Crime & Thrillers Books

Book SynopsisNumber One bestselling author Philippa Gregory's new historical novel tracks the rise of the Tidelands family in London, Venice and New England.  Praise for Tidelands, the first in the Fairmile series: ‘A gripping and intelligent portrait of a woman fighting to survive in a hostile world’ The Times ‘The first in a planned series . . . The author crafts her material with effortless ease. Her grasp of social mores is brilliant, the love story rings true and the research is, as ever, of the highest calibre’    Elizabeth Buchan, Daily Mail ‘Vivid and beguiling – Philippa Gregory at her best’  Woman & Home‘A compelling novel that shines a light on the struggles of 17th century women’ Daily Mirror‘The novel's power lies in GreTrade Review‘A gripping read spanning London, Venice and New England, all beautifully observed by Gregory’ * Woman & Home *

Read more less

Book Synopsis‘The Alan Banks mystery-suspense novels are the best series on the market. Try one and tell me I'm wrong’ – Stephen KingFrom the master of police procedural and bestselling author of Standing in the Shadows comes Dry Bones That Dream, book seven in Peter Robinson’s the Inspector Banks series.A contract killing. A secret past. Banks is pushed to his limit.2.47 a.m. Chief Inspector Alan Banks sees the body of Keith Rothwell for the first time. Only hours earlier two masked men had walked the mild-mannered accountant out of his farmhouse to the barn. They then clinically executed him with a shotgun.Clearly this is a professional hit – but Keith was hardly the sort of person to make deadly enemies. Or was he? The police investigation soon raises more questions than answers.The more Banks scratches the surface, the more he wonders what lies beneath the veneer of the apparently happy Rothwell family. And when his old sparring partner Detective Superintendent Richard Burgess arrives from Scotland Yard, the case takes yet another unexpected twist . . .Now a major British ITV drama DCI Banks, this novel is followed by the eighth book in this Yorkshire-based crime series, Innocent Graves.Trade ReviewRobinson excels in the depiction of character . . . He is steadily ascending toward the pinnacles of crime fiction * Publishers Weekly *

Read more less

Book SynopsisMEET DETECTIVE GEREON RATH IN THE BOOKS THAT INSPIRED THE HIT TV SERIES BABYLON BERLIN ‘A first-rate historical thriller and Gereon Rath is one of the most intriguing detectives in fiction.’ - Paul Burke, NB Magazine Berlin, 1932: A drowned man is found in a freight elevator, miles from any standing water. How did he get there? A series of murders by drowning has shocked Berlin. Inspector Gereon Rath’s hunt for the killer has stalled, and his personal life is as turbulent as ever. His fiancée, Charly, has at last started her probationary year with Berlin CID, experiencing all the challenges of working in a male-dominated police force. When Rath’s work on the case of the drowned man sweeps him away to a remote village on the Polish border, his investigation clashes with local myths and the growing power of the Nazi party. As he puts the pieces of the puzzle together, Rath begins to wonder if he has a serial killer on his hands. Can he catch the killer before another victim is claimed? About the Gereon Rath Mysteries 1930s Berlin is a hotbed of vice and organised crime. When Inspector Gereon Rath leaves Cologne to join Berlin’s murder squad, he cannot begin to imagine the brutality and complexity of the world he is stepping into as communists and Nazis struggle for power.Trade Review‘A mystery full of twists and surprises and a classic detective you will root for all the way to the last page. Masterful.’‘The body count steadily mounts in Rath’s most complicated case to date.’‘The Fatherland Files is a first-rate historical thriller and Gereon Rath is one of the most intriguing detectives in fiction.’ * NB Magazine *‘Highly recommended.’ * Crime Time *

Read more less

Book SynopsisWith his compelling Centurions trilogy complete, Anthony Riches returns to his bestselling Empire sequence of novels with his storytelling skills polished to perfection.Set in the second century AD, The Scorpion''s Strike continues the story of Marcus Aquila''s fight for justice for a family ripped asunder by imperial assassins. Still seeking revenge, Marcus finds himself thrown back into the heart of the chaos that is shaking the Roman Empire to its roots.Fresh from their close escape from imperial betrayal in the German forest, Marcus and the Tungrians are ordered to Gaul, where an outlaw called Maturnus is wreaking havoc. Havoc that may be more than mere banditry, as deserters and freed slaves flock to his cause: rebellion is in the air for the first time in a generation. And if escape from Rome''s memories is a relief for the young centurion, he soon discovers that danger has followed him west to Gaul. Trade ReviewPraise for Anthony Riches * : *A masterclass in military historical fiction * Sunday Express *A master of the genre * The Times *This is fast-paced and gripping "read-through-the-night" fiction, with marvellous characters and occasional moments of dark humour. Some authors are better historians than they are storytellers. Anthony Riches is brilliant at both. -- Conn IgguldenA damn fine read . . . fast-paced, action-packed. -- Ben KaneStands head and shoulders above a crowded field . . . real, live characters act out their battles on the northern borders with an accuracy of detail and depth of raw emotion that is a rare combination. -- Manda ScottA master of the genre * The Times *This is fast-paced and gripping "read-through-the-night" fiction, with marvellous characters and occasional moments of dark humour. Some authors are better historians than they are storytellers. Anthony Riches is brilliant at both. -- Conn IgguldenA damn fine read . . . fast-paced, action-packed. -- Ben KaneStands head and shoulders above a crowded field . . . . real, live characters act out their battles on the northern borders with an accuracy of detail and depth of raw emotion that is a rare combination. -- Manda Scott

Read more less

Book Synopsis''A twist that I didn''t see coming!'' T. M. LOGAN''Kept me gripped'' B. A. PARIS''Incredibly twisty . . . deliciously satisfying'' CLAIRE ALLAN''A taut, tantalising thriller'' SHERYL BROWNE''Truly terrific!'' MARTINA COLE_______________Best friends forever.That''s the pact you made.You''d do anything for her.And you have.She''s always had it all.If you could take it for yourself . . . would you?_______________Lust, secrets and revenge are at the heart of this irresistibly twisted thriller by the bestselling author of My Husband''s Lies. Perfect for fans of Claire McGowan''s The Other Wife and Adele Parks''s Lies Lies Lies. What readers are saying about Betray Her:''Wow! This kept me gripped right up untTrade ReviewIncredibly twisty, beautifully written, evocative and deliciously satisfying. I cannot recommend it highly enough! -- Claire AllanA compelling tale of love, jealousy, betrayal - and a devastating secret at the dark heart of a lifelong friendship. A great read with a twist that I didn't see coming! -- T. M. LoganKept me gripped and guessing -- B. A. ParisStunning . . . dark undercurrents and sinister twists. A top-end read -- Amanda RobsonA taut, tantalising thriller . . . full of passion and intrigue, sexual tension and desperate longing . . . mesmerising storytelling -- Sheryl Browne[A] fantastic novel, which holds you in its iron grip throughout. Enough twists, turns, and deftly drawn characters to keep even the most demanding reader thoroughly satisfied -- S. D. RobertsonPacks a knock-out final punch. Cunningly plotted and beautifully crafted, this is England on superlative form -- Helen FieldsCaroline England writes with real conviction about the strengths and limits of female friendship. Betray Her is a compelling, twisty tale that lovers of psychological crime fiction will relish -- Kate RhodesThough twisty and turny, this is one to really savour as with Caroline (like in her previous books) it's all about the beautiful writing. Wonderful -- Louise BeechI LOVED this book! An unstoppable thriller with more twists and turns than a corkscrew. This book had me gripped from the very first page! Five stars from me -- Caroline MitchellA taut and twisted tale of toxic relationships - trademark Caroline England -- Rachel SargeantUtterly addictive; I'll be recommending this book to everyone I know -- Victoria SelmanA thoroughly good read! A sophisticated domestic noir with real emotional depth -- Sam CarringtonExquisite prose and a roller coaster ride of secrets and lies -- Jane IsaacYou'll be hooked from the first pages, and the gripping plot holds you by the scruff of the neck and doesn't let go until the twisting, turning end -- Phaedra PatrickA vivid account of friendship, betrayal and long-buried dark secrets -- Kate EllisI instantly became lost in the gripping story . . . Betray Her has everything that you'd expect from a psychological thriller and much more; a whirlwind of jealousy, illicit relationships, secrets and lies that will sweep you up and carry you along until the end. -- Petrina BanfieldDrew me in from the first page, twisted and turned, unravelling deliciously to an unexpected conclusion. A true page turner with characters that get under your skin and stay there long after you've read the last words -- Faith BleasdaleAn absorbing and highly enjoyable modern morality tale about a toxic friendship with a heart of darkness. Caroline has a real gift for creating characters you genuinely care about. -- Judith O’ReillyReally enjoyed this dark and twisted tale of toxic relationships -- Roz WatkinsReally loved this . . . Layer upon layer of history coming back to mess with today's lives and relationships. And no, I didn't see that end coming! -- Sarah JasmonPraise for Caroline England:I was gripped immediately -- Katerina DiamondTwists to leave you dizzy -- Teresa DriscollI finished it in hours! Truly a terrific read! -- Martina ColeTwisting triangles of love and lust distort a perfect circle of friends in this slow-burning literary thriller -- Rachel SargeantA clever, intriguing and twisted tale that builds to a gut-wrenching conclusion -- Roz WatkinsSharp and sweetly twisted. I loved it -- Helen FieldsA totally absorbing read that's beautifully written, where lives and secrets slowly unravel -- Elisabeth CarpenterA sumptuous serving of domestic noir -- S. D. RobertsonA simmering cocktail of betrayal, lust and deceit in this explosively plotted thriller about family secrets and broken friendship -- Sanjida KayAn intoxicating read. A thrilling blend of social drama and crime thriller. Recommended! -- David Stuart Davies

Read more less

Book SynopsisFor readers of Jeffrey Archer and Clive Cussler, Blood in the Dust is a fast-paced adventure story and the winner of a Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize.'Essential reading for all adventure fans.' Wilbur Smith 1853, Victoria, Australia. Five bushrangers led by the murderous outlaw Warrigal Anderson raid a small homestead. When they ride away, nineteen-year-old Toby O'Rourke's life is changed forever. His parents lay dead at his feet and his brother, Patrick, is badly wounded.But Toby O'Rourke is made of steel forged in the hardship of colonial life. Forced into adulthood, he and Patrick will seek to restore the family fortunes and outwit not only the rich businessman who conspired to rob them of their birth right, but the vicious men who murdered their parents . . .

Read more less

Book SynopsisThe fifth mystery story featuring Hamish Macbeth from the author of the bestselling Agatha Raisin series

Read more less

Book SynopsisFROM THE #1 BESTSELLER ‘Deadly conspiracies, bone-crunching action and a tormented hero with a heart . . . packs a real punch’ Andy McDermott Trade Review‘Scott Mariani is an awesome writer.’ CHRIS KUZNESKI ‘Deadly conspiracies, bone-crunching action and a tormented hero with a heart . . . Scott Mariani packs a real punch.’ ANDY McDERMOTT ‘A romp of a read, each page like a tasty treat. Enjoy.’ STEVE BERRY

Read more less

Book Synopsis'This may be the greatest tale of the ancient world. Hugely enjoyable' CONN IGGULDENAn empire in turmoil. A throne for the taking. Alexander the Great's sudden and unexpected death has left the largest, most formidable empire the world has ever seen leaderless. As the fight to take control descends into ruthless scheming and bloody battles, no one - man, woman or child - is safe. As wars on land and sea are lost and won, and promises are made only to be broken, long-buried secrets come to light in the quest for the true circumstances surrounding Alexander's death. Was he murdered, and if so by whom? Could he have been sowing the seeds of discord deliberately, through his refusal to name an heir? And who will eventually ascend to power at the helm of the empire - if it manages to survive that long? Can one champion vanquish all...?'An excellent new series by the consistently brilliant Robert Fabbri' Sunday Sport Trade ReviewFabbri brings the [ancient world] vibrantly to life in this most excellent read * Sunday Sport *Fabbri does an admirable job of marshalling his characters and leavens the dark politics with wit and action. -- Antonia Senior on 'To The Strongest' * The Times *An excellent new series by the consistently brilliant Robert Fabbri * Sunday Sport on To The Strongest *The locations and characters are truly epic - this may be the greatest tale of the ancient world. Terrific series. Scene by scene, I grew to love these characters. Fabbri has captured darkness in a bottle here. This series unfolds old maps, beats an ancient drum. Hugely enjoyable. -- Conn Iggulden, bestselling author of Protector

Read more less

Book SynopsisOn an isolated Scottish island, a secretive community is forced to face the darkness of its past. None but the Dead is the thrilling eleventh book in Lin Anderson's forensic crime series featuring Rhona MacLeod.'One of the most satisfying characters in modern crime fiction' – Daily MailSanday, one of Britain's northernmost islands. Inaccessible when the wind prevents the ferry crossing, or fog grounds the tiny, island-hopping plane. When human remains are discovered at an old primary school, Rhona MacLeod and her assistant are dispatched to excavate the grave.In Glasgow, the suspicious death of an older man appears to have links to the island – and DS Michael McNab arrives to investigate. Desperately uncomfortable in such surroundings, he finds that none of the tools of detective work are there. No internet, no CCTV, and no police station.As the weather closes in, the team – including criminal pro

Read more less

Book SynopsisA collection of short stories about Sherlock Holmes, the world’s greatest detective.The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes, Arthur Conan Doyle’s second collection of stories featuring the world’s greatest detective, includes eleven tales of intrigue that will puzzle all but the most astute of readers. Holmes and Dr. Watson are pulled into a variety of cases across England, ranging from a mystery involving a missing racehorse to their encounter with Holmes’s archenemy, the malicious criminal Professor Moriarty.

Read more less

Book Synopsis''A fine new voice'' - Daily Mail''Edgy and ice-cool'' - Marnie RichesFor readers who loved The Girl with the Dragon TattooThe body count is rising...and the clock is ticking.When a young woman is attacked and left fighting to survive in hospital, the police are pulled into a race against time to save her life. But just 24 hours later, she dies and a deadly tattoo is discovered on her body.And when another young woman disappears, Detective Francis Sullivan and his team fear a serial killer walks the streets of Brighton.His team identify a suspect, Alex Mullins, son of Francis''s lover, Marni. Can Francis forget their shared past and save the next victim before it is too late?A gripping crime thriller from the author of The Tattoo Thief.****''Her Last Breath is a really gripping and an intense read. I can''t wait to read the next book.'' - Amazon reviewer, 5Trade ReviewCreepy and compulsive, this is Belsham's first excursion into crime and it announces the arrival of a fine new voice. * Daily Mail on The Tattoo Thief *Edgy and ice cool - Marni Mullins is my kind of heroine! * Marnie Riches, author of Born Bad *If you like your serial thrillers pacy and believable, this fiendishly plotted read is for you. Beat a tattoo to your local bookstore and buy it! * Douglas Skelton, author of Bloody City *

Read more less

Book SynopsisA battle-hardened soldier has just 24 hours to expose a deadly conspiracy at the heart of the Roman Empire in this brilliantly gripping historical thriller from Sunday Times bestseller and Ancient Rome expert, Harry Sidebottom.________________________ A lone figure stands silhouetted atop the Mausoleum of Hadrian. Behind him, the sun is setting over the centre of the known world. Far below, the river is in full flood. The City of Rome lies spread out before him on the far bank. Footsteps pound up the stairs. He's been set up. An enemy is closing in; he is cornered. He jumps.Bruised and battered, he crawls out of the raging river. He is alone and unarmed, without money or friends, trapped in a deadly conspiracy at the heart of the Empire. The City Watch has orders to take him alive; other, more sinister, forces want him dead. As the day dies, he realises he has only 24 hours to expose the conspirators, and save the leader of the world. If the Emperor dies, chaos and violence will ensue. If the Emperor dies, every single person he loves will die.He must run, bluff, hide and fight his way across the Seven Hills. He must reach the Colosseum, and the Emperor. He must make it to The Last Hour.Kiefer Sutherland's 24 meets Gladiator in this breathless historical thriller - for fans of Bernard Cornwell, Ben Kane, Simon Scarrow and Conn Iggulden.________________________Praise for The Last Hour and Harry Sidebottom:'An amazing story of bloodlust, ruthless ambition and revenge' - The Times 'Relentless, brutal, brilliant, this is Jack Reacher in ancient Rome' - Ben Kane'Epic' - Mary Beard'A ripping story...this transplanting of 24 to Ancient Rome is a great success' - Daily Telegraph 'A cracking tale. More twists and turns than the Tiber itself' - Rory Clements'An extraordinarily vivid take on the ancient world' - Evening Standard 'Grabbed me from the start. I loved it' - Donna Leon'The best sort of red-blooded historical fiction' - Andrew TaylorTrade ReviewThe best sort of red-blooded historical fiction - solidly based on a profound understanding of what it meant to be alive in a particular time and place. -- Andrew TaylorAn exceptionally gifted story-teller drawing on prodigious learning. -- Tim SeverinAbsorbing, rich in detail and brilliant. * The Times *Swashbuckling as well as bloody, yet curiously plausible ... a real gift for summoning up a sense of place. * Times Literary Supplement *Ancient Rome has long been a favourite ­destination for writers of historical military -fiction. Much the best of them is Harry ­Sidebottom. * Sunday Times *An extraordinarily vivid take on the ancient world. Think of The Killing crossed with Andy McNab crossed with Mary Beard, and you're there. -- David Sexton * Evening Standard *An amazing story of bloodlust, ruthless ambition and revenge. -- Kate Saunders * The Times *A gripping, edge-of-the-seat historical action thriller which melds Jack Reacher with Jack Bauer...if you want to be entertained as well as reliably informed, enjoy all-action thrillers, fancy a fascinating whistle-stop tour of the ancient City of Rome, and revel in witnessing a bygone world brought to vivid, visceral life, then The Last Hour should tick every box * Lancashire Evening Post *

Read more less

Book SynopsisSelected by the Queen Consort for the Queen’s Reading Room The State Opening of Parliament. The most magnificent royal occasion of the year. The Queen, her Cabinet and all the most powerful people in the land are gathering in one room, the House of Lords. And none of them know they are about to endure the most terrifying day of their lives. Not all of them will survive. Sitting amongst the hostages are two young men, the sons of the British Prime Minister and the US President. It creates the cruellest challenge any leader could face. As the world watches on live television and holds its breath, President and Prime Minister are torn in two between their duty as statesmen, and their love as parents. Yet others have their agendas, too, not least of them Harry Jones, a man who is already undergoing the worst day of his life when he becomes swept up in the maelstrom. What can he do about this act of terrorism when the most powerful people are

Read more less

Book Synopsis"Insanely creepy, wildly entertaining and razor-sharp" Gillian Flynn, author of Gone Girl "I loved [Good Neighbours] so much, every word, every page, every painful surprise. I've been screaming the title to all who will listen." - Sarah Jessica Parker A sudden tragedy pits neighbour against neighbour and puts one family in terrible danger. Welcome to Maple Street, a picture-perfect slice of suburban Long Island, its residents bound by their children, their work, and their illusion of safety in a rapidly changing world. But when the Wilde family moves in, they trigger their neighbours' worst fears. Arlo and Gertie and their weird kids don't fit with the way Maple Street sees itself. As tensions mount, a sinkhole opens in a nearby park, and neighbourhood Queen Bee Rhea's daughter Shelly falls inside. The search for Shelly brings a shocking accusation against the Wildes. Suddenly, it is one mother's word against the other's in a court of public opinion that can end only in blood. A riveting and ruthless portrayal of suburbia, Good Neighbours excavates the perils and betrayals of motherhood and friendships and the dangerous clash between social hierarchy, childhood trauma, and fear.

Read more less

Book SynopsisEverything stays the same for the tenants of The Beresford, a grand old apartment building just outside the city … until the doorbell rings… Will Carver returns with an eerie, deliciously and uncomfortably dark standalone thriller. ‘A gripping novel laced with humour and cutting character insight … a thrill from start to finish. Expect the unexpected!' Sarah Pinborough ‘Equally enthralling and appalling … unlike anything I’ve read in a very long while’ James Oswald ‘Ridiculously addictive’ S J Watson _______________ Just outside the city – any city, every city – is a grand, spacious but affordable apartment building called The Beresford. There’s a routine at The Beresford. For Mrs May, every day’s the same: a cup of cold, black coffee in the morning, pruning roses, checking on her tenants, wine, prayer and an afternoon nap. She never leaves the building. Abe Schwartz also lives at The Beresford. His housemate, Sythe, no longer does. Because Abe just killed him. In exactly sixty seconds, Blair Conroy will ring the doorbell to her new home and Abe will answer the door. They will become friends. Perhaps lovers. And, when the time comes for one of them to die, as is always the case at The Beresford, there will be sixty seconds to move the body before the next unknowing soul arrives at the door. Because nothing changes at The Beresford, until the doorbell rings… Eerie, dark, superbly twisted and majestically plotted, The Beresford is the stunning standalone thriller from one of crime fiction’s most exciting names. _______________ ‘Creepy and brilliant’ Khurrum Rahman ‘Reminiscent of The Shining … a creeping and perfectly crafted novel tinged with dark humour and malice’ Victoria Selman ‘A masterfully macabre tale’ Louise Mumford ‘I stepped into the imagination of Will Carver and it swallowed me whole’ Matt Wesolowski ‘Magnificently, compulsively chilling’ Margaret Kirk ‘Fans of Chuck Palahniuk will adore Carver … he is utterly brilliant’ Christopher Hooley ‘Devilishly dark and maniacally brilliant" Raven Crime Reads ‘Slick, stylish ... a sharply crafted and delectable slice of entertaining darkness’ The Tattooed Book Geek ‘Intense, brilliant, horrific, humorous and everything in between’ Liz Loves Books

Read more less

Book SynopsisA brilliant historical crime novel of Georgian London from the author of The Devil in the Marshalsea.Trade ReviewShe is one of the most impressive practitioners of the historical crime genre. * Independent online *A fast-paced adventure that places Hawkins amongst criminals, court intrigue and conspiracies. * Woman & Home *A rattling, rakish romp through Georgian London. More please! -- William Ryan, author of The Constant SoldierDark, twisting and witty. Dripping with 18th century intrigue - from the slums to the palaces of London. -- S D Sykes, author of PLAGUE LANDHodgson has again married immaculate research to the rip-roaring pace of the modern thriller and come up with a triumphant slice of historical fiction. * The Independent on Sunday *[A] rip-roaring historical thriller . . . I look forward to seeing what scurries out of the dark and grimy streets in Hodgson's next masterpiece. * Daily Express *Intelligent and engrossing reading. * The Sunday Times *A rip-roaring ride through Georgian London's back streets ...wonderfully atmospheric and entertaining * Good Housekeeping *A fun, twisting, shock-riddled masterpiece * The Bookbag *Full of character, suspense and atmosphere. * Woman & Home *Tom Hawkins, The most engaging rake to appear in a historical novel since George Macdonald Fraser's Flashman. This is history brought brilliantly to stinking, screaming life. * Sunday Express *A terrific swash-and-buckle story set in grimy, rumbustious London streets, the pace and plot never flag, the detail is a revelation -- Elizabeth Buchan, Daily MailGeorgian London in all its gritty reality seeps from the pages of this exciting historical mystery. Told in flashbacks, it has plenty of twists and turns to keep the reader intrigued. * Choice *A lively plot, an engaging hero and a vividly recreated city with all its stench and pleasures. Great fun. * The Times *This magnificent story with its multiple twists and turns, part social history with an informative afterword, an exploration of many faces of evil, with a genuine romantic hero and heroine, is a book to linger over * Crime Review *Antonia Hodgson has a real feel for how people thought and spoke at the time - and God knows, that's a rare talent -- Andrew Taylor, author of The Fires of LondonSomething new in the world of historical crime fiction, with mesmerising detail and atmosphere * Financial Times *Hodgson has a knack for convincing dialogue that crackles with period cadence and flavour * Daily Mail *Hodgson shows the seamy underbelly of Georgian London, and does for this era what C.J. Sansom and Rory Clements have done for Tudor times * Historical Novel Society *Historical fiction just doesn't get any better than this -- Jeffrey DeaverAt times Hodgson even rivals Dickens * Daily Express *Any historical fiction enthusiast who isn't a Tom Hawkins fan, has probably just not read any yet * The Bookbag *

Read more less

Book SynopsisThe second blistering Elvis Cole novel from the bestselling author of RACING THE LIGHT''Brilliant... read this, then read all his others'' MirrorBradley Warren had lost something very valuable, something that belonged to someone else: a rare thirteenth-century Japanese manuscript called the Hagakure.Everything PI Elvis Cole knew about Japanese culture he''d learned from reading SHOGUN, but he knew a lot of crooks - and what he didn''t know, his sidekick Joe Pike did. Together, Cole and Pike begin their search in L.A.''s Little Tokyo, the nest of the notorious Japanese mafia, the Yakuza - and find themselves caught up in a white-knuckled adventure filled with madness, murder and sexual obsession. Just another day''s work for Elvis Cole...Trade ReviewSTALKING THE ANGEL is a righteous California book: intelligent, perceptive, hard, clean -- James EllroyElvis Cole is the very best kind of hero * GUARDIAN *Brilliant... read this, then read all his others * MIRROR *Out on the West Coast, where private eyes thrive like avocado trees, Robert Crais has created an interesting and amusing hero in Elvis Cole * WALL STREET JOURNAL *

Read more less

Book SynopsisThe dead don''t always rest in peace . . . Discover the gripping Richard and Judy pick, and first thriller in the bestselling Inspector McLean seriesFrom the Sunday Times bestseller comes an electrifying crime thriller for fans of Ian Rankin, Peter James and Stuart MacBrideEdinburgh is horrified by a series of bloody killings.Deaths for which there appears to be neither rhyme nor reason, and which leave the city''s police stumped.DI Tony McLean is focused on the investigation, but his attention is drawn by a chilling cold case:A young girl, ritualistically murdered.Her remains hidden for sixty years.It seems impossible that there could be any connection between the cases, but McLean starts to wonder . . .Because if it''s true, they might be facing an evil beyond anything they ever imagined.Praise for James Oswald:''Crime fiction''s next big thing'' Sunday TeleTrade ReviewCrime fiction's next big thing * The Sunday Telegraph *Literary sensation...James' overnight success has drawn comparisons with the meteoric rise of EL James and her Fifty Shades of Grey series * Daily Mail *Fifty Shades of Hay * The Times *Oswald is among the leaders in the new batch of excellent Scottish crime writers * Daily Mail *The new Ian Rankin * Daily Record *The hallmarks of Val McDermid or Ian Rankin: it's dark, violent, noirish * The Herald *A star of Scotland's burgeoning crime fiction scene * Daily Record *

Read more less

Book SynopsisThe second shocking William Monk mystery from Anne Perry

Read more less

Book SynopsisTrouble stirs beneath the ice...A breathtaking action adventure from the NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of MAP OF BONES and THE DOOMSDAY KEY.Trade ReviewAce blockbuster thriller writing. * GOOD BOOK GUIDE *

Read more less

Book SynopsisHe is darkness. She wants him dead.In a city starved of light, she might just succeed.She moves like a shadow; she kills silently: Raven. This elegant assassin has been on the run for years. This time though, she has picked the wrong target. The hitman known only as ''Victor'' is as paranoid as he is merciless, and is no stranger to being hunted. He tracks his would-be killer across the globe, aiming not only to neutralise the threat, but to discover who wants him dead. The trail leads to New York...And then the lights go out.Over twelve hours of unremitting darkness, Manhattan dissolves into chaos. Amid looting, conspiracy and blackout, Victor and Raven play a vicious game of cat and mouse that the city will never forget.Trade ReviewFists, feet and bullets fly in this fast-paced thriller from the dark side of international espionage as gun-for-hire Victor tries work out if he should trust Raven, an equally enigmatic assassin, or kill her. Great insights into the tradecraft and psychology of the professional hunter. * Sunday Times *Fast paced, cinematic and violent * Sunday Mirror *Reading a Wood thriller about enigmatic assassin-for-hire Victor is like a high-ve­locity ride on a bullet * Peterborough Telegraph *The Darkest Day is a true thrill a minute, guns blazing, action packed novel * Open Book Society *Victor is a fascinating character . . . brilliant * Crime Thriller Girl *Expertly choreographed - few writers working in the genre at present can rival Wood's fluency at creating action scenes * Shots *[Victor] reminds me of Dexter - the serial killer who again by any societal moral standards everyone should hate and abhor, yet you simply had to love him * Mystery Sequels *Fast paced... will keep you on the edge of your seats * The Crimewarp *If you love Lee Child and you're looking for something new to keep you going, then Tom Wood is the man for you * Joan's Book Reviews *

Read more less

Book SynopsisShe was in the wrong place at the wrong time: in SILENT SCREAM, the brilliant novel from the bestselling Karen Rose, arson leads to murder and blackmail, and David Hunter, who first appeared in DON''T TELL, leads a desperate search for those responsible. Part of the Minneapolis series.An environmental protest turns deadly when a young girl becomes trapped in a burning building. Four students callously leave her to die but have they made the biggest mistake of their lives? For the ruthless blackmailer watching from the shadows, the students'' error is a gift. He''ll do whatever it takes to succeed and now he has the perfect candidates to do his dirty work. Firefighter David Hunter knows the devastation that fires can bring, but even he is shocked to find a body inside the blazing building he is trying to save. David vows to help homicide detective Olivia Sutherland find those responsible, but they are about to find that this blackmailer''s plan goes fTrade Review'Intense, complex, and unforgettable' * James Patterson *'Page-turning' * Sunday Express *

Read more less

Book SynopsisFor the twentieth anniversary of the start of the Matthew Bartholomew series, Sphere is delighted to reissue all of the medieval monk''s cases with beautiful new series-style covers.------------------------------------The twenty third chronicle of Matthew Bartholomew. In 1360 a deputation from Cambridge ventures to the Suffolk town of Clare in the hope that the wealthy Elizabeth de Burgh has left a legacy to Michaelhouse. Yet when they arrive they discover that the report of her death is false and that the college seems destined for bankruptcy.Determined to see if some of its well-heeled citizens can be persuaded to sponsor Michaelhouse, Matthew Bartholomew, Brother Michael and Master Langelee become enmeshed in the town''s politics. They quickly discover that a great many other people in Clare have recently met untimely deaths. These killings, combined with the arrogance Lady de Burgh has shown over the refurTrade ReviewA Grave Concern is a splendid addition to the series -- and there is no sign that Susanna Gregory is flagging - The TimesSusanna Gregory writes with fluency and energy, avoids archaic vocabulary, despite her 14th-century setting and, having had a career as an academic, bases the stories in this enjoyable series on careful research - Literary Review

Read more less

Book SynopsisSomeone is always watchingDerek Flint is a loner. He lives with his mother and spends hisevenings watching his clients on the CCTV cameras he has installed inside their homes. He likes their companionship even if it's through a screen.When a series of crimes hits Derek's neighbourhood, DC Beth Mayes begins to suspect he's involved. How does he know so much about the victims' lives? Why won't he let anyone into his office? And what is his mother hiding in that strange, lonely house?As the crimes become more violent, Beth must race against the clock to find out who is behind the attacks. Will she uncover the truth in time? And is Derek more dangerous than even she has guessed?A spellbinding crime novel from the worldwide bestsellerCathy Glass, writing as Lisa Stone.Once you start you won't be able to stop!'Katerina Diamond, Sunday Times bestselling author of The TeacherTrade Review Praise for Lisa Stone ‘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 ‘I flew through The Darkness Within; it maintained a dark and gritty atmosphere whilst covering some rather disturbing subject matters. But despite there being some very emotive and hard to read scenes described, I raced through the pages desperate to know how it would end and I certainly wasn’t disappointed.’ Goodreads reviewer ‘A unique plot and storyline – I enjoyed the book immensely. It really makes you think.’ Goodreads reviewer ‘What a powerful novel. I have read all of most of Cathy Glass’s books and here she is writing under a new name Lisa Stone. I love the fact she has branched into crime thriller and I think she has done it really well.’ Goodreads reviewer ‘I really enjoyed this. Interesting and captivating story line, great characters and easy to read – not the subject matter which is difficult, dark and pretty violent, but the style of writing. A gripping thriller.’ Goodreads reviewer ‘The Darkness Within is certainly a dark and gripping read and one that will win over new fans as well as old.’ Goodreads reviewer

Read more less

Book Synopsis“A master storyteller . . . Michener, by any standards, is a phenomenon. Space is one of his best books.”—The Wall Street JournalAlready a renowned chronicler of the epic events of world history, James A. Michener tackles the most ambitious subject of his career: space, the last great frontier. This astounding novel brings to life the dreams and daring of countless men and women—people like Stanley Mott, the engineer whose irrepressible drive for knowledge places him at the center of the American exploration effort; Norman Grant, the war hero and U.S. senator who takes his personal battle not only to a nation, but to the heavens; Dieter Kolff, a German rocket scientist who once worked for the Nazis; Randy Claggett, the astronaut who meets his destiny on a mission to the far side of the moon; and Cynthia Rhee, the reporter whose determined crusade brings their story to a breathless world.   Praise for Space “A master storyteller . . . Michener, by any standards, is a phenomenon. Space is one of his best books.”—The Wall Street Journal “A novel of very high adventure . . . a sympathetic, historically sound treatment of an important human endeavor that someday could be the stuff of myth, told here with gripping effect.”—The New York Times Book Review “Space is everything that Michener fans have come to expect. Without question, the space program’s dramatic dimensions provide the stuff of great fiction.”—BusinessWeek   “Michener is eloquent in describing the actual flights into space, as well as the blazing, apocalyptic re-entry of the shuttle into earth’s atmosphere.”—The New York Times

Read more less

Book SynopsisBestselling author of The Ex and The Better Sister*The Girl She Was, available to pre-order now*''Highly addictive'' KARIN SLAUGHTER ''A major talent'' HARLAN COBENHow well did she ever know her husband?When Angela meets Jason Powell, a brilliant university professor, she assumes their romance to be a fling. But when they marry the following summer and move to Manhattan, Angela feels she's been given the chance to escape her troubled past. Six years later, however, Jason, by now a celebrated liberal figurehead, faces serious allegations made by one of his young college interns, and Angela's seemingly perfect life is under threat . . .

Read more less

Book SynopsisThe Multi-Million Copy International BestsellerReleased in 2010 as a major motion picture starring Kristin Scott Thomas, Sarah''s Key is perfect for fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz and All the Light We Cannot See. ''A remarkable novel. Like Sophie''s Choice, it''s a book that impresses itself upon one''s heart and soul forever'' Naomi Ragen, author of The Saturday WifeParis, July 1942. Sarah, a ten-year-old Jewish girl, is arrested by the French police in the middle of the night, along with her mother and father. Desperate to protect her younger brother, she locks him in a cupboard and promises to come back for him as soon as she can. Paris, May 2002. Julia Jarmond, an American journalist, is asked to write about the 60th anniversary of the Vel'' d''Hiv'' roundup - the infamous day in 1942 when French police rounded up thousands of Jewish men, women and children, in order to send them to conceTrade ReviewSarah's trials are so riveting, her innocence so absorbing, the book is hard to put down * Publishers' Weekly *Masterly and compelling, it is not something that readers will quickly forget. Highly recommended * Library Journal *A gripping story of loss, family secrets and silence * Warwickshire Telegraph *

Read more less

Book SynopsisA compelling, gripping psychological thriller from bestselling author Louise Jensen, perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train, I Let You Go and The Girl With No Past.Trade ReviewI was gripped to The Sister from the first page until the very end. I thought I had it all worked out until I was proven sooo wrong * Robert Bryndza *

Read more less

Book Synopsis* THE SECOND NOVEL IN THE BESTSELLING MODESTY BLAISE SERIES * 'The finest escapist thrillers ever written' THE TIMES 'Before Buffy, before Charlie's Angels, before Purdy and Emma Peel, there was Modesty Blaise' OBSERVERKarz, a modern-day Genghis Khan, is assembling an army of mercenaries in a hidden valley in the Hindu Kush Mountains. His objective: the invasion and occupation of oil-rich Kuwait. But he lacks a couple of top lieutenants, and his gaze falls on Modesty Blaise and her loyal companion Willie Garvin, even though he knows they are not for hire. Meanwhile, Sir Gerald Tarrant, who runs a secret service organisation under the British government, has noticed that many mercenaries are being recruited by some unknown employer and disappearing. This worries Sir Gerald, and he asks Modesty and Willie to investigate.When Karz kidnaps Lucille (a child dear to Modesty and Willie), and commands them to report for duty, the adventurers have no choice. They must travel to the isolated valTrade ReviewThese books are the finest escapist thrillers ever written * The Times *In the beginning there was Modesty. Cooler than the pretentious James Bond, tougher than the brain-dead Mike Hammer -- Lauren Henderson, author of Dead White FemaleBefore Buffy, before Charlie's Angels, before Purdy and Emma Peel there was Modesty Blaise. For almost 40 years, Peter O'Donnell's iconic heroine drop-kicked her way through a swath of villains and into a unique place in popular culture * Observer *One of the great partnerships in fiction, bearing comparison with that of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson -- Kingsley AmisO'Donnell is one of those rare popular writers, like Josephine Tey or P.G. Wodehouse, who inspire not just fandom but love * New York Times Book Review *Modesty Blaise was the comic-strip criminal genius, turned occasional secret service operative, who managed to combine timeless beauty and elegance with the ability to break every bone in your body... there's never been a better time to become acquainted * The Crack *The continuing renaissance of the immortal heroine: thrilling, humorous and timeless adventures, the Modesty Blaise series are seminal British crime novels * Crime Time *

Read more less

Book SynopsisA gripping standalone thriller from the Sunday Times No.1 bestselling author of the Logan McRae series.Beware of the darkWelcome to the Misfit Mob where Police Scotland dumps the officers it can't get rid of, but wants to. Officers like DC Callum MacGregor, lumbered with all the boring go-nowhere cases. So when an ancient mummy is found at the Oldcastle tip, it's his job to track down its owner.But then Callum uncovers links between his mummified corpse and three missing young men, and life starts to get a lot more interesting.No one expects the Misfit Mob to solve anything, but right now they're all that stands between a killer's victims and a slow lingering death. Can they prove everyone wrong before someone else dies?Trade Review‘Wickedly twisty plotting and dazzling displays of black humour’ Library Journal Praise for Stuart MacBride: ‘Dark and gripping. A riveting page-turner’ Independent on Sunday ‘MacBride is a damned fine writer’ Peter James ‘A satisfyingly compelling thriller’ Sunday Mirror ‘Skilful storytelling … strong characterisation … intriguing and engrossing’ Guardian ‘MacBride’s thrillers just keep getting better’ Express ‘Exciting … a guaranteed bestseller’ Literary Review ‘Unmissable … superb storytelling’ Sun ‘Crime fiction of the highest order’ Mark Billingham ‘A terrific writer … Logan McRae is a delight’ The Times

Read more less

Book Synopsis70,000 years ago, the human race almost went extinct. We survived, but no one knows how. Now the next stage of human evolution is beginning. Will we survive this time? Geneticist Kate Warner and counter-terrorism agent David Vale have prevented a fierce plague from wiping out humanity – but the struggle to survive is far from over. The Atlantis World stretches deep into space and time, harbouring an enemy greater than anyone had imagined. Now Kate and David must race through galaxies, past space stations, and into the past of a mysterious culture whose secrets could save humanity in its darkest hour. This is the blockbusting final instalment in the Origin Mysteries.

Read more less

Book SynopsisSmall-town guy meets big-time evil A spine-tingling Odd Thomas novella.THERE'S ROOM AT THE INN, BUT YOU MIGHT NOT GET OUTOdd Thomas and Annamaria need a break from the road. Nestled on a lonely stretch along the Pacific Coast, the warm lights of Harmony Corner welcome them in. The quaint roadside outpost offers everything a weary traveller desires a cosy diner, a handy service station, a cluster of motel rooms and the Harmony family homestead presiding over it all.But Odd has a bad feeling about this place. There's more to the secluded haven than meets the eye and between life and death there is something more frightening than either. Odd has faced evil many times and he will face it again before the night is overTrade ReviewPraise for the Odd Thomas series: ‘One of his finest books, and Odd himself is a superb character’ Independent ‘Odd Thomas is a page-turner … A read-at-a-sitting novel with a terrific final twist’ Observer ‘Humour, humanity and horror, the classic Koontz concoction’ The Times ‘The nice young fry cook with the occult powers is Koontz’s most likable creation.’ The New York Times Praise for Dean Koontz: ‘Dean Koontz is not just a master of our darkest dreams, but also a literary juggler’ The Times ‘A terrific pursuit story … clever, up-to-the-minute, and riveting’ Guardian ‘There’s surprise after surprise, including a killer finale … a read-in-one-go novel’ Independent on Sunday ‘Psychologically complex, masterly and satisfying’ The New York Times

Read more less

Book SynopsisGamble is the latest Dick Francis novel and the first solo novel by Felix Francis.Nick Foxton once won the Grand National, but a terrible accident cut his racing career short. Years later, he is returning to Aintree - as a spectator - when he once more finds himself the centre of attention.Minutes before the big race, Nick''s colleague, financial adviser Herb Kovak, is shot dead and the gunman vanishes into the crowd. The police want answers but Nick can''t explain why anyone would want Herb dead.Yet when he finds a threatening message crumpled in Herb''s coat, Nick begins questioning all he knows about his friend. And on learning that he is the benefactor of Herb''s will, Nick is certain that something is not right.A fact confirmed when Nick discovers he''s next in the killer''s firing line.From Felix Francis, the bestselling co-author (with Dick Francis) of Dead Heat and Even Money comes Gamble, the latest Trade ReviewThe Francis flair is clear for all to see * Daily Mail *The novel confirms Francis's seat at the head of crime fiction * Racing Post *From winning post to top of the bestseller list, time after time * Sunday Times *

Read more less

Book SynopsisIt is 1914 and Amelia Peabody and her husband Emerson are back in Egypt for another season of archaeological excavation. But this year a new menace hangs over the dig: rumblings of war abound in Europe while over in the East, Turkish and German forces are massing for an attack on the Suez Canal. There are problems closer to home too: their son Rameses, passionately opposed to the war, is collecting white feathers and challenges from the British community of Cairo, their beautiful ward Nefret seems to have become involved with Amelia's detested nephew Percy, while David, the young Egyptian married to their niece Lia, has been interned because of his nationalist sympathies. Even Amelia finds it difficult to concentrate on pyramids when her children are in trouble and Cairo teems with enemy agents, including her old nemesis. Can Amelia unmask the Master Criminal and prevent a bloody uprising in Cairo, rescue Nefret from the attentions of her nephew, defend her son against unknown enemies and prevent Emerson from dashing off to fight in the looming war? If anyone can it's Amelia - but this time she is going to need all the help that she can get; and some of it from a completely unexpected source.Trade ReviewI can't wait for the next Peabody story... I really do think Elizabeth Peters' books are great entertainment. -- Angela Rippon A writer so popular that the public library has to keep her books under lock and key. Washington Post Book World Think Miss Marple with early feminist gloss crossed with Indiana Jones... accomplished entertainment. Guardian

Read more less

Book SynopsisBritain and America are newly at war, and Jack Aubrey and Stephen Maturin are caught in the very thick of the action.En route to England and his next command, Captain Jack Aubrey, and his friend, ship's surgeon and secret agent Stephen Maturin, find themselves swept up in the War of 1812. As Aubrey convalesces from his wounds in a Boston hospital, awaiting the next prisoner exchange, Maturin's past activities as a spy return to haunt him and precipitate both men into new and unexpected dangers.Love and betrayal vie for supremacy as the two friends face peril around every corner.The Fortune of War is a marvellously full-flavoured, engrossing book, which towers over its current rivals in the genre like a three-decker over a ship's longboat.'T. J. BINYON, Times Literary SupplementThere is nothing in this century that rivals Patrick O'Brian's achievement.'AMANDA FOREMANTrade Review‘If O’Brian’s novels have become a cult, this is because they are truly addictive. . . They are, quite magnificently, adventure yarns whose superb authenticity never distracts from the sheer thrill of the action.’Caroline Moore, Sunday Telegraph ‘The Aubrey–Maturin novels, by Patrick O’Brian, are so addictive that after I finish one I have to hide the next from myself for a little while in order to do anything else but read.’Louise Erdrich ‘In Aubrey and Maturin, Patrick O’Brian has created two of the most enjoyable characters in twentieth-century fiction. Their relationship sustains an absorbing and thrilling sequence of naval stories, unrivalled in their complexity, full of impeccable detail and psychological insight. O’Brian switches from the intimate to the epic with equal assurance. One of the greatest authors to sail with.’Michael Palin ‘My hero is Patrick O’Brian. It’s basically impossible to write that well.’David Mamet ‘One of the most compelling and brilliant novelists of his time . . . Beyond his superbly elegant writing, wit and originality, Patrick O’Brian showed an understanding of the nature of a floating world at the mercy of the wind and the sea which has never been surpassed.’Max Hastings, Evening Standard ‘I devoured Patrick O’Brian’s twenty-volume masterpiece as if it had been so many tots of Jamaica grog.’Christopher Hitchens ‘Written with most engaging enthusiasm that can’t fail to give pleasure to anybody who enjoys historical adventure flavoured with more than a dash of realism.’The Sunday Times ‘One of the most brilliantly sustained pieces of historical fictional writing this century.’James Teacher, Spectator ‘Patrick O’Brian brings depth to his sea-stories with outstanding dialogue, characterisation, humour and a golden thread of romance. You don’t have to love books about naval battles to become entranced.’Katie Fforde

Read more less

Book SynopsisTragedy befalls the Carter family following an eventful visit from a Russian prince and a scandalous blackmail letter. The murder of Wally Carter generates a bewildering mystery - how does one shoot a man crossing a narrow bridge without being near the murder weapon when it is fired? The superlatively analytical Inspector Hemingway reveals his unnerving talent for solving a fiendish problem.Trade ReviewPraise for Georgette Heyer's mystery novels:'We had better start ranking Heyer alongside such incomparable whodunit authors as Christie, Marsh, Tey and Allingham' * San Francisco Chronicle *'Rarely have we seen humour and mystery so perfectly blended' * New York Times *'Sharp, clear and witty' * The New Yorker *'Heyer's characters and dialogue are an abiding delight to me ... I have seldom met people to whom I have taken so violent a fancy from the word "Go"' * Dorothy L. Sayers *

Read more less

Book SynopsisHe was supposed to be having fun with his friends, not playing detective and stalking a serial killer.Theodore Boone - teenage lawyer and courtroom hero - is on a class trip seeing the sights of the capital city. But he hadn''t counted on seeing the most wanted man in the history of his home town, Strattenberg.Suddenly Theo is caught in the hunt for an accused murderer, alongside the FBI. Theo knows he''s getting in deep - and things could become even more dangerous. Because if this case goes back to court, it will be down to him. Will justice finally be done . . . or will the killer''s criminal allies be out for revenge? ******************What readers are saying about THEODORE BOONE: THE FUGITIVE''Suspense, curiosity and, bravery, this book is packed with them'' - 5 stars''Loved this book'' - 5 stars''A great read for all ages'' - 5 starsTrade ReviewIf you aspire to turn your children into lawyers who will keep you in your old age, John Grisham's Theodore Boone, his first novel for young people, might be for you. * Sunday Times *Nobody does legal fiction better. * Daily Express *Not since Nancy Drew has a nosy, crime-obsessed kid been so hard to resist. * The New York Times *Gripping... I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a good mystery. I think everyone will be enthralled by Theodore Boone. * Scholastic News *A master of his craft. * The Guardian *

Read more less

Book SynopsisStabbed and stuffed in a closet...When police constable Hamish Macbeth receives the news that there has been a murder at Arrat House, home of the relentless practical joker Arthur Trent, he doesn''t race to the scene of the crime. After all, last time he was called to investigate a death at the isolated Scottish manor, the ''victim'' turned out to be Trent''s manservant covered in fake blood.Thus prepared for another prank, Hamish arrives to find that Trent has been most decidedly murdered and for suspects there is a houseful of greedy relatives, all of whom are more than interested in the contents of the will rather than the crime at hand. And when the Chief Inspector arrives on the scene and his former flame, Priscilla Halburton-Smythe, gets involved as well, Hamish quite clearly has his hands full.

Read more less

Book SynopsisCelebrating Ray Bradbury''s centenary, this collection commemorates his finest crime stories tales as strange and wonderful as his signature fantasy.Time travellersdark carnivalsliving automataand detectives? Honouring the 100th birthday of Ray Bradbury, renowned author of Fahrenheit 451, this new, definitive collection of the master''s less well-known crime fiction features classic stories and rare gems, a number of which became episodes of Alfred Hitchcock Presents and The Ray Bradbury Theater, including the tale Bradbury called one of the best stories in any field that I have ever written'.Is it murder to destroy a robot if it looks and speaks and thinks and feels like a human being? Can a ventriloquist be incriminated by the testimony of his own dummy? Can a time traveller prevent his younger self from killing the woman they both loved? And can the survivor of a pair of Siamese twins investigate his own brother''s murder? No other writer has ever rivalled the imagination and narraTrade Review‘As influenced by George Bernard Shaw and William Shakespeare as he was by Jules Verne and Edgar Rice Burroughs, Bradbury was an expert of the taut tale, the last-sentence twist. And he was more celebrated for short fiction than his longer works.’–Los Angeles Times ‘Ray Bradbury was the 20th-century American short-story writer par excellence.’–Guardian

Read more less

Book SynopsisHe''s there. Stalking you. Killing for you. YOU CAN''T HIDE is a nail-biting thriller from bestselling author Karen Rose, and part of the Chicago series. Someone is tormenting psychiatrist Tess Ciccotelli''s patients, pushing them to commit suicide and setting her up to take the blame. But even police pressure won''t make her break her oath to protect their secrets. Detective Aidan Reagan understands Tess''s need to safeguard her clients but all the clues suggest that a faceless enemy is set on destroying her career, her family and, finally, Tess herself. As Reagan and Tess race to stop the killer, the noose is tightening around Tess''s neck and there is nowhere for her to go...Trade ReviewIntense, complex and unforgettable -- James PattersonFast and furious * Sun *

Read more less

Book SynopsisAn action-packed fantasy following a crew of mercenaries on an epic quest. Full of mystery, battles and magic, this is perfect for fans of David GemmellChronicles of the Raven: OneELITE, UNSTOPPABLE ... AND HIRED TO DO THE UNTHINKABLEThe Raven are an elite. Formed of six men and an elf, they''re swords for hire in the wars that have torn their land apart. For years their only loyalty has been to themselves, and to their code.But that time is coming to an end. The Wytch Lords have escaped and The Raven find themselves fighting for the Dark College of magic, on a mission which soon becomes a race for the secret location of Dawnthief. It''s a spell - one created to end the world - and there''s a danger that someone is going to use it ...Readers love Dawnthief:''Barclay writes with power, pace and a wonderful sense of humour'' David Gemmell''This book was great, it had magic and swords and the old fas

Read more less

Book SynopsisAfter three years in the wilderness, hardboiled reporter Gerry Conway is back at his desk at the Glasgow Tribune. But three years is a long time on newspapers and things have changed - readers are dwindling, budgets are tightening, and the Trib''s once rigorous standards are slipping. Once the paper''s star reporter, Conway now plays second fiddle to his former protégé, crime reporter Martin Moir. But when Moir goes AWOL as a big story breaks, Conway is dispatched to cover a gangland shooting. And when Moir''s body turns up in a flooded quarry, Conway is drawn deeper into the city''s criminal underworld as he looks for the truth about his colleague''s death. Braving the hostility of gangsters, ambitious politicians and his own newspaper bosses, Conway discovers he still has what it takes to break a big story. But this is a story not everyone wants to hear as the city prepares to host the Commonwealth Games and the country gears up for a make-or-breakTrade ReviewA terrific, ultra-modern crime novel ... delivered in lyrical, emotive and often piercing prose, it's an assured and classy addition to the ranks of Scotland's crime-writing scene. -- Doug Johnstone Independent on Sunday 'This novel reveals a talent that outshines even his famous relatives. The novel's appetite for the life and language of Glasgow is intoxicating. McIlvanney evokes the city's dark underbelly with razor-like accuracy, and the novel roars off the page like a wild beast on the loose ... superb storytelling, a wonderful eye for character, and a passion for dialogue, it announces the arrival of a Scots poet of the thriller. -- Geoffrey Wansell Daily Mail 'Is there no end to the procession of Scottish writers excelling in the crime genre? In his second novel, Where the Dead Men Go, Liam McIlvanney shows himself to be in the same league as his illustrious compatriots ... McIlvanney tells the story with clarity, terrific dialogue and convincing characters. -- Marcel Berlins The Times WHERE THE DEAD MEN GO is a well written novel, full of believable characters and dialogue. The pace of the book is a slow build up to an exciting conclusion ... Recommended. eurocrime.co.uk

Read more less

Book SynopsisAlex Cross''s first case since joining the FBI has his new colleagues perplexed. Across the country, men and women are kidnapped in broad daylight and then disappear completely. These people are not being taken for ransom, Alex realizes. They are being bought and sold. And it seems The Wolf is the master criminal behind this terrible trade and who is bringing a new reign of terror to organized crime. Even as he admires the FBI''s vast resources, Alex is impatient with the Bureau''s clumsiness and caution when it is time to move. A lone wolf himself, he has to go out alone to track his new prey and try to rescue some of the victims while they are still alive. As the case boils over, Alex is in hot water at home, too. His ex-fiancée, Christine Johnson, comes back into his life - and not for the reasons Alex might have hoped.Trade Review'If there really were human superheroes, Alex Cross would be at the head of the class...and, with each instalment in the series, Patterson makes sure his superhero gets bigger and better while at the same time becomming more vulnerable.' * New York Times *'Patterson knows where our deepest fears are buried... There's no stopping his imagination.' * New York Times Book Review *

Read more less

Book SynopsisA classic of the crime genre, A Fatal Inversion plunges you into the darker side of humanity with a plot that will keep you guessing throughout!''An absolute winner . . . a gripping read from start to end'' Daily Mail''Brilliant. Vine has the kind of near-Victorian narrative drive'' Sunday Times''I defy anyone to guess the conclusion'' Daily Telegraph*****In the long hot summer of 1976, a group of young adults camp in Wyvis Hall, a beautiful Suffolk country house, after one of them unexpectedly inherits it. Revelling in their self-indulgent, irresponsible paradise, they scavenge, steal and sell heirlooms - to entertain and simply exist.Ten years later, when the current owner buries their beloved dog in the Hall''s animal cemetery, the bodies of a woman and child are discovered. But which woman? And whose child? As the facts slowly emerge, their past begins to catcTrade Review'I defy anyone to guess the conclusion, but looking back, the clues are seen to be there, unobtrusively but cunningly planted, so that it seems one should have known all along. The curtain is drawn back to reveal rather than to surprise; a most satisfying end' Daily Telegraph 'An absolute winner, nimbly written with all the Dickensian virtues of vivid characterization, fine prose style and a cunningly devised plot that shifts and twists and keeps you on the edge of your chair' Daily Mail 'The story is brilliant, the ending a perfect bit of irony... Barbara Vine has the kind of near-Victorian narrative drive... that compels a reader to go on turning the pages' - Julian Symons, Sunday Times

Read more less