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Book Synopsis''Girl A'' was convicted of murdering three people when she was a child. Now she''s missing and a man is dead. The clock is ticking for Scottish detective DCI Christine Caplan to bring her to justice - but the truth may be darker than even she fears . . .When a body is discovered in the water at Connel Bridge, the police assume it''s an open-and-shut case of suicide. But when DCI Christine Caplan is called in to take a closer look, she discovers that darker truths lurk beneath the surface, and suspicion begins to turn to a young woman recently out of care.Known only as Girl A, her identity remains anonymous, protected under law. Her violent past includes an allegation of the murder of a younger sibling, so the timing of this new death seems too coincidental. Then a vigilante sets her home on fire and she flees, so the ''child killer'' is now on the loose - and at risk herself.As Caplan launches a search for the elusive teenager, lo

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Book SynopsisThe dark, twisty new domestic suspense that will leave you gasping from the author of CuckooShe's married to him. But does she know him at all?Claire lives with her family in a beautiful house overlooking the water. But she feels as if she's married to a stranger one who is leading a double life. As soon as she can get their son Joe away from him, she's determined to leave Duncan.But finding out the truth about Duncan's secret life leads to consequences Claire never planned for. Now Joe is missing, and she's struggling to piece together the events of the night that tore them all apart.Alone in an isolated cottage, hiding from Duncan, Claire tries to unravel the lies they've told each other, and themselves. Something happened to her family But can she face the truth?Perfect for readers who loved The Whisper Man, Here to Stay, and SleepA deftly dark, creepy and disturbing psychological thriller' LoveReadingGreat for anyone who loves an enticing thriller' Marie ClaireAn eerie page-turnTrade Review‘Great for anyone who loves an enticing thriller’ Marie Claire ‘A deftly dark, creepy and disturbing psychological thriller’ LoveReading ‘An eerie page-turner’ Crime Scene Magazine ‘I found myself hanging on to every word . . . brilliant and atmospheric, it will have readers gripped’ The Courier ‘Chilling and heart-rending, a creepy, atmospheric story with a beautifully-drawn, bleak setting and memorably flawed characters’ Roz Watkins ‘Beautifully written, with a chilling mystery at its core, Magpie is a suspenseful and twisty pleasure of a read’ Howard Linskey ‘Sophie Draper is a wonderful writer, adept at weaving stories within stories. This eerie Derbyshire tale lingered with me for days after I’d read the final page. And, try as I might, I didn’t see the final twist coming!’ Nicola Rayner ‘I could not stop reading this – creepy and compelling. I loved it’ Sarah Ward

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Book SynopsisFBI agent Smoky Barrett is no stranger to the darker recesses of the human mind. But nothing could have prepared her for the day she had to watch her husband and daughter die at the hands of a serial killer. She bears the scars, mental and physical.Most people would run - from work, from life, from everything associated with the pain of a shattered existence. But Smoky doesn''t know how to run - and when the job that has defined her life comes calling once again with the news that her best friend from high school has been brutally murdered, she finds herself back in the firing line, chasing a hidden killer who will stop at nothing to confront her.Face to face.Trade ReviewTerrifically good, terrifically scary . . . very hard to put down * San Francisco Chronicle *'This disturbing serial killer drama set in California marks a promising debut for McFadyen, who combines many conventions of the genre but with far more exquisite, intricate results than the norm. FBI agent Smoky Barrett, a haunted, complicated woman, leads a team of investigators assigned to a serial killer task force. Barrett, who escaped the clutches of a different serial killer a year earlier but lost her husband and daughter in the attack, is now tracking a madman known as "Jack Jr.," who believes he's a descendant of Jack the Ripper. He mauls women, mostly prostitutes with Web sites, then sends the videotapes of the killings to Barrett and her crew. The plot follows a typical arc, complete with some nauseating details and predictable twists. There's also a romance between Barrett and a bodyguard that seems tacked on for future installments. Yet McFadyen's writing is crisp and smart, and his scenes pack a visceral punch without being cheap or exploitative. Barrett, for her part, * Publishers Weekly *'More twists than a bucketful of corkscrews and more gore than an abattoir on overtime...fantastic' * Kino News, Singapore *SHADOW MAN grabs you by the throat and yanks you along for a hell of a scary ride. A spellbinding read from first page to last. * Faye Kellerman *Coldly, stunningly brilliant. Move over Thomas Harris, Mcfadyen has brought a new game to town. * Lisa Gardner *Really gets under your skin...sophisticated...makes Hannibal Lecter look more of a pussycat than a predator...best read on an empty stomach * Peterborough Evening Telegraph *'Promising, pacy debut' * Bournemouth Daily Echo *As humane as it is violent...Barrett's anger, pain and determination infuse the novel with a raw passion...it will be among the best crime fiction you will read this year * Washington Post *A thriller which reaches down into elemental terror * Bolton Evening News *The wildest night ride I have been on for quite a while...By the time you finish reading this book you'll be running on adrenalin you never knew you had. If you're sick of books about serial killers, SHADOW MAN is the cure. Mcfadyen's writing and characterization run long, deep and true. And, by the way, he is beyond scary. Not to be missed * Bookreporter.com *Authentic...handled well with some unexpected twists and turns. Mcfadyen has drawn Barrett and her fellow FBI members tenderly and intricately * Shots Magazine *'Hannibal Lecter could learn lessons in evil from the killer in this American bestseller' * Peterborough Evening Telegraph *SHADOW MAN is one of the most powerful and authentic portrayals of a serial killer and the people who hunt them I have ever read. It kept me riveted right to the last page. Cody Mcfadyen is the real thing. * John Douglas, author of the #1 bestseller MINDHUNTER: Inside the F.B.I.'s Serial Crime Unit *Disturbing ... a promising debut for Mcfadyen, who combines many conventions of the genre but with far more exquisite, intricate results than the norm . . . Pack[s] a visceral punch * Publishers Weekly *A truly talented author * The Sunday Times, Australia *I'm still reeling after reading this high-octane, heart-pumping FBI thriller...Brilliant. But not for the squeamish * ****Good Reading, Australia *This is one of the best serial killer novels that I've read. It's up there with the early Patricia Cornwell novels, Primal Fear and The Silence of the Lambs - a stunning first novel * Manly Daily *Mcfadyen has managed to deliver something fresh. His style of narration sucks the reader in from the first sentence and the story has enough plot twists to keep you intrigued to the last page. A superb debut novel, hopefully a sign of things to come from a truly talented author. In a word: chilling * Herald Sun, Australia *If you like to be scared so witless you hold your breath for pages at a time, SHADOW MAN won't disappoint * New Idea, Australia *This is a terrifically good, terrifically scary serial-killer story set in San Francisco and Los Angeles. The world of SHADOW MAN arrives fully formed, as if we're at the second or third installment of a well-established series. The novel's protagonist, FBI agent Smoky Barrett, is scarred and traumatized at the outset from a past encounter with a murderous psychopath -- a run-in that resulted in the deaths of her husband and young daughter. Now she has another nut on her hands. * San Francisco Chronicle *

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Book SynopsisA SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER''Cussler is hard to beat'' Daily MailThe fantastic fourth Dirk Pitt classic from multi-million-copy king of the adventure novel, Clive Cussler.A tidal wave of pounding excitement from the first page to the last . . . Two and a half miles beneath the icy North Atlantic the mighty Titanic holds the key to the safety of the free world. The Americans want it. So do the Russians. Ace maritime troubleshooter Dirk Pitt faces one of the most stupendous tests of courage and ingenuity ever. Raise the Titanic is a spellbinding blockbuster of action and suspense.''Clive Cussler is the guy I read'' Tom Clancy''The Adventure King'' Daily ExpressTrade ReviewA great adventure thriller which spins from one dizzying climax to another...riveting...simply super and very cleverly done * PUBLISHERS WEEKLY *

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Book SynopsisA SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER''Cussler is hard to beat'' Daily MailThe brilliant fifth Dirk Pitt classic from multi-million-copy king of the adventure novel, Clive Cussler.Over thirty years ago, on an ultra-secret flight to the South Pacific, the transport plane Vixen 03 vanished. It was believed to be lost at sea. And carrying canisters of the most lethal substance known to man.Now Vixen 03 has returned to haunt the world. Dirk Pitt, the ace maritime troubleshooter who raised the Titanic, is the only man who can overcome the nightmarish problems involved in retrieving her cargo. And the price of failure is terrifying.''Clive Cussler is the guy I read'' Tom Clancy''The Adventure King'' Daily ExpressTrade ReviewFor Raise the Titanic!: 'A great adventure thriller which spins from one dizzying climax to another ... Riveting ... simply super and very cleverly done' Publishers Weekly **

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Book SynopsisA SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER''Cussler is hard to beat'' Daily MailThe superb third Dirk Pitt classic from multi-million-copy king of the adventure novel, Clive Cussler.The towering iceberg drifting in the North Atlantic was a floating tomb. Embedded in the great gleaming mass was a ship - sealed in so solidly that not even its mast protruded.Here was a sea mystery to rank alongside the Bermuda Triangle and the Marie Celeste. But for Major Dirk Pitt, top troubleshooter for the National Underwater and Marine Agency, it was also the first link in a fantastic chain of events that would lead him too close - and too often - to violent death. And to the discovery of the most sinister and bizarre conspiracy of the century . . . ICEBERG.''Clive Cussler is the guy I read'' Tom Clancy''The Adventure King'' Daily ExpressTrade ReviewFor Raise the Titanic!: 'A great adventure thriller which spins from one dizzying climax to another ... Riveting ... simply super and very cleverly done' Publishers Weekly **

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Book Synopsis''A prescient page-turner about secrets, lies, ruthless ambition and betrayal'' SARAH VAUGHAN''A rare view from the inside of the Machiavellian machinations for power . . . Fascinating'' HARRIET TYCE__________In their remarkable debut political thriller, Tom Watson, former Deputy Leader of the Labour Party, and Imogen Robertson open the doors to The House, a place of ambition, hope, friendship . . . and betrayal.Once allies, Labour MP Owen McKenna and Conservative Minister Philip Bickford now face each other across the House of Commons as bitter enemies. Then the reappearance of a figure from their past forces them to confront the choices that led to the tragic downfall of their former housemate, Jay.Late one night, Owen receives a visit from a lobbyist who promises to protect him from the consequences of his actions in exchange for one, small favour - or to have his reputation and career utterly destroyed if he reTrade ReviewA prescient page-turner about secrets, lies, ruthless ambition and betrayal * Sarah Vaughan (author of Anatomy of a Scandal) *A rare view from the inside of the Machiavellian machinations for power ... Fascinating * Harriet Tyce (author of Blood Orange) *Intelligent and disturbing, both for its insights into the way politics works and for its glimpses of a post-virus future * Observer *The depiction of the sacrifices and betrayals required by politics benefit from an insider's knowledge, and the plot driver of bullying allegations is topical and commendably unexpected * The Times *The novel is good on Westminster's hinterland of wonks and wannabes, and what it's like to be the prey of a media feeding frenzy * The Sunday Times *Politics red in tooth and claw. Watson and Robertson capture, with scalpel precision, the neurotic allure of the Westminster power game * Luke Jennings (author of Killing Eve) *Few people know more about what goes on behind the political scenes than Watson, and it is all unveiled here, in a snappy, twisty page-turner * Holly Watt (author of To the Lions) *

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Book Synopsis''Vivid. Eloquent. Offers insight as well as delight'' Guardian''An exquisite portrayal of the lonely dislocation of being deaf in a hearing world'' The Times''Absolutely brilliant. Ellen Lark is unforgettable'' Emilia Hart, author of Weyward''Illuminating... beautifully written'' Priscilla Morris, Women''s Prize Shortlisted author of Black Butterflies''Fantastic. Shines a light into a hidden corner of history'' Louise Hare author of This Lovely City and Miss Aldridge RegretsEllen Lark is on the verge of marriage when she and her fiancé receive an unexpected visit from Alexander Graham Bell.Ellen knows immediately what Bell really wants from her. Ellen is deaf, and for a time was Bell''s student in a technique called Visible Speech. As he instructed her in speaking, Bell also confided in her about his dream of producing a device which would transmit the humanTrade ReviewAn accomplished debut that excellently conveys the experience of being deaf in a hearing world. A Sign of Her Own gives a fascinating insight into a moment in history when the invention of the telephone was poised to connect countless people, yet deaf communities were being silenced by a movement against the use of sign language. Beautifully written, absorbing and illuminating. -- Priscilla Morris, author of BLACK BUTTERFLIESNot since reading Helen Keller's A Story of My Life have I read such an evocative description on what it is like to be deaf. Sarah Marsh's A Sign of Her Own is a passionate and uncompromising story of the difficulties Deaf people face, and it doesn't shy away from the sometimes challenging politics of Deafness and Deaf Community. -- Laura Shepperson, author of THE HEROINESSarah Marsh pulls off the difficult feat of showing the hearing reader how it feels to be deaf, in a fascinating and moving historical novel that cleverly intertwines history and fiction. Beautifully written, it stayed in my mind long after the last page was turned -- Frances Quinn, author of THAT BONESETTER WOMAN and THE SMALLEST MANAn absorbing depiction of a turning point in history, and a young deaf woman's discoveries within it -- Margaret Meyer, author of THE WITCHING TIDEBeautifully written and original, A Sign of Her Own shines a light into a hidden corner of history. Ellen Lark's story is one that will resonate with anyone who has struggled to fit in. A fantastic novel. -- Louise Hare, author of THIS LOVELY CITY and MISS ALDRIDGE REGRETSAbsolutely brilliant. An important story, so beautifully told. Ellen Lark is unforgettable -- Emilia Hart, author of WEYWARDA beautifully written tale of a woman's quest to find her own place in the world, and have her own voice heard; elegant, eloquent, and passionate -- Naomi Kelsey, author of THE BURNINGSA vivid, tender exploration of language and its power. In A Sign of Her Own, Sarah Marsh draws us into a hidden world of silence, capturing in the process something fundamental about our longing to be understood -- Emily Howes, author of THE PAINTER'S DAUGHTERSA fascinating, sensitive and beautifully written exploration of deaf identity, the isolation of the non-hearing, and the way deaf people have been treated in the past -- Anna Mazzola, author of THE CLOCKWORK GIRLMarsh's debut is an astonishing achievement, delving readers into the mind of a woman who lives in silence but whose mind bursts with a fierce intelligence and wit. A sobering look at the way people with disabilities were treated in the past, as well as an inside view of one of the greatest scientific achievements of our time. Remarkable -- Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author of THE SPECTACULARIn this ambitious debut, Sarah Marsh paints a landscape of history that is unforgettable. Through the eyes of a deaf woman, we experience the isolation, confusion, and victories of living in a world of silence, while being given a story of one of the greatest scientists of our time. A triumph! -- Serena Burdick, bestselling author of THE STOLEN BOOK OF EVELYN AUBREY

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Book SynopsisLondon, October 1940. As German bombers increase their nightly raids on the capital, the Blitz Girls must be braver than ever to protect innocent lives and keep the fight against Hitler alive.Dot, encouraged by her friends, is finding her independence and takes a full-time role as an ARP warden. As she finds new courage in the blackouts, her past might still be lurking in the shadows...Peggy makes it her mission to help children caught up in the bombing find safety at her parents'' large house in the country. When she returns home, however, she realises her own family need her more than ever. But can she leave her friends in the line of fire?Vivian spends every moment not behind the wheel of her ambulance at the bedside of the man she loves, helping him recover from a terrible crash while defending the British skies. When she is torn between his hospital ward and the site of the latest blast, she faces a heartbreaking choice.As each night becomes more dangerous for the Blitz Girls, will they have the strength to help each other through and keep the light alive in the darkness?

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Book SynopsisTHE GRIPPING DEBUT THRILLER OF 2024. A dark and deeply compulsive read that will keep you racing through the pages late into the night - perfect for fans of Girl A and Yellowjackets.Trade ReviewA delicious crime debut full of false memories and unreliable narrators, which means twists and turns a plenty! * Red *Thriller fans will lap up this tense tale -- Nina Pottell * Prima *My favourite debut of the year. Clever, pacy and utterly compelling -- Lucy Clarke, Sunday Times bestselling author of THE HIKE and ONE OF THE GIRLSFresh and original, glossy, clever, and unsettling, this is dark academia at its absolute best -- Andrea Mara, Sunday Times bestselling author of ALL HER FAULTDarkly bittersweet, with a plot that will keep you hooked throughout, it's one if you were a fan of Girl A orThe Secret History * Belfast Telegraph *Knife-sharp * Woman's Own *A creeping sense of dread, a slow, almost torturous, drip-feeding of information, and a highly likeable, yet unsettlingly unreliable narrator. It all builds to one of the most chilling and interesting reads of the year. Highly recommended. -- M. W. Craven, author of Sunday Times bestseller and Theakston's Crime Novel of the Year THE BOTANISTSlick, satisfying, smart and perfectly paced, this is the breakout debut thriller of 2024 -- Celia Walden, author of Richard & Judy Book Club pick PAYDAYTotally gripping . . . grabbed me from the start, and didn't let go until I had finished the last page. Each characters is unique and so clear that, by the end of the book, I felt as if knew them all, and that I had been there with them throughout the story -- Rachel Abbott, author of DON'T LOOK AWAYThis compulsive lead debut certainly delivered on its publisher's promise of keeping me up all night * The Bookseller *An intoxicatingly sharp thriller. Everyone Who Can Forgive Me Is Dead deftly explores trauma and the dark things we believe ourselves capable of. I never wanted to stop reading it, and I can't wait for Hollander's next novel -- Clémence Michallon, internationally bestselling author of THE QUIET TENANTCompelling and engrossing . . . From the dark academia feel of the flashback scenes to the glossy, magazine world of the present, this book had me constantly uncomfortable and off balance - in exactly the way I imagine the author intended! -- Katy Watson, author of Waterstones Thriller of the Month pick THE THREE DAHLIASA proper thriller with plenty of twists and turns * Press and Journal *Relentlessly twisty and bitingly sharp . . . guaranteed to keep you up past your bedtime. With an undercurrent of smart, dark humor, a chilling mystery at its core, and long-buried secrets resurfacing, this electrifying debut will grip readers and not let go. Voicey, unpredictable, and wholly addictive -- Laurie Elizabeth Flynn, author of THE GIRLS ARE ALL SO NICE HEREWitty, tightly plotted, knife-sharp, and utterly immersive . . . had me flaking on plans to squeeze in one more chapter. Fans of Jessica Knoll and Megan Miranda, meet your new favorite author -- Andrea Bartz, author of Reese's Book Club pick WE WERE NEVER HEREExactly the kind of thriller I love. It's a deliciously conflicting feeling to wonder when the shiny perfection of a new life built over a terrible secret will begin to tarnish, and in her first novel, Hollander doles out the suspense as masterfully as any veteran author . . . A dark and dazzling debut -- Jennifer Hillier, author of THINGS WE DO IN THE DARKA propulsive read, rife with tension from page one . . . this is a book I struggled to put down -- Katherine St. John, author of THE LION'S DENFrom the crisp prose to the cunning twists I did not see coming, I absolutely inhaled this clever, touching, feverishly compulsive thriller . . . should be at the top of every thriller lover's TBR list. I cannot wait to watch this brilliant debut soar -- Ashley Tate, author of TWENTY-SEVEN MINUTESFans of Jessica Knoll's Luckiest Girl Alive will love this tautly-constructed thriller . . . Hollander paints an engrossing tale of a woman coming to terms not only with the ghosts of her past but her own true nature. A nail-biting ride that will keep readers turning pages long into the night -- Ashley Winstead, author of THE LAST HOUSEWIFEA clever, dark and entirely engrossing thriller that had me hooked from the first page -- Cressida McLaughlin, author of The Cornish Cream Tea seriesWhat an absolute treat! I was hooked from the first chapter and I never saw the twists coming. It is brilliantly written, sharp and dark - I loved it!' -- Jessica Irena Smith, author of THE SUMMER I VANISHEDA pacy, suspenseful read that kept me glued to the end -- Ali Lowe, author of THE RUNNING CLUB

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Book Synopsis''Truly gripping!'''' - 5-star reader reviewTheodore Boone is the thirteen year old who knows more about the law than most adult lawyers. He certainly never expected to be the victim of crime himself. But then his bike is vandalised, he''s attacked while doing his homework and, worst of all, framed for a robbery.When stolen computer equipment turns up in Theo''s school locker, the police start leaning on him hard. And he is the only suspect. What if he is found guilty? What about his dreams of becoming a lawyer? In a race against time, aided by his renegade uncle, Ike, Theo must find the real felon and reveal the true motivation behind the crimes of which he stands accused.*******************What readers are saying about THEODORE BOONE: THE ACCUSED''A rattling good read'' - 5 stars''Brilliant'' - 5 stars''Outstanding'' - 5 stars''He''s done it againTrade ReviewGrisham is wise and pragmatic about the world: poor parenting, prescription drug misuse and the violent lives of drifters all feature in this fast-paced tale. * Financial Times on THEODORE BOONE: THE ABDUCTION *Praise for THEODORE BOONE:Not since Nancy Drew has a nosy, crime-obsessed kid been so hard to resist. * The New York Times *Gripping... I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a good mystery. I think everyone will be enthralled by Theodore Boone. * Scholastic News *There's a new kid on the young fiction block, and this one really does have serious powers: Theodore Boone, half-boy, half-lawyer... fans will be pleased to know there will be more of Theo's adventures to come. * Sunday Express *If you aspire to turn your children into lawyers who will keep you in your old age, John Grisham's Theodore Boone, his first novel for young people, might be for you. * Sunday Times *Contemporary lit for young readers has its icons: Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Artemis Fowl. Make way for the new kid on the block. * USA Today *

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Book SynopsisThe fifth novel in the DS McAvoy series by bestselling author David Mark, perfect for fans of Val McDermid and Peter Robinson.Hannah Kelly has been missing for nine months. Ava Delaney has been dead for five days. One girl to find. One girl to avenge. And DS Aector McAvoy won''t let either of them go until justice can be done. But some people have their own ideas of what justice means...DEAD PRETTY is the stunning new novel from one of Britain''s most original crime writers.Trade ReviewHighly entertaining * The Sunday Times *More twists and turns than a corkscrew through the eyeball -- Val McDermidDark, compelling crime writing of the highest order -- Geoffrey Wansell * Daily Mail *Truly exhilarating and inventive. Mark is a wonderfully descriptive writer and an exciting young talent. -- Peter JamesCompelling and harrowing * Daily Express *Breathtaking. Mark writes bad beautifully -- Peter MayMark's rich, distinctive prose style and damaged characters compel you to keep reading... shaping up to be an essential crime series * Crime Scene Magazine *David Mark takes you to the darkest edges of Hull and Back, but be prepared for a late night, as Dead Pretty will make you see dawn -- Martina ColeThere is a good array of villains, and Mark is impressive in his sensitive portrayals of the relationships between the principal characters at work and home. * The Times *The McAvoy series pulls off the double whammy of cracking characters and cunning plots. The big detective Aector McAvoy is so real and so loveable you want to have a pint with him, and the legendary Trish Pharaoh proves that a man can create an utterly compelling female character -- Anya LipskaIn terms of food analogies, some books are bland or subtly flavoured, while others are like a fiery curry. David Mark's DS McAvoy books are unarguably in the latter category * Independent *Wry insights into the human condition and lyrical descriptions of the East Yorkshire landscape * Irish Independent *Darkly absorbing and told with real swagger, DEAD PRETTY is a heartfelt and sweeping thrill ride of a novel from one of crime fiction's most distinctive voices. DS Aector McAvoy might be a big guy but David Mark is undoubtedly set for very big things. -- Chris Ewan, author of Safe HouseGripping story lines steeped in emotion and menace, with a larger than life character whom I love to reacquaint myself with. Always right on the Mark for me. -- Mel SherrattThe exceptional McAvoy series just got better. DEAD PRETTY is a gripping thriller...proof that David Mark is up there with the best -- Mari Hannah, author of the Kate Daniels seriesA police procedural with a big heart, a sharp eye, a swagger in its step and grit under its fingernails. Anyone who isn't reading David Mark's books already: start now. -- Helen Giltrow, author of The Distance

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Book Synopsis''Stunning'' - Ann CleevesEvery parent''s worst gap year nightmare...After graduating, Lori Maddox heads off travelling and arrives in China where she finds work as a private English tutor. Back in Manchester, her parents Jo and Tom follow her adventures on her blog. Suddenly communication stops. When the silence persists a frantic Jo and Tom report her missing. But it''s impossible to find out anything from so far away, so they travel to Chengdu to search for their daughter. Landing in a totally unfamiliar country, with no knowledge of the customs or language, and receiving scant help from the local authorities, Jo and Tom are forced to turn detective. It''s an unbearably difficult challenge and, as the days pass, the fear that Lori is lost for good grows ever larger...Praise for Cath Staincliffe:''Harrowing and humane. A real knockout'' Ian Rankin''It''s always exciting to see a writer get Trade ReviewPraise for Cath Staincliffe: An intelligent and emotionally engaging moral workout - Daily TelegraphPraise for Cath Staincliffe: It's always exciting to see a writer get better and better and Cath Staincliffe is doing just that. - Val McDermidPraise for Cath Staincliffe: StunningPraise for Cath Staincliffe: Complex and satisfying. - Sunday Times

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Book SynopsisVictim or assassin - the lines are blurred...A badly beaten woman walks into A&E and is promptly arrested by the Home Office on suspicion of being an illegal alien. However, she is neither illegal, nor a victim. After she escapes detention, the bodies of her attackers start to pile up.Commander Carlyle faces a race against time to find out who she really is - and to stop her from killing again. Praise for James Craig''A cracking read'' BBC Radio 4''Fast paced and very easy to get quickly lost in'' Lovereading.com

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Book Synopsis''Page-turning grit lit - compelling characters that blaze a trail through a riveting plot'' LIZ NUGENT''Brilliant ... I was riveted from first page to last'' ADRIAN MCKINTY''Among the cleverest, most accomplished and compassionate of Irish crime writers'' JOHN CONNOLLYWhen Jody Kavanagh is discovered close to death in her home, it''s hard to believe someone wanted to hurt her. Young, talented, loved - she appears to have it all. As she lies in a coma, Detective Inspector Elliot Ryan and Sergeant Nola Kane begin to piece together a picture of her life - but the image revealed is far from perfect. Is her ex-husband really who he seems to be? Why are her mother and sister estranged? Why is her house full of cameras? Who was Jody afraid of? Haunted by guilt and in chronic pain, DI Ryan has his own demons. And Kane, who is recovering from an incident where the professional and personal overlapped, needs to prove herself.Trade ReviewHunt [...] moves the teeming cast around the stage with ease and drives the multi-voiced narrative at breakneck pace to an immensely satisfying climax * Irish Times *Hunt has returned with a cracking crime thriller. Short, snappy chapters which hook the reader from the get-go * Sunday Independent *

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Book SynopsisRome, the very end of December. The Field of Mars is packed with monuments, none more beautiful than Domitian's new Odeon and Stadium. But the area has been overtaken by ugly events: elaborately staged murders. Someone bears a spectacular grudge against the theatrical community, and intends to get revenge in the most spectacular way possible. The killer's method is to re-enact bloody scenes from the gruesome side of popular theatre, where characters in plays really die on stage.A figure from the past wants Flavia Albia's father to investigate, but Falco is out of Rome for the holidays. Albia seizes the commission. And begins to regret doing so almost immediately. 'The undertaker did it!' the first victim croaks before expiring. This seems to make no sense, because surely people are already dead when they go to their funeral?Though there is a serial killer at large, the authorities would prefer a cover-up but Albia is driven to discover what is going on. How much blood must be shed before the mania ends? And could her own family be on the list for a frightful stage death?Praise for Lindsey Davis and the Flavia Albia series'It positively crackles with knowledge of the city and its people, mixed with social comment, ingenious and bloody plots and sharp observational skills leavened by more than a smattering of genuine and sometimes earthy humour' Crime Review'Lighthearted, witty and effortlessly clever, just like its wonderful heroine, this is a window into ancient Rome, and a tonic and a joy to read' The Observer'For a totally exhilarating romp through Ancient Rome, Lindsey Davis' latest Flavia Alba novel won't be beaten and offers an immersive experience of a vibrant world full of real, recognisable characters' Shotsmag'In this witty novel by the mistress of Roman crime, the reader is transported behind the scenes of a Triumph into a fascinating world of actors, costumiers and animal trainers, all united in their hatred of the murdered man' Sunday Express MagazineTrade ReviewAncient Rome rocks thanks to this bestseller. She has the skills to have you shaking your toga with giggles one minute, and gasping the next a gruesome turn of events * Peterborough Telegraph *Fiendishly twisted mystery * Mail on Sunday *As ever, Davis transports us to a superbly realised ancient world full of persuasive detail * The Financial Times *Great fun, shot through with sharp observations * SHOTS *

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How do you solve a murder when everyone thinks you're guilty?Marjorie Crowe lives in Kilgoyne, Scotland. The locals put her age at somewhere between 55 and 70. They think she's divorced or a lifelong spinster; that she used to be a librarian, a pharmacist, or a witch. They think she's lonely, or ill, or maybe just plain rude. For the most part, they leave her be.But one day, everything changes.Local teenager Charlie McKee is found hanging in the woods, and Marjorie is the first one to see his body. When what she saw turns out to be impossible, the police have their doubts. And when another young person goes missing, the tide of suspicion turns on her.Is Marjorie the monster, or the victim? And how far will she go to fight for her name?PRAISE FOR C.S. ROBERTSON:'A truly startling novel' Sunday Times'A remarkable thriller' Sunday Express'Ingenious' Daily Mail'Enthralling' Liz Nugent'Gut-wrenching' The Times

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Book Synopsis THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ''Criminally clever'' Daily Mail''The perfect holiday treat'' GuardianThis collection of tales by the No 1 bestselling author features all her best-loved characters: Dr Ruth Galloway, Harry Nelson, Max Mephisto, Detective Harbinder Kaur and more. It features several stories never published before, including a brand new Ruth and Nelson story. A must for all her fans. Have you been wondering what happened to your favourite characters Ruth Galloway and Harry Nelson? Dive into this fabulous collection of stories and find out.Here are stories to suit all tastes. There are ghost stories and mini cosy mysteries; tales of psychological suspense and poignant vignettes of love and loss. There''s a creepy horror story to make you shiver and a tale narrated by Flint, Ruth Galloway''s cat, to make you smile.There is truly something for everyone in

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Book SynopsisRussian History told as a romance wrapped in a crime thriller.Moscow Traffic is an international thriller that exposes the roots of a vast Russian human trafficking network through the eyes of Seattle forensic psychologist Peter Stone as he travels to Moscow in search of his missing lover, opera star Caroline Luke. Her empty coffin and passport have arrived at SeaTac airport with Russian documents declaring her dead. Without a body, neither American or Russian police will investigate further, which forces his decision to leave his comfortable life in Seattle and plunge head-first into the perverse world of international organized crime and human trafficking. On his hero’s journey, Peter crosses paths with victims, perpetrators, buyers, sellers, saints, ghosts and thieves as the borders of morality and reality blur in a society tormented by its past and fearful of the future. Peter finds himself spinning out of control as he confronts the mystery of his own family’s twisted past and its role in the crime that has caused so much pain to Caroline. In a world where nothing is what it seems and only the most adaptable survive, Peter and Caroline must undergo the unearthing of long-hidden secrets that threatens their future.

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Book SynopsisMidori and Sumire are soccer stars at rival middle schools, destined to collide - one's a striker, the other a goalie. But the two girls end up in the same high school, with a lazy coach and a bizarre teammate, Nozomi, who brags that she's a genius but can't seem to stop kicking the ball into her own goal. To become champions, they'll have to get over their rivalry and work some magic on the field - not to mention the challenges of growing up.

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Book Synopsis'Vera Morris is one of those unexpected gems who turn up occasionally on the crime fiction scene' Mystery PeopleThere is no shortcut to the truth . . .On the hunt for two missing persons, Laurel Bowman and Frank Diamond find they have another complex and dangerous case on their hands as they go undercover at a holiday camp near Orford in Suffolk.Using illicit searches, they uncover incriminating evidence about several members of staff. Then two people are brutally murdered and their missing persons case takes an even darker turn.Does the answer lie in the past, with the long-ago murder of a young mother and her baby son? What part does Orford Ness, a forbidden and dangerous spit of land, play in this spine-chilling mystery?Laurel and Frank uncover a web of deceit and cruelty as they try to stop an ingenious sadist from murdering again.Readers LOVE Vera Morris's Anglian Detective Agency series:'I sat up to past midnight reading this book' *****'Full of twists and turns' *****'A book you just know you are going to like from the 1st page' *****'A perfect detective novel' *****'I started it early one morning and had finished it by bed-time that same day!' *****'A super read' *****'This book stands head and shoulders above the rest in this overcrowded genre' *****'Absolute must read' *****

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Book SynopsisWith a ruthless criminal loose on the Suffolk coast, life is anything but peaceful for the Anglian Detective Agency . . .At Rooks Wood Farm, Rosalind Breen's twin sons grieve her death. Daniel shoulders the burdens of running the farm and caring for his brother, Caleb, who's shunned for his strange appearance.Meanwhile, Minsmere Bird Reserve is suffering a spate of vandalism and senior partners of the Anglican Detective Agency, Frank Diamond and Laurel Bowman, are enlisted to find the culprits. But shortly after taking the case, Laurel discovers the body of a young man dumped in one of the meres and the detectives are caught up in a murder enquiry.All evidence points to one suspect but can the Anglian Detective Agency catch the killer? Or will it take another death for the truth to be finally set free?Vera's new novel Death by the Sea is available to pre-order NOW!Readers LOVE Vera Morris's Anglian Detective Agency series:'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ A perfect detective novel''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ A real page turner!!!!' '⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ One of the most gripping mysteries I have ever read!''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ I sat up to past midnight reading this book' '⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Full of twists and turns' '⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ A book you just know you are going to like from the 1st page' '⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ I started it early one morning and had finished it by bed-time that same day!' '⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ A super read' '⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ This book stands head and shoulders above the rest in this overcrowded genre' '⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Absolute must read'

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Book SynopsisSHORTLISTED FOR THE WILBUR SMITH ADVENTURE WRITING PRIZE FOR BEST PUBLISHED NOVEL 2022 A Telegraph Best Book for Summer 2022 'Highly recommended' MICK HERRON 'A great adventure. Dripping with atmosphere and exotic life' WILLIAM BOYD 'A riveting page-turner, rich with fascinating period detail' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH ___________1867. King's Road, Chelsea, is a sea of plant nurseries, catering to the Victorian obsession with rare and exotic flora. But each of the glossy emporiums is fuelled by the dangerous world of the plant hunters – daring adventurers sent into uncharted lands in search of untold wonders to grace England's finest gardens.Harry Compton is as far from a plant hunter as one could imagine – a salesman plucked from the obscurity of the nursery growing fields to become 'the face that sold a thousand plants'.But one small act of kindness sees him inherit a precious gift – a specimen of a fabled tree last heard of in The Travels of Marco Polo, and a map.Seizing his chance for fame and fortune, Harry sets out to make his mark. But where there is wealth there is corruption, and soon Harry is fleeing England, rounding the Cape of Good Hope and sailing up the Yangtze alongside a young widow – both in pursuit of the plant that could transform both their lives forever.Trade Review'It's a great Stevensonian adventure but with a 21st century spin. Harry and Clarissa work really well – wholly believable and sexily engaging. The detail and the textures throughout are exemplary: lightly worn but dripping with atmosphere and exotic life. Really brilliantly achieved' -- William Boyd'The Plant Hunter is a feast for the senses and a must for every reader who enjoys great adventure writing. The exuberant life in these pages and the drama of the story along with Mogford's lively engaging writing make this a life-enhancing pleasure to read. Be swept away' -- Imogen Robertson'An old-fashioned adventure yarn with all the virtues of the genre, The Plant Hunter engages, informs and entertains, while taking the reader to distant, unexpected places. Highly recommended' -- Mick Herron'It's excellent. No other word for it. I found the period and technical detail absolutely fascinating, and the characterisation really convincing. A beautiful, charming book that stays in the mind long after you've closed it and put it away. I was delighted by it' -- John Simpson'Carried along by the drama, the history, the travel, the romance, the love of a dog, let alone the plant-hunting. I couldn't put this down' -- Sarah Raven'It is a belter!' -- Jessie Childs, author of God's Traitors: Terror and Faith in Elizabethan England'A terrific swash-and-buckle adventure. The detail is eye-opening, the story gripping and unusual. Bravo!' -- Elizabeth BuchanCleanly written ... and exquisite' * Times Literary Supplement *'A good adventure story, a ripping yarn of a tale' * Country Life *

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Book SynopsisFollowing the great success of our Gothic Fantasy deluxe edition short story compilations, including Cosy Crime, Murder Mayhem and Lost Worlds, this exciting title in the series is packed with amateur detectives solving mysterious murders, suspicious butlers and terrifying encounters set in locked rooms, stately mansions, haunted castles and eerily silent libraries. This collection contains our usual mix of classic and brand new writing, with delightful tales of dastardly dealings from authors such as Wilkie Collins, Anna Katharine Green, Gaston Leroux, Edgar Wallace and Oscar Wilde. Of course, new stories from contemporary authors give a voice to new writers through our open submission windows. The modern writers chosen from submissions and included here are: Steve Carr, Deborah L. Davitt, Lucy Ann Fiorini, Sahara Frost, Philip Brian Hall, Amanda Justice, Felicia Lee, Tom Mead, Wendy Nikel, Patsy Pratt-Herzog, Louise Taylor, and E.G. Thompson.

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Book SynopsisIt's the year 1260 and the great cathedral - the most ambitious building in all of Christendom - is rising above the streets of Cologne. Far below its soaring spires and flying buttresses, an assassin of unnatural talent surveys his new hunting ground. More shadow than man, the assassin is quick to take his first life. But there is a witness to his crime: a flame-haired thief known as Jacob the Fox. Justly terrified by the black-clad spectre, Jacob runs for his life, convinced that he's pursued by the Angel of Death itself. For all his street-smart cunning, the wily Fox cannot shake off the assassin - a cruel, efficient murderer who favours a pistol-grip crossbow as his weapon of choice. Fate, injury and desperation lead Jacob to seek help from a beautiful clothes dyer, her drunken rascal of a father, and her learned uncle, a man of God who loves a battle of wits almost as much as he loves a bottle of wine. With the threat of an untimely death at the end of a crossbow bolt never far way, Jacob's unlikely cabal find themselves faced with a conspiracy born of an unquenchable thirst for revenge, a conspiracy that threatens to tear Cologne apart and stain the city with blood.

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Book SynopsisYahiro and the gang head to Kyoto hoping to figure out how to turn the Japanese populace back into humans. When Galerie Berith's armored train stops in Nagoya, the Chinese Federal Army, the current occupant of the former Nagoya Station, demands that the Galerie surrender Vanagloria's Regalia in exchange for safe passage. By that time, the powerful Relict has fused with Ayaho, and handing over one of Iroha's siblings is the last thing they'd do. Can they protect her, negotiate their way out of the situation, and defend against a herd of Moujuu all at once?

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Book SynopsisSurviving thanks to Yuuto's sacrifice, Kaito and his companions join forces with the Demon Lord Leticia and the previous hero, Towako Kuroi. They are finally informed of the world's origin, structure, and the truth behind it all. Meanwhile, Princess Alicia uses the power of the goddess to rewrite reality according to her wishes. Kaito, determined to exact his ultimate revenge, charges in with blazing hatred. But will he really be able to get the last laugh?

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Book SynopsisTO SAVE THOSE SHE LOVES, SHE MUST MAKE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE.In Our Darkest Night, internationally bestselling author of The Gown, Jennifer Robson, tells an unforgettable story of terror, hope, love, and sacrifice, that vividly evokes the most perilous days of World War II.Inspired by true events. Perfect for readers of The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris, The Child on Platform One by Gill Thompson and The Girl I Left Behind by Andie Newton.''A tale of devastating simplicity and poignant sweetness'' Kate Quinn ''A powerful, emotional, and unflinching story of love, sacrifice, and resilience'' Chanel Cleeton ''Haunting and inspiring, heartbreaking and hopeful, this novel is unforgettable'' Kristin Beck Venice, 1943: Under the Nazi occupation, life is increasingly perilous for Italian Jews. Antonina Mazin has but one hope to survive - to leave her beloved

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