Crime & Thrillers Books

Book SynopsisSeven friends. One killer. You can run, but you can't hideIt's Boxing Day and your friendship group has planned a hike.You know tensions are running high. You've heard the rumours flying around.But this trip is a chance for you to reconnect.As you head into the reserve, everyone is quiet. It almost feels like you've imagined the rift.But as the sun sets, you hear a gun shot.One of your group is dead.And someone you know killed themA fast-paced, edge-of-your-seat thriller with a killer twist you just won't see coming. Fans of Ruth Ware, Lucy Foley and T.M. Logan will be totally gripped from the very first page.Readers are completely gripped by HIDE!I am *freaking* out!! Has me on the edge of my seatI''ve had to turn the light on because I genuinely feel like I''m stumbling through pitch-black woods in blinding snow and trying to outrun a murderer! Incredible!' Reader Review ?????Tense, twisty and full of toxic secrets a chilly fight for survival guaranteed to give you shivers' T.M. LTrade ReviewPraise for Hide: ‘Tense, twisty and full of toxic secrets – a chilly fight for survival guaranteed to give you shivers’ TM Logan ‘There’s a touch of Agatha Christie to Hide…her humour is crisp and even and the plotting as keen as an axe in the skull’ THE TIMES ‘Gripping’Bella magazine ’Claustrophobic and intense’Fabulous magazine ‘Menacing mysteries will keep you guessing until the very end in this darkly atmospheric tome’Woman’s Own magazine Praise for Nell Pattison: ‘We loved this chilling and fabulously dark read’ Closer ‘A superb innovation for the crime genre . . . a brilliantly terrifying premise and a twisty, gripping tale’ Philippa East ‘Sinister, layered, atmospheric … I couldn’t turn the pages quickly enough’ Debbie Howells ‘A nail-biting page-turner of a thriller … The sense of a community isolated, and all the conflicts and tensions that brings, adds satisfying layers of complexity’ James Oswald ‘Delicate, brutal, impossible to put down. The Silent House is a disquieting thriller’ Ross Armstrong ‘A strong and terrifically terrifying debut’ The Nerd Daily ‘Fans of female amateur sleuths will like this one, and the insight into the deaf community gives it a unique slant’ Shots Magazine

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Book SynopsisThe new addictive, compelling and immersive thriller from Nell Pattison, with enough dark twists to give you whiplashFans of Ruth Ware and Lisa Jewell will be hooked.My name is Isabella Butterworth. Your name is Isabella Butterworth.We're around the same age. We live in the same town.But your life is more exciting than mine, isn't it? Richer, dramatic, more fulfilling.Imagine if I'd never found out about youBut I have. Because someone mistook me for you.And now I can't stop thinking about you because I know you're in trouble. You need my help.And I need a way to get to know you.To save you.To be youThe unputdownable new thriller from Nell Pattison that will turn everything you thought you knew on its headperfect for fans of Ruth Ware and Lisa Jewell.Readers are GRIPPED by Friends Don't Lie:A real cracker! Fast paced and full of clever characters. Just when I thought I got itI hadn't' Reader Review ?????Whip smart, cleverly plotted and just impeccably written. To say I was gripped is an understatement. It completely and utterly blindsided me and I loved it' Reader Review ?????Twisty and unpredictable, I couldn't put it down' Reader Review ?????I was on the edge of my seat oh so many twists and turns and OMG jaw dropping moments' Reader Review ?????Utterly gripping, with surprises in every shadow' Reader Review ?????Kept me guessing the entire time!' Reader Review ?????I really did not see that twist coming' Reader Review ?????I read this in several hours I was completely swept away' Reader Review ?????If you love twisty books, this book is for you! If you love great characters, this book is for you! If you love great writing, this book is for you!' Reader Review ?????Will keep you reading into the early hours of the night I couldn't turn the pages quick enough!' Reader Review ?????Trade ReviewPraise for Nell Pattison: ‘Tense, twisty and full of toxic secrets – a chilly fight for survival guaranteed to give you shivers’ TM Logan ‘We loved this chilling and fabulously dark read’ Closer ‘A superb innovation for the crime genre . . . a brilliantly terrifying premise and a twisty, gripping tale’ Philippa East ‘Sinister, layered, atmospheric … I couldn’t turn the pages quickly enough’ Debbie Howells ‘A nail-biting page-turner of a thriller … The sense of a community isolated, and all the conflicts and tensions that brings, adds satisfying layers of complexity’ James Oswald ‘Delicate, brutal, impossible to put down. The Silent House is a disquieting thriller’ Ross Armstrong ‘A strong and terrifically terrifying debut’ The Nerd Daily ‘Fans of female amateur sleuths will like this one, and the insight into the deaf community gives it a unique slant’ Shots Magazine

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Book SynopsisThis 5-star thriller is a non-stop action-packed adventure Reads like the latest blockbuster film I was left breathless, my heart pounding as I turned the last page' NetGalley review, ?????You've cracked the Da Vinci code, now uncover the Vatican secretThe deepest secrets are kept in the darkest places.When ex-MI5 operative Joe Mason is sent to Rome to guard an elderly professor and his daughter, he thinks he's in for an easy ride.But on their first day in the Vatican secret archives, a masked assassin gains entry, shoots Joe's client in cold blood and steals an ancient manuscript. Giving chase, Joe can't imagine what could lie within those pages that would make someone willing to kill.The search for answers leads Joe and his comrades in a race against time, across continents and into treacherous mountains. Only they have a hope of rescuing the Vatican Book of Secrets before a centuries-old enemy can succeed in bringing Rome and the world as we know it crashing downThe Da Vinci Code Trade Review Readers are gripped by David Leadbeater: ‘Loved it… A fast-paced, adventure-packed, non-stop fight for survival, balanced with a great team dynamic of real characters’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Action packed, fast paced and filled with adventuring… Great characters too!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Amazing rollercoaster ride of mayhem and adventure, David you just get better and better’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Action, history, fun characters and lots of exciting adventures. You have to love it’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Buckle up… Adventure that will be impossible to put down til the very end’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A thrilling and dangerous adventure’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A wild rollercoaster ride if was up and down and round and round’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Filled with memorable characters. Everything that makes an action novel worth reading. I highly recommend’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Thrilling from the beginning to the end’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Book SynopsisDon't miss the gripping new book from the international bestseller the story of two sisters caught up in Cold War espionage In 1948, Iris Digby vanishes from her London home with her American diplomat husband and their two children.Four years later, Ruth Macallister receives a postcard from the estranged twin sister she hasn't seen since 1940. Since that one catastrophic summer in Rome, as war was engulfing Europe and Iris was falling desperately in loveWithin days, Ruth is on her way to Moscow, posing as the wife of Agent Fox in a precarious plot to extract her sister from behind the Iron Curtain.But the truth behind Iris's marriage threatens to unravel everything, and as the sisters race to safety, a dogged Soviet KGB officer forces them to make a heartbreaking choiceTrade ReviewPraise for Beatriz Williams: ‘Beatriz Williams is at the top of her game’ Kate Quinn ‘A world filled with elegance, charm, and bygone manners … No-one does it better than Beatriz' Jane Green ‘Full of wit, romance, and surprising twists’ Popsugar ‘Definitely worth squeezing into your hand luggage’ RED ‘Summer of 1938: A scandalous love triangle and a famous hurricane converge… a perfect storm.’ GOOD HOUSEKEEPING ‘A fantastic summer read’ HELLO ‘Delightful and rewarding from an author to watch’ WE LOVE THIS BOOK ‘Williams' historical masterpiece is an all-encompassing, period-perfect read.’ RT Book Reviews (Top Pick!) ‘[A] fast-paced love story…the scorching sun illuminates a friend’s betrayal and reignites a romance’ O, The Oprah Magazine ‘A candidate for this year's best beach read – the period story of a derailed love affair seen through a sequence of summers’ Kirkus Book Reviews

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Book Synopsis*Don't miss The Lost Wife the brand new jaw-dropping thriller from Georgina Lees*Compelling, heartbreaking and beautifully written. This superb thriller will stay in my mind for a very long time' B P Walter, Sunday Times-bestselling author of The Dinner GuestHow well do you know your neighbour?Would you trust them with your life?I heard Emily before I saw her. The harsh smack of heels against cheap wooden floorboards. The loud phone calls. The incessant music.I knew Emily before I met her. Discarded receipts in our communal hallway. Sticky leftovers in the shared food waste bin. Wine shop vouchers in the letterbox.Now she's gone missing, and I'm the only one who can find her. The only one who can save her.Because I know her best, and I heard everything.The Girl Upstairs is a spine-tingling psychological thriller of grief and obsession that explores how lonely London can be and how sometimes it's our neighbours who see us most, who know us bestA must-read for fans of Lisa Jewell and SaTrade Review‘I am still at a loss for words. I have been chasing that Gone Girl high for so long when I read thrillers, and this one finally hit the mark’ Amber, NetGalley ‘WOW!!! I. COULD. NOT. PUT. THIS. DOWN. I read it all in ONE sitting! It was amazing! The storyline was captivating and engrossing while the main characters, Suzie and Emily, were so well written and interesting that I couldn't get enough of them. Plenty of suspense and twists to keep you guessing until the very end! Bravo!!’ Yamil, NetGalley ‘This book has the best details of any I have read this year!’ Connie, NetGalley ‘This was creepy AF and kept me guessing the entire time. Definitely not a predictable thriller and so many twists and turns’ Lisa, NetGalley ‘What a thrilling book! I was fascinated by the characters and twisting storyline. Lost a lot of sleep over it’ Anu, NetGalley ‘The creeping dread that became all-encompassing throughout this book was incredibly well done … will have you gripped from the first page!’ Lucy, NetGalley ‘This book was a page-turner from beginning to end’ Mandy, NetGalley

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Book SynopsisA deserted island, a vicious storm, a murderer amongst friendsIt was meant to be a fun reunion, a chance for six friends to reconnect and relive the adventures that brought them together in the first place. But from the moment they arrive on their island home for the weekend, Lyndsey, Sonia, Bobbie, Amanda, Juliet, and Val realise that their paradise is filled with peril, and there are consequences when you try to outrun the ghosts of your past.As everything starts to fall apart, and the friends begin to turn against one another, deep, dark secrets are revealed, and an unimaginable horror is unleashed. They came seeking adventure, but now they'll be lucky to leave with their livesReaders are loving The Weekend Escape:It starts off with a bang and doesn't stop till the bitter endI couldn't put it down and finished it in a few hours' SarahLike the Agatha Christie And Then There Were Nonea quick read with intriguing characters' BrendaWow. I loved this novelit's a different novel amongst tTrade ReviewWhat readers are saying about Little Girls Tell Tales: “A cracking story that had me totally engrossed. It's original, intriguing and well written, with a great cast of characters.”J.P. Carter, author of At Your Door “This was quite the page turner. Only took me a few hours to finish… Can't wait to read more from Rachel. She's a wonderful author.” “Great book, haven’t wanted to put it down! Definitely stayed up way too late reading this enthralling read.” “A wonderfully atmospheric read.” “Great crime novel with lots of twists and turns! Honestly did not predict what would happen next, which is rare since I read so many mysteries.” “I read it in one day! I’d recommend Little Girls Tell Tales to those who like slow-burning suspense novels rather than the high-octane, big-twist version” “This book is a slow burn full of subtle twists and social commentary… Bennett's prose is beautiful and descriptive, and the characters are realistic and likeable… anyone looking for complex family drama, well-thought out mystery, this is the book for you. A beautiful read with a satisfying conclusion.”

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Book SynopsisThis was such a brilliant whodunit thriller that I didn't want to put down. I picked it up in the morning and by lunchtime I was finished.' NetGalley Reviewer, ?????You can cover up the truth, but every murder leaves a trailThe rain was relentless. It stung Ruth Prendergast's face as she dashed towards her house, desperate to escape the cold and settle down for an early night. But upon entering her bedroom, she finds a man, lying on her bed a knife buried in his chest.When Detective Isabel Bloodand her sergeant arrive on the scene, Ruth claims she's never laid eyes on the victim before. But with no sign of a break-in, how did the killer gain access to the house?Then Ruth disappears, leaving Isabel and her team to fear the worst. Has their lead suspect escaped, or is Ruth in danger herself?Forensic evidence at the crime scene is sparse, and it's proving impossible for Isabel to make a breakthrough. With Ruth still missing, time is running out.But how can you catch a killer that doesn't

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Book SynopsisA timely, gripping and morally complex thriller'MAIL ON SUNDAYTwo women are found dead.Both had a secret.Both had a choice.Artemis leaves her home in Greece to start a shiny new life with her wealthy husband, Clive Witherall, in 1990s London. Finally she has escaped the ghosts of her past. Until she is discovered hanging from the stairs of their beautiful family home.Two decades later, the apparent suicide of heiress Anna Witherall uncannily mirrors Artemis' mysterious death.What is the web of deceit that binds these two women? And what deadly secrets were they hiding?Philby is a skilled and evocative writer'FINANCIAL TIMESSeriously stylish' LUCY FOLEYI'm addicted to the deadly glamour of Charlotte Philby's novels' ERIN KELLYGripping' CRIME MONTHLYA page-turning thriller Philby has created a new sort of spy novel approaching this world of skulduggery and intrigue from an entirely unique perspective. This is a clever, gripping, unsettling and thoroughly entertaining read' HOLLY WATTHeTrade Review‘I’m addicted to the deadly glamour of Charlotte Philby’s novels’ ERIN KELLY ‘A timely, gripping and morally complex thriller’ MAIL ON SUNDAY ‘Each of Charlotte Philby’s novels bring a thought-provoking new angle to her characters – with old favourites and new intrigues emerging. The Second Woman is a page-turning thriller, but again, Philby has created a new sort of spy novel – approaching this world of skulduggery and intrigue from an entirely unique perspective. This is a clever, gripping, unsettling and thoroughly entertaining read’ HOLLY WATT ‘Following on from Part of the Family and A Double Life, this finely worked novel concludes Charlotte Philby’s triptych about the choices women might make when under pressure’ THE TIMES ‘Brilliant’ BELLA MAGAZINE ‘Gripping’ CRIME MONTHLY

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Book SynopsisGET OUT. BEFORE THEY SAVE YOU.Early 1800s. Thomasina Trelora is on her way to the colonies. Her fate: to be married to a clergyman she''s never met. As the Australian coastline comes into view a storm wrecks the ship and leaves her lying on the rocks, near death. She''s saved by an Aboriginal man who carries her to the door of a grand European house, Willowbrae.Tom is now free to be whoever she wants to be and a whole new life opens up to her. But as she''s drawn deeper into the intriguing life of this grand estate, she discovers that things aren''t quite as they seem. She stumbles across a horrifying secret at the heart of this world of colonial decorum and realises she may have exchanged one kind of prison for another.The Ripping Tree is an intense, sharp shiver of a novel, which brings to mind such diverse influences as The Turn of the Screw, Rebecca and the film Get Out as much as it evokes The Secret River. A powerful and gripping tale of survival written in Nikki Gemmell''s signTrade Review'You are likely to be so distracted by [the beauty of the writing] that you realise you have missed the story … and the only thing to do is go back and start all over again. If ever a book deserved to become a classic, The Ripping Tree does' The Canberra Times 'An immersive tale of intrigue, friendship and female independence. Think Sofia Coppola's The Beguiled meets Peter Weir's Picnic at Hanging Rock' Sydney Morning Herald 'A beautifully descriptive yet unsettling tale of survival' Herald Sun 'Nikki Gemmell's new novel proceeds in full knowledge of the ways antipodean place corresponds to older Gothic tropes. And it manipulates these, often superbly, to replenish the ability of the genre to shock and disturb … it is designed to thrill and entertain. But it also reminds us that this continent remains unsettling to those who settled it. Gemmell has always had a deft touch for narrative. Here she takes the panoply of effects Gothic has to offer and drives them till they are blowing froth and bleeding at the flanks' The Australian

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Book SynopsisDon't miss the brand new thriller from USA Today bestselling author, Carissa Ann Lynch.A secret has been kept for twenty years, until nowA new home. A new start. An old nightmare.Inheriting a house was supposed to be the perfect escape for Willow Roberts. But the home is in a town she hasn't been to since childhood, when her friend ran away.Twenty years later Willow is back. Nothing has changed, but everything is different.Then a body is found, and Willow knows exactly who it is.Now Willow must face the truth.What really happened the summer her friend disappeared?See what real readers have said about Carissa Ann Lynch:I was absolutely invested from page 1 and couldn't put it down' ?????If I could give this book more than 5 stars I would. Thrilling, suspenseful and a page-turner' ?????Awesome' ?????Wow literally blown my mind' ?????A twisty thriller that you will not guess' ?????I was completely hooked' ?????From the first page to the last I was gripped' ?????Great writing and the char

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Book SynopsisThe stunning conclusion to THE BLOOD GIFT duologyWAR HAS ERRUPTED.ALLIANCES ARE FRACTURING.Ikenna is now a fugitive with a colossal bounty on her head. Yet, somehow that's the least for her worries. Her grandfather's long time allies refuse to help, and the Blood Emperor's Warlord is tracking her. She's also struggling to control the enormous power she was granted by the Goddess of Blood Rites and come to terms with the promises she made to get such power.Amidst all of this, the Blood Emperor leaves decimated cities, war crimes, and untold death in his wake. As the horrors increase, Ikenna and her team realize they must assassinate the Blood Emperor and quickly end the war. His killing may have planet-shattering consequences. But to do nothing means annihilation.LOYALTIES. REVENGE, POWER. WITH THE WORLD AFLAME, ONLY ONE THING IS CERTAIN: BLOOD WILL BE SPILLED.Trade Review PRAISE FOR THE BLOOD GIFT DUOLOGY ‘If you want to be on the edge of your seat, find another book, because this one hands you a blade, shoves you right into the action, and demands you start running if you want to keep up. It is action, mystery, and heartfelt character – all balanced perfectly on the tip of a knife’ Scott Reintgen, Indie bestselling author of the Nyxia series ‘The Blood Trials is one of my top reads of the year – a riveting story with richly drawn characters caught in a tangle of political intrigue, systemic racism, and nonstop peril. Don't miss this one!’ New York Times bestselling author Melissa Marr ‘With a high-octane sci-fi setting, a twisty murder mystery, and a badass heroine, THE BLOOD TRIALS is a damn good time’ Hannah Whitten, New York Times bestselling author of For the Wolf ‘An action-packed adventure paired with luscious world building makes The Blood Trials an enthralling, unputdownable read. Davenport is a force to be reckoned with’ Kalynn Bayron, bestselling author of Cinderella Is Dead ‘The Blood Trials is a fresh, intense gut punch of a book that has everything I love most in sci-fi and fantasy. I rooted for Ikenna, the trials gripped me, and the political mystery at the heart of it all kept me constantly on my toes’ Susan Dennard, New York Times bestselling author of the Witchlands series

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Book SynopsisBestselling phenomenon Simon McCleave is back with another gripping, atmospheric new crime thriller series set on the Isle of Anglesey, Wales.An intriguing crime thriller' The SunFull of twists and with plenty of atmosphere.' Million-copy bestseller Faith MartinSome secrets should stay buried for everTwo months since ex-Police Negotiator Laura Hart was forced back into action after her son's kidnap, she has re-joined the force as a DI. On her first day, an anonymous tip-off leads to the discovery of a skeleton in a crumbling castle ruin near the seaside town of Beaumaris, Anglesey.Laura can't wait to prove herself by solving the case and when the investigation leads her to MI5 and the Real IRA, she knows she's on the trail of something truly explosive.But some people will do anything to stop their secrets coming out as the rising body count shows. With the threat drawing in and her family yet again in danger, this time, is Laura in too deep?A pulse-pounding, atmospheric crime thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Perfect for fans of L.J. Ross, Ann Cleeves, Elly Griffiths and Val McDermid .Readers love Simon McCleave!The fact that I''ve already pre-ordered the next book in this series says it all really.' ?????If you''ve never read Simon's books, take the chance and find yourself a new go-to writer.' ?????Good action with unpredictable twists and turns to keep you from putting down the book.' ?????Thanks, Simon, for another great book- please keep em coming!!!' ?????Not enjoyed a book more for years! A real page-turner.' ?????Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR THE ANGLESEY SERIES: ‘McCleave weaves an ingenious backstory from the troubles in Ireland with a modern murder in Anglesey. Fantastic tension with a deftly written plot.’ – TIM SULLIVAN ‘Action-packed! A great thriller in a gorgeous location.’ – international bestselling author LISA GARDNER 'A harrowing story set against a stunning backdrop. Anglesey becomes McCleave's newest brutal playground.’ MORGAN GREENE ‘The tension keeps you gripped until the last page.’ RACHEL MCLEAN

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Book SynopsisEngaging, gripping, addictive and completely unpredictable. An absolute must read. Ali Blood is an author to watch' NetGalley Reviewer, ?????She''s moved onThree years after her fiancé was murdered, Gemma Morgan is, at last, starting to move on with her life.He''s long goneBut just as she thinks everything is back on track, she realises the new man in her life seems to be hiding something big from her. Gemma's hurled right back into her pit of despair, but is it just paranoia playing tricks on her?Or is he?Only this time, it isn't grief that consumes her it's fearing for her life.A pacy and gripping read with a chilling twist, perfect for fans of My Lovely Wife, The Wedding Day and The Other Woman.Readers are loving The Other Fiancé''A great story with so many twists in it, I was on the edge of my seat waiting to see how this was going to play out.'' Reader reviewAn utterly stunning psychological thriller from Ali Blood that I couldn''t devour fast enough!' Reader reviewWhat a thrilli

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Book SynopsisBetrayal, family loyalties, secrets: not all gangsters live in the east end.Two families run this part of Manchester: the Johnsons and the Bennetts. With the head of the Johnson family banged up, the Bennetts have made their move. But power comes at a priceNow Charlie Johnson is out of prison and he wants his empire back. But the Bennetts have had a taste of the money and the control. Charlie's sons want to strike now and destroy their rivals but Charlie wants to wait. He has a personal score to settle.Charlie's wife Janey hates that her controlling husband is home from prison and is hatching a plan to leave him, but she knows he won't let her go easily not with the secrets she carries. She needs allies and through her daughter and her passionate affairs, she may have found the way out she needs.But for all of them, getting what they want will mean risking everything.Trade Review‘The Northern Martina Cole. Karen Woods writes about Manchester with a pageturning fierceness.’ Melanie Blake ‘Wow! Karen Woods has delivered a gripping read full of grit and with characters to keep you turning the pages. And that ending! I didn’t see that coming at all. Loved it. 5 huge stars from me.’ Caz Finlay, author of the Bad Blood series

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Book SynopsisHe took her voiceShe took it backDon't miss the next nerve-shredding instalment in the DCI Matilda Darke Thriller seriesA CENSURED DETECTIVE WITH NO LEADSDCI Matilda Darke and her team have been restricted under special measures after a series of calamitous scandals nearly brought down the South Yorkshire police force.A BRUTAL ATTACK WITH NO WITNESSESNow Matilda is on the trail of another murderer, an expert in avoiding detection with no obvious motive but one obvious method.A DEPRAVED KILLER WHO LEAVES NO TRACESWhen his latest victim survives the attack despite her vocal cords being severed, Matilda is more convinced than ever of the guilt of her key suspect. If only she had a way to prove itSilent Victim is an unputdownable crime thriller with twists that will make your jaw drop perfect for fans of Kathy Reichs and Ann Cleeves.Praise for the DCI Matilda Darke Series:Tense, twisty, emotional and gripping. Will definitely be reading more from Matilda Darke and this gets a huge 5 starsTrade ReviewPraise for Michael Wood: ‘A tense, nail-biting story with a truly twisted ending’ Katerina Diamond “An established master of the serial killer novel takes us on another dangerous journey through the streets of Sheffield. Watch out for those twists – you won't see them coming!” Stephen Booth ‘A gritty and atmospheric thriller with more twists and turns than a hangman's knot. I loved it’ Matt Hilton ‘Solid storytelling and great unravelling of plot. Michael Wood ups the pace as the noose tightens’ Rachel Sargeant ‘Taut, twisting and sharp as a blade, The Hangman’s Hold wrong-footed me at every, devious turn’ Chris Whitaker 'Wood hit the ground running with For Reasons Unknown, first in the DCI Matilda Darke series. In the fourth instalment, The Hangman's Hold, he picks up the pace again with a twisting plot that races to a nail-biting finish’ Chris Simms ‘Bites into you like the rough twine of a hangman’s noose and refuses to let go. Tautly plotted, brilliantly realised, this is further proof that Michael Wood is only going to get better and better. The Hangman’s Hold is going to be big…’ Neil Broadfoot Praise for Michael Wood: ‘You can count on Michael Wood to deliver a deliciously twisted and intriguing plot, leading to a surprise ending by a likeable and very real protagonist, Matilda Darke’ Yrsa Sigurdardottir ‘She is the perfect heroine’ Elly Griffiths ‘A pitch-black concept, tightly delivered and played at exhilarating pace’ Paul Finch ‘Crackling dialogue, dark wit and an exciting ending. Recommended if you liked Happy Valley’ Mark Edwards ‘DCI Matilda Darke is going places’ James Oswald ‘A compelling, addictive read, it’s hard to put down. I really enjoyed getting to know DCI Matilda Darke. She's strong character with real depth’ Robert Bryndza, bestselling author of THE GIRL IN THE ICE ‘A beautifully written book with a dark heart and a secret that impacts on generations’ Sarah Ward

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Book Synopsis????? ''One of the best books ever, in one of the best series ever! It is THAT good!' NetGalley Reviewer????? A master of horror and suspense' NetGalley ReviewerMatilda Darke is the perfect heroine' Elly GriffithsA MISSING DETECTIVEDCI Matilda Darke has been kidnapped and her nemesis, Steve Harrison appears to be behind it. He's currently residing in the supermax of Wakefield Prison and spends twenty-three hours a day in his cell, so how could he possibly be responsible?A SERIAL KILLER WITH A VENGEANCEAs Matilda's team race to find her, they're alerted to a body found in an abandoned car on the outskirts of Sheffield. With forensics scouring the woodland for clues, the last thing they expect is for the body count to rise.A RACE AGAINST TIMEMeanwhile the search intensifies for the DCI when a video of her kidnapping is leaked to the media. And as she desperately tries to uncover what has led to her being held captive in an underground cell, she's about to find out how much danger she's tTrade ReviewPraise for Michael Wood: ‘A tense, nail-biting story with a truly twisted ending’ Katerina Diamond “An established master of the serial killer novel takes us on another dangerous journey through the streets of Sheffield. Watch out for those twists – you won't see them coming!” Stephen Booth ‘A gritty and atmospheric thriller with more twists and turns than a hangman's knot. I loved it’ Matt Hilton ‘Solid storytelling and great unravelling of plot. Michael Wood ups the pace as the noose tightens’ Rachel Sargeant ‘Taut, twisting and sharp as a blade, The Hangman’s Hold wrong-footed me at every, devious turn’ Chris Whitaker 'Wood hit the ground running with For Reasons Unknown, first in the DCI Matilda Darke series. In the fourth instalment, The Hangman's Hold, he picks up the pace again with a twisting plot that races to a nail-biting finish’ Chris Simms ‘Bites into you like the rough twine of a hangman’s noose and refuses to let go. Tautly plotted, brilliantly realised, this is further proof that Michael Wood is only going to get better and better. The Hangman’s Hold is going to be big…’ Neil Broadfoot Praise for Michael Wood: ‘You can count on Michael Wood to deliver a deliciously twisted and intriguing plot, leading to a surprise ending by a likeable and very real protagonist, Matilda Darke’ Yrsa Sigurdardottir ‘She is the perfect heroine’ Elly Griffiths ‘A pitch-black concept, tightly delivered and played at exhilarating pace’ Paul Finch ‘Crackling dialogue, dark wit and an exciting ending. Recommended if you liked Happy Valley’ Mark Edwards ‘DCI Matilda Darke is going places’ James Oswald ‘A compelling, addictive read, it’s hard to put down. I really enjoyed getting to know DCI Matilda Darke. She's strong character with real depth’ Robert Bryndza, bestselling author of THE GIRL IN THE ICE ‘A beautifully written book with a dark heart and a secret that impacts on generations’ Sarah Ward

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Book SynopsisThe brand new pulse-pounding psychological thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat!Filled with tangible foreboding and pitch-perfect twists' Sunday Times bestseller, B P WalterUtterly unputdownable' Jane Bailey, author of StayThis bingeable thriller is a must-read!'Lesley Kara, author of The Rumour''A shocking and binge-worthy thriller!'' L.C. North, author of The Ugly Truth?Convicted. Jailed. All for a crime that never even happenedMy name is Amber Ryan.I'm in prison, but I'm innocent.And I've been jailed not just for a crime I didn't commit, but for a crime that never even happened.Now, my friend is going to try to prove it.But to do that, she has to go back.Back to the dark place.And I know she may not get out alivePraise for Jackie Kabler:One of the best thrillers of the year' ?????Suspenseful, full of tension and absolutely gripping' ?????An absolute corker totally engrossing and superbly written' ?????I was totally captivated' ?????An absolutely incredible thriller

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Book Synopsis Don’t miss the third adrenaline-filled, action-adventure in the Joe Mason series! Trade Review Readers are gripped by David Leadbeater: ‘Loved it… A fast-paced, adventure-packed, non-stop fight for survival, balanced with a great team dynamic of real characters’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Action packed, fast paced and filled with adventuring… Great characters too!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Amazing rollercoaster ride of mayhem and adventure, David you just get better and better’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Action, history, fun characters and lots of exciting adventures. You have to love it’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Buckle up… Adventure that will be impossible to put down til the very end’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A thrilling and dangerous adventure’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A wild rollercoaster ride if was up and down and round and round’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Filled with memorable characters. Everything that makes an action novel worth reading. I highly recommend’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Thrilling from the beginning to the end’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Book SynopsisAt the root of all riches lies evilCan he uncover their deadly conspiracy before they find him first?When ex-MI5 operative Joe Mason gets a call from the Vatican, he knows it is bad news. Marduk, crazed leader of The Amori cult, has escaped from a fortress-like prison in Milan, and he''s hell-bent on revenge. His target? None other than Joe Mason himself.Fuelled by an unrelenting hatred for Mason, Marduk launches a burning vendetta: to not only destroy his nemesis but annihilate the very foundations of the church itself.As the cult's sadistic assassins close in, Joe and his team embark on a treacherous pursuit of Marduk across Europe in a life-or-death race against time to unravel his conspiracy.Both Joe and Marduk are out for blood and in this game, it's winner takes all. But can Mason and his team uncover the plot in time? And who will strike first in a battle that can leave only one person standing?Fans of Lee Child, Clive Cussler and Dan Brown will love this adrenaline-filled and Trade Review Readers are gripped by David Leadbeater: ‘Loved it… A fast-paced, adventure-packed, non-stop fight for survival, balanced with a great team dynamic of real characters’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Action packed, fast paced and filled with adventure… Great characters too!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Amazing rollercoaster ride of mayhem…David just gets better and better!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Action, history, fun characters and lots of exciting adventures. You will love it’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Buckle up… Impossible to put down!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A wild rollercoaster ride!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Filled with memorable characters….I highly recommend.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘High-octane action from beginning to end!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Book SynopsisBehind the sequins and the sparkles, the competition is about to turn deadly I loved it! I'm quite convinced I've danced with Lily Richmond, and if anyone can solve a few crimes she can ' ANTON DU BEKE?? ?? ??When a promising young dancer collapses during the opening tango of a major competition, Lily Richmond, dance legend, teacher and one-time world champion, is convinced that murder is afoot.There's only one person who can help Lily solve the mystery: her former student, now turned private detective, Susie Cooper. But Susie vowed she'd never return to the ballroom As the competition gets fiercer and the bodies pile up, Susie will be forced to go undercover in Blackpool and come face to face with a man she thought she'd left behind. Can Lily and Susie unravel the rumours from the rumbas and expose the murderer's identity before they strike again?Sex, lies and ballroom dancing. Murder on the Dance Floor is a backstage pass to a world where the most ambitious will stop at nothing to wi

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Book SynopsisGripping, compelling and beautiful.' Emma Cowell, author of The House in the Olive Grove A secret big enough to destroy the Führer's reputation. . .January 1939:When Katja Heinz secures a job as a typist at Doctor Viktor's clinic, she doesn't expect to be copying top secret medical records from a notebook.At the end of the first world war, Doctor Viktor treated soldiers for psychological disorders. One of the patients was none other than Adolf Hitler. . .The notes in his possession declare Hitler unfit for office a secret that could destroy the Führer's reputation, and change the course of the war if exposed. . .With the notebook hidden in her hat box, Katja and Doctor Viktor travel to Paris. Seeking refuge in the Shakespeare and Company bookshop, they hope to find a publisher brave enough to print the controversial script.But Katja is being watched. Nazi spies in Paris have discovered her plan. They will stop at nothing to destroy the notebook and silence those who know of the secret

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Book SynopsisA powerful debut novel set in Australia, continuing the legacy of Master of the Genre' Desmond Bagley.The Sequel to Desmond Bagley's DOMINO ISLANDInsurance investigator Bill Kemp had never wanted to trek deep into Australia's remote interior. But when his clients Sophie and Adam Church inherit an abandoned opal mine, triggering some explosive long-lost secrets, they and Kemp find themselves facing an unknown enemy even more deadly than the vast, forbidding wilderness of the OutbackThe Desmond Bagley centenary novel honours the legacy of the bestselling thriller writer with a new adventure featuring Bill Kemp, described by Jeffrey Deaver as part James Bond, part Philip Marlowe, and all hero'. Writer Michael Davies, who completed the first Kemp novel Domino Island for publication nearly 40 years after the author's death, now weaves an original tale of danger and death under the blistering Australian sun.Trade ReviewPraise for the previous book, Domino Island: ‘What a wonderful book! And a protagonist for all time, Bill Kemp—part James Bond, part Philip Marlowe, and all hero. A brilliant and timeless novel’JEFFERY DEAVER ‘A vintage Bagley scenario of siege, jeopardy and explosive action’MIKE RIPLEY ‘Like a dream come true – an undiscovered Desmond Bagley novel … and it’s a great one!’LEE CHILD

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Book SynopsisA strange houseA ghost from the pastAs soon as she moves into Hillside, Gwenda knows there's something strange about this house.A sealed room. A hidden door. The apparition of a young woman being strangled.But strangest of all this all seems quite familiar.As her friend Jane Marple investigates, the answer seems to lie in a crime committed nearly twenty years ago.The killer may have gotten away with murder. But Miss Marple is never far behind.Never underestimate Miss MarpleReading a perfectly plotted Agatha Christie is like crunching into a perfect apple: that pure, crisp, absolute satisfaction.'Tana FrenchMiss Marple is spry, shrewd and compassionate.'Sunday TelegraphTrade Review‘Without a doubt, the greatest mystery writer of all time’ – Ragnar Jonasson ‘A hundred years after her first novel, and we are all still standing in her shadow’ – Andrew Taylor ‘She gives us an insight into human nature that few, if any, have surpassed’ – Susan Lewis ‘Dame Agatha has sold more books than all besides Shakespeare and the Bible’ – David Baldacci ‘All crime fiction writers around the globe owe Agatha Christie a massive debt’ – Peter James ‘Reading a perfectly plotted Agatha Christie is like crunching into a perfect apple: that pure, crisp, absolute satisfaction.’ – Tana French

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Book SynopsisA shocking crimeA mansion filled with suspectsRuth Van Rydock can't shake the feeling that something terrible is going to happen to her sister at Stonygates house.Her old school friend Jane Marple decides it's time to pay a visit.But this grand Victorian mansion isn't just a family home it's also a correctional facility for wayward young men.And when something terrible does indeed happen, Miss Marple must face her most eccentric cast of suspects yet.Never underestimate Miss MarpleIf a genius is someone who leaves the field they work in totally different from how they found it, then we should certainly remember Agatha Christie as a genius.'Stephen FryNo one on either side of the Atlantic does it better.'New York TimesTrade Review‘Without a doubt, the greatest mystery writer of all time’ – Ragnar Jonasson ‘A hundred years after her first novel, and we are all still standing in her shadow’ – Andrew Taylor ‘She gives us an insight into human nature that few, if any, have surpassed’ – Susan Lewis ‘Dame Agatha has sold more books than all besides Shakespeare and the Bible’ – David Baldacci ‘All crime fiction writers around the globe owe Agatha Christie a massive debt’ – Peter James ‘Reading a perfectly plotted Agatha Christie is like crunching into a perfect apple: that pure, crisp, absolute satisfaction.’ – Tana French

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Book SynopsisThe first book in an action-packed, poignant duology inspired by Nigerian mythologyDèmi just wants to survive: to avoid the suspicion of the nonmagical Ajes who occupy her ancestral homeland of Ife; to escape the King's brutal genocide of her people the darker skinned, magic wielding Oluso; and to live peacefully with her secretive mother while learning to control the terrifying blood magic that is her birthright.But when Dèmi's misplaced trust costs her mother's life, survival gives way to vengeance. She bides her time until the devious Lord Ekwensi grants her the perfect opportunity kidnap the Aje prince, Jonas, and bargain with his life to save the remaining Oluso. With the help of her reckless childhood friend Colin, Dèmi succeeds, but discovers that she and Jonas share more than deadly secrets; every moment tangles them further into a forbidden, unmistakable attraction, much to Colin's and Dèmi's distress.The kidnapping is now a joint mission: to return to the king, help get L

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Book SynopsisA compulsive thriller' Ann CleevesNot to be missed!' Daniel SellersHis team is compromisedAs dusk falls the night before the trial of notorious crime boss Thomas Unwin, the prosecution's star witness is brutally murdered, his killer escaping in plain sight from a secure hotel.His girlfriend is in dangerDetective Rick Turner spent months building the case against Unwin, and he's not willing to give up now. But Unwin has one final trick up his sleeve to turn the trial in his favour: he has Rick's girlfriend,Jess, kidnapped in a plan to coerce Rick into throwing his own testimony.The biggest case of his life hangs in the balanceFaced with a stark choice, Rick must find Jess or give false testimony which would cost him his career and let Unwin walk free. But with the net closing in Rick must soon face a terrifying truth: the killer is closer to him than he ever expected, and as the case turns personal there is no one he can trust, not even his closest colleaguesPerfect for fans of Gytha LoTrade Review‘Murphy has always been an exciting writer, but this brings the tension to an even greater level. Dead Man Walking is a compulsive thriller with pace, brilliant plotting, and characters who are credible, despite the extraordinary situations in which they find themselves.’ Ann Cleeves, Sunday Times bestselling author of the Shetland and Vera Stanhope series ‘In Dead Man Walking, M K Murphy grabs the reader by the collar and pulls them through a wildly suspenseful, high-stakes plot — never letting go till the very last page. Not to be missed!’ Daniel Sellers, bestselling author of Murder in the Gallowgate ‘I loved this. An immediately gripping, compelling and emotionally wrought thriller where the high stakes and strong mystery never let up from first page to last. Clear your diary and get reading!’ Gytha Lodge, author of She Lies in Wait 'An unstoppable and addictive thriller. Clear your diary, you’ll want to read this in one sitting.’ Michael Wood, author of the DCI Matilda Darke series ‘Rich with tension and action, there are surprises at every plot twist.’ Marni Graff, award-winning author of the Trudy Genova Manhattan Mysteries ‘Tension bristles on every page on this rollercoaster of a read. I couldn't put the book down.’ Sarah Ward, author of the Mallory Dawson series ‘Always exciting to meet a new detective, esp when they're as kick ass as DS Rick Turner… Kidnapping and killing for days in this hard slice of London crime. Very keen to read the next in the series.’ Dan Malakin, author of The Box 'Once again, Murphy KNOCKS IT OUT OF THE PARK!' Shannon Kirk, award-winning author of Tenkill

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Book SynopsisThe best person to understand a serial killer is one of his victims.Meet Dr Olivia Winter.I was hooked from the first page mind-blowing and gripping. I am eagerly awaiting the next instalment' Angela MarsonsChilling, unnerving [and] pacey' John Marrs A searingly intense, utterly captivating character-driven thriller, and destined to be one of 2024's most memorable pieces of crime fiction' B P WalterPerfectly paced intriguing and relentless through to a pitch perfect conclusion' Will ShindlerA DARK PAST Dr Olivia Winter is a forensic psychologist whose job is to understand the minds of serial killers. There's only one monster she can't understand, her father.A NEW IDENTITY Notorious and brutal, he held a reign of terror until he was caught. His nine-year-old daughter was supposed to be his last victim, but she survived.A SERIAL KILLER WHO WILL STOP AT NOTHING Now, a serial killer is stalking the streets of London. As the body count rises, the police need Olivia's help to profile him be

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Book SynopsisWickedly fun and highly addictive a delicious read with all the elements of a perfect whodunit' Jeneva Rose, New York Times bestselling author of The Perfect MarriageHouse on Haunted Hill mixed with Agatha Christie' NetGalley ReviewerThe brand new locked-room thriller for fans of Ruth Ware and Freida McFadden.You are cordially invited to the Beechwood Castle for a night you'll never forgetSix people find a thick cream envelope on their doorstep. Inside is an invitation to spend 24 hours in a crumbling manor house and be in with the chance to win a portion of one million dollars. The catch: Beechwood Castle was the site of one of the most horrific murders in modern history.The smell of blood, decay and death still hangs heavy in the air.Six people walk into the house. One of them is an imposter, all of them are traitors, which of them will survive the night?See what early readers are saying about The Traitors:''A fun, atmospheric read with characters you''ll love to hate and plenty of s

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Book SynopsisThe gripping new action thriller novel from the million-copy bestselling author of the Matt Drake seriesAt the root of all riches lies evilEx-MI5 operative Joe Mason is on a mission to rescue a friend who has been kidnapped. Meanwhile, ancient coins remnants of a Chinese casino buried for six hundred years are starting to surface in Japan''s clandestine underworld.Mason knows the coins and kidnapping are linked. Someone has finally unearthed the long-buried ancient casino, and its riches both financial and archaeological are now up for grabs. But hidden forces are desperate to conceal the discovery and take it for themselves, kidnapping and killing to silence anyone in their path.In a high-stakes battle to reveal the casino to the world, Joe and his team race across the region, from high-rise Hong Kong to Tokyo''s bustling markets to the covert gambling rings of Osaka. But they are being hunted by elite forces and it's only a matter of time before the target on their back catches

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Book SynopsisA beautiful, atmospheric detective story set in Berlin during The Second World War. Orianna Ramunno's Hugo Fischer series is full of tension, drama and, ultimately, hope.

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Book SynopsisA brutal murder, a missing masterpiece, a mystery only Gabriel Allon can solve ?Acclaimed #1 New York Times bestselling author Daniel Silva returns with the year's most anticipated new thriller. Pre-order now!Art restorer and legendary spy Gabriel Allon has slipped quietly into London to attend a reception at the Courtauld Gallery celebrating the return of a stolen self-portrait by Vincent van Gogh. But when an old friend from the Devon and Cornwall Police seeks his help with a baffling murder investigation, he finds himself pursuing a powerful and dangerous new adversary.The victim is Charlotte Blake, a celebrated professor of art history from Oxford who spends her weekends in the same seaside village where Gabriel once lived under an assumed identity. Her murder appears to be the work of a diabolical serial killer who has been terrorizing the Cornish countryside. But there are a number of telltale inconsistencies, including a missing mobile phone. And then there is the mysterious thr

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Book SynopsisIn Jack Higgins' final spy thriller featuring the top-secret Bureau, their premier agent Paul Chavasse is sent on an undercover mission to smash a gang of cross-Channel people smugglers. Will he get out alive?

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Book SynopsisIn the aftermath of World War I, nurse Bess Crawford is caught in a deadly feud between two families in this thirteenth book in the beloved mystery series from New York Times bestselling author Charles Todd.Restless and uncertain of her future in the wake of World War I, former battlefield nurse Bess Crawford agrees to travel to Yorkshire to help a friend of her cousin Melinda through surgery. But circumstances change suddenly when news of a terrible accident reaches them. Bess agrees to go to isolated Scarfdale and the Neville family, where one man has been killed and another gravely injured. The police are asking questions, and Bess is quickly drawn into the fray as two once close families take sides, even as they are forced to remain in the same house until the inquest is completed. When another tragedy strikes, the police are ready to make an arrest. Bess struggles to keep order as tensions rise and shots are fired. What dark truth is behind these deaths? And what about the tale of an older murder—one that doesn’t seem to have anything to do with the Nevilles? Bess is unaware that when she passes the story on to Cousin Melinda, she will set in motion a revelation with the potential to change the lives of those she loves most—her parents, and her dearest friend, Simon Brandon…

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Book SynopsisFrom the critically acclaimed author of The Library of Legends comes a vividly rendered novel set in WWI France about two young women—one Chinese, one French—whose lives intersect with unexpected, potentially dangerous consequences.“East meets West in World War I France. In The Porcelain Moon, Janie Chang exhibits her signature trademarks—lyrical prose, deftly drawn characters, and skillful excavation of little-known history—to give us a rare jewel in a sea of wartime fiction!”— Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling authorFrance, 1918. In the final days of the First World War, a young Chinese woman, Pauline Deng, runs away from her uncle’s home in Paris to evade a marriage being arranged for her in Shanghai. To prevent the union, she needs the help of her cousin Theo, who is working as a translator for the Chinese Labour Corps in the French countryside. In the town of Noyelles-sur-Mer, Camille Roussel is planning her escape from an abusive marriage, and to end a love affair that can no longer continue. When Camille offers Pauline a room for her stay, the two women become friends. But it’s not long before Pauline uncovers a perilous secret that Camille has been hiding from her. As their dangerous situation escalates, the two women are forced to make a terrible decision that will bind them together for the rest of their lives.Set against the little-known history of the 140,000 Chinese workers brought to Europe as non-combatant labor during WWI, The Porcelain Moon is a tale of forbidden love, identity and belonging, and what we are willing to risk for freedom.

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Book SynopsisNico and Maria, Maltese brother and sister, are separated when young Nico is abducted by Moorish slavers. Taken to Algiers to be the personal slave of a wealthy merchant, he becomes a pawn in household politics and sets out to escape. Extraordinary events lead him to the court of Suleiman the Magnificent, Sultan of the Ottomans. Stranded alone on Malta, Maria must learn to survive helped only by a group of Jewish refugees. A sweeping historical epic set against the backdrop of the desperate conflict between Christian Europe and the Islamic Ottoman Empire, The Sword and the Scimitar vividly portrays an irresistible and fast-moving world of adventure, war, treachery and love.Trade Review...Ball has built an action-packed, often erotic and always sensual epic-adventure * Chicago Sun-Times *I couldn't put it down and thought about it for days * Jean M. Auel, bestselling author of the Earth's Children series *Boris Pasternak did it. So did James Clavell, James Michener and Jean Auel. Like them, Ball has built an action-packed, often erotic and always sensual epic adventure * Chicago Sun Times *

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Book SynopsisBetween 1943 and 2003 nine people have been stabbed to death with a most unusual weapon: a trident. In each case, arrests were made, suspects confessed their crimes and were sentenced to life in prison. One slightly worrying detail: each presumed murderer lost consciousness during the night of the crime and has no recollection of it. Commissaire Adamsberg is convinced all the murders are the work of one person, the terrifying Judge Fulgence. Years before, Adamsberg''s own brother had been the principal suspect in a similar case and avoided prison only thanks to Adamsberg''s help.History repeats itself when Adamsberg, who is temporarily based in Quebec for a training mission, is accused of having savagely murdered a young woman he had met. In order to prove his innocence, Adamsberg must go on the run from the Canadian police and find Judge Fulgence.Winner of the 2007 Duncan Lawrie International Dagger for The Three Evangelists.Trade ReviewNo one writes crime novels quite like the French author Fred Vargas... another compelling read by this most original of novelists -- Susanna Yager * Sunday Telegraph *Vargas has a wonderfully offbeat imagination that makes each of her novels a refreshing delight -- Peter Guttridge * Observer *Establishes Vargas beyond doubt as a cool, clever, original and deeply humane crime writer -- Heather O’Donoghue * Times Literary Supplement *It is enthralling and great fun from start to finish... all done with great verve, wit and invention -- Allan Massie * Scotsman *There is a haunting quality to Vargas's writing -- Kath Murphy * Scotland on Sunday *

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Book SynopsisMargery Allingham was born in London in 1904. She sold her first story at age 8 and published her first novel before turning 20. She married the artist, journalist and editor Philip Youngman Carter in 1927. In 1928 Allingham published her first detective story, The White Cottage Mystery, and the following year, in The Crime at Black Dudley, she introduced the detective who was to become the hallmark of her sophisticated crime novels and murder mysteries - Albert Campion. Famous for her London thrillers, such as Hide My Eyes and The Tiger in the Smoke, Margery Allingham has been compared to Dickens in her evocation of the city's shady underworld. Acclaimed by crime novelists such as P.D. James, Allingham is counted alongside Dorothy L. Sayers, Agatha Christie and Gladys Mitchell as a pre-eminent Golden Age crime writer. Margery Allingham died in 1966.Trade ReviewMargery Allingham has worked her way up to a worthy place among the tiny hierarchy of front-rankers in the detective world * Tatler *The real queen of crime * Guardian *Margery Allingham has precious few peers and no superiors * Sunday Times *

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Book SynopsisAuthor of over fifty books, Georgette Heyer is the best-known and best-loved of all historical novelists, making the Regency period her own. Her first novel, The Black Moth, published in 1921, was written at the age of fifteen to amuse her convalescent brother; her last was My Lord John. She wrote twelve detective stories, which earned her much critical acclaim and the title 'Queen of Crime.' Georgette Heyer died in 1974 at the age of seventy-one.

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Book SynopsisAuthor of over fifty books, Georgette Heyer is the best-known and best-loved of all historical novelists, who made the Regency period her own. Her first novel, The Black Moth, published in 1921, was written at the age of seventeen to amuse her convalescent brother; her last was My Lord John. Although most famous for her historical novels, she also wrote eleven detective stories. Georgette Heyer died in 1974 at the age of seventy-one.Trade Review'Rarely have we seen humour and mystery so perfectly blended' * New York Times *'Sharp, clear and witty' * The New Yorker *'The wittiest of detective writers' * Daily Mail *

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Book SynopsisThis superb and stirring naval adventure from multi-million copy seller Alexander Kent is an absolute must for fans of Patrick O''Brian and C. S. Forester. You''ll feel like you are there on the quarterdeck!''One of our foremost writers of naval fiction'' -- Sunday Times''As a former naval officer, Alexander Kent knows what it is like to be at sea'' -- The Times''A first-class book'' -- ***** Reader review''Impossible to put down. Alexander Kent as his finest!'' -- ***** Reader review''One of Alexander Kent''s best.'' -- ***** Reader review''A rip roaring, well-constructed seafaring tale.'' -- ***** Reader review''A compelling read from start to finish...'' -- ***** Reader review***********************************************************************************1793: Gibraltar - the gathering might of revolutionary France pTrade ReviewPraise for Alexander Kent: 'One of our foremost writers of naval fiction' Sunday Times'Shipwreck, survival ... a spirited battle ... a splendid yarn' The Times

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Book SynopsisIf you love adventure, tight plotting, excellent characterization and vivid writing, set your course for this compelling and captivating naval adventure from multi-million copy seller Alexander Kent. Fans of Patrick O''Brian and C. S. Forester will not be disappointed. Do not miss out!''One of our foremost writers of naval fiction'' -- Sunday Times''Fans of the Hornblower stories have a treat in THE FLAG CAPTAIN...The book is full of action - and character.'' -- Sunday Mirror''Engrossing'' -- ***** Reader review''An emotional tour de force'' -- ***** Reader review''Typical Alexander Kent Bolitho novel - every book in the series has kept me enthralled. I struggle to put them down until the end'' -- ***** Reader review''Superb with unexpected twists and turns, fascinating plot lines and gripping descriptions of naval battles'' -- ***** Reader review************************Trade ReviewOne of our foremost writers of naval fiction. * Sunday Times *

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Book SynopsisExhilarating' IndependentWhen two prostitutes are found brutally strangled to death, Detective Simon Serrailler is called urgently back from his sabbatical.But by the time he reaches the town of Lafferton another girl has vanished. Then the wife of the Dean at the Cathedral goes missing. Has the killer widened their net or is there more than one murderer at large?Brilliantly compelling' Daily MirrorDiscover the fifth edge-of-your seat novel in the bestselling Simon Serrailler series that over ONE MILLION readers have devoured.Trade ReviewExhilarating * Independent *Brilliantly compelling * Daily Mirror *A crime tale with an emotional core * Herald *A crime series that specialises in sidestepping conventions, always to exhilarating effect. These books succeed in harnessing all the genre's addictive power while maintaining a complexity and fascination entirely their own * Independent *Nothing's quite as it seems, except Hill's brilliantly compelling prose * Daily Mirror *

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Book SynopsisFrank Machianno is the guy, a late-middle-aged ex-surf bum who runs a bait shack on the San Diego waterfront. That''s when he''s not juggling any of his other three part-time jobs or trying to get a quick set in on his long board. He''s a beloved fixture of the community, a stand-up businessman, a devoted father to his daughter. Frank''s also a hit man. Well, a retired hit man. Back in the day, when he was one of the most feared members of the West Coast mob, he was known as Frankie Machine. Years ago, Frank consigned his mob ties to the past, which is where he wants them to stay. But a favour called in by the local boss is one Frank simply can''t refuse, and before he knows it he''s sucked back into the treacherous currents of his former life. Someone from his past wants him dead, and he has to figure out who, and why, and he has to do it fast. The problem is that the list of candidates is about the size of his local phone book and Frank''s rapidly running out of time...Trade ReviewPraise for The Power of the Dog:No one since James Ellroy has conveyed the morally troubled heart of the American dream with such savage aim... A future classic. * The Guardian *Don Winslow is the kind of cult writer who is so good you almost want to keep him to yourself -- Ian RankinThe first great dope novel since Dog Soldiers thirty years ago. It's frightening and sad, with a superbly sustained intensity. A beautifully compressed vision of hell, with all its attendant moral madness -- James EllroyA damn good read. If you've never read Don Winslow, start now -- Val McDermidIt is impossible in a few words to do [it] justice... It's a huge book, both in size and scope * Sunday Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisTibor Fischer was born in Stockport in 1959 of Hungarian parents. Brought up in South London, where he now lives, he was educated at Cambridge and worked as a journalist. He was shortlisted for the Booker Prize for his first novel, Under the Frog, which also won the Betty Trask Award, and he was nominated as one of Granta's Best of Young British Novelists.Trade ReviewHilarious, fast-moving stuff * Independent *Not since Woody Allen has philosophy had such a hilarious application * Guardian *A fast-paced, off-beat thriller... It's a zany novel with depth and a fresh, almost controversial prose style that gives you the creeping impression that you have just hitched a lift with one hell of an imagination * List *Acerbic, dashingly inventive, very funny indeed -- Christopher Hitchens * Mail on Sunday *Fischer has a unique ability to hinge the most unlikely concepts together... charcoaling ideas to gem-hardened, irresistibly funny insights * Time Out *

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