Crime & Thrillers Books

Book SynopsisDiscover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''Brilliant . . . I was riveted from the first to the last page'' 5***** Reader Review''Banker has it all: murder, heroics, low tricks and high finance. I highly recommend it'' 5***** Reader Review''Intelligent, well-paced, will grip you to the end'' 5***** Reader Review______Tim Ekaterin has a lot of money. Unfortunately, it belongs to other people, and it is his job to invest it wisely, or get fired.And right now he''s taken a big risk: using 5 million to stud a champion racing stallion.When the resulting foals have birth defects, Tim is worried and decides that there may be something else going on at the stables. And when one of those helping with the horses is murdered, his suspicions are confirmed.Now it''s not just about money, but about life and death. Determined to get answers, TimTrade ReviewA regular winner . . . as smooth, swift and lean as ever * Sunday Express *As a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The same is true of his crime writing * Daily Mirror *

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Book SynopsisTHE TWISTY FOURTH NOVEL AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, FROM THE GRIPPING INSPECTOR MCLEAN SERIES SET IN EDINBURGH A family lies slaughtered in an isolated house in North East Fife . . .____________ Morag Weatherly and her two young daughters have been shot by husband Andrew, an influential politician, before he turned the gun on himself. But what would cause a rich, successful man to snap so suddenly? For Inspector Tony McLean, this apparently simple but high-profile case leads him into a world of power and privilege. And the deeper he digs, the more he realizes he''s being manipulated by shadowy factions. Under pressure to wrap up the case, McLean instead seeks to uncover layers of truth - putting the lives of everyone he cares about at risk . . .____________PRAISE FOR JAMES OSWALD: ''A star of Scotland''s burgeoning crime fiction scene'' DAILY RECORD Trade ReviewThere's a timely feel to this macabre police procedural, which also has shade of the supernatural. After a top politician shoots his family, Detective Tony McLean uncovers an establishment sex-abuse ring, operated at a mental hospital. Creepy, gritty and gruesome * Sunday Mirror *The hallmarks of Val McDermid or Ian Rankin: it's dark, violent, noirish * The Herald *Crime fiction's next big thing * The Sunday Telegraph *Literary sensation . . . James' overnight success has drawn comparisons with the meteoric rise of E L James and her Fifty Shades of Grey series * Daily Mail *Oswald is among the leaders in the new batch of excellent Scottish crime writers * Daily Mail *Fifty Shades of Hay * The Times *

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Book SynopsisNo good deed goes unpunished...When a police raid in Edinburgh goes horribly wrong, the only silver lining for Inspector Tony McLean is a discovery that could lead to a long-lost girl from his early days on the beat. Haunted by the mystery of what happened to her, McLean begins to dig into a case he thought long buried. But the shadows of the past are soon eclipsed by crimes in the present as a series of strange and gruesome deaths shock the city. As McLean''s investigation draws him ever deeper into the upper echelons of Edinburgh society, it will not only be his career on the line - but his life as well... Praise for James Oswald ''The new Ian Rankin'' Daily Record ''Oswald''s writing is in a class above'' Express ''Creepy gritty and gruesome'' Sunday MirrorTrade ReviewCreepy, gritty and gruesome * Sunday Mirror *Crime fiction's next big thing * The Sunday Telegraph *The new Ian Rankin * Daily Record *Oswald's writing is in a class above most in this genre * Daily Express *The hallmarks of Val McDermid or Ian Rankin: it's dark, violent, noirish * The Herald *Oswald is among the leaders in the new batch of excellent Scottish crime writers * Daily Mail *Fifty Shades of Hay * The Times *Hugely enjoyable * The Mirror *Literary sensation . . . James' overnight success has drawn comparisons with the meteoric rise of E L James and her Fifty Shades of Grey series * Daily Mail *

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Book Synopsis*US edition title: THE SIXTH IDEA*Cold Kill is the seventh book in P.J. Tracy''s bestselling Twin Cities series.Two dead bodies.On a cold winter''s night in Minneapolis, two friends are brutally murdered on opposite sides of the city. It''s clear to homicide detectives Gino and Magozzi that the men were targets - but why?A decades-old conspiracy.As Gino and Magozzi begin to uncover evidence, the clues rapidly start to disappear. Lost websites and missing CCTV footage lead them once more to Grace MacBride and her eccentric team of computer analysts - the only ones who can help. A deadly attack that could bring a city to its knees.But as more bodies appear, the team begin to realize that this isn''t fresh blood - this is a case that stretches back sixty years. And something that has been lying dormant is now awakening.As Gino and Magozzi race to find answers, Trade Review- * Praise for P.J. Tracy *Outrageously suspenseful -- Harlan CobenA fast-paced gripping read with thrills and devilish twists * Guardian *A powerful thriller and an ingenious plot * Observer Review *Some of the best new blood work in the genre . . . Scary funny, witty, and genuinely perplexing right to the end * Glasgow Herald *Eclectic characters and zingy dialogue . . . exhilarating * People *

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Book SynopsisTHE GRIPPING NEW THRILLER FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR NICCI FRENCH ''Stunning - I loved it'' Clare Mackintosh, bestselling author of I Let You Go____________At long last, a final reckoning is coming for Frieda Klein...On a north London high street, a runaway vehicle crashes to a halt, but the man in the driving seat was murdered a week earlier.On Hampstead Heath, a bonfire blazes: in the flames lies the next victim.As autumn leaves fall, a serial killer runs amok in the capital, playing games with the police. The death toll is rising fast, and the investigation is floundering.But this is no ordinary killer, and every new victim is intended as a message to just one woman - psychologist Freida Klein. And the message is very simple. You''re next. . .Frieda Klein''s duel with her dark nemesis is finally coming to a climax - and only one can make it out alive.____________''Keeps you guessing until the final page'' Jane Corry, bestselling author of My Husband''s Wife ''I loved Day of the Dead'' - Laura Marshall, bestselling author of Friend Request ''Great writing, a compelling storyline and memorable characters'' - Cara Hunter, bestselling author of Close to HomeTrade ReviewThe stunning climax of Frieda Klein's battle with her nemesis. And what a climax! Loved it -- Clare MackintoshA multi-layered plot that keeps you guessing until the final page. -- Jane Corry, bestselling author of Blood SistersI love the Frieda Klein novels and this as good as they get. As thoughtful as it is gripping - masterful -- Sabine Durrant, bestselling author of Lie With MeThe best crime novels combine great writing, compelling storylines, and memorable characters. You get all of that in a Nicci French, but you also get something more: a deep insight into what it means to be human, and how to live with pain and loss -- Cara Hunter, Richard and Judy bestselling author of Close to HomeI loved Day of the Dead. Tension-filled, addictive and taut, with beautifully-drawn characters I won't forget. Nicci French just gets better and better -- Laura Marshall, bestselling author of Friend RequestNicci French lays out the characters with the effortless skill of a croupier dealing cards, and like a card trick, Day of the Dead builds to an ending that is as inevitable as it is unforeseeable. A masterclass in how to end a series. -- Jane CaseyPraise for Nicci French * : *Nicci French's sophisticated, compassionate and gripping crime novels stand head and shoulders above the competition -- Sophie HannahUtterly addictive * The Independent *A vivid, finely crafted performance * Guardian *Dark, nerve-tingling and addictive * Daily Express *

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Book SynopsisINSPIRATION FOR THE THRILLING AMAZON PRIME SERIES JACK RYAN . . . When a rogue state tries to go nuclear, only two men can stop it . . .Jack Ryan Jr is in Ho Chi Minh City tailing an ex-CIA operative with valuable documents when a hit leaves Jack with a corpse, no documents and only a bloodily scribbled note as a clue to what just happened.It sends him on the trail of a shadowy security firm with links to North Korea, newly resurgent under its young, power-hungry dictator. For the rogue state has found a way to finally make its nuclear ambitions a reality - no matter the cost to the world.This is something President Jack Ryan will not permit - but North Korea and its backers have plans for US leader which will silence him for good.On the ground and on the global stage, Jack Ryans Jr and Sr race against time to halt a madman from acquiring the world''s deadliest weapon . . .The newest JACK RYAN thriller from Tom Clancy,

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Book SynopsisHe''s the only one who can stop America''s secrets from falling into enemy hands . . .Dominic Caruso, nephew to president Jack Ryan and operative for top secret intelligence agency The Campus, is working in India when a terrorist hit takes out his trainer. Caruso only just survives - barely intact.Back in Washington, they discover a mole has been leaking US secrets. Soon he is on the tail of Ethan Ross - a man who thinks he''s too smart to ever get caught.But Ross has many more secrets on a micro-drive and when he decides to run, it''s not just Caruso and the FBI on his trail. The Russians and a few angry terrorist groups will do anything to get to Ross - and the vital information he carries.So it''s up to Caruso to get to Ross first...Support and Defend is a thrilling adventure you won''t be able to put down. Praise for Tom Clancy:''There''s hardly another thrTrade ReviewExhilarating. No other novelist is giving so full a picture of modern conflict Sunday Times

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Book SynopsisDISCOVER WHAT HAPPENS NEXT AFTER THE MAJOR FILM RED SPARROW STARRING JENNIFER LAWRENCE . . . Urgent, topical and shot through with insider knowledge, the final thriller in the Red Sparrow trilogy is writing on a grand scale ''Matthews beguilingly blends the fun and sexiness of Ian Fleming with the more procedural, information-rich approach of John le Carre and Frederick Forsyth'' Sunday Times ''A provocative and timely novel exploring the notion of Russian influence in the US''s corridors of power'' Guardian _______ Russian counterintelligence chief Colonel Dominika Egorova has been an asset of the CIA for over seven years. She has also been in a forbidden and tumultuous love affair with her handler Nate Nash, mortally dangerous for them both. In Washington, a new administration is selecting its cabinet members, where Dominika hears whispers of a Russian operation to place a moleTrade ReviewA provocative and timely novel exploring the notion of Russian influence in the US's corridors of power * The Guardian *Matthews beguilingly blends the fun and sexiness of Ian Fleming with the more procedural, information-rich approach of John le Carre and Frederick Forsyth * The Sunday Times *The finale to the Red Sparrow Trilogy is both timely and timeless; an espionage tale that takes the reader behind and beyond the headlines of Russia's assault on America. If anyone doubts that we are in the midst of Cold War II, The Kremlin's Candidate will erase those doubts, page by eye-opening page. Matthews's writing is elegant and self-assured, and we know we are in the capable hands of a man who is writing about what he knows and who he knows. Twenty-first-century spy novels don't get any better than this. * Nelson DeMille *Matthews spins a mighty operational web replete with exacting tradecraft. His descriptive precision is breathtaking; the sparring between his vividly realized characters is devilishly clever. With nail-biting suspense, scorching eroticism, dark wit, lashing contempt for politicians dismissive of intelligence work, and fury over Russia's disinformation campaigns, this is a riveting and knowing dramatization of today's clandestine geopolitical conflicts * Booklist *A stellar conclusion... races to a heart-pounding and unexpected resolution. * Publishers Weekly *Matthews beguilingly blends the fun and sexiness of Ian Fleming with the more procedural, information-rich approach of John le Carre and Frederick Forsyth * The Sunday Times *Dominika Egorova, of the Russian Intelligence Service, is one of the most complex and compelling heroines to grace the espionage genre ... Matthews's scene-setting is superb, and he has a fine eye for telling details ... Palace of Treason shimmers with authenticity * New York Times *Taut, fast-paced and authentic. A great American spy novel * Charles Cumming *Sublime and sophisticated ... a fast-paced thriller ... as noteworthy for its superior style as for its gripping depiction of a secretive world * Washington Post *A primer in 21st-century spying... terrifically good * New York Times Book Review *The best espionage novel you've ever read * Huffington Post *There is much to relish, from its revival of the sexy spy (this time female) to its mischievous portrayal of Putin -- John Dugdale * The Sunday Times *As authentic a spy novel as you are ever apt to read, rendered in exciting prose by a master who helped craft the rules by which spying is conducted. A ten-cloak, ten-dagger read * Washington Times *Matthews is the insider's insider. He knows the secrets. And he is also a master storyteller -- Vince FlynnThe world of a spy is unique and claustrophobic, but this bold tale captures its every nuance with expert precision. A tantalizing premise, and a heroine who's an alpha female, forge a solid piece of entertainment that does not disappoint * Steve Berry, New York Times bestselling author of The Patriot Threat *A sequel that's every bit as good as his début . . . Authentic tradecraft, a complex plot that steadily builds tension, and credible heroes and villains on both sides make this a standout * Publishers Weekly *The tough and talented Egorova is a brilliant creation - her adventures make for a dazzling thrill-filled journey across the globe. Matthews spent 30 years as a CIA agent so this is the real deal. Thrilling, absorbing and brilliantly descriptive ... you won't fail to be won over * Sunday Mirror *Egorova could well turn out to be the greatest ever female character in spy fiction * The Sunday Times Magazine *

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Book SynopsisThe gripping and atmospheric mystery about one boy''s disappearance from an isolated but bleakly beautiful island on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean . . .''A fine series of detective novels'' SUNDAY TIMES ''CRIME BOOK OF THE MONTH''________Five years ago, fourteen-year-old Max Wheeler disappeared from Priest''s Island.It''s a close-knit local community. There are no secrets.Except what happened to Max.None of the police or private investigations have shed any light on what happened.But there is one man who is yet to take on the case: The Sea Detective.Cal McGill is an oceanographer and unique investigator who uses his knowledge of tides, winds and currents to solve mysteries no-one else can.But Cal is an unwelcome stranger who must navigate the tensions between Max''s inconsolable father, the broken family he has neglected, and the embittered locals, resentful after years of Trade ReviewThe Malice of Waves is the first novel literally to give me nightmares ... for a crime novel that's surely a mark of distinction * Herald *Stewing pot of intrigue and mystery... another super read * Lovereading *Really good stuff, full of atmosphere, and accomplished in both prose and plot * Morning Star *The Malice of Waves is the first novel literally to give me nightmares . . . for a crime novel that's surely a mark of distinction * Herald *Stewing pot of intrigue and mystery... another super read * Lovereading *Really good stuff, full of atmosphere, and accomplished in both prose and plot * Morning Star *

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Book Synopsis''Bask in the brilliance . . . Golden Age Amsterdam, Versailles, the court of Charles I - it''s armchair travel with a unique companion'' MAIL ON SUNDAYThe spellbinding and beautifully written story of courage and devotion, for fans of historical and magical fiction like The Night Circus, The Binding and The Girl in the Tower_________Valentyne has lived many lives - physician, philosopher, soldier - but his defining work has been his ability to stop the clock. He has lived for centuries, as has his dog, Tomorrow. Inseparable, they''ve voyaged across Europe, using their time wisely. They''ve attended royalty in a dozen courts, healed soldiers on a hundred battlefields, and met with the greatest minds of the Renaissance. Until one day, in watery Venice, Valentyne vanishes without trace.Broken-hearted, Tomorrow begins a search that will endure for centuries. But as the continent collapses into war, he must riTrade ReviewBask in the brilliance . . . Golden Age Amsterdam, Versailles, the court of Charles I - it's armchair travel with a unique companion * The Mail on Sunday *Original, ambitious, moving * Stylist *A stunning and captivating tale * The Sun *My heart swelled with FEELINGS! -- Sarra ManningOrnate, vivid, deeply coloured, and so precise I could smell and taste the world . . . the story of a dog crossing continents and centuries in search of the man he loves is moving and tender. I was captivated by its charm from the beginning -- Rachel Joyce * Sunday Times bestselling author of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry *It's a rich and complex tale, beautifully told. Historic detail and dog-like thinking are vividly conveyed, carrying the reader along. It is a joy to read. It raises deep questions about what it means to be human * Sussex Life *A tale of love and unbreakable bonds * New York Post *A grand sweep of adventure and travel, war and romance, and a rich exploration of love, life and loyalty * National Public Radio *Dog lovers will want to have this heartbreaking, century spanning novel for their next discovery * Entertainment Weekly *Beautiful. Rich in perseverance, love and the sweetness of life * Kirkus Reviews *A lyrical commentary on war, rivalry, sacrifice, and above all else, loyalty * Publishers Weekly *Timeless. Humanity's foibles and failings are on full display. This soulful debut is a charmer * Booklist *With a hint of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, Tomorrow confronts big questions about life's purpose and celebrates life's pleasures * Bookpage *Damian Dibben's novel is guaranteed to make you shed a tear . . . sure to appeal to readers who enjoy fiction embedded in history * Heart *The story of a dog that doesn't die, of the wonders he'd seen, and the horrors, who lost his master a hundred years ago and has been searching for him ever since, Tomorrow is an epic tale of love, of courage, of hope * London Evening Standard *What a novel! Ambitious and wonderfully achieved. A book to read again and again * Michael Morpurgo, bestselling author of War Horse *Definitely - HIGHLY - worth the read! * Seth Meyers *

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Book SynopsisInspired by a blistering real-life murder, Blue Light Yokohama''s INSPECTOR IWATA is perfect for FANS OF JO NESBO''S HARRY HOLE.THE MURDERER''S IN YOUR HOUSE . . . A family of four are found murdered in their own home. A painted black sun is left dripping, as the killer walks away in broad daylight.THE FIRST DETECTIVE DIED TRYING TO SOLVE IT . . . He was said to have committed suicide by throwing himself off Tokyo''s famous Rainbow Bridge.THIS IS ONLY THE BEGINNING . . . Inspector Iwata and his partner must find a murderer who is only just beginning. He knows time is running out and the menacing black sun means one thing, the killer will never stop.''Outstanding'' SUNDAY EXPRESS, THE MOST AWAITED BOOK OF 2017 ''Strong . . . promises to be an excellent series'' GuardianTrade Review'An outstanding debut' The most awaited books of 2017, Sunday ExpressBased on a real-life murder Blue Light Yokohama is set among Tokyo's glitteringly busy streets, where a family of four were killed in their own home. The first detective died trying to solve it. Now it is up to Inspector Iwata to unravel the truth . . . * from the Publisher's description *Taut and atmospheric with twists galore * Woman & Home *An outstanding debut -- The most awaited books of 2017 * Sunday Express *A twisty, highly entertaining thriller that pulls us into the heart of an unconventional hero as he fights corruption in the gritty, glittering world of Tokyo -- Julia Heaberlin, author of Sunday Times bestseller * Black-Eyed Susans *Poetic, chilling and mesmerizing storytelling -- Ragnar Jónasson, internationally bestselling author of * Snowblind *This beautifully written debut takes readers on a captivating and atmospheric journey around Tokyo with plenty of twists to keep them gripped until the epic conclusion * Daily Express *With its Japanese setting and characters, Blue Light Yokohama offers up a bold and refreshingly different take on the serial killer tale * Simon Beckett *Obregón is a bright, sophisticated new voice in crime fiction: his writing sings at you, reverberates, makes you consider more than just the urgent clamour of his novel's well-hewn murder plot. In Inspector Iwata, he has created a quiet, troubled hero whom readers will be sure to follow from one disturbing, atmospheric story to the next -- Benjamin Wood, author of * The Ecliptic *Obregon's full-bodied prose is by turns gritty and poetic, and it's consistently energetic. Given the terrific chemistry between the two lead detectives, here's hoping this debut novel kicks off a new series * Kirkus Review *Refreshing. Engaging. * Daily Mail *Obregon balances the key components of modern detective fiction seamlessly... Blue Light Yokohama is nicely done for a first book; it's nicely done, period * Bookpage *With a labyrinthine plot and a likable protagonist, Blue Light Yokohama is a strong beginning to what promises to be an excellent series * The Guardian *

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Book SynopsisPRE-ORDER THE EXPLOSIVE NEW KURT AUSTIN ADVENTURE FROM UK NO. 1 BESTSELLER CLIVE CUSSLERKurt and his crew are in a deadly race against time to stop the sea rising. A mission deep inside the swirling Pacific. Their objective? To save the world.The world''s sea levels are rising at an alarming rate. So fast that nobody can explain it. It''s up to Kurt and the NUMA team to find out why, before it''s too late.Their search for answers sends them racing around the world, from the high-tech streets of Tokyo, to a forbidden secret island. But it''s in the East China Sea that they discover a secret underwater mining operation, and a plot more dangerous than they could have ever imagined . . . The world is drowning and fast - but has Kurt Austin arrived in time to save the day? Praise for Clive Cussler:''The Adventure King'' Sunday Express''Just about the best in the busTrade ReviewPraise for Clive Cussler * - *The Adventure King * Sunday Express *Cussler is hard to beat * Daily Mail *Just about the best in the business * New York Post *Oceanography's answer to Indiana Jones. Exotic locations, ruthless villains, and many narrow escapes - Cussler's fans come for swashbuckling and he delivers * Associated Press *Nobody does it better . . . nobody! -- Stephen Coonts

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Book SynopsisDISCOVER THE EXPLOSIVE THRILLER IN THE BESTSELLING JACK RYAN SERIESA NOOSE IS TIGHTENING AROUND PRESIDENT JACK RYAN''S AMERICA . . .______A container ship from Shanghai explodes on its approach to Seattle.A US spy vessel in the South China Sea tangles with the Chinese navy.A stolen USB stick recovered in Texas exposes a terrorist conspiracy.______As America is outmaneuvered by an increasingly bold President Zhou of China, Jack Ryan depends on the operatives of the Campus secret intelligence agency to plug the gaps between diplomacy and negotiation.But as an international summit approaches, Ryan must face Zhou alone.What he doesn''t know is that the secret mastermind plotting conspiracy and destruction has had the leader of the free world in his sights all along . . .Praise for Tom Clancy:''He constantly taps the current world situation for its imminent dangers andTrade ReviewExhilarating. No other novelist is giving so full a picture of modern conflict. * Sunday Times on Tom Clancy *Fascinating characters with action off-the-charts. Masterful * Steve Berry on Marc Cameron *

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewIt is nothing less than a landmark in modern crime fiction * The Times *A world-class crime writer. One of the most astonishing plots of modern crime fiction. A triumphant conclusion to the trilogy [that] makes Iceland's pre-eminence in the crime genre even more marked * Sunday Times *Is this the best crime writer in the world today? . . . He's truly a master of his genre * The Times Online *This is Icelandic noir of the highest order, with Jonasson's atmospheric sense of place, and his heroine's unerring humanity shining from every page * Daily Mail *This is such a tense, gripping readTriumphant . . . Other writers have explored the possibilities of telling a story in reverse; thus far only Ragnar Jonasson has rendered hindsight so heartbreaking * The Times *Jónasson takes us back to Hulda's origin story with a tale that combines his special talents for spinning a chilling and ingeniously constructed mystery and evoking the dramatic Icelandic environment * Sunday Times Crime Club *Triumphant conclusion. Chilling, creepy, perceptive, almost unbearably tense -- Ian RankinJonasson's is a unique voice in this genre. The beauty of this trilogy is that each book enraptures us almost to the point of forgetting the future we already know. Brilliantly effective * The Times Literary Supplement *Jónasson weaves his suspenseful tales together with remorseless logic up to a climax more nightmarish than the buildup * Kirkus *Fans of dark crime fiction that doesn't pull punches will be amply rewarded * Publishers Weekly *Extraordinary . . . a triumph -- Ian RankinWrap up warmly for this invigorating Iceland-set slice of Nordic noir * Financial Times *Shades of Alfred Hitchcock . . . The author's deceptive plotting in this story is certain to blow readers away * Dayton Daily News *Snow and ice provide the background to Ragnar Jónasson's latest exploration of trauma and hardship in Iceland. Throughout the novel, the characters' wilful refusal to face reality is both exasperating and credible * Literary Review *Ragnar Jónasson is a brilliant storyteller, who skilfully tells the story on multiple time levels, with different main characters and surprising twists. It is frighteningly believable, and exciting to the end * Dagens Nyheter, Sweden *Standalone thriller from the author of the Hulda Trilogy lives up to expectations and offers psychological drama and a ghostly atmosphere at the world's end. A story that gets under your skin * Göteborgs Posten, Sweden *Praise for Ragnar Jónasson * - *Jónasson is an automatic must-read for me . . . possibly the best Scandi writer working todayDark, chilling and utterly gripping, The Island is Nordic noir at its best, and is destined to become a classic of the genre. I couldn't put it down. I can't wait to read the rest of the Hulda series! * Shari Lapena, bestselling author of The Couple Next Door *Adds several shades of darkness to Nordic noir * Anthony Horowitz *One of the great tragic heroines of contemporary detective fiction * Sunday Times *I often get asked about tips on good crime novels which "are not like everything else". Well, here you have it. Read Ragnar Jónasson's trilogy from beginning to end, let the brain work, the body shake and be amazed at how the author also lets the language follow the development of the story . . . hats off * GöteborgsPosten *Ragnar Jónasson is a brilliant storyteller, who skillfully tells the story on multiple time levels, with different main characters and surprising twists. Frighteningly believable, and exciting to the end * Dagens Nyheter *Ragnar Jonasson is old school . . . He deals in vertiginous, unputdownable stories that are nevertheless still imbued with melancholy and heartbreak. This is his best yet * Metro *[Jonasson's] chilling whodunits currently have readers firmly in their icy grip * Daily Telegraph *Unforgettable * Sunday Times *Will leave you breathless * Sunday Post *

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Book SynopsisA stunning thriller in the internationally bestselling series that inspired the smash-hit Amazon Prime TV Show JACK RYANJack Ryan Jr is in an assassin''s sights . . .Sent to the Balkans on an analytical mission, Jack Ryan Jr visits Sarajevo to meet Aida, the girl his mother saved in the war. He finds a selfless, attractive woman helping refugees in a restless country where a new war is brewing.Coming to her aid, Jack is soon tangling with the Serbian mafia while dodging assassins from the mysterious Iron Syndicate. Alone and defying recall orders, he believes this is more than just local trouble.Has someone lit the fuse on the next world war?Is Jack endangering Aida trying to find out?And what can he alone do to stop it?Praise for Tom Clancy: ''He constantly taps the current world situation for its imminent dangers and spins them into an engrossing tale'' New York Times

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Book SynopsisThe Anatomy of Ghosts is a gripping historical mystery from the bestselling author of The Ashes of London1786, Jerusalem College, Cambridge.The ghost of murdered Sylvia Whichcote is sighted prowling the grounds by commoner Frank Oldershaw. Worried her son is descending into madness, Frank''s anxious mother employs rationalist John Holdsworth to investigate the sighting, throwing the uneasy status quo at the college into chaos.For the sinister Holy Ghost Club governs the privileged life at Jerusalem. Pursued by the ghost of his dead wife, Maria, and Elinor, the very-much-alive Master''s wife, Holdsworth must unravel the circumstances surrounding Sylvia''s death or succumb to the hauntings himself . . .

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Book SynopsisA Horatio Hornblower Tale of the SeaA humiliated and shipless captive of the French, Horatio Hornblower faces execution unless he can escape and make a triumphant return to England . . .Forced to surrender his ship, HMS Sutherland, after a long and bloody battle, Captain Horatio Hornblower is held prisoner in a French fortress. Prospects turn bleaker when he learns that he and Lt. Bush are to be tried and executed in Paris as part of Napoleon''s attempts to rally the war-weary Empire. Even if Hornblower can escape this fate and make it safe to England, he still faces court-martial for surrendering his ship. With little hope for the future and little left to lose, Hornblower throws caution to the wind once more.This is the seventh of eleven books chronicling the adventures of C. S. Forester''s inimitable nautical hero, Horatio Hornblower.''A joyous creation, perfection in words'' Conn Iggulden

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Book SynopsisA Horatio Hornblower Tale of the Sea1815, the Napoleonic Wars are over. Yet peace continues to elude Horatio Hornblower overseas . . .As an admiral struggling to impose order in the chaotic aftermath of the French wars, Horatio Hornblower, Commander-in-chief of His Majesty''s ships and vessels in the West Indies, must still face savage pirates, reckless revolutionaries and a violent hurricane. And while his retirement at half-pay might well be in sight, Hornblower will need every ounce of his rapier wit and quick thinking - not to mention his courage and leadership - to ensure that the lasting peace in Europe reaches the turbulent seas of the West Indies.This is the tenth of eleven books chronicling the adventures of C. S. Forester''s inimitable nautical hero, Horatio Hornblower.''The true master of the genre'' Boris Johnson

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Book SynopsisThe chilling new novel and Sunday Times top 10 bestseller from the bestselling author of The Chalk Man and The Taking of Annie Thorne''C. J. Tudor is terrific. I can''t wait to see what she does next'' Harlan Coben''A mesmerizingly chilling and atmospheric page-turner'' J.P. Delaney, bestselling author of The Girl BeforeDriving home one night, Gabe sees the face of a little girl he knows in the rear window of the car in front.She mouths one word - ''Daddy''. He never sees his five-year-old daughter, Izzy, again.The police believe she''s dead. But three years later, Gabe still drives the roads, searching for the car that took Izzy, never giving up hope . . .Fran and her daughter, Alice, aren''t searching - but running. Always one step ahead of the people who want to hurt them.Because Fran knows the truth about Gabe''s daughter - and she knows what those chasing her and AliTrade ReviewC. J. Tudor is terrific. I can't wait to see what she does next * Harlan Coben *C. J. Tudor has done it again. A mesmerizingly chilling and atmospheric page-turner * J. P. Delaney, author of The Girl Before *Utterly magnificent. Such a beautifully weaved and satisfyingly complex tale, with just the right level of spookiness * James Oswald *Chilling and utterly gripping. Loved the twists and the well-drawn everyday details. A fantastic new book from the Queen of Creepy * Will Dean, bestselling author of Red Snow *The Other People is a creepy, intense novel that drew me right in and never let go. C. J. Tudor's books keep getting better and better, and this one won't let you stop reading until the very last page! * Samantha Downing, author of My Lovely Wife *Hugely enjoyable and deliciously creepy. I was hooked from its gripping opening, all the way through its many twists and turns. Ostensibly about a man searching for his missing daughter, it's a tale about loss, where nothing is quite as it seems; and, although you may think you've got it worked out, C. J. Tudor is always several steps ahead. A brilliant storyteller. * Alex Michaelides, author of The Silent Patient *Her books have the ability to simultaneously make you unable to stop reading while wishing you could bury the book somewhere deep underground where it can't be found anymore. Compelling and haunting * Sunday Express *An intense novel that gets right to the heart of what it means to love and to grieve. Intriguing, dramatic and heart-breaking * Woman & Home *A father's desperate search for his vanished daughter provides the beating heart of this complex thriller, which is suffused with loss, longing and vengeance. Touches of the supernatural bring an extra dimension to the spine-tingling thrills * Sunday Mirror *A darkly compelling tale of justice, revenge and the darkness lurking at the edges of everyday life - with an utterly propulsive plot that makes it very, very hard to put down * T. M. Logan, bestselling author of The Holiday *C. J. Tudor is fast becoming one of my favourite authors. She has such a gift for storytelling. Couldn't turn the pages fast enough * Fiona Cummins, author of The Rattle *C. J. Tudor's best novel to date. This tale of the lengths some people will go to to ease their grief was utterly emotionally believable while still treading at the edges of the worlds of Stephen King and Dean Koontz. Gripping and thoroughly entertaining. I can't wait to see what she does next * Sarah Pinborough *It's rare to read something so downright terrifying but C.J. Tudor manages it time and again. The Other People grabs you by the throat and keeps on squeezing till the very last page. Clever. Original. Brilliant * Chris Whitaker *Fabulous * Paul Burke, author of The Burning Men *I adored The Other People. I was absolutely gripped from start to finish. Deliciously dark, with realistic characters that you simultaneously root for, then recoil from * Caz Frear *Excellent. A clever, tense and touching novel * Literary Review *Sets the bar high for every other thriller this year * John Marrs *Diabolically clever and propulsive as a rollercoaster. If you like twisty thrillers that leave you guessing till the very last page, this is a must-read * Alma Katsu, author of The Hunger and The Deep *Another black fist of doom, smashing into the feeble world . . . loved it! * Max Wesolowski *Such intricate and enthralling storytelling. Evocative and creepy * Amanda Reynolds *This book is chilling. It's the type of book you need to read with the lights on and the doors locked but it's so gripping you won't regret the mild night terrors * Yahoo! Style UK *C. J. Tudor has crafted an intense novel that gets right to the heart of what it means to love and to grieve . . . Intriguing, dramatic and heartbreaking * Woman & Home *A chilling psychological thriller, pulsing with atmosphere and plot twists * Candis *A well-crafted story that blends a mystery with some supernatural chills. You'll want to leave the light on * Best *A chilling, atmospheric tale of justice, revenge, and the darkness lurking on the fringes of society * Daily Express *Vivid characterisation, lots of mystery as well as a twisting plot, it makes for a gripping page turner * NB Magazine *The chilling new novel by the bestselling author of The Chalk Man is an absolute page-turner. We'll just say the author isn't referred to as the 'Queen of Creepy' for nothing * That's Life *Complex thriller which is suffused with loss, longing and vengeance. Touches of the supernatural add to the spine-tingling thrills * The People *A novel with a formidable emotional pull * Financial Times *C.J. Tudor is mastering the suspense/horror genre . . . It's quietly disconcerting, completely relatable and shows you that humans have a wonderfully dark side * Woman's Weekly *Kidnap mystery and horror suspense all rolled into one as a man is haunted by his abduction of his daughter while the woman who knows what happened is on the run for her life * Love it! *Praise for C. J. Tudor * - *CJ Tudor taps into those things that woke you up in the night when you were a kid and then stay with you when you're an adult * Richard Armitage *Britain's female Stephen King * Daily Mail *Some writers have it, and some don't. C. J. Tudor has it big time * Lee Child *A dark star is born * A. J. Finn *An intense novel that gets right to the heart of what it means to love and grieve * Woman *Wonderfully gripping and doubt-inducing * Woman & Home *

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Book SynopsisThe missing pieces in your past can be deadly . . . Will Rebekah find hers before it''s too late?THE GRIPPING AND PULSE-RACING SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER''Gripping'' SUNDAY TIMES CRIME CLUB''Smart, pacy and completely gripping - you''ll feel like you''re right there in the thick of the action. A five-star thriller'' T.M. LOGAN, bestselling author of THE HOLIDAY________Two missing women.Rebekah Murphy is stranded on an island closed for the winter. Her family doesn''t know where she is. And now a killer is on her trail. She needs to survive long enough to make it back home - but what''s waiting there could be even worse.Two pieces of the same puzzle.Detective Travis can''t find Louise Mason. The case has no leads and is getting colder by the day. Then Travis gets an anonymous tip-off -but is this a clue or part of something more sinister?What links theTrade ReviewGripping * Sunday Times Crime Club *Missing Pieces is an emotional and compulsive thriller which, like the David Raker series showcases Tim Weaver's trademark clever and original plotting. Rebekah is an unforgettable character that I rooted for from the very first page. Twisty, unpredictable and so gripping. That ending will stay with me for a long time. A brilliant book! -- Claire DouglasRaw, fraught, multi-layered, and a fantastic portrayal of a strong female heroine in peril -- Gillian McAllisterSmart, pacy and completely gripping - you'll feel like you're right there in the thick of the action. A five-star thriller -- TM LoganAs gripping as anything he's written before . . . Chilling * New *Buckle up - this is one serious pulse-pounder * Heat *Praise for Tim Weaver * - *Terrific * Sunday Times *ThrillingPacked with twists * Daily Express *It had me racing to the endI couldn't put it down * Sun *What a talent * Daily Mail *Impressive * Guardian *Dark, complex and visceral * Financial Times *So many twists and surprises * Times *Enthralling, intriguingA brilliant crime-meets-survival thriller * Heat *

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Book SynopsisWhat do you do when your dream home becomes your worst nightmare? . . . THE GRIPPING SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER FROM LESLEY PEARSE''A riveting page-turner'' Woman''s Weekly''A real page turner from beginning to end'' 5***** Reader Review''Sensational storytelling'' My Weekly________In Willow Close, everyone is a suspect . . .Nina and Conrad thought they''d discovered their dream home.But on the day they move in, a body is found - the victim attacked and killed in the woods.As police interview witnesses, they soon discover each resident hiding their own secrets. Because few in the Close are exactly who they seem . . .Nina and Conrad thought they''d found their dream home.Now, it might just be their worst nightmare . . .________READERS ARE GRIPPED BY SUSPECTS:''Kept me reading late in to the nigTrade ReviewA compelling yet heartwarming novel which shows storytelling at its very best * Crafts Beautiful *A gripping tale packed with twists and turns * Torbay Weekly *A riveting page-turner full of suspense and suspicion. Gripping! * Woman's Weekly *Sensational storytelling * My Weekly *Suspects is a suspenseful and intriguing mystery that will keep you guessing * Culturefly *Thrilling and suspense-packed . . . With an enthralling plot, a cast of fascinating characters, and Pearse's addictive storytelling, Suspects will grip from start to finish * Lancashire Evening Post *A page-turner * Bella *A page-turner * Woman, 'This Week's Hot Read' *A fast-paced, psychological drama . . . with an enthralling plot, a cast of fascinating characters, and Pearse's addictive storytelling, Suspects will grip from start to finish * The Best Life Project *This is a book to talk about, to drill down into the story and really think about it * Devon Life *Praise for Lesley Pearse * - *Storytelling at its very best * Daily Mail *Evocative, compelling, told from the heart * Sunday Express *Glorious, heartwarming * Woman & Home *Intriguing, heart-tugging, beautifully written * Closer *

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Book SynopsisBased on the scandalous true story of The Great Stork Derby, Prize Women is a gripping and deeply moving novel about desperate choices and the two unforgettable women forced to make them.''Gorgeous. Prize Women took my breath away. I haven''t stopped thinking about it'' JENNIFER SAINT''Wonderfully evocative and intelligent. Sheds light on a scandalous moment in history I knew nothing about, told with great sensitivity and grace. I was entranced'' EMMA STONEX''This heartbreaking story explores friendship, strength and the fight to survive'' WOMAN''S WEEKLY___________It''s the 1920s, a time of unparalleled excess.But for the rich to party, the poor must starve . . .Into the city arrives pregnant runaway Lily di Marco.She has nothing and expects nothing.But soon she will find herself in a towering mansion just streets away.Confidante to, and best friends with, its glamor

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Book SynopsisTHIS YEAR''S MOST GRIPPING THRILLER AND SUNDAY TIMES CRIME BOOK OF THE MONTH''A high-altitude, high-stakes thriller. I loved it'' MATT HAIG''Had me on the edge of my seat. A must read for 2022'' SARAH PEARSE''Suffocatingly tense, highly original and exhilarating'' DAILY EXPRESS''Tense, chilling and terrifying'' CLAIRE DOUGLAS''Chilling, vivid and entirely unique'' ABIGAIL DEANSIX STRANGERS. ONE KILLER. AND NO ESCAPE . . .________Journalist Cecily Wong is offered the chance of a lifetime: to join an elite team on one of the world''s tallest mountains.But things quickly start to fall apart.An unexplained theft.A horrible accident.A terrifying note:There''s a murderer on the mountain.Six strangers set out . . . How many will return?________''Breathtaking. Totally immersive, I truly felt transpoTrade ReviewBreathless is a high-altitude, high-stakes thriller that combines fascinating, authentic mountaineering experience with pure thriller entertainment. The suspense rises like the Nepalese mountain it is set on. Reminded me of the best of Michael Crichton, where in-depth knowledge and a masterful plot work together to create a tense adrenaline-fuelled ride. I loved it -- Matt Haig * Sunday Times bestselling author of The Midnight Library *If you're looking for a book to thrill and transport you, then Breathless is the read for you! Set high in the chilling Death Zone, this thriller had me on the edge of my seat. I loved being immersed in the competitive, high-stakes world of alpine climbing and Amy brilliantly evokes how risky this setting is, a setting that can only get deadlier with a murderer on the mountain... A must read for 2022 -- Sarah Pearse, Sunday Times bestselling author of The SanatoriumStunning. Suffocatingly tense, highly original and exhilarating, Breathless is an early contender for thriller of the year * Daily Express *Tense, chilling and terrifying with unforgettable characters and an unpredictable and atmospheric plot. One of the most original thrillers I've read. It deserves to be huge! -- Claire Douglas, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Couple at No. 9A vertigo-inducing page-turner by an author who brings the high-stakes world of expert mountain-climbing to life on the page -- Nita Prose, Sunday Times bestselling author of The MaidGripping. Thrilling. A visceral account of a novice's struggles with thin air and exhaustion * Sunday Times *This thriller would be unsettling enough at sea level, but in the death zone, it's suffocatingly tense. McCulloch combines extreme mountaineering with murder to create a novel that's chilling, vivid, and entirely unique. -- Abigail Dean, Sunday Times bestselling author of Girl AThe ultimate high-altitude mountain thriller. Ice-cold, twisting, deadly and doesn't put a foot wrong. It took me on a chilling journey to the death zone, and I loved it! -- Janice Hallett, Sunday Times bestselling author of The AppealA blockbuster worthy thriller * OK! *Nail-biting, chilling, totally exhilarating - a true triumph -- Stacey Halls, Sunday Times bestselling author of The FamiliarsI loved it. I read it in two sittings. It was so tense by the end, the air in my bedroom felt as thin as in the mountains. I think it's a total triumph of a thriller. -- Gillian McAllister, Sunday Times bestselling author of That NightSet on an expedition to climb one of the world's tallest mountains, Breathless is an addictive, tightly plotted thriller that will leave you chilled to the bone -- Lucy Clarke, Sunday Times bestselling author of The CastawaysI have climbed Manaslu with Amy, she's a very positive thinker with good energy to be around on the mountain - she is the real deal -- Nirmal "Nimsdai" Purja * star of Netflix's 14 Peaks and author of the Sunday Times bestseller Beyond Possible *If you liked Shiver by Allie Reynolds, you'll really enjoy this. Rich in authentic detail, it's a nail-biting novel * Woman's Weekly *A breathtaking book set at 8000 metres - the air alone can kill you, and there's a killer on the loose too. I absolutely loved this, the author's incredible knowledge of mountaineering really shone through - a real page-turner that I read in a couple of days. Tense, terrifying and fascinating in equal measure. -- Catherine Cooper, Sunday Times bestselling author of The ChaletA tense, absorbing thriller with the most spectacular setting imaginable. It's bleak, beautiful and powerfully atmospheric. I couldn't put it down -- Jennifer Saint, Sunday Times bestselling author of AriadneBreathless is both a fascinating insight into the world of high-altitude mountaineering and a chilling, twisty thriller. Absorbing and atmospheric -- Louise O'Neill, bestselling author of After The SilenceVividly descriptive, packed with atmosphere, mystery twists, turns and tension, it's a nail-biter thriller * Choice Magazine *There really is something about the combination of a snowbound locale and a killer hiding in plain sign that is a recipe for success, and this is an absolute belter * Heat *Atmospheric enough to leave me shivering and gripping enough to make me unable to stop turning pages. This book followed me around the house as I inhaled Cecily's story, enjoying every fascinating minute of it. A 5* cracker -- Gytha LodgeA truly terrifying thriller with a tense and twisty plot and an incredibly dangerous setting. I loved the insight into the world of the high mountains and the people who risk their lives to climb them. A brilliant concept, superbly executed. -- Allie Reynolds, bestselling author of ShiverBreathless is a thriller that moves at a breakneck pace through the ice-packed dangers of the Death Zone. I felt like I was on the mountain and raced to the end. Read it, and it'll leave you breathless, too -- Laura Lam * Sunday Times bestselling author of Seven Devils and Goldilocks *It's a classic locked-room setting, but there's enough originality and style about this to make it an enjoyable and exciting read . . . A claustrophobic and intense read, a tale of proper obsession and danger. Keeps you turning the page, anxious to know what comes next. * NB Magazine *Its twists and turns leave your blood running cold * Good Housekeeping *It's rare that a thriller actually lives up to that word. But here - in the jeopardy its characters are plunged into, in the story's twists and turns, and in the true star of the novel, the mountain itself - Breathless truly manages to thrill -- James Smythe * author of I Still Dream *A truly breathtaking thriller. It had me gasping and guessing with every turn of a page. The audacity of the adventure is only matched by the brilliance of McCulloch's deft and evocative writing -- Kim Curran * author of the Slay series *A visceral, thrill-seeker's story of one woman's struggle to conquer her fears, with murder and mayhem at 8,000m. I really loved it. -- Rosie Andrews, author of LeviathanA frighteningly original novel written with a deep passion for the mountains and an inquisitive mind. A brilliantly chilling read -- Giles KristianChilling . . . there really is something about the combination of a remote snowbound location and a killer hiding in plain sight that is a recipe for success * Crime Monthly *A blockbuster-worthy thriller * Sunday Express *

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Book SynopsisCOULD YOU UNCOVER YOUR MURDERER BEFORE YOUR LAST BREATH?----Who killed Harriet?Complicated, driven, loving; manipulative, irresistible, monstrous whether you love her or hate her, Harriet is impossible to say no to. But someone has finally snapped and as Harriet lies dying, she is determined to figure out who has killed her.Was it her devoted husband? Or was it her best friend and sometimes lover?Or Karen, a fellow school mum and seemingly the woman who has it all until the night Harriet persuaded her into playing Two Truths and a Lie?Teenage bullies, complicated friendships, and games (both on and off the playground) combine with envy, obsession and revenge to create a twisty tale of drama and suspense that you won't be able to put down.----Readers are loving Every Last Suspect The ending? Loved it. My heart was in my throat reading the last few chapters. A

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Book SynopsisCan one detective stop a war being lost just as it starts?August, 1914, the eve of WWI, and in New York the Van Dorn Detective Agency is supervising the loading of a final shipment of rifles bound for Britain. When Chief Investigator Isaac Bell discovers a hidden radio transmitter, he realises it will broadcast the exact location of the merchant ship to waiting German U-boats.This ship is saved - but two others have already departed.In a desperate race against time, Bell sets out to foil these acts of sabotage. Yet even if he succeeds, he knows he must hunt down the saboteur. Little does he realise that a sophisticated German spy ring is operating out of New York City''s docks - and they''ve a secret that could determine the outcome of the war . . .Praise for Clive Cussler:''The Adventure King'' Sunday Express''Just about the best in the business'' New York Post''Cussler is hard to beat'' Daily Ma

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Book SynopsisJoin Juan Cabrillo and the Oregon team as they battle a global criminal conspiracy . . .When the Oregon team uncover a ship full of contraband, smuggling turns out to be the tip of a very deep (and dark) iceberg.Because the Oregon''s crew have just stumbled on the Pipeline - a vast criminal network stretching across the globe. Smuggling weapons and drugs, this ruthless syndicate has been passed down the line from father to son. Now greed and a haunting, generations-old grudge means they are embarking on their most dangerous scheme yet. If they can get hold of a devastating weapon, they will enact a terrible revenge - and millions will die.Only Cabrillo and the Oregon crew stand between the Pipeline and huge destruction. But this is the place they work best . . .''The Adventure King'' - Sunday Express''Just about the best in the business'' - New York Post''Cussler is hard to beat'' - Daily Mail

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Book SynopsisYOU LOVED BAD SUMMER PEOPLE. NOW, GET READY FOR SOMETHING EVEN MORE DELICIOUSSuccession meets White Lotus in the razor-sharp follow-up to the universally acclaimed----Three days in paradise. Ten dysfunctional colleagues. A billion-dollar deal. When Caitlin accepts a new high-powered job at Aurora, she already knows she's going to have to take the good with the bad. On the one hand, the senior team she's joining is full of big personalities, never happier than when nursing a bitter grudge or pursuing an illicit affair. On the other, the company is up for sale, and if they can just hold it together at their glamorous corporate retreat, each is set to make millions. But when the group heads out on the first night of the trip, everyone drinks too much. People say and do things they'll soon regret. And next morning, one of the team is missing.

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Book SynopsisDiscover the powerful and unforgettable story of female resistance from the New York Times bestselling author, inspired by real events''Code Name Sapphire will break your heart and, at the same time, remind you of the courage and resilience of the human spirit'' Kristin HarmelA train bound for Auschwitz. One route to freedom . . ._________1942.After her fiancé is killed in a pogrom, Hannah Martel narrowly escapes Nazi Germany and takes temporary refuge with her cousin, Lily, in Brussels.Safe for now, but desperate to flee Europe for good, Hannah joins the Sapphire Line: a secret resistance network led by a mysterious woman named Micheline and her enigmatic brother, Mateo.Freedom is tantalisingly close. But when Lily''s family are arrested and slated for deportation to Auschwitz, Hannah finds herself torn between her loyalties and her own determination to escape . . .How mu

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Book Synopsis''Magnetic. I couldn''t put it down.'' STEPHEN KING''Immersive, gripping and wish a twist you won''t see coming'' ELLERY LLOYD''The very definition of a page-turner'' CLARE MACKINTOSH----I guess you''re probably wondering about the next girl. Because there''s always another girl, right? A girl waiting to be taken. To be swept away. I''ll tell you about her.It''s been twenty years since Detective Chelsey Calhoun lost her sister, and she''s been searching ever since: for signs, for closure, for other missing girls. Happy endings are rare in Chelsey''s line of work.Until one day, local teenager Ellie Black is found in Washington State woods. Two years after her disappearance, she''s an echo of herself, but alive.But something''s not right about this girl. Where has she been, and who is she protecting?Chelsey has to find out. For herself, for her sister, and before the next girl is taken.----''I stayed up late into the night turning the pages . . . a truly jaw-dropping twist.'' JESSICA KNOLL''An emotional gut-punch of a thriller'' SAMANTHA DOWNING''What a page-turner, with a truly shocking twist at the end. It's an absolute winner for me.'' SUSAN LEWIS''Brooding and atmospheric'' MARY KUBICA

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Book Synopsis*PRE-ORDER NOW! THE NEW EDGE-OF-YOUR-SEAT THRILLER FROM LEAH KONEN, FOR FANS OF THE SHINING AND ANDREA MARA''S NO ONE SAW A THING*An isolated motel.A body in the snow.A killer lying in wait...When Kerry arrives to start a new job as the caretaker of a remote motel in the Catskills, she's excited for a fresh start.But she quickly realises that something is very wrong.Her room is full of the previous caretaker's belongings and it looks like she was trying to leave in a hurry.And then, Kerry sees it the trails of blood. The hand reaching out from the snowConfused and scared, in the midst of a snowstorm, Kerry goes out to seek help. When the police arrive, though, things go from bad to worse.Because the body has disappeared. But the killer is still out there Why readers LOVE Leah Konen''s twisty thrillers:''Full of twists and revelations right to the end!'' 5***** rea

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Book SynopsisDiscover the hot and twisty new psychological thriller featuring a Caribbean hen party that takes a sinister turn, perfect for fans of Lucy Clarke and Sarah Pearse.''THE PERFECT SUMMER READ'' GLAMOURThis is the hen do to end all hen dos. And you''re invited...Poppy Greer is getting married and four of her old schoolmates are to be her trusted bridesmaids. They may have drifted but true friendships last a lifetime, don''t they?Plus, who would pass on a free first-class ticket to white sands and bottomless cocktails on a private Caribbean islandBut the women have underestimated their host, and each other. And as their darkest secrets are revealed, the trip of their dreams becomes the hen do from hell.Will anyone make it off the island alive?Readers are loving She Started It:A real page turner' Reader reviewDestination thriller at its best' Reader reviewOne

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Book SynopsisThe escapist crime thriller for fans of Below Deck, Lucy Clarke and T.M. LoganWHEN THERE'S BLOOD IN THE WATER, A FEEDING FRENZY IS SURE TO FOLLOW . . . The Ophelia is your typical superyacht: luxurious, owned by a ruthless billionaire and staffed by crew who have just one job: keep the guests happy, whatever it takes. Sasha is the latest hire on a week-long Atlantic crossing, and she fits right in. In fact, she could be mistaken for any of the stewardesses: tall, blonde and model gorgeous. But despite its sleek opulence, the Ophelia isn't as heavenly as it seems. And when one of the stewardesses is found dead after a night of partying, all eyes turn to Sasha. But she's not the only one with something to hide and below deck, nothing stays hidden for long. Endlessly twisty and delightfully voyeuristic, I Did Warn Her is a whodunnit on the high seas, where the dark secrets of the ultra-wealthy have nowhere to hide.

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Book Synopsis ''The first in an effervescent new mystery series. . . a treat for historical mystery lovers looking for a new series to savour (or devour)'' NEW YORK TIMES''A gorgeous debut mystery with a charming and fearless sleuth . . . spellbinding'' SUJATA MASSEY''Told with real warmth and wit. . . A perfect read for fans of Alexander McCall Smith and Vaseem Khan'' - ABIR MUKHERJEEA NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF 2022Murder and mayhem . . . monsoon season is coming._____________________________Solving crimes isn''t easy.Add a jealous mother-in-law and having to wear a flowing sari into the mix, and you''ve got a problem.When clever, headstrong Kaveri moves to Bangalore to marry doctor Ramu, she''s resigned herself to a quiet life.But that all changes the night of the party at the Century Club, Trade ReviewI absolutely adored The Bangalore Detectives Club, a beautifully painted picture of a woman's life in 1920s India. Kaveri is a compelling character, headstrong, clever and dogged, and not at all deterred by the constraints of her position and gender. A fantastic book. -- M. W. CRAVEN, bestselling and award-winning author of The CuratorThe Bangalore Detective Club is a gorgeous debut mystery that introduces Kaveri Murthy, a young wife living a conservative household who applies her prodigious intelligence to solve a murder that threatens to tear apart genteel 1920s colonial Bangalore. Kaveri is a charming and fearless sleuth, trooping from elite social clubs to humble districts to ensure the right culprit is charged with murder. Author Harini Nagendra brilliantly shares the landscape, social customs and history of South India in this spellbinding novel. I eagerly await the next Kaveri mystery. -- SUJATA MASSEY, bestselling author of The Widows of Malabar Hill and The Bombay PrinceFrom page one we plunge into the exuberant cacophony of 1920s Bangalore, right there beside Kaveri Murthy in her adopted city: the drawing-rooms and dirt lanes, the gardens and brothels, the temples and jails. Nagendra's depiction of an awkward but tender new marriage is a delight, and who could help cheering for Kaveri as she swims in her sari, studies in secret and commits herself to the pursuit of justice? More, please! -- CATRIONA MCPHERSON, multi-award-winning author of the Dandy McGilver series

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Book Synopsis'A new Simon Brett is an event for mystery fans' P. D. James'Murder most enjoyable' Colin DexterBlotto and Twinks are off on another adventure - and this time they're bound for the Alpine village of Luzvimmen in Switzerland, where Blotto participates in racing the prestigious and very fast Croissant Run, though someone seems determined to sabotage his chances. Twinks, on the other hand, is on a mission to rescue her friend's sister from the sinister finishing school she is trapped in - the Convent of the Sacred Icicle. Once inside, Twinks is threatened by an elderly nun who shows her a secret glacier in which the Phantom Skiers are entombed... awaiting resurrection so they can wreak vengeance on people who are too curious... like Blotto and Twinks. Meanwhile, up at Schloss Luzvimmen, the crazed Count von Strapp is set on global domination via a deadly arsenal of Swiss cheese hardware he's planning to unleash on the world... Yes, everything's much as usual in the world of Blotto

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Book SynopsisWhat really happened to Lauren Ballard? A page-turning mystery simmering with secrets and suspense, perfect for fans of Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng and The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave.Trade ReviewBold, beautiful, savage and stunning. The Good Ones is a taut thriller, an elegant exploration of loss and the haunt of past mistakes, and a true page-turning mystery. I adored it. -- Chris Whitaker, bestselling author of WE BEGIN AT THE ENDAn irresistible mystery, superbly crafted with all the stealth and intrigue of the best Southern Gothics -- Anna Bailey, author of Sunday Times bestseller TALL BONESPolly Stewart's haunting and menacing novel is an event of voice, and a compelling mystery that probes the dark places our minds go when a woman or girl is missing. The Good Ones pokes an exploring finger into old bruises, showing how the small decisions we make can change everything. I read it in a single sitting. -- Hayley Scrivenor, author of DIRT TOWNA fantastic achievement. A classic Southern Gothic tale told through the prism of modern-day sensibilities. Not to be missed -- S. A. Cosby, author of RAZORBLADE TEARSThe friendship at the heart of this gripping mystery is among the darkest and most complicated relationships I've read. The Good Ones had me suspecting everyone in Tyndall County, only to be proven wrong by an ending I never saw coming. Polly Stewart is an author to watch. -- Ana Reyes, author of Reese's Book Club pick THE HOUSE IN THE PINESA haunting, gorgeously rendered portrayal . . . A riveting, unflinching exploration of adolescent female friendships, small-town pressures to conform, and the true crime lover's tendency to conflate empathy and voyeurism, The Good Ones drew me in from the first lines and still hasn't released me, days after finishing. I envy readers opening Polly Stewart's beautiful, assured novel for the first time -- Katie Gutierrez, author of Radio 2 Book Club pick MORE THAN YOU'LL EVER KNOWSmartly suspenseful and knife-sharp . . . In these pages, those who stay behind have as many secrets as those who go missing, and I couldn't stop reading until I'd untangled every mystery -- Sara Flannery Murphy, author of GIRL ONEA stunning achievement. With gorgeous writing, a compelling, flawed protagonist whose journey is so authentic, and an intricate mystery in which everyone is a suspect, this debut is captivating. The twists and turns are seamless and subtle . . . a mind-blowing ending -- Samantha M. Bailey, author of WOMAN ON THE EDGEReminiscent of Gone Girl with elements of Yellowjackets thrown in -- Eli Cranor, author of DON'T KNOW TOUGHStylish and totally compelling . . . as concerned with finding a missing woman as it is with challenging our assumptions about motherhood. I loved it! -- Darcey Bell, author of A SIMPLE FAVORSharp, smart and often sexy, The Good Ones is a knockout . . . the many raw secrets of Tyndall County that make this novel unique, clever, and compelling -- Ace Atkins, New York Times bestselling author of THE HEATHENSDark, suspenseful and thought-provoking . . . kept me turning pages late into the night -- Alison Buccola, author of CATCH HER WHEN SHE FALLSA riveting debut crime novel that's loaded with elements that readers will love - powerful characters, a fraught homecoming, and twists galore. I really enjoyed reading this - and I'm certain I won't be alone in that. -- Alex Segura, author of SECRET IDENTITY

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Book SynopsisGeorgie is back and hanging the stockings with care when a murder interrupts her Christmas cheer in this all-new installment in the New York Times bestselling Royal Spyness series from Rhys Bowen.Georgie is excited for her first Christmas as a married woman in her lovely new home. She suggests to her dashing husband, Darcy, that they have a little house party, but when Darcy receives a letter from his aunt Ermintrude, there is an abrupt change in plans. She has moved to a house on the edge of the Sandringham estate, near the royal family, and wants to invite Darcy and his new bride for Christmas. Aunt Ermintrude hints that the queen would like Georgie nearby. Georgie had not known that Aunt Ermintrude was a former lady-in-waiting and close confidante of her royal highness. The letter is therefore almost a royal request, so Georgie, Darcy, and their Christmas guests: Mummy, Grandad, Fig, and Binky all head to Sandringham.Georgie soon learns that the notorious Mrs. Sim

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Book SynopsisGeorgie and Darcy are finally on their honeymoon in Kenya''s Happy Valley, but murder crashes the party in this all-new installment in the New York Times bestselling series.I was so excited when Darcy announced out of the blue that we were flying to Kenya for our extended honeymoon. Now that we are here, I suspect he has actually been sent to fulfill another secret mission. I am trying very hard not to pick a fight about it, because after all, we are in paradise! Darcy finally confides that there have been robberies in London and Paris. It seems the thief was a member of the aristocracy and may have fled to Kenya. Since we are staying in the Happy Valley-the center of upper-class English life-we are well positioned to hunt for clues and ferret out possible suspects. Now that I am a sophisticated married woman, I am doing my best to sound like one. But crikey! These aristocrats are a thoroughly loathsome sort enjoying a completely decadent lifestyle filled with wild p

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Book SynopsisDuring WW2 there was a rumour that German spies were landing by parachute in Britain, dressed as nuns...''Spy-masterful storytelling'' Sunday Post''Delightfully old-fashioned and prudent of prose, McCall Smith unspools his tales'' Daily Mail''[Adds] another treasure to McCall Smith''s already glittering library'' New York Journal of BooksConradin Muller was an unusual spy. He was recruited in Hamburg in June 1943, much against his will, and sent on his first, and only, mission in late September that year. He failed to send a single report back to Germany, and when the War came to an end in May 1945, he fell to his knees and wept with relief.From a highly reluctant German spy who is drawn to an East Anglian nunnery as his only means of escape, to the strange tale of one of the Cambridge spy ring''s adventures with a Russian dwarf, these are Alexander McCall Smith''s intriguingTrade ReviewSpy-masterful storytelling * Sunday Post *Marvellous... shows off Alexander McCall Smith's accomplishment as a storyteller as its very best * Undiscovered Scotland *There's nothing not to like about Alexander McCall Smith when you read his latest collection of six short stories on the business of spying... These are a half dozen beautifully shaped, delicious morsels, which I devoured even faster than McCall Smith could write them... full of character and detail * Australian *Massively entertaining and thought-provoking * Booklist (starred review) *Based on extensive research and with a fine grip on the slippery nature of the world of espionage, these underhand dealings range from Algeria in 1924 to a modern-day clerical cabal in the Vatican... Delightfully old-fashioned and prudent of prose, McCall Smith unspools his tales * Daily Mail *Taken together, the two parts echo each other. Each story provides a unique cast of characters and distinctly different plots, each offers a gentle portrait of people and society. And each is guided by the mastery of a consummate storyteller, offering another treasure to his already glittering library * New York Journal of Books *

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Book SynopsisThe reckoning is coming...In an isolated house by Dugort pier a body is found. DS Lucy Golden is shocked to discover that the victim, Sandra Byrne, is a sister of one of her old school friends. To further complicate matters, Ben Lively, one of Lucy''s colleagues, is the chief suspect. Lucy must put aside her bias in order to uncover the truth. But the deeper she digs into Sandra''s life, the more the past starts to unravel and the less she seems to know. How do you solve a murder when all you have are lies?As Lucy desperately tries to sort out what is true from what is not, Rob, her ex-husband and ex-con, makes a reappearance.And when the reckoning for past mistakes finally arrives, nothing is what it seems.Praise for Martina Murphy''The Branded pulls you straight into the story, snares you, and won''t let you escape until you turn the last page'' Patricia Gibney''A novel that raises the bar for crime proce

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Book SynopsisThe reckoning is coming...In an isolated house by Dugort pier a body is found. DS Lucy Golden is shocked to discover that the victim, Sandra Byrne, is a sister of one of her old school friends. To further complicate matters, Ben Lively, one of Lucy''s colleagues, is the chief suspect. Lucy must put aside her bias in order to uncover the truth. But the deeper she digs into Sandra''s life, the more the past starts to unravel and the less she seems to know. How do you solve a murder when all you have are lies?As Lucy desperately tries to sort out what is true from what is not, Rob, her ex-husband and ex-con, makes a reappearance.And when the reckoning for past mistakes finally arrives, nothing is what it seems.Praise for Martina Murphy''The Branded pulls you straight into the story, snares you, and won''t let you escape until you turn the last page'' Patricia Gibney''A novel that raises the bar for crime proce

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Book SynopsisAMSTERDAM 1980A city in turmoil: rife with drug abuse, riots and terror threats in the run-up to the coronation of Queen Beatrix. As Amsterdam''s police force is overwhelmed by the civil war between law enforcement and squatters, local neighbourhood policeman Piet Huizen is seconded from his hometown Alkmaar to this cauldron. It should be daunting but he feels strangely liberated from the responsibilities of home and everyday work. Together with his three colleagues from across the country, he''s only there temporarily and can even laugh at his own provincial outlook. Until a student goes missing.AMSTERDAM NOWDetective Lotte Meerman doesn''t want to hear about her father Piet Huizen''s past because his month in Amsterdam in 1980 led directly to her parent''s divorce. The less she knows, the better it is. Then two men die. Their deaths are not treated as suspicious but Lotte realises there is something that links the deceased men: they were both

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Book SynopsisGone Girl meets The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, in a twisty dark thriller set in the world of Hong Kong's super-rich, where everyone has secrets... some of which may get you killed.

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Book SynopsisIn this dead city, the vultures are circling...Berlin 1944. The beginning of the end for Nazi Germany. And the beginning of a dark journey for Garda detective Stefan Gillespie as he makes his way through war-ravaged Europe to the German capital. He carries secret instructions for the Irish ambassador, who is clinging on in the growing chaos - even though it''s time to get out. Bombs fall and bodies fill the streets. People starve. The true horrors of Nazi terror are everywhere now... and the Russians are coming. As Stefan searches for an Irishman trapped in Berlin who has betrayed his country and his friends, who cares if people are murdered along the way? And Stefan has to ask himself if saving one life matters in this devastation. And if it does, is it worth him risking his own?

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Book SynopsisShe lay so still, blue eyes shining, blonde hair fanned out, her mouth stuck forever open in a soundless scream...When Rachel Mullen is found dead by her only sister Beth, her body twisted in an arc of pain, Detective Lottie Parker knows that she has been murdered the minute she enters the bedroom. Lottie''s heart aches for Beth, all alone in the world, whose last memory of her sister will forever be the brutal way she was taken. And when Lottie finds a shard of glass placed in the young girl''s throat, she fears that Rachel may be just the first victim.The night before, Rachel had attended a party at a luxurious new restaurant in Ragmullin, and Lottie wastes no time in tracking down the other guests. But there are several things troubling her: Rachel''s handbag and keys are nowhere to be found, and no one at the party seems to have seen her leave.Just as Lottie thinks she''s onto something, her worst fears are confirmed: another woman isTrade ReviewPRAISE FOR THE LOTTIE PARKER SERIES * - *Lottie Parker is one of the most compelling characters in Irish detective fiction -- Liz NugentThere is nobody quite like Patricia Gibney - her Lottie Parker books are pacy, tense, dark and gripping with a hugely compelling, sympathetic character in Lottie. Page-turners with heart. A stunningly addictive series, Patricia Gibney's books go from strength to strength. Engrossing crime fiction with real heart. -- Andrea MaraAn addictive crime series . . . Her skilfully plotted narrative is driven by the brilliantly complex, utterly relatable Lottie Parker who is the beating heart of all Gibney's novels * Irish Independent *An action-packed, twisty tale of murder * Sunday Independent *Gibney expertly ratchets up the tension, making this exceptionally hard to put down . . . You won't be able to help rooting for our flawed heroine * Heat *An atmospheric page-turner * Irish Examiner *

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Book SynopsisShe lifted up her granddaughter from the cot, clutched her to her chest and, without looking at her beautiful daughter lying dead on the floor of her bedroom, ran from the house. Only when she was outside did she let a wail escape her lips, frightening the baby who joined in her screams.When Isabel Gallagher is found murdered on the floor of her baby''s nursery by her mother, it''s a gruelling case for Detective Lottie Parker. Isabel''s pyjamas have been ripped, her throat cut and an old-fashioned razor blade placed in her hand. As Lottie looks at the round blue eyes and perfect chubby cheeks of Isabel''s baby daughter, she can''t understand who would want to hurt this innocent family.That very same day she receives a call with devastating news. Another young mother, Joyce Breslin, has gone missing, and her four-year-old son Evan has been abducted from daycare. Lottie is sure that the missing mother and son are linked to Isabel''s death, and when

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Book Synopsis The Sanatorium took you to the Alps and chilled you to the bone. Now, The Wilds will take you deep into the woods . . . and out there, it''s easy to get lost.''The most addictive book I''ve read in a long time . . . This book really gets you thinking'' ***** Reader Review''Will keep you on the edge of your seat, with its blend of psychological depth and thrilling suspense'' ***** Reader Review''Amazing. Made me love reading again'' ***** Reader ReviewAfter the dark events that scarred her childhood, Kier Templer escaped her hometown and twin to live her life on the road. They''ve never lost contact until, on a trip to a Portuguese national park, Kier vanishes without a trace.Detective Elin Warner arrives in the same park ready to immerse herself in its vast wilderness - only to hear about Kier''s disappearance, and discover a disturbing map she left behind. The few strangers at the isolated camp close ran

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