Crime & Thrillers Books

Book SynopsisChris Mooney is the author of nine thrillers, of which Remembering Sarah was nominated for the prestigious Edgar Award for Best Novel. His Darby McCormick series includes The Missing, The Secret Friend, The Soul Collectors, The Dead Room, Fear the Dark and Every Three Hours. Chris's latest book is Every Pretty Thing, the seventh Darby McCormick thriller. Chris lives in Boston with his wife and son.

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Book SynopsisDiscover the compelling story of courage, friendship and love from the bestselling author of You''ll Never See Me Again, Lesley Pearse''A heart-warming and evocative tale . . . a real delight to read'' SunCoronation Day, 1953.Molly Heywood slips away from the celebrations and makes a shocking discovery: her friend Cassie is dead and her six-year-old daughter Petal has vanished without a trace.The only clue is a letter from London, where Cassie once lived. Now it is up to Molly to head there and uncover the past that her friend kept so well hidden.The closer Molly gets to the truth, the more perilous her journey becomes.She has given up everything - her home, happiness and a chance at love - all to find Petal . . .But is she also risking her life?________''Epic romantic drama set in post-war London'' Heat Magazine''A narrative that gallops along, this is quiTrade ReviewInternational number one bestselling author Lesley Pearse brings a compelling story of courage, friendship and love in her brand new novel Without a Trace. * from the publisher's description *Epic romantic drama set in post-war London * Heat Magazine *A heart-warming and evocative tale that is a real delight to read * Sun *A narrative that gallops along, this is quintessential Pearse that will delight her army of readers * Daily Mail *Must have * Sunday Express *Yet another great Lesley Pearse novel * Woman Magazine *Evocative, compelling, told from the heart * Sunday Express *Utterly riveting, brilliant * Closer *Full of love, passion and heartbreak * Best *Glorious, heartwarming * Woman & Home *

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Book Synopsis''Compulsive, edgy and fabulous twists!'' B A Paris''Few writers can match Jane Corry'' Cara HunterHE CHEATED. HE LIED . . . HE DIED.Vicki''s husband David once promised to love her in sickness and in health. But after a brutal attack left her suffering with epilepsy, he ran away with his mistress. So when Vicki gets a call one day to say that he''s missing, her first thought is ''good riddance''. But then the police find evidence suggesting that David is dead. And they think Vicki had something to do with it.What really happened on the night of David''s disappearance?And how can Vicki prove her innocence, when she''s not even sure of it herself? For anyone who loved The Couple Next Door, Lisa Jewell''s Then She Was Gone and Cara Hunter''s Close To Home, this book has everything you need for the perfect summer read - gripping twists and turns, brilliant Trade ReviewJane corry has done it again! The Dead Ex had me hooked until the very last page -- Kathryn CroftA fearsomely good thriller -- Nicci FrenchFew writers can match Jane Corry in her compelling portrayals of damaged women and their dangerous liaisons -- Cara Hunter, author of Close to HomeCompulsive, edgy and with some fabulous twists that I didn't see coming! -- B A Paris, author of 'Behind Closed Doors'Beautifully written...The Dead Ex totally hooked me -- Peter JamesThe Dead Ex is compelling, twisty and utterly gripping. I couldn't put it down -- Emma CurtisSuspense, thrills and intelligent storytelling. I highly recommend it! -- LJ RossA compelling and deftly plotted thriller, with echoes of Apple Tree Yard, The Dead Ex kept me guessing right until the (shocking) end -- Nuala EllwoodFans of psychological thrillers will be hooked after the first page * Closer *Psychological thriller writing at its very -- S D SykesA powerful and addictive read -- Kate FurnivallThis twisty tale of love and revenge is a compulsive read -- Kate HamerI loved The Dead Ex! Full of twists & turns that come together in the most unexpected fashion -- Louise Jensen, author of 'The Sister'Jane Corry takes you to places you'd never want to go and marshals her plot lines expertly - by the time I finished I had twisted blood -- T A CotterellJane Corry's writing grabs you at the first page and doesn't let go -- Sue FortinJane Corry explores the dark underbelly of the prison...an intricately plotted thriller with a surprising twist -- Sanjida KayJane Corry hooks us from page one -- Jane HollandJane Corry's experiences working with prisoners adds a unique authenticity to this twisty thriller -- Emily ElgarCompletely captivating storytelling, fascinating and compelling characters - I loved it -- Luana LewisA powerful psychological thriller...I was gripped from the first page till the last -- Sandra HowardA complex thriller with so many twists that you will be desperate to get to the end to find out the truth! A great summer read -- Katerina Diamond

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Book Synopsis''Come at once if convenient - if inconvenient come all the same . . .''The note from Sherlock Holmes to Dr Watson cannot be ignored and soon the pair find themselves investigating the curious case of an aged professor whose sudden strange alteration in behaviour terrifies everyone from his daughter and her fiance to the family dog. This and eleven other cases which confound clients or perplex the police are tackled by Holmes and Watson in the final collection of the duo''s detecting adventures.''Time and time again generations have shown that they need Holmes'' Stephen Fry Trade ReviewThe world's greatest detective * Independent *

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Book SynopsisYou know she''s lying...But so are you.---------------------------''Grips with menace and dread, yet touches the heart'' Nicci French ''I couldn''t turn the pages fast enough'' Claire DouglasTwo women are staying in Willowmead House. One of them is running. One of them is hiding. Both of them are lying. Emily made one bad decision, and now her career could be over. Her family home on the Cornish coast is the only place where she feels safe. But when she arrives, there''s a stranger living with her father. Emily doesn''t trust the beautiful young woman, convinced that she''s telling one lie after another. Soon, Emily becomes obsessed with finding out the truth... But should some secrets stay buried forever? DON''T MISS THE CAPTIVATING NEW BOOK FROM SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR JANE CORRY ---------------------------- ''I devoured We All Trade ReviewJane Corry is a master of her genre - consistently brilliant, with characters you care about and plots that knock you sideways. I loved We All Have Our Secrets - it's clever, gripping, nuanced and fantastically well drawn -- Phoebe Morgan, The Wild GirlsWe All Have Our Secrets combines a fiendishly twisty page turner with a story about who we are and what matters. Jane Corry's skill as a storyteller and natural empathy for her characters make this an unputdownable read. One of her best -- Emma Curtis, Invite Me inJane Corry is a master at building tension - by the final few chapters you'll be reading through parted fingers. The twists just keep on coming - until the breath-taking final chapter -- Celia Walden, Payday

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Book SynopsisLONGLISTED FOR THE DIVERSE BOOK AWARDS 2024Oozes authenticity, honesty and grit' Daily MailTHE BRILLIANTLY TAUT AND TWISTY NEW LEGAL THRILLER FOLLOWING BARRISTER LEE MITCHELL IN HER MOST CONTROVERSIAL CASE YETWhen the teenage son of a south London pastor is shot at point-blank range, shockwaves echo through the close-knit community.For barrister Lee Mitchell, born and raised in Peckham, the murder hits close to home. And it comes closer still when she is strong-armed into defending the prime suspect: racist police sergeant Jack Lambert.In the cut-throat world of the courtroom, where everyone has an agenda and no one is what they seem, Lee will have to choose between fighting the system and fighting for her career . . .A dazzling new voice' Tony ParsonsA legal thriller with heart and soul' Erin Kelly

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Book Synopsis''A DELICIOUSLY DARK STORY OF MURDER AND SECRETS'' CLAIRE DOUGLASYou can run away from your life. But you can''t run away from murder.When her family tragedy is splashed across the newspapers, Nancy decides to disappear. Her grandmother''s beautiful Regency house in a quiet seaside village seems like the safest place to hide. But the old house has its own secrets and a chilling wartime legacy . . .Now someone knows the truth about the night Nancy''s mother and stepfather were murdered. Someone knows where to find her. And they have nothing to lose . . .So what really happened that night? And how far will she go to keep it hidden?DON''T MISS THE CAPTIVATING NEW BOOK FROM SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR JANE CORRY----------------------------''Deftly peeling back layers of family secrets, Coming to Find You is a compelling read'' Shari Lapena, author of Not a HaTrade ReviewYou won't know who to trust in this twisty, absorbing and intricately-plotted family thriller -- T.M. Logan, author of The Holiday on The Lies We TellGritty, real, interesting and clever. Highly recommended -- Gillian McAllister, author of That Night on I Made A MistakeEverything I love in a book -- Lisa Jewell, author of The Family Upstairs on The Lies We Tell

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Book SynopsisFrom a new star in horror fiction comes a terrifying novel of obsession, greed, and the shocking actions we’ll take to protect those we love, all set in a small town filled with dark secrets.  “If you like Grady Hendrix’s novels, Clive Barker, or just a dash of Lovecraftian horror, you’re going to love this one.” – San Francisco Book Review   Peter Larkin — Lark to his friends — is a local hero in the small town of Wofford Falls. The one who went to the big city, found fame in the art world, then returned home to settle down. He's the kind of guy who becomes fast friends with almost anyone. His sister, Betsy, is talented as well. And eccentric. Unlike Lark, she keeps to herself. When Lark meets with a fabulously rich client, it seems like a regular transaction. Even being met at the gate of the sprawling, secluded estate by an intimidating security guard seems normal. Until the guard plays him a live feed: Betsy being abducted in real time. Lark is informed that she's safe for now, but her well-being is entirely in his hands. He's given a book. Do what the book says, and Betsy will go free.'Marino draws readers in quickly, creating sympathy for the characters, unveiling the necessary details to immerse them in a world of art, siblings, deadly intrigue, and a centuries-long nefarious quest. Dread is present from the start, but it quickly escalates into a disorienting cosmic terror that touches everyone.' — Booklist'Marino offers horrors both existential and visceral.' — M. R. Carey, author of The Girl with All the Gifts, on The Seven Visitations of Sydney Burgess'Dark and fascinating . . . Not quite like anything I've ever read before. A strange, compelling, late-night page-turner. It kept me reading way past my bedtime.' —T. Kingfisher, author of The Hollow Places​, on The Seven Visitations of Sydney BurgessAlso by Andy Marino:The Seven Visitations of Sydney Burgess  

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Book SynopsisStep into the world of Coroner Jenny Cooper in The Redeemed, the gripping third instalment in Matthew Hall's CWA Gold Dagger shortlisted series. A mystery from the past. A deadly secret in the present.The body of a dead man is discovered in an overgrown cemetery in Bristol, the sign of the cross gouged into his flesh. At first it seems to coroner Jenny Cooper that all the evidence points to a horrific, if routine, suicide.Then an enigmatic young priest, Father Lucas Starr, arrives on Jenny’s doorstep, entreating her to hold an inquest into the death of Eva Donaldson, a high profile political campaigner whose past life continued to haunt her. A young man, Paul Craven, has recently been sentenced for Eva’s brutal murder. But despite Craven’s conviction and the evidence against him, Father Lucas is convinced of the man’s innocence.Jenny’s lone quest for justice will take her to the dark heart of an establisTrade ReviewJenny Cooper has made it into her third breathlessly enjoyable novel. She’s stubborn, insubordinate, leads a chaotic life and is prone to exceed her legal powers. She’s mentally and emotionally unstable, under psychiatric care, and consumes many pills. Fortunately she is also obsessed with seeing that, as coroner, she does justice to the dead * The Times *The Redeemed, is the third crime novel in Matthew Hall's successful Jenny Cooper series, which continues to go from strength to strength . . . Jenny Cooper is a great series character * Bookseller *Readers of Patricia Cornwell will very much enjoy this psychological thriller * Library Journal *

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Book SynopsisA Swedish crime writer as thrilling as Mankell, a detective as compelling as Wallander . . . Chief Inspector Van Veeteren delves into a dark family mystery in the sixth book in Håkan Nesser's Van Veeteren series, The Unlucky Lottery. Four friends celebrate winning the lottery. Just hours later, one of them - Waldemar Leverkuhn - is found in his home, stabbed to death. With Chief Inspector Van Veeteren on sabbatical, working in a second hand bookshop, the case is assigned to Inspector Münster. But when another member of the lottery group disappears, as well as Leverkuhn's neighbour, Münster appeals to Van Veeteren for assistance. Soon Münster will find himself interviewing the Leverkuhn family, including the eldest - Irene - a resident of a psychiatric clinic. And as he delves deeper into the family's history, he will discover dark secrets and startling twists, which not only threaten the clarity of the casTrade ReviewOne of the best of the Nordic Noir writers. * Guardian *The godfather of Swedish crime. * Metro *One of Sweden’s best crime writers. * Mail on Sunday *A master of suspense. * Sunday Times *

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Book SynopsisNo one liked old Mrs Graham but no one expected her to be murdered . . . Classic crime in stunning new packaging.Trade ReviewYou can't go wrong with Miss Maud Silver. * The Observer *You can't go wrong with Miss Maud Silver. * The Observer *Miss Wentworth is a first-rate storyteller * Daily Telegraph *Miss Silver has her place in detective fiction as surely as Lord Peter Wimsey or Hercule Poirot * Manchester Evening News *Miss Silver is marvellous * Daily Mail *...some of the best examples of the British country-house murder mystery * Alfred Hitchcock Magazine *

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Book SynopsisThey hoped he would never come back . . . classic crime in stunning new livery.Trade ReviewMiss Wentworth is a first-rate storyteller * Daily Telegraph *Miss Silver has her place in detective fiction as surely as Lord Peter Wimsey or Hercule Poirot * Manchester Evening News *You can't go wrong with Miss Maud Silver * Observer *Miss Wentworth's plot is ingenious, her characterization acute, her solution satisfying * The Scotsman *Miss Silver is marvellous * Daily Mail *

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Book SynopsisThe fifth in the acclaimed Lydmouth crime series, set on the Welsh/English border in the years after World War IITrade ReviewThe people depicted here are real and believable and the drabness and genteel facade of Fifties England is skilfully brought to life. Taylor is, as always, adept at showing the reality beneath the surface, as the characters interact and the unsavoury truth behind the murder is gradually revealed * Sunday Telegraph *'Excellent Lydmouth mysteries' PlayHow skilfully he recreates the atmosphere of the time through innuendo, attitude and detail rather than dogged description . . .Taylor is the master of small lives writ large * Frances Fyfield, Express on The Suffocating Night *'He writes terribly well' Glasgow Evening TimesTaylor is an excellent writer * The Times *'Does full justice to Andrew Taylor's reputation as on of the greatest award winning crime writers of our time' Bangor ChronicleWhat makes these novels transcend the average mystery is the author's uncanny ability to create another era so comprehensively that the reader is walking along the same pavements and driving the same cars * Independent *

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Book SynopsisThe first book in the bestselling Dan ''Spider'' Shepherd series. Dan ''Spider'' Shepherd is used to putting his life on the line. Working for an elite undercover squad he has lied, cheated and conned in order to bring Britain''s most wanted criminals to justice.But when a powerful drugs baron starts to kill off witnesses to his crimes, Shepherd is given his most dangerous assignment yet. He has to go undercover in a top security prison, a world where one wrong move will mean certain death.As Shepherd gambles everything to move in on his quarry, he soon realises that the man he is hunting is even more dangerous than the police realise. And that he is capable of striking outside the prison walls and hitting Shepherd where it hurts most.Trade ReviewLet Spider draw you into his web, you won't regret it. * Sun *A taut-page turner, it gives fascinating insight into life behind bars. * Daily Express *As tough as British thrillers get, Hard Landing is a gripping and enjoyable read. * Irish Independent *

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Book SynopsisShortly before his unexpected coronation, King Richard passed a law letting all of England''s prisoners go free. Shortly afterwards a young nun is found, gruesomely murdered. Richard swiftly employs an old military colleague of his, Josse d''Acquin, to unravel this hideous mystery. Who could have wanted to kill this innocent young novice, and, more worryingly, why?Josse goes to Hawkenlye Abbey to find out the answers to these questions. He is having little success until meets the Abbess Helewise, a woman who quickly proves herself to be his equal, both as an amateur sleuth, and as a figure the community can rely on during this turbulent time for England.This duo have to find the murderer, and find him quickly, or they''ll have the King of England to answer to...Trade ReviewRich in detail and with a good sense of time and place * Hertfordshire Star *An engrossing tale * Kirkus Reviews *Proof that a writer of medieval crime fiction can deliver something fresh * Times Crime Supplement *

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Book SynopsisOne of the mistresses of classic crime fiction, Patricia Wentworth returns with a classic Miss Silver mystery in stunning new packaging.Trade ReviewYou can't go wrong with Maud Silver * Observer *Miss Wentworth is a first-rate storyteller * Daily Telegraph *Miss Silver is marvellous * Daily Mail *I like Wentworth very much - she captures the mores of pre-war middle class England perfectly, and she writes rather better than Christie. They are romantic cosies, of course, but with an edge to them and an intelligence to the writing that has lasted. * Andrew Taylor *I always thought them rather better than 'Miss Marple' and certainly very well written. * Mary Stewart *Miss Silver has her place in detective fiction as surely as Lord Peter Wimsey or Hercule Poirot * Manchester Evening News *. . . some of the best examples of the British country-house murder mystery * Alfred Hitchcock Magazine *

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Book SynopsisThe countdown to murder has begun . . .When a caller to a late night radio talk show announces his intention to murder a woman he''s kidnapped within seventy-two hours, mayhem ensues. Paris Gibson, the mysterious host of the show in question, finds herself in the spotlight for the first time in years.Who has been abducted? And what is the identity of the caller, known only as ''Valentino''? The clock is ticking and in the midst of the frenzy to track down the missing woman, Paris finds herself working alongside someone she''s tried hard to forget: Dean Malloy, the police psychologist who''s heading up the investigation.With every hour that passes, the hunt grows increasingly desperate but how significant are the secrets that Dean and Paris conceal in their mutual past? They need to identify Valentino before he can execute his murderous plans . . . and before he can exact vengeance on Paris for trying to stop him.<Trade Review'An edge-of-seat thriller that's full of twists . . . Top stuff!' StarBrown's novels define the term "page-turner" * Booklist *The plot [of The Crush] crackles with tension ... Brown fans will not be disappointed * Publishers Weekly *A masterful storyteller * USA Today *Millions of readers clamour for the compelling novels of Sandra Brown. And no wonder! She fires your imagination with irresistible characters, unexpected plot twists, scandalous secrets ... so electric you feel the zing! * Literary Guild *Perfectly plotted ... sin-tillating suspense * People magazine *Fast fun * Cosmopolitan *Get your page-turning finger ready for Sandra Brown's latest * New Woman *

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Book Synopsis''Paints a vivid picture of life aboard the mighty ship-of-the-line'' - Daily ExpressThomas Paine Kydd is in Halifax enjoying the recognition and favour of his fellow officers when Tenacious is summoned to join Horatio Nelson''s taskforce on an urgent reconnaissance mission. Intelligence suggests the French Revolution is about to set the Mediterranean ablaze, but Bonaparte''s fleet is nowhere to be found. Nelson and his ''Band of Brothers'' begin a desperate search for him.Kydd''s newfound ambition fuels his desire to be at the forefront of the hunt. But with power comes responsibility; with responsibility, accountability. Kydd will face his greatest challenge ever amidst bloodstained seas. And defeat will mean humiliation - or death.*******************What readers are saying about TENACIOUS''Stockwin''s best effort yet'' - 5 stars''Another fabulous story . . . Brilliantly written and totally engrossing'' - 5 stars''A really good read, up to now the best in the series'' - 5 stars''A very good insight into naval history . . . The best Kydd so far'' - 5 stars''This book is great'' - 5 starsTrade ReviewPraise for Julian Stockwin:I was soon turning over the pages almost indecently fast ... Roll on, the promised adventures of Kydd and Renzi. * Independent *The vantage point of the common sailor gives the nautical novel a fresh twist. In Stockwin's hands the sea story will continue to entrance readers across the world. * Guardian *Stockwin paints a vivid picture of life aboard the mighty ship-of-the-line... the harsh naval discipline, the rancid food, and the skill of the common sailor are all skilfully evoked. * Daily Express *Gripping . . . Rich in action and full of interesting characters, this thrilling novel leaves you in awe of the 18th-century seaman. * Peterborough Evening Telegraph *

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Book Synopsis''In Stockwin''s hands the sea story will continue to entrance readers across the world'' - GuardianIt is two years since Thomas Kydd was spirited away in the night to serve his country aboard the old line-of-battle ship Duke William. Now, he and and the other members of the ill-fated Artemis are shipwrecked sailors, back in London waiting to be summoned as court martial witnesses. Then, in a political act to shield an officer''s reputation, they are shipped out in haste to the Caribbean - where sugar is king and yellow jack a fearsome peril.*****************What readers are saying about SEAFLOWER''A great read for lovers of a seafaring yarn'' - 5 stars''Stockwin''s seafaring books are so great to read. They leave you wanting more!'' - 5 stars''I thoroughly enjoyed this book and highly recommend it'' - 5 stars''I''m absolutely hooked now . . .'' - 5 stars<Trade ReviewPraise for Julian Stockwin's previous books:'I was soon turning over the pages almost indecently fast ... Roll on, the promised adventures of Kydd and Renzi.' * Independent *The vantage point of the common sailor gives the nautical novel a fresh twist. In Stockwin's hands the sea story will continue to entrance readers across the world. * Guardian *Gripping ... Rich in action and full of interesting characters, this thrilling novel leaves you in awe of the 18th-century seaman. * Peterborough Evening Telegraph *'Stockwin paints a vivid picture of life aboard the mighty ship-of-the-line . . . The harsh naval discipline, the rancid food, and the skill of the common sailor are all skilfully evoked.' - Daily Express

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Book SynopsisA witness who remembers nothing is in mortal danger - classic Miss Silver in stunning new packagingTrade ReviewPraise for Patricia Wentworth: * - *Miss Wentworth is a first-rate storyteller * Daily Telegraph *Miss Wentworth's plot is ingenious, her characterization acute, her solution satisfying * Scotsman on GREY MASK *You can't go wrong with Maud Silver * Observer *'...some of the best examples of the British country-house murder mystery' * Alfred Hitchcock Magazine *Miss Silver is marvellous * Daily Mail *

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Book SynopsisDr Anya Crichton, a pathologist and forensic physician, finds that work is sparse for the only female freelancer in the field. Between paying child support, a mortgage and struggling to get her business off the ground, Anya can''t yet afford to fight her ex-husband for custody of their three-year-old son, Ben.When Anya is asked to look into the seemingly innocent suicide of a teenager, Anya notices similarities between the girl''s death and several other cases she is working on with her friend and colleague, Detective Sergeant Kate Farrer. All the victims went missing for a period of time, only to be found dead of apparent suicide in most unusual circumstances.As Anya delves deeper, the pathological findings point to the frightening possibility that the deaths are not only linked, but part of a sinister plot. Nothing can prepare her for the terrifying truth...Trade ReviewKathryn Fox has created a forensic physician who readers of Patricia Cornwell will adore * James Patterson *Much better than anything Cornwell has written lately, and much superior to anything Reichs has ever written . . . deeply satisfying. A new talent to watch * Australian Book Review *Will keep you gripped from start to finish...break-neck plots...fascinating medical and police procedural details . . . What a compelling new talent! * Jeffery Deaver *It's a wonderful moment when you track down something that's really worth reading... Gripping from its very first page, it carries you breathlessly through its deftly plotted twists and turns * Australian Vogue *MALICIOUS INTENT is top-notch in its genre * Sunday Telegraph (Australia) *Fox is stomach-churningly good... * Mail on Sunday *

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Book SynopsisWhat is the Third Secret? It is rumoured to be a prediction so shocking that it has been locked away for over eighty years. Could this be what is drawing Pope Clement XV to the Vatican archive, night after sleepless night? When Father Colin Michener is sent on a secret mission to the highlands of Romania, he is pitched into a vortex of suspicion, deceit, murder and forbidden passion. Suddenly, he is forced to face the very thing that has so distressed the Pope - and to unravel a mystery that will shake the world.Trade ReviewConspiracies and plots abound . . . Berry handles his thriller tradecraft skilfully, [and] his descriptions are stellar. * Booklist *The links to religion in The Da Vinci Code...pale beside those in The Third Secret. Here's a lurid, churning thriller...ruthless behind-the-scenes ambition in Vatican City...Berry raises this genre's stakes... * New York Times *'Pure intrigue. Pure fun' * Clive Cussler on Steve Berry *Sexy, illuminating . . . my kind of thriller * Dan Brown on THE AMBER ROOM *'Writes with the self-assured style of a veteran' * Dan Brown on Steve Berry *'Grabby stuff' * Wall Street Journal on THE TEMPLAR LEGACY *Steve Berry is a writer on the rise * David Morrell, author of NIGHTSCAPE and CREEPERS *Intricate...pacy * The Financial Express, India *'Not to be missed. Anagrams and complicated symbology abound, and comparisons to The Da Vinci Code are inevitable, but Berry distinguishes himself with a complex, well-written, and extremely readable story.' * Library Journal on THE TEMPLAR LEGACY *Sexy, illuminating . . . my kind of thriller. * Dan Brown on THE AMBER ROOM *International intrigue, swashbuckling action, indestructible hero from the American South. . . . Not to be missed. * Kirkus Reviews, on THE ROMANOV PROPHECY *

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Book SynopsisNumber One New York Times bestselling author Sandra Brown returns with another suspenseful thrillerHis release from prison should have been the end of Griff Burkett''s troubles . . . but it wasn''t. Once an American football star, Griff is now reviled by fans for throwing a championship game. His fortune lost, he remains under the dark shadow of suspicion for an unsolved murder. Moreover, his worst enemy, the man who has pledged to destroy him, is tracking his every move. So when eccentric millionaire Foster Speakman offers Griff a vast amount of money in exchange for impregnating his wife Laura, Griff readily agrees. What could be easier? Little does he know that this bizarre contract will trap him in a web of betrayal, with deadly consequences . . . Praise for Sandra Brown ''Suspense that has teeth'' Stephen King ''Lust, jealousy, and murder suffuse Brown''s crisp thriller'' Publishers Weekly ''An edge-of-the-seat thriller that''s full of twists . . . Top stuff!'' StarTrade ReviewPraise for Sandra Brown * : *'It's a great, entertaining read, with lots of surprising twists and turns, credibly flawed characters and a love affair that's as steamy as a Savannah summer.' * Lisa Scottoline, Washington Post on RICOCHET *'Perfectly plotted' * People Magazine *'Brown's novels define the term page turner' * Booklist *Millions of readers clamour for the compelling novels of Sandra Brown. And no wonder! She fires your imagination with irresistible characters, unexpected plot twists, scandalous secrets . . . so electric you feel the zing * Literary Guild *'If you want romantic suspense that has teeth . . . Sandra Brown is your gal.' * Stephen King *'An edge-of-seat thriller that's full of twists . . . Top stuff!' * Star *'A masterful storyteller, carefully crafting tales that keep readers on the edge of their seats' * USA Today *'Fast fun' * Cosmopolitan *

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Book SynopsisSharpe on ships: Julian Stockwin is the Bernard Cornwell of the seas.Trade ReviewJulian Stockwin is the superstar of naval fiction set during the Age of Sail . . . another great seafaring adventure * Warships on TREACHERY *Another thundering good read for those who love seagoing stories in the Hornblower mould * Peterborough Evening Telegraph *Another ripping yarn * Good Book Guide on TREACHERY *Stockwin is a born storyteller and, with his series of intriguing sub-plots, a man with a vivid imagination. Importantly, his research is accurate and first class. TREACHERY is highly recommended. * Flagship *An absorbing tale * Firetrench *I was soon turning the pages almost indecently fast...Roll on, the promised adventures of Kydd and Renzi * Independent on KYDD *Stockwin paints a vivid picture of life aboard the mighty ship-of-the-line...the harsh naval discipline, the rancid food, and the skill of the common sailor are all skilfully evoked. * Daily Express on KYDD *

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Book SynopsisBY THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE TALENTED MR RIPLEY, CAROL AND STRANGERS ON A TRAININTRODUCED BY DENISE MINA''Highsmith probes to the very core of her heroine with a controlled ferocity and single-mindedness that illuminates every page of her novel'' THE TIMES ''A work of extraordinary force and feeling . . . her strongest, her most imaginative'' NEW YORKER ''One of the mere twenty or so that I would say were perfect, unimprovable masterpieces'' A. N Wilson, DAILY TELEGRAPH Edith Howland''s diary is her most precious possession, and as she is moving house she is making sure it''s safe. A suburban housewife in fifties America, she is moving to Brunswick with her husband Brett and her beloved son, Cliffie, to start a new life for them all. She is optimistic, but most of all she has high hopes for her new venture with Brett, a local newspaper, the Brunswick Corner BugleTrade ReviewHighsmith probes to the very core of her heroine with a controlled ferocity and single-mindedness that illuminates every page of her novel. It is a masterly book, a haunting book, a book that lingers long in the memory and constantly disturbs and delights * The Times *Edith's Diary is certainly one of the saddest novels I ever read, but it is also one of the mere twenty or so that I would say were perfect, unimprovable masterpieces -- A. N. Wilson * Telegraph *As original, as funny, as cleverly written and as moving as any novel I have read since I started reviewing -- Auberon Waugh * Evening Standard *Edith's fall takes the form of a psychological chiller, but there is also something larger, the poignancy of her struggle not to go under. She is betrayed by such ordinary dreams -- New York TimesA work of extraordinary force and feeling . . . her strongest, her most imaginative and by far her most substantial novel * New Yorker *Moral speculations surface about the respective responsibilities of the uncaring and the unloved, tenterhooks cushioned with an enveloping intimacy of character and place * Kirkus Reviews *Highsmith's novels are peerlessly disturbing ....bad dreams that keep us thrashing for the rest of the night * The New Yorker *Edith's fall takes the form of a psychological chiller, but there is also something larger, the poignancy of her struggle not to go under. She is betrayed by such ordinary dreams * New York Times *Highsmith probes to the very core of her heroine with a controlled ferocity and single-mindedness that illumines every page of her novel. It is a masterly book, a haunting book, a book that lingers long in the memory and constantly disturbs and delights. -- The Times * The Times *A work of extraordinary force and feeling . . . her strongest, her most imaginative and by far her most substantial novel -- New Yorker * New Yorker *As original, as funny, as cleverly written and as moving as any novel I have read since I started reviewing -- Auberon Waugh * The Evening Standard *Edith's Diary is certainly one of the saddest novels I ever read, but it is also one of the mere twenty or so that I would say were perfect, unimprovable masterpieces -- A.N Wilson * Daily Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisBY THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE TALENTED MR RIPLEY, CAROL AND STRANGERS ON A TRAIN'' The original, the best, the gloriously twisted Queen of Suspense'' MARK BILLINGHAM ''Her books have stylistic texture, psychological depth, mesmeric readability'' SUNDAY TIMES ''Uncomfortable, frightening, compulsive and, worst of all, terribly believable'' TIME OUTOn a stroll through Greenwich Village, security guard Ralph Linderman finds a wallet on the sidewalk. It belongs to Jack Sutherland, a wealthy aspiring artist, and it is his misfortune to have it returned to him - with all $263 and credit cards untouched. Because now Ralph knows where Jack lives.Elsie Tyler is a beautiful young waitress - an innocent in New York - and Ralph feels he must protect her from ''bad company''. When he sees Elsie leaving Jack''s apartment, he is not pleased. Not pleased at all. He is entirely unprepared for the complTrade ReviewBy her hypnotic art Patricia Highsmith puts the suspense story into a toweringly high place in the hierarchy of fiction * The Times *Highsmith is a giant of the genre. The original, the best, the gloriously twisted Queen of Suspense -- Mark BillinghamTo call Patricia Highsmith a thriller writer is true but not the whole truth: her books have stylistic texture, psychological depth, mesmeric readability * Sunday Times *Highsmith was every bit as deviant and quirky as her mischievous heroes, and didn't seem to mind if everyone knew it -- J. G. Ballard * Daily Telegraph *Uncomfortable, frightening, compulsive and, worst of all, terribly believable * Time Out *I love Highsmith so much . . . What a revelation her writing is -- Gillian FlynnNo one has created psychological suspense more densely and deliciously satisfying * Vogue *One of the finest crime novelists * New York Times *An extremely clever novel . . . there is no one quite like Highsmith -- Anita BrooknerIntoxicating flavor and promise * Publishers Weekly *Highsmith, a pioneer of the psychopathology thriller, is to some extent responsible for the high level of craft at work in that genre today * Kirkus Reviews *An extremely clever novel . . . there is no one quite like Highsmith -- Anita Brookner

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Book SynopsisThe second book in the Angelique De Xavier series, from author Christopher Brookmyre.Their eyes met across a crowded room. She was just a poor servant girl and he was the son of a rich industrialist.Er, no, this is a Christopher Brookmyre novel, although the eyes meeting across a crowded room part is true. Where it differs from the fairy tales is that the room in question was crowded with hostages and armed bank-robbers, and his eyes were the only part of him she could see behind the mask. He is an art-thief par excellence and she is a connoisseur of crooks. Her job is to hunt him to extinction; his is to avoid being caught and he also has a secret agenda more valuable than anything he might steal. There are risks he can take without jeopardising his plans. He can afford to play cat-and-mouse with the female cop who''s on his tail; it might even arguably be necessary. What he can''t afford is to let her get too close: he could could end up in jail or, evenTrade ReviewChris Brookmyre is a genius * Daily Mirror *A thriller, love story, social satire and a warning against taking absurdism too seriously * Time Out *Brookmyre has no equal * Maxim *Exhilarating linguistic fluency and keenly subversive intelligence * Scotland on Sunday *A thriller, love story, social satire and a warning against taking absurdism too seriously.. * TIME OUT *Chris Brookmyre is a genius. * DAILY MIRROR *Brookmyre has no equal. * MAXIM *Exhilarating linguistic fluency and keenly subversive intelligence * SCOTLAND ON SUNDAY *

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Book SynopsisThe fifth book in the Jack Parlabane series, from author Christopher Brookmyre.Do you believe in ghosts? Do we really live on in some conscious form after we die, and is that form capable of communicating with the world of the living?...Aye, right. That was Jack Parlabane''s stance on the matter, anyway. But this was before he found himself in the more compromising position of being not only dead himself, but worse: dead with an exclusive still to file. From his position on high, Parlabane relates the events leading up to his demise, largely concerning the efforts of charismatic psychic Gabriel Lafayette to reconcile the scientific with the spiritual by submitting to controlled laboratory tests. Parlabane is brought in as an observer, due to his capacities as both a sceptic and an expert on deception, but he soon finds his certainties crumbling and his assumptions turned upside down as he encounters phenomena for which he can deduce no rational explanation. PerhapTrade ReviewSharply satirical and poignantly funny, this is a gripping and highly entertaining read. * Time Out *Chris Brookmyre is a genius. * Mirror *Brookmyre has no equal. * Maxim *Exhilerating linguistic fluency and keenly subversive intelligence * Scotland on Sunday *

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Book SynopsisA highly promising, extraordinarily intelligent debut thriller about war, stolen identity and the nature of betrayal.Trade ReviewThis is a remarkable novel, and puts Brodrick in the frame for prize-winning * Sunday Times *It is a wonderful book, it has a timeless quality and really should go on to become a classic. It reminds me of the early works of John le Carre, but captures much more accurately the internal workings of ordinary people * Paul Britton, author of The Jigsaw Man *The Sixth Lamentation is a meticulously-plotted, cat's cradle of a mystery with the interwoven stories pulled as taut as a piano-wire. The setting of Paris during the war is invoked to chilling effect. William Brodrick has written the first of what I hope will be a series of especially literate thrillers * Martha Grimes *It's indeed rare to find such a masterful blending of sharp suspense and literary resonance as we see in The Sixth Lamentation. Brodrick has produced a truly compelling novel * Jeffery Deaver *

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Book SynopsisShortlisted for The Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year 2015, Ben Fergusson''s critically acclaimed debut, The Spring of Kasper Meier, was the winner of the Betty Trask Prize 2015 and the HWA 2015 Debut Crown Award. The Other Hoffmann Sister is a gripping, evocative read about two sisters set in pre-WW1 Germany which will appeal to fans of The Essex Serpent by Sarah Perry.For Ingrid Hoffmann the story of her sister''s disappearance began in their first weeks in Southwest Africa...Ingrid Hoffmann has always felt responsible for her sister Margarete and when their family moves to German Southwest Africa in 1902, her anxieties only increase. The casual racism that pervades the German community, the strange relationship between her parents and Baron von Ketz, from whom they bought their land, and the tension with the local tribes all culminate in tragedy when Baron von Ketz is savagely murdered. Baroness von Ketz Trade ReviewA fascinating look at racism and snobbery. Broken postwar Germany is superbly drawn and events in Africa are horrific * The Times *Shortlisted for the Sunday Times/Peters Fraser & Dunlop Young Writer of the Year Award in 2015, Ben Fergusson was much praised for his first novel, The Spring of Kasper Meier...The Other Hoffmann Sister confirms the talent for atmospheric, morally complex historical fiction that Fergusson showed in his first novel...An engrossing exploration of the ways that secrecy, racism and snobbery take their toll on its finely realised characters' * Sunday Times *In this intricately plotted novel, Ben Fergusson takes a little-known slice of history and fashions it into a gripping love story * Mail on Sunday *The evocative setting and the quick-paced plot takes the reader on a whirlwind tour through South Africa, to Berlin and back again, through war and its aftermath, through aristocracy and the von Ketz's crumbling estate. The novel, written by the award-winning author Ben Fergusson, would appeal to fans of Sarah Perry's The Essex Serpent. * 10 Best Book Club Reads, independent.co.uk *[An] atmospheric, morally complex historical novel * Sunday Times Culture 'Must Read' *Taut, subtle, ambitious and engrossing. A gripping story of conflicting loyalties spanning a turbulent and changing world * Imogen Robertson, author of The Paris Winter *A beautiful, compelling read with exquisitely drawn characters. Wonderful * Jason Hewitt, author of Devastation Road *Elegantly crafted and engrossing - Fergusson's The Other Hoffmann Sister is excellent * William Ryan, author of The Constant Soldier *Beguiling, unsettling, and wonderfully atmospheric. A dark expedition across a nightmarish landscape of physical and emotional damage and moral decay * Sarah Waters, praise for The Spring of Kasper Meier *A richly accomplished work with a fascinating central character. And like the best historical novelists, Fergusson combines the ability both to bring the past to life with grippingly immediate vignettes, and use it to illustrate themes such as betrayal, prejudice and the deceptive nature of memory, which remain universal * i *[A] brilliant, unsettling novel . . . With echoes of Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca, it explores the darker, unpredictable side of human behaviour . . . this is a wonderfully atmospheric read that keeps you guessing. Highly recommended, and perfect for fans of Sarah Perry's The Essex Serpent * The Lady *

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Book SynopsisPreorder Chris Brookmy''re stunning, unique new novel THE CRACKED MIRROR nowA BBC Radio 2 Book Club pick''Strikingly original and definitively Brookmyre - there''s nothing he can''t do''Mick Herron''I recommend The Cut SO HIGHLY! A fast-paced thriller, lovely characters, [and] it kept me guessing''Marian KeyesThe supremely entertaining, moving, and unpredictable new thriller from multi-award-winning bestseller Chris Brookmyre is a wholly original masterpiece and the best crime novel of 2021.Millie Spark can kill anyone.A special effects make-up artist, her talent is to create realistic scenes of bloody violence.Then, one day, she wakes to find her lover dead in her bed.Twenty-five years later, her sentence for murder served, Millicent is ready to give up on her broken life - until she meets troubled film student and reluctant petty thief Jerry.Together, they begin to discover that all was not what it seemed on that fateful night . . . and someone doesn''t want them to find out why.''A twisty spiralling rabbit hole of a book that draws you deeper with every chapter. Brilliantly original, compulsively readable, right to the final page''Ruth Ware''Dark, heartfelt, stylish and thrilling, The Cut is the kind of wonderfully original tale I just adore. Chris Brookmyre is a storytelling mastermind''Chris Whitaker''This is a special novel. A brilliant, original, up-to-the-minute tale with all of the dark, edgy, humorous brilliance we''ve come to expect from one of the finest crime fiction writers in the world. The Cut is simply superb''Abir MukherjeeTrade ReviewChris Brookmyre is a genius, every new book of his is a cause for celebration * Richard Osman *I recommend The Cut SO HIGHLY! A fast-paced thriller set in the glamorous/seedy movie world, it's DIFFERENT. Lovely characters with the sweetest relationship, it kept me guessing * Marian Keyes *A twisty spiralling rabbit hole of a book that draws you deeper with every chapter. Brilliantly original, compulsively readable, right to the final page * Ruth Ware *The Cut is both strikingly original and definitively Brookmyre - proving, yet again, that there's nothing he can't do in the genre * Mick Herron *It works a treat, with jokes never far away even when the odd duo are in peril, sharply drawn supporting characters and evocative 1990s flashbacks * Sunday Times *This is a special novel. A brilliant, original, up-to-the-minute tale with all of the dark, edgy, humorous brilliance we've come to expect from one of the finest crime fiction writers in the world. The Cut is simply superb * Abir Mukherjee *Another twisting, turning thriller that displays Brookmyre's original touch * Scotsman *Dark, heartfelt, stylish and thrilling, The Cut is the kind of wonderfully original tale I just adore. Chris Brookmyre is a storytelling mastermind * Chris Whitaker *A smart, sassy and surprisingly tender crime novel * Irish Times *I could not put this stomach lurching, zig-zagging triumph of a thriller down * Scottish Field *Multi-award-winning Brookmyre once again serve up a delightful cocktail of murder and mayhem with totally engaging central characters * Irish Independent *A riveting, original thriller that also tackles preconceptions about age, class and ability * Sunday Post *

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Book SynopsisA determined reporter and a reluctant FBI agent face off against fascist elements in this gripping historical thriller set in World War II-era Boston from the multi-award-nominated author.Reporter Anne Lemire writes the Rumor Clinic, a newspaper column that disproves the many harmful rumors floating around town, some of them spread by Axis spies and others just gossip mixed with fear and ignorance. Tired of chasing silly rumors, she wants to write about something bigger. Special Agent Devon Mulvey, one of the few Catholics at the FBI, spends his weekdays preventing industrial sabotage and his Sundays spying on clerics with suspect loyalties - and he spends his evenings wooing the many lonely women whose husbands are off at war. When Anne''s story about Nazi propaganda intersects with Devon''s investigation into the death of a factory worker, the two are led down a dangerous trail of espionage, organized crime, and domestic fascism - one that implicates their own tangled pasts and threatens to engulf the city in violence. With vibrant historical atmosphere and a riveting mystery that illuminates still-timely issues about disinformation and power, Thomas Mullen delivers another powerful thriller.

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Book SynopsisJack Lancaster spends his nights dreaming of fire. After nearly burning to death in his childhood home, he resolved to hunt down the man responsible - the charismatic cult leader known as Quinton Zane. Twenty years later, Jack is a renowned FBI consultant, known for his almost preternatural ability to get inside the killer''s head. But the more cases he solves, the deeper he slips into the darkness - and the more his still unresolved past begins to torment him. His only solace is Winter Meadows, a hypnotist who''s helping Jack decode his mysterious dreams. But when Winter falls into danger at the hands of an old enemy, they are brought together as more than just therapist and client. Meanwhile, the one man whose dark legacy continues to haunt Jack is nearer than they think - and more powerful than ever.A feverish, suspenseful read with a smouldering secret at its heart, perfect for fans of Nora Roberts and Melinda Leigh.Trade ReviewA couple to root for, a tiny hint of the supernatural, a page-burning plot, a vanquished villain (of course!), a sexy, heart-warming romance . . . Krentz never disappoints, and this one hits the sweet spot * Kirkus Reviews (starred review) *

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Book Synopsis''Haunting'' Independent''A powerful story of loss, malice and deception'' Ann Cleeves''A splendidly macabre thriller'' Andrew Taylor1920. Scotland Yard detective DI Albert Lincoln is still reeling from the disturbing events of the previous year when he''s called away from London to a new case in the North West of England. Before the War he led the unsuccessful investigation into the murder of little Jimmy Rudyard in the village of Mabley Ridge. Now a woman has been murdered there and another child is missing, the sole witness being a traumatised boy who lives in a cemetery lodge. Albert is determined that this time him he will find the truth . . . and the missing child.When Albert delves into the lives of the village residents he uncovers shocking secrets and obsessions. Then, as more bodies are discovered, he realises that his young witness from the cemetery lodge is in grave danger, frTrade ReviewPraise for the Albert Lincoln novels:A powerful story of loss, malice and deception -- Ann CleevesFascinating, with a characteristically clever twist -- Martin EdwardsThis could be an instant classic -- L. C. TylerExtraordinarily powerful -- Peter LoveseyA splendidly macabre thriller -- Andrew TaylorEllis writes what might be called 'proper' historical crime novels, dealing with offences and emotions which belong firmly to their own time and place * Morning Star *

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Book Synopsis''A beguiling author who interweaves past and present'' The Times''A powerful story of loss, malice and deception'' Ann Cleeves1921. When a Member of Parliament goes missing in a small Derbyshire village, Scotland Yard detective Albert Lincoln is sent up North to investigate. This isn''t Albert''s first visit to Wenfield. He once solved a traumatic case there at great personal cost and now, two years later, it seems that darkness still lurks in the village. The naked body of a man has been discovered, mutilated beyond recognition, by an ancient stone circle called the Devil''s Dancers.The local police assume the body is that of the missing politician, but when that identification proves false and more strange deaths occur, Albert realises his case is far more complex than a simple disappearance. But, as he reawakens ghosts from the past, will he be able to solve the mystery surrounding Wenfield once and for allTrade ReviewPraise for Kate Ellis:A beguiling author who interweaves past and present * The Times *Haunting * Independent *I loved this novel . . . a powerful story of loss, malice and deception -- Ann CleevesThe chilling plot will keep you spooked and thrilled to the end * Closer *Star author. Unputdownable * Bookseller *I absolutely loved this book . . . A perfectly paced crime novel that beautifully evokes both time and place. Kate Ellis keeps you guessing all the way through to the final unexpected twist -- L. C. TylerA splendidly macabre thriller with a very dark heart and a hugely effective twist at the end -- Andrew TaylorFascinating, with a characteristically clever twist -- Martin EdwardsImagine a plot as devious as anything Agatha Christie devised, locate it in a Derbyshire village in 1919 and with writing as close to the pulse as Vera Brittain's Testament of Youth and you will have some idea of the extraordinary power of Kate Ellis's new novel -- Peter Lovesey

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Book SynopsisThe eleventh gripping mystery in the DI Wesley Peterson series by award-winning crime writer Kate Ellis.

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Book SynopsisThe sixth mystery in the DI Wesley Peterson series by award-winning crime writer Kate Ellis.

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Book Synopsis''Frances Brody has made it to the top rank of crime writers'' Daily Mail''Brody''s writing is like her central character Kate Shackleton: witty, acerbic and very, very perceptive'' Ann Cleeves A call for helpIt''s the spring of 1930 and Private Investigator Kate Shackleton responds to a call for help from the owner of Barleycorn Brewery in the North Riding of Yorkshire. The brewery''s books don''t add up, but when the one employee who may know what''s really going on meets with a fatal accident, Kate''s investigation intensifies.A second bodyOn the day of the brewery garden party, amidst celebrations for the newly crowned Yorkshire Brewery Queen, Kate opens the wrong door and finds herself staring at another body - and in danger of asphyxiation. A secret to die forIt''s clear there are secrets somebody would kill to keep buried. And with the Brewery Queen''s growinTrade ReviewI really adore this series and Kate is such a strong, level-headed character * Woman's Way *A novel that combines clever detection with a sympathetic understanding of human frailty * Daily Mail *Praise for Frances Brody:Brody's writing is like her central character Kate Shackleton: witty, acerbic and very, very perceptiveFrances Brody has made it to the top rank of crime writers * Daily Mail *Kate Shackleton is a splendid heroineDelightful * People's Friend *Frances Brody matches a heroine of free and independent spirit with a vivid evocation of time and place . . . a novel to cherish * Daily Mail *Brody's excellent mystery splendidly captures the conflicts and attitudes of the time with well-developed characters * RT Book Reviews *Kate Shackleton joins Jacqueline Winspear's Maisie Dobbs in a subgroup of young, female amateur detectives who survived and were matured by their wartime experiences. As self-reliant women in a society that still regards them a second-class citizens, they make excellent heroines * Literary Review *Kate Shackleton is an engagingly forthright and indefatigable investigator * Irish Times *Frances Brody skilfully holds our attention, making us want to read on and then look forward to the next Kate Shackleton mystery * Gazette & Herald *The series is right up there with Miss Marple * Sunday Sport *

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Book SynopsisFrom New York Times bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz comes a gripping new romantic suspense trilogy fraught with danger and enigma. Trade ReviewKrentz shows her wizardry for worldbuilding and once again incorporates paranormal elements, which will thrill fans. A smart, creative series start from a romance master who always entertains * Kirkus Reviews (starred review) *Krentz expertly entwines high-stakes suspense, a paranormal-spiked plot, and a generous dollop of sexy romance with delightfully dry wit as she launches a thrilling and chilling new series * Booklist (starred review) *

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Book Synopsis''A beguiling author who interweaves past and present'' The Times__________________Serpent''s Point in South Devon is the focus of local legends. The large house on the headland is shrouded in an ancient tale of evil, and when a woman is found strangled on the coastal path, DI Wesley Peterson is called to investigate.The woman had been house-sitting at Serpent''s Point and Wesley is surprised to discover that she was conducting an investigation into unsolved missing person cases. Could these enquires have led to her murder?While the case takes Wesley to Yorkshire and the Cotswolds, archaeologist Neil Watson is making a dramatic discovery of his own in the fields near the house.When a skeleton is uncovered, the pressure rises to find a killer, and Wesley and Neil realise that Serpent''s Point holds more secrets than anyone could have imagined.Whether you''ve read the whole series, or are discovering Kate Ellis''s DI Trade ReviewPraise for Kate Ellis:A beguiling author who interweaves past and present * The Times *Haunting * Independent *I loved this novel . . . Clever plotting hides a powerful story of loss malice and deception -- Ann CleevesThe chilling plot will keep you spooked and thrilled to the end * Closer *Star author. Unputdownable. * Bookseller *A traditional detective story with an intriguing historical twist . . . Ellis is a fine storyteller, weaving the past and present in a way that makes you want to read on * Peterborough Evening Telegraph *A perfectly paced crime novel that beautifully evokes both time and place. Kate Ellis keeps you guessing all the way through to the final unexpected twist -- L. C. TylerA splendidly macabre thriller with a very dark heart and a hugely effective twist at the end -- Andrew TaylorFascinating, with a characteristically clever twist -- Martin Edwards

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Book Synopsis''A hilariously funny and bonkers book which I thoroughly enjoyed'' ANNE GLENCONNER''A witty, waspy, parody that hits its targets - hilarious'' HELEN LEDERERThe next in Daisy Waugh''s hilarious Tode Hall series: a gloriously witty tale of toffs, terror and old school ties . . .The Todes are heading to Italy - and taking murder and mayhem with them. Close to Rome, set among ancient ruins and freshwater springs, languishes the magnificent Villa Rospo, a jewel in the Tode family portfolio, and one they had virtually forgotten - until Sir Ecgbert and Alice decide it''s the perfect place for their honeymoon. Now suddenly everyone wants a piece.Sir Ecgbert''s brother Esmé sees it as an opportunity to restore his lost fortunes by turning it into a luxury eco wellness hub. His business partner Charlie Tysedale only wants it to escape from his dreaded bestselling-author wife. India Tode sees in it the ideal holiday home, whi

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Book Synopsis ''Powerful . . . psychological menace and dramatic plot twists'' Daily Mail''A riveting tale full of intrigue . . . Caroline England at her best and given the standard of her work that is really saying something'' AMANDA ROBSONCaroline England keeps her readers GRIPPED!''A brilliant read. I love this author. My favourite book yet''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review''An exceptional read throughout with a highly satisfying ending!⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review''Brilliant, dark and compelling novel⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review''A corker of a read. It''s so cleverly plotted and crafted''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review ............................EVERY SAINT HAS A PASTTo the unsuspecting eye Dee Stephens has a perf

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Book SynopsisOn a grey October morning, the strangled body of a teenager is found in the North Yorkshire city of Eborby, a mutilated doll lying by her side.Singmass Close, where the girl is found, has a famously sinister past. Reputedly haunted by the ghosts of children, it was the hunting ground of the Doll Strangler, a ruthless killer of the 1950s who was never brought to justice.With the recent disappearance of another young female and an escaped convict at large, this horrific murder stretches Detective Inspector Joe Plantagenet''s team to the limit. Is a copycat killer on the loose, or could the Doll Strangler really be back?As the bodies start mounting up and Joe''s questioning brings him closer to the real strangler, he comes to suspect a shockingly creepy connection between all three cases . . . Praise for Kate Ellis . . .''A beguiling author'' The Times''Clever plotting hides a powerful story of loss, malice and de

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Book SynopsisA thrilling romance from bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz, and the third in a new series.

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Book Synopsis1940, France. In the middle of a devastating war, how many lives can you save?Varian Fry, a young American journalist, arrives in Marseille armed only with three thousand dollars and a list of writers, thinkers and artists he hopes to rescue - so long as the Nazis don''t get to them first.With borders closing around him, Varian tries to track down those on his list; renowned artists like Marc Chagall, who cannot believe that he will ever be unsafe in the country he loves. He smuggles them over the Pyrenees mountains and across the sea hidden in boats, but every day hundreds of ordinary Jewish refugees beg him for help. Does Varian have the right to choose who to save?At home in New York, making a list seemed hard, but in the middle of humanity''s darkest hour, Varian must do all he can to help. And as the Nazis begin to get word of Varian''s secret operation, he must dig deep and find the courage to rescue as many innocents as he can.EveTrade ReviewMagnificent . . . Brilliantly conceived, impeccably crafted, and showcasing Orringer's extraordinary gifts, this is destined to become a classic * Publishers Weekly *Varian Fry lit a small, bright lamp in a world of darkness, and in the deft hands of Julie Orringer - under the spell of her masterful prose, her feeling portraiture, her classic spy-thriller plotting, and her vivid re-creation of that beautiful and terrible world - I found the radiance of Fry's courage, flawed humanity and steadfast resistance shedding an inexhaustible light on our own ever-darkening time -- Michael ChabonNo book this year could possibly compare with The Flight Portfolio: ambitious, meticulous, big-hearted, gorgeous, historical, suspenseful, everything you want a novel to be -- Andrew Sean Greer

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Book SynopsisSOME CHOICES CAN NEVER BE UNDONE.The Hundred, once ruled by a tainted religion and demon court, is now a place of peace and prosperity. The Black Wolves, once the king''s most trusted guard, are disbanded and shamed with treason. Their captain, Kellas, finds himself standing at a crossroads where he must decide whom to serve and whom to betray. Faithful to the king''s memory but shut out from his legacy, Lady Dannarah fights for the rank she was denied, while three young outcasts leave their homes to find their own destiny.As broken alliances are guardedly rekindled and old friendships put to the test, the Hundred''s past is called into question - and its very future is put at stake.Trade ReviewOn a vast, colourful canvas, Kate Elliott has drawn dozens of characters who act and react with poetry and grit. Lush and textured, by turns moving, exciting, playful, and contemplative, Black Wolves is a masterpiece that soars with an epic soul. -- Ken Liu, Nebula-, Hugo-, and World Fantasy Award-winner, author of THE GRACE OF KINGS A new breed of epic fantasy The Barnes and Noble Sci-Fi & Fantasy blog Intricate, fascinating worldbuilding, twisty political intrigue, vivid characters to love and hate -- this is Kate Elliott at the top of her epic fantasy game -- Karen Miller Black Wolves is a sweeping tale of loyalty and betrayal, ambition and intrigue, impelled by the mysteries that lie at its heart -- Jacqueline Carey

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