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Book SynopsisLegendary bestselling Western authors William W. Johnstone and J.A. Johnstone return with the blazing new installment in their long-running series featuring Preacher, the First Mountain Man, a pioneering hero who embodies the Johnstone brand ? and the American Frontier.Preacher leads a search party for a missing woman?and finds himself caught in the crossfire of cutthroat kidnappers, savage Sioux warriors, and one cunning captive . . . JOHNSTONE COUNTRY. SEEK AND YOU SHALL DIE. Preacher is heading home to the mountains when he?s approached by a wealthy European with an unusual proposition. He wants the legendary mountain man to track down his missing cousin?a reckless young woman who fled to America with her lover?and he?s willing to pay a small fortune to find her. Preacher isn?t one to get mixed up in the affairs of fancy foreigners, but he reluctantly agrees. The search is on. Striking westward from St. Louis, Preacher quickly begins to suspect that this search party is doomed. And this trail will lead to some very dead ends . . .First off, they discover that the missing woman?s American lover was killed by Teton Sioux years ago. Secondly, the murderous Knox gang heard about the rich European?s fortune and plan to kidnap him for a ransom. Thirdly, a fierce band of Sioux warriors launch an attack on Preacher and his men. Things are looking pretty grim. But the biggest shock of all comes when Preacher finally meets the missing woman herself?and sees what she did to survive . . .

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Book SynopsisRaised by the Shawnee, Jamie Ian MacCallister survived the bloodshed of the Alamo and the Civil War. With each victory, the MacCallister legend grew?as violent and unpredictable as the land that gave him life…From the greatest western writers of the 21st century, the classic fourth adventure in The Eagles, one of the mosticonic and beloved sagas of the American frontier, is back in print as legendary Scottish frontiersman Jamie MacCallister blazes through the Wild West.Now the battle has gotten personal: the brutal murder of his wife at the hands of the wild Miles Nelson gang. Jamie?s journey of revenge will take him from Atlantic City?s bustling port of thieves, con men and whores to the pristine and deadly landscape of the Colorado Rockies…and finally to a place called Little Big Horn. All he has at his side are his sons and an unquenchable thirst for justice?MacCallister style.

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Book SynopsisFBI Special Agent Lynda Culter is investigating an ecoterrorist organization in the Alaskan wilderness when her partner is taken captive and murdered before her very eyes. The only person who can identify the key players, Lynda gets assigned to take part in a joint operation in Istanbul to take the organization down.As a woman in a Muslim country, she''ll find it much easier to move around undetected with a fake husband. Unfortunately for her, the man assigned to play the role is none other than US Army weapons specialist Bill Sanders--the man who crushed her heart into a million pieces back in college.With a cargo bay''s worth of hurt and baggage between them, these two consummate professionals must play their parts perfectly if they hope to stop those responsible for bombing oil pipelines, killing innocent civilians, and threatening to destabilize the oil markets. But love long buried has a way of resurfacing at the most inopportune times--and protecting Lynda has

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Book SynopsisAs a medical examiner, Serena Hopkins is used to dealing with death. But that doesn''t make it any easier when she''s called to the eerie scene of a murder--especially when Serena realizes that she knows the victim. Nearly as unnerving is the presence of FBI agent Dominic Allen, her childhood crush.As evidence mounts and points to a serial killer with disturbingly familiar methods, Serena and Dominic must work to find a pattern and stop the killings before the murderer strikes again. And when Serena''s own life seems at stake, she must decide if the secret she has been keeping has put her next on the killer''s hit list. Can she trust Dominic with the truth of what happened all those years ago before it''s too late?This fast-paced book from USA Today bestselling author Lynette Eason has a fresh new look for readers who can''t get enough of her romantic suspense.

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Book SynopsisDI Christy Kennedy returns in Departing Shadows, a deceit-laden tale of intrigue, which takes him from London to Brighton and back, and into the arms of the West End's most celebrated up-and-coming actress, Nealey Dean.

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Book SynopsisA CURSED PLACE. A COLD CASE. A KILLER WHO LEFT NO TRACE.The huge International bestseller.Gripping, unputdownable and packed with twists, The Mountain is a thriller that you will never forget.Can be compared (with no fear of hyperbole) to Stephen King and Jo Nesbø - Massimo Vincenz, La Repubblica.Jeremiah Salinger blames himself. The crash was his fault. He was the only survivor. Now the depression and the nightmares are closing in. Only his daughter Clara can put a smile on his face. But when he takes Clara to the Bletterbach - a canyon in the Dolomites rich in fossil remains - he overhears by chance a conversation that gives his life renewed focus. In 1985 three students were murdered there, their bodies savaged, limbs severed and strewn by a killer who was never found. Salinger, a New Yorker, is far from home, and these Italian mountains, where his wife was born, harbour a close-knit, tight-Trade ReviewA canyon in the Italian Dolomites, beautiful yet sinister, provides a stunning setting for Luca D'Andrea's first thriller . . . D'Andrea piles on the action at the atmosphere with the panache of a seasoned writer. -- Marcel Berlins * The Times. *Smart, stylish and extremely scary. * Sunday Mirror. *Can be compared (with no fear of hyperbole) to Stephen King and Jo Nesbø. -- Massimo Vincenz * La Repubblica. *D'Andrea is a real master. -- Sergio Pent * La Stampa. *An entertaining read with a wide cast of possible suspects, not all of them human. The book's twists and turns continue right until the end. * Western Mail. *A perfectly constructed thriller . . . Draws the reader right in. * Bayerischer Rundfunk TV “Capriccio” *A brilliant, enthralling debut. * Stern. *An unbelievably nail-biting thriller. * Alpin - Das BergMagazin. *Sentences like lightning bolts, twists like avalanches: a spectacular thriller. * Playboy. *An electrifying debut in the new wave of Italian thriller writing. D'Andrea's a name to add to your Eurocrime list. -- David Hewson, author of the Nic Costa novels and The KillingA first-rate thriller. * ZDF Morgenmagazin. *Scenic, pacy, rock hard, with seriously disturbing moments, this a clever, complex thrilling and thoroughly brilliant tale. * Sunday Sport. *The Mountain is a rich, disturbing and multi-layered thriller, the kind you can very easily lose yourself in, just as I did. Just wrap up warm - this is a thriller that chills. * For Winter Nights *D'Andrea's superb debut thriller mines the darkness that hides beneath the surface of Siebenhoch, a beautiful, remote Italian village . . . A genuinely unexpected denouement hits like a freight train, perfectly bringing together all the pieces of a macabre, utterly riveting puzzle. * Publishers Weekly. *The novel contains some fantastic writing and a twist you will NOT see coming! I was genuinely amazed at how much this seemingly cold case, gripped me. * Anne Bonny Book Reviews *D'Andrea's story sweeps away the reader in an avalanche of life-threatening revelations that make The Mountain a complete success as a debut thriller. * New York Journal of Books. *

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Book SynopsisGoodfellas meets White Fang. By the BAFTA-winning screenwriter of Amores Perros.An epic tale Sunday Times Crime ClubA fast-moving, intriguing and virile novel Irish ExaminerOf all the wolves you will see in your life, one alone will be your master.Yukon, Canada''s far north. A young man tracks a wolf through the wilderness. The one his grandfather warned him about. In Mexico City, Juan Guillermo has pledged vengeance. For his murdered brother, Carlos. For his parents, sentenced to death by their grief. But in 1960s Mexico justice is sold to the highest bidder, and the Catholic fanatics who killed Carlos are allied to Zunita, a corrupt and influential police commander. If he is to quench his thirst for revenge Juan Guillermo will have to answer his inner call of the wild and discover what links his deTrade ReviewOne of the most powerful, intense and original contemporary authors writing in Spanish. * Exprés. *Sublime Arriaga. The Untameable consecrates its author as the best contemporary Mexican writer and as an indisputable figure among the writers in the world. -- Gabri Ródenas * Zenda. *An absolutely unique author. A pounding novel. -- Guadalupe NettelThe Untameable is one of the best books I have read. -- Santiago GamboaThe Untameable is showing us once again the mastery of Arriaga as a weaver of parallel stories that converge in the end. It's his personal imprint. -- Álvaro Soto * El Correo *An exuberant celebration of the wildness in both man and nature, this is simultaneously cinematic, literary and compelling, dragging the reader along into a world of corruption and beauty like no other. A genuine event book. -- Maxim Jakubowski * Crime Time *Epic . . . A magnificent beast of a book. * Weekend Sport *An epic tale . . . The screenwriter of such awe-inspiring films as Amores Perros, 21 Grams and Babel is a genius at making connections between far-flung people and events. * Sunday Times Crime Club *A fast-moving, intriguing and virile novel. Jack London would recognise a call from the wild. -- Josephine Fenton * Irish Examiner. *

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Book SynopsisFrom a former Israeli spy, comes the most realistic and authentic thriller of the year. The Times Number One BestsellerWinner of the CWA International Dagger.A Times, Telegraph and FT pick for Summer Reads 2019, and an FT Thriller of the YearThe year''s best espionage thriller Daily Telegraph Best Books of 2019Gripping, smart and shot through with dry wit. A terrific read Simon BeckettWhen an Israeli tech exec disappears from Charles de Gaulle airport with a woman in red, logic dictates youthful indiscretion. But Israel is on a state of high alert nonetheless. Colonel Zeev Abadi, the new head of Unit 8200''s Special Section, just happens to have arrived on the same flight.For Commissaire Léger of the Paris Police, all coincidences are suspect. When a second young Israeli from the flight is kidnapped, this time at gunpoint frTrade ReviewA timely addition to the canon of international thrillers ... races along with pace and verve to a satisfying ending -- Adam LeBor * Financial Times *This is deeply enjoyable espionage thriller with plenty of juicy details about modern spycraft, and although he is sometimes as sardonic and cynical as John Le Carré, Alfon's style is light and relaxed. He invests his heroes, Bond-esque spymaster Colonel Zeev Abadi and his beautiful, brilliant deputy Lt Oriana Talmor, with his own agreeable sense of humour . . . A spy novel with lead characters that are genuinely likeable. -- Jake Kerridge * Daily Telegraph. *Some terrific action sequences in this fiendishly complicated yet pacey thriller. Readers who relish technical detail will appreciate the wealth of information about the Israeli intelligence services, cheek-by-jowl with political shenanigans, Chinese gangsters and mysterious blonds -- Laura Wilson * Guardian *So self-possessed and jaw-clinchingly good . . . escapes the ghetto of genre fiction through some great writing. Highly recommended -- Greg Dixon * NZ Listener *Rarely can so much action have been crammed into a story of espionage covering just one day . . . Dov Alfon, a former intelligence officer and the editor-in-chief of an Israeli newspaper, knows about secrets and how to tell stories . . . Breathlessly exciting. -- Marcel Berlins * The Times. *A genuinely thrilling espionage novel . . . Chinese gangsters, French detectives, Russian models and charismatic, backstabbing Israeli spies, all locked into a brilliantly choreographed danse macabre. -- John Williams * Mail on Sunday. *I can't remember any previous Israeli thriller so brilliant, lean and sleek . . . A novel for our post-truth times, totally believable and impossible to put down. -- Aharon Lapidot * Israel Hayom. *Alfon takes over from John Le Carre and the old masters of the spy novel. -- Guy Horowitz * Haaretz. *Alfon breaks the limits of previous generation thrillers and creates the 21st century spy novel, sleek, highly political, funny, romantic and unforgettable. -- Talma Admon * Maariv. *Thriller of the year... I'm in love with this duo of intelligence officers, they'll never let me down. -- Galit Dahan-Carlibach * NRG. *Best novel of the year... John Le-Carre and scores of Mossad agents can happily retire and leave room for Dov Alfon and his Unit 8200 wizards, who change the shape of espionage thrillers with enormous talent, depth and intensity. A masterpiece. -- Shay Golden * Makor Rishon. *The best Israeli thriller ever written. -- Meira Barnea-Argaman * TV Channel 2. *If you want to sleep during your flight, do *not* buy this thriller at the airport! The pages fly by themselves and prey on my thoughts long after I landed. -- Haim Hecht * Radio Kol-Rega. *Dov Alfon has written a first-class thriller, utterly knowing, richly detailed and rigorously researched . . . A wonderful book, riveting and ingenious. I couldn't put it down till the final twist. -- Gal Perl * Al-Hakavenet. *Best read... Alfon knows so much about the ways the Israeli intelligence corps work that it adds a lot to the enjoyment of the book... His characters are great, and the plot is full of suspense and very fast-paced. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series. -- Adi Shtamberger * Jerusalem Post. *An amazing achievement... This thriller captures the zeitgeist with enormous power . . . Equal parts suspense and entertainment, you simply can't put it down. -- Ilan Lukatch * Radio Tel-Aviv. *Fast action, clever plotting and a Bond-esque lead character who drives the narrative forward at every turn . . . This is high octane spy action with a genuinely fascinating ability to take us behind the scenes of a modern intelligence service. -- M.C. Scott

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Book SynopsisMidnight in Malmo is the fourth in a series of best-selling crime mysteries featuring Inspector Anita Sundstrom. A woman is stabbed to death and a respected, retired diplomat dies from an apparent suicide. Two investigations that begin and end at Midnight in Malmo.Trade Review'A readable, entertaining debut novel; I hope that Anita Sundstrom will be assigned to more cases in future books.' Euro Crime; 'A great new addition to the crime genre... pretty terrific.' Liz Wilkins; 'Anita Sundstrom deserves a place alongside the best Nordic detectives.' Quentin Bates'; "Anita Sundstrom, we will meet again...' Raven Crime Reads; 'Torquil has put Malmo on the current international map.' Bo Lundin, Sydsvenskan (Malmo, Sweden).

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Book SynopsisA chilling thriller from Scotland’s hottest crime writer—based on actual events that terrorized Glasgow in the 1960s.A message from the grave. A case still unsolved. A city haunted by its sins. Scotland 1972. Glasgow is haunted by a murderer nicknamed Red Silk—a feared serial killer who hunts his victims in the city’s nightclubs. The case remains unsolved but Archibald Atto, later imprisoned for other murders, is thought to be guilty. In modern-day Glasgow, DS Rachel Narey is called to a gruesome crime scene at the city’s Necropolis. The body of a young woman lies stretched out over a tomb. Her body bears a three-letter message from her killer. Now retired, former detective Danny Neilson spots a link between the new murder and those he investigated in 1972—details that no copycat killer could have known about. But Atto is still behind bars. Must Danny face up to his fears that they never caught their man?

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Book SynopsisBirmingham, 1885. Born in a gaol and raised in a workhouse, Cora Burns has always struggled to control the violence inside her. Haunted by memories of a terrible crime, she seeks a new life working as a servant in the house of scientist Thomas Jerwood. Here, Cora befriends a young girl, Violet, who seems to be the...Trade ReviewIt is a Victorian Gothic mystery, perfect for curling up with in the autumn (dark nights and Halloween!). It has a unique protagonist, born in prison and raised in the workhouse Cora Burns is flawed yet affecting -- Louise * My Chronicle Book Box *A beautifully conceived tale, with spot-on settings and finely drawn characters -- Sandra Mangan * Crime Fiction Lover *Kirby writes with skill and gusto -- Antonia Senior * The Times *The Conviction of Cora Burns was featured in the Nov/Dec 2019 edition of Strong Words Magazine as a novel to look out forThe Victorian setting of Carolyn Kirby's The Conviction of Cora Burns is both familiar and strange -- Karen Robinson * Sunday Times Crime Club *

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Book SynopsisShanghai in 1935 is a 20th century Babylon where fortunes are made and lost. Into this cultural melting pot, Rowland Sinclair arrives from Sydney to represent his brother at international wool negotiations. The black sheep of the family, Rowland is under strict instructions to commit to nothing - but a brutal murder makes that...Trade ReviewThe world-building is spot on -- Jan * Goodreads *I've finished this book and am now suffering from Rowly-withdrawal -- Svetlana Tishchenko * Goodreads *Sulari Gentill's rich, witty and vibrant prose with a touch of whimsy allows the reader to immerse themselves in the well-researched historical setting capturing the hustle and bustle and the glitz and glamour of Shanghai in 1935 with all the political and social machinations of Shanghai and elsewhere -- Iola * Goodreads *

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Book SynopsisArmy-cop-turned-small-town-investigator Mick Hardin returns to the Kentucky hills in this second vividly atmospheric thriller from acclaimed literary crime novelist Chris Offutt...Trade ReviewThe writing is top-notch, shot through with menace and melancholy * New York Times *Chris Offutt's mastery of sense of place is still in full bloom * Times (Thriller Book of the Month) *Another wonderfully atmospheric slice of Appalachian noir * Times & Sunday Times Crime Club (Pick of the Week) *In elegant, economical prose, Shifty's Boys is an accomplished addition to the ranks of country noir -- Val McDermidOffutt loves his characters enough to give them life. With them, we can grieve or laugh... Offutt's novel is replete with details that brand the humanity pictured within as real, because you can't make this stuff up -- Cathy Downs * Reviewing the Evidence *

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Book SynopsisAfter losing her job and her boyfriend, Emily inherits a cottage in a picturesque village and finds herself the unwilling owner of a puppy. She quickly discovers that Poppy is clever and affectionate, and learns to love the little dog. Emily has a tendency to find herself in danger and, luckily, Poppy is always there to rescue her new...Trade ReviewFun and heartwarming with all the mystery and tight plotting you'd expect from Leigh Russell -- Victoria Selman, Sunday Times Bestelling author of Truly, Darkly, DeeplyThis book is an easy read if you like English village setting with a dose of mystery and intrigue -- Sue HillFast-paced, fun and featuring a fiendish puzzle, Barking Up the Right Tree is a great start to Leigh Russell's first cosy mystery series. * Crime Fiction Lover *All dog lovers will love this fun read cosy crime. And if you are not a dog lover, you will still enjoy it as it is full of mystery, romance, and who doesn't love a crime to solve, certainly not us mystery readers. Well done Leigh Russell. I look forward, very much, to Poppy and Emily's next outing * Mystery People *

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Book SynopsisEveryone's favourite sleuth - Vera Kelly - is back and put to the test as she searches for her missing girlfriend. In Vera Kelly Lost and Found, Rosalie Knecht gives Vera her highest-stakes case yet, as Vera quickly puts her private detective skills to good use and has to decide how much she is willing to commit to save the...Trade ReviewI've anticipated few novels this year with as much excitement as Vera Kelly Lost and Found, the final volume in Rosalie Knecht's nearly note-perfect 1960s-era private detective trilogy. . . . Knecht's writing, crisp and taut, cuts through the landscape with lacerating swiftness -- Sarah Weinman * The New York Times *Engaging and often funny... The heart of the novel-Vera's introspections on disappointed family and society's reactions to a same-sex couple-will resonate with many readers -- G. J. Berger * Historical Novel Society *Concludes the trilogy at the highest possible level * The New York Times *I've anticipated few novels this year with as much excitement as Vera Kelly Lost and Found... Any trepidation I had about it not measuring up vanished with the opening sentences * New York Times *Once more Rosalie Knecht proves herself one of the finest writers in the genre: brisk, witty, and emotionally intelligent. The much-anticipated return of Vera Kelly turns a tight plot around the failures of family and high stakes love, betrayal and the unlikely adventure toward self acceptance. This novel is a pleasure, as wise as it is thrilling -- Tracy O'Neill, author of Quotients

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Book SynopsisEberhard Mock's third investigation - another cerebral, stylish and compelling noir from the dark and squalid underbelly of Breslau.Trade Review'A classicist at Wroclaw University, Marek Krajewski - in his splendid series of crime novels about inter-war Breslau - disinters this buried metropolis like a fictional archaeologist... Breslau 1919 lives again... If the secret of these deaths lurks in the wartime past, the ritualistic dogma that surrounds them very faintly hints at an equally grim future' Boyd Tonkin, Independent. * Independent *'Krajewski was lecturer at the University of Wroclaw, and he prides himself on historical accuracy. His Breslau is populated by pimps, prostitutes and cynics, and it isn't hard to believe that the city will one day become one of Hitler's strongholds' Joan Smith, Sunday Times. * Sunday Times *'Phantoms of Breslau is a cynical, moody thriller which solidifies Krajewski's position as a distinctive voice in contemporary European fiction' Val Nolan, Irish Examiner. * Irish Examiner *'Polish author Marek Krajewski does a fine job of conjuring the chaos of Breslau (now the Polish city of Wroclaw), while Mock - a man of conflicts and contradictions - makes for a refreshing protagonist' Fachtna Kelly, Sunday Business Post in Ireland. * Sunday Business Post in Ireland *

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Book SynopsisAnne Carson: fifteen, beautiful, wayward. Abducted. Her rich family has closed ranks and summoned Frank Calder, ex-soldier and sacked police hostage negotiator. They want him to deliver the ransom money to the kidnappers. Frank wants them to call in the law, but the family refuses, since police bungling nearly cost the life of another Carson child kidnapped years before. But are the two kidnappings connected? And is greed the motivation? Revenge? Or could it be something else? To find out, Frank Calder must go beyond his brief. As Frank feverishly searches for suspects in the web of Carson family businesses and deals, marriages and indiscretions, rivalries and intrigues, he knows that if his instincts are wrong, the girl will surely die. Trade Review'Plenty of surprises ... Shooting Star hits all the right buttons' Evening Standard. * Evening Standard *'One of the best thriller writers in the world' Sunday Express. * Sunday Express *'Put simply, Temple is a master' John Harvey. * John Harvey *

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Book SynopsisA Tinker, Tailor for the Snowden and WikiLeaks era.Trade ReviewThe best spy novel I've read since John Le Carre's Smiley's People . . . I now intend to read everything that Ignatius has ever written. - Washington PostIgnatius injects the plot with his wide-ranging knowledge . . . giving the reader an intimate sense of the tradecraft employed by his characters. - New York TimesA savvy, engaging tale in which the technology and tradecraft are as interesting as the characters. - Wall Street JournalMust-read twenty-first century espionage. - Booklist

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Book SynopsisThe follow-up to The Dinosaur Feather exposes a scandal in an addictive scientific thriller.Trade ReviewSissel-Jo Gazan has demonstrated that her acclaimed mystery, The Dinosaur Feather was no fluke . . . The author has an uncanny knack for quickly drawing a reader into the minds of her characters . . . The domestic intrigues of Marie and her relatives, and of Soren and Anna, prove as engrossing as the criminal conspiracies at hand. * Wall Street Journal *The Dinosaur Feather, Sissel-Jo Gazan's acclaimed debut, proved that scientific controversy could feature in crime fiction... This is a terrific novel, involving bitter rivalries among scientists. * Sunday Times *

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Book SynopsisHereward''s story concludes in this brutal, bloody and thrilling page-turner - perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden. With great gusto...James Wilde has succeeded in giving new and convincing life to a half-forgotten English hero. -- BBC HISTORY MAGAZINEVividly describes those turbulent, dismal years...this is a masterful tale, graphic and gory, and loaded with medieval history. -- PUBLISHERS WEEKLYA truly spell-binding series...masterfully done. -- PARMENIAN BOOKSLoved every minute. -- ***** Reader reviewWonderful storytelling -- ***** Reader reviewFull of twists and turns, aside factual events, recommended to all readers who enjoy battles and honour seeped in last events -- ***** Reader review***************************************************************BLADES ARE SHARPENED, BATTLE LINES DRAWN. NOW IS THE TIME FOR

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Book SynopsisIt's a fresh start for the Met''s oddest investigation team, the Peculiar Crimes Unit. Their first case involves two teenagers who see a dead man rising from his grave in a London park. And if that''s not alarming enough, one of them is killed in a hit and run accident. Stranger still, in the moments between when he was last seen alive and found dead on the pavement, someone has changed his shirt...Much to his frustration, Arthur Bryant is not allowed to investigate. Instead, he has been tasked with finding out how someone could have stolen the ravens from the Tower of London. All seven birds have vanished from one of the most secure fortresses in the city. And, as the legend has it, when the ravens leave, the nation fallsSoon it seems death is all around and Bryant and May must confront a group of latter-day bodysnatchers, explore an eerie funeral parlour and unearth the gruesome legend of Bleeding Heart Yard. More graves are desecrated, further deaths occur, and the sy

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Book SynopsisEight contestants. One killer. Can you find the traitor?''Wow! What a page-turner. I''m a Celebrity meets Lord of the Flies.'' Emma CurtisThe pace never slackens.' Faith Martin''Dark, disturbing and addictive.'' L. C. NorthEverything is a clue.Bonnie arrives on a remote sea fort off the coast of England to take part in a mysterious reality TV show. Competing against seven strangers, she must solve a series of puzzles to win the prize money, but this is no game - and the consequences of failure are deadly.No one leaves.Under scrutiny from the watching public, the contestants quickly turn on one another. Who will sacrifice the most for wealth and fame? And why can''t Bonnie shake the creeping sense that they are not alone?The only way out is to win.When the first contestant is found dead, Bonnie begins to understand the dark truth at the heart of this twisted competition: there''s a killer inside the fort, and anyone could be next. If Bonnie wants to escape, she needs to win...Are you ready to play?Readers love The Escape Room . . .The twists and turns are ingenious. Brilliant!' ? ? ? ? ?A rip-roaring, immersive thriller that does not let you out of its grasp.' ? ? ? ? ?This was a brilliant and extremely enjoyable thriller, and I hope to one day see it on our screens! Loved it!' ? ? ? ? ?Like The Traitors on steroids' ? ? ? ? ?A vivid look at reality TV and the damaging psychological effects of social media posts.'? ? ? ? ?I read it in two sittings, and could NOT put it down.' ? ? ? ? ?It's like The Crystal Maze meets Big Brother, but really really dark!' ? ? ? ? ?I never want to do an escape room after reading this book' ? ? ? ? ?One of my top books of the year!' ? ? ? ? ?

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Book SynopsisCaro Carver lives in Scotland with her husband and four children. She is Reader in Creative Writing at the University of Glasgow, teaches for the Faber Academy and the Curtis Brown Academy, and regularly speaks on panels and hosts events on writing. Caro is happiest when travelling and takes inspiration from her travels to write her books. Bad Tourists is Caro's first psychological destination thriller, launching a new strand to her writing career She is also published by HarperCollins as C.J. Cooke for her gothic thrillers.

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Book SynopsisSettle in for a bromantic space adventure!A genius is abducted by an alien bounty-hunter for the location of a powerful inter-dimensional object. Trouble is, he can’t remember a thing.Ben isn’t exactly a genius, but he has an immense breadth of knowledge. Whether it’s natural science (specifically the intricacies of bug sex), or vintage timepieces, he can spout facts and information with the best of experts. He just can’t explain why he knows any of it. Another thing he knows is the location of the Chime. What it is or why it’s important, he can’t say.But this knowledge is about to get him in a whole heap of trouble, as a trash-talking, flesh construct bounty hunter is on his tail and looking to sell him to the highest bidder. And being able to describe the mating habits of Brazilian bark lice won't be enough to get him out of it.File Under:  Science Fiction [ Bloom of GodTrade Review"Delightfully smart, funny, fast-moving entertainment that really did make me laugh out loud."– The Guardian"Where Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy recommended towels, this slapstick and semisweet space opera sends its Earthlings out among the aliens armed only with a jar of pickles… Readers are in for a treat." – Publishers Weekly, starred review"Panatier combines humor, action, and a memorable cast of characters to deliver a read perfect for fans of Becky Chambers who appreciate a good fart joke and fans of Douglas Adams interested in considering serious moral quandaries in between chuckles." – Booklist"Many writers try to play it safe with the dreaded second novel. Many writers, but not all, as Chris Panatier took chances and delivered with his second book… Reminiscent of the well-loved Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy, Stringers delivers the laughs, with the jokes drawing on the author’s clear love affair with the grotesque, with poignant moments peppered throughout. A highly enjoyable read with moments of real emotional honesty that deserves to reach a wide audience."– Gabriela Houston, author of The Second Bell"Stringers is f*cking ridiculous in all the best ways. I haven't laughed this hard at anything EVER. In fact, to have this many laugh-out-loud moments should be illegal - there are nuggets of gold to be found on every page. Throw in a fun plot, characters who are rich and lively and incredibly funny in their own distinct ways, and a unique and engaging format (you'll see), and you've got yourself a joyous and exciting read. None of you are ready for this." - Dan Hanks, author of Swashbucklers and Captain Moxley and the Embers of the Empire"Panatier finds the sweet spot between the social satire of The Coming of the Great White Handkerchief and the pathos of the farting, tap dancing aliens of the planet Margo. A tour de ridicule!" - R.W.W. Greene, author of Twenty-Five to Life and The Light Years"Wholly original. Ridiculously brilliant. Panatier’s Stringers is filled with genuine characters, mind-boggling humor, and the raw and hysterical emotions of beings plucked from obscurity, sold to the highest bidders, and used to serve Universe altering purposes. Panatier’s unconventional storytelling, combined with poetic sentences and a plethora of bug facts you never knew you needed, will keep you entertained until the very end. I can’t recommend enough." –Noelle Salazar, author of The Flight Girls "In a universe of sci-fi novels, Chris Panatier's Stringers inhabits a galaxy all its own. Equal parts hilarious, inventive, and action-packed, this absolute gem of a book delivers a riveting, poignant plot full of flawed, lovable characters. Come for the bug sex, stay for the jar of pickles."– Ron Walters author of Deep Dive“Panatier’s latest book is a riotous, interdimensional adventure with heart. Zany and erudite, Stringers reads like an SMBC comic that swallowed a whole series of Red Dwarf, veering from the unabashedly puerile to the profound by way of esoterica and galactic hijinks. With bug facts galore and a truly memorable jar of pickles, it has all the makings of a cult favourite. Panatier is one to watch.”– Calder Szewczak, author of The OffsetPRAISE FOR CHRIS PANATIER“The fascinating characters are sure to keep the reader’s attention.”– Publishers Weekly“If you like your dystopian futures with a twist, then The Phlebotomist is the story for you. Highly recommended.”– British Fantasy Society“A clever, inventive fantasy with a horrific twist that explores whether we are more than the sum of our parts.”– Tal Klein, author of The Punch Escrow “Panatier’s world – wracked by war and held together by weary patriotism – seems all too close at hand, and his characters are as real as your next-door neighbors. His unlikely hero, Willa Wallace, takes on mankind’s oldest foes – poverty, prejudice, greed, and things more calculating and predatory – in this exciting and genre-challenging debut from Angry Robot Books. ”– R.W.W. Greene author of The Light Years“With The Phlebotomist, Panatier has created a unique, intricately imagined vision of a divided society, where cash-for-blood is a booming trade and society is split by government sanctioned exsanguination. Rich, bold and visceral, this is a layered, post-apocalyptic book you won’t escape from easily, and one which left me genuinely squirming in my seat.” – Gemma Amor, Bram Stoker Award nominated author of Dear Laura and White Pines“A compelling dystopian thriller that presents a fallen world and proceeds to dissect it with sanguine enthusiasm using its refreshingly unconventional heroes.”– Indrapramit Das, author of The Devourers“A terrifying tale of governmental manipulation and control, set against the kind of global health crisis that used to be a futuristic “what if” but is now very much a “what might be”… equal parts fascinating and horrifying, and never not entertaining.”– Dan Hanks, author of Captain Moxley and the Embers of the Empire“In The Phlebotomist, Chris Panatier gives us the unlikely female protagonists—a plucky grandmother, a tech-geek locksmith, and a teenager with swords—we didn’t know we needed, and sets them in a near-future world that terrifies because it feels so possible. Nuclear disaster? Check. Constant monitoring by Big Brother? Uh-huh. Invasion of both men’s and women’s bodies for the Common Good? That, too. At once grounded in legit science, and also so totally imaginative that you have to find out what happens next, this book will take root at the base of your brain, threading its tentacles into your spinal cord and requiring you to keep turning pages until the bloody end.” – Jessica Hagemann, author of Headcheese“Chris Panatier knocks it out of the park with The Phlebotomist. A post-apocalyptic science fiction novel that–for once–doesn’t include a love triangle, a trio of moody teens, or zombies. Amazing, right?”– Sci Fi & Scary

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Book SynopsisPhil Rickman was born in Lancashire and lives on the Welsh border where he writes and presents the book programme Phil the Shelf on BBC Radio Wales. He is the acclaimed author of Dr Dee, The Bones of Avalon, Midwinter Spirit (now a major ITV series), the Merrily Watkins Mysteries and the John Dee papers. Visit his website at: www.philrickman.co.ukTrade ReviewLies, cover-ups, danger and the unexplainable. The pace is fast and plot twists await the reader around every corner. Even sceptics will shudder. * Publishers Weekly *A can't-put-it-downer. Magnificent in its evocation of the sinister countryside along the Welsh border. -- Prof. Bernard Knight * Tangled Web *Highly-entertaining . . . delivered with a panache we have come to expect. * Crimetime *Mysteries in the classic sense . . . cleverly combining the supernatural and criminal elements to illuminate the darkest corners of our imaginations. * John Connolly *

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Book SynopsisPhil Rickman was born in Lancashire and lives on the Welsh border where he writes and presents the book programme Phil the Shelf on BBC Radio Wales. He is the acclaimed author of Dr Dee, The Bones of Avalon, Midwinter Spirit (now a major ITV series), the Merrily Watkins Mysteries and the John Dee papers. Visit his website at: www.philrickman.co.ukTrade ReviewThe most challenging and intelligent crime novel I encountered last year. Rickman writes with care and sympathy and doesn't shy away from the horror. * Eurocrime *The good thing about Merrily Watkins is that she's not full of righteous certainty and intuitive detective skills, she is flawed and filled with doubts. A reminder that good fiction based on unsettling ideas can be as illuminating as any number of earnest documentaries. * Sunday Mercury *Monumentally ambitious . . . Merrily links criminal, psychological, moral, sociological, spiritual and supernatural realms to dig deeper into evildoing just when most fictional sleuths would be calling it quits. * Kirkus Reviews, USA *Few writers blend the ancient and supernatural with the modern and criminal better than Rickman. * Guardian *Phil Rickman is one of my all-time favourites. I love everything he's done, from horror to mystery to supernatural thriller - often all in the same book. -- Diana Gabaldon

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Book SynopsisIn this crackerjack Cold War thriller, MI5 faces a deadly threat, one only Richard Knox can avert. But he only has six days and the clock is ticking fast.Trade ReviewPraise for Tim Glister: ‘Pitch-perfect – a gripping espionage thriller in the vein of Charles Cumming, Tom Rob Smith and Mick Herron.’ A.J. Finn, author of The Woman in the Window ‘Tim Glister puts the reader at the heart of the Cold War and captures the high stakes paranoia of the era brilliantly.’ Adam Hamdy, author of Black 13 ‘Stunningly authentic, masterfully plotted and brilliantly composed, this is historical thriller writing at its very best.’ Matthew Richardson, author of The Insider ‘An entertaining, not to say nostalgic, espionage thriller.’ The Times Crime Club‘A plot that ticks like a fine watch, this is a pin-sharp Cold War thriller.’ James Swallow, author of Nomad'What a ride! The fast pace kept me on the edge of my seat. This is perfect storytelling. I bloody loved it.' Ava Glass, author of The Chase'Fascinating... an intriguing and pacey story based on a frightening premise.’ Mystery People'There’s a touch of James Bond here but Glister’s tightly controlled, fast-moving story never veers into caricature.’ Financial Times 'An excellent book. Crisply written and engaging. A top notch spy thriller.' Vaseem Khan

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Book SynopsisThe unforgettable second book in the Burrowhead Mystery seriesTrade Review‘Another triumph. A masterful blend of crime and psychological suspense, with a hint of the supernatural for added chill... An immersive, haunting read.’ -- Mary Paulson-Ellis, author of Emily Noble's Disgrace‘Those who loved When the Dead Come Calling… will enjoy getting reacquainted with DI Georgie Strachan.’ -- Herald, 25 of the best summer books‘Sedgwick’s writing is evocative and compassionate and always draws us back… For a novel which has its roots in the ancient past, Where the Missing Gather is a sharply observed story for these anxious, post-Brexit times.’ -- Scotland on Sunday‘[Sedgwick] sustains a suspenseful atmosphere of psychological and supernatural unease that will have you glancing nervously over your shoulder.’ -- Herald‘[Sedgwick] explores sinister rituals and missing souls in this unputdownable crime novel.’ -- Scottish Book TrustPraise for When the Dead Come Calling: ‘Unputdownable... Helen Sedgwick saw into the future and that future is now! It's an incredible book! READ IT.’ Lemn Sissay, author of My Name Is Why ‘Helen Sedgwick is one of Scotland's finest contemporary storytellers.’ Claire Askew, author of All the Hidden Truths ‘Sedgwick’s writing is minutely observational, clever and warm.’ Scotsman

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Book SynopsisA feminist James Bond-style thriller for fans of Killing EveTrade Review ‘Jaq is quickly drawn into a vortex of action, danger and exotic locations.’ * Financial Times *‘This book has it all. Phenomenal world-building. Totally original plot. Fascinating and insightful social commentary. Love. Sex. Punch-ups. There's nothing not to like. Jaq Silver is undoubtedly the best character I've met in years.’ -- Emma Christie, author of The Silent Daughter'A page-turning rollercoaster. Intelligent, exciting, and so much bang for your buck that it's scary.' -- Judith O'Reilly'A 21st-century reinterpretation of classic 007-style action, villainy, exotic location and pretzel plotting... a genuine goldmine of a thriller.' * Engineering & Technology *

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Book SynopsisA deliciously twisty psychological thriller debutTrade Review‘A twisty, chilling look at the lengths one woman will go to get what she wants.’ * Observer, Thriller of the Month *'This compelling debut novel is dark, twisty and full of suspense.' * Heat, **** *‘Original, unsettling and full of secrets, The Coffin Club is a compelling debut with a superbly twisted end.’ -- Sarah Clarke, author of A Mother Never Lies'Sutherland… ratchets up the tension in her debut novel, until the hair-raising denouement. Taut and emotionally involving.' * Saga magazine *‘Slippery as an eel, dark and twisted, The Coffin Club’s tale of death, deceit and desire is deliciously compelling.’ -- Sabrina Broadbent, author of You Don’t Have to be Good‘A riveting, deeply disquieting thriller. Original, seamlessly put together and an experience you will never emotionally recover from.’ -- Sarah Goodwin, author of Stranded‘This is a spine-tingling, unputdownable page-turner, and a remarkable debut. I was gripped the whole way through.’ -- Lucy Martin, author of Stop at Nothing‘A dark and gripping debut with sinister undertones from the very first page. I loved it.’ -- Sophie Flynn, author of All My Lies‘A psychological thriller that spins around a couple of modern themes, touching on mental health and even migration and Brexit. The characters are plausible and intriguing and the reveals are clever and satisfying.’ -- CrimeTime‘A perfect “romantic-noir” – a crime story wrapped up in a love story. The characters draw you in to their world and make you root for them, until a creeping sense of dread make you cower as you wonder where the fatal blow is going to come from. Well-crafted and chilling!’ -- S E Moorhead, author of Witness X‘Brilliantly addictive psychological thriller... Twisty, dark, definitely unputdownable. A fantastic debut!’ -- Louise Fein, author of People Like Us‘The minute I started it I was absolutely hooked… This is a terrific debut and I for one cannot wait to see what this author comes up with next. It’s an absolute 5 * read without a doubt if I could give it more I would.’ -- Jackie's Reading Corner‘It is a testimony to the writer’s skill that one becomes lost in the emotion and pathos of the story to such an extent that it is easy to forget that the novel consists entirely of a monologue… A great debut novel that explores love, loss, friendship, motherhood and betrayal. It is engrossing throughout and ends with a shocking and unexpected twist. Enjoyable and highly recommended.’ -- Mystery People‘This’ll keep you guessing.’ -- Peterborough Telegraph‘A dark tour de force.’ -- Woman’s Own

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Book SynopsisRikard Olsen, a violin maker from Norway, is found dead in the canal in Cremona - and it wasn't an accident. A mysterious, exquisitely-decorated Hardanger fiddle that he brought with him to Italy has disappeared. Gianni Castiglione and Antonio Guastafeste travel to Norway to investigate the murder and track down the missing fiddle.

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Book SynopsisSeth Burkettis a sports writer and social media manager who has worked with some of the world's biggest football stars including Ronaldinho, David Luiz and Wayne Rooney to create content, as well as their own social media channels. He is the author ofThe Boy in Brazil, which was shortlisted for Football Book of the Year at the 2015 British Sport Book Awards andDeveloping the Modern Footballer Through FutsalandFootball's Coming Out, which was longlisted for the 2016 William Hill Sport Book of the Year. Most recently he has released his first children's book,No Final Whistle, and worked with football YouTubers Woody and Kleiny on their autobiography.

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Book SynopsisStranger Child is a story of revenge. When Caroline Joseph is killed in a car crash, nobody can explain what has happened to the child who was travelling with her mother. The car is empty. Six years later, Caroline's husband has remarried and he has a new baby son. And then a stranger enters their lives, and their world falls apart.Trade ReviewStranger Child was the PERFECT thriller. I couldn't get enough of this shocking story. Bookaholic Confessions Her characters feel realistic because they react like real people even in extraordinary situations. Cleo loves books I was left speechless in the first chapter and couldn't put it down for hours. Crime Book Club Prose is taut, wholly believable locations and a full cast bursting with engaging characters. Crime Fiction Lover I loved this book! I can't wait to pick up more books by this author. Debra's Book Cafe A well-rounded, and fulfilling novel, that still manages to keep you guessing right to the very end. If These Books Could Talk A very gripping thriller indeed. Ignite Books I wanted it to last forever but was so desperate to find out what happened next. It's All About The Books My expectations of the characters were completely turned on their head. A gripping page turner. Novel Kicks Stranger Child is a written well, hard-to-put-down psychological thriller Off-the-shelf Sit and squeal all the way through to the end. Reading Room with a View Stranger Child is an astounding read and I'm already looking forward to the next one. Best Chick Lit Absorbing, complex and brilliantly planned, I loved this book. 10/10. Novelicious It's a chilling and heart-breaking read that won't leave you unmoved. Madhouse Family Reviews

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Book SynopsisTHE TRUTH HURTS. BUT LIES ARE DEADLY. The new DCI Tom Douglas thriller from bestseller Rachel Abbott.Trade Review"I am in awe of Rachel Abbott's plotting! The Sixth Window is Abbott at her best" Elizabeth Haynes, author of Into the Darkest Corner; "The tension that built throughout this book simply blew me away" Angela Marsons, author of Silent Scream; "Masterly and compelling. I couldn't put it down until its heart-stopping conclusion." Robert Bryndza, author of The Girl in the Ice

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Book SynopsisThe third book in the award winning Wright and Tran thriller series.Trade Review"In a market inundated with so many books, it is a relief to find an author who is more than just the sum total of his attributes - there is something prodigious, an elusive extra that makes Ian Andrew's work special. It also helps that [he is] blessed with quite exceptional story-telling skills. Andrew delivers adrenalin and excitement laced with imaginative, innovative technology with memorable characters who provide heart and substance to his work." (Elaine Fry - The West Australian)

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Book SynopsisBurial of Ghosts is a page-turning standalone novel from Ann Cleeves, author and creator of the three astounding TV series: Shetland, Vera and The Long Call.Abandoned as a baby, twenty-five-year-old Lizzie Bartholomew spent her childhood moving between foster homes and has had more than her fair share of troubles.Now a holiday in Morocco seems to be the perfect escape. Especially when she meets Philip, a fellow tourist. After a brief affair, Lizzie returns to England, only to find a solicitor's letter waiting for her.Philip Samson has died and in his will, has left Lizzie a gift of £15,000. But there are conditions attached to this unexpected legacy that will soon force Lizzie to confront terrifying secrets from her past life . . .Trade ReviewHad me hooked – a promising beginning to another fine chapter in the Ann Cleeves story * The Times *A traditional mystery of the best sort * Guardian *Cleeves combines a flair for evoking sense of place with a thoughtful, complex plot * Mail on Sunday *Hauntingly written, it evokes every possible emotion with Ann’s gripping narrative’ * Woman *Brilliant, thoughtful and deeply engaging -- Sara Paretsky, New York Times bestselling author of the V. I. Warshawski seriesAnn Cleeves is a phenomenal talent. With unfailing skill, gorgeous setting, flawless plot and seamless voice, she brilliantly conjures new worlds in crime fiction. -- Hank Phillippi Ryan, author of The Murder ListCleeves writes of the left-behind and the unfortunate with intelligence and compassion’ * Literary Review *

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Book SynopsisSarah Hilary's debut, Someone Else's Skin, won the Theakston Crime Novel of the Year Award and was also a World Book Night selection, a Richard & Judy Book Club pick and a finalist for both the Silver Falchion and the Macavity Awards in the US. No Other Darkness, the second in her DI Marnie Rome series, was shortlisted for a Barry Award. The series continued with Tastes Like Fear, Quieter Than Killing, Come and Find Me and Never Be Broken. Sharp Glass is her third standalone novel, following Black Thorn and Fragile.

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Book SynopsisAraminta Hall has worked as a writer, journalist and teacher. Her first novel, Everything & Nothing, was published in 2011 and became a Richard & Judy read that year. Her second, Dot, was published in 2013.She teaches creative writing at New Writing South in Brighton, where she lives with her husband and three children.Trade ReviewI've been a fan of Araminta’s from the start; she is one of the most daring and intriguing writers working today. Her writing is so addictive, her characters so sharply realized. One of the Good Guys is a resonant, razor-laced and dangerously glittering novel * Gillian Flynn *Scorching, smart and soaked in feminist rage, this is a suspense that stays with you long after the last page * Ellery Lloyd *It got me by the throat and wouldn’t let go. It’s creepy, thought-provoking, compelling and so very relevant * Julie Cohen *A scintillating thriller and a scorching condemnation of how differently society treats men versus women, especially in the social media age. Cole and Lennie are flawed, complex characters who will stick with you longer after you reach its shocking conclusion. Their relationship will make you reexamine your idea of fear, perception, and public opinion * Kellye Garrett *One of the Good Guys is a mind-bending tour de force. Araminta Hall has always been one of my favorite writers, but what she has done here is groundbreaking. This thriller is shocking, twisted, dark, and absolutely on-point * Samantha Downing *One of the Good Guys is a riveting and kaleidoscopic look at women swept up in the current of toxic masculinity and the blowback when they pull themselves to safety. From art to media, Hall leaves no corner of the attack on women's safety and sanity unexplored in her adept and sharp multifaceted novel. Powerful and inspired – empowering and inspirational * Ivy Pochoda *Mind. Blown. The brilliant Araminta Hall has created an absolute tour de force of suspense. Provocative, surprising and entirely original, this tale of power and gender will not only have you looking at the world a different way, but will have you looking at yourself a different way. Hall’s brilliance with exquisite foreboding, with multi-layered but mysterious characters, and with her deep understanding of readers’ expectations make this one of the most thought-provoking and imaginative books I have ever read. If you have a book club – wow – this one’s for you. Drop everything, call Hollywood, and do not miss One of the Good Guys * Hank Phillippi Ryan *One of the Good Guys has it all: pitch-perfect writing, superb characterization, innovative narration and deeply sophisticated storytelling. This book delves into the painful and messy complexities of misogyny, consent and gendered power dynamics with an unflinching narrative scalpel. I have long been a fan of Araminta Hall’s writing, and her latest book absolutely spearheads the razor-sharp new trend in feminist thrillers * Phillippa East *A dark, original and thought-provoking read. This book will hook you from the first page and keep you thinking long after the last * Alice Feeney *Wow, I loved this topical, clever and tricksy novel. A book for the #metoo generation that taps into all kinds of fears/hopes/difficulties that come with the movement. You’ll think one thing . . . and then another . . . and then another. With clever use of social media and newspaper pieces, the conclusion is a masterpiece. Highly recommend * Louise Swanson *I am not easily shocked, but One of the Good Guys went places even my twisted mind had never imagined. Araminta Hall is a master of suspense, and her latest novel is a timely, thrilling tale that offers no easy villains or heroes, but loads of surprises. Beautifully written, deliciously tense and entirely surprising – I tore through it * Julia Dahl *A bold and on-point feminist thriller about gendered violence with Gone Girl twistiness and narrator unreliability * Victoria Selman *A dark, dazzling shock to the system. One of the Good Guys is clever, composed, exciting and frightening * Chris Whitaker *One of the Good Guys has everything I love in a novel: pitch-perfect storytelling and a twisty plot that plays out in a haunting, atmospheric setting. Araminta Hall has crafted an incisive feminist suspense novel about delusion, deception, and the poisonous nature of toxic masculinity. A daring, breathless read * Caitlin Mullen *It's so clever it blew my mind a bit. It's about men and women and trust and art and violence and safety. And it's just excellent * Laura Pearson *An absolutely thrilling tale, full of breathless cliffside terror and fresh feminist theory masked in tight, propulsive mystery. I devoured this book * Lisa Taddeo *An intriguing mix of psychological thriller and contemporary feminist fable. * Daily Mail *One of the Good Guys is clever, crafty and thought-provoking. I felt like I was reading about events that were actually taking place in real time. We live in febrile times and this novel perfectly captures this zeitgeist. I can’t express this enough when I say, trust no one. Brilliant, timely and necessary. Really enjoyed it * Dorothy Koomson *One of the Good Guys doesn't just tell a story. It makes you think, it makes you angry, and it makes you want to read it again. So clever and subtly drawn, and yet the impact it leaves is extraordinary. Shocking and timely - dark fiction at its very best * Caz Frear *A story that will stay with you long after the last page. Terrifying because it all reads so painfully true and familiar if you are a woman nowadays. * Laure Van Rensburg *Clever, disturbing, challenging, twisty and utterly compelling. A brilliant, thought-provoking novel for our times. * Peter James *WOW. As compelling as it is arch; as shocking as it a salutary reminder of what it means to be a woman today. What a read! * Lizzy Barber *'Truly chilling, enraging and satisfying all at the same time!' * Harriet Tyce *A thriller that is timely, unsettling and so very relevant. Superb. * David Fennell *Neatly plotted * Literary Review *Part thriller, part social commentary on what it is to be a woman, this is a thought-provoking read. * Fabulous Magazine *As much a psychological thriller as a novel packed with sharp commentary about society and gender. . . * iNews *When two women go missing, a couple finds themselves at the heart of a police investigation and media frenzy in this psychological thriller about gender and power. * Irish Examiner *I love a good unreliable narrator story, and Araminta Hall’s One of the Good Guys is among the best I’ve read in ages. ... Hall is fantastically good at upending expectations and pulling the wool over her readers’ eyes, so I can’t say much more without giving things away – but this exploration of female rage isn’t what you think it’s going to be. * Observer *This twisty tale will keep you on your toes * Crime Monthly *Araminta Hall slowly and carefully brings the reader into the story, which highlights that no one is perfect or fully ‘good’, touching on issues of security and control. * Belfast Telegraph *A credible and confronting tale seething with insightful suspense * Woman’s Weekly *Compelling, provocative, dazzlingly clever. * CM Ewan *Original, hauntingly dark, and so clever! Hall's feminist tour de force, One Of The Good Guys, shines a light on how easy it can be for strong women to be coerced and manipulated by 'good' men...and how easily these men hide in plain sight. A book that will stay with me for a long time. * Natali Simmonds *

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Book SynopsisFrom the moment I open my eyes, I know. Her bed is made, the wardrobe empty. There was something she wanted to tell me, but I didn''t listen.Now she''s gone.''An absolute stunner of a book by a very clever author'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ READER REVIEW''Thrilling and creepy plot that keeps you turning the pages until the shocking ending'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ READER REVIEW''Kept me guessing right to the end'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ READER REVIEW''I was entranced. Perfectly formed characters, [a] grippingly tense storyline. OUTSTANDING'' Angela Marsons''A real masterclass in simmering tension that builds until the shocking end.'' KL Slater''One of my top reads of 2023. The tension kept me gripped until the final page.'' DS ButlerEleven years ago my sister Lola vanished from my aunt''s cottage Trade ReviewAs ever I was entranced with the perfectly formed characters, grippingly tense storyline. OUTSTANDING * Angela Marsons, bestselling author of the DI Kim Stone series *The master of suspense, Abbott has weaved a twisted and engaging plot which will keep you guessing until the very end. * Caroline Mitchell, bestselling author of The Village *A gripping read with intriguing characters. A real masterclass in simmering tension that builds until the shocking end. I loved it! * KL Slater, bestselling author of The Girlfriend *Packed with suspense, Don't Look Away is a dark and compelling read. Powerful storytelling by the talented Rachel Abbott, making it one of my top reads of 2023. The tension kept me gripped until the final page. * DS Butler, bestselling author of the Detective Karen Hart series *A masterclass in writing the gripping psychological thriller. There's just no let up in the tension, the twists, the turns, the brilliance of the plot, as Nancy searches for her sister. * Caro Ramsay, author of the Anderson and Costello series *Don't Look Away is a brilliant, compulsive story, full of believable characters. Rachel Abbott has proved again that she's one of the brightest stars in the crime writing firmament. Be warned, the end of this book will take your breath away! * Kate Rhodes, author of the Isles of Scilly mysteries *A wonderful blend of a well-created Cornish backdrop, with highly relatable characters and a terrific twisty plot, as well as a very clever conclusion. * Daily Mail *"Queen of the page turner" Rachel Abbott doesn't disappoint with her latest thriller * Hello *Pulse-pounding * Crime Monthly *Rachel Abbott moves the story along at a cracking pace and keeps the twists and turns coming * WI Life *

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