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Book Synopsis''An extraordinary novel'' ObserverIt is the greatest truth of our age: information is not knowledge.Manhattan, September 13, 2023. Vera Price''s husband has been murdered, and she wants criminal psychologist Dr Gideon Wolfe to investigate. On a disk she gives Gideon is the information that almost certainly cost her husband his life. For America is still in shock after the murder of its President, and the disk suggests the wrong man has been convicted.The world is drowning in information. And in a sea of unregulated and unverifiable facts, the truth is harder and harder to find. And as Gideon discovers, although there are those who want to put an end to this, their actions have dangerous consequences, not just for him, but for the whole world, for time itself. . . From the massively bestselling author of The Alienist - soon to be a major TV show - comes the most ambitious thriller of our time.Trade ReviewA convincing and well-written look into an all too plausible future - SFX magazine

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Book SynopsisA gripping new crime novel from the global bestseller Cathy Glass writing as Lisa StoneThe Darkness Within hooked me from the start. Once you start you won''t be able to stop!' Katerina Diamond, No.1 bestselling author of The TeacherYou know your son better than anyone. Don't you?When critically ill Jacob Wilson is given a life-saving heart transplant, his parents are relieved that their loving son has been saved.However, before long, his family are forced to accept that something has changed in Jacob. Their once loving son is slowly being replaced by a violent man whose mood swings leave them terrified but is it their fault?Jacob's girlfriend, Rosie, is convinced the man she loves is suffering from stress. But when his moods turn on her, she begins to doubt herself and she can only hide the bruises for so long.When a terrible crime is committed, Jacob's family are forced to confront their darkest fears. Has the boy they raised become a monster? Or is someone else to blame?This is a

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Book SynopsisAuthor of over fifty books, Georgette Heyer is the best-known and best-loved of all historical novelists, making the Regency period her own. Her first novel, The Black Moth, published in 1921, was written at the age of fifteen to amuse her convalescent brother; her last was My Lord John. She wrote twelve detective stories, which earned her much critical acclaim and the title 'Queen of Crime.' Georgette Heyer died in 1974 at the age of seventy-one.Georgette Heyer's mystery novels:April 2006Death in the Stocks - 0099493624; Behold, Here's Poison - 0099493640; They Found Him Dead - 0099493632; A Blunt Instrument - 0099493659September 2006Envious Casca - 0099493667; Detection Unlimited - 0099493748; Duplicate Death - 0099493756; No Wind of Blame - 0099493675January 2007Penhallow - 0099493683; Footsteps in the Dark - 0099493691; Why Shoot a Butler? - 0099493721; The Unfinished Clue - 009949373XTrade ReviewPraise for Georgette Heyer's mystery novels:'We had better start ranking Heyer alongside such incomparable whodunit authors as Christie, Marsh, Tey and Allingham' * San Francisco Chronicle *'Rarely have we seen humour and mystery so perfectly blended' * New York Times *'Sharp, clear and witty' * The New Yorker *'Heyer's characters and dialogue are an abiding delight to me ... I have seldom met people to whom I have taken so violent a fancy from the word "Go"' * Dorothy L. Sayers *

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Book SynopsisBeobrand is besieged in this action-packed instalment in the Bernicia Chronicles set in AD 647 Anglo-Saxon Britain. War hangs heavy in the hot summer air as Penda of Mercia and his allies march into the north. Caught unawares, the Bernician forces are besieged within the great fortress of Bebbanburg. It falls to Beobrand to mount the defence of the stronghold, but even while the battle rages, old and powerful enemies have mobilised against him, seeking vengeance for past events. As the Mercian forces tighten their grip and unknown killers close in, Beobrand finds himself in a struggle with conflicting oaths and the dreadful pull of a forbidden love that threatens to destroy everything he holds dear. With the future of Northumbria in jeopardy, will Beobrand be able to withstand the powers that beset him and find a path to victory against all the odds? Reviews for Matthew Harffy 'Nothing less than superb.' Historical Novel Society 'Beobrand is the warrior to follow' David Gilman 'Visceral tales of battle, revenge, and honour, but the saga of Beobrand never loses sight of what it means to be a hero in such a bloody age' Graham McNeill 'A tale that rings like sword song in the reader's mind' Giles Kristian 'Historical fiction doesn't get much better than this' Angus DonaldTrade ReviewA well-researched, enjoyable historical fiction set in the familiar world of Dark Ages Britain. There are bloody battles, intriguing characters and plenty of oaths that need fulfilling... A solid and fun read that allows you to glimpse into the dark world of 7th-century Britain. The fights are intense and engaging' * Grimdark Magazine *

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Book SynopsisSet in same world of GEIGER and JUNKYARD JOE, this tale of the UNNAMED stars Michael Verardi, who was convicted for shooting and killing the man who murdered his son. While being transferred to a high security prison, a violent blizzard leaves Michael stranded on a Colorado mountain with other convicted felons and transport guards. After witnessing unexplainable visions of their sins, a ferocious monster threatens to tear them all apart in retribution…

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Book SynopsisDANGER ZONE

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Book SynopsisFirst book in the Chef-To-Go Series from New York Times bestselling author Denise Swanson, featuring a delightful cast of small-town characters and a deliciously mysterious murder!Have a killer craving for cozies? Check out this new series: Perfect for Fans of Joanne Fluke and Kate Carlisle For readers of culinary cozy mysteries and college town cozy mysteries Right when Dani thinks she''s hit a dead-end in her career, she unexpectedly inherits an enormous empty mansion in a quaint college town. This gives her the perfect opportunity to pursue her true passioncooking! So Dani opens Chef-to-Go, preparing delicious, ready-made meals for hungry students attending the nearby university, as well as providing personal chef services and catering events for the local community. To help support her new business, she opens her home to a few students, renting them rooms and becoming almost like a big sister figure in their

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Book SynopsisA terrifying vision of the future from one of the twentieth century's most renowned writers J. G. Ballard, author of Empire of the Sun' and Crash'.Following the energy crisis of the late twentieth-century America has been abandoned. Now, a century later, an expedition from Europe returns to the deserted continent. But America is unrecognisable the Bering Strait has been dammed and the whole continent has become a desert, populated by isolated natives and the bizarre remnants of a disintegrated culture.The expedition sets off from Manhattan on a cross-continent journey, through Holiday Inns and abandoned theme parks. They will uncover a shocking new power in the heart of Las Vegas in this unique vision of our world transformed.This edition is part of a new commemorative series of Ballard's works, featuring introductions from a number of his admirers (including Ned Beauman, Ali Smith, Neil Gaiman and Martin Amis) and brand-new cover designs.Trade Review‘Mordant and inventive, Ballard at his best’ New Statesman ‘It is futile to have expectations of Ballard: he will inevitably subvert them. All we know for certain is that the novels he will write could not be written, could not even be guessed at, by anyone else’ Martin Amis, Observer ‘Enter Mr Ballard’s worlds and you become entranced in a séance difficult to break out of, so powerful is his method’ The Times ‘This is a very clever fiction, and – yes – another amazing improvisation on Ballard's basic theme’ Guardian

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Book SynopsisWINNER OF THE BETTY TRASK AWARD LONGLISTED FOR THE ORANGE PRIZEGRANTA BEST OF YOUNG BRITISH NOVELISTS 2013For fans of Half of a Yellow Sun, a stunning novel set in 1930s Somalia spanning a decade of war and upheaval, all seen through the eyes of a small boy alone in the world.Aden,1935; a city vibrant, alive, and full of hidden dangers. And home to Jama, a ten year-old boy. But then his mother dies unexpectedly and he finds himself alone in the world.Jama is forced home to his native Somalia, the land of his nomadic ancestors. War is on the horizon and the fascist Italian forces who control parts of East Africa are preparing for battle. Yet Jama cannot rest until he discovers whether his father, who has been absent from his life since he was a baby, is alive somewhere.This story of one boy''s long walk to freedom is also the story of how the Second World War affected Africa and its people; a story of displacement and family.Trade Review‘Mixing startling lyricism and sheer brutality, Mohamed plunges into the chattering, viscous heat and 'hyena darkness' of Aden…this is a significant, affecting book’ Guardian ‘The most exciting, original new fiction is coming out of Africa. Nadifa Mohamed has produced a first novel of elegance and beauty…Watch out for this one during prize season; it’s a stunning debut’ The Times ‘Just as Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's Half of a Yellow Sun drew out the little documented dramas of the Biafran war, Mohamed describes an East Africa under Mussolini's rule…such an accomplished first novel’ Independent ‘Loved Black Mamba Boy. Utterly compelling, an assured debut. An incredible insight into a slice of recent African history that is so rarely given light’Alex Wheatle, award-winning author of East of Acre Lane and Brixton Rock Amazon Vine reviews: ‘A great read, colourful and powerful’ ‘One of the most wonderful things I have ever read…I was held spellbound by this book’ ‘Rich description and a fascinating story’ ‘Nadifa Mohamed's writing is emotional and evocative and as well as lyrical landscape descriptions or relationship revelations she does not flinch from the harrowing reality of a cruelly chaotic part of the world. This is a 5-star book deserving similar acclaim and success to “The Kite Runner”’

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Book SynopsisA bestseller from the award-winning Stuart MacBride. The seventh DS Logan McRae thriller is a gripping page-turner in which fame and fortune crash head-on with crime and punishment.No suspects. No clues. No rest for the wicked.''You will raise money for the safe return of Alison and Jenny McGregor. If you raise enough money within fourteen days they will be released. If not, Jenny will be killed.''Aberdeen''s own mother-daughter singing sensation are through to the semi-finals of TV smash-hit Britain''s Next Big Star. But their reality-TV dream has turned into a real-life nightmare.The ransom demand appears in all the papers, on the TV, and the internet, telling the nation to dig deep if they want to keep Alison and Jenny alive.Time is running out, but DS Logan McRae and his colleagues have nothing to go on: the kidnappers haven''t left a single piece of forensic evidence and there are no witnesses.It looks as if the price of fame just got a lot higherTrade ReviewPraise for Shatter the Bones: ‘It’s gripping and gritty … the tension builds layer on layer’ Express ‘MacBride at his best’ Northern Echo Praise for Stuart MacBride: ‘MacBride is a damned fine writer – no one does dark and gritty like him’ Peter James ‘Fierce, unflinching and shot through with the blackest of humour; this is crime fiction of the highest order’ Mark Billingham ‘Ferocious and funny, this is Tartan Noir at its best’ Val McDermid

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Book SynopsisAn atmospheric new Fry and Cooper thriller for fans of Peter Robinson and Reginald HillA May Bank Holiday in the Peak District is ruined by the tragic drowning of an eight-year-old girl in picturesque Dovedale. For Detective Constable Ben Cooper, a helpless witness to the tragedy, the incident is not only traumatic, but leads him to become involved in the tangled lives of the Neilds, the dead girl''s family.As he gets to know them, Cooper begins to suspect that one of them is harbouring a secret - a secret that the whole family might be willing to cover up.Meanwhile, Detective Sergeant Diane Fry has a journey of her own to make - a journey back to her roots. As she finds herself drawn into an investigation of her own among the inner-city streets of Birmingham, Fry realises there is only one person she can rely on to provide the help she needs.But that man is Ben Cooper, and he''s back in Derbyshire, where his suspicions are leading him towards a shocking discovery on the banks of anothTrade ReviewPraise for Dying to Sin: 'Clever, intricate plot… Cooper is an ascendant Lewis to Fry's lonely, bitter Morse in this… gripping procedural' Financial Times Praise for Scared to Live: 'It's easy to see why Stephen Booth's novels are so popular. The Peak District's awesome scenery is an ideal background for a murder or two; he has developed his two principal characters into rounded personalities and he always gives them an intriguing mystery to investigate' Sunday Telegraph 'A modern master of rural noir' Guardian 'Booth's aim is to portray the darkness that lies below the surface… in this he succeeds wonderfully well' Daily Mail 'Ingenious plotting and richly atmospheric' Reginald Hill Praise for Stephen Booth: 'The complex relationship between [Cooper and Fry] is excellently drawn, and is combined with an intriguing plot and a real sense of place: Stephen Booth is an author to keep an eye on' Evening Standard 'Stephen Booth makes high summer in Derbyshire as dark and terrifying as midwinter' Val McDermid 'A leading light of British crime writing' Guardian

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Book SynopsisThe darkest secrets of World War II finally revealed. The number one bestseller returns with his most explosive book to date.Europe is ablaze. America is undecided about joining the fight against Nazism. And James Zennor, a brilliant, troubled, young Oxford don is horrified. He returns one morning from rowing to discover that his wife has disappeared with their young son, leaving only a note declaring her continuing love.A frantic search through wartime England leads James across the Atlantic and to one of America's greatest universities, its elite clubs and secret societies right to the heart of the American establishment. And in his hunt for his family, James unearths one of the darkest and deadliest secrets of a world at warTrade Review***** ‘Shifting his focus from hi-tech present day conspiracies to a very dark chapter of the second world war, Bourne has proved he can more than rub shoulders with the likes of John Le Carre and Robert Harris.’ Mirror ‘Pantheon is a propulsive, satisfying novel which burns with moral indignation, earning Bourne his place at the thriller-writers' high table.’ Guardian ‘Ingeniously constructed … a page-turner which maintains the tension’ Observer ‘An intelligent thriller with a vividly drawn wartime atmosphere’ Independent ‘A compelling story that combines the personal traumas of war, its headline dramas and the tragic tension that can arise between them. A disturbing delight.’ A D Miller, author of SNOWDROPS

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Book SynopsisAllon is the 21st century Bond' Daily MailGabriel Allon, secret agent, assassin and master art restorer, returns in a spellbinding new novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling authorEurope is exploding. And one man must find out why.For Gabriel Allon and his wife Chiara, it was supposed to be the start of a romantic weekend in London. But nothing is ever that simple when you're an off-duty spy and assassin.Bombings in Paris and Copenhagen have put him on edge and when Gabriel notices a man exhibiting several traits common to suicide bombers, he follows him into the Covent Garden throng. He's determined to prevent the carnage he fears is about to take place, but before Gabriel can draw his sidearm, he is knocked to the pavement by two plain-clothes police officers.A moment later he looks up to find a scene from his nightmares.From the streets of New York and London, to the unforgiving landscape of the Saudi desert, Gabriel Allon is in a race to the death against a calculating mass-Trade Review‘‘Allon is the 21st century Bond – elegantly paced, subtle and well-informed. If you haven’t read Silva before, try Portrait of a Spy – and then go back and read the series.’ Daily Mail 'Sexily brooding Allon… must be the most famous superspy not played by Daniel Craig' Daily Telegraph 'In true Bauer fashion, shoot-outs, kidnappings and international terror plots follow Gabriel Allon wherever he goes' USA Today ‘Silva builds tension with breathtaking double and triple turns of the plot’ People

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Book Synopsis*The thrilling new novel from Lucy Clarke, THE HIKE, is available to buy now*''A terrific summer read'' Richard & JudyTwo sisters, one life-changing journeyThere are some currents in the relationship between sisters that run so dark and so deep, it's better for the people swimming on the surface never to know what's beneath . . .Katie's carefully structured world is shattered by the news that her headstrong younger sister, Mia, has been found dead in Bali and the police claim it was suicide.With only the entries of Mia's travel journal as her guide, Katie retraces the last few months of her sister's life, and page by page, country by country begins to uncover the mystery surrounding her death.What she discovers changes everything. But will her search for the truth push their sisterly bond and Katie to breaking point?The Sea Sisters is a compelling story of the enduring connection between sisters._________________________________________________________________Readers love getting Trade Review“a terrific summer read” Richard & Judy Summer Book Club ‘Essential reading if you have a sister, as Clarke has totally nailed the complexities of that relationship. It’s perfectly paced …oh, you’ll want to quit your job and go travelling’. HEAT ‘You don’t have to go on your hols to appreciate this amazing beach read – the captivating story will send you to far-flung, exotic destinations… A gripping, unpredictable page-turner.’ NOW ‘Lucy Clarke’s debut novel had me hanging on its every word. It manages to be both an interesting and dramatic story and also beautifully written. I found it extremely thought-provoking… With this absorbing, heartbreaking novel, Lucy Clarke shows she’s a writing force to be reckoned with. Bring on novel number two!’ FABULOUS (The Sun on Sunday) ‘It’s a thrilling and perceptive debut which captures the complex relationship between sisters and loss at its rawest. Trust us, you won’t be able to put it down.’ COSMOPOLITAN ‘This may be set in sunny places like Bali and Maui but underneath lies the darker story of two sisters…deeply moving’ STAR ‘Moving back and forward between past and present, London, Australia and Bali, this is an atmospheric and enjoyable page-turner that makes good use of the exotic settings.’ SUNDAY MIRROR ‘This beautifully written story of secrets and sisterly bonds is twisty and intriguing – a total page-turner’ CLOSER ‘I thought this book w as quite gripping and read it in two days. I think that book clubs would find plenty to discuss on many levels; sibling rivalry, how death can divide or bring together families and the way travel can help to develop a person.’ NEWBOOKS magazine

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Book SynopsisLonglisted for the 2013 Man Booker Prize, the overlapping lives of five newcomers to China's most dynamic city are the subject of this kaleidoscopic novel.Welcome to Shanghai. A restless metropolis where old traditions collide with new ambitions a place where anything can happen and anyone can become Somebody.Golddigger, property magnate, pop star, entrepreneur and guru: five newcomers are lured by the promise of making fortunes and remaking identities. But they find their lives converging in unpredictable ways, as the Five Star Billionaire's lessons for success wreak havoc. For in a land where dreams may come true, nothing is ever quite as it seemsTrade Review‘Aw's tale of five migrant workers carving out lives in a modernising Shanghai is the stuff of a hit TV miniseries … the reading experience it offers is coolly engrossing’ Adam Mars-Jones, Observer ‘A brilliant, sprawling, layered and unsentimental portrayal of contemporary China’ Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie 'A fascinating cast of characters … a panoramic, expertly detailed painting of contemporary Shanghai' Sunday Times ‘“Five Star Billionaire” opens with a bang, not a whimper … Aw is a master storyteller and “Five Star Billionaire” can be read as “The Way We Live Now” for our times’ Aminatta Forna, Guardian ‘[Aw] is unmatched at evoking the smells and sounds of the land and cityscapes, the figures of speech and shifting cultural mores of that finger-like peninsula that pokes into the South China Sea …Their tales are told chapter by chapter, the characters slowly drawing closer together like flotsam in a vortex, before the stunning finale …There is wit here, and plenty of acute observation and characterisation’ Independent on Sunday ‘A new kind of immigrant novel. One that takes place in our increasingly mutlipolar world and is …a challenge to the old narrative’ Sunday Telegraph ‘The five characters are distinct, and Aw manages to bring them together well … Aw brilliantly recreates the intonations and vocabulary of someone educated only in Chinese’ Independent ‘Highly topical, sharply observed but affecting portmanteau novel’ Independent, ‘Books of the Year’ ‘A splendid achievement. The narrative … is brilliantly designed, a puzzle whose pieces click satisfyingly into place – Aw’s book could scarcely be bettered’ Independent on Sunday ‘Aw’s style – terse but tender, lightly ironic without being snide – is fresh, bracing and, above all, compassionate. His characters … form profound impressions on the reader. One simply cares deeply what happens to them, and this skilled writer never makes that an easy matter to predict’ Scotsman

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Book SynopsisFrom the Sunday Times bestselling author comes an epic tale of love, passion and heartbreak.In the summer of 1940, eyes are focussed on the skies above the South of England: the Battle for Britain has just begun. But Evie Lucas has eyes for no-one but a dashing young pilot called Tony. Evie has a glittering career as an artist ahead of her but seems only to be fascinated in sketching portraits of himSeventy years later, recently widowed art historian Lucy is putting the pieces of her life back together, and to do that she needs to uncover the mystery surrounding a painting in her home. As Lucy ties up the loose ends of one lifetime, she stirs up a hornet's nest of history in another. Suddenly, Lucy finds herself in danger from people past and present who have no intention of letting an untold truth ever surface.Some stories are buried in the darkness forever. Some are just waiting to be toldReaders LOVE Barbara Erskine:Atmospheric' ?????Enthralling' ?????Spellbinding' ?????Another fabuTrade ReviewPraise for Barbara Erskine: ‘Her forte is mood, atmosphere and the toe-curling frisson’ Elizabeth Buchan, Sunday Times ‘Barbara Erskine’s storytelling talent is undeniable’ The Times‘ ‘Marvellous escapist stuff’ Woman and Home

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Book SynopsisA killer at large in a remote Basque Country valley, a detective to rival Clarice Starling, myth versus reality, masterful storytelling the Spanish bestseller that has taken Europe by storm. The naked body of a teenage girl is found on the banks of the River Baztan. Less than 24 hours after this discovery, a link is made to the murder of another girl the month before. Is this the work of a ritualistic killer or of the Invisible Guardian, the Basajaun, a creature of Basque mythology? 30-year-old Inspector Amaia Salazar heads an investigation which will take her back to Elizondo, the village in the heart of Basque country where she was born, and to which she had hoped never to return. A place of mists, rain and forests. A place of unresolved conflicts, of a dark secret that scarred her childhood and which will come back to torment her. Torn between the rational, procedural part of her job and local myths and superstitions, Amaia Salazar has to fight off the demons of her past in order toTrade Review‘Myth and reality blend in this sophisticated and razor-sharp thriller … gritty, fascinating and compelling’ Steve Berry ‘Combines singular characters and an eerily atmospheric setting’ Sunday Times this is a well-written book for those eager to explore a little-known area of Spain, and should appeal to fans of Fred Vargas and James Oswald. The supernatural elements are handled with a light touch, and shouldn’t put off more cynical readers, Crime Fiction Lover An intriguing read – compelling and often dark’ Liz Loves Books blog ‘Well-written and engaging’ Raven Crime Reads blog ‘Has so many facets to it that it becomes utterly compelling’Publishing Perspectives ‘An engrossing psychological thriller’ Publishers Weekly ‘Exciting … the level of sustained uncertainty is magnificently realized’ Library Journal

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Book SynopsisLET THE HUNT BEGIN.Trade ReviewPraise for Wilbur Smith: ‘Gun-blazing action’ Daily Telegraph 'Wilbur Smith is one of those benchmarks against whom others are compared' The Times 'A master storyteller' Sunday Times

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Book Synopsis**Don''t miss out on the gripping new thriller featuring Laughton Rees and Tannahill Khan, THE CLEARING OUT NOW**Count to three,' her mother told her, the last words she would ever speak.An Impossible Crime SceneA wealthy woman is found brutally murdered in the locked fortress of her London mansion. Surrounding her are four mysterious objects, including a book on forensics by Dr Laughton Rees.An Inescapable PastAs a teenager, Laughton's life was destroyed after witnessing her mother's brutal murder. Now a mother herself and forensic analyst, she is an expert on how to read crime scenes but never works live cases.An Uncatchable KillerPressured by the lead detective to help with the investigation, Laughton begins to realise that the objects left by the body are not just about the victim, they're also about her. Her childhood was destroyed by one killer. Now she must catch another before her daughter's is destroyed too.PRAISE FOR DARK OBJECTSThere are times when I read another author's Trade Review‘[A] haunting story that sends more than a shudder down the spine’ Daily Mail Best of the Year ‘[Simon Toyne] paints characters with such fine strokes that we can see every pore. It’s exquisite writing with ever-ratcheting tension.’ Tess Gerritsen in Observer ‘Gripping from first page to last, this is superb storytelling and it certainly sends a shudder down the spine.’ Mail Online ‘Clashing interests, an old case and intriguing and moving characters combine in this immensely readable novel that is, above all, about parenting.’ Library Review ‘This was a fun, crafty thriller… I love how he interwove a clever serial killer plot with a taught family drama. Definitely a one-sit read!’ Lisa Gardner, author of Before She Disappeared ‘An intense, compelling page-turner that is perfect for fans of Thomas Harris, from a hugely talented writer on top at the top of his game.’Steve Cavanagh, author of Thirteen ‘Simon Toyne knows his stuff, and in Dark Objects he puts it to excellent use, constructing a thrilling plot driven by intriguing, complex characters. The pacing is superb and as the suspense ratchets up you will find it impossible to put the book down.’Peter Robinson, author of Not Dark Yet ‘A stunning novel! Part wily procedural, part relentless psychological thriller, Dark Objects will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. And what a masterful voice, Toyne brings to his fiction!’Jeffery Deaver, author of Hunting Time and The Bone Collector ‘Simon Toyne, already one of the UK’s top thriller writers, really has outdone himself with Dark Objects. It’s intelligent, insanely paced and brimming with fresh ideas – I doubt I’ll read a better book this year.’M.W. CRAVEN, author of The Curator ‘Really enjoyed it! Compelling narrative. Intriguing, had me hooked from the get go.’Tim Sullivan, author of the DS Cross series

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Book SynopsisThe legendary, No. 1 bestelling series following Dr. Kay ScarpettaSnapThe sound of a bullet hitting fleshDr. Kay Scarpetta is in pursuit of a sniper who leaves no trace except copper fragments. The impossible shots cause instant death.SnapThe target is closer than you thinkThe victims have nothing in common, and there is no indication where the killer will strike next.SnapYou won't hear it you're already deadScarpetta tracks the sniper across the country to the Florida coast. Here she uncovers shocking evidence implicating her niece, Lucy Scarpetta's very own flesh and blood.Trade Review‘A pioneer of the genre of forensic psychological thriller’ BBC ‘With plenty of the forensic detail that Cornwell fans have come to expect from her works this is a fast-paced and exciting read. Cornwell certainly lives up to her title of America's most chilling modern writer' Express and Star ‘She is a brilliant writer and I was absolutely gripped’ Mail on Sunday PRAISE FOR PATRICIA CORNWELL & THE KAY SCARPETTA NOVELS: ‘Cornwell’s books run on high octane fuel, a cocktail of adrenalin and fear’ The Times ‘Forget the pretenders. Cornwell reigns’ Mirror ‘Few writers match Patricia Cornwell when it comes to writing crime and her latest Scarpetta novel is one of her best’ Daily Express ‘When it comes to the forensic sciences, nobody can touch Cornwell’ New York Times Book Review ‘Cornwell has created a character so real, so compelling, so driven that this reader has to remind herself regularly that Scarpetta is just a product of an author’s imagination’ USA Today ‘Dazzling… After reading Cornwell’s thriller, most others will pale in comparison’ Milwaukee Journal Sentinel ‘Magnificent plotting, masterful writing, and marvelous suspense’ Booklist ‘Cornwell’s instincts are dead-on.’ Chicago Sun-Times ‘Cornwell remains a master of the genre, instilling in readers an appetite that only she can satisfy’ Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisA wonderfully twisty maze' JAMES OSWALDDI CHARLOTTE SAVAGE KNOWS WHO KILLED HER DAUGHTERBut before Charlotte can get her revenge, disturbing events start to unfold on DartmoorA woman's naked body is found near an isolated reservoir on the bleak winter moors. When the woman's housemate also goes missing, Charlotte knows she must move fast.But in a police force tainted by corruption, Charlotte's hunt for the killer won't be easy.And resisting her own urge to kill will be even harderA page-turning, terrifying crime thriller, perfect for fans of Peter May and Tim Weaver, and TV series Broadchurch and Scott and Bailey.Trade Review‘There is a strength and depth in the characterisation that sets the book above much of what I’ve read this year…The plot is a wonderfully twisty maze to navigate through… I thoroughly enjoyed it and would recommend it to any crime fiction fans. I’ll be keeping an eye out for DI Savage in the future’ James Oswald ‘A nail-biting thriller that will keep your pulse racing all the way to the explosive climax’ Alex Kava ‘A fast-paced serial-killer chiller’ (Alex Marwood, author of The Wicked Girls)

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Book SynopsisAn intense and addictive mystery you won't want to miss!The twenty-fifth book in the hugely popular Peter Decker and Rina Lazarus series from New York Times bestselling author Faye KellermanA murderOn a suburban street in upstate New York, a body is discovered. 26-year-old Brady Neil lived a simple lifehis murder seems senseless. But then Detective Peter Decker discovers Brady's father was convicted of murder many years ago.A disappearanceDecker begins to suspect Brady's death is connected to his father's crimes. Then one of Brady's closest friends vanishes, a pool of blood the only clue to his fate.A ruthless killer who must be stoppedWho would savagely kill two innocent men? With his wife Rina's help, Decker must use all his skill to put the pieces of this deadly puzzle togetherbefore the killer strikes again.Trade ReviewPraise for Faye Kellerman ‘Kellerman is an excellent writer' The Times 'Very exciting' Daily Mail 'Brutal but thoughtful and well plotted, fast moving and well told' Observer 'Sensational' Mirror 'Kellerman creates a claustrophobic atmosphere, against a background of seediness, violence and distrust' Sunday Telegraph 'Kellerman moves her gritty mean streets LA plot along with breakneck pace' Irish Independent ‘Hands down, the most refreshing mystery couple around’ People

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Book SynopsisNo. 1 bestselling author Patricia Cornwell delivers the twenty-fourth engrossing thriller in her high-stakes series starring medical examiner Dr. Kay Scarpetta.Someone is following youOne summer evening in New England, two young girls stumble upon a body. Forensic pathologist Dr. Kay Scarpetta arrives at the scene to find a young woman has been attacked with almost superhuman force.Someone is taunting youMeanwhile, people close to Scarpetta start receiving suspicious calls. Could they be linked to Scarpetta's anonymous cyber stalker, Tailend Charlie?Someone wants to destroy youA second death shocks Scarpetta to her core. Because analysis of the body shows a material that doesn't exist on earth. And it's clear that someone, or something, is coming for her, and is hell-bent on creating chaosTrade ReviewPraise for Chaos: ‘Slick, fast-paced and brilliant’ Heat Praise for Patricia Cornwell & the Kay Scarpetta novels: ‘Cutting-edge’ Sun ‘A pioneer of the genre of forensic psychological thriller’ BBC ‘America’s most stimulating and chilling writer of crime fiction’ The Times ‘Devilishly clever’ Sunday Times ‘She is a brilliant writer and I was absolutely gripped’ Mail on Sunday ‘The top gun in this field’ Daily Telegraph ‘Forget the pretenders. Cornwell reigns’ Mirror ‘The Agatha Christie of the DNA age’ Express ‘One of the best crime writers writing today’ Guardian ‘Few writers match Patricia Cornwell when it comes to writing crime and her latest Scarpetta novel is one of her best’ Daily Express ‘When it comes to the forensic sciences, nobody can touch Cornwell’ New York Times Book Review ‘Dazzling… After reading Cornwell’s thriller, most others will pale in comparison’ Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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Book SynopsisThe final book in Dolores Redondo's atmospheric Baztan trilogy, featuring Inspector Amaia Salazar. With masterful storytelling and a detective to rival Sarah Lund, this Spanish bestselling series has taken Europe by storm.It begins with a murdered child. It ends in a valley where nightmares are born.When Detective Inspector Amaia Salazar is called in to investigate the death of a baby girl, she finds an ominous sign that points to murder.The girl's grandmother tells the police that the Inguma' was responsible an evil demon of Basque mythology that kills people in their sleep Amaia is forced to return to the Baztán valley for answers.Back where it all began, she comes face to face with a ghost from her past. And finally uncovers a devastating truth that has ravaged the valley for years.Trade Review‘A remarkable trilogy … a brilliant novel in its own right … magnificent’ Sunday Times Crime Book of the Month Praise for Dolores Redondo: ‘A fascinating protagonist’ Isabel Allende ‘Myth and reality blend in this sophisticated and razor-sharp thriller … gritty, fascinating and compelling’ Steve Berry ‘This first volume in a planned trilogy is an international bestseller, combining singular characters and an eerily atmospheric setting’ Sunday Times ‘Has so many facets to it that it becomes utterly compelling’Publishing Perspectives An intriguing read – compelling and often dark’ Liz Loves Books blog ‘Well-written and engaging’ Raven Crime Reads blog

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Book SynopsisA fabulously satisfying addition to the canon of vintage crime' DAILY EXPRESSOne of the best in the genre' THE SUNTremendous fun' THE INDEPENDENTNo 1 Ladies Detective Agency meets The Durrells in 1950s DevonDeath stalks the beaches of DevonWith its pale, aquamarine waters and golden sands, the shoreline at Temple Regis was a sight to behold. But when an unidentifiable body is found there one morning, the most beautiful beach in Devon is turned into a crime scene.For Miss Dimont ferocious defender of free speech, champion of the truth and ace newspaperwoman for The Riviera Express this is a case of paramount interest, and the perfect introduction for her young new recruit Valentine Waterford. Even if their meddling is to the immense irritation of local copper Inspector TophamSoon Miss Dimont and Valentine are deep in investigation why can nobody identify the body, and why does Topham suspect murder? And when a second death occurs, can the two possibly be connected?Trade ReviewPraise for T P Fielden: ‘Peak comfort read has been achieved’ Red ‘One of the best in the genre’ The Sun ‘This is a fabulously satisfying addition to the canon of vintage crime. No wonder the author has already been signed up to produce more adventures starring the indefatigable Miss Dimont.’ Daily Express ‘Unashamedly cosy, with gentle humour and a pleasingly eccentric amateur sleuth, this solid old-fashioned whodunit is the first in what promises to be an entertaining series.’ The Guardian ‘Highly amusing’ Evening Standard ‘TP Fielden is a fabulous new voice and his dignified, clever heroine is a compelling new character. This delicious adventure is the first of a series and I can’t wait for the next one.’ Wendy Holden, Daily Mail Must have. A golden age mystery.’ Sunday Express ‘Tremendous fun’ The Independent

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Book SynopsisThe #1 bestseller and Queen of Thrillers is backA terrific story, originally told. All hail the new Queen of Crime!' HEATA web of a plot that twists and turns and keeps the reader on the edge of their seat. This formidable debut is a page-turner, but don't read it before bed if you're easily spooked!' SUNTHE TRUTH WON'T STAY LOCKED UP FOREVERWhen a burned body is found in a disused signal box, suspicion falls on lonely teenager Gabriel Webb. There's no doubt he was at the scene of the crime, but does he really deserve what awaits him in prison?DS Imogen Grey is certain there's more to the case than meets the eye. But while she struggles to convince those around her of the truth, her partner DS Adrian Miles is distracted by his own demons.When a brutal double murder is reported, their investigation is stopped in its tracks. Is the body in the box even who they thought it was? The duo realise Gabriel might have been locked up for a crime he didn't commit. But with enemies watching GabrieTrade ReviewPRAISE FOR KATERINA DIAMOND ‘A deliciously dark read, Katerina Diamond keeps her readers guessing throughout as she leads us on a very secretive, VERY twisted journey…everything I was expecting from a well-written, pacy thriller.’ LISA HALL, AUTHOR OF BETWEEN YOU AND ME ‘A dark, twisting tale that won’t fail to captivate.’ MINT VELVET ‘This fluid tale about a girl being held hostage is relentless and uncompromisingly dark.’ HEAT ‘This gem of a crime novel is packed with twists until the last page.’ CLOSER ‘Wow, I thought THE TEACHER was fantastic but THE SECRET is on another level. Was gripped all the way through and kept me guessing as the story unfolded.’ NETGALLEY REVIEWER ‘Another grim and gory spider's web from Katerina Diamond – closely following on from THE TEACHER and not letting up on the twists and turns.’GOODREADS REVIEWER ‘An impeccable novel with nail biting chapters…Katerina Diamond deserves the title of Queen of Crime, because I'll be damned if anyone writes novels like she does. 5* doesn't do this book justice.’ THE BRUNETTE BOOKSHELF ‘Has the feeling of a nightmare come to life…’ LOVEREADING ‘The suspense is literally out of this world.’ COMPELLING READS ‘A dark and twisted tale that had me gasping in fear.’ HANDWRITTEN GIRL

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Book SynopsisCompelling, addictivebrilliant' B A ParisIt was just a party. But it turned into a nightmare.When Rachel wakes up in a strange room, the morning after a neighbour's party, she has no memory of what happened the night before. Why did her husband leave her alone at the party? Did they row? Why are Rachel's arms so bruised? And why are her neighbours and friends so vague about what really happened?Little by little, Rachel pieces together the devastating events that took place in a friend's house, at a party where she should have been safe. Everyone remembers what happened that night differently, and everyone has something to hide. But someone knows the truth about what happened to Rachel. And she's determined to find them.The Party is the gripping new novel from bestseller Lisa Hall.What readers are saying about The Party:Such a page turner, I enjoyed every minute of it. I would definitely recommend it.' Reader review ?????The author''s writing style is masterful. I realised there would bTrade Review Praise for The Party: ‘Compelling, addictive… brilliant!’ B A Paris ‘A dark, compelling read that demands to be read in one sitting.’ Sam Carrington ‘This is an unrelenting and scarily plausible story weaved expertly around some very real characters. Good luck putting it down…’ Isabelle Broom, Heat ‘An addictive read.’ Closer ‘This is a fast-paced book, and with twists up until the final page, you won’t regret investing in it.’ Woman Magazine Praise for Lisa Hall: ‘Chillingly believable and utterly compelling’ Lucy Foley ‘Breathlessly fast-paced and cleverly unsettling, this thriller about a couple trying to escape their past is the very definition of unputdownable.’ Heat ‘I loved it. All the way through I kept guessing and second guessing what might happen. And that ending!’ Darren O'Sullivan ‘The perfect summer read. A classy thriller. Stylish, twisty and full of suspense’ Sarah Pinborough ‘Razor-sharp’ The Sun

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Book SynopsisAre YOU ready to return to FOG ISLAND? The third thrilling book in the Fog Island Trilogy from the international bestseller Mariette Lindstein

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Book SynopsisHow do you solve a mystery when you can't understand the clues?'A rich tapestry distinctive and compelling' Observer'A stunning whodunnit' Mail on SundayA beautiful, original novel, at once funny and tragic and brave' Sarah PinboroughThere are three things you need to know about Jasper.1. He sees the world completely differently.2. He can't recognise faces not even his own.3. He is the only witness to the murder of his neighbour, Bee Larkham.But uncovering the truth about that night will change his world foreverAn extraordinary and compelling debut which will make you see the world in a way you've never seen it beforeTrade Review‘Blisteringly real, utterly enthralling … a story that will make you look at the world anew’ STYLIST ‘A rich tapestry… distinctive and compelling’ OBSERVER ‘A highly original whodunnit’ MAIL ON SUNDAY ‘A vividly imagined mystery’ SUNDAY EXPRESS ‘Astonishingly good, 5 stars’ SUN ‘A beautiful, original novel, at once funny and tragic and brave’ Sarah Pinborough 'Intriguing, original and memorable – I couldn't put it down!' Libby Page, THE LIDO ‘With its vivid descriptions and one-of-a-kind narrator, this beautiful and quietly dark novel is a real gem’ HEAT ‘Gorgeously descriptive… dark and deeply original’ BELLA ‘Endearing and intriguing’ PA ‘Fizzing with wonderful quirkiness, completely original, and total believable, nuanced characters – a unique gem of a novel' Katy Regan, LITTLE BIG MAN ‘Set to be this season’s page-turner’ Elle ‘An unusual and insightful read’ BBC ‘A great protagonist… A must-read book for 2018’ STYLIST ‘Highly original, fantastically written’ THE SUN ‘Hotly anticipated debuts of 2018’ RED ‘One to look out for’ OBSERVER ‘Taps into a trend for novels depicting isolation’ SUNDAY TIMES ‘This vivid story stayed with me long after I turned the last page.Sarah J. Harris is a strong new voice in British fiction’ CJ Daugherty, THE ECHO KILLING ‘I found myself not just drawn but expertly daubed in to Jasper's world, with its splattered sense of morals and innocence’ James Hannah, THE A-Z OF YOU AND ME ‘Jasper – whose world is both more colourful and more frightening than ours – is a character who will stay with me for some time. Harris has written a literary page turner that utterly captivated me. A stunning debut.’ Cass Green, IN A COTTAGE IN A WOOD

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Book SynopsisThe Quaker is watching youIn the chilling new crime novel from award-winning author Liam McIlvanney, a serial killer stalks the streets of Glasgow and DI McCormack follows a trail of secrets to uncover the truthWinner of the 2018 McIlvanney Prize for Scottish Crime Book of the YearA city torn apart.It is 1969 and Glasgow has been brought to its knees by a serial killer spreading fear throughout the city. The Quaker has taken three women from the same nightclub and brutally murdered them in the backstreets.A detective with everything to prove.Now, six months later, the police are left chasing a ghost, with no new leads and no hope of catching their prey. They call in DI McCormack, a talented young detective from the Highlands. But his arrival is met with anger from a group of officers on the brink of despair.A killer who hunts in the shadows.Soon another woman is found murdered in a run-down tenement flat. And McCormack follows a trail of secrets that will change the city and his life Trade Review’It's one of those novels that as soon as I finished it, I looked forward to reading it again. Not only did I love the evocative recreation of Glasgow but the characters created were refreshing and surprising. It was such a pleasure to read’ Susan Calman ‘Every aspect of The Quaker is superb’ Washington Post ‘A vivid portrayal of a city’ Sun ‘A totally gripping murder mystery, thought provoking but thoroughly entertaining’ NB Magazine ‘Pacy, inventive, assured – and authentic … a story of brilliantly crafted shifts of plot and pace … McIlvanney is a writer with unfolding, developing and substantial gifts’ The Herald ‘Skilfully dovetailed … atmospheric … a solidly crafted and satisfying detective story’ Laura Wilson, Guardian ‘An absolute master of Tartan noir … the corruption of the late Sixties is splendidly evoked, as is DI Duncan McCormack’ Daily Mail 'Atmospheric and arresting, The Quaker reveals 1960s Glasgow in all its lurid shades' Val McDermid 'This is a terrific novel, dark, powerful and beautifully written. I finished it a while ago, but I'm still haunted by the characters and the place' Ann Cleeves ‘The Quaker is one of my favourite reads of the year. A powerhouse of a book with Liam McIlvanney's full lyrical powers on display. Loved it’ Steve Cavanagh ‘Another atmospheric, scary and utterly brilliant book from Liam McIlvanney. Superb’ Adrian McKinty Praise for Liam McIlvanney: ‘An authentic, atmospheric and ambitious debut’ Val McDermid ‘Gripping, unflinching … McIlvanney has flair and assurance and executes a powerful tale with all the dexterous sensitivity and ballsy swagger the subject is due’ Scotland on Sunday ‘This is a bold, impressive debut’ Daily Telegraph ‘Superb storytelling, a wonderful eye for character, and a passion for dialogue’ Daily Mail ‘McIlvanney tells the story with clarity, terrific dialogue and convincing characters’ The Times

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Book SynopsisFrom Daniel Silva, the No.1 New York Times bestselling author, comes a modern masterpiece of espionage, love, and betrayal.She was his best-kept secret In an isolated village in the mountains of Andalusia, a mysterious Frenchwoman begins work on a dangerous memoir. It is the story of a man she once loved in the Beirut of old, and a child taken from her in treason's name. The woman is the keeper of the Kremlin's most closely guarded secret. Long ago, the KGB inserted a mole into the heart of the West a mole who stands on the doorstep of ultimate power.Only one man can unravel the conspiracy: Gabriel Allon, the legendary art restorer and assassin who serves as the chief of Israel's vaunted secret intelligence service. Gabriel has battled the dark forces of the new Russia before, at great personal cost. Now he and the Russians will engage in a final epic showdown, with the fate of the postwar global order hanging in the balance.Praise for Daniel Silva:A tense, thrilling adventure' HuffinTrade ReviewPraise for House of Spies: ‘A tense, thrilling adventure’ Huffington Post Praise for The Black Widow: ‘Not only gripping but works as an IS history primer’ Sun ‘It is Silva’s creative genius that keeps it all moving, as well as his mastery of storytelling that keeps the intense momentum of the plot ever pushing forward’ Huffington Post ‘A fitting final mission for one of fiction’s greatest spies… A dark thriller for difficult times’ Kirkus Review ‘Fascinating, suspenseful, and bated-breath exciting’ Publishers Weekly ‘Silva builds suspense like a symphony conductor… A winner on all fronts’ Booklist Praise for Daniel Silva: ‘A truly talented writer’ Sun ‘Allon is the 21st century Bond – elegantly paced, subtle and well-informed.’ Daily Mail 'Sexily brooding Allon… must be the most famous superspy not played by Daniel Craig' Daily Telegraph 'In true Bauer fashion, shoot-outs, kidnappings and international terror plots follow Gabriel Allon wherever he goes' USA Today ‘Silva builds tension with breathtaking double and triple turns of the plot’ People ‘A world class practitioner of spy fiction’ Washington Post ‘Silva is a master of suspense’ Barbara Taylor Bradford, The Week

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Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER!Lies Lies Lies, sometimes they come back to hurt you''Gripping, moving and elegantly written'' Marian Keyes, No.1 bestselling authorBrilliantly twisty also so insightful. A triumph' Lucy Foley, No.1 bestselling authorDaisy and Simon's marriage is great, isn't it?After years together, the arrival of longed-for daughter Millie sealed everything in place. A happy little family of three.And so what if Simon drinks a bit too much sometimes Daisy's used to it, she knows he's letting off steam. Until one night at a party things spiral horribly out of control. And that happy little family of three will never be the same again.In Lies Lies Lies, Sunday Times bestseller Adele Parks explores the darkest corners of a relationship in freefall in a mesmerising tale of marriage and secrets.Praise for Lies Lies Lies:Completely addictive superbly drawn. Fabulous' Ruth JonesBrilliant, moving and deeply satisfying, Parks is the queen of the domestic dark side' Veronica HenryI devoured Lies, Lies, Lies so engaging, well written. It is one of those rare books that earns the title, unputdownable' Sally HepworthAn utterly gripping, dark, addictive read, with characters so real, and an emotional punch so hard it left me a little winded. A brilliant page turner!' Alice FeeneyI'm not going to lie! Adele Parks takes you straight into the heart of her characters. Her twists about human nature form the icing on the cake' Jane CorryCompelling and suspenseful' Catherine IsaacBrilliantly twisty but is also so insightful about human nature. A triumph' Lucy FoleyA gripping and unpredictable read hiding some deliciously dark secrets and lies' OK!The gripping, visceral portrait of the disintegration of a marriage take the didn't-see-that-coming plot twist to new heights' HeatA sharply crafted tale the ultimate read for fans of domestic noir' Woman's WeeklyTrade Review Praise for Lies Lies Lies: 'Gripping, moving and elegantly written' Marian Keyes ‘Brilliantly twisty and makes for a thrilling, unputdownable read but is also so insightful about human nature: her characters, with all their flaws and secrets, are utterly real. A triumph’ Lucy Foley ‘Completely addictive… superbly drawn. Fabulous’ Ruth Jones ‘Brilliant, moving and deeply satisfying, Parks is the queen of the domestic dark side’ Veronica Henry ‘I devoured Lies, Lies, Lies… so engaging, well written. It is one of those rare books that earns the title, unputdownable’ Sally Hepworth ‘An utterly gripping, dark, addictive read, with characters so real, and an emotional punch so hard it left me a little winded. A brilliant page turner!’ Alice Feeney ‘I’m not going to lie! Adele Parks takes you straight into the heart of her characters. Her twists about human nature form the icing on the cake’ Jane Corry ‘Compelling and suspenseful’ Catherine Isaac ‘A gripping and unpredictable read hiding some deliciously dark secrets and lies’ OK! ‘The gripping, visceral portrait of the disintegration of a marriage take the didn’t-see-that-coming plot twist to new heights’ Heat ‘A sharply crafted tale … the ultimate read for fans of domestic noir’ Woman’s Weekly ‘Brilliant domestic thriller from one of our favourite authors’ Bella ‘BOOM! What a book! Layers and layers of intrigue and characters I want to spend a lifetime with. Loved it’ Suzy K Quinn ‘Engrossing and emotional, Lies Lies Lies had me gripped from the very first page to the final shocking finale. Adele Parks just gets better and better’ Lisa Hall ‘Utterly brilliant, twisting and twisting again, but also shocking and sad and triumphant and beautiful’ Rachel Edwards ‘A compelling read’ Candis

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Book SynopsisDon't miss the captivating new book from Sunday Times bestselling author Susan Lewis!A terrible secretWhen Jessica's husband comes home one night and says he has something to tell her, her world is turned upside down.A case too close to homeWith secrets unravelling at home, Jessica has to carry on. As a lawyer, she must protect the innocent, and she's defending a man accused of killing his wife.An ending you won't see comingAs her two worlds collide, Jessica no longer knows who to trust.Look out for the latest thrilling book from the Sunday Times bestselling author available to pre-order now!Trade Review‘Lewis’s book has you by the collar from page one. You just don’t want it to stop. Relatable characters and an unusual, intriguing plot, she kept me guessing to the last’ Hilary Boyd ‘An intriguing read that drew me in from the very beginning. It combines heartfelt family drama with a gripping plot. The characters are expertly drawn … Susan has done a brilliant job of weaving her research seamlessly into the novel’ Julie Corbin ‘I was hooked by the suspenseful plotting, depth of character and legal backdrop. This is a deep book which I greatly enjoyed. Rather like an appetite-wetting five course meal with a surprise menu’ Jane Corry Acclaim for Susan Lewis: ‘Rich, seamless and masterful storytelling with so many ‘oh my god’ twisty moments… Absolute genius. I was totally gripped’ Rebecca Thornton ‘Susan Lewis has a gift for telling warm family stories that also take you by surprise’ Jane Corry‘A gripping read’ Bella ‘A gripping and compelling tale of justice and forgiveness’ The Courier ‘A compelling, timely mystery’ Lisa Ballantyne ‘My Lies, Your Lies has gone straight to the top of my favourite Susan reads. Full of drama, intrigue with so many twists and turns, I promise you'll be surprised and captivated right to the end’ Carmel Harrington ‘A master storyteller’ Diane Chamberlain ‘Utterly compelling’ Sun

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Book SynopsisBOOK TWO IN THE MAGICAL DEVERRY CYCLEPrepare to be spellbound by this classic fantasy series: a sparkling tale of adventure and timelesslove, perilous battle and pure magic.I was hooked and my enthusiasm for this series carried me through to the very last and then moved me to tears' Fantasy Book ReviewA cracking read' SFXA Royal's freedom, the gift of magic and stolen powerExiled from his brother''s court, Lord Rhodry has found a life for himself on the road with wandering mercenaries, the Silver Daggers. The going is hard, but Jill, a young master of sword and magic, is with him, and as they journey across Deverry's long roads, feelings between warrior and lord deepen.But before love can truly blossom, Jill and Rhodry are drawn into a web of enchantment and mortal danger. The Great Stone of the West, a magical jewel that guides the conscience of kings, has been stolen. When Jill stumbles across the Stone, she draws the attention of the Dark Brotherhood evil sorcerers who will hunt Trade ReviewPraise for Katharine Kerr and the Deverry novels: ‘An excellent writer… the story is engaging, exciting, and unpredictable’Mark Lawrence ‘A fantastic plot which turns a simple story into something far more original … a cracking read … engrossing’ SFX ‘A criminally under-rated and overlooked epic fantasy sequence [with] a keen sense of history, well drawn characters, and a complex plot’ Kate Elliott, author of the Spiritwalker Trilogy ‘An unusually scholarly writer of fantasy’ TELEGRAPH ‘Much as I dislike comparing anything to The Lord of the Rings, I have to admit that on this occasion it’s justified’ INTERZONE ‘Kerr is a master of her trade…She has created a world that might very well go on for ever, and this one reader sincerely hopes it does’ VECTOR ‘An extensive and complete world, whose endlessly fascinating details grow book by book’ STARLOG

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Book SynopsisThe explosive conclusion to the Jane Hawk saga, from No. 1 New York Times bestseller Dean Koontz.She will destroy her enemies once and for allIt's over, and so is she.'Rogue FBI agent Jane Hawk is living in a world of danger. Her battle to expose a global conspiracy risks her own life and that of her five-year-old son, whom she has sent into hiding.Jane is meticulously gathering evidence to bring a terrifying organization to justice one that threatens humanity with technologically imposed slavery.Now she has no choice but to expose the unimaginable truth, even if it changes her life and the lives of everybody around the world foreverPraise for Dean KoontzHumour, humanity and horror, the classic Koontz concoction' The TimesA terrific pursuit story clever, up-to-the-minute, and riveting' GuardianAn incredible saga' Washington PostPsychologically complex, masterly and satisfying' The New York TimesDean Koontz is not just a master of our darkest dreams, but also a literary juggler' TheTrade ReviewPraise for The Forbidden Door: An incredible saga … terrific …’ Washington Post Praise for The Crooked Staircase: ‘A gripping read … a page-turner to dive into this summer’ Washington Post Praise for The Silent Corner: ‘Koontz’s leanest, meanest thriller … introduces a smart, appealing heroine who can outthink as well as outshoot the baddest of bad dudes’ Kirkus Reviews Praise for Dean Koontz: ‘Humour, humanity and horror, the classic Koontz concoction’ The Times ‘Dean Koontz is not just a master of our darkest dreams, but also a literary juggler’ The Times ‘A terrific pursuit story … clever, up-to-the-minute, and riveting’ Guardian ‘There’s surprise after surprise, including a killer finale … a read-in-one-go novel’ Independent on Sunday ‘Psychologically complex, masterly and satisfying’ The New York Times ‘A master at the peak of his powers’ Matt Haig, author of How to Stop Time ‘A mind-bender filled with satisfying surprises’ People

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Book SynopsisThe new book in the heart-warming WW2 family saga series! Just the balm our souls need right now' Women's WeeklySummer 1942. Despite grim reports on the wireless and rationing hitting hard, Lily Collins and her fellow shop girls from Marlow's department store are determined to put out the bunting for a family party.But Beryl's husband Les returns from North Africa a changed man, and Gladys worries for her own fiancé's safety. The store is losing staff to the war effort and Lily's young man, Jim, is torn over where his duty lies.Then comes the knock on the door that everyone dreads. Lily's family, always the heart of her world, is rocked to the core. The small Midlands town and Lily's beloved Marlow's must face their greatest challenge yet.Trade ReviewAcclaim for Joanna Toye:‘The sense of wartime community is strong…this evocative novel may be just the balm our souls need’ Women’s Weekly 'Jo writes with a sure hand and a light touch…a real page-turner with a spirited heroine who will worm her way into readers' hearts. A sparkling new voice in fiction.' Veronica Henry ‘Cheerful and uplifting…I thoroughly enjoyed it’ Katie Fforde ‘Highly recommended – an engrossing story with a charmingly forthright heroine’ Anna Jacobs ‘Captivating…a triumphant debut novel’ Women’s Weekly

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Book SynopsisThe stunning new thriller from international No.1 bestseller Karin Slaughter, author of Pieces of Her, now a major Netflix seriesA girl with a secretLongbill Beach, 1982. Emily Vaughn gets ready for prom night, the highlight of any high school experience. But Emily has a secret.And by the end of the evening, she will be dead.A murder that remains a mysteryForty years later, Emily's murder remains unsolved. Her friends closed ranks, her family retreated inwards, the community moved on. But all that's about to change.One final chance to uncover a killerAndrea Oliver arrives in town with a simple assignment: to protect a judge receiving death threats. But her assignment is a cover. Because, in reality, Andrea is here to find justice for Emily and to uncover the truth before the killer decides to silence her tooA Sunday Times No.1 bestseller for w/c 20/05/2018, 23/06/2019, 28/06/2020, and 04/07/2021This thriller delivers. It's twisty, touching and intense. I find it totally absorbing' AdeTrade Review‘This thriller delivers. It’s twisty, touching and intense. I find it totally absorbing’ Adele Parks, author of One Last Secret ‘This first-class detective thriller is a dark, sophisticated gem of a read’ Janice Hallett, author of The Appeal ‘An effortlessly accomplished thriller’ The Times Praise for Karin Slaughter ‘Heart-stopping one moment, heart-breaking the next’ Cara Hunter, author of All the Rage ‘Her heroines are believable, flawed and courageous’ Oyinkan Braithwaite, author of My Sister, The Serial Killer ‘Absorbing’ Sunday Times ‘I’d follow her anywhere’ Gillian Flynn ‘One of the boldest thriller writers working today’ Tess Gerritsen ‘Her characters, plot, and pacing are unrivalled’ Michael Connelly ‘Passion, intensity, and humanity’ Lee Child ‘A writer of extraordinary talents’ Kathy Reichs ‘Fiction doesn't get any better than this’ Jeffery Deaver ‘A great writer at the peak of her powers’ Peter James 'Karin Slaughter has – by far – the best name of all of us mystery novelists' James Patterson ‘It’s big, dark, rich, satisfying, and bloody – like a perfectly cooked steak’ Stuart MacBride ‘The queen of the explosive thriller’ Good Housekeeping ‘Rich characters and deft plotting make this an unputdownable story that will move you to the core. This is Slaughter's best yet’ Camilla Lackberg, author of the Fjallbacka series ‘A twisty, searingly contemporary mystery steeped in a dark past…catches your breath and keeps you gasping and guessing until the end’ Stacey Abrams, author of While Justice Sleeps ‘Karin Slaughter is a master of the thriller genre’ Francesca Momplaisir, author of My Mother’s House ‘Gripping, gruesome and emotionally powerful, this is Slaughter doing what she does best’ Mail on Sunday ‘As sharp and absorbing as ever’ Guardian ‘Slaughter’s novel is both a page-turner and a protest about how often sexual violence is overlooked’ Sunday Times

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Book SynopsisDark, thrilling, and hilarious, The Black Hawks is an epic adventure perfect for fans of Joe Abercrombie and Scott Lynch.Life as a knight is not what Vedren Chel imagined. Bound by oath to a dead-end job in the service of a lazy step-uncle, Chel no longer dreams of glory he dreams of going home.When invaders throw the kingdom into turmoil, Chel finds opportunity in the chaos: if he escorts a stranded prince to safety, Chel will be released from his oath.All he has to do is drag the brat from one side of the country to the other, through war and wilderness, chased all the way by ruthless assassins.With killers on your trail, you need killers watching your back. You need the Black Hawk Company mercenaries, fighters without equal, a squabbling, scrapping pack of rogues.Prepare to join the Black Hawks.Trade Review‘Reminds me of Abercrombie’s THE BLADE ITSELF’Nicholas Eames, author of KINGS OF THE WYLD ‘Refreshing and entertaining, like a cross between Nicholas Eames and Joe Abercrombie; THE BLACK HAWKS is simply a joy to read’Peter McLean, author of PRIEST OF BONES ‘Wragg captures the classic fantasy spirit of adventure and exploration, wraps it with stabbed backs and cannibals and gifts it to you on a bed of action’Ed McDonald, author of BLACKWING ‘Everyone loves a good mercenary tale, but THE BLACK HAWKS offers more besides: a protagonist who's refreshingly rubbish at fighting, a supporting cast who'd be fascinating if they were just standing around in a supermarket, and an author who knows when to dodge cliches, and when to jump in and splash like a kid in a puddle’Nate Crowley, author of 100 BEST VIDEO GAMES (THAT NEVER EXISTED) ‘Check out THE BLACK HAWKS – it’s full of fun characters, mercenary antics, twists, turns, and contains my favourite fantasy lemon’Peter Newman, Gemmell Award-winning author of THE VAGRANT and THE DEATHLESS ‘A remarkably assured debut…I can’t wait to see what happens next’Anna Stephens, author of GODBLIND

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Book SynopsisDon't miss the third book featuring attorney Olivia Sinclair, for fans of Alafair Burke, Gillian McAllistair and The Good Wife.Divorce attorney Olivia Sinclair is retiring. She is ready to pack the rat race in, settle down in Tahoe with her boyfriend Brian and finally live life at the pace she deserves.But when an old friend calls in a favour, she's compelled to take on one last caseAva, wife of tech-millionaire and media darling Mark Bledsoe has escaped from her abusive husband. He has proved himself to be a dangerous man and Ava needs to flee the country before he can track her down.As Olivia's investigation leads her into a devilish web of lies, deception and murder, she realises that her work is far from done. Can she crack one last case, before her and Ava's time runs out?Readers LOVE the Olivia Sinclair series:An edge of your seat suspense thriller I raced through it It's an excellent read.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 StarsThis is the first book I read by this author and it certainly won't be the last Brilliant. Highly recommend.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 StarsAn excellent follow up Thomas is a craftswoman of extraordinary talent. More please.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 StarsThoroughly enjoyed trying to work who, what, why look forward to seeing what Olivia gets up to next time.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 StarsA wonderful, tightly paced, well characterised read about how family secrets always, always surface.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 starsAs their investigations lead them into a devilish web of lies, deception and murder, Olivia and Brian soon realise that retirement will just have to wait.

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Book SynopsisPART ONE OF THE TROY QUARTETBringing ancient myth to life with passion, humour, and humanity, Lindsay Clarke vividly retells the story of Troy and of the heroes who fought there.When the mortal Paris settles a contest between the gods, he is promised the love of Helen, the most beautiful woman in the world.But Helen is already married, to the powerful Menelaus of Sparta, and the kings of many cities have sworn to defend their union. Paris's divine gift threatens to set his world aflame.An engaging retelling of the whole story, neatly blending mythic archaism with modern psychodrama and satire'Mary Beard1 A PRINCE OF TROY2 THE WAR AT TROY3 THE SPOILS OF TROY4 THE RETURN FROM TROYTrade Review‘An engaging retelling of the whole story, neatly blending mythic archaism with modern psychodrama and satire’Mary Beard, GUARDIAN ‘I’m awed by the web you’ve spun. Not only the beautiful complexities of it but the fine texture of the threads’Ted Hughes ‘A triumph of retelling the ancient story…a readable and freshened version that keeps one turning the pages’Alan Sillitoe ‘Wonderfully clear and dramatic’OBSERVER ‘Expertly handled, drawing on the best of this classic tale and shaping it into a riveting page-turner well-suited to our times’DAILY MAIL

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Book SynopsisA red-hot, non-stop rollercoaster of a book' Lisa JewellWhat would you do if your husband framed you for murder?Five years ago, Olivia Sutherland was convicted of plotting to murder her husband.Now she's finally free, Olivia has three goals. Repair her relationship with her daughter. Clear her name. And bring down her husband the man who framed her.Just how far is she willing to go to get what she wants? And how far will her husband go to stop her?Because his lies run deeper than Olivia could ever have imagined and this time it's not her freedom that's in jeopardy, but her lifeYour favourite authors LOVE The Guilty Couple!Shot through with a propulsive sense of gritty threat and high-stakes tension, this is bold, memorable, top-tier thriller writing.' bestselling author B P WalterThe Guilty Couple is a one-breath rollercoaster ride, with twists, turns, ups and downs then just when you think it's over, there's another loop ahead! A proper, classy thriller.' Janice Hallett, Sunday TTrade Review FURTHER PRAISE FOR THE GUILTY COUPLE: ‘Domestic noir doesn’t get more nail-biting than this!’ Time Crime Club ‘A brilliantly written, fast-paced and very clever thriller – I couldn’t put it down!’ – Susi Holliday ‘Absolutely ripped through this belter of a story. A pacy plot full of her trademark twists, and characters that don’t leave your head until long after you finish the final pages. C.L. Taylor has smashed it out the park with this one.’ – Lisa Hall ‘Twisty and gripping – another brilliant book from C.L. Taylor.’ – Jane Fallon ‘With high stakes and a killer premise, The Guilty Couple takes the reader on a thrill ride of a journey. A perfectly paced and propulsive read, told with C.L. Taylor’s trademark instinct for edge-of-your-seat reveals.’ – Lucy Clarke 'When you sit down with this book, you won't be getting back up until it's finished. Fast-paced, fun, packed with twists, this is a gem of a read.' – Jo Spain ‘Pacy, surprising and with some brilliant twists – C.L. Taylor's best yet. Brilliant.’ – Catherine Cooper ‘Compelling. Compulsive. Crafted. Cleverly calculated.’ – Jane Corry ‘A clever, suspenseful story about secrets, blurred boundaries and a whole lot of betrayal. C.L. Taylor is a master at writing twisty thrillers, and this one is no exception.’ – Samantha Downing ‘Wow! Packed with ever-increasing suspense, vivid characters and twists that’ll give you whiplash, it’s one hell of a read. Utterly brilliant!’ – Steph Broadribb ‘A one-sitting read. Breathless pacing from the opening chapter to its twisty turny conclusion. Taylor is a writer at the top of her game and never disappoints.’ – John Marrs ‘Cancel your appointments, kick off your shoes and get comfortable. There’s a new C.L. Taylor book in town – and it’s a corker.’ – Cass Green

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Book SynopsisThis anthology of rare stories of crime and suspense brings together 18 tales from the Golden Age of Detective Fiction for the first time in book form, including uncollected stories by Ngaio Marsh and John Dickson Carr. The Golden Age of detective fiction had begun inauspiciously with the publication of E.C. Bentley's schismatic Trent's Last Case in 1913, but it hit its stride in 1920 when both Agatha Christie and Freeman Wills Crofts latterly crowned queen and king of the genre had crime novels published for the first time. They ushered in two decades of exemplary mystery writing, the era of the whodunit, the impossible crime and the locked-room mystery, with stories that have thrilled and baffled generations of readers.This new volume in the Bodies from the Library series features the work of 18 prolific authors who, like Christie and Crofts, saw their popularity soar during the Golden Age. Aside from novels, they all wrote short fiction stories, serials and plays and although moTrade Review‘Tony Medawar triumphs again with this treasure trove of lost Golden Age gems.’—John Curran, author of The Hooded Gunman 'For the third year running it has been an annual treat – almost like the summer version of a Christie for Christmas.' Kate Jackson, author of The Pocket Detective

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Book SynopsisLONGLISTED FOR THE THEAKSTONS CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEARThe year's best debut' SUNDAY TIMESThe best crime novel of the year' INDEPENDENTSensational. Gripping, haunting, and beautifully written' RICHARD OSMANCHOSEN AS A BEST BOOK OF 2021 BY THE TIMES, THE FT, THE GUARDIAN, THE INDEPENDENT, STYLIST AND MORE!The biggest mystery thriller since Gone Girl' ELLEThe novel you'll stay up reading until 3am' SUNDAY TIMESAn astonishing achievement.' JESSIE BURTONGripping, beautifully written perfection.' SOPHIE HANNAHA masterpiece.' LOUISE O'NEILLFantastic.' PAULA HAWKINS Girl A,' she said. The girl who escaped. If anyone was going to make it, it was going to be you.'I am Lex Gracie: but they call me Girl A.I grew up with my family on the moors.I escaped when I was fifteen years old.NOW SOMETHING IS PULLING ME BACKRIGHTS SOLD IN 36 TERRITORIESSOON TO BE A TV SHOW DIRECTED BY JOHAN RENCK (Chernobyl)Incendiary, beautifully written debut' GuardianPsychologically astute, adroitly organised, written with Trade Review‘Sensational’ RICHARD OSMAN ‘Psychologically astute, written with flair. In the new year battle between first thrillers it’s the clear winner’ SUNDAY TIMES ‘Superb. Authentic, humane and full of hope’ GUARDIAN ‘The novel you’ll stay up reading until 3am’ SUNDAY TIMES STYLE ‘Powerful, evocative and accomplished’ SUNDAY EXPRESS ‘Astonishingly good’ OBSERVER ‘VC Andrews for Generation Z’ THE TIMES ‘An unmissable debut. Absorbing and powerful’ DAILY EXPRESS ‘This haunting, bruising drama has a gut-punch of a twist’ GOOD HOUSEKEEPING ‘A powerful read, an astonishing debut’ PRIMA ‘A gripping and eerie read’ BBC ONLINE ‘A riveting page-turner, full of hope in the face of despair’ SOPHIE HANNAH for THE GUARDIAN ‘Deft yet devastating. An astonishing achievement' JESSIE BURTON ‘Utter genius’ JOANNA CANNON ‘A masterpiece’ LOUISE O’NEILL ‘Terrifyingly gripping’ SUSIE STEINER ‘Fantastic, I loved it’ PAULA HAWKINS ‘Dark, compelling’ JANE FALLON ‘Incredibly well written, devastating in a good way’ LIZ NUGENT ‘A scorcher of a debut’ EMMA GANNON ‘Girl A gives you no option but to put your life on pause’ STACEY HALLS ‘Pitch black, but with such a thread of tenderness’ BETH MORREY ‘A modern-day classic’ JEFFERY DEAVER ‘Beautiful’ ADELE PARKS ‘Insanely gripping’ MARIAN KEYES ‘Remarkable’ CHRIS WHITAKER ‘Tremendously accomplished’ JANE CASEY ‘Powerful, immersive’ HARRIET TYCE ‘Intense, haunting, powerful’ T.M. LOGAN ‘A gripping novel’ OPRAH MAGAZINE ‘The biggest mystery thriller since Gone Girl’ ELLE ‘Grips from the first page’ THE BOOKSELLER ‘One of 2021’s biggest debuts’ COSMOPOLITAN ‘A dark thriller with a heartbreaking twist’ RED ‘You won’t be able to put it down’ HELLO ‘Brilliant’ THE SUN

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Book SynopsisIt was meant to be paradise the stunning new thriller that readers are calling a real page turner' and gripping and immersive'Thought-provoking, twisty and devastatingly plausible captivating. One to get lost in. ?????' Heat, Book of the WeekMesmerising, gripping and evocative' Lisa JewellWinterfall Farm, spectacular and remote, stands over Bodmin Moor. Wanting an escape from the constraints of conventional life, Kit and Tara move to the isolated smallholding with their daughter, Skye, and a group of friends. Living off-grid and working the land, they soon begin to enjoy the fruits of their labour amid the breathtaking beauty and freedom of the moor.At first this new way of life seems too good to be true, but when their charismatic leader, Jeremy, returns from a mysterious trip to the city with Dani, a young runaway, fractures begin to appear. As winter approaches, and with it cold weather and dark nights, Jeremy''s behaviour becomes increasingly erratic. Rules are imposed, the outsideTrade Review Praise for The Haven: ‘Another mesmerising, gripping and evocative read from the Queen of Cornish Noir’ Lisa Jewell ‘A dark delight … I absolutely loved it’ Eve Chase ‘A masterly unravelling of a utopian dream that gradually becomes a nightmare. Lyrical descriptions and utterly believable characters’ Elly Griffiths ‘Engrossing, tense, psychologically astute. A gripping, emotionally taut exploration of idealism turned sour’ Tammy Cohen ‘Hypnotic’ Financial Times ‘A deliciously dark and tense exploration of human nature. There’s trouble brewing in paradise’ Emma Haughton ‘A beautifully written story with vividly drawn, believable characters I really cared about’ Sarah Stovell ‘Captivating and totally absorbing – this is the kind of pure escapism we need’ Susi Holliday ‘A compelling, brilliant story of the dark things we all bring to our visions of utopia’ Gytha Lodge

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Book SynopsisA mesmerising story of love and hopethe best book that I have read this year' Penny, Reader ReviewThe most heartbreaking historical fiction novel you will read this year from the USA Today bestseller!A train journey into the pastA love that echoes through timePaddington Station, present day A young woman boards the sleeper train to Cornwall with only a beautiful emerald silk evening dress and an old, well-read diary full of sketches. Ellie Nightingale is a shy violinist who plays like her heart is broken. But when she meets fellow passenger Joe she feels like she has been given that rarest of giftsa second chance.Paddington Station, 1944Beneath the shadow of the war which rages across Europe, Alex and Eliza meet by chance. She is a gutsy painter desperate to get to the frontline as a war artist and he is a wounded RAF pilot now commissioned as a war correspondent. With time slipping away they make only one promise: to meet in Berlin when this is all over. But this is a time when promisTrade ReviewReaders love The Last Letter from Juliet ‘OK…. I’ve finished the book. Holy ******…I had to keep taking breaks in the last 15% just so I didn’t break down in a flood of tears’ Zoe Hartgen ‘Read the first chapter and I. Was. HOOKED!’ Skye’s Mum ‘If you only read one book this year make it The Last Letter from Juliet’ Tracey Shults ‘I just couldn't put it down until finished’ Jeanette ‘Captures those stolen moments in dangerous and desperate times…beautiful, nostalgic and emotional’ Cheryl M-M ‘Jam packed full of emotion…I don't usually read historical fiction but I'm so glad I read this’ Jennie Scanlan ‘I can highly recommend this beautiful tale of love, sacrifice, friendship, courage and so much more’ Nessa Stimpson

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Book SynopsisAlex Shaw is one of the best thriller writers around!' Stephen LeatherThe target doesn't existWhen cyber terrorist Fang Bao abruptly reappears after years in hiding, MI6 agent and former SAS trooper Jack Tate is sent to bring him in but when Fang is assassinated by an unknown assailant, Tate realises he was only a pawn in a plot that threatens to put the whole world in danger.The mission is impossibleNow Tate has to uncover a lethal conspiracy that stretches all the way from Germany through the United States and into the dark heart of the jungle in Myanmar. As the enemy hunt down the owners of military secrets that would make them indestructible, Tate must race to identify not only their next target, but the enemy themselves.The war is about to beginSoon he learns the dark truth at the heart of the global conspiracy. The enemy doesn't want to just assassinate a world leader; they want to make war and Tate is the only one who can stop them.The blockbuster new action thriller perfect fTrade Review Praise for Alex Shaw: ‘Looking for breakneck pace and a relentless hero? Alex Shaw has you covered’ James Swallow ‘Alex Shaw is one of the best thriller writers around! Fast paced, Total Blackout gripped from page one and didn’t let go … as fast as a Hollywood movie’ Stephen Leather ‘Compelling and authentic. An explosive new series with an uncompromising hero’ Tom Wood ‘A perfect mix of hi-tech, high-concept modern action thriller and old school, Cold War espionage where evil Russians are still plotting the downfall of the West and only one man can stop them’ Simon Toyne ‘Jack Tate is a powerful character, a true Brit hero. A cracking start to a new series!’ Alan McDermott ‘Alex Shaw is a master of the action thriller. Grabbed me from the first page and never let go’ Michael Ridpath ‘Riveting thriller with an original plot and surprising twists. Tate is totally convincing as a classic Brit operative. Great drama and characterisation’ Duncan Falconer ‘Sizzles across the page like a flame on a short fuse!’ Matt Hilton ‘A perfect blend of spy fiction and political thriller’ Matt Lynn Readers love Alex Shaw: ‘A superb, pulse-racing read’ Online reviewer ‘Exciting and fast-paced’ Online reviewer ‘Immensely enjoyable and tightly written’ Online reviewer

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Book SynopsisOne Last Secret would you kill to keep it?Absolutely gripping' Lisa JewellI'll drop anything for a new Adele Parks' Lucy FoleyWhip-smart protagonist, immensely satisfying' Karin SlaughterParks gets better and better' Gillian McAllisterOriginal and utterly compelling' Peter JamesOne last clientA week at a beautiful French chateau should be an easy final job for Dora. She's smart, stunning and discreet.She only needs to convince the other guests that she's Daniel's girlfriend.One last chanceOne final, luxurious week and she can leave the dangerous, difficult escort world, because Dora has fallen in love and is ready to embrace a better future.One last secretBut as the guests assemble, it becomes terrifyingly apparent that putting her past behind her is impossible. And one last secret could cost Dora everything, including her lifeFrom the Sunday Times Number One bestseller Adele Parks comes a blisteringly provocative novel about power, sex, money and revenge.Praise for One Last Secret:AbTrade Review Praise for One Last Secret: ‘Absolutely gripping… revenge lit at its best. Provocative and compelling. I was left breathless at the final twist’ Lisa Jewell, The Night She Disappeared ‘Perfection’ Daily Mail ‘I’ll drop anything for a new Adele Parks: she nails it every time’ Lucy Foley, The Paris Apartment ‘Perfect pacing… a clever plot with several jaw-dropping twists and a protagonist you’ll find yourself rooting for…’ My Weekly ‘Combining a whip-smart protagonist, immensely satisfying twists and turns and powerful emotional undercurrents, One Last Secret is a massively readable novel’ Karin Slaughter, Girl, Forgotten ‘A tense, twisted tale… will keep you gripped’ Best ‘An astonishing achievement, Parks gets better and better. The queen of the unpredictable thriller’ Gillian McAllister, Wrong Place Wrong Time ‘A high-octane read about power, sex, money and revenge that you won’t be able to put down’ Prima ‘Adele Parks is the queen of the domestic drama’ Sally Hepworth, The Younger Wife ‘A sassy voice and – in true Parks style – a serpentine twist that comes back to bite you’ Saga ‘Adele is on fire with One Last Secret. Deliciously deceptive and darkly satisfying. I loved it’ Jane Fallon, Just Got Real ‘A brilliant thriller’ Bella ‘As always with Adele Parks, One Last Secret is whip-smart, original and utterly compelling’ Peter James, Left You Dead ‘Serves up the perfect dose of escapism laced with tension and darkness’ Cosmopolitan ‘Adele Parks goes fearlessly into worlds which others might balk at. She pulls it off every time. One Last Secret opened my eyes’ Jane Corry, We All Have Our Secrets ‘5*… This dark, twisted tale gets better with every page’ The Sun

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