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Book SynopsisJohn Marrs is an author and former journalist based in Northamptonshire. After spending his career interviewing celebrities from the worlds of television, film and music for numerous national newspapers and magazines, he is now a full-time author. He is the bestselling author of: The One, The Passengers, The Minders, The Marriage Act, What Lies Between and When You Disappeared.

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Book SynopsisA new edition of the Sailor Moon manga, for a new generation of fans! Teenager Usagi is not the best athlete, she's never gotten good grades, and, well, she's a bit of a crybaby. But when she meets a talking cat, she begins a journey that will teach her she has a well of great strength just beneath the surface and the heart to inspire and stand up for her friends as Sailor Moon! Featuring the updated translation and high page count of the Sailor Moon Eternal Edition in a more affordable, portable edition, perfect to go wherever you or the magical guardian in your life want to take it.

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Book SynopsisTHE INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER! ''Full of clever twists and surprises'' HARLAN COBEN''The summer read everyone is talking about'' WOMAN & HOME''Stunning, shocking, terrifying'' CHRIS WHITAKER''Atmospheric, immersive, surprising, a master class in twists'' NEW YORK TIMES''Sarah Pinborough is at the absolute top of her game'' LISA JEWELL''You''ll be hooked on this thriller with a twist you could never predict'' THE SUN''I''m saying nothing more except you NEED to experience We Live Here Now'' JANICE HALLETT''A genuinely creepy haunted house novel'' LIZ NUGENT''This gothic chiller has its own secret that will have you gasping'' HEATIf their new home doesn''t break them, their secrets will...When Emily wakes from a coma following an accident that nearly kills her, she finds herself agreeing to move from London to the wild moors of Devon with her husband Freddie. A fresh start is exactly what their marriage needs.As their car pulls up to Larkin Lodge, their dream country home, Emily''s heart sinks. Outside, everything is covered in an icy gray mist. Inside, the air is filled with dust and abandonment.And then she finds the empty suite on the second floor. A room so bleak, so cold, so void of anything good. Something bad happened in here. Someone dies in here. Why can''t Freddie feel the darkness that stirs within its walls?There''s something wrong with the house, this strange house, where the floorboards creak at night, the doors rattle, the windows slam shut, the taps turn on and off - and on and off.But if the house is hiding something, so are Emily and Freddie...***Your favourite authors can''t get enough of We Live Here Now:''A chilling, darkly atmospheric thrill ride'' CRESSIDA MCLAUGHLIN''This is Sarah Pinborough at her mind-bending best'' RUTH WARE''Eerie, clever, and darkly funny'' NICCI CLOKE''Pacy, creepy, and devilishly plotted'' SUSI HOLLIDAY''Brilliantly chilling'' JOHN MARRS''You can imagine Edgar Allen Poe himself applauding'' ALEX NORTH''Original, spooky, and full of twists'' NIKKI MACKAY ''Tantalising and laced with menace, this is magnificent thriller writing from an expert'' DAILY MAIL

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Book SynopsisNow with a stunning new cover look, King''s ''propulsively intriguing . . . staggeringly addictive'' (USA Today) No. 1 bestseller, that inspired the hit television series, centres on a small town suddenly cut off from the rest of the world.Time isn''t just running short. It''s running out.On a beautiful autumn day, a small New England town is suddenly and inexplicably sealed off from the rest of the world by an invisible force field. Planes crash into the dome and rain down flaming wreckage. A gardener''s hand is severed as it descends. Cars explode on impact. Families are separated and panic mounts.No one can fathom what the barrier is, where it came from, or when - and if - it will go away.Now, a few intrepid citizens, led by an Iraq War veteran turned short-order cook, face down a ruthless politician dead set on seizing the reins of power in the town. But their main adversary is the dome itself . . .Trade Review'King's most purely entertaining novel in years . . . utterly compelling.' * John Connolly *'Staggeringly addictive.' * USA Today *'Tight and energetic from start to finish.' * New York Times *'The pedal is indeed to the metal.' * Guardian *'You're sorry when it ends.' * Daily Express *

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Book SynopsisIn 1914, a room full of German schoolboys, fresh-faced and idealistic, are goaded by their schoolmaster to troop off to the 'glorious war'. With the fire and patriotism of youth, they sign up. What follows is the story of a young 'unknown soldier' experiencing the horror and disillusionment of life in the trenches.Trade ReviewRemarque's evocation of the horrors of modern warfare has lost none of its force * The Times *Remarque is a craftsman of unquestionably first rank * New York Times Book Review *There are some books that should be read by every generation... Remarque's story of German trench soldiers of the 1914-18 war gains even more authority in the context of the loss of life in wars that still rageBrian Murdoch's new English translation shows that Remarque's evocation of the horrors of modern warfare has lost none of its force * The Times *The book conquers without persuading, it shakes you without exaggerating, a perfect work of art and at the same time truth that cannot by doubted

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Book SynopsisMark Z. Danielewski, son of a film director who co-founded the Sundance Film Festival, grew up in Utah, is in his mid-thirties and was educated at Harvard, where he was taught by Harold Bloom. He attended the most prestigious film school in America at the University of Southern California and has written a number of screenplays. His sister, Poe, is a cult rock star in the States.Trade ReviewOver the last 20 years, House of Leaves has continued to reward readers prepared to navigate its labyrinth, with a community of fans ready to support them if they every get lost in the dark * Guardian *A great novel. A phenomenal debut. Thrillingly alive, sublimely creepy, distresingly scary, breathtakingly intelligent - it renders most other fiction meaningless. One can imagine Pynchon and Ballard and Stephen King and David Foster Wallace bowing at Mark's feet, choking with astonishment, surprise, laughter and awe. I feel privileged to be among its first readers. Will I ever recover? -- Bret Easton EllisGenre-defying . . . a novel in which something is always lurking just out of sight . . . at once a genuinely scary chiller, a satire on the business of criticism and a meditation on the way we read. * Observer *This demonically brilliant book is impossible to ignore, put down or persuasively conclude reading. In fact, when you purchase your copy you may reach a certain page and find me there, reduced in size like Vincent Price in The Fly, still trapped in the web of its malicious, beautiful pages. * Jonathan Lethem *Superbly inventive . . . a rare debut: genuinely exciting. * Guardian *There is a core of dark power in House of Leaves and a sense of return to the great dark matter of American literature: the haunted houses of Hawthorne, Poe and Lovecraft . . . one of the few fictions genuinely to approach the nightmarish. * Independent *Remarkable . . . genuinely clever and learned, often funny, brilliantly constructed and surprisingly touching . . . a debut of scintillating intelligence and scope. * Mail on Sunday *

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Book SynopsisDan Brown is the bestselling author of Digital Fortress, Deception Point, Angels and Demons, The Da Vinci Code, The Lost Symbol and most recently, Inferno. Three of his Robert Langdon novels have been adapted for the screen by Ron Howard, starring Tom Hanks. They have all been international blockbusters.His new Robert Langdon novel, Origin is out now.Dan Brown is a graduate of Amherst College and Phillips Exeter Academy, where he has taught English and Creative Writing. He lives in New England.Trade ReviewA no-holds-barred, pull-out-all-the-stops, breathless tangle of a thriller...A heck of a good read * Amazon.co.uk *A breathless, real-time adventure...Exciting, fast-paced, with an unusually high IQ * San Francisco Chronicle *Intrigue and menace mingle in one of the finest mysteries I've ever read. An amazing tale with enigma piled on secrets stacked on riddles -- Clive CusslerDan Brown has built a world that is rich in fascinating detail, and I could not get enough of it. Mr Brown, I am your fan -- Robert CraisA breathless, real-time adventure...Exciting, fast-paced, with an unusually high IQ * San Francisco Chronicle *

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Book SynopsisSOON TO BE A MAJOR FILM STARRING JULIA ROBERTS FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR''A dazzlingly clever murder mystery, told backwards.'' GILLIAN McALLISTER''Deliciously dark.'' JOHN MARRS''Exhilarating'' DANYA KUKAFKA ''Ingenious'' LAURA LIPPMANWhat if the only way to bury the truth is to bury your husband?The first attempt at killing her husband was the night of the dinner party.After forty years, Thom Graves has become an incredible disappointment to his wife, Wendy - he drinks too much, flirts with other women, and worst of all, is in danger of revealing their dark secret. But how far is Wendy willing to go to stop him?Starting at the end, and ending at the beginning, Kill Your Darlings is an ingenious mystery about two people''s life together, and the secrets which fatally bind them.PRAISE FOR PETER SWANSON:A killer read with twist after twist.' JANICE HALLETT (on A Talent for Murder)One of the world's best crime writers. Nobody writes psychopaths like Swanson.' MARK EDWARDSDelicious . . . I defy you to stop reading once you begin.' New York Times (on The Christmas Guest)

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Book SynopsisSuperb. . .a fast-moving and gripping plot- Publishers Weekly Starred ReviewAugust, 1556. Jack Blackjack is on a simple mission: make it back home to his beloved London. It should be simple, right? Wrong. He''s made it as far as Exeter, but before he can secure a fresh steed in that hellish city, he''s faced with a dead priest, ruthless thieves, and a devious Dean who''s determined to see the back of Jack. That suits Jack just fine - he wants to leave!So when wealthy merchant Wolfe, offers passage to London via sea, Jack jumps at the chance . . . and unwittingly into further danger! With thieves, pirates and potential murderers at every turn who can Jack trust? Will he uncover the truth behind the dead priest and missing merchant ships? But more importantly, will he ever make it home to London with his purse strings and limbs intact? Set during the brief but exceedingly troubled reign of Queen Mary I, elder half-sister to the future Elizabeth I, (1553-1558) the Bloody Mary series features the amoral former cutpurse turned paid assassin, Jack Blackjack, as its cowardly, lecherous, yet strangely likeable amateur sleuth protagonist. The joke is always on Jack as he lurches from one crisis to the next, never quite sure what''s going on, yet always - just about - managing to keep one step ahead of his many enemies and those who, for whatever reason, are trying to kill him.

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Book Synopsis''Well hot dang!!!!... Absolutely Exquisite. Just gripping!!!... I seriously could not put it down... GET THIS ON YOUR LIST, YESTERDAY.'' Reader Review, ??????????From the multi-million-copy bestselling author and global sensation, Jeneva Rose.Till death do us part. Yours. Not Mine.It''s been eleven years since high-powered attorney Sarah Morgan defended her husband, Adam, against the charge of murdering his mistress. Sarah haslong since moved on, starting a family with her new husband, Bob Miller, and changing careers. Her life is back to being exactly how she always wanted ... or is it?After discovering Bob engaged in a one-night stand, Sarah wastes no time filing for divorce. However, amid their ugly separation, new DNA evidence is uncovered in the case against Adam, forcing the police to reopen the investigation and putting Sarah right back in the spotlight. Everyone wants to know what really happened, most of all former Deputy Hudson, who is hell-bent on finding the truth.But when the woman Bob slept with is reported missing, he and Sarah start to fight dirty, and a high-stakes game of cat and mouse ensues. Filled with page-turning suspense and Jeneva Rose''s signature twists and turns, this sequel will have readers wondering: Can Bob and Sarah achieve the perfect divorce? Or will it be ''til death do us part?The Perfect Divorce is a thrilling read that can be enjoyed as a standalone, but a note for those intending to read The Perfect Marriage that this story reveals twists from that book. What everyone is saying about The Perfect Divorce:''Even better than The Perfect Marriage!'' Reader Review, ??????????''This book was so ridiculously good!... I thought it was even better than the first. Dark, fast paced with constant twists that kept me on the edge of my seat. Sarah is one savage character and I''m here for it!'' Reader Review, ??????????''If I could give it 6 stars, I totally would. This has been my favourite read in a very, very long time!'' Reader Review, ??????????''AHHHH!! I don''t even know where to begin because this book was everything I could have wanted and more... Did I think I had it all figured out? Oh yes. Was I even close? Nope.'' Reader Review, ??????????''One word: SAVAGE!'' Reader Review, ??????????''Jeneva knocked this one out!!! I normally do not like the second books as much as the first, but this one I couldn''t put down. Complete binge in one sitting. Wow!!!'' Reader Review, ??????????''INCREDIBLE'' Reader Review, ??????????

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Book SynopsisA reality TV star becomes a suspect in an Essex murder case in the sharp, funny and moving new thriller from M.K. Hill Three years ago, Danny 'Abs' Cruikshank, star of reality show Laid in Essex!, was living the dream. But on the night of the party, everything changed. It was supposed to be an intimate weekend gathering, just a few close friends in a remote cottage in Wales. But after a night of heavy drinking in the village pub, a local girl was reported missing – and never seen again. Abs and his friends had been the last to see her alive. No-one was ever charged, but the controversy destroyed Abs's career. And now one of his mates has been murdered... DI Sasha Dawson and her team must race against the clock to find the killer before they strike again – but first she must discover what happened to Rhiannon Jenkins on the night she vanished. Will the truth set Abs free? Or bury him? Praise for M.K. Hill: 'Devilishly clever and twisty, The Woman in the Wood is a gripping thriller with a brilliantly compelling protagonist' Tom Wood 'Everything a police procedural should be: sharp, funny, moving and tremendously exciting' The Times Crime Book of the Month 'Dark, gripping and fast paced, The Bad Place grabs a hold and won't let you go... Addictive summer reading' Katerina Diamond 'Superb, smart, seat-edge stuff. DI Sasha Dawson is a brilliant creation' William Shaw 'Absorbing and twisty' Mark Edwards 'Utterly compelling and brilliantly realistic, The Bad Place is Mark's best book yet. One that will appeal to crime fans everywhere' Lisa HallTrade ReviewDevilishly clever and twisty, The Woman in the Wood is a gripping thriller with a brilliantly compelling protagonist -- Tom WoodMark Hill's satirical relish makes the murder case tastier than it should be * The Times Crime Club *A really great heart-thumping thriller, full of surprises and excitement. The author shows a great insight into human behaviour * Promoting Crime Fiction *A really great heart thumping thriller, full of surprises and excitement... This is the second book I have read about Sasha and her team and look forward with anticipation to the next. I cannot recommend The Woman in The Wood enough, it's outstanding' * Mystery People *

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Book SynopsisAnna Beckett is clearing out her mother Betty's house when she finds a hidden diary. On the cover, in Betty's handwriting, there is a simple, unmistakable message:BURN THIS.According to the diary, thirty-five years earlier, Betty witnessed the murder of Anna's childhood best friend, Linda.The diary is quickly dismissed by the police as fiction Betty's attempt at creative writing, drawing inspiration from Linda's tragic death.Anna is sure they are wrong. She is convinced that Betty knew the truth and was too frightened to come forward. As Anna uncovers a series of dark connections, it is clear Linda's killer is still at large and that they were not only familiar to Betty, but a person Anna, herself, knows well

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Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLERA RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB CHOICEBEST THRILLER, iBOOKS BEST OF 2015SHORTLISTED FOR THE IAN FLEMING SILVER DAGGER, 2015SUNDAY TIMES, TATLER, GOOD HOUSEKEEPING AND GOLDSBORO BOOK OF THE MONTHYou should never talk to strangersWith his flight delayed, Ted Severson meets Lily Kintner, a magnetic stranger, in an airport bar. In the netherworld of international travel and too many martinis, he confesses his darkest secrets, about his wife's infidelity and how he wishes her dead. Without missing a beat Lily offers to help him carry out the taskGripping, elegantly and stylishly written and extremely hard to put down.' Sophie HannahA work of lovely violence and graceful malevolence, it slips into your life like a stiletto in the ribs.' Joe HillGone Girl on speed.' Daisy Goodwin''Chilling and hypnotically

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Book SynopsisThe Moth Catcher is the seventh book in Ann Cleeves’s Vera Stanhope series – which is now a major ITV detective drama starring Brenda Blethyn as Vera.As though to a flame, they were drawn to their deaths . . .Life seems perfect in Valley Farm, a quiet community in Northumberland. Then a shocking discovery shatters the silence. The owners of a big country house have employed a house-sitter, a young ecologist named Patrick, to look after the place while they’re away. But Patrick is found dead by the side of the lane into the valley – a beautiful, lonely place to die.DI Vera Stanhope arrives on the scene and when searching the attic of the big house – where Patrick had a flat – she finds the body of a second man. The only thing connecting the two victims is a fascination with studying moths – and catching these beautiful, rare creatures.Those who live in the close-knit Valley Farm development have secrets too, and as Vera is drawn into the claustrophobic world of this increasingly strange community, she realizes that there may be deadly secrets trapped there . . .Enjoy more of Vera Stanhope’s investigations with The Seagull and The Darkest Evening.Trade ReviewVera, as always, is a delight * Guardian *

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Book SynopsisWith an Introduction by David Stuart Davies. Father Brown, one of the most quirkily genial and lovable characters to emerge from English detective fiction, first made his appearance in The Innocence of Father Brown in 1911. That first collection of stories established G.K. Chesterton's kindly cleric in the front rank of eccentric sleuths. This complete collection contains all the favourite Father Brown stories, showing a quiet wit and compassion that has endeared him to many, whilst solving his mysteries by a mixture of imagination and a sympathetic worldliness in a totally believable manner.

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Book SynopsisTHE ADDICTIVE No.1 BESTSELLER AND INTERNATIONAL PHENOMENONOVER 20 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDEWho are you?What have we done to each other?These are the questions Nick Dunne finds himself asking on the morning of his fifth wedding anniversary, when his wife Amy suddenly disappears. The police suspect Nick. Amy's friends reveal that she was afraid of him, that she kept secrets from him. He swears it isn't true. A police examination of his computer shows strange searches. He says they weren't made by him. And then there are the persistent calls on his mobile phone. So what really did happen to Nick's beautiful wife?Trade ReviewFlynn, an extraordinarily good writer, plays her readers with the finesse and delicacy of an expert angler. She wields her unreliable narrators to stunning effect, baffling, disturbing and delighting in turn, practically guaranteeing an immediate reread once her terrifying, wonderful conclusion is reached... an early contender for thriller of the year, and an absolute must-read. -- Alison Flood * THE OBSERVER *These voices are wonderfully authentic, to the point where the reader becomes a gawker at the full-spectrum of marital dysfunction. Excellent. -- John O'Connor * THE GUARDIAN *Gone Girl is superbly constructed, ingeniously paced and absolutely terrifying... a Five-star suspense mystery. -- AN Wilson * READERS' DIGEST *in this riveting noirish thriller and intense dissection of a marriage, nothing is as it seems. * WOMAN AND HOME *Flynn keeps the accelerator firmly to the floor, ratcheting up the tension with wildly unexpected plot twists, contradictory stories and the tantalising feeling that nothing is as it seems. Deviously good. * MARIE CLAIRE *Read it and stay single. * FINANCIAL TIMES *funny, cunning thriller... the tale takes some stomach-churning turns, right to its chilling conclusion * PSYCHOLOGIES *A chilling, stylish read about another unknowable woman * ELLE *Flynn has created a gripping tale and a page-turner. * LITERARY REVIEW *Immensely dark and deeply intelligent, Gone Girl is a book about how well one person can truly know another * METRO *Flynn is a brilliantly accomplished psychological crime writer and this latest book is so dark, so twisted and so utterly compelling that it actually messes with your mind -- Carla McKay * DAILY MAIL *You think you're reading a good, conventional thriller and then it grows into a fascinating portrait of one averagely mismatched relationship...Nothing's as it seems - Flynn is a fabulous plotter, and a very sharp observer of modern life in the aftermath of the credit crunch -- Kate Saunders * THE TIMES *Flynn's portrait of a woman trying to please an impossible husband is subtly drawn, but there are hints that all is not as it seems. One version of events hides another in a novel that cleverly manipulates the reader -- Joan Smith * SUNDAY TIMES *definitely a contender for thriller of the year... Flynn is, without a doubt, at the front of the pack of American thriller writers. -- Doug Johnstone * THE INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY *In what is so much more than a straightforward crime novel (with a mid-story twist so shocking you'll drop the book), Flynn unpicks the minutiae of the couple's personalities and relationship * EASY LIVING *A chilling tale of a hip, New York couple's failing marriage: smart, suspenseful and brilliantly written, Gone Girl is a class act * THE INDEPENDENT *a terrifically intelligent thriller with a gasp-inducing twist * GOOD HOUSEKEEPING *she skillfully manages to sustain tension and uncertainty to the end, as well as presenting a beautiful portrait of marriage disintegration -- Marcel Berlins * THE TIMES *This is Flynn's third novel and she's more than found her voice, creating taut, thrilling, deeply intense narratives about characters very much on the edge -- Henry Sutton * DAILY MIRROR *a near-masterpiece. Flynn is an extraordinary writer who, with every sentence, makes words do things that other writers merely dream of" -- Sophie Hannah * SUNDAY EXPRESS *Ms Flynn's latest novel of psychological suspense will confound anyone trying to keep up with her quicksilver mind and diabolical rules of play * INTERNATIONAL HERALD TRIBUNE *Just about everyone I meet, and everyone on Twitter, is telling me it's brilliant, so I can't wait to see what the fuss is all about. -- S.J Watson * SUNDAY EXPRESS *Gripping thriller: Nick's wife, Amy, is missing and he's a suspect. The story is told by Nick, then Amy, but who's telling the truth? * ESSENTIALS *A brilliant switchback ride, you'll beg others to read it so you can discuss it with them -- John Williams * IRISH MAIL ON SUNDAY *Gone Girl confirms that Gillian Flynn is the smartest new crime writer for years. -- John Williams * MAIL ON SUNDAY *Toxic marriage simmers in this thriller with a gasp-inducing twist. * GRAZIA *The set-up is simple: girl goes missing, husband looks increasingly suspect. But there's much more going on beneath the surface of this fiendishly clever thriller" * VOGUE *Single-handedly defines a genre of Media Gothic -- Brooke Magnanti * TATLER *Exhilarating and creepy, it has sent me rushing off to her other novels. -- Tracey Thorn * NEW STATESMAN *a brilliant, darkly comic tale -- Laura Wilson * THE GUARDIAN *One of the most popular thrillers of the year is also one of the smartest... Flynn's book cleverly outpaces its neo-noir trappings and consistently surprises the reader. * FINANCIAL TIMES *A completely gripping account of a dysfunctional (is there any other sort?) marriage. -- Rachel Johnson * METRO *Read Gone Girl: The Thriller of 2012... Flynn relentlessly plays with her reader, dangling hints and hushing up truths through two narrators who become more and more unreliable as the plot unravels. -- Jessica Whiteley * STYLIST *A stunning psychological thriller to send a chill through the heart of every married couple... Read it now, it is that good. -- Geoffrey Wansell * DAILY MAIL *An utterly gripping thriller * EMERALD STREET *Gone Girl should be the big poolside read this year. Fresh out om paperback, it's a page-turning abduction mystery with an awful lot of twists. * MAIL ON SUNDAY *A tautly written thriller about the unravelling of a marriage that is deservedly topping the bestseller charts. * THE OBSERVER *The story of a husband searching for his vanished wife has everything - psychological acuity, humour, an unflagging pace and more twists than you could hope for in your most serpentine dreams...a sumptuous, satisfying read. * STYLIST *The story-telling is incredibly compelling, with the cunning opening mystery soon turning down unpredictable routes, while the characters are superbly believable. No wonder it's the book that everyone seems to be reading. -- Boyd Hilton * HEAT MAGAZINE *If you haven't yet caught up with this word-of-mouth bestseller - about a woman's mysterious disappearance and the secrets she and her husband are keeping - get hold of it soon. It really does live up to the hype. * WOMAN MAGAZINE *I'm currently reading Gone Girl, a brilliant novel about how we never quite know the people we fall in love with. It's one of those novels that you discuss endlessly with your closest friends. * Sharleen Spiteri, lead singer in Texas *This thriller is the must-read of the year. * THE SUN *(GONE GIRL) turned the rules of your average psychological thriller inside-out...it's breathtaking * THE TIMES *

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Book SynopsisThe modern classic of contemporary war fiction from Women''s Prize-shortlisted author of The Silence of the Girls, Regeneration is a powerfully moving portrait of the deep legacy of human trauma in the First World War. RECOMMENDED BY RICHARD OSMANCraiglockhart War Hospital, Scotland, 1917, and army psychiatrist William Rivers is treating shell-shocked soldiers. Under his care are the poets Siegfried Sassoon and Wilfred Owen, as well as mute Billy Prior, who is only able to communicate by means of pencil and paper. Rivers''s job is to make the men in his charge healthy enough to fight. Yet the closer he gets to mending his patients'' minds the harder becomes every decision to send them back to the horrors of the front. Pat Barker''s Regeneration is the classic exploration of how the traumas of war brutalised a generation of young men.''Brilliant, intense and subtle'' Peter Kemp, Sunday Times''One of the strongest and most interesting novelists of her generation'' Guardian''Unforgettable'' Sunday TelegraphThe Regeneration trilogy:RegenerationThe Eye in the DoorThe Ghost RoadTrade ReviewA brilliant novel. Intense and subtle -- Peter Kemp Sunday Times

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Book SynopsisThe Missing Children Case Files: Case 5Mind-blowingly addictive!' Samantha Lee Howe,USA Today-bestselling author ofThe Stranger in Our BedThey say memory is everyone's friendTwenty years ago a girl was snatched from the Isle of Portland and the world kept on turning. Her name was Anna Hunter. And her sister's world ground to a halt.They say memory leaves you when you need it mostEmma Hunter is now a bestselling investigative journalist renowned internationally for her vigilante crusade to solve the string of missing children cases ravaging the south of England.They never say memory rushes back when you want it leastBut it's always been about Anna. Every word of every page of every book. And so when a new case crashes like the waves of that fateful beach onto her desk, she doesn't hesitate. Because this one's different. The girl was found, she survived, and now she's begun to remember.The fifth sleep-stealing instalment in The Missing Children Case Files is an unputdownable crime thrill

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Book SynopsisRobert Harris is the author of fifteen bestselling novels: the Cicero Trilogy - Imperium, Lustrum and Dictator - Fatherland, Enigma, Archangel, Pompeii, The Ghost, The Fear Index, An Officer and a Spy, which won four prizes including the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction, Conclave, Munich, The Second Sleep, V2 and Act of Oblivion. His work has been translated into forty languages and nine of his books have been adapted for cinema and television. He lives in West Berkshire with his wife, Gill Hornby.Trade ReviewThe fact that this novel is seriously riveting is a testament to Robert Harris's storytelling power; he conjures knuckle-blanching suspense from a very well-known piece of history. * The Times *Harris’ retelling of the Dreyfus case is as taut and exciting as anything by Forsyth or Follet. * Guardian *Menace and suspense twist tight in a narrative of tremendous tension. * Sunday Times *Superb . . . Harris demonstrates his unique ability to recreate historical events and turn them into spellbinding thriller . . . Written with scalpel-like precision and the elegance we expect of Harris, there is a passion here that justifies calling it a masterpiece. * Daily Mail *A brilliant retelling of a scandal that became one of the most famous miscarriages of justice . . . the most gripping book I've read this year. * Mail on Sunday *

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Book Synopsis''A stone-cold Cold War classic'' Toby Litt, GuardianA high-ranking scientist has been kidnapped. A secret British intelligence agency must find out why. But as the quarry is pursued from grimy Soho to the other side of the world, what seemed a straightforward mission turns into something far more sinister. With its sardonic, cool, working-class hero, Len Deighton''s sensational debut The IPCRESS File rewrote the spy thriller and became the defining novel of 1960''s London.''Changed the shape of the espionage thriller ... there is an infectious energy about this book which makes it a joy to read'' Daily TelegraphTrade ReviewThey don't, as they say, write them like this anymore. You will be entertained, informed, thrilled and dazzled. Long may he, and his creations, live on. -- Jeremy Duns * The Guardian *Len Deighton's spy novels are so good they make me sad the Cold War is over. -- Malcolm GladwellDeighton's fiction has stood the test of time. His habitually acerbic narrative voice still has much to say to contemporary readers ... Now a fresh generation have the chance to sample Deighton's wares as Penguin republishes many of his books. -- Vanessa Thorpe * The Observer *The Ipcress File helped change the shape of the espionage thriller ... the prose is still as crisp and fresh as ever ... there is an infectious energy about this book which makes it a joy to read, or re-read. * Daily Telegraph *The self-conscious cool of Deighton's writing has dated in the best way possible ... stone-cold Cold War classic. -- Toby Litt * The Guardian *To read it today is like taking a ride in a time machine, so accurate and astute are its evocations of its era ... Deighton knows how to pinch the ephemera that stick in our souls ... Never not a joy to read. It is also a book that changed the way we see the world. -- Peter Millar * The Times *The IPCRESS File has lost none of its nerve-tingling fascination ... [and] the pleasure of engaging with a master of his craft. -- Barry Turner * Daily Mail *A wonderful mixture of the exciting and the amusingly humdrum ... James Bond may be thinner, but so is his dialogue. -- Jake Kerridge * Daily Telegraph *Deighton is a fearless observer of the deceptive human world. -- John Gray * New Statesman *A dazzling performance. The verve and energy, the rattle of wit in the dialogue, the side-of-the-mouth comments, the evident pleasure taken in cocking a snook at the British spy story's upper-middle-class tradition - all these made it clear that a writer of remarkable talent in this field had appeared. -- Julian Symons * New York Times Book Review *

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Book SynopsisTo catch a criminal, he must become oneJonathan Pine, night manager of a luxury Swiss hotel, has a secret. He knows that the guest he awaits, billionaire trader Richard Roper, is the worst man in the world.' And he knows why. Pine will do whatever it takes to help the Intelligence services bring Roper down even if it means going deep undercover into a ruthless, lawless world, up against forces more dangerous than he can imagine.

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewHER BEST NOVEL YET * The Times *Inspiring and wildly romantic * Daily Mail Books of the Year *Utterly enchanting * Mail on Sunday *An entertaining, immersive and moving read. The Giver of Stars is rip-roaring popular fiction . . . but it is also a novel that celebrates education, intellectual curiosity and, above all, books and the knowledge, comfort, company and power that they can bring. Moyes shines a light on a historic footnote to pay tribute to women's work, endurance and female solidarity * The Sunday Times *For years I've been a huge Jojo Moyes fan. It's such a great narrative about personal strength and really captures how books bring communities together, especially for these women who are completely bonded by their love of literature * Reese Witherspoon *A genuinely entertaining book that's a perfect gift for people who need some escape from the everyday and just want to be absorbed in a really cracking story. Set in rural America in the 1930s, it's got a band of feisty characters who are funny and sweet with contemporary resonances to boot * The best books to give this Christmas, Stylist *With characters so real they feel like dear friends and a compelling storyline, this is a beautiful, special novel. I loved it and didn't want it to end! * Liane Moriarty *What a wonderful novel. The Giver of Stars is the most sweeping, dramatic, richly evocative book, full of brilliantly feisty women. I whipped through the pages, utterly agog, pretty much feeling as though I was on a horse in 1930s Kentucky myself * Sophie Kinsella *Epic * David Nicholls, bestselling author of One Day *Timeless, Jojo Moyes' greatest work yet, and one of the most exquisitely-written - and absolutely compulsory - novels about women ever told. Brilliant and perfect and will remind you of why you read; even of why you breathe * Lisa Taddeo, bestselling author of Three Women *

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Book SynopsisThe peaceful atmosphere of the Reverend Mother''s annual retreat is shattered by sudden, violent death in this gripping historical mystery. 1920s. Cork, Ireland. The Reverend Mother regrets the bishop''s decision to invite the five candidates for the position of Alderman of the City Council to join them for their annual retreat. Constantly accosted by ambitious, would-be politicians hoping to secure the bishop''s backing, she''s finding the week-long sojourn at the convent of the Sisters of Charity anything but peaceful. What she doesn''t expect to encounter however is sudden, violent death.When a body is discovered in the convent''s apple orchard cemetery, blown to pieces by a makeshift bomb, it is assumed the IRA are responsible. But does the killer lie closer to home? Was one of the candidates so desperate to win the election they turned to murder? Does someone have a hidden agenda? Once again, the Reverend Mother must call on her renowned i

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Book SynopsisIn this follow-up to the #1 New York Times bestselling author Ruth Ware's multi-million copy mega-hit The Women in Cabin 10, Lo Blacklock returns to attend the opening of a luxury hotel, only to find herself in a white-knuckled race across Europe.

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Book SynopsisTHE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER FROM THE MASTER OF SUSPENSESomething is lurking beneath the water''s surface... Recently widowed actress Casey Fletcher has escaped to her family''s lake house for peace and quiet. She''s been happily losing herself in her thoughts and several bottles of bourbon, until the glamorous couple across the lake catch her attention. They look so perfect - just like Casey and her husband used to be.But is anyone what they seem?Casey has a detective sat at her kitchen table.She has a man bound and gagged upstairs.Casey will uncover dark truths so life-changing that nothing will ever be the same again.International bestselling sensation Riley Sager is back with his most ambitious thriller yet. With his trademark blend of sharp characters, psychological suspense and gasp-worthy twists, The House Across the Lake will shock readers from the first page toTrade ReviewFor a fresh and twisty take on Rear Window, just add water: The House Across the Lake is a propulsive, tautly-plotted and atmospheric thriller with a vividly drawn cast of compelling characters and a final what-just-happened twist that will have you reeling. Loved it! * Ellery Lloyd, internationally bestselling author of THE CLUB *Rear Window gets a jaw-dropping twist in this tense, daring and utterly propulsive thriller. If you're not already reading Riley Sager, you're missing out. * Catherine Ryan Howard, #1 Irish bestselling author of 56 DAYS *Brilliantly written with a dark and clever twist on a well-worn trope, and as for that ending...?! What a fun book. I devoured it! * Susi Holliday, author of THE LAST RESORT *Riley Sager is an auto-buy for me, and his latest propulsive thriller, The House Across The Lake, may just be my favorite of his yet. With his characteristic mix of dynamic characters and riveting plot twists, Sager will keep you turning the pages in his foray into secrets, grief, revenge, and love. * Laura Dave, international bestselling author of The Last Thing He Told Me *The House Across the Lake is the work of a master storyteller. A Hitchcockian premise is given an exciting new spin, as voyeurism, murder, and the lies we tell ourselves about our nearest and dearest spiral out of control in this gripping mystery, where nothing is what it seems. I had a thrilling time reading this. An unputdownable page-turner * Alex Michaelides, internationally bestselling author of The Silent Patient *I was immediately, wonderfully immersed in this absolutely elite - and darkly secret - world. Such sinister fun. Riley really knocked it out of the park. * Gytha Lodge, author of LITTLE SISTER *

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Book SynopsisNow with a stunning new cover look comes THE WASTE LANDS, the third captivating volume in King''s epic fantasy series THE DARK TOWER.In the third novel in Stephen King''s epic fantasy masterpiece, Roland, the Last Gunslinger, is moving ever closer to the Dark Tower. Roland has altered ka by saving the life of Jake Chambers, a young boy, in New York. Now they exist in different worlds, paradoxically sharing memories. Roland, Susannah and Eddie must try to draw Jake into Mid-World then follow the Path of the Beam through an urban waste land to the Dark Tower.Pursued by the Ageless Stranger, Roland and his friends cross a desert of damnation in this macabre new world as revelations begin to unfold about who - and what - is driving him forward.JOIN THE QUEST FOR THE DARK TOWER...''The Dark Tower is a sequence that can be endlessly revisited'' INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY''Strange, scary and utterly gripping - the perfect sTrade ReviewJoin the quest before it's too late * Independent on Sunday on THE SONG OF SUSANNAH *King's magnificent uberstory is finally complete... King's achievement is startling; his characters fresh... his plot sharply drawn... It is magic. * Daily Express on The Dark Tower *

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Book SynopsisTHREE FRIENDS. TWO BODIES. AND A PARTY TO DIE FOR...***THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING SENSATION***''Outstanding. Dark, atmospheric, utterly believable ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'' REAL READER REVIEW''What a phenomenal work, I read it in a day. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'' REAL READER REVIEW''I could not put down the book ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'' REAL READER REVIEW***THE ADDICTIVE NEW THRILLER FROM KINDLE #1 BESTSELLER HARRIET TYCE***''A blisteringly brilliant read. Harriet Tyce is at the very top of the thriller game.'' Sarah Pinborough''Intriguing characters, deceptive twists and a punch-to-the-gut finale. Harriet Tyce always delivers.'' John Marrs''I devoured this gripping novel in a couple of sittings, and raced to the shocking end.'' Alex Michaelides''This is another delicious treaTrade ReviewA blisteringly brilliant read. Harriet Tyce is at the very top of the thriller game. * Sarah Pinborough *It Ends at Midnight has it all - mystery, murder, courtroom drama, revenge and sex, in an explosive mix. I devoured this gripping novel in a couple of sittings, and raced to the shocking end. * Alex Michaelides *It Ends At Midnight takes us into the deepest, most toxic recesses of human behaviour. With the author's signature blend of courtroom suspense and relationships in mortal crisis, this is another delicious treat from Tyce. * Louise Candlish *Intriguing characters, deceptive twists and a punch-to-the-gut finale. Harriet Tyce always delivers. * John Marrs *Another compelling read from the utterly brilliant Harriet Tyce. * Lisa Jewell *Smartly structured and plotted and even darker than Blood Orange. * Sarah Vaughan *A cinematic gut-punch of a book that will linger in your memory long after you've finished it. * Mark Edwards *Harriet Tyce cements her position as Queen of unreliable narrators in It Ends At Midnight. A must-read high stakes-thriller. * Fiona Cummins *Harriet Tyce is so good at writing flawed characters pushed to their absolute limits. This is another top-notch thriller from her: as compelling as it is compulsive. * Kate Riordan *Harriet has a true skill for peeling back her characters' layers and exposing every dark, twisted thought. Gripping and truly unpredictable. * Jack Jordan *What a dark, delicious read - with an ending that made me literally gasp. * Charlotte Duckworth *Fantastic, intricately plotted, skillfully woven and beautifully tricky. * Helen Fields *Murky, twisty, and twisted - a roiling cauldron of courtroom dramas and toxic friendships, damaged relationships and vengeful spectres of bloody, long-buried secrets. * Ellery Lloyd *A true page-turner! * Amanda Reynolds *Intense, clever, important and deeply chilling, It Ends At Midnight proves that Harriet Tyce is a writer at the top of her game. * Phoebe Morgan *So compelling it should come with a warning. It Ends At Midnight is the type of book the term "page-turner" was invented for. * B. P. Walter *Pure drip-fed tension leading to a gob-smackingly good reveal - I devoured this and yet didn't want it to end. * Susi Holliday *Toxic friendships, deadly secrets and a chilling finale. This thriller is one wild ride. * Nikki Smith *A clever, twisty psychological thriller * Fanny Blake *Expertly plotted and executed, it's a deliciously dark and twisty thriller about toxic friendships, secrets and betrayal. It kept me guessing until the last page. * Sarah J. Harris *I could not put it down! It Ends At Midnight is a roller coaster of a ride. I loved it! * Rachael Blok *It's a spectacular display that you won't want to miss. It Ends At Midnight will have you reading into the small hours. * Trevor Wood *This is a clever mystery, well plotted and absorbing. * NB Magazine *Finely constructed. Characterisation and narrative drive conjoin impeccably in Tyce's tense tale. * Barry Forshaw, Financial Times *Full of twists and turns. An unpredictable, unforgettable read. * Woman's Weekly *A perfect whodunit, full of tension * Closer *Excellent. High on tension and twists. * My Weekly *It Ends At Midnight is a searing and suspenseful psychological thriller full of tension, toxic friendship and uncomfortable truths. * Culturefly *It Ends At Midnight sees Harriet Tyce on top form once more. A masterpiece of plotting. * Living Magazine *An explosive story with deadly secrets and an ending that will take your breath away. * Candis *

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Book SynopsisSHORTLISTED FOR THE 2017 HUGO AWARD AND THE ARTHUR C CLARKE AWARD. WINNER OF THE 2017 PRIX JULIA-VERLANGER.''Chambers is simply an exceptional talent'' Tor.comThe stand-alone sequel to the award-winning The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet.Lovelace was once merely a ship''s artificial intelligence. When she wakes up in an new body, following a total system shut-down and reboot, she has to start over in a synthetic body, in a world where her kind are illegal. She''s never felt so alone.But she''s not alone, not really. Pepper, one of the engineers who risked life and limb to reinstall Lovelace, is determined to help her adjust to her new world. Because Pepper knows a thing or two about starting over.Together, Pepper and Lovey will discover that, huge as the galaxy may be, it''s anything but empty. PRAISE FOR THE WAYFARERS''Never less than deeply involving<Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR THE WAYFARERSNever less than deeply involving * DAILY MAIL *Chambers is simply an exceptional talent * TOR.COM *So much fun to read * HEAT *Joyously written and a joy to read. * Claire North on THE LONG WAY TO A SMALL ANGRY PLANET *The most fun that I've had with a novel in a long, long time * iO9 *Explores the quieter side of sci-fi while still wowing us with daring leaps of imagination * iBOOKS *Exceptional... Chambers is a true talent and writer to watch * POP VERSE *Warm, engaging, properly science-fictional, A Closed and Common Orbit is a very likable novel indeed * GUARDIAN *Becky Chambers writes aliens like no one else ... the only flaw in this series is you'll wish you could spend more time with all of them * NPR 50 Best Sci-fi and Fantasy Books of the Past Decade *

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Book SynopsisFrom Philip K. Dick Award-nominated author M.T. Hill, The Breach is a unique science fiction mystery set in the dangerous underground world of the urban exploration scene. Freya Medlock, a reporter at her local paper, is down on her luck and chasing a break. When she’s assigned to cover the death of a young climber named Stephen, she might just have the story she needs. Digging into Stephen’s life, Freya uncovers a strange photo uploaded to an urban exploration forum not long before he died. It seems to show a weird nest, yet the caption below suggests there’s more to it. Freya believes this nest – discovering what it really is and where it’s hidden – could be the key to understanding the mysteries surrounding Stephen’s death. Soon she meets Shep, a trainee steeplejack with his own secret life. When Shep’s not working up chimneys, he’s also into urban exploration – undertaking dangerous ‘missions’ into abandoned and restricted sites. As Shep draws Freya deeper into the urbex scene, the circumstances of Stephen’s death become increasingly unsettling – and Freya finds herself risking more and more to get the answers she wants. But neither Freya nor Shep realise that some dark corners are better left unlit.Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR THE BREACH“Hill creates a future sustained not by any appeal to likelihood, but by the pure power of his prose. He’s a force, this one. He’s Possessed.” The Times 'Best Book of the Month' Review“Top mind-bending horror.” The Sunday Sport Review"The Breach is a powerful novel that takes a hard look at what it means to be an individual in a world where individuality and anonymity are becoming ever harder to be. Smart and unique, this is one of those novels that have more to say about the modern world the longer you think about and has gone straight to the top of my books of the year list." Ginger Nuts of Horror“This book had me hooked. From the get go I was completely intrigued” Words of a Paige Review“Hill is master of the slow burn... I read the later chapters of this book, breath-held, barely daring to turn the page to find out what happens next.” Geek Dad ReviewPRAISE FOR THE AUTHOR“Graft is exactly what science fiction should be right now: it’s brutally dark, twisted at its heart, with an incredible sense of foreboding about where we could end up if our mistakes aren’t put right. Beautifully written, engagingly compulsive, it’s one of the best books I’ve read in a long time.”– James Smythe, Arthur C Clarke Award-nominated author of Way Down Dark“Hill’s world is tinged with a sense of foreboding in this refreshing take on a futuristic mystery.”– Publishers Weekly on Graft“Hill’s gritty and dark prose knifes its way into the reader’s subconscious.”– Shoreline of Infinity“I eagerly await his next work and look forward to tracing the development of his style – because I have the feeling it will be something special.”– SF Signal on Graft“This gorgeous, heartbreaking book will stay with you long after you finish it. M.T. Hill is a huge talent and I can’t wait to see what he has in store next.”– My Bookish Ways on Graft “A vivid, visceral dystopia.”– Tenacious Reader“I love weird books and The Breach fits that bill... a very worthwhile and unique experience.”– Horror DNA Review

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Book Synopsis'A perfect detective for our time' Stephen Fry No fingerprints. No weapon. No witnesses. Can DS Cross prove it was murder? THE DETECTIVE DS George Cross doesn't rely on guesswork and he has no time for false assumptions. He is a detective who goes off the evidence in front of him, not 'hunches' or 'gut feelings'. He does not know what these are. THE CLOSED CASE When a young woman is found dead, the Bristol Crime Unit is quick to rule it a suicide as the woman had a long history of drug abuse. But her mother is convinced it was murder, saying that her daughter had been clean for years and had been making strides in a new therapy programme. THE ANSWER As an outsider himself, DS Cross is drawn to cases involving the voiceless and dispossessed and, here, the evidence states that this woman was murdered – Cross just has to prove it. But under pressure from his boss to shut down the case, and with numerous potential suspects, time is rapidly running out to get the answers that this grieving family deserve. Perfect for fans of M.W. Craven, Peter James and Joy Ellis, The Patient is part of the DS George Cross thriller series, which can be read in any order. Why readers love George Cross . . . 'A clever mystery full of tension but also humour and compassion. George Cross is becoming one of my favourite detectives.’ Elly Griffiths 'In DS George Cross, Tim Sullivan has created a character who is as endearing as any I’ve ever come across in this genre. His quirks are his gift, and with Sullivan’s tremendous plotting and superb writing, this series is a gift to readers.' Liz Nugent 'A British detective for the 21st century who will be hard to forget' Daily Mail 'A compelling, suspenseful police procedural with an intimate, positive insight into living on the autistic spectrum' Woman 'Truly wonderful . . . well-developed characters and an absolute star in George Cross!' Reader Review 'An entirely different type of detective in DS Cross' Reader ReviewTrade ReviewI am insanely in love with George Cross, a perfect detective for our time and for all time. His complexity, orneriness and dogged persistence makes for such a complete and admirable hero... The Patient is a cracking mystery, full of twists and surprises to the end -- Stephen FrySullivan has given us a British detective for the 21st century who will be hard to forget * Daily Mail *Superb, clever and taut * Belfast Telegraph *The fact that Cross has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder makes him just as intriguing as the murder mystery * The Times *Fantastic police procedurals and attention to detail * Bishop's Stortford Independent *An absolute cracker * The Bookbag *There is so much to uncover in this fantastic novel... Fantastic story with a brilliant DS. Loved it -- Frost MagazineA good police procedural made doubly interesting by the development of the characters * Choice *A compelling, suspenseful police procedural with an intimate, positive insight into living on the autistic spectrum * Woman *

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Book SynopsisWINNER OF THE 2022 BRITISH SCIENCE FICTION ASSOCIATION AWARD FOR BEST NOVEL 'Endlessly creative... so much invention peeking around every corner' Patrick Ness Arthur C. Clarke winner and Sunday Times bestseller Adrian Tchaikovsky's triumphant return to fantasy with a darkly inventive portrait of a city under occupation and on the verge of revolution. There has always been a darkness to Ilmar, but never more so than now. The city chafes under the heavy hand of the Palleseen occupation, the choke-hold of its criminal underworld, the boot of its factory owners, the weight of its wretched poor and the burden of its ancient curse. What will be the spark that lights the conflagration? Despite the city's refugees, wanderers, murderers, madmen, fanatics and thieves, the catalyst, as always, will be the Anchorwood – that dark grove of trees, that primeval remnant, that portal, when the moon is full, to strange and distant shores. Ilmar, some say, is the worst place in the world and the gateway to a thousand worse places. Ilmar, City of Long Shadows. City of Bad Decisions. City of Last Chances. 'Ilmar is vividly alive with ideas, conflicts, and a sense of its own history – a truly breathtaking fantasy city, down every street a compelling story.' David Towsey 'A master at the height of his powers. This is epic symphonic fantasy, weaving a breakneck plot through a sumptuously dangerous world.' Ian Green 'A wonderful twisty stew of a book with a cast of fascinating characters, set against the brilliantly realized city of Ilmar.' Django Wexler 'A triumph of a book: wildly imaginative, immediately immersive and hypnotically compelling.' Sharon EmmerichsTrade ReviewFinesse and clarity of detail in the world building is the rock on which Tchaikovsky has built the City of Last Chances . . . the beauty of the story is in the slow and gentle unfolding of how the unrelated combine * SciFi Now *Paints a vivid detailed backdrop and populates it with colourful personalities and elaborate religious, political and economic systems . . . making a location the main character is a considerable challenge and it's testament to Tchaikovsky's skill that he can make it work * SFX *When things start to unravel, brilliant chaos ensues * Daily Mail *Has some of Tchaikovsky’s best prose . . . an absolutely fascinating study in human behaviour * SF Crowsnest *An intriguing tangle, dense, dark, ingenious, ironic, complex, often funny, and always smart * Locus *Endlessly creative . . . so much invention peeking around every corner -- Patrick NessThe rich, inventive worldbuilding and nuanced intrigues will have fantasy readers on the edges of their seats * Publishers Weekly *Ilmar is vividly alive with ideas, conflicts, and a sense of its own history – a truly breathtaking fantasy city, down every street a compelling story -- David TowseyA master at the height of his powers. This is epic symphonic fantasy, weaving a breakneck plot through a sumptuously dangerous world -- Ian GreenAn ambitious epic fantasy read that contains many quality elements and memorable characters . . . a unique reading experience * Grimdark Magazine *A powerful story about romanticism versus the truth of rebellion . . . It resonates with the world we live in today and is well worth investing your time in more than once * The British Fantasy Society *A gritty adventure fantasy of uncommon breadth, fashioning a universe brimming with magic and treachery * Foreword Reviews, starred review *Ilmar will live up to its many names in this clever and engaging fantasy * Booklist, starred review *[A] darkly comic but also potentially transformative guide to fantasyland * ParSec *A wonderful twisty stew of a book with a cast of fascinating characters, set against the brilliantly realized city of Ilmar -- Django WexlerA triumph of a book: wildly imaginative, immediately immersive and hypnotically compelling -- Sharon EmmerichsInteresting and beautifully thought out. . . in terms of its scope, its ambition, and its ability to render a genuinely realistic view of a city on the cusp of revolution, City of Last Chances is immensely successful * Nerds of a Feather *A mosaic of a novel . . . Highly recommended to those who love books where the city feels like a character * The Fantasy Inn *As the story pulls back to reveal the whole of the fresco, I discovered that once again Tchaikovksy had treated me to a clever storyline that subverted expectations and rewarded my loyalty * Geek Dad *An absolute tour-de-force of a book . . . unpredictable and absorbing * Birmingham Science Fiction Group *Tchaikovsky skilfully immerses the reader into [his] rich and diverse world, where magic and machinery intertwine, and mysterious figures with barely glimpsed back-stories step onto, and then off, centre stage * Concatenation *PRAISE FOR BEAR HEAD: 'Adrian Tchaikovsky's dissection of Thompson's appeal and ghastly genius is the thoughtful highlight of this unashamedly thrilling escapade. You don't need to have read Dogs of War to enjoy Bear Head – but why deny yourself the pleasure?' The Times 'Funny, appalling, gruesome and uplifting (often at the same time), Bear Head is propelled by a cracking plot that balances dystopian satire with a palpable sense of moral peril' Daily Mail. 'An absolute whammy of a read, and a must for anyone who enjoys a smart, fast-paced, hugely entertaining blast of speculative fiction... This is one of those books where you can just throw yourself and abandon yourself to a fabulous story, knowing you will be entertained throughout' LoveReading. 'A rousing good read' * Guardian *City of Last Chances is filled with beautiful, colourful imagery, rich narrative and intricate world building. A challenging but rewarding read * LoveReading *

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Book Synopsis"Ice-cold modern noir" Mr. Hyde The inspiration for Lynne Ramsay's award-winning film, starring Joaquin Phoenix Joe has witnessed things that cannot be erased. A former FBI agent and Marine, his abusive childhood has left him damaged beyond repair. So he hides away, earning a living rescuing girls who have been kidnapped into the sex trade. Now he's been hired to save the daughter of a New York senator, held captive at a Manhattan brothel. But he's stumbled into a dangerous web of conspiracy - and he's about to pay the price.Trade Review'Ames is an adept purveyor of the very noir, particularly scenes of violence. He achieves more in less than 100 pages than most crime novels three times the length do' - The Times, Crime Books of the Year 2016'A striking and powerful noir debut that can be consumed in a single sitting... Ames reveals himself here as a stylish thriller writer' - Daily Mail

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Book SynopsisAbir Mukherjee is the bestselling author of the award-winning Wyndham & Banerjee series of crime novels set in 1920s India. His books have been translated into fifteen languages and won various awards including the CWA Dagger for best Historical Novel, the Prix du Polar Européen, and the Wilbur Smith Award for Adventure Writing. He also co-hosts the popular Red Hot Chilli Writers podcast which takes a wry look at the world of books, writing, and the creative arts, tackling everything from bestsellers to pop culture.Abir grew up in Scotland and now lives in Surrey with his wife and two sons.Website: abirmukherjee.comTwitter, Threads & Instagram: @radiomukhersFacebook: AuthorAbir

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Book Synopsis''There they stood, bumbling into lines with a bit of difficulty: Mother Finland''s chosen sacrifice to world history''Unknown Soldiers follows the fates of a ramshackle troupe of machine-gunners in the Second World War, as they argue, joke, swear, cadge a loaf of bread or a cigarette, combat both boredom and horror in the swamps and pine forests - and discover that war will make or break them. One of Finland''s best-loved books, this gritty and unromantic depiction of battle honours the dogged determination of a country and the bonds of brotherhood forged between men at war, as they fight for their lives.''A rediscovered classic... profound and enriching ... Unknown Soldiers still has the power to shock'' HeraldTrade ReviewOne of the best war novels ever written * Guardian *

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Book SynopsisTerry Hayes is a former journalist and multi award-winning screen-writer. He wrote screeplays for, amongst others, Mad Max 2 - Road Warrior, Dead Calm, Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome, Payback, From Hell and Vertical Limit, along with many un-credited writing on a host of other movies including Reign of Fire, Cliffhanger and Flightplan.The Year of the Locust is Terry Hayes' second novel. His first, I Am Pilgrim, was published in many languages and was an international bestseller. He lives with his wife and family in Lisbon.

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Book SynopsisTill death do us partLuke Whitney is stabbed to death. His wife Anna confesses after she is found next to his lifeless body. But if she did it, why can''t she confirm any of the details of the crime?As police dig into the circumstances, they learn that the victim was a liar, a cheat and a narcissist. More than one person had a reason to want him dead; his scorned ex, his neglected mistress and Anna who knows what happens to Mrs Whitneys when Luke gets bored of them.Luke Whitney had it coming. But who made sure he got what he deserved?The latest twisty, propulsive psychological thriller from international bestseller Jenny Blackhurst. Perfect for fans of Adele Parks, Claire Douglas and Shari Lapena.

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Book Synopsis_________________________THE CLASSIC THRILLER BEHIND THE OSCAR-WINNING MOVIEFBI trainee Clarice Starling has an elusive serial killer to hunt.Only one man can help.Psychopathic cannibal Hannibal Lecter...The serial killer nicknamed ''Buffalo Bill'' has been capturing and starving women, then murdering and skinning them. FBI rookie Clarice Starling is assigned to solicit help from imprisoned psychopath Dr Hannibal ''the Cannibal'' Lecter, whose insight into the depraved minds of serial killers is second to none.But in exchange for inviting her into the darkest chambers of his mind, Hannibal begins to probe at hers, demanding knowledge of her childhood demons as the price of understanding Buffalo Bill''s.Clarice knows how dangerous this man is, and the terrible things he can do with this information. But women are still disappearing, and time is running out...Trade Review"Thrillers don't come any better than this. Razor-sharp entertainment, beautifully constructed and brilliantly written. It takes us to places in the mind where few writers have the talent or sheer nerve to venture." -- Clive Barker "The best book I've read in a very long time. Subtle, horrific and splendid" -- Roald Dahl "A snapshot from hell" Rolling Stone

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