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Book SynopsisFirst in a delightfully charming crime series set in 1930s Singapore, introducing amateur sleuth Su Lin, a local girl stepping in as governess for the Acting Governor of Singapore.1936 in the Crown Colony of Singapore, and the British abdication crisis and rising Japanese threat seem very far away. When the Irish nanny looking after Acting Governor Palin''s daughter dies suddenly - and in mysterious circumstances - mission school-educated local girl Su Lin - an aspiring journalist trying to escape an arranged marriage - is invited to take her place. But then another murder at the residence occurs and it seems very likely that a killer is stalking the corridors of Government House. It now takes all Su Lin''s traditional skills and intelligence to help British-born Chief Inspector Thomas LeFroy solve the murders - and escape with her own life.''Simply glorious. Every nook and cranny of 1930s Singapore is brought richly to life, without ever getting in the way of a classic puzzle plot. But what''s a setting without a jewel? Chen Su Lin is a true gem. Her slyly witty voice and her admirable, sometimes heartbreaking, practicality make her the most beguiling narrator heroine I''ve met in a long while.''Catriona McPherson''Charming and fascinating with great authentic feel. Ovidia Yu''s teenage Chinese sleuth gives us an insight into a very different culture and time. This book is exactly why I love historical novels.''Rhys BowenTrade ReviewCharming and fascinating with great authentic feel. Ovidia Yu's teenage Chinese sleuth gives us an insight into a very different culture and time. This book is exactly why I love historical novels -- Rhys BowenA new book by Ovidia Yu is always a treat; a new series is an occasion for rejoicing * SJ Rozan *The Frangipani Tree Mystery transports readers to 1930's Singapore, with compelling suspects, a page-turning plot, and an engaging, witty sleuth. Immersive and intriguing from the opening page to the satisfying end -- Susan Spann, author of the Hiro Hattori MysteriesYu has concocted a delightful vintage whodunit bubbling with charm and an infectious curiosity about human nature * Kirkus Reviews *Charming murder mystery set in pre-WWII Singapore * The Straits Times *

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Book SynopsisThe fourth smart and engaging police procedural featuring dark and damaged Dutch detective Lotte Meerman

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Book SynopsisPhryne Fisher - dangerous, passionate, kind, clever, and seductive. She drinks cocktails, dances the tango, is the companion of wharfies, and is expert at conducting an elegant dalliance.It''s the 1920s in Melbourne and Phryne is asked to investigate the puzzling death of a famous author and illustrator of fairy stories. To do so, Phryne takes a job within the women''s magazine that employed the victim and finds herself enmeshed in her colleagues'' deceptions.But while Phryne is learning the ins and outs of magazine publishing first hand, her personal life is thrown into chaos. Impatient for her lover Lin Chung''s imminent return from a silk-buying expedition to China, she instead receives an unusual summons from Lin Chung''s family followed by a series of mysterious assaults and warnings.Trade ReviewGreenwood's strength lies in her ability to create characters that are wholly satisfying: the bad guys are bad, and the good guys are great * Vogue *Phryne Fisher is gutsy and adventurous, and endowed with plenty of grey matter * West Australian *Elegant, fabulously wealthy and sharp as a tack, Phryne sleuths with customary panache ... [she is] irresistibly charming * The Age *Phryne Fisher is young, wealthy, beautiful, smart, confident and independently minded, and she has a knack for solving murders when she is not sipping a strengthening cocktail or planning another seduction * The Australian's Review of Books *

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Book SynopsisThe brand new Agatha Raisin mystery from multimillion-selling author M. C. Beaton, the Queen of Cosy Crime, about an eccentric Cotswolds-based detective with an erratic love life and a penchant for G and Ts . . .Trade ReviewEvery new Agatha Raisin escapade is a total joy -- Ashley JensenNo wonder she's been crowned Queen of Cosy Crime * Mail on Sunday *A Beaton novel is like The Archers on speed * Daily Mail *The detective novels of M C Beaton, a master of outrageous black comedy, have reached cult status * The Times *Full of perfectly pitched interest, intrigue, and charm -- Lee ChildAgatha Raisin is sharp, witty, hugely intelligent, unfailingly entertaining. . . M C Beaton has created a new national treasure... the stories zing along and are irresistible, unputdownable, a joy -- Anne RobinsonM. C. Beaton's imperfect heroine is an absolute gem * Publishers Weekly *Agatha is like Miss Marple with a drinking problem, a pack-a-day habit and major man lust. In fact, I think she could be living my dream life * Entertainment Weekly *The bucolic romantic entanglements sizzle . . . Beaton is like a less explicit Jilly Cooper . . . She also has a rebarbative wit that is worth any amount of gritty realism * Daily Telegraph *

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Book Synopsis''A true rising star of crime fiction'' Ian Rankin''Wonderfully grisly and grim, and a cracking pace'' James Oswald''A frantic, pacy read with a compelling hero'' Steve CavanaghWar is coming to No-Man''s Land, and Connor Fraser will be ready.A mutilated body is found dumped at Cowane''s Hospital in the heart of historic Stirling. For DCI Malcolm Ford it''s like nothing he''s ever seen before, the savagery of the crime makes him want to catch the murderer before he strikes again. For reporter Donna Blake it''s a shot at the big time, a chance to get her career back on track and prove all the doubters wrong. But for close protection specialist Connor Fraser it''s merely a grisly distraction from the day job. But then another bloodied and broken corpse is found, this time in the shadow of the Wallace Monument - and with it, a message. One Connor has received before, during his time as a police offTrade ReviewThis is Broadfoot's best to date, a thriller that delivers the thrills: energetic, breathlessly pacey and keeping you guessing till the end -- Craig RussellGreat set of characters, wonderfully grisly and grim, and a cracking pace. Top stuff! -- James OswaldA deliciously twisty thriller that never lets up the pace. Thrills, spills, chills and kills -- Donna MooreA frantic, pacy read with a compelling hero -- Steve CavanaghAn author on the top of his game * Crime Fiction Lover *Broadfoot is here, and he's ready to sit at the table with some of the finest crime writers Scottish fictions has to offer -- Russel D. McLeanBroadfoot is the real deal. A superb debut -- Michael J. Malone on Falling Fast * Crimesquad.com *Cracking pace, satisfyingly twisty plot. A great read -- James Oswald on The StormCrisp dialogue, characters you believe and a prose style that brings you back for more . . . a fine addition to a growing roster of noir titles with a tartan tinge -- Douglas SkeltonDefinitely a must read for all lovers of Tartan Noir: or anyone else who simply wants to enjoy a compelling tale * Undiscovered Scotland *Gripping action [...] menacing undercurrents [...] The chapters are a series of stabs, swift, to the point. The knots in the plot unravel with timely stealth -- Tom Adair * The Scotsman *Gritty [with] a strong identity; very tartan noir crime fiction. The shock opening hooked me in and the well-developed characters, back stories, plot and sub-plots kept that interest going -- Dundee Book Prize judgeNeil Broadfoot is one to watch -- Magnus Linklater * The Scotsman *It's a thrill a minute in No Man's Land, a high-octane thriller introducing us to close protection specialist, Connor Fraser -- Nick QuantrillNeil Broadfoot hits the ground running and doesn't stop. With the very beating heart of Scotland at its core, your heart too will race as you reach the jaw dropping conclusion of this brilliant thriller. First class! -- Denzil Meyrick

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Book Synopsis''A true rising star of crime fiction'' Ian Rankin''Tense, fast-moving and bloody. Broadfoot''s best yet'' Mason Cross''Tension that''ll hold you breathless'' Helen Fields Blair Charlston swapped the stock market for salvation - and now he''s making a killing. Once a controversial venture capitalist, Charlston reinvented himself as a personal and business development guru after surviving an attempt to take his own life when a business deal went disastrously wrong. So when he decides to host a weekend retreat on the outskirts of Stirling for more than 300 people, Connor Fraser is drafted in to cover the security for a man who is at once idolised as a saviour and hated as a ruthless asset stripper.For Connor, it''s an unwelcome assignment. He''s never had much time for salvation by soundbite, and Charlston''s notoriety is attracting the attention of reporter Donna Blake, who''s asking more questiTrade ReviewThis is Broadfoot's best to date, a thriller that delivers the thrills: energetic, breathlessly pacey and keeping you guessing till the endGreat set of characters, wonderfully grisly and grim, and a cracking pace. Top stuff!A deliciously twisty thriller that never lets up the pace. Thrills, spills, chills and killsA frantic, pacy read with a compelling heroAn author on the top of his game - Crime Fiction LoverBroadfoot is here, and he's ready to sit at the table with some of the finest crime writers Scottish fictions has to offerBroadfoot is the real deal. A superb debut - Crimesquad.comCracking pace, satisfyingly twisty plot. A great read

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Book SynopsisNo one in Lochdubh expects Dorothy to stay for long...She is, after all, entirely unsuitable. She''s an uptown girl, used to a fancy lifestyle in the big city of Glasgow. She''ll never fit in. And how is that work-shy rogue Hamish Macbeth supposed to get anything done when his new assistant is such a distraction? The village needs a police sergeant who can get on with his job, not one who''s constantly swooning over his pretty young constable.Yet PC Dorothy McIver quickly shows how determined she is to win over the locals, and she certainly seems to bring out the best in Macbeth. Then comes a brutal murder and the pair find themselves plunged into a tangled web of conspiracy that acquires a sinister strand when the chilling shadow of Glasgow''s underworld creeps to the Highlands and the peaceful village of Lochdubh.Through it all, the bond between Hamish and Dorothy grows ever stronger. Has Hamish Macbeth finally found the love of his life - and can he

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Book SynopsisTo the accompaniment of heavenly choirs singing, the fearless Miss Phryne Fisher returns in her 20th adventure with musical score in hand. An orchestral conductor has been found dead and Detective Inspector Jack Robinson needs the delightfully incisive and sophisticated Miss Fisher''s assistance to enter a world in which he is truly lost. Hugh Tregennis, not much liked by anyone, has been murdered in a most flamboyant mode by a killer with a point to prove. But how many killers is Phryne really stalking? At the same time, the dark curls, disdainful air and the lavender eyes of mathematician and code-breaker Rupert Sheffield are taking Melbourne by storm. They''ve certainly taken the heart of Phryne''s old friend from the trenches of WWI, John Wilson. Phryne recognizes Sheffield as a man who attracts danger and is determined to protect John from harm. Even with the faithful Dot, Mr. and Mrs. Butler, and all in her household ready to pull their weig

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Book Synopsis''Quirky, compelling and thoroughly enjoyable'' Kate Ellis''A super start to the series'' Frances Brody ''An entertaining murder mystery . . . witty'' L C Tyler Buddhism, love, art and murder - welcome to the world of the Mindful DetectiveWhen a famously narcissistic performance artist is found floating in a tank of formaldehyde at her own private view, suspicion falls on those closest to her . . .Leading the murder investigation is DI Shanti Joyce, recently transferred from London to Yeovil following the collapse of her marriage and a case that went wrong. She soon concludes that the mystery requires left-field thinking, and when a colleague at the station suggests Vince Caine, aka the Mindful Detective, Shanti tracks him down to his remote cabin on the Undercliff at Lyme Regis.The pair delve into the artist''s Bohemian circle and discover a hotbed of resentment and jealousy stretching Trade ReviewQuirky, compelling and thoroughly enjoyable -- Kate EllisThe story races along and I warmed to Shanti and Caine . . . a super start to the series -- Frances BrodyArt of Death is not only an entertaining murder mystery but also a witty and well-informed dig at the art world by somebody who clearly knows his Hirst from his Emin

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Book Synopsis''Tough, uncompromising and insightful . . . Russell has brilliantly captured post-war Glasgow and the vulnerability of those left to pick up the pieces'' Michael Robotham''A crime story that transcends the genre. . .This is storytelling at its very best!'' Michael Connelly Glasgow, 1953: the war may be over but the battle for the streets is just beginning. Three crime bosses control the murky streets, but a small-scale con is trying to invade their territory. The balance is shifting. Lennox, a hard man in a hard city at a hard time, finds himself caught in the middle - a dangerous place to be.One night, a body is discovered on the road, his head mashed to pulp, and Lennox is in the frame for murder. The only way of proving his innocence is to solve the crime - but he''ll have to dodge men more deadly than Glasgow''s crime bosses before he gets any answers.The first in a unique and memorable crime series, Lennox is gritt

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Book Synopsis''Tough, uncompromising and insightful . . . Russell has brilliantly captured post-war Glasgow and the vulnerability of those left to pick up the pieces'' Michael Robotham''A crime story that transcends the genre. . .This is storytelling at its very best!'' Michael Connelly Investigator Lennox just can''t stay out of trouble.Lennox is looking for legitimate cases - anything''s better than working for the Three Kings, the crime bosses who run Glasgow''s underworld. So when a woman comes into his office and hires him to follow her husband, it seems the perfect case.And, unusually for Lennox, it''s legal.But this isn''t a simple case of marital infidelity. When the people he''s following start to track him, once more Lennox must draw on the violent, war-damaged part of his personality as he follows this trail of dead men and broken hearts.The fourth in a unique and memorable crime series, Dead Men and Broken

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Book Synopsis''A cleverly constructed plot, at once romantic and threatening, promotes Tom Benjamin to the first division of crime writers'' Daily Mail''Ideal holiday reading for those pining for the tastes and smells of the Mediterranean'' The Herald''Atmospheric and immersive'' M W Craven''An insider''s view of life in the heart of Bologna - I felt transported there. Gripping plot and immersive description'' Harriet Tyce''Outstanding... an essential guide for armchair travellers to Italy'' Publishers'' Weekly It''s truffle season and in the hills around Bologna the hunt is on for the legendary Boscuri White, the golden nugget of Italian gastronomy. But when an American truffle ''supertaster'' goes missing, English detective Daniel Leicester discovers not all truffles are created equal. Did the missing supertaster bite off more than he could chew? As he goes on the hunt fTrade ReviewA cleverly constructed plot, at once romantic and threatening, promotes Tom Benjamin to the first division of crime writers * Daily Mail *

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Book SynopsisSet in Dundee, Scotland's fourth largest city, this fast-paced crime novel is the latest book featuring Polish detective DI Dania Gorska.

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Book Synopsis ''Quirky and colourful'' Times Crime Club''The village life, the (mostly awful) food, the appalling hooch and, above all, the loveable eccentricity of Olga, make this a novel to treasure'' A. N. Wilson''This intriguing but charming murder mystery is packed with psychological depth and wonderfully-drawn characters'' Eleanor RayLiterary fame beckons for Olga Pushkin, Railway Engineer (Second Class), when her self-help manual for hard-working women is published at last. In the meantime, however, Olga still has a household to support, a hedgehog to feed, and railway tracks to maintain from her tiny Siberian village of Roslazny, which has just become the target for Russian Railways budget cuts. Worse still, her beloved sergeant of police, Vassily Marushkin, has reunited with his long-lost wife Rozalina. And soon Rozalina is forcing Vassily to consider moving away...Matters aren''t helped when Olga''s scheming superior, Boris

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Book SynopsisMcGilloway returns with a nail-biting follow-up to the No. 1 Bestseller Little Girl Lost.

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Book SynopsisDonna Morris has chosen to do her probationary year as detective constable in the small seaside town of Scarborough. But on her first day, a body is found in the woods: the corpse of Henrik Grünttor presents itself as that of a homeless man, dead from his own drug use. However, until recently, Grünttor had been working at the local GCHQ centre on the Russian section and the postmortem reveals the cause of his death to be uncertain. Now in her early fifties, Donna has her own reasons for wanting to be in Scarborough, ones she would prefer to keep from her colleagues. For she''s not been drawn there by the landscape or the light, or even the beach, but to be closer to her wayward daughter - a daughter serving time in the nearby prison for GBH. Yet beyond even this, Donna hides another secret: she grew up in East Berlin, escaping across the wall in the early 1980s. Due to the circumstances of her past Donna is drawn to the dead man whose background is not dissimilar to

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Book Synopsis* Winner of the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction* New York Times Bestseller * A New York Times Notable Book and a Washington Post Notable Fiction Book of 2017* Longlisted for the National Book Award for Fiction* Named a Best Book of 2017 by NPR, The Guardian, Vogue, Esquire, Kirkus Reviews, Philadelphia Inquirer, BookPage, Bustle, Southern Living, and St. Louis Post-DispatchImmensely satisfying...an old-fashioned page-turner, tweaked by this witty and sophisticated writer...Egan is masterly at displaying mastery...she works a formidable kind of magic. -Dwight Garner, The New York TimesThe long-awaited novel from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of A Visit from the Goon Squad, Manhattan Beach opens in Brooklyn during the Great Depression. Anna Kerrigan, nearly twelve years old, accompanies her father to the house of a man who, she gTrade ReviewBeautifully rendered . . . genuinely affecting and handsomely constructed. It moves for all the right reasons. * Independent *This is a novel that will pull you in and under and carry you away on its rip tides . . . Anna's plight as a woman whose will is larger than her circumstances is dramatised with tremendous power. Its resonances continue to wash over the reader long after the novel ends. * the Guardian *Egan explains her wish to write a 'heroine-driven adventure story' set at a time when women had little freedom to steer their own lives. She has succeeded magnificently . . . here, the detail serves only to deepen and enrich. Mystery novels, thinks Anna, are unsatisfying in part because they take place 'in a single realm' only. The genius of this book is that Egan successfully plumbs so many. * Daily Mail *A gripping, modern version of a 19th century novel . . . such an absorbing read. * Evening Standard *A fabulous read * Independent, Autumn's Best Books. *Genuinely affecting and handsomely constructed * Independent *Fine turns of phrase, a richly imagined environs and a restless investigation into human nature . . . Egan really looks, and so do her characters. This is a novel that deserves to join the canon of New York stories. * New York Times Book Review *An absorbing narrative . . . brilliantly realised * the Spectator *Egan's first foray into historical fiction, this is a more conventional book than her fans might expect, but it's as darkly immersive an experience * Mail on Sunday Event *Flawlessly done, with enough of a spin on the usual historical-novel tropes to make the whole enterprise seem surprisingly fresh. The flawlessness includes ease of consumption: I read the book in one sitting without effort and without even noticing that I wasn't tempted to check my social media. * Financial Times *Anna is a formidable heroine: passionate, stoic, emotionally and physically courageous. Her younger sister is an invalid for whom her glamorous showgirl mother has abandoned her career; the descriptions of caring for this beautiful, beloved and helpless child are tender and moving. * The Times *Egan's descriptive writing is superlative . . . She creates intelligently drawn characters, sensitively explores their inner worlds and takes care to use her historical research wisely.' * Sunday Times *[An] electrifying thriller noir . . . it's gloriously addictive. * Saga magazine *Rich in historical detail, full of seductive characters and teeming with human incident, Manhattan Beach proves once again what a gifted storyteller Egan is ... Manhattan Beach is an enthralling mystery tale * Tatler *Thoroughly realised characters, an involving plot - a triumphant achievement * Woman & Home *Egan effortlessly weaves these issues into a compelling story of a young woman seeking both to prove herself in a man's world * Running in Heels *A luminous New York story . . . To find a compelling story well told, one that is full of complex characters and sentences so luminous they stop you in your tracks, is one of literature's greatest pleasures. That pleasure is bestowed liberally by Jennifer Egan in Manhattan Beach. * Irish Times *Exhaustively researched and fluently told, the novel creates a fully believable world with characters we can identify with and care about. A quietly absorbing read. * Derby Telegraph *The novel I most enjoyed was Jennifer Egan's Manhattan Beach, a historical thriller that was quite as visionary and stylish as one would expect from the author. * Tom Holland, The Guardian Best Books of the Year *One of the joys of my reading year was Jennifer Egan's Manhattan Beach. She tells an intimate and unusual story set in Brooklyn in the second world war, centred around the flinty Anna Kerrigan who becomes the only woman training to be a diver in the Navy Yard, and whose difficult home life is drawn with great compassion. Egan captures marvellously the precarious heightened atmosphere of wartime New York. * Kirsty Wark, The Guardian Best Books of 2017 *Opening in Brooklyn during the 1930s Depression, Egan's superb novel follows its pioneering heroine into the Naval Dockyard where she works as a diver, repairing battleships amid the turmoil of the Second World War. Scenes describing her dangerous descents to the seabed in her 200lb diving suit and claustrophobic helmet make you almost hyperventilate with tension. Suspense of other kinds tingles through an ingeniously constructed plot from the author of the Pulitzer-winning A Visit from the Goon Squad. * Sunday Times, 2017's Best Books *From the author of the Pulitzer-winning novel A Visit from the Goon Squad comes this cinematic story of an Irish family in Brooklyn, just about coping with the Great Depression and the Second World War. It's exquisitely written historical fiction, and will pull you in from the vivid opening scene. * Red magazine: 2017's Best Books by Women That We Should All Read *This is a book of epic sweep and ambition whose heroine, Anna, diving beneath the waves, is a memorable figure. Egan's work has always been difficult to pin down, playing tricks with narrative conventions and the reader's expectations. This feels like her most approachable novel so far, in places as daring and unusual as A Visit from the Goon Squad but with more of a story and a heart. * Alex Preston, the Observer Books of the Year *The Ziegfeld follies, the criminal underworld of Thirties New York City, WWII maritime missions - all are brought to life with irresistible intensity. * Mail on Sunday, Books of the Year *Great historical fiction, flawlessly done * Financial Times, Books of the Year *Immensely satisfying . . . bristling with armaments yet intimate in tone . . . This is an old-fashioned page-turner, tweaked by this witty and sophisticated writer so that you sometimes feel she has retrofitted sleek new engines inside a craft owned for too long by James Jones and Herman Wouk. * New York Times, Times' Critics Top Books of 2017 *A story to relax into and enjoy. * The Observer *

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Book SynopsisSheriff Quinn Colson and his former deputy Lillie Virgil find themselves on opposite sides of a case for the first time after a woman is found dead and three delinquent teens go on the run.Before he was an Army Ranger who came home to become Tibbehah County Sheriff and take down a corrupt system, Quinn Colson was a kid who got into trouble--a lot of it. So when juvenile delinquent TJ Byrd insists that she doesn''t know who killed her mother-an unreliable addict who has disappeared-Quinn''s inclined to believe her. But no one else does--not the town, not the sheriff in a neighboring county, not her mother''s older boyfriend, and certainly not Quinn''s friend and former deputy, U.S. Marshal Lillie Virgil.The Byrd family has always been trouble, and sixteen-year-old TJ is known for petty theft, fighting, and general hellraising. She''s also no fool, and when she senses she''s about to take the fall for her mother''s murder, TJ, her boyfriend, her best friend, andTrade Review'Pure, uncut, US southern noir with a modern social media twist. Few writers know the tortured soul of the south better than Atkins and he is at the top of his game here' * The Guardian Best Books of 2021 *

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Book SynopsisA notorious mob boss may take Stephanie out if she doesn''t take him down first...Stephanie Plum must up her game in Takedown Twenty, the hilarious twentieth adventure in the fiery Stephanie Plum series by bestselling author Janet Evanovich. The perfect read for fans of Harlan Coben and Lee Child. Praise for Evanovich''s bestselling novels: ''Making trouble and winning hearts'' (USA Today); ''Sharp dialogue, a little slapstick and a little romance'' (The Sunday Times); ''Highly enjoyable... who can resist?'' (Chicago Tribune). Someone is killing old women and leaving them in dumpsters, and Stephanie''s risking the wrath of the local police by investigating behind their backs.And to top that, her latest bounty is the town''s much-beloved vicious mobster, ''Uncle Sunny'' Sunucchi.Stephanie doesn''t mind (that much) that the local Godfather is her boyfriend Morelli''s actual godfather - but since tTrade ReviewPraise for Janet Evanovich:Pithy, witty and fast-paced * Sunday Times *Making trouble and winning hearts * USA Today *A laugh-out-loud page-turner * Heat *Will delight [Evanovich's] legion of fans - and with good reason * Daily Mail *Romantic and gripping, this novel is an absolute tonic * Good Housekeeping *Among the great joys of contemporary crime fiction * GQ *

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Book SynopsisReasons to read Janet Evanovich''s bestselling novels: ''Hilarious'' (Mail on Sunday); ''Hooray for Janet Evanovich, who continues to enliven the literary crime scene'' (Sunday Telegraph); ''For sheer uncomplicated fun, Stephanie Plum is hard to beat'' (Express on Sunday)Catching bad guys is what Special Agent Kate O''Hare does. Working side-by-side with them... not so much.When the FBI teamed her up with master criminal Nick Fox, they gave her no choice.Now the ex-Navy Seal has a world-class conman as a partner, and keeping track of him is a full-time job.Especially when Fox is caught on camera stealing a priceless work of art, taking him right from being the FBI''s most covert operative, back to the top of America''s most-wanted.Only Kate suspects all is not what it seems. Nick Fox is no common thief, and snatch and grab just isn''t his style. Someone is setting him up, and it''s down to Kate to figure out why - beforTrade ReviewPraise for Janet's novels:'Pithy, witty and fast-paced' - Sunday TimesMaking trouble and winning hearts - USA TodayA laugh-out-loud page-turner - HeatAs smart and sassy as high-gloss wet paint - Time Out

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Book SynopsisDead in the Water by Ann Granger is set in the Cotswold village of Weston Saint Ambrose and features Inspector Jess Campbell and Superintendent Ian Carter in their fourth murder mystery.It is the wettest winter on record and as Christmas approaches the rivers burst their banks and the farmers'' fields lie under several feet of water. In the village of Weston Saint Ambrose, a young girl''s body is seen floating downstream and when it becomes stuck under the jetty at a reclusive writer''s home, the author is alarmed to discover that he recognises the victim of a brutal murder...Trade ReviewCharacterisation, as ever with Granger, is sharp and astringent * The Times *The plot is neat and ingenious, the characters rounded and touchingly credible ... a pleasure to read * Ham and High *The reader can expect a treat. Lively, different and fun * Yorkshire Post *She is on to another winner * Birmingham Post *

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Book SynopsisPeter Tremayne, highly acclaimed author of THE DEVIL''S SEAL and ATONEMENT OF BLOOD, presents THE SECOND DEATH, another gripping Celtic mystery featuring super-sleuth Sister Fidelma.PRAISE FOR THE SISTER FIDELMA SERIES: ''Tremayne''s super-sleuth is a vibrant creation'' Morgan Llywelyn, ''A brilliant and beguiling heroine. Immensely appealing'' Publishers Weekly Ireland, AD 671. The Great Fair of Bealtain is almost upon the fortress of Cashel, and a line of painted wagons carries entertainers to mark the occasion. But preparations take a deathly turn when one carriage is set alight, and two corpses are found, lying poisoned, within.As Sister Fidelma and her companion, Eadulf, investigate, they are plunged into the menacing marshlands of Osraige - where the bloody origin of the Abbey of Cainnech is wreaking his revenge.Fidelma and Eadulf must face untold mortal danger before they can untangle the evil that strikes at the verTrade ReviewThe background detail is brilliantly defined...wonderfully evocative - The TimesA brilliant and beguiling heroine. Immensely appealing, difficult to put down - Publishers' WeeklyDefinitely an Ellis Peter competitor...the background detail is marvellous - Evening StandardTremayne's super-sleuth is a vibrant creation, a woman of wit and courage who would stand out in any era, but brings a special sparkle to the wild beauty of medieval Ireland - Morgan LlywelynThis is masterly storytelling from an author who breathes fascinating life into the world he is writing about - Belfast TelegraphThe detail of the books is fascinating, giving us a vivid picture of everyday life at theis time...the most detailed and vivid recreations of ancient Ireland - Irish Examiner

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Book SynopsisINVADER is a Sunday Times bestseller from Simon Scarrow (author of the bestsellers BRITANNIA and CENTURION) and T. J. Andrews, co-author of the bestselling INVADER. Featuring the Roman army officer Figulus in first-century Britannia, INVADER is not to be missed by readers of Conn Iggulden and Bernard Cornwell.Roman Britain, AD 44. The land is far from tamed. A puppet king is doing little to calm the hatred of the native tribes.Fighting is in Optio Horatius Figulus'' blood. His Celtic ancestry gives him the toughness essential for survival. That toughness will be tested to the very limit when he is sent on a mission deep in hostile territory. And Figulus knows that, even utterly crushed in battle, their warriors routed and the Druids driven from their hill forts, the tribesmen of Britannia will sooner die than surrender.Figulus fought alongside Macro and Cato in Simon Scarrow''s bestselling Eagles of the Empire series. In INVADER, he sTrade ReviewI really don't need this kind of competition... It's a great read - Bernard CornwellBlends together historical facts and characters to create a book that simply cannot be put down... Highly recommended - Historical Novels ReviewA fast-moving and exceptionally well-paced historical thriller - BBC History MagazineScarrow's rank with the best - IndependentLively, absorbing novel... will not disappoint - Sunday Times

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Book SynopsisReasons to read Janet Evanovich''s bestselling novels: ''Hilarious'' (Mail on Sunday); ''The funniest, sassiest crime writer going'' (Good Book Guide); ''A laugh-out-loud page turner'' (Heat)Never trust a charmer...Lizzy Tucker is happy to work quietly at Dazzle''s Bakery, preparing delicious treats for the locals. But her partner Diesel is all about the hunt. Right now he''s tracking down a famous pirate''s treasure, hidden somewhere along the coast of New England. This bounty contains much, much more than gold and jewels: it''s also the hiding place of the powerful Stone of Avarice. Lizzy and Diesel aren''t the only ones searching for the Stone. Some greed-driven seekers are willing to kill for it, or even make a deal with the devil. And one of those dangerous seekers looks a lot like Diesel''s deceptively charming cousin, Wulf - who also happens to desire Lizzy herself...Trade ReviewPraise for WICKED APPETITE:'We're huge fans of Janet Evanovich... one of the most enjoyable reads of the year' * Bella *'A well thought out and totally tickling mystery' * Now *Praise for Janet Evanovich:'Pithy, witty and fast-paced' * Sunday Times *'Among the great joys of contemporary crime fiction' * GQ *'A laugh-out-loud page-turner' * Heat *'Romantic and gripping...an absolute tonic' * Good Housekeeping *

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Book SynopsisFilled with characters you''ll fall in love with, VICTORY GIRLS is Helen Carey''s new World War Two saga about the resilient residents of a south London street. Not to be missed by readers of Katie Flynn, Annie Murray and Lilian Harry. Praise for the Lavender Road novels: ''Funny, poignant, emotional and unputdownable'' London Evening StandardAugust 1944. Allied troops are fighting their way across Europe. But rocket attacks on London are a chilling reminder that the war is far from over.Helen knows all too well how dangerous it is in war-torn France. But it''s a long-time since she heard from her French fiancé, Andre, and nothing is going to stop her going back to track him down, before he is lost to her forever.Her friend Molly is finding it hard to stop thinking about the lovely Canadian pilot she met while nursing overseas, and the future she might have had, if only she had been good enough for him. Now Molly is back in LondonTrade ReviewPraise for Helen Carey's novels: 'Funny, poignant, emotional and unputdownable' * London Evening Standard *Written with a lightness of touch, an emotional integrity and an historical accuracy which has brought her respect from critics and readers alike -- Louis de BernièresAn exciting, action-packed book, which makes a very enjoyable, satisfying read * Western Telegraph *'It will have you laughing, crying, holding your breath . . . An incredible tale of bravery, love and trust, and is a must read' ***** -- www.whisperingstories.comA tale of ordinary people living extraordinary lives * Inside Soap *One of the best books I've read in a long time. I laughed and cried and didn't want it to end -- A Goodreads member

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Book Synopsis The world is ending. But the voice in your head might just save you. Listen to it very carefully... ''Of a piece with Stephen King''s The Stand'' INDEPENDENT''Lee Child channelling Stephen King - but the vision is unique'' DAILY MAILDefender is a ''heart-in-mouth'', wildly original post-apocalyptic thriller for fans of Stephen King, Clive Barker and The Walking Dead.---ON THE CUSP OF SLEEP, HAVE WE NOT ALL HEARD A VOICE CALL OUT OUR NAME? In a world where long drinks are in short supply, it''s dangerous to listen to your inner voice.Those who do, keep it quiet.But one man listens to the voice in his head telling him to buy a lemonade from the girl sitting on a dusty road.There is a reason why Pilgrim and Lacey must cross paths.They just don''t know it yet . . . ''Compelling, suspensefuTrade ReviewCompelling, suspenseful, and altogether extraordinary. You won't forget this one in a hurry -- Lee ChildSo accomplished that it's difficult to believe it's a first novel, Defender is already worthy to take its place alongside The Stand in the canon. An absolute gem of a book -- John ConnollyA chilling vision of a world gone feral, yet strangely triumphant. You can taste the dust and blood and sweat; the fear on every page. Readers should approach with caution, those voices will burrow into your head and heart -- Karen MaitlandAn incredibly accomplished and impressive debut. The novel is of a piece with Stephen King's The Stand. . . Defender stands head and shoulders above most recent post-apocalyptic offerings * Independent *It's not often you read a debut this assured, this confident. Defender is simply majestic -- Adam Christopher, author of Made to KillDefender is insane, intelligent, beautifully plotted, intensely absorbing and will enfold you in a vice-like grip from the first page until the last sentence * Lizlovesbooks.com *A rich blend of horror and heart . . . sharp, gruelling and gripping, and we can't wait to explore this harsh world further and see what Todd has to offer us in part two * SciFiNow magazine *Highly entertaining . . . Defender portrays a vivid picture of the cruelty of humanity and highlights the destructive power of the mind * thebookbag.com *Defender is a delightfully dark dystopian journey with compelling characters and a provocative plot. Highly recommended * sfbook.com *Yes it's dark, violent and blood. Yes there's gore, guns and grief. But there's also friendship, loyalty, fantastic characters and writing that will keep you hooked from the outset. . . This is a series to be really excited about * strupag.com *Extremely refreshing . . . a brilliant thriller * Starburst magazine *Defender is lifted way above the other novels in the over-subscribed post-apocalyptic subgenre by Todd's sympathetic characterisation, and superb pacing * Guardian *G X Todd is not just going to be "The Next Big Thing", she's going to be the benchmark for other "Next Big Things" * ebookwyrm.blogspot.co.uk *Post-apocalyptic amazingness -- Gillian McAllister, author of Everything But The TruthPromises to be the start of a wonderful series. A superb debut novel * bluebookballoon.blogspot.co.uk *Quite simply an unputdownable page-turner. Seek it out! * booksmonthly.co.uk *The best dystopian novel I have read for a long time. . . This book made me laugh and cry and was impossible to put down * bookerworm.com *Defender is one of those absolute rarities - a book by a debut author that is genuinely mind-blowing * mikecraven.co.uk *Wow. . . A brilliant debut novel. . . I can't wait for the next book in the series * jacob-reviews-books.blogspot.co.uk *

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Book SynopsisA Christmas Message is Anne Perry''s 14th novella in her festive series.Christmas 1900. Victor Narraway, Thomas Pitt''s former boss and his new wife Vespasia are travelling by train from Jaffa to Jerusalem. Although enjoying their time together and the interesting people they meet, Vespasia soon becomes concerned that someone is watching their every move.When one of their new acquaintances is found murdered, the only clue is a mysterious piece of parchment written in a foreign tongue, and a message imploring Narraway to continue the stranger''s quest. Sensing its importance, Narraway and Vespasia decide to fulfil their dead friend''s wish.Continuing to Jerusalem with the parchment in hand, they quickly find themselves embroiled in danger. With Vespasia''s fears suddenly realised and a watcher on their trail, will Narraway and Vespasia''s fates follow that of their friend or can they make it to the Holy Land unscathed?A Christmas MessTrade ReviewWith its powerful message of responsibility and redemption - "We need both to forgive and to be forgiven" - it conveys a moral force in keeping with the season * Wall Street Journal *The tale is redolent with Victorian atmosphere, from the hypocritical snobbishness to the rigid social conventions of the time * Tangled Web *A bite-sized mystery that could be fitted in after your Christmas lunch * Daily Telegraph *Delightful . . . The perfect gift for a whodunit addict who likes to curl up with a good book after Christmas lunch * Oxford Times *

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Book SynopsisIf you delight in the suspense of Stephen King and The Stranger by Harlan Coben chilled you to the bone (in the best possible way), you''ll love Mr Murder - the classic thriller by Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author Dean Koontz. ''Not just a master of our darkest dreams but also a literary juggler'' - The Times.For author Martin Stillwater, life couldn''t be more perfect. He and Paige are happy together; their two daughters, Emily and Charlotte, are intelligent and healthy; and his novels are achieving long-hoped-for levels of success. So why does he feel such dread, experience sudden blackouts? The killer doesn''t know his own name, only the name he uses. He has no family, no friends, no home. He cannot recall who gives him his assignments, and he doesn''t know why his targets must die. Now, however, he senses that in a town he can''t yet envision, a life awaits him, a place to call home, with family and frieTrade ReviewKoontz redefines suspense - The TimesKoontz's style bleaches out cliches while showing a genius for detail - Publishers WeeklyKoontz's art is making the reader believe the impossible... sit back and enjoy it - Sunday TelegraphA master of the thriller genre - Washington Post

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Book SynopsisSet in London in 1837, Anna Mazzola''s THE UNSEEING is the story of Sarah Gale, a seamstress and mother, sentenced to hang for her role in the murder of Hannah Brown on the eve of her wedding. Perfect for any reader of Sarah Waters or Antonia Hodgson.''A twisting tale of family secrets and unacknowledged desires. Intricately plotted and extremely convincing in its evocation of the everyday realities of 1830s London, this is a fine first novel'' - The Sunday Times After Sarah petitions for mercy, Edmund Fleetwood is appointed to investigate and consider whether justice has been done. Idealistic, but struggling with his own demons, Edmund is determined to seek out the truth. Yet Sarah refuses to help him, neither lying nor adding anything to the evidence gathered in court. Edmund knows she''s hiding something, but needs to discover just why she''s maintaining her silence. For how can it be that someone would willingly go to their own death?Trade ReviewA twisting tale of family secrets and unacknowledged desires. Intricately plotted and extremely convincing in its evocation of the everyday realities of 1830s London, this is a fine first novel * The Sunday Times *[A] sizzling first novel...the characters - cleverly and sympathetically imagined - are the engine of the story * The Times *Tragic, terrifying and authentic * Woman & Home *With this intricately woven tale of trust, self-trust and deceit, Anna Mazzola brings a gritty realism to Victorian London. Beautifully written and cleverly plotted, this is a stunning debut, ranked amongst the best -- Manda ScottI can't remember the last time a book gave me such pure, unalloyed pleasure... I can't imagine reading another new novel, and certainly not a debut, as thrilling and moving as this one for the rest of 2016 * Irish Independent *Every now and then a debut novel comes along that stands out from the crowd... Mazzola's prose is wonderful and the characters are complex and convincing... If you like your historical crime beautifully written, intelligent and genuinely moving, this is one for you * Historia *The Unseeing engulfs you in a heady, addictive fog from the very start * Grazia *A compelling did she/didn't she that's full of the sights and sounds of Victorian England, this is a winner * Sun on Sunday, Fabulous Magazine *The Unseeing is deft, dark and delicious. Anna Mazzola writes brilliantly about Victorian London, a fascinating crime and an intriguing heroine -- Janet Ellis, author of THE BUTCHER'S HOOK[An] accomplished debut... Mazzola quickly draws the reader in to this intriguing mystery... Mazzola skilfully conjures up a bygone world... If you like historical fiction then you'll love this compelling murder mystery * Daily Express *An intriguing story, and the threat of a miscarriage of justice, as well as the frailties of an imperfect advocate, keep the suspense going * Daily Mail *Set in a vividly-imagined Victorian London - from the seamy horrors of Newgate Gaol to the bloated inns of court - this is a wonderful combination of a thrilling mystery and a perfectly depicted period piece. A brilliant debut * Sunday Mirror *Intricately plotted and convincing in its portrait of the gritty, everyday realities of early Victorian London, The Unseeing makes for a darkly pleasurable read * BBC History Magazine *Love, corruption, and retribution define Mazzola's absorbing and unpredictable debut novel... a cleverly written and intricate mystery * Publisher's Weekly *Mazzola's writing is brilliant * Belfast Telegraph *[An] expertly crafted novel... Crammed with authentic descriptions and characters, and with a fascinating and compulsive plot, this is a thrilling debut * Heat *

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Book SynopsisIf you love the novels of Kitty Neale and Donna Douglas, don''t miss Lyn Andrews'' Sunday Times bestseller THE HOUSE ON LONELY STREET.For Katherine Donovan the slums of Dublin are a lonely place. Her father, a pawnbroker, is the most hated man in the district, and Katherine an outcast. Her only friend is tiny Ceppi Healy, underfed, irrepressible and, the youngest in a neglected family of eight, as much an emotional orphan as eighteen-year-old Katherine. Then, one night, the unthinkable happens. Katherine''s father is murdered, a victim of local revenge for an act of cruelty even she couldn''t have anticipated. Fearing for her life, Katherine flees, taking with her the desperate young Ceppi. Liverpool is her longed-for haven and, with the last of her father''s money, she rents a lodging house in a street decimated by the sinking of the Titanic. But, far from finding a refuge for herself and little girl she promised to protect, she realise

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Book SynopsisLonglisted for the Women''s Prize for Fiction 2018Haunting, gripping and gorgeously written, SEE WHAT I HAVE DONE by Sarah Schmidt is a re-imagining of the unsolved American true crime case of the Lizzie Borden murders, for fans of BURIAL RITES and MAKING A MURDERER.''Eerie and compelling'' Paula Hawkins''Stunning'' Sunday Times''Gripping... outstanding'' Observer''Glittering'' Irish TimesJust after 11am on 4th August 1892, the bodies of Andrew and Abby Borden are discovered. He''s found on the sitting room sofa, she upstairs on the bedroom floor, both murdered with an axe.It is younger daughter Lizzie who is first on the scene, so it is Lizzie who the police first question, but there are others in the household with stories to tell: older sister Emma, Irish maid Bridget, the girls'' Uncle John, and a boy who knows more than anyone realises.In a dazzlingly original and chilling reimagining of thisTrade ReviewSchmidt's portrayal of Lizzie is haunting and complex, a deeply psychological portrait that forces the reader to question their preconceptions about what women are capable of - for better and worse. Both disturbing and gripping, it is an outstanding debut novel about love, death and the lifelong repercussions of unresolved grief. * Observer *[A] seminal voice of the future.... a dark, dense visceral ride that proves that this former librarian could be on course to become one of the breakout writers of the decade... Donna Tartt, make room * Stylist *Eerie and compelling, Sarah Schmidt breathes such life into the terrible, twisted tale of Lizzie Borden and her family, she makes it impossible to look away -- Paula HawkinsWhat a book - powerful, visceral and disturbing. I felt like one of the many flies on the walls of that unhappy, blood-drenched house -- Cathy Rentzenbrink, author of THE LAST ACT OF LOVEAn outstanding debut. Enviably brilliant and memorable -- Hannah BeckermanVivid, sultry and engrossing -- Carys BrayA twisty, visceral, highly original novel that grips you from start to finish. An exceptional and stunning debut -- Kate Hamer author of THE GIRL IN THE RED COATSee What I Have Done held me in its sweaty grasp to the very last pages... as deftly destabilising as the best of Margaret Atwood -- Patrick GaleI loved See What I Have Done. So ominous and creepily compelling. Utterly macabre, in a good way. It is a novel that is close in style and sensibility to Shirley Jackson's We Have Always Lived in the Castle -- Sam Baker * The Pool *See What I Have Done is wonderful. Exquisitely-drawn characters, beautiful prose, a brilliant retelling of story. Every single sentence is perfect -- Emma Flint author of LITTLE DEATHSI am obsessed with this book. It chews you up and spits you out like one of the ripe pears in Lizzie's garden. Incredibly tense and claustrophobic, Home Sweet Home is turned on its head for the nightmarish Borden family in this amazingly accomplished tale of power, betrayal and revenge -- Stacey Bartlett * Fabulous Magazine *[An] exquisitely crafted and chilling re-imagining of the gruesome 1982 crimes * Lady (Must-reads of 2017) *Lizzie Borden and her axe have fascinated since 1892, and this incredible reimagining is one you'll never ever forget * Heat *A great historical novel that takes a real life crime as its starting point. See What I Have Done is a gripping family drama and a whodunnit about two unsolved murders... chilling and claustrophobic * Stylist (Best books of 2017) *Sarah Schmidt's reimagining of the fatal events in the Borden household is dignified and sensual, as though Henry James had decided to tell the tale * Sunday Express *Schmidt is especially good at the sweltering claustrophobia in which the Bordens lived. She is also great at portraying the pent-up frustration of the spinster Borden sisters * Sunday Independent *Schmidt's unusual combination of narrative suppression and splurge makes for a surprising, nastily effective debut * Guardian *Intense, unsettling and macabre * Sunday Mirror *She skilfully evokes the claustrophobic atmosphere of the household, conjuring up the rottenness of the family's relationships * Sunday Times *A claustrophobic, absolutely visceral novel that, like the walls of that unhappy house, leaves a stain long after the final page * Red Magazine *Breathlessly brilliant * Heat *A disquieting read... I loved it * The Times *This startlingly potent novel isn't so much a straightforward whodunit as a portrait of a dysfunctional household from which the emotionally arrested Lizzie emerges as the novel's most unsettling character * Metro *The narrative alternates between Lizzie, whose shimmering, mercurial streams of consciousness read like prose poetry... Schmidt writes with precision and flair about the oppressive boredom of domesticity, the twisted intensity of sisterly love and the forlorn dreams of leaving and of personal reinvention Emma and Lizzie share. A glittering, gory fever dream of a book, See What I Have Done is a remarkable debut. * Irish Times *

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Book SynopsisA brilliant high-concept debut thriller - just how do you solve a murder when you only remember yesterday?''The thriller of the summer'' - Observer''Yap is a phenomenon'' - Guardian''The intrigue of Gone Girl and the drama of Before I Go to Sleep'' - iNews''So hotly tipped it should come with scorch marks... Quite literally mind-bending'' - RedToday, the police are at your door. They say that the body of your husband''s mistress has been found in the River Cam. They think your husband killed her two days ago.You can''t recall what he did that day, because you only remember yesterday.You rely on your diary to tell you where you''ve been, who you love and what you''ve done. So, can you trust the police? Can you trust your husband? Can you trust yourself?Trade ReviewYap is a phenomenon * Guardian *The thriller of the summer * Observer *A 2017 literary event * Newsweek *So hotly tipped it should come with scorch marks... Quite literally mind-bending' * Red *The intrigue of Gone Girl and the drama of Before I Go to Sleep * iNews *The One That Everyone Is Talking About ... Enthralling high-concept psychological thriller... A clever revenge tale with a twist. * Woman & Home *A thrilling new voice... Yap's debut will have you gripped all holiday long * Red *With the tone of many Gone Girl-esque thrillers, surplus red herrings and a blockbuster worthy twist, Yesterday is the perfect holiday read... In a year where there has been no shortage of hotly anticipated psychological thrillers Yesterday stands out from the crowd... an intriguing page-turner * Stylist *A great murder mystery with a unique and unsettling twist. This book delighted and confounded me in equal measure! -- James Oswald, author of NATURAL CAUSESAn intriguing, fast-faced thriller that captivated me right from the start -- Kate Rhodes, author of CROSSBONES YARDThis was an amazing book, very original and despite challenging the reader's suspension of disbelief it drew me in very quickly. Terrific to find a book that can be classed as a crime thriller yet stand out from the crowd. -- Alex Gray, author of THE BIRD THAT DID NOT SINGYESTERDAY is an original, inventive, gripping novel. -- Adam Hamdy, author of PENDULUMFelicia Yap's YESTERDAY is a massively clever thriller that investigates our notions of memory and identity with a clear, unflinching eye -- Richard Skinner, author of THE RED DANCERThe most original thriller you'll read this year! A page turner you'll never forget. -- J.S. Law, author of TENACITYNever has psychological crime fiction been so original, so witty and so inventive. This is an absolute firecracker of a read. I haven't enjoyed a debut this much in ages. -- William Shaw, author of A SONG FROM DEAD LIPSWhen it comes to memories, what do we choose to forget? To believe? Felicia Yap looks at these questions in Yesterday, an inventive, engrossing old-school murder mystery wrapped in a futuristic setting with a side of compelling love story and a killer twist at the end. Clever, unconventional, fast-paced, and above all engaging, Yesterday is a book to remember. -- Twist Phelan, Thriller Award-winning author of FAKEFelicia Yap's Yesterday is a story about the vulnerability of memory and how the past always returns to haunt us. An exhilarating revenge thriller, equal parts suspense and philosophical science fiction. -- Hannah Lillith Assadi, author of SONORAYesterday is an inventive, wicked thriller with an addictive puzzle-box narrative. Every time I thought I had it figured out, Felicia Yap hits me with another twist. -- Rob Hart, author of NEW YORKEDAt once a high-concept thriller with a sci-fi premise and an old-school noir, Felicia Yap's Yesterday is a tasty, satisfyingly grounded blend. A rich, rewarding debut that shows the ways that memory can betray us as painfully - and perhaps as inevitably - as those we love. -- Andrew Pyper, bestselling author of THE DEMONOLOGISTFelicia Yap takes a unique premise and rockets through this year's most clever storyline. Spectacular twists, characters as distinct as they are compelling, and a resolution absolutely no one will have seen coming make Yesterday a propulsive read. Memory loss has never been so fun. -- Michael Cooper, author of CLAWBACK

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Book SynopsisWhat if today was your last day... A bomb has exploded during a fashion show, killing a beautiful model on the catwalk. The murderer is still at large... and he may strike again. Yet this is the least of Police Commissioner Christian Verger''s worries. His fiancée Viola has left him. He has to keep his tumultuous past a secret. To make things worse, his voice assistant Alexa is 99.74% sure he will die tomorrow.Moving from snowy 1980s Montana to chic 1990s Manhattan to a drone-filled 2030s Britain, FUTURE PERFECT is an electrifying race to solve a murder before it''s too late. Yet it is also a love story, a riveting portrait of a couple torn apart by secrets, grief and guilt. A twisted tale of how the past can haunt a person''s future and be used to predict if he will die... or kill.''Yap is a phenomenon'' - Guardian''A clever and multifaceted high-concept story with an engaging murder mystery at its core. Expect this to be one Trade ReviewA clever and multifaceted high-concept story with an engaging murder mystery at its core. Expect this to be one of 2021's biggest thrillers. * Culturefly *A tense and suspenseful race against time...this deftly plotted thriller will make you ruminate about the digital footprints we all leave behind and how they could ultimately define us in a world of ever-advancing technology. * The Herald (Scotland) *An inventive and ingenious vision of things to come. From the explosive opening chapter to the surprise ending, Felicia Yap creates a troubling, all too plausible world. A thought-provoking, immersive novel packed with engaging characters. * Adam Hamdy *[Future Perfect] is a high concept crime novel that speaks directly to the world unfolding around us . . . With a knowing nod to Minority Report, Yap delivers a twisty techno-thriller with a human heart. * Vaseem Khan *A thought-provoking, twisty and emotional thriller that had me gripped from the first page. * Roz Watkins *Such a wonderful novel - beautifully written, incredibly tense, twists that I didn't see coming (and I pride myself on twist-spotting!) and frighteningly believable. * Mary Torjussen *A touching, mesmerizing read ... really well plotted to derive the maximum tension and keeps you hooked right to the unexpected ending. * Liz Mistry *

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Book Synopsis''Lisa Scottoline is one of the very best writers at work today'' Michael Connelly''Heart-pounding'' Lisa GardnerTwenty years ago four teenagers spent a blissful summer as the closest of friends. But when a new boy looked to join them, they convinced him to play a dangerous initiation game with deadly stakes. What happened next would change each of them forever.Now, after leading separate lives, three of the four friends reunite for the first time since that summer and unbearable memories come flooding back. Someone knows what happened - but who? And just how far will they go to keep their shocking secrets buried?Trade ReviewLisa Scottoline is one of the very best writers at work today -- Michael ConnellyA deliciously distracting thriller * Huffington Post *Scottoline knows how to keep readers in her grip * The New York Times Book Review *Scottoline is a powerhouse -- Robert BaldacciScottoline writes riveting thrillers that keep me up all night, with plots that twist and turn -- Harlen CobenHeart-pounding -- Lisa GardnerScottoline gets all the details right, and gives all the characters flesh and blood, breath and life. This is a novel that is as full of thrills as it is full of heart -- Kristen HannahScottoline is a star * Time Magazine *You won't be able to put this one down -- Jodi Picoult

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Book SynopsisIn the stunning title story ''Strange Highways'', a failed author returns to his hometown after many years to attend his father''s funeral, only to find himself suddenly and inexplicably thrust back through time to relive a traumatic event from his past. One rain-swept Sunday night when he was twenty years old, on his way back to college after a weekend with his family, Joey Shannon took the wrong highway - and from that moment, nothing ever went right for him again. Now, exactly twenty years later, on another rain-swept night, Joey finds himself at the same crossroads, looking down the road never taken. Which is odd. Because that road no longer exists. A superhighway replaced it nearly twenty years ago, and the old state route - which had crossed a web of perpetually burning, abandoned coal mines - was condemned as too dangerous and was torn up. But now the highway is exactly as it was on that long-ago night, and when Joey turns on to it, he begins an eerie, terrifying jour

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Book Synopsis''The Queen of Crime is back!'' CloserDon''t miss the brand new novel from legendary author Martina Cole. If you want to survive in this world, there''s one thing you should value above all else: LOYALTY.Dara Tailor has had to grow up fast. With a mother addicted to cocaine, Dara must look after her seven younger siblings, until social services split them up for ever.Grace Perry has led a sheltered life. Until her widowed mother is attacked and left for dead and Grace is taken into care.At Holly Brookes Children''s Home, the two girls unite in the face of horrific abuse and form an unbreakable bond of loyalty.But when their loyalty is tested can they rely on each other to do the right thing?Friendship - it''s all about trust.Don''t miss the explosive new novel from the queen of crime Martina Cole.''She''s a total one-off'' Guardian''The stuff oTrade ReviewShe's a total one-off * Guardian *We always get excited when a Martina Cole novel drops on our desk * Closer *The queen of crime * Woman & Home *The stuff of legend * Mirror *The Queen of Crime is back with this brilliant tale * Bella *It's pure Cole. Hard as nails, with a surprisingly tender heart * Peterborough Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisFrom one of the UK''s biggest crime writers - the man brought you the bestselling Inspector McLean novels - comes a phenomenal new series guaranteed to have your heart in your mouth. Undercover ops are always dangerous, but DC Constance Fairchild never expected things to go this wrong. Returning to their base of operations, an anonymous office in a shabby neighbourhood, she finds the bloodied body of her boss, and friend, DI Pete Copperthwaite. He''s been executed - a single shot to the head. In the aftermath, it seems someone in the Met is determined to make sure that blame for the wrecked operation falls squarely on Con''s shoulders. She is cut loose and cast out, angry and alone with her grief... right until the moment someone also tries to put a bullet through her head.There''s no place to hide, and no time to cry.Trade ReviewThe new Ian Rankin * Daily Record *Oswald's writing is a class above * Express *Crime fiction's next big thing * Sunday Telegraph *A wonderful, fast-paced thriller. -- Michael Wood

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Book SynopsisPretend You''re Safe is the new gripping, chilling thriller from New York Times bestselling author, Alexandra Ivy. If you love Karen Rose, Karin Slaughter and Lisa Gardner, you''ll LOVE Alexandra Ivy! Readers are raving about her!''Couldn''t put it down!''''Scary creepy page turner!''''Full of suspense!''A gripping thriller''He sees you... He knows you... And he''ll never let you go...Jaci Patterson was sixteen when she found the first golden locket on her porch. Inside were a few strands of hair wrapped around a scrap of bloodstained ribbon. Though the ''gifts'' kept arriving, no one believed her hunch that a serial killer was at work. Now Jaci has finally returned home - only for bodies of strangled victims to start appearing years after they disappeared. Her nightmare is beginning all over again. And this time it won''t end until the murderer makes Jaci his...for

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Book SynopsisThe chilling new psychological thriller from Jenny Blackhurst, the No.1 eBook-bestselling author of HOW I LOST YOU. Perfect for fans of CLOSE TO HOME, BIG LITTLE LIES and DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES.''Dark as hell'' SUSI HOLLIDAY ''Think Big Little Lies transposed to English suburbia'' RED MAGAZINE One year after Erica Spencer falls from a treehouse at a lavish Halloween party, the residents of the exclusive gated community where she lived have comes to terms with her death and moved on with their lives.Until one day, a post on the school''s website announces there will be a podcast to expose what really happened on the night of the accident. Six suspects are named, with the podcaster promising to reveal the murderer by the end of the series.Everyone in this community has secrets to keep, and one of them is already a killer..Trade ReviewA dark and twisty delight * Alex Marwood on Someone Is Lying *An addictive thriller * Good Housekeeping *This is like a dark, twisty Desperate Housewives and I loved the podcast element. I think this is my favourite of hers yet! * Claire Douglas on Someone Is Lying *A compulsive, thoroughly engrossing thriller... think Big Little Lies transposed to English suburbia * Red Online *A thoroughly twisty treat * Heat *Dark as hell * Susi Holliday on Someone Is Lying *A twisty plot with lots of characters hiding juicy secrets * Daily Mail *A compelling, well-plotted story. * Candis Magazine *'Utterly gripping' * Woman's Own *Perfect read for Desperate Housewives fans. . . addictive stuff * Woman & Home *'An ideal read for Desperate Housewives fans... An all-consuming read - the layers of deception and believable cast of suspects will have you hanging on every word.' * Woman's Weekly *'Up to her usual brilliantly high, twisty standard. I was hooked from start to finish and would definitely recommend.' * Rebecca Bradley on Someone Is Lying *A well-plotted tale of human weakness... this engaging read romps along pulling us with it, breathless, to the bitter end * Crime Hub *Compelling, disturbing and thoroughly enjoyable * Sharon Bolton on The Night She Died *I loved it. Jenny is an evil genius * Lisa Hall on The Night She Died *Blackhurst's excellent writing keeps the tension high right through to the final page * Rachel Abbott on The Night She Died *An eerie story that will keep you guessing * Daily Mirror on The Foster Child *A dark psychological thriller that will have you looking suspiciously at your own friends * Mason Cross on Before I Let You In *A thrill * Shropshire Star on How I Lost You *It's unsettling, unforgettable and you won't want to put it down * Essentials on How I Lost You *This thoroughly enjoyable and nasty tale of snobbery, deceit, loyalty and love supplies some of the year's most satisfyingly unspottable twists. * The Morning Star *

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Book Synopsis''Scottish crime-writing at its finest, with a healthy dose of plot twists and turns, bodies and plenty of brutality'' SunThe gritty new mystery in Quintin Jardine''s bestselling Bob Skinner series, set in Edinburgh and the Scottish countryside; not to be missed by readers of Ian Rankin and Peter May. Nine years ago, divorcee Marcia Brown took her own life. A pillar of the community, she had been accused of theft, and it''s assumed that she was unable to live with the shame. Now her former husband wants the case reopened. Marcia was framed, he says, to prevent her exposing a scandal. He wants justice for Marcia. And Alex Skinner, Solicitor Advocate, and daughter of retired Chief Constable Sir Robert Skinner, has taken on the brief, aided by her investigator Carrie McDaniels. When tragedy strikes and his daughter comes under threat, Skinner steps in. His quarry is about to discover that the road to hell is marked by bad intentions . . .Trade Review'Scottish crime-writing at its finest, with a healthy dose of plot twists and turns, bodies and plenty of brutality' * Sun *'Jardine writes like he chews girders, but there's a subtlety too to his hard-edged crime thrillers that are very much in the vanguard of the tough but intelligent tartan noir movement . . . Skinner's lost none of his hard edge when he steps up to the plate after his daughter Alex, a legal eagle, is in trouble when a cold murder case explodes red hot and dangerous. Someone's going to meet his match in Skinner' * Peterborough Evening Telegraph *'Well-constructed... intriguing' * Scotland on Sunday *'The legendary Quintin Jardine . . . such a fine writer' * Denzil Meyrick *

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Book Synopsis1311. Murder and mayhem prowl the highways and coffin paths of Medieval England . . .Hugh Corbett returns in the twentieth gripping mystery in Paul Doherty''s ever-popular series. If you love the historical mysteries of C. J. Sansom, E. M. Powell and Bernard Cornwell you will love this.It is four years since the death of King Edward I, but his reign of terror has cast long shadows over the kingdom. At Holyrood Abbey, sheltered in the depths of the Welsh march, the old king''s former bodyguards protect his secret relics and watch over a mysterious prisoner who is kept in the abbey''s dungeon. But their peaceful existence is shattered when Abbot Henry is poisoned. Summoned to Holyrood, Sir Hugh Corbett, Keeper of the Secret Seal, finds the fortress in chaos. Brothers Anselm and Richard have been brutally slain by nails driven deep into their skulls. No one knows who could be behind the gruesome killings and the news attracts thTrade ReviewPraise for Paul Doherty's gripping mysteries:His fascination for history comes off the page * Daily Express *Deliciously suspenseful, gorgeously written and atmospheric * Historical Novels Review *Supremely evocative, scrupulously researched * Publishers Weekly *An opulent banquet to satisfy the most murderous appetite * Northern Echo *Paul Doherty has a lively sense of history...evocative and lyrical descriptions * New Statesman *Teems with colour, energy and spills * Time Out *The Hugh Corbett series . . . continues its magnificent vein of form. Massively recommended -- Classic Mystery blog

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Book Synopsis''This is devastatingly good'' HeatFrom the bestselling author of The Ice Cream Girls comes a gripping emotional thriller of love and obsession and the nature of coercive control. ''The author plays a blinder'' says the Sun.Verity is telling lies...And that''s why she''s about to be arrested for attempted murder.Serena has been lying for years. . .And that may have driven her daughter, Verity, to do something unthinkable...Poppy''s lies have come back to haunt her . . .So will her quest for the truth hurt everyone she loves?Everyone lies.But whose lies are going to end in tragedy?Praise for Dorothy Koomson:''If you only do one thing this weekend, read this book. . . utterly brilliant'' Sun''Immediately gripping and relentlessly intense'' Heat''An instantly involving pschological thriller'' Telegraph<Trade ReviewA story about love, obsession, secrets and the effects of coercive control, this is devastatingly good * Heat *One of the best books I've read this year. The author plays a blinder * The Sun *An immersive and complex story, handling distressing subjects with wisdom and courage. Characters you care deeply for, a twisty, shocking story, but also emotionally astute and very moving -- Araminta HallThe suspense and drama was on another level. No one does it like Dorothy * Black Girls Book Club *An unputdownable and tense psychological thriller about secrets, lies, obsession and coercive control * Culturefly *The brilliant sequel to the best-seller The Ice Cream Girls * Bella *A pacy, addictive tale about family and psychological abuse * Candis *This is Dorothy Koomson's brilliant follow-up to the bestseller The Ice Cream Girls - we just couldn't put it down * Closer *Written with verve and insight * Stylist *[a] brilliantly brutal rollercoaster of a read * Daily Mail *We loved the amazing The Ice Cream Girls back in 2010, so we were super-excited to read this sequel - and we weren't disappointed! * Fabulous Magazine *This gripping crime drama also explores themes of family, friendship and the problems people of colour can face in the justice system * People's Friend *PRAISE FOR DOROTHY KOOMSON:Such a gripping and pacy thriller with a clever, twisty plot ... I couldn't put it down.A taut, twisting drama poepled with living, breathing characters you believe in and a story that has you rushing to turn the pages.Gripping, unapologetic, full of heart and truthA compelling page-turner. It's thrilling. Honest and raw * Black Girls Book Club *You'll be gripped by this tense, twisty thriller * Fabulous Magazine *Dark and tightly plotted with a thrilling climax * S Magazine *[A] suspenseful read, which has shocking twists, disturbing themes and powerful characters to tell a dark tale * Woman's Weekly *

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Book SynopsisGetting a life isn''t always easy. And hanging on to it is even harder . . . Discover this funny, heart-warming tale of self-discovery from Jodi Taylor, author of the internationally bestselling Chronicles of St Mary''s series.Nobody ever notices little Jenny Dove. Even her family call her the Nothing Girl. Isolated and alone, Jenny is about to end it all when she is rescued by Thomas, a giant golden horse only she can see.Under his mischievous guidance, Jenny begins to think she might one day become someone. And when the charmingly chaotic Russell Checkland erupts into her life - together with his tumbledown farmhouse - and proposes a marriage that will save them both, Jenny is ready to take a chance.Sadly, her new life at Frogmorton Farm doesn''t exactly sweep Jenny off her feet. There are leaking roofs, unpaid bills and so many buckets. And then, as a series of apparent ''accidents'' unfolds, Jenny begins to worry this might noTrade ReviewTakes readers on a carnival ride through laughter and tears with a bit of time travel thrown in for spice * Publishers Weekly Starred Review *A true page-turner * SF Revu *I've never seen time travel handled this way. I like it * Wethenerdy.com *[An] appealing cast of characters... [with] with plenty of humour, lots of action, and even a touch of romance * Library Journal *

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The sixth book in the bestselling Chronicles of St Mary's series which follows a group of tea-soaked disaster magnets as they hurtle their way around History. If you love Jasper Fforde or Ben Aaronovitch, you won't be able to resist Jodi Taylor.What if the course of history was on your shoulders?'To do what I do - go where I go - see what I see - it's a wonderful, unique, never-to-be-taken-for-granted privilege.'With great privilege comes great responsibility, something Max knows only too well, and as newly appointed Chief Training Officer at the St Mary's Institute of Historical Research, it's up to her to drum this guiding principle into her five new recruits.With a training programme that includes Joan of Arc, an illegal mammoth, a duplicitous Father of History, a bombed rat, Stone Age hunters and Dick the Turd, the question everyone is asking themselves is - what could possibly go wrong? Readers love Jodi Taylor: 'Once in a while, I discover an author who changes everything... Jodi Taylor and her protagonista Madeleine "Max" Maxwell have seduced me' 'A great mix of British proper-ness and humour with a large dollop of historical fun' 'Addictive. I wish St Mary's was real and I was a part of it' 'Jodi Taylor has an imagination that gets me completely hooked' 'A tour de force'

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Book SynopsisThe war taught her to fight. The children taught her to hope...From the USA Today bestselling author, The Schoolteacher of Saint Michel is a heartrending and deeply moving story of love, hope and friendship in World War II. This exquisitely beautiful novel is perfect for readers of The Postmistress, Lilac Girls and The Girl from Vichy.'My darling girl, I need you to find someone for me . . .'France, 1942. At the end of the day, the schoolteacher releases her pupils. She checks they have their identity passes, and warns them not to stop until the German guards have let them through the barrier that separates occupied France from Free France. As the little ones fly across the border and into their mothers' arms, she breathes a sigh of relief. No one is safe now. Not even the children.Berkshire, present day. A letter left to her by her beloved late grandmother Gigi takes Hannah Stone on a journey deep into the heart of thTrade ReviewAn emotional, beautifully constructed read. I especially loved the way the clues from the past and present slowly knitted together, answering the questions that had been missing their answers for so long -- Jill Mansell, author of It Started with a SecretGripping, at times heartbreaking, but ultimately uplifting, I found this beautifully written novel impossible to put down -- Katie Fforde, author of A Springtime AffairAn engaging tale of courage and friendship. The setting in the French countryside is lush and summery. A triumph! -- Gill Paul, author of The Secret WifeI gorged on cherries and slices of rich history in this beautifully worked tale of bravery, woven into the reality of a time we can't forget -- Mandy Robotham, author of The Secret MessengerThe Schoolteacher of Saint-Michel really draws the reader in. The storytelling is masterful, as are all the subtle touches that convey the sense of place; and, as with Nancy Moon, the bedrock is Sarah's nuanced, unsentimental portrayal of warm, compassionate female friendships -- Felicity Hayes-McCoy, author of The Library at the Edge of the World

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Book SynopsisA small town divided by prejudice. A family torn apart. A secret that won''t remain silent.Read the magnificent new novel from the Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author. ''Compelling, important, devastating: you have to read this one'' Sunday Times bestseller Clare Mackintosh ''A powerful novel of our time'' Sunday Times bestseller Cathy Kelly''Sensitively written yet unflinching... Taut, compelling and moving'' Sunday Times bestseller Adele Parks, Platinum magazine1965. A young white female student becomes involved in the fight for civil rights in North Carolina, falling in love with one of her fellow activists, a Black man, in a time and place where an interracial relationship must be hidden from family, friends and especially the reemerging Ku Klux Klan. As tensions rise in the town, she realises not everyone is who Trade ReviewDiane Chamberlain is loved by readers everywhere: 'My heart was in my mouth as I raced through the final chapters of this powerful novel. Compelling, important, devastating: you have to read this one -- Clare MackintoshThe Last House on the Street is a powerful novel of our time, both a searing indictment of racism and the power of humankind and a page-turning thriller -- Cathy KellyDiane Chamberlain is at her absolute best. Sensitively and unflinchingly told, this novel will make you cry, seethe, swoon and rage. The Last House on the Street is, without doubt, her masterpiece -- Sally HepworthA taut, edge-of-your-seat tale. As compelling as it is important, the novel's focus . . . will make The Last House on the Street a favorite amongst book clubs everywhere -- Chandler BakerGripping. A deft exploration of long-hidden and quietly explosive truths * Sunday Express *Will be loved by anyone who enjoys reading -- Jodi PicoultI couldn't put it down -- Susan LewisWill keep you guessing right up to the end * Stylist *Impossible to stop thinking about * Heat *

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Book SynopsisBarbara Nadel''s gripping Ikmen mysteries are the inspiration behind The Turkish Detective, BBC Two''s sensational eight-part TV crime drama series, out now.Every relationship comes at a cost in this tense and gripping Turkish mystery from award-winning crime writer Barbara Nadel and featuring Ikmen - ''one of modern crime fiction''s true heroes'' The TimesWhen jeweller Fahrettin Muftugolu is found dead in his apartment in the Istanbul district of Vefa, it looks like suicide. Searching the jeweller''s home, Inspector Mehmet Suleyman and his team come across a hoard of extraordinary artefacts including solid gold religious relics and a mummified human head. But are they real and, if so, who owns these priceless possessions?As his colleagues begin their investigation, Suleyman is distracted by troubles of his own. His wedding to Gonca Serekoglu is days away, but when Gonca receives her bridal bedcover from a Roma haberdasher aTrade ReviewComplex and beguiling: a Turkish delight -- Mick HerronIkmen is one of modern crime fiction's true heroes, complex yet likeable, and the city he inhabits - Istanbul - is just as fascinating * The Times *Barbara Nadel's distinctive Istanbul-set Inspector Ikmen thrillers combine brightly coloured scene setting with deliciously tortuous plots - the resourceful Ikmen is always struggling with intractable cases * Guardian *Inspector Çetin Ikmen is one of detective fiction's most likeable investigators, despite his grumpy and unsociable character . . . think of him as the Morse of Istanbul * Daily Telegraph *Ikmen and Süleyman form an easygoing if tense partnership as ever, and Nadel has no equal when it comes to summoning the dark side of her fictional environment, behind the glossy image of tourist brochures * Crime Time *Nadel's deep passion for Turkish culture and her intimate knowledge of that land come through vividly in this riveting crime drama * Publisher's Weekly *The delight of Nadel's books is the sense of being taken beneath the surface of an ancient city . . . We look into the alleyways and curious dark quarters of Istanbul, full of complex characters and louche atmosphere * Independent *Fans of Barbara Nadel's Inspector Çetin Ikmen have had a front-row seat for the social and political changes that have been happening in Turkey, and revealing insights into the way they've affected the lives of the city's richly diverse inhabitants * The Sunday Times *

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Book Synopsis''Clever, cunning, and diabolical in the best possible way. Anyone longing for a good old-fashioned thrill need look no further'' Ann PatchettCelebrated, bestselling, elusive...who is Maud Dixon?Florence Darrow wants to be a writer. Correction: Florence Darrow IS going to be a writer. Fired from her first job in publishing, she jumps at the chance to be assistant to the celebrated Maud Dixon, the anonymous bestselling novelist. The arrangement comes with conditions - high secrecy, living in an isolated house in the countryside. Before long, the two of them are on a research trip to Morocco, to inspire the much-promised second novel. Beach walks, red sunsets and long, whisky-filled evening discussions...win-win, surely? Until Florence wakes up in a hospital, having narrowly survived a car crash.How did it happen - and where is Maud Dixon, who was in the car with her? Florence feels she may hTrade ReviewHer tale of double identity, a satirical switchback, is hugely entertaining * The Times *A fast-paced and endlessly enjoyable mystery * Woman & Home *Sharp, unpredictable and enormously entertaining * Washington Post *A wickedly fun study in deception, secrets, striving and longing. Andrews's stylish, intricate debut novel showcases deft prose and expert use of tone and atmosphere * ShelfAwareness *Stylish and sharp, with wicked hairpin turns, WHO IS MAUD DIXON is part Patricia Highsmith, part All About Eve and pure fun * Maria Semple *Clever, cunning, and diabolical in the best possible way. Anyone longing for a good old-fashioned thrill need look no further * Ann Patchett *Alexandra Andrews' astonishing debut novel glides and glitters like a snake in Moroccan sunlight. Smoothly written, nimbly plotted (boldly, too: this novel takes chances, not prisoners) - yet also buzzing with an irresistible intensity and relish * A J Finn *Who Is Maud Dixon? has enough twists and turns to make you dizzy for a week. Dizzy with joy! By the end of the book you'll start wondering if author Alexandra Andrews might be a murderer herself. * James Patterson *Captivating debut! WHO IS MAUD DIXON is a beautifully written literary thriller with a sumptuous Moroccan setting. What's not to love? Brava, Alexandra Andrews! * Elin Hilderbrand *Fans of psychological thrillers like Patricia Highsmith's "The Talented Mr. Ripley" will love Andrews' debut novel. . . . the story is full of twists and turns that will leave you hooked * Harlan Coben *

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