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Little, Brown Book Group Inspector Singh Investigates A Calamitous Chinese
Book SynopsisInspector Singh is on a mission to China, against his better judgment. The son of a bigwig at the Singapore Embassy has been bludgeoned to death in a back alley in Beijing. The Chinese security insist that he was the victim of a robbery gone wrong, but the young man''s mother demands that Singapore''s finest (in his own opinion) rides to the rescue.But solving a murder in a country that practices socialism ''with Chinese characteristics'' is a dangerous business. And it soon becomes apparent that getting to the bottom of this calamitous killing will be his toughest case yet . . .Trade ReviewIt is impossible not to warm to Inspector Singh. We should cherish him Daily Mail
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Little, Brown Book Group The Shroud Maker Book 18 in the DI Wesley
Book SynopsisA grisly find . . .A year on from the mysterious disappearance of Jenny Bercival, DI Wesley Peterson is called in when the body of a strangled woman is found floating out to sea in a dinghy.The discovery mars the festivities of the Palkin Festival, held each year to celebrate the life of John Palkin, a fourteenth century Mayor of Tradmouth who made his fortune from trade and piracy. And now it seems like death and mystery have returned to haunt the town. A faceless enemy . . .Could there be a link between the two women? One missing, one brutally murdered? And is there a connection to a fantasy website called Shipworld which features Palkin as a supernatural hero with a sinister, faceless nemesis called the Shroud Maker?Will history repeat itself once again?When archaeologist Neil Watson makes a grim discovery on the site of Palkin''s warehouse, it looks as if history might have inspired the killer.And it is only by
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Little, Brown Book Group Concealed in Death An Eve Dallas thriller Book 38
Book SynopsisThere is nothing unusual about billionaire Roarke supervising work on his new property - but when he takes a ceremonial swing at the first wall to be knocked down, he uncovers the body of a girl. And then another - in fact, twelve dead girls concealed behind a false wall. Luckily for Roarke, he is married to the best police lieutenant in town. Eve Dallas is determined to find the killer - especially when she discovers that the building used to be a sanctuary for deliquent teenagers and the parallel with her past as a young runaway hits hard.As the girls'' identities are slowly unravelled by the department''s crack forensic team, Eve and her staunch sidekick Peabody get closer to the shocking truth...Trade ReviewEve Dallas - tough as nails and still sexy as hell - Stephen King
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Little, Brown Book Group The Summer of the Danes Cadfael 18
Book SynopsisIn the summer of 1144, a strange calm has settled over England. The armies of King Stephen and Empress Maud have temporarily exhausted each other. Brother Cadfael considers peace a blessing, but a little excitement never comes amiss to a former soldier and Cadfael is delighted to accompany his young friend, Brother Mark, on a mission of church diplomacy to his native Wales, not expecting to be caught up in yet another royal feud. The Welsh prince Owain Gwynedd has banished his brother Cadwaladr, accusing him of the treacherous murder of an ally. The reckless Cadwaldr has retaliated by landing an army of Danish mercenaries, poised to invade Wales and retake his lost lands. As the two armies teeter on the brink of bloody civil war, Cadfael is captured by the Danes together with a headstrong young woman fleeing an arranged marriage, but before he can untangle such domestic passions, Cadfael has to survive the brotherly quarrel that could plunge an entire kingdom into deadly chaos.
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Little, Brown Book Group Brother Cadfaels Penance
Book SynopsisThe cloistered walls of Shrewsbury Abbey have always protected Brother Cadfael from the raging Civil War. But when fighting escalates between Empress Maud and King Stephen, the war takes a deadly step closer to him. Taken prisoner in the battle for Maud''s land is Olivier de Bretagne, Brother Cadfael''s own son- born as a result of a brief encouter thirty years earlier. Now Brother Cadfael resolves to plead for his son''s release at a peace conference scheduled to take place in Coventry; but there is no sign of Olivier there. After much soul searching, Cadfael makes the difficult decision to break his monastic vows, leaving Coventry without permission- because he knows he must do everything in his power to find his son.
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Little, Brown Book Group Bill Slider Omnibus Orchestrated DeathDeath
Book SynopsisORCHESTRATED DEATHMiddle-class, middle-aged and, according to his partner, menopausal, Detective Inspector Bill Slider is never going to make it to the Yard. Passed over for promotion again, the last thing he needs in his life, or on his patch, is an unidentifiable, naked female corpse.A priceless Stradivarius and a giant tin of olive oil are the only clues in an investigation that takes the steely-eyed, furry-headed detective all the way from the exotic backstreets of Shepherd''s Bush to far-flung Birmingham.DEATH WATCHWhen a noted womaniser dies in mysterious circumstances in a sleazy motel and the whole of his murky past comes to light, DI Bill Slider begins to question more than whether the game is worth the candle. Right is right, and indivisible. As soon as he''s solved the motel mystery, and found out what the Neary boys and Gorgeous George are up to, Slider''s going to have to start putting his own house in orders ...NECROCHIPDetective SuperinTrade ReviewSlider and his creator are real discoveries * Daily Mail *Experience shines through ... wit and humour as well as a suitably devious plot. * Oxford Mail *A class act. The style is fast, funny, furious, the plotting crisply devious ... Lovely stuff. * Irish Times *
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Little, Brown Book Group Up Country Paul Brenner
Book SynopsisHaving taken to the lifestyle of a middle-aged civilian, the last thing Paul Brenner wanted to do was return to work for the Army''s Criminal Investigation Division, the agency that thanked him for years of life-risking service by forcing him into early retirement. But when an old friend calls in a career''s worth of favours, Paul finds himself moonlighting for the Army as he investigates a puzzling murder that took place thirty years before in the midst of the Vietnam war. Forced to return to the country that haunts him and work for the people who cast him aside, Paul must engage in the battle of his life as he attempts to find justice in a world of staggering corruption.Trade ReviewArmy Criminal Investigator Paul Brenner was forced into early retirement but now he has been recalled to investigate a murder that took place 30 years before in Vietnam. And he returns to Vietnam and engage in a dangerous battle as he attempts to find justice in a world of staggering corruption.
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Little, Brown Book Group At Risk
Book SynopsisA ''one-off'' from the best-selling creator of the Dr Kay Scarpetta series, based on the serialisation in the New York Times.Moving between the chill of Cambridge, Massachusetts and the sultry humidity of Knoxville, Tennessee, Winston Garano, a police investigator, is instructed to look into a twenty-year-old murder case. Although Win reckons there are many more pressing current cases which should have higher priority, he gets on with the task, unaware of the can of worms he will prise open. With her hallmark qualities of deft characterisation, perfect research and tense story-telling, Patricia Cornwell has created a novel which entertains, intrigues and satisfies.Trade ReviewThis sparky novella-length work... is read with aplomb by Kate Reading. There are two great characters, crackling with suppressed chemistry * Sunday Times *Kate Reading's telling of AT RISK keeps the listener hooked from the start * Waterstone’s Books Quarterly *The pace is cracking. * DAILY MIRROR *This book is just as exciting as one of the author's Scarpetta thrillers and is thrilling from start to finish. * THE LADY *
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Little, Brown Book Group The Guardian
Book SynopsisSwept off your feet and into a nightmare . . . A powerful blend of love story, betrayal and obsession, The Guardian is written with electrifying intensity, playing with your emotions at every turn.Widowed at a young age, Julie understands the pain that comes with love and has avoided romance for a long time. As she eases herself back into the dating scene, her eye is caught by the darkly sophisticated Richard, as he begins a passionate pursuit of her affections. But she is still confused by her feelings for best friend Mike: funny, loyal, but definitely not sophisticated.A seemingly innocent choice sets off a deadly chain of events that leaves Julie fighting for her life, as jealousy simmers into murderous desire.Trade ReviewAchingly moving ... will have you weeping for the joy and tragedy of it all Daily Mail A page-turner ... Sparks's fans won't be disappointed Glamour We have a soft spot for Nicholas Sparks ... his stories are a reminder of the man we wish our boyfriends could be Heat Definitely one to read with a box of tissues handy The Times
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Little, Brown Book Group Gregory S Body In The Thames
Book SynopsisLondon swelters in a heatwave in the summer of 1664, and in the corridors of power the temperature is equally high as an outbreak of war with the Dutch threatens to become a reality.--------------------------------The sixth adventure in the Thomas Chaloner series.In the dilapidated surroundings of the Savoy hospital, a delegation from the Netherlands has gathered for a final attempt to secure peace between the two nations. Thomas Chaloner, active in Holland during Cromwell''s time, knows many of the delegates, including the sister of his late wife. Then the body of his former brother-in-law is found in the Thames. Chaloner discovers that the dead man has left enigmatic clues to a motivation for his murder. Was he involved in a plot to steal the crown jewels, or did he fall foul of one of the many people in London who are determined that the peace talks will fail?''Pungent with historical detail'' (Irish Times)''A richly imagined world of colourful medieval society and irresistible monkish sleuthing'' (Good Book Guide) ''Corpses a-plenty, exciting action sequences and a satisfying ending'' (Mystery People)Trade ReviewOnce again, Gregory brings to bear her extraordinary ability to paint a period picture of London in all its grimness and grittiness. Hats off to the lady! * Daily Mail *The Body in the Thames offers an equally fascinating glimpse of a particular time and place, in this case Restoration London. Wonderfully researched, the novel is pungent with historical detail * Irish Times *
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Little, Brown Book Group Murder By The Book 18 Chronicles of Matthew
Book SynopsisThe eighteenth chronicle in the Matthew Bartholomew series. It is drawing near to the end of term, and the University at Cambridge is in turmoil over the opening of a new Common Library. There is an attack on one of the masters at a meeting to discuss the matter, and a body is found floating in the pond in the library''s garden on the eve of its opening. Meanwhile, there are rumours of a large force of dangerous smugglers lurking in the Fens. Aided by their friend Sheriff Tulyet, Bartholomew and Michael must thwart the invaders before the Feast of Corpus Christi the following week. To fail might mean the destruction of the town...''A first-rate treat for mystery lovers'' (Historical Novels Review)''Susanna Gregory has an extraordinary ability to conjure up a strong sense of time and place'' (Choice)Trade ReviewMonastic machinations abound in this assured medieval mystery * Good Book Guide *Worth seeking out * Choice *Fast-paced and entertaining * Reviewing the Evidence.com *
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Little, Brown Book Group The Killer of Pilgrims Matthew Bartholomew
Book SynopsisThe sixteenth chronicle in the Matthew Bartholomew series. When a wealthy benefactor is found dead in Michaelhouse, Brother Michael and Matthew Bartholomew must find the culprit before the College is accused of foul play. At the same time, Cambridge is plagued by a mystery thief, who is targeting rich pilgrims. Moreover, pranksters are at large in the University, staging a series of practical jokes that are growing increasingly dangerous, and that are dividing scholars into bitterly opposed factions. Bartholomew and Michael soon learn that their various mysteries are connected, and it becomes a race against time to catch the killer-thief before the University explodes into a violent conflict that could destroy it forever.''A first-rate treat for mystery lovers'' (Historical Novels Review)''Susanna Gregory has an extraordinary ability to conjure up a strong sense of time and place'' (Choice)Trade ReviewFascinating period detail . . . atmospheric and full of intrigue * Shots *
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Little, Brown Book Group A Pound Of Flesh Book 9 in the Sunday Times
Book Synopsis***Discover your next reading obsession with Alex Gray''s bestselling Scottish detective series*** ***Don''t miss the latest from Alex Gray. Book 20 in the Lorimer series, QUESTIONS FOR A DEAD MAN, is out now and Book 21, OUT OF DARKNESS, is available to pre-order.*** Whether you''ve read them all or whether this is your first Lorimer novel, A POUND OF FLESH is perfect if you love Ian Rankin, Val McDermid and Ann Cleeves WHAT THEY''RE SAYING ABOUT THE LORIMER SERIES:''Warm-hearted, atmospheric'' ANN CLEEVES''Relentless and intriguing'' PETER MAY''Move over Rebus'' DAILY MAIL''Exciting, pacey, authentic'' ANGELA MARSONS''Superior writing'' THE TIMES''Immensely exciting and atmospheric'' ALEXANDER MCCALL SMITH_______________ In the depths of a freezing winter, Glasgow finds itself at the mercy of not one, but two serial killers. Trade ReviewA new Alex Gray has become something to be keenly anticipated by her growing number of fans, and they'll be well satisfied by A Pound of Flesh. Gray has no equal when it comes to unmasking killers and she has excelled herself here ... Gray is the new master of Scottish crime writing Scottish Daily Express
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Little, Brown Book Group The Noahs Ark Quest
Book Synopsis''Morrison''s thriller never pauses for breath... fast and furious with instant gratification''Daily MailDo the remains of Noah''s Ark really exist? Before he dies, the father of ambitious young architect Dilara Kenner leaves her tantalising clues about the location of the legendary historical artefact - Noah''s Ark.The most fabled relic of all time, the search for Noah''s Ark has obsessed many over the years. And when Dilara starts her quest - aided by former army engineer Tyler Locke - she rapidly becomes transfixed by the thought of discovering it. But there are sinister forces gathering who have deadly reasons for wanting to be the first ones to get to the relic.From a helicopter crash in the Atlantic, to a sinister sect in Arizona''s Mojave desert, to the remote slopes of Mount Ararat, this thrilling page-turner blends nonstop action with fascinating historical fact.Trade ReviewLightning-paced, chillingly real, here is a novel that will have you holding your breath until the last page is turned. One of the best debuts I've read this year * James Rollins *The perfect blend of historical mysticism and clever, classical thriller plotting. Imagine the famed Ark rediscovered and reinvented to form the seeds of a modern day conspiracy. Boyd Morrison manages that flawlessly in this blisteringly-paced tale * Jon Land *Like a thrill seeking ride in Disneyland, Morrison's thriller never pauses for breath... fast and furious with instant gratification * Daily Mail *A bang-a-minute blockbuster * The Times *
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Little, Brown Book Group Gregory S Piccadilly Plot
Book Synopsis''Fans will be pleased to hear that Susanna Gregory has yet again hit on a winning formula of taking a likeable main character, involving him in a gripping plot and setting them within a commendably realistic setting. It is another bravura performance'' - Historical Novels Review--------------------------The seventh adventure in the Thomas Chaloner series.Thomas Chaloner is relieved to be summoned back to London. His master, the Earl of Clarendon, has sent him to Tangier to investigate a case of corruption. Chaloner will be glad to be home, to be reunited with his new wife, but the trivial reason for his recall exasperates him - the theft of material from the construction site of Clarendon''s embarrassingly sumptuous new house just north of Piccadilly.Within hours of his return, Chaloner considers these thefts even more paltry as he is thrust into extra investigations involving threats of assassination, a stolen corpse and a scheme to frame the Queen for treason. Yet there are connections from them all which thread through the unfinished Clarendon House...''Pungent with historical detail'' (Irish Times)''A richly imagined world of colourful medieval society and irresistible monkish sleuthing'' (Good Book Guide) ''Corpses a-plenty, exciting action sequences and a satisfying ending'' (Mystery People)Trade ReviewCrystal-clear prose and deliberate pacing ensure that the reader can follow the twisted trails to the truth as well as Chaloner can * Publisher's Weekly *
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Little, Brown Book Group The Virgin In The Ice 6 Cadfael Chronicles
Book SynopsisIt is winter 1139 and the tranquil life in the monastery gardens in Shrewsbury is again interrupted by violence. Raging civil war has sent refugees fleeing north from Worcester. Among them are two orphans from a noble family, a boy of thirteen and an eighteen year old girl of great beauty, with their companion, a young Benedictine nun. But the trio have disappeared somewhere in the wild countryside. Cadfael fears for these three lost lambs, but his skills are needed to tend to a wounded monk, found naked and bleeding at the roadside. Why this holy man has been attacked and what his fevered ravings reveal soon give brother Cadfael a clue to the fate of the missing travellers and he sets out to find them. The search will lead him to discover a chilling and terrible murder, and a tale of passion gone astray.
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Little, Brown Book Group Omens Book 1 of the Cainsville Series
Book Synopsis''Cainsville might be a nice place to visit, but I''m too creeped out to live there. Luckily, Armstrong isn''t, and her dispatches from this village filled with sinister secrets are going to be keeping her readers up well into the night.'' - #1 international bestselling author Linwood Barclay''One of the best new series debuts this year! With its compelling characters and completely original set up, Omens delivers a powerful combination of suspenseful thrills and supernatural chills. I can''t wait to read more!'' - New York Times bestselling author Lisa GardnerA life shattered in one moment. Olivia Jones has lived a life of privilege and good fortune. But on the eve of her wedding she discovers two shocking facts. One - she was adopted. Two - her biological parents are notorious serial killers.A young woman forced on the run. With her life in immediate danger, Liv must face reality in the mostTrade ReviewKelley Armstrong is one of my favourite writers -- Karin Slaughter
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Little, Brown Book Group Say Youre Sorry Joe Oloughlin 5 Joseph OLoughlin
Book SynopsisThe chilling new psychological thriller -- a truly gripping read from one of the most brilliant crime authors of today
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Little, Brown Book Group The Roswell Conspiracy
Book Synopsis1947Ten-year-old Fay Allen of Roswell, New Mexico, witnesses the fiery crash of an extraordinary craft unlike anything she''s ever seen...2012More than sixty years later, army engineer Tyler Locke rescues Fay from a pair of assassins. She says they were after a piece of wreckage she obtained from the Roswell crash - and she claims to know secrets about that incident that have never previously been revealed.Tyler is initially sceptical, but after he is kidnapped by a mysterious band of mercenaries, he comes to believe that Roswell holds the key to his and his countrymen''s survival. And he realises that there is a desperate race against time for him to uncover its secrets...Fast-paced and thrilling, The Roswell Conspiracy draws on actual details from the Roswell Incident to create a page-turning and thought-provoking thriller.Trade ReviewA tense and heart stopping thriller from Boyd Morrison that offers an entirely new take on the Roswell incident of 1947, brought brilliantly up-to-date...the action never lets up. * James Becker, bestselling author of The Nosferatu Scroll *A masterful thriller wrought with historical weight, technological prowess, and gut-twisting action, with an ending that left me breathless. * James Rollins, New York Times bestselling author of The Devil Colony *As thrilling as it is smart, The Roswell Conspiracy is a full throttle adventure from first shot to final word. Just check your gun and parachute, take a deep breath and jump in to a whole world of history, deception and thrills. This is fast, fun and fascinating thriller writing at its most original. * Sam Christer, bestselling author of The Stonehenge Legacy *Grips the reader as the body count rises and the pieces of the mystery fall one by one into place...enough action and sticky ends to satisfy the most demanding thriller fan. * Mystery People *Morrison's novel is a very contemporary take on this murky affair that is both intriguing and a rip-roaring thriller in its own right. * CHOICE magazine *
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Little, Brown Book Group The Stolen Ones Byrne and Balzano
Book Synopsis''You turn the pages as if your very life depends on it'' - Daily Mail Destroyed by fire years ago, the infamous Philadelphia State Hospital was known as a warehouse for the criminally insane.But one man never left. By night Luther walks Philadelphia''s backstreets; by day he roams the catacombs beneath the city. Luther is everywhere and nowhere; he''s is in your dreams - and your nightmares. Then Detectives Kevin Byrne and Jessica Balzano are called to a bizarre murder scene: a man has been killed by a railroad spike driven into his head. But this is just the beginning of a trail of evil that will lead Byrne and Balzano back to the hospital, to a missing girl and to a horror they could never have imagined . . .Praise for Richard Montanari ''A relentlessly suspenseful, soul-chilling thriller that hooks you instantly'' Tess Gerritsen ''The author''s elegiac tone takes the curse off t
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Little, Brown Book Group The Perk
Book SynopsisBeck Hardin returns to his Texas hometown - and his estranged father - after the death of his wife leaves him with two children to raise. The town is still reeling from the murder of sixteen-year-old Heidi, whose father - Beck''s old college friend - asks Beck to help him find Heidi''s killer before the statute of limitations runs out. Meanwhile, Beck is pushed into becoming town Judge, and he makes some powerful enemies amongst the rich white landowners when he refuses to condone their treatment of the Mexican workers of the town. As events escalate, the landowners carefully plot their revenge...Trade ReviewRemember when John Grisham exploded on to the courtroom drama market with novels of breathtaking brilliance? Lightning just struck twice. Daily Record As ever, Gimenez is highly recommended, impossible to put down and definitely not to be missed. CrimeSquad An exceptionally well-crafted novel, populated by a cast of characters that are relaistically drawn and appealing Civilian Reader.com
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Little, Brown Book Group Only One Life Louise Rick
Book SynopsisIt was clearly no accidental drowning. When a young immigrant girl is found in the watery depths of Holbaek Fjord, a piece of concrete tied around her waist and two mysterious circular patches on the back of her neck, Detective Louise Rick is called to investigate.The girl''s name was Samra, and Louise soon learns that her short life was a sad story. Abused by her father, it becomes clear that he would be capable of killing Samra if she brought dishonour to the family. But according to her family, she has done nothing to inspire this sort of violence.Samra''s best friend believes that the worst has happened and shares her concerns with the police. Within days she is also discovered dead. To top it all, Samra''s younger sister has also gone missing.In this heart-pounding new thriller from the Danish number one bestseller, Louise Rick must navigate a complex web of family ties, jealousy and obsession in seemingly idyllic Copenhagen, to find a remorseless predatTrade ReviewDark and chilling as a fjord on a December night. If you like crime fiction that is genuinely scary, then Sara Blaedel should be the next writer you read. If you have yet to discover the Queen Of Danish Crime, then you're in for a treat. * Mark Billingham *Sara Blaedel is a remarkable crime writer. * Karin Slaughter *Exciting and thrilling...Louise Rick is a character who will have readers coming back for more. * Camilla Lackberg *I am a sucker for the Scandinavian thriller craze, and Blaedel is one of the best I've come across. * Michael Connelly *Only One Life bears on the jacket encomiums from estimable crime colleagues Karin Slaughter, Mark Billingham and Michael Connelly -- and all are fully justified. * Good Book Guide *
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Little, Brown Book Group Blue Blood Louise Rick
Book SynopsisIn an idyllic neighbourhood of Copenhagen, a young woman, Susanne Hansson, is discovered in her apartment bound and gagged, the victim of an extraordinarily brutal rape attack. Detective Inspector Louise Rick soon learns that Susanne met the rapist on a popular online dating site, something Susanne shamefully tries to hide.Events quickly spiral out of control as a horrified Louise realises that the rapist is using the website to target specific women for future attacks. It''s not long before the next assault leads to its victim''s death and Louise finds herself in the middle of a full-blown murder investigation.Undercover and in danger in a world of faceless dating, Louise must try and stop a murderer who has shocked Copenhagen to its core. But how much is she willing to risk in order to catch a killer?Danish number one bestseller Sara Blaedel brings you a heart-pounding thriller that will have you gripped until the very last page and make you ask yourself whTrade ReviewDark and chilling as a fjord on a December night. If you like crime fiction that is genuinely scary, then Sara Blaedel should be the next writer you read. If you have yet to discover the Queen Of Danish Crime, then you're in for a treat. * Mark Billingham, internationally bestselling author of RUSH OF BLOOD *Sara Blaedel is a remarkable crime writer. * Karin Slaughter *Exciting and thrilling...Louise Rick is a character who will have readers coming back for more. * Camilla Lackberg *Consistently suspenseful until the very last sentence. * Politiken *I am a sucker for the Scandinavian thriller craze, and Blaedel is one of the best I've come across. * Michael Connelly *
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Little, Brown Book Group Already Dead Cooper and Fry
Book SynopsisA summer of endless rain in the Peak District leaves the officers of Derbyshire''s CID with a problem. They have discovered a man''s body lying in shallow water, but torrential rain has swollen the rivers and flooded the roads, making travel difficult and forensic examination impossible. And that''s not all. The absence of DS Ben Cooper, on extended leave after an arson attack, has left a serious gap. DS Diane Fry is a reluctant temporary replacement, but now their makeshift team is about to be tested to the limit. The fatal events of one damp August night are likely to remain shrouded in mystery if they can''t track down a car glimpsed only as a dark outline in the rain by a passer-by.As the rain turns into a deluge, loyalties among the officers will be put under intolerable strain as they try to solve their toughest case yet. And that''s before it emerges that Ben Cooper is not at home, but has vanished into thin air...Packed with atmosphere, suspense an
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Little, Brown Book Group The Iron Castle Outlaw Chronicles
Book SynopsisAD 1203: ROBIN HOOD MUST TURN THE TIDE OF WARNormandy AblazeAD 1203: England and France are locked in a brutal struggle for power. The fate of the embattled duchy of Normandy is in the hands of the weak and untrustworthy King John. Facing disaster, he calls for help from a former outlaw - Robin Hood.The Earl of LocksleyAs King Philip II''s army rips through the Norman defences, Robin - the Earl of Locksley - leads a savage mercenary force into battle under the English banner, supported by his loyal lieutenant Sir Alan Dale. But defeat is only one castle away.The Iron CastleThe most powerful fortress in Christendom, only Château Gaillard can resist the French advance. Robin and Alan must defend this last bastion against overwhelming force - for if the Iron Castle falls, Normandy will fall with it.
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Little, Brown Book Group Holiday In Death
Book SynopsisShe smelled it, fresh death. Both metallic and fruity. Easing the door all the way open, she found it . . .It''s Christmas-time in New York City, but homicide lieutenant Eve Dallas struggles to get into the holiday spirit. Finding a woman strangled to death by a murderous Santa doesn''t help. And he''s left behind a present: a partridge in a pear tree, pinned to the victim''s hair. With a creeping dread, Eve watches the bodies mount and realises the key - the killer is counting down the twelve days to Christmas. And there is only one connection. The victims had been using the same dating service.Eve enters a dark world where searching for The One is fraught with terror, leaving her racing to find the murderer, as things get much too close to home. ''Another great read, another best seller'' Huddersfield Daily ExaminerBook Seven in the New York Times number one bestselling series
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Little, Brown Book Group Survivor
Book SynopsisOnly the strongest will survive... NO ONE KNOWS CRIME LIKE KRAY''A cracking good read!'' Jessie Keane''Martina Cole territory'' Independent''A compelling mystery'' Heather Burnside''Gripping'' Daily Express____________ Lolly has always known her mum was different. Sometimes Angela Bruce was ill in a quiet sort of way, but other times she roamed the Mansfield estate shouting about whatever had wormed its way into her head that day. Either way, Lolly was on her own so she learned how to look after herself pretty quickly. Mal Fury has never got over the disappearance of his daughter all those years ago, but there''s still hope because the police never found Kay''s body. So when his private investigator turns up a lead that connects Kay to Lolly, Mal needs to find out more. But in doing so, he''s delving into a decades-old mystery that could throw Lolly''s entire world into chaosTrade ReviewA cracking good read * Jessie Keane *A compelling mystery... Will have you rooting for Lolly and zooming through the pages to find out what becomes of her. -- Heather BurnsideWell into Martina Cole territory * Independent *Action, intrigue and a character-driven plot . . . sure to please any crime fiction fans * Woman *Gripping * Daily Express *A gripping page-turner -- Kerry Barnes
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Little, Brown Book Group Rituals
Book Synopsis''Just like Armstrong''s Otherworld series, Cainsville comes to a tense, satisfying head in Rituals.'' - Inverse''Impossible-to-put-down. . . . Bring on the next Cainsville volume, please.'' - Sarah Weinman Olivia Jones must make a choice. Caught between two rival supernatural forces, Liv was granted a brief period in which to make her decision. Now that time has run out. Whichever side she chooses, someone she loves will pay. Her lover, Ricky. Gabriel Walsh, the man she knows she cannot, must not love. Her parents, already trapped in prison.And now there is a new, terrifying power rising - one that doesn''t distinguish between good and evil intentions. It feeds on chaos and destroys without mercy. Unless Liv acts fast, no one will survive. In this gripping thriller, international bestselling author Kelley Armstrong brings the Cainsville series to a powerful, richly rewarding climax.
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Little, Brown Book Group The Clerkenwell Affair
Book SynopsisIn the spring of 1666 everyone''s first reaction to a sudden death at the palace of White Hall is that the plague has struck, but the killing of Thomas Chiffinch was by design, not disease. Chiffinch was holder of two influential posts - Keeper of the Closet and Keeper of the Jewels - and rival courtiers have made no secret of their wish to succeed to those offices. To Thomas Chaloner, ordered to undertake the investigation, such avarice gives a whole host of suspects an ample motive for murder.The same courtiers are at the heart of the royal entourage endorsing the King''s licentious and ribald way of life, and Chaloner has some sympathy with the atmosphere of outrage and disgust at such behaviour. London''s citizens, already irked by the wealthy fleeing to the country at the outbreak of the plague, have scant patience with the Court on its return. The city is abuzz with rumours of dissent and rebellion, fuelled by predictions from a soothsayer in Clerkenwell of a rain of f
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Little, Brown Book Group The Absence of Guilt
Book SynopsisMark Gimenez, author the massive international bestseller The Colour of Law, is back, as superstar lawyer Scott A. Fenney takes the stand for an impossible case. An ISIS attack on America is narrowly averted when the FBI uncovers a plot to detonate a weapon of mass destruction in Dallas, Texas during the Super Bowl.A federal grand jury indicts twenty-four co-conspirators, including Omar al Mustafa, a notorious and charismatic Muslim cleric known for his incendiary anti-American diatribes on YouTube and Fox News. His arrest is greeted with cheers around the world and relief at home. The President goes on national television and proclaims: ''We won!''There is only one problem: there is no evidence against Mustafa. That problem falls to the presiding judge, newly appointed U.S. District Judge A. Scott Fenney.If Mustafa is innocent, Scott must set the most dangerous man in Dallas free, with no idea who is really guilty.
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Little, Brown Book Group An Unholy Alliance The Second Chronicle of Matthew Bartholomew Chronicles of Matthew Bartholomew
Book SynopsisFor the twentieth anniversary of the Matthew Bartholomew series, Sphere reissued the books with beautiful new illustrated covers.-----------------------------In 1350, the people of Cambridge are struggling to overcome the effects of the Black Death - and with a high mortality rate among priests and monks, the townsfolk are vulnerable to sinister cults that have sprung up. At Michaelhouse, Matthew Bartholomew is training new physicians when the body of a friar is found in the massive chest that the University uses to store precious documents. While investigating, Bartholomew stumbles across a derelict church being used as a meeting place for the mysterious sect he believes is at the heart of a web of blackmail and deceit - with intention to overthrow the established religion.Trade Review[A] richly imagined world of colourful medieval society and irresistible monkish sleuthing - Good Book GuideSusanna Gregory writes with fluency and energy, avoids archaic vocabulary, despite her 14th-century setting and, having had a career as an academic, bases the stories in this enjoyable series on careful research - Literary ReviewA first-rate treat for mystery lovers - Historical Novels ReviewSusanna Gregory has an extraordinary ability to conjure up a strong sense of time and place - Choice
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Little, Brown Book Group Only the Dead Can Tell
Book Synopsis Immensely exciting and atmospheric'' ALEXANDER MCCALL SMITH''Move over Rebus'' Daily Mail''Exciting, pacy, authentic''ANGELA MARSONS''Convincing Glaswegian atmosphere and superior writing''The Times Don''t miss Alex Gray''s latest novel - WHEN SHADOWS FALL is out now in paperback It doesn''t matter whether you''ve read them all or whether you''re discovering this bestselling series for the first time, this Lorimer mystery is the perfect winter read to cozy up with _______________When there are no witnesses . . . When Dorothy Guildford is found stabbed to death in her home, all signs point to her husband, Peter. The forensic psychologist is convinced there''s more to the case that meets the eye but Police Scotland are certain they have their man.While DC Kirsty Wilson searches for evidence that will put Peter away for good, she is shocked to discoTrade ReviewBrings Glasgow to life in the same way Ian Rankin evokes Edinburgh - Daily Mail It is important to remind the rest of the country just how impressive Gray's work is ... told with characteristic panache, [The Darkest Goodbye] confirms what an excellent crime writer Gray has become - Daily Mail (The Darkest Goodbye)Few have matched the sustained high quality of [Alex Gray's] output over twelve novels...What she delivers is sound characterisation, convincing Glaswegian atmosphere and superior writing. - The TimesShe definitely lives up to the hype . . . It's a fantastic plot, one that has a very interesting and topical debate at the heart of it, and keeps you guessing to the very last few pages . . . This was my first foray with Alex Gray - but it definitely won't be my last. - Press & Journal, Book of the Week (The Darkest Goodbye)Alex Gray has been building a reputation as one of the most reliable practitioners of crime fiction at work today - Good Book Guide
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Little, Brown Book Group A Summer Of Discontent The Eighth Matthew
Book SynopsisFor the twentieth anniversary of the start of the Matthew Bartholomew series, Sphere is delighted to reissue all of the medieval monk''s cases with beautiful new series-style covers.------------------------------------The winter of 1353 has been appallingly wet, there is a fever outbreak amongst the poorer townspeople and the country is not yet fully recovered from the aftermath of the plague. The increasing reputation and wealth of the Cambridge colleges are causing dangerous tensions between the town, Church and University. Matthew Bartholomew is called to look into the deaths of three members of the University of who died from drinking poisoned wine, and soon he stumbles upon criminal activities that implicate his relatives, friends and colleagues - so he must solve the case before matters in the town get out of hand...It''s August, 1354, and physician-monk Matthew Bartholomew jumps at the chance to travel to Ely Trade Review[A] richly imagined world of colourful medieval society and irresistible monkish sleuthing - Good Book GuideSusanna Gregory writes with fluency and energy, avoids archaic vocabulary, despite her 14th-century setting and, having had a career as an academic, bases the stories in this enjoyable series on careful research - Literary ReviewA first-rate treat for mystery lovers - Historical Novels ReviewSusanna Gregory has an extraordinary ability to conjure up a strong sense of time and place - Choice
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Little, Brown Book Group The Hand Of Justice
Book SynopsisFor the twentieth anniversary of the start of the Matthew Bartholomew series, Sphere is delighted to reissue all of the medieval monk''s cases with beautiful new series-style covers.------------------------------------The winter of 1353 has been appallingly wet, there is a fever outbreak amongst the poorer townspeople and the country is not yet fully recovered from the aftermath of the plague. The increasing reputation and wealth of the Cambridge colleges are causing dangerous tensions between the town, Church and University. Matthew Bartholomew is called to look into the deaths of three members of the University of who died from drinking poisoned wine, and soon he stumbles upon criminal activities that implicate his relatives, friends and colleagues - so he must solve the case before matters in the town get out of hand...In February 1355, amid the worst snows in living memory, two well-born murderers return to Cambridge after receiving Trade Review[A] richly imagined world of colourful medieval society and irresistible monkish sleuthing - Good Book GuideSusanna Gregory writes with fluency and energy, avoids archaic vocabulary, despite her 14th-century setting and, having had a career as an academic, bases the stories in this enjoyable series on careful research - Literary ReviewA first-rate treat for mystery lovers - Historical Novels ReviewSusanna Gregory has an extraordinary ability to conjure up a strong sense of time and place - Choice
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Little, Brown Book Group Deceived
Book SynopsisShe's been betrayed. She wants revenge.The new gripping gangland crime novel: DECEIVED. No one knows crime like Kray.Trade ReviewA cracking good read * Jessie Keane *A cracking good read -- Jessie KeaneWell into Martina Cole territory * Independent *Well into Martina Cole territory * Independent *Great writing, gripping story, loved it! -- Mandasue HellerAction, intrigue and a character-driven plot . . . sure to please any crime fiction fans * Woman *Action, intrigue and a character-driven plot . . . sure to please any crime fiction fans * Woman *Gripping * Daily Express *Gripping -- Daily ExpressA compelling mystery -- Heather BurnsideA gripping page-turner -- Kerry BarnesRoberta is an excellent writer, and this tale of a widow hunting for her errant husband in the post-war East End underworld fairly rattles along. * Choice *
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Little, Brown Book Group Blink
Book SynopsisWhat if the person you love most in the world was in terrible danger . . . because of you?Three years ago, Toni''s five-year-old daughter Evie disappeared after leaving school. The police have never been able to find her. There were no witnesses, no CCTV, no trace. But Toni believes her daughter is alive. And as she begins to silently piece together her memories, the full story of the past begins to reveal itself, and a devastating truth.Toni''s mind is trapped in a world of silence, her only chance to save herself is to manage the impossible. She must find a way to make herself heard. She must find her daughter. A compelling, gripping thriller with a breathtaking twist that will keep you awake until the early hours. Perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train, Behind Closed Doors and The Sister. ''Brilliant, very clever . . . I absolutely recommend it'' B. A. Paris, author of BehTrade ReviewBrilliant, very clever ... I absolutely recommend it * B. A. Paris, author of Behind Closed Doors *A novel that those who liked The Girl on the Train and Behind Closed Doors won't want to miss * My Little Book Corner *Fantastic writing, excellent characterisation that has left me salivating for book number three! Five stars * Angela Marsons *With bucketfuls of suspense and intrigue Blink is guaranteed to keep the most hardened psychological thriller love on the edge of their seats. Five Stars * The Book Review Cafe *
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Little, Brown Book Group Guilty
Book Synopsis''I was gripped from the first few pages and found myself hooked on a rollercoaster ride up to the last few pages ... I read it in pretty much one sitting, I just needed to know how the book was going to end'' Donna''s Book BlogIt begins with a phone call. It ends with a missing child.On a warm summer''s morning, thirteen-year-old school girl Constance Lawson is reported missing. A few days later, Constance''s uncle, Karl Lawson, suddenly finds himself swept up in a media frenzy created by journalist Amanda Bowe implying that he is the prime suspect. Six years later . . . Karl''s life is in ruins. His marriage is over, his family destroyed. But the woman who took everything away from him is thriving. With a successful career, husband and a gorgeous baby boy, Amanda''s world is complete. Until the day she receives a phone call and in a heartbeat, she is plunged into every motTrade ReviewPraise for Laura Elliot:This page-turner is gripping, all the more because it presents the dilemmas of betrayal with brutal honesty * Irish Independent *This well-crafted and compelling story traces the deceits which begin unnoticed but end in the destruction of friendships and lives * Irish Times *A gripping, multi-stranded novel . . . An unusual combination of fine writing, strong plotting and a huge cast of well-formed characters. * Irish Examiner *A page-turner . . . has all the ingredients of a bestseller * RTE *Dealing with passion, adultery, deception and tragedy, and how the past has a way of creeping up on you . . . a really intriguing page-turner with a surprising twist * Evening Echo *Entertaining and highly thought-provoking * Closer Magazine *
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Little, Brown Book Group Black Rain Falling A truly amazing writer an
Book Synopsis''Jacob Ross is a truly amazing writer. Black Rain Falling is an outstanding novel'' BERNARDINE EVARISTO, WINNER OF THE BOOKER PRIZE''Jacob Ross is a unique and thrilling new voice in crime fiction'' MARK BILLINGHAMDelving into issues of family, class and loyalty, Black Rain Falling is a stunning crime novel that asks how far one should go to protect those they love.On the Caribbean island of Camaho, forensics expert Michael ''Digger'' Digson is in deep trouble.His fellow CID detective Miss Stanislaus kills a man in self-defence - their superiors believe it was murder, and Digger given just six weeks to prove his friend is innocent.While the authorities bear down on them, Digger and Miss Stanislaus investigate a shocking roadside murder, the first tremors of a storm of crime and corruption that will break over Camaho at any moment.Trade ReviewJacob Ross is a truly amazing writer. Black Rain Falling is an outstanding novel, it gripped me from the first page to the last * Bernardine Evaristo (Booker Prize-winning author of Girl, Woman, Other) *An outstanding crime novel * The Times (Best Books of 2020) *Atmospheric and compelling drama -- Laura Wilson * Guardian *Jacob Ross is a unique and thrilling new voice in crime fiction * Mark Billingham *A crime book with real literary heft. The story and the quality of the writing are amazing, with thick atmospherics floating up from the first page. -- Roger Robinson * New Statesman *Jacob Ross brings a new and invigorating voice to British crime fiction . . . The novel is full of entrancing descriptions, horrible brutality, rage at injustice and great warmth * Literary Review *Fine writing and a compelling story * The Spectator *Sublime. A seminal, gripping read from a fantastic talent. * Irenosen Okojie *What happens when you combine great literature with crime writing? You get this * The Week *Everything in this book seems different and fresh. Feels like the beginning of something new and thrilling in British crime fiction * Morning Star *This novel marks Jacob Ross out as being not just a new and distinctive voice in literary crime fiction, but in writing from the Caribbean * Shots *This was wonderful in a deeply emotive way, an intelligent, involving crime novel that deserves a huge readership * Liz Loves Books *
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Little, Brown Book Group The Mistake
Book SynopsisYou think you know the truth about the people you love. But one discovery can change everything . . .Eight-year-old Billy goes missing one day, out flying his kite with his sister Rose. Two days later, he is found dead. Sixteen years on, Rose still blames herself for Billy''s death. How could she have failed to protect her little brother?Rose has never fully recovered from the trauma, and one of the few people she trusts is her neighbour Ronnie, who she has known all her life. But one day Ronnie falls ill, and Rose goes next door to help him... and what she finds in his attic room turns her world upside down.Rose thought she knew the truth about what happened to Billy. She thought she knew her neighbour. Now the only thing she knows is that she is in danger... ''Brilliant, very clever . . . I absolutely recommend it'' B.A. Paris on BLINKFrom the top ten bestselling author of Blink, Liar and Safe with Me, <
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Little, Brown Book Group My Husbands Killer
Book SynopsisThree couples. One murder. A holiday to die for . . .We arrived at a villa on the Amalfi Coast, ready to enjoy a sun-soaked weekend with our oldest friends - and one new face.By the end of the weekend, my husband is found dead.But how can I mourn him, when on the day of his funeral I discover he was having an affair?The only suspects are the women we went on holiday with. My oldest, closest friends.Do I really want to dig into my husband''s secret? Do I really want to know who betrayed me?And as I start to unravel their secrets . . . do I really believe his death was an accident?Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR LAURA MARSHALL * - *A classic whodunnit worthy of Christie. Proper "miss your stop" stuff -- ERIN KELLYChilling, moving, compulsively readable -- CHRIS WHITAKERSuperb * SUN *Expertly written and plotted -- KAREN HAMILTONA name to watch * DAILY MAIL *The perfect compulsive summer read -- FIONA CUMMINSA tense, twisty, one-sitting read -- TAMMY COHENClever, pacey and compelling -- EMMA CURTISA compelling plot interlaced with a growing unease I couldn't shake off - so clever! -- MARION TODDOnly the need to sleep stopped me reading it in one sitting. Such a page-turner with no let-up in pace -- LISA CUTTSI couldn't put it down! Such a clever and thrilling read -- KAREN HAMILTONIt kept me guessing to the end, was packed full of twists and was also a very moving portrayal of someone who is widowed unexpectedly. The perfect escapist read! -- NIKKI SMITHA pacy, twisty page-turner -- JOHN MARRSBrilliant . . . I couldn't put it down. So cleverly written that the pages are turning themselves -- FIONA CUMMINSA gripping, multi-layered story of toxic friendship and deceit. Clever and nuanced, I really enjoyed it -- CATHERINE COOPERCleverly addictive... entertained me, fooled me, kept me reading long into the night... I loved it from the blistering first chapter to the devastating end. -- CAZ FREARA nail-biting race to the end, this is Laura Marshall's best yet. -- AMANDA REYNOLDS
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Little, Brown Book Group Whisper Network
Book Synopsis Honest, timely and completely thrilling'' REESE WITHERSPOON ''Furious and relevant... I loved it so much'' CLARE MACKINTOSH ***THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER*** Don''t miss Chandler Baker''s utterly addictive new novel. THE HUSBANDS is available to pre-order now _____________''Ms. Sandberg was right about something. We had to lean in. It was the only way to hear the whispers...''Sloane, Ardie, Grace and Rosalita have worked in the same legal office for years. The sudden death of the firm''s CEO means their boss, Ames, will likely take over the entire company. Each of the women has a different relationship with Ames, who has always been surrounded by whispers about how he treats women. Those whispers have been ignored, swept under the rug, hidden away by those in charge.But Trade ReviewAdd another great book to your beach bag! This story has a workplace murder mystery that happens in today's #MeToo era. It's honest, timely and completely thrilling - I was so surprised to find out who the murderer was! -- Reese WitherspoonThis is a poolside treat. One of those novels you put down reluctantly and long to get back to all day... A great read, brilliantly written, in which class, betrayal and friendship take centre stage. -- Wendy Holden * Daily Mail *You'll recognise every character in Whisper Network. Furious and relevant writing: the ultimate #metoo book. I loved it so much. -- Clare MackintoshSlick, smart, fierce, it's Big Little Lies set against attorneys and recast in the light of #metoo. Relevant, resonant and rage inducing. -- Sarah VaughanDon't be fooled by its title. Whisper Network is a primal roar of a novel. Furiously funny and just plain furious, it's as timely as today's headlines and as big-hearted as your best work friend. A fantastic read. -- Riley Sager * bestselling author of The Last Time I Lied *A thriller for the #metoo era -- Lucy Mangan * Stylist *Part work-based thriller, part feminist call to arms... It's The Firm meets 9-5. This is a juicy air-punch of a novel -- Alexandra Heminsley * Grazia *What do you get if you mix Big Little Lies with the #MeToo scandal? This perfect-for-now tale of four women who take a stand against their misogynistic boss, with results none of them could have foreseen. A barnstorming modern novel * Evening Standard Magazine *Woah. What an incredible page turner. Simply loved Whisper Network -- Heidi Perks * author of Now You See Her *A fierce and funny #MeToo thriller set in the corporate world * New York Times *A timely and apposite #MeToo novel, but also a clever thriller, which highlights the many ways in which women are discriminated against in the workplace -- Sarra Manning * Red Magazine *[A] gripping thriller about #MeToo in the workplace - pack Whisper Network by Chandler Baker for a page-turning read' * ELLE *Smart, witty and scarily relatable in this #MeToo era, this is going to get everyone talking. * Sun, Fabulous Magazine *It's Nine to Five on speed. This preternaturally timely novel - provocative, disturbing, and (dare I say it?) surprisingly fun - is serrated as a kitchen knife, and twice as sharp. I read it with horror. I read it with pleasure. I'll read it again. -- A.J. Finn * bestselling author of The Woman in the Window *The best thrillers are those that leave us wondering if we're actually reading fiction. Chandler Baker has given us that kind of book. -- Christina Dalcher * author of Vox *Exciting and sprinkled with razor-sharp insights about what it is to be a woman today, Whisper Network is a witty and timely story that will make you cheer for sisterhood. -- Liv Constantine * bestselling author of The Last Mrs. Parrish *A clever whodunit that confronts what it's like to a working woman right now * Good Housekeeping *A great read . . . This has a huge buzz in the book world already and deservedly so! You'll wanna take this one on vacation with you -- Laura Jane WilliamsBig Little Lies in a Texas power suit...[Baker] captures keenly what it means to be a modern woman in an old boys' world. * Entertainment Weekly *Whisper Network manages to be provocative, timely, and a ripping good read: A murder mystery and a manifesto all rolled up into one. I couldn't put it down. -- Janelle Brown * NYTimes bestselling author of Watch Me Disappear *This book is gonna be huge... Topical, unflinching and sharp -- Eva Woods * author of How To Be Happy *Compelling and disturbing. Pierces right to the centre of the current zeitgeist. -- Carole MatthewsViciously funny and compulsively readable... [Whisper Network] is a breezy page-turner of a book, which is the brilliance of it: Under the froth is an unmistakable layer of justified rage. * Kirkus *Baker's caustic debut - about four women working in corporate America who all have secrets about their new male boss - might just make the strongest claim yet for the thriller of the #MeToo era. * Oprah Magazine *In the midst of a police investigation and meetings involving suits and counter suits, Baker works in succinct statements about the quandaries of modern women: torn between motherhood and work, plagued with guilt about nearly everything, suppressing their femininity while being undervalued because of their sex, and schooled in secrecy. These truths serve to bolster the plot, not distract from it, and the result is a compulsively readable mystery with a strong message. Don't miss it. * Booklist *Big Little Lies meets Working Girl -- Miranda Beverly-WhittemoreA delectable read * Refinery29 *
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Little, Brown Book Group Killing with Confetti Peter Diamond Mystery
Book SynopsisThe eighteenth book in the award-winning Peter Diamond series, from Peter Lovesey.As a New Year begins in Bath, Ben Brace proposes to his long-term girlfriend, Caroline. The problem is that she''s the daughter of notorious crime baron, Joe Irving, who is coming to the end of a prison sentence. And Ben''s father George is Bath''s Deputy Chief Constable. But mothers and sons are a formidable force: a wedding in the Abbey and reception in the Roman Baths are set in place before the career-obsessed DCC can step in.Peter Diamond, Bath''s head of CID, is appalled to be put in charge of security on the day. Ordered to be discreet, he packs a gun and a guest list in his best suit and must somehow cope with potential killers, gang rivals, warring parents, bossy photographers and straying bridesmaids. The laid-back Joe Irving seems oblivious to the danger he is in from rival gang-leaders, while Brace can''t wait for the day to end. Will the photo-session be a liTrade ReviewWhile there are laughs along the way, this would not be a Peter Lovesey novel without edge-of-the-seat tension. Crime fiction of the highest grade * Daily Mail *Lovesey spins a tricksy plot with dark humour and red herrings galore * Peterborough Evening Telegraph *Fun is something guaranteed by the name Peter Lovesey on a book cover...plenty of twists and misdirections * Morning Star *Mr Lovesey has been writing his Peter Diamond series for nearly three decades, and it's a pleasure to note no discernible flagging of energy in author or detective * Wall Street Journal *With its unexpected twists and turns, Peter Lovesey scores another hit with Killing with Confetti, keeping the reader guessing all the way to the altar * Shots Mag *As with all of Lovesey's books it is compulsive reading, especially when Peter Diamond comes on the scene. It has an intriguing plot, with some moments of high tension, and Lovesey's trademark dry humour. As always, the characterisation is superb. Diamond and his team are familiar and well-loved friends, all with their own quirks but all likeable. The theme that runs through the book is the corrosive nature of ambition, greed and entitlement, and the fundamental integrity of Peter Diamond shines through. Killing With Confetti is a page turner, which I would recommend * Mystery People *
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Little, Brown Book Group Kill For It
Book SynopsisHow far would you go for the thing you want most?Would you... kill for it? ''Blackly funny, highly inventive and all-too-relatable - a massively entertaining page turner'' - FIONA LEITCH Cat Crawford is not especially good at her job.Erin Goodman is the woman Cat wants to be when she''s older - smart, successful, and the best part? She''s earned it - nothing was ever handed to Erin on a plate, or to Cat.But Erin doesn''t notice Cat. Not until something awful happens and Cat, finding herself in the right place at the right time, writes the article that goes viral. Now she''s got Erin''s attention.The difference is, Cat knows Erin is onto her. And Cat is more than happy to toy with her colleague, especially if it gets her an even bigger story to report on.In the game of cat and mouse, there can be only one winner.Trade ReviewBlackly funny, highly inventive and all-too-relatable - a massively entertaining page turner -- Fiona Leitch
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Little, Brown Book Group Final Betrayal An absolutely gripping crime
Book Synopsis''She lifted the flap of the envelope and pulled out the single white page. As she opened it up she stared, open mouthed. Four words were typed on the page. I am watching you.'' When Amy Whyte and Penny Brogan leave a local nightclub in the early hours of Sunday morning and don''t arrive home, their families are beside themselves with worry. Conor Dowling has just been released from prison, a man full of hatred for Amy, the girl who put him behind bars in the first place.The case is given to Detective Lottie Parker, when the girls'' blood-soaked bodies are found, days later, in a derelict squat. Chillingly, both girls are clutching silver coins in their hands - what message is this killer leaving behind? All the signs point to Conor but his alibi is water tight.As Lottie examines Penny and Amy''s final days alive in a desperate search for clues, two more girls are found stabbed to death in a luxury apartment complex. Caught up in whTrade ReviewGripping . . . Palpable tension from the very start to its electrifying twist - Irish Independent on THE MISSING ONESGibney expertly ratchets up the tension, making this exceptionally hard to put down . . . You won't be able to help rooting for our flawed heroine (Read of the Week) - Heat on THE STOLEN GIRLSAn atmospheric page-turner - Irish Examiner on THE MISSING ONESExcellent . . . Fast-paced, gritty - Irish Independent on THE STOLEN GIRLS
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Little, Brown Book Group Where I Left Her
Book SynopsisA MISSING DAUGHTER. EVERY MOTHER''S WORST NIGHTMARE. SHE''S NOT WHERE I LEFT HER__________''Don''t look away, you won''t want to miss a thing!'' J.T. Ellison__________When Whitney drops her teenage daughter, Amelia, off at a sleepover at a friend''s house, she has no idea that her entire life is about to irrevocably change. Because the next morning, when Whitney returns to pick up Amelia, an elderly woman answers the door. She''s never seen or heard of Amelia and she lives in this house alone with her husband. It''s every mother''s worst nightmare, but this time there''s no waking up from it. Distraught and terrified, as Whitney tries to get to the bottom of her daughter''s disappearance, she is forced to confront the secrets she thought she had outrun years before. With time running out to find Amelia, Whitney is forced to journey to the darkest parts of her history and piece together a puz
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Little, Brown Book Group The Halfpenny Girls at Christmas
Book SynopsisWill their prayers be answered at the most wonderful time of the year?As Christmas approaches, Alice, Edith and Marg continue to face hardships growing up on one of the poorest streets in Blackpool. Penniless, their friendship has helped them survive this far, but it''ll take more than that to see them through the dark days that lie ahead . . .Newly married Alice receives shocking news about her pregnancy that threatens the future she''s always dreamed of, Marg is struggling to care for her ailing mother and ensure her little sister receives the education she deserves, and Edith is grieving the loss of her family while preparing to marry her sweetheart. The Halfpenny Girls once again are faced with a struggle, but with the festive season upon them will family, friendship and Christmas spirit see them through?The second in a brand new series from reader favourite Maggie Mason, The Halfpenny Girls is the perfect heart-warming family saga about overcoming hardship and the value of friendship. Perfect for fans of Val Wood, Kitty Neale and Rosie Goodwin.Trade ReviewReading a Maggie Mason book is like having a warm hug ... a lovely read for this time of year * NB Magazine *
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Little, Brown Book Group The Marsh Kings Daughter A onemorepage
Book Synopsis***PERFECT FOR FANS OF WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING AND SOON TO BE MAJOR FILM STARRING DAISY RIDLEY***You''d recognise my mother''s name if I told it to you. You''d wonder, briefly, where is she now? And didn''t she have a daughter while she was missing?And whatever happened to the little girl? Helena''s home is like anyone else''s, with a husband, two daughters and a job she enjoys. But no one knows the truth about her dark and twisted childhood. Born into captivity and brought up in an isolated cabin until she was twelve, Helena was raised by her terrified, broken mother and the man who held them both prisoner - Helena''s own father.Now with news that he has escaped from prison, Helena instinctively knows that her father is coming for her and if she wants to keep her family safe, she must find him - before he finds her. Even if that means returning to the darkest parts of her past, the scariest place imaginTrade ReviewSensationally good psychological suspense - I loved this book * LEE CHILD *A constantly surprising novel which never takes the obvious route, it is emotionally and intellectually thrilling as well as tremendously exciting * SUNDAY EXPRESS *Sensational . . . if you only read one thriller this year, make it this * CLARE MACKINTOSH *Subtle, brilliant and mature . . . superb . . . as good as a thriller can be * NEW YORK TIMES *This gorgeously written eerie suspense novel gave me chills... I loved it * KARIN SLAUGHTER *Tension-filled thriller... Disturbing and atmospheric - it gripped me from the first page * WOMAN & HOME *Unlike anything else I've read. Haunting and unputdownable * LAURA MARSHALL *Although there are shades of Emma Donahue's Room here, Dionne explores more thoroughly the relationship between captor and captive, the heavy anchoring of a familial bond and the exploitation of childhood innocence... Riveting * EVENING STANDARD *Oh, such a wonderful book... I am completely blown away. Just mesmerising * ALEX MARWOOD *Troubling, sinuous and powerfully told, you won't be able to stop turning the pages * MEGAN ABBOTT *I don't use the word "brilliant" often, but no other adjective feels adequate to describe this amazing novel . . . an exceptional achievement * DAVID MORRELL *A real tour-de-force. Beautifully written, heart-pounding action, finely drawn characters * GILLY MACMILLAN *My God - what a writer, what a book. Kept me gripped * MARK HILL *Exceptional...Helena's conflicting emotions about her father and her own identity elevate this powerful story * PUBLISHERS WEEKLY STARRED REVIEW *Utterly amazing... I loved it * JENNY ASHCROFT *This is Room meets The Revenant and has screenplay adaptation shot through it like a stick of rock... the plot is fantastic but it is the characters that set this book alight...LOVED LOVED LOVED THIS BOOK * L.V. HAY *Eerie and breathtaking, terrific and terrifying in the best possible way * TÉA OBREHT *Loved it . . . Haunting and compelling * TOM WOOD *Original and exciting, with a thrilling ending. If you liked Room, you'll love it * MARK EDWARDS *The prose is sinuous and lush; the storytelling is relentless... Home is set to make the season's other thrillers look undernourished. * IRISH TIMES *
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Little, Brown Book Group Buried Angels
Book Synopsis''Lottie Parker is one of the most compelling characters in Irish detective fiction'' LIZ NUGENT''An action-packed, twisty tale of murder'' SUNDAY INDEPENDENT''Addictive . . . There''s a reason why she has sold more than one million copies'' IRISH INDEPENDENT____________Bubbles of cold sweat trickled down Faye''s spine. The hole wasn''t empty. Before she could turn and run, she caught the two sightless eyes staring up at her. Only then did she scream.When Faye Baker discovers a fragile child''s skull behind the walls of her new home, Detective Lottie Parker is called to investigate. The house has been owned for years by the family of Faye''s boyfriend Jeff, so when Jeff starts acting suspiciously, Lottie wonders what he might be hiding . . .Lottie doesn''t have long to dig deeper before a child''s bones are found by eleven
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