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Book SynopsisPellegrino Artusi, the great gastronome and amateur detective, is back. It is 1900 and Pellegrino''s famed cookbook is in its fifth edition. Flushed from his fortune and success, our hero joins a weekend party at the Tuscan castle of the wealthy agricultural entrepreneur, Secondo Gazzolo. In this castle of winding corridors, secret passageways and clandestine meetings, Pellegrino finds a curious collection of guests, each with their own purpose for being there.But when one of the party is found dead in his locked bedroom, seemingly the victim of suffocation, it is up to Pellegrino and his old friend, the detective Ispettore Artistico, to solve what really happened, for the science of food is every bit as complex, rigorous and tantalising as the sublime art of investigation.A perfect locked room mystery that will have your brain and your tastebuds tickled.Translated from the Italian by Howard Curtis

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Book SynopsisNuneaton, 1850Growing up on a canal boat has meant life for young Saffie Doyle has been hard. Her mother, Olivia, was cast out by her well-to-do family when she fell in love with Saffie's father, a lowly boatman named Reuben. But as the years have passed, Reuben has become a bitter and cruel drunk, forced to work for the local crook, Seth Black, to keep their family afloat. Saffie always dreamed of becoming a teacher, despite her father's insistence that she had no need to read and write. Keen to nurture her ambitions, Olivia hoped to introduce Saffie to a childhood friend - the kindly and wealthy Marcus - who runs a free school for the local children, but when Olivia falls ill, she's unable to.One night, Saffie's 17-year-old brother and her father go out on a job with Seth Black and never return home. Saffie is forced to place her dreams on hold as she steps up to look after her family.With her younger siblings relying on her, will Saffie ever be able to live the life she hopes for?

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Book SynopsisThe month, November. Glittering worldliness and dubious shabbiness overlap, passion and suspicion intertwine in a three-day Venetian adventure, bookended by the arrival of a plane and the departure of a ship.It begins with a troubling encounter on a flight to Venice. She is an elegant Roman signora on the search for undervalued paintings and he a mysterious tour guide. She is invited to cosmopolitan parties by Venetian social and art glitterati. Mr. Silvera, a guide whose erudition and distinction are in sharp contrast with his beat-up suitcase and stain-spotted raincoat, drags his shabby tourists from monument to monument.Their passion will last three days, long enough to be exposed to unscrupulous art dealers and other scammers, passing off worthless paintings as part of a famous collection. Silvera seems to know every language and all secrets. But who is he really? Around them, the canals and lagoons of Venice, a city which becomes a character in the novel in its own right.'Doyens of the Italian detective story, Fruttero and Lucentini, offer a perfect blend of the comedy of manners and the macabre…' — Tim Parks, author of Hotel Milano'A labyrinth full of shapeshifting and ambiguity, sometimes sinister, often hilarious, for which Venice offers the perfect setting.' — Jonathan Keates, author of La Serenissima: The Story of Venice'An undiscovered gem, finally available in English...witty, moving and enthrallingly atmospheric.' — Philip Gwynne Jones, author of The Venetian Legacy

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Book SynopsisBestselling author Carl Hiaasen serves up a humorous helping of ''taut, fast-paced action . . . crisp and hot'' (The New York Times). After dispatching a pistol-packing intruder from his home with the help of a stuffed Marlin head, Mick Stranahan can''t deny that someone is out to get him.His now-deceased intruder carries no ID, and as a former Florida state investigator, Stranahan knows there are plenty of potential culprits. His long list of enemies includes an off-point hitman, a personal injury lawyer of billboard fame, a notoriously irritating TV journalist, and a fumbling plastic surgeon.Now, if he wants to keep fishing into his golden years, Stranahan has no choice but to come out of retirement to close this one last case . . .

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Book SynopsisExplore a wild new frontier with solo, cooperative, and competitive scenarios and new soldiers, creatures, and equipment rooted in the history and folklore of Canada.Far from the battlefields of Europe, another war is being fought. In the vast lands of North America, Britain and the United States clash once again and, in the shadow of this conflict, the otherworldly Harvestmen pursue their devious plans, feasting on the rage and terror of mortals. In the face of this menace, however, brave folk, seconded from the military or recruited from the local populace, band together to take the fight to the sinister Harvestmen and their minions.Canada is a supplement for The Silver Bayonet that brings players and their officers across the Atlantic and straight into the War of 1812. It offers new scenarios, solo and cooperative as well as competitive; rules for recruiting US units; and creatures and challenges drawn from Canadian history and folklore.

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Book Synopsis*ANNA O THE WORLD WILL KNOW HER NAME*_______________________________________________**SELECTED AS THE TIMES THRILLER OF THE MONTH****AN OBSERVER THRILLER OF THE MONTH**''Reads like a dream but unsettles like a nightmare'' A J FINNA propulsive and inventive read' GUARDIAN''Superb . . . an ingenious whodunnit'' THE TIMES''Compelling and brilliantly crafted'' SUN''Utterly addictive'' LUCY CLARKECertain to be one of the year''s best thrillers' LEE CHILD''Will keep you turning pages well past your bedtime'' NITA PROSE''Remarkable . . . it deserves to be a breakout bestseller' DAILY MAIL''The twist is one of the best I've read'' DAVID BALDACCI ________________________________________________ANNA O HASN'T OPENED HER EYES FOR FOUR YEARSNot since the night she was found in a deep sleep by the bodies of her best friends, suspected of a chilling double murder.For Doctor Benedict Prince, a forensic psychologist on London's Harley Street, waking Anna O could be career-defining. As an expert in sleTrade Review‘This extraordinary story is perfect for fans of The Silent Patient’ CANDIS ‘An irresistible concept beautifully executed’ LEE CHILD ‘The twist is one of the best I’ve read’ DAVID BALDACCI ‘This extraordinary story is perfect for fans of The Silent Patient’ CANDIS ‘Will keep you turning pages well past your bedtime’ NITA PROSE ‘The premise is original, the writing stylish, and the payoff unforgettable’ A J FINN ‘Extremely entertaining and terribly twisty’ CECELIA AHERN ‘A natural-born storyteller’ JEFFERY DEAVER ‘Utterly addictive, fiendishly clever’ LUCY CLARKE ‘Incredibly atmospheric’ RAGNAR JONASSON ‘As unsettling as a waking dream’ STIG ABELL ‘WHAT a ride. Everyone needs to read this book’ CRESSIDA MCLAUGHLIN ‘The smartest thriller I’ve read in years’ EMILIA HART ‘A plot that keeps you guessing’ STEPHANIE WROBEL ‘Will compel you to read it in one white-knuckled gulp’ C J COOKE ‘Ingeniously plotted and impossible to put down’ SARAH J HARRIS 'An intricate psychological thriller' THE BOOKSELLER 'One game-changing twist after another' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY 'Once you pick it up, there's no putting it down' KIRKUS 'The most talked about thriller of 2024' NBC's TODAY SHOW 'Brilliantly executed, packed with insight' DAILY MAIL 'A high-concept thriller' THE GLOSS 'Intriguing…A fascinating novel' MAIL ON SUNDAY 'A pacy thriller destined for the big screen' WOMAN & HOME 'One of the breakout hits of the year' BUSINESS POST 'So stylishly told' MEATH CHRONICLE 'Fresh and compelling…set to be a hit' ADELE PARKS FOR PLATINUM

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Book SynopsisFrom the author of After the Crash comes a gripping new thriller about one woman’s descent into grief and madness after her ten-year-old son disappears without a trace.Maddi Libéri is a successful doctor living an idyllic life in the South of France. On the morning of her son’s tenth birthday, they walk to the beach together. The boy presses for a quick swim, but when the surf is too rough, she sends him off to buy a baguette instead.He never returns.Ten years later, Maddi stands at the spot where she last saw her son. A pilgrimage of sorts. And she can’t believe her eyes. There, standing at the water’s edge, is a young boy—and he looks exactly like her son. Same face, same suit…even the same birthmark.Rattled, Maddi becomes obsessed with the boy. She upends her life to get closer to him. And the more she learns about her son’s doppelgänger, the more unhinged she becomes. Dangerous s

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Book SynopsisA damaged teenage tech prodigy meets an enigmatic waitress in a tiny Tokyo café, sparking an epic journey across Japan that will change everything, forever … a captivating, masterful novel with an extraordinary mystery at its heart… ‘Set against a tech heavy backdrop Beautiful Shining People blooms into an emotional and soulful tale that reckons with the isolation we can all feel as outsiders’ SciFi Now Book of the Month ‘That Beautiful Shining People isn’t just a slipstream novel with pretensions to being literature is in great part down to the deftness and tenderness with which Grothaus draws his central relationship … to let us explore a world of robots and deepfakes that’s just unfamiliar enough to be exotic’ SFX Magazine Book of the Month ‘A fascinating exploration of what it means to be human in a world where everything can be faked … wonderful, insightful and thoughtful’ James Oswald –––––––––––––This world is anything but ordinary, and it’s about to change forever… It’s our world, but decades into the future… An ordinary world, where cars drive themselves, drones glide across the sky, and robots work in burger shops. There are two superpowers and a digital Cold War, but all conflicts are safely oceans away. People get up, work, and have dinner. Everything is as it should be… Except for seventeen-year-old John, a tech prodigy from a damaged family, who hides a deeply personal secret. But everything starts to change for him when he enters a tiny café on a cold Tokyo night. A café run by a disgraced sumo wrestler, where a peculiar dog with a spherical head lives, alongside its owner, enigmatic waitress Neotnia… But Neotnia hides a secret of her own – a secret that will turn John’s unhappy life upside down. A secret that will take them from the neon streets of Tokyo to Hiroshima’s tragic past to the snowy mountains of Nagano. A secret that reveals that this world is anything ordinary – and it’s about to change forever… ––––––––––––– ‘Poetically written, every word of this adventure leaps off the page with passion. A wonderful and enlightening trip’ The Sun ‘Cyberpunk meets bildungsroman – a real joy’ Oscar de Muriel ‘Exquisite world-building, this book had me invested from the very first page. Vivid plot and irresistible characters and a real tug at the soul … you'll drown in it’ Lisa Bradley ‘A life-affirming, epic book about what it is to be human: to live, to dream, to hope, to love … at a time when we most need reminding of these things’ David F Ross ‘Totally engrossing from the start – the story, characters and settings will linger in your imagination long after you're finished … truly wonderful’ Jonathan Whitelaw ‘Masterful … truly breathtaking and achingly beautiful. It builds anticipation and suspense before coming together in a thrilling, captivating conclusion’ The Bookbag ‘Outstanding! Sci-fi showing how the past might impact on the future … a glimpse into a (very plausible) terrifying future’ Michael J Malone What readers are saying… ***** ‘A beautiful, emotional and thought-provoking read’ ‘A striking and strange novel – and a searing statement about the dangerously thin lines between utopia and dystopia’ ‘Just devastatingly beautiful’ ‘My book of the year … no question’ ‘Masterful storytelling’ ‘Grothaus has a bewitching ability to stop time in a moment, and then run seemlessly into action with unstoppable momentum’ ‘Succinctly captured the feeling of Japanese fiction. I was very much put in mind of Haruki Murakami or Toshikazu Kawaguchi’

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Book SynopsisWow! A stunning, nerve-wracking read. So well plotted with so many twists and turnsit kept me guessing until the very last page!' Bestselling author Patricia GibneyI don''t know what happened to my daughter. Only that she''s missing and I was the last person to see herMy name is Nora Logue. You've probably heard of me most people have.I am the mother of Daisy Logue. Seven years ago, I took her for a walk in the woods. Only I came out.I have no memory of what happened that day.I have tried to rebuild my life. Met a man, had another child Luca. But I can't let go of Daisy, or give up hope of seeing her again.And now, I have the chance to find out what happened to her.But what if pursuing the truth about my daughter risks my son's life?A whiplash-inducing, unputdownable crime thriller from the author of The Nurse, perfect for fans of CLARE MACKINTOSH and LISA JEWELL.Readers can't put down IN THE DARK!So gripping! I read this brilliant book in two sittings because I just had to know whTrade ReviewPRAISE FOR IN THE DARK: ‘Stunning writing, superb plotting, and characters that jump off the page – In The Dark is outstanding; her best yet.’ – Andrea Mara 'Dark secrets, dark motives and dark twists galore – seriously, what more can you ask for in a book?’ – M.K. Hill ‘Claire Allan’s voice and ability to keep you gripped to the page are pure magic. Prepare to lose sleep as you work your way through a rollercoaster of emotions, theories, and near-misses. This book is the poster child for taking the old missing child story we all know and flipping it on its head. I couldn’t get enough of the terrifying premise and delicious storytelling. Utterly captivating, this pulse-pounding thriller is one not to be missed. Thriller lovers, get your hands on this one and clear all your plans! In The Dark demands to be read in one sitting. – Kiersten Modglin author of The Arrangement Trilogy

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Book SynopsisThe incredible new novel from C.S. Green featuring Detective Rose GiffordSomething terrible happened in that house An enthralling, multi-layered crime novel that fans of Peter James and Lisa Jewell will adore' MARK EDWARDSThis dark and tightly plotted supernatural thriller was a joy to read Superb stuff.' Netgalley ReviewerAn enthralling, multi-layered crime novel that fans of Peter James and Lisa Jewell will adore' MARK EDWARDSI love this compelling crime series with its supernatural twist.' C.L. TAYLORAn expertly crafted, accurate police procedural, shot through with dark supernatural shades that are at times really unsettling' NEIL LANCASTERA house with a history. A boy with a grudge. And a detective who will stop at nothing to get to the truth.Gregory knows something is wrong with his house. His parents don't believe him, but he can feel it and he's frightened.DC Rose Gifford is called out after neighbours report a series of disturbances at the property, and she can feel it too. Trade Review'The Whisper House is so clever and spooky – I absolutely flew through it! Rose Gifford is fast becoming one of my favourite characters ever and I can't wait to read the next instalment' SJI Holliday ‘An enthralling, multi-layered crime novel that fans of Peter James and Lisa Jewell will adore’ Mark Edwards ‘An expertly crafted, accurate police procedural, shot through with dark supernatural shades that are at times really unsettling…’Neil Lancaster ‘Original, tense and exquisitely written, DC Rose Gifford has that unique formula of tender vulnerability and steely determination that makes her a true force to be reckoned with.’ Jane Isaac ‘A detective series beautifully located at the intersection of police procedural and paranormal crime, The Whisper House is a page turning mystery, genuinely spooky but with genuine sympathy for its characters. A unique read’Sinead Crowley PRAISE FOR C S GREEN: ‘Eerie, original and compelling’ C.L. Taylor ‘Tense and twisted’ Susi Holliday ‘A brilliant, clever murder mystery’ Jane Casey ‘Brilliant’ Jenny Blackhurst ‘Unusual, intriguing and funny in places’ Sinead Crowley ‘I read it one sitting, totally gripped’ Erin Kelly ‘Creepy, intriguing and a total page turner’ Michelle Davies ‘Rose Gifford is as brilliant a character as Susie Steiner’s Manon’ Louise Voss 'A classy police procedural with gritty characters and a delicious paranormal edge' Jane Isaac ‘A gripping, fascinating and tense novel’ Neil Lancaster ‘Tightly plotted, perfectly paced, and beautifully written, the story builds to a tense and terrifying conclusion. The introduction of a secret police department set up to solve crimes with a supernatural element is original and exciting’ Amanda Jennings

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Book SynopsisTHE BOOK EVERYONE IS DEVOURING . . .  ‘Stuart Neville at his considerable best . . . This is a book you will not forget in a hurry and which will leave you hungry for the next instalment’ Mark Billingham 'Thrilling, heartbreaking, and completely compelling. My heart was in my throat the whole time' Alex North 'Bravo Stuart Neville! Utterly brilliant’ Liz Nugent ‘Stuart Neville at his very, very best – this book grabs your heart and doesn't let go’ Ruth Ware What would you do if one night your whole life changed? If everything you thought you knew was suddenly turned on its head? If you had to take your child and keep moving. Away from the questions, away from the prying eyes, away from everyone you knew. Because it’s your job to make sure that your daughter can survive. Even if it means becoming som

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Book SynopsisAn anthology of short stories based on some of the many popular creations of legendary Japanese mangaka Osamu Tezuka, as illustrated by a collection of some of the greatest comic creators in Europe. This larger 300-page hardcover edition is presented in traditional manga reading order, right to left.This second volume includes Big X by David Lafuente, based on BIG X; The Creator and the Destroyer by Philippe Cardona and Florence Torta, based on ASTRO BOY; The Last Recital by Bertrand Gatignol, based on BLACK JACK; The 3 Richards by Juan Diaz Canales, based on MESSAGE TO ADOLF; The Guardian of Mount Moon by Reno Lemaire, based on KIMBA THE WHITE LION; Mina''s Song by Luis NCT, based on APOLLO''S SONG; Heartless by Joe Kelly and Ken Niimura, based on BLACK JACK; Princess Knight by Elsa Brants, based on PRINCESS KNIGHT; and Team Phoenix by Kenny Ruiz with Studio Kosen, based on several works of Osamu Tezuka.

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Book SynopsisSunken ships, lost treasure, and underwater adventure!Maple Tree arrives on the eighth stratum to find a whole new world under the sea. They'll have to dive deep to explore and master fighting in the water. Maple's defense build isn't designed for the speed and agility required to swim, but she'll find a way! Thankfully, Sally's already a skilled swimmer. With her help, the rest of the guild heads out to find what awaits them on the ocean floorand what lurks in the dark depths...

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Book SynopsisAn enthralling tale of the enduring power of friendship . . .Every summer Bea, Marissa and Emma meet at Seastone, Emma''s family home on the remote Suffolk coast, to retreat from their daily lives and take comfort in their friendship. Over the years, their paths have not been easy. For Bea, the aftermath of a broken-hearted love affair influences the decisions she makes. For Marissa, the fear that her traumatic past will catch up with her haunts her still. And, for Emma, the sacrifices she has made for her family leave her full of longing and regret . . .At Seastone, Emma''s extraordinary mother, Tamar, is on hand to offer support and encouragement, but Tamar harbours her own heartrending secret that stems from a brief encounter during the Second World War. Coming together as friends each summer, these courageous women gain the strength to face the challenges that lie ahead...Trade ReviewPraise for Judith Lennox: The unforgettable story of the secrets that can bind a family or ultimately destroy one * Reading Evening Post *Judith Lennox's writing is so keenly honest it could sever heartstrings * Daily Mail *A fast-moving, complex story * The Times *Completely unputdownable... a lovely, entrancing book * New Books Magazine *A gripping and intelligent romance * Good Book Guide *A sensitive examination of love and loss by this master storyteller * Choice Magazine *The characters are in many ways so normal, yet in other ways so unbelievably wonderful, in this gripping and heartfelt story * Newcastle Herald *Compelling storytelling * Woman & Home *A compelling novel... Lennox's prose is detailed but never overly dense and powerful when describing prosaic scenes * Sunday Express *A novel of passion and intrigue, this is an enjoyable read populated by believable characters * Candis *The unforgettable story of the secrets that can bind a family or ultimately destroy one * Reading Evening Post *

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Book SynopsisBrought to you by Penguin.M's funeral.One man missing from the graveside.The traitor accused of his murder.Bond.Behind the Iron Curtain, a group of former Smersh agents want to use the British spy in an operation that will change the balance of world power. Bond is smuggled into the lion's den - but whose orders is he following, and will he obey them when the moment of truth arrives?In a mission where treachery is all around and one false move means death, James Bond must grapple with the darkest questions about himself. But not even he knows what has happened to the man he used to be.Discover the latest chapter in the world of 007, brought thrillingly to life by Sunday Times bestselling author Anthony Horowitz.© Anthony Horowitz 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022Trade ReviewThe super spy is back, with a fresh injection from novelist and screenwriter extraordinaire, Anthony Horowitz. The expert in suspense takes us back to the beginning of James Bond’s story… the story rips along with plenty of familiar Bond staples: evil villains, fast cars and women falling for young Bond’s charms. Ian Fleming would be proud. * Guardian *Daring, exciting, and also superbly plotted, it shows Bond questioning his loyalties at the end of his career. It marks a fitting end to a trilogy from Horowitz that Fleming would surely have approved of -- Jon Coates * Sunday Express *In many ways, Horowitz has now surpassed Fleming and the final book in his Bond trilogy is a masterpiece. It's a literary thriller writing at its page-turning finest.' * Daily Express *Horowitz is a worthy successor to Ian Fleming, putting 007 back in his true domain… This New Bond is up there with the better Old Bonds… The denouement is a very fine piece of action writing… Horowitz has done splendidly. * Scotsman *Horowitz is a worthy successor to Ian Fleming, putting 007 back in his true domain… This New Bond is up there with the better Old Bonds… The denouement is a very fine piece of action writing… Horowitz has done splendidly. * Scotsman *

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Book Synopsis'Brilliant' The TimesMario Leme is a low-ranking detective in the Sao Paulo civil police. Every day on the way to work he sets off early and drives through the favela known as Paraisopolis - Paradise City. It's a pilgrimage: his wife Renata was gunned down at an intersection here a year ago, the victim of a stray bullet in a conflict between drug dealers. One morning, parked near the place where Renata died, he sees an SUV careen out of control and flip over. The driver Leo is killed, but before his body is removed, Leme is sure he sees bullet wounds. Leo's death wasn't an accident, he was murdered. Soon, his girlfriend turns up dead too. And if they were killed deliberately, perhaps Renata was too . . . Leme finds himself immersed further and further in the dark underbelly of Brazilian society, as corruption seeps from the highest to the lowest echelons, and the devastating truth about Renata begins to emerge.PRAISE FOR JOE THOMAS'Brilliant' The Times 'Feverish energy' Guardian 'Wonderfully vivid' Mail on Sunday'Sophisticated, dizzying' GQ'Vivid and visceral' The Times'Superbly realised vivid and atmospheric' Guardian'Original' Mail on Sunday'A stylish, atmospheric treat an inspired blend of David Peace and early Pinter' Irish Times 'Sparse, energetic, fragmented prose' The Spectator 'Vibrant, colourful, and complex' Irish Independent 'Stylish, sharp-witted, taut. A must for modern noir fans' NB Magazine 'Definitive confident and energetic' Crime Time 'Brilliant manic energy' Jake Arnott 'Wildly stylish and hugely entertaining' Lucy Caldwell 'Vivid, stylish, funny' Mick Herron 'Gripping, fast-paced, darkly atmospheric' Susanna Jones 'Snappy, thoughtful, moving' John King 'Exciting, fresh, incredibly assured' Stav Sherez 'Happy days!' Mark Timlin 'Utterly brilliant' Cathi Unsworth 'Had James Ellroy and David Peace collaborated on a novel they'd have written something like this' Paul WilletsTrade ReviewJoe Thomas, who lived in São Paulo for a decade, uses his first-hand knowledge to convincingly bring the city to life -- Nick Caistor * Latinolife *Great crime fiction hinges on a sense of place, and after returning to London after ten years living in the world in which he's set his sophisticated debut, Thomas proves an adroit guide to a city that has developed at dizzying speed * GQ *

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Book SynopsisAs Anita Sunstroem's ninth mystery unfolds, the past comes back to haunt her taking her back to 2006 where she has only been with Chief Inspector Erik Moberg's Criminal Investigation Squad for a year when they tackle the aftermath of an armed robbery at a cash storage facility in Malmoe.Trade Review'Anita Sundstroem deserves a place alongside the best Nordic detectives.' Quentin Bates; 'In Anita Sundstroem, Torquil MacLeod is developing a Sarah Lund for our decade.' Cafe Thinking

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Book SynopsisDefiant and brash, Princess Kaguya Takenouchi isn’t the ideal heir to the moon''s Silver Court. But when villainous usurpers attack her people, she must rise to the occasion and protect the imperial line.Defiant and vulgar, Princess Kaguya Takenouchi is not the heir to the moon’s Silver Court that her mother’s retainers had hoped for. But when the empress falls ill during a wave of terrorist attacks, Kaguya resolves to do right by her people and rise to the occasion.After Kaguya has a chance meeting with Toyo, the younger sister of Kiruhito Matsunouchi, the pair travel to the capital in order to clear the name of Kaguya’s mother. Meanwhile, Kiruhito learns the truth behind the devastating incident 16 years ago and vows to kill his emperor. New alliances lead to big changes!

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Book SynopsisMatthew has a seemingly endless list of troubles. Arwin symptoms and recovery are worrying, and her party isn''t making much progress in the dungeon. The Sun God''s influence is spreading surreptitiously. And Imperial Guard knights have been dispatched from the royal capital to maintain public order in the Dungeon City. Their presence sends shock waves through Gray Neighbor, disrupting the normal flow of things in the vice-filled city. To top it all off, one of the knights in the Imperial Guard has come to investigate the death of a guild appraiserhis own little sister. What will become of Arwin when Matthew becomes a suspect and they are separated? The lifeline between the two strains, perhaps to a breaking point...

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Book SynopsisHarper Connelly faces her first serial killer in the third paranormal mystery from bestselling author Charlaine Harris.Harper Connelly was struck by lightning as a teenager - now she can find dead people and uses her special talent to make a living. Hired to locate a missing boy, Harper and her stepbrother Tolliver head to Doraville, North Carolina. But the truth is far worse than they feared. Numerous teenaged boys have disappeared from Doraville over the years. All unlikely runaways. All calling for Harper.She soon finds them - eight bodies, buried in the half-frozen ground. All Harper wants is to collect her fee and leave town before she''s caught in the media storm. But then she''s attacked, and learns far more than she cares to about the long-hidden secrets of Doraville.Knowledge that makes her next in line to end up in an ice-cold grave. . . ''Harris delivers a knuckle-gnawing tale . . . [that] will challenge the most jade

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Book Synopsis**Soon to be a major Netflix film starring Christian Bale and Gillian Anderson**April 19th, 1831. In two or three hours I''ll be dead.So begins the chilling last testament of Gus Landor, a retired New York City police constable, whose numerous talents include code-breaking, riot control and the ''gloveless interrogation''. A young cadet has been found hanged at a military academy on the shores of the Hudson River. Before his body could be buried, however, it was stolen and his heart brutally carved out.Fearing a scandal, the top brass at West Point have summoned Landor to help catch the culprit, and keep his discoveries away from prying eyes. As Landor embarks on a thrilling adventure to solve the case, he uncovers a series of dark secrets and finds unlikely assistance in the form of a mischievous young cadet named Edgar Allan Poe.Full of drama and unexpected twists, The Pale Blue Eye is a brilliantly haunting and atmospheric historicTrade ReviewReally outstanding crime fiction is rare . . . so it's a joy to see Louis Bayard pull off this coup . . . As gory and melodramatic as Poe's own writing . . . brilliantly plotted and completely absorbing, ending with the kind of shock that few novelists are able to deliver * Sunday Times *Hardback fiction worth looking out for * Publishing News *A most satisfying murder mystery * Bookseller *Bayard's shockingly clever and devoutly unsentimental new mystery reads like a lost classic . . . Bayard reinvigorates historical fiction, rendering the 19th century as if he'd witnessed it firsthand * New York Times *An immensely satisfying whodunit, richly imaginative . . . Good, clean homicidal fun -- Kate Saunders * The Times *The Pale Blue Eye kept me transfixed . . . a moody, cunning mystery . . . In the course of the narrative, Bayard ingeniously weaves in motifs from Poe's work to thrilling effect * Observer *A Dickensian thriller strong on atmosphere * Sunday Telegraph *Louis Bayard is a writer of remarkable gifts: for language, for imagination, for that mysterious admixture of audacity and craftsmanship that signals a major talent in the making -- Joyce Carol OatesA tour de force, an intense and gripping novel . . . This beautifully crafted thriller stands head and shoulders above other recent attempts to fictionalise Poe * Publishers Weekly *In THE PALE BLUE EYE, Louis Bayard pays a stunning and fitting tribute to Edgar Allan Poe - not only in his crafting of a twisty, Gothic mystery that would have delighted the master himself, but in his use of a young Poe as a character. A gorgeous, melancholic tale from a fearless writer. I can't wait to see what Bayard does next -- Laura Lipman, author of TO THE POWER OF THREEDazzling * Scotsman *A fictional mystery in a real historical background * Sunday Telegraph *PRAISE FOR THE FILMA Netflix historical thriller stuffed with Gothic flourishes * Financial Times *An appealingly icy, moody, twisty, Gothic fiction work rooted in the same themes that Poe explored * Flickering Myth *The Pale Blue Eye is all at once a melancholic romance, arevenger's tragedy, and an intriguing mystery * Little White Lies *A thrilling whodunnit with an irresistible gothic mood * The Upcoming *Moves with elegant severity, like a film about 19th-century murder should * Independent *The Pale Blue Eye feels both fresh and reminiscent of the golden age of the Western drama * Jewish Chronicle *As cozy as a blanket of thorns - but then, you don't go to Poe for a good cuddle, and The Pale Blue Eye gets that. This is one foreboding snow globe of a movie * Time Magazine *

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Book Synopsis‘Grit, twists and great characters. Alex Kane at her finest!’ Emma Tallon, author of Her PaybackBeing head of a family is what she knows bestA decade ago, Cara Fraser, wife to one of Glasgow’s most notorious gangsters, was left a widow after Kyle Fraser was slain on the city streets.The intervening years haven’t been easy – not least as Kyle’s murder left her to bring up little Ryan and Sean alone.Now, Ryan and Sean are adults, and honouring their father’s memory by rising up to become the top gangsters on the dark streets of Glasgow.Cara’s kept her head down, but has spent the last few years vowing to take vengeance on the crime family who killed her beloved husband and left her children without a father.Glasgow gangland is about to discover that a mother will do anything for her family… even murder.A gritty crime thriller that fans of Kimberley Chambers and Mandasue Heller won’t be able to put down.Praise for The Mother:‘Another fantastic gritty Gangland thriller from Alex Kane. Five stars from me!’ Gemma Rogers, author of The Feud'This is a phenomenal read…perfectly written and paced. You absolutely cannot predict this one.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘One hell of a book, full of action… five stars from me, especially for the slap bang ending that I didn't see coming.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘I love her ability to make each character likeable, even the bad guys. I’m counting down the days till the next book by this author. Highly recommended.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘Another jaw dropping explosive read from Alex Kane, her writing just gets better and better every time.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review'This was addictive, fast paced and ruthless. I loved it. A brilliant story line kept me hooked and wanting more.’ Reader Review‘Action packed, gripping and I found it hard to put the book down. I never saw that ending coming.’ Reader Review‘Fast paced, gritty, exciting, highly recommend’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader ReviewPraise for Alex Kane’s utterly unputdownable gangster thrillers:‘A must read! Highly deserving of all the stars and completely unputdownable.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘A brilliant read. I couldn’t put it down – the writing is so good you feel like you’re part of the action.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘So gripping and unputdownable…Fantastic, with loads of full on action. I loved it all.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘Wow. These books just get better and better…just brilliant.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘I read this book in one night and all I have is 3 words. Oh my god.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘I was gripped from page one and had sleepless nights because I couldn’t put it down. Worth way more than five stars.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

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Book SynopsisThe term pageturner was made for books like this' Andrea MaraThoroughly addictive, The Fallis full of twists you won''t see coming' Kathryn CroftShe promised not to tell. They made sure she couldn'tAt her surprise 40th birthday party, Kate Granger feels like the luckiest woman in the world but just hours later her fifteen-year-old daughter, Caily, is found unconscious underneath a bridge when she should have been at school.Now, Caily lies comatose in her hospital bed, and the police don't believe it was an accident. As the investigation progresses, it soon becomes clear that not everyone in the family was where they claimed to be at the time of her fall.Caily should be safe in hospital but not everyone wants her to wake up. Someone is desperate to protect the truth and it isn't just Caily's life that is in danger.Because some secrets are worth killing forReaders are RIVETED by Louise Jensen!This book keeps you on your toes! It is an excellent psychological thriller, with the tension buTrade Review Praise for Louise Jensen ‘The term pageturner was made for books like this’ Andrea Mara ‘The Fall is packed with suspense and tension as lives unravel with each secret that's revealed’ Alice Hunter ‘A gripping, edge-of-your-seat thriller you won’t want to stop reading!’ Lauren North ‘Louise Jensen is the master of suspense.’ Kia Abdullah ‘A clever, complex, twisty tale of a family unravelling, and an absolute page turner of a story. A must-read for lovers of psychological thrillers.’ J A Corrigan ‘This book has it all! I was desperate to know how it was going to end’ J L Blackhurst ‘A galloping pulse-pounder’ Heat ‘A very good study of vulnerability, and how our best intentions can often lead us astray’ The Guardian ‘You’ll be left open-mouthed’ Woman’s Weekly

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Book SynopsisA classic crime novel by Freeman Wills Crofts, The King of Detective Story Writers', featuring Inspector French, coming soon to television.Money or lack of it can be, to certain members of society, a powerful motive for murder. Two sisters and a brother who were to share equally in their uncle''s fortune had, each in their own way, urgent reasons for wanting money. But it was a comparative outsider who also stood to benefit from the estate through his wife''s inheritance who contemplates the murder of their uncle. In great financial difficulty, his desperation urges him on to plan the crime with infinite care. An unexpected chance leads to an accomplice who provides a sound alibi, upon whose silence he can rely.As The Affair at Little Wokeham unfolds, Chief Inspector French enters upon the scene and, through his painstaking investigation, the mystery is unravelled.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

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Book SynopsisFrance''s favourite country cop, Bruno, faces a dangerous threat to the town he polices and the people he protects. Loved by millions, the Dordogne Mysteries are the perfect mix of mystery and escapism.The event of the Périgord tourist season is the re-enactment of the liberation of the historic town of Sarlat from the English in 1370. But it all goes wrong when the man playing the part of the victorious French general collapses in a pool of blood.The question for chief of police Bruno is was this an accident - or deliberate? The stakes rise when Bruno learns that the man, Kerquelin, was running Frenchelon, the secret French electronic intelligence base nearby, after being recruited from a brilliant Silicon Valley career.As he investigates, Bruno discovers that Kerquelin''s wound was faked, that he is alive and well and secretly negotiating a massive deal to build a semi-conductor industry in France. But then a whole new and dangerous player emerges,

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Book SynopsisHarold and Echika may have brought their latest case to a close, but the developer of the AI who facilitated E’s campaign against Interpol is nowhere to be found. To ascertain the identity of this enigmatic individual, the pair request the aid of their friend Bigga, now a formal consultant with the Electrocrime Investigation Bureau. Yet even her help isn’t enough to give them a lead. Meanwhile, a series of spree killings against Amicus begin to unfold, and the modus operandi bears an eerie resemblance to the murder of Harold’s mentor...

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Book SynopsisA city’s haunted history and fairy-tale horrors converge for two women in an addictive novel of psychological suspense by a multiple Bram Stoker Award-nominated author.Sisters Anna and Jennie live in a historic bungalow on the Chicago River. They’re tethered to a disquieting past, and with nowhere else to go, nothing can part them from their family home. Not the maddening creaks and disembodied voices that rattle the old walls. Not the inexplicable drownings in the area, or the increasing number of bodies that float by Anna’s window.To stave off loneliness, Anna has a podcast, spinning ghostly tales of Chicago’s tragic history. But when Anna captures the attention of an ardent male listener, she awakens to the possibilities of a world outside.As their relationship grows, so do Jennie’s fears. More and more people are going missing in the river. And then two detectives come calling.They’re looking for a link betwe

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Book Synopsis A wizard''s job is never done! Get fired up for the official sequel to Fairy Tail, with story and layouts by original creator Hiro Mashima himself. ENTER THE FIRE DRAGON The battles between Fairy Tail and Diabolos continue to rage in the labyrinth, with both sides beating the living daylights out of each other. Selene's enjoyment of the violent spectacle comes to a screeching halt when the fire dragon god Ignia suddenly appears, throwing the worst wrench in her plans. Natsu, of course, is instantly fired up to fight Ignia, but Ignia's got plans of his own--secret plans that may spell disaster for all!

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Book SynopsisThe chilling, stay-up-all-night suspense thriller for fans of C.J. Tudor, Riley Sager and Stephen King.A missing child. A broken community. A horrifying secret.When a baby is kidnapped in broad daylight with no witnesses, an otherwise sleepy suburb is rocked to the core and ten-year-old Flora Lanyon is left terrified.Decades later, Flora takes a job as a live-in carer for elderly couple, Agnes and Abraham, moving into the decrepit watermill where they live. As strange and inexplicable occurrences start to happen, Flora grows increasingly suspicious.What dark secrets are hiding in the house? Is Flora safe there? And can she unearth the truth before the past catches up with the present?This chilling, haunting and twisty thriller about how far we go to protect our darkest secrets is perfect for fans of Ruth Ware, Cass Green and C. J. TudorReaders are gripped by Anne Wyn Clark's books:Atmospheric and perfect for Halloween' ?????It gave me chills and goosebumps' ?????Had me hooked!' ?????TTrade ReviewAuthors love Anne Wyn Clark! ‘Creepy, claustrophobic and compelling! A beautifully written thriller that kept me glued to my Kindle’ Miranda Rijks, author of The Visitors ‘Haunting psychological suspense… Will send shivers down your spine’ Alice Hunter, author of The Serial Killer’s Wife “Whisper Cottage was a dark and atmospheric thriller that pulled me in from the very first page.” Stephanie DeCarolis, author of The Guilty Husband 'Chilling and wonderfully atmospheric, with an ending that took me surprise – I couldn’t put it down' Amanda Brittany, author of Her Last Lie

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Book SynopsisInspired by the true events of the most notorious evictions in Irish history1861, Donegal, IrelandTen years ago Declan Conaghan's father died in the Great Famine, and since then, Declan has kept his promise to keep his family out of the workhouse. But all that is threatened with the arrival of new landlord, John Adair. Adair is quick to cause trouble and fear among his tenants. When he turns them off his land, Declan has no option but to break his promiseDeclan is in despair until he receives a letter from America offering him the chance of a new life and salvation for his family. But it would mean signing up to the US Army and fighting for Lincoln. Despite knowing nothing of war, or US politics, Declan leaves behind all he knows.Set against the wild landscapes of Ireland and the turbulent times of the American Civil War, this sweeping narrative takes us on an epic journey to understand the strength and endurance of the human spirit.Praise for Anne Madden:''The author seems to have put

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Book SynopsisBombay,1909. Genevieve Masefield and George Dillman make a living as detectives aboard the early twentieth century's most extravagant ocean liners.

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Book SynopsisTHE THRILLING SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER FEATURING DETECTIVE ISAAC BELL FROM THE GRAND MASTER OF ADVENTURE, CLIVE CUSSLER''The Adventure King'' SUNDAY EXPRESS''Nobody does it better . . . nobody!'' STEPHEN COONTS________With a burst of machine gun fire the assassins strike . . .When the Van Dorn Agency''s top detective, Isaac Bell, thwarts a plot to kill a US Senator, the race is on to uncover who was behind it and what they hoped to gain.For Panama''s Red Viper insurgency, the senator''s death could have brought a welcome halt to the construction of the giant canal that threatens to divide their country.It looks like an open and shut case. But when Bell heads south to investigate it''s clear something about it doesn''t add up.With millions of dollars, the fates of two nations and the future of world trade at stake, Bell knows this is bigger than local trouble.He jTrade ReviewThe Adventure King * Sunday Express *Cussler is hard to beat * Daily Mail *Nobody does it better . . . nobody!Just about the best storyteller in the business * New York Post *

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Book Synopsis It wouldn''t be a country house weekend without a little murder. . .Three rival actresses team up to solve a murder at the stately home of Lettice Davenport, the author whose sleuthing creation of the 1930s, Dahlia Lively, had made each of them famous to a new generation. A contemporary mystery with a Golden Age feel, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and Jessica Fellowes - and Janice Hallett and Richard Osman, of course!In attendance at Aldermere: the VIP fans, staying at house; the fan club president turned convention organiser; the team behind the newest movie adaptation of Davenport''s books; the Davenport family themselves; and the three actresses famous for portraying Dahlia Lively through the decades.There is national treasure Rosalind King, from the original movies, who''s feeling sensitive that she''s past her prime, TV Dahlia for thirteen seasons, Caro Hooper, who believes she really IS Dahlia Lively, and ex-chi

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Book SynopsisA brilliant psychologist faces the secrets and lies of her own dark past in a shocking novel of suspense by the Washington Post and Amazon Charts bestselling author of A Familiar Sight. “Gretchen…What have you done?” Psychologist and criminologist Dr. Gretchen White, top consultant for the Boston PD, has solved countless cases—but never her own. Since the age of eight, she has lived her life thinking she killed her aunt. After all, she was found standing over the body, clutching a bloody knife. Most people, including Detective Patrick Shaughnessy, believe the little sociopath got away with murder. Thirty years later, Detective Lauren Marconi wants to prove them wrong. When plucking at the threads of the past unravels a decades-old case tied to the White family, both Lauren and Gretchen grapple with the question, What if Gretchen really is guilty? As old secrets come to light and Gretchen’s lifelong grip on her darkest impulses threatens to erode, Shaughnessy is there watching, waiting for her to lose control one more time. Everyone thinks they know what happened that night. But the truth is beyond what anyone imagines—even Gretchen herself.Trade Review“The book’s well-constructed plot matches its three-dimensional characters. Psychological thriller fans will be eager for more.” —Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisA festive house party takes a sinister turn...Victor Narraway and his wife, Lady Vespasia, are invited to spend Christmas at Cavendish Hall with a gathering of old acquaintances, but it is not the quiet, rather stiff house party they had expected. While there, Victor must undertake his final mission for Special Branch, reminiscent of another one in the past, at which he had tragically failed.When disaster strikes and one of the guests is left for dead, Victor fears that history is repeating itself. But which of them is intent on murder? And can Victor accept that he is not to blame...?A Christmas Gathering is the gripping new festive mystery from the pen of Anne Perry, the master of Victorian crime.Trade ReviewPraise for Anne Perry's Christmas novellas: 'A bite-sized mystery that could be fitted in after your Christmas lunch - Daily TelegraphIf Christmas puts you in the mood for a good Agatha Christie, try Perry - Glasgow Evening TimesDelightful...The perfect gift for a whodunit addict - Oxford TimesWith its powerful message of responsibility and redemption - 'We need both to forgive and to be forgiven' - it conveys a moral force in keeping with the season - Wall Street Journal

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Book SynopsisLover or leader? Weakling or warrior? Madwoman or misfit?Escape into the untold story of Shakespeare''s Ophelia . . . As a young girl, Ofelia stood frozen as her mother threw herself on her father''s funeral pyre. Such is the fate, she learned, of the devoted wife and in that moment, she swore never to belong to any man. Years later, she is a force to be reckoned with: right hand woman to the newly crowned Prince Hamlet, to whom she has sworn her sword and her undying loyalty, but refuses his true desire . . . her hand in marriage.When Hamlet''s jealous uncle plots against him, Ofelia will have to use every wile at her disposal to keep her prince safe from those who wish him harm. Yet in the end, it could be her unruly heart that is the greatest betrayer of all.A brand new Historical fiction series by the bestselling author of the Queens of Conquest series, her new tr

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Book Synopsis''A violent storm prevents the police from rushing to the aid of a frightened woman at a secluded farmhouse and an ex-policewoman has to confront a truly sinister killer. Carrisi is a leader in the Italian crime field...Ingenious'' Financial Times The phone call to the police arrives at dusk from an isolated farmhouse. A terrified woman''s voice pleads for help. But a violent storm rages in the area and the first available patrol only succeeds in reaching her hours later. It is too late. Something terrible has happened, something which leaves the investigators groping for clues. Just one person is able to reveal the message hidden behind this act of evil, but she left her work as a missing persons investigator to live a life of isolation; her daughter Alice her only companion. Even so, when she is called upon to help with this case, Mila Vasquez cannot shirk her duty. The investigation involves her even more closely than she realises. It is a gaTrade ReviewA violent storm prevents the police from rushing to the aid of a frightened woman at a secluded farmhouse and an ex-policewoman has to confront a truly sinister killer. Carrisi is a leader in the Italian crime field, and this ingenious thriller is ably translated by Gregor * Best Summer Books, Financial Times *

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Book SynopsisA PAGE-TURNING COSY MYSTERY SET ON THE PICTURESQUE YORKSHIRE MOORS. FOR FANS OF FAITH MARTIN, BETTY ROWLANDS AND LJ ROSS.Kitt Hartley wakes to the news that a murder has been committed in Irendale, a village high on the wild Yorkshire moors where her boyfriend, DI Malcolm Halloran lived with his ex-wife until she, too, was murdered. The MO of the two crimes is identical, right down to the runic symbols carved into the victims' hands.Unable to leave it to the local police to solve, Kitt and Halloran travel to Irendale, where a literary mystery awaits. A line of Anglo-Saxon poetry found on the victim leads to a hiding place, and another cryptic clue. What is the connection to the murder of Halloran's wife all those years ago?It will take the combined ingenuity of Kitt and Halloran, as well as Evie Bowes, Grace Edwards and, despite their best efforts, Ruby the (possible) psychic to solve this case. The moors may be beautiful, but they're not peaceful!Trade ReviewA good, well-written holiday read * York Times *This cosy thriller, set in the historic city of York has a unique atmospheric charm * Woman Magazine *Cosy and amusing * Irish Independent *With eccentric characters and an intricate plot, this new series set in York is one to get your teeth into * Candis *A great read with smart characters and a clever plot * Candis *Brilliantly funny and charming * Northern Life *Kitt is a brilliant character and the combination of location and plot makes them all very, very enjoyable * Woman's Way *

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Book SynopsisWhen the Natural History Museum hires Daniel Wilson and Abigail Fenton to investigate the destruction of a fossilised dinosaur skeleton, they are slightly reluctant- vandalism is not their speciality. But then an attendant in the dinosaur room is found murdered.

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Book SynopsisIf you love Lucinda Riley and Elizabeth Edmondson, you'll love this perfect summer read from the author of Islands of Secrets and Villa of Secrets.Sent away to a convent school in Dublin at the age of five, Irini McGuire has always had a strained and distant relationship with her mother, Bridget, a celebrated archaeologist who lives on the paradise island of Santorini. So, when Irini receives news that Bridget has been injured at a dig and is in a coma, she knows it is finally time to return to the island of her birth.Reading through her mother's notes at her bedside, Irini starts to realise how little she knows about Bridget's life. Now, driven by rumours that her mother's injury was no accident, Irini must uncover the dark secrets behind her family's separation.Will she discover the truth about her parents and her past before it is too late?What readers have said about Patricia Wilson's Islands of Secrets and Villa of Secrets:'Island of Secrets is a book full of raw emotions, family vendettas, hidden secrets and three very strong women. It's a book I enjoyed very much and one which fans of Victoria Hislop and Debbie Rix are sure to enjoy''So well written and utterly heartbreaking . . . a story that needs to be told''Page-turning, enthralling and heartbreaking by turns''Made me laugh and cry, just couldn't put this book down''A perfect read''Heart-wrenching and heart-warming at the same time''What a thoroughly engrossing book''Written with such depth and understanding'Trade Review'Perfect', 'beautiful', 'inspirational', 'compelling', plenty of action', 'can't wait to read another!', 'spectacular', 'gripping', 'heartbreaking' . . . * Readers on ISLAND and VILLA *One for the suitcase - whether real or imaginary. You'll feel you're in Greece as soon as you start reading. * FROST Magazine *Packed with intrigue, danger and romance, Wilson's passion for the classics and an endless fascination with foraging into the vibrant corners of history, this is a poignant and beautifully written story best read on a sunlounger with a glass of chilled ouzo * Lancashire Telegraph *For a heart-warming book to pack in your holiday bag look no further than Secrets of Santorini- a story that will whisk you away to the picturesque Greek island and immerse you in its ancient history * CultureFly *

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