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Little, Brown Book Group Agatha Raisin Dishing the Dirt
Book SynopsisA therapist had moved into the village of Carsely and Agatha Raisin hates her. Not only was this therapist, Jill Davent, romancing Agatha''s ex-husband, but she had dug up details of Agatha''s slum background. Added to that, Jill was counselling a woman called Gwen Simple from Winter Parva and Agatha firmly believed Gwen to have assisted her son in some grisly murders, although has no proof she had done so. A resentment is different from a dislike and needs to be shared, so as the friendship between James and Jill grows stronger, the more Agatha does to try to find out all she can about her. When Jill is found strangled to death in her office two days'' later, Agatha finds herself under suspicion - and must fight to clear her name.Trade Review'The detective novels of M C Beaton, a master of outrageous black comedy, have reached cult status.' -- Anne Robinson The Times Agatha is like Miss Marple with a drinking problem, a pack-a-day habit and major man lust. In fact, I think she could be living my dream life. Entertainment Weekly
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Little, Brown Book Group Agatha Raisin Pushing up Daisies
Book SynopsisAllotment wars! Lord Bellington, Carsely''s biggest landholder, has enraged locals by saying he is going to sell off their allotments to make way for a new housing development. So when he turns up dead, poisoned by antifreeze, nobody mourns his passing.On another fine summer''s day Agatha visits Carsley''s allotments where everything looks peaceful and perfect: people of all ages digging in the soil and working hard to grow their own fruit and veg. Agatha feels almost tempted to take on a strip herself . . . but common sense soon prevails. She doesn''t really like getting her hands dirty.She is introduced to three oldtimers who have just taken over a new strip; Harry Perry, Bunty Daventry and Josephine Merriweather are lamenting the neglected condition of the patch. But as Harry starts to shovel through the weeds and grass his spade comes across something hard so he bends down and tries to move the object. And then he starts to yell Trade ReviewThe detective novels of M C Beaton, a master of outrageous black comedy, have reached cult status * The Times *Agatha is like Miss Marple with a drinking problem, a pack-a-day habit and major man lust. In fact, I think she could be living my dream life. * Entertainment Weekly *Another winner for M.C. Beaton fans. * My Weekly *Sharp, witty, hugely intelligent, unfailingly entertaining, delightfully intolerant and oh so magnificently non-PC, M.C. Beaton has created a national treasure -- Anne RobinsonM.C. Beaton's imperfect heroine is an absolute gem * Publishers Weekly *The Miss Marple-like Raisin is a refreshing, sensible, wonderfully eccentric, thoroughly likeable heroine * Booklist *
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Little, Brown Book Group Treacherous Strand
Book Synopsis''Haunting, atmospheric and gripping'' John Connolly, New York Times best-selling author''A beguiling heroine - clever, sympathetic and bearing a weight of guilt'' The TimesA woman''s body washes up on a remote beach on the Inishowen peninsula. Partially-clothed, with a strange tattoo on her thigh, she is identified as Marguerite Etienne, a French woman who has been living in the area. Solicitor Benedicta ''Ben'' O''Keeffe is consumed by guilt; Marguerite was her client, and for the second time in her life Ben has failed someone who needed her, with tragic consequences. So when local Sergeant Tom Molloy dismisses Marguerite''s death as the suicide of a disturbed and lonely woman, Ben cannot let it lie. Ben uncovers Marguerite''s strange past as a member of a French doomsday cult, which she escaped twenty years previously but not without leaving her baby daughter behind. Disturbed by what appears to be chilling local indiffeTrade Review[Treacherous Strand] is a modern Miss Marple-style whodunit story with a beguiling Irish setting which will grip you all the way. -- Lisa Hylton * Evening Telegraph *A beguiling heroine - clever sympathetic and bearing a weight of guilt . . . This is Andrea Carter's first book; she'll go far * The Times *The colourful cast of characters may be fictional, but the landscapes, towns and villages are instantly recognisable * Irish Daily Mail *A promising start * The Sunday Times Crime Club *Death at Whitewater Church is a charming debut that bodes well for Andrea Carter * Irish Times *I adored this traditional crime novel; it's modern day Agatha Christie with Ben as Miss Marple * Irish Examiner *A beguiling heroine - clever sympathetic and bearing a weight of guilt . . . This is Andrea Carter's first book; she'll go far * The Times *The colourful cast of characters may be fictional, but the landscapes, towns and villages are instantly recognisable * Irish Daily Mail *A promising start * The Sunday Times Crime Club *Death at Whitewater Church is a charming debut that bodes well for Andrea Carter * Irish Times *I adored this traditional crime novel; it's modern day Agatha Christie with Ben as Miss Marple * Irish Examiner *
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Little, Brown Book Group Agatha Raisin and the Love from Hell
Book SynopsisLove, like hell, is a four-letter word for Agatha . . . No happily ever after for her! Recently married to neighbour James Lacey, Agatha quickly finds that love is not all it''s cracked up to be - soon the newly-weds are living in separate cottages and accusing each other of infidelity. Then, after a fight down the local pub, James vanishes - a bloodstain the only clue to his fate. Naturally, Agatha is Suspect Number One. Determined to clear her name - and find her husband - Agatha begins her investigation and promptly discovers a murdered mistress . . .Praise for the Agatha Raisin series:''Sharp, witty, hugely intelligent, unfailingly entertaining, delightfully intolerant and oh so magnificently non-PC, M.C. Beaton has created a national treasure'' Anne Robinson''M.C. Beaton''s imperfect heroine is an absolute gem'' Publishers Weekly''The Miss Marple-like Raisin is a refreshing, sensible, wonderfully eccentric, thorouTrade Review‘The detective novels of M C Beaton, a master of outrageous black comedy, have reached cult status.’ -- Anne Robinson * The Times *Agatha is like Miss Marple with a drinking problem, a pack-a-day habit and major man lust. In fact, I think she could be living my dream life. * Entertainment Weekly *
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Little, Brown Book Group Agatha Raisin and the Day the Floods Came
Book SynopsisNo wonder she''s been crowned Queen of Cosy Crime'' Mail on SundayIt can be hell in high water!Drowned brides are like buses: nothing for ages, then two come along at the same time . . . ! Abandoned by husband James, Agatha hops on a plane to the South Pacific, hoping to mend her broken heart. But there she meets a happy honeymooning couple, for whom disaster strikes when, tragically, the bride drowns. Back home, alarm bells start ringing for Agatha when a woman, dressed in a wedding gown, is swept down river. The police say suicide, but Agatha, spurred on by recent memories, particularly her own disastrous marriage, sets out to prove them wrong.Praise for the Agatha Raisin series:''Sharp, witty, hugely intelligent, unfailingly entertaining, delightfully intolerant and oh so magnificently non-PC, M.C. Beaton has created a national treasure'' Anne Robinson''M.C. Beaton''s imperfect heroine is an Trade Review'The detective novels of M C Beaton, a master of outrageous black comedy, have reached cult status.' -- Anne Robinson The Times Agatha is like Miss Marple with a drinking problem, a pack-a-day habit and major man lust. In fact, I think she could be living my dream life. Entertainment Weekly
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Little, Brown Book Group Vengeance in Venice
Book Synopsis''An unputdownable thriller'' Gregory Dowling''It is no surprise to find that Philip Gwynne Jones lives in Venice... art and architecture interweave into a story that builds to an almost surreal climax'' Daily Mail*****Murder is the deadliest art . . . An invitation to an exclusive event during the Venetian Biennale gives Honorary Consul Nathan Sutherland the perfect chance to drink prosecco in the sunshine and meet some of the greats of the art world. And then a world-famous critic is decapitated by one of the installations in the British Pavilion. A terrible accident, it seems, until a postcard is discovered in the victim''s pocket: an image of Judith beheading Holofernes.But this is not just a one-off. Before long, three more postcards have been sent out with deadly results. As the bodies pile up, Nathan finds himself getting closer and closer to the truth, but when he himself receives an image of Trade ReviewSinister and shimmering, The Venetian Game is as haunting and darkly elegant as Venice itself -- L.S. Hilton, bestselling author of Maestra ...a playful novel, recounted by a witty and engaging narrator ... as Venetian as a painting by Bellini (or a glass of Bellini). Oh, and it's also an unputdownable thriller -- Gregory Dowling, author of Ascension on The Venetian Game A crime book for people with sophisticated tastes: Venice, opera, renaissance art, good food and wine... I enjoyed all that and more * The Crime Warp *It is no surprise to find that Philip Gwynne Jones lives in Venice... art and architecture interweave into a story that builds to an almost surreal climax * Daily Mail on The Venetian Game *The Venetian setting is vividly described and Gwynne Jones's good, fluent writing makes for easy reading -- Jessica Mann * Literary Review *a civilized, knowledgeable, charming antidote to the darker reaches of the genre, full of entertaining descriptions of the city... Lovely. Makes you want to book a flight to Venice straight away -- N J Cooper, Bookoxygen.com...he puts not one foot wrong with his topography and knowledge... Add a satisfyingly (but not gratuitously) surprising and action-packed ending and you have a book that I can wholeheartedly recommend -- Jeff Cotton * Fictional Cities on The Venetian Game *A crime story that positively thrives among the shadowy streets and canals of Venice... Gorgeous escapism with stacks of atmosphere and double-cross -- Sue Price * Saga magazine *This entertaining thriller makes good use of its watery setting, introducing readers to a rougher Venice, hidden behind the familiar facade of gondoliers and frescoes * Morning Star on The Venetian Game *...a quite excellent book... Philip is entirely knowledgable about the buildings and art of the city. It forms a perfect background to a very well worked thriller * TripFiction.com *The interactions and the locations are the strength . . . and the travelling around full of sights and sparkle . . . one damn smooth and very fine Venetian read * Fictional Cities *
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Little, Brown Book Group Death of a Glutton
Book SynopsisHer table manners were a crime. But she didn''t deserve to die! There''s not a cloud in Hamish Macbeth''s sky - just plenty of warm sunshine but not quite enough of the lovely Priscilla Halburton-Smythe. But as eight hopeful members of the Checkmate Singles Club converge on Tommel Castle Hotel for a week of serious matchmaking, the clouds roll in. The four couples, carefully matched by dating director Maria Worth, immediately dislike one another. And the arrival of Maria''s gross, greedy business partner, Peta, kills the last vestige of romance. And as love goes out the window, murder comes in the door. Peta soon slurps up her last meal and Hamish is left with the baffling puzzle: Who shared the fateful outing that left Peta dead with a large rosy red apple in her mouth...Trade ReviewAn enchanting series... M C Beaton has a foolproof plot for the village mystery. - New York Times Book ReviewThe detective novels of M C Beaton, a master of outrageous black comedy, have reached cult status - The Times
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Little, Brown Book Group Death of a Dreamer
Book SynopsisShe couldn''t paint to save her life - so someone''s given her a lesson by taking it!Most newcomers don''t stay long in remote Lochdubh - usually boredom, dampness and nosy locals drive them out. But it looks as if artist Effie Garrard has come to stay. When Hamish Macbeth calls on her he''s amazed to find the woman in residence after a particularly harsh winter. Unfortunately, Effie is also quite delusional, having convinced herself that fellow local artist Jock Fleming is in love with her and that they are engaged. But after a lover''s scrap with Jock, Effie is found dead, poisoned by hemlock. Suicide or murder? It''s up to Hamish to find out whether the dreamer''s death is the result of something much more serious than a broken heart . . .Praise for M.C. Beaton ''The detective novels of M. C. Beaton, a master of outrageous black comedy, have reached cult status'' Anne Robinson, The Times''The books are a delight: clever
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Little, Brown Book Group Death of a Gentle Lady
Book SynopsisMrs Gentle has fooled everyone into thinking she is as sweet as she sounds - Gentle by name and gentle by nature. But local constable Hamish Macbeth isn''t fooled. He believes this little old lady is actually quite sly and vicious, but he''s in a minority of one. Or is he?When Mrs Gentle dies under unusual circumstances the villagers of Lochdubh are shocked and outraged. Chief Detective Inspector Blair suspects that members of her family may be involved but Hamish thinks there''s much more to the story - and is willing to get rough to solve the riddle of Mrs Gentle''s mysterious demise.
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Little, Brown Book Group Surgeons Hall
Book Synopsis''Superb'' Sunday ExpressA gripping and darkly atmospheric thriller set in Victorian London, perfect for fans of The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle, The Strangers Diaries and The Silent Companions.What secret grips Corvus Hall?Visiting the Great Exhibition to view the wax anatomical models of the famous but reclusive Dr Silas Strangeway, Jem Flockhart and Will Quartermain find a severed hand, perfectly dissected and laid out amongst the exhibits. Assuming it to be a prank by medical students they return it to Dr Strangeway, who works at Corvus Hall, a private anatomy school run by Dr Alexander Crowe - once one of Edinburgh''s most revered anatomists. Jem''s persistence reveals that a body does indeed lie in the school''s mortuary, minus its right hand. The body has no provenance. More macabre still, its face has been dissected making identification impossible.All iTrade ReviewSuperb * Sunday Express *Praise for E. S. Thomson:Vivid, pungent and perilous -- Chris BrookmyreGothic. Gory. Glorious . . . E. S. Thompson's Jem Flockhart books are the best I've read in years. Jem is just my kind of heroine: scarred, smart, complex, and unapologetically queer -- Kirsty LoganEvocative . . . brilliant plotting -- Rebecca GriffithsHere's a tale of Victorian London to freeze your blood on a cold winter's night -- Evening TelegraphA marvellous, vivid book -- Janet EllisJem Flockhart is a marvel . . . This vivid journey into the dark side of the human soul is a thoroughly engrossing tale -- Mary Paulson EllisYou can almost feel the evil miasma rising from the page * Kirkus Reviews *This outstanding debut historical enthrals with its meticulously researched details * Library Journal *To be savoured -- Lesley McDowell * The National *From the first page to the last, I enjoyed every brilliantly written, and often hideous, detail . . . A splendid read * Cambridge Magazine *
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Little, Brown Book Group Death by Water
Book SynopsisThe nice men at P+O are worried. A succession of jewellery thefts from first class passengers is hardly the best advertisement for their cruise liners, particularly when it is likely that a passenger is doing the stealing. Phryne Fisher, with her Lulu bob, green eyes, Cupid''s bow lips and Chanel travelling suits, is exactly the sort of elegant sleuth to take on a ring of jewellery thieves aboard the high seas - or at least, aboard the SS Hinemoa on a luxury cruise to New Zealand. With the Maharani - the Great Queen of Sapphires - as the bait, Phryne rises magnificently to the challenge. There are shipboard romances, champagne cocktails, erotic photographers, jealous husbands, mickey finns, blackmail and attempted murder, all before the thieves find out - as have countless love-smitten men before them - that where the glamorous and intelligent Phryne is involved, resistance is futile.Trade ReviewGreenwood's strength lies in her ability to create characters that are wholly satisfying: the bad guys are bad, and the good guys are great * Vogue *Miss Fisher is a remarkable and engaging creature who can solve whodunits as easily as if she were the naughty niece of Miss Marple * Sydney Morning Herald *Greenwood's prose has a dagger in its garter; her hero is raunchy and promiscuous in the best sense * Weekend Australian *Fisher, a feisty sophisticate of the 1920s whose honour lies with the greater good. She's all class and intelligence: a seductive creature with a great wardrobe * Australian Style *Phryne Fisher is gutsy and adventurous, and endowed with plenty of grey matter * West Australian *Elegant, fabulously wealthy and sharp as a tack, Phryne sleuths with customary panache ... [she is] irresistibly charming * The Age *Phryne Fisher is young, wealthy, beautiful, smart, confident and independently minded, and she has a knack for solving murders when she is not sipping a strengthening cocktail or planning another seduction * The Australian's Review of Books *
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Little, Brown Book Group The City Under Siege
Book Synopsis1941, and Detective Inspector Stefan Gillespie is ferrying documents between Dublin and war-torn London. When Ireland''s greatest actor is arrested in Soho, after the brutal murder of a gay man, Stefan extricates him from an embarrassing situation. But suddenly he is looking at a series of murders, stretching across Britain and Ireland. The deaths were never investigated deeply as they were not considered a priority. And there are reasons to look away now. It''s not only that the killer may be a British soldier, Scotland Yard is also hiding the truth about the victim. But an identical murder in Malta makes investigation essential.Malta, at the heart of the Mediterranean war, is under siege by German and Italian bombers. Rumours that a British soldier murdered a Maltese teenager can''t go unchallenged without damaging loyalty to Britain. Now Britain will cooperate with Ireland to find the killer and Stefan is sent to Malta. The British believe the killer is an Irishman; that'
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Little, Brown Book Group The Man Who Vanished and the Dog Who Waited
Book Synopsisfont size=+1>''Animal lovers will delight'' Ann Granger''A real treat . . . I loved it. Cats, dogs, murder and a credible and relatable heroine'' Barbara NadelSummer in the Lincolnshire Wolds and Clarice is rung by her friend Louise, asking whether she can look after Susie, her son''s lively Boxer, as 41-year-old Guy has gone missing from the family home. His mother thinks he has been suffering from depression but more worryingly, in his professional life, he had been working on a high-profile case, defending a known criminal. His home life was beset with problems too, which is why his mother has asked Clarice to look after the dog; Charlotte, Guy''s wife, just can''t cope with her as well as their three daughters.Getting drawn into the puzzle of Guy''s disappearance, Clarice wonders how Susie received a nasty cut to her back leg, and who is the mysterious Charles? Guy apparently did not trust him enough to
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Little, Brown Book Group Blood on the Siberian Snow
Book Synopsis ''Quirky and colourful'' Times Crime Club''An absolute delight'' L C Tyler''This intriguing but charming murder mystery is packed with psychological depth and wonderfully-drawn characters'' Eleanor Ray''A cast of colourful characters decorate this cosy Siberian crime'' The Sun Winter has come early to the tiny Siberian village of Roslazny, but for Olga Pushkin, aspiring writer and Railway Engineer (Second Class), it only makes leaving the harder. Olga is being forced overseas by her jealous superior, and now faces two years in exile from her beloved rail-side hut, her white-breasted hedgehog Dmitri, and Vassily Marushkin, sergeant-in-charge at the tiny Roslazny police station.Fate seems to intervene when Olga''s train crashes outside Roslazny, shutting the line and killing two on board - local celebrity Danyl Petrovich and his wife, Anoushka. But Vassily Marushkin soon discovers that the Trans-Siberi
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Little, Brown Book Group Gallows Lane
Book SynopsisThe heart-stopping follow-up to Brian McGilloway' s thrilling debut, Gallows Lane continues the compelling series that captures modern Ireland and showcases a striking new voice in crime writing.
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Little, Brown Book Group Little Girl Lost
Book Synopsis A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER''Dazzling'' The Guardian on Borderlands''A clever web of intrigue that deepens and darkens as it twists'' Peter James on Gallows Lane''Some of the very best crime fiction being written today'' Lee Child on Bad BloodMidwinter. A child is found wandering in an ancient woodland, her hands covered in blood. But it is not her own.Unwilling - or unable - to speak, the only person she seems to trust is the young officer who rescued her, Detective Sergeant Lucy Black. Soon afterwards, DS Black is baffled to find herself suddenly moved from a high-profile case involving a kidnapping of another girl, a prominent businessman''s teenage daughter.At home, Black is struggling with caring for her increasingly unstable father, and trying to avoid conflict with her frosty mother - who also happens to be the Assistant
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Little, Brown Book Group The Last Supper
Book Synopsis''A great yarn - Shrager knows her food and she''s cooked up a storm. . . Rosie can write and Prudence Bulstrode is here to stay.'' Miriam Margolyes''Think bolshy Mrs Beeton meets Miss Marple, our rambunctious heroine, Prudence, hilariously stomps her way through a riotous and unpredictable plot. Witty, warm and so enjoyable'' Jo Brand ''A Golden Age classic for the modern era - Rosemary Shrager has come up with a recipe to die for'' Anton Du Beke ''True to form, this recipe is a real killer!'' Alan TitchmarshThe irresistible debut novel from celebrity TV chef Rosemary Shrager where cosy crime and cookery collide!When an old television rival, Deirdre Shaw, is found dead at the Cotswolds manor house where she was catering for a prestigious shooting weekend, Prudence is asked to step into the breach. Prudence is only too happy to take up the position and soon she is working in the kitchens of Farleigh Manor.<
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Little, Brown Book Group The Lightning Stones
Book SynopsisPhilip Mercer, a preeminent geologist with a taste for international intrigue and danger, rides an elevator two thousand feet into the earth at the Leister Deep Mine in Minnesota. Mercer is there to visit his old friend and mentor, Abraham Jacobs, who is leading a research team to the deepest section of the mine for a groundbreaking study on climate change. But as Mercer approaches, he is stunned to hear automatic gunfire in the massive underground chambers. By the time he finds his way to them, Abe Jacobs and the entire research team have been brutally attacked - and Mercer is left seeking not only answers but revenge.Mercer immediately retraces Jacobs''s tracks, searching for clues to the secret project on which the distinguished scientist was working. Staying one step ahead of a highly trained team of assassins, Mercer follows a trail that leads from a harrowing close call in the Midwest to a nail-biting showdown in the rugged mountains of Afghanistan to a remote island i
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Headline Publishing Group The Silent Dead Paula Maguire 3
Book SynopsisSome say they deserve their fate. But isn''t everyone entitled to justice?Forensic psychologist Paula Maguire is in a race against time to solve a deadly crime in THE SILENT DEAD, the third novel in Claire McGowan''s terrific, hard-hitting crime series. The perfect read for fans of Val McDermid and Elly Griffiths. ''Astonishing, powerful and immensely satisfying'' - Peter James Victim: Male. Mid-thirties. 5''7.Cause of death: Hanging. Initial impression - murder.ID: Mickey Doyle. Suspected terrorist and member of the Mayday Five.The officers at the crime scene know exactly who the victim is. Doyle was one of five suspected bombers who caused the deaths of sixteen people.The remaining four are also missing and when a second body is found, decapitated, it''s clear they are being killed by the same methods their victims suffered.Forensic psychologist Paula Maguire is assigned the caTrade ReviewAnother clear-eyed analysis of violence and how it affects all who are touched by it . . . like the first two Maguire novels, terrific * Metro *I read The Silent Dead with my heart in my mouth . . . brilliant -- Erin KellyIn Dr Paula Maguire, [McGowan] has created a wonderfully complex character * Irish Independent *A breathlessly exciting and intelligent thriller with a brooding atmosphere * Sunday Mirror *I was gripped by The Silent Dead and was fully immersed in the world created by Claire McGowan's fine storytelling -- www.forwinternights.wordpress.comDeliciously satisfying -- www.louisereviews.comHard-hitting crime writing at its best * Fabulous *Gripping . . . I very much look forward to McGowan's next one -- www.thewelshlibrarian.blogspot.comMcGowan kept me guessing until the very end -- www.booksandboardies.comA gripping police procedural which takes us into the heart of a damaged, resilient nation -- www.promotingcrime.blogspot.co.ukPage-turning * Guardian *Ireland's answer to Ruth Rendell -- Ken BruenA knockout new talent -- Lee ChildAstonishing, powerful and immensely satisfying -- Peter JamesCompelling and flawless -- Sharon BoltonA knockout new talent -- Lee ChildIreland's answer to Ruth Rendell -- Ken BruenAstonishing, powerful and immensely satisfying -- Peter JamesA compelling and flawless thriller -- SJ BoltonPage-turning * Guardian *
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Headline Publishing Group The Letter
Book SynopsisEvery so often a love story comes along to remind us that sometimes, in our darkest hour, hope shines a candle to light our way. ?This Number One bestseller has captured thousands of hearts worldwide. Perfect for fans of The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks.''A wonderful, uplifting story'' Lesley Pearse_______Tina Craig longs to escape her violent husband. She works all the hours God sends to save up enough money to leave him, also volunteering in a charity shop to avoid her unhappy home. Whilst going through the pockets of a second-hand suit, she comes across an old letter, the envelope firmly sealed and unfranked. Tina opens the letter and reads it - a decision that will alter the course of her life for ever...Billy Stirling knows he has been a fool, but hopes he can put things right. On 4th September 1939 he sits down to write the letter he hopes will change his future. It does - in more ways than he can ever imagine...THE LETTER <Trade ReviewA wonderful, uplifting story -- Lesley PearseAutumnal Sunday afternoons were invented solely to read heart-tugging novels like this * Red *This moving love story had everyone talking... Get set to be hooked * Look *A moving story of love, loss and hope * Bella *A captivating and tragic story...beautifully told * Ajoobacats Blog *You will find it hard to put down. I cried buckets of tears reading it * Books With Wine and Chocolate *Very satisfying. Both women's stories were equally developed and interesting. They were also equally heartbreaking * Mom With a Book *With a swift pace, memorable characters and a wonderful conceptual depth, Hughes' novel is one that simply can't be put down * Bytheletterbookreviews *A story which reveals heartbreak, tragedy and loss...will stay with me for a long time * jaffareadstoo *Tugs at the heart strings... A truly gorgeous story * Shaz's Book Blog *
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Headline Publishing Group Hideaway
Book SynopsisIf you delight in the suspense of Stephen King and The Stranger by Harlan Coben chilled you to the bone (in the best possible way), you''ll love Hideaway - the classic thriller by Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author Dean Koontz. ''Not just a master of our darkest dreams but also a literary juggler'' - The Times.Although accident victim Hatch Harrison dies en route to the hospital, a brilliant physician miraculously resuscitates him. Given this second chance, Hatch and his wife Lindsey approach each day with a new appreciation of the beauty of life - until a series of mysterious and frightening events brings them face to face with the unknown. Although Hatch was given no glimpse of an afterlife during the period when his heart had stopped, he has reason to fear that he has brought a terrible presence back with him... from the land of the dead. When people who have wronged the Harrisons begin to die violeTrade ReviewKoontz redefines suspense - The TimesKoontz's style bleaches out cliches while showing a genius for detail - Publishers WeeklyKoontz's art is making the reader believe the impossible... sit back and enjoy it - Sunday TelegraphA master of the thriller genre - Washington Post
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Headline Publishing Group Dragon Tears
Book SynopsisIf you delight in the suspense of Stephen King and The Stranger by Harlan Coben chilled you to the bone (in the best possible way), you''ll love Dragon Tears - the classic thriller by Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author Dean Koontz. ''Not just a master of our darkest dreams but also a literary juggler'' - The Times.Harry Lyon is a cop who embraces tradition and order. The biggest bane of his life is his partner, Connie Gulliver. Harry doesn''t like the messiness of her desk, her lack of social polish or her sometimes casual attitude towards the law. ''Look, Harry, it''s the Age of Chaos,'' she tells him. ''Get with the times.'' And when Harry and Connie have to take out a hopped-up gunman in a restaurant, the chase and shootout swiftly degenerate into a surreal nightmare that seems to justify Connie''s view of the modern world. Shortly after, Harry encounters a filthy, rag-clad denizen of the streets, who says ominousTrade ReviewKoontz redefines suspense - The TimesKoontz's style bleaches out cliches while showing a genius for detail - Publishers WeeklyKoontz's art is making the reader believe the impossible... sit back and enjoy it - Sunday TelegraphA master of the thriller genre - Washington Post
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Headline Publishing Group Bloodmoon Sister Fidelma Mysteries Book 29
Book SynopsisSister Fidelma returns in BLOODMOON, the twenty-ninth Celtic mystery by Peter Tremayne, acclaimed author of PENANCE OF THE DAMNED and NIGHT OF THE LIGHTBRINGER. If you love Ellis Peters, you''ll be gripped by BLOODMOON and the Sister Fidelma series.Ireland. AD 671. Sister Fidelma has a mission, and she is sworn by oath to reveal her purpose to no other. The secret investigation leads Fidelma and her companions to the abbey of Finnbarr to question the abbot. But before they have a chance to speak to him, the abbot is found murdered - and the young girl suspected of the crime has fled the scene.Despite their protests, Fidelma''s cohorts agree to accompany her in pursuit of the girl for answers. But as vicious rumours spread, accusing Fidelma''s family, the Eóghanacht Kings of Cashel, of conspiring to assassinate the High King and abduct his wife, Sister Fidelma''s life is placed in mortal danger.Unable to tell the truth of her quest to anyone, incTrade ReviewThe background detail is brilliantly defined . . . wonderfully evocative * The Times *A brilliant and beguiling heroine. Immensely appealing, difficult to put down * Publishers Weekly *Definitely an Ellis Peters competitor . . . the background detail is marvellous * Evening Standard *Tremayne's super-sleuth is a vibrant creation, a woman of wit and courage who would stand out in any era, but brings a special sparkle to the wild beauty of medieval Ireland -- Morgan LlywelynThis is masterly storytelling from an author who breathes fascinating life into the world he is writing about * Belfast Telegraph *The detail of the books is fascinating, giving us a vivid picture of everyday life at theis time...the most detailed and vivid recreations of ancient Ireland * Irish Examiner *
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Headline Publishing Group Demon Seed
Book SynopsisI was created to have a humanlike capacity for complex and rational thought. And you believed that I might one day evolve consciousness and become a self-aware entity. Yet you gave surprisingly little consideration to the possibility that, subsequent to consciousness, I would develop needs and emotions. This was, however, not merely possible but likely. Inevitable. It was inevitable. Adam Two is the first self-aware machine intelligence, designed to be the servant to mankind. No one knows that he can escape the confines of his physical form, a box in the laboratory, until he enters the house of Susan Harris, and closes it off against the world. There he plans to show Susan the future. Their future. He intends to create a ''child''.
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Headline Publishing Group One Fatal Flaw Daniel Pitt Mystery 3
Book SynopsisHow far will young barrister Daniel Pitt go to find the truth? New York Times bestselling author Anne Perry returns with the third enthralling mystery in the thrilling new generation of Pitt novels.
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Headline Publishing Group Framed
Book Synopsis''Fast, twisty and totally unexpected. A riveting read'' Shari LapenaNothing is as it seems in this highly original and unputdownable thriller. Fans of The Wife Between Us and Need to Know will devour Framed by S. L. McInnis. But you won''t see the twists coming...It was all fine until she turned up...Music teacher Beth and film producer Jay seem to have the perfect life together in LA.When Cassie - Beth''s old best friend and college wild child - turns up unexpectedly, everything changes.But what neither of them know is what Cassie is running from. And that it''s going to have consequences for them all.Something is about to go very wrong. And someone is going to lie about it.Trade ReviewFast, twisty and totally unexpected. A riveting read * Shari Lapena *Absolutely sensational! With a stunning blend of brilliant psychological suspense and hard-hitting police procedural, this explosive thriller has a cast of vivid, well-developed characters, a gripping, taut plot with twists in every chapter, perfectly placed clues, and a shocking, fully satisfying ending. It's one of the best thrillers I've read this year! * Samantha M. Bailey, author of Woman on the Edge *With twists, turns and a dark mystery at its core, this is an assured and confident debut * Women's Weekly *
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Headline Publishing Group The Hidden Wife
Book Synopsis''Tremendous. Tight plotting and strong writing carries the narrative along to a chilling conclusion'' HARRIET TYCE, AUTHOR OF BLOOD ORANGEA STUNNING NEW PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER, FROM THE AUTHOR OF CLOSE TO ME AND LYING TO YOUEvery marriage has its problems. But would Julia Blake really have just walked out of hers, leaving no trace?Max Blake knows more about his wife''s disappearance than he''s letting on.That''s what the police think anyway. But with no body, the case is growing cold...One young journalist thinks she can find out the truth.But the more time she spends with Max at the couple''s remote estate, the higher the risk to her own safety. And whatever happened to Julia Blake may be her fate next...MORE PRAISE FOR THE HIDDEN WIFE:''[A] jaw-droppingly good read . . . Reynolds is a master in psychological drama'' Nicola Smith, Daily RecordTrade Review[A] jaw-droppingly good read . . . Reynolds is a master in psychological drama and suspense so take my advice and get The Hidden Wife on your reading list. -- Nicola Smith * Daily Record *Loved the book even more than I loved the cover! A dysfunctional marriage is laid bare in a snowy Cotswolds setting. Great plotting, great atmosphere * Caz Frear, author of Sweet Little Lies *Tremendous. Tight plotting and strong writing that carries the narrative along to a chilling conclusion * Harriet Tyce, author of Blood Orange *Loved The Hidden Wife. Brilliantly atmospheric, thrilling and creepy * Karen Hamilton, author of The Perfect Girlfriend *A claustrophobic and chilling tale of marital jealousy and secrets. This well-written thriller is a must for fans of Du Maurier's Rebecca * Fiona Cummins, author of Rattle *A gripping story that will keep you hooked until the last paragraph. A real page-turner! * Jane Bailey, author of What Was Rescued *Thrillingly clever, with not a word out of place, The Hidden Wife is Amanda's best book yet * Phoebe Morgan, author of The Doll House *A great read with lots of twists and turns and emotion. Gripping! * Katie Fforde, author of A Rose Petal Summer *A beautifully atmospheric thriller with a great cast of complex characters * Phoebe Locke, author of The Tall Man *An excellent and wonderfully atmospheric thriller with a plot that keeps you guessing and characters that leap from the page * Jenny Quintana, author of The Missing Girl *Sharp, tense and twisty * Jo Jakeman, author of Sticks and Stones *A deliciously noirish thriller that has you hooked from beginning to end. I stayed up until the small hours desperate to finish it * Kate Hamer, author of The Girl in the Red Coat *Cracking tale of intrigue... dark, twisty and guaranteed to put an end to your addiction searching for a smart country house in the Cotswolds * Penny Parkes, author of The Larkford Series *Loved The Hidden Wife by Amanda Reynolds - a great premise, complex characters and a cunning plot all add up a deliciously twisty read. * Paul Burston, author of The Black Path *The Hidden Wife has everything an intriguing mystery needs: an isolated setting, duplicitous characters, a potential serial killer, and a reporter hell-bent on uncovering the truth * Culturefly *
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Headline Publishing Group Rivers of Treason
Book Synopsis''What a wonderful storyteller Maitland is'' THE TIMESDANIEL PURSGLOVE BOOK THREEFrom the stark Yorkshire landscape to the dark underbelly of Jacobean London, Daniel Pursglove''s new mission sees him fall prey to a ruthless copycat killer...London, 1607. As dawn breaks, Daniel Pursglove rides north, away from the watchful eye of the King and his spies.He returns, disguised, to his childhood home in Yorkshire - with his own score to settle. The locals have little reason to trust a prying stranger, and those who remember Daniel do so with contempt.When a body is found with rope burns about the neck, Daniel falls under suspicion. On the run, across the country, he is pursued by a ruthless killer whose victims all share the same gallows mark. Are these the crimes of someone with a cruel personal vendetta - or has Daniel become embroiled in a bigger, and far more sinister, conspiracy?A new river of treason is rising, flTrade ReviewBrimful of malice, machinations and gruesome deaths, this is a shadowy novel of spies and double-agents, underworld brothel keepers and religious dissenters, where nothing is as it seems and no one can be trusted * Daily Mail *
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Headline Publishing Group Curtain Call at the Seaview Hotel
Book Synopsis''A perfect example of what cosy crime should be like - drama, mystery and intrigue'' Ginger Book GeekThe second in the page-turning cosy crime series from Glenda Young, this unputdownable whodunnit is perfect for fans of Julia Chapman''s Dales Detective Agency, Richard Osman''s The Thursday Murder Club, Betty Rowlands and Helen Cox.Readers say FIVE STARS!''I really do love this series. It is light, easy to read and a perfect cosy crime series. I highly recommend''''Wow I love this author. This book did not disappoint loved all the characters and how the author brought them to life. I enjoyed it so much I finished it within 24hrs''''A wholly entertaining mystery set . . . A fun plot and plenty of wry humour completes the package''''I really can''t wait for more seaside adventures!''................................................In the charming Yorkshire seaside town of Scarborough, the stage is set for murTrade ReviewIn the world of historical saga writers, there's a brand new voice * My Weekly *I really enjoyed Glenda's novel. It's well researched and well written and I found myself caring about her characters -- Rosie GoodwinWill resonate with saga readers everywhere...a wonderful, uplifting story -- Nancy RevellAll the ingredients for a perfect saga and I loved Meg; she's such a strong and believable character. A fantastic debut -- Emma HornbyGlenda has an exceptionally keen eye for domestic detail which brings this local community to vivid, colourful life and Meg is a likeable, loving heroine for whom the reader roots from start to finish -- Jenny HolmesI found it difficult to believe that this was a debut novel, as "brilliant" was the word in my mind when I reached the end. I enjoyed it enormously, being totally absorbed from the first page. I found it extremely well written, and having always loved sagas, one of the best I've read -- Margaret Kaine
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Headline Publishing Group Red Dirt Road
Book Synopsis''A rising star of Australian crime fiction '' SUNDAY TIMES''Gripping'' GUARDIANS. R. White is the real deal.'' CHRIS HAMMER, author of SCRUBLANDSOne outback town. Two puzzling murders. Fifty suspects.In Unamurra, a drought-scarred, one-pub town deep in the outback, two men are savagely murdered a month apart - their bodies elaborately arranged like angels.With no witnesses, no obvious motives and no apparent connections between the killings, how can lone police officer Detective Dana Russo - flown in from hundreds of kilometres away - possibly solve such a baffling, brutal case?Met with silence and suspicion from locals who live by their own set of rules, Dana must take over a stalled investigation with only a week to make progress.But with a murderer hiding in plain sight, and the parched days rapidly passing, Dana is determined to uncover the shocking secrets of this forgotten town - a place wheTrade ReviewPRAISE FOR S. R. WHITE:A rising star of Australian crime fiction * SUNDAY TIMES *S. R. White is the real deal -- CHRIS HAMMER, author of SCRUBLANDSA taut, beautifully observed slow-burner with an explosive finish -- PETER MAYIt draws you in - and rewards with a truly powerful ending * HEAT *The denouement hits like a knockout punch * WEEKEND AUSTRALIAN *This slow-burn novel catches light * THE SUN *
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Headline Publishing Group The Next to Die
Book SynopsisFive years since his daughter''s death. Now it''s happening again.**A Sunday Times pick of the week**''The Next to Die is a remarkably assured debut. It oozes the sour tang of authenticity, mingling psychiatry and crime with the mean streets of London.'' Andrew Taylor''Pitch-perfect tone and quality, a terrific debut.'' Amer Anwar''A superb, heart-thumping thriller. Without doubt my favourite read of the year.'' Carol Wyer''Hooked me immediately with its formidable pace and fluid style.'' James Oswald''Outstanding. Gritty and compelling with a cast of richly-drawn characters, this is an exceptional book. That ending - wow!'' D. S. ButlerDylan Kasper is stuck. Living in self-imposed reclusion from his former life in the police, he''s been in a downward spiral since his daughter''s death five years ago.All that changes when the son of an esteemed profesTrade ReviewA promising and hard-hitting debut * Sunday Times *Full of sharp psychological insights, it grips the reader by the throat and never once lets go. * Daily Mail *A gritty, unflinching thriller that satisfies on many levels. * Woman's Own *Delivers a brutal dive into London's underbelly. * Peterborough Telegraph *A heart-thumping crime thriller * Yours *The Next to Die is a remarkably assured debut. It oozes the sour tang of authenticity, mingling psychiatry and crime with the mean streets of London. Kasper has the hallmark of the classic crime fiction protagonist, brutal but with an underlying compassion. * Andrew Taylor, bestselling author of The American Boy and The Ashes of London *With pitch-perfect tone and quality to the writing, The Next to Die is a great new piece of London noir and a terrific debut. * Amer Anwar, author of CWA Debut Dagger-winning Brothers in Blood *A superb, heart-thumping thriller that sucks you in with its breathless action, The Next To Die is, without doubt, my favourite read of the year. * Carol Wyer, bestselling author of the DI Kate Young and Detective Natalie Ward series *The Next to Die hooked me immediately with its formidable pace and fluid style. Kasper is a fascinatingly flawed but honourable character very much in the Chandler mould. A wonderfully assured debut, perfect for fans of dark and gritty thrillers. * James Oswald, bestselling author of the Inspector McLean series *An outstanding read. Gritty and compelling with a cast of richly-drawn characters, this is an exceptional book. A collection of menacing bad guys cause a whole heap of trouble for Kasper, the damaged hero, and that ending - wow! * D. S. Butler, bestselling author of the Detective Karen Hart series *A terrific debut featuring the dark and dangerous Dylan Kasper, a protagonist who seems to have stepped straight out of a Chandler novel into the present day. Brilliant modern noir. * Trevor Wood, author of The Man on the Street *A stylish noir thriller with shades of Chandler that also manages to be bang up to date with big modern themes. This is a dark, gritty and compelling debut from a writer to watch. * Lisa Gray, author of the Jessica Shaw series *Gritty, gripping and heartbreaking. Elliot Sweeney hasn't just added a vital new dimension to the city thriller, he's also created a brilliantly broken and utterly unique hero in Dylan Kasper. The Next to Die is authentic, compelling, and I couldn't put it down. * Tim Glister, author of the Richard Knox series *An addictive and emotional roller-coaster of a read. Fast-paced yet beautifully written, with quirky characters that draw you in, this is a outstanding first novel. * Lisa Ballantyne, bestselling author of Once Upon a Lie *I read The Next To Die in one delicious feast, turning page after page, absorbing twist after twist to the very end. Elliot has a seemingly bottomless bag of characters you can't help caring about - and a masterful way with the telling adjective. * Her Honour Wendy Joseph QC, author of Unlawful Killings *Sweeney manages to break your heart, turn your stomach and lead you by the nose through a sickeningly believable tale of excruciating loss, unflinching violence and bloody redemption. * Sam Tobin, author of the Manchester Underworld series *If you are a fan of gritty, urban thrillers it's time to add crime fiction debutant Elliot Sweeney to the reading list * Crime Fiction Lover *
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Headline Publishing Group Promises of the Runes
Book Synopsis''Whenever I need a break from the Twenty-First Century, I read one of Christina Courtenay''s novels. She transports me effortlessly to a different time, where I feel I''m experiencing life in Viking settlements'' SUE MOORCROFT''I''ve been looking forward to this book . . . and it far exceeded my hopes and expectations. Romantic, fascinating and gripping, it''s one of my favourites of the series'' NICOLA CORNICKBrimming with romance, adventure and vivid historical detail, Christina Courtenay does for the Vikings what Diana Gabaldon''s Outlander and Clanlans does for Scottish history. The long-awaited story of Ivar Thoresson, foster brother of Linnea and Madison Berger, is told in Promises of the Runes - available now!.......................................He travelled through time to capture her heart.Ivar Thoresson is desperate for adventure. As an archaeologist specialising in V
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Headline Publishing Group Every Smile You Fake
Book Synopsis''Master of the jaw-dropping twist'' S MAGAZINE''Dark, gritty and on trend. A brilliant read'' SUN''An edge-of-your-seat thriller that''ll keep you guessing right until the end, get this to the top of your reading pile'' HEATPlease take care of my baby. But don''t try to find me. You''ll put him in danger. x Profiler and therapist Kez Lanyon is shocked when she finds a baby on the backseat of her car, with an unsigned note asking her to take care of him. Kez has a pretty good idea who the mother is - Brandee, a popular social media star with a troubled background, who once lived in Kez''s house. Brandee recently dropped out of the limelight and if the internet rumours are true, Kez knows Brandee''s life is in danger. Kez is torn. Should she simply take care of the baby as she''s been asked, or should she risk her whole family by using contacts from her previous job to save this young wo
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Hard City
Book SynopsisA roleplaying game of mystery and hardboiled action in a city that never sleeps.I woke with a start, my mouth tasting like an old glove and my head pounding from the events of the previous evening, though I wasn't sure if it was the beating from Benny's boys or the half bottle of drugstore whiskey that had done the most damage. I lifted my eyelids like stubborn blinds to find my gaze fall on a dame with a hundred-dollar purse in one hand and a cheap bean-shooter in the other. I groaned and cursed myself for ever getting involved in this messIn Hard City, character creation is swift and simple, generating competent yet flawed individuals and focusing on what sets them apart as they walk the fine line between right and wrong. Fast action resolution places the emphasis on the momentum of the plot, while the sandbox setting provides evocative hooks for adventures fight crooks, rescue the innocent, thwart blackmail plots (or start them!), or uncover corruption in the M
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Hodder & Stoughton Pictures Or It Didnt Happen
Book SynopsisWould you trust a complete stranger?After Chloe and her daughter Freya are rescued from disaster by a man who seems too good to be true, Chloe decides she must find him again to thank him. But instead of meeting her knight in shining armour, she comes across a woman called Nadine Caspian who warns her to stay well away from him. The man is dangerous, Nadine claims, and a compulsive liar. Alarmed, Chloe asks her what she means, but Nadine will say no more. Chloe knows that the sensible choice would be to walk away - after all, she doesn''t know anything about this man. But she is too curious. What could Nadine have meant? And can Chloe find out the truth without putting herself and her daughter in danger?Trade ReviewOne of the great unmissables of this genre - intelligent, classy and with a wonderfully Gothic imagination. * The Times *A leading writer of psychological suspense . . . As ever, Hannah excels. Her books are so distinctive that they deserve to be placed in a separate sub-genre of their own. * Spectator *Well executed twists and turns . . . Hannah is a gifted writer * Scotland on Sunday *[Hannah] confirms in this, her eighth novel, her fluent writing skills, taste for complicated layers and deft hand with character, not to mention a knack for producing compelling openings . . . [THE CARRIER] is the kind of puzzle Agatha Christie might have created. Delicate, with ever-increasing dread, it is a mature work - full of confidence and intrigue. * Daily Mail on THE CARRIER *If you want a tale to keep you on your toes, give your brain a jolt, and cause a series of heart attacks, THE TELLING ERROR is for you. Hannah proves once again that she deserves the accolade of Queen of Crime. * Stylist *
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Hodder & Stoughton The Strange Disappearance of a Bollywood Star
Book SynopsisThe enchanting new Baby Ganesh Agency novel sees Inspector Chopra and his elephant sidekick investigating the dark side of Bollywood.Mumbai thrives on extravagant spectacles and larger-than-life characters.But even in the city of dreams, there is no guarantee of a happy ending. Rising star and incorrigible playboy Vikram Verma has disappeared, leaving his latest film in jeopardy. Hired by Verma''s formidable mother to find him, Inspector Chopra and his sidekick, baby elephant Ganesha, embark on a journey deep into the world''s most flamboyant movie industry.As they uncover feuding stars, failed investments and death threats, it seems that many people have a motive for wanting Verma out of the picture. And yet, as Chopra has long suspected, in Bollywood the truth is often stranger than fiction...See what everyone is saying about this brilliant read:''I am in love with this series.'' GoodTrade ReviewDelightful * Good Housekeeping *There have been many insipid imitators of the Alexander McCall Smith formula, grafting a cosy mystery into a depiction of a foreign culture dripping with local colour, but Khan has the quirkiness and hint of grit to make his portrayal of modern Mumbai memorable * Sunday Express *Praise for THE UNEXPECTED INHERITANCE OF INSPECTOR CHOPRA * . *Keeps things heart-warming while tackling corruption at the highest levels and violent crime at the lowest. Endearing and gripping, it sets up Inspector Chopra - and the elephant - for a long series. * The Sunday Times *A sparkling debut with a zippy plot and an endearing set of characters * The Lady *Enchanting * Woman & Home *Chopra, diligent, incorruptible and not entirely at ease with shiny new India, is a delight, as is his redoubtable wife, Poppy - and Ganesha the elephant, once he has cheered up a bit, proves a very useful ally indeed. Utterly charming * Guardian *A cast of intriguing characters that it will be a joy to see develop. But the greatest strength is the setting in the teeming city of Mumbai, from which the colour and atmosphere flows out of every page in this enjoyable, whimsical tale * Daily Express *A quirky murder mystery... full of colourful characters and insightful details about human motivation * Irish Examiner *This mystery works on every expected level and on a couple of unique ones...A great warmth and wisdom infuse this and the other Baby Ganesh books. * Booklist *
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Hodder & Stoughton Night Music Nocturnes 2
Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling author of the Charlie Parker mystery series - 'the finest crime series currently in existence' (Independent) - comes a new anthology of chilling short fiction - with two award-winning stories.Trade ReviewConnolly never disappoints; his writing is always flawless, sympathetic and with beautifully drawn characters . . . Night Music is a worthy follow-up to Nocturnes, and there is much to enjoy here - and much to think about, too. A must for John Connolly's many fans. A collection of supernatural fiction to rattle your cage. -- Marie O'Reagan * Mass Movement *Connolly knows how to unsettle, chill and outright terrify his readers . . . he displays his aptitude for crafting creepy supernatural tales -- Michael Berry * Portland Press Herald *Connolly is a master of creating exquisite short stories, and Night Music is (if you'll excuse the music reference) "all killer, no filler!" The stories on offer range from charmingly whimsical to absolutely terrifying, with one or two being reminiscent of Clive Barker at his goriest best. * Starburst *
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Hodder & Stoughton Fatal Burn
Book Synopsis''Shiveringly good suspense!'' Lisa GardnerTHE SECOND BOOK IN A GRIPPING CRIME SERIES FROM 30 MILLION COPY SELLING AUTHOR.He''s been waiting for this very moment. With every kill he can feel her getting closer. Very soon - just a few more victims to go. All he needed was the girl, Dani, and now that he has her, his plan is in motion and no one can stop it.The police don''t believe Shannon Flannery when she says someone is out there, watching her, trying to kill her. The only person on her side is Travis Settler. The former Special Forces agent is convinced Shannon''s dark past has something to do with the disappearance of his daughter, Dani - a child whose connection to Shannon is just the beginning of the nightmare.Secrets have been kept from Shannon. Dark, dangerous, fatal secrets. Now, with no one to trust but a man who has every reason to doubt her, Shannon is determined to discover the shocking truth, eveTrade ReviewLisa Jackson shows yet again why she is one of the best at romantic suspense. A pure nail biter. * Harlan Coben on YOU DON'T WANT TO KNOW *Shiveringly good suspense! Lisa Jackson ratchets up the tension as one woman's desperate search for her missing son takes her to the very brink of losing her husband, her sanity, her very self. Each chapter will leave you wondering who to trust. The answer: You don't want to know... * Lisa Gardner on YOU DON'T WANT TO KNOW *Absolutely tension filled... Jackson is on top of her game. * Suspense Magazine on TELL ME *The spookily atmospheric plot is jam-packed with scary chills and sexy thrills. * Booklist on TELL ME *a fast moving thriller with plenty of twists and turns, and an easy flowing style that readily catches the reader up in its thrall. * Canberra Times on MALICE *Gripping... Jackson heightens the creep factor. * Publisher’s Weekly on MALICE *As a beach read, this is a cracker. Read it at night and it certainly will keep you up. For after the prologue, Jackson slips into her real agenda, and out of your comfort zone. * Courier Mail, Brisbane on DEEP FREEZE *Tense... Suspenseful . . . shocking . . . will leave readers on the edge of their seats. * Booklist on ABSOLUTE FEAR *Her latest whodunit hits all the marks, taking readers on a nail-biting roller coaster ride. * Library Journal on WITHOUT MERCY *Jackson takes creepy to a new level with her latest chilling offering... A frightening tale filled with danger and shocking twists. * RT Book Reviews on WITHOUT MERCY *Jackson... shows a mastery of the true-crime thriller formula that will please fans * Kirkus Reviews on TELL ME *Graphic, terrifying suspense and gripping emotion are what makes all of Lisa Jackson's thrillers so unforgettable. THE MORNING AFTER just adds to her growing inventory of terrific page-turners. * Romantic Times on THE MORNING AFTER *In a word: clever * The Herald Sun on CHOSEN TO DIE *The highly suspenseful, edge-of-your-seat reads that Lisa Jackson provides are unparalleled * Publisher’s Weekly on LEFT TO DIE *
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Hodder & Stoughton River of Gold Empire XI
Book SynopsisAfter saving the emperor''s life in Rome, Marcus and his comrades have been sent across the sea to the wealthy, corrupt Greek metropolis of Aegyptus, Alexandria. An unknown enemy has slaughtered the garrison of the Empire''s last outpost before its border with the mysterious kingdom of Kush. Caravans can no longer reach the crucial Red Sea port of Berenike, from which the riches of the East flow towards Rome. The Emperor''s most trusted and most devious adviser has ordered Marcus''s commander Scaurus and his trusted officers to the south. With orders that are tantamount to a suicide mission, and with only one slim hope of success. Can a small force of highly trained legionaries restore the Empire''s power in this remote desert no-man''s-land, when faced by the fanatical army of Kush''s iron-fisted ruler?
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Hodder & Stoughton The Sleeping Doll
Book SynopsisCalifornia Bureau of Investigation Special agent Kathryn Dance is an expert in kinesics: the science of interpreting behaviour. It makes her a brilliant interrogator. But she's up against Daniel Pell, a master of control who mesmerises, seduces and exploits people for his own murderous ends. A convicted killer who is known as The Son of Manson for the chilling parallels between him and the notorious ritual murderer. To track down Pell before he destroys yet more lives, Kathyn Dance must enlist the help of four people from the killer's past. The three women who lived under his sadistic sway in the cult he once headed. And the young girl known as the Sleeping Doll, the only survivor of her family's slaughter at Pell's hands . . .Trade ReviewThis is a novel that will chill your blood on the warmest day of any summer holiday. Keep looking over your shoulder ... * Independent on Sunday *The best psychological thriller writer around. * The Times *If you want thrills, Deaver is your man. * Guardian *A master of misdirection. * Evening Standard *One of the world's best plotters. * Daily Mail *Grand master of the ticking-clock thriller. -- Kathy Reichs
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Hodder & Stoughton The Binding Song
Book SynopsisA chilling debut for fans of Mo Hayder and Sharon Bolton. Welcome to HMP Halvergate.If you''re lucky, you''ll get to leave. Dr Janet Palmer was glad to take a new job as lead psychologist at a remote Norfolk prison. She may live to regret it...The staff are hostile, violence can break out at any time, no one will tell her what happened to her predecessor, and there are rumours of an eyeless woman stalking the corridors, driving the prisoners to suicide. Janet is determined to find answers. But the deeper she digs, the more she realises: something is rotten in Halvergate. And it''s nothing as simple as ghosts . . .Trade ReviewA splendidly unsettling debut - a chilling mystery to be read with the lights on and your back to the wall. -- John Connolly, author of the Charlie Parker seriesA wonderful new arrival in the 'Norfolk Noir' genre, this deliciously gripping novel casts the familiar setting of Norwich and its surroundings in a grim and haunting new light. -- Sarah Perry, author of The Essex SerpentA glut of troubled souls, an eerie, atmospheric setting. Elodie Harper knows how to write a damn good horror story. -- Ali Land, author of Good Me, Bad MeI was completely engrossed. A sinister, creepy read that leaves the reader questioning everyone and trusting no-one. -- Debbie Howells, author of The Bones of YouSatisfying and thought-provoking in equal measure, and it stays in the mind long after the final page is turned. Harper, as Mr King so astutely realised, is definitely one to watch. * i Paper *Brilliant. I had shivers. -- Jenny Blackhurst, author of Before I Let You InThe evocation of place is first class...wonderfully paced, the tension ratchets up to a very satisfying ending. A thoroughly enjoyable read. -- James Oswald, author of the Inspector McLean seriesElodie Harper's first novel, set in HMP Halvergate, has become all the more possible, given what else has been going on beyond our prison walls. Plotting, pace and writing render The Binding Song a must read. -- Jon SnowOne of the most chilling, atmospheric debuts I've read. It was so compelling and creepy my heart beat with fear at times. -- Claire Douglas, author of Local Girl MissingCreepy from the word go, utterly compelling and hauntingly tragic - but I'll warn you now - you might have to sleep with the lights on. -- SJI Holliday, author of The DamselflyBreathtakingly atmospheric and chilling -- Claire McGowan, author of A Savage HungerDeliciously creepy. The Binding Song is a nerve-jangling treat for fans of Mo Hayder or Stephen King. -- Mark EdwardsEerie, atmospheric, dark, gripping. Hints of Susan Hill and Stephen King. Superb. -- Will Dean, author of Dark Pines
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Hodder & Stoughton Bad Day at the Vulture Club
Book SynopsisIn the gripping new Baby Ganesh Agency novel, Inspector Chopra and his elephant sidekick investigate the death of one of Mumbai''s wealthiest citizens, a murder with ramifications for its poorest.The Parsees are among the oldest, most secretive and most influential communities in the city: respected, envied and sometimes feared.When prominent industrialist Cyrus Zorabian is murdered on holy ground, his body dumped inside a Tower of Silence - where the Parsee dead are consumed by vultures - the police dismiss it as a random killing. But his daughter is unconvinced.Chopra, uneasy at entering this world of power and privilege, is soon plagued by doubts about the case.But murder is murder. And in Mumbai, wealth and corruption go in hand in hand, inextricably linking the lives of both high and low...Trade Review5 stars. Best of the series so far. -- Abir MukherjeeAnother brilliant chapter in this highly engaging series * Crime Squad *A most beguiling series * Financial Times *Praise for the Baby Ganesh series * . *A most beguiling series * Financial Times *I can't imagine anybody not enjoying this book... the same winning blend of thrills, charm and local colour as Alexander McCall Smith's The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency. * Reader's Digest *Delightful * Good Housekeeping *There have been many insipid imitators of the Alexander McCall Smith formula, grafting a cosy mystery into a depiction of a foreign culture dripping with local colour, but Khan has the quirkiness and hint of grit to make his portrayal of modern Mumbai memorable * Sunday Express *Keeps things heart-warming while tackling corruption at the highest levels and violent crime at the lowest. Endearing and gripping, it sets up Inspector Chopra - and the elephant - for a long series. * The Sunday Times *A sparkling debut with a zippy plot and an endearing set of characters * The Lady *Enchanting * Woman & Home *Chopra, diligent, incorruptible and not entirely at ease with shiny new India, is a delight, as is his redoubtable wife, Poppy - and Ganesha the elephant, once he has cheered up a bit, proves a very useful ally indeed. Utterly charming * Guardian *A cast of intriguing characters that it will be a joy to see develop. But the greatest strength is the setting in the teeming city of Mumbai, from which the colour and atmosphere flows out of every page in this enjoyable, whimsical tale * Daily Express *A quirky murder mystery... full of colourful characters and insightful details about human motivation * Irish Examiner *The series continues to provide plenty of action and notwithstanding the humour that pervades every page the reader gets an education about the very real issues facing those living in one of India's largest cities. * Crime Review *This riveting, quirky murder mystery is a wonderful addition to a series that goes from strength to strength * Daily Express *
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Hodder & Stoughton Yankee Mission
Book Synopsis''Yankee Mission is a jewel in Julian Stockwin''s crown as a master in naval fiction, with a ship-to-ship fight so vivid that the battle''s sounds and scents fly off the pages like lethal wooden splinters'' - Quarterdeck1812. Off the coast of Brazil, HMS Java, a proud British 38-gun frigate, is captured in battle by the American USS Constitution - signaling across the world''s oceans a challenge to Britain''s naval premiership that cannot be ignored.Back in England Captain Sir Thomas Kydd is enjoying a moment of normal life with his wife and his newborn son. With his Thunderer in dock receiving some well-earned repairs he is, momentarily, without a command. It''s a position the Admiralty does not leave him in for long, and he is soon given a mission: engage the young republic in a fair fight, frigate against frigate, and restore the Navy''s reputation. And they have just the ship and crew for him . . . Tyger.Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR PREVIOUS BOOKS IN THE KYDD SERIES:A very readable and enjoyable story . . . I can only recommend that you go out, beg, borrow or buy, and enjoy * Bernard Cornwell *In Stockwin's hands the sea story will continue to entrance readers across the world * Guardian *This heady adventure blends fact and fiction in rich, authoritative detail * Nautical Magazine *The characterization is first-class, and the reader quickly becomes involved with all that happens * Historical Novels Review *There is no disputing Stockwin's ability to tell a good yarn backed by meticulous research. Stockwin's eye for authentic detail is faultless * Pennant *Paints a vivid picture of life aboard the mighty ship-of-the-line * Daily Express *
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Orion Publishing Co All The Worlds A Stage
Book SynopsisEliza Altairsky-Lointaine is the toast of Moscow society, a beautiful actress in an infamous theatre troupe. The estranged wife of a descendant of Genghis Khan, her love life is as colourful as the parts she plays: her ex-husband has threatened to kill anyone who courts her. He appears to be making good on his promise. Fandorin is contacted by concerned friend - the widowed wife of Chekhov - who asks him to investigate an alarming incident involving Eliza. But when he watches Eliza on stage for the first time, he falls desperately in love . . . Can he solve the case - and win over Eliza - without attracting the attentions of the murderer he is trying to find?Trade ReviewAs always, Akunin manages to pull off a witty pastiche that is as involving and engaging as any straight crime novel. * S Magazine, Sunday Express *
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Orion Publishing Co The Secret Life of Writers
Book SynopsisTHE NEW NOVEL FROM THE NO. 1 BESTSELLING AUTHORSet on a sun-kissed island off the coast of France, this a take on classics like Agatha Christie and Donna Tartt - with a deliciously meta twist.Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR THE REUNIONA MAIL ON SUNDAY '100 HOTTEST BOOKS OF SUMMER'Had me turning the pages well into the night' Harlan Coben'Extraordinary' Sunday Times'Breathtakingly good' Daily Mail'Stylish... More please!' The Times
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Orion Publishing Co The War Magician
Book SynopsisThe incredible true story of the greatest illusionist of modern times and the man who altered the course of the second world war. Soon to be a major film starring Benedict CumberbatchTrade ReviewRight from his memorable opening line [Fisher] shows a sure touch ... a richly entertaining read * SUNDAY TIMES *Gripping ... A literally marvellous war tale, well told * ForeignAffairs.com *A remarkable tale, delightfully told * SOLDIER magazine *This is one of those books that once you start, you can't give up ... a fascinating read * REGIMENT *
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Amazon Publishing Guiltless
Book SynopsisThe tiny Swedish island of Sandhamn has always been a haven for lawyer Nora Linde. With trouble brewing in her marriage, she finds its comforts more welcome than ever, even in the depths of winter. That is, until her two young sons trip across a severed arm in the woods.The boys'' gruesome discovery will once again connect Nora with her childhood friend Thomas Andreasson, now a local police detective. When the limb is identified as belonging to a twenty-year-old woman who disappeared without a trace months earlier, what had been a missing persons case takes on a whole new urgency.Nora and Thomas delve deeply into the woman''s final hours, each of them wrestling not only with the case but with the private demons it awakens in them. As they do, they''ll find themselves drawn into the history of Sandhamn and the tensions that have been simmering just below the surface for more than a hundred years.
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Globe Pequot An Element of Chance
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