Crime & Thrillers Books

Book Synopsis''A truly gripping chiller of a thriller. Sensational '' PETER JAMES''A white-knuckle-ride through a dangerous world full of deadly ambition'' ERIN KELLY''A knife-sharp locked room mystery'' HARRIET TYCE''An exciting, twisty page-turner that will keep you guessing all the way to the end'' C.L. TAYLORREAD THE MOST EXHILARATING THRILLER OF THE YEARThey don''t know what I did. And I intend to keep it that way.How far would you go to win? Hyper-competitive people, mind games and a dangerous natural environment combine to make the must-read thriller of the year. Fans of Lucy Foley and Lisa Jewell will be gripped by spectacular debut novel Shiver.When Milla is invited to a reunion in the French Alps resort that saw the peak of her snowboarding career, she drops everything to go. While she would rather forget the events of that winter, the invitation comes from Curtis, the one person she canTrade ReviewShiver is a tour-de-force, a truly gripping chiller of a thriller, genuinely impossible to put down and a sensational debut -- Peter JamesA white-knuckle-ride through a dangerous world full of deadly ambition -- Erin KellyA deliciously dark locked room mystery about competitive snowboarders who find themselves stranded at the top of a snowy mountain. Throw in a dead woman, shameful secrets, years of resentment and someone out for revenge and you have an exciting, twisty page-turner that keeps you guessing all the way to the end -- C. L. TaylorIn Shiver, Allie Reynolds manages to combine the excitement of a clever, compelling story with all the thrills of competitive snowboarding. I loved it. -- Rachel AbbottAn intriguing, intelligent, imaginative and immersive thriller. I have run out of adjectives. This debut is going to be huge -- Mari HannahExhilarating. A brilliant combination of knife-sharp locked room mystery with a will they/won't storyline. So cleverly done - I felt like I was there -- Harriet TyceAn absolutely gripping read and genuinely unputdownable. I also loved the insight into the competitive snowboarding world. I found it really fresh, thrilling and original with complex, believable characters. -- Karen HamiltonAbsolutely superb. I loved the claustrophobic setting, the cast of characters and the mysterious past. It was paced beautifully and I flew through it in one cold, creepy weekend. It's an astonishingly accomplished debut and I can't wait to see what's next from Allie -- Jo SpainI found it such a chilling read - it was gripping from the off and really kept me guessing. A fantastic, thrilling debut full of atmospheric twists and turns - I can't wait for her next book! -- Sarah PearseBuckle up - this chilling thriller will have you feeling like you're hurtling down a black run. An unforgettable debut * Woman & Home *This stunning debut, set against an original and very cool snowboarding backdrop, will chill you to the bone. A twisted, haunting, nail-biting journey through a terrifying weekend... I could not put this book down -- Samantha M. BaileyA sharp, keep-you-guessing mystery * Platinum *Shiver sent chills up my spine! This taut and twisty thriller follows five former snowboarding champions trapped in a deserted ski resort, each hiding dark secrets about their shared past that pit them against one another. Cancel all your plans because once you pick up this page turner, you won't be able to put it down until you've reached its shocking conclusion! -- Katherine St JohnA high-velocity heart-in-your-mouth whodunnit that delivers not just twists and turns but McTwists and aerial spins, SHIVER is a total joy to read - and the closest you'll get to throwing yourself down a black run without actually leaving the house. I absolutely loved it. Perfect for fans of Lucy Foley and Ruth Ware -- Anna DownesA thrilling ride ***** * Crime Monthly *Every character is a suspect in this cleverly plotted page-turner. Reynolds' writing is so atmospheric; I could feel the snow in my eyes, the wind on my face! All hail the chiller thriller -- Stephanie WrobelTense and chilling, this fast-paced, wild ride of a thriller had me turning the pages until late in the night -- Ann GosslinBrilliantly atmospheric and tense - will keep you guessing to the very end -- Catherine CooperCould not turn the pages of this book fast enough to find out what had happened. Gripping! * Natasha Lester, author of The Paris Secret *a nail-biting, wintry thriller * Daily Mail *Chilling in every way: the atmosphere is so evocatively written * Woman's Way *A new and immersive take on a classic locked-room murder mystery, Shiver is hugely enjoyable and will keep readers guessing until the end. The perfect thriller for a cold winter's night * S Magazine *This chiller-thriller combines the world of competitive snowboarding with murder to create a book you won't be able to put down * Fabulous Magazine *A brilliant chiller from a former snowboarding championship contender * Saga *A gripping puzzle * Peterborough Evening Telegraph *Deftly plotted and gripping * The Herald *A thoroughly compelling and deliciously twisty thriller with a terrific atmosphere. I flew through it -- B P WalterA hugely enjoyable locked-room mystery that will keep readers guessing until the end, it's the perfect thriller for a cold winter's night * S Magazine, Sunday Express *Buckle up - this chilling new thriller from professional snowboarder-turned-author Allie Reynolds will have you feeling like you're hurtling down a black run from page one . . . For sheer page-turning power, this mystery had us gripped * Woman & Home *

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Book SynopsisIn this Mature-rated manga series by the creator of Cat in a Hot Girls’ Dorm, journey to the fictional “Ero” period of Japanese history, where sexy ninja battles await!In the bustling city of Ero, danger and excitement lurk around every corner. Arakusa, a young woman in ninja school, hasn''t even completed her training when she is called upon to serve the shogunate—doing everything from fetching his favorite erotica manga to facing off against an orgiastic church of Western invaders!

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Book SynopsisBarbara Nadel''s gripping Ikmen mysteries are the inspiration behind The Turkish Detective, BBC Two''s sensational eight-part TV crime drama series, out now.GREED, LUST AND BETRAYAL LEAD TO MURDER in Barbara Nadel''s twenty-third Ikmen mystery, as Ikmen and Süleyman work to uncover a tragic tale of dark secrets and double lives...In the early hours of the morning, Turkish TV star Erol Gencer is found dead at his home on the outskirts of Istanbul. But he is not alone. Beside him lies a Syrian refugee whose stomach has been split open with a cheese knife. Did Gencer kill his guest before committing suicide, or are they victims of a sinister double murder?The dead Syrian is soon identified as Wael Al Hussain, whose wife, Samira, is in prison for attempting to kill Gencer a year ago. At the time, no one believed Samira''s story that Gencer''s wife had planned the attack, but now Samira''s sister begs Çetin Ikmen to re-examineTrade ReviewIkmen is one of modern crime fiction's true heroes * The Times *Complex and beguiling: a Turkish delight -- Mick HerronIkmen is one of modern crime fiction's true heroes, complex yet likeable, and the city he inhabits - Istanbul - is just as fascinating * The Times *Barbara Nadel's distinctive Istanbul-set Inspector Ikmen thrillers combine brightly coloured scene setting with deliciously tortuous plots - the resourceful Ikmen is always struggling with intractable cases * Guardian *Fans of Barbara Nadel's Inspector Çetin Ikmen have had a front-row seat for the social and political changes that have been happening in Turkey, and revealing insights into the way they've affected the lives of the city's richly diverse inhabitants * The Sunday Times *Inspector Çetin Ikmen is one of detective fiction's most likeable investigators, despite his grumpy and unsociable character . . . think of him as the Morse of Istanbul * Daily Telegraph *Ikmen and Süleyman form an easygoing if tense partnership as ever, and Nadel has no equal when it comes to summoning the dark side of her fictional environment, behind the glossy image of tourist brochures * Crime Time *Gripping and unusual detective story, vivid and poignant * Literary Review *The delight of Nadel's books is the sense of being taken beneath the surface of an ancient city . . . We look into the alleyways and curious dark quarters of Istanbul, full of complex characters and louche atmosphere * Independent *

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Book SynopsisOnly fools think war is simple.Or glorious.Some are warriors, some captains; others tend to the fallen or feed the living.But on the magic-drenched battlefield, information is the lifeblood of victory, and Aranthur is about to discover that carrying messages, scouting the enemy, keeping his nerve, and passing on orders is more dangerous, and more essential, then an inexperienced soldier could imagine . . . especially when everything starts to go wrong.Battle has been joined - on the field, in the magical sphere, and in the ever-shifting political arena . . .Praise for Miles Cameron''A masterclass in how to write modern fantasy - world building, characters, plot and pacing, all perfectly blended. Miles Cameron is at the top of his game. To say I loved it is an understatement'' John Gwynne''Miles Cameron is back with a brand new series and you''re going to be hooked from the very beginning. A fresh take on the typical fTrade ReviewTo conclude, as a pit stop on the way to the end "The Dread Wyrm" serves marvelously well. If anything, it is way too short. It does all that it's supposed to do: it enriches the world, expands upon the overall story and its main characters but more importantly, it entertains. * Upcoming4Me *This is not just page-turning entertainment, there are genuine, thoughtful themes throughout this book that are so relatable in todays world. This is a series that is going from strength to strength. A must read. * John Gwynne *

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Book SynopsisRobert Grave tells the story of a Victorian doctor accused of murdering 14 people in this work of true crime with a literary bent.

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Book SynopsisIn these Swamp Thing tales written by critically acclaimed Southern Gothic horror novelist Nancy Collins, a mad priest called Father Tocsin has come to Houma to test his followers with a fatal poison. But when Tocsin indoctrinates one of his friends, Swamp Thing must stop the killings before they spread too far.

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Book SynopsisGotham City's worst criminals--Joker, Riddler, Ra's al Ghul, Clayface and others--have emerged to throw Batman's life into utter chaos. However, these villains are part of a much more elaborate, sinister scheme to destroy the Dark Knight once and for all, one headed by a mastermind much closer to Bruce Wayne than any foe before...Gotham City is infected by a crime epidemic and all of Batman's enemies have emerged to throw his life into utter chaos. But little do they know, they're all pawns of the villainous Hush in an elaborate game of revenge against Bruce Wayne. Pushed past his breaking point, Batman will need to use more than the world's greatest detective skills to uncover the true identity of this mysterious mastermind before it's too late.This truly unforgettable story by three of comics' top talents--writer Jeph Loeb (Batman: The Long Halloween, Batman: Dark Victory) and artists Jim Lee (Justice League, Suicide Squad) and Scott Williams (All-Star Batman & Robin, Superman)--presents the Caped Crusader's most personal case yet!Collects Batman #608-619, a Hush interlude from Wizard #0, and a bonus section with over 40 pages of behind-the-scenes content.

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Book SynopsisThe final volume in New York Times bestselling author Raymond E. Feist's epic heroic fantasy series, The Firemane Saga.AN ANCIENT DARKNESS LIES WAITINGWar has swept across Marquensas. Gwen, beloved wife of Declan Smith, was killed at Beran's Hill: hollow of heart, Declan swears to destroy the raiders, an ambition shared by Baron Daylon Dunmarch whose family was massacred as they fled the capital.Hava, whose gift for piracy has won her the name of Sea Demon', is closing in on the whereabouts of those who unleashed the murderous hordes.Her husband, Hatushaly, the last of the legendary Firemanes, seeks to control his magic and even travel among the filaments of energies that power all existence: the furies. Can he master them in time to combat the darkest threat the world of Garn has ever faced? And could that threat have come through the Rift?Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR QUEEN OF STORMS ‘This is a knockout.’Publisher’s Weekly PRAISE FOR KING OF ASHES ‘File under guilty pleasure’Guardian ‘Get in at the start of a master’s new series’Daily Sport ‘Epic scope…vivid imagination…a significant contribution to the growth of the field of fantasy’Washington Post

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Book SynopsisAssassin''s Creed: The Secret Crusade is the thrilling novelisation by Oliver Bowden based on the game series.Niccolò Polo, father of Marco, will finally reveal the story he has kept secret all his life - the story of Altaïr, one of the brotherhood''s most extraordinary Assassins. Altaïr embarks on a formidable mission - one that takes him throughout the Holy Land and shows him the true meaning of the Assassin''s Creed. To demonstrate his commitment, Altaïr must defeat nine deadly enemies, including Templar leader, Robert de Sable. Altaïr''s life story is told here for the first time: a journey that will change the course of history; his ongoing battle with the Templar conspiracy; a family life that is as tragic as it is shocking; and the ultimate betrayal of an old friend.Assassin''s Creed: The Secret Crusade is based on the phenomenally successful gaming series. Oliver Bowden is the pen-name of an acclaimed novelist.

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Book SynopsisTo win the God of War's favour was wise to fall in love with him would ruin me ''Lush, deeply romantic, and endlessly enchanting. Sue Lynn Tan is a master of both fable-like whimsy and epic, sweeping adventure''Ava Reid, #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning''Treacherously beautiful and dazzlingly romantic. This book will steal your breath and your heart!''Stephanie Garber, Sunday Times bestselling author of Once Upon A Broken HeartA deadly betrayal When Liyen ascends the throne of Tianxia she vows to end her kingdom''s obligation to the fickle immortals who once protected them.A dangerous allianceShe must learn their secrets to protect her people, but to do this she will have to forge a tenuous alliance with the one she should fear and mistrust the most: the ruthless God of War.A fight for survivalA treacherous attraction ignites. But dark forces are closing in and to save her people from an unspeakable fate, Liyen must risk everythingeven her heart.

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Book Synopsis*SHARPE'S COMMAND, the brand new novel in the global bestselling series, is available to pre-order now*Portugal, 1811Captain Richard Sharpe's renegade ways leave him discarded by his regiment and waging a war against a private Portuguese enemy one fought through the burning, pillaged streets of Coimbra.Forced to retreat across treacherous terrain, the British army prepare vast defences at the Lines of Torres Vedras their greatest secret and their last hope of stopping the French reaching Lisbon. And risking everything to re-join his regiment, and lead the army into battle once more, is Sharpe . . .A master storyteller' DAILY TELEGRAPHTrade Review‘Sharpe and his creator are national treasures.' Sunday Telegraph 'Bernard Cornwell is a literary miracle. Year after year, hail, rain, snow, war and political upheavals fail to prevent him from producing the most entertaining and readable historical novels of his generation.' Daily Mail 'Cornwell's narration is quite masterly and supremely well-researched.' Observer ‘The best battle scenes of any writer I’ve ever read, past or present. Cornwell really makes history come alive.’ George R.R. Martin

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Book SynopsisA mysterious archive. A powerful enemy. And a cunning plan. Danger is part of the day job for a Librarian spy. So Irene’s hoping for a relaxing weekend. However, her jaunt to Guernsey proves no such thing. Instead of retrieving a rare book, she’s almost assassinated, Kai is poisoned and Vale barely escapes with his life. Then the attacks continue in London – targeting those connected with the Fae-dragon peace treaty.Irene knows she must stop the plot before the treaty fails. Or someone dies. But when Irene and friends are trapped underground, in a secret archive, things don’t look so good. Then an old enemy demands vengeance, and a shocking secret is revealed. Can Irene really seize victory from chaos?The Dark Archive is the seventh book in the Invisible Library series by Genevieve Cogman. Genevieve is also the author of the Sunday Times bestselling Scarlet - which reimagines the tale of the Scarlet Pimpernel, but with vampires, mages and magic. . . Praise for the series:'I absolutely loved this' - N. K. Jemisin, author of The Fifth Season'Irene is a great heroine: fiery, resourceful and no one's fool' - Guardian'Brilliant and so much fun. Skullduggery, Librarians, and dragons – Cogman keeps upping the ante on this delightful series!' - Charles Stross, author of the Merchant Princes seriesTrade ReviewI absolutely loved this . . . flavoured with truly unique mythology and a dash of the eldritch. Such clever, creepy, elaborate worldbuilding and snarky, sexy-smart characters! -- N. K. Jemisin on The Invisible LibraryIrene is a great heroine: fiery, resourceful and no one’s fool, she has a wonderfully droll sense of humour – much like the novel itself -- Guardian on The Masked CityBrilliant and so much fun. Skullduggery, Librarians, and dragons – Cogman keeps upping the ante on this delightful series! -- Charles Stross on The Burning Pagea fantastic addition to Genevieve Cogman’s oeuvre, and paves the way for a deeper exploration of the fantastic world that she has created. -- FantasyBookReview on The Lost PlotCogman fills a captivating story with animated characters and propels the narrative at a cracking pace, planting perfectly timed plot twists and reversals of fortune along the way -- Guardian on The Mortal WordSimply a joy to read - deeply atmospheric where it should be, properly exciting when anything's going on as it generally is, and tender too. This is a series that shows absolutely no sign of losing pace, and I'm already impatient for the next -- BlueBookBalloon on The Secret ChapterWithout sacrificing the adventure that is a hallmark of the series, Cogman pulls Irene through a multilevel maze of doubts and paranoia that will have readers jumping at shadows, too. Fans will be delighted to find this series still going strong -- Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisTHE CHILLING SERIAL KILLER THRILLER FROM THE CO-HOST OF CHART-TOPPING PODCAST MORBID''AMAZING TWISTS. UNPUTDOWNABLE'' SAMANTHA DOWNING''CAPTIVATING. The reader might want to shut their eyes, but the joust between the killer and the pathologist makes that impossible'' DAILY MAILWren was never afraid of the dark. Until she learned that some monsters are real . . ._________In deep Louisiana, a serial killer with a taste for medical experimentation is completing his most ambitious project yet. The media call him ''The Butcher'' - and, so far, he''s proved impossible to catch.With her encyclopaedic knowledge of humanity''s darkest minds, and years of experience examining their victims, forensic pathologist Dr Wren Muller is the best there is. The longer the Butcher''s killing spree continues, the more determined she is to bring him to justice.And yet, he continues to elude her.Trade ReviewAlaina Urquhart's debut novel is incredibly accomplished. Set deep in Louisiana, you can almost feel the heat and humidity. A grisly serial killer, a tenacious medical examiner, and a few amazing twists make this a searing, unputdownable book -- Samantha Downing, Sunday Times Bestselling AuthorCan a medical examiner outsmart a serial killer? The Butcher and the Wren will keep you waiting for an answer until the last bloody page. Prepare to be disturbed. A deliciously dark debut -- REA FREY, bestselling author for Not Her Daughter and Secrets of Our HouseImpressively detailed in its analysis . . . Captivating, with lacings of the occult. There may be moments when the reader might want to shut their eyes, but the joust between the killer and the pathologist makes that impossible * Daily Mail *A chilling page-turner with a massive twist in the middle that's sure to give you goosebumps * Woman's Weekly *The Butcher and the Wren is perfect for fans of Dexter. Pitting a brutal serial killer against a determined medical examiner, the story is a pulsepounding race against time. And the details the author weaves in due to her unique background as an autopsy tech heighten the realism and the suspense. Fans of Morbid will love the host's debut novel -- KAIRA ROUDAUrquhart paints a tense and dangerous world for us right from the start and delivers it all with a skilled and evocative hand -- AARON MAHNKE, creator of the Lore podcast and author of The World of Lore seriesDark and twisted, The Butcher And The Wren is a gripping game of cat and mouse in the Louisiana bayou that will leave you wanting for more! Alaina Urquhart is a fresh new voice in crime fiction and I can't wait to read what she writes next -- LAURE VAN RENSBURG, author of Nobody But UsNot for the faint-hearted * Heat *A read-in-one-sitting kind of book -- Sarah Gelman * CBS Mornings *Looking for the perfect way to kick off your spooky season? Well, you can end your search now as the co-host of the wildly popular true-crime podcast Morbid, who is also an autopsy technician, is offering up a twisted tale of a serial killer terrorizing the Louisiana bayou. Told from the dueling perspectives of a notorious murderer and the medical examiner who is desperate to catch him, this cat-and-mouse thriller will give your goosebumps chills -- Tierney Bricker * E! News *True-crime podcast co-host Alaina Urquhart showcases her propensity for the macabre in chilling cat-and-mouse thriller -- Sabienna Bowman * Popsugar *Another true crime podcaster brings their flair for the macabre to the page with The Butcher and the Wren. Co-host of the chart-topping Morbid podcast, Alaina Urquhart treats fans of pulse-pounding novels to a thrill ride pitting a notorious serial killer in a battle of wits against the medical examiner determined to bring him down -- Books-A-Million, “Our Favorite Debut Authors” * - *A psychic thriller that will have readers on edge from the first page to the last . . . Perfect for those who love: watching Silence of the Lambs -- Ashley McLellan * Louisiana Life *Set in the ever-moody and hauntingly beautiful city of New Orleans, The Butcher and the Wren tells the story of a meticulous serial killer and the distinguished forensic pathologist, Dr. Wren Muller, set out to stop him. After researching countless horrific true crime cases over the last several years, we have no doubt Urquhart will knock it out of the park with this one. This is the perfect book to pick up if you want to 'Keep it weird.' -- Brett Nicole Hayden, The Everygirl * - *A serial killer novel like none you have ever read, The Butcher and the Wren takes a cat-and-mouse chase between two instantly memorable antagonists and turns all the conventions of the genre upside down. Dark, twisty, full of authentic detail, it'll have you listening to the night in an entirely different way -- Neil Nyren, Booktrib * - *If you've ever wanted to actually get inside the mind of a serial killer, look no further * Paste Magazine *

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Book SynopsisThe seventh book in the Kay Scarpetta series, from No. 1 bestselling author Patricia Cornwell. ''America''s most chilling writer of crime fiction'' The TimesAn investigative reporter is found dead in Virginia''s icy waters . . .New Year''s Eve and the final murder scene of Virginia''s bloodiest year takes Scarpetta thirty feet below the Elizabeth River''s icy surface. A diver, Ted Eddings, is dead, an investigative reporter who was a favourite at the Medical Examiner''s office. Was Eddings probing the frigid depths of the Inactive Shipyard for a story, or simply diving for sunken trinkets? And why did Scarpetta receive a phone call from someone reporting the death before the police were notified?The case envelops Scarpetta, her niece Lucy, and police captain Pete Marino in a world where both cutting-edge technology and old-fashioned detective work are critical offensive weapons. Together they follow the trail of death to a well of violence as dark and forbidding as water that swirled over Ted Eddings.The next book in the Scarpetta series is Unnatural Exposure. And the brand-new instalment, Identity Unknown, is available now!DISCOVER THE SERIES THAT SHAPED THE WORLD OF CRIME FICTION''One of the best crime writers writing today'' Guardian ''Devilishly clever'' Sunday Times ''The top gun in this field'' Daily Telegraph ''Forget the pretenders. Cornwell reigns'' Mirror ''The Agatha Christie of the DNA age'' Express

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Book SynopsisIn an alternate St. Petersburg, librarian-spy Irene faces unimaginable dangers – as her arch-nemesis returns. The Burning Page is the third instalment in the Invisible Library series from bestselling author Genevieve Cogman.Librarian-spy Irene is on probation – and absconding from a mission doesn't look good. But when her escape route home goes up in flames, what's a spy to do?It turns out, Irene's home, the trans-dimensional library, is under siege. Across dozens of worlds, its once-reliable Gates back to the library are malfunctioning. Irene's nemesis, Alberich, is responsible – with plans to annihilate the library itself.To face the threat, Irene and assistant Kai are posted to St Petersburg. Here, Irene stumbles upon an incredibly dangerous – yet alluring – opportunity. It's a chance to save the library. Saving herself would be a bonus . . .Brace yourself for an action-filled ride witTrade ReviewBrilliant and so much fun. Skulduggery, Librarians, and Dragons – Cogman keeps upping the ante on this delightful series! -- Charles Stross, author of the Laundry Files, including The Atrocity ArchivesThe Burning Page does not disappoint. It’s a fun, adventure-filled romp . . .If you haven’t picked up this series and you like magic, adventure, Sherlock Holmes, a dash of steampunk, lots of mystery, and books, then definitely pick up The Invisible Library! If you’ve read the first two and liked them, you’ll certainly enjoy The Burning Page * SFF World *It’s fun. It’s packed with chaotic and dramatic adventures and is witty to boot * Speculative Herald *The author writes with a speed and verve that keeps you on the edge of your seat through a rollicking good adventure . . . The Burning Page is not only hard to put down, it’s hard to walk away from * Fantasy Book Review *The Burning Page is action packed from start to finish, so that even Irene and you the reader hardly get the chance to catch your breath * The Book Plank *This excellent series has traces of the satire of Terry Pratchett, the breadth of imagination of Jasper Fforde, and the wonderful ability of Neil Gaiman to mix reality and fantasy in one satisfying whole, but make no mistake: it feels in all senses original and engrossing * The Book Bag *A gripping addition to the mythos Cogman has already built * RT Book Reviews *The Invisible Library series is tailor-made for bibliophiles . . . It’s immensely entertaining, and I continue to love Irene and her third person narrative voice: she’s practical, analytical, and competent, and she handles the absurd situations in which she constantly finds herself with aplomb * Fantasy Book Cafe *Cogman’s writing is fresh, with a rich tonality ranging from the whimsical and witty to the suspenseful . . . the story is buoyed by the fast action scenes, and readers will be fascinated by the ever-growing complexities of Cogman’s world * Publishers Weekly *

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Book SynopsisAssassin''s Creed: Forsaken is the latest thrilling novelisation by Oliver Bowden based on the phenomenally successful game series. ''I am an expert swordsman. And I am skilled in the business of death. I take no pleasure in my skill. Simply, I am good at it.''1735 - London. Haytham Kenway has been taught to use a sword from the age he was able to hold one. When his family''s house is attacked - his father murdered and his sister taken by armed men - Haytham defends his home the only way he can: he kills.With no family, he is taken in by a mysterious tutor who trains him to become a deadly killer. Consumed by his thirst for revenge Haytham begins a quest for retribution, trusting no one and questioning everything he has ever known. Conspiracy and betrayal surround him as he is drawn into the centuries old battle between the Assassins and the Templars. The world of the Assassin''s has become far more lethal than ever before.

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Book SynopsisCan muscles crush magic?!In the magic realm, magic is everything—everyone can use it, and one’s skill determines their social status. Deep in the forest, oblivious to the ways of the world, lives Mash. Thanks to his daily training, he’s become a fitness god. When Mash is discovered, he has no choice but to enroll in magic school, where he must beat the competition without revealing his secret—he can’t use magic!Orter, Rayne, and the others join forces to try and take down Innocent Zero’s eldest son, Doom. But Doom overwhelms them all, and according to him, he’s still holding back. With Doom unaffected by their attacks, the situation seems desperate. That is, until their ace in the hole arrives. Will humanity’s greatest creation be the light it needs in its darkest hour?

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Book SynopsisAssassin''s Creed: Revelations is the thrilling novelisation by Oliver Bowden based on the game series.Older, wiser and more deadly than ever, Master Assassin Ezio Auditore embarks on an epic journey to find the lost library of Altair - a library that may hold the key to defeating the Templars for ever. However, a shocking discovery awaits him.The library holds no only a hidden knowledge but also the most unsettling secret the world has ever known; a secret the Templars hope to use to control humankind''s destiny. Five keys are needed to access the library - to find them, Ezio must travel to the troubled city of Constantinople, where a growing army of Templars threaten to estabalize the Ottoman Empire. Walking in the footsteps of his predecessor, Altair, Ezio must defeat the Templars for the final time. For the stakes have never been higher, and what started as a pilgrimage has become a race against time... Assassin''s Creed: Revelati

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Book SynopsisThe sequel to the viral TikTok sensation Stone Maidens From Lloyd Devereux Richards comes the next pulse-pounding thriller in which FBI agent Christine Prusik races to track down a serial killer who leaves a peculiar mark on his victims.Forensic anthropologist Christine Prusik has a knack for solving the most unusual cases and for bending the rules in the process.When the bodies of young women start appearing in the caves of Indiana and Illinois, Christine immediately jumps into action. But her Chicago field office is undergoing a reorganization, and the boys' club at the top seem more interested in getting all the paperwork in order than solving the murders.Christine isn't going to let a little red tape stop her, and when she discovers that all the bodies contain the same mysterious pin-sized bruise on the back of their necks, she realizes she'll have to confront her own inner demons to find the killer.Readers love Maidens of the CaveWell plotted, tense, fast paced.' NetGalley review

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Book Synopsis''Incredibly scary and suspenseful'' STEPHEN KING__________How far would you go to protect the ones you love?Life has never been easy for the three Campbell sisters. Jess, Courtney, and Dani live on a remote ranch where they work hard and try to stay out of the way of their father''s temper. One night, a fight gets out of hand and the sisters are forced to go on the run, only to get caught in an even worse nightmare. Eighteen years later, they are still trying to forget what happened to them. But when one of the sisters goes missing, followed closely by her niece, they are pulled back into the past. And this time there''s nowhere left to run . . .__________PRAISE FOR CHEVY STEVENS''Gripping . . . Unforgettable'' GILLIAN FLYNN''Will have you spellbound'' KARIN SLAUGHTER''Intense and disturbing . . . Terrific'' LEE CHILD''Will grip you from page one''

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Book SynopsisTokyo, 1958. Teiko marries Kenichi Uhara, ten years her senior, an advertising man recommended by a go-between. After a four-day honeymoon, Kenichi vanishes. Teiko travels to the coastal and snow-bound city of Kanazawa, where Kenichi was last seen, to investigate his disappearance. When Kenichi’s brother comes to help her, he is murdered, poisoned in his hotel room. Soon, Teiko discovers that her husband’s disappearance is tied up with the so-called “pan-pan girls”, women who worked as prostitutes catering to American GIs after the war. Now, ten years later, as the country is recovering, there are those who are willing to take extreme measures to hide that past.

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Book Synopsis‘It may take you a while to sleep after you finish it’ Daily Express The most chilling and terrifying serial killer thriller of the year, from international bestseller Lars Kepler. Trade Review‘Deeply visceral stuff… unputdownable.’ European Literature Network ‘Savage but irresistible’ Metro ‘Characters, even minor ones, are well-developed and credibly flawed with painful pasts’ Evening Standard “One of the best thrillers of the year! Kepler treats us readers to a nonstop roller coaster of suspense, taking us deep into the hearts and minds of perfectly realized characters. And, oh, what a villain! Lazarus is the definition of a one-sitting read!”Jeffery Deaver, #1 best-selling author of The Goodbye Man “Kepler’s characters, particularly Joona Linna, are always drawn sharp and deep, like scalpel cuts. Kepler’s prose unrolls as smoothly as a loop of razor wire. But it’s Kepler’s storytelling that really draws blood. Lazarus is as literate as peak Michael Connelly and as addictive as David Baldacci.”A. J. Finn, #1 best-selling author of The Woman in the Window “From the opening line, Kepler sets an ominous tone, cold and heavy with a taught sense of anticipation that will keep readers flying through the pages despite their fear of what might come next. Absolutely terrifying and beautifully written. I'm a fan for life!” Tami Hoag, #1 New York Times best-selling author of The Boy ‘A thrilling, terrifying, dark and disturbing read. Loved it.’ Patricia Gibney, no.1 bestselling author of the Lottie Parker series Praise for Lars Kepler: ‘The story is incredibly dark and the reader will be caught between wanting to turn the page to read on and being too scared to do so’ SUN ‘STALKER is terrifying yet hugely enjoyable to read but be warned, it may take you a while to sleep after you finish it’ DAILY EXPRESS ‘One of the most hair-raising crime novels published this year’ SUNDAY TIMES

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Book SynopsisHumanity’s greatest heroes battle the gods for the survival of the human race!Once every millennium, the gods assemble to decide if humanity is worthy of its continued existence or if it should be destroyed! When the verdict is destruction, the final battle between the gods and mortal heroes will decide the survival or extinction of the human race—a battle known as Ragnarok!At the end of round five, the gods take the lead, with three wins to two. The loss of yet another human hero weighs heavily on Brunhilde. But the Valkyrie still has more cards to play! The gods are making their moves too, as Zeus approaches Buddha and sends him into the Valhalla arena for round six. The carefree enlightened one shocks the crowd with a stunning announcement that tips the tournament on its head. When the dust settles, Buddha faces an old rival, Bishamonten, who is much more than meets the eye…

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Book SynopsisA masterful blend of emotion, action and suspense: the third novel featuring DCI Jack Hawksworth of London's Metropolitan Police, by million-copy bestselling author Fiona McIntosh - now available in the UK.

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Book SynopsisThe Number One bestselling crime series featuring Tony Hill, hero of TV's Wire in the Blood, written by the award-winning Val McDermid. This is a psychological thriller and serial killer that will keep you up at night.For some, there is nothing so sweet, so thrilling, as the torment of others A dead girl lies on a blood-soaked mattress, her limbs spread in a parody of ecstasy. The scene matches a series of murders which ended when irrefutable forensic evidence secured the conviction of one Derek Tyler. But Tyler''s been locked up in a mental institution for two years, barely speaking a word except to say that ''the Voice'' told him to do it.Top criminal psychologist Dr Tony Hill is prepared to think the unthinkable this is not a copycat murder but something much stranger. While DCI Carol Jordan and her team mount a desperate and dangerous undercover police operation to trap the murderer, Hill heads towards a terrifying face-off with one of the most perverse killers he has ever encoTrade Review‘One of McDermid's finest, which is saying a lot' The Times ‘An especially taut and inventive thriller. This is McDermid on top form’ Daily Mail 'Serial killers are thankfully rare. It is a tribute to the power of Val McDermid's imagination that she made this one seem so believable' Daily Telegraph 'Complex, combative and nuanced' Express ‘No one compares to McDermid’ Guardian 'Val McDermid is an intelligent, supremely talented novelist and with this latest tale, she is writing at the height of her power. Utterly compelling' Glasgow Herald

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Book SynopsisThe final book in one of the greatest epic adventures of all time: The Sword of Truth, from bestselling fantasy author Terry Goodkind.Descending into darkness, about to be overwhelmed by evil, those people still free are powerless to stop the coming dawn of a savage new world, while Richard faces the guilt of knowing that he must let it happen. Alone, he must bear the weight of a sin he dare not confess to the one person he lovesand has lost.Join Richard and Kahlan in the concluding novel of one of the most remarkable and memorable journeys ever written. It started with one rule, and will end with the rule of all rules, the rule unwritten, the rule unspoken since the dawn of history.When next the sun rises, the world will be forever changed.Trade Review‘Few writers have Goodkind’s power of creation’Publishing News ‘Goodkind’s greatest triumph: the ability to introduce instantly identifiable characters. His heroes, like us, are not perfect. Instead, each is flawed in ways that strengthen rather than weaken their impact.’SFX ‘A real born storyteller'Anne McCaffrey 'Everything one could ask for in an epic fantasy'Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisInstant NYT Bestselling AuthorUSA Today Bestselling AuthorViral Booktok SensationShallow Hill is where souls suffer slow and miserable deaths. When River McAllister escaped from Shallow Hill, she left her innocence behind?and some of her sanity, too. Now she''s rebuilding her life with her dream man and life couldn''t be better. Ryan Fitzgerald is everything you''d want in a man. Attractive, rich, an aspiring lawyer, and would do anything to keep River. But that''s not the only thing that attracts her. It''s his attentiveness, his possessiveness... maybe not so much his temper. When her relationship takes a dark turn, Ryan''s estranged brother, Mako, is the only one who sees it. He knows exactly what Ryan is capable of, and it''s not the first time he had to be a knight in shining armor. River came from Shallow Hill, though. She''s never needed saving before. What Mako doesn''tsee, is that River is perfectly capable of taking care of herself. The only one who should be scared is Ryan.

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Book SynopsisENROLLMENT BEGINS NOW A beguiling, sinister collection of 12 dark academia short stories from masters of the genre, including Olivie Blake, M.L. Rio, Susie Yang and more! In these stories, dear student, retribution visits a lothario lecturer; the sinister truth is revealed about a missing professor; a forsaken lover uses a séance for revenge; an obsession blooms about a possible illicit affair; two graduates exhume the secrets of a reclusive scholar; horrors are uncovered in an obscure academic department; five hopeful initiates must complete a murderous task and much more! Featuring brand-new stories from: Olivie Blake M.L. Rio David Bell Susie Yang Layne Fargo J.T. Ellison JamesTate Hill Kelly Andrew Phoebe Wynne Kate Weinberg Helen Grant Tori Bovalino Definition of dark academia in English: dark academia 1. An internet subculture concerned with higher education, the arts, and literature, or an idealised version thereof with a focus on the pursuit of knowledge and an exploration of death. 2. A set of aesthetic principles. Scholarly with a gothic edge – tweed blazers, vintage cardigans, scuffed loafers, a worn leather satchel full of brooding poetry. Enthusiasts are usually found in museums and darkened libraries.Trade Review"An excellent addition to any dark academia collection" -GeekGirlAuthorityPraise for Olivie Blake"Lethally smart. Filled with a cast of brilliantly realized characters, each entangled with one another in torturously delicious ways" CHLOE GONG"As much a delicious contest of wit, will, and passion as it is of magic, this book is half mystery, half puzzle, and wholly a delight." HOLLY BLACKPraise for M.L. Rio"Nerdily (and winningly) in love with Shakespeare…Readable, smart.” New York Times Book Review"A genuinely breathtaking literary thriller. I can’t recommend this book highly enough." EMILY ST. JOHN MANDELPraise for Susie Yang:"A truly addictive read." GLAMOUR"White Ivy is The Talented Mr. Ripley for the Instagram Age" BUSTLEPraise for J.T. Ellison:“Elegant, propulsive, and utterly unputdownable… The work of one of our most talented thriller writers at the very top of her game.” Lisa Unger"Beautifully written, psychologically chilling... J.T. Ellison proves she's our new Daphne DuMaurier." Hank Phillippi RyanPraise for Layne Fargo:"As utterly wicked as it is empowering" ALLISON DICKSON"Raw, ingenious, and utterly fearless" WENDY WALKERPraise for James Tate Hill:"A dry, witty humor, while frequent plot twists keep readers on their toes until the final pages." BOOKLIST"The dead-on parody of academic jargon and the well-spun plot alone make this mystery worth reading." PUBLISHERS WEEKLYPraise for David Bell:"Grabs you by the throat and never lets go... with a twist you’ll never see coming.” Liv Constantine“A dark, twisty journey through the labyrinth of academia... One of David Bell’s most unique and engrossing novels.” SAMANTHA DOWNINGPraise for Tori Bovalino:“A glorious, darkly atmospheric journey into the disturbing power of books." TASHA SURI"Wicked and sharp as a pen stroke, this is a delight for library goths." A.J. HACKWORTHPraise for Phoebe Wynne:"Rebecca meets The Secret History: gloriously dark, gloriously Gothic." Sara Collins"A smoldering slow burn of a novel that I could not put down.” JENNIFER SAINTPraise for Kate Weinberg:“Weinberg weaves intrigue worthy of Agatha Christie – you'll love getting lost in The Truants' web of mystery, desire, and deceit.” M. L. RIO"A moody, well-wrought debut, heavy on shades of Donna Tartt's The Secret History.” Entertainment WeeklyPraise for Kelly Andrew:"A haunting, dreamlike tale of sacrifice, love, and obsession." Cassandra Clare"Twists and revelations that will stop your heart and make your blood run cold." Aiden ThomasPraise for Helen Grant:"Highly propulsive, incredibly seductive. A masterclass in how to develop intrigue and heighten tension." C.J. SKUSE"Both a wonderful first novel, and a strange, haunting modern fairytale." JOHN CONNOLLY

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Book Synopsis‘Without doubt one of the best writers working today’ KARIN SLAUGHTERA thrilling sequel to the ground-breaking Widows from the bestselling screenwriter and author of The Dirty Dozen, Lynda La Plante.  After serving a lengthy sentence for the murder of her husband, Dolly Rawlins is set free from prison, with only one thing on her mind - the six million in diamonds she stashed prior to her imprisonment. Waiting for Dolly is a group of women who all served time with her. They know about the diamonds and they want a cut. Also waiting is a detective sergeant in the Metropolitan Police. He holds her personally responsible for the death of his sister in the diamond raid ten years earlier. And now he wants her back inside. Dolly Rawlins has other plans: to realise the dream that kept her going for years in prison. But against such determined opposition, the fantasy soon turns into

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Book SynopsisSolve three mysteries, unravel logic puzzles and choose your path through this official Sherlock Holmes puzzle book!A break-in at a prestigious museum, a suspicious death and the kidnapping of two children... can you assist Sherlock Holmes and Dr John Watson as they solve this medley of mysteries? Help the detective duo puzzle their way out of some sticky situations and decide which characters they should question along the way. You will reveal the plot's many mysteries by unraveling riddles, cracking codes and using your powers of observation to answer logic questions. With multiple endings and hints for puzzlers of all levels, this pick-a-path adventure is perfect for fans of the world's favourite detective.With puzzles created by the Escape Room Guys - expert escape room consultants based in the US - and an intriguing story written by professor Tom Ue, this official Sherlock Holmes book is the perfect gift for puzzlers, escape room enthusiasts or Holmes fans.

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Book SynopsisA BARACK OBAMA SUMMER READING PICKSHORTLISTED FOR THE 2019 CENTRE FOR FICTION FIRST NOVEL PRIZELONGLISTED FOR THE HWA DEBUT CROWN'A whole lot more than just a spy thriller, wrapping together the ties of family, of love and of country' BARACK OBAMA'There has never been anything like it' MARLON JAMES (GQ)'A compelling read' MAIL ON SUNDAY'Brilliant Cold War spy thriller. A gripping tale and an unusual take on the spy genre told from an intriguing perspective' HWA DEBUT CROWN JUDGES'Pacy and very exciting' DAILY TELEGRAPH__________________________________What if your sense of duty required you to betray the man you love? It's 1986, the heart of the Cold War. Marie Mitchell is an intelligence officer with the FBI. She's brilliant and talented, but she's also a black woman working in an all-white boys' club, and her career has stalled with routine paperwork - until she's recruited to a shadowy task force aimed at undermining Thomas Sankara, the charismatic, revolutionary president of Burkina Faso, whose Communist ideology has made him a target for American intervention. In the year that follows, Marie will observe Thomas, seduce him, and ultimately, have a hand in the coup that will bring him down. But doing so will change everything she believes about what it means to be a spy, a lover, and a good American. 'A stunning book' PAUL BEATTY'Intelligent and propulsive' GUARDIAN 'A spy thriller like you've never read before' TIMETrade ReviewA whole lot more than just a spy thriller, wrapping together the ties of family, of love and of country -- Barack ObamaAmerican Spy updates the espionage thriller with blazing originality * Entertainment Weekly *A fresh perspective. Marie Mitchell, a black female spy, goes on a mission to track down Thomas Sankara, the African Che Guevara, and has to choose between love, her family and her country * Sunday Times *This debut gives a distinctive spin on the spy novel . . . A compelling read * Mail on Sunday *Wilkinson paints a convincing and lively portrait of this fascinating real-life figure. A non-privileged protagonist in this poshest of genres is rare enough to make that the USP, but by any standards this is a fine thriller, thoughtful and dryly witty, richly textured and, when required, pacy and very exciting * Daily Telegraph *A novel that will snatch your summer away. There has never been anything like it, and not because of the Black female spy telling the story, but the kind of story it is: espionage thriller, African political drama, wild romance and doomed family epic -- Marlon James * GQ *If your idea of a cold war thriller is a 'white saviour' hero with conservative values rescuing the world from the Soviet menace, think again: American Spy, Lauren Wilkinson's intelligent and pacy debut set against the background of a real coup d'état, injects new life into this tired formula . . . this is a complex, powerful story of divided loyalties, double consciousness and moral ambiguity * Guardian *Echoing the stoic cynicism of Hurston and Ellison, and the verve of Conan Doyle, American Spy lays our complicities-political, racial, and sexual-bare. Packed with unforgettable characters, it's a stunning book, timely as it is timeless * Paul Beatty, Man Booker Prize-winning author of The Sellout *An intelligent and propulsive debut tackles issues of politics, race, gender and moral ambiguity in a tale of espionage that moves between black FBI agent Marie Mitchell's 1960s New York childhood, her involvement in the 1987 Burkina Faso coup d'etat as a CIA operative and her retreat to Martinique in 1992 * Guardian *It might seem hyperbolic to say that this book is riveting and thrilling from the very first page, except that it totally is. . . . It's a refreshing take on an espionage story . . . that's sexy and suspenseful in equal measure * Marie Claire *The genre-breaking spy story . . . If this isn't made into a film/HBO series then there's something wrong with the world. Written with verve and detail, this is a fantastic thriller that explores the black experience in Reagan's America, the personal vs political of serving your country and just who is on the side of righteousness * Stylist *So much fun... Like the best of John le Carré, it's extremely tough to put down * NPR *Mitchell is an engaging, complex protagonist: feisty and brave but also vulnerable. The story is told in the first person; Wilkinson takes us inside Mitchell's head, which is an interesting place to be. The scenes of New York and African life are sharply observed, the narrative often lyrical. This is an impressive debut, with a multi-faceted and engaging protagonist * Financial Times *For the novel's engaging intelligence and serious reckoning with the world's postwar order, Wilkinson deserves the comparisons to John le Carré she's already receiving. But in bringing a virtually unheard-from fictional viewpoint to espionage literature, she has reinvigorated the genre * Time *A gutsy new thriller . . . challenging boundaries is what brave fiction does, and Wilkinson proves confident enough to carry it off * New York Times *Lauren Wilkinson reminds us of a less-covered side of the Cold War with her debut set in 1986 Africa. FBI agent Marie Mitchell is stationed in Burkina Faso, and when she's assigned to shadow Thomas Sankara, 'Africa's Che Guevara,' the personal, political and professional collide for her in unforgettable ways * Washington Post *American Spy is by turns suspenseful, tender, and funny, always smart and searingly honest. Lauren Wilkinson renders the world of spies with vivacity and depth, and shines a penetrating light on what it's like to be a black woman in America. But like all great novels, this one teaches us most about ourselves and our values * Sara Novic, author of Girl at War *The endurance of the Mitchell family is inspiring, and their portrayal is vivid and sound. With American Spy the plot is gentler than other books you may read under the espionage genre. This serves as an effective and thoughtful book tackling less James-Bond style action, instead focusing on the more grounded issues of gender and racial divisions that still exist today * Magic FM (Book club) *A most unusual espionage story . . . An exciting historical thriller is combined with a novel about whether a black woman can be a 'good American' as well as true to herself * Morning Star *Lauren Wilkinson's debut, American Spy, is a spy novel with a difference. Wilkinson brilliantly recreates the confusions, anarchy and self-contradiction of the US's clandestine involvement in African affairs * Irish Times *This is a true thriller of a read from Lauren Wilkinson * Pride Magazine *A smart page-turner that gives the genre a welcome shot in the arm * The i *Written with considerable grace and insight, this is a remarkable and groundbreaking spy thriller * Irish Independent *American Spy is unusual, intelligent, compassionate and thoroughly original * Shots magazine *[In] this genre-defying novel . . . Marie's journey into the moral and spiritual morass of espionage is inventive . . . Unlike the heroes of John Le Carré's novels, Marie must also grapple with the cognitive dissonance of serving a country in which she is regarded as a second-class citizen * Vulture (Best Books of 2019 So Far) *[A] romantically offbeat mix of fiction and fact * Peterborough Evening Telegraph *This unflinching debut combines the espionage novels of John le Carré with the racial complexity of Ralph Ellison's Invisible Man * Publishers Weekly *An extraordinary debut . . . a truly impressive, suspenseful bit of work * The Tablet *An often challenging but rewarding read that'll keep you taut and on your toes from a range of angles * Sunday Sport *Wilkinson paints a convincing and lively portrait of this fascinating real-life figure . . . [American Spy is] a fine thriller, thoughtful and drily witty, richly textured and, when required, pacy and very exciting * Telegraph *Spy fiction plus allegory, and a splash of pan-Africanism. What could go wrong? As it happens, very little. Clever, bracing, darkly funny and really, really good -- Ta-Nehisi CoatesLauren Wilkinson reclaimed the espionage thriller with her gripping, pawky American Spy, which has an African-American heroine instead of the usual posh, white men * Telegraph (Best crime novels and thrillers to buy for Christmas) *Sexism and racism complicate Cold War and familial secrets in this unusual and fast-paced debut * The Times (Best Thriller Books of 2019) *Unusual and fast-paced * The Times (Best thriller books of 2019) *Often, spy thrillers evoke familiar comforts, if also images of dusty covers and yellowed pages. But Lauren Wilkinson, while returning to a classic era (the Cold War), manages to reinvigorate the genre by following a character we haven't seen before * TIME *Blending fact and fiction, this intelligent and fresh take on the spy genre tackles race, loyalty and American politics * Sunday Times Crime Club (Crime books of the year) *

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Book SynopsisAdam Price has a lot to lose: a beautiful family, a big house, a good job - a perfect life.But then he meets a stranger in a bar and learns a shocking secret about his wife.With the mirage of perfection shattered, Adam finds himself caught up in something far darker than his wife''s deception.And if he doesn''t make the right moves, the conspiracy he''s stumbled into will not only ruin lives - it will end them.Praise for Harlan Coben:''The modern master of the hook and twist'' DAN BROWN ''One of the all-time greats - pick up any one of his thrillers and you''ll find a riveting, surprising story with a big, beating heart'' GILLIAN FLYNN''With convincing characters and a strong emotional heart, you''re effortlessly swept along to a tense and dramatic conclusion'' SUNDAY MIRRORTrade Review'With clever use of technology, convincing characters and a strong emotional heart, you're effortlessly swept along to a tense and dramatic conclusion. Smart stuff from a classy operator.' -- Deirdre O'Brien * SUNDAY MIRROR *'The master of the twisty psychological thriller is back with another awesomely gripping mystery.' -- Boyd Tonkin * HEAT *'The twists come satisfyingly thick and fast as the plots merge before the tangled web of evens unravels into an enjoyable and somewhat surprising conclusion.' * SUNDAY EXPRESS *The modern master of the hook and twistOne of the all-time greats - pick up any one of his thrillers and you'll find a riveting, surprising story with a big, beating heartWith convincing characters and a strong emotional heart, you're effortlessly swept along to a tense and dramatic conclusion * SUNDAY MIRROR *A twist-filled novel of conspiracy, secrets and blackmail. -- Charlotte Heathcote * DAILY EXPRESS *

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Book SynopsisA TERRORIST BACK FROM THE DEAD. A DEBT TO BE PAID. Before he was the Gray Man, Court Gentry was Sierra Six, the junior member of a CIA action team.In their first mission they took out a terrorist leader, but at a terrible price - the life of a woman Court cared for. Years have passed and now The Gray Man is on a simple mission when he sees a ghost: the long-dead terrorist, but he''s remarkably energetic for a dead man.A decade may have gone by but the Gray Man hasn''t changed. He isn''t one to leave a job unfinished or a blood debt unpaid.-------''I love the Gray Man''Lee Child''So propulsive, the murders so explosive, that flipping the pages feels like playing the ultimate videogame''New York TimesTrade ReviewRemarkable. Spy thriller fans will be enthralled. * Publishers Weekly *

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Book SynopsisTHE FINAL INSTALMENT IN THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING DARK ICELAND SERIES OVER A MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE When a police officer is murdered in the dead of night, in the isolated Icelandic town of Siglufjordur, Ari Thor Arason faces a complex investigation that takes him back to the past, and some sinister secrets... 'A modern take on an Agatha Christie-style mystery' Ian Rankin 'Ragnar Jonasson write with such a chilling, poetic beauty - a must-read addition to the growing canon of Iceland Noir' Peter James Siglufjoerdur: an idyllically quiet fishing village on the northernmost tip of Iceland, accessible only via a small mountain tunnel. Ari Thor Arason: a local policeman, whose tumultuous past and uneasy relationships with the villagers continue to haunt him. The peace of this close-knit community is shattered by the murder of a policeman - shot at point-blank range in the dead of night in a deserted house. With a killer on the loose and the dark arctic winter closing in, it falls to Ari Thor to piece together a puzzle that involves tangled local politics, a compromised new mayor, and a psychiatric ward in Reykjavik, where someone is being held against their will. Then a mysterious young woman moves to the area, on the run from something she dare not reveal, and it becomes all too clear that tragic events from the past are weaving a sinister spell that may threaten them all. Dark, chilling and complex, Nightblind is an extraordinary thriller from an undeniable new talent.Trade Review'Jonasson plays fair with the reader - his clues are traditional and beautifully finessed - and he keeps you turning the pages. Snowblind is morally more equivocal than most traditional whodunnits, and it offers alluring glimpses of darker, and infinitely more threatening horizons' Independent * 'A tiny, segregated town is a superb setting for a crime novel, and Jonasson exploits it well. He builds a layered mystery featuring a series of unhealthy secrets, and past crimes buried deep in the sheltered, almost claustrophobic recesses of family life, which Ari Thor will pay a high price for unravelling' Crime Thriller Journal * 'Bitingly contemporary in setting and tone' Express * 'A modern take on an Agatha Christie-style mystery, as twisty as any slalom...' Ian Rankin * 'Ragnar Jonasson does claustrophobia beautifully' Ann Cleeves

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Book SynopsisIn the cold Toronto winter of 1895, the naked body of a servant girl is found frozen in a deserted laneway. The victim was pregnant when she died. Detective William Murdoch soon discovers that many of those connected with the girl's life have secrets to hide. Was her death on attempt to cover up a scandal in one of the city's influential families?Trade Review"A first novel enriched by the vividness of its period settings and animated by the lifelike characters caught up in its broad social sweep." - "New York Times" "Jennings creates more than a period mystery. She brings alive 1895 Toronto." - "Publishers Weekly" "Terrific . . . the best historical mystery of the year. . . . Murdoch is a fine creation. . . . We can't wait to meet him again." - "Mystery Collector's BookLine"

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Book SynopsisNow Sigma Force must confront a danger that will unleash a cascading series of plagues, culminating in a scourge that could kill all of the world’s children .Trade Review"Bestseller Rollins's epic 12th Sigma Force adventure features exotic locales, heroic quests, quixotic villains, action galore, and enough science and scientific curiosities to titillate even casual readers...Rollins's characters are as large as his landscape in this vast and vastly entertaining thriller saga." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "When it comes to the blending of action, adventure, history, and science, there is no other author who does it better than Rollins. Fans of Clive Cussler, Steve Berry, and Michael Crichton should already have Rollins on their mandatory reading list." -- Booklist (starred review)

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Book SynopsisThis was the original game of thrones' George R.R. MartinCharles IV is now king of France and his sister is Edward II of England's Queen. Having been imprisoned by Edward as leader of the rebellious English barons, Roger Mortimer escapes to France, where he joins the war against the English Aquitaine. But it is his love affair with Isabella, the She-Wolf of France', who has come seemingly to negotiate a treaty of peace that seals his fateTrade Review‘Iron kings and strangled queens, battles and betrayals, lies and lust, the curse of the Templars, the doom of a great dynasty – and all of it (well, most of it) straight from the pages of history, and believe me, the Starks and the Lannisters have nothing on the Capets and Plantagenets. Whether you are a history buff or a fantasy fan, Druon's epic will keep you turning pages. This was the original game of thrones’GEORGE R.R. MARTIN ‘Blood-curdling tale of intrigue, murder, corruption and sexual passion’SUNDAY TIMES ‘Barbaric, sensual, teeming with life, based in wide reading and sound scholarship…among the best historical novels’ TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT

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Book SynopsisFrom the winner of the CWA Ian Fleming Steel Dagger 2012 for Best Thriller of the Year comes a gripping and suspenseful spy novel. Perfect for fans of John le Carré, Charles Cumming is the master of the modern spy thriller' (Mail on Sunday)Hong Kong, 1997. Only a few short months of British rule remain before the territory returns to Chinese control.It's a feverish city. And the spooks are hard at work, jostling for position and influence. So when an elderly man emerges from the sea, claiming to know secrets he will share only with the British Governor, a young MI6 officer, Joe Lennox, sees the chance to make his reputation.But when the old man, a high-profile Chinese professor, is spirited away in the middle of the night by the CIA, it's clear that there's a great deal more at stake here than a young spy's career.The professor holds the key to a sinister and ambitious plan that could have catastrophic repercussions for the world in the twenty-first centuryTrade ReviewPraise for Typhoon: ‘Gripping, cleverly plotted, meticulously researched’ Mail on Sunday ‘Cumming gives us complex characters and a world-weariness that owe more to Smiley than Bond and mark him out as in the first rank of the new generation of espionage writers’ The Times – Top 10 Thrillers of 2008 ‘If you read one spy novel this year, make it Typhoon’ The London Paper ‘A wholly compelling and sophisticated spy novel - vivid and disturbing - immaculately researched and full of harrowing contemporary relevance’ William Boyd Praise for A Foreign Country: ‘We are in Smiley country, but with extra 21st century nuance … Cumming has an exquisite touch and we should treasure him’ Daily Mail ‘A thriller that has everything you could ask for – a twisty, sexy plot, topical themes, memorable characters and plentiful spy lore’ Sunday Times, Books of the Year ‘Refreshing, plausible and effective … Best of all is the sheer pace of the narrative’ Spectator ‘You are likely to be up for most of the night to find out how this novel ends. It grips from the first page … A fast-moving treat’ The Scotsman

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Book Synopsis''Scott, it''s Rebecca. I need you.''After years of silence, Texan lawyer Scott Fenney receives a devastating phonecall from his ex-wife. She has been accused of murdering her boyfriend, Trey - the man she left Scott for - and is being held in a police cell. Now she is begging Scott to defend her.Scott is used to high-stakes cases, but this one is bigger than anything he has handled before. If Rebecca is found guilty, she will be sentenced to life imprisonment. Her future is in his hands. As he prepares to take the stand in the most dramatic courtroom appearance of his life, Scott is forced to question everything he believes to get to the truth - to save the life of the ex-wife he still loves....Trade ReviewSome critics are calling the Texas-based lawyer Mark Gimenez 'the next Grisham'-but I think that's far less than fair. This, his fifth novel and the second featuring attorney A. Scott Fenney, shows he's now better than the one-time master of the American courtroom drama ... This is one of the best legal thrillers since Scott Turow's Presumed Innocent in 1987 ... Superb. Daily Mail A gripping read with unexpected twists that ranks with anything Grisham has done in years. The Times Brilliant writing, masterful plot and all the thrill of the courtroom in one. Grisham, step aside. City AM Gimenez writes smart vernacular dialogue, hip and street-wise, with a nice line in social commentary, and his plotting leaves the over-rated John Grisham in his rear-vision mirror. The Australian Unputdownable for those who love the genre. Times of India Gimenez's latest novel Accused is classic Grisham at his best. Gisborne Herald A great read... Gimenez is a thriller writer of quality. Oamuru Mail If you enjoy suspense and a fast-paced courtroom drama, this one's for you. Foschini Club Magazine This mix of family values, sex, sleaze and intrigue holds together in a gripping read with unexpected twists that ranks with anything Grisham has done in years The Times Offers the reader everything they could want from a thriller, and is a very satisfying read. Civilian Reader For my money, Grisham has grown stale over the past five years while Gimenez has gone from strength to strength...this is one of the best legal thrillers since Scott Turow's Presumed Innocent Daily Mail

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Book SynopsisNOW A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES! The bestselling author and creator of the hit Netflix drama Fool Me Once takes readers into the heart of a family in this twisty page-turner that proves the darkest secrets are often closest to home.Twenty years ago, four teenagers disappeared in the woods. Now, two decades later, everything is changing... Paul Copeland''s sister went missing 20 years ago. Now raising a daughter alone, Cope balances family life with a career as a prosecutor. But when a murder victim is found with evidence linking him to Cope, the well-buried secrets of the past are threatening everything. Is this body one of the campers who disappeared with his sister? Could his sister be alive...? Confronting his past, Cope must decide what is better left hidden in the dark and what truths can be brought to light...Trade Reviewharlan Coben is the modern master of the hook-and-twist - luring you in on the first page, only to shock you on the last -- Dan BrownA cracking thriller that whizzes along at top speed * DAILY EXPRESS *Harlan Coben specialises in rousing the snake that lurks in the perfectly cut grass of American suburbia ... Coben makes you care about them but never neglects a plot that is full of his trademark shocks * SUNDAY TELEGRAPH *Cements his reputation as a top-class mystery writer * INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY *His thrillers come with the guarantee of a great read and a twist in the tale * EVENING TELEGRAPH *Harlan Coben is the modern master of the hook-and-twist - luring you in on the first page, only to shock you on the last * Dan Brown *His thrillers come with the guarantee of a great read and a twist in the tale * EVENING TELEGRAPH * Harlan Coben specialises in rousing the snake that lurks in the perfectly cut grass of American suburbia ... Coben makes you care about them but never neglects a plot that is full of his trademark shocks * SUNDAY TELEGRAPH *Cements his reputation as a top-class mystery writer * INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY *A cracking thriller that whizzes along at top speed * DAILY EXPRESS *

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Book SynopsisTHE GRIPPING SUMMER 2021 RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK, FROM THE NO.1 BESTSELLER AND MASTER OF SUSPENSEA secret room. A silent girl. A shocking truth.Evie Cormac was found at a murder scene six years ago, hiding in a secret room. She has never revealed her real name, why she was in that house, or what she saw.Forensic psychologist Cyrus Haven wants to help the traumatised teenager. He thinks unravelling Evie''s secrets will free her from the past.But he has no idea what he''s about to unleash . . .If you love WHEN SHE WAS GOOD, don''t miss the next books, LYING BESIDE YOU and STORM CHILD.__________WINNER OF THE CRIME WRITERS'' ASSOCIATION STEEL DAGGER FOR BEST THRILLER OF 2021''What makes Michael stand out is how he invests suspense with such a strong emotional pull. No one else comes close'' Linwood Barclay''Never lets up on the suspense . . . Definitely Robotham'Trade ReviewPraise for When She Was Good * - *Robotham never lets up on the suspense here, and Haven's intensity as well as Evie's guarded innocence make for unforgettable characters . . . Definitely Robotham's best to date * Globe and Mail *What makes Michael stand out in a crowded field is how he invests suspense with such a strong emotional pull. No one else comes close in this regard -- Linwood BarclayClever, intriguing and compelling, I loved this book. The vulnerability of the characters was at times heart-breaking, and the pace was relentless -- Rachel AbbottA very good mystery novel -- The Mystery SitePraise for Michael Robotham * - *Robotham is an absolute master -- Stephen KingHe writes in a voice with a haunting sense of soul -- Peter JamesSuperbly exciting * Sunday Mirror *Heart-stopping, heart-breaking and heart-wrenching -- Val McDermidWill have you turning the pages compulsively * The Times *Robotham is the real deal -- David BaldacciRobotham doesn't just make me scared for his characters, he makes my heart ache for them -- Linwood BarclayA highly skilled thriller writer * Daily Express *

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Book SynopsisForeword by Levison Wood, presenter of Walking the Americas. A comprehensive, fascinating and inspiring gallery of the great adventures that changed our world.Throughout history there have been brave men and women who dared to go where few had gone before. They broke new ground by drawing on incredible reserves of courage, fortitude and intelligence in the face of terrible adversity. Their endeavours changed the world and inspired generations.Spanning several centuries and united by the common theme of the resilience of the human spirit, this is the ultimate collection of the stories of the intrepid explorers who forged new frontiers across land, sea, skies and space.50 incredible journeys including; Tenzing and Hillary's conquest of Everest Neil Armstrong's giant leap Christopher Columbus' new world Amelia Earhart flying the Atlantic gold fever in the Yukon the hunt for a man-eating leopard in IndiaGreat Expeditions includes not only some of the most famous journeys in history but also introduces many more that ought to be more widely recognised and celebrated.Trade Review‘Hearing of this title my heart sunk a little, a book filled with (mostly) Victorian moustache twiddling tales of derring do – or so I thought – how wrong can you be? Instead the word journey has been interpreted in its broadest sense.’ – Sue Baker (Love Reading) Voted as October 2016 Non-Fiction Book of the Month. ‘If you want some journey inspiration…’ – Levison Wood

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