRATION FOR THE HIT BBC FOUR SHOW WISTING ''Up there with the best of the Nordic crime writers'' THE TIMES''Tense, fast-paced, compelling'' SUNDAY TIMES________ Five years ago, serial killer Tom Kerr was imprisoned. Today, he''s out to reveal the resting place of his final victim.However, Detective Wisting is taking no chances. Kerr is chained and handcuffed. The police have dogs and guns. But minutes after entering the forest, Wisting''s officers lie broken and bleeding. And Kerr has vanished into the woods. Too late, Wisting realises their error. What''s worse, Kerr had an accomplice who was never caught . . . Now two murderers are on the loose - and Wisting has just hours to find them . . .________ ''One of the most brilliantly understated crime novelists writing Trade ReviewTense, fast-paced . . . compelling * Sunday Times *Relentlessly exciting . . . creates a sense of real menace * The Times *Jørn Lier Horst claims the number one spot on the winner's podium * Tvedestrandsposten, Norway *Jørn Lier Horst delivers credible crime fiction as always * Verdens Gang, Norway *Praise for Jørn Lier Horst * - *Up there with the best of the Nordic crime writers * The Times *If you liked Wallander you'll enjoy this too * Crime Fiction Lover *Jørn Lier Horst writes literary crime with high credibility and keen-eyed societal depictions - he's Norway's own Henning Mankell -- Hjorth & RosenfeldtImpeccably crafted police procedural * Sunday Times Crime Club *Jørn Lier Horst writes some of the best Scandinavian crime fiction available. His books are superbly plotted and addictive, the characters wonderfully realised * Yrsa Sigurdardóttir *Jørn Lier Horst is one of the most brilliantly understated crime novelists writing today * Sunday Times *Horst, a former Norwegian police detective, is often compared to Sweden's Henning Mankell for his moody, sweeping crime dramas * New York Times *Jørn Lier Horst raises the suspense level to horror proportions -- Lotta Olsson * Dagens Nyheter, 'Best Crime Novels of 2020' *

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Book SynopsisDiscover history''s biggest secret . . .For millennia an unbroken line of alien mothers and daughters have secretly been shepherding human technology towards the stars.Twelve-year-old Aster is the last of this line.But the loss of her mother in early life means she knows nothing of her alien heritage - believing she is just an ordinary young girl.Not only is she about to discover how wrong she is - but she''ll also learn she''s not the only alien on Earth: others are here to stop her.Yet with revelation comes recovery.Now Aster has a purpose.Her life, the future of her speciesand that of all life on Earth is at stake.She''s history''s biggest secret.But can she save the future?''Alt-history with a difference'' GUARDIAN''There''s real cleverness at work here'' THE TIMESTrade ReviewPraise for Take Them To The Stars series * - *Sylvain Neuvel proves once again he deserves the title of the hottest new SF writer of the 21st century * Robert J. Sawyer, Hugo Award-winning author of The Oppenheimer Alternative *Series fans and readers of speculative thrillers built around actual historical events will eagerly anticipate book three. * Booklist *...[T]he stakes of this series have risen exponentially * Tor.com *Praise for Sylvain Neuvel * - *It's fascinating to see how Neuvel weaves together fact and fiction . . . a blast. Seriously clever * SFX *An alt-history with a difference. Traces the true story of the development of rocket science but adds an alien-conspiracy-theory edge . . . Good fun * Guardian *Wry narration, wired action . . . Fans of alternate history and intelligent sci-fi will love this * Publishers Weekly *

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Book SynopsisJoin Kurt Austin and the NUMA crew in the thrilling SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER continuing the bestselling series from the grand master of adventure, Clive CusslerA PIRATE''S HOARD. A VANISHED SHIP. A GLOBAL CATASTROPHE BECKONS.________Kurt Austin and Joe Zavala are diving for treasure . . .Specifically, the legendary hoard of Pirate Queen Ching Shih, lost in the South China Sea. But no sooner than they''ve found a clue than a more pressing matter requires urgent attention: a nearby freighter carrying the world''s most state-of-the-art computers has vanished.NUMA must find the ship - and fast. If hackers, criminals or terrorists get hold of it, this cargo could be the Information Age''s most deadly weapon.Plunged into a cyberwar that has spilled into real life, facing modern-day pirates and cut-throat billionaires, Kurt and Joe are about to discover just how perilous are the high seas . . .________Trade ReviewPraise for Clive Cussler * - *The Adventure King * Sunday Express *Cussler is hard to beat * Daily Mail *Nobody does it better . . . nobody! -- Stephen Coonts * - *

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Book SynopsisTwo disappearances. Two families. One secret. Missing persons investigator David Raker returns to crack a cold case wide open.Impossible to read without breaking into a sweat' The Times''Unsettling, brilliantly plotted, and satisfyingly complex, these books are unputdownable. If you haven''t yet met Raker, you''re in for a treat'' Mick Herron''Grips like a vice and twists like a rollercoaster. Impossibly clever. Impossible to put down'' Chris Whitaker ----ONE DAY AGO...On the night Tom Brenner and his nine-year-old son Leo visit the Seven Peaks theme park, they head straight for the ghost house.They go in. But they don''t come out.Somewhere inside the ride, impossible as it seems, the two of them simply vanish.FORTY YEARS AGO...When Rebekah Murphy was three, her mother walked out of their childhood home and never retur

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Book SynopsisShe couldn''t wait to get to the party. But she never made it home . . . THE GRIPPING NEW THRILLER PERFECT FOR FANS OF CLAIRE DOUGLAS''Malin Stehn''s drama rakes red-hot embers from the ashes'' THE TIMES ''BEST NEW THRILLERS FOR DECEMBER 2022''''Pacy, atmospheric and extremely thrilling'' WILL DEAN, author of THE LAST THING TO BURN''A riveting Scandi thriller, depicting every family''s worst nightmare in exquisite detail'' AMY McCULLOCH''There are twists I would truly not predict . . . I was gripped from start to finish'' 5* Reader Review''Nordic noir via American Beauty with a dash of Big Little Lies'' APPLE BOOKS''A tense, slow-burn thriller . . . a great read'' CATHERINE COOPER, author of THE CHALET_________As midnight approaches, old friends the Wiksells and the Anderssons raise their glasses in celebration.Across town, their teenage children host their own party, finally free to let loose.But the next morning, seventeen-year-old Jennifer Wiksell is missing.The hours tick by.The police get involved.And no one knows who to trust.Because these two families have a lot to hide.And some will do anything to keep the truth from getting out . . . _________''A riveting Scandi thriller, depicting every family''s worst nightmare in exquisite detail'' AMY McCULLOCH, author of BREATHLESS''Wintry, Scandi, twisty and compelling. What''s not to love?'' JANE FALLON, author of JUST. GOT. REAL.''A lot of twists and turns which I didn''t see coming'' 5* Reader Review ''Tremendously immersive . . . pure reading bliss'' M-magasin''Impossible to part with until the final page'' 5* Reader ReviewTrade ReviewA dark, compelling missing person story set in the depths of a Swedish winter. Fans of Shari Lapena will DEVOUR this. Pacy, atmospheric and extremely thrilling. -- Will Dean, author of The Last Thing to BurnA tense, slow-burn thriller looking at families and friendships and how they change over time. Believable characters and some surprising twists, a great read -- Sunday Times bestselling author Catherine CooperA riveting Scandi thriller, depicting every family's worst nightmare in exquisite detail. The clever characterisation keeps you guessing at every turn - I can't wait to read what Malin Stehn writes next -- Amy McCulloch, author of Breathless Nordic noir via American Beauty with a dash of Big Little Lies * Apple Books *Wintry, Scandi, twisty and compelling. What's not to love? -- Jane Fallon, Sunday Times bestselling authorThere are many secrets and lies . . . Malin Stehn's drama rakes red-hot embers from the ashes * The Times, 'BEST NEW THRILLERS FOR DECEMBER 2022' *A riveting thriller. A pacy and compelling story, wonderfully plotted, with the added bite of a Scandinavian winter. Loved it. -- Emily Freud, author of What She left BehindA smart page-turner that is impossible to put down. Ordinary people like you and me find themselves in the ultimate nightmare, which could become anyone's reality. The story gets under your skin, leaving you defenceless -- Mattias Edvardsson, author of A Nearly Normal FamilyOne to Watch * Bookseller *I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Twisty and tense with characters I thought about long after reading -- N.A. Cooper, author of Ripple EffectAn enthralling story delving into every parents worst nightmare. I was utterly absorbed until the final, thrilling pages -- Carys Jones, author of She Had It ComingTremendously immersive (...) What starts off as titillating becomes ever more thrilling as Stehn skillfully reveals one family secret after another. This is pure reading bliss for fans of domestic suspense and the books of Liane Moriarty * M-magasin *A fantastic debut, a fascinating suspense novel. (...) I would be delighted to return to Malin Stehn in the future * Deckardårarna *A new suspense novel that draws me in * Smålandsposten *I was very close to taking the day off last minute - that's how hooked I was by Malin Stehn's debut novel. (...) The hours tick by. And the closer the clock ticks toward midnight, the more the sense of control begins to crack. Things that should never be said are spoken aloud. Thoughts that never should have crossed your mind, do. And, above all, actions are taken that you can never undo. [Stehn]'s craft is brilliant * Blekinge Läns Tidning *This is the real deal . . . an incredibly well-written, clever and brilliantly composed debut that leaves me wanting more * Norra Skåne *Page turner is an overused word by now, but sometimes it covers everything . . . an incredibly clever and well written suspense novel. * Allehanda *A splendid debut in the genre * Norran *If you haven't already read Happy New Year by Malin Stehn, do so immediately * Barometern *Malin Stehn skillfully depicts superficial friendships, the perfect life and marriage as portrayed on social media vs the secrets that are hidden beneath the surface. Through the points of view of three distinct characters - their thoughts, doubts and guilt - the story creeps closer to a harrowing reveal * Aftonbladet *A searing Scandi thriller * Sunday Post *

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Book SynopsisThe Explosive New Thriller from the Author of the International Bestseller, The Snow Girl - Soon to Be a Major Netflix Series!-- When investigative journalist Miren Triggs is sent a photo of a missing girl, it's the first promising lead in a decade long cold case that continues to haunt her family.Miren is instantly intrigued by this new clue. Could it be the first step in finding the missing girl and could Miren be the one to do it?Before she has a chance to follow the trail, though, she's called to report on a shocking murder. A crucified body has been found in the suburbs of Queens.Miren is torn between the crimes of past and present. But could it be possible these cases are linked?And in searching for the truth, is Miren putting herself in the sights of a killer?--Why readers LOVE Javier Castillo''s brilliant thrillers''A gripping thriller...that comes together like a jigsaw puzzle'' 5***** reader review''I literally couldn''t put this book down. I caught myself stealing a few minutes that turned into a half hour every now and again to read'' 5***** reader review''I loved the character of Miren and was rooting for her...I could not put it down'' 5***** reader review''Definitely a page turner, just one more chapter turned into where did the last couple of hours go'' 5***** reader review

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Book Synopsis''Simone St. James knows how to haunt you. The Book of Cold Cases is St. James at the top of her game'' JENNIFER McMAHON''No one writes a ghost story like Simone St. James'' LAURA McHUGH--In 1977, in the small town of Claire Lake, two men were murdered with the same gun.Beth Greer was the prime suspect - a rich, eccentric 23-year-old woman, seen fleeing one of the crimes. Ever since her surprise acquittal, she''s retreated to her mansion, Greer house, and never commented publicly on the case.40 years later, Shea Collins is a receptionist by day, and a true crime blogger by night. When she meets Beth by chance, Shea asks her for an interview. To her surprise, Beth says yes.But when they meet in Beth''s mansion, Shea immediately senses something isn''t right. Things start happening she can''t explain. And she could swear she keeps seeing a figure lurking outside the window . . .Is she working with a manipulati

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Book SynopsisA chilling geopolitical thriller and real-world cautionary tale presenting a dark yet very possible future of war between the US and China from two former military officers and award-winning authors THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A rippingly good read' Wired______________12 March 2034.In the South China Sea, US Navy Commodore Sarah Hunt is conducting routine freedom of navigation patrol while US Marine aviator Major Chris Wedge' Mitchell tests a new stealth technology near Iranian airspace.By the end of the day, Wedge will be an Iranian prisoner, and Hunt's destroyer will lie at the bottom of the ocean.And a new, terrifying era will be at hand.So begins a disturbingly plausible novel, co-authored by an award-winning novelist and decorated Marine veteran and the former commander of NATO, a legendary admiral.Everything in 2034 is an imaginative extrapolation from present-day fTrade ReviewIf you’re looking for a compelling beach read this summer, I recommend the novel 2034 -- Thomas L. Friedman * The New York Times *This crisply written and well-paced book reads like an all-caps warning for a world shackled to the machines we carry in our pockets and place on our laps, while only vaguely understanding how the information stored in and shared by those devices can be exploited. * The Washington Post *Consider this another vaccine against disaster. Fortunately, this dose won't cause a temporary fever—and it happens to be a rippingly good read. Turns out that even cautionary tales can be exciting, when the future we’re most excited about is the one where they never come true * Wired *There is conflict and catastrophe on a large scale, and it unfolds, as major conflicts tend to, with surprising twists and turns . . . This is not a pessimistic book about America’s potential, but the picture of the world it paints before the central conflict will be a difficult one for many to accept, albeit one well supported by facts * Wall Street Journal *I could not stop reading 2034. With sharply drawn, vibrant characters caught in an all too plausible future conflict, the novel left me fascinated, moved, thrilled and, ultimately, haunted -- Phil Klay, author of MissionariesAn unnerving and fascinating tale of a future . . . The book serves as a cautionary tale to our leaders and national security officials, while also speaking to a modern truth about arrogance and our lack of strategic foresight . . . The novel is an enjoyable and swiftly paced but important read * The Hill *Utterly engrossing . . . [2034] is incredibly well-written, deeply thought-provoking, and it makes for uncomfortable and sober reading—in the best of ways...Elliot Ackerman is one of the finest writers to come out of this generation of military veterans and officers -- Joshua Huminski * Diplomatic Courier *A frightening look at how a major-power showdown might race out of control. . . . This compelling thriller should be required reading for our national leaders and translated into Mandarin * Kirkus *Those seeking a realistic look at how a future world war might play out will be rewarded * Publishers Weekly *Chilling yet compulsively readable work of speculative fiction . . . Ackerman and Stavridis have created a brilliantly executed geopolitical tale that is impossible to put down and that serves as a dire, all-too-plausible warning that recent events could have catastrophic consequences * Booklist *War with China is the most dangerous scenario facing us and the world. Absent a strategic method to manage our differences, Jim Stavridis and Elliot Ackerman’s chilling novel presents a realistic series of miscalculations leading to the worst consequences. A sobering, cautionary tale for our time -- Jim Mattis, General, U.S. Marines (Ret.) and 26th Secretary of DefenseA brilliant thriller! Masterfully plotted and elegantly written, 2034 is a literary tour-de-force. Let’s just hope none of it comes true -- Brad Thor, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Near DarkA real page-turner, 2034 is a novel about a conflict we hope never happens. Drawing on their deep operational and diplomatic backgrounds, Admiral Stavridis and Elliot Ackerman have conjured a nightmare we desperately need to avoid. The novel is a cautionary tale for our times, and a reminder how quickly events can spin out of control—even before 2034 -- Robert M. Gates, Secretary of Defense 2006-20112034 is an exciting, interesting, and informative novel about a hypothetical future war with China that is largely determined by actual decisions already made...Anyone who is concerned about where today’s military technology decisions are taking us should read this book -- Karl Marlantes, author of Matterhorn and Deep River

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Book SynopsisWhen Daniel Leicester goes in search of his late wife''s missing bicycle in the oppressive heat of a Bologna summer, he is transported to her final days. But as unfinished business bleeds - quite literally - into the present, Daniel begins to suspect Lucia''s accidental death may not have been an accident after all.With characters ranging from the Bologna branch of Italy''s Right and Acknowledged Masons to an activist group trashing tourist lets, Tom Benjamin takes the reader on another colourful excursion to one of Italy''s most mysterious locations as the English detective and his partner Dolores Pugliese go after the truth, and a trace of justice, in a changing city.Praise for Tom Benjamin'' Bologna is perfectly captured, the crime plot is fresh and intriguing, and the characterisation remains spot on. I found myself totally immersed and swept through this stunner of a story in 24 hours. Highly, highly recommend'' Philippa East''An atmospheric, int

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Book SynopsisOne murder mystery movie.  Three Dahlias.  And a whole cast of suspects... Ex child star Posy Starling is finally filming her dream role - Dahlia Lively in The Lady Detective movie. But things take a nightmare turn when a prop weapon is replaced with the real thing - with almost fatal consequences for her fellow Dahlia, Rosalind King. There's something very wrong on the set of The Lady Detective - which means it's time to call in Caro Hooper, so the three Dahlias can investigate. In between filming scenes, signing autographs for locals, photoshoots on set and jetting off to France for an impromptu party, the three Dahlias do what they do best - surreptitiously sleuth. And very soon the evidence starts to point towards one particular co-star... But before they can prove it, a murder rocks the production. And this time, with a storm raging, the river flooded and the bridge washed out, there are no police to rely on so it's up to t

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Book SynopsisIt''s a baking hot British summer, and the sleepy town of Market Foxleigh is staging a crime writing festival... with the three Dahlias as guests of honour.After all, not only have Rosalind King, Caro Hooper and Posy Starling each played fictional detective Dahlia Lively on screen, but they''re also making a name for themselves solving real-life murders too.The Dahlias are anticipating a weekend of cream teas, awards dinners and warm white wine... but before long they''re sleuthing together once again - this time helping a true crime podcast investigate a local cold case with a personal connection for one of the Dahlias.It''s been five years since Dahlia Lively fan Scott Baker was arrested for a murder that had eerie echoes of one of Dahlia''s fictional cases. It seemed like an open and shut case at the time, but the podcast team are convinced that the police got the wrong man.Can the three Dahlias help prove them right - and find the real kill

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Book SynopsisA visit to the local village fete for a spot of fun and relaxation turns into a nightmare for Agatha Raisin when she discovers the body of the local landowner in the woods - with an arrow in his chest and his trousers round his ankles.At first her old adversary, Detective Chief Inspector Wilkes, declares the death a tragic accident, believing the victim has been hit by a stray arrow from an archery demonstration. Agatha is convinced the man was murdered and is shocked when Wilkes eventually agrees... particularly as he considers her to be his prime suspect!Determined to clear her name and find the real killer, Agatha launches her own investigation, quickly becoming involved with a family at war, an unscrupulous gangster -- and a murderer who is determined to make her the next victim...''Cosy crime with a touch of bite'' - Belfast Telegraph''Agatha finds herself embroiled in intrigue and murder, and her hectic life continues to swirl alo

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