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Allison & Busby Betrayed in Cornwall 4 Cornwall Mysteries
Book SynopsisRose Trevelyan is not concerned when her friend Etta does not turn up at the opening of her exhibition. When she hears the following day that a young man fell of a cliff in suspicious circumstances, Rose starts to makes connections and things start to go terribly wrong.
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Allison & Busby Plotted in Cornwall Cornwall Mysteries 5
Book SynopsisThe fifth book in a series featuring painter/photographer Rose Trevelyan. Rose suspects a murder has been committed. In trying to help young, talented Joel, Rose uncovers family secrets. She is proved right; there is a murder, but not the one she had forseen nor one which the family could possibly have anticipated.
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Allison & Busby A Market for Murder The riveting countryside
Book SynopsisRebecca Tope is the author of three bestselling crime series, set in the Cotswolds, Lake District and West Country. She lives on a smallholding in rural Herefordshire, where she enjoys the silence and plants a lot of trees.
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Allison & Busby The Camden Murder
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Allison & Busby Murder in Cambridge
Book SynopsisBook 5 in the thrilling inter-war mystery series: Blind Detective.
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Allison & Busby Blind Eye
Book SynopsisAline Templeton grew up in the fishing village of Anstruther, in the East Neuk of Fife. She has worked in education and broadcasting and was a Justice of the Peace for ten years. She has been a Chair of the Society of Authors in Scotland and a director of the Crime Writers' Association. Married, with a son and a daughter and four grandchildren, she lived in Edinburgh for many years but now lives in Kent.
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Allison & Busby Murder in Dublin
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Allison & Busby The Covent Garden Murder
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Allison & Busby The Cipher Garden The evocative and compelling
Book SynopsisIn the peaceful village of Old Sawrey, Warren Howe is brutally slaughtered with his own scythe by a mysterious hooded figure. Years later a tip-off sparks the interest of DCI Hannah Scarlett, head of the local Cold Case Review Team. With the help of historian Daniel Kind, Hannah digs and discovers that, in Old Sawrey, old sins cast long shadows.Trade Review'A beautifully crafted book. And for lovers of the classic whodunit, there's a delicious twist in the tail' Ann Cleeves
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Little, Brown Book Group An Unhallowed Grave Book 3 in the DI Wesley
Book SynopsisWhen the body of Pauline Brent is found hanging from a yew tree in a local graveyard, DS Wesley Peterson immediately suspects foul play. Then history provides him with a clue. Wesley''s archaeologist friend, Neil Watson, has excavated a corpse at his nearby dig - a young woman who, local legend has it, had been publicly hanged from the very same tree before being buried on unhallowed ground five centuries ago. Wesley is now forced to consider the possibility that the killer knows the tree''s dark history. Has Pauline also been ''executed'' rather than murdered, and, if so, for what crime? To catch a dangerous killer Wesley has to discover as much as he can about the victim. But Pauline appears to have been a woman with few friends, no relatives and a past she has carefully tried to hide . . .
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Little, Brown Book Group The Jackal Man Number 15 in series Wesley
Book SynopsisThe fifteenth spellbinding mystery in the DI Wesley Peterson series by award-winning crime writer Kate Ellis.
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Little, Brown Book Group Strangers In Death
Book SynopsisThe new and reissued J. D. Robb classic from the 'In Death' series, in which Eve grapples with a murder without suspects, but surrounded by secrets . . .
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Little, Brown Book Group Night Probe Dirk Pitt
Book SynopsisTerror and assassination, deadly international intrigue ... Another devastating drama from the grandmaster of adventure.
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Little, Brown Book Group TheHeretics Apprentice by Peters Ellis Author
Book SynopsisIn the summer of 1143, William of Lythwood returns to Shrewsbury in a coffin... his pilgrimage at last at an end. William''s young attendant, Elave, accompanies the body and sets about trying to secure a burial place on the grounds of the Abbey of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, despite William''s once having been reproved for ''heretical views.''Elave too, has evidentally learned scepticism. After he drunkenly expresses heretical opinions, the mighty prelate Gerbert brings capital charges against him. The beautiful Fortunata, whom Elave adores, becoms a reluctant witness for the prosecution.When violent death follows, Brother Cadfael is once again called from his herbiary to aid his old friend Hugh Beringar, the sherriff. Cadfael''s new task is twofold- there are charges of heresy to be rebutted as well as a murder to be solved...Trade ReviewBrother Cadfael at his best. * PUBLISHERS WEEKLY *Each addition to the series is a joy. Long may the chronicles continue. * USA TODAY *The marvellous sense of time and place carries everyone along...Cadfael at odd moments resembles Travis McGee in a cassock. * CHICAGO TRIBUNE *
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Little, Brown Book Group The Lion
Book SynopsisThe most gripping, the most exciting, the most relentlessly entertaining novel yet from one of the world's most popular storytellersTrade ReviewWritten with a neat wry humour, it's full-on and fast-paced Daily Mail DeMille's characters are rounded and appealing...his writing is fluid and accessible and his plots are tremendous Sun 'DeMille's combination of character and action are fun to read Denver Post Nelson DeMille really delivers with this eagerly awaited follow-up to The Lion's Game, which might be his best page-turner to date...The Lion is not only fun, it is also essential reading Bookreporter.com
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Little, Brown Book Group The Butcher Of Smithfield
Book SynopsisSusanna Gregory, author of the Matthew Bartholomew series of medieval mysteries, has created another compelling fictional detective set in Restoration London.--------------------------------------------The third adventure in the Thomas Chaloner series.Having just returned from a clandestine excursion to Spain and Portugal on behalf of the Queen, Thomas Chaloner finds London dank and grey under leaden skies. He finds many things changed, including the Government slapping a tax on printed newspapers. Handwritten news reports escape the duty, and the rivalry between the producers of the two conduits of news is the talk of the coffee houses with the battle to be first with any sort of intelligence escalating into violent rivalry. And it seems that a number of citizens who have eaten cucumbers have come to untimely deaths.It is such a death which Chaloner is despatched to investigate; that of a lawyer with links to ''the Butcher
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Little, Brown Book Group Word Of Honour
Book SynopsisBen Tyson is a good man, a brilliant corporate executive, an honest handsome family man, admired by men and desired by women. But sixteen years ago Ben Tyson was a lieutenant in Vietnam. There, in 1968, the men under his command committed a murderous atrocity - and together swore never to tell the world what they had done. Now the press, army justice and the events he tried to forget have caught up with Ben Tyson. His family, his career and his personal sense of honour hang in the balance.Trade Review'The military scenes have the gunmetal ring of authenticity ... a long, over-the-shoulder look at a time that grows larger as it recedes from sight' - TIME magazine
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Little, Brown Book Group The Disappearance of Emily Marr From the Sunday
Book SynopsisA gripping, twisty story of adultery and scandal from the bestselling author of Our House.''Tense, twisty and completely addictive'' Good Housekeeping''A nail-biter until the very last pages'' Daily Express Some secrets are too dangerous to share . . . When Emily Marr begins an affair with her married neighbour, the celebrated surgeon Arthur Woodhall, she has no idea of the tragedy and scandal their actions will cause. With shattering speed, she becomes the object of a media witchhunt, her only choice to change her identity and vanish. Soon after, Tabby Dewhurst arrives on the Ile de Ré in France, estranged from her family and unable to afford even a room for the night. By chance, she meets Emmie Mason, whose offer of friendship is at odds with her obsession with privacy. As Tabby sinks deeper into Emmie''s strange, hidden world, she begins to form suspicions - suspicions that wTrade ReviewA story of scandal and tragedy it's a nail-biter until the very last pages * Daily Express *A well-crafted story of scandal, identity and infidelity, this is a thoroughly enjoyable read * Sunday Mirror *Wait for the genius twist at the end * Look *Tense, twisty and completely addictive, will keep you guessing right until the end * Good Housekeeping *A dark mystery * Mother & Baby *A story of scandal, secrets and tragedy * France *
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Little, Brown Book Group Rush of Blood
Book SynopsisIn this ''chilling story that keeps you guessing to the last page'', three couples who befriend each other on holiday may be hiding sinister secrets from each other (Daily Express)Three couples meet around the pool on their Florida holiday and become fast friends. But on their last night, their perfect holiday takes a tragic twist: the teenage daughter of another holidaymaker goes missing, and her body is later found floating in the mangroves.When the shocked couples return home, they remain in contact, and over the course of three increasingly fraught dinner parties they come to know one another better. But they don''t always like what they find: buried beneath these apparently normal exteriors are some dark secrets, hidden kinks, ugly vices...Then, a second girl goes missing.Could it be that one of these six has a secret far darker than anybody can imagine?A brilliantly plotted, utterly gripping thriller about the danger of mak
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Little, Brown Book Group The Suspect Joseph OLoughlin
Book SynopsisTHE SUSPECT is a psychological thriller, a novel of ideas and a story of love. Michael Robotham has a remarkable grasp of the subtle turns of the human mind and his clear-cut, cunning prose is a joy to read.
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Little, Brown Book Group Grail Knight
Book SynopsisAD1200: Robin Hood seeks a relic with power over life and death.Trade ReviewAngus Donald delivers rip-roaring novels that fling you headlong into the dark undercurrents of the medieval world, written in a taut and compelling style and seething with skulduggery. A master of adventure. Robyn Young Stories of Robin Hood have been around for a long time, but Angus Donald does a spectacular job of bringing new life to them. NewsOK
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Little, Brown Book Group The Hunter Victor
Book SynopsisHis name is a coverHe has no homeAnd he kills for a livingVictor is an assassin, a man with no past and no surname. His world is one of paranoia and obsessive attention to detail; his morality lies either dead or dying. No one knows what truly motivates the hunter. No one gets close enough to ask.When a Paris job goes spectacularly wrong, Victor finds himself running for his life across four continents, pursued by a kill squad and investigated by secret services from more than one country. With meticulous style, Victor plans his escape . . . and takes the fight to his would-be killers.In this first novel in the explosive Victor the Assassin series, it''s not about right and wrong - only about who lives and who dies.Trade ReviewJack Reacher meets Thomas Crown in this electrifying thriller * Simon Kernick *A nonstop, breathless, trimmed-to-the-bone thriller with action sequences that are absolutely state-of-the-art. It's the best chase novel I've read in years * Joseph Finder *An impressively intricate thriller . . . The scenes are vivid and the plot revelations parcelled out at expert intervals . . . Exciting * New Yorker *A superlative debut . . . Thriller fans will be eager to see more from this bright new talent * Publishers Weekly, starred review *
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Little, Brown Book Group The Vanishing Point
Book SynopsisIt's every parent's worst nightmare - your child abducted while you look on, helpless. But five-year-old Jimmy's life is shrouded in secrets, and his mother will be forced to make the most difficult choice of her life - a choice that will affect everyone around her...Trade ReviewMcDermid's ability to wrong-foot the reader remains second to none: highly recommended Guardian A psychological thriller, but it's also a splendidly mordant comment on our fame culture and its consequences The Times McDermid handles the various strands of the story with consummate mastery, and the reader is swept along to the story's genuinely shocking denouement Irish Independent This is a gripping psychological thriller from the beginning to the unexpected ending. A first class novel and McDermid's best to date Woman's Way Ireland Intelligent and hypnotically readable ... entertaining and thought-provoking book Spectator A gripping tale Choice An efficiently crafted psychological thriller with an ending that knocks you sideways Independent on Sunday A McDermid standalone is always an event to cherish because you don't know who you'll meet or where you'll be taken Daily Mirror The strands come together and lead to an eye-blinkingly effective climax. (An) intelligent and hypnotically readable thriller...entertaining and thought provoking Spectator
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Little, Brown Book Group The Bird That Did Not Sing DSI Lorimer Book 11 in
Book Synopsis***Discover your next reading obsession with Alex Gray''s bestselling Scottish detective series*** ***Don''t miss the latest from Alex Gray. Book 20 in the Lorimer series, QUESTIONS FOR A DEAD MAN, is out now and Book 21, OUT OF DARKNESS, is available to pre-order.*** Whether you''ve read them all or whether this is your first Lorimer novel, THE BIRD THAT DID NOT SING is perfect if you love Ian Rankin, Val McDermid and Ann Cleeves WHAT THEY''RE SAYING ABOUT THE LORIMER SERIES:''Warm-hearted, atmospheric'' ANN CLEEVES''Relentless and intriguing'' PETER MAY''Move over Rebus'' DAILY MAIL''Exciting, pacey, authentic'' ANGELA MARSONS''Superior writing'' THE TIMES''Immensely exciting and atmospheric'' ALEXANDER MCCALL SMITH_______________ They stole her voice. Now they want her dead . . . 2014: The CommonweaTrade ReviewCompelling...explosive...once again proves she is one of the most adept practitioners of the crime novel at work today. * Good Book Guide on The Bird That Did Not Sing *
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Little, Brown Book Group The Game Victor the Assassin
Book SynopsisVictor is the perfect killer.He has no past.He will stop at nothing.And he can find you anywhere.In sweltering Algiers, ultra-efficient hitman Victor executes a fellow assassin. But when the CIA comes calling, Victor must pose as his victim to identify the dead man''s next mark, a mission that takes him across Europe to the bloody streets of Rome. Working alongside a group of vicious mercenaries, Victor faces an impossible choice: to do what''s right, or to sacrifice the only thing he cares about . . . his life.Full of white-hot tension and edge-of-the-seat action, The Game is the thrilling follow-up to The Hunter and The Enemy.Trade ReviewExciting...no punches pulled * Choice *To reveal more, particularly details of a hair-raising climax, would be to destroy the reader's enjoyment, but like the rest of this first-class piece of action work, it's ingenious and delivered with all the subtlety of a kick in the teeth. The Game is a well-plotted, well-written, brutal, bloody, but hugely enjoyable addition to a long tradition of action thrillers, the ideal book to take on holiday with you. * Crime Review *Truly mesmerizing . . . a powerful, forward-driving plot and lots of brutality. I loved it. * Mystery People *
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Little, Brown Book Group The Doll Maker
Book SynopsisThe terrifying new Byrne and Balzano case from the author of The Killing Room and The Stolen Ones.Trade ReviewLongtime fans of the series will not be disappointed, nor will readers who favor thrillers with a high creepiness quotient * Booklist *
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Little, Brown Book Group Diamond Dust Peter Diamond Mystery
Book SynopsisDiamond Dust is the most difficult case of Detective Inspector Diamond''s career, and the seventh book from Peter Lovesey''s award-winning series.Shortlisted for the Barry AwardWhen a woman is shot dead in Bath''s Royal Victoria Park, it is Detective Peter Diamond who answers the call first. He is able to identify the victim immediately: his wife, Stephanie. Traumatised and angry for justice, Diamond eventually concedes that he cannot take part in the investigation. But when he realises that his colleagues are spending more time checking his alibi than following up on his suggestions, he decides some unauthorised investigation is needed.Soon he is sifting through the dust of his entire career, unearthing startling and unexpected facts which bring him closer to the truth, and to avenging his beloved wife.Trade ReviewA plot of infernal ingenuity * New York Times *Lovesey is a consummate story-teller * Colin Dexter *
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Little, Brown Book Group The Last Detective 1 Peter Diamond Mystery
Book SynopsisA woman''s naked body is found floating in the weeds of a lake near Bath, by an elderly woman walking her Siamese cats. No-one comes forward to identify her, and no murder weapon is found, but sleuthing is Superintendent Peter Diamond''s speciality. A genuine gumshoe, practising door-stopping and deduction: he is the last detective.Struggling with office politics and a bizarre cast of suspects, Diamond strikes out on his own, even when Forensics think they have the culprit. Eventually, despite disastrous personal consequences, and amongst Bath''s rambling buildings and formidable history, the last detective exposes the uncomfortable truth . . .The very first Peter Diamond mystery, and Anthony Award winning novel, from the superb Peter Lovesey.Trade ReviewA brilliant performance * Times Literary Supplement *A terrific job * The Times *Mr Lovesey maintains a wonderful tone throughout . . . A comedy of bad manners, full of oddball characters and wacky events develops into a perfectly realised murder mystery whose skilful misdirection never oversteps the bounds of fair play * The Wall St Journal *A bravura performance from a veteran showman: slyly paced, marbled with surprise and, in the end, strangely affecting * New York Times Book Review *
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Little, Brown Book Group The Night Ferry
Book SynopsisThe gripping new thriller from the author of THE SUSPECT
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Little, Brown Book Group The Child
Book SynopsisMy name is Simon. I''m 10 years old. I''m a serial killer.Robert Stern, a successful defence lawyer, doesn''t know what lies in store for him when he agrees to meet a new client in a derelict estate on the outskirts of Berlin. To his astonishment, the defendant is a ten-year-old boy - Simon - a fragile child with a chronic illness who insists that he was a murderer in a former life. Stern''s surprise quickly turns to horror as he searches the cellar Simon has directed him to and discovers the skeletal remains of a man, the skull split with an axe - just as Simon told him he would.But this is only the beginning, as Simon tells Stern where to find even more victims whose bodies have lain undisturbed for years. Suddenly, the present feels murderously dangerous as well...The Child is a darkly twisting, page-turning thriller that will make your heart pound with adrenaline.
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Little, Brown Book Group Galveston
Book Synopsis''Recalls only the finest examples of the form'' Dennis Lehane''The elegance Pizzolatto brings to his heart-wrenching story makes it unforgettable'' Daily MailFrom the creator of the hit HBO series True Detective comes a powerful, gleaming-dark thriller rich with Southern atmosphere.Roy Cady is by his own admission ''a bad man''. With a snow flurry of cancer in his lungs and no one to live for, he''s a walking time-bomb of violence. Following a fling with his boss''s lover, he''s sent on a routine assignment he knows is a death trap. Yet after a smoking spasm of violence, Roy''s would-be killers are mostly dead and he is mostly alive.Before Roy makes his getaway, he finds a beaten-up woman in the apartment, and sees something in her frightened, defiant eyes that causes a crucial decision. He takes her with him on the run from New Orleans to Galveston, Texas, permanently entwining their fate along a highway of seedy
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Little, Brown Book Group The Debt
Book SynopsisThere''s a score to settle... THE DEBT____________Johnny Frank spent eighteen years inside for murder, and now he''s coming out with only one thing on his mind: to kill the man who put him there. But revenge is sweet, and Johnny doesn''t want to rush - he''s going to make Jim Buckley suffer.When Simone Buckley''s father-in-law moves Johnny into the family home, her first reaction is one of horror. She''s finding living with a husband she wants to divorce, his volatile parents, and his psychotic brother hard enough, without adding a convicted killer into the mix. Johnny soon sets about destroying the family, but the provocative Simone has got under his skin. And with her husband''s life in the balance it seems she may be willing to do just about anything to persuade Johnny to help her . . . NO ONE KNOWS CRIME LIKE KRAY____________PRAISE FOR ROBERTA KRAY''S GRITTY CRIME THRILLERS''Trade ReviewA cracking good readWell into Martina Cole territory * Independent *Great writing, gripping story, loved it!Action, intrigue and a character-driven plot . . . sure to please any crime fiction fans * Woman *Gripping * Daily Express *A compelling mysteryWritten by the widow of Reggie Kray, one of the East End's most notorious gangsters, this has an authenticity and insight to it that many other thrillers don't * Candis *There can be few people better placed to write about East End gangsters than Reggie Kray's widow Roberta, and her unique insight into the murky world of organised crime shines through in this gritty fiction thriller... Kray's storytelling is intelligent, gripping and sure to entertain * News of the World *A Cole-esque, addictive read... expect a healthy dose of the kidnapping, blackmail and murder that no East End novel would be complete without * London Lite *Written by the widow of Reggie Kray, one of the East End's most notorious gangsters, this has an authenticity and insight to it that many other thrillers don't * Candis *There can be few people better placed to write about East End gangsters than Reggie Kray's widow Roberta, and her unique insight into the murky world of organised crime shines through in this gritty fiction thriller... Kray's storytelling is intelligent, g * News of the World *A Cole-esque, addictive read... expect a healthy dose of the kidnapping, blackmail and murder that no East End novel would be complete without * London Lite *Gripping * Daily Express *
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Little, Brown Book Group The Murder Road Cooper and Fry
Book Synopsis''A modern master''GuardianBen Cooper and his team from Derbyshire Constabulary''s E Division return in this gripping new page-turner from the master of the genre.For the Peak District hamlet of Shawhead, there''s only one road in and one road out. Its handful of residents are accustomed to being cut off from the world by snow or floods. But when a lorry delivering animal feed is found jammed in the narrow lane, with no sign of the driver except for a blood-stained cab, it''s the beginning of something much more sinister... ''Booth skilfully portrays a stunning landscape with a dark heart that conceals secrets, vendettas and revenge''Daily Mail ''Makes high summer as terrifying as midwinter''Val McDermid''A first rate mysterySunday Telegraph''Ingenious Plotting and richly atmospheric''Reginald HillTrade ReviewTop notch crime writing with an irresistible sense of place Lancashire Evening Post
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Little, Brown Book Group The Sanctuary Murders The TwentyFourth Chronicle
Book SynopsisThe twenty-fourth chronicle of Matthew Bartholomew. In 1360 Edward III issues a call to arms, as sporadic attacks by the French threaten to turn into a full-blown invasion. In Cambridge, fear of the enemy is magnified by the belief that foreign agents are lurking in the area. Tension runs ever higher as rumours and ignorance fan the flames of suspicion amid preparations for war.And then the first murder occurs - of a French scholar living in the town. At Michaelhouse, Brother Michael is now Master, but his reach of power in the University is under threat by the election of a new Chancellor and his cohort of dubious advisors. Soon, the Colleges begin to squabble amongst themselves, as well as with the town that never wanted a University in the first place.Amidst this atmosphere of swelling distrust, physician Matthew Bartholomew is called upon to investigate mysterious deaths in a nearby hospital. He quickly realises that there is something odd Trade ReviewSusanna Gregory writes with fluency and energy, avoids archaic vocabulary, despite her 14th-century setting and, having had a career as an academic, bases the stories in this enjoyable series on careful research - Literary ReviewSusanna Gregory has an extraordinary ability to conjure up a strong sense of time and place - ChoiceIntrigue, detection, and action are blended perfectly with plot elements drawn from historical details that make the era come to life - Publisher's Weekly
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Little, Brown Book Group Still Dark William Lorimer Book 14 in the Sunday
Book SynopsisThe fourteenth William Lorimer book from bestselling author Alex Gray. Glasgow-set crime at its most thrilling.Trade ReviewFew have matched the sustained high quality of [Alex Gray's] output ...What she delivers is sound characterisation, convincing Glaswegian atmosphere and superior writing * The Times *Alex Gray has been building a reputation as one of the most reliable practitioners of crime fiction at work today * Good Book Guide *
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Little, Brown Book Group The Maze
Book Synopsis***The brand new, unmissable John Corey novel from America''s Greatest Living Thriller Writer.***''Bottom line, if a man is known by his enemies, I''m one helluva guy.''Former anti-terrorist cop John Corey is NYU - New York Unemployed - and watching his back, ever more convinced his past will soon catch up with him. Then a new opportunity comes calling, and with it, plenty of trouble . . .A series of bodies has been found along a beach close to his home and he can no longer deny that a serial killer is on the loose, and no one seems able to find the culprit. Is the failure to find the perpetrator a result of the department''s oversight? Is it due to the fact the victims are prostitutes? Or is it something darker? Could the killer be someone on the inside?John Corey must root out friend and foe in this dazzling thriller, which features his trademark snark, matched by brilliant investigative skills, and the masterful plot twi
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Little, Brown Book Group The Spys Daughter Philip Mangan 3
Book Synopsis''Authentic, taut and compelling. Brookes is the real deal''Charles CummingThe stunning third novel from multi-award-nominated author Adam Brookes is paranoid, tense and spy fiction at its very finest.Meet Pearl Tao: an American girl with a lethal secret.Pearl longed for the life of a normal American teenager: summers at the pool, friends, backyard barbecues in the Washington DC suburbs. But she was different. Pearl had a gift for mathematics, a college sponsorship from a secretive technology corporation, and a family riven with anger and dysfunction. And it''s only now, at nineteen years old, that she has started to understand what role she is to play. What her parents intend for her. For Pearl Tao, any hope of escape lies with two British spies: Trish Patterson, sidelined in disgrace, and Philip Mangan, blown and discredited - and following his own trail of corruption. Finding out the truth about Pearl will be the moTrade ReviewThe final instalment of Brookes' Mangan trilogy secures its status as a classic. (50 Best Books of 2017) * Telegraph *Cements Brookes' reputation as a superb spy novelist and draws comparisons with other espionage heavyweights including John le Carre. * Sun *Brookes's riveting and accomplished novel brings to an end his globetrotting trilogy centred on Mangan; hopefully whatever he does next will also be espionage fiction, a genre where Brookes's background as a China correspondent gives him a significant advantage over his peers. * Sunday Times *This would make a superb television spy drama. I really didn't want it to end. A terrific heart-thumping spy thriller. * Northern Crime Reviews *Blends a deep understanding of realpolitik with a sophisticated literary sensibility. For once, comparisons to John le Carre are fully warranted. * Chicago Tribune *Gripping . . . nail-bitingly tense * Irish Independent *In the tradition of Graham Greene, the book is a work of deep moral reckoning and a gripping thriller. That Brookes makes the darkest challenges his spy faces utterly believable is a testament to his skill as a novelist. * Kirkus *Another bit of top work from a man who's inching further ahead in the spy thriller stakes. * Sport *The plot is thick with intrigue and espionage and is as good a spy novel as any you will read. * Chris High *Brookes's expertly orchestrated novel couldn't be more topical . . . exhilaratingly shows how readily the old-school international spy thriller can be retooled for the era of globalisation, the internet and a superpower's emergence * Sunday Times *Authentic, taut and compelling. Brookes is the real deal * Charles Cumming *Brookes knows modern China, he seemingly knows the British secret service and, most importantly, he knows how to tell a good story. The splendid result is this rich, can't-put-it-down thriller. A terrific read. * Joseph Kanon - author of The Good German and Leaving Berlin *A nuanced and terrifying experience that will occasionally leave the reader's head spinning as they attempt to connect all the dots. Comparisons to John le Carre are inevitable but may be justified . . . he's a natural storyteller, and a thrilling new voice * Sunday Herald *Adam Brookes is the new Le Carré - without question this is the best modern spy novel I have ever read . . . Read this. It's perfect. * Manda Scott *A perfectly executed spy yarn * Sunday Express *Brookes' second novel is a multipronged spy thriller that fires on all cylinders. A smarter or more exciting mystery likely won't be released this year. * Kirkus - starred review *Brookes has separated himself from the pack: I've read a lot of very good China books by excellent journalists, but I've never before stayed up far too late on a work night to finish one, unwilling to go to sleep until I knew how it ended * Los Angeles Review of Books *Brookes shows that his impressive debut was no fluke * Publishers Weekly *Brookes, a former BBC Beijing correspondent, is on the money with this superb thriller. Fans of Martin Cruz Smith's Arkady Renko novels will love this. * The Times South Africa *
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Little, Brown Book Group Love Like Blood Tom Thorne Novels
Book Synopsis''Groundbreaking and gripping'' Sunday TimesA BLOODY MESSAGEAs DI Nicola Tanner investigates what appears to be a series of organised killings, her partner Susan is brutally murdered, leaving the detective bereft, and vengeful.A POWERFUL ALLYTaken off the case, Tanner enlists the help of DI Tom Thorne to pursue a pair of ruthless killers and the broker handing out the deadly contracts.A CONSPIRACY OF SILENCEAs the killers target their latest victim, Thorne takes the biggest risk of his career and is drawn into a horrifying and disturbing world in which families will do anything to protect their honour.From number one bestseller Mark Billingham comes a masterful, intense crime novel that pits DI Tom Thorne against an evil beyond comprehension, yet shockingly real.________________''One of the great series of British crime fiction'' The TimesTrade ReviewHis [Billingham's] storylines of murders that go unseen or unrecognised are chilling and moving, and Tom Thorne is on terrific form * The Times *His [Billingham's] storylines of murders that go unseen or unrecognised are chilling and moving, and Tom Thorne is on terrific form * The Times *Groundbreaking ... a gripping, unsensational take on a type of crime that is happening more frequently than many of us realise * Sunday Times *Groundbreaking ... a gripping, unsensational take on a type of crime that is happening more frequently than many of us realise * Sunday Times *[A] sensitive topic delicately handled, with a perfectly executed and thoroughly unnerving twist at the end * The Guardian *[A] sensitive topic delicately handled, with a perfectly executed and thoroughly unnerving twist at the end * The Guardian *Irascible, irritating and indefatigable...Billingham's passionate depiction of the injustice and brutality that flow from these killings spills from every page, making this one of his most powerful crime novels, written with a fury that does both him and Thorne justice * Daily Mail *Irascible, irritating and indefatigable...Billingham's passionate depiction of the injustice and brutality that flow from these killings spills from every page, making this one of his most powerful crime novels, written with a fury that does both him and Thorne justice * Daily Mail *Brilliant and unbearable * Independent *Brilliant and unbearable * Independent *Entertaining, thought provoking and current * West Australian *Entertaining, thought provoking and current * West Australian *The author's rage, combined with his skill as a crime writer, makes this a gripping and genuinely tragic story * Literary Review *The author's rage, combined with his skill as a crime writer, makes this a gripping and genuinely tragic story * Literary Review *Shocking and topical, the 14th book in the Thorne series is an engaging thriller from one of Britain's best crime writers * Daily Express *Shocking and topical, the 14th book in the Thorne series is an engaging thriller from one of Britain's best crime writers * Daily Express *Brave, topical, important and as uncomfortable to read as it is impossible not to * Heat *Brave, topical, important and as uncomfortable to read as it is impossible not to * Heat *Want something to get the heart racing as you laze by the pool?...A thrilling read not for the faint-hearted * Sun *Want something to get the heart racing as you laze by the pool?...A thrilling read not for the faint-hearted * Sun *Mark Billingham has always defied the usual, and his new novel is no exception . . . the plot is red hot * Globe and Mail *Mark Billingham has always defied the usual, and his new novel is no exception . . . the plot is red hot * Globe and Mail *A book that will leave you shaking with rage long after the thrill of the chase has faded. * Chris Brookmyre *A book that will leave you shaking with rage long after the thrill of the chase has faded. * Chris Brookmyre *This is a searing story, excitingly told with several unexpected twists in the tale * Irish Independent *This is a searing story, excitingly told with several unexpected twists in the tale * Irish Independent *Love Like Blood has a rich seam of biting wit, impeccable plotting and realistic police detail. The result is an intelligent and hugely entertaining thriller that treats its subject with sensitivity. It includes gasp-inducing moments of drama and some ingenious twists * The People *Love Like Blood has a rich seam of biting wit, impeccable plotting and realistic police detail. The result is an intelligent and hugely entertaining thriller that treats its subject with sensitivity. It includes gasp-inducing moments of drama and some ingenious twists * The People *
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Little, Brown Book Group Dead in the Dark
Book SynopsisMaster crime writer Stephen Booth ventures into the Peak District''s dark subterranean world for a brand new, stunning and gasp-inducing Cooper & Fry thriller.''A modern master''GuardianHow do you prove a murder without a body?Ten years ago, Reece Bower was accused of killing his wife, a crime he always denied. Extensive police searches near his home in Bakewell found no trace of Annette Bower''s remains, and the case against him collapsed.But now memories of the original investigation have been resurrected for Detective Inspector Ben Cooper - because Reece Bower himself has disappeared, and his new wife wants answers. Cooper can''t call on the Major Crime Unit and DS Diane Fry for help unless he can prove a murder took place - impossible without a body. As his search moves into the caves and abandoned mines in the isolated depths of Lathkilldale, the question is: who would want revenge for the death of ATrade ReviewClever, beautifully written and superbly plotted, this is an entertaining page-turner with a compelling twist in the tail. * Lancashire Evening Post *The Peak District setting is as striking as ever . . . the ever-present threat of violence will get under your skin. * Real Crime *This is an enjoyable, very readable yet understated crime novel by an accomplished author. * Crime Fiction Lover *An elegant reflection of what's happening in the country at large. * The Book Bag *I love reading about these characters. I love the world in which Ben moves and I really enjoy the cases with which he is confronted. I always look forward to the next installment of this wonderful series. * For Winter Nights *
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Little, Brown Book Group A Bone Of Contention The third Matthew
Book SynopsisFor the twentieth anniversary of the Matthew Bartholomew series, Sphere reissued the books with beautiful new illustrated covers.-----------------------------Cambridge in 1352 is rife with terrible clashes between the fledgling University and the townspeople. Matthew Bartholomew, physician and teacher at Michaelhouse college, is trying to keep the peace when a student is murdered and the town plunges into chaos. At the same time a skeleton is discovered that is rumoured to belong to a local martyr, and Bartholomew has his hands full investigating both deaths while the rioting intensifies...Trade Review[A] richly imagined world of colourful medieval society and irresistible monkish sleuthing - Good Book GuideSusanna Gregory writes with fluency and energy, avoids archaic vocabulary, despite her 14th-century setting and, having had a career as an academic, bases the stories in this enjoyable series on careful research - Literary ReviewA first-rate treat for mystery lovers - Historical Novels ReviewSusanna Gregory has an extraordinary ability to conjure up a strong sense of time and place - Choice
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Little, Brown Book Group Dark Roads
Book Synopsis''Back and better than ever . . . A chilling, pulse-pounding thriller'' MARY KUBICA __________The Cold Creek Highway stretches for five hundred miles through rugged wilderness. For decades, young women travelling the road have gone missing, falling prey to a killer who has never been brought to justice.Hailey McBride calls Cold Creek home. . A teenage orphan, Hailey lives with her aunt and uncle, the most feared police officer in town, who uses his badge to control her. Desperate to escape she vanishes into the mountains, never anticipating that everyone will think she''s been taken by the murderer. One year later, Beth Chevalier arrives in Cold Creek. Estranged from her parents and seeking closure, Beth takes a waitressing job at the local diner, just as her sister Amber did before she became the most recent victim of the highway killer. Beth''s search for answers about Amber''s death puts a target on her back - and threatens to reveal Trade ReviewChevy Stevens is back and better than ever . . . A chilling, pulse-pounding thriller that also tugs at the heartstrings -- Mary Kubica, bestselling author of THE GOOD GIRLMy favourite Chevy Stevens book since Still Missing . . . The suspense builds with every page, and the ending is a complete shocker -- Sarah Pekkanen, bestselling author of THE WIFE BETWEEN USChevy Stevens is a brilliant and unique talent and Dark Roads is an instant classic. My hat's off to her -- CJ Box, author of LONG RANGE
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Little, Brown Book Group A Deadly Brew The Fourth Matthew Bartholomew
Book SynopsisFor the twentieth anniversary of the start of the Matthew Bartholomew series, Sphere is delighted to reissue all of the medieval monk's cases with beautiful new series-style covers.Trade Review[A] richly imagined world of colourful medieval society and irresistible monkish sleuthing - Good Book GuideSusanna Gregory writes with fluency and energy, avoids archaic vocabulary, despite her 14th-century setting and, having had a career as an academic, bases the stories in this enjoyable series on careful research - Literary ReviewA first-rate treat for mystery lovers - Historical Novels ReviewSusanna Gregory has an extraordinary ability to conjure up a strong sense of time and place - Choice
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Little, Brown Book Group The Perfect Mother A gripping thriller with a
Book Synopsis***Don''t miss this instant New York Times bestseller*** Soon to be a major motion picture starring Scandal''s Kerry Washington.''Wonderfully nuanced and compulsively readable'' KERRY WASHINGTON''Thrilling . . . you''ll think you have all figured out - until you realise you don''t'' MARIE CLAIRE''An electrifying thriller'' PEOPLE, BOOK OF THE WEEK* * * We all want different things. Francie wants to be the perfect mother. Nell wants to escape the past. Collette wants to spend more time with her family. All Winnie wants is to have her baby back. When Nell suggests a night out in Brooklyn to her new mums'' club, the others jump at the chance. But the evening takes a tragic turn when Winnie learns that her six-week-old son Midas has been kidnapped. As the investigation hits a dead end, Nell, Collette and Francie make it their misTrade ReviewA most anticipated thriller of the season: Vanity Fair, Pop Sugar, Goodreads, The Cut | A New York Post "Must-Read" | A USA Today "Book You Won't Want to Miss"| An Indie Next Pick | A Library Reads PickI raced through THE PERFECT MOTHER, desperate to find out what would happen. Both the writing and the characterization are excellent, and it was so easy to identify with these women and the pressure they are under. I absolutely loved it - a true page turner! * B.A. Paris, bestselling author of The Breakdown and Behind Closed Doors *THE PERFECT MOTHER is a gripping page turner that explores the pressures of modern motherhood, as well as a mother's absolute worst nightmare. At once wonderfully nuanced and compulsively readable, it keeps you guessing at every moment up until the very end. I could not be prouder to be bringing this thriller to the big screen. * Kerry Washington *A riveting psychological thriller that takes a sharp, insightful look at motherhood, THE PERFECT MOTHER explores the pressures, the hopes, the fears, and the secrets between a group of friends who realize how little they know one another when a crisis strikes. A fast-paced, twisty, engrossing read - I loved it! * Megan Miranda, author of All the Missing Girls *A captivating and deeply insightful page-turner, The Perfect Mother is both a riveting mystery and a satisfyingly sharp social commentary about what it means to be a good mother. * Kimberly McCreight, author of Reconstructing Amelia and Where They Found Her *An electrifying thriller - and a subtle, savvy skewering of the endless expectations of modern motherhood. * People, Book of the Week *Whip-smart.... Very much in the mold of recent best-sellers like The Girl on the Train and The Woman in the Window, but it's also a sharply drawn take on the cult of modern parenting and the particular pressure women face - from within and without - to pull it all off, flawlessly * Entertainment Weekly *A desperate, thrilling mystery that you'll think you have all figured out - until you realize you don't * Marie Claire *It's a novel written to champion women. It's a powerful reminder that the consequences of telling a person who she is can be deadly. The Perfect Mother is set to be one of the year's biggest crime novels, as well as a film starring Kerry Washington. I hope it keeps a whole nation of advice-givers awake all night. * Los Angeles Review of Books *I was hooked... a page-turner... a rare and wonderful thing. * New York Times *
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Little, Brown Book Group The Night Stalker A chilling serial killer
Book Synopsis''Absolutely brilliant ...impossible to put this book down! ... A must read'' The Quiet KnitterIf the Night Stalker is watching, you''re already dead...In the dead of a swelteringly hot summer''s night, Detective Erika Foster is called to a murder scene. The victim, a doctor, is found suffocated in bed. His wrists are bound and his eyes bulging through a clear plastic bag tied tight over his head.A few days later, another victim is found dead, in exactly the same circumstances. As Erika and her team start digging deeper, they discover a calculated serial killer - stalking their victims before choosing the right moment to strike.The victims are all single men, with very private lives. Why are their pasts shrouded in secrecy? And what links them to the killer? As a heat wave descends upon London, Erika will do everything to stop the Night Stalker before the body count rises, even if it means risking her job. BuTrade ReviewThe Night Stalker is dark, fast-paced and shot through with wit and psychological insight. I couldn't put it down. * Mark Edwards *Compelling at every turn! The Girl in the Ice grabs us from the first page and simply won't let go, as we follow the brilliantly drawn Detective Erika Foster in her relentless hunt for one of the most horrific villains in modern crime fiction. * Jeffery Deaver on THE GIRL IN THE ICE *Robert Bryndza's The Girl in the Ice has everything I look for in a mystery: an evil antagonist, a clever detective, and a plot that kept me guessing until the very end * T.R. Ragan, New York Times bestselling author *Just when I thought it couldn't get any better...From the first page, we're sucked in with tension that had me holding my breath. * The Suspense is Thrilling Me *Erika is fast becoming one of my favourite detectives...I absolutely loved this heart-pounding, fast-paced, chilling crime thriller. * The Book Review Café *A riveting page-turner. An astonishingly good plot with perfectly drawn characters and sharp, detailed writing. The Girl in the Ice is a winner. * Robert Dugoni, *
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Little, Brown Book Group The Other Girl
Book Synopsis''Pulse-pounding, page-turning, absolutely can''t put it down.'' Lisa GardnerTHE OUTSTANDING NEW THRILLERFROM NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ERICA SPINDLERWhat have readers been saying about The Other Girl?''Spellbinding.'' 5*****''Looking for something that will keep your attention until the very end? This is your next book!'' 5*****''A chilling and unputdownable taut crime suspense thriller - her best yet!'' 5*****''Excellent twist with a bittersweet ending. I highly recommend this fast pace thriller.'' 5***** Perfect for fans of Karin Slaughter and Karen Rose, Erica Spindler is master of classic crime fiction and the twist you won''t see coming. A horrific crime with one witness: a fifteen year old girl from the wrong side of the tracks, one known for lying and her own brushes with the law. Is it any surprise no one believTrade ReviewPulse-pounding, page-turning, absolutely can't put it down * Lisa Gardner *Neat, taut and written with panache that forces you to turn each page * Daily Mail *I can put Spindler on my growing list of favourite crime-fiction authors * Evening Standard *Has enough twists to keep you riveted right to the final page * Image *
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Little, Brown Book Group Her Mothers Secret
Book SynopsisPRAISE FOR NATASHA LESTER...''A fantastically engrossing story. I love it'' KELLY RIMMER''Intrigue, heartbreak... I cannot tell you how much I loved this book'' RACHEL BURTON''A gorgeously rich and romantic novel'' KATE FORSYTHHer Mother''s Secret is the story of a brave young woman chasing her dream against society''s disapproval, perfect for fans of Gill Paul, Kate Furnivall and Penny Vincenzi.*********1918, England. Armistice Day should bring peace into Leonora East''s life. Rather than making cosmetics secretly in her father''s chemist shop, Leo hopes to now display her wares openly. Instead, Spanish flu arrives in the village, claiming her father''s life. Determined to start over she boards a ship to New York City, where she meets debonair department store heir Everett Forsyth . . . 1939, New York City. Everett''s daughter, Alice, a promising ballerina, receives a mysterious letter inviting her to star in a series of advertisements for a cosmetics line. If she accepts she will be immortalized like dancers such as Zelda Fitzgerald, Josephine Baker and Ginger Rogers. Why, then, are her parents so quick to forbid it? MORE PRAISE FOR NATASHA LESTER...''If you enjoy historical fiction (and even if you don''t) you will love this book'' Sally Hepworth''Stunning . . . Will have you captivated'' Liz Byrski''This romance will have you enchanted'' Woman''s Day''Natasha Lester is our generation''s Louisa May Alcott'' Tess Woods''What a GEM!'' Sara Foster''Natasha Lester brings bold, brave women to life'' Courier Mail ''I love this book'' Rachael Johns''Exquisite!'' Vanessa Carnevale''Engaging'' Herald Sun''An essential addition to Australian fiction'' AusRomToday''Utterly compelling'' Good Reading ''Emotion that will touch your heart and soul deeply'' Jodi Gibson ''Fascinating, evocative and meticulously researched'' Annabel Abbs''Entertaining and provocative'' Perth Festival ''Lester has woven a fine, original story of everlasting quality.'' BetterReading ''A captivating tale'' Daily Examiner ''A delightful and multi-faceted romp through the jazz era'' Natalie Salvo ''Excellent historical fiction'' The Book Muse ''You will love this even if you''re not a regular reader of historical fiction'' Jess Just Reads ''Storytelling at its finest'' Great Reads & Tea Leaves Trade ReviewNatasha Lester's engaging writing style and ability to create characters that connect with readers make her a welcome addition to the historical fiction market. * Herald Sun *If you enjoy historical fiction (and even if you don't) you will love this book -- SALLY HEPWORTH * bestselling author of The Family Next Door *Had me at page one. This book should come with a 'Do Not Disturb' sign -- VANESSA CARNEVALE * author of The Memories of Us *Lester's storytelling is truly captivating * AUSROM TODAY *Vivid detail . . . Utterly compelling * Good Reading *A delightful and multi-faceted romp through the jazz era . . . Her Mother's Secret is a sweeping historical saga about an inspiring woman tackling society's expectations head on, war paint and all -- NATALIE SALVOA strong-willed, determined heroine whose journey is as interesting, as it is inspiring -- JODI GIBSON
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Little, Brown Book Group Blood Sinister A Bill Slider Mystery 8
Book Synopsis''An outstanding series'' NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEWA Bill Slider Mystery Award-winning ex-Guardian hack Phoebe Agnew has a reputation for attacking the police in print. So when her strangled body is found in her chaotic flat, Detective Inspector Bill Slider must abide by the impartiality of the law and find her killer.On the day of her death the seemingly undomesticated Agnew cooked an elaborate meal for someone. It may have been her old friend and reputed lover, the government advisor Josh Prentiss, but his powerful Home Office friends are pressuring Slider to look elsewhere. Unidentified fingerprints, missing items, alibis offered when not required - Slider is under pressure to untangle this web of lies and hidden relationships. For Phoebe Agnew was concealing a secret, which someone ass willing to kill - and kill again - to protect ... Praise for the Bill Slider series:<Trade ReviewHarrod-Eagles unleashes an effective, dark-edged tale and serves up a truly nasty villain into the bargain... [She] gracefully builds upon her habitually elegant procedural stylings to deliver taut psychological suspense. * Publishers Weekly *The books work so well because the author manages to infuse them with a warmth and wit that lingers on after the last page is turned. * Yorkshire Post *Sharp, witty and well-plotted. * Times *This is an excellent, solidly professional police story: well-written, with well-drawn characters and a neatly dovetailed plot. * Evening Standard *Harrod-Eagles is a master of the telling phrase or the catchy put-down. Reading her is a joy. * Irish Times *There are plenty of suspects for old Bill Slider and his team, and a whole fishmonger's full of red herrings. Harrod-Eagles is a wonderfully assured, compelling plotter, and her hero is as appealing as ever. * Yorkshire Post *The charm oozed by Bill, who is a normal person with personal problems struggling to survive in a cruel world through humour and wit...a unique novel that gives readers a glimpse of an England rarely seen in this sub-genre. -- HARRIET KLAUSNERThe ebullient Detective Inspector Bill Slider is in good form in Cynthia Harrod-Eagles's new mystery. It's a good puzzle, with well-rounded characters and, fans will be happy to hear, plenty of the usual dreadful puns * Sunday Telegraph *Each plot twist, including one devious turn that throws suspicion on a former member of Slider's murder squad, hangs on the testimony of complicated characters who are among the author's finest stock. Nobody is exactly what he or she seems: not the victim, not even Slider, who has reason to examine his own * New York Times Book Review *Confident and lucid * Seattle Times *Phoebe Agnew, hack journalist and no great fan of the police, is found dead. The army of suspects includes a plethora of police and politicians. Just what was Phoebe researching when she died and why were there no notes left in her pigsty of a flat? The writing is often atmospheric, entertaining us with keen character studies * SHOTS ON THE PAGE *Harrod-Eagles delivers snappy prose and a ripping tour through the British music world. * Mostly Murder *BLOOD SINISTER is stuffed with clues into the psychology of characters who think they are being oh-so-clever about guarding their secrets. Even so, the events leadings up to the murder of Phoebe Agnew, a beautiful, wild and untidy left-wing journalist with friends and lovers in London's highest political places, are a true puzzlement right to the end * NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW *Her characters are deliciously droll, and she writes with all her customary biting wit and a complexity all too rare in mystery fiction. * KIRKUS REVIEWS *
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Little, Brown Book Group Gone Tomorrow A Bill Slider Mystery 9
Book Synopsis''An outstanding series'' NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEWA Bill Slider Mystery The stabbed body of a well-dressed man is found slumped on a swing in a children''s playground in the heart of Detective Inspector Bill Slider''s patch.From the seedy pubs of Shepherd''s Bush through the brothels of Notting Hill to the mansions of Holland Park, Slider and his team unearth the victims'' sordid lifestyle of debts, drugs and dodgy deals. It soon becomes clear that their prime suspect is a crime baron who will stop at nothing to keep his identity hidden. However, Slider is not only up against a resourceful villain, but is also fighting to stop the case being taken off his hand. He''s so busy he hasn''t a spare moment. But when the case is all over, he''ll finally have the time to hear what his on-off girlfriend has been trying to tell him... Praise for the Bill Slider series:''Slider and Trade ReviewHarrod-Eagles unleashes an effective, dark-edged tale and serves up a truly nasty villain into the bargain... [She] gracefully builds upon her habitually elegant procedural stylings to deliver taut psychological suspense. * Publishers Weekly *The books work so well because the author manages to infuse them with a warmth and wit that lingers on after the last page is turned. * Yorkshire Post *Sharp, witty and well-plotted. * Times *Good plots and graceful writing count for a lot in the traditional English police procedural, but so do those idiosyncratic touches that keep us coming back to Cynthia Harrod-Eagles's series. Harrod-Eagles has a discerning eye and sympathetic ear for the petty thieves, dope dealers and other bad apples who collectively foul the social barrel but don't deserve killing. * New York Times Book Review *This is an excellent, solidly professional police story: well-written, with well-drawn characters and a neatly dovetailed plot. * Evening Standard *Harrod-Eagles is a master of the telling phrase or the catchy put-down. Reading her is a joy. * Irish Times *Detective Inspector Bill Slider's ninth outing takes him through London's most posh and pathetic neighbourhoods. The antics of this fascinating supporting cast add humour and spice to another winner in a consistently superb series. * Booklist *There are plenty of suspects for old Bill Slider and his team, and a whole fishmonger's full of red herrings. Harrod-Eagles is a wonderfully assured, compelling plotter, and her hero is as appealing as ever. * Yorkshire Post *The charm oozed by Bill, who is a normal person with personal problems struggling to survive in a cruel world through humour and wit...a unique novel that gives readers a glimpse of an England rarely seen in this sub-genre. -- HARRIET KLAUSNERThe ebullient Detective Inspector Bill Slider is in good form in Cynthia Harrod-Eagles's new mystery. It's a good puzzle, with well-rounded characters and, fans will be happy to hear, plenty of the usual dreadful puns * Sunday Telegraph *The author writes complex puzzles that are lightened with pungent wit, setting the scenes and bringing her characters to life with vivid descriptions. * Publishers Weekly *Each plot twist, including one devious turn that throws suspicion on a former member of Slider's murder squad, hangs on the testimony of complicated characters who are among the author's finest stock. Nobody is exactly what he or she seems: not the victim, not even Slider, who has reason to examine his own * New York Times Book Review *Confident and lucid * Seattle Times *Phoebe Agnew, hack journalist and no great fan of the police, is found dead. The army of suspects includes a plethora of police and politicians. Just what was Phoebe researching when she died and why were there no notes left in her pigsty of a flat? The writing is often atmospheric, entertaining us with keen character studies * SHOTS ON THE PAGE *Harrod-Eagles delivers snappy prose and a ripping tour through the British music world. * Mostly Murder *BLOOD SINISTER is stuffed with clues into the psychology of characters who think they are being oh-so-clever about guarding their secrets. Even so, the events leadings up to the murder of Phoebe Agnew, a beautiful, wild and untidy left-wing journalist with friends and lovers in London's highest political places, are a true puzzlement right to the end * NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW *Her characters are deliciously droll, and she writes with all her customary biting wit and a complexity all too rare in mystery fiction. * KIRKUS REVIEWS *
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