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Book SynopsisSPIDER-MAN • IRON MAN CAPTAIN AMERICA • THE FANTASTIC FOUR THE EPIC STORY THAT BLOWS THE MARVEL UNIVERSE APART! Iron Man and Captain America: two core members of the Avengers, the world’s greatest super hero team. When a tragic battle blows a hole in the city of Stamford, killing hundreds of people, the U.S. government demands that all super heroes unmask and register their powers. To Tony Stark—Iron Man—it’s a regrettable but necessary step. To Captain America, it’s an unbearable assault on civil liberties. SO BEGINS THE CIVIL WAR. BASED ON THE SMASH-HIT GRAPHIC NOVEL THAT HAS SOLD MORE THAN HALF A MILLION COPIES.Trade Review“When Civil War was first released by Marvel, it presented two sides to an argument and had compelling arguments from the company’s most popular characters. Titan Books does a great job of adapting this emotional battle and providing a fun read.” Adventures in Poor Taste “so FUN!...fast-paced, totally true to the characters we all love, and they have some outstanding storylines.” - GeekDad

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Book SynopsisSue Grafton has become one of the most popular female writers, both in the UK and in the US. Born in Kentucky in 1940, she began her career as a TV scriptwriter before Kinsey Millhone and the 'alphabet' series took off. Two of the novels B is for Burglar and C is for Corpse won the first Anthony Awards for Best Novel. Sue wrote twenty-five novels in her alphabet series, the last was Y is for Yesterday, before her death in California in December 2017.Trade ReviewWill keep you awake until the last page has been turned. * Daily Mail *

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Book Synopsis'To write about characters facing devastating, mind-altering health diagnoses and blend these everyday tragedies - all too familiar to some readers - into an elevated suspense novel, while steering clear of mawkishness and self-pity . . . it's an astounding piece of work.' 2023 Ngaio Marsh Award Judges'A sensitive, beautifully written exploration of a father/daughter relationship' - Adele Parks, Platinum magazine'A beautifully written and gripping story with an emotional twist' - Claire McGowan'Resonates with compassion and insight' - Caroline BondA heart-rending, thought-provoking tale of a close-knit community ripped apart by its local GP's disturbing, fragmented revelations as he succumbs to debilitating memory loss - revelations that cast new light on an unsolved missing-persons case and which throw the lives of those closest to him into unfathomable turmoil.They never found Leah Parata. Not a boot, not a backpack, not a turquoise beanie. After she left me that day, she vanished off the face of the earth.A close-knit community is ripped apart by disturbing revelations that cast new light on a young woman's disappearance twenty-five years ago.After years of living overseas, Emily returns to New Zealand to care for her father who has dementia. As his memory fades and his guard slips, she begins to understand him for the first time - and to glimpse shattering truths about his past. Are some secrets best left buried?Another page-turning, emotive suspense novel from the Richard & Judy bestselling author of After the Fall and Radio 2 Book Club pick, 2020's The Secrets of Strangers - ideal reading-group fiction, perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult and Clare Mackintosh.Pre-publication 5* reader reviews:'Charity Norman's great talent as an author is the way she gets inside every single character in her books so that you feel you know everything about them; even the minor characters are brought to life' - Susan S'This author never disappoints and yet again she has written a real corker of a novel' - Joan H'Charity Norman is a master storyteller' - Joanne WTrade ReviewAn atmospheric and emotional tale of family, mystery and love. Charity Norman always takes her readers to unexpected places, and every character she writes is brilliantly drawn. She is an extraordinarily talented storyteller. -- Kelly Rimmer * Kelly Rimmer *Remember Me is a nuanced page-turner addressing the very human realities of ageing parents and family dynamics. -- Fay Helfenbaum * Books+Publishing Weekly Book Newsletter *resonates with compassion and insight -- Caroline Bond * Caroline Bond *A beautifully written and gripping story with an emotional twist. -- Claire McGowan * Claire McGowan *With an all-consuming plot and characters that feel vibrantly real, this is an engaging and eloquent novel. [...] There were times when the story was so quiet it actually felt as though it was yelling. And yet there is joy to be found, and hope too, as well as a reminder that the obvious isn't always so. Remember Me is a touching, thoughtful novel even as it dances through memories with devastating results. -- Liz Robinson * LoveReading *A sensitive, beautifully written exploration of a father/daughter relationship. -- Adele Parks * Platinum *A suspenseful page-turner * Bella *A heartfelt, page-turning suspense novel from the bestselling author of The Secrets of Strangers - ideal reading-group fiction, perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult and Liane Moriarty. -- Carolyn Ray * JourneyWoman *A stunning mystery; an astounding piece of work. * Ngaio Marsh Awards Judges *

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Book SynopsisWhen the body of a young mother is found on the banks of New Zealand’s Mataura River, young female police constable Sam Shephard begins an investigation, with horrifying and very personal implications. Book one in an addictive, atmospheric new series.*** SHORTLISTED for the CWA John Creasey (New Blood) Dagger 2019******SHORTLISTED for the Ngaio Marsh Award***’The tensions within a tightknit village, along with various aspects of Kiwi society, are laid out with real authority, but it is Symon’s copper Sam, self-deprecating and very human, who represents the writer’s real achievement’ Guardian ‘Lively evocation of small-town life, with a plot that grabs the reader’s attention with a heart-stopping opening and doesn’t let go’ The Times‘An achievement that blends heart-stopping thrills with deep, believable characters in a stark New Zealand setting. It will leave readers reaching for the next Sam Shephard mystery’ Foreword Reviews––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––When the body of a young mother is found washed up on the banks of the Mataura River, a small rural community is rocked by her tragic suicide. But all is not what it seems.Sam Shephard, sole-charge police constable in Mataura, soon discovers the death was no suicide and has to face the realisation that there is a killer in town. To complicate the situation, the murdered woman was the wife of her former lover. When Sam finds herself on the list of suspects and suspended from duty, she must cast aside her personal feelings and take matters into her own hands.To find the murderer … and clear her name.A taut, atmospheric and page-turning thriller, Overkill marks the start of an unputdownable and unforgettable series from one of New Zealand’s finest crime writers.––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––‘A sassy heroine, fabulous sense of place, and rip-roaring stories with a twist’ Kate Mosse‘Symon has created a compelling series lead, and her treatment of small-town New Zealand is superbly atmospheric. This one’s a cracker’ Liam McIlvanney‘Overkill certainly feels like the beginning of something great. It’s a clever first novel and a dark thriller that’s well-paced and well-plotted … with a satisfying and fitting ending’ CultureFly‘Symon nicely balances action, character and story in a well-drawn rural setting, and realistically speckles the book with light-hearted moments and humour throughout’ Kiwi Crime‘Powerful, coolly assured, and an absolute belter of a read’ LoveReading‘The key to the novel for me is definitely the humorous portrayal of the one-woman police band, both extremely naïve and too eager to prove herself in the eyes of her superiors and against the silent backdrop of her parents’ disappointment’ Crime Review‘With a twisty plot, a protagonist who shines and beautifully written observations of the cruellest things, Overkill is crime fiction at its best and this is an outstanding book. I predict that this series is going to soar here in the UK and it deserves to’ Crime Watch‘The author’s style of storytelling is smooth and engaging, making Overkill very easy to read, which is enough to keep you cranking through the pages. The ending is a cracker … We’ll look forward to the next in the series because with the author’s storytelling skills, the first is a pleasure to read’ Crime Fiction Lover‘Overkill is Symon’s first novel, but it reads like the polished effort of a genre veteran. More, please’ BooklistTrade Review`Vanda Symon's fast-paced crime novels are as good as anything the US has to offer - a sassy heroine, fabulous sense of place, and rip-roaring stories with a twist. Perfect curl-up-on-the-sofa reading' Kate Mosse

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Book SynopsisThe most fearsome predator in history... Is no longer history. Seven miles down, on a top secret dive into the Pacific's deepest trench, Commander Jonas Taylor came face-to-face with the largest and most ferocious predator ever to inhabit the planet – Carcharodon Megalodon, the 60-foot, 70,000-pound prehistoric ancestor of the Great White shark. Jonas escaped with his life – the dive's sole survivor – but his navy career was over, his nightmare encounter written off as a hallucination. But Jonas knows what he saw was real. He's determined to prove that Megalodon still feeds in the ocean's unexplored depths. Now, after seven years of research and study, he finally has his chance to return to the abyss. Diving deeper than ever before, Jonas will face terror like he's never imagined. The Meg is about to surface and, when she does, nothing and no one is going to be safe. Includes MEG: Origins.Trade ReviewTwo words: Jurassic shark... that is all you need to know * LA Times *A fun read... particularly if you're a fan of the monster horror/thriller genre' * SF Site *Sometimes only a story about a giant murderous prehistoric shark will do * Guardian *Hard to resist * Starburst magazine *

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Book SynopsisIt's Always the Husband unless it's the best friend.The Top 10 Sunday Times bestsellerA page-turning whodunnit that will speak to anyone who''s ever had a frenemy'Ruth WareA gripping, tangled web of a novel it pulls you in and doesn't let you go. I loved it!'Shari LapenaKate, Aubrey and Jenny are inseparable at college friends who promised they'd always be there for each other.But twenty years later, their friendship is about to take a deadly turn.Kate married the gorgeous party boy, Aubrey married up, and Jenny married the boy next door, but when one of the friends dies in shocking circumstances, will everyone assume that it's always the husband? Or could it be the best friend?It's Always The Husband is the gripping debut which will keep you guessing until the very last page.Praise for It's Always the Husband:A gripping page-tunerwill suit fans of Liane Moriarty' HelloA page-turning whodunnit that will speak to anyone who''s ever had a frenemy'Ruth Ware, bestselling author of The WoTrade Review Praise for Michele Campbell: ‘An exceptionally suspenseful thriller’ A J Finn, bestselling author of The Woman in the Window ‘Darkly intriguing’ Woman’s Own ‘After all the twists and turns, you’ll want to start this book all over again, it’s that good!’ Woman’s Weekly ‘Gripping … a genuinely suspenseful thrill ride. It’s a whole lot of fun’ Heat ‘Taut, unpredictable and sensual, Campbell's writing provides the perfect escape’ Newsweek ‘Nonstop action… Fans of The Firm will devour this contemporary high-stakes combination of family pressures, legal machinations, and jaw-dropping twists. I could not turn the pages fast enough!’ Hank Phillippi Ryan, bestselling author of The House Guest

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Book SynopsisMark Greaney, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Tom Clancy''s recent Jack Ryan novels, delivers another breakneck thriller following the world''s deadliest assassin - the Gray Man.After five years on the run, ''The Gray Man'' - Court Gentry - is back on the inside at the CIA. His first mission makes him wish he wasn''t, when a pair of Chinese agents try to take him down in Hong Kong. Normally the Chinese stay eyes-only on foreign agents - why are they on such high alert? Court''s high-stakes hunt leads to an old friend, Donald Fitzroy, who is being held hostage by the Chinese. Fitzroy was contracted to find Fan Jiang, a former member of an ultra-secret unit responsible for testing China''s security systems. But Fan was too good at his job . . .The first two teams Fitzroy sent to find Fan have disappeared and the Chinese have decided to ''supervise'' the next operation. What they don''t know is that Gentry''s mission is to find Fan firsTrade ReviewFans of RPG, Hong Kong action films and high-octane storytelling will love the Gray Man, who battles full-bore through this fast-paced series. * Washington Post *This thriller is tailor-made for Clancy's fans. * Kirkus *Outstanding . . . Gray Man fans will close the book happily fulfilled and eagerly awaiting his next adventure. * Publishers Weekly *This is an immensely complicated novel with nearly 500 pages jam-packed with action and adventure. It is as modern as tomorrow's headlines and moves with fascinating speed from country to country. * Lincoln Journal Star *As with all of Gray Man books, the excitement, tension, and action are never ending. * Crimespree Magazine *

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Book SynopsisWhen the chance discovery of an ancient cryptogram reveals a path to the Underworld, the adventurous Professor Otto Lidenbrock sets off to Iceland, determined to reach the centre of the earth. But nothing can prepare him and his nephew Axel for what they will find beneath the ground; measureless caverns and vast subterranean seas reveal all of the earth's known history and more, while dinosaurs do battle, giant men herd mastodons, and danger and excitement wait around every corner. Richly illustrated by Édouard Riou, the French painter and illustrator who worked with Jules Verne on six of his novels, this Macmillan Collector's Library edition of Journey to the Centre of the Earth also includes an afterword by Ned Halley.Designed to appeal to the booklover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautiful gift editions of much loved classic titles. Macmillan Collector's Library are books to love and treasure.

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Book SynopsisThe gripping thriller with a difference from Lisa StoneHave you seen Leila?8-year-old Leila Smith has seen and heard things that no child should ever have to. On the Hawthorn Estate, where she lives, she often stays out after dark to avoid going home.But what Leila doesn't know is that someone has been watching her in the playground. One day, she disappears without a traceThe police start a nationwide search but it's as if Leila has vanished into thin air. Who kidnapped her? What do they want? Will she return home safely or is she lost forever?A thriller with a difference!What readers are saying about Lisa StoneCouldn't put it down, it was so addictive!'I was so hooked on this book I was up all night reading it into the next day'The written style keeps the reader enthralled'If you like a book that keeps you on the edge of your seat from start to finish this book is for you'This is a cracking good read that had me hooked from the beginning until the end'Fantastic book, couldn't turn the pages quickly enough!'A well-written and extremely addictive novel that will stick in your head long after putting it down'Trade Review Praise for Lisa Stone ‘Couldn’t put it down, it was so addictive!’ Amazon reviewer ‘I was so hooked on this book I was up all night reading it into the next day’ Amazon reviewer ‘The written style keeps the reader enthralled’ Amazon reviewer ‘If you like a book that keeps you on the edge of your seat from start to finish this book is for you’ Amazon reviewer ‘This is a cracking good read that had me hooked from the beginning until the end. Full of murders, spiritualistic intrigue and just a hint of romance. It is quick paced, extremely thought provoking and full of twists and turns. I didn't want to put this book down.’ Amazon reviewer ‘Fantastic book, couldn’t turn the pages quickly enough!’ Amazon reviewer ‘A well-written and extremely addictive novel that will stick in your head long after putting it down.’ Amazon reviewer

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Book SynopsisThe 25-year-old case of a missing girl sees Varg Veum dig deep into the past to find her kidnapper, as the secrets and lies of a tiny community threaten everything … Gunnar Staalesen’s award-winning, international bestselling Varg Veum series continues in this chilling Nordic Noir thriller. ***WINNER of the Petrona Award for Best Scandinavian Crime Novel of the Year*** 'Mature and captivating’ Herald Scotland ‘One of the finest Nordic novelists – in the tradition of Henning Mankell’ Barry Forshaw, Independent ‘Masterful pacing’ Publishers Weekly _________________ September 1977. Mette Misvær, a three-year-old girl disappears without trace from the sandpit outside her home. Her tiny, close middle-class community in the tranquil suburb of Nordas is devastated, but their enquiries and the police produce nothing. Curtains twitch, suspicions are raised, but Mette is never found. Almost 25 years later, as the expiry date for the statute of limitations draws near, Mette’s mother approaches PI Varg Veum, in a last, desperate attempt to find out what happened to her daughter. As Veum starts to dig, he uncovers an intricate web of secrets, lies and shocking events that have been methodically concealed. When another brutal incident takes place, a pattern begins to emerge… Shocking, unsettling and full of extraordinary twists and turns, Where Roses Never Die reaffirms Gunnar Staalesen as one of the world’s foremost thriller writers. _________________ Praise for Gunnar Staalesen 'There is a world-weary existential sadness that hangs over his central detective. The prose is stripped back and simple … deep emotion bubbling under the surface – the real turmoil of the characters’ lives just under the surface for the reader to intuit, rather than have it spelled out for them’ Doug Johnstone, The Big Issue ‘Gunnar Staalesen is one of my very favourite Scandinavian authors. Operating out of Bergen in Norway, his private eye, Varg Veum, is a complex but engaging anti-hero. Varg means “wolf ” in Norwegian, and this is a series with very sharp teeth’ Ian Rankin ‘Staalesen continually reminds us he is one of the finest of Nordic novelists’ Financial Times ‘Staalesen does a masterful job of exposing the worst of Norwegian society in this highly disturbing entry’ Publishers Weekly 'The Varg Veum series is more concerned with character and motivation than spectacle, and it’s in the quieter scenes that the real drama lies’ Herald Scotland 'Every inch the equal of his Nordic confreres Henning Mankell and Jo Nesbo' Independent ‘With an expositional style that is all but invisible, Staalesen masterfully compels us from the first pages … If you’re a fan of Varg Veum, this is not to be missed, and if you’re new to the series, this is one of the best ones. You’re encouraged to jump right in, even if the Norwegian names can be a bit confusing to follow’ Crime Fiction Lover ‘With short, smart, darkly punchy chapters Wolves at the Door is a provocative and gripping read’ LoveReading ‘Haunting, dark and totally noir, a great read’ New Books Magazine ‘An upmarket Philip Marlowe’ Maxim Jakubowski, The Bookseller ‘Razor-edged Scandinavian crime fiction at its finest’ Quentin BatesTrade Review'Gunnar Staalesen is one of my very favourite Scandinavian authors. Operating out of Bergen in Norway, his private eye, Varg Veum, is a complex but engaging anti-hero. Varg means "wolf'" in Norwegian, and this is a series with very sharp teeth' Ian Rankin * 'Not many books hook you in the first chapter - this one did, and never let go!' Mari Hannah * 'One of Norway's most skilful storytellers' Johan Theorin * 'Razor-edged Scandinavian crime fiction at its finest' Quentin Bates

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Book SynopsisA death in custody. A life in jeopardy.When Ben Holdsworth dies alone in a police cell, riots erupt in Manchester. But after a post mortem, the authorities have decided nobody was to blame.DI Ridpath is asked to investigate by the coroner before an inquest, and immediately uncovers some discrepancies in the witness statements.Why was the CCTV not working that night? Where was the custody sergeant, and did he know the victim? Wherever he turns there are lies and gaps. It’s a dangerous game and the net is closing… On Ridpath himself.There is only one way out: uncover what really happened in the prison cells on that dark Manchester night.A stunning crime thriller from a master of the genre, perfect for fans of Mark Billingham, Val McDermid and Ian Rankin.

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Book SynopsisWar is declared, and Biggles is ready for action!September 1939. Britain has declared war on Germany. Major James Bigglesworth, known to his friends as ‘Biggles’, is eager to get straight into the action alongside old friends Algernon ‘Algy’ Lacey and ‘Ginger’ Hebblethwaite. They don’t have to wait long.The British government has covertly acquired a small island in the Baltic, off the north coast of Germany. The island is unremarkable save for one feature: a natural sea cave, unknown to the Germans, large enough to house several aircraft.Biggles’ orders: wreak havoc on German forces for as long as possible without compromising the location of the secret base. It’s a dangerous mission, for the might of the enemy military machine will be bent on finding them, led by Biggles’ old nemesis, Erich von Stalhein.Take to the skies in a classic Biggles adventure packed with heroism and feats of derring-do. Perfect for fans of Derek Robinson and Max Hennessy.

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Book SynopsisCrossbones Yard was a burial ground once. Now it''s wasteland, tucked away in the back streets of Borough beneath the shadow of the Shard. The perfect place to leave a body...Alice Quentin finds the murder victim lying there - the woman''s hand outstretched, as if begging for her help. A psychologist who sometimes works with the Metropolitan police, Alice is no stranger to sick minds. But this case is worse than anything she''s seen before, and the killer is determined to make it personal.Trade ReviewThere are some great twists, turns and surprises in this debut novel. * Sun *Alice is a vividly realised protagonist whose complex and harrowing history rivals the central crime storyline * Sophie Hannah, Sunday Express *Quentin is one of a cast of really believable and entertaining characters and both the plot and the writing keep one thoroughly engaged throughout. A stylish debut * Daily Mail *A pacy psychological thriller that makes good use of its London setting. * Laura Wilson, Guardian *What I liked most about CROSSBONES YARD was the fresh voice of the protagonist, a psychologist whose work with vulnerable patients spills over into her family life. Rhodes conjures up her London landscape vividly * Val McDermid *Like Nicci French, Kate Rhodes excels at character, pace and sense of place. Alice Quentin is compelling and completely convincing: I look forward to following the series. * Erin Kelly *An utterly brilliant, exhilarating read and I devoured every page. The characters, especially the bold and brave heroine, are touchingly real. Now that I've finished it I feel bereft, the only consolation being that it's the start of an Alice Quentin series and although I have a while to wait, I will get to read more.A very impressive debut. After a powerful opening, Kate's vivid, pacy writing style swept me into the story. Alice is a very strong character, and the well-constructed, complex plot kept me intrigued right up to the end * Aline Templeton *A fresh voice in crime fiction, bringing an intriguing and appealing central character in the form of psychologist Alice Quentin - who I expect to be with us for a long time to come. I loved the way the Kate Rhodes uses all the senses to draw the reader into her compelling fictional world. * Stephen Booth *An atmospheric, smart, often terrifying read. * Louise Penny *

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Book SynopsisTHE NEW MUST-READ SPIDER SHEPHERD THRILLERThe target - the Prime Minister. The assassins - hard-bitten jihadists with nothing to lose.The only man who can stop them? Dan "Spider" Shepherd.But Shepherd's reputation is also on the line - he helped get one of the jihadists into the UK during the final days of the War in Afghanistan.Now he has to track down the man whose life he once saved.But the assassins aren't lone wolf killers - someone much more devious is pulling their strings.And the clock is ticking . . .Trade ReviewWant an adrenaline rush? The new adventure featuring former SAS legend (now intelligence operative) Spider Shepherd roars along in whoo-hoo style * Peterborough Telegraph *

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Book Synopsis'Atmospheric and page-turning, The Escape is this winter’s The Hunting Party' – Veronica HenryFrom bestselling author Ruth Kelly, The Escape is an electrifying thriller of influencers, secrets and lies set in a grand mansion in rural France. Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell and Sarah Pearse.The Perfect OfferWhen struggling influencer couple Adele and Jack post a crowdfunding video online, they’re amazed when a mysterious benefactor offers to buy them a crumbling French chateau. It’s the lifeline they need to leave all their troubles behind.The Perfect DreamFor Adele, it’s a dream come true. She will post videos of the renovation as thousands of online subscribers follow their journey. But the chateau is not all it seems and the local community is far from welcoming.The Perfect NightmareThen Adele’s videos suddenly stop. Her sister Erin visits tTrade ReviewDark, immersive, and tantalisingly atmospheric, The Escape is wholly absorbing and completely addictive -- Andrea Mara, Sunday Times bestselling author of No One Saw a ThingThe French countryside is well drawn and the structure of the book has a zippy contemporary feel. An original and fun read * Daily Mail *I was gripped by the unravelling of the dark secrets in The Escape -- Louise Jensen, bestselling author of The DateDark, chilling, atmospheric and page-turning, The Escape is this winter’s ‘The Hunting Party’. Ruth has her finger on the (racing) pulse of contemporary thrillers, and has delivered yet another winner that reflects the zeitgeist of our somewhat twisted social media-driven age -- Veronica HenryDevastatingly dark, I couldn't stop turning the pages -- Nikki Smith, author of The Beach PartyA beautifully paced and darkly twisted thriller. It’s like being in a deliciously crafted nightmare -- Katy Brent, author of How To Kill Men and Get Away With ItA deliciously dark look at the world of influencers set against the backdrop of a glamorous French chateau - tense and shocking -- Catherine Cooper, author of The ChaletA chilling tale of a lost sister and a mystery benefactor overflowing with tension ramped up through gorgeous, atmospheric writing and epic twists. The perfect read for dark, cosy nights Loved it -- Lucy Baker, author of The Other Side of Mrs WoodA slick, dark and chilling thriller, the tension dripped off the pages until the shocking reveal. I was on tenterhooks all the way! -- A.A. ChaudhuriA deliciously addictive thriller that will hook you in like the best – and scariest – reality TV show you’ve ever seen -- T. M. Logan, author of The Holiday and The Mother, on The VillaA Pacy page-turner * Woman & Home *A terrific page-turning thriller for dark winter nights -- B.P. WalterAn electrifying thriller of influencers, secrets and lies set in a grand mansion in rural France * Irish Examiner *A deliciously dark and contemporary thriller that sets the more twisted side of social media alight with tension and suspense * LoveReading.co.uk *The Escape is a dark, atmospheric and menacing thriller that makes the most of its wintry French setting. You’ll really feel the chills with this one * Culture Fly *Gripping * Bella *A clever look at the truth behind the facade when it comes to the world of being an influencer, and a real page-turner * Woman's Weekly *

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Book SynopsisFrom award-winning author Kennedy Ryan comes the emotional final installment of the Hoops trilogy.She's not the plan he made, but she's the risk he has to take.A single, divorced dad in the final years of his basketball career, Kenan Ross's perfect life has blown up in his face. He's still picking up the pieces when he meets Lotus DuPree. A wildflower. A storm. A kick to his gut and a wrench in his plans from the moment their eyes meet. He promised himself he'd never trust a woman again, but he's never wanted anyone the way he wants Lo.At twenty-five, Lotus is finally living out her dream, becoming a force in New York's fashion scene. Focused on her future and not looking for love, she's seen where trusting a man leaves you. Kenan is the last thing she needs. But from the moment they meet, she's drawn in, even if he's eleven years her senior and her opposite in every way.When Kenan moves to New York for the summer to be near his daughter, Lotus can no longer avoid the attraction that pulses between them-but she still won't let him in. Not after what she's been through. Except Kenan wants her so badly, he'll do anything to knock down her defenses.He won't give up on her...and soon, she's no longer sure she wants him to.

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Book SynopsisHundreds of cycles have passed in Girdlegard since Tungdil Goldhand vanished. The dwarf Goïmron works as a gem carver in the city of Mallenias Watch. He is particularly fascinated by the old times, the great times of the five dwarf tribes, and so spends his spare time searching the markets for records and artefacts for clues about their proud history.And then Goïmron comes across an extraordinary book. The wealth of detail it contains leaves no doubt that the book must have been written by the heroic Tungdil Goldhand himself. But, impossibly, the last entry seems to be recent. . . When Goïmron sets out in search of the legendary dwarf, he and his troop of companions soon find themselves in the middle of ancient intrigues and brutal power struggles between ruthless humans, mysterious albae - and dragons.Once again, the land of Girdlegard needs the wisdom, humour, fighting spirit and stubbornness of the dwarves. Heroes old and new will accept the challenge . .

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Book SynopsisYou think you''re living a quiet life in the countryside. Then, one day, a dragon shows up, and everything changes--not because of the fire-breathing serpent, but because of Haga, the man who shows up and debugs the situation. Can it be that your life is nothing like what you thought? And what, exactly, is QA? A thrilling isekai action fantasy from a fresh, new perspective!The once powerless NPC, Gaydle, was modified by Yamanaka, another King's Seeker like Haga, and received an incredibly powerful body. But the warriors of the mountains have had it with his barbarous ways. It doesn't take long for Haga and his party to be dragged into their deadly battle.

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Book SynopsisA fast-paced, irreverent adventure for fans of isekai and RPGs! High schooler Rakuro loves hunting down trash games, but one day he decides to play a AAA VR game called Shangri-La Frontier instead. He creates a character with a bird head, skips the cutscenes and jumps right in--but what awaits him in this game is different from anything he''s ever faced...

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Book SynopsisBrimming with romance, adventure and vivid historical detail, Christina Courtenay does for the Vikings what Diana Gabaldon''s Outlander and Clanlands does for Scottish history. Pre-order the epic conclusion to The Runes series now!Inscribed Viking axe head. Good condition. Probably late 9th century. This was it, his passport to the past. Storm Berger has never forgiven himself for his younger sister Madison''s disappearance. Suspecting she''s travelled back to the ninth century in the footsteps of other family members, Storm can only make sure she''s safe by going after her.Raised unconventionally as her father''s only child, Freydis has never been content to simply accept her fate. So, when she''s promised in marriage to a tyrant, she''s determined to find a way out of the arrangement. Help comes in the form of a mysterious and attractive stranger stranded on her island''s shores: Storm.The only way Freydis

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Book SynopsisHeavy is the head that wears the crown.'Immersive and visceral, I loved every word' Christian Cameron'Another excellent historical adventure from Steven McKay. A captivating thrill ride' Tim HodkinsonNorthumbria, AD 864. Viking warlord Ragnar Lothbrok is captured and killed in brutal fashion, an event that will shape the future of the nation for decades to come.Mercia, AD 868. Alfred, son of Wessex and heir to the throne, draws his first blood on the battlefield. It will not be his last.A devastating scourge from the north is coming to Britain, one that will bring armies and entire kingdoms to their knees. Travelling along the whale road in their feared longships, the Great Heathen Army move fast, striking with a savagery unmatched, in a seemingly unstoppable tide of blood and iron.One inexperienced warrior will prove the difference, a young man who will lead from the front and, in time, aspire to become the saviour of the Saxons… Alfred the Great.A totally enrapturing historical adventure following the life of one of Britain’s most important ever kings, perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Simon Scarrow.Praise for The Heathen Horde 'Dark Age fiction has a new master' Gordon Doherty'Packed with high drama and pulse-quickening battle scenes, The Heathen Horde is a superbly researched tale of a kingdom at bay and a young man thrust unexpectedly to the epicentre of power. A brilliant start to the series' Douglas Jackson'Highly recommended for anyone who is a fan of Viking fiction, historical fiction, or just loves a rip-roaring read' Peter Gibbons'The Heathen Horde brings Alfred vividly to life and left me anxiously anticipating its sequel' Damion Hunter'An enthralling tale of one of England's greatest kings!' Donovan Cook

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Book SynopsisA gripping new thriller from the bestselling author of THE GIRL IN THE SPIDER'S WEB"A classic murder mystery . . . one Holmes himself would have loved to solve" Independent"Fans of dark Swedish crime will love this moody thriller" The Sun"A nerve-racking political thriller with the most exciting detective duo in a long time. Bring on their next case" Romy Hausmann, author of Dear Child"A rich, engrossing novel" Literary Review"Complex and dark" Irish IndependentThe launch of a new series inspired by Sherlock Holmes. A murder investigation brings together two unlikely allies in a race to uncover a shadowy international conspiracy.Professor Hans Rekke: born into a wealthy Stockholm family, world authority on interrogation techniques, capable of vertiginous feats of logic and observation . . . But he might just fall apart when the going gets tough, leading to substance abuse and despair.Micaela Vargas: community police officer, born to Chilean political refugees in a tough suburb, with two brothers on the shady side of the law.Vargas feels she has something to prove. She's tenacious and uncompromising, but she needs Rekke's unique mind to help her solve the case. Rekke has it all - wealth, reputation - but also a tendency to throw it all away. He needs Vargas to help him get back on an even keel so he can focus his mind on finding the killer before they're both silenced for good.Translated from the Swedish by Ian GilesTrade ReviewA crime thriller inspired by Sherlock Holmes, written by the author who successfully continued writing Stieg Larsson's Millennium Trilogy sounds like a dream. But it's happened . . . You'll love the massive contrast in styles of the two main characters, as they cope with the ups and downs of a complicated investigation - one Holmes himself would have loved to solve -- Alan Jones * Independent *Takes in the Taliban's hatred of music and musicians, the Americans' use of torture in the 'War on Terror' and much else. [A] rich, engrossing novel. -- Natasha Cooper * Literary Review *Fans of dark Swedish crime will love this moody thriller from the guy who continued Stieg Larsson's dragon tattoo series -- Natasha Harding * The Sun *A slow burner with emphasis on character development, Dark Music is an intricately written and gripping Scandi-crime read - teeing up future stories for its protagonists * Reaction *Dark Music . . . has a cosmopolitan collection of oddball characters, and themes as diverse as classicalmusic and Sweden's antiterrorist policies. -- John Dugdale * The Times (Best Thrillers 2022) *A nerve-racking political thriller with the most exciting detective duo in a long time. Micaela Vargas, a fighter, and Hans Rekke, a tragic genius - characters so complex and engaging that you become addicted to them. Bring on their next case, David Lagercrantz! -- Romy Hausmann, author of Dear ChildA complex and dark Sherlock Holmesian tale, first in a new series by from The Girl in the Spider's Web author. -- Myles McWeeney * Irish Independent *I have no choice but to surrender. David Lagercrantz knows his craft * Expressen *An enormous amount of research is behind this story, everything from music-theoretical concepts to the rapidly growing class alienation of the noughties is depicted with precision * Dagens Nyheter *An ambitious and complex plot that wants to follow the conventional thriller template on one hand, but on the other hand wants to tell us something more * Göteborgs-Posten *Very entertaining . . . the depiction of the double act's friendship is finely tuned and poignant * Svenska Dagbladet *The craftsmanship has been honed following the Millennium novels. As if he has imitated the winning concept to perfection . . . It works brilliantly * Expressen *A must-read . . . Lagercrantz guides us with playful ease * Smålandsposten *Fans of dark Swedish crime will love this moody thriller from the guy who continued Stieg Larsson's dragon tattoo series. -- Natasha Harding * The Sun *A murder investigation with complex international tendrils is well handled by Lagercrantz, and Ian Giles provides an idiomatic translation -- Barry Forshaw * Financial Times *

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Book SynopsisVirgil Flowers will have to watch his back – and his mouth – as he investigates a culture war turned deadly in this tense page-turner from the master of pulse-pounding thrillers. At the local state university, renowned Professor Quill goes to the library one night – and winds up dead. With no suspects, no prints, no murder weapon – not even a time of death – Virgil Flowers is brought in to investigate. Flowers discovers that, prior to his death, Quill had sparked a feud between two departments at the university. Each side carries their views to extremes, and Flowers soon realises he's dealing with people who, on this particular issue, are functionally crazy. Somewhere among this group of diametrically opposed zealots lurks a murderer. But with no leads, little evidence and the media breathing down his neck, can Flowers find him before he kills again?<

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Book Synopsis'Brilliantly written and researched . . . I loved it.' Rosie Goodwin The third book in a moving and heartwarming World War II saga series. Perfect for readers of Ellie Dean and Annie Groves and for fans of the Home Fires series.Dover, 1940As firebombs fall on Dover, Edie Castle's life is thrown into turmoil when the garage where she lives and works is damaged and her beloved boss is arrested. With no job and nowhere else to go, Edie returns to Castle's Café and her formidable mother, Nellie. Living with her mother is never easy, but tensions reach boiling point when an old friend of Nellie's arrives looking for a place to stay. Meanwhile, desperate to clear her boss's name, Edie turns to his nephew for help. But when the café is engulfed in scandal, a shocking tragedy brings long-buried memories to the surface, and Edie realises she can't trust anyone - not even her own mother . . . Don't miss the next book in the brilliant Dover Cafe Series, Return to the Dover Cafe. Available to pre-order now!- - - - - - - - - Praise for the Dover Cafe series:'A brilliant evocation of a family and community pulling together in wartime. Full of drama, laughter, and nail biting cliff hangers. A triumph!' Annie Clarke, author of The Factory Girls series'Well-researched and expertly written . . . Perfect for those days when all you want is a book to lose yourself in.' Fiona Ford, author of The Liberty Girls'A joyous read, the sort of book to read in one sitting.' Kitty Danton, author of A Wartime Christmas'A rattling good novel that gives the reader a front seat at the Dover café during World War 2 . . . a really good start to what looks to be a fascinating saga.' Shirley Mann, author of Lily's War'Brilliantly researched, written with warmth and insight, brimming with emotion and drama, and starring a cast of superbly drawn characters who are guaranteed to touch the hearts of readers everywhere.' Lancashire Post

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Book SynopsisA gripping historical thriller from the CWA award-winning author of The Seeker - a must-read for fans of CJ Sansom and Rory Clements'One of the best writers of historical crime' The TimesAberdeen, 1631. University librarian Robert Sim takes receipt of a gift of books recently arrived from overseas, mysterious works on alchemy and hermetics - the pursuit of ancient knowledge. By nightfall he has been brutally murdered. His colleague and good friend Alexander Seaton is left with the task of hunting for clues as to his killer's motive, as well as locating the missing books. What did Sim discover in the package, and what makes these books so dangerous?Trade Review'... a puzzler of intrigue, politics and religion, particularly the growing fascination with mysterious brotherhoods' Time Out. * Time Out *'The period detail is excellent; the Aberdeen of the time is richly imagined, and the dialogue is terrifically subtle. The characterisation too is accomplished with both major and minor characters clearly and enjoyably distinct' Historical Novels Review. * Historical Novels Review *'a gripping and well-written treat' Good Book Guide. * Good Book Guide *'Seaton is a compellingly flawed yet indomitable figure who inspires our respect, pity and empathy in equal measure ... Crucible of Secrets is a yarn that romps along at breakneck speed ... What is perhaps more admirable is her ability to paint effervescently vivid historical pictures that immediately bring the period to life' Scottish Field. * Scottish Field *'Admirers of Shona MacLean's earlier novels will not be disappointed by the latest appearance of her Scottish sleuth, Alexander Seaton. Newcomers to the series be warned! You will find yourselves plunged into the claustrophobic society of 17th century Aberdeen, where fear stalks the corridors of academia and student battles besmirch the public beach ... Crucible of Secrets has a satisfying plot, but more importantly it has satisfying characters and a setting that educates as well as entertains. Alexander Seaton is well served' Shotsmag. * Shotsmag *'an ingenious plot involving freemasonry, Rosicrucianism and the adventures of Scottish students on the Continent to explain the killing' Sunday Times. * Sunday Times *

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Book SynopsisHe left for university and never came backArran went missing in Edinburgh fourteen years ago. The last time his parents saw him he was withdrawn and on edge where he'd once been happy and carefree. Still searching for their son, they turn to their last hope, true crime podcaster Cal Lovett.Cal begins looking for answers, but is distracted by his sister's murder trial. He's so close to getting the justice Margot deserves. Can he finally leave the past and Margot behind?As Cal unearths disturbing evidence about Arran's fate, he suspects the young man's close-knit group of university friends are keeping secrets to protect each other. It seems old loyalties don't die easily. But they can't all stay silent foreverAn unputdownable crime thriller perfect for fans of Jane Casey, Cara Hunter and Neil Lancaster.Praise for Unsound Beautifully written, full of empathy and understanding, and at times,

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Book Synopsis'A masterful storyteller with an intricate knowledge of his subject.' The Daily Telegraph   'Alan Judd knows more about the secret world than any other writer living. To have him turn his expert eye on the world of Christopher Marlowe – and on Francis Walsingham, the Elizabethan George Smiley – is a special kind of literary treat.' Mick Herron‘Absolutely spellbinding. I gobbled it up in two days and could not stop' Miranda Seymour Danger and dissent stalk the streets and taverns of Elizabethan England. The Queen’s chief spymaster, Francis Walsingham, and his team of agents must maintain the highest levels of vigilance to ward off Catholic plots and the ever-present threat of invasion. One operative in particular - a young Cambridge undergraduate of humble origins, controversial beliefs and literary genius who goes by the name of Kit Marlowe - is relentless in his pu

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Book SynopsisThe latest masterpiece from multi-award-winning number-one bestseller Mark Billingham sees DI Tom Thorne and DI Nicola Tanner hunting a killer who is yet to kill . . . Trade ReviewAnother tough but utterly intriguing entry in one of the best British police detective series going * Winnipeg Free Press *One of the great series of British crime fiction * The Times *One of the great series of British crime fiction * The Times *A new Mark Billingham is always a treat and The Killing Habit hurls the reader straight into the action. Thoroughly enjoyable for being so very real. * Susie Steiner, author of Missing, Presumed and Persons Unknown *Mark Billingham on superb form. A finely paced and polished procedural, with twists and turns galore and an ending that will chill your soul. * Cara Hunter, author of Close to Home *A new Mark Billingham is always a treat and The Killing Habit hurls the reader straight into the action. Thoroughly enjoyable for being so very real. * Susie Steiner, author of Missing, Presumed and Persons Unknown *Mark Billingham on superb form. A finely paced and polished procedural, with twists and turns galore and an ending that will chill your soul. * Cara Hunter, author of Close to Home *An unconventional literary superstar * Mail on Sunday *As ever with Billingham, a rich cast of characters and tense situations are marshalled with panache, leading to a final terrifying encounter * Financial Times *An unconventional literary superstar * Mail on Sunday *As ever with Billingham, a rich cast of characters and tense situations are marshalled with panache, leading to a final terrifying encounter * Financial Times *Thorne is a terrific invention * Irish Independent *Entertaining, thought provoking and current * West Australian *The strength of the DI Thorne novels is in the knowledge that all of this could be real. The closing of the novel will please even the most discerning fan of the police procedural, and leave you yearning for more. * Crime Fiction Lover *Another tough but utterly intriguing entry in one of the best British police detective series going * Winnipeg Free Press *Thorne is a terrific invention * Irish Independent *The strength of the DI Thorne novels is in the knowledge that all of this could be real. The closing of the novel will please even the most discerning fan of the police procedural, and leave you yearning for more. * Crime Fiction Lover *Want something to get the heart racing as you laze by the pool?...A thrilling read not for the faint-hearted * Sun *

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Book SynopsisThe stunning new story of love and secrets from the Number One bestselling author of The Forgotten VillageCan one promise change the fate of two women decades apart?Scotland, 1940War rages across Europe, but Invermoray House is at peace until the night of Constance's 21st birthday, when she's the only person to see a Spitfire crash into the loch. Rescuing the pilot and vowing to keep him hidden, Constance finds herself torn between duty to her family and keeping a promise that could cost her everything.2020Kate arrives in the Highlands to turn Invermoray into a luxury B&B, only to find that the estate is more troubled than she'd imagined. But when Kate discovers the house has a dark history, with Constance's name struck from its records, she knows she can't leave until the mystery is solved . . .A sweeping tale of love and secrets, perfect for fans of Kate Morton and Lucinda Riley.First readers love The Forbidden Promise . . .Compelling, dramatic, with a great twist everyone who loveTrade Review Praise for The Forbidden Promise: ‘Compelling, dramatic, with a great twist, this is a brilliant tale – everyone who loved The Forgotten Village will be sure to love this too’ JENNY ASHCROFT, author of Beneath a Burning Sky ‘Kept me turning the pages eagerly through both storylines. A real treat!’ TRACY REES, author of Amy Snow ‘Entrancing . . . an evocative and romantic mystery’ WOMAN’S WEEKLY ‘Nobody does cliffhangers like Lorna Cook does. I inhale everything she writes’ LAURA JANE WILLIAMS, author of Our Stop ‘A compelling family drama full of dark secrets, twists and turns and a wonderfully romantic love story’ NIKOLA SCOTT, author of My Mother’s Shadow ‘A wonderful tale of forbidden love, full of cliffhangers that kept me reading late into the night. And it has a fabulous twist’ KATHLEEN MCGURL, author of The Forgotten Secret 'Lorna Cook has created a dual delight of love stories in a beautiful setting, with hugely likeable characters – and a corker of a twist!’ MANDY ROBOTHAM, author of A Woman of War ‘Beautifully written, it is both a captivating love story and a page-turning mystery filled with unexpected twists. I loved it’ ELISABETH GIFFORD, author of The Good Doctor of Warsaw ‘A thrilling story of wartime love and loss’ THE PEOPLE’S FRIEND ‘An evocative Scottish setting that drew me in and two powerful love stories that swept me away’ JENNI KEER, author of The Hopes and Dreams of Lucy Baker

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Book SynopsisThe tenth book in the Tom Thorne series, from bestselling author Mark Billingham.''Billingham''s most desperately gripping read yet'' Daily MirrorPolice officer Helen Weeks walks into her local newsagents on her way to work. It''s the last place she expects to be met with violence, but she is about to come face to face with a gunman.The hostage-taker is desperate to know what happened to his beloved son, who died a year before in youth custody. By holding Helen at gunpoint, he will force a re-investigation into his son''s death. And one man knows the case better than any other - DI Tom Thorne.As the body count rises, Thorne must race against time to bring a killer to justice and save a young mother''s life.Taking place over three action-packed days, this is the fastest and most surprising Thorne thriller yet from Sunday Times bestseller Mark Billingham.''On

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Book SynopsisThe much anticipated final instalment in the bestselling conspiracy thriller trilogy by Simon Toyne, author of SANCTUS: Plenty of action, plenty of intrigue and wonderfully imaginative. The sort of novel to devour in one sitting'' Kate Mosse. For all fans of Dan Brown.AFTER THE RISE, COMES THE FALL.The forbidden Citadel at the heart of the ancient Turkish city of Ruin opens its gates for the first time in history. Why now, after centuries of secrecy?A deadly disease has erupted within, and threatens to spread beyond its walls. Infected charity worker Gabriel Mann may hold the cure but can one dying man stop an epidemic?Without him, former journalist Liv Adamsen is vulnerable, surrounded by strangers in the desert oasis that is her new home. Liv, however, has far bigger concerns than just her own lifeIn the USA, newly qualified FBI Agent Joe Shepherd investigates the disappearance of NASA's most senior professor. Is it a vanishing act, an abduction, or something darker? Shepherd's inveTrade ReviewPraise for SANCTUS and THE KEY:‘Among the best current thrillers’ SUNDAY EXPRESS ‘A cool, confident debut … with pace, grace and a keen eye for cinematic effect’ DAILY TELEGRAPH ‘Intriguing and engaging … Relentless pace. An exciting and interesting read. I look forward to returning to Ruin, where there are plenty of stories waiting to be told’ THE SUN ‘High concept, debut conspiracy thrillers don’t come with higher expectations than this. Hard to think of it as a debut, better to think of it as the beginning of a massive new adventure, and a so-long to Dan Brown’ MIRROR 'A fast moving, thoroughly enjoyable, adventure – plenty of action, plenty of intrigue and a wonderfully imaginative reinterpretation of a slice of religious history. The sort of novel to devour in one sitting' KATE MOSSE

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Book SynopsisIn alternating chapters that reveal a nascent period in their development as two of the twentieth century''s most influential writers, Beat Generation icons William S. Burroughs and Jack Kerouac''s And the Hippos Were Boiled in Their Tanks is an electrifying true-life mystery, including afterword by James Grauerholtz in Penguin Modern Classics.This is a hardboiled crime novel, and a true story. In 1944, Jack Kerouac and William Burroughs, then still unknown writers, were both arrested following a murder: one of their friends had stabbed another and then come to them for advice - neither had told the police. Later they wrote this fictionalised account of that summer - of a group of friends in wartime New York, moving through each other''s apartments, drinking, necking, talking and taking drugs and haphazardly drifting towards a bloody crime. Unpublished for years, And the Hippos were Boiled in their Tanks is a remarkable insight into the lives and literary development of two great writers. If you enjoyed And the Hippos were Boiled in their Tanks, you might like Kerouac''s On the Road, also available in Penguin Modern Classics.''The novel that kicked it all off''Independent''An insight into Kerouac before he went on the road and Burroughs before his drug use spiralled out of control, this is a major literary event''GQ

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Book Synopsis ** Sunday Times Crime Book of the Month **The exhilarating new Inspector Adamsberg novel from France's multi-million-copy bestselling crime fiction star**A NEW STATESMAN BOOK OF THE YEAR 2020**'Adamsberg is one of my favourite detectives... I so enjoyed This Poison Will Remain' ANN CLEEVESAfter three elderly men are bitten by spiders, everyone assumes that their deaths are tragic accidents. But at police headquarters in Paris, Inspector Adamsberg begins to suspect that the case is far more complex than first appears.It isn't long before Adamsberg is investigating a series of rumours and allegations that take him to the south of France. Decades ago, at La Miséricorde orphanage, shocking events took place involving the same species of spider: the recluse.For Adamsberg, these haunting crimes hold the key to proving that the three men were targeted by an ingenious serial killer. His team, however, is not convinced. He must put his reputation on the line to trace the murderer before the death toll rises..._______________________PRAISE FOR THIS POISON WILL REMAIN:'Absorbing... Full of twists and spiced with Vargas's characteristic wit and style' PETER ROBINSON'Vargas is an addictive writer whose surreal touches create a curiously solid world' INDEPENDENT'Vargas's books are...cunning, corkscrew murder mysteries' A.J. FINNTrade ReviewThrilling… Breathtakingly original… A wildly inventive plot that puts Vargas’s real-life expertise (she is an archaeologist) to brilliant use * Sunday Times, Crime Book of the Month *I so enjoyed This Poison Will Remain, real vintage Vargas: playful, thought-provoking, a total delight. And beautifully translated. Adamsberg is one of my favourite detectives -- ANN CLEEVES, author of the Shetland seriesIn This Poison Will Remain, Fred Vargas has delivered an absorbing plot full of twists and spiced with her characteristic wit and style. Adamsberg is a terrific creation and his team of misfits a joy to watch in action -- PETER ROBINSON, author of the DCI Banks seriesFred Vargas’s books are murder mysteries, yes – cunning, corkscrew murder mysteries – but so much else besides: delicate comedies, engrossing tours of French geography and history, fascinating excursions into folklore and myth -- A.J. FINN, author of The Woman in the WindowVargas has as loving and sharp an eye for provincial French eccentrics as Simenon... Vargas is an addictive writer whose surreal touches create a curiously solid world * Independent *

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Book SynopsisThe Patience of the Spider is the eighth novel in Andrea Camilleri's wryly humorous Inspector Montalbano series. Chief Inspector Montalbano is on enforced sick leave. But when a local girl goes mysteriously missing, the whole community takes an interest in the case. Why are the kidnappers so sure that the girl's impoverished father and dying mother will be able to find a fortune? The ever-inquisitive Montalbano steps in, to get to the heart of the matter in his own inimitable style.The Patience of the Spider is followed by the ninth novel in the series, Paper Moon.Trade ReviewMontalbano's colleagues, chance encounters, Sicilian mores, even the contents of his fridge are described with the wit and gusto that make this narrator the best company in crime fiction today * Guardian *Among the most exquisitely crafted pieces of crime writing available today . . . Simply superb * Sunday Times *One of fiction's greatest detectives and Camilleri is one of Europe's greatest crime writers * Daily Mail *

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Book SynopsisEVERY OPERATIVE KNOWS THE RULES.The mission comes first. You are a deniable asset. Betrayal is punished by death.Alex Reeve is Operative 66. A former special ops soldier and one of the UK''s deadliest weapons, he is part of the secretive SC9 - an elite security service with a remit to neutralise the country''s most dangerous enemies.But now Reeve is in the firing line. Accused of treason, Reeve is forced to flee as his team is instructed to eliminate the ''rogue asset'' at any cost. Reeve must survive, alone and under the radar, with the full power of the state arrayed against him.He doesn''t know why he''s a target. Or who betrayed him. But if one man has the skills necessary to uncover the truth...it is Operative 66.From the international bestseller comes an explosive and action-packed new thriller - the perfect pulse-racing read for fans of LEE CHILD, DAVID BALDACCI, VINCE FLYNN and GREGG HURWITZ.Trade ReviewAdventure stories don't get much more epic than this -- MirrorA writer of almost cinematic talent -- Daily Express, ScotlandTrue Indiana Jones stuff with terrific pace -- BooksellerEasily competes with the works of Dan Brown and James Rollins -- Bookgasm.comA pulse-racing adventure with action down the line -- Northern EchoNo fan of Indiana Jones, Matthew Reilly or action in general will be able to put it down -- Northern Territory NewsIf you're looking for thriller writing that will transport you into a realm very different from your own quotidian existence, Andy McDermott is your man -- Good Book GuideMove over Clive Cussler, here's a new great writer of thunderingly good adventure sagas -- Peterborough Evening NewsFor readers who like hundred mile an hour plots -- Huddersfield Daily Examiner

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Book Synopsis____________________________________Featured in The Times Top 10 Crime Books of the DecadeThe twenty-fourth book in the bestselling Detective Chief Inspector Wexford series, from the author of classic detective fiction and gripping psychological thrillers including End in Tears and Thirteen Steps Down.The impossible has happened. Chief Inspector Reg Wexford has retired from the crime force. He and his wife, Dora, now divide their time between Kingsmarkham and a coachhouse in Hampstead, belonging to their actress daughter, Sheila.Wexford takes great pleasure in his books, but, for all the benefits of a more relaxed lifestyle, he misses being the hand of the law.But a chance meeting in a London street, with someone he had known briefly as a very young police constable, changes everything. Tom Ede is now a Detective Superintendent, and is very keen to recruit Wexford as an adviser on a mysteriouTrade ReviewRuth Rendell is a marvel, and in the latest Inspector Wexford mystery she's on cracking form ...A total page-turner - and one of Rendell's very, very best novels. -- A.N. WilsonEverything that is brilliant about Rendell's writing is present in abundance in this novel: the vivid scene-setting, the knife-sharp social observations, the tiny telling details that contribute so powerfully to characterisation . . . The Vault is an excellent addition to an incredibly impressive series. * Sunday Express *The Vault sees Rendell for the first time marry the two genres she is master of: the psychological thriller and the police whodunit . . There's not a clue out of place or a shoehorned plotline in sight. * Time Out *Now Wexford has retired, Rendell has spotted an opportunity to bring her two strands together in a superb novel called The Vault . . . the author's sheer technical skill is evident as she effortlessly brings the original story up to date. Only a novelist whose characters feel intensely real to her could pull off such a coup. * Sunday Times *The Vault, as a sort-of-sequel is a bold attempt to combine Rendell's two chosen specialties: the police procedural and the psychological thriller. No one hides the clues better than her; no one else creates such a pervasive atmosphere of almost comic disgust and dread. * Evening Standard *

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Book SynopsisA terrifying serial killer is on the loose in Final Cut, the sixth novel in Lin Anderson's forensic crime series featuring Rhona MacLeod.When Claire regains consciousness after a stranger causes her car to crash in a snowstorm, she is frantic to discover that her nine-year-old daughter Emma is missing from the back seat. Then Emma is found in the woods nearby, unharmed but cradling a child’s skull. She claims it ‘called’ to her – and she can hear another voice nearby . . .Meanwhile, forensic scientist Rhona MacLeod is trying to discover the identity of a corpse found badly burnt in a skip. The body is wearing a soldier’s ID tag, but DNA tests show it’s not him. When DS Michael McNab asks for her help identifying the remains Emma found, they discover the two cases are linked in ways they could never have imagined . . .Trade ReviewForensic scientist Rhona MacLeod has become one of the most satisfying characters in modern crime fiction — honourable, inquisitive and yet plagued by doubts and, sometimes, fears . . . As ever, the landscape is stunningly evoked and MacLeod’s decency and humanity shine through on every page * Daily Mail *The best Scottish crime series since Rebus * Daily Record *The bleak landscape is beautifully described, giving this popular series a new lease of life * Sunday Times *Lin Anderson is one of Scotland’s national treasures – don’t be fooled by comparisons, her writing is unique, bringing warmth and depth to even the seediest parts of Glasgow. Lin’s Rhona MacLeod is a complex and compelling heroine who just gets better with every outing -- Stuart MacBride

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Book SynopsisTHE EXPLOSIVE DEBUT THRILLER. IF LIES ARE DANGEROUS, THE TRUTH CAN BE CATASTROPHIC . . .''A hugely exciting new voice in crime fiction'' LUCY FOLEY ''The new face of domestic noir'' EVENING STANDARD ''One of the most compelling narrators I''ve ever encountered'' SHARI LAPENA''A protagonist to rival Villanelle'' COSMOPOLITANIt all started with one little lie . . .Jane and Marnie have been inseparable since they were eleven years old. They have a lot in common. In their early twenties they both fell in love and married handsome young men.But Jane never liked Marnie''s husband. He was always so loud and obnoxious, so much larger than life. Which is rather ironic now, of course.Because if Jane had been honest - if she hadn''t lied - then perhaps her best friend''s husband might still be alive . . .This is Jane''s opportunity tTrade ReviewA dark, gripping story with one of the most interesting and compelling narrators I've ever encountered. Highly recommended -- Shari Lapena, author of THE COUPLE NEXT DOORWith scalpel sharp writing and a killer concept, Seven Lies is dark, clever, compelling and utterly assured. It heralds the arrival of a hugely exciting new voice in crime fiction -- Lucy Foley, author of THE HUNTING PARTYBreathtakingly good - I devoured Seven Lies in a single weekend. A phenomenal debut.A chilling and original voice. It's gripping, fresh and unsettling - all the ingredients I love -- Clare Mackintosh, author of LET ME LIE'Friends forever' becomes a weapon swung with fatal force in Elizabeth Kay's debut. A thriller deftly told through seven lies, the calmly manipulative Jane is a protagonist who will haunt you long after you finish turning the pages. The truth, it turns out, can be far more dangerous than any lie....It's going to be the next massive thriller. -- Pandora SykesDark, vivid, and engrossing. You won't want to put this one down! -- Cara Hunter, author of CLOSE TO HOMESeven Lies is the perfect psych thriller - smart, dark and morally ambiguous. I loved it. -- Tammy Cohen, author of WHEN SHE WAS BADYou NEED to read this one. So very unsettling! -- Lesley Kara, author of THE RUMOURSEVEN LIES is a relentless, chilling story of what happens when friendship becomes obsession. Keep the lights on - you'll be turning pages deep into the night with this one -- Harlan Coben, author of FOOL ME ONCECompelling, clever, imaginative and beautifully written -- Jo Spain, author of THE CONFESSIONKay's unputdownable thriller follows former childhood friends Jane and Marnie down a devious path littered with secrets, murder and, of course, lies * i *Compulsive, hypnotic . . . a tale of obsession, grief and the real meaning of truth * Red *With a protagonist to rival Villanelle, you'll love this sharp, original and seductive thriller, which turns the idea of an unreliable narrator on its head. * Cosmopolitan *I devoured Seven Lies in less than 24 hours. Such a clever, deliciously dark page turner and a compelling read -- Alice Feeney, author of SOMETIMES I LIEShockingly intimate and scarily insidious. Seven Lies explores the explosive truths behind obsession, love, and a seemingly perfect friendship -- Lisa Gardner, author of FEAR NOTHINGSeven Lies takes the idea of the unreliable narrator and spins it on its head. An immersive study of female friendship and loneliness with a scarily reliable narrator who proves that truth is often scarier and stranger than any fiction.A compelling take on the obsession that can come with female friendship * Image *A pacy domestic thriller sure to keep you reading well past bedtime. Kay holds a mirror up to female friendship and the result is both relatable and utterly chilling -- Sarah Langford, author of IN YOUR DEFENSEBrilliantly twisty but also so insightful of human nature: this is a chilling portrayal of an obsessive relationship -- Michelle Frances, author of THE GIRLFRIENDI loved it from the first page: spellbinding, urgent, creepy, and impossible to put down. Seven Lies is a hugely satisfying novel of deeply disturbed psychological suspense. -- Chris Pavone, author of THE PARIS DIVERSIONSuperbly controlled writing, a captivating voice and a brilliantly plotted story about a toxic friendship -- Ali Land, author of GOOD ME, BAD MEElizabeth Kay's debut is a gorgeously narrated and scarily real account of friendship-turned-fixation. You won't be able to put it down -- Christina Dalcher, author of VOXAn electrifying psychological thriller . . . even readers who suspect where the story is heading should brace themselves for a wild and surprising ride. * Publishers Weekly *Chilling and unusual, we couldn't put it down * Closer *With a hold-your-breath moment near the end, we can't stop thinking about it * Heat *A highly entertaining, pitch-dark exploration of an intense and toxic friendship * Sunday Mirror *What a narrator, and what a plot . . . I was absolutely hooked. Toxic friendships don't get more toxic than this * Prima *The new face of domestic noir * Evening Standard *Chilling * Readers Digest *A slick debut ... original and clever * Woman's Weekly *We're in * Stylist *What a narrator, and what a plot! Toxic friendships don't get more toxic than this. * Prima *A chilling read that we couldn't put down * Bella *A remarkable debut from a remarkable author * Shots *This compelling and unsettling thriller will have you totally gripped! * The Sun (Fabulous Magazine) *Compelling * Irish Times *Beautifully lyrical, infused with a kind of anticipatory dread that grips you from the very beginning. * Birmingham Post *Compelling . . . this fine novel shines a light on how our darkest moments shape our future * ipaper *This gripping and very scary tale of obsessive love is a tour de force * Irish Independent *This is the smartest thriller we've read in a while . . . It's twisted and thrilling, and you will zip through it. * Goop *This is a tense nerve-shredder that wrong-footed me again and again, leaving the hairs on the back of my neck standing up. There's nothing more terrifying than watching someone disintegrate when love takes a wrong turn. -- Val McDermidI read this book with obsession - I loved everything about it. Dark, intimate, and wonderfully unsettling, with the sharpest thriller writing there is, this was an all-consuming read. -- Ashley Audrain

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Book SynopsisFrom THE SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author Manda Scott, this is the final, heart-rending instalment of the magnificent retelling of the life of Britain''s great warrior queen.Fast-moving action, spine-tingling battles. Wonderful -- KATE MOSSEThe tragic warrior queen, Boudica, is brilliantly realised. Her battles against Rome - the superpower of its day - are both heart-rending and magnificent -- DAVID GEMMELI can''t find a word to describe these books they are just completely.....amazing -- ***** Reader reviewAmazing writing, spell-binding, transporting... -- ***** Reader reviewA world I didn''t want to part with -- ***** Reader reviewThe whole series is absolutely brilliant - could not put them down -- ***** Reader review*************************************************************************************BRITIAN HAS PRODUCED MANY FIERCE, NTrade ReviewThe conclusion of an extraordinary achievement ... a story of defeat made glorious by courage and legend, a quartet that gives us back our own history. They will be read and re-read many times * The Independent *Great imagination ... fast moving action and spine-tingling battles. Wonderful -- Kate Mosse, author of LABYRINTHA powerful novel, alive with the love, deceit, wisdom and the heroics of humanity -- Jean AuelA stunning feat of the imagination and an absolute must-read for lovers of historical fiction -- Steven PressfieldManda Scott's Boudica novels are breathtakingly good.The tragic warrior queen, Boudica, is brilliantly realised. Her battles against Rome are both heart rending and magnificent -- David Gemmell

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Book Synopsis**Don't miss the new blockbuster thriller from Nell Pattison: HIDE coming December 2021! Available to pre-order now**If someone was in your house, you'd know Wouldn't you?But the Hunter family are deaf, and don't hear a thing when a shocking crime takes place in the middle of the night. Instead, they wake up to their worst nightmare: the murder of their daughter.The police call Paige Northwood to the scene to interpret for the witnesses. They're in shock, but Paige senses the Hunters are hiding something.One by one, people from Paige's community start to fall under suspicion. But who would kill a little girl?Was it an intruder?Or was the murderer closer to home?This mystery will keep you up all night perfect for fans of The Silent Patient and Cara Hunter.Sinister, layered, atmospheric I couldn't turn the pages quickly enough' Debbie HowellsA nail-biting page-turner of a thriller The sense of a community isolated, and all the conflicts and tensions that brings, adds satisfying layers of complexity' James OswaldDelicate, brutal, impossible to put down. The Silent House is a disquieting thriller' Ross ArmstrongA unique, chilling, fast-paced read that plunges you into a world of silence that has so much to say' Deborah MassonA superb innovation for the crime genre a brilliantly terrifying premise and a twisty, gripping tale' Philippa EastPerfect for fans of Alex Pine, Caroline Corcoran and Sue Watson!Trade ReviewEarly readers love The Silent House… ‘Sinister, layered, atmospheric … I couldn’t turn the pages quickly enough’ Debbie Howells ‘A nail-biting page-turner of a thriller … The sense of a community isolated, and all the conflicts and tensions that brings, adds satisfying layers of complexity’ James Oswald ‘Delicate, brutal, impossible to put down. The Silent House is a disquieting thriller’ Ross Armstrong ‘A unique, chilling, fast-paced read that plunges you into a world of silence that has so much to say’ Deborah Masson ‘A superb innovation for the crime genre . . . a brilliantly terrifying premise and a twisty, gripping tale’ Philippa East ‘A strong and terrifically terrifying debut’ The Nerd Daily ‘Fans of female amateur sleuths will like this one, and the insight into the deaf community gives it a unique slant’ Shots Magazine ‘Gives insight into a community that many readers may not be familiar with, incorporating the difficulties faced by members of the deaf community into a cracking narrative. Pattison shows real skill, weaving the story around the characters and their needs’ Up! Magazine ‘Crime thriller of the decade’ ***** NetGalley Review ‘Phenomenal’ ***** NetGalley Review ‘Utterly enthralling’ ***** NetGalley Review ‘It will keep you on the edge of your seat’ ***** NetGalley Review ‘Chilling concept and a stunning read’ ***** NetGalley Review ‘A brilliantly written book with many twists and turns’ ***** NetGalley Review

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Book SynopsisFyodor Dostoevsky’s 1866 novel Crime and Punishment, arguably the first modern exploration of psychological realism, is not only a gem of Russian literature but an internationally renowned classic. Now this masterpiece has been vividly transformed by the powerful illustrations of renowned graphic artist Dave McKean, whose multimedia paintings are shrouded with the specters and shadows of Raskolnikov’s fever dreams. Featuring over one hundred full-page paintings, spot illustrations and illuminated letters, and housed in an elaborately die-cut and embossed slipcase, this is an heirloom edition designed as a work of art in its own right. Featuring an introduction by Lonny Harrison. 9x12", 346 pages.

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