Crime & Thrillers Books

Book SynopsisHaving caught a glimpse of the hellish future that might await him, Subaru braces himself for a second trial that has taken a strange form! Surrounding him are six witches, each bearing the name of a terrible sin, and the final witch who destroyed them all has finally arrived as well...

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Book SynopsisThe no. 1 bestseller from the author of Kolymsky Heights''As significant as . . . le Carré in bringing a gritty new realism to the thriller.'' Sunday TelegraphAn ancient scroll has been discovered in Israel. Caspar Laing, a young and brilliant professor, is asked to decipher it. It contains the directions to the secret location of a priceless artefact. As he makes the treacherous journey into the desert, he is joined by dangerous rivals determined to claim the prize. He must win the race at all costs.''Ceaselessly gripping . . . A joy to devour.'' The Times''Brilliantly entertaining.'' Sunday Express

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Book Synopsis***THE TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER***'A dazzling psychological thriller' - Sunday Times'Deliciously sinister and obsessive ... with one hell of a twist' - Observer'Twist follows twist, like The Red Shoes rewritten by Patricia Highsmith' - Mail onSunday'It seems so effortless .. it's brilliant and you really do not guess what's coming' - VirginRadio, Graham Norton'Expect deceit, duplicity and one hell of a twist!' - RED'Kelly's best yet ... Genius twists and turns' - Good Housekeeping'Erin Kelly is at the top of her game. A seriously clever, and humane, novel' - SARAH VAUGHANI WATCHED HER RISEAva has devoted her life to being the best at what she does. Now sheTrade ReviewWatch Her Fall is a triumph of storytelling, full of swooping passion and explosive twists that will take your breath away. I was entranced from the first page, losing my heart to the characters and swept up in their stories which were seamlessly intertwined in the way only a writer at the height of her powers can achieve. An absolute joy of a book * Sarah Hilary *In what I believe is her best book to date, Erin Kelly leaps into the dark and enchanting world of Russian ballet with a dancer's precision. The mesmeric tale of Ava Kirilova unfolds like the darkest and most delicious fairytale. I read it in two sittings and found myself enraptured, transported, spun around and left dizzy by the final page * Charlotte Philby, bestselling author of Part of the Family and A Double Life *An immersive, addictive thriller set in the high-stakes world of ballet, with a jolting twist you absolutely won't see coming * Claire McGowan, author of The Other Wife *Just finished Watch Her Fall - an elegant thriller set around the secretive world of elite Russian ballet. Powerful, ingenious and EXCITING. Loved peeking behind the curtain and learning about Swan Lake. Memorable characters and gasp-out-loud twists. SUPERB! * Will Dean *Kelly's characters could walk into a room and take a seat next to you and you'd know who they were, and her plots are the smartest in the industry, but with this one she somehow captured the intense, constrained, sinister world of ballet. I absolutely loved it * Gillian McAllister, author of Sunday Times bestseller How to Disappear *A captivating hall of mirrors of a novel, where nothing and no one is as they seem * Paula Hawkins, bestselling author of The Girl on the Train *I would read a shopping list from Erin Kelly, if it were set in the same rarified, cut-throat world in which she has set her latest novel. Watch Her Fall is not only a cleverly plotted, beautifully written thriller; it is also a mesmerising glimpse behind the curtain into a world few of us will ever see * Clare Mackintosh *Think Black Swan meets Killing Eve, with the most brilliant twist * Grazia Online *Superbly dark, gloriously twisted and utterly seductive - this is Erin Kelly at her mind-bending best * Ruth Ware *Kelly's pirouetting plot is up there with her best * Daily Express *Erin Kelly plunges readers into the highly competitive world of ballet in Watch Her Fall * Sunday Express S Magazine *Thriller queen Kelly is back with a new novel about a dancer at the London Ballet Company . . . Think Black Swan but in book form * Cosmopolitan *Bestselling crime novelist Kelly returns with a dark tale of obsession and ambition set in a prestigious ballet company and based around the story of Swan Lake * ipaper *Immerse yourself in the claustrophobic, competitive world of ballet. Beautifully dark and complex. So good! * Jane Fallon *The new addictive thriller of 2021 . . . Gripping with a devilish twist * Alice O’Keeffe *This was a wild ride! Erin Kelly's new book Watch Her Fall is a thrilling high-wire of twists and switchbacks! Brilliant * Marian Keyes *Watch Her Fall is a terrifically absorbing novel, rich in atmosphere, style and surprises - Erin Kelly once again leads her readers on a dark and merry dance, and they'll love her for it * Sarah Perry *Glitters with dark brilliance and portrays the complex, painful world of ballet with great authenticity. I loved it! * Kate Rhodes *This thriller is being described as Killing Eve meets Black Swan - how amazing does that sound? Set in the world of ballet, it's about two rival dancers and the lengths they go to to get to the top * Good Housekeeping ‘Books to Watch in 2021’ *Watch Her Fall is an absolute masterclass in misdirection, the kind of book that you finish and then turn straight back to the beginning to see how on earth she did it . . . A central twist so ingenious that this reader gasped out loud . . . The pressured, high-stakes world of professional ballet is brilliantly evoked . . . The brilliant Watch Her Fall will take some beating * Alice O'Keeffe, The Bookseller *Watch Her Fall dances with artistic passion and intrigue, beauty and pain; the plot pirouettes in ways that leave you breathless. More than an exciting read - it is a dazzling performance. Brava, Erin Kelly! * Rachel Edwards *Twisty and brilliant and completely absorbing - not only a masterclass of a thriller but also sneakily profound about identity, ambition and greed * Bridget Collins *Watch Her Fall is Erin Kelly's most ambitious and captivating book to date, an absolutely enthralling look at the dark underbelly of the ballet world, built into a shifting narrative of time and place that was so thrilling and unexpected that it made my head spin * Lisa Jewell *It's awfully gripping and beautifully written * Marian Keyes for OK! Magazine *set in the cut-throat world of ballet - the perfect backdrop for a twisty thriller that's sure to leave you breathless * Woman & Home *With its compelling arena, this dark thriller executes a fouetté turn half way through that will leave you breathless * Heat *This multi-layered, deftly written thriller set in the cut-throat world of ballet has all the ingredients of a must-read . . . Expect deceit and duplicity and one hell of a twist! * Red *With major Black Swan vibes, this thriller is one of the best books we've read this year * Claire Frost for Sun on Sunday Fabulous *Full of intrigue and secrets, this is set in the dazzling and claustrophobic ballet world * Nina Pottell for Prima *Kelly offers a nuanced account of the lengths to which dancers will go - or are driven to - when ambition is transmuted into obsession . . . Ava is a fascinating blend of control, power, and precision in the public sphere, but who is privately plagued by neuroses . . . A noir pas-de-deux that overflows with femmes fetales, but one written with a compassionate understanding of the intolerable pressures ballerinas must learn to live with * Irish Times *I was utterly immersed in this rarefied but cut-throat world. From the first page I was wrapped up in Ava's swooping, all-consuming passion and totally gripped by the explosive twists which held me to the very last page * Adele Parks for Platinum *A clever and brilliant thriller * Bella *Kelly's best yet . . . Genius twists and turns * Good Housekeeping *A dark, brilliant read with the most amazing twist * Closer *Twist follows twist, like The Red Shoes rewritten by Patricia Highsmith * Mail On Sunday *It seems so effortless . . . it's brilliant and you really do not guess what's coming * Virgin Radio Graham Norton *This dark and enticing thriller transports you on a journey filled with ingenious twists and turns at every corner. Just when you think you know what's happening, you realise everything is perhaps not quite as it seems, and you really won't predict what's coming. Packed with secrets, lies and mistaken identities, Watch Her Fall is a real crowd-pleaser that keeps you on your toes * Peterborough Evening Telegraph *The dark side of Swan Lake has inspired many books and films but this one will probably rate as one of the most original . . . Kelly's depiction of this claustrophobic and ambitious world is brutally convincing and her silky prose makes this an easy read. You don't have to be a dance expert to enjoy it * Daily Mail *The author is known for her twisty, turny tales and this one showcases her great storytelling brilliantly * The Sun *Set in a world of ambition and rivalry where someone is watching from the wings, the most shocking twists and secrets are revealed * Crime Monthly *Kelly's shapeshifting novel is by turns a social comedy, heist caper and whodunnit while remaining a dazzling psychological thriller * The Times *This is a twisty, emotional, intriguing account of minds and bodies under supreme stress * Literary Review *Watch Her Fall is Kelly's most ambitious novel yet, with one of her trademark clever, twisty plots, rendered twistier than ever * Sunday Independent (Ireland) *A new psychological thriller by Erin Kelly is always cause for celebration. And thankfully her trademarks - murky domestic setups, morally ambiguous protagonists on the verge of cracking, and a strong sense of place - are all present and correct in Watch Her Fall * Buzz Magazine *Kelly paints a picture of a claustrophobic, rarefied, piercingly lonely world . . . Deliciously sinister and obsessive . . . with one hell of a twist -- Review by Alison Flood as one of her Thrillers of the Month * Observer *Cleverly constructed . . . a curtain call and bouquets all round -- James Owen * The Times *A whipsmart novel set in the world of top-flight ballet . . . The plot twists are abundant, the prose eloquent and vivid, but it's the relationship between Juliet and Max that gives the novel its beating heart. Your hope that the pair can find some form of happiness will keep you glued to this classy thriller -- Charlotte Heathcote * Daily Express *Psychological crime is the speciality of British writer Erin Kelly, and Watch Her Fall is a prime example of her work . . . this is bravura fare, with the ballet company depicted as a toxic world akin to that in the 2010 film Black Swan * Financial Times *Another chilling read from best-selling writer Erin Kelly * Hello! *Impressive and beguiling psychological thriller * The Big Issue *Told from several viewpoints in acts and interludes, the plot cleverly mirrors the story of the ballet. With some surprising twists and unexpected turns, it's a good psychological thriller * Choice Magazine *Erin Kelly brings the claustrophobic atmosphere of a ballet company brilliantly to life in a well-paced thriller with a killer twist * Irish Independent *A stunner of a twist that's so unexpected that it will change the whole way you view the plot and its damaged characters . . . With suspense and intensity, Kelly explores the dark internal battles that ballerinas go through behind the curtain, but don't be fooled into thinking this is your typical Black Swan copycat rivalry-thriller. Watch Her Fall has hidden layers and a surprising emotional depth too . . . It is without doubt Erin Kelly's best novel yet * CultureFly *Addictive . . . switches skilfully between perspectives, and there's a clever twist that'll make you gasp * Cosmopolitan *A shout from the rooftops type of book, and this is so special, I may be there for some time! * LoveReading *A brilliant character study as a young woman's ambition gradually transforms into a lethal obsession * Irish Times, Books of the Year *A twisty psychological thriller set at a ballet company; shades of Black Swan * Irish Examiner, picked by Louise O'Neill as one of her Books of the Year *

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Book SynopsisMoney, success, family? A deadly combination...Out for a jog on a snowy winter morning, a young detective witnesses a brutal murder.The victim is Tanvi Roy, one of the richest women in Britain and a matriarch of a food empire. It's just DCI Craig Gillard's luck that he's on duty. As he delves deeper into the Roy family, it's soon apparent that not everything is as it seems. But then Gillard realises trouble of a different sort is brewing closer to home...Perfect for readers of Mark Billingham, The Body in the Snow is a remarkable and gripping crime thriller.

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Book SynopsisIf you''re a fan of WWII historical fiction [and] a courageous woman not willing to settle I would highly recommend The Tuscan Daughter'' ?????A country at war. An impossible choice. A woman who will risk everything to be free.Tuscany, 1942: having moved from England to the beautiful city of Lucca before the outbreak of war, Lizzie Thornton adores her job as tutor to eight-year-old Cristo despite the fact that his father, Count Antonio de Falco, is a notable fascist and supporter of Mussolini.Then war is declared, and Lizzie is suddenly regarded as an enemy in the country she loves so much. When new tutor Vincenzo Baldini arrives, Lizzie is exposed to a new secret world; Vincenzo is actually a member of the Italian resistance, running an anti-fascist propaganda magazine. Lizzie, desperate to be part of the fight, joins Vincenzo's unit, and soon she is head over heels in love.But when someone from her past reappears and threatens to overturn her new life, Lizzie must decide if she has

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Book SynopsisEver-dogged Bergen PI Varg Veum is forced to dig deep into his own past as he investigates the murder of a former classmate. Vintage, classic Nordic Noir from international bestselling author Gunnar Staalesen. ‘A vibrant look at the life, loves and betrayals of the past and the ways in which their tentacles cling, never letting you go’ John Harvey ‘One of my very favourite Scandinavian authors’ Ian Rankin ‘Masterful pacing’ Publishers Weekly ***Now a major TV series starring Trond Espen Seim*** ________________ Exploring his own dark memories may be the only way to find a killer… When Bergen PI Varg Veum finds himself at the funeral of a former classmate on a sleet-grey December afternoon, he’s unexpectedly reunited with his old friend Jakob – guitarist of the once-famous 1960s rock band The Harpers – and his estranged wife, Rebecca, Veum’s first love. Their rekindled friendship is thrown into jeopardy by the discovery of a horrific murder, and Veum is forced to dig deep into his own adolescence and his darkest memories, to find a motive … and a killer. Tense, vivid and deeply unsettling, Fallen Angels is the spellbinding, award-winning thriller that secured Gunnar Staalesen’s reputation as one of the world’s foremost crime writers. ________________ Praise for Gunnar Staalesen 'Every inch the equal of his Nordic confreres Henning Mankell and Jo Nesbø' Independent ‘Well worth reading, with the rest of Staalesen’s award-winning series’ New York Journal of Books ‘Staalesen continually reminds us why he is one of the finest of Nordic novelists’ Financial Times ‘The Norwegian Chandler’ Jo Nesbø ‘Not many books hook you in the first chapter – this one did, and never let go!’ Mari Hannah ‘Chilling and perilous results — all told in a pleasingly dry style’ Sunday Times ‘Staalesen does a masterful job of exposing the worst of Norwegian society in this highly disturbing entry’ Publishers Weekly 'The Varg Veum series is more concerned with character and motivation than spectacle, and it’s in the quieter scenes that the real drama lies’ Herald Scotland ‘Gunnar Staalesen is a master of the PI genre, and with Fallen Angels he is at the top of his game’ Live Many Lives ‘It is a story full of mystery, of uncertainty and threat … a truly thought-provoking read’ Jen Med’s Book ReviewsTrade Review"Staalesen follows the hard-boiled PI tradition, as shown by the stunning 18th entry in his series." --Publishers Weekly starred review of Where Roses Never Die "Staalesen is one of my very favourite Scandinavian authors. Operating out of Bergen in Norway, his private eye, Varg Veum, is a complex but engaging anti-hero. Varg means 'wolf' in Norwegian, and this is a series with very sharp teeth." --Ian Rankin, author, Resurrection Men "Mr. Staalesen's latest--ably translated by Don Bartlett --employs Chandleresque similes with a Nordic twist." --Wall Street Journal Online "[S]tellar . . . Staalesen does a masterful job of exposing the worst of Norwegian society." --Publishers Weekly Online (Starred Review)

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Book SynopsisBrothers. Emperors. Deadly enemies… An unputdownable novel of intrigue and combat in Rome.Emperor Severus is on his deathbed. His sons Geta and Caracalla, feuding in Britannia, are readying for a devastating power struggle.Silus, now a centurion in the Arcani, the secretive network of spies and killers, is thrown into the maelstrom. Back in Rome, plots breed in the stinking alleys.Everyone might be an enemy. Everyone a traitor. As an Imperial Assassin, Silus’ loyalty will be tested to breaking point. And with the Empire starting to buckle under the strain, Silus must ask what matters: Rome or his own damned soul?From thundering races at the Circus Maximus to death in the Imperial palaces, this is a powerful and unputdownable novel that will transport to you Ancient Rome, perfect for fans of Ben Kane, Simon Scarrow and Conn Iggulden.

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Book SynopsisThe Eisner Award-winning team of writer Brian Azzarello and artist Eduardo Risso returns to the 100 Bullets saga for a tale of shattered trust and blood vengeance.

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Book SynopsisThe lies are bigger and the plots more treacherous when your favourite backstabbers return in the mind-blowing sequel to instant Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller Mai Corland's epic adventure fantasy Five Broken BladesINSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTELLERINSTANT NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLERThe King of Yusan may be the greatest liar of them all.His sister's ring is in his sights, and he will do anything to get what he wants. Even manipulating the five blades to steal it...Bonded by deceit, the blades must rely on their skills to pull off King Joon's pursuit or risk his legendary wrath.A foreign rule of law stands between them and Quilimar, the Queen of Khitan. Now they have one month to steal the powerful Golden Ring of the Dragon Lord. But that impossible task might be easier than trusting one another, even though their lives, their families, and the realms depend on it.They can all agree on one thing: the king can't win. But can they beat him at his own game?Because for the blades, this time it's not just personal, it's revenge. Lies may have torn them apart, but now vengeance will bring them together.The lies have only just begun...PRAISE FOR FIVE BROKEN BLADES:'This dazzling fantasy has it all: a richly developed world, a captivating ensemble cast, and a twisty, action-packed quest' KAREN MCMANUS, #1 NYT BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF ONE OF US IS LYING'Thrilling, addictive, and simply incredible. What a stunning debut!' THEA GUANZON, USA TODAY AND NYT BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE HURRICANE WARS'A gripping, unputdownable read that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page!' LYNETTE NONI, #1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE PRISON HEALER TRILOGY 'The heist had me guessing until the very last page ... I absolutely loved this book. I couldn't put it down!' NISHA J TULI, AUTHOR OF THE TRIAL OF THE SUN QUEEN'(This book is) everything you want in a unlikely group of untrustworthy bad people getting together to pull of an impossible heist (or in this case, an assassination) story' REBECCA ROANHORSE, AUTHOR OF BLACK SUNFive Broken Blades was a Sunday Times bestseller May 2024Four Ruined Realms was a Sunday Times bestseller January 2025

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Book SynopsisThe Stasi and MI6 clash in this gripping Cold War crime thriller, from the award-winning author of Stasi Child.______________________Dresden, East Germany, 1980 - A man's body is found buried in concrete at a building site in the new town district. When People's Police homicide captain Karin Müller arrives at the scene, she discovers that all of the body's identifiable features have been removed - including its fingertips.The deeper Müller digs, the more the Stasi begin to hamper her investigations. She soon realises that this crime is just one part of a clandestine battle between two secret services - the Stasi of East Germany and Britain's MI6 - to control the truth behind one of the deadliest events of World War II.The Stasi Game brilliantly fictionalises the true story of how Britain's wartime leaders justifed the fire-bombing of German city of Dresden, which many have since condemned as a war crime.

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Book SynopsisREVISED AND UPDATED WITH BRAND NEW MATERIALThe acclaimed political thriller that first introduced the unforgettable Francis Urquhart MP and launched Michael Dobbs' No 1 bestselling career now updated with brand new material.Michael Dobbs' entertaining tale of skulduggery and intrigue within the Palace of Westminster has been a huge hit with the public. Its scheming hero, Chief Whip Francis Urquhart, who uses fair means and foul to become Prime Minister, is one of the best-known characters of the last decade the politician we all love to hate.Acclaimed for its authenticity and insights into a secret world the result of many years working behind the scenes for the Conservative Party it became a highly popular, award-winning BBC TV series, with Francis Urquhart memorably portrayed by Ian Richardson, and was followed by two further sequels, To Play the King' and The Final Cut', which also became top-rating TV series.Trade Review‘This blood-and-thunder tale, lifelike and thoroughly cynical, certainly carries the ring of authenticity… a great triumph.’Independent ‘The exciting thriller that has Westminster buzzing. Here is a political thriller writer with a marvellous inside track knowledge of government. House of Cards is fast-moving, revelatory and brilliant.’Daily Express

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Book SynopsisRepackaged to tie-in with hardback publication of The Reavers' and to appeal to a new generation of George MacDonald Fraser fans, The Pyrates' is a swashbuckling romp of a novel.The Pyrates is all the swashbucklers that ever were, rolled into one great Technicoloured pantomime tall ships and desert islands, impossibly gallant adventurers and glamorous heroines, buried treasure and Black Spots, devilish Dons and ghastly dungeons, plots, duels, escapes, savage rituals, tender romance and steaming passion, all to the accompaniment of ringing steel, thunderous broadsides, sweeping film music, and the sound of cursing extras falling in the water and exchanging period dialogue. Even Hollywood buccaneers were never like this.Trade ReviewPraise for ‘The Pyrates’ ‘Its all there right down to a Dead Man’s Chest, cleavages that are everything they should be and characters in sea bootswho say nothing but “Arr!” and “Me Hearty!” in a plot that is wonderfully absurd.Financial Times ‘Fabulous…you’ll want to stay up all night reading this one.’Washington Post ‘The most wonderfully idiotic lovesong to swashbucklers ever set to Korngold trumpets. Fraser again proves himself the master.’New York Times Praise for ‘Black Ajax’: ‘Mr Fraser is a great historical novelist and in Black Ajax he is at the very top of his form. Damme if he ain’t.’Christopher Matthew, Daily Mail ‘This is not a flashy novel, wearing its learning noisily. It’s rigorous, intelligent, meticulously horrifying. Wonderfully well done.’Nicci Gerrard, Observer

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Book SynopsisA page-turning novel of desire and broken dreams from the internationally bestselling author of The Other Side of Midnight and If Tomorrow Comes.Three young doctors-their hopes, their dreams, their unexpected desires Dr.Paige Taylor: She swore it was euthanasia, but when Paige inherited a million dollars from a patient, the D.A. called it murder. Dr. Kat Hunter:She vowed never to let another man too close again-until she accepted the challenge of a deadly bet. Dr. Honey Taft:To make it in medicine, she knew she''d need something more than the brains God gave her. Racing from the life-and-death decisions of a big major hospital to the tension-packed fireworks of a murder trial, Nothing Lasts Forever lays bare the ambitions and fears of healers and killers, lovers and betrayers. And proves once again that no reader can outguess Sidney Sheldon, the master of the unexpected.Trade Review‘The fast-moving plot…with new surprises on every page…will keep his fans enthralled.’ Publishers’ Weekly ‘A master storyteller at the top of his game.’ USA Today ‘Compulsively readable.’ New York Times Book Review

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Book SynopsisFrom the Number One international bestselling author of Jurassic Park comes this classic Crichton page-turner, weaving together heart-pounding thrills with cutting-edge technology.In California, odd things are happening to unemployed scientist Jack Forman. His children tell Jack that strange men have visited the house. And Julia, his wife, isn''t helping she acts, even looks, somehow different.Deep in the Nevada desert, in the laboratory where Julia works, things are out of control. A swarm of rogue microbots, designed to reproduce and learn, is developing with a frightening speed that has the scientists battling to contain it.Only when Jack is called in to help does he discover the shocking truth the microbots have been programmed to behave as predators.And Man is the preyTrade Review‘One of the most ingenious, inventive thriller writers around … ‘Prey’ sees him doing what he does best – taking the very latest scientific advances and showing us their potentially terrifying underbelly. Another high-concept treat … written in consummate page-turning style … fascinating.’ Observer ‘This is Crichton on top form, preying on our fears about new technology and convincing us that we aren’t half as afraid as we should be.’ The Times ‘Mixing cutting-edge science with thrills and spills, this is classic Crichton.’ Daily Mirror ‘Reading Crichton is like taking a speed-reading course, your eyes flying across the page because you're completely gripped and desperate to know what’s going to happen next.’ Time Out 'Having written about dinosaurs in “Jurassic Park”, Crichton has gone to the other extreme by casting micro-robots as his latest villains…the race to combat the deadly swarm, which reminded me strongly of his first novel “The Andromeda Strain”, is as gripping as anything he's ever done'Mail on Sunday 'Riveting, masterly entertainment' Evening Standard 'Very good' Daily Telegraph

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Book SynopsisThe new psychological thriller featuring Dalziel and Pascoe, the hugely popular detective duo and stars of the long-running BBC TV series, following on from the bestselling Death of DalzielHe may have been in a coma but it would take an act of God to put Superintendent ''Fat'' Andy Dalziel down for good. In the meantime, He''ll settle for a few weeks'' bed-rest.Sandytown, a pleasant seaside resort devoted to healing, seems just the ticket. And when a fellow newcomer appears in the shapely form of psychologist Charlotte Heywood, Dalziel develops an unexpected passion for alternative therapy.But Sandytown''s warring landowners have grandiose plans for the resort. One of them has to go and when one of them does, in spectacularly gruesome fashion, DCI Peter Pascoe is called in to investigate - with Dalziel and Charlotte providing unwelcome support. And Pascoe soon finds dark forces at work in a place where holistic remedies are no match for the oldest cure of all

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Book SynopsisThis powerful novel from the award-winning author of Richard and Judy pick Eve Green' is a tale of love and the lore of the sea.The islanders of Parla are still mourning the loss of one of their own. Four years since that loss, and a man un-named, unclothed is washed onto their shores. Some say he is a mythical man from the sea potent, kind and beautiful; others suspect him. For the bereft Maggie, this stranger brings love back to the isle. But as the days pass he changes every one of them and the time comes for his story to be toldTender, lyrical and redemptive, The Silver Dark Sea' is the dazzling new novel from the author of Eve Green' (winner of Whitbred First Novel award). It is a story about what life can give and take from us, when we least expect it and how love, in all its forms, is the greatest gift of all.Trade Review‘Quietly beautiful…poetic, dreamlike prose’ Sunday Times ‘Susan Fletcher’s prose shimmers like light on water, and she’s equally adept at charting the emotions of her memorable characters … Old resentments are revisited, dark secrets are revealed, while barricaded, shut-away hearts let in the possibility of love’ Marie Claire ‘Fletcher is a powerful storyteller – full-blooded, a bit old-fashioned and with a knack for combining sensual narratives with a feel for ancient myth and natural landscape… Delicious, briny writing’ Metro ‘Smooth, flowing and feminine, Fletcher's prose lulls you with its lyricism and emotional resonance… [a] fishy, mythical tale of love and loss and the depths that grief can reach’ Herald

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Book SynopsisLove Miss Marple? Adore Holmes and Watson? Professor Morley's guide to Norfolk is a story of bygone England; quaint villages, eccentric locals and murder!It is 1937 and disillusioned Spanish Civil War veteran Stephen Sefton is stony broke. So when he sees a mysterious advertisement for a job where intelligence is essential', he applies.Thus begins Sefton's association with Professor Swanton Morley, an omnivorous intellect. Morley's latest project is a history of traditional England, with a guide to every county.They start in Norfolk, but when the vicar of Blakeney is found hanging from his church's bellrope, Morley and Sefton find themselves drawn into a rather more fiendish plot. Did the Reverend really take his own life, or was it murder?Beginning a thrilling new detective series, The Norfolk Mystery' is the first of The County Guides. A must-read for fans of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Agatha Christie, every county is a crime scene and no-one is above suspicion!Trade ReviewPraise for ‘The Norfolk Mystery’: ‘A delightful, idiosyncratic mystery set in the Thirties … There is a touch of Sherlock Holmes and a dash of Lord Peter Wimsey, but the total is put together with a charm that is teasingly precious … Beautifully crafted by Sansom, Professor Morely promises to become a little gem of English crime writing; sample him now’ Daily Mail ‘Sansom is both celebrating and sending up the golden age of detective novels when, in the 1930s, Dorothy L Sayers and Agatha Christie were the queens of crime … A brilliant first outing that leaves you looking forward to the next maniacal mystery tour’ Mark Sanderson, Evening Standard

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Book SynopsisThe second crime thriller in the No.1 bestselling Logan McRae series from Stuart MacBride. Even the darkest crimes will come to lightStuart MacBride is a damned fine writer' Peter JamesCrime never sleeps.Down by the docks, in the dead of night, a woman is hunted down and killed. For DS Logan McRae, it's just the beginning of another nightmare.Neither does this killer.As the day dawns and the body count rises, Logan realises that this isn't just an isolated murder. It's far more disturbing than that.A killer is on the loose and wreaking havoc and Logan is running out of time to stop them.And the clock is ticking . . .Trade Review‘DYING LIGHT is a wonderfully gripping and grim second outing for Logan McRae … Fierce, unflinching and shot through with the blackest of humour; this is crime fiction of the highest order’ Mark Billingham Praise for Stuart MacBride: ‘Ferocious and funny, this is Tartan Noir at its best’ Val McDermid ‘MacBride is a damned fine writer – no one does dark and gritty like him’ Peter James ‘A terrific writer … Brilliant … bodies abound, blood flows freely and McRae is a delight’ The Times ‘Those who like their crime thrillers diamond hard need look no further than Stuart MacBride … He has few equals in this area’ Independent

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Book SynopsisThe eighth book in the classic Martin Beck detective series from the 1960s and 70s the novels that shaped the future of Scandinavian crime writing.Hugely acclaimed, the Martin Beck series were the original Scandinavian crime novels and have inspired the writings of Stieg Larsson, Henning Mankell and Jo Nesbo.In one part of town, a woman robs a bank. In another, a corpse is found shot through the heart in a room locked from within, with no firearm in sight. Although the two incidents appear unrelated, Detective Inspector Martin Beck believes otherwise, and solving the mystery acquires the utmost importance. Haunted by a near-fatal bullet wound and trying to recover from the break-up of his unhappy marriage, Beck throws himself into the case to escape from the prison that his own life has come to resemble.Trade Review‘I have never read a finer police story.’ Los Angeles Times ‘If you haven’t read Sjowall/Wahloo, start now.’ Sunday Telegraph ‘Their mysteries don’t just read well; they reread even better. Witness, wife, petty cop or crook – they’re all real characters even if they get just a few sentences. The plots hold, because they’re ingenious but never inhuman.’ New York Times ‘They changed the genre. Whoever is writing crime fiction after these novels is inspired by them in one way or another.’ Henning Mankell ‘Pick up one book…and you become unhinged. You want to block out a week of your life, lie to your boss, and stay in bed, gorging on one after another.’ Observer ‘The godparents of Scandinavian crime fiction’ Jo Nesbo 'Some of the most gripping crime fiction ever written' Michael Connelly ‘If you haven’t come across Beck before, you’re in for a treat.’ Guardian

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Book SynopsisA scalpel sharp political satire from the Orange Prize winning writer of We Need to Talk about Kevin.A superbly witty political satire' THE TIMESEdgar Kellogg has always yearned to be popular. Leaving his lucrative career as a lawyer for the sexier world of journalism, he's thrilled to be offered the post of foreign correspondent in a Portuguese backwater with a home-grown terrorist movement. Barrington Saddler, the disappeared larger-than-life reporter he's been sent to replace, is exactly the outsize character Edgar longs to emulate.The Daring Soldiers of Barba' have been blowing up the rest of the world for years in order to win independence for Barba, a province so dismal, backward and windblown that you couldn't give the rat hole away. So why, with Barrington vanished, do the terrorist incidents suddenly dry up?Trade ReviewPraise for THE NEW REPUBLIC: ‘It takes guts to write a satire about terrorism – and Lionel Shriver has guts. Shriver is an incisive social satirist with a clear grip on the ironies of our contemporary age’ LA TIMES ‘Shriver has the kind of cojones few English-language novelists possess, male or female’ GLOBE & MAIL ‘The New Republic stands at the confluence of a number of fine comic traditions . . . we can only be thankful that Shriver got round to dusting down this comic tour de force for the outing it richly deserves’ SUNDAY TIMES ‘Written with intelligence, wit and pizzazz’ DAILY MAIL ‘She is one of the most magnetically compelling writers working today. Witty, caustic and worldly’ WALL STREET JOURNAL

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Book SynopsisAn anthology of 17th and 18th century travel writing that inspired the hugely popular Aubrey/Maturin series, collected and introduced by Patrick O'Brian, beautifully repackaged to mark the centenary of his birth.Patrick O'Brian has unearthed from obscurity the most dynamic travel writing of the seventeenth and eighteenth century. With his scholarly mind, editor's eye, and traveller's heart he brings together a series of thrilling seaward tales.Expertly chosen by O'Brian and prefaced with details that bring these extracts to vivid life, A Book of Voyages is a broad yet intimate portrait of what life was like at sea during a time of discovery.This rare collection sheds a glorious light onto these accounts of seaward adventure. From why eating rats is necessary and how to powder your hair in France to how to truly face fear and distress during a terrifying sea passage, this collection is rich in travellers' experiences.A Book of Voyages is a unique opportunity to not only accompany an adoTrade Review‘A more exhilarating series of snapshots into marine adventures in an age of exploration would be hard to imagine’DAILY MAIL ‘This anthology of salty yarns laid the foundations for the… Aubrey-Maturin cycle. Splendidly transporting’INDEPENDENT

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Book SynopsisFBI Agent Ren Bryce finds herself entangled in two seemingly unrelated mysteries. But the past has a way of echoing down the years and finding its way into the present.In the end, the truth will find youWhen Special Agent Ren Bryce discovers the body of a young woman in an abandoned car, solving the case becomes personal. But the more she uncovers about the victim's last movements, the more questions are raised.Why was Laura Flynn driving towards a ranch for troubled teens in the middle of Colorado when her employers thought she was hundreds of miles away? And what did she know about a case from fifty years ago, which her death dramatically reopens?As Ren and cold-case investigator Janine Hooks slowly weave the threads together, a picture emerges of a privileged family determined to hide some very dark secrets whatever the cost.Trade ReviewPraise for Blood Loss: ‘Snappy dialogue … a meaty read’ Irish Independent ‘Blood Loss is cleverly paced, with Barclay drawing out the suspense but giving you just enough information to keep you hooked’ Hot Press Praise for Alex Barclay: ‘Gripping, stylish, convincing’ Sunday Times (Ireland) ‘Tense, no-punches-pulled thriller that will have you on the edge of your deckchair.’ Woman and Home ‘Right now, she’s the rising star of the hard-boiled crime fiction world, combining wild characters, surprising plots and massive backdrops with a touch of dry humour’ Mirror

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Book SynopsisWorldwide bestselling author Wilbur Smith will take you on an incredible journey on the thrashing seas off the coast of Africa in this glorious return to the series that made him who he is: The Courtney series.East African Coast, 1670.In a time of brave and brutal adventure, one man will journey across land and sea to pursue his greatest enemy The Golden Bough, captained by Henry Hal' Courtney, is running south from Ethiopia to Zanzibar. Below deck, both his crew and his lover, the fearless warrior Judith Nazet, sleep. As the moon glints through clouds, Hal sights a ship passing close by. Although there is an uneasy truce between the warring English and Dutch, Hal scents danger. When the Bough is boarded, the crew must go hand to hand to defend their ship and their lives.But soon Hal will face even graver danger, as he discovers his mortal enemy still lives and is hell-bent on revenge. he must pursue his nemesis across desert savannah, through the seedy underbelly of Zanzibar's slave markets and shark-infested waters, imperilling his own life at every turn. But it will take more than a slave's shackles to hold Hal CourtneyA thrilling blend of extraordinary drama and epic storytelling, Golden Lion sees Wilbur Smith return in triumphant form to the adventures of his beloved and bestselling Courtney family.Trade ReviewPraise for Golden Lion: ‘Golden Lion is vintage Smith’ DAILY MAIL ‘Smith will take you on an exciting, taut and thrilling journey you will never forget’ The Sun ‘Smith tells a fast-paced story with a certain Edwardian flair’ The Times Praise for Wilbur Smith: ‘NO ONE DOES ADVENTURE QUITE LIKE SMITH’ DAILY MIRROR ‘THE WORLD’S LEADING ADVENTURE WRITER’ DAILY EXPRESS ‘WILBUR SMITH IS ONE OF THOSE BENCHMARKS AGAINST WHOM OTHERS ARE COMPARED’ THE TIMES

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Book SynopsisFrom the author of the Sanctus series comes a brilliant new serial killer thriller featuring forensic specialist Dr Laughton Rees and Detective Inspector Tannahill KhanThe ending is genuinely one of the most jaw-dropping ones I've read in a long time. Absolutely superb.' M.W. CravenUnnerved me to my core' Sam HollandScared the bloody daylights out of me. The very definition of haunting' Helen FieldsIn the spirit of Patricia Cornwell's Kay Scarpetta Everything here suggests that Rees merits a long series run.' Publisher's WeeklyWomen are going missingSomething deadly lurks in the forest around Cinderfield. Locals put the unusually high number of disappearances down to transients or runaways; some even blame the Cinderman, a figure of local legend rumoured to haunt the woods looking for unsuspecting victims.Vanishing without a traceForensic specialist Laughton Rees doesn't believe in monsters. Already investigating the area's history of missing women, news of the latest runaway' Maddie FTrade Review‘Nail-biting and as haunting as the forest itself.’ Daily Mail ‘Everything you would expect from a thriller and then some’ Central Bylines ‘Beginning with a creepy abduction that unnerved me to my core, The Clearing follows an unsettling case where old myths and new greed collide. A welcome return for Laughton Rees and DCI Tannahill, getting to know them again as they reach the next stage of their budding relationship.’ Sam Holland ‘Scared the bloody daylights out of me. The very definition of haunting. Toyne is a guru of suspense writing, and this is him at the top of his craft. Makes for a breath-taking read.’ Helen Fields ‘Simon Toyne is one of the best storytellers writing today, but even by his high standards, The Clearing is something really special. In a story where not everything is as it seems, and as creeping death stalks the claustrophobic Forest of Dean, the returning Laughton Rees desperately searches for a missing girl, unaware that there are much bigger things at stake than the maybe-not-a-myth Cinderman. The pacing is frantic but not rushed, the tension is almost unbearable, and the ending is genuinely one of the most jaw-dropping ones I’ve read in a long time. Absolutely superb.’ M.W. Craven ‘In the spirit of Patricia Cornwell’s Kay Scarpetta… Toyne makes the most of her creepy setting, and effectively conceals the truth behind the legend of the Cinderman until she’s ready to reveal it. Everything here suggests that Rees merits a long series run.’ Publisher’s Weekly ‘THE CLEARING is a spine-chilling, creepy-suspenseful mystery masterpiece! … This book had me hooked right to the end. I loved it!’ Steph Broadribb

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Book SynopsisAllon is the 21st century Bond' Daily MailGabriel Allon, master art restorer and assassin, returns in a spellbinding new thriller from No.1 bestselling author Daniel Silva. For all fans of Robert Ludlum.Gabriel Allon art restorer and legendary spy is in Venice when he receives an urgent call from the Italian police. The art dealer Justin Isherwood has stumbled upon a chilling murder scene, and is being held as a suspect.The dead man is a fallen spy with a secret a trafficker in stolen artwork, sold to a mysterious collector. To save his friend, Gabriel must track down the world's most iconic missing painting: Caravaggio's Nativity with St. Francis and St. Lawrence.Gabriel's mission takes him on exhilarating hunt from Marseilles and Corsica, to Paris and Geneva, and, finally, to a private bank in Austria, where a dangerous man stands guard over the ill-gotten wealth of one of the world's most brutal dictatorsPraise for Daniel Silva:elegantly paced, subtle and well-informed.' Daily MaTrade Review‘Allon is the 21st century Bond - elegantly paced, subtle and well-informed.’ Daily Mail 'Sexily brooding Allon… must be the most famous superspy not played by Daniel Craig' Daily Telegraph 'In true Bauer fashion, shoot-outs, kidnappings and international terror plots follow Gabriel Allon wherever he goes' USA Today ‘Silva builds tension with breathtaking double and triple turns of the plot’ People ‘A world class practitioner of spy fiction’ Washington Post

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Book SynopsisDon't miss the explosive new No.1 bestseller from Kimberley Chambers QUEENIE available to buy now!Some people are made for a life of crime.Jason Rampling is a chancer, and he'll do anything to give his family a better future whatever the cost.Melissa didn't know what she'd let herself in for when she married Jason, but as the stakes get higher, she gets stronger.In a game where loyalty is everything, Jason will risk everything for one last roll of the dice. Is a life of crime worth the price?Some would kill for it . . .Trade Review‘I'm a big fan of Kimberley Chambers. For me Life of Crime is her best book yet. Brutally realistic, epic in scale and with a twist I didn't see coming’ Jaime Raven ‘If you enjoy tough, gritty crime novels, you will love this book’ Rachel Abbott ‘A great read from one of our favourite crime writers’ Closer More praise for Kimberley Chambers: ‘A gritty tale with a shocking twist . . . will have you on the edge of your seat from cover to cover’ OK ‘This beautifully crafted, sharp, well-paced novel will keep you hooked until the very end. An outstanding tale of betrayal, violence and love. Buy it. Read it. You'll love it. I did’ Amanda Prowse ‘[Kimberley Chambers is] the queen of the gritty, low-life tale . . .a fast-paced, thrill-a-minute ride that takes you on all sorts of twists and turns’ Bella ‘Easily as good as Martina Cole’ News of the World ‘Brilliantly delivers a story of violence, treachery and family ties… Easy to read and hard to put down’ News of the World ‘[a] fast-paced tale with gritty authenticity’ Guardian

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Book SynopsisFrom the Collins Crime Club archive, the forgotten second novel by Freeman Wills Crofts, once dubbed The King of Detective Story Writers'.When the body of Sir William Ponson is found in the Cranshaw River near his home of Luce Manor, it is assumed to be an accident until the evidence points to murder. Inspector Tanner of Scotland Yard discovers that those who would benefit most from Sir William's death seem to have unbreakable alibis, and a mysterious fifth man whose footprints were found at the crime scene is nowhere to be found . . .This Detective Story Club classic is introduced by Dolores Gordon-Smith, author of the Jack Haldean Golden Age mysteries.Trade Review‘I could find you a sentence or allusion I loved on every single page, and it offers some well-motivated multiple-alibi shenanigans, rich contemporary details, and rigorous, rich, detail-obsessed detection.’ The Invisible Event ‘Of its type, a supremely good example.’ Yorkshire Post

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Book SynopsisOne of the best in the genre' THE SUNA fabulously satisfying addition to the canon of vintage crime' DAILY EXPRESSA delicious adventure' DAILY MAIL on The Riviera Express***Murder can strike at any hourIt's the late 1950s in tranquil Temple Regis, Devon.For holidaymakers it's a glorious time of breathtaking scenery, picnics on beaches, and flocks of tourists on their summertime holidays.But for Miss Judy Dimont, this is all a trifle dull. As a reporter for local rag, The Riviera Express, she needs scandal and intrigue and one morning, as the clock strikes the quarter hour, she gets it. A woman has been shot dead in one of Buntorama's upmarket holiday huts, the toffee-nosed rival hotelier next door is rubbing his hands with glee, and Judy and her trusty moped Herbert are off like a shot to survey the scene of the crime.But nobody can tell her who the dead girl is and there's no clear motive. To have a story to write, Judy must solve the case and the intrepid Miss Dimont will leave no pebble unturned until the truth is out!***A gripping third instalment of the Miss Dimont Mystery series' Hello!***Why readers love TP Fielden:If you like Miss Marple and Poirot then you'll love TP Fielden. Brilliant!'One of the most fun books I have read reminds me of the golden era of crime writing'Delicious characters, an easy read, enormous fun and greatly recommended.'A wonderful romp'A delightful, well written, witty murder mystery'A thrilling mystery with lots of twists, turns and red herrings'An entertaining, light hearted read, perfect to brighten any afternoon'Trade ReviewPraise for T P Fielden: ‘Peak comfort read has been achieved’ Red ‘One of the best in the genre’ The Sun ‘This is a fabulously satisfying addition to the canon of vintage crime. No wonder the author has already been signed up to produce more adventures starring the indefatigable Miss Dimont.’ Daily Express ‘Unashamedly cosy, with gentle humour and a pleasingly eccentric amateur sleuth, this solid old-fashioned whodunit is the first in what promises to be an entertaining series.’ The Guardian ‘Highly amusing’ Evening Standard ‘TP Fielden is a fabulous new voice and his dignified, clever heroine is a compelling new character. This delicious adventure is the first of a series and I can’t wait for the next one.’ Wendy Holden, Daily Mail Must have. A golden age mystery.’ Sunday Express ‘Tremendous fun’ The Independent

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Book SynopsisShe fell for the enemy. Now she must pay the price.The gripping second novel from the #1 bestselling author in the Mitchells & O'Haras trilogy.The Mitchells and the O'Haras have been enemies for years.One a gangland family, the other travellers, they resort to violence to solve problems between them. So when Frankie Mitchell fell for Jed O'Hara, it was only going to be a matter of time before all hell broke loose.Clever, ruthlessly attractive to women and slippery as a snake, Jed O'Hara has Frankie exactly where he wants her pregnant and estranged from her family. Even Eddie Mitchell, Frankie's terrifying father, is no threat he's in prison awaiting trial for murder.But Frankie is not a Mitchell for nothing and when she begins to suspect the extent of Jed's treachery, she puts together a lethal plan.The Mitchells & O'Haras TrilogyTrade ReviewPraise for Kimberley Chambers: ‘This beautifully crafted, sharp, well-paced novel will keep you hooked until the very end. An outstanding tale of betrayal, violence and love. Buy it. Read it. You'll love it. I did’ Amanda Prowse ‘[Kimberley Chambers is] the queen of the gritty, low-life tale . . .a fast-paced, thrill-a-minute ride that takes you on all sorts of twists and turns’ Bella ‘Easily as good as Martina Cole’ News of the World ‘Brilliantly delivers a story of violence, treachery and family ties… Easy to read and hard to put down’ News of the World ‘[a] fast-paced tale with gritty authenticity’ The Guardian

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Book SynopsisA print-on-demand edition of Christie''s masterpiece especially for readers who prefer the old pocket-sized ''A-format'' paperbacks.A stunning novel of death and destiny.Bereft of the three people she has held most dear her mother, her husband and her daughter Celia is on the verge of suicide. Then one night on an exotic island she meets Larraby, a successful portrait painter, and through a long night of talk reveals how she is afraid to commit herself to a second chance of happiness with another person, yet is not brave enough to face life alone. Can Larraby help Celia come to terms with the past or will they part, her outcome still uncertain?Famous for her ingenious crime books and plays, Agatha Christie also wrote about crimes of the heart, six bittersweet and very personal novels, as compelling and memorable as the best of her work.Famous for her ingenious crime books and plays, Agatha Christie also wrote about crimes of the heart, six bittersweet and very personal novels, as comTrade Review‘A study of a shy, emotional nature, verging on the pathological… worth reading.' New York Times 'In Celia we have more nearly than anywhere else a portrait of Agatha.' Max Mallowan

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Book SynopsisTwo murders. One Town. And a lifetime of secrets.Pure reading pleasure' Stephen King The No.1 New York Times bestselling author of the Natchez Burning trilogy returns with an electrifying standalone. A tale of friendship, betrayal, and shattering secrets that threaten to destroy a small Mississippi town.Some things should never be uncoveredWhen successful journalist Marshall McEwan discovers that his father is terminally ill, he returns to his childhood home in Bienville, Mississippi a place he vowed to leave behind forever.His family's newspaper is failing; and Jet Turner, the love of his youth, has married into the family of Max Matheson, one of the powerful patriarchs who rule the town through the exclusive Poker Club.Bienville is on the brink of economic salvation, in the form of a billion-dollar Chinese paper mill. But as the deal nears completion, two murders rock the town to its core, threatening far more than the city's economic future.Marshall and Jet soon discover a minefielTrade Review‘Pure reading pleasure. This guy knows the deep south as well or better than any other novelist’ Stephen King ‘An ambitious stand-alone thriller that is both an absorbing crime story and an in-depth exploration of grief, betrayal and corruption … Iles’s latest calls to mind the late, great Southern novelist Pat Conroy. Like Conroy, Iles writes with passion, intensity and absolute commitment’ Washington Post Praise for Mississippi Blood: ‘Exceptional … literary crime fiction at its finest – fluent, intelligent, high-octane and yet with deep moral purpose … Unputdownable’ The Times ‘A cracking courtroom drama … a compelling read’ Sun ‘Epic … operatic in its reach … with courtroom drama that is far more blistering than the John Grisham variety’ Financial Times Praise for Greg Iles: “The thriller of the year, of the decade even’ The Times ‘Iles is a phenomenal thriller writer’ Independent on Sunday ‘His thrillers grip from start to finish’ Sunday Telegraph ‘Terrific, engrossing’ Sunday Times ‘A tale that is both riveting in detail and amazing in its sheer scope’ Sun ‘Exciting, moving and inspirational’ Metro ‘Often seen as a John Grisham imitator, Iles clearly outperforms the master of the Deep South thriller in this angry yet engrossing novel’ Sunday Times ‘Extraordinarily entertaining and fiendishly suspenseful. I defy you to start it and find a way to put it down …This is an amazing work of popular fiction’ STEPHEN KING ‘A scorching read’ John Grisham ‘An incredible web of intrigue and suspense’ Clive Cussler ‘My favourite kind of novel … Ambitious in its scope and superbly satisfying in its execution’ Dan Brown

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Book SynopsisThe pulse-pounding new thriller from Marnie Riches. For anyone who loves Jo Nesbo and Stieg Larsson, this book is for you!When the mutilated bodies of two sex-workers are found in Amsterdam, Chief Inspector van den Bergen must find a brutal murderer before the red-light-district erupts into panic.Georgina McKenzie is conducting research into pornography among the UK's most violent sex-offenders but once van den Bergen calls on her criminology expertise, she is only too happy to come running.The rising death toll forces George and van den Bergen to navigate the labyrinthine worlds of Soho strip-club sleaze and trans-national human trafficking. And with the case growing ever more complicated, George must walk the halls of Broadmoor psychiatric hospital, seeking advice from the brilliant serial murderer, Dr. Silas HolmTrade Review'Fast, furious, fantastic…One killer thriller!’ Mark Edwards ‘Raw, brutal and utterly compelling. Riches is an explosive new talent.’ David Mark ‘This was one of the best sequels I have ever read. The follow up book was simply amazing.’ Amazon 5* review ‘A gripping read that leaves you wanting more’ Amazon 5* review ‘George McKenzie is rapidly becoming my favourite heroine!’ Amazon 5* review *PRAISE FOR MARNIE RICHES* ‘Marnie Riches arrives with a fully formed narrative skill that suggests decades of experience; she’s created a wonderfully idiosyncratic heroine, prone to bad judgement, and placed her in an artfully constructed novel that even incorporates cogent discussions of sexuality and gender. Ms Riches is clearly a name to watch!’ BARRY FORSHAW, author of Euro Noir and The Rough Guide to Crime Fiction ‘A strong, edgy debut that deserves to do well’ Clare Mackintosh ‘I got totally engrossed and could not put it down’ Amazon 5* review ‘An outstanding debut’ Amazon 5* review

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Book Synopsis#1 New York Times bestselling author Daniel Silva delivers another stunning thriller in his action-packed tale of high stakes international intrigue.On the morning after the Venice Preservation Society's annual black-tie gala, art restorer and legendary spy Gabriel Allon enters his favorite coffee bar on the island of Murano to find General Cesare Ferrari, the commander of the Art Squad, eagerly awaiting his arrival. The Carabinieri have made a startling discovery in the Amalfi villa of a murdered South African shipping tycoona secret vault containing an empty frame and stretcher matching the dimensions of the world's most valuable missing painting. General Ferrari asks Gabriel to quietly track down the artwork before the trail goes cold.Isn't that your job?Finding stolen paintings? Technically speaking, yes. But you're much better at it than we are.The painting in question is The Concert by Johannes Vermeer, one of thirteen works of art stolen from Boston's Isabella Stewart Gardner MuTrade Review'Daniel writes the way I dream of writing. In my mind, he writes sentences the way I imagine traveling down a beautiful river in a fly-fishing boat: smooth and natural and clear.' Henry Winkler

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Book SynopsisIn a spellbinding new masterpiece by #1 New York Timesbestselling author Daniel Silva, Gabriel Allon undertakes a high-stakes search for the greatest art forger who ever lived Legendary spy and art restorer Gabriel Allon has at long last severed ties with Israeli intelligence and settled quietly in Venice, the only place he has ever truly known peace. His beautiful wife, Chiara, has taken over day-to-day management of the Tiepolo Restoration Company, and their two young children are clandestinely enrolled in a neighborhood scuola elementare. For his part, Gabriel spends his days wandering the streets and canals of the watery city, parting company with the demons of his tragic, violent past. But when the eccentric London art dealer Julian Isherwood asks Gabriel to investigate the circumstances surrounding the rediscovery and lucrative sale of a centuries-old painting, he is drawn into a deadly game of cat and mouse where nothing is as it seems. Gabriel s

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Book SynopsisThis brand new edition of the first novel to feature the officer and gentleman detective Colonel Wickham Gore includes the first ever reprint of the only Colonel Gore novella, Too Much Imagination.Trade Review‘A very clever writer: agreeable literary style, a good descriptive touch, a gift for drawing life-like people, and a lively sense of dramatic incident’ Rose Macaulay ‘Lynn Brock has a fine sense of character, and the power to excite’ Frank Swinnerton

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Book Synopsis‘A sexy, sensational novel with intoxicating vengeance and an unexpected tenderness’ No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author Karin SlaughterTrade Review‘A sexy, sensational novel with intoxicating vengeance and an unexpected tenderness – The Golden Cage is tensely and skillfully drawn’ Karin Slaughter ‘Lackberg’s new embrace of a terrifying revenge scenario furnishes visceral psychological crime.’ Financial Times ‘The queen of Swedish noir’ iNews ‘Smart, unflinching… [a] novel of female empowerment and triumph over the patriarchy.’ New York Times Book Review ‘The Golden Cage is a fast-paced psychological thriller about betrayal, sex, money, and a scorned wife’s revenge à la Gone Girl.’ Buzzfeed ‘Sexy, scandalous, and terrifying, this is the kind of suspense story you gobble up in one sitting.’ Real Simple ‘Insightful, addictive – and twisted!’ In Touch ‘A sexy, deliciously dark journey.’ Los Angeles Times ‘The doyenne of Swedish crime fiction serves up a propulsive tale… There’s enough haute couture, Cava, and hot sex to sate a devotee of romance fiction, but the real satisfaction comes in watching our heroine reclaim her fierceness.’ O Magazine ‘Läckberg has made a career out of writing ingenious psychological suspense stories … The Golden Cage tells a nasty tale about entrenched male domination in a supposedly enlightened society; great wealth and the soul rot it can breed; and the payback — oh, the sweet, sick payback of a woman used and spurned, rising up from the discard pile.’ Washington Post "A fabulous, frothy novel." New York Post ‘A twisty tale set squarely inside the world of the very rich and very fabulous." Glamour US ‘Sexy… exquisite… scorching… Läckberg reinforces her position as the thriller queen of Scandinavia.’ Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisDon't miss the gripping new book from the Sunday Times bestseller, Susan Lewis available to buy now!A compelling, timely mystery' bestselling author, Lisa BallantyneYou''ll be surprised and captivated right to the end!'' Irish Times bestselling author, Carmel HarringtonOne life destroyed by a lie.Freda has never shared her history with anyone before. But now she's ready to tell the story that has haunted her for forty years about a 15-year-old girl falling madly in love with her teacher.One life destroyed by the truth.Hired by Freda, Joely is there to help uncover what really happened but as the story starts to unravel, it will end in a way she could never have imagined.Uncovering the secrets of the past comes at a deadly price Trade Review‘A compelling, timely mystery’ Lisa Ballantyne ‘My Lies, Your Lies has gone straight to the top of my favourite Susan reads. Full of drama, intrigue with so many twists and turns, I promise you'll be surprised and captivated right to the end’ Carmel Harrington ‘Rich, seamless and masterful storytelling with so many ‘oh my god’ twisty moments… Absolute genius. I was totally gripped’ Rebecca Thornton Acclaim for Susan Lewis: ‘Susan Lewis has a gift for telling warm family stories that also take you by surprise.’ Jane Corry ‘A master storyteller’ Diane Chamberlain ‘Utterly compelling’ Sun

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Book SynopsisDon't miss the brand-new book from the Sunday Times bestselling author Susan Lewis!I can't forgive myself. Not after what I did. Could you? This is Claudia Winters's last chance for a fresh start. Changing her name and leaving her old life behind, she has fled to the small town of Kesterly with her mother and daughter. Here, she hopes they can be safe for the first time in years.But the past can't stay hidden forever. And even as Claudia makes new friends and builds a new life, she can't help feeling it's all about to catch up with her Until one disastrous night changes everything forever.Tense, emotional and gripping, Susan Lewis's latest novel is a spellbinding story of love, family, and the price of forgiveness.Trade ReviewAcclaim for Susan Lewis: ‘This powerful story of forgiveness and redemption will keep you gripped.’The People’s Friend on Forgive Me ‘A compelling, timely mystery’ Lisa Ballantyne ‘My Lies, Your Lies has gone straight to the top of my favourite Susan reads. Full of drama, intrigue with so many twists and turns, I promise you'll be surprised and captivated right to the end’ Carmel Harrington ‘Rich, seamless and masterful storytelling with so many ‘oh my god’ twisty moments… Absolute genius. I was totally gripped’ Rebecca Thornton ‘Susan Lewis has a gift for telling warm family stories that also take you by surprise.’ Jane Corry ‘A master storyteller’ Diane Chamberlain ‘Utterly compelling’ Sun

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Book SynopsisAn atmospheric, disturbing, even scary tale that touches on otherworldliness'THE TIMESToo-cool-for-school teenage girls, an outsider welcomed into their fold, and murdera guaranteed good read'STYLISTWitchcraft, murder, and adolescent passion'HEATIT'S 1997. VIOLET IS A NEW STUDENT AT ELM HOLLOW ACADEMY AND DESPERATE TO FIT IN.Quiet, artistic, unremarkable. When invited to an advanced study group by her alluring art teacher, Annabel, she is at once terrified and delighted.There she meets Robin, Grace, and Alex: charismatic outsiders who invite her into their clique.But once the study sessions on the school's history of seventeenth-century witchcraft and magic become more than just theory, Violet must decide what she's prepared to do in order to stay popular.And maybe she'll solve the mystery of what happened to a former member of their group. The one who went missing.Trade Review‘An atmospheric, disturbing, even scary tale that touches on otherworldliness’THE TIMES ‘Too-cool-for-school teenage girls, an outsider welcomed into their fold, and murder…a guaranteed good read’STYLIST ‘Witchcraft, murder, and adolescent passion’HEAT ‘A perfect tale of teenage emotion and darkness’EMERALD STREET ‘Witchcraft, murder and adolescent passion…Unsettling and suspenseful’SUNDAY MIRROR ‘A potential hit’SUNDAY TIMES ‘A spell-binding debut that examines the dark heart of friendship, obsession, and revenge. I was bewitched by Katie Lowe's deliciously chilling storytelling. THE FURIES is a compulsive and unsettling read, dripping in atmosphere and suspense’Lucy Clarke, bestselling author of YOU LET ME IN ‘THE FURIES can be described as PREP meets THE CRAFT, while managing to be a dark, weird creature all of its own. Witches, murder, and teenage girls – this is the book of my dreams. I am obsessed’Louise O’Neill, bestselling author of ONLY EVER YOURS ‘THE FURIES is mesmerising, disturbing and completely addictive – it's a brilliant book about the power, vulnerability and rage of teenage girls, and it couldn't feel more timely. Lowe's beautiful prose is thrillingly, chillingly dark, and Violet is the sort of heroine that you want to throw yourself down the rabbit hole with – you know that she's going somewhere terrifying but you have to follow her journey’Daisy Buchanan, author of THE SISTERHOOD ‘Witchcraft, teenage angst, friendship, murder. A beautifully-paced debut with hints of THE SECRET HISTORY. Intense, stylish, and deliciously dark’Will Dean, author of DARK PINES ‘THE FURIES is a haunting tale of angry, young women, the fates they hold and furies they possess. Katie Lowe steers her juggernaut through twists of madness, revenge and murder to a finish that resonates deeply. It still hasn’t left me’Peter Filardi, screenwriter of THE CRAFT

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Book SynopsisTHE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER AND AWARD-WINNING RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB PICKMurder, lies and betrayal in Regency EnglandEngland 1819. Thomas Shield, a master at a school just outside London, is tutor to a young American boy and the child's sensitive best friend, Charles Frant. Helplessly drawn to Frant's beautiful, unhappy mother, Shield becomes entwined in their family's affairs.When a brutal murder takes place in London's seedy backstreets, all clues lead to the Frant family, and Shield is tangled in a web of lies, money, sex and death that threatens to tear his new life apart.Soon, it emerges that at the heart of these macabre events lies the strange American boy. What secrets is the young Edgar Allan Poe hiding?Trade Review‘One of the Top Ten Crime Novels of the Decade’ Sunday Times ‘An enthralling read from start to finish’ The Times ‘Deeply absorbing and beautifully written’ Independent ‘Hugely entertaining, beguiling and atmospheric’ Observer ‘Delightful…it will have you desperate to search out a quiet corner to continue your acquaintance with it’ Daily Telegraph

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Book SynopsisA beautiful, heartbreaking novel of war and loss and the resilience of the human spirit' Rosemary, Netgalley ReaderThe USA Today bestseller!Young nurse, Gemma, is struggling with the traumas she has witnessed through her job. Needing to escape from it all, Gemma agrees to help renovate a rundown farmhouse in Doullens, France, a town near the Somme. There, in a boarded-up cupboard, wrapped in old newspapers, is a tin that reveals the secret letters and heartache of Alice Le Breton, a young volunteer nurse who worked in a casualty clearing station near the front line.Set in the present day and during the horrifying years of the war, both women discover deep down the strength and courage to carry on in even the most difficult of times. Through Alice's words and her unfailing love for her sweetheart at the front, Gemma learns to truly live again.This epic historical novel will take your breath away.Readers are falling in love with The Poppy Field:Both heartbreaking and full of hope and hap

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Book SynopsisThe master of ticking-bomb suspense Jeffery Deaver brings us the latest thriller featuring his most beloved protagonists. Lincoln Rhyme and Amelia Sachs are back on the hunt for a criminal terrorising New York CityA killer without limitsHe comes into your home at night. He watches you as you sleep. He waits.A city in turmoilHe calls himself The Locksmith'. No door can keep him out. No security system can catch him. And now he's about to kill.A race against time to stop himNobody in New York is safe. Now it's up to Lincoln Rhyme to untangle the web of evidence and catch him.But with Lincoln under investigation himself, and tension in the city at boiling point, time is running outTrade Review Praise for The Colter Shaw series: “Gripping and ingenious tale of greed and deception in the American wilderness” The Times Thriller of the Month “[An] outstanding sequel to 2019’s The Never Game…Deaver balances suspense and plausibility perfectly…This is a perfect jumping-on point for readers new to one of today’s top contemporary thrillers writers.” Publishers Weekly “Deaver’s reputation as a master of the corkscrewing plot is well earned… Colter Shaw seems certain to become an enduring series lead.” Booklist ‘The Never Game is the very definition of a page-turner’ Ian Rankin ‘Terrific writing, vivid and raw, Deaver grips from the very first line and never lets up. He is, hands-down, one of the finest thriller writers of our time’ Peter James ‘Nailbiting’ Guardian ‘Deaver is a masterful storyteller and he’s on top form with The Never Game’ Daily Express ‘As always, Deaver gets you in his stealthy grip on page one, and then takes you on a wild and inventive ride …this time with new star character Colter Shaw. No one in the world does this kind of thing better than Deaver’ Lee Child ‘Masterful storytelling — The Never Game is Deaver’s most riveting, most twisty, most unputdownable novel yet’ Karin Slaughter ‘Lightning-fast and loaded with twists, The Never Game is a thrill a minute from one of the best. Don’t miss it’ Harlan Coben ‘Jeffery Deaver scores yet again with a fascinating new detective, Colter Shaw, and a plot as full of thrills and twists and turns as you would expect from him. With The Never Game you know you are in the hands of a master. But be warned—don’t start this too late in the evening because sleep would be an annoying interruption once you’ve started reading!’ Peter Robinson

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Book SynopsisWINNER OF THE 2020 CWA IAN FLEMING STEEL DAGGER AWARDWINNER OF THE 2018 HAMMETT PRIZEA great read, combining brutal action with a moving love story; gorgeous writing, too' Ian RankinExceptional' Stephen KingA poignant and evocative crime novel a story of unexpected connections, daring possibilities, and the hope of second chances.Frank Guidry's luck has finally run outA loyal street lieutenant to New Orleans' mob boss Carlos Marcello, Guidry knows too much about the crime of the century: the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.Within hours of JFK's murder, everyone with ties to Marcello is turning up dead. Suspecting he's next, Guidry hits the road to Las Vegas. When he spots a beautiful housewife and her two young daughters stranded on the side of the road, he sees the perfect disguise to cover his tracks from the hit men on his trail.The two strangers share the open road west and find each other on the way. But Guidry's relentless hunters are closing in on him, and now he doTrade Review‘A great read, combining brutal action with a moving love story; gorgeous writing, too. No Country For Old Men would be my comparison’ Ian Rankin ‘When people say they want to read a really good novel, the kind you just can’t put down, this is the kind of book they mean. Exceptional’ Stephen King ‘Moving, wonderfully written and really scary’ Nicci French ‘One of the most remarkable novels of the year … poignant, bittersweet, and unforgettable’ Daily Mail ‘Sharp, clever and precise … beneath the sparkling surface there’s real emotional heft … Berney is well on his way to becoming an American crime great’ Metro ‘Shows that the Kennedy assassination remains fertile ground – conspiracy theory meets a bittersweet love story’ Val McDermid ‘Berney’s prose is impeccable, his characters are brilliantly drawn’ Spectator ‘Nothing less than an instant American classic. Haunting, thrilling – and indelible as a scar’ A. J. Finn ‘A remarkable and unforgettable reading experience. This tense and riveting thriller is a deeply moving love story. It will stay with you long after you read the final page. You will recommend it to friends. This is a staggeringly brilliant book and a flat-out terrific read’ Don Winslow ‘One of the most distinctive, unexpected crime novels of recent years’ Washington Post ‘November Road reads like a long lost Jim Thomson masterpiece, it really is that good. Best book I’ve read all year’ Simon Toyne ‘A fantastic blend of hurtling thriller and heart-breaking noir … It's immensely gripping, incredibly moving and superbly written’ Stav Sherez ‘Berney proves beyond doubt that he’s one of the most talented crime novelists working today’ Megan Abbott ‘A quietly subversive writer who can surprise the most jaded readers. November Road delivers everything we have come to expect from him – and then some’ Laura Lippman ‘One of my favourite novels of 2018 … Lou Berney’s masterpiece’ Adrian McKinty

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Book SynopsisThe unputdownable new psychological thriller from S K Tremayne, the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of The Ice TwinsA hotel brimming with wealthy guestsSurrounded by the Blackwater estuary, The Stanhope hotel sits on a beautiful remote island. Tonight is the grand reopening, and organiser Hannah watches the guests with pride.Celebration leads to tragedyBut as drinking descends into debauchery, drunken revellers wade into the water, unaware of the treacherous tide at The Drowning Hour.They are never seen again.Fear becomes phobiaTormented by a terror of water, Hannah is stuck on the island over winter. Whispers about That Night begin to circle.Someone knows what really happened in The Drowning Hour and Hannah isn't safeGripping, atmospheric and twisty, The Drowning Hour is perfect for fans of C.J. Tudor and Ruth Ware.Trade Review‘What a cracking thriller. If you like dark, twisty ghostly tales with a riddle to solve, [I] highly recommended but *keep the light on*’Joanna Cannon ‘This marvellously creep tale… darkly menacing, it superbly depicts a young woman’s battle with terrifying anxieties.’ Daily Mail ‘An evocative, atmospheric setting, brilliantly drawn characters and a gripping mystery at the heart of it all: this fantastic novel has everything.’ Alex Lake ‘A haunting tale with dark shadows around every corner – I loved it. Intriguing and immersive, The Drowning Hour held me captive to the very last word.’ Marion Todd ‘Instantly captivating. Spooky from page one’ Monique Roffey ‘By turns compelling, unsettling and frightening, and always fiercely gripping’ Ben Timberlake ‘Spooky and atmospheric with some very clever twists – I raced through this.’ Catherine Cooper Praise for S. K. Tremayne: ‘There is more than a hint of Daphne Du Maurier in this gripping thriller’ Daily Mail ‘The wild setting, drenched in folklore, provides atmosphere to this thriller’ Sunday Mirror ‘An unsettling thriller, guaranteed to tie your mind up in knots’ Heat 'Pulsing with tension’ Woman and Home ‘JUST BEFORE I DIED is a fantastic read that weaves an eerie spell around the reader. It does for Dartmoor what THE DRY does for the Outback’ Cass Green, bestselling author of IN A COTTAGE IN A WOOD “Brooding, dark and atmospheric: I was drawn in from the first page, gripped by the multiple layers and sense of menace. JUST BEFORE I DIED has shades of Wuthering Heights; it is set in a different landscape but one that is equally powerfully invoked. I’m not sure I’ll ever look at Dartmoor the same way again…”Alex Lake, bestselling author of AFTER ANNA

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Book SynopsisShortlisted for the Authors' Club Best First Novel AwardA therapeutic dose of high-strength emotion' GUARDIANAugusta Hope has never felt like she fits in.At six, she's memorising the dictionary. At seven, she's correcting her teachers. At eight, she spins the globe and picks her favourite country on the sound of its name: Burundi.And now that she''s an adult, Augusta has no interest in the goings-on of the small town where she lives with her parents and her beloved twin sister, Julia.When an unspeakable tragedy upends everything in Augusta''s life, she''s propelled headfirst into the unknown. She''s determined to find where she belongs but what if her true home, and heart, are half a world away?It's going to be all over every book club in Britain before you can say Burundi'THE TIMESFull of the reality of hope and despair in everyone's lives' MIRANDA HARTThis gem of a novel entertains and moves in equal measure' DAILY MAILKeep the tissues close' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING An irresistible messagTrade Review ’A joy…the humour and pathos in their stories lends real heart and soul’ OBSERVER ‘A moving tale… sure to make you cry… Parfait [is] a convincingly serious, sweet, clever and funny person who ends up carrying the story… an epic hero … It’s going to be all over every book club in Britain before you can say Burundi’ The Times ‘I found it both a mesmerisingly beautiful portrait of a young woman discovering what home means to her, and a poignant depiction of how our actions can touch other people's lives in ways we could never have anticipated. Augusta and Parfait are wonderful characters; I was willing them on to find the happiness and peace they both deserved’ Sarah Haywood, author of The Cactus ‘Joanna Glen weaves a uniquely heartening and hopeful story. A story about pain, the solace of words and our search to belong, to a place, to a person. Welcome to the world of the wonderful Augusta Hope’ Jess Kidd, author Himself and Things in Jars ‘Without a doubt one of the best books I have ever read – an extraordinary masterpiece’ Anstey Harris, author of The Truths and Triumphs of Grace Atherton ‘Absolutely brilliant – quirky, original, funny, moving and wonderfully written. Basically, it’s everything I love in a novel; Gavin Extence, author of The Universe Versus Alex Woods ‘The most gutsy, endearing and entertaining meditation on the meaning of human existence that you're ever likely to read’ Deborah Orr

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