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Book Synopsis'A riveting murder mystery. A psychological thriller. A magnificent work of literary fiction' KIRAN DESAI 'An elegy for India. It is gorgeously written, utterly devastating, and feels completely true' SONIA FALEIRO A literary thriller of considerable acumen with a textured picture of a country' FINANCIAL TIMES, BEST NEW CRIME BOOKS [RB1] ________________ IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO KILL A CHILD... The Indian village of Teetarpur is a quiet, unremarkable place, until one of its children is found dead, hanging from the branch of a Jamun tree. In the largely Hindu community, suspicion quickly falls on an itinerant Muslim man, Mansoor. It's up to local policeman Sub-Inspector Ombir Singh to uncover the truth. With only one assistant officer, and a single working revolver between them, can he bring justice to a grieving father and an angry village?or will the people of Teetarpur demand vengeance instead?Trade Review'A riveting murder mystery. A psychological thriller. A magnificent work of literary fiction' - Kiran Desai'An elegy for India. Gorgeously written, utterly devastating, and feels completely true' - Sonia Faleiro, author of 'The Girl''A thrilling and riveting crime noir, written tenderly and elegantly' - The Hindu'This emotionally engaging novel, less a "whodunit" than a "whydunit" is remarkable for the interiority of its characters... The compulsive pull lies in the slow burn of a leisurely paced plot' - Frontline'The soul of a river, poured into a saga of fatherhood and crime... The thrillerish pace is tight [but] the prose is immersive enough for one to want to savour' - The Deccan Chronicle'A new writer to shout about... Roy brings rural India and Delhi to life as much as she does her characters... Riveting' -Observer'A novel that is on the one hand a wholly satisfying murder mystery, but which also employs the village of Teetarpur as a kind of India-in-microcosm... A powerful, immersive and unsentimental novel of modern India, Black River establishes Nilanjana Roy as a crime novelist with which to be reckoned' -Irish Times

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Book SynopsisA remote village.A deadly secret.An outsider who knows the truthATMOSPHERIC AND COMPELLING' CATHERINE COOPERENGROSSING, EVOCATIVE AND CHILLING' C. J. TUDORDELICIOUSLY UNSETTLING' OBSERVERSPLENDIDLY CREEPY' DAILY MAILMaggie Mackay has been haunted her entire life. No matter what she does, she can't shake the sense that something is wrong with her. And maybe something isWhen she was five years old, without proof, Maggie announced that someone in the remote village of Blairmore in the Outer Hebrides had murdered a local man, sparking a media storm.Now, Maggie is determined to discover what really happened and what the villagers are hiding. But everyone has secrets, and some are deadly. As she gets closer to the horrifying truth, Maggie's own life is in dangerFrom the critically-acclaimed author of Mirrorland comes a darkly disturbing new thriller that will chill you to the bone.PRAISE FOR CAROLE JOHNSTONE'S DEBUT NOVEL, MIRRORLAND:DARK AND DEVIOUS' Stephen KingUTTERLY ENGROSSING' Daily MaTrade Review‘ATMOSPHERIC AND COMPELLING’ Catherine Cooper, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Chaletand The Chateau ‘ENGROSSING, EVOCATIVE AND CHILLING’ C. J. Tudor ‘SPLENDIDLY CREEPY’ Daily Mail ‘DELICIOUSLY UNSETTLING’ Observer ‘A CREEPY, SUSPENSEFUL THRILLER’ Woman’s Own PRAISE FOR CAROLE JOHNSTONE’S DEBUT NOVEL, MIRRORLAND: ‘DARK AND DEVIOUS’ Stephen King ‘UTTERLY ENGROSSING’ Daily Mail ‘TWISTY AND RICHLY ATMOSPHERIC’ Ruth Ware ‘TIGHTLY PLOTTED AND UTTERLY GRIPPING' Sarah Pinborough ‘A HAUNTING THRILLER’ Woman’s Weekly ‘TOTALLY ABSORBING’ T.M. Logan ‘AN UNSETTLING, LABYRINTHINE TALE’ New York Times

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Book SynopsisA young man wakes from a coma to find himself targeted by the men who killed his parents, while someone is impersonating a notorious New Zealand serial killer … the latest chilling, nerve-shredding, twisty thriller from the author of The Quiet People… ‘Paul Cleave is an automatic must-read for me’ Lee Child ‘Riveting from start to finish. Smart and twisty, this book will get under your skin’ Liz Nugent ‘Shocking and chilling. A literary ice plunge. I absolutely loved it’ Helen Fields ‘Almost three books in one! Multiple murders, dedicated detectives – past and present. Complex, detailed and oh, so clever’ Sam Holland _______________How do you catch a killer…When the only evidence is a dream? James Garrett was critically injured when he was shot following his parents’ execution, and no one expected him to waken from a deep, traumatic coma. When he does, nine years later, Detective Inspector Rebecca Kent is tasked with closing the case that her now retired colleague, Theodore Tate, failed to solve all those years ago. But between that, and hunting for Copy Joe – a murderer on a spree, who’s imitating Christchurch’s most notorious serial killer – she’s going to need Tate’s help. Especially when they learn that James has lived out another life in his nine-year coma, and there are things he couldn’t possibly know, including the fact that Copy Joe isn’t the only serial killer in town… _______________ ‘An absolute thrill ride. Precise and swift and a joy to read … storytelling at its best’ James Oswald ‘Such a unique concept, with wonderful, emotional writing ... I hooked on the story from the word go. BRILLIANT’ Lisa Hall ‘The most original and intense thriller ever!’ Michael Wood ‘I’d forgotten how good Paul Cleave is!’ Sarah Pinborough ‘You can’t be a true fan of crime fiction if you’re not reading Cleave’s books’ Tom Wood ‘Uses words as lethal weapons’ New York Times ‘Cleave writes the kind of dark, intense thrillers that I never want to end’ Simon Kernick What readers are saying… [FIVE STARS] ‘A masterpiece’ Café Thinking ‘A heart-pounding, jaw-dropping thrill ride’ Emma’s Bibliotreasures ‘A brilliantly executed thrilling, twisty, nerve-shredding serial-killer chiller’ Live & Deadly ‘A red-hot, sleep-stealing, pulse-pounding read’ Jen Med’s Book Reviews ‘An addictive trip!’ The First Eleven Minutes ‘I am absolutely lost for words’ PRDG Reads ‘Number-one TOP read of the year’ Ian Dixon ‘Cleave has made my heart pound, pulse race and jaw drop’ Little Miss Book LoverPraise for Paul Cleave ‘The sense of dread builds unstoppably in this gripping page-turner … an intense, chilling read’ Gilly Macmillan ‘You may think you know where it’s going, but you couldn’t be more wrong. A true page-turner filled with dread, rage, doubt and more twists than the Remutaka Pass’ Linwood Barclay ‘A true page-turner, with an intriguing premise, a rollercoaster plot and a cast of believably flawed characters’ Guardian ‘This merits comparison with the work of Patricia Highsmith’ Publishers Weekly STARRED REVIEW ‘Tense, thrilling, touching. Paul Cleave is very good indeed’ John Connolly ‘An intense adrenaline rush from start to finish’ S J Watson ‘A riveting and all too realistic thriller’ Tess Gerritsen ‘A gripping thriller …I couldn’t put it down’ Meg Gardiner ‘Did my head in time and again’ Michael Robotham ‘One to remember’ New York Journal of Book

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Book Synopsis'Crime writing at its unputdownable, nerve-tingling best' HARLAN COBENTHE VICTIMSIn Boston, Detective Jane Rizzoli and Forensic Pathologist Maura Isles investigate a bizarre murder. A man has been found gutted and hanging in his home. When the remains of another victim are found, it is clear that this murderer has been at work for years, and not just in Boston.THE KILLERFive years ago, a group of travellers set off on an African safari. None of them was seen again – apart from one woman who stumbled out of the bush weeks later, barely alive. The only woman to have seen the killer’s face.THE SURVIVOR Has the ‘safari killer’ resurfaced in Boston? Jane is sent to Africa to find the one link between the two cases – the only survivor. And convince her to face death once again...

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Book SynopsisJeffrey Archer, one of the greatest popular novelists of our generation, delivers a truly page-turning thriller in False Impression.When an aristocratic old lady is brutally murdered in her country home the night before 9/11, it takes all the resources of the FBI and Interpol to work out the connection between her and the possible motive for her death – a priceless Van Gogh painting. It’s a young woman, who was in the North Tower when the first plane crashed into the building, who has the courage and determination to take on both sides of the law and avenge the old lady’s death.Anna Petrescu is missing, presumed dead, after 9/11 and she uses her new status to escape from America, only to be pursued across the world from Toronto to London, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Bucharest, but it is only when she returns to New York that the mystery unfolds.Why are so many people willing to risk their own lives and others to own the Van Gogh ‘Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear’?Trade ReviewProbably the greatest storyteller of our age * Mail on Sunday *Archer has a gift for plot that can only be described as genius * Sunday Telegraph *Stylish, witty and constantly entertaining . . . Jeffrey Archer has a natural aptitude for short stories * The Times *

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Book SynopsisIs the Hippopotamus Pool a legend? Or Amelia's nemesis!A masked stranger offers to reveal an Egyptian queens' lost tomb - and Amelia Peabody and her irascible archaeologist husband Emerson are intrigued, to say the least. When the guide mysteriously disappears before he can tell them his secret, the Peabody-Emersons sail to Thebes to follow his trail, helped - and hampered - by their teenage son Rameses, and beautiful ward Nefret. Before the sands of time shift very far, all of them will be risking their lives foiling murderers, kidnappers, grave robbers, and ancient curses. off once again on a rollicking adventure involving archaeology, murderers, kidnappers, grave robbers and ancient curses.And the hippopotamus Pool? It's a legend of war and wits that Amelia is translating, one that alerts her to a hippo of a different type - a nefarious, overweight art dealer who is on course to become her new arch-enemy!Trade ReviewI can't wait for the next Peabody story... I really do think [Elizabeth Peters'] books are great entertainment. -- Angela RiponA writer so popular that the public library has to keep her books under lock and key. * Washington Post Book World *Think Miss Marple with early feminist gloss crossed with Indiana Jones... accomplished entertainment. * Guardian *

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Book Synopsis A classic crime novel by Freeman Wills Crofts, ‘The King of Detective Story Writers’, featuring Inspector French, coming soon to television. Trade Review“A detective novel by Mr. Wills Crofts is always an event to those who know … Mr. Crofts is among the few muscular writers of detective fiction. He has never let me down.”HAROLD NICHOLSON, Daily Express “A really satisfying puzzle … With every fresh detective story Crofts displays new fields of specialised knowledge.”Daily Mail

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Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERThe most anticipated spy thriller of 2020, from the award-winning author of Corpus.Autumn 1941. The war is going badly for Britain and its allies. If Hitler is to be stopped, a new weapon is desperately needed.In Cambridge, professor Tom Wilde is approached by an American intelligence officer who claims to know of such a weapon - one so secret even Hitler himself isn't aware of its existence. If Wilde can smuggle the package out of Germany, the Third Reich will surely fall.But it is only when he is deep behind enemy lines that Wilde discovers why the Nazis are so desperate to prevent the 'package' falling into Allied hands. And as ruthless killers hunt him through Europe, a treacherous question hangs over the mission: if Hitler's secret will win them the war, why is Wilde convinced it must remain hidden?Dramatic, intelligent, and utterly compelling, Hitler's Secret is the Sunday Times bestselling spy thriller of 2020 from the award-winning author of Corpus and Nucleus - perfect for readers of Robert Harris, C J Sansom and Joseph Kanon._____________________________Praise for Rory Clements:'Political polarisation, mistrust and simmering violence' The Times'A standout historical novel and spy thriller' Daily Express'Enjoyable, bloody and brutish' Guardian'A dramatic, twisty thriller' Daily Mail'A colourful history lesson . . . exciting narrative twists' Sunday TelegraphTrade ReviewEngaging...intriguing and plausible and the story is so readable that you will fly through it. * NB magazine *A tense twisty thriller ... [an] enjoyable slice of espionage * Daily Mail *Entertaining, eye-opening ... gripping ... breathtakingly authentic ... And with an ingenious twist in the tail, this is fact and fiction, history and mystery, action and humanity at its heart-thumping best. * Lancashire Evening Post *Beautifully written, extremely well-plotted ... compelling and riveting ... extremely well-written, as we'd expect from master storyteller Rory Clements, and very clever, with its dark and dangerous world brilliantly depicted. * For Winter Nights *Exciting! * Sunday Sport *A rollercoaster ride ... a plausible idea and backed with research, and I found it to be exciting, well-written and full of twists and turns ... it's a thriller that thrills. * Historical Novels Review *A gripping spy thriller with unusual and well thought through plot twists ... A cast of colourful characters, a plot rich in deception and intrigue and a tangled web of espionage and murder offer first-class entertainment. * CrimeReview.co.uk *An exhilarating ride ... The narrative turns come so quick and many that it is only as the final twist is revealed that Clements allows you to draw a deep but satisfied breath. * Historia magazine *Superbly entertaining ... Clements writes historical crime fiction of the first order. * Yorkshire Evening Post *BOOK OF THE MONTH: A plot within a plot, with some devious twists keeping the tension high. * Choice magazine *

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Book SynopsisLife is sweet for Flavia Albia and her soon-to-be husband Faustus. But his new job as a building contractor runs into a problem: At the Garden of the Hesperides a barmaid went missing years before; now the workmen start unearthing her bones.Albia takes on the task of finding out what happened. Five more skeletons are discovered. Despite the fact that nobody seems to know or care who died, violent attempts are made to stop her enquiries.Soon Albia is exploring the world of Roman streetlife, where bars are brothels, workers lead brutal lives, foreigners are muscling in on the gambling syndicates, and extortion is commonplace. What''s more there''s little time to solve the mystery before the wedding day when Albia is expected to show Rome that her affair with Manlius is a much more than a casual fling. The gods, however, have other ideas...Trade ReviewDavis's books crackle with wit and knowledge. She has the happy knack of making the reader feel entirely immersed in Rome. * The Times *This excellent Roman mystery, enriched by Davis's characteristic wit and thorough understanding of the period, takes a darker turn as Flavia delves into Rome's poorest streets, rife with prostitution, exploitation, thuggery and murder. * Sunday Express, S Magazine *This is probably the best of the (Falco) stories so far, by turns brutal and brilliant, but always clever and witty with some sparkling dialogue and genuinely comic moments, offset by shrewd social comment and a surprisingly touching love story. It's set against a totally believable and colourful background, and rattles along at breakneck pace to a spectacular climax. * Crime Review *

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Book SynopsisThe prequel to the million-copy bestseller, A Woman of Substance, where, high on the Yorkshire moors, the story of Blackie O'Neill and Emma Harte beginsOrphaned and alone, 13-year-old Blackie O'Neill must leave County Kerry to find work and put food in his mouth. His only chance of survival lies with his mother's brother, far away in Leeds.There, amid the noise and bustle, the mills and manufactories of the clothing industry that have made Leeds one of England's most prosperous cities, Blackie's spark of ambition becomes a flame. Working in his Uncle's business, he nurtures a dream of throwing off the impotence of poverty, of building houses and perhaps even of becoming a gentleman.And then, high on the Yorkshire moors, in the mists of a winter morning, he meets a kitchen maid called Emma Harte. And as the Victorian world gives way to the freedom of the Edwardian age, so a young man and a servant girl seize a chance, against the odds, to build a better lifeHeart-soaring and hopefuly, tTrade Review Praise for Barbara Taylor Bradford ‘An extravagant, absorbing novel of love, courage, ambition, war, death and passion.’New York Times ‘A mighty saga. Little has been so riveting since Gone With the Wind’ Evening News ‘A long, satisfying novel of money, power, passion and revenge, set against the sweep of 20th-century history.’Los Angeles Times ‘Few novelists are as consummate as Barbara Taylor Bradford at keeping the reader turning the page. She is one of the world’s best at spinning yarns’ Guardian ‘A classic saga of loyalty, secrets, passion and intrigue … if you’ve been suffering withdrawal symptoms from Downton, this is for you’ Daily Mail ‘A stately home, a dangerous secret and two families whose fates have been intertwined for generations … a gripping period piece set on the brink of the Great War. Exquisite escapism of the highest order’ The Lady

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Book SynopsisShipwrecked off the coast of Trinidad, Robinson Crusoe – a young man with a thirst for adventure – finds himself washed up on a remote tropical island with nothing but a few tools and animals for company. Cast away for thirty years, he must battle cannibals, mutineers and the elements in a tale so convincing that many readers at the time believed it to be non-fiction. A true page-turner, Robinson Crusoe is one of the most enduring novels in the English language and its unique blend of extraordinary realism and brilliant drama continues to delight readers the world over.This Macmillan Collector’s Library edition of Daniel Defoe's Robinson Crusoe features illustrations by the celebrated Victorian caricaturist George Cruikshank, and an afterword by writer and journalist Ned Halley.Designed to appeal to the booklover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautiful gift editions of much loved classic titles. Macmillan Collector's Library are books to love and treasure.

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Book Synopsis''A masterpiece.'' Stav Sherez, author of The Intrusions''A thrilling ride.'' Irish Times1950s Manhattan: the CIA carries out a covert study of psychoactive drugs. Ad man Ned Sweeney is dosed with MDT-48, and finds his horizons dramatically expand. . . Sixty years later, all that Ray Sweeney knows of his grandfather's life is that he committed suicide. But then Ray meets a retired government official, who claims he can illuminate the truth behind Ned's death.Both a sequel and a prequel to The Dark Fields, which was adapted into the hit movie Limitless, Under the Night explores the seductive power and dangers of unlocking the human mind.

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Book SynopsisWould you - could you? - uphold the law at the cost of those you love? 'First-rate fiction, first rate adventure, first rate full stop,' says Conn Iggulden, author of the Sunday Times Top Five bestseller The Gates of Athens.Falcio val Mond, First Cantor of the Greatcoats, is on the brink of fulfilling his dead King's dream: soon, Aline will take the throne and restore the rule of law once and for all.'Guaranteed to increase household swashbuckling by 100%.' Library JournalBut in Tristia, nothing is ever that simple. In neighbouring Avares, an enigmatic warlord has risen, and his closest ally is none other than Falcio's old nemesis Trin. With the armies of Avares at her back, she'll be unstoppable.Falcio, Kest and Brasti go racing north to stop her, but in those treacherous climes they discover something altogether different, and far more dangerous . . .'A gripping read with genuine emotion and excitement' - Mark Lawrence, bestselling author of Red Sister.Trade ReviewAn energetic, fun adventure that puts the "musk" back in "musketeer." Guaranteed to increase household swashbuckling by 100%. * Library Journal *One hell of a good book * Conn Iggulden on Traitor's Blade *Combining old-school swashbuckling action with contemporary characters and a good dose of grit, these books are the rarest of things, great rollicking fun combined with an emotional punch . . . Sebastien, write faster! * John Gwynne, author of The Faithless and the Fallen *With the close of Tyrant's Throne, The Greatcoats has cemented its place in my tier one recommendations forever * The Quill to Live, 'The Best of 2017' *If I could recommend one series from the last five years that I hold up as the most action-packed and emotionally-riveting, I would be hard-pressed to look past Sebastien de Castell's The Greatcoats Quartet. * Fantasy Book Review *Sebastien de Castell is a rare talent, one of the most gifted storytellers to emerge in recent years . . . Tyrant's Throne is the perfect ending to cap off this stellar quartet. The Greatcoats now sits in a place of honor on my bookshelf as one of my favorite fantasy series of all time. * Bibliosanctum *An impossibly engaging piece of storytelling that demands you give everything of yourself . . . If this is the last we see of Falcio, Kest, Brasti, and the rest, then you couldn't ask for more than Tyrant's Throne. I hesitate to use the word 'perfect' but this is about as close as epic fantasy gets to that plateau. * Beauty in Ruins *Tyrant's Throne is the perfect send off for Falcio and the Greatcoats, offering a glimpse of what it means to be human. * The Comic Vault *Tyrant's Throne is such a satisfying end to a phenomenal series . . . a fantastic time and absolutely worth every second. * Utopia State of Mind *This is a one in a million series. Each book is fantastic yet manages to be better than the last and with Saint's Blood Castell takes the characters and readers into some hugely unexpected and exciting places with the consummate precision and skill of a master dueller * Fantasy Faction *With its conclusion, The Greatcoats deserves to take its place in the upper echelons of finished fantasy series . . . If you haven't yet joined The Greatcoats, then why the hell not?!?! * The Tattooed Book Geek *Each bloody encounter [is] described with meticulous detail . . . Traitor's Blade is the entertaining story of how the greatcoats rose and fell, and how they could rise again * SFX *Brilliantly conceived, cleverly executed and a whole bucket of fun, this will be one of the most entertaining novels you read this year * Liz Loves Books *Every time I open one of these books, I have to make sure I have a clear schedule for at least the rest of that day, because putting the book down again is damn near impossible . . . There's just something about these stories that yanks [you] right in and doesn't let go * Over the Effing Rainbow *Sebastien de Castell keeps delivering amazing books, displaying his talent for weaving a web of humour, tension, ingenious plots and fantastic characters * DraumrKopa *Get the book, read the book. It's a conclusion which relies on what came before, but uses that emotional depth and connection to provide an absolutely brilliant payoff. Read it - you won't be disappointed. * SF and F Reviews *This is a series that has brought much enjoyment and delivered a solid, forward narrative throughout four mighty tomes and will remain a favourite of the last several years and of those to come. It is already on the re-read list. * British Fantasy Society *

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Book SynopsisFROM THE #1 BESTSELLING AUTHORDeadly conspiracies, bone-crunching action and a tormented hero with a heart . . . packs a real punch' Andy McDermottA LOST MANUSCRIPT. A SAVAGE MURDER. A DEADLY SECRET.While on a business trip to the UK, Ben Hope makes an impulse decision to attend a college reunion at his former university, Oxford. There he meets an old friend, Nick, now an internationally-renowned classical musician.But storm clouds are soon once again brewing on Ben's horizon. After Nick's brutal murder in an apparent home invasion robbery, Ben is drawn into the mystery of a missing music manuscript that may be a lost work by the legendary composer Johann Sebastian Bach.The hunt for his friend's killers leads Ben across Europe, and into bloody conflict with even more dangerous people than he'd bargained for. As his quest unfolds, so does the shocking truth about the lost Bach manuscript, a secret dating back to the very darkest historical chapter of Man's inhumanity to Man.The Ben HopeTrade Review Praise for Scott Mariani: ‘Deadly conspiracies, bone-crunching action and a tormented hero with a heart . . . Scott Mariani packs a real punch’ Andy McDermott ‘James Bond meets Jason Bourne meets The Da Vinci Code’ J. L. Carrell ‘If you like your conspiracies twisty, your action bone-jarring, and your heroes impossibly dashing, then look no farther – the Ben Hope series is exactly what you need’ Mark Dawson ‘Fans of Dan Brown will love this thrilling adventure’ Closer 'Non-stop action – this book delivers’ Steve Berry ‘If you’ve got a pulse, you’ll love Scott Mariani; if you haven’t, then maybe you crossed Ben Hope’ Simon Toyne ‘Full of authentic detail and heart-stopping action – a real thrill ride’ Ed Macy ‘Establishes Scott Mariani as an author to watch’ M. J. Rose ‘Packed with dark intrigue, danger around every corner, bullets flying, sexual tension, and an endless assault of nasty villains . . . everything a thriller should be and more’ Joe Moore ‘Scott Mariani is an awesome writer’ Chris Kuzneski

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Book Synopsis1686, Iceland. A cold, windswept land where they talk of witches and fear strangers . . . ''Gripped me in a cold fist. Beautiful'' Sara Collins, author of The Confessions of Frannie Langton''A perfect, gripping winter read. I loved it'' Sophie Mackintosh, author of The Water Cure ________When Rósa is betrothed to Jón Eiríksson, she is sent to a remote village. There she finds a man who refuses to speak of his recently deceased first wife, and villagers who view her with suspicion. Isolated and disturbed by her husband''s strange behaviour, her fears deepen. What is making the strange sounds in the attic? Who does the mysterious glass figure she is given represent? And why do the villagers talk of the coming winter darkness in hushed tones? A mysterious and captivating tale of love, fear and superstition, perfect for readers of The Miniaturist, Trade ReviewA fantastic, atmospheric debut * The Times *The eerie opening brilliantly sets the scene for a suspenseful read. A tremor cracks open an ice floe and an arm appears, plunging the reader into a harsh landscape and a world of suspicions and secrets * Sunday Express *A perfect, gripping winter read. I loved it * Sophie Mackintosh, Man Booker longlisted author of 'The Water Cure' *Memorable and compelling. A novel about what haunts us - and what should * Sarah Moss, author of The Times Book of the Year 'Ghost Wall' *This evocative debut is compelling with a brilliant twist * Daily Express *Compelling, atmospheric * The Times *A chilling tale * Good Housekeeping *Intensely written and atmospheric, with an unusual setting, this is a stark evocation of a community where fear of the outsider is rife and unsettling * Daily Mail *An enthralling tale of the Icelandic witch trials * Stacey Halls, bestselling author of THE FAMILIARS *Crackles with tension. Moving and atmospheric, I couldn't put it down * Laura Purcell, author of THE SILENT COMPANIONS and THE CORSET *Gripped me in a cold fist. Beautiful * Sara Collins, author of THE CONFESSIONS OF FRANNIE LANGTON *A gothic novel for a cold climate. Mesmerising * Elly Griffiths, author of THE STRANGER DIARIES *Utterly unputdownable. Rich in superstition and mystery, it pulled me in. An incredible novel * Ali Land, author of Sunday Times Bestselling 'Good Me Bad Me' *Haunting, evocative and utterly compelling. The beautifully drawn narrative transports the reader to a time and place steeped in mystery and superstition, where nothing is ever quite as it seems. Stunning * Tracy Borman, author of 'The King's Witch' *Like a ghost story told around a winter fire, The Glass Woman is taut, haunting, and broodingly tense. Playing out against the harsh backdrop of the Icelandic winter, it kept me hooked all the way to the end * Tim Leach, author of The Times Book of the Year 'Smile of the Wolf' *Tremendous. Atmospheric and beautifully wrought, The Glass Woman is both chilling and beguiling * Elizabeth Fremantle *Is this some Icelandic version of Jane Eyre in which a madwoman lurks in the attic? Or do ghosts haunt the household? In a sense they do, although the truth Rosa eventually uncovers in this compelling, atmospheric novel are more material and more disturbing than her imaginings * Sunday Times *Lea draws upon Jane Eyre, Rebecca and Bluebeard to create an eerie, unsettling atmosphere ... Full of promise, and I look forward to reading more from Lea * Daily Telegraph *Suspenseful, gripping and beautifully drawn * Cecilia Ekbäck, author of 'Wolf Winter' *Eerie and atmospheric * Daily Telegraph *Tells the tale of the Icelandic witch trials * Red *A tense, Iceland-set thriller * Sunday Post *A gorgeous book about the power of stories that makes the landscape of Iceland as powerful a character as any of the humans * Sarah Shaffi, PHOENIX *A haunting novel that delivers chills. THE GLASS WOMAN is charged with the dark energy of the Icelandic Sagas * Kirkus Reviews *Mystery and potential danger linger throughout, and with its dreamy prose THE GLASS WOMAN satisfies readers with the ways of an old world * Publisher’s Weekly *A chilling and enthralling telling of the Icelandic witch trials. Not only beautifully drawn but poignant, evocative and fascinating. A haunting gothic tale' * Historia *A rare look at male witch trials, set in Iceland * Guardian *

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Book Synopsis''A deeply touching, delicious, slow burn of a love affair. A really excellent book and Jenny Ashcroft''s best yet.'' Dinah Jeffries''The perfect way to lose myself, escaping from the every day to travel around the world.'' Louise DouglasWhat if all you needed to do to find home, was leave?Wanted: companion to escort a young, orphaned child home to Australia.All expenses as well as passage covered.Interested parties to apply without delay to 32 Williams Street, Belgravia.Rose Hamilton is in desperate need of a fresh start. There are so many reasons she should ignore the advertisement: the war, those treacherous seas, her family, her fiancé... but she cannot help herself. Within weeks, she is boarding an enormous convoy, already too attached to five-year-old Walter Lucknow.But rural Queensland, and the cattle station home of Walter''s parents, is not as either of them were tTrade ReviewMoving and beautifully written, this enchanting story of love and loss touched my heart. -- Dinah Jefferies * on Meet Me in Bombay *Beautifully written and impressively researched, Island in the East is a stunner. Emotional, evocative and enthralling. -- Kate Furnivall * on Island in the East *A moving, stirring love story, and so richly atmospheric. I could practically feel the sweat prickling on my skin -- Rachel Rhys * on Island in the East *An evocative, absorbing story... A rich and satisfying read. -- Gill Paul * on Island in the East *My heart! This book was sumptuous and hooked me from the first page... The location was beautifully exotic and the storyline just compelling. I loved it. -- Lorna Cook * on Meet Me in Bombay *One of those rare and wonderful books that truly draws you into another place and time, word perfect, pitch perfect, detail perfect... Anyone who truly loves historical fiction should run to buy a copy of Meet Me in Bombay today. -- Lauren Willig * on Meet Me in Bombay *Historical fiction at its atmospheric best -- Sarra Manning * Red Magazine on Island in the East *Impossible to put down. -- Kate Riordan * on Island in the East *I loved Island in the East. A fabulous book. -- Tracy Rees * on Island in the East *With vivid descriptions of this vast country, and lovingly drawn characters, this book is a holiday must * Woman's Own *An emotional, romantic read * My Weekly *

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Book SynopsisIceland. In the winter it gets light at 10am and dark at 2pm. The daily announcement of the Chill Factor allows you to calculate how quickly you could die from exposureIceland is erupting and not just its volcano.It is 1971, the height of the Cold War, and anti-American feeling among Icelanders is running high. When a teenager is found dead after a drunken night out, her clothes torn and face bruised, anger is directed towards the military personnel at the NATO air base at Keflavik who outnumber the local population.British agent Bill Conran, invited by the Americans to uncover a Russian spy ring, comes to realise that this is no routine assignment. Unsure who can be trusted, and targeted by an unknown assassin, he discovers that Iceland, for all its cold beauty, has never been hotter.Trade Review‘Pure James Bond … With dialogue as sharp as the icy wind, Richard Falkirk racks up the tension to a terrific climax.’—Daily Mail ‘Taut, cleanly written, building to a bang-up climax’—New York Times ‘Like a shot of aquavit … Iceland has never seemed colder or hotter’—Kirkus ‘Reminiscent of John Le Carré’—Newsday ‘Tough in style and content, surpising in plot twists; good entertainment’—San Francisco Chronicle ‘Recommended for fans of spy thrillers and Icelandic crime fiction’—FictionFanBlog

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Book SynopsisA collection of riveting tales of the sea including the story that launched his writing career and the account of the epic battle to sink the German battle ship, Bismarck.THE MASTER STORYTELLER IN HIS ELEMENTAlistair MacLean has an unmistakable and unrivalled skill in writing about the sea and its power and about the men and women who sail it, and who fight and die in it.His distinctive voice was evident from his very first prize-winning story, The Dileas', and has been heard time and again in his international career as the author of such bestsellers as H.M.S. Ulysses and San Andreas.The Lonely Sea starts where MacLean's career started, with The Dileas', and collects together his stories of the sea. Here is a treasury of vintage MacLean, compelling and brilliant, where the master storyteller is in his element.Trade Review‘The most successful British novelist of his time’ Jack Higgins ‘Alistair MacLean is one of the few people writing today who has a story to tell’ Daily Express ‘Alistair MacLean is a magnificent storyteller’ Sunday Mirror

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Book SynopsisEdward Marston has written well over a hundred books, including some non-fiction. He is best known for his hugely successful Railway Detective series and he also writes the Bow Street Rivals series featuring twin detectives set during the Regency; the Home Front Detective novels set during the First World War; and the Ocean Liner mysteries.

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Book SynopsisAndrea Camilleri's sensational and darkly humorous Inspector Montalbano series continues in the fourteenth instalment, The Age of Doubt. A chance encounter with a strange young woman leads Inspector Montalbano to Vigàta harbour – and into a puzzling new mystery. The crew of a mysterious yacht – the Vanna – due to dock in the area has discovered a corpse floating in the water, the dead man's face badly disfigured. It isn't long before Montalbano becomes suspicious of the Vanna's inhabitants. Who is the yacht's owner, the glamorous and short-tempered Livia Giovannini? How has she accrued her riches? And why does she spend so much time at sea? Meanwhile Montalbano finds himself getting into tangles with the dreaded Commissioner, the exasperating Dr Lattes and a very beautiful young woman at the harbour, with whom he becomes dangerously besotted . . . Can the Inspector clear his head long enough to unravel this murky mystery?The Age of Doubt is followed by The Dance of the Seagull, the fifteenth book in the series.'Among the most exquisitely crafted pieces of crime writing available today . . . Simply superb' - Sunday TimesTrade ReviewMontalbano's colleagues, chance encounters, Sicilian mores, even the contents of his fridge are described with the wit and gusto that make this narrator the best company in crime fiction today * Guardian *Among the most exquisitely crafted pieces of crime writing available today . . . Simply superb * Sunday Times *One of fiction's greatest detectives and Camilleri is one of Europe's greatest crime writers * Daily Mail *For sunny views, explosive characters and a snappy plot constructed with great farcical ingenuity, the writer you want is Andrea Camilleri * New York Times *One of fiction's greatest detectives and Camilleri is one of Europe's greatest crime writes . . . utterly gripping * Daily Mirror *

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Book SynopsisInvestigative journalist Henning Juul follows a dangerous trail to find his young son’s murderer, in the explosive, heart-breaking finale to the international, bestselling Henning Juul series. ‘Outstanding’ Ragnar Jónasson ‘A gripping narrative that begs comparison to Stieg Larsson’ Bookpage ‘Satisfyingly tense and dark … a deep and complex book’ Sunday Times –––––––––––––––––––––––– Crime reporter Henning Juul thought his life was over when his young son was murdered. But that was only the beginning… Determined to find his son’s killer, Henning doggedly follows an increasingly dangerous trail, where dark hands from the past emerge to threaten everything. His ex-wife Nora is pregnant with another man’s child, his sister Trine is implicated in the fire that killed his son and, with everyone he thought he could trust seemingly hiding something, Henning has nothing to lose … except his own life. Packed with tension and unexpected twists, Killed is the long-awaited finale of one of the darkest, most chilling and emotive series you may ever read. Someone will be killed. But who? –––––––––––––––––––––––– Praise for Thomas Enger ‘One of the most unusual and intense writers in the field’ Barry Forshaw, Independent ‘MUST HAVE’ Sunday Express S Magazine ‘Intriguing’ Guardian ‘Sophisticated and suspenseful’ Literary Review ‘Full of suspense and heart’ Crime Monthly ‘Thomas Enger writes with verve, colour and a pace that builds to a thrilling climax’ European Literature Network ‘Superbly compelling … the characters leap right off the page’ Shotsmag ‘Destined to become Nordic Noir classic’ Yrsa Sigurðardóttir ‘Slick, compelling and taut’ Chris EwanTrade Review"Spine-chilling and utterly unputdownable. Thomas Enger has created a masterpiece of intrigue, fast-paced action and suspense that is destined to become Nordic Noir classic." --Yrsa Sigur ard ttir, author, The Silence of the Sea

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Book SynopsisThree brothers. One death. No answers.

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Book SynopsisEdward Marston has written well over a hundred books, including some non-fiction. He is best known for his hugely successful Railway Detective series and he also writes the Bow Street Rivals series featuring twin detectives set during the Regency; the Home Front Detective novels set during the First World War; and the Ocean Liner mysteries.

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Book Synopsis'Rachel Rhys is in a league of her own, creating compelling, engrossing historical mysteries that grip readers by the throat every single time' LISA JEWELL'Rachel Rhys should be everyone's summer reader' CLARE MACKINTOSH------------An isolated castle, a deadly crime. Is this real or a nightmare?In a remote castle high up in the Tuscan hills secrets are simmering among its glamorous English residents:The ailing gentleman art-dealerHis dazzling nieceHer handsome Fascist husbandTheir neglected young daughterThe housekeeper who knows everythingand Connie, the English widow working for them.Every night, Connie hears sinister noises and a terrible wailing inside the walls. Is she losing her grip on reality?Or does someone in the castle want her gone?Readers love Rachel Rhys' books:'Wow! A knock-out book. Very Hitchcockian and Highsmith-esque with a delicious building of tension throughout' *****'There is something immensely captivating about the way Rachel Rhys writes and it only took minutes for me to be transported' *****'I wanted to give it six stars. The mystery and the menace make this book one I will want to read over again' *****Trade ReviewRachel Rhys should be everyone's summer reading * CLARE MACKINTOSH *A thorougly absorbing and compelling read * JANE FALLON *Rachel Rhys is in a league of her own, creating compelling, engrossing historical mysteries that grip readers by the throat every single time * LISA JEWELL *Rachel Rhys takes us to an isolated castle in 1920s Tuscany for a brilliant and Du Maurier-esque tale of dark secrets, rising menace and the importance of taking a leap of faith. I loved it! * ANNA MAZZOLA, author of THE CLOCKWORK GIRL *A wonderful, atmospheric thriller with a cast of glamorous villains. I love Rachel Rhys and this is her best yet * VERONICA HENRY *I luxuriated in this story of repressed love, villains and vixens in such a glamorous and decadent setting overshadowed by the rise of fascism. Utterly absorbing, intriguing and entertaining, I loved it. * LIV NUGENT *Deliciously atmospheric and menacing * Red Magazine, 10 Best Books of March *An immersive mystery for fans of Daphne du Maurier and Agatha Christie * WOMAN & HOME Book club pick *Gorgeous, atmospheric mystery * Best Magazine *

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Book SynopsisAn action-packed thriller set during one of the most turbulent periods of global history, vividly brought to life by master of adventure, Wilbur Smith. 'A master storyteller' - Sunday Times 'Wilbur Smith is one of those benchmarks against whom others are compared' - The Times 'No one does adventure quite like Smith' - Daily Mirror A race to save a country . . . When American engineer Jake Barton teams up with English gentleman and hustler Gareth Swales to sell five battered old Bentleys in 1930s East Africa, neither of them could have imagined that they'd soon be attempting to smuggle the vehicles into Ethiopia in return for a huge reward. But Ethiopia is in the midst of war against Italy. To achieve their goal they'll have to manoeuvre past several extremely hostile European forces and an international blockade. Keeping them company as part of their mission is the beautiful, strong-willed Vicky Camberwell, a journalist who has been sent with them to report on the brutal violence of the Italian invasion of Ethiopia. As their daring mission becomes more dangerous the three adventurers are about to discover that some battles may be more than they can handle . . .

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Book SynopsisBOOK 1 IN THE BALLANTYNE SERIES BY INTERNATIONAL SENSATION WILBUR SMITH'Best historical novelist' - Stephen King'A master storyteller' - Sunday Times'Wilbur Smith is one of those benchmarks against whom others are compared' - The Times'No one does adventure quite like Smith' - Daily MirrorA DISHONOURABLE MAN. AN HONOURABLE MISSION.Dr Robyn Ballantyne has always worked hard for what she wants. Following in the footsteps of their father she and her brother, the celebrated soldier Zouga Ballantyne, depart England on an expedition to Africa, the land of their birth. Robyn is determined to bring an end to slave trading, while Zouga is certain that Africa will be the land that makes him, and determines to make his fortune there, whatever the cost.Manning the expedition is the notorious American merchant, Mungo St John. Robyn is deeply attracted to St John but is horrified to discover that he is a slave-trader, and that she is unwittingly travelling on a slave ship.Also vying for her love is the fanatical anti-slavery naval captain, Clinton Codrington. Kind and respectable, Codrington is deeply in love with Robyn, but despite herself she cannot return his feelings.As Robyn finds herself torn between the two men, she is forced to make a decision that will change her life forever, and which will shape the future for them all.The first book in the first sequence of the epic Ballantyne seriesBook 2 in the Ballantyne series, Men of Men, is available now.

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Book SynopsisOne day, your son disappears from the playground. Ten years later, will you finally get the truth? The disappearance of firearms police officer Jonah Colley''s young son almost destroyed him. A phone call from an old friend leads Jonah to the warehouse Slaughter Quay, and the discovery of four bodies, with a link to his son''s case. Attacked and left for dead in the dark, Jonah is the only survivor. Under suspicion himself for what happened at Slaughter Quay, Jonah uncovers a network of secrets and lies about the people closest to him - forcing him to question what really happened to his son all those years ago... ''A terrific thriller from one of our finest crime writers at the top of his game.'' Peter James ''A roaring, full-throated thriller.'' Daily Mail ''First in a new series, this is a tense and twisty tale.'' The SunTrade ReviewA terrific thriller from one of our finest crime writers at the top of his game. * Peter James *a roaring, full-throated thriller -- Geoffrey Wansell * Daily Mail *A brutal, kinetic thrill ride. -- Lisa Howells * Crime Monthly *Beckett is an expert in doling out information in the right-sized snippets and at the right intervals to keep the tension high. -- Natasha Cooper * Literary Review *First in a new series, this is a tense and twisty tale. -- Bill Todd * The Sun *It's a cleverly plotted, page-turner of a thriller. *BOOK OF THE MONTH* * Choice Magazine *

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Book Synopsis'A superb chronicler of cop culture' - SUNDAY TIMES 'Disher is the equal of Joseph Wambaugh and James Lee Burke' - THE TIMES 'Doesn't get better than this' - DOMINIC NOLAN NOTHING STAYS BURIED FOREVER... Twenty years ago, Charlie Deravin's mother went missing, believed murdered. Her body has never been found, and his father has lived under a cloud of suspicion ever since. Now Charlie has returned to the coastal town where his mother vanished, on disciplinary leave from his job with the police, and permanent leave from his marriage. After two decades worrying away at the mystery of his mother's disappearance, he's run out of leads. Then the skeletal remains of two people are found in the excavation of a new building site... and the past comes crashing in on Charlie. But as one mystery is solved another is posed, and as his hometown is shaken to the core by the discovery of a brutal crime hidden for years beneath its feet, Charlie must decide what matters more: peace for the living, or justice for the dead. From the multiple Ned Kelly Award-winning author of Consolation comes a stunning new standalone thriller, for readers of Jane Harper, Ian Rankin and Chris Hammer. 'Lyrically captures a moment in time' - SYDNEY MORNING HERALD 'A deft and compelling crime novelist' - GUARDIAN AUSTRALIATrade ReviewDisher has consistently produced brilliance, and this is no different. Deftly unravels a decades-old mystery whilst cutting open male attitudes, domestically and socially, to women and violence. Doesn't get better than this -- Dominic Nolan, author of VINE STREET[The] characterisation is every bit as acutely realised as one expects from this award-winning writer * Financial Times *Haunting... read The Way it is Now for its big heart and the way it lyrically captures a moment in time * Sydney Morning Herald *Disher is, as always, a deft and compelling crime novelist, and he has crafted a provocative whodunnit that is grounded firmly in the current moment * Guardian Australia *This was bloody excellent -- Sam Holland, author of THE ECHO MANPRAISE FOR THE AUTHOR He is the equal of Joseph Wambaugh and James Lee Burke * The Times *A superb chronicler of cop culture * Sunday Times *[It's] great that crime readers outside the Antipodes are being introduced to the greatness of Garry Disher -- Ian RankinAn utterly compelling mystery with rare heart and humanity -- Dervla McTiernanDisher is the gold standard for rural noir -- Chris Hammer

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Book SynopsisInspector Colbeck and Sergeant Leeming are summoned to Burnhope Manor when young Imogen Burnhope and her maid Rhoda have disappeared on a non-stop train journey to Oxford.Trade Review'It has the reader hooked from the very first page. We sympathise with the characters and need to know what happens, while the descriptions of the railway system add authenticity to this well-written and enjoyable book.'Yorkshire Gazette & Herald

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Book Synopsis1932. The remains of a young American cartographer, listed as missing in action, are unearthed in a French field, and his devastated parents engage investigator Maisie Dobbs, hoping she can find the unnamed nurse whose love letters were among their late son's belongings.Trade Review'From tragedy and heroism, the plots and Maisie's exceptional personality emerge. All seven books are enjoyable but the best is the most recent, The Mapping of Love and Death.' STELLA RIMINGTON 'I'm a huge Maisie Dobbs fan' LEE CHILD

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Book SynopsisThe ninth book in the Sunday Times-bestselling phenomenon that is the Inspector McLean series, from one of Scotland''s most celebrated crime writers.Her lifeless body is hidden in the dark corner of a basement room, a room which seems to have been left untouched for decades. A room which feels as cold as the grave. As a rowdy demonstration makes its slow and vocal way along Edinburgh''s Royal Mile, Detective Chief Inspector Tony McLean''s team are on stand-by for any trouble. The newly promoted McLean is distracted, inexplicably drawn to a dead-end mews street... and a door, slightly ajar, which leads to this poor girl''s final resting place. But how long has she been there, in her sleep of death? The answers are far from what McLean or anyone else could expect. The truth far more chilling than a simple cold case... Praise for James Oswald:''The new Ian Rankin'' Daily Record''CreeTrade ReviewCrime fiction's next big thing * Sunday Telegraph *Oswald's writing is in a class above most * Daily Express *Creepy, gritty and gruesome * Sunday Mirror *The new Ian Rankin * Daily Record *Hugely enjoyable * Mirror *Oswald is among the leaders in the new batch of excellent Scottish crime writers * Daily Mail *

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Book SynopsisWhen the wife of one of Istanbul''s best known popular singers is found dead and his baby daughter missing, the newly promoted Inspector Suleyman, scion of one of Turkey''s most aristocratic families, finds himself plunged into the magnificently vulgar, overblown world of Arabesk music, dominated by an ageing star, the monstrous chanteuse, Tansu.Trade ReviewThe Istanbul atmosphere is as thick as Turkish coffee, and the novel is crammed with fascinating information * Evening Standard *`The delight of the Nadel book is the sense of being taken beneath the surface of an ancient city which most visitors see for a few days at most' * Independent *`Particularly interesting for its discussion of Turkish customs and beliefs' * Sunday Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisCold. Ruthless. Deadly. The myth of Lady Macbeth looms large. But behind the villainous portrait stands a real woman. This is her story . . . Scotland, 1020 AD. King Malcolm II lies on his deathbed, and the most powerful families make a violent claim for the Scottish throne . . .On the eve of her sixteenth birthday, a flushed and nervous Cora MacDuff waits to marry her sweetheart, Macbeth. But her dreams are stolen from her, and the night she was hoping for turns into a brutal slaughter. In order to reclaim the life she was promised, Cora must learn to use every weapon at her disposal - even those she loves . . . The beginning of a brand new Historical fiction series by the bestselling author of the Queens of Conquest series, her new trilogy unearths the real women behind Shakespeare''s most infamous queens . . . If you love Elizabeth Chadwick and Anne O''Brien you will adore Joanna

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Book SynopsisThe ninth book in the Tom Thorne series, from bestselling author Mark Billingham.It has been a decade since Alan Langford''s charred remains were discovered in his burnt-out car. His wife Donna was found guilty of conspiracy to murder her husband and served ten years in prison.But just before she is released, Donna receives a nasty shock: an anonymous letter containing a photo of her husband. The man she hates with every fibre of her being - the man she paid to have murdered - seems very much alive and well.How is it possible that her husband is still alive? Where is he? Who sent the photo, and why?DI Tom Thorne becomes involved in a case where nothing and no one are what they seem. It will take him much further from his London beat than he has ever been before - and closer to a killer who will do anything to protect his new life.________________The outstanding new Tom Thorne thriller, THEIR LITTLE SECRET, is out now!Trade Review'While Billingham has well and truly mastered the modern police procedural, the thing that sets him apart from the crowd is not just his emotional insight, but the way he invariably packs such a heart-wrenching punch... Billingham's most desperately gripping read yet * Mirror *As fictional detectives go, Thorne is one of the most believable and Billingham's deserved status as a world-class crime fiction writer will surely be confirmed when a new television series based on some of his novels is aired this autumn * Daily Mail *Billingham is well aware that we're au fait with most police procedural scenarios and is always working to ring clever and inventive changes on the formula...the tension is fine-tuned with all the usual skill * Daily Express *Most fictional sleuths are flawed but invariably triumphant; Billingham is unusually willing to show his series hero making blunder after blunder * Sunday Times *

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Book SynopsisThe twentieth chronicle in the Matthew Bartholomew series.In the summer of 1358 the physician Matthew Bartholomew returns to Cambridge to learn that his beloved sister is in mourning after the unexpected death of her husband, Oswald Stanmore. Aware that his son has no interest in the cloth trade that made his fortune and reputation, Oswald has left the business to his widow, but a spate of burglaries in the town distracts Matthew from supporting Edith in her grief and attempting to keep the peace between her and her wayward son.As well as the theft of irreplaceable items from Michaelhouse, which threatens its very survival, a new foundation, Winwick Hall, is causing consternation amongst Matthew''s colleagues. The founder is an impatient man determined that his name will grace the University''s most prestigious college. He has used his wealth to rush the construction of the hall, and his appointed Fellows have infiltrated the charitable Guild founded by StanmoTrade ReviewThe plotting is as razor sharp as ever, but it's the droll wit that elevates this historical over the dozens of others this British author has penned Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisTHE HUNTERSIf you seek, they will find...The treasure:For two thousand years, Alexander the Great''s legendary tomb - and the extraordinary riches within - has remained hidden, but recent events hold the key to locating the fabled vault. Only one team can solve the mystery that has plagued historians for centuries.The mission: The Hunters - an elite group assembled by an enigmatic billionaire to locate the world''s greatest treasures - are tasked with finding the tomb. Following clues to Egypt, they encounter hostile forces determined to stop them. What started as a treasure hunt quickly becomes a rescue mission that will take the lives of hundreds and leave a city in ruins.As the danger mounts, will the Hunters rise to the challenge?Or will the team be killed before they find the ultimate prize? High-octane action. Brilliant characters. Classic Kuzneski.Trade ReviewTHE HUNTERS kicks off a brilliant new series from Chris Kuzneski. Adventure, history, mystery, and more - everything you'd want in a thriller! -- Scott MarianiKuzneski does it again with another terrific tale, filled with action and deception, bringing the unimaginable to life. Definitely my kind of story! -- Steve BerryIf Indiana Jones joined the crew of Mission Impossible, you'd get the action, history, and wicked sense of humor in THE HUNTERS. With a thrill ride that pins you to your seat until the very last page, Chris Kuzneski sets a new standard for adventure -- Boyd MorrisonMakes you wish it would never end -- Clive CusslerNot to be missed -- Lee ChildKuzneski's writing has raw power -- James PattersonA thriller writer for the new millenium -- James RollinsExplosive -- Doug Preston

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Book SynopsisUnder a cloud of suspicion, ACCA agent Jean Otus continues auditing the districts of Dowa, collecting both intel and lavish meals along the way. But with Jean and Director General Mauve passing each other like ships in the night, will anything come of his efforts? Meanwhile, the reason behind the royal palace''s curious obsession with Jean''s little sister, Lotta, finally becomes clear...

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Book SynopsisBampton, Derbyshire, January 1978. Two girls go missing: Rachel Jones returns, Sophie Jenkins is never found. Thirty years later: Sophie Jenkins''s mother commits suicide. Rachel Jones has tried to put the past behind her and move on with her life. But news of the suicide re-opens old wounds and Rachel realises that the only way she can have a future is to finally discover what really happened all those years ago. This is a story about loss and family secrets, and how often the very darkest secrets are those that are closest to you.

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Book Synopsis'As chilling as an Icelandic winter' S. J. Bolton'Superior crime fiction set in Iceland' The TimesThe discovery of a corpse washed up on a beach in an Icelandic backwater sparks a series of events that propels the village of Hvalvik's police sergeant Gunnhildur into deep waters.Although under pressure to deal with the matter quickly, she is suspicious that the man's death was no accident and once she has identified the body, sets about investigating his final hours.The case takes Gunnhildur away from her village and into a cosmopolitan world of shady deals, government corruption and violence. She finds herself alone and less than welcome in this hostile environment as she tries to find out who it was that made sure the young man drowned on a dark night one hundred kilometres from where he should have been - and why.The first chilling and atmospheric thriller in Quentin Bates's Icelandic crime series. A dark page-turner perfect for fans of Jo Nesbo, Henning Mankell and Søren Sveistrup's The Chestnut Man.Praise for Quentin Bates:'A great read - leaves you craving the next installment' Yrsa Sigurðardóttir'A perfect book to curl up with in front of the fire' The Bookbag'Well written and absorbing' Woman's Way'Captures the chilly spirit of Nordic crime fiction . . . Fans of Arnaldur Indridason's Reykjavík mysteries will want to add Bates to their reading lists' Booklist'[A] crackling fiction debut ... palpable authenticity' Publishers Weekly 'A superb new series' EurocrimeTrade ReviewA great read - leaves you craving the next installment -- Yrsa SigurðardóttirA meticulously constructed thriller, peopled with exceptionally convincing characters and shot through with black humour. Frozen Out is as chilling as an Icelandic winter -- S.J. BoltonSuperior crime fiction set in Iceland... this is a well constructed, well written and satisfying police procedural * The Times *[A] crackling fiction debut ... palpable authenticity * Publishers Weekly *Well written and absorbing * Woman's Way *British author Bates captures the chilly spirit of Nordic crime fiction in what is the apparent start of a promising series with a distinctly appealing protagonist. Fans of Arnaldur Indridason's Reykjavík mysteries will want to add Bates to their reading lists * Booklist *[With] an in-depth knowledge of just how Iceland works it's a perfect book to curl up with in front of the fire ... We've had quite a few books set in Iceland recently, but this one will give them a run for their money * The Bookbag *A flying start to ... a superb new series * Eurocrime *A meticulously constructed thriller, peopled with exceptionally convincing characters and shot through with black humour. Frozen Out is as chilling as an Icelandic winter. -- S J Bolton

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Book SynopsisTHE TENTH INSTALMENT IN THE HANNE WILHELMSEN SERIES.Don't miss this unforgettable, explosive finale to Anne Holt's bestselling Hanne Wilhelmsen series.In 2001, three year old Dina is killed in a tragic car accident. Not long thereafter Dina's mother dies under mysterious circumstances, and Dina's father Jonas is convicted of her murder.In 2016, the cold case ends up on the desk of Detective Henrik Holme, who tries to convince his mentor Hanne Wilhelmsen that the father might have been wrongly convicted. Holme and Wilhelmsen discover that the case could be connected to the suicide of an eccentric blogger as well as the kidnapping of the granddaughter of a EuroJackpot millionaire.Trade ReviewAnne Holt is the godmother of modern Norwegian crime fiction. * Jo Nesbo *Lively, unusual and persuasive. Holt writes with the command we have come to expect from the top Scandinavian writers. * The Times *Anne Holt is a thriller writer of the highest order. * Liza Marklund *Step aside, Stieg Larsson, Holt is the queen of Scandinavian crime thrillers. * Red Magazine *

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Book SynopsisFrom the number one bestselling author comes a swashbuckling tale of mutiny and murder in paradise . . .Even Paradise can turn into a nightmare . . .The Mutiny on the Bounty is the most famous uprising in naval history. Led by Fletcher Christian, a desperate crew cast sadistic Captain Bligh adrift. They swap cruelty and the lash for easy living in the island heaven of Tahiti. However, paradise turns out to have a darker side . . .Mr Christian dies in terrible agony. The Bounty burns. Cursed by murder and treachery, the rebels' dreams turn to nightmares, and all hope of seeing England again is lost forever.A story of low treachery and high adventure, murder under the palm trees, trouble in paradise and a lost Eden in the South Seas.Trade ReviewPraise for his novels: ‘Funny and touching’ Woman and Home 'From the author of Man and Boy comes this honest and funny story of a man whose life is transformed when he's given a 19-year-old's heart' Heat 'Tony Parsons is the master of the bittersweet love story' Red 'Parsons has created a much bigger and more compelling book. It's a major achievement' Mirror ‘Funny, serious, tender and honest…Tony Parsons is writing about the genuine dilemmas of modern life’ Sunday Express ‘He takes as his specialist subject contemporary emotional issues which almost every other male writer has ignored’ Guardian ‘Memorable and poignant – nobody squeezes more genuine emotion from a scene than Tony Parsons’ Spectator

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Book SynopsisAn ISIS-style beheading of a journalist, carried out by a New York City group pledging fealty to that rogue state, becomes more than just another case for NYPD Captain Nikki Heat when the killers announce their next target: her husband, magazine writer Jameson Rook. Desperate to ensure his safety, Heat tries to contact Rook, who is supposed to be writing a profile about independent presidential candidate Legs Kline, a sudden favorite for the White House. Except Rook is suddenly nowhere to be found.But as if that one deeply personal case is not enough to plunge Nikki Heat's world into turmoil, there suddenly comes another. It begins when she catches a glimpse of a street person who she swears is her mother-a woman who has been dead for nearly twenty years.

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