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Book SynopsisWilliam Wilkie Collins (8 January 1824 - 23 September 1889) was an English novelist, playwright, and short story writer. His best-known works are The Woman in White (1859), No Name (1862), Armadale (1866), and The Moonstone (1868), considered the first modern English detective novel.

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Book SynopsisGabriel Allon brought down the most dangerous man in the world. But he made one mistake. Leaving him alive . . .''Kept me on the edge of my seat until the last page'' 5***** Reader Review''A heart-stopping thriller which you can''t put down until you''re finished'' 5***** Reader Review________Spy turned art restorer Gabriel Allon is trying to resume his honeymoon in the secluded hills of Umbria with his new wife, Chiara, when shocking news reaches him from London.The defector and former Russian intelligence officer, who saved Gabriel''s life in Moscow Rules, has vanished without a trace. British intelligence suspect the defector was always a double agent, but Gabriel is convinced otherwise.Gabriel and his team find themselves in a deadly duel of nerve and wits with one of the world''s most ruthless men: the murderous Russian oligarch and arms dealer Ivan Kharkov.It will take Gabriel from a quiet mews in London to t

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Book SynopsisAn omnibus comprising Raymond Chandler''s three Philip Marlowe novels, THE LADY IN THE LAKE, THE HIGH WINDOW and THE LITTLE SISTER.

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Book SynopsisTHE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER Diamond is the master of gripping literature' EVENING STANDARDThe Queen of Grip-lit is back All hail the new Queen of Crime!' HEATA web of a plot that twists and turns and keeps the reader on the edge of their seat' SUNCan you keep a secret? Your life depends on itWhen Bridget Reid wakes up in a locked room, terrifying memories come flooding back of blood, pain, and desperate fear. Her captor knows things she's never told anyone. How can she escape someone who knows all of her secrets?As DS Imogen Grey and DS Adrian Miles search for Bridget, they uncover a horrifying web of abuse, betrayal and murder right under their noses in Exeter.And as the past comes back to haunt her, Grey must confront her own demons. Because she knows that it can be those closest to us who hurt us the mostPerfect for fans of Cara Hunter and Angela Marsons. If you love The Secret, don't miss Katerina Diamond's twisty new thriller The Heatwave coming June 2020.Trade Review“A deliciously dark read, Katerina Diamond keeps her readers guessing throughout as she leads us on a very secretive, VERY twisted journey…everything I was expecting from a well-written, pacy thriller.” LISA HALL, AUTHOR OF BETWEEN YOU AND ME ‘A dark, twisting tale that won’t fail to captivate.’ MINT VELVET ‘This fluid tale about a girl being held hostage is relentless and uncompromisingly dark.’ HEAT ‘This gem of a crime novel is packed with twists until the last page.’ CLOSER ‘Wow, I thought THE TEACHER was fantastic but this is on another level. Was gripped all the way through and kept me guessing as the story unfolded.’ NETGALLEY REVIEWER ‘Another grim and gory spider's web from Katerina Diamond – closely following on from THE TEACHER and not letting up on the twists and turns.’GOODREADS REVIEWER ‘An impeccable novel with nail biting chapters…“Katerina Diamond deserves the title of Queen of Crime, because I'll be damned if anyone writes novels like she does.5* doesn't do this book justice.’ THE BRUNETTE BOOKSHELF ‘Has the feeling of a nightmare come to life…’ LOVEREADING ‘The suspense is literally out of this world.’ COMPELLING READS ‘A dark and twisted tale that had me gasping in fear.’ HANDWRITTEN GIRL

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Book SynopsisWhat if someone you loved who you believed was murdered came back into your life? This high-octane chiller from the No.1 New York Times bestseller gets under your skin, and then burrows deep' (Stephen King).A secret from the past could destroy his futureMallory Gray Chandler was the quintessential Southern Belle.She loved John Waters with a seething passion that threatened to destroy them both, until he ended the relationship. She was later found raped and murdered on a New Orleans pier.A decade later, a single word uttered by the stunning Eve Sumner turns John's world inside out. Exactly who is Eve? And how does she know so much about John's past with Mallory?Face-to-face with a memory from his past, John is plunged into the darkest depths of love and obsession. And a mass of secrets, lies and murder is about to explodeTrade ReviewPraise for Greg Iles: ‘A scorching read’ John Grisham ‘Iles is a phenomenal thriller writer’ Independent on Sunday ‘An engrossing page-turning ride’ Jeffery Deaver ‘A rarity. A thriller that really thrills’ Stephen King ‘Alarming, believable, and utterly consuming’ Dan Brown ‘Splendidly creepy … compulsive’ Daily Telegraph ‘An incredible web of intrigue and suspense, an avalanche of action from first page to last’ Clive Cussler

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Book SynopsisA storm is coming for Sean Dillon & company in the mesmerizing new thriller of murder, terrorism and revenge from the Sunday Times bestselling author.It begins with the attempted assassination of the ex-President of the United States.Only the presence of Sean Dillon and the fellow members of the Prime Minister's Private Army' prevents it becoming a bloodbath. Soon they are on the trail of the perpetrators, confident they will catch them.What Dillon & Co don't realize is that they have just sprung a trap that will lead them to almost certain death.For there is a new Master pulling the strings for al Qaeda in London, and this time he's going to make sure the hated enemy is destroyed once and for all.A storm is coming for Sean DillonTrade Review‘Open a Jack Higgins novel and you’ll encounter a master craftsman at the peak of his powers … first-rate tales of intrigue, suspense and full-on action.’ Sunday Express ‘With fresh plots, interesting characters and vibrant settings, Jack Higgins has firmly cemented his reputation as one of the world’s most successful thriller writers.’ The Strand Magazine ‘A thriller writer in a class of his own.’ Financial Times

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Book Synopsis*****Part of the bestselling John Shakespeare series of Tudor spy thrillers from Rory Clements, winner of the Ellis Peters Historical Fiction Award*****'[Clements] does for Elizabeth's reign what CJ Sansom does for Henry VIII's' Sunday Times**********Spring 1593. England is a powder keg of rumour and fear. Plague rages, famine is rife, the ageing Queen's couriers scheme: Elizabeth's Golden Age is truly tarnished. Meanwhile Spain watches and waits - and plots.Into this turmoil a small cart clatters through the streets of London, carrying a deadly load. It is the first in a wave of horrific bombing attacks on the Dutch immigrant community that will change John Shakespeare's life for ever.Driven on by cold rage, Shakespeare's investigations will take him from magnificent royal horseraces to the opulent chambers of Black Luce's brothel, from the theatrical underworld of Marlowe and Kyd to the pain-wracked torture cells of priest-hunter Richard Topcliffe, and from the elegant offices of master tactician Robert Cecil to the splintering timbers of an explosive encounter at sea.As Shakespeare delves ever deeper, he uncovers intricate layers of mystery and deception that threaten the heart not only of the realm, but of all that he holds dear.Trade ReviewBeautifully done . . . alive and tremendously engrossing. * Daily Telegraph *Beautifully done . . . alive and tremendously engrossing. * Daily Telegraph *Enjoyable, bloody and brutish. * Guardian *Enjoyable, bloody and brutish. * Guardian *

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Book SynopsisDennis Lehane's first book for Little, Brown heralds the return of much-loved characters Patrick Kenzie and Angie GennaroTrade Review'Vintage stuff... another dark but absurdly enjoyable tale that's so beautifully written and so sharp in its details and atmosphere that it's no wonder Lehane's books attract filmmakers with such ease * Irish Voice *Lehane perfectly captur[es] gloomy post-financial meltdown Boston. Fortunately, he brought Patrick and Angie along to offset the murk; their chemistry has only gotten fizzier, with a realistic dash of old-married-couple resolve * Entertainment Weekly *Lehane is a writer bringing new confidence and an easy prowess to a new chapter in an epic story - the Kenzie-Gennaro saga * Washington Post *[Lehane has] emerged from the whodunit ghetto as a broader and more substantial talent. . . .When it comes to keeping readers exactly where he wants them, Mr Lehane offers a bravura demonstration of how it's done * New York Times *Each character...is described with economy and wit... and yet the most impressive aspect of the novel is the way that Lehane shows the psychological effects of having to deal with damaged people day after day * Evening Standard *Lehane brilliantly uses the ethical dilemma - which comes first: the law or personal morality? - to explore the wintry wastes of Boston in the United States of Recession * Sunday Times *A good thriller that does not shy away from questions of moral responsibility, and maintains a quick-fire pace and winning line in repartee * Metro *A suitably thrilling addition to the duo's six-book saga * Shortlist *A brilliant thriller * Uncut *Boasts surface pace and moral depth that few can match * Scottish Sunday Herald *Moonlight Mile is an excellent thriller because it takes its competent hero and heroine and puts them out of their depths * Independent *

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Book SynopsisA fantastic crime collection, including a brand-new Inspector Banks novella, from Number One bestseller Peter RobinsonWhen DCI Alan Banks arrived in Eastvale his life was every bit as much of a mess as it is now. But he is holding an envelope that could change everything he understood about the events that sent him north twenty years ago. Walking again the narrow alleys and backstreets of his mind, he remembers the seedy Soho nights of his last case - dubious businessmen in dodgy clubs, young girls on the game. And a killer on the loose.In addition to the brand new novella that fills in the gaps in Banks''s life before Yorkshire, Peter Robinson gives us ten more brilliant and eclectic stories that have never before been published in the UK.The Eastvale Ladies'' Poker Circle finds that murder may be just another game of risk. Is a suitcase of cash worth a man''s head on a plate? And tragedy leads a young boy to learn the price of love . . .Trade ReviewOutstanding . . . one of the best voices in contemporary fiction * Publishers Weekly *After 18 tales of the fiendishly good DCI Alan Banks, the bestselling author delves into his leading man's past * Shortlist *The Alan Banks mystery-suspense novels are, simply put, the best series on the market * Stephen King *Robinson once again puts his skills to work in a police procedural that grips like pliers * Independent on Sunday *'A must for Robinson completists, of course, but also for anyone who appreciates good stories well told.' * Globe and Mail, Canada *'Peter Robinson has for too long, and unfairly, been in the shadow of Ian Rankin . . . [he deserves a place] near, perhaps even at the top of, the British crime writers' league' * The Times *A police procedural that grips like pliers * Independent on Sunday on FRIEND OF THE DEVIL *

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Book SynopsisGraham Greene (Author) Graham Greene was born in 1904. He worked as a journalist and critic, and in 1940 became literary editor of the Spectator. He was later employed by the Foreign Office. As well as his many novels, Graham Greene wrote several collections of short stories, four travel books, six plays, three books of autobiography, two of biography and four books for children. He also wrote hundreds of essays, and film and book reviews. Graham Greene was a member of the Order of Merit and a Companion of Honour. He died in April 1991.Paul Theroux (Introducer) Paul Theroux was born in Medford, Massachusetts, in 1941, and published his first novel, Waldo, in 1967. He wrote his next three novels, Fong and the Indians, Girls at Play and Jungle Lovers, after a five-year stay in Africa. He subsequently taught at the University of Singapore, and during his three years there produced a collection of short stories,Trade ReviewThe ultimate chronicler of twentieth-century man’s consciousness and anxiety. -- William Golding

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Book Synopsis''A jewel in the traditional English detective mode . . . Ms. Morse has arrived'' ObserverAccording to certain Cambridge scholars, the locked library of St Agatha''s College is home to an unrivalled - and deeply uninteresting - collection of seventeenth century volumes.It also contains one dead student.At first glance it seems like a tragic accident - even if malicious rumours suggest that Philip Skellow had been stealing books rather than acquiring knowledge when he''d slipped, banged his head, and bled to death overnight.Only Imogen Quy, the college nurse, has her doubts. And before long, another student is found, drowned in an ornamental fountain . . .Trade ReviewA jewel in the traditional English detective mode . . . Ms. Morse has arrived * Observer *Imogen Quy positively sparkles on the page as an amateur sleuth * Sunday Express *Paton Walsh plots deftly and writes intelligently * Independent *In Imogen Quy, the author has created an admirable detective heroine, as unabashed as she is unaffected * Times LIterary Supplement *An entertaining and stimulating crime novel * Manchester Evening News *

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Book SynopsisFresh out of university, the young Mycroft Holmes is already making a name for himself in government. Yet this most British of civil servants has strong ties to Trinidad, the birthplace of his best friend, Cyrus Douglas, and where his fiancee Georgiana Sutton was raised.Mycroft's comfortable existence is overturned when Douglas receives troubling reports from home, rumors of spirits enticing children to their deaths. Upon hearing the news, Georgiana abruptly departs for the island. Mycroft convinces Douglas that they should follow her, drawing the two men into a web of dark secrets that grows more treacherous with each step they take...Trade Review"For outsize polymathic energy and accomplishment, Abdul-Jabbar N.B.A. champion, cultural ambassador, author rivals Conan Doyle himself."- New York Times" "Abdul-Jabbar and Waterhouse have created a smart origin story for Mycroft that slots neatly onto the shelves next to the original canon."- Los Angeles Times" "Holmesians will find much to appreciate in the novel s depiction of a character whose mind is as keen as Sherlock s."-"Time.com "If you re only aware of Abdul-Jabbar s skill on the basketball court, get ready this is an assured novel that fans of Holmes stories (old-school and new) will love."- Barnes and Noble" "MYCROFT HOLMES is beautifully written and full of intrigue...while still managing to be a lot of fun. - Robert Towne, Oscar-winning screenwriter of"Chinatown" "The book is extremely well-written and well-researched, with layers of sensory detail and filmic tableaux...Doylean Easter Eggs are also sprinkled throughout and are presented with a witty subtlety that will delight longtime fans..."Mycroft Holmes"is a good book and an engaging mystery for Sherlockians and non-Sherlockians alike, but it s a particular delight for aficionados of the Doylean world. Here s hoping Abdul-Jabbar and Waterhouse write many more."- Baker Street Babes" I m proud to have worked with Kareem, my friend of many years, on this project! It adds an exciting, new dimension to the life of Sherlock Holmes, and Kareem's passion for history has given the story a new twist. -Leslie S. Klinger, editor, "The New Annotated Sherlock Holmes" Moving beyond the echo of big-time basketball's cheering multitudes, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has found an unlikely second career in the quietude of a writer's life. In his latest literary effort, he indulges his longtime appreciation for the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and gives us a rousing mystery novel featuring Sherlock Holmes' older and smarter brother, Mycroft, while launching a new series of adventures. -Gay Talese, author of"A Writer s Life" "With this meticulously researched work, Abdul-Jabbar and Waterhouse have pulled off the near-impossible with MYCROFT HOLMES: given us a novel that will appeal to any fan of good storytelling, an instant classic in the Sherlockian pastiche genre, and a must-read for history buffs. If you love the Holmes brothers, you will love this book. But more importantly, if you care about history and culture and passion and civil rights, you will love it all the more."-Lyndsay Faye, bestselling author, "The Gods of Gotham"Basketball legend Abdul-Jabbar (BlackProfiles in Courage) makes his triumphant adult fiction debut with an action yarn that fills in the backstory of Sherlock Holmes s older and smarter brother, Mycroft. In 1870, the 23-year-old Mycroft, who has a reputation as a daredevil, is serving as a secretary at the War Office when word reaches London of a series of unusual deaths in Trinidad. Someone, or some thing, has been killing children anddraining their blood. The locals believe theculprits are supernatural beings known aslougarou, who drain children of their blood, anddouen, who leavehighly unusual footprints near their victims.The tragic news stuns Mycroft s fiancee, Georgiana Sutton, who immediately sails home to Trinidad. Disobeying her request to stay behind, Mycroft follows Georgiana to Trinidad, where he must exercise hisintellect and his innate diplomatic skills tosolve the crimes and remain alive. Sherlockians who relish the screen adventures of Cumberbatch and Downey will be particularly entertained."-"Publishers Weekly"(starred review) "Abdul-Jabbar, a Holmesian since his college days, joins forces with Waterhouseto offer a rousing mystery starring Sherlock s older (and smarter) brother, Mycroft, a rising star in the British government. The action begins in 1870 London but quickly moves to Trinidad, where Mycroft s closest friend, Cyrus Douglas, a native of the island, must travel to investigate what some believe is an infestation of douen tiny supernatural characters who lead children into the clutches of werewolf-like lougarou. Mycroft joins his friend for the trip, and what the two find on arrival after a near-fatal ocean crossing isn t supernatural but far more harrowing...The authors hit all the right notes here, combining fascinating historical detailwith rousing adventure, including some cleverly choreographed fight scenes and a pair of protagonists whose rich biracial friendship, while presented realistically, given the era (Douglas must sometimes pose as a butler), is the highlight of the book. Yes, Douglas is a sort-of Watson, but a much brighter, more physical, more bantering version, an equal not a foil. Mystery fans will be eager to hear more from this terrific duo, who may well develop into a gaslit version of Robert B. Parker s Spenser and Hawk."-"Booklist"(starred review) "The central conceit is audacious; Mycroft's sense of moral outrage is nicely reflective of the era; the historical detail is solid; and the period decorum is well-maintained throughout." -"KirkusReviews" "Clear space on your new fiction shelf for this slam-dunk of a debut novel. Cowritten by NBA all-star and author Abdul-Jabbar (What Color Is My World?) and screenwriter and producer Waterhouse, the team behind the NAACP and Telly Award winning documentaryOn the Shoulders of Giants, this latest collaboration brings a fresh voice and broadened scope to the Holmes canon. Historical fiction and mystery fans will be the first to demand this title, but its mass appeal is undeniable."-"Library Journal"(starred review) The erudite Jabbar has managed to weave elements of his far flung interests into a fascinating mystery narrative. The briskly written book has a delicate woven plot that brings together such diverse elements as Trinidadian culture and folklore, the tobacco importation business in London, and the usual Holmesian array of brightly obtuse knowledge and libertine philosophy that Sherlock fans enjoy not to mention a plot that involves an elaborate scheme to bring slavery back to the Caribbean. By far the star of the novel is Holmes able accomplice Douglas as compared to Watson, Douglas is portrayed as an equal instead of a foil. The careful dance of the friendship between the two men of different races, complicated by the laws and conventions of the era, is fascinating. Mike Sager, "Esquire" "Mycroft Holmes is a 300+ page origin story that nails it And it s got a solid mystery to boot." "Geek Dad" "Jabbar and Waterhouse have concocted a smooth brew of dark mystery that, for all its gorgeous glossiness (such a lush yet reserved dust jacket), reads like part of the New Pulp movement. It s a clever ret-conning of one of literature s great worlds of mystery "- The Blood Shed" "If you are looking for a mystery with suspenseful action, charming characters, fascinating relationships and fun twists and turns, then this is the novel for you."- Geek Hard Show" "Sure to earn a place in the early canon of the Holmes brothers tales."- Hypable" "Can this book, despite the cache the author may carry with him, stand on its own in the ever-growing, seemingly non-stop publication of all things Holmes-related? To that, I can answer a definitive yes."- Birth.Movies.Death" "Mycroft Holmes has added a new wrinkle in the revered Holmes brothers fan fiction stories the loner genius versus the collaborative genius and the contrast is entertaining as it is illuminating."-Pop Mythology" Mycroft Holmes sets up its own tension-filled tale of revolt "- Pajiba" "Rich with historical details and multicultural insights."-Manhattan Book Review" It s a fast-paced read, and it is far more emotional than I was expecting it to be "-Book Riot" "This novel is an interesting and entertaining combination of mystery fiction and historical fiction with a tiny dash of elements found in horror fiction. This combination works well, because all of the elements are in perfect balance and the story flows effortlessly."-Rising Shadow" "it's so well written, with an intriguing hook, well developed characters, and a great mystery at the center of the story."-Never Anyone Else" Suspenseful...compelling -The Missourian Mycroft Holmes is a fine addition to the canon compelling, well-plotted, and firmly in possession of a social conscience. -Austin Chronicle well-written and tightly plotted and it features issues of race that we don t typically see in Sherlock Holmes stories. The settings are detailed and immersive -Fandom Post"

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Book SynopsisWHAT DRIVES GOOD MEN TO MURDER?'If you're not a fan yet, why not?' Val McDermid'William Shaw is an outstanding storyteller' Peter May'Grips the reader by the throat and never lets go' Independent Sergeant William South has always avoided investigating murder. A passionate birdwatcher and quiet man, he has few relationships and prefers it that way.But when his only friend is found brutally beaten, South's detachment is tested. Not only is he bereft - it seems that there's a connection between the suspect and himself.For South has a secret. He knows the kind of rage that killed his friend. He knows the kind of man who could do it. He knows, because Sergeant William South himself is a murderer. Moving from the storm-lashed, bird-wheeling skies of the Kent Coast to the wordless war of the Troubles, The Birdwatcher is a crime novel of suspense, intelligence and powerful humanity about fathers and sons, grief and guilt and facing the darkness within.Trade ReviewSuperb description of a haunting, blighted landscape. His best book so far. * C. J. Sansom *A brilliantly constructed thriller, told part in flashback to his traumatic past, it's utterly compulsive, written in sharp, unsentimental style, and with a wonderfully atmospheric storm-battered setting * Sunday Mirror *What a pleasure it is when one discovers a writer who combines ironclad storytelling techniques with the linguistic finesse of more literary novelists. William Shaw is surely such a writer, a man whose command of narrative grips the reader by the throat from page one, and never lets go - but also allows every word to register with exactly the right amount of resonance. And that's not to forget the idiomatic dialogue, which is another Shaw specialty . . . The Birdwatcher, it might be argued, is Shaw's most accomplished (and most visceral) book yet . . . [The] unsparing treatment of the personality of South - and the dark drives that can lead people to murder - that is at the chilling heart of this book -- Barry Forshaw * Independent *a fine, atmospheric, emotionally compelling thriller -- John Williams * Mail on Sunday *A gripping plot, atmospheric setting, highly believable characters and dialogue you can imagine real people saying, make this a contender for thriller of the year * Sun *An astoundingly good crime novel * Elly Griffiths *Packs an emotional punch that hits all the harder because of the absence of histrionics. Crime Books of the Year * Telegraph *The Birdwatcher: the most gripping book I've read in years. William Shaw is, quite simply, an outstanding storyteller * Peter May *If you're not a fan yet, why not? * Val McDermid *

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Book SynopsisThe six stories in Consider Her Ways: And Others, the second collecton of John Wyndham''s short tales, continue his exploration of the science fiction staple - what if? In the title story we are introduced to a world where all the men have been killed by a virus and women continue to survive in a strict caste system - bottom of the heap are the mothers. In others we meet the man who accidentally summons a devil and then has to find a way of getting rid of him without losing his immortal soul, as well as the woman who, thanks to an experiment in time, discovers why her lover abandoned her.''Wyndham writes strongly and has a gift for bizarre plots'' Guardian''One of the few authors whose compulsive readability is a compliment to the intelligence'' SpectatorJohn Wyndham Parkes Lucas Benyon Harris was born in 1903, the son of a barrister. He tried a number of careers including farming, law, commercial art and advertising, and started

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Book SynopsisHeart-poundingly suspenseful, Little Deaths, inspired by a true story, is a gripping novel about love, morality and obsession.It's the summer of 1965, and the streets of Queens, New York shimmer in a heatwave. One July morning, Ruth Malone wakes to find a bedroom window wide open and her two young children missing. After a desperate search, the police make a horrifying discovery.Noting Ruth's perfectly made-up face and provocative clothing, the empty liquor bottles and love letters that litter her apartment, the detectives leap to convenient conclusions, fuelled by neighbourhood gossip and speculation.Sent to cover the case on his first major assignment, tabloid reporter Pete Wonicke at first can't help but do the same. But the longer he spends watching Ruth, the more he learns about the darker workings of the police and the press. Soon, Pete begins to doubt everything he thought he knew.Ruth Malone is enthralling, challenging and secretive – is she really capable of murder?'A lightning fast, heart-pounding, psychologically resonant crime novel that effortlessly transcends genre.' – Jeffery Deaver, author of the Lincoln Rhyme seriesTrade ReviewA phenomenal achievement. Little Deaths is one of those so-very-rare accomplishments: a lightning fast, heart-pounding, psychologically resonant crime novel that effortlessly transcends genre. If you believed that literary fiction can't be a one-sitting read, think again -- Jeffery DeaverUtterly atmospheric and with style to burn, Emma Flint's Little Deaths is a novel that troubles and transfixes from its simmering first pages all the way to its searing final words -- Megan AbbottWrenching and real and deeply moving. I fell fast and hard under the spell of this lush, moody, film noir of a novel -- Chris BohjalianA stunning feat . . . Ruth Malone's descent into hell is a riveting tale of bad luck, heartbreak and prejudice, written with the pace of a thriller and the rich detail of a historical novel -- Jane CaseyA gripping read that is at the same time deeply real. A beautifully written and realized debut. I absolutely loved it. * Kate Hamer, author of The Girl In The Red Coat *

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Book Synopsis**WINNER 2018 WILBUR SMITH ADVENTURE WRITING PRIZE**'Even better than his first' Daily Telegraph India, 1920. Captain Sam Wyndham and Sergeant Banerjee of Calcutta Police must investigate the dramatic assassination of a Maharaja's son... Sam Wyndham is visiting the kingdom of Sambalpore, home to diamond mines and the beautiful Palace of the Sun. But when the Maharaja's eldest son is assassinated, Wyndham realises that the realm is riven with conflict. Prince Adhir was unpopular with religious groups, while his brother - now in line to the throne - appears to be a feckless playboy. As Wyndham and Sergeant 'Surrender-not' Banerjee endeavour to unravel the mystery, they become entangled in a dangerous world. They must find the murderer, before the murderer finds them.*SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2018 HISTORICAL AND GOLD DAGGERS* *LONGLISTED FOR THE 2018 CWA STEEL DAGGER* Praise for the Wyndham and Banerjee series : 'An exceptional historical crime novel' C.J. Sansom 'A thought-provoking rollercoaster' Ian Rankin 'Cracking... A journey into the dark underbelly of the British Raj' Daily ExpressIf you enjoyed A Necessary Evil, further books in the Wyndham and Banerjee series are available now: A Rising Man Smoke and Ashes Death in the East The Shadows of MenTrade ReviewEven better than his first… What is most striking about Mukherjee’s novels is his infectious enjoyment of the human oddity of the British in India… Even better is his portrayal of the mix of opulence and spirituality that characterises Sambalpore under its sybaritic but benevolent maharaja… I can’t imagine anyone failing to enjoy it -- Jake Kerridge * Daily Telegraph *A year ago I welcomed the arrival of Captain Sam Wyndham and his faithful Sergeant… and I am delight to report that his return is every bit as engaging -- Geoffrey Wansell * Daily Mail *A richly detailed period gem boasting the British Raj’s exotic setting and a gripping "whydunit" spun around an intriguing cast -- Christine Tran * Booklist *An intriguing and enjoyable crime novel -- Sarah Shaffi * Stylist *He writes beautifully, bringing the colourful kingdom of Sambalpore to vivid life and taking the reader on a highly entertaining journey to unearth the dark secrets as its core, with unexpected twists on the way to a satisfying finale -- Jon Coates * Daily Express *

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Book SynopsisBeneath the water the body sank rapidly. She would lie still and undisturbed for many years but above her on dry land, the nightmare was just beginning. When Detective Erika Foster receives a tip off that key evidence for a major narcotics case was stashed in a disused quarry on the outskirts of London, she orders for it to be searched. From the thick sludge the drugs are recovered, but so is the skeleton of a young child. The remains are quickly identified as eleven-year-old Jessica Collins. The missing girl who made headline news when she vanished twenty-six years ago. As Erika tries to piece together new evidence with the old, she discovers a family harbouring secrets, a detective plagued by her failure to find Jessica, and the mysterious death of a man living by the quarry. Is the suspect someone close to home? Someone doesn''t want this case solved. And they''ll do anything to stop Erika from finding the truth.

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Book SynopsisFor eight hundred years the Rigante have lived and died under the iron rule of the Varlish. One woman though still follows the path of the ancients and she knows that evil is on its way. Wyrd of the Wishing Tree Wood knows all hopes rest on the son of the Rigante's greatest enemy.Trade Review'In the realm of people-driven fantasy fiction, Gemmell sets the standard' * Time Out *'The blend of gentle humour and hard, bloody steel combine to give every fantasy fan what they most desire' * Enigma *

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Book SynopsisDennis Lehane was born and raised in Dorchester, Massachusetts. He has written seven novels, A DRINK BEFORE THE WAR, DARKNESS, TAKE MY HAND, SACRED, GONE BABY GONE, PRAYERS FOR RAIN, MYSTIC RIVER, SHUTTER ISLAND and a short story collection, CORONADO. MYSTIC RIVER was turned into an Oscar-nominated film, directed by Clint Eastwood and starring Sean Penn, Kevin Bacon and Tim Robbins.Before becoming a full-time writer, Mr Lehane worked as a counsellor with mentally handicapped and abused children, waited tables, parked cars, drove limos, worked in bookstores, and loaded tractor-trailers. His one regret is that no one ever gave him a chance to tend bar. He lives in the Boston area.Trade ReviewGet Dennis Lehane's Mystic River. Boy, does he know how to write -- Elmore LeonardEnormously impressive: page-turning but thoughtful; moving in its sad inevitability... One of the finest novels I've read in ages -- Peter Guttridge * Observer *Heart-scorching... penetrating... a powerhouse of a novel * The New York Times Book Review *One of the greats of crime writing * Guardian *Lehane's best book by far. Like all his writing, it shimmers with great dialogue and a complex view of the world * Newsweek *

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Book SynopsisInternational bestselling author TESS GERRITSEN began to write fiction whilst on maternity leave as a physician. She published her first novel in 1987 and has since sold over forty million copies of her books in forty countries. Her series featuring homicide detective Jane Rizzoli and medical examiner Maura Isles inspired the television series Rizzoli and Isles, starring Angie Harmon and Sasha Alexander. Now retired from medicine, she lives in Maine and writes full time.

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Book SynopsisInstead of giving a donor heart to the wealthy patient it’s been reserved for, she uses it to save a dying boy’s life. Luckily, a new heart appears that’s perfectly suited to the original patient, and the furore dies down.Trade ReviewSuspense as sharp as a scalpel's edge. A page-turning, hold-your-breath read -- Tami HoagThe best medical thriller I’ve read since Coma * James Patterson *

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Book SynopsisStark is a secret consortium with more money than God, and the social conscience of a dog on a croquet lawn. What''s more, it knows the Earth is dying.Deep in Western Australia where the Aboriginals used to milk the trees, a planet-sized plot is taking shape. Some green freaks pick up the scent: a pommie poseur; a brain-fried Vietnam vet; Aboriginals who have lost their land...not much against a conspiracy that controls society. But EcoAction isn''t in society: it just lives in the same place, along with the cockroaches.If you''re facing the richest and most disgusting scheme in history, you have to do more than stick up two fingers and say ''peace''.

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Book SynopsisRebecca Tope is the author of three bestselling crime series, set in the Cotswolds, Lake District and West Country. She lives on a smallholding in rural Herefordshire, where she enjoys the silence and plants a lot of trees.Trade Review* 'Intrigue and family disputes, hidden secrets and suspicion...a pleasant read, from an author with a string of crime novels to her name.' Yorkshire Gazette & Herald; * 'This is my favourite type of mystery - a really good 'whodunit'... Highly recommended.' Eurocrime

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Book SynopsisNow a film starring Idris Elba and Kate WinsletWhat if your survival depended on a stranger? On a stormy winter night, two strangers wait for a flight at the Salt Lake City airport. Ashley Knox is an attractive, successful writer, who is flying East for her wedding. Dr Ben Payne has just wrapped up a medical conference and is also eager to return home. When the last outgoing flight is cancelled because of a storm, Ben charters a small plane that can fly around the weather front. And when the pilot says the single engine prop plane can fit one more passenger, Ben offers the seat to Ashley. Then the unthinkable happens and the plane crashes into the High Uintas Wilderness. Ben, who has broken ribs, and Ashley, who suffers a terrible leg fracture, along with the pilot''s dog, are faced with a battle to survive. How will they make it out of the wilderness and if they do, will they ever be the same again?

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Book Synopsis''Shiveringly good suspense!'' Lisa GardnerTHE FIFTH BOOK IN A GRIPPING SERIES FROM 30 MILLION COPY SELLING AUTHOR.One by one he''ll stalk them, then he''ll squeeze the trigger, savouring the way each lifeless body crumples to the reddening snow. One down already. And then there were five...Sheriff Dan Grayson lies near death and the police department of Grizzly Falls, Montana, is in shock. Then a prominent judge''s body is found.Detectives Regan Pescoli and Selena Alvarez head up the search for the killer, but they don''t realize how personal and dangerous the case is going to be. Headstrong and eager for justice, Pescoli tracks the scant clues straight to a monster who has had her and Alvarez in his sights all along . . .''She is one of the best'' Harlan CobenTHE NEXT BOOK IN THE SERIETrade ReviewOne of the best at romantic suspense. * Harlan Coben *Shiveringly good suspense! * Lisa Gardner, on YOU DON'T WANT TO KNOW *Terrifying . . . a creepy thriller sure to please. * Publishers Weekly on DEVIOUS *A nail-biting tale of dangerous secrets and deadly passions. * Booklist on DEVIOUS *'WITHOUT MERCY blends murder mystery with romance and religious conspiracy and should appeal to fans of all three.' * West Australian on WITHOUT MERCY *A fast-paced and surprisingly complex story... . The depiction of the protagonist... reaches an unusual depth, and the crisp, skillful language infuse every sentence with suspense...will keep readers riveted. * Publisher's Weekly on WITHOUT MERCY *[ALMOST DEAD contains an] excellent subplot revelation that few readers will see coming * Sydney Morning Herald on ALMOST DEAD *'A fast moving thriller with plenty of twists and turns, and an easy flowing style that readily catches the reader up in its thrall.' * Canberra Times on MALICE *

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Book SynopsisChilling and compulsive, Sunday Times Top Ten bestseller Lisa Gardner returns with Touch & Go - A FAMILY OF THREE ARE KIDNAPPED. CAN TESS LEONI (of LOVE YOU MORE), FIND THEM? Also featuring series lead Detective D.D. Warren. By the author proclaimed by Karin Slaughter as ''an amazing writer''. Justin and Libby Denbe have it all: a beautiful daughter; a gorgeous house; a great marriage, admired by all. Arriving at the crime scene of their home, investigator Tessa Leoni finds no witnesses, no ransom demands or motive - just a perfect little family, gone. But Tessa knows that flawless fronts can hide the darkest secrets. Now, she must race against the clock to uncover the truth. Who would want to kidnap such a family? And how far would they be willing to go?

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Book Synopsis1286 and on a storm-ridden night King Alexander III of Scotland is riding across the Firth of Forth to meet his beautiful French bride Yolande. He never reaches his final destination as his horse mysteriously slips, sending them both crashing to their death on cruel rocks. The Scottish throne is left vacant of any real heir and immediately the great European princes and the powerful nobles of Alexander''s kingdom start fighting for the glittering prize. The Chancellor of England, Burnell, ever mindful of the interest his king, Edward I, has in Scotland, sends his faithful clerk, Hugh Corbett, to report on the chaotic situation at the Scottish court. Concerned that a connection exists between the king''s death and those now desirous of taking the Scottish throne, Corbett is drawn into a maelstrom of intrigue, conspiracy and danger.

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Book SynopsisFandorin returns in a swashbuckling tale of abduction and intrigue, set during the build-up to the coronation of Tsar Nicholas II.Grand Duke Georgii Alexandrovich arrives in Moscow for the coronation, with three of his children. During an afternoon stroll, daughter Xenia is dragged away by bandits, only to be rescued by an elegant gentleman and his oriental sidekick. The passing heroes introduce themselves as Fandorin and Masa, but panic ensues when they realise that four-year old Mikhail has been snatched in the confusion.A ransom letter arrives from an international criminal demanding the handover of the Count Orlov, an enormous diamond on the royal sceptre which is due to play a part in the coronation. Can the gentleman detective find Mikhail in time?Trade ReviewA novel as crammed with delights as the Tsarina's jewel box * Daily Telegraph *Akunin's brilliance lies in taking the elements of a classic detective story and imbuing them with a poignant emotional complexity * Sunday Times *Lively characters and a sinuous plot amply explain why Akunin's Fandorin thrillers have sold in their millions * Financial Times on The State Counsellor *Erast Fandorin lives to fight another day, and for his many aficionados that can only be a good thing * New Statesman *If you like your crime thrillers cosy and nostaligc, then this is for you. * CATHOLIC HERALD *

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Book SynopsisWould you kill, to save a life? DCC Bob Skinner faces a life-changing dilemma...''If we are right about this, the stakes are higher than anything I''ve ever faced.'' Gangsters have infiltrated Edinburgh. MI5 are on their case and, unknown to Deputy Chief Constable Bob Skinner, have set up a drug-dealing sting to flush the them out. The resulting mayhem throws everyone into confusion until they realise the gangsters are preparing a hit on one of the Royal family. Meanwhile two policemen mourn the loss of a son and a daughter in mysterious circumstances, and another witnesses his son being abducted. Is someone trying to wreak revenge on the police force? Are the crimes linked? Quintin Jardine keeps you guessing until the end in this tautly plotted and powerful novel.

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Book SynopsisIt''s dangerous to owe money to a mobster...Stephanie Plum inherits a ''lucky'' bottle from her uncle pip in Sizzling Sixteen, but is it good luck or bad luck? Janet Evanovich''s hilarious and thrilling Stephanie Plum series is not to be missed by fans of JD Robb and Lee Child.Raves for Evanovich''s bestselling series: ''A laugh a minute against a background of dastardly crime with a ditzy heroine and two - yes TWO - of the hottest heroes ever created'' (Woman''s Weekly); ''A laugh-out-loud page-turner'' (Heat). Stephanie Plum''s no-good cousin and boss, Vinnie, has been kidnapped over gambling debts - and if there''s no Vinnie, that means she''s out of a job. But until the bond office closes, she''s got bounty hunting to do: not least for an elderly bigamist and a drug dealer with a six-foot pet alligator.Can they find Vinnie in time? Will Stephanie ever get engaged to her hot cop boyfriend Morelli? An

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Book Synopsis ***Discover your next reading obsession with Alex Gray''s bestselling Scottish detective series*** ***Don''t miss the latest from Alex Gray. Book 20 in the Lorimer series, QUESTIONS FOR A DEAD MAN, is out now and Book 21, OUT OF DARKNESS, is available to pre-order.*** Whether you''ve read them all or whether this is your first Lorimer novel, THE SWEDISH GIRL is perfect if you love Ian Rankin, Val McDermid and Ann CleevesWHAT THEY''RE SAYING ABOUT THE LORIMER SERIES:''Warm-hearted, atmospheric'' ANN CLEEVES''Relentless and intriguing'' PETER MAY''Move over Rebus'' DAILY MAIL''Exciting, pacey, authentic'' ANGELA MARSONS''Superior writing'' THE TIMES''Immensely exciting and atmospheric'' ALEXANDER MCCALL SMITH_______________ Murdered in cold blood . . . When Kirsty Wilson lands a room in a luxury Glasgow flat oTrade ReviewGray is the new master of Scottish crime writing. Scottish Daily Express Brings Glasgow to life in the same way Ian Rankin evokes Edinburgh. Daily Mail

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Book SynopsisThe twelfth book in the Tom Thorne series, from bestselling author Mark Billingham.''Atmospheric, gripping . . . with a superb ending'' Sunday ExpressThe DealTom Thorne is back in charge - but there''s a terrifying price to pay. Stuart Nicklin, the most dangerous psychopath he has ever put behind bars, promises to reveal the whereabouts of a body he buried twenty-five years before. But only if Thorne agrees to escort him.The DangerUnable to refuse, Thorne gathers a team and travels to a remote Welsh island, at the mercy of the weather and cut off from the mainland. Thorne is determined to get the job done and return home before Nicklin can outwit them.The DeathsBut Nicklin knows this island well and has had time to plan ahead. Soon, new bodies are added to the old, and Thorne finds himself facing the toughest decision he has ever had to make...Trade ReviewBrilliantly evoking the spooky island atmosphere, the tension of this macabre thriller is lightened by humour and believable characters * Sunday Mirror *An atmospheric, gripping story with a superb ending * Sunday Express *Strong plotting and an all-too-plausible villain reveal just how good Billingham is, and confirm Thorne as a memorable, flawed hero * Daily Mail *

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Book SynopsisA chilling, twisting thriller that crackles with suspense, perfect for fans of BA Paris and Clare Mackintosh.She thought she''d escaped him forever. But will he ever let her go?Eleven years ago, Lindsey Nash fled into the night with her young daughter, leaving an abusive relationship behind. Her ex-husband ended up in jail and Lindsey started a new life.Now, Lindsey is older, wiser and believes she has cut all ties with the past. But when Andrew is released from prison, strange things start happening. Lindsey''s new boyfriend is threatened, her home invaded and her daughter followed.Her ex-husband denies all knowledge, but Lindsey is convinced he''s responsible. Because, after all, who else could it be...?''Stevens''s taut writing and chilling depiction of love twisted beyond recognition make this a compelling read'' Publishers Weekly, Starred Review''Disturbing, suspenseful, and just a little nerve-wrackTrade ReviewGripping...unforgettable - Gillian Flynn on STILL MISSINGWill have you spellbound - Karin Slaughter on STILL MISSINGThe not-to-be-missed thriller of the year - Lisa Gardner on STILL MISSINGEvery moment is convincing and gripping... intense, bloody and rather brilliant - Sunday Mirror on THAT NIGHTIntense and disturbing - a terrific psychological thriller - Lee Child on THAT NIGHTA thriller that will grip you from page one - Harlan Coben on THAT NIGHTA terrifying, chilling scenario that unfolds into a nightmare and had me keeping the light on at night - Rosamund Lupton on NEVER KNOWINGSuch an engrossing, suspenseful tale that readers will wish they could warn the protagonists of the dangers that lie ahead. Highly recommended for fans of the genre who relish rail-biting suspense as well as stories about the endurance of family and the human spirit - Library Journal on THOSE GIRLS

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Book SynopsisThe final battle between good and evil. Only one will survive...The New York Museum of Natural History receives their stolen gem collection back...ground down to dust. Diogenes, the psychotic killer who stole them in DANCE OF DEATH, is throwing down the gauntlet to both the city and to his brother, FBI Agent Pendergast, who is currently incarcerated in a maximum security prison.To quell the PR nightmare of the gem fiasco, the museum decides to reopen the Tomb of Senef. An astounding Egyptian temple, it was a popular museum exhibit until the 1930s, when it was quietly closed. But when the tomb is unsealed in preparation for its gala reopening, the killings - and whispers of an ancient curse - begin again. And the catastrophic opening itself sets the stage for the final battle between the two brothers: an epic clash from which only one will emerge alive.Trade Reviewa thrilling, nail-biting adventurous journey * SOUTH WALES ARGUS *

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Book Synopsis''Excellent'' Literary Review''Kate Shackleton is a splendid heroine'' Ann Granger The Woman Unknown: Deirdre Fitzpatrick is married to a man who wants to know where she really goes when supposedly taking care of her sick mother and calls on the expertise of Kate Shackleton, amateur sleuth extraordinaire to investigate.The Gentleman: Everett Runcie is a banker facing ruin and disgrace. His American heiress wife will no longer pay for his mistakes, or tolerate his infidelity, and is seeking a divorce.The Murder: When a chambermaid enters Runcie''s hotel room, she is shocked to find that he is alone - and dead! Suddenly Kate is thrown into the depths of an altogether more sinister investigation. Can she uncover the truth of her most complex, and personal, case to date?Trade ReviewNeatly plotted . . . a classic Golden Age whodunnit * The Independent on Sunday *[An] engaging and resourceful 1920s heroine; a deftly constructed, intriguing period piece * Good Book Guide *It is rare to find an author that brings character so much to life that they become like real friends but Frances Brody is certainly such one . . . her Kate Shackleton books are so entertaining, well-constructed, and well written that, when finished, the reader feels bereft; but there is always anticipation for the next one * Ryedale Gazette & Herald *Fabulous . . . Such details as cloche hats, Yorkshire pudding, and 'grand country houses' provide period flavor, while more serious historical matters, such as cultural attitudes toward divorce and adultery, prove germane to the plot. Snappy dialogue and a cast of well-developed minor characters are a plus * Publishers Weekly *Brody's spirited and stalwart protagonist has found her true calling in solving mysteries, and her fourth case (after Murder in the Afternoon) holds true. Fans of Jacqueline Winspear and Agatha Christie will enjoy these historical mysteries set in 1920s England * American Library Journal *

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Book SynopsisDiscover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''Keeps you enthralled all the way through'' 5***** Reader Review''Full of intrigue from start to finish. Another Dick Francis success'' 5***** Reader Review''Edge-of-your-seat reading'' 5***** Reader Review______Ex-steeplechaser Randall Drew is reluctantly off to pre-Olympic games Moscow, as a favour to royalty. One of the blue bloods is destined to compete in the games and there are concerns - both of safety and of scandal - that only Drew, with his racing connections, can clear up.On arriving - speaking no Russian and wishing he were back home - Drew is supposed to identify and contact one Alyosha to clear up the scandal. Instead, he finds himself tailed by the KGB and embroiled in foiling a terrorist plot - or die trying.Home seems an awful long way away - and if he''s not careful, he''ll be going back in a box . Trade ReviewUnbeatable * Daily Mirror *Dick Francis's fiction has a secret ingredient - his inimitable knack of grabbing the reader's attention on page one and holding it tight until the very end * Sunday Telegraph *A neat and nasty, all-too-plausible plot * Financial Times *

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Book Synopsis''Chilling, atmospheric and so gripping it hurts. The Dead House is a masterpiece. You won''t read a better crime novel this year'' MARK EDWARDSOn a wild October night, the body of a young woman is found in a remote country churchyard. She''s wearing nothing but a thin, white dress. There are no marks of violence and no obvious cause of death. Who is the victim? Why is she here? But another young woman went missing from the area a few years back, and DC Fiona Griffiths soon suspects a crime even more chilling than she first imagined. Will she unlock the secrets of the dead house? Or will she become its next victim?Praise for the Fiona Griffiths mystery series:''One of the most interesting and complicated protagonists in current UK crime fiction. Truly unforgettable'' Mick Herron''In a word - brilliant. One of the most enjoyable crime novels I''ve read in a while'' James Oswald''Trade ReviewPraise for gripping, atmospheric crime thriller THE DEAD HOUSE: Chilling, atmospheric and so gripping it hurts. The Dead House is a masterpiece. You won't read a better crime novel this year -- MARK EDWARDSIntriguing and compelling - I love Fiona Griffiths -- SHARON BOLTONIn a word - brilliant. One of the most enjoyable crime novels I've read in a while -- JAMES OSWALDCompelling and claustrophobic. Without a doubt, Fiona Griffiths is one of crime's most memorable heroines -- SARAH HILARYOne of the most interesting and complicated protagonists in current UK crime fiction. Truly unforgettable -- MICK HERRONGriffiths gets more interesting with each book * TIMES *Compelling...a new crime talent to treasure * DAILY MAIL *Fiona Griffiths is a wonderful character, an absolute breath of fresh air. The Dead House had me intrigued from the start and I can't wait for more from my new favourite heroine -- JENNY BLACKHURSTThe unwinding of a clever plot is interesting and the depiction of unfamiliar men masterly * LITERARY REVIEW *Brilliant. Only one issue stands out after this novel: why aren't Harry Bingham's books number one on every chart? This is the fifth Griffiths novel... I, for one, will be going out and getting the others. Immediately. So should you * CRIME FICTION LOVER *

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Book SynopsisBOOK 2 OF 3It began with Broken Promise. Now the mystery deepens in the second of the Promise Falls trilogy.A freak accident has killed Lucy Brighton''s father. And when she goes to his house, she''s convinced that someone has broken in. She asks private investigator Cal Weaver to look into it - but isn''t prepared for what he''ll find. Cal discovers a secret ''playroom'' in the basement, complete with video equipment, and it looks as though there''s a missing recording. How does the stolen DVD connect to the other disturbing events that are happening in the town? As Cal investigates further, and more people start dying in mysterious circumstances, it''s clear that someone is targeting Promise Falls. But who - and how far will they go?***Praise for Linwood Barclay''Nothing is more satisfying than tucking into a new Linwood Barclay novel'' Shari Lapena, author of The Couple Next DoorTrade ReviewGripping and compulsive, it paints a vivid portrait of the decay that hides beneath the bright smile of small town life. * DAILY MAIL *top stuff from a master * THE SUN *

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Book SynopsisA crime masterpiece brought back into print - and transformed into the major film, Killing Them Softly, starring Brad Pitt.''Brilliant'' WASHINGTON POST ''Gripping'' TIMES ''Masterly'' WALL STREET JOURNALJackie Cogan doesn''t advertise what he does. But when the New England mob have a mess they need cleared up, they know who to call. Markie Trattman runs a high-stakes card-game under their protection. When the game gets raided by a couple of no-name hoodlums, Jackie''s out of pocket. Unless of course he set up the heist himself. Either way the mob''s got a problem. To restore credibility and keep things running smooth, they need to find out who''s behind the heist - and then justice must be seen to be done. Which is where Jackie comes in. The trouble is, this is one game with a lot of players, including an out-of-town hitman, a sleazy attorney, a professional dog-stealer, and enough hoods, hangers-on and high-rollers to really make JackieTrade ReviewBrilliant * WASHINGTON POST *Gripping * THE TIMES *Masterly * WALL STREET JOURNAL *The ultimate in hard-boiled gutter fiction * BOSTON GLOBE *

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Book SynopsisJason Bourne is back. An exhilarating rush of a novel in Robert Ludlum''s legendary series.''Hugely enjoyable'' Sunday Times. ''Watch your back 007 - Bourne is out to get you'' - Sunday TimesWhen the head of Mossad learns that a major Mexican drug lord may be trafficking something far more deadly than drugs, he turns to his friend Jason Bourne for help. Bourne agrees to investigate, but he has his own agenda: revenge.The drug lord is responsible for the murder of Rebeka - one of the only people Bourne has ever truly cared for. But as Bourne attempts to avenge the woman he loved, he becomes embroiled in a monstrous world-wide scheme involving the Chinese, Mexicans, and Russians. Each step closer to vengeance is a step closer to his own death.Trade ReviewOlympic style, all-out espionage * DAILY EXPRESS *A force of nature * NEW YORK TIMES *Hugely enjoyable * SUNDAY TIMES *Slickly paced...all-consuming * ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY *Bourne is more mysterious than Bond, more real than Batman and more complex than Bruce Willis * STELLA *Move over 007, Bourne is back * DAILY MIRROR *A new breed of spy - yes, he's highly trained and proficient at killing people, but he's still a normal guy * EMPIRE *Move over 007, Bourne is back * DAILY MIRROR *A force of nature * NEW YORK TIMES *Slickly paced...all-consuming * ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY *Hugely enjoyable * SUNDAY TIMES *

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Book SynopsisThe first in a stunning action-packed series from one of the writers of THE WIRE.Spero Lucas has a new line of work. Since he returned home after serving in Iraq, he has been doing special investigations for a defence attorney. He''s good at it, and he has carved out a niche: recovering stolen property, no questions asked. His cut is 40%. A high-profile crime boss who has heard of Lucas''s speciality hires him to find out who has been stealing from his operation. It''s the biggest job Lucas has ever been offered, and he quickly gets a sense of what''s going on. But before he can close in he tangles with a world of men whose amorality and violence leave him reeling. Is any cut worth your family, your lover, your life?

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Book SynopsisAn atmospheric crime novel from the multi-million-copy bestselling Charlotte Link.Trade Review4* This is a deliciously creepy book - not recommended for dark nights if you are home alone! * TELEGRAPH AND AURGUS *

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Book SynopsisSince Dracula''s rise to power a shadow has swept across the nation, but nowhere is it darker than in the Deep South. Throughout the plantations, swamps, and cities, rumours abound of grotesque rituals, hooded figures, and bizarre creatures. Most terrifying of all, however, are the whispers of ancient magic unspeakable arcane rituals and occult powers that can lead those who wield them towards mystical supremacy or reduce them to gibbering wrecks.This new supplement for Dracula''s America: Shadows of the West introduces two new factions: the corrupt cultists of the Church of Dagon and the Salem Sisterhood, occult practitioners whose history dates back to the early Colonies. New stealth rules allow for all manner of sneaky and underhanded tactics, while expanded rules for arcane powers offer glory but could cost you your sanity. Alongside these are a host of new scenarios, Hired Guns, monsters, skills, and gear to challenge or assist those who dare venture into the De

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Book SynopsisTHE TOP FIVE KINDLE BESTSELLERAMAZING. I read it in one go. I was totally hooked.' MARIAN KEYESUtterly addictive. Compulsive, twisty, tense.' CLAIRE DOUGLAS, author of Local Girl MissingHer name was Rose. You watched her die. And her death has created a vacancy. When Emily lets a stranger step out in front of her, she never imagines that split second will change her life. But after Emily watches a car plough into the young mother killing her instantly she finds herself unable to move on.And then she makes a decision she can never take back.Because Rose had everything Emily had ever dreamed of. A beautiful, loving family, a great job and a stunning home. And now Rose's husband misses his wife, and their son needs a mother. Why couldn't Emily fill that space?But as Emily is about to discover, no one's life is perfect and not everything is as it seems.''A powerful and emotional psychological thriller that will keep you guessing and leave you breathless.'' C. L. TAYLOR, author of The FeTrade Review‘AMAZING. I read it in one go. I was totally hooked.’ MARIAN KEYES ‘A brilliantly paced, intriguingly plotted and thoroughly enjoyable story. One of the best psych thrillers I've read this year.’ LIZ NUGENT 'A powerful and emotional psychological thriller that will keep you guessing and leave you breathless.' C. L. TAYLOR, author of The Fear ‘Utterly addictive! Literally couldn’t put it down all day! Compulsive, twisty, tense. And LOVED the ending.’ CLAIRE DOUGLAS, author of Local Girl Missing ‘I devoured it in a couple of days. Claire Allan managed to maintain an unsettling sense of unease that started at the very beginning and didn't let up at all.’ ELLE CROFT ‘SUCH a good read! It made me feel so uncomfortable, but I still kept gobbling up the pages.’ LISA HALL ‘A superior psychological thriller with an intriguing set-up, a flawed heroine and some great twists. Recommended!’ MARK EDWARDS ‘A psychological thriller with a heart: taut, emotionally challenging and unlike so many thrillers, each twist and turn is here because it deserves to be and not for the sake of it.’ JOHN MARRS ‘An intriguing and menacing page turner.’ MEL SHERRATT ‘The depth of characterisation and its fast pace is what makes HER NAME WAS ROSE stand out as a thriller. It had me hooked until the end.’ ELISABETH CARPENTER ‘Mesmerizing to the point of complete distraction. I was totally engrossed in this book’ AMANDA ROBSON, author of Obsession ‘Claire Allan’s transition into crime writing is seamless. Her Name was Rose brings all the emotional heft and depth of characterisation her readers would expect, but with a taut, menacing plot line. A compulsively thrilling read from start to finish.’ BRIAN MCGILLOWAY, New York Times and Kindle #1 bestseller ‘I loved it. The plot is twisty and the issues being dealt with here are big scale but told beautifully through Emily. Her envy and confusion is so real as to be palpable and of course, all too relatable. Creepy and weepy.’ NIKI MACKAY

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Book SynopsisThe first book in the Chris Ryan Extreme series.Former SAS Warrant Officer Joe Gardner has fought the Regiment''s deadliest enemies, in some of the most desolate places on earth. And he''s always won. Now he''s about to face his toughest challenge yet.After losing his hand whilst on a covert operation in Afghanistan, Gardner is forced to stand down from active duty. Now he lives off the grid. But trouble finds him in the shape of a phone call from an old friend. Ex-Regiment legend John Bald is trapped in a bullet-ridden favela in Rio de Janeiro and a violent gang is out to kill him. Unless Gardner helps, Bald is a dead man.What begins as a simple rescue mission soon descends into a desperate struggle for survival as Gardner finds himself caught up in a conceit that stretches from the slums of Brazil to the frozen steppes of Siberia. Stalked by elusive MI6 agents and ruthless ex-Blades, Gardner must draw on all his training and instincts to hunt down the hardest tTrade ReviewThis high octane tale certainly packs a punch. * News of the World *Nobody takes you to the action better than Ryan, because he's the real deal. * Evening Standard *Chris Ryan is as hard as nails. * Mirror *

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Book SynopsisThey're hunting her. Deep in north California's redwood forests, June Cassidy is hiding. She's no idea who's after her, why they want her or how much longer she can survive. But she's not the only fugitive hiding in the woods. After eight years a soldier, Peter Ash came home with only one souvenir: what he calls 'white static', a crippling claustrophobia due to post-traumatic stress that has driven him far from conventional life and deep into the wilderness, living rough, sleeping under the stars. The odds are against them, but Peter might just be the one man with the skill set to get June out of the woods alive.Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR THE DRIFTER: 'Lots of characters get compared to my own Jack Reacher, but Petrie's Peter Ash is the real deal' Lee Child. 'A gripping, beautifully written novel' Huffington Post. 'A stunning debut novel... The pace is like a sniper round, extraordinarily fast and precisely calibrated' -- David Baldacci

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Book SynopsisA creepy, compelling thriller, SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER ME is the fifth Thora Gudmundsdottir novel from Yrsa, ''Iceland''s answer to Stieg Larsson'' (Daily Telegraph). A young man with Down''s Syndrome has been convicted of burning down his care home and killing five people, but a fellow inmate at his secure psychiatric unit has hired Thora to prove Jakob is innocent. If he didn''t do it, who did? And how is the multiple murder connected to the death of Magga, killed in a hit and run on her way to babysit?Trade ReviewIceland's answer to Stieg Larsson. * Daily Telegraph *Yrsa is one of the most exciting new voices in the crime thriller world. -- Peter JamesA tough and yet moving novel, lifted even further by its extraordinary originality of setting and theme. -- 50 Best Thrillers and Crime Novels of the Past 5 Years * Sunday Times *Put simply, it's terrifying. And brilliant. * Stylist *

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