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Penguin Books Ltd Mr Midshipman Hornblower
Book SynopsisJoin young Horatio Hornblower in the thrilling naval adventure from the author of The Good Shepherd, now a major-motion picture starring Tom Hanks ''A joyous creation, a perfection in words. Young Hornblower is, simply, one of the most complete creations of character in fiction'' Conn Iggulden, The Independent_______1793, the eve of the Napoleonic Wars, and Midshipman Horatio Hornblower receives his first command . . . As a seventeen-year-old with a touch of sea sickness, young Horatio Hornblower hardly cuts a dash in His Majesty''s navy.Yet from the moment he is ordered to board a French merchant ship in the Bay of Biscay and take command of crew and cargo, he proves his seafaring mettle on the waves.After a character-forming duel, several deadly chases and some dramatic captures and escapes, the young Hornblower is soon forged into a formidable man of the sea. This is the first Trade ReviewI recommend Forester to every literate I know -- Ernest HemingwayI find Hornblower admirable, vastly entertaining -- Sir Winston ChurchillOne of the best. Everyone interested in war, or in human nature, should read * Times Literary Supplement *Absolutely compelling. One of the great masters of narrative * San Francisco Chronicle *A master of the genre * New York Times *
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Penguin Books Ltd Desert Oath
Book SynopsisTHE LATEST in the Assassin''s Creed series . . . Travel further back in time than ever before . . . Discover an ancient Egypt on the brink of collapse, and meet the characters in the official prequel to the latest instalment of the bestselling Assassin''s Creed video game series.Before Assassin''s Creed Origins, there was an Oath.Egypt, 70BC, a merciless killer stalks the land. His mission: to find and destroy the last members of an ancient order, the Medjay - to eradicate the bloodline.In peaceful Siwa, the town''s protector abruptly departs, leaving his teenage son, Bayek, with questions about his own future and a sense of purpose he knows he must fulfill. Bayek sets off in search of answers, his journey taking him along the Nile and through an Egypt in turmoil, facing the dangers and the mysteries of the Medjay''s path.
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Penguin Books Ltd Tom Clancys Oath of Office
Book SynopsisA GRIPPING THRILLER IN TOM CLANCY''S INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING JACK RYAN SERIES - INSPIRATION FOR THE BLOCKBUSTER AMAZON PRIME TELEVISION SERIES. As the Kremlin orders troops to mass on the Ukrainian border, a Russian plane carrying nukes disappears mid-flight.For US President Jack Ryan this means attempting to defuse a war on Europe''s flanks before it engulfs the whole continent. For his son, Campus secret agent Jack Jr, finding the nukes means covertly heading to the heart of the Middle East where militants seek to bring America to its knees.As East-West tensions escalate, tying the hands of President and son alike, both race against time to stop a weapon ending the world as we know it . . .Praise for Tom Clancy:''Constantly taps the current world situation for its imminent dangers and spins them into an engrossing tale'' New York Times''Heart-stopping action . . . entertaining and eminently top
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Penguin Books Ltd Youll Never See Me Again
Book SynopsisBetty is running for her life . . . The gripping Sunday Times bestseller about one woman doing whatever it takes to survive''You are in the story within minutes of opening the book . . . A brilliant story full of twists and turns'' 5***** Reader Review''Compelling, rich in detail and vividly told. Storytelling at its best'' Daily Express''A gripping read. It kept me hooked from the start'' 5***** Reader ReviewFROM THE MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR LESLEY PEARSE_________ When her husband returns from the war broken and haunted, Betty knows her marriage is doomed. So she escapes. On the run and armed with a new identity, Betty becomes penniless and alone, quickly realising that starting again is much harder than she thought. And she never imagined it could end in murder . . . But sometimes you have to keep running if you want to survive.Trade ReviewPacy page-turner * Woman & Home, Best Books of Summer *Compelling, rich in detail and vividly told . . . Storytelling at its best * Daily Express *Must read * Daily Express *A suspenseful read that warms the heart * Woman *We loved this take of one woman's fight to escape her past * Take a Break *Fans of Poldark and Daphne du Maurier should enjoy this gripping historical novel . . . both hauntingly sad and darkly funny, this beautifully written novel sizzles with drama and suspense * The Lady *Don't miss this suspenseful and emotional read * My Weekly *Gripping, suspenseful tale * The People's Friend *A five star reading experience * Devon Life *Praise for Lesley Pearse * - *Storytelling at its very best * Daily Mail *Evocative, compelling, told from the heart * Sunday Express *Glorious, heartwarming * Woman & Home *Intriguing, heart-tugging, beautifully written * Closer *
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Penguin Books Ltd Lord Hornblower
Book SynopsisA Horatio Hornblower Tale of the Sea1813, and Horatio Hornblower is propelled toward the heart of the French Empire and his old enemy, Napoleon . . .Sir Horatio Hornblower has received strict and highly confidential orders from the highest rank: he must embark upon a grave and perilous mission to recapture the Flame in the Bay of Seine, where the brutal and foul-tempered Lieutenant Augustine Chadwick is being held prisoner by a mutinous crew. Rescuing the Lieutenant demands all of Horatio''s spirit and seafaring prowess - for at the same time, he must contend with capturing two French cargo vessels and take part in negotiations to topple the faltering Napoleon once and for all . . .This is the ninth of eleven books chronicling the adventures of C.S. Forester''s inimitable nautical hero, Horatio Hornblower.''A recipe for pure pleasure'' Bernard Cornwell''These accounts of naval heroism during the Napoleonic era are crackTrade ReviewThese accounts of naval heroism during the Napoleonic era are cracking good yarns for whenever you're feeling glum. We follow ambivalent young Hornblower as he rises from a seasick midshipman to become an understated tactical genius. * SundayTimes *I recommend Forester to every literate I know -- Ernest HemingwayI find Hornblower admirable, vastly entertaining -- Sir Winston Churchill
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Penguin Books Ltd Arkhangel
Book SynopsisThe brutally authentic, tense and terrifying thriller from bestselling author and frontline journalist James Brabazon''Totally James Bond'' THE TIMES''Escape into a world of black ops, spies and assassins. A James Bond for the 21st century'' EXPRESS______Officially, Max McLean doesn''t exist.An off-the-books assassin for the British government, he operates alone.But when a routine hit goes badly wrong, a cryptic note on a $100 bill prised from his target''s dead fingers suggests there''s more to the mission than meets the eye.Is someone from Max''s former life trying to send him a message?From Paris to Jerusalem and on to the frozen wastes of north-west Russia, Max is forced into a desperate race for the truth - with unknown enemies determined to stop him at any cost.And when the secret coded into the banknote is finally revealed, only one thing is certain:With thTrade Review'Totally James Bond' * The Times *'Propulsive, violent and full of unpredictable changes in direction, this is modern thriller writing at its compelling best . . . it delivers in all respects' * Crimetime *Escape into a fictional world of black ops, spies and assassins. A James Bond for the 21st century. Arkhangel is a great read, highly recommended * Express *Will keep you guessing throughout . . . you will not be disappointed. Arkhangel is what a true thriller should be * NB *Praise for James Brabazon * - *'The Break Line delivers a full-throttle exercise in tension' * Crimetime *'A thriller of an unusually classy calibre. Eloquently written, intensively researched ... Brabazon has crafted hugely gripping, thought-provoking yarn, ground its outlandish elements in solid realism and vivid characterisation' * Financial Times *'Outstanding . . . I couldn't put this book down' -- Andy McNab'A classic story of intrigue, greed and violence . . . which I couldn't read fast enough' -- Sebastian Junger'A beautifully written adrenaline rush by one of our generation's bravest journalists' -- Aiden Hartley, author of The Zanzibar Chest'As thrilling a narrative as any war novel on the shelves . . . A haunting memoir and tribute to an extraordinary comrade-at-arms' * Kirkus *'War correspondent James Brabazon brings his experience of the world's most dangerous places to this brutally compelling thriller' * Mail on Sunday *'Unsparing prose, a visceral shock ride into horror' -- Jonathan KaplanReads like a political thriller. Brabazon's searing narrative captures both the allure of war . . . and its brutal realities * Publisher's Weekly *A compelling insight into a devastated region that is the playground of rapacious warlords, western intelligence agents and opportunistic businessmen * Sunday Business Post *
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Penguin Books Ltd The Grey Ghost
Book SynopsisTHE EXPLOSIVE NEW THRILLER FROM THE WORLD''S NO. 1 BESTSELLING ADVENTURE WRITER Does a stolen antique car hold the clue to a secret fortune? Husband and wife treasure-hunting team Remi and Sam Fargo head to England to help Viscount Albert Payton recover a fortune that was lost a hundred years ago - along with the family''s good name. It is believed this treasure was linked to the theft of a Rolls-Royce prototype called the Grey Ghost, which legendary detective Isaac Bell helped to recover, while the treasure itself remained missing. But then the Grey Ghost is stolen once again - this time from right under the noses of the investigating Fargos. And the Viscount vanishes too. It''s up to Remi and Sam to solve the mystery, but now their lives are in serious danger . . .''A rip-roaring story . . . showcases why readers love books written by Cussler'' Daily Mail ''The adventure king''Trade ReviewA rip-roaring story . . . showcases why readers love books written by Cussler * Daily Mail *Cussler is hard to beat * Daily Mail *The Adventure King * Sunday Express *The guy I read * Tom Clancy *
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Penguin Books Ltd She Lies in Wait
Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER & RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB PICKSIX FRIENDS. ONE KILLER. WHO DO YOU TRUST?''A novel that literally makes you hold your breath then gasp out loud'' VAL MCDERMID___________Seven teenagers went down to the woods. Only six came back . . .30 years later, a body is discovered.DCI Sheens already knows what''s waiting for him - Aurora Jackson, found at last.What he doesn''t already know is that it''s murder.All six witnesses insist on their innocence, but DCI Sheens is sure one of them is lying.But who?__________''What a marvel! A corkscrew-twisty, knife-sharp thriller. . . Prepare to be haunted'' A J Finn, bestselling author of The Woman in the Window''I loved it. A SUPERIOR crime novel'' Marian Keyes''An engaging tale of lust, rivalry and murder'' The Sunday TimesTrade ReviewAn atmospheric thriller that takes the idea of six friends with a dark place in their past and gives it a series of fresh, chilling twists. A novel that literally makes you hold your breath then gasp out loud -- Val McDermidWhat a marvel! A corkscrew-twisty, knife-sharp thriller - yet it doubles as a tender ode to loss and longing. Prepare to be haunted -- A.J. Finn, no.1 bestselling author of The Woman in the WindowAn engaging tale of lust, rivalry and murder * Sunday Times, Pick of the best suspense novels *A dark, deep, terrific thriller and a scorching portrait of friendship and its betrayal -- Nicci FrenchThis enjoyably chilling suspense tale conveys both the thrills and the dangers of being a teenager on the brink of adult independence... The obvious questions of how she died and at whose hand are properly dealt with. But the fascination of this story is in the character studies of the surviving children, all grown up now and participants in a dark mystery that they all wish had never seen the light of day * New York Times *I loved it. A SUPERIOR crime book -- Marian KeyesShe Lies in Wait delivers on just about every level - a killer premise, an absorbing plot that twists and turns at just the right pace, and in DCI Jonah Sheens a lead detective who has hit the page fully-formed and instantly likeable. One to watch! -- Caz Frear, Richard and Judy bestselling author of Sweet Little LiesIn this cracking, page-turning thriller, Gytha Lodge brings the reader on a twisty edgy ride, flipping deftly between two timelines as it races towards the reveal. Gripping stuff -- Karen Perry, bestselling author of Girl UnknownClassic detective fiction at its best! Lodge paints an absorbing tale of murder - and more - involving a cast of superbly drawn characters. Rarely does a book so seamlessly blend the past and the present, building edge-of-the-seat suspense to the very final scene, all the while offering up piercing psychological insight * Jeffery Deaver *A gripping, atmospheric thriller and hugely promising debut * Image *A stunning debut. Brilliantly formed characters and a twisty, clever plot had me turning pages well past my bed time.A strong debut thriller with dual timelines. Mysterious, stylish, and utterly compellingBy turns elegant and savage, absorbing and clinical, She Lies In Wait is one of those rare debuts that stops you dead, commands you to turn each page, and leaves you piecing together a story you are desperate to unfold yet loath to finish. Seriously impressive.This twisty-turny read is a cut above the rest because of the brilliant writing. 5 ***** * Sun *A stunner, a proper whodunnit. It kept me up well past bed-time, turning those pages. Well-plotted, brilliant characters, beautifully written: a sure-fire hitWith a punchy hook, this is the perfect read for a book club * Cambridge Edition *Gytha Lodge is an incredibly talented writer and this is an haunting, assured debut that will stay with the reader long after they've finished the last page. * Jessica Barry, author of Freefall *An atmospheric debut... Lodge smoothly intercuts the present-day police probe by whip-sharp recent transfer Det. Constable Juliette Hanson and other team members with flashbacks to the last day of Aurora's life as seen through her eyes... This psychological thriller marks a promising start to a planned series * Publishers Weekly *Sheens and his team are compassionate, clever, and likeable... The mystery intrigues and twists, offering enough red herrings and moments of police procedural to please fans of the genre. There are already two more DCI Sheens novels in the works - hooray! * Kirkus (starred review) *Masterful and immersive, told with pace and nuance - totally gripping. The tension wracks up page after page. A fantastic book, a sure-fire bestseller * Chris Hammer, No.1 Bestselling author of Scrublands *I thoroughly enjoyed it - a great evocation of being a teenager, and a tense meshing of time lines. I'm very glad it's the start of a series * Harriet Tyce, author of Blood Orange *Classic detective fiction at its best! Lodge paints an absorbing tale of murder-and more--involving a cast of superbly drawn characters. Rarely does a book so seamlessly blend the past and the present, building edge-of-the-seat suspense to the very final scene, all the while offering up piercing psychological insight that draws us in as completely as the plot. * Jeffery Deaver, author of The Never Game and The Bone Collector *Most enjoyable - Gytha Lodge is a skilled storyteller and she weaves such an intricate plot. The book hooked me early on and kept me up way past my bedtime on several nights! The team of detectives Gytha has put together is top notch. All in all, a very satisfying read * James Oswald *She Lies in Wait drew me in from the very first page. Gytha Lodge has created a compulsive crime novel with a heartbreaking story and a complex plot as well as a whole set of brilliant characters, especially the clever and likeable DCI Sheens. Difficult to put down, it kept me guessing until the end * Jenny Quintana, bestselling author of The Missing Girl *I can't remember a debut I read with such pleasure - a really masterful handling of complex plot and beautiful characterisation * Helen Callaghan, bestselling author of Dear Amy *A thriller with a chilling psychological edge that explores the bonds of friendship * Woman *Slow-burning, yet intense ... Ticks all the crime thriller boxes * Peterborough Evening Telegraph *Brilliant. We predict she is a big name for the future * Leamington Courier *
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Penguin Books Ltd Watching from the Dark
Book SynopsisThe latest gripping novel from the author of the Sunday Times bestselling Richard & Judy thriller pick She Lies in Wait''Gripping, multi-layered and fresh. Terrific'' WILL DEAN, author of Dark Pines_________Aidan Poole logs onto his laptop late at night to Skype his girlfriend, Zoe. But to his horror, he realizes she is not alone.Completely helpless, all he can do is listen to the sounds of a violent struggle.And then a chilling silence.He''s desperate to find out if she is OK. So why is he so hesitant to call the police?When his messages finally reach them, DCI Jonah Sheens and his team take the case.And discover the body. . .Watching from the Dark is the spellbinding thriller that you won''t want to miss._________''An absolute gem - I was hooked from the first page'' JO JAKEMAN, author of Sticks and StonesTrade ReviewAn excellent detective novel. The opening scene is superb, and sets up the story beautifully. Gripping, multi-layered and fresh. Terrific -- Will Dean, author of Dark PinesA brilliant premise, perfectly executed. A genuine page turner - it kept me guessing right until the end. -- Chris Hammer, bestselling author of ScrublandsA riveting new book, with such vivid characters -- Holly Watt, author of To the LionsAn absolute gem - I was hooked from the first page -- Jo Jakeman, author of Sticks and StonesThe first scene was brilliantly terrifying and the rest of the novel lived up to the strong opening - I had no idea who the killer was and it was superbly plotted. I loved the characters, too, especially the investigating team. I can see that this series is going to be a huge hit. -- Emily Koch, bestselling author of If I Die Before I WakeA cold blooded chiller from first page to last. I loved She Lies In Wait, Watching From The Dark is even better -- Chris WhitakerYou'll be reluctant to put this book down until you've unravelled all its dark plot twists * Culture Fly *Lodge writes perceptively about rivalries between young women, showing how even the best-intended relationships can become toxic * The Sunday Times *A satisfyingly complex whodunnit that will keep readers gripped and baffled in equal measure * Daily Express *This page-turner of a novel is intricately and intelligently plotted, and keeps you guessing right up to its gripping close * Cambridge Edition *I really loved this. Jonah Sheens is a well-drawn and likeable detective, and what I like about Gytha's writing is that she thinks outside the box -- Gillian McAllister, bestelling author of How to Disappear
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Penguin Books Ltd We Are All the Same in the Dark
Book SynopsisDiscover the nail-biting new thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Black-Eyed Susans''Gorgeous writing, interesting characters, a unique setting, and an unsettling, surprising mystery. We Are All the Same in the Dark has it all'' AMY ENGEL, bestselling author of The Familiar Dark''Tense, darkly atmospheric . . .Takes your breath away with its sudden twists'' DAILY MAIL_______Ten years ago, homecoming queen Trumanell Branson vanished.Her farewell message?A bloody handprint left on a wall.Back then, the police cleared her brother Wyatt of any crime. But now a TV documentary has judged otherwise. And old suspicions are reignited.Yet when Wyatt finds a lost girl wandering a lonely highway, he convinces himself she''s a sign. Someone to lead him to his sister. To clear his name.Watching him is police officer Odette TuTrade ReviewTENSE, DARKLY ATMOSPHERIC. TAKES YOUR BREATH AWAY WITH ITS SUDDEN TWISTS. GRACEFULLY WRITTEN, WITH CHARACTER THAT LEAP OFF THE PAGE AND INTO YOUR IMAGINATION * DAILY MAIL *Twisty and atmospheric * Prima *One of my favorite reads of the year. I wanted to sit and savor Heaberlin's beautiful prose but the twisty plot and unexpected revelations propelled me through the pages of this spine-chilling novel . . . Absolutely mesmerizing * Heather Gudenkauf, New York Times bestselling author of The Weight of Silence *I'm not sure I can put into words how much I loved this book. Gorgeous writing, interesting characters, a unique setting, and an unsettling, surprising mystery. At one point, I actually gasped out loud both from the beauty of the writing and the shock of the story. We Are All the Same in the Dark has it all -- Amy Engel * bestselling author of The Familiar Dark *Exceptional . . . After a devastating twist halfway through, the intense plot builds to an emotional finale. Heaberlin sensitively addresses issues of survival and vulnerability in this heart-wrenching gothic tale * Publishers Weekly *An intense, intelligent thrill-ride of a book - undoubtedly the one I will be recommending all year -- Elizabeth HaynesA story so deftly told that it pulls you in and swallows you whole -- Taylor Stevens * New York Times bestselling author of Liars' Legacy *[Heaberlin] brilliantly captures the atmosphere and rough beauty of a strange and divided state * CrimeReads *A disquieting, tense and suspenseful book that promises to keep you reading way into the night * Culture Fly *A gripping, richly-layered exploration of haunted souls in a haunted place. Julia Heaberlin's complex and memorable characters propel a story that keeps you guessing at every turn -- Lou Berney * author of November Road *Unsettling and atmospheric. Tense and Edgy. Julia Heaberlin holds you spellbound all the way to the emotional and devastating conclusion * internationally bestselling author of The Rumor *One of the best stand-alone mysteries I've read in a while; thrilling and complex, with richly imagined characters who will break your heart even as they confront the monsters, real and imagined, that hide in the dark -- Kathleen KentIf you only read one thriller this year, let it be this one. Psychologically absorbing, original and atmospheric. I could not turn the pages fast enough -- Elin Hilderbrand, author of 28 SummersHeaberlin knows how to build to a truly shocking twist, how to break a reader's heart and then begin mending it * Dallas Morning News *Praise for Julia Heaberlin * : *A beautifully written and extraordinary book * Sophie Hannah *A thriller to remember why you love thrillers * Observer *Strong characterisation, haunting images, a wonderful sense of place * Guardian *Rich, multilayered characters . . . I wanted to sit and savor her beautiful prose but the twisty plot and unexpected revelations propelled me through this spine-chilling novel . . . absolutely mesmerizingThe author of Black-Eyed Susans returns with an elegantly written tale, set in a world where women are vulnerable and men are dangerous, the finger of suspicion pointing at them all * Daily Express *An emotionally charged story . . . there are so many layers to Heaberlin's story which keeps the mystery going right up until the end * Culturefly *
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Penguin Books Ltd Journey of the Pharaohs
Book SynopsisJOIN KURT AUSTIN AND THE NUMA TEAM CHASING RELIC THIEVES ROUND THE WORLD IN THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER FROM GRAND MASTER OF ADVENTURE, CLIVE CUSSLERANCIENT SECRETS. MODERN WEAPONS . . .________When Kurt Austin rescues the crew of a Scottish trawler, he finds himself trying to save them not once but twice. First, from the violent storm that dashes their vessel into jagged rocks and, second, from the deadly gunmen desperate to get their hands on its lost cargo of stolen Egyptian artefacts.Soon Kurt - with the assistance of resourceful MI5 agent Morgan Manning - is on the hunt for the source of these artefacts. It''s a journey that takes them around the world and draws the fury of the mysterious Bloodstone group - an international network of murderous individuals who''ll kill anyone in their way.But what do gunmen want with ancient loot?One thing is for sure, if Kurt is to find out he''s going to be Trade ReviewThis nonstop thrill ride will leave readers breathless * Mail Online *Twists that will make even hardcore adventure fans say "Wow!" . . . This is fast-paced, nonstop fun. Cussler fans will gobble it up. * Kirkus *Praise for Clive Cussler * - *The Adventure King * Sunday Express *Cussler is hard to beat * Daily Mail *Nobody does it better - nobody!Just about the best storyteller in the business * New York Post *Delivers what it promises * Financial Times *
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Penguin Books Ltd The Last Orphan
Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERThe electrifying new ORPHAN X adventure in the bestselling series - Evan Smoak returns with a mission which could cost him everything . . .''A stellar series, and the stories get better with each instalment'' DAILY MAIL''[A] witty, satisfying thriller'' SUN__________A heavily-armed counter-assault team, a convoy of tactical vehicles plus decoys, air support, a sedative more commonly used to knock out large animals, arm and leg restraints, a hood, mouthguard and a Secret Service Agent asking for a selfie.This was not your average invitation to meet with the President.But then Orphan X is not your average guest. The last survivor of the off-the-books programme that raised and trained him, Evan Smoak was sent around the world to do his government''s dirty work. Until he escaped.Now once again in need of his particular skill-set, the President trTrade Reviewwham-bam action and suspense, leavened with humour * Sunday Express *Praise for The Last Orphan- * : *The Last Orphan is pulse-pounding, heart-stopping, and thought-provoking. I loved it -- Meg Gardiner, No. 1 New York Times bestselling authorThe Last Orphan is a top-notch thriller and action packed joyride. Readers will not want to put it down * Karin Slaughter, New York Times bestselling author *As a crafter of wham-bam action and suspense, leavened with a healthy dose of humour, Hurwitz's abilities are as fine-tuned as ever * Daily Express *[A] witty, satisfying thriller * Sun *Hurwitz gives his seventh Orphan X thriller an epic scope, writing with verve and color . . . A crackerjack thriller * Kirkus *Nonstop action and relentless pacing are matched in The Last Orphan by deeply philosophical and powerfully emotional undertones * Publishers Weekly *A stellar series, and the stories get better with each instalment. [Evan Smoak is] the man you want in your corner when justice is needed * Daily Mail *Orphan X blows the doors off most thrillers I've read and catapults the readers on a cat-and-mouse that feels like a missile launch. Read this book. You will thank me later -- David Baldacci * - *Orphan X is his best yet - a real celebration of all the strengths Gregg Hurwitz brings to a thriller -- Lee Child * - *Another jet-fuelled thriller * Shots Magazine *Orphan X is most exciting new series character since Jack Reacher. A page-turning masterpiece of suspense -- Jonathan Kellerman * - *Mind blowing! A perfect mix of Jason Bourne and Jack Reacher -- Lisa Gardner * - *
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Penguin Books Ltd All The Blood We Share
Book SynopsisDiscover the darkly addictive new historical crime based on a twisted true story, from the author of Triflers Need Not Apply''Creepy and compelling'' THE TIMES CRIME CLUB''Atmospheric and addictive'' CRIME MONTHLY''Sinister. A pulse-pounding read'' WOMAN & HOME''A mixture of black humour and psychological insight'' SUNDAY TIMES, ''Best Historical Fiction Books of 2023''__________Blood is thicker than water . . . and murder is best kept in the family__________Kate Bender has killed before.She has felt the warm trickle of a man''s blood. Known what it is like to hold his life in her hands. But that is in the past.Laying low in a new town, she vows to change. When she gains the locals'' trust as an esteemed medium, a life closer to virtue finally seems within reach.But can Kate deny her lingering urges?For while theTrade ReviewCreepy and compelling * The Times Crime Club *A mixture of black humour and psychological insight * Sunday Times, 'Best Historical Fiction Books of 2023' *Atmospheric and addictive * Crime Monthly *This sinister novel is a pulse-pounding read * Woman's Own *I was absolutely captivated by All the Blood We Share. The author brings the prairie so vividly to life that I felt I was there, living amongst brilliantly portrayed, scarily believable characters . . . Chilling, terrifying, utterly addictive, All the Blood We Share is a beautifully written, spellbinding read for 2023 -- Karen Coles, author of The AsylumAs disturbing as it is compelling, All The Blood We Share is a grisly triumph, and one that cements Bruce's reputation as a must-read author * Fantasy Hive *Praise for Camilla Bruce * - *Got me out of a reading slump! Dark glee, tragedy . . . fans of my story The Corset will gobble this up * Laura Purcell *Dark, twisted and dangerously addictive * Sam Lloyd *A brutal and compelling tale that starts as a revenge story but quickly becomes so much more. Clever, shocking and horrific in places, it's the sort of book for which the phrase 'page-turner' was invented * Lucie McKnight Hardy *Come for the fabulous premise, stay for the razor-sharp portrait of a marvelously complex (and often totally terrifying) mind. I was a big fan of You Let Me In, but Camilla Bruce has absolutely outdone herself with Bella Sorensen and Triflers Need Not Apply * Laird Hunt *Explosive . . . If you like true crime, you'll devour this chilling story * Woman's Weekly *Deliciously dark, wickedly observed with a protagonist who will haunt you in the best way. Utterly gripping, chillingly compelling - you won't read another story quite like Bella's * Miranda Dickinson *Loved this fascinating tale of how a woman's pain turns to rage and then murder. A dark, thrilling ride into a world of revenge. Oh so satisfying * Julie Owen Moylan *A perfect read for any crime fiction fan. A chilling immersion into the mind of a serial killer - dark, seductive and addictive. A truly gripping read * Lia Middleton *Based on a true story, with dark humour throughout, you will be hooked * Prima *Extraordinary. Bruce does a marvellous job of reimagining this real-life murderer, without excusing her crimes * The Times *This gory fictionalisation of her story is also a great character study * Best *Explosive . . . If you like true crime, you'll devour this chilling story of revenge * Woman *Chilling. Camilla Bruce's adept reimagining of this compelling historical figure is difficult to forget * Gazette and Herald *You'll veer between pity and loathing for the main character, with perhaps a touch of horrified admiration at times * The Hunsbury Handbook *
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Penguin Books Ltd Until the Last of Me
Book SynopsisThe thrilling second instalment in the TAKE THEM TO THE STARS series - a secret history of our world like no other . . .''Introspective, lyrical and with a growing sense of menace running under it all'' THE TIMESPerfect for fans of The Man in the High Castle and The Eternals___________The First Rule is the most important: ''Always run, never fight''.For 3000 years Mia''s family has shaped Earth''s history to push humanity to the stars, making brutal, wrenching choices along the way.And now, in the year of 1968, Mia finds herself about to help launch the first people into space. She can''t take them to the stars, not quite yet. But with her adversary almost upon her, and with the future of the planet at stake, one thing is becoming clearer:Obeying the First Rule is no longer an option.For the first time since her line''s first generation, Mia will have to choose to stanTrade ReviewIntrospective, lyrical and with a growing sense of menace running under it all * The Times *Praise for Sylvain Neuvel * - *It's fascinating to see how Neuvel weaves together fact and fiction . . . a blast. Seriously clever * SFX *An alt-history with a difference. Traces the true story of the development of rocket science but adds an alien-conspiracy-theory edge in the shape of a fictional team of mother-daughter clones. Along with the problems faced by women trying to change the world (or at least get men to listen to them), they are threatened by a mysterious 'Tracker' who has spent centuries trying to kill them. Good fun * Guardian *A dark and ambitious book. Neuvel is forging ahead * SFX Magazine *Wry narration, wired action . . . Fans of alternate history and intelligent sci-fi will love this * Publishers Weekly *Clever and compelling, it will keep you enthralled until the end -- Robert J. Sawyer, Hugo Award-winning author of The Oppenheimer Alternative * - *There's real cleverness at work here. Mia, bent on getting humanity sufficiently technologically developed so that they can leave Earth, makes some dodgy-sounding moral choices as she works towards humanity's salvation * The Times *Highly crafted and unique * Library Journal *
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Penguin Books Ltd For Your Own Good
Book SynopsisTHE GRIPPING NEW PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER FROM THE RICHARD & JUDY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF MY LOVELY WIFE''Totally the real deal'' SARAH PINBOROUGH''Brilliant'' DAILY MAIL''Irresistibly dark'' T.M. LOGAN''Dark, sly and delicious'' J.P. DELANEY''Absolutely terrific'' SARAH PEKKANEN_______You want the absolute best for your child, and everyone agrees that''s Belmont Academy.At first you were impressed by Mr Crutcher, with his dedication to his students.But something isn''t right at that school.It starts with small things . . . A teacher falling sick. Rumours about a former pupil going off the rails. Of course, you never guessed it could end in murder.And now you have no idea who will be next . . ._______''Wonderfully dark and twisty. I raced through it, desperate to know how it would end'' B.A. Paris''Dark as night, sinisterTrade ReviewSamantha Downing is totally the real deal. Wry and dark and witty and clever. I didn't think she could outdo My Lovely Wife but I think this one tops it. -- Sarah PinboroughAn irresistibly dark tale of parents, pupils and poison: the American dream turned suburban nightmare -- TM Logan, author of Trust Me and The HolidayDark, sly and delicious...totally original - and totally compelling -- JP DelaneyWonderfully dark and twisty. I raced through it, desperate to know how it would end -- BA ParisFans of Gone Girl and Big Little Lies will love this fast-paced thriller * Sunday Express *I raced through this, and loved every twist and turn. Brilliant characterisation and ingenious plotting make it an absolute winner. -- Jill MansellI have loved all of the books by Samantha Downing, and this classroom thriller deserves an A+. Original, dark and highly addictive -- Alice FeeneyA brilliant psychological black comedy with a really fresh feel, packed with sly observation and outrageous twists. But creepy Crutcher is the standout character who is truly awful and equally compelling * Daily Mail *I'm a huge fan of Samantha Downing, who is masterful at creating diabolical characters and deliciously chilling plots. An absolutely terrific book! -- Sarah PekkanenSamantha Downing has achieved something so special in For Your Own Good. A story that is dark as night, sinister as hell, clever, twisting and downright fun -- Chris WhitakerSamantha Downing serves up another cast of deliciously mendacious characters in an exclusive private school setting, where the deadly action drives a brilliantly tense, taut and twisty plot. I may never look at my coffee in the same way again -- Gilly MacmillanEntertaining as hell, with trademark Downing twistedness. I loved it. -- Sam Lloyd, bestselling author of The Memory WoodA slick and chilling thriller, leading readers on a dark, sinuous journey through the halls of Belmont Academy-the type of place where you're never sure who to trust, or who to fear. -- Megan MirandaDark, twisty, fun, and so original -- Alafair BurkeTwistier than a corkscrew and utterly original, For Your Own Good hooked me from the first page with its dark humour and no-let-up suspense -- Victoria SelmanWow! Samantha Downing has done it again. For Your Own Good is utterly compelling, deliciously dark, and with perfect pacing that will have you racing to find out how it ends. I absolutely loved it -- Sarah BonnerA deliciously dark, fast-paced delight of a novel with a maybe-maybe-not villain you'll secretly be rooting for. Highly recommended -- A.J. ParkA dark and twisty plot you'll race to finish * Yours Magazine *A brilliant psychological thriller * Bella *Downing's spare prose packs a wallop as she deftly ratchets up the suspense with every hairpin turn of this lean, mean, surprising, and utterly propulsive thriller -- Lisa UngerSo dark and twisted, so deliciously evil, it'll not only make you frantically turn those pages to find out who's targeting whom, but the wry sense of humor will have you laughing out loud, too. Another phenomenal wild-ride of a read from one of the crime-writing community's most talent authors. Bet you'll never look at high school the same way again -- Hannah Mary McKinnonFor Your Own Good is a fresh take on the elite school thriller and the perfect page turner -- Laure Van RensburgWitty and macabre with a psycho teacher who is so real to me -- Caroline KepnesWell-orchestrated * Sunday Times *Praise for Samantha Downing -- -We're calling it: My Lovely Wife is the most gripping psychological thriller of 2019... this book will keep you reading late into the night * Stylist *One of my favourite thrillers of the year - I couldn't stop reading but didn't want it to end. Dark, chilling and compelling -- TM Logan, bestselling author of The HolidayWow! My Lovely Wife is a stunner - full of twists, well-drawn characters, and riveting suspense -- Harlan CobenOne of the best thrillers I've ever read -- Judy FinniganSo beautifully and elegantly written . . . A great twist - I loved it -- Sophie Hannah
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Penguin Books Ltd A Killer in the Family
Book SynopsisSomeone in your family isn''t who they say they are . . .Discover the page-turning thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author.Aisling''s family has never been picture-perfect: abandoned as a child by her father, and still grieving her mother,Aisling''s two sons are all she has left. For years, they''d felt like enough.Now, she needs answers.Desperate to find the truth - about her family, and herself - Aisling uploads her DNA to an ancestry website. She soon finds a match.But instead of her father, she''s faced with Detective Jonah Sheens.He''s investigating the latest in a string of murders by a serial killer. Aisling''s DNA is a match for the crime scene, leaving the police with three suspects: her long-lost father, and her two sons.Aisling always swore she''d do anything to protect the little family she has left.But would she protect a murderer?---------------------------------<Trade ReviewI was completely gripped... Such a clever, twisty mystery. I loved it -- BP WalterA darkly deceptive, twisting, masterful mystery. Gytha Lodge should be on every crime fiction fan's must read list -- Chris WhitakerA real page-turner, full of surprises and plot twists, from beginning to end * Yours *This book made me fall back in love with crime fiction. A Killer In The Family is gritty, heartfelt, tense and terrifyingly believable. Gytha Lodge is an absolute master of the genre -- Rebecca Thorne, author of The Grief HouseWhether you're a committed crime fic fan or new to the genre, you'll be gripped * Velvet Magazine *Praise for Gytha Lodge -- :Addictive, fast-paced and expertly plotted...I loved it -- Claire DouglasIntriguing, unsettling and twisty as hell -- Neil LancasterA taut, gripping thriller * Sun *A novel that literally makes you hold your breath then gasp out loud -- Val McDermid
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Penguin Books Ltd Tom Clancys Chain of Command
Book SynopsisTHE GRIPPING NEW THRILLER IN TOM CLANCY''S JACK RYAN SERIES - INSPIRATION FOR THE BLOCKBUSTER AMAZON PRIME TV SERIESA plane is intercepted flying at the Whitehouse. The Vice-President collapses and dies. And a plan is launched to kidnap the First Lady . . .__________President Jack Ryan always feared the greatest threat would be to the nation - from Russia, China or an act of international terrorism. Never in his wildest dreams could he imagine it could be so personal - so directed at him.As the President scrambles to fight back, regain control and save those he loves, the men and women protecting him must work fast to solve three mysteries:Who has the power to do this?Why attack the President of the US?And how can they be found and stopped? . . .__________PRAISE FOR TOM CLANCY''Exhilarating. No other novelist is giving so full a picture of modern conflict''
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Penguin Books Ltd The Anomaly
Book SynopsisTHE NO. 1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER. WINNER OF THE 2020 PRIX GONCOURT. 1 MILLION COPIES SOLD.*SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2023 ARTHUR C. CLARKE AWARD**SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2023 CWA CRIME THRILLER IN TRANSLATION AWARD*''Just when you think you''ve worked it out . . . well, you probably haven''t'' DAILY MAIL''Mind-bending. Written with page-turning conviction'' THE TIMES''A mind-bending, prize-winning speculative thriller'' GUARDIAN''An intoxicating mix of the magical and life''s big questions'' FINANCIAL TIMES_______No one knows how it happened. But it''ll change their lives forever . . .During a terrifying storm, Air France flight 006 - inexplicably - duplicates.For every passenger, there are now two: a double with the same mind, body and memories.Only one thing sets them apart - while one plane lands in March, the other doesn''t arrive until June.NothiTrade ReviewBuckle your seatbelts, as Hervé le Tellier takes you on an extraordinary ride. You won't want to put this book down until the very last page! -- Leïla Slimani * author of Lullaby, winner of the 2016 Prix Goncourt *Wow, what an exciting, original blend of theory and heart. It's astonishing. I can't describe it, except to say: read it, and prepare for a whole new perspective on your own existence - and plane travel -- Janice Hallett * Sunday Times bestselling author of The Appeal *A mind-bending, prize-winning speculative thriller * Guardian *A good idea, elegantly executed * Daily Telegraph *A funny, smart thriller that surfs the Zeitgeist with typical elan -- Adrian McKinty, bestselling author of The ChainA really intriguing novel -- John BoyneThe Anomaly is one and ten novels at once, brilliantly connecting every mystery of intimacy with the great mystery of humanity -- Michel BussiIt's a phenomenal read. I loved how it tied together. So clever yet also so gripping -- Harriet Tyce * Sunday Times bestselling author of Blood Orange *This high-concept SF thriller is enormous fun: a French prize winner spiced with Oulipian theory and literary in-jokes, riddling away at existential questions in the guise of a breakneck page-turner' * Guardian, 'Summer Reading: The 50 Hottest New Books' *Amusing, affecting, effervescent * Guardian *It is intricate, ingenious, propulsive - but it is also affecting * Scotsman *An extraordinary mix of existential thriller and speculative fiction. Questions of philosophy, mathematics and astrophysics bend this novel far from the typical mold, and Le Tellier's characters must confront the deepest questions of existence. This thought-provoking literary work deserves a wide readership * Publishers Weekly *A French literary phenomenon...The Anomaly captured a moment when the pandemic stopped the world and existence veered toward the virtual. It swerves between various genres - science fiction, a thriller, love stories, an introspective work - without being confined by any of them * New York Times *Written with such page-turning conviction that readers are guaranteed a thoroughly enjoyable intellectual workout * The Times *The buzz around this Goncourt prize-winner is richly deserved, and just when you think you've worked it out . . . well, you probably haven't * Daily Mail *Intriguing * SFX *A flight of imagination you'll be rolling over in your mind long after deplaning * Washington Post *A striking thought experiment...Le Tellier delivers some sharp social comedy here. But behind the comedy are more profound psychological questions about individual freedom. The Anomaly is priceless * Times Literary Supplement *A witty, erudite novel, teeming and minutely detailed, a treat throughout, with-at its centre-that head-spinning conceit that will leave you deep in thought for a long time after reading the final page. It is rare to have so much fun with something so intelligent -- Nicolas Mathieu * author of And Their Children After Them, winner of the 2018 Prix Goncourt *The Anomaly is thought-provoking and philosophical yet thrilling too, with superbly drawn characters, a dynamic plot, and a fascinating question at its heart - what if the entire world as we know it is a lie? -- Andrew Hunter MurrayA speculative thriller from literary powerhouse Hervé le Tellier. Perfect for those who like their realities unstable * Crime Reads *Mind-bending * The Times *Humorous, captivating, thoughtful - existentialism has never been so thrilling * Kirkus Reviews *Manifest meets Lost in The Anomaly...a puzzle box of a sci-fi thriller * PopSugar *An extraordinary, fast-paced, disturbing novel, perfect for these extraordinary, fast-paced, disturbing times. Think Steven Spielberg meets Umberto Eco with a side order of black humour, generously sprinkled with genuine emotion -- Sam Taylor * author of The Island At The End Of The World *A uniquely, gloriously, provocatively French contribution to the sci-fi thriller genre - it will keep you guessing, get your heart pounding, and make you feel and wonder and - above all - think -- Sam J. Miller * Nebula-Award winning author of Blackfish City *In The Anomaly, Hervé Le Tellier has delivered a volatile and compelling thriller that has you hurtling toward the mystery at the heart of the novel from page one. The Anomaly is a gripping and moving blend of Blake Crouch's Dark Matter, the television show Lost, with a bit of The Philadelphia Experiment thrown in for good measure. I couldn't put it down. -- Terry Miles * author of Rabbits *Exhilarating, thought-provoking, funny, and devastating. The Anomaly is unlike anything else I've read this year -- Laure Van Rensburg * author of Nobody But Us *I was completely blown away by this genre-defying masterpiece. Part thriller, part philosophical rumination on what makes us human, and with a dash of theoretical physics; this is an absolute must-read -- Sarah Bonner * author of Her Perfect Twin *The Anomaly is a brilliant balancing act of a novel, a fantastic rush and ride that works on myriad levels, at various depths, and in a multitude of styles. It's a precise and erudite literary treat, a comedic sociopolitical-religious skewering of these contemporary times, a philosophical-scientific-mathematical dive into the puzzles of possibility, space, and time, and an ingenious thought experiment that lends itself easily to ad infinitum analysis and dissection. It's also entirely grounded in human nature. Le Tellier's pointillistic characters are, like all of us, buffeted by desires, seeking love, striving, aging, making good and bad decisions, choosing the right or wrong paths, believing they know and understand themselves, utterly trusting in free will. Highly intelligent, ironic without cheap cynicism, The Anomaly is an immensely fun novel, an immersive experience that leaves the reader analysing everything anew -- Cherise Wolas * author of The Resurrection of Joan Ashby and The Family Tabor *The year has only just begun but I will be surprised if I read something as astonishing as The Anomaly in the next 12 months * Scotsman *It's dizzying, exhilarating, brilliant! -- Nicholas Carreau * Europe 1 *An intoxicating mix of the magical and life's big questions * Financial Times *Hervé le Tellier's new novel is an exquisite, insane surprise. Quite simply astounding * Le Journal du Dimanche *An addictive page-turner, The Anomaly flirts with thriller and science fiction, and mirrors the best televisions series in its very effective orchestration of suspense. Filled with fascination existential and metaphysical questions, this is an effective, funny and discreetly melancholy novel * Le Monde *A brilliant, extremely inventive book. Like an astounding screenplay for an American blockbuster, written by a Frenchman who is having fun with it -- Olivia de Lamberterie * France 2 *Hervé le Tellier has written an impossible novel. It's a thriller but also a fantasy. A choral novel, which is also surrealist. An adventure, a page turner, a bestseller, but also an experimental, highly literary work -- Frederic Beigbeder * Le Figaro Magazine *A delight. Intricate, ingenious, propulsive - but also affecting, with numerous moments that are terribly poignant along with its puzzles and winks * i *How would society respond to the inexplicable? This is the question the author tries, with intelligence, elegance and humour, to answer. Hervé le Tellier has written a frank and gripping novel with complex, moving characters. You won't be able to put it down! -- Claire Bitaudeau * Librairie Millepages *Effervescent playfulness . . . Hilariously deadpan * Guardian *The novel is a tour de force which both dives into the personal lives of several characters and at the same time gives a group perspective on an international event which verges on science fiction. The taut rhythm of the investigation keeps the reader on tenterhooks * Toute La Culture *The situations are mad, but the questions they raise, far less so. Such is the profundity of this astonishing book: it makes light of itself, lending an air of fantasy to the fates of its characters, while Hervé le Tellier holds a mirror up before us * Le Figaro *A master of one-touch characterisation. Le Tellier's genius is in making the unimaginable feel authentic * Metro *Le Tellier, throughout this flight, deposits on the tarmac his stunned reader, ready to applaud * L'Opinion *Le Tellier is a masterful writer and his staggering story verges on thriller and science fiction * Version Femina *Somewhere between fable and science fiction, it's a fascinating novel * La Depeche du Midi *The novel weaves a surprising story out of several narrative threads which give Hervé le Tellier the opportunity to touch on as many literary genres as he does themes, in a biting and often funny critique of the start of the 21st century * En Attendant Nadeau *Excellent...at once zeitgeisty, intelligent, and entertaining * Charlie Hebdo *Fantastic...The Anomaly wears its name well: it's rare in France that a work combines the best of American TV series with an impeccable mastery of the French psychological novel * Elle France *Dizzying, compelling * RTE Guide *Mind-bending. Herve Le Tellier's emotional and intellectual rollercoaster is well worth the ride * The Times Literary Supplement *A delightfully confounding thriller . . . Le Tellier's prose is beautifully efficient and capable of quiet devastation * London Review of Books *
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Penguin Books Ltd Deception
Book SynopsisTHE GRIPPING SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERWhat happens when the person closest to you has led a life of deception?''Full of suspense and intriguing characters'' MY WEEKLY''A gritty, gripping drama'' WOMAN''S WEEKLY_______No one wants to believe their mother is a liar . . .After her mother''s funeral, Alice Kent is approached by a man who insists he''s her real father. Initially upset and disbelieving, Alice soon discovers that tugging at this loose thread unravels the expertly woven tapestry of lies which was her mother Sally''s life.Faced with this staggering deception, Alice decides she must learn the whole, terrible truth about her mother.But is she prepared for the dark journey back to Sally''s traumatic childhood and the evil forces which came to shape the woman who claimed to love her?_______''Brilliantly builds intrigue'' WOMAN & HOME''A raw, truthful and moving account, building intrigue as Alice gradually uncovers her mother''s life of deception, lies - and love'' WOMAN''S WEEKLY''Written with Pearse''s typically engaging and effortless style of storytelling, Deception is an intriguing book of highs, lows, struggles and perseverance'' CULTUREFLYPraise for Lesley Pearse''Storytelling at its very best'' Daily Mail''Gripping and suspenseful'' Daily Express''A twisting and intense read'' Woman''s OwnLesley Pearse, Sunday Times bestseller, March 2024Trade ReviewThis is a heart-wrenching journey as dark secrets are exposed and we understand the decisions Sally was forced to make * Candis *A complex and gripping relationship drama * Devon Life *Unpredictable and full of unexpected twists, this is a compelling read * My Weekly Special *This book brilliantly builds intrigue as Alice uncovers her mum's life of deception, lies and love * Woman & Home *Full of suspense and intriguing characters * My Weekly *A twisting, turning and utterly addictive tale of mystery, hardship and self-survival * Lancashire Evening Post *Written with Pearse's typically engaging and effortless style of storytelling, Deception is an intriguing book of highs, lows, struggles and perseverance * Culturefly *A gritty, gripping drama . . . A raw, truthful and moving account, building intrigue as Alice gradually uncovers her mother's life of deception, lies - and love * Woman's Weekly *Praise for Lesley Pearse * - *Storytelling at its very best * Daily Mail *Evocative, compelling, told from the heart * Sunday Express *Glorious, heartwarming * Woman & Home *Intriguing, heart-tugging, beautifully written * Closer *
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Penguin Books Ltd Fight Me
Book SynopsisDr Rick Tower is a mild-mannered English professor easing into middle-age at a New England college. Even his vices are unremarkable. But it wasn't always like this. Not until they changed his name, altered his looks and told him: pretend you were never different'.Because, decades earlier after a very bad day at high school, he was committed to a secret government facility with three other kids, Cat, Jack and Stephanie, each special in their own way. Tested, tutored and trained, this extraordinary quartet were then told to save the world.It was the best thing that ever happened to them. Until it became the worst.Now, twenty years later, a mysterious disappearance means Tower must reunite with his former comrades. But while great power come might come with great responsibility, there's little of that on display from any of them.Combining compelling storytelling and fierce imagination with a rich cast of characters, Fight Me
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Walker Books Ltd The Cruelty
Book SynopsisA groundbreaking YA thriller following a diplomat''s daughter from New York to Europe''s criminal underworld in search of her kidnapped father.The Cruelty is the first book from a groundbreaking new YA voice: an utterly compelling thriller.When Gwendolyn Bloom realizes that her father has been kidnapped, she has to take matters into her own hands. She traces him from New York City across the dark underbelly of Europe, taking on a new identity to survive in a world of brutal criminal masterminds. As she slowly leaves behind her schoolgirl self, she realizes that she must learn the terrifying truth about herself. To overcome the cruelty she encounters, she must also embrace it.Trade Review[...] well-crafted first novel [...] It’s a premise that demands a degree of suspended disbelief, but Bergstrom manages Gwen’s transformation from high school student to assassin believably enough, and he doesn’t avoid the toll Gwen’s actions take on her. Not for the weak of heart, this is a grim, fast-paced tale that stands knee-deep in dead bodies. * Publishers Weekly *This is a coming of age story like no other. Imagine if Jason Bourne was female and sixteen. That just about sums up The Cruelty... Smart, dangerous, kick-ass (yes, really) and an absolute page-turner, The Cruelty, is sure to be one of the hits of 2017. Look out Katniss – here comes Gwendolyn and she’s about to kick your butt! -- Jon Page * Couple of Pages *“It’s certainly a page turner […] this lurid, skilfully written book is certainly entertaining.” * Armadillo *“[…] well-crafted first novel. […] It’s a premise that demands a degree of suspended disbelief, but Bergstrom manages Gwen’s transformation from high school student to assassin believably enough, and he doesn’t avoid the toll Gwen’s actions take on her. Not for the weak of heart, this is a grim, fast-paced tale that stands knee-deep in dead bodies.” * Publishers Weekly *"[T]his debut novel is relentlessly paced, full of global sets, slick action […] with a grim, ass-kicking antihero."— * Booklist *
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Little, Brown Book Group The Bologna Vendetta
Book SynopsisWhen Daniel Leicester goes after his late wife''s missing bicycle in the oppressive heat of a Bologna summer, he is transported to her final days a decade earlier. As unfinished business bleeds - quite literally - into the present, Daniel begins to suspect Lucia''s accidental death may not have been an accident after all. With characters ranging from the Bologna branch of Italy''s Free and Acknowledged Masons to an activist group trashing AirBnBs, Tom Benjamin takes the reader on another colourful excursion to one of Italy''s most mysterious locations as the English detective and his partner Dolores Pugliese go after the truth, and a trace of justice, in a changing city.
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Little, Brown Book Group The City Underground
Book SynopsisIreland 1941. A German spy escapes from Mountjoy Prison, clearly with inside help. Yet no one wants to catch him. When the head of Garda Special Branch sends Inspector Stefan Gillespie to find out why, it must be in secret. But he meets a web of deceit in which the past''s dark shadows loom over the lies of the present. Alone, except for an alcoholic private detective and a woman who could betray him to the IRA, Stefan embarks on a journey that drags him into a plot to attack British interests in Ireland and an attempt on the life of the IRA Chief-of-Staff by his own men. Crossing into war-torn Northern Ireland, he is suddenly unprotected, a rogue policeman to the Royal Ulster Constabulary, a dangerous spy to the IRA.Praise for Michael Russell''Complex but compelling . . . utterly vivid and convincing'' Independent on Sunday''A superb, atmospheric thriller'' Irish Independent''A thriller to keep you guessing and gasping'' <
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Little, Brown Book Group The Weekend Guests
Book SynopsisA weekend on the wild, beautiful Dorset coast. Seven adults, six kids. A childminder, the ultimate special treat.It should be perfect: old friends, a stunning house, champagne and wind-strung beaches. But it isn''t. Relationships won''t stay still. Memories won''t stay put. Then the parents take a night out, and come back to catastrophe.Fourteen years earlier, five students in Edinburgh made an irrevocable mistake.One they thought no-one else knew about. Until now.
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Little, Brown Book Group Dead Find
Book SynopsisSt. Andrews, Scotland: Renovation works on the famous Old Course golf course uncovers the remains of a body in a shallow grave - two bullet holes in the skull. DNA confirms the victim as Rab Shepherd, the missing brother of Scotland''s late crime patriarch, Jock Shepherd. But Rab pulled out of the family business over twenty years ago, and moved to Australia where he allegedly lived an honest and wealthy life. This body confirms otherwise.Why was Rab killed? And who would risk killing him, knowing he was big Jock''s brother?DCI Andy Gilchrist and his associate, DS Jessie Janes, are assigned the murder investigation, and soon uncover a trail of executions and torture, treachery and betrayal, and ultimately a gangland secret so powerful it could shake the UK government to its core...PRAISE FOR T.F. MUIR:''Rebus did it for Edinburgh. Laidlaw did it for Glasgow. Gilchrist might just be the bloke to put St Andrews on the crime fiction map.'' Dail
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Little, Brown Book Group The Angsana Tree Mystery
Book Synopsis''One of Singapore''s finest living authors''South China Morning Post ''Simply glorious. Every nook and cranny of 1930s Singapore is brought richly to life'' CATRIONA MCPHERSON ''Charming'' RHYS BOWEN''One of the most likeable heroines in modern literature'' SCOTSMAN________________The next book in the Mystery Tree series, exploring Singapore after the Japanese retreat and in the aftermath of WWII.Singapore 1949When all the angsana trees on the island bloom at the same time it''s a glorious fragrant display that lasts only one day... and the next morning Su Lin comes across an old friend laughing hysterically while holding her dead lover on the thick carpet of yellow flowers by the quarry pool that was their childhood haunt. She instantly realises her friend could not be the killer as she could not have sliced so cleanly through the man''s throat with no weapon
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Little, Brown Book Group The Rose Apple Tree Mystery
Book SynopsisContinuation of the Su Lin series, award-nominated historical crime fiction set in 1940s Singapore, in the aftermath of WWII
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Little, Brown Book Group Death of a Spy
Book SynopsisAll Sergeant Hamish Macbeth ever wants is a quiet life in the tranquil surroundings of Lochdubh, his home village in the Scottish Highlands. Although the area he polices is vast, he''s happiest when he''s working alone, yet the police authorities insist he has an assistant. In the past, they have supplied a variety of problematic misfits, but they surpass themselves with their latest effort - an American named James Bland.Having met Bland previously, when he was left in no doubt that the American led a life coloured by secrets and skulduggery, Hamish isn''t surprised when he discovers the real motive behind Bland''s police secondment involves him in helping track down a spy ring, some members of which have met grisly ends.That investigation tears Hamish away from Lochdubh at a time when the village is suffering a disturbing spate of increasingly violent burglaries. The identity of the burglar, however, is a perplexing mystery. All of that blows Hamish''s quiet life o
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Little, Brown Book Group Unmarked Graves
Book SynopsisCan a killer ever be on the side of justice? In 1983, Professor Robert Balfour was found floating in Airthrey Loch at the heart of Stirling University's campus. His death was deemed a tragic accident but there were other, darker rumours. The death of a politics professor allegedly linked to the armed wing of the Scottish Liberation Army was always going to attract conspiracy theories. But that's all they were. Theories. Until now. To mark the 40th anniversary of his father's death, Jonathan Rodriguez has travelled back to Stirling - and he's brought a camera crew with him. Rodriguez is convinced his father's death was no accident - and that at least one of the killers wore a uniform. Desperate to make the problem go away, DCI Malcolm Ford turns to Connor Fraser for help. And then another body is found at nearby Bannockburn. On the trail of a double killer, Connor is forc
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Little, Brown Book Group Death in the Red Light District
Book SynopsisAMSTERDAM 1980 A city in turmoil: rife with drug abuse, riots and terror threats in the run-up to the coronation of Queen Beatrix. As Amsterdam's police force is overwhelmed by the civil war between law enforcement and squatters, local neighbourhood policeman Piet Huizen is seconded from his hometown Alkmaar to this cauldron. It should be daunting but he feels strangely liberated from the responsibilities of home and everyday work. Together with his three colleagues from across the country, he's only there temporarily and can even laugh at his own provincial outlook. Until a student goes missing. AMSTERDAM NOW Detective Lotte Meerman doesn't want to hear about her father Piet Huizen's past because his month in Amsterdam in 1980 led directly to her parent's divorce. The less she knows, the better it is. Then two men die. Their deaths are not treated as suspicious but Lotte realises there is something
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Little, Brown Book Group Ghost Ship
Book SynopsisClive Cussler brings us the knuckle-whitening doomsday masterpiece, Ghost Ship, a superb NUMA Files novel written with Graham Brown.
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Little, Brown Book Group The Heir of Venus
Book SynopsisFROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR COMES A NEW SPELLBINDING RETELLING SET AT THE DAWN OF THE ROMAN WORLD''Enthralling'' Luna McNamara''Sweeping'' Rosie Andrews''Gripping'' Caroline Lea''Immensely stylish'' Naomi Kelsey''Fascinating'' Sarah Burton''Passionate'' Elyse John''Unique'' Susan C Wilson''Compelling'' Katie Lumsden''Richly drawn'' Elizabeth Lee________Aeneas, the son of Venus, is destined for greatness, prophesised to father a people who will one day rule the world.But behind every great man are the women the prophecies forget.Creusa, Dido and Lavinia will never meet, yet they are united by the ambitions of one man whose life is pre-ordained to collide irreparably with theirs.But if their destiny remains unwritten, can they determine the future for themselves?This is the story of Rome''s origins as it
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Little, Brown Book Group The Riverman
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, THE RIVERMAN 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_______________When the dead body of a man is fished out of Glasgow''s River Clyde the morning after an office celebration, it looks li
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Little, Brown Book Group Silent Voices
Book Synopsis''Lottie Parker is one of the most compelling characters in Irish detective fiction'' Liz Nugent''A stunningly addictive series, Patricia Gibney''s books go from strength to strength. Engrossing crime fiction with real heart'' Andrea Mara__________She lay so still, blue eyes shining, blonde hair fanned out, her mouth stuck forever open in a soundless scream...When Rachel Mullen is found dead, her body twisted in pain, Detective Lottie Parker knows instantly that she was murdered. And when Lottie finds a shard of glass placed in the young girl''s throat, she fears that Rachel may only be the first victim.The night before, Rachel had attended a party at a luxurious new restaurant in Ragmullin, and Lottie wastes no time in tracking down the other guests. But as Lottie investigates, her worst fears are confirmed: a brilliant, young doctor is found murdered . . . with glass in her throat.Desperate to find prooTrade ReviewPRAISE FOR THE LOTTIE PARKER SERIES * - *Lottie Parker is one of the most compelling characters in Irish detective fiction -- Liz NugentThere is nobody quite like Patricia Gibney - her Lottie Parker books are pacy, tense, dark and gripping with a hugely compelling, sympathetic character in Lottie. Page-turners with heart. A stunningly addictive series, Patricia Gibney's books go from strength to strength. Engrossing crime fiction with real heart. -- Andrea MaraAn addictive crime series . . . Her skilfully plotted narrative is driven by the brilliantly complex, utterly relatable Lottie Parker who is the beating heart of all Gibney's novels * Irish Independent *An action-packed, twisty tale of murder * Sunday Independent *Gibney expertly ratchets up the tension, making this exceptionally hard to put down . . . You won't be able to help rooting for our flawed heroine * Heat *An atmospheric page-turner * Irish Examiner *
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Little, Brown Book Group The Widow
Book SynopsisMy husband was not a monster. No matter what they say...The day my husband, Michael, stepped in front of a lorry after being questioned by the police, my world fell apart. He was devoted to me and our six-year-old daughter. But they''d connected him to the disappearance of a young mother from our tiny village.Now I stand at Michael''s funeral, clutching my little girl''s hand, with tears in my eyes as I insist to all our friends that he died an innocent man. Yet the questions have started, and nothing I say will stop them digging for the truth.But none of them can read the secrets in my heart, or know about the phone I found hidden in his toolbox...I''m determined that my daughter will not remember her father as a monster. I will erase any hint of wrongdoing in this house whatever the cost.Because to keep my daughter safe, the last thing I need is for people to start looking at me . . .What everyone is saying about The Wid
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Little, Brown Book Group Basket Case
Book SynopsisA rollicking and hilarious novel from the bestselling author of Squeeze Me and ''Florida''s most entertainingly indignant social critic'' (New York Times Book Review)Once a hotshot investigative reporter, Jack Tagger now bangs out obituaries for a South Florida daily, ''plotting to resurrect my newspaper career by yoking my byline to some famous stiff''. Jimmy Stoma, the infamous front man of Jimmy and the Slut Puppies, dead in a fishy-smelling scuba ''accident'', might be the stiff of Jack''s dreams - if only he can figure out what happened.Standing in the way are his ambitious young editor, who hasn''t yet fired anyone but plans to ''break her cherry'' on Jack; the rock star''s pop-singer widow, who''s using the occasion of her husband''s death to relaunch her own career; and the soulless, profit-hungry owner of the newspaper, whom Jack once publicly humiliated at a stockholders'' meeting.Using clues from the dead rock singer''s musi
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Little, Brown Book Group Tom Clancy Shadow State
Book SynopsisSurviving a helicopter crash in the Vietnamese Highlands is only the start of the challenges facing Jack Ryan, Jr., in the latest propulsive thriller of this #1 New York Times bestselling series.The vibrant economy of the new Vietnam is a shiny lure for Western capital. Companies are racing to uncover ideal opportunities. Not wanting to be left behind, Hendley Associates has sent their best analyst, Jack Ryan, Jr., to mine for investment gold. And he may have found some in a rare earth mining company, GeoTech.But a trip with a Hendley colleague to observe the company''s operations takes a treacherous turn when their helicopter is shot down. Some things haven''t changed, and Vietnam is still the plaything of powerful neighbours. The Chinese are determined to keep Jack from finding the truth about what exactly is being processed at the isolated factory.Now Jack is in a race for his life. He''s got to stay one step ahead of a pack of killers while
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Sidney Chambers and The Perils of the Night
Book SynopsisGrantchester Mysteries 2_______________''Runcie is emerging as Grantchester's answer to Alexander McCall Smith. The book brings a dollop of Midsomer Murders to the Church of England, together with a literate charm of its own: civilized entertainment, with dog-collars'' - Spectator''A perfect accompaniment to a sunny afternoon, a hammock and a glass of Pimm''s'' - Guardian''Totally English, beautifully written, perfectly in period and wryly funny. More, please!'' - Leslie Geddes Brown,Country Life_______________Grantchester is now a major, prime-time six-part series for ITV1955. Canon Sidney Chambers, loveable priest and part-time detective, is back. Accompanied by his faithful Labrador, Dickens, and the increasingly exasperated Inspector Geordie Keating, Sidney is called to investigate the unexpected fall of a Cambridge don from the roof of King''s College Chapel, a case of arson at a glamour photographTrade ReviewRuncie is emerging as Grantchester’s answer to Alexander McCall Smith. The book brings a dollop of Midsomer Murders to the Church of England, together with a literate charm of its own: civilized entertainment, with dog-collars * Spectator *The clerical milieu is well rendered as an affectionate eye is cast over post-war England - a perfect accompaniment to a sunny afternoon, a hammock and a glass of Pimm's * Guardian *The series has a charming quaintness and deftly turning plot twists but what renders it unique as detective fiction is its overtly Christian content -- Arifa Akbar * Independent *Totally English, beautifully written, perfectly in period and wryly funny. More, please! -- Leslie Geddes Brown * Country Life *It takes a first-class writer to put together a convincing storyline for such unlikely circumstances. James Runcie does it admirably … He is a good man in an imperfect world and we should welcome him to the ranks of classic detectives * Daily Mail *
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Tenderness
Book SynopsisThe spellbinding story of Lady Chatterley's Lover, and the society that put it on trial; the story of a novel and its ripple effects across half a century, and about the transformative and triumphant power of fiction itself.A hugely daring, intrigue-packed, decade-jumping doorstopper that teasingly blends fiction and actuality with wit and panache' DAILY MAILA triumph ... it will conquer your heart'' ELIF SHAFAK''Glorious and arresting ... A widescreen novel'' OBSERVER''A passionate, epic joy'' MADELINE MILLER''Powerful, moving, brilliant ... An utterly captivating read'' ELIZABETH GILBERT________________________D. H. Lawrence is dying. Exiled in the Mediterranean, he dreams of the past. There are the years early in his marriage during the war, where his desperation drives him to commit a terrible betrayal. And there is a woman in an Italian courtyard, her chestnut hair red with summer. Jacqueline and her husband have alreaTrade ReviewAlison MacLeod has conjured a hugely daring, intrigue-packed, decade-jumping doorstopper that teasingly blends fiction and actuality with wit and panache * DAILY MAIL *Weaving together fact and fiction with impressive skill, MacLeod marshals a number of very different but interlinked narratives * THE TIMES, Best paperbacks of 2022 *It’s an ambitious sprawl of a book, splendidly extreme in its magnitude, yet always elegant; a defence of complicated thinking and embodied life * GUARDIAN *What a triumph of skill and imagination is this powerful, moving, brilliant novel! I’ve never read anything quite like Tenderness, and I doubt I ever will again. This is more than a book about a book; this is a book about living - about really living, at the most dangerous and beautiful edges of the human experience. I stand in awe of Alison MacLeod. She is a novelist operating at the peak of her powers ... Tenderness is an utterly captivating read, and I came away from it with this astonished thought: There’s nothing this writer can’t do -- ELIZABETH GILBERTTenderness is a triumph and it will conquer your heart. Stunning, illuminating, but also, profoundly moving -- ELIF SHAFAKA propulsive, addictive, joyous read -- Barney Norris * GUARDIAN *Weaving together fact and fiction with impressive skill ... Tenderness is a significant achievement, as life-affirming as Lawrence’s own fiction always aimed to be * SUNDAY TIMES, Historical Fiction Book of the Month *Gripping new novel... shows a mastery of her craft… a thrilling read * HARPER'S BAZAAR *Glorious and arresting ... A widescreen novel * OBSERVER *A work of huge imagination * THE TIMES *A compelling read … keen and elegant prose * LITERARY REVIEW *With a powerful mixing of the personal and the political, of fact and fiction, Alison MacLeod’s latest novel is a sweeping and immersive literary treat * LIVING MAGAZINE *As sublimely crafted as a novel could ever be. I’m in awe of Alison MacLeod’s powers. Tenderness is an intricate, mesmerising tapestry of love and regret, prudery and desire, loneliness and togetherness, loyalty and betrayal, and the enigmas and conundrums involved in the art of committing these experiences to the page -- ISABELLA TREEGorgeously written and meticulously conceived, Alison MacLeod’s Tenderness presents history as it didn’t happen, and in so doing casts a new light on history as it did happen -- DAVID LEAVITTTenderness is a passionate, epic joy. It's a paean to artistic imagination and freedom, and also to the messy complexity of humanity. The characters leap from the page with astonishing life that is all the more impressive given their historical fame. MacLeod's prose is a masterclass - gripping, lyrical, witty, razor-sharp and filled with, yes, tenderness. I will never forget it -- MADELINE MILLERAlison MacLeod has bored deep into significant cultural fault-lines of the twentieth century: D. H. Lawrence’s grappling with Edwardian England’s psychological timidity; America’s moment of political optimism with the Kennedys; the trial of Lady Chatterley’s Lover. She has disentangled connections - roots - between them and their participants, and emerged with a great sweeping symphony of a novel -- TIM PEARSShe has produced a meticulously researched account ... This is a vol-au-vent … and it will change forever the way we read Lady Chatterley -- Francis Wilson * SPECTATOR, Books of the Year *Magnificent … MacLeod covers an astonishingly broad range of incidents, eras, and themes in vivid prose, and depicts Lawrence’s supporters and opponents with equal insight and empathy … Triumphant … This places MacLeod among the best of contemporary novelists * PUBLISHERS WEEKLY *Sprawling and ambitious ... Completely engrossing * GOOD READING MAGAZINE *Fans of Curtis Sittenfeld’s American Wife will love the epic Tenderness * VOGUE AUSTRALIA *Tenderness is daring and innovative … MacLeod’s Tenderness has many tendrils, but throughout is a constant incantation about the power of fiction. The structure is unexpected and the story is epic and bold, and to quote from the book, it is also big-spirited and alive * ABC NEWS, Best New Books to Read in September *An exploration of society’s reaction to the infamous Lady Chatterley’s Lover, and the transformative and triumphant power of fiction itself * BETTER READING *A joyous celebration of the artistic life by a writer who takes courageous flight * TABLET *
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Social Creature
Book Synopsis''A Ripleyesque exploration of female insecurity set among the socialites of Manhattan'' Guardian, Books of the YearAn irresistible novel about a toxic friendship taken to the extreme' Elle Louise is struggling to survive in New York; juggling a series of poorly paid jobs, renting a shabby flat, being catcalled by her creepy neighbour, she dreams of being a writer. And then one day she meets Lavinia. Lavinia who has everything looks, money, clothes, friends, an amazing apartmentLavinia invites Louise into her charmed circle, takes her to the best underground speakeasies, the opera, shares her clothes, her drugs, her Uber account. Louise knows that this can't last for ever, but just how far is she prepared to go to have this life? Or rather, to have Lavinia's life?Trade Review[A] spectacularly impressive debut … A ridiculously assured first novel, told in an utterly original voice -- Alison Flood * Observer *If you crossed Gossip Girl with The Talented Mr Ripley and added Whit Stillman’s dialogue to the mix, you might come close to the feel of Burton’s glittering story of identity theft. Sure to be on every smart beach lounger this summer * The i *A formidable burlesque ... Sharp as a shard of broken mirror * New York Times Book Review *Burton does a brilliant job of depicting the toxic charm of such a world... [she] draws us in via her control of the material, the expert way she plays off Lavinia’s lavishness against Louise’s guile – and our fascination with those wild Manhattan parties * Guardian *An irresistible novel about a toxic friendship taken to the extreme, full of dark New York glamour, decadence and bohemia ... So many novels are compared to The Secret History and The Talented Mr. Ripley in the digital age, but in this case it’s absolutely justified * Elle *[Tara Isabella Burton] knows her way around good, evil and the eternally reader-friendly realm in between. Social Creature is a wicked original with echoes of the greats (Patricia Highsmith, Gillian Flynn) * New York Times *Imagine Gossip Girl grown up and gone very, very wrong, with a touch of The Secret History thrown in … A deliciously dark novel about excess and desperation * Stylist *Meet your new one-sitting read: a stunning New York-set novel about a woman with nothing who befriends a woman with everything, and decides that she’d like her life. Think The Talented Mr Ripley meets The Secret History meets Gossip Girl -- Sarra Manning * Red *It is hard to believe that Social Creature is Tara Isabella Burton's first book, such is its poise and individuality – not to mention verve and bravado ... Her novel is a Trojan horse – sharp observations and serious insights ensconced in the body of a glamorous, compelling page-turner * Times Literary Supplement *If you enjoyed The Talented Mr Ripley, you’ll love this … [A] gripping takedown of contemporary New York society * Stylist *This deliciously seductive novel is a wild, sinister ride through contemporary New York. A layered and incisive portrayal of our obsession with social media and toxic friendships * Book Riot *Glittering, breathless, and precise – Social Creature fearlessly explores identity in the modern world through a dangerous and magnetic friendship. Tara Isabella Burton’s prose is electrifying, her characters dazzlingly bright. This novel will consume you -- Danya Kukafka, bestselling author of Girl in SnowLethally well controlled … Addictive * Metro *I read Social Creature in one breathless rush. It’s a wild nightmarish ride through a New York City of decadence & broken dreams, faking it & fucking up, love & lies & lies & more lies. This is the missing link between Bret Easton Ellis & The Secret History -- Emma Flint, author of Baileys Prize longlisted, Little DeathsLavish and wild and bohemian, Social Creature swept me up in its spell, spun me round the streets of New York and left me wanting more. This book is ALL THAT JAZZ and then some -- Ali Land, author of Good Me, Bad MeSocial Creature is the perfect upmarket beach read for the summer -- Charlotte Heathcote * Sunday Express *A rollercoaster of a ride of the kind best read in one almighty gulp, turning the pages faster and faster as the awful unavoidable fate of both women slowly becomes clear… a very tightly plotted and hugely enjoyable novel, which slips down as smoothly as the champagne served at the glittering parties her characters attend, only to leave a satisfyingly bitter taste at its end * The i *Unflinching, cool, brutal. This book will make you its accomplice. You'll go willingly -- Georgia Clark, author of The RegularsIf this novel were a drink, it would be a martini – shockingly cold and clean, and to be slugged back in one gulp. It’s also tom Ripley updated for 21st-century Manhattan with added smartphones … Addictive * Metro *Like fireworks in the night sky, this explosive debut has darkness and glitz aplenty * Psychologies *A compulsively readable, razor sharp novel of manners for the social media age. Edith Wharton meets Patricia Highsmith -- Carol Goodman, bestselling author of The Lake of Dead Languages and The Widow’s HouseDevious and decadent. I couldn’t put it down -- Courtney Maum, author of Touch and I Am Having So Much Fun Here Without YouA mesmerizing and beautifully lyrical debut about sexuality, identity, envy, confusion, and the creepy ways in which we swallow one another in attempt to become ourselves -- Swan Huntley, author of The Goddesses and We CouldA hugely compulsive read....Imagine Genuine Fraud meets The Secret History in the world of Gossip Girl…This book is beautiful, bohemian, seedy, sharp - and as devastating as it is decadent -- Lydia Ruffles, author of The Taste of Blue LightA tarred-and-feathered shining gorgeous bloody obsessive compulsive shining shining shining nightmare fever dream of a book: The Secret History meets 2018 Gatsby meets The Talented Mr. Ripley -- Ella RisbridgerOne of the most anticipated releases of the summer … A Talented Mr Ripley-esque story that mischieviously weaves around the envy and obsession of social media … Total, brilliant carnage * Emerald Street *Social Creature is a millennial update on the well-trodden rags-to-riches fable – think Cinderella and The Great Gatsby meets the Kardashians – where pout-filled posts on Facebook and Uber rides are as much woven into its fabric as the iconic Manhattan skyline * Glasgow Herald *Like 1980s Jay McInerney, but with murder -- India Knight * Sunday Times *A Ripleyesque exploration of female insecurity set among the socialites of Manhattan -- Best Books of 2018 * Guardian *
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Orion Publishing Co The Devil Colony
Book SynopsisCould the founding of America be based on a lie? The truth is hidden within the ruins of a cursed lost colony... An exhilarating Sigma Force thriller.Trade ReviewWe are presented with an ancient and sinister mystery, which is nothing less than the prevention of Armageddon. * GOOD BOOK GUIDE *
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Orion Publishing Co The Judas Strain
Book SynopsisAn ancient menace reborn to plague the modern world...and an impossible hope hidden in an unimaginable place...The exhilarating SIGMA Force thriller from the NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of MAP OF BONES and THE DOOMSDAY KEY.
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Orion Publishing Co Bleeding Hearts
Book SynopsisWhat happens when a killer becomes the target...? A gripping tale from the No.1 bestselling author A SONG FOR THE DARK TIMES''Rankin is without doubt Britain''s best crime novelist'' ExpressThe death of a journalist from a single bullet to the heart makes for a dramatic story - but the twist in the tale is that this time, it''s the man who fired the gun who''s asking all the questions...The assassin, Michael Weston, knows he has carried out his assignment successfully. One mistake was enough, a long time ago, when a young girl had accidentally received the fatal bullet. Her father hired a PI named Hoffer to track him down. Every time Weston completed a job, Hoffer was not far behind. But why had the police been on the scene so quickly? Weston has to find out - even if it means coming face to face with Hoffer...Trade ReviewRankin has produced another stunningly clever plot, and peopled it with convincingly intriguing characters. Can this man do no wrong? * DAILY MIRROR *His consistent level of excellence is unmatched in the field of British crime fiction * THE TIMES *Rankin is a phenomenon ... these novels are totally absorbing * SPECTATOR *Arguably Scotland's finest living writer * THE TIMES *Rankin is without doubt Britain's best crime novelist * DAILY EXPRESS *
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Orion Publishing Co No Safe House
Book SynopsisWhat would you do to protect your daughter . . .? From the million-copy bestselling author of NO TIME FOR GOODBYE and FIND YOU FIRSTTrade ReviewBarclay takes the didn't-see-it-coming twist (of which he is master) to cosmic levels here and has the reader open-mouthed at his ingenuity throughout. His protagonists have depth and complexity and he is even prepared to tackle what is something of a rarity in the crime genre - forcing his readers to change their minds characters safely consigned to the moral outer darkness * FINANCIAL TIMES *The follow-up to the smash hit No Time For Goodbye revisits the Archer family, who are unwittingly drawn into a web of violent crime. Brilliantly plotted, with witty dialogue that crackles in the best hard-boiled tradition, you'll race through this fast-paced and brilliantly twisty thriller * SUNDAY MIRROR *The surviving characters from No Time For Goodbye, Linwood Barclays besteller, are back and the past seven years haven't been kind to them. The Archer family are fractured and, in No Safe House, tihngs just get worse. Late one night, daughter Grace is coerced by her boyfriend to steal a Porsche for a joyride, but in darkened house someone gets shot ... Now read on. I did and couldn't stop. Barclay never misses! * BUZZ MAGAZINE *
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Orion Publishing Co The Big Clock
Book SynopsisHow does a man escape from himself...? A classic masterpiece of American noir fiction.Trade ReviewTHE BIG CLOCK has it - the deadpan, make-believe sinister quality, and the terse, preposterous fancy. It is, besides, a thriller with a unique plot * TIME *If you enjoy top-drawer detective fiction...we can recommend this one with no reservations whatsoever * NEW YORK TIMES *So rare a compound of irony, satire, and icy-fingered narrative * WEEKLY BOOK REVIEW *[A] brilliant study in noir...deservedly a classic in its depiction of the corporate man at his most basic and disloyal * BOSTON GLOBE AND MAIL *A master of the tour de force * WASHINGTON POST *A brilliantly dark and menacing tale. * CATHOLIC HERALD *You'll be hard pushed to find a better noir thriller. * BIG ISSUE IN THE NORTH *
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Orion Publishing Co Cadillac Jukebox
The 9th Dave Robicheaux novel from the SUNDAY TIMES bestselling, award-winning author of THE TIN ROOF BLOWDOWN.The call from ex-Klansman Aaron Crown couldn't have been more unexpected. Sentenced to forty years for the decades-old shooting of a civil rights activist, Crown should have been out of Iberia Parish, Louisiana, for good.Election candidate Buford LaRose wants Detective Dave Robicheaux to ignore Aaron's calls, promising Robicheaux a lucrative job when he makes governor. Worse still, Buford's wife, Karyn, seems unhealthily interested in getting very close to Robicheaux - just like old times . . . The LaRoses, each for their own reasons, want Crown's case buried.Praise for one of the great American crime writers, James Lee Burke:'James Lee Burke is the heavyweight champ, a great American novelist whose work, taken individually or as a whole, is unsurpassed.' Michael Connelly'A gorgeous prose stylist.' Stephen King'Richly deserves to be described now as one of the finest crime writers America has ever produced.' Daily MailFans of Dennis Lehane, Michael Connelly and Don Winslow will love James Lee Burke: Dave Robicheaux Series1. The Neon Rain 2. Heaven's Prisoners 3. Black Cherry Blues 4. A Morning for Flamingos 5. A Stained White Radiance 6. In the Electric Mist with Confederate Dead 7. Dixie City Jam 8. Burning Angel 9. Cadillac Jukebox 10. Sunset Limited 11. Purple Cane Road 12. Jolie Blon's Bounce 13. Last Car to Elysian Fields 14. Crusader's Cross 15. Pegasus Descending 16. The Tin Roof Blowdown 17. Swan Peak 18. The Glass Rainbow 19. Creole Belle 20. Light of the World 21. Robicheaux Hackberry Holland Series1. Lay Down My Sword and Shield 2. Rain Gods 3. Feast Day of Fools 4. House of the Rising SunBilly Bob Holland Series1. Cimarron Rose 2. Heartwood 3. Bitterroot 4. In The Moon of Red Ponies * Each James Lee Burke novel can be read as a standalone or in series order *
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Orion Publishing Co The Man from Barbarossa
Book SynopsisJames Bond and the KGB - working together. Ian Fleming's 007 returns in an original, authorised James Bond thriller from a writer described by Len Deighton as a 'master storyteller'.
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Orion Publishing Co Cold Vengeance
Book SynopsisThe dramatic second novel in a three-book story arc starring enigmatic FBI Agent Pendergast on his search for his long-lost wife, Helen.Trade ReviewThe pace of this entry in the increasingly popular Preston & Child series is more steady than usual, but the authors willingness to take their time ultimately pays dividends in terms of texture. * GOOD BOOK GUIDE *
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