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Book SynopsisThings are hotting up in this gripping thriller from bestselling author Felix Francis''Grabs you from the start and keeps you hooked. A fast-paced book that you can''t put down'' 5***** READER REVIEW''A great story, suspenseful with lots of twists and turns'' 5***** READER REVIEW_______ Jefferson Hinkley is back. Operating as an undercover investigator for the British Horseracing Authority, Jeff is approached by the multiple-champion jockey, Dave Swinton, to discuss the delicate matter of his losing races on purpose.Little does Jeff realise that his visit to Swinton''s house will result in a brutal attempt on his life. Shortly after Jeff narrowly escapes a certain and grisly death, the charred body Dave Swinton is found in his burnt-out car at a deserted beauty spot in Oxfordshire.The police think it''s suicide, but Jeff is not so sure. He starts to investigate those races that Swinton could have intTrade ReviewThe Francis flair is clear for all to see * Daily Mail *From winning post to top of the bestseller list, time after time * Sunday Times *The master of suspense and intrigue * Country Life *A tremendous read * Woman's Own *

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Book SynopsisA diverting and witty crime novel by the renowned author of A Year in Provence.Trade Review'An evocative blending of wine and crime and a book that is sure to please Mayle fans and newcomers alike' City AM. * City AM *'It's a breeze of a read - light and fun, and written with the ease and assurance of an expert' Daily Mail. * Daily Mail *'This book left me feeling thirsty for a glass of Bordeaux and hungry for beef cheeks with foie gras, followed by a fondant au chocolat' Irish Examiner. * Irish Examiner *'Mayle peppers the narrative with wry observations, often in the form of his trademark one-liners' New York Times. * New York Times *'This is a feel-good book for the summer, best savoured over a glass of vintage rosé' Sunday Express. * Sunday Express *

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Book SynopsisIn his groundbreaking Gorky Park, Martin Cruz Smith created one of the iconic investigators of contemporary fiction, Arkady Renko. In Tatiana, Smith delivers his most ambitious and politically daring novel since. When the brilliant and fearless young reporter Tatiana Petrovna falls to her death from a sixth-floor window in Moscow in the same week that notorious mob billionaire Grisha Grigorenko is shot in the back of the head, Renko finds himself on the trail of a mystery as complex and dangerous as modern Russia itself. The body of an elite government translator shows up on the sand dunes of Kalingrad: killed for nothing but a cryptic notebook filled with symbols. A frantic hunt begins to locate and decipher this notebook. In a fast-changing and lethal race to uncover what this translator knew, and how he planned to reveal it to the world, Renko makes a startling discovery that propels him deeper into Tatiana's past - and, at the same time, paradoxically, into Russia's future.

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Book SynopsisTHE DARKEST HOURS by Jim Butcher When Black Cat foils Spider-Man's attempts to stop the Rhino rampaging through Times Square, she informs him the Rhino is just a distraction. The real threat comes from a group of Ancients, members of the same race as the being called Morlun, seeking revenge for Spider-Man defeating them years before. Spidey must rely on Black Cat if there's any hope of stopping them again, before they can steal his life force . DOWN THESE MEAN STREETS by Keith R.A. DeCandido A mysterious drug known as Triple X has been giving users super-powers as well as rendering them mentally and physically unstable. Only by teaming up with a police force that hates him can Spider-Man find the source behind this lethal drug and protect people from those using it. But one of Spider-Man's most fearsome enemies may be behind it all as part of a greater scheme to bring down the city. DROWNED IN THUNDER by Christopher L. Bennett The ongoing conflict between Spider-Man and his longtime outspoken nemesis, crusading newspaper publisher J. Jonah Jameson, reaches a whole new level when JJJ exploits several mysterious attacks on Manhattan island in his propaganda war against the web-slinger.

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Book Synopsis'An incredible book. Profoundly affecting and deeply soulful. This book will stay with me forever.' Ruth Jones, No.1 Sunday Times bestselling authorI don't know how you've made it this far . . .Sami's childhood is much like any other - school with his friends, dinners with his family, playing with his pets (stray cats and dogs, and the turtle he keeps on the roof).But with Syria at war with itself, nothing is really normal. And Sami's hopes for a better future are about to be ripped away.Inspired by extraordinary true events, The Stray Cats of Homs is the breathtaking story of a young man who will do anything to keep the dream of home alive.___'An absolutely riveting novel and a searing and incredibly important book. Storytelling at its best.' Donal Ryan'Warm, captivating and inspiring.' Mike Thomson, author of Syria's Secret Library'Compelling and uncompromising' BBC Radio 4, SundayTrade ReviewAn absolutely riveting novel . . . a rare and precious humanizing of the terrible conflagration in Syria. Eva is a writer of the first order and this is a searing and incredibly important book, storytelling at its best. * Donal Ryan, author of FROM A LOW AND QUIET SEA (longlisted for the Man Booker Prize and shortlisted for the Costa Book Awards) *Profoundly affecting and deeply soulful . . . This book will stay with me forever. * Ruth Jones, bestselling author of US THREE *This warm, captivating and inspiring story shows that even the bottomless horrors of war-torn Syria are no match for the extraordinary resilience of the human spirit and the power of love and friendship. * Mike Thomson, author of SYRIA'S SECRET LIBRARY *Compelling and uncompromising. * BBC Radio 4 Sunday *Incredible... a deeply interesting and loving recounting of not just Sami's experience, but the wider story of the people of Syria. * Sunday Business Post *[The Stray Cats of Homs] burns and it stings; each sentence is an accusation - but to read it is to begin to pay a debt that all of us owe. If you can't alleviate the pain, the least you can do is not shut your eyes to the suffering. * Culturefly *The Stray Cats of Homs brings to life the human, inside story of one of the most brutal sieges in recent history, with Syria's Assad trying to break the will of young rebels daring to stand up to the dictator and taking refuge in an ancient city. The novel is as revealing as it is inspiring with its depictions of the lengths heroes will go to in search of personal freedom. * Mark Sullivan, author of BENEATH A SCARLET SKY *A vital and affecting narrative ... imbued with emotional and personal authenticity. * NB Magazine *[A] beautiful, heart-rending book. * Helen Paris, author of LOST PROPERTY *It’s been a long time since a book kept me up all night, but Eva Nour’s The Stray Cats of Homs did. A tender, yet wild and tangible testimony bearing witness to the tragedy in Syria. * Theodor Kallifatides, Award-winning author and Professor of Literature *

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Book SynopsisA powerful and heartbreaking WWII historical novel for fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, The Nightingale and Beneath a Scarlet Sky. A secret past. A forbidden love. A terrifying choice.Her past could kill you.Guernsey, 1940. As war storms through Europe, Churchill orders the evacuation of all military personnel from the island. Boats ferry soldiers and vulnerable young children to England, leaving their parents and loved ones behind to face the invading German army on their own.Her love could save you.One of the few remaining policemen on the island, Jack must protect not only his friends and family, but also the woman he loves: Johanna, a Jewish nurse from Germany, whose secret faith could prove fatal to them both.Her fate is in your hands.When the Nazis arrive, everything changes. Jack is forced to come to terms with the pain and loss of a world re-making itself around him. And then a list of Jews on the island is drawn up, and he must make an awful choice: write down Johanna's namTrade ReviewReaders LOVE M. J. Hollows ‘Absolutely heart breaking. Absolutely brilliant. Absolutely riveting… Read it with tissues close by – you're going to need them.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Absolutely wonderful book, can't recommend it enough!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Absolutely fantastic.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘The further I got into the story, the more I wanted to read and the quicker the pages turned. At one point, the pages were turning that quickly that it was almost as if they were turning themselves.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘A wonderful book… I really enjoyed this story.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Will make you cry (I did!)… Incredibly well crafted with well-rounded characters. Heart-wrenching and thought-provoking, this is definitely not to be missed by historical fiction fans.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

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Book SynopsisBehind every mask lies a killer truth. Mick Jagger. Bob Dylan. Paul McCartney. David Bowie. Debbie Harry. They're icons. Legends. And together they form the ultimate supergroup - The Okay Boomers. It s quite some band and it s quite incredible to see them playing the Bull s Head in Barnes on a Sunday night.

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Book SynopsisA house full of secrets is at the heart A Winter Memory, an absorbing family drama from bestselling author Lulu Taylor – perfect for the winter months.NowYears ago, Helen fell for the charming Hamish and was enchanted by his family home, the romantic Ballintyre House. Elegantly sat on the edge of a loch in western Scotland, the house has been home to the Ballintyre family for decades. Now, seeking refuge from a scandal that has cost Hamish his job, they are living with his older brother Charlie at the house, while his troubled mother is never too far away. Struggling with her own problems, Helen is surprised to find that Charlie’s wife has vanished. No one else seems at all concerned. Where has she gone, and why?ThenIn 1968, sixteen-year-old Tigs is madly in love with James Ballintyre, her childhood friend and hero. When he marries another woman, her heart is broken. She tries to find her way to a new life and a new love but, somehow, everyone is called back to Ballintyre in the end. Tigs is no exception . . .ForeverBallintyre has always been the setting for revelations of love, obsession and betrayal. Now, as Helen seeks the answer to Charlie's wife's disappearance, she is forced to confront her own difficult truths – as the events of the past reach forward to touch the lives of those who still call Ballintyre home, and reveal their secrets . . .'Don’t you just want to grab this, switch off the phone and curl up on the sofa? Winter bliss from Lulu Taylor' – Veronica Henry, author of Escape To The Cornish Bakery series.Trade ReviewDon’t you just want to grab this, switch off the phone and curl up on the sofa? Winter bliss from Lulu Taylor -- Veronica Henry

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Book SynopsisNineteen-year-old trans woman Eliza is missing . . . and her worried father sets private investigators Fran and Ken Stein on her trail in this second instalment of the light-hearted and fun cozy mystery series with a paranormal twist.Taking a break from their usual business of helping adoptees find their birth parents, New York private investigators - and super-sized, ever-so-slightly-paranormal siblings - Fran and Ken Stein accept a job to find a missing young woman.Nineteen-year-old college student Eliza Hennessey is trans - and she has a rocky relationship with her father, their new client. Brian''s convinced his daughter''s vanished, rather than run away, but Fran and Ken aren''t so sure she wants to be found.The PI duo investigate, and soon Fran is butting heads with her irritating sort-of-ex-boyfriend Mank at the NYPD, who has what seems to be a similar case on his desk. But not even Fran could guess how tangled their investigations are going to get, and how deep they''ll need to dive into murder and mayhem to solve the case!The new instalment of the Fran and Ken Stein mystery series, following Ukulele of Death, has it all: unique characters, witty humour and a twisty mystery plot to die for!

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Book SynopsisEdward Marston has written well over a hundred books, including some non-fiction. He is best known for his hugely successful Railway Detective series and he also writes the Bow Street Rivals series featuring twin detectives set during the Regency; the Home Front Detective novels set during the First World War; and the Ocean Liner mysteries.

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Book SynopsisFEATURING A BRAND-NEW JACK REACHER STORY! A collection of seventeen brand-new crime stories from bestselling authors Lee Child, Jeffrey Deaver, Stella Duffy, and more. KILLER SECRETS FEATURING A BRAND NEW JACK REACHER STORY Open the files on an anthology of seventeen new crime stories to probe the brutal and complex hearts of criminals, and unravel the strangest of mysteries. Watch as a secretive group of intelligence community officers trace Jack Reacher through Heathrow in Lee Child's "Smile". In Mary Hoffman's "Fallen Woman", a journalist on the trail of a secretive drug lord gets caught up in the violent suicide of a young woman in Siena. And in Jeffrey Deaver's "Connecting the Dots", detectives follow the trail of clues in the brutal killing of a homeless man, wherever it may lead... Invisible Blood is a gripping collection exploring the compulsions of the criminal mind. SEVENTEEN STORIES FROM TODAY'S FINEST CRIME WRITERS Lee Child, Jeffery Deaver, Denise Mina, R.J. Ellory, Christopher Fowler, Stella Duffy, Ken Bruen, Lauren Henderson, James Grady, Jason Starr, Mary Hoffman, Cathi Unsworth, Bill Beverly, Lavie Tidhar, Johana Gustawsson, A K Benedict, John HarveyTrade Review"Sometimes a brief zap of great writing is just what you're in the mood for or have time for. That's when anthologies like Invisible Blood are ideal.... Intellectually outstanding - New York Journal of Books There's something for everyone in this volume - Publishers Weekly "For fans of crime fiction short stories on the dark side, this anthology delivers again and again." - Booklist "I particularly love a satisfying short story, there really is nothing like that intense burst of gratifying pleasure. If you need a crime and mystery fix, look no further." - Love Reading "A wonderfully varied collection of excellently written crime stories, with something for everyone" - The Crime Review

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Book Synopsis'An espionage master' Charles CummingA terrifying plot to unleash destruction in London. A very unlikely spy. The countdown has begun...Constantine Lindow is waiting for his brother Eamonn outside a central London tube station when a bus turns into the street and explodes. The next day Con is arrested as the prime suspect for the bombing.Con is determined to prove his innocence, but the only way he can do that is to find the real bomber. As he digs deeper, he finds himself confronted by his own brother's secret life - and the cold-blooded killers from his past.The trail leads Con halfway across the world and back to London, where he tracks down a killer with a genius for encryption codes. Only Con can crack the code. Only Con can stop that telephone ringing...'British espionage fiction is the best in the world, and Porter is part of the reason why' Lee ChildTrade ReviewBritish espionage fiction is the best in the world, and Porter is part of the reason why -- Lee ChildAn espionage master -- Charles CummingA welcome return ... timely and terrific -- Mick Herron

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Book SynopsisNew York Times bestselling author Linda Fairstein returns with a timely, captivating thriller about the deep - and often deadly - reverberations of past sins._________________ Assistant DA Alex Cooper is taking on the case of a young woman who testified years earlier at a landmark Federal trial . . . and now reveals that she was sexually assaulted by a prominent law enforcement official during that time. As the case grows more complex, Alex, along with NYPD detectives Mike Chapman and Mercer Wallace, finds herself in uncharted territory within Manhattan''s Rockefeller University, a research institute born of tragedy that has evolved into a premier scientific facility, hospital, and cornerstone of higher learning. But when dark secrets of the century-old institution intersect with life-threatening events, the experience may just help determine whether Alex will keep her job, or throw her hat in the ring to become the next distriTrade ReviewEngaging characters, an intelligent story full of twists, terrific tension - The Times on Final Jeopardy

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Book SynopsisSet in a drastically changing world, The Good Fight is the uplifting and inspiring story of one woman against the system, by the number one bestseller, Danielle Steel.America in the 1960s. A new generation of women are breaking the boundaries – socially, politically and professionally – and Meredith McKenzie wants to be one of them.Determined to become a lawyer, Meredith discovers her passion for justice, fighting for civil rights and desegregation. But when the violence of the era strikes too close to home, her once tightly knit family must survive a devastating loss and rethink what it is that holds them together.Meredith will have to do anything she can to keep her family together while she fights for what she believes in . . .

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Book SynopsisA Time Of War is book three in The Westlands series a brilliant quartet set in the magical lands of Deverry.A dragon found, an army raised and an eyeless bard with a tale of blood and magicThe life of Jahdo the ratcatcher''s son changes forever when he stumbles upon a clandestine meeting between an ambitious councilman and a dangerous, mysterious woman.When a bard arrives, demanding help under an old treaty, he unknowingly drags Jahdo into a web of intrigue and black magic. The boy's destiny takes him far from his beloved home in the peaceful land of the Rhiddaer, on a journey to the faraway land of Deverry, where his path crosses with that of the half-mad berserker Rhodry and the mighty sorcerer Jill.For a ruthless deity is rising, and the truths of the ties between elves and men will soon be revealed in the fallout of a battle waged between gods and mortals, between past and future. Days of blood and fire lie ahead for them all.History and destiny collide in The Westlands series, whTrade ReviewPraise for Katharine Kerr and the Deverry novels: ‘An excellent writer… the story is engaging, exciting, and unpredictable’Mark Lawrence ‘A fantastic plot which turns a simple story into something far more original … a cracking read … engrossing’ SFX ‘A criminally under-rated and overlooked epic fantasy sequence [with] a keen sense of history, well drawn characters, and a complex plot’ Kate Elliott, author of the Spiritwalker Trilogy ‘An unusually scholarly writer of fantasy’ TELEGRAPH ‘Much as I dislike comparing anything to The Lord of the Rings, I have to admit that on this occasion it’s justified’ INTERZONE ‘Kerr is a master of her trade…She has created a world that might very well go on for ever, and this one reader sincerely hopes it does’ VECTOR ‘An extensive and complete world, whose endlessly fascinating details grow book by book’ STARLOG

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Book SynopsisIn the spring of 1885, seventeen-year-old Jessilyn Harney finds herself orphaned and alone on her family's homestead. Desperate to fend off starvation and predatory neighbours, she cuts her hair, binds her chest, saddles her beloved mare, and sets off across the mountains. Her goal? To find her gun-slinging fugitive brother Noah and...Trade ReviewA powerful, impressive novel with a visceral sense of time and place -- Antonia Senior * The Times *Larison uses the traditional Western form to explore very contemporary ideas about gender and identity -- Nick Rennison * BBC History Magazine *Larison imbues the romance and wide-open spaces of the classic western with modern gender and racial awareness, giving space to those left out of the classic Old West mythos, but the main draw is Jesse's narrative voice, all folksy eloquence peppered with grit and determination -- Alistair Mabbott * Herald Scotland *The punch and intensity of the writing and the voice of Jess are rather remarkable... So, too, is the depiction of her inner life, which lifts the novel high above the run of the mill -- Elizabeth Buchan * Daily Mail *If you're a fan of Patrick DeWitt's The Sisters Brothers or Cormac McCarthy's Blood Meridian, there's plenty in Whiskey When We're Dry for you to indulge in and there's no doubt that this novel will be talked about in the same breath as these greats in years to come -- Colin James * Storgy Magazine *

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Book SynopsisPeter Robinson is author of twenty-four books in the Number One Bestselling DCI Banks series as well as two collections of short stories and three standalone novels, including the Number One bestseller Before The Poison. Peter's critically acclaimed crime novels have won numerous awards in Britain, the United States, Canada and Europe, and are published in translation all over the world.Peter's DCI Banks was a major ITV1 drama by Left Bank productions. Stephen Tompkinson (Wild at Heart, Ballykissangel) plays Inspector Banks, and Andrea Lowe (The Bill, Murphy's Law) plays DI Annie Cabbot.Peter's standalone novel Before the Poison won the IMBA's 2013 Dilys Award as well as the 2012 Arthur Ellis Award for Best Novel by the Crime Writers of Canada. This was Peter's sixth Arthur Ellis award.Peter Robinson grew up in Yorkshire, and lived between Richmond and Canada. He died in October 2022.

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Book SynopsisFlorence, 1429 Giovanni de' Medici is dead. A lifetime of shrewd investment, strategic alliance and sly manipulation saw Giovanni climb from mere money-lender to the top echelon of Florentine society. But success has left a slew of bitter enemies in his wake – and there are whispers his untimely demise wasn't accidental. Florence is a nest of vipers, and with the Medici family's wealth in the hands of Giovanni's untested sons, Cosimo and Lorenzo, there are those who feel that now is the time to strike, to destroy the upstarts and seize their holdings. First in an award-winning, bestselling quartet charting ten generations of rise to power. Praise for Matteo Strukul: 'Strukul has a brilliant style and a rare imagination' TIM WILLOCKS 'One of the most important new voices in Italian crime fiction' JOE R. LANSDALETrade ReviewPRAISE FOR MATTEO STRUKUL: 'Matteo Strukul is one of the most important new voices in Italian crime fiction' Joe R. Lansdale, Edgar Winner for The Bottoms. 'Strukul has a brilliant style and a rare imagination' -- Tim Willocks, bestselling author of Green River Rising

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Book SynopsisChristmas is a season of overindulgence. For most of us, that means an extra mince pie, a second helping of turkey, or perhaps a third glass of mulled wine. But for some, the festive season is a time to settle old scores, dispatch new enemies and indulge ... in murder. Here, ten masters of the genre serve up mystery and mayhem aplenty. From a dowager's missing jewels to a festive dinner gone horribly wrong, these classic crime stories will delight, puzzle and satisfy long after the last strands of tinsel have been cleared away.Trade ReviewWith Cecily Gayford in charge, we are on safe ground * Daily Mail *

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Book Synopsis_________________________Jonathan Kellerman’s legendary thrillers have sold over 80 million copies.This might be his best yet.An uninvited guest. A missing identity. A trail of deadly secrets.When a horrified bridesmaid finds the body of a young woman at a wedding reception, it makes the bride and groom’s choice of a Saints and Sinners theme all the more macabre.There are no means of identification and nobody knows the victim.The bride is convinced someone is trying to sabotage her big day. The groom is sure it’s a dreadful mistake. It’s up to brilliant psychologist Alex Delaware and LAPD Lieutenant Milo Sturgis to uncover the truth. They have a hundred guests to question, and a strong suspicion that the motive for murder is personal…The party’s over.AND THE HUNT FOR THE KILLER IS ON._________________________'Jonathan Kellerman's new crime thriller delivers a killer wedding in more ways than one ... a thoroughly engaging whodunit'CULTUREFLY_________________________Jonathan Kellerman's readers love The Wedding Guest:‘Unputdownable!’‘The book ticks all of the boxes and does not disappoint’‘It has to be 5 stars!’‘This book had me gripped throughout’‘Always a thrill to read Mr Kellerman’s work and this did not disappoint’‘I devoured it in one sitting’Trade ReviewJonathan Kellermann's new crime thriller delivers a killer wedding in more ways than one ... a thoroughly engaging whodunit * CultureFly *

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Book SynopsisThe truth can be hidden . . . but secrets always surfaceThe peace of Kielder Water is shattered when tourists open a barrel they found floating in the reservoir at dawn. Detectives Stone and Oliver are called to examine the skeletal remains inside.The tourists are eliminated from the investigation, but that same day a second body is discovered - this one with skin. Have the police let the killer leave the scene?While Stone investigates the remains, Oliver travels to Iceland to gather evidence and track down the tourists who have fled. Someone will do anything to protect the secrets of the past...***Praise for Black Fell:''Black Fell is a gripping police procedural with lots of twists and turns. I couldn''t put it down. Highly recommended.'' Simon McCleave''Not many crime writers can master authenticity, plot and character but Mari Hannah always delivers on all three. Black Fell is another cracking addition to tTrade ReviewBlack Fell is a gripping police procedural with lots of twists and turns. I couldn't put it down. Highly recommended. * Simon McCleave *Not many crime writers can master authenticity, plot and character but Mari Hannah always delivers on all three. Black Fell is another cracking addition to the Stone and Oliver series and the back and forth relationship between the pair is so genuinely complex and endearing that you'd swear you'd met them in real life. Can't wait for the next instalment * Trevor Wood *Of course there's a pacy plot, as we'd expect from Hannah, and of course a real authenticity in the police background, but more importantly we explore a cast of characters who have complexity, humour and depth. These are people with whom I'd love to spend an evening in the pub! * Ann Cleeves *Terrific writing. Gripping and intricately plotted, compassionate, funny and wise. * Kate London *Mari get's better and better. Black Fell is both twisty and absorbing, with a premise that delivers and then some! * Victoria Selman *I was transported to the dark waters of Kielder from the very first page. A true police procedural with heart. I loved it. * Sophie Flynn *

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Book SynopsisWINNER OF THE ORWELL PRIZE FOR FICTION 2021 LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN''S PRIZE 2021 A once-in-a-generation series, Ali Smith''s Seasonal quartet is a tour-de-force about love, time, art, politics, and how we live now. ''A maestra''s portrait of her age . . . remarkable'' GuardianIn the present, Sacha knows the world''s in trouble. Her brother Robert just is trouble. Their mother and father are having trouble. Meanwhile the world''s in meltdown - and the real meltdown hasn''t even started yet. In the past, a lovely summer. A different brother and sister know they''re living on borrowed time. This is a story about people on the brink of change. They''re family, but they think they''re strangers. So: where does family begin? And what do people who think they''ve got nothing in common have in common? Summer. Discover all four instalments: Autumn, Winter, Spring and Summer. Ali Smith''s new novel, Companion piece, is available to pre-order now.*****''The first great coronavirus novel - a book to savour, a literary tour de force'' Evening Standard''Exquisite. Smith is in a class of her own'' Nicola Sturgeon ''An astonishing finale to a prescient series . . . Ali Smith brilliantly weaves strands of joy and celebration to end her Seasonal Quartet'' Irish TimesTrade ReviewAn astonishing finale to a prescient series . . . Ali Smith brilliantly weaves strands of joy and celebration to end her Seasonal Quartet * Evening Standard *The first great coronavirus novel - a book to savour, a literary tour de force that captures the nation's psyche exquisitely * Evening Standard *This singular writer has found her moment * Prospect *A maestra's portrait of her age. . . remarkable * Guardian *Few writers today can make a more compelling claim to singularity of innovation and sustained brilliance * TLS *The bravura performance of a writer, poised at the edge of the day's vast darkness, gathering all the warmth and light of our inner summer * The Washington Post *Smith bring[s] this brilliant quartet to a satisfying close * NPR *The final flourish of a mazy and beautiful quartet * Telegraph *Sublime * The Boston Globe *Brilliant * The Scotsman *The novel's hopeful message about the healing power of friendship ensures the quartet ends on a feel-good note * Sunday Times *A remarkable experiment with timeliness in fiction * Literary Review *

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Book Synopsis1854. As the Cardiff-bound train puffs out of Paddington Station, young Hugh Kellow wraps a protective arm around his large valise. He has been entrusted with a priceless silver coffee pot, designed in the shape of a locomotive, by his elderly silversmith employer.Trade Review'A grand romp very much in the tradition of Holmes and Watson' Time Out

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Book SynopsisSuper-sleuth Sister Fidelma faces personal danger as proceeds through the valley of the shadow in the stunning sixth historical mystery by Peter Tremayne. PRAISE FOR VALLEY OF THE SHADOW: ''Tremayne''s discriminating sense of history distinguishing ever-finer conflicts... creates an equally complex mystery for history-mad readers with eyes as sharp as Fidelma''s'' Kirkus Review Sister Fidelma has been sent by her brother, king of Cashel, to Laisre, chieftain of Gleann Geis - the ''forbidden valley'' - to negotiate permission to build a Christian church and school in his territory, replacing the pagan Druidic sanctuaries. Laisre is known to be hostile to the new religion, and Fidelma knows her mission will be no easy task.Entering Gleann Geis with the Saxon Brother Eadulf, she comes across the naked, slain bodies of thirty-three young men, positioned in a sunwise circle. Each body bears the marks of stabbing and garrotting; every skull has

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Book SynopsisThe ninth adventure for Chaloner sees the Restoration London spy foil a conspiracyTrade ReviewA lively historical whodunnit...corpses a-plenty, exciting action sequences and a satisfying ending * Mystery People *

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Book Synopsis'Serrailler, Hill's brilliant detective, is the central character in the great writer's crime fiction novels' CAMILLA, DUCHESS OF CORNWALL'Beautifully told, Hill's gimlet eye and steely prose remind you how fierce she can be' Daily Mail One rainy night, a couple welcomes two strangers needing help into their home. It's an act they will regret for the rest of their lives. On the other side of town a woman is brutally murdered and her husband is left unconscious. Are the two crimes connected? Detective Simon Serrailler sets out to investigate but will his own demons get in the way?'Keepers the reader gripped until the last page' Sunday ExpressDiscover the bestselling Simon Serrailler series that over ONE MILLION readers have devoured.Trade ReviewSimon Serrailler, Hill’s brilliant detective, is the central character in the great writer’s crime fiction novelsBeautifully told, Hill’s gimlet eye and steely prose remind you how fierce she can be * Daily Mail *The Benefit of Hindsight evolves organically by way of a brilliant fusion of parts: plot, setting, characters, dialogue... I read it at a sitting. Not just a good book but an experience * Shots *Superb... It's a book to start when you have time to spare as you're not readily going to put it down until you get to the last page... I read it in just over a day and I'm still thinking about the characters days later * Bookbag *I love the Simon Serailler series and this was my favourite for a while... the ongoing family drama is hugely compelling. Add to that cleverly woven mystery elements and this, for me, puts this series somewhere near the top of my literary crime favourites * Liz Loves Books *

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Book SynopsisFrom the Collins Crime Club archive, the seminal first novel by Freeman Wills Crofts, once dubbed The King of Detective Story Writers' and recognised as one of the big four' Golden Age crime authors.The unloading of a consignment of French wine from the steamship Bullfinch is interrupted by a gruesome discovery in a broken cask leaking sawdust and gold sovereigns. But when the shipping clerk returns with the police, the cask and its macabre contents have gone. Following the clues to Paris, Inspector Burnley of Scotland Yard enlists the help of the genial French detective M. Lefarge to check motives and alibis in their hunt for evidence of a particularly fiendish murder.This Detective Story Club classic is introduced by Freeman Wills Crofts himself in a unique preface from 1946 about The Cask's origins.Trade Review‘The soundest builder of them all.’ Raymond Chandler 'Deservedly a first favourite with all who want a real puzzle.’ Times Literary Supplement ‘Probably unsurpassed in ingenuity.’ The Queen

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Book Synopsis*THE TOP TEN BESTSELLER*''A tense, unsettling thriller'' T. M. LOGAN, author of THE HOLIDAY''Gripping . . . a bright new voice in psychological thrillers'' ERIN KELLY, author of HE SAID/SHE SAID''I didn''t put it down until I had turned the final page'' LIZ NUGENT, author of OUR LITTLE CRUELTIES''Gripping, propulsive'' IRISH TIMES''A high-speed, heart-stopping ride'' EDEL COFFEY, author of BREAKING POINT''Pacy, clever and tense'' JO SPAIN, author of THE PERFECT LIE''Packs an emotional punch'' IRISH INDEPENDENT''Full of twists and chills'' PATRICIA GIBNEY, author of THE MISSING ONES''Eerie and unsettling'' CATHERINE RYAN HOWARD, author of 56 DAYS___________What if your child''s imaginary friend was real?All Trade ReviewA well-drawn psychological thriller packed with tension and twists to keep the reader entranced until the very last page * Candis *A breathless, gut-wrenching thriller * Woman's Own *Pacy . . . I liked how this book used serious themes to show we all have our own stories . . . The characters are relatable and the mystery builds well * Yours *I have seldom read a first novel which impressed me more: beautifully written, perfectly paced * The Tablet *A stylish, spare, well-structured piece of work . . . Ryan skilfully ramps up the suspense until the atmosphere is tight as a drum . . . A gripping, propulsive debut * Irish Times *A gripping thriller that packs an emotional punch . . . Hidden Lies is a muscular and compelling read that looks set to see Ryan join the ranks of the thriller-writing heavyweights * Irish Independent *I didn't put it down until I had turned the final page. A rollercoaster of a read, the pace is relentless, resulting in a denouement that will take your breath away. Bravo, Rachel Ryan! -- Liz Nugent, No. 1 bestselling author of Our Little CrueltiesA tense, unsettling thriller about the kind of toxic secret that can blow a family apart. Hidden Lies is a very impressive debut -- T.M. Logan, the Sunday Times bestselling author of The HolidayA clever spin on the every mother's nightmare scenario that probes the secrets at the heart of a family, and of a country. Gripping and hugely readable, Hidden Lies heralds a bright new voice in psychological thrillers -- Erin Kelly, the Sunday Times bestselling author of He Said/She SaidAn incredible debut; pacy, clever and tense -- Jo Spain, No. 1 bestselling author of The ConfessionA high-speed, heart-stopping ride that keeps you guessing until the last page. Hidden Lies is an intriguing story of motherhood, and what mothers will do when pushed to their limits. It's a nuanced look at a dark history, and how the secrets of the past refuse to be buried. A compelling examination of how we treat mothers told through a gripping thriller. -- Edel Coffey, No. 1 bestselling author of Breaking PointAn eerie and unsettling thriller that twists relentlessly in surprising directions. A gripping debut. -- Catherine Ryan Howard, No. 1 bestselling author of The Nothing ManI couldn't put it down. A suspenseful read, full of chills and twists. It kept me turning the pages with the clever plotting -- Patricia Gibney, the bestselling author of The Missing OnesA stunning debut. Gripping and unpredictable, my heart is still pounding! -- Sam Blake, No. 1 bestselling author of Keep Your Eyes on MePacked with jaw-dropping moments, Hidden Lies is a twisty thriller with hidden depths. I gobbled it up -- Robyn Harding, USA Today bestselling author of The PartyA dark, emotionally compelling psychological thriller which plays to every woman's fears. Heartbreak and betrayal are delivered at a breakneck speed. A terrific debut novel -- Mary Torjussen, author of The Closer You GetA tension-filled, emotional page-turner. A cracking Irish crime fiction debut. -- Andrea Carter, author of the Inishowen mysteriesA gripping tale that wraps its tentacles around you and draws you in -- Siobhan MacDonald, author of GuiltyYou never know when the secrets of your past will rise up and find you again. Rachel Ryan shines in this creepy and chilling debut . . . You will fly through the pages of this tense and fast-paced story, and the giant twist at the end will leave your heart pounding -- Julie Clark, New York Times bestselling author of The FlightA fast-paced, gripping thriller... As the heart-pounding tension unfolds page after page, Rachel Ryan expertly unravels the mystery, leaving readers guessing until the satisfying, surprising ending. Emotional, captivating, and suspenseful, this is a fantastic debut by an author to watch -- Samantha M. Bailey, author of Woman on the EdgeRyan does a good job keeping the reader off balance, wondering whether Georgina is indeed going mad. The tension builds as long-held secrets are revealed... Fans of psychological suspense will be satisfied * Publishers Weekly *Georgina is a fierce, loyal narrator, and the reader won't be able to resist rooting for her success * Booklist *Taut, tense, with a twist I did not see coming. I devoured every page of this cracking, clever, original debut -- Carol Mason, No. 1 ebook bestselling author of After You Left

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Book SynopsisSidney Sheldon's eighth novel, repackaged to accompany his memoirs, The Other Side of Me'.The world is on the brink of mutual destruction between the East and the West and Mary Ashley, beautiful, talented, intelligent, has been chosen to represent America as Ambassador to Romania. Thrust from her comforting, homely life in Kansas, she finds herself lost amongst the political turmoil in a foreign country where she is seen as the enemy and no-one is to be trusted.Then someone starts to threaten Mary and her children. Who can want her to leave so desperately and why? And can Mary decide who she can trust when her life is on the line?Sidney Sheldon is at his gripping best in this thrilling political page-turner.Trade ReviewPraise for Sidney Sheldon: ‘If you want a novel you simply cannot put down, go to Sheldon.’ New York Daily News

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Book SynopsisThe Remorseful Day is the thirteenth and final novel in Colin Dexter's Oxford-set detective series.'Where does this all leave us, sir?' 'Things are moving fast.' 'We're getting near the end, you mean?' 'We were always near the end.'The murder of Yvonne Harrison had left Thames Valley CID baffled. A year after the dreadful crime they are still no nearer to making an arrest. But one man has yet to tackle the case – and it is just the sort of puzzle at which Chief Inspector Morse excels.So why is he adamant that he will not lead the re-investigation, despite the entreaties of Chief Superintendent Strange and dark hints of some new evidence? And why, if he refuses to take on the case officially, does he seem to be carrying out his own private enquiries?For Sergeant Lewis this is yet another example of the unsettling behaviour his chief has been displaying o

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Book SynopsisThe charioteer in his purest form. The supreme master of destiny and the elements. A man who made a circus out of life, and life out of a circus.'A.D. O'Neill peels back the veil of time and shines a light on the intrigue and excitement of chariot racing in ancient Rome. With exquisite attention to detail and an authentic and engaging voice, Circus Maximus is endlessly and effortlessly entertaining.' MATTHEW HARFFY, author of The Bernicia Chronicles seriesTHE CHAOTIC A.D. 69When the tyrannical Aulus Vitellius seizes the reins of power in Rome, the empire is already in the grip of a fierce civil war. But the new emperor's first priority is both personal and deeply symbolic: he plans to crush the Green chariot racing faction - the mortal enemies of his beloved Blues - at the Plebeian Games in the Circus Maximus.To save the Greens from certain extinction, two former charioteers - the stoical and determined Corax an

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Book SynopsisA murderous game. The killer makes the rules. Death hangs on the roll of the dice. In murder investigations, it pays to keep things simple: motive, method, opportunity. But the case in front of Detective Fabian Risk is a nightmare. A killer who strikes out of nowhere. No apparent motive. No consistent method. Victims are tortured, strangled, burned, dismembered – each grisly killing carried out with savage precision, as if following the rules of a hellish game. Fear and chaos have spread through the seaside town of Helsingborg. While Fabian Risk hunts the killer, his life is falling apart: a son on the run from the law; a daughter gravely injured; a colleague with dark secrets of his own. But there's no turning back now. The game of death is on, and Fabian Risk must play to win. After all, there are many ways to die... This explosive thriller from Scandinavia's most inventive storyteller concludes the epic events of Motive X. Reviews for Stefan Ahnhem: 'Atmospheric and complicated... with great cop characters and some imaginatively grisly perps' Sunday Times (star pick) 'More gripping than Jo Nesbo, blacker than Stieg Larsson and more bleakly human than Henning Mankell' Tony Parsons 'Epic in scale and ambition' Daily Mail 'An intense journey, with an intricate plot... Ahnhem has mastered atmosphere, pacing and intrigue' Crime Review 'Masterly plotting, grisly murders and chilling suspense: Stefan Ahnhem keeps the threads of this complex, two-country narrative pulled tense' Better ReadingTrade ReviewA tense, atmospheric rollercoaster with multiple strands criss-crossing like a complex piece of knitting... With a plethora of twists and turns and unexpected events and incidents, with a dialogue that sparkles and with well-developed, believable characters the suspense is never ending and, like one of those old black and white cowboy and injun movies, the action is relentless and doesn't disappoint. If one is looking for an intricate, multi-layered, edgy, high calibre read, this book has it in spades. Highly recommended' * Promoting Crime Fiction *PRAISE FOR STEFAN AHNHEM: 'More gripping than Jo Nesbo, blacker than Stieg Larsson and more bleakly human than Henning Mankell' Tony Parsons. 'Atmospheric and complicated... with great cop characters and some imaginatively grisly perps' Sunday Times. 'Epic in scale and ambition' Daily Mail. 'An intense journey, with an intricate plot... Ahnhem has mastered atmosphere, pacing and intrigue' Crime Review. 'Masterly plotting, grisly murders and chilling suspense: Stefan Ahnhem keeps the threads of this complex, two-country narrative pulled tense' * Better Reading *

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Book SynopsisThe Taboo Index and the Law of Power have both been breached by a single murder. The shadowy culprit's intentions are clear as day: the human realm and the dark territory must go to war again. With the help of Iskahn, commander of the Dark Army, Kirito seeks to bring the criminal to justice. But as they conduct an investigation with Asuna's help, disaster strikes again! Ronie and Tiese have been poisoned!

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Book SynopsisViolent rebellion comes to London's middle classes.Like every obedient professional, I arrived punctually for my appointment with a revolution.When a bomb explosion at Heathrow airport kills psychologist David Markham's ex-wife, he sets out on a journey to investigate the mysterious circumstances surrounding her death. As he infiltrates a shadowy group of middle-class revolutionaries based in the comfortable Chelsea Marina, Markham soon finds himself swept up in a bourgeois insurrection that is sending the capital into panic.Trade Review‘Unsettling and subversive … terrifically good’ Sunday Times 'Terrifying and strangely haunting … A riveting work from a writer of rare imaginative largesse, a bearer of bad tidings, unforgettably told' Daily Telegraph 'Wonderfully warped, blackly comic … written with Ballard's customary panache, its potent mix of sex, violence and radicalism will keep his fans happy’ Economist ‘Ballard’s instinct for the future is unnerving … Very few writers possess this kind of intelligence: to use it with such wit is almost criminal’ Independent on Sunday ‘The terrifying thing about Ballard is his logic; is this science fiction or history written ahead of its time?’ Len Deighton

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Book SynopsisThe 400 million copy worldwide bestseller Dean Koontz is at his very best in this critically-acclaimed page-turner soon to be a major motion picture. Find out why Odd Thomas is the master storyteller's most-loved creation.Odd by name, a hero by nature.He's Odd. Odd Thomas, to be precise. Genius fry-cook at the Pico Mundo grill; boyfriend to the gorgeous Stormy Llewellyn and possibly the only person with a chance of stopping one of the worst crimes in the bloody history of murderSomething evil has come to the desert town that Odd and Stormy call home. It comes in the form of a mysterious man with a macabre appetite, a filing cabinet full of information on the world's worst killers, and strange, hyena-like shadows following him wherever he goes. Odd is worried. He knows things, sees things about the living, the dead and the soon to be dead. Things that he has to act on. Now he's terrified for Stormy, himself and Pico Mundo. Because he knows that on Wednesday August 15, a savage, bloodTrade Review‘Odd Thomas is a page-turner – a read-at-a-sitting novel – with a terrific final twist’ Observer ‘Odd Thomas is one of his finest books, and Odd himself is a superb character’ Independent ‘Tension is the name of Koontz’s ghoulish game’ Mirror ‘The action is intense’ Guardian

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Book SynopsisA GRIPPING THRILLER FROM THE #1 BESTSELLING AUTHORDeadly conspiracies, bone-crunching action and a tormented hero with a heart . . . packs a real punch' Andy McDermottA SUNKEN SECRET. A MISSING WOMAN.A RACE AGAINST TIME.Former SAS major Ben Hope is relaxing at his home in Normandy when he hears the worst news of his life. His ex-girlfriend Dr Brooke Marcel has been kidnapped.Racing against the clock, Ben's frantic search for Brooke leads him from Ireland to the Spanish mountains and the rainforests of Peru.What is the mysterious link between the kidnapping, the salvage of a sunken 16th-century Spanish warship and the secret activities of its wealthy discoverer?As the trail of wreckage and mayhem intensifies, Ben soon uncovers a web of intrigue, corruption and brutal murder.But will he be too late to find Brooke alive?The Ben Hope series is a must-read for fans of Dan Brown, Lee Child and Mark Dawson. Join the millions of readers who get breathless with anticipation when the countdown tTrade ReviewPraise for Scott Mariani: ‘Scott Mariani is an awesome writer.’ Chris Kuzneski, author of Sign of the Cross 'Non-stop action – this book delivers. It's a romp of a read. Enjoy!' Steve Berry, New York Times bestselling author of The King's Deception ‘Deadly conspiracies, bone-crunching action and a tormented hero with a heart…Scott Mariani packs a real punch.’ Andy McDermott, bestselling author of Empire of Gold ‘James Bond meets Jason Bourne meets The Da Vinci Code.’ J. L. Carrell, bestselling author of The Shakespeare Secret ‘Full of authentic detail and heart-stopping action – a real thrill ride.’ Ed Macy, author of the bestselling Apache

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Book SynopsisAn expansive, heartbreaking novel from the internationally bestselling author of The Joy Luck Club'.In turn-of-the-century Shanghai, Violet Minturn is raised by her American mother, the mistress of the city's most renowned courtesan house. When the revolution comes, a cruel deception forces Violet to become a virgin courtesan.The Valley of Amazement' is the story of three women, bound by blood and betrayal. But, as she struggles to understand her heritage, it is Violet's determination to forge her own destiny that propels this bittersweet tale of family secrets, changing identities and lost love.Trade ReviewPraise for ‘The Valley of Amazement’: ‘Tan explores, sensitively, the edges of some thorny topics … Chinese-Americans are among the most dynamic, and socially cohesive, ethnic groups in the US … Tan is one of their leading voices … Tan’s fiction is, as always, hugely readable.’ Sunday Times ‘Tan, who was born in the US to Chinese immigrant parents, is a gifted storyteller … Just as Violet is a complex character beyond her Asian and white ethnic roots, Tan’s large-hearted, florid and ragged tale goes beyond casual stereotypes. This is one writer’s particular idiom and vision of the world – and within that she offers us a rich cast of characters who both repel and compel.’ Financial Times ‘Admirers of Amy Tan will love her latest blockbuster … a warm, expansive story, examining the subtle bonds between mothers and daughters.’ Mail on Sunday ‘The characters are wonderful. You can’t help but fall in love with people who are named Cracked Egg or Magic Cloud …For fans of historical fiction, ‘The Valley of Amazement’ offers a fascinating insight into a hidden world belonging to a bygone era, as it flits from harrowing to humorous.’ Stylist Magazine ‘Expansive, poised and, at times, heartbreaking, this delicately-spun tale, which has the grace of a courtly dance and the subtleties of a thousand chess moves, will be loved by fans of Tan’s bestseller “The Joy Luck Club”.’ Sunday Express ‘She has surpassed herself … She has by no means exhausted her supply of fictional women who pass to each other, through the generations, a determination not to be broken, no matter what.’ Independent on Sunday ‘Packs enough drama to keep readers going till the end.’ Guardian ‘Historic sweep mixes with erotic candour in a heady mix, brought to an excellent bake by the skillful Amy Tan.’ Daily Mail ‘A lush historical epic.’ Vogue ‘A vivid portrait of life in 19th Century China, with some rather saucy Fifty Shades-style sex scenes thrown in.’ Good Housekeeping

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Book SynopsisHOW CAN HE SAVE A MAN WHO IS ALREADY DEAD?Compelling, vivid and profound' PETER JAMESA fast-moving thriller that makes for an exhilarating read. Perfect for any fans of Lee Child' SUNWho is Solomon Creed? He''s the hero of an epic new series of thrillers. Simple as that' MARK BILLINGHAMA PLANE CRASHES IN THE ARIZONA DESERT.When Solomon Creed emerges from the wreckage he remembers just one thing: that he must save a man in danger.A DEATH THAT CAN'T BE EXPLAINED.In the nearby town of Redemption, Holly Coronado buries her young husband. A terrible accident, or something more sinister?ONLY ONE MAN CAN EXPOSE THE TRUTH.When Solomon finds Holly, his search becomes a quest for the truth and a race to expose a terrifying secret, hidden for generations, that could silence a town forever.The first in an electrifying series from Sunday Times bestselling author of SANCTUS, Simon ToyneTrade Review‘A fast-moving thriller that makes for an exhilarating read. Perfect for any fans of Lee Child’ Sun ‘Compelling, vivid and profound, I loved it. It stays with you long after you’ve finished the final page’ Peter James ‘Every page, every twist, speaks of Simon's deep love and mastery of the genre’ Tom Rob Smith ‘Who is Solomon Creed? He's the hero of an epic new series of thrillers. Simple as that’ Mark Billingham Toyne is a master of suspense who keeps the reader hooked. An excellent read’ Daily Express ‘It's a corker. Lee Child meets Stephen King via Don Winslow’ Mark Edwards ‘A windswept thriller with a striking twist, nicely steeped in the Hallucinatory Arizona landscape’ Stav Sherez ‘Top-shelf writers aren't made – they're born, and you can tell in two pages when you've found one. Simon Toyne has got the gift, and SOLOMON CREED proves it – his imagery, his language, and the cool mystery surrounding Solomon Creed and where he’s going. I think you’ll love this one’Greg Iles, author of Natchez Burning and The Bone Tree ‘The boldest thriller you'll read this year. Simon Toyne takes you places the other writers don't dare go’ Tom Harper 'Intrigue, mystery, atmosphere . . . it will draw you in and hold you there. Solomon Creed is a thriller with smarts and class' Scott Mariani ‘At last, Jack Reacher has some credible competition’ Phylippa Smithson, LoveReading ‘An electrifying roller-coaster of a book’ Celia Cohen, LoveReading ‘An absolutely cracking thriller’ Sarah Musk, LoveReading ‘A great summer's read is to be had from this juggernaut of a thriller’ Ian Harvey-Brown, LoveReading Praise for Simon Toyne’s SANCTUS series: ‘Among the best current thrillers’ SUNDAY EXPRESS ‘Intriguing and engaging … Relentless pace. An exciting and interesting read’ SUN 'A fast moving, thoroughly enjoyable, adventure – plenty of action, plenty of intrigue and wonderfully imaginative' KATE MOSSE

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Book SynopsisWinner of The HWA Gold Crown 2020From the No.1 bestselling author of The Ashes of London and The Fire Court comes the next book in the phenomenally successful series following James Marwood at the time of King Charles II.Over 1 Million Andrew Taylor Novels Sold!A royal scandal In the Court of Charles II, it's a dangerous time to be alive a wrong move may lead to disgrace, exile or death. The discovery of a body at the home of one of the highest courtiers in the land could therefore have catastrophic consequences.A shocking murder James Marwood, a traitor's son, is ordered to cover up the killing. But the dead man is known to Marwood as is the most likely culprit, Cat Lovett.The stakes have never been higherMarwood is sure Cat is innocent so determines to discover the true murderer. But time is running out. If he makes a mistake, it could threaten the King himselfPraise for Andrew TaylorOne of the best historical crime writers today' The TimesIf you like C. J. Sansom, or Hilary MantelTrade Review‘I loved this! It's a treat to read a book that is so immersive, that pulls the reader into an entirely different world…This is a complex story told with clarity – a masterclass in writing for the genre’ Ann Cleeves, bestselling author of the Shetland and Vera Stanhope series 'The King’s Evil is an absolute treat from start to finish – a hugely engaging, atmospheric historical thriller with not one but two smart and lovable protagonists. Andrew Taylor is one of our finest storytellers' Antonia Hodgson ‘Taylor, one of the best historical crime writers today, is on great form with this novel. The plot weaves in and out of Restoration politics with seamless grace’ The Times ‘Few historical novelists write with more authority and a greater sense of authenticity than Andrew Taylor’ Sunday Times ‘This is historical crime fiction at its dazzling best’ Guardian ‘Another fine outing from one of the best historical novelists around’ Sunday Times ‘Taylor has a rare knack for conjuring up an authentic historical atmosphere, and his description of a teeming, uncertain London in a state of flux is vivid and compelling’ Observer ‘A novel filled with intrigue, duplicity, scandal and betrayal, whose author now vies with another master of the genre, C. J. Sansom’ Spectator ‘Another rich, sumptuous glory of a novel: perfectly plotted, perfectly peopled, perfectly thrilling and with enough twists to keep a maze-maker happy…I love all of Andrew Taylor’s writing and this is a novelist of consummate skill at the absolute peak of his power’ Manda Scott ‘Glorious’ Sunday Express ‘Taylor’s mantelpiece already groans under awards for his nonpareil historical crime novels, and this latest is as striking as anything he has written’ Financial Times ‘An involving detective tale’ The Sunday Times Praise for Andrew Taylor: ‘If you like C. J. Sansom, or Hilary Mantel, you’ll love Andrew Taylor’ Peter James

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Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERA brutal murder. A detective with no one left to trust.[Steiner] solidified the promise of last year's debut, Missing, Presumed, with another hyper-realistic police procedural' Guardian: Books of the Year 2017A YOUNG MAN MURDEREDA city banker bleeds to death yards from a Cambridgeshire police headquarters.A DETECTIVE OUT OF HER DEPTHDI Manon Bradshaw's world is turned upside down when the victim turns out to be closer to her than she could have guessed.WHO SHOULD SHE BELIEVE?When even her trusted colleagues turn their backs on her, it's time to contemplate the unthinkable: are those she holds dear capable of murder?Manon Bradshaw is back.-''Steiner has a quirky, evocative prose style that is often very funny and her novels are highly entertaining and full of memorable, well-rounded characters'' Sunday Express''Bradshaw is an engaging heroine, full of self-doubt and contradiction, but whose caustic wit gleams through the grim murder inquiry'' Daily Mail''WinniTrade Review‘[Steiner] solidified the promise of last year’s debut, Missing, Presumed, with another hyper-realistic police procedural’ Guardian: Books of the Year 2017 'Steiner has a quirky, evocative prose style that is often very funny and her novels are highly entertaining and full of memorable, well-rounded characters' Sunday Express 'Bradshaw is an engaging heroine, full of self-doubt and contradiction, but whose caustic wit gleams through the grim murder inquiry' Daily Mail 'Winning prose, sympathetic characters and an appreciation of life’s joys as keen as a knowledge of its dangers' Wall Street Journal ‘An ingeniously and extravagantly plotted, multi-voiced thrillride … wise and witty … beautifully written’ Irish Times ‘I loved it … Persons Unknown is like walking on quicksand, for reader and detective alike' Val McDermid 'A smart and funny rumination on motherhood' New York Times 'Strikingly modern…It is refreshing to see a detective grappling with real life dilemmas but they never get in the way of the plot, which is clever and original. A series to watch from a confident writer who draws even minor characters with care and sympathy' Sunday Times ‘Susie Steiner goes from strength to strength: Persons Unknown is by turns tense and tender, gripping and moving, and always beautifully written. I didn’t read this book so much as live it: DI Manon Bradshaw is so convincingly human that I often wonder what she’s up to now’ Erin Kelly ‘The best new crime series in years’ Sarah Perry ‘Superb storytelling – a joy to read. I am hooked on Manon Bradshaw’ Renée Knight ‘Stylish, literary fiction at its very best’ Peter James

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Book SynopsisThe gripping standalone thriller from Sunday Times No. 1 bestselling author Karin Slaughter, now a major Netflix series starring Toni Collette and Bella HeathcoteShe's the person you think you know bestBut what if you don't actually know her at all?Andy Oliver thinks she knows everything about her mother Laura.Until, in a moment of terrible danger, Laura steps forward into the line of fire.Now, Andy must embark on a desperate race against time to uncover the secrets of her mother's past.Before they both run out of timePraise for the Number One bestselling author:Passion, intensity, and humanity' Lee ChildI'd follow her anywhere' Gillian FlynnOne of the boldest thriller writers working today' Tess GerritsenHer characters, plot, and pacing are unrivalled' Michael ConnellyA writer of extraordinary talents' Kathy ReichsFiction doesn''t get any better than this' Jeffery DeaverA great writer at the peak of her powers' Peter James''Karin Slaughter has by far the best name of all of us mysteTrade Review‘Slaughter has outdone herself with Pieces of Her–a novel that sets the standard for psychological thriller writing’ Jeffery Deaver ‘Amongst the world‘s greatest and finest crime writers’ Yrsa Sigurðardóttir ‘An intriguing tale that surrenders its secrets carefully and gradually’ Guardian ‘A solid thriller’ Daily Mail ‘Captivating at every turn’ Female First ‘Slaughter judiciously keeps the characterisation of her imperilled protagonists to the fore’ Guardian ‘Smart, gripping and packed with enthralling characters, this darkly addictive tale will reel you in from the get-go’ Heat ‘Buckle up for an exhilarating read’ Prima ‘Slaughter skilfully juggles her twin time frames and delivers a taut, complex and unusually thoughtful thriller’ Mail on Sunday Event Magazine Praise for Karin Slaughter: ‘This is a great writer at the peak of her powers. Karin Slaughter is at her nail-biting, heart-stopping, emotionally-draining best’ Peter James 'Karin Slaughter has – by far – the best name of all of us mystery novelists. More to the point, The Good Daughter is Karin Slaughter’s most ambitious, most emotional, and best novel. So far, anyway' James Patterson ‘Simply the best book you'll read all year. Raw, powerful and utterly gripping – yet written with a tenderness and empathy that will break your heart’ Kathryn Stockett, bestselling author of The Help ‘The darkness of the past is very present in this utterly chilling thriller. With heart and skill Karin Slaughter keeps you hooked from the first page until the last’ Camilla Lackberg ‘It’s big, dark, rich, satisfying, and bloody – like a perfectly cooked steak’ Stuart MacBride ‘The best yet’ Lesley Pearse ‘A great read’ Daily Mail 'The best suspense novel of the year' Daily Express ‘Fierce, savagely well-written’ Metro ‘I’d follow her anywhere’ Gillian Flynn ‘One of the boldest thriller writers working today’ Tess Gerritsen ‘Her characters, plot, and pacing are unrivalled’ Michael Connelly

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Book SynopsisAn explosive, fast-paced espionage thriller for fans of Frank Gardner and Mick Herron.Dark and twisted, A Time to Lie is a tense and timely novel' Adam HamdyA pulse-pounding thrill-ride' Chris WhitakerA LONG-BURIED BODY.On the morning of the Tory Party conference, the bones of a young woman's hand are discovered in a London building site.A DIVISIVE PRIME MINISTER. Prime Minister Robin Sandford is accused of killer her. With his career on the brink of ruin, he enlists the unofficial help of MI5. A decision which leads him into a new world of espionage, mass executions and murder.A PLOT TO BRING HIM DOWNThe deeper he goes, the more treacherous the game becomes. And if he fails to expose the truth, the whole country will pay the priceA pulse-pounding thrill-ride' Chris WhitakerDark and twisted, a tense and timely novel' Adam HamdyMasterful I was completely absorbed' Daily RecordBrims with tension' Sunday Post

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Book SynopsisThe tenth action-packed thriller in the Dirk Pitt series, where the adventurer must foil the deadly conspiracy of a group of Japanese nationalist fanatics.A NUCLEAR PEARL HARBOURBuried in the depths of the Pacific Ocean lies one of the greatest secrets of World War Two a crashed B-29 Bomber that was carrying a third atomic bomb to Japan in 1945.Its deadly cargo, lost in the sea for nearly fifty years, could be Dirk Pitt's only hope of stopping the conspiracy of a group of Japanese nationalist fanatics. They're hell-bent on neutralizing and blackmailing the USA with nuclear weapons planted strategically in the country's major cities and only he can stop themTrade ReviewPraise for Clive Cussler: ‘Just about the best storyteller in the business’ New York Post ‘Cussler is hard to beat’ Daily Mail ‘The Adventure King’ Sunday Express ‘Frightening and full of suspense … unquestionably entertaining’ Daily Express ‘Much fun, crisply told, with exciting special effects’ Kirkus Review ‘Clive Cussler is the guy I read’ Tom Clancy ‘No holds barred adventure … a souped-up treat’ Daily Mirror ‘Clive Cussler and Dirk Pitt are the first names in adventure’ Stephen Coonts ‘Clive Cussler has no equal’ Publishers Weekly

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