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Orion Publishing Co Talking to the Dead
Book SynopsisA crime you''ll always remember. A detective you''ll never forget.A young girl is found dead. A prostitute is murdered. And the strangest, youngest detective in the South Wales Major Crimes Unit is about to face the fiercest test of her short career.A woman and her six-year-old daughter are killed with chilling brutality in a dingy flat. The only clue: the platinum bank card of a long-dead tycoon, found amidst the squalor.DC Griffiths has already proved herself dedicated to the job, but there''s another side to her she is less keen to reveal. Something to do with a mysterious two-year gap in her CV, her strange inability to cry - and a disconcerting familiarity with corpses.Fiona is desperate to put the past behind her but as more gruesome killings follow, the case leads her back into those dark places in her own mind where another dead girl is waiting to be found...Praise for the Fiona Griffiths mystery series:''I have tTrade ReviewPraise for gripping, atmosphere Fiona Griffiths crime thriller series:Chilling, atmospheric and so gripping it hurts. You won't read a better crime novel this year -- MARK EDWARDSIntriguing and compelling - I love Fiona Griffiths -- SHARON BOLTONIn a word - brilliant. One of the most enjoyable crime novels I've read in a while -- JAMES OSWALDCompelling and claustrophic, Without a doubt, Fiona Griffiths is one of crime's most memorable heroines -- SARAH HILARYOne of the most interesting and complicated protagonists in current UK crime fiction. Truly unforgettable -- MICK HERRONFiona Griffiths is one of the most unusual and engaging characters in British crime fiction. Those who haven't yet encountered Fiona will be drawn into a beautifully crafted world -- SINEAD CROWLEYGripping...Fiona Griffiths kept me hooked to the last page and left me hungry for more -- RACHEL ABBOTTThis is on one level an orthodox, if expertly written, police procedural. But the character of Fiona lifts it to an altogether different, extraordinary level. She is childlike, brilliant, courageous and utterly loopy all at the same time - as well as devastatingly real and human and alone...She'll haunt you long after you finish this book, and send you scurrying to find what else Bingham has written. -- YORK PRESSFresh and compelling. The best thing coming out of this gem of a crime story is the promise of another -- NY DAILY NEWSCompelling...a new crime talent to treasure -- DAILY MAIL
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Orion Publishing Co Capital Punishment
Book SynopsisA crime thriller to take you on a terrifying journey into London's dark side.Trade ReviewLike most of Wilson's novels, this one occupies the shadow territory between the crime novel and the intelligent thriller... it's dark and powerful stuff. And the ending has a kick like a horse. * SPECTATOR *Fast-moving and breathlessly exciting, this is the first of a series to feature Charles Boxer from award-winning author Robert Wilson. * IRISH INDEPENDENT *Gripping from start to finish, this intricately plotted page-turner will keep you transfixed. * CHOICE *Absolutely brilliant. * PETERBOROUGH EVENING TELEGRAPH *Full of action and tension, a guaranteed great read from this CWA Gold Dagger winning author. * LOVEREADING.COM *Wilson blends psychological intensity, constant action with a brilliantly intricate plot that will leave you gasping after the final page. * BITE THE BOOK *[Robert Wilson's] hotter than ever... One killer of a crime caper. * NORTHERN ECHO *If you like dense, complex and internationally widespread thrillers, then CapitalPunishment is for you... Unputdownable. * MYSTERY WOMEN *Featuring a large cast of well-sketched players and a plethora of plot twists, CAPITAL PUNISHMENT shifts scenes briskly from London to Lisbon, Mumbai to Lahore. Mr. Wilson writes with elegant vigor as he describes the shoot-outs and emotional crescendos that result from the political and criminal intrigue at the heart of the book. * WALL STREET JOURNAL *A genuine thriller and the first in a new series, CAPITAL PUNISHMENT is one of the best books in the genre to come along at the start of a new year... A brilliant beginning for what is sure to be a very exciting and worthwhile series indeed. * REVIEWINGTHEEVIDENCE.COM *Featuring a large cast of well-sketched players and a plethora of plot twists, Capital Punishment shifts scenes briskly from London to Lisbon, Mumbai to Lahore. Wilson writes with elegant vigour as he describes the shoot-outs and emotional crescendos that result from the political and criminal intrigue at the heart of the book * WALL STREET JOURNAL *It is a riveting read... Wilson writes with verve and panache * CATHOLIC HERALD *A gripping and unsettling read * GOOD BOOK GUIDE *Lots of political intrigue and double-dealing make this a complex and tense thriller * TELEGRAPH & ARGUS *
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Orion Publishing Co Shakespeares Champion
Book SynopsisThe second Lily Bard novel from the bestselling author of the Sookie Stackhouse series.
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Orion Publishing Co Shakespeares Counselor
Book SynopsisThe fifth Lily Bard novel from the bestselling author of the Sookie Stackhouse series.Trade Review[A] fantastic read. * entertainment-focus.com *
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Orion Publishing Co Black Money
Book Synopsis''I can''t make your girl come back if she doesn''t want to. I told you that on the phone'' But something changes...''The finest series of detective novels ever written by an American'' William Goldman''A beautiful job, rich in plot and character...surprising and shocking'' NEW YORK TIMES''I love the Lew Archer books'' James EllroyWhen Lew Archer is hired to find out the truth about a suspiciously suave Frenchman who has run off with his client''s girlfriend, it looks like a simple enough case. But things start to look very different when Archer connects the elusive foreigner with a seven-year-old suicide and a mountain of gambling debts. BLACK MONEY is Ross Macdonald at his very finest, revealing the skull beneath the sun-kissed skin of Southern California.Trade ReviewA beautiful job, rich in plot and character...surprising and shocking * NEW YORK TIMES *A great writer exploring psychopathology in Southern California... a crafter of complex, emotionally evocative plots -- Jonathan KellermanThe finest series of detective novels ever written by an American -- William GoldmanThe best private eye in the business * SUNDAY TIMES *This welcome reissue of one of Macdonald's best novels reminds us once again what an important writer he was * CATHOLIC HERALD *MacDonald should not be limited in audience to connoisseurs of mystery fiction. He is one of a handful of writers in the genre whose worth and quality surpass the limitations of the form * LA TIMES *This is quite simply a gem of its genre! * TELEGRAPH & ARGUS *Without in the least abating my admiration for Dashiell Hammett and Raymond Chandler, I should like to venture the heretical suggestion that Ross MacDonald is a better novelist than either of them -- Anthony Boucher * NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW *I love the Lew Archer books -- James EllroyThe finest writer of "hard-boiled" private detective stories since Raymond Chandler * NEW YORK TIMES *This welcome reissue of one of Macdonald's best novels reminds us once again what an important writer he was * CATHOLIC HERALD *[A]n enjoyable racy thriller. . . this is quite simply a gem of its genre! * TELEGRAPH & ARGUS *
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Orion Publishing Co As Chimney Sweepers Come To Dust
Book Synopsis It all began with that awful business about my mother...Flavia de Luce''s world is turned upside down when she is banished to Miss Bodycote''s Female Academy in Canada - her mother Harriet''s old boarding school. With its forbidding headmistress, intimidating teachers and bizarre rules, adapting to Miss Bodycote''s could be a matter of life and death.But Flavia is soon on familiar ground when she is presented with a gruesome puzzle to solve. And the mystery of a withered corpse is only the beginning. Girls have been disappearing from Miss Bodycote''s, leading Flavia to wonder what exactly the academy''s true purpose is, and why were her father and Aunt Felicity so keen that she enrol?Praise for the historical Flavia de Luce mysteries: ''The Flavia de Luce novels are now a cult favourite'' Mail on Sunday ''A cross between Dodie Smith''s I Capture The Castle and the Addams family...delightfully entertaining'' Guardian Fans of M. C. Beaton''s Agatha Raisin, Frances Brody and Alexander McCall Smith will enjoy the Flavia de Luce mysteries: 1. Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie 2. The Weed That Strings the Hangman''s Bag 3. A Red Herring Without Mustard 4. I Am Half Sick of Shadows 5. Speaking From Among the Bones 6. The Dead in Their Vaulted Arches 7. As Chimney Sweepers Come To Dust 8. Thrice the Brinded Cat Hath Mew''d 9. The Grave''s a Fine and Private Place If you''re looking for a cosy crime series to keep you hooked then look no further than the Flavia de Luce mysteries. * Each Flavia de Luce mystery can be read as a standalone or in series order *Trade ReviewPraise for the cosy crime Flavia de Luce Mysteries - perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and Midsomer Murders: The Flavia de Luce novels are now a cult favourite * Mail on Sunday *Certain to become a national treasure * Daily Mail *Delightfully entertaining * Guardian *Flavia is enchanting * New York Times *A breath of fresh air to the world of period-piece sleuthing * Independent *Flavia is mercilessly addictive * Daily Telegraph *A clever, witty and totally gripping read with lots of surprises * Essentials *At once precocious and endearing. Flavia is a marvellous character. Quirkily appealing, this is definitely a crime novel with a difference * Choice *It's like entering the lost world of the Mitford sisters where the girls are allowed to run completely wild * Crime Squad *Hilarious, eccentric and mischievous * Deadly Pleasures *Engaging, entertaining, bright and breezy; and above all, great fun! * Good Book Guide *
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Orion Publishing Co The Killing Lessons
Book Synopsis''Do not read this. No reader deserves to be terrified like this'' Linwood Barclay''Explosively exciting'' SUNDAY MIRROR''Brutally compelling serial killer thriller... told at blistering pace'' DAILY MAIL''Completely mesmerizing!'' Lisa GardnerWhen the two strangers turn up at Rowena Cooper''s isolated Colorado farmhouse, she knows instantly that it''s the end of everything. For the two haunted and driven men, on the other hand, it''s just another stop on a long and bloody journey. And they still have many miles to go, and victims to sacrifice, before their work is done.For San Francisco homicide detective Valerie Hart, their trail of corpses - women abducted, tortured and left with a seemingly random series of objects inside them - has brought her from obsession to the edge of physical and psychological destruction. And she''s losing hope of making a breakthrough before that happens.But the slauTrade Review'Brutally compelling serial killer thriller... told at blistering pace.' * DAILY MAIL *'Explosively exciting... The sheer brilliance of the prose and the pace of the action sweeps you up into a utterly believable world.' * SUNDAY MIRROR *Do not read this. No reader deserves to be terrified like this -- Linwood Barclay'Duncan/Black's superior scene-painting and psychological probing translate the mundane into the memorable. Similarly, the cliché of a serial-killing spree with a hidden logic is redeemed by the freshness of his characterisation of the seedy duo responsible.' * SUNDAY TIMES *Unbelievably good...this one has it all -- Lee Child'The book is chilling and compulsive. It is exceptionally well written, with an excellent plot.' * TIMES *This is a firecracker of a tale that whips along so fast , it's tempting to skip lines in eagerness to see where the plots heading. What stops you is the turn of phrase, which is so bright it can take your breath away. * METRO *'Intelligent and moving as well as knuckle-whiteningly terrifying.' * SUNDAY EXPRESS *This novel breaks brilliant. It's hard to tell what's the best part of The Killing Lessons: the sweaty-palm plot that races along like a squad car on a high-speed pursuit, the breath-taking depictions of the characters, good and bad, or author Black's inimitable style. My vote? All three -- Jeffery DeaverCompletely mesmerizing! Black delivers a powerhouse of a thriller: two terrifying villains versus one damaged cop with numerous lives in the balance. Not to be missed -- Lisa Gardner'I loved this book. I loved the way I was taken through the story with no holds barred...The pace left me breathless, the characters are convincing and the story is a real adrenalin rush.' * THE CRIME WARP *I found parts of the novel unbearable to read, but its pull is undeniable. * BOOKS OXYGEN *'Like rubbernecking at an accident, you can't tear your eyes away from this shockingly violent but compelling thriller.' * PETERBOROUGH EVENING TELEGRAPH *This novel breaks brilliant. It's hard to tell what's the best part of The Killing Lessons: the sweaty-palm plot that races along like a squadcar on a high-speed pursuit, the breathtaking depictions of the characters, good and bad, or author Black's inimitable style. My vote? All three * Jeffery Deaver *Do not read this. No reader deserves to be terrified like this * Linwood Barclay *Unbelievably good...this one has it all * Lee Child *The Killing Lessons is the freshest, scariest and most intelligent serial killer novel I've read in years; taut, tense, beautifully written and gripping * Stav Sherez *Writers may change their names, but they never lose their style. Saul Black (aka Glen Duncan) has taken on the darkest corner of the crime genre and produced a thriller that breathes new life into serial killer fiction. The Killing Lessons made my knuckles go white as I gripped the pages. * Michael Robotham *If you want to ruin a perfectly good weekend with a gut-wrenching, spine-tingling, deeply disturbing, edge-of-the-seat-thrilling crime novel, The Killing Lessons is your ticket. Beware. * Chris Pavone *Completely mesmerizing! Black delivers a powerhouse of a thriller: two terrifying villains versus one damaged cop with numerous lives in the balance. Not to be missed. * Lisa Gardner *The Killing Lessons is the best thriller I've read in years. It's so realistic at times that I had to stop and catch my breath. The relationship between these two killers, and the woman who is trying to capture them, is intense and tangible. This is the first book that I've finished, then turned immediately back to page one so I could experience it all over again. It's mind-blowing, terrifying, visceral, disturbing, and gorgeously written and I've been telling everyone I know that they have to pick up this book! * Chevy Stevens *The Killing Lessons is a dark, twisted, and deeply compelling read. Saul Black perfectly inhabits each of his characters, even the most deranged among them, and weaves a breathless thriller that is as beautiful as it is terrifying. * Lisa Unger *
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Orion Publishing Co Bear Grylls The Hunt
Book SynopsisTHERE''S NOWHERE TO RUNWilliam Jaeger is a former SAS soldier who has spent years thwarting attempts to revive the Nazi movement in the modern world. With international security restored, he is reluctantly thrust back into action when he uncovers evidence a horde of uranium has been stolen from an old Nazi bunker in the mountains. All the signs point towards the chemicals being turned into bombs which will devastate the world. Jaeger knows an attack is coming, and this time there will be nowhere for anyone to hide. With no idea where to turn, and with the world relying on him to find the bombs before it''s too late, Jaeger is certain of only one thing:THE HUNT IS ON*************''Enthralling'' The Times''A gripping thriller set in the darkest of days'' Jonathan Ross''Men don''t come much tougher than daredevil climber and adventurer, Bear Grylls'' Sun''UnputdowTrade ReviewA gripping thriller set in the darkest of daysWill resonate with fans of classic spy thrillers - MAIL ON SUNDAY
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Orion Publishing Co Ragdoll
Book SynopsisFROM THE MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR - SOON TO BE A MAJOR TV SERIES''Superb thriller writing.'' Peter Robinson''A brilliant, breathless thriller'' M.J. Arlidge''A high concept solution to a mystery'' Sophie HannahA body is discovered with the dismembered parts of six victims stitched together, nicknamed by the press as the ''Ragdoll''. Assigned to the shocking case are Detective William ''Wolf'' Fawkes, recently reinstated to the London Met, and his former partner Detective Emily Baxter.The ''Ragdoll Killer'' taunts the police by releasing a list of names to the media, and the dates on which he intends to murder them. With six people to save, can Fawkes and Baxter catch a killer when the world is watching their every move?Translated into over 30 languages, RAGDOLL is a quality, rocket-paced thriller with twists and turns you won''t see coming. For readers of Jo Nesbo. YouTrade ReviewPraise for RAGDOLL by Daniel Cole, the quality, rocket-paced thriller for readers of Jo Nesbo:RAGDOLL is utterly addictive with brilliant characters and a killer twist you will never see coming - the best debut I've ever read. * Rachel Abbott, Number One bestselling author *Give an arm or a leg to get hold of a copy... An exciting thriller. * Linwood Barclay *A star is born. Killer plot. Killer pace. Twisted killer and a killer twist. Kill to get a copy. * Simon Toyne, bestselling author of SOLOMON CREED *A brilliant, breathless thriller. If you liked Se7en, you'll love this! * M.J. Arlidge, author of HIDE AND SEEK *A gruesome delight! Daniel Cole's thriller RAGDOLL, in which gritty detective William "Wolf" Fawkes comes upon a single corpse stitched together out of six bodies, had me flipping pages furiously. It's an impressive debut, dark, propulsive, and surprisingly funny. * Gregg Hurwitz, bestselling author of ORPHAN X *Six corpses in one - and that's just the beginning! Don't expect any let-up in this chilling ride-along with a serial killer more devious and warped than you could ever imagine. * David Jackson, Number One bestselling author *Gruesome, twisty and wildly addictive...I couldn't put RAGDOLL down. * Lisa Hall, author of TELL ME NO LIES *A smorgasbord of flawed characters, an unrelenting pace and a perfect balance of gore and wit. RAGDOLL is a corker of a debut and Cole is sure to be a brilliant and accomplished new voice for crime readers to devour. * Ali Land, author of GOOD ME, BAD ME *RAGDOLL is a fiendishly inventive serial killer mystery wrapped around a compelling new protagonist. I can't wait to see what Daniel Cole does next. * Mason Cross, author of THE TIME TO KILL *A first class, dark thriller. * Emlyn Rees *I loved RAGDOLL. A rip-roaring, inventive and riveting read. * Jill Mansell, author of MEET ME AT BEACHCOMBER BAY *Daniel Cole's RAGDOLL is a bold first step in what is liable to be a spectacular career. Disturbing, taut and compelling, this book took me down the rabbit hole as only the best of thrillers can. Bravo, Mr. Cole. * John Hart, author of REDEMPTION ROAD *Terrifyingly brilliant. I dare you to turn the lights out after reading! * Robert Bryndza, author of DARK WATER *RAGDOLL kept me enthralled from its startling opening to its tense finale. Superb thriller writing. * Peter Robinson, author of WHEN THE MUSIC'S OVER *RAGDOLL is such a good read - with kick-ass characters and a cleverly executed, action packed plot, it's like a police procedural Die Hard. * Mel Sherratt, author of DON'T LOOK BEHIND YOU *highly anticipated debut that is surely bidding to be the year's most gruesome thriller. * Metro *the most exciting debut we've read in a long time * HEAT MAGAZINE *This ultra-high concept thriller opens with the discovery in London of a body made up of parts of six victims stitched together to form one corpse * DAILY MAIL *
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Orion Publishing Co Dead Simple
Book SynopsisA woman reports a crime to the police, with unexpected resultsThe grieving widow who finds that she''s about to lose more than just her husband When a man attempts the perfect murder, it''s not quite as easy as he thinksTwo men in prison play a deadly game of ScrabbleA young woman tries to trick an old man and gets more than she bargained forSometimes crimes are solved in ways you can''t explain A murderer about to be hanged finds that''s not the worst thing that can happenYou never know who''s going to turn up at your door Original stories from Mark Billingham, Clare Mackintosh, James Oswald, Jane Casey, Angela Marsons, Harry Bingham, Antonia Hodgson and CL Taylor - specially written for Quick Reads.
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Orion Publishing Co Lionheart
Book SynopsisREBEL. LEADER. BROTHER. KING.1179. Henry II is King of England, Wales, Ireland, Normandy, Brittany and Aquitaine. The House of Plantagenet reigns supreme.But there is unrest in Henry''s house. Not for the first time, his family talks of rebellion.Ferdia - an Irish nobleman taken captive during the conquest of his homeland - saves the life of Richard, the king''s son. In reward for his bravery, he is made squire to Richard, who is already a renowned warrior.Crossing the English Channel, the two are plunged into a campaign to crush rebels in Aquitaine. The bloody battles and gruelling sieges which followed would earn Richard the legendary name of Lionheart.But Richard''s older brother, Henry, is infuriated by his sibling''s newfound fame. Soon it becomes clear that the biggest threat to Richard''s life may not be rebel or French armies, but his own family...''A rip-roaring epic, filled with arrows and spattered with blTrade ReviewKane deftly draws a portrait of the charismatic and ruthless Richard. The dynastic complications of an ageing, paranoid kingwith four ambitious sons are fascinating. And the battles are gory. Kane's Richard the Lionheart will rightly win loyal campfollowers. -- Antonia Senior * THE TIMES *Richard the Lionheart's name echoes down the centuries as one of history's great warriors, and this book will immortalise him even more. A rip-roaring epic, filled with arrows and spattered with blood. Gird yourself with mail when you start. * Paul Finch *Ben's deeply authoritative depiction of the time is delivered in a deft manner. I was immersed in the detail of Rufus's life, with its heat and cold, its odours, foods, clothing, beasts, politics and all the other minutiae of the age. * Simon Scarrow *Kane's virtues as a writer of historical adventures - lively prose, thorough research, colourful action - are again apparent. -- Nick Rennison * THE SUNDAY TIMES *Lionheart has plenty of betrayal, bloodshed and rich historical detail. -- Martin Chilton * INDEPENDENT *A fast-paced and thrilling read... it expertly examines what was a complex period in English history... a truly vibrant andgripping read. -- Helena Gumley-Mason * THE LADY *The first book of what promises to be an exciting trilogy. * CHOICE *Plenty of action, blood, scheming, hatred, stealth and politics here, if that's what you want in your read - and you know it is! -- Jon Wise * SUNDAY SPORT, Books of the Year *
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Orion Publishing Co Sleeper 13
Book SynopsisHe was their deadliest weapon. Now they are his target. HOMELAND meets THE BOURNE IDENTITY in this utterly fresh, action-packed thriller from the bestselling author - for fans of I AM PILGRIM, NOMAD and ORPHAN X.Trade ReviewPraise for SLEEPER 13, the action-packed and utterly gripping, globetrotting thriller from the bestselling author of The Enemy Series - for fans of I AM PILGRIM by Terry Hayes, THE FIX by David Baldacci, NOMAD by James Swallow, Mark Dawson's THE CLEANER, and THE DECEIVERS by Alex Berenson.I could not put down this book... Fascinating and terrifying at the same time * Netgalley reviewer *Perfect for spy thriller lovers and fans of I Am Pilgrim, Orphan X * Goodreads review *Brilliant, gripping * Netgalley reviewer *An original action-packed international thriller with tension and danger on every page. Rob Sinclair is a writer of immense power. This face-paced spy thriller will elevate him to the top of his field. * MICHAEL WOOD, author of FOR REASONS UNKNOWN *Another 5*, top-class action thriller from Rob Sinclair * Netgalley review *Wow, just wow! * Amazon review *This has got to be a best seller * Amazon review *Very believable * Amazon review *
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Orion Publishing Co The Collective
Book SynopsisThe new novel from award-winning crime writer, A.L. Gaylin.Trade ReviewAlison Gaylin has always been a great writer and storyteller-and this is her best book yet. The Collective is a riveting and timely thriller with a knockout of an ending. Don't miss this one." * Harlan Coben *I can't stop thinking about this book. * Alafair Burke *[A] gripping psychological thriller from Edgar winner Gaylin... A breathtaking twist will catch readers by surprise. This tale of justice without mercy is a page-turner. * Publishers Weekly *Fans of dark psychological suspense will be unable to put this one down. * Booklist *A layered, engrossing and nerve shattering thriller. * Lisa Unger *Alison Gaylin's The Collective is an astonishing feat. In the tradition of Ira Levin's unforgettable social thrillers (Rosemary's Baby, Stepford Wives), it's a nerve-shredding, emotionally harrowing ride that also speaks volumes about our current moment, the dangers of our digital world, the potency of female rage. Don't miss it. * Megan Abbott *Feel like the book of the moment, the year. Clever, compassionate and all too believable. * Laura Lippman *Escalating stakes and a tight, twisty plot fuel this timely domestic thriller, which unfolds through a visceral first-person-present narration. Camille's pain and fury are so palpable they're contagious... Gaylin delivers a thought-provoking page-turner that grips and gratifies. An all-too-plausible tale of Highsmith-ian vengeance. * Kirkus Reviews *The Collective is a propulsive, emotional conspiracy thriller powered by the all-consuming fire of maternal rage. Without pretty moralizing, Gaylin shows both the destruction and visceral satisfaction that come with revenge. I am a peaceful person, but also a mother, and I read the whole book with a killer's heart. * Steph Cha *Gaylin imbues The Collective with solid suspense that grows from myriad twists, each of which is a surprise. [It] careens to a perfectly noir-and totally believable-finale, showcasing Gaylin's storytelling skills. * South Florida Sun Sentinel *Alison Gaylin's The Collective is a dark and sinister ride that goes straight to the heart of revenge. Not just what it means, but what it costs. This is a highly entertaining, and terrifying, read. * Peter Swanson *The Collective is quite possibly Alison Gaylin's best book yet-and that's saying a lot. The grieving-moms-as-avengers premise is entirely gripping in and of itself, but it's the underlying emotion and subsequent action that makes reading it an all-consuming, immersive experience. Like anything worthy of thoughtful consideration and debate, this book may make you deeply uncomfortable at times but will ultimately win you over with its bold, beating heart. * CrIminalElement.com *This electrifying thriller dares us to walk a thin line between justice and bloodlust. * People *Dark and daring, The Collective by Alison Gaylin is a revenge thriller with an unexpected twist. * Popsugar *Gaylin's prose, so achingly pure yet electric in its gathering rage, pulls readers so far into the abyss... Even after reading its shattering conclusion, you might be drawn back to the beginning of this blistering novel in search of every last breadcrumb Gaylin has dropped. * Los Angeles Times *
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Orion Publishing Co Host
Book SynopsisHow far would you go to live forever?Brilliant scientist Joe Messenger believes that people can be made to live for ever. Knowing the human body can be frozen indefinitely, Joe devises a way of downloading the human brain into a supercomputer called ARCHIVE. But Joe''s wife, Karen, is worried by his preoccupation with ARCHIVE, which seems to be developing signs of a distinct and sinister personality of its own.Then, just as Joe is on the brink of a scientific breakthrough, a series of macabre accidents befall him and his family - and Joe finds himself facing the terrifying consequences of his own obsessions.''Easily James''s best book to date; a thought-provoking menacer that''s completely technological and genuinely frightening about the power of future communications.'' Time Out''Compulsive ... I cannot remember when I last read a novel I enjoyed so much.'' Sunday TelegraphRead more from the multi-million cTrade ReviewEasily James's best book to date; a thought-provoking menacer that's completely technological and genuinely frightening about the power of future communications - Time OutAn awesome talent ... one of the few writers working in the genre today whose work is always a pleasure to read - StarburstIrresistibly readable as well as utterly believable - Robert GoddardBritain's answer to Stephen King and Michael Crichton. Brilliant - Sunday Express
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Orion Publishing Co Prophecy
Book SynopsisA game that turns to a nightmare ...
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Orion Publishing Co Never Seen Again
Book Synopsis''Finch is a born storyteller'' PETER JAMES''Guaranteed to elevate your heart rate'' DAVID JACKSON A GRIPPING AND EXPLOSIVE NEW THRILLER FROM THE MILLION COPY SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERA message no one was supposed to hear.Jodie Martindale''s disappearance remains a mystery, unsolved to this day.A message that will change everything.David Kelman covered the story. But he made a huge mistake, which cost someone their life.A message from the missing.Now, he has evidence he shouldn''t have. It''s a message from Jodie - who has been missing for six years - but sent just two weeks ago...''A spine-chilling mystery from the master of suspense'' M.J. ARLIDGE''This might be Finch''s best yet ... Grabs you by the throat and doesn''t let go. If you only buy one crime novel this year, make suTrade ReviewA spine-chilling mystery from the master of suspense * M.J. Arlidge *Exceptional crime writing. Paul Finch continues to raise the bar. * M.W. CRAVEN *This might be Finch's best yet ... Grabs you by the throat and doesn't let go. If you only buy one crime novel this year, make sure it's Never Seen Again * P.L. KANE *A cracking crime thriller that builds to an action-packed finale. Guaranteed to elevate your heart rate! * DAVID JACKSON *
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Orion Publishing Co The Poison Throne
Tumanbay:Once the most magnificent city on earth -now the dark heart of an empire which lies in ruins.Occupied by the fanatical forces of the mysterious cult of Maya,corpses hang from the gallows, and citizens are flogged for next to nothing.Barakat, leader of the Inquisition, leads the purge.Gregor, former spymaster to the Sultan, lives in fear.Madu, heir to the throne, is opiated and installed as a puppet ruler.And Qulan, the great general, rots in prison.But the history of Tumanbay shows that those who can rise to power can just as easily fall.And there are whispers of rebellion, of a reckoning - as well as rumblings of plague on the horizon...
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Orion Publishing Co The Darker Arts
Book SynopsisMadame Katerina, Detective ''Nine Nails'' McGray''s most trusted clairvoyant, hosts a séance for three of Edinburgh''s wealthiest families.The following morning everyone is found dead, with Madame Katerina being the only survivor. When questioned she alleges a tormented spirit killed the families for revenge.McGray, even though he believes her, must find a rational explanation that holds up in court, else Katerina will be sentenced to death.Inspector Ian Frey is summoned to help, which turns out to be difficult as he is still dealing with the loss of his uncle, and has developed a form of post-traumatic stress (not yet identified in the 19th century).This seems an impossible puzzle. Either something truly supernatural has occurred - or a fiendishly clever plot is covering a killer''s tracks...Trade ReviewA new twist on the traditional locked-room puzzle...without a doubt de Muriel's best. It's a hugely entertaining Victorian mystery, a properly creepy and Gothic mix of horror, history and humour, and has everything you need to keep you turning pages...Gothically over the top and gloriously preposterous, but hugely enjoyable, entertaining and well-written * Crime Review *
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Orion Publishing Co Six
Book SynopsisSuccessful criminal defence lawyer, Jon Shaw, comes face to face with, Danny Hallam, the man he tried to murder twenty-five years ago...Then: While drug running for a local crime lord, Danny decides to call in a large debt from a young female drug addict, Micki Ashton. During a chaotic night on a riverbank, in which punches are thrown, Shaw steps in to protect the defenceless woman, but things turn deadly when Danny produces a knife and Micki is stabbed. Appalled by his friend''s actions, Shaw deliberately pushes Danny into the river. Danny survives and, arrested and charged for murder, spends the next quarter of a century in prison.Now: Meanwhile, the gang disintegrates, each haunted by the death of a young woman. Throughout his sentence, Danny refuses to name those involved. But someone knows and believes they should all pay. As, one by one, the former friends are picked off only Danny and Shaw remain. With the race on to identify a deteTrade ReviewSix by GS Locke is that rare thing: a work of fiction that manages to realistically depict serious and very real subjects. Young people in crisis; the vagaries of the criminal justice system; the dark truth that a single ill-conceived action can ruin not just your own life, but the lives of those around you, too. Handled with a deft touch and a keen eye for character and pace, Six is a crime novel with a message that does not preach to the reader, but remains a thrilling and suspenseful read right to the last page. * Shane Dunphy *
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Orion Publishing Co Blackberry Winter
Book Synopsis''I adore Sarah Jio''s novels.'' Santa MontefioreA haunting story of love, family and the secrets that can destroy us... 1933. Vera Ray kisses her young son goodnight and leaves to work the night-shift at a local hotel. The next morning, she discovers an sudden snowfall has blanketed the city, and her son has vanished, the snow covering up any trace of his tracks, or the perpetrator''s.2010. Journalist Claire Aldridge has been burying herself in work to avoid her own pain. When she is assigned to cover the ''blackberry winter'' storm she learns of the disappearance of a three-year-old boy. He was never found. Claire vows to find the truth, but as she immerses herself in the mysteries of the past, Claire discovers that not all secrets should be revealed.An emotional story of a mother''s love, a missing child and the search for the truth. Perfect for fans of Kathryn Hughes, Lucinda Riley and Tracy Rees.Trade ReviewI adore Sarah Jio's novels. They have all the right ingredients to keep me glued to the pages: compelling characters, mystery, family secrets and love, and they are skilfully written. What more could I possibly want? - Santa MontefioreSarah Jio's writing is exquisite and engrossing - Elin Hilderbrand
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Orion Publishing Co The List
Book SynopsisFive names on a list. The first two are dead.The third is yours.A rip-roaring, addictive, intense and emotional thriller for fans of Lucy Foley, Ruth Ware, Phoebe Morgan, CL Taylor and Lisa Jewell...* * * * * * *Beth Belmont runs every day, hard and fast on the trail near home. She knows every turn, every bump in the road. So when she spots something out of place - a slip of white paper at the base of a tree - she''s drawn to it.On the paper are five names. The third is her own.Beth can''t shake off the unease the list brings. Why is she on it? And what ties her to the other four strangers?Then she discovers that the first two are dead.Is she next?Delving into the past of the two dead strangers, the truth Beth finds will lead her headlong into her darkest, deadliest and most dangerous nightmares...PRAISE FOR THE LIST:''CompellinTrade ReviewCompelling, unsettling and utterly addictive, The List got deep under my skin as I read it in a single sitting -- M W Craven, author of THE PUPPET SHOWThe List is a sharp psychological thriller. A captivating premise and an engrossing read. Carys Jones delivers twists and turns that will keep you hooked to the very last page -- Adam Hamdy, author of BLACK 13I thought it was brilliant. I loved the tension all the way through, and thought the characterisation of Beth was wonderful (especially with the super twist - I wasn't expecting to empathise with her but I did!)...I couldn't put it down -- Lisa Hall, author of BETWEEN YOU AND MEA terrifying story of guilt and remorse. A chilling reminder that the past doesn't always stay there no matter what stories we tell ourselves or others! The truth sits in the shadows and will always come to light -- Alex Hart, author of TAKE ME HOME
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Orion Publishing Co Mimic
Book SynopsisDS Benjamin Chambers and DC Adam Winter are hunting a twisted serial killer who recreates famous works of art using the bodies of his victims. But after Chambers almost loses his life, the case goes cold - the killer lying dormant, his collection unfinished. Jordan Marshall has excelled within the Met Police, driven by a loss that defined her teenage years. She obtains new evidence, convincing both Chambers and Winter to revisit the case. However, this new investigation reawakens their killer, the team in desperate pursuit of a monster hell-bent on finishing what he started at any cost.Praise for Daniel Cole:''A brilliant, breathless thriller'' M.J. Arlidge''Superb thriller writing'' Peter Robinson''A star is born. Killer plot. Killer pace'' Simon ToyneTrade ReviewClever, original and gripping. Once again, Daniel Cole has excelled himself with some of the most original murders I have ever encountered! Throw in a clever use of black humour, and Mimic will both enthral and entertain any lover of dark thrillers * Rachel Abbott *Engaging characters and an inventively twisted killer. Races to a breathless conclusion * Simon Beckett *
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Kensington Publishing Highland Chieftain
Book SynopsisThe Murrays are back in this thrilling new tale from New York Times bestselling author Hannah Howell . . . Responsible for protecting her younger siblings from their abusive father, Bethoc Matheson is in no position to rescue another soul in Scotland. Yet when she sees a bleeding man on the verge of drowning, that’s exactly what she does, securing him safely in a cave where she can return day after day to tend to his wounds. Sir Callum MacMillan can scarcely believe such a slight lass as Bethoc could save him from the grasp of death. But he knows the telltale marks of an angry fist on her skin, and he knows she has the soul of a fighter within her feminine frame. Raised to be a protector of the weak by his Murray clansmen, Callum would prefer to be the one saving her—and save her, he will. If he can first survive the treacherous attack that led him into her irresistible arms . . . Praise for Hann
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Kensington Publishing You Can Hide
Book SynopsisPerfect for fans of Laura Griffin and Kat Martin, the New York Times bestselling author’s thrilling suspense series follows an FBI Special Agent as she strives to navigate her complicated family life when her newly discovered sociopathic half-sister becomes the target of a dangerous killer. The Blacklist meets The Profiler in this fast, page-turning novel that will have readers guessing until the very end! What do you do when a sociopath loves you? Rising star FBI profiler Laurel Snow is about to find out …Calling Laurel Snow’s relationship with her newly discovered half-sister challenging is an understatement. Not only does Laurel suspect Abigail is behind the mysterious disappearance of their father, but her erratic behavior also makes life in Laurel’s small hometown interesting, to say the least. Still, when Abigail claims someone is now out to kill her, Laurel’s instinct to protect her sister goes int
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Kensington Publishing Absolute Fear
Book SynopsisNow in mass market paperback for the first time in more than a decade, #1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jackson''s pulse-pounding novel--featuring two of her most acclaimed characters, New Orleans detectives Rick Bentz and Reuben Montoya --takes readers into the heart of fear, as a series of ritual slayings draw a psychology student back to a decaying asylum...EVERY SERIAL KILLER . . .A serial killer is stalking the streets of New Orleans. The victims are killed in a ritual fashion, a series of numbers tattooed into their bodies. There are no clues, no connections except one: a crumbling old asylum that was once the scene of unspeakable madness—and is now the calling card of a new kind of fear.IS SEARCHING FOR . . .Eve Renner knows Our Lady of Virtues Hospital well. As the daughter of one of its doctors, she spent her childhood exploring its secrets chambers, hidden rooms, and forbidden passageways. Now, somewhere in the de
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Kensington Publishing Youll Find Out
Book SynopsisFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jackson, 2 classic tales of danger and desire in 1 thrilling, collectable volume for fans of Nora Roberts, Sandra Brown, Colleen Hoover, and Laura Griffin.The Shadow of Time After four long years, Mara has come to accept losing Shane in a tragic bombing overseas. Inexplicably, he?s back, mad as hell that she didn?t wait for him, and determined to claim his daughter. But Mara isn?t the only one shocked by his return, and someone will do whatever it takes to make sure there are no new beginnings.Gypsy Wind Ever since the scandal that almost destroyed her family horse farm, Becca has tried to keep her feelings for Brig Chambers reined in. His accusations already cost her so much. Yet there?s as much desire between them as there is distrust?enough to blind them both to an enemy that?s never gone away..
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Noir Caesar Deep 3 Volume 1
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Union Square & Co. The Complete Sherlock Holmes Volume II
Book SynopsisHolmes has changed since his resurrection in The Adventure of the Empty House in 1903. He is as keenly observant and nimble of mind as ever, but his patience with British justice is wearing thin and at times he takes the law into his own hands and knowingly breaks the law. What can have happened to produce such uncharacteristic behavior in the world's greatest detective? Included in this volume are the fourth and final Sherlock Holmes novel,The Valley of Fear,and the thirty-three stories comprisingThe Return of Sherlock Holmes,His Last Bow, andThe Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes.
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Hodder & Stoughton The Book of Lies
Book SynopsisFascinating and inventivemingling of historical and religious conspiracies in a gripping thriller by the author of the Number One New York Times bestseller THE BOOK OF FATETrade ReviewPraise for Brad Meltzer * : *This white-knuckle thriller portrays cybertheft in the banking world in a beguiling concoction that keeps you hooked from start to finish * The Irish Times on THE MILLIONAIRES *Breakneck . . . an action-packed read * Mail on Sunday on DEAD EVEN *This is non-stop, well researched action that does not insult the intelligence. The scenarios are credible, the tension excruciating and the ending slaps you in the face. * Guardian on THE ZERO GAME *This is a confident, character-driven, unpretentious, old-school thriller * Daily Telegraph on THE BOOK OF FATE *
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Hodder & Stoughton Tonight I Said Goodbye
Book SynopsisInvestigator and former Marine Wayne Weston is found at home, killed by a single gunshot wound to the head, the gun still lying in his right hand. There is no sign of his wife and six-year-old daughter.The police believe Wayne Weston killed his family before turning the gun on himself. Weston''s father is convinced his son was murdered. He turns to Lincoln Perry, former cop, now private investigator, for help.All the evidence supports the police''s conclusions, but as soon as he starts asking questions, Lincoln hears rumours of gambling, extortion, and links to Cleveland''s Russian mob. When the FBI asks him to back off, followed by a second murder, Lincoln is more determined than ever to uncover the truth, even if that means putting himself in danger . . .Trade ReviewA terrific, first-class debut full of suspense, tension, tricks and charm. * Lee Child *Riveting * Publishers Weekly *Say hello to a new crime talent. An incredibly fresh private investigator novel. * Chicago Tribune *Koryta is one of the best of the best * Michael Connelly *Michael Koryta is one of the most exciting new voices in crime fiction. * Mail on Sunday *Koryta knows how to build tension and create a febrile atmosphere . . . a writer to watch. * Spectator *[Koryta] possesses an unusual gift - the ability to write a sure-fire bestseller. * News of the World *On my must-read list. * Dean Koontz *Michael Koryta is one of our new dynamos in the world of books . . . [he's] becoming a wonder we'll appreciate for a long time. * Daniel Woodrell *
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Hodder & Stoughton Theodore Boone The Abduction
Book SynopsisYou don''t need to have superpowers to be a hero.Theodore Boone is back in a new adventure, and the stakes are higher than ever. When his best friend, April, disappears from her bedroom in the middle of the night, no one, not even Theo Boone - who knows April better than anyone - has answers. As fear ripples through his small hometown and the police hit dead ends, it''s up to Theo to use his legal knowledge and investigative skills to chase down the truth and save April. Filled with the page-turning suspense that made John Grisham a number one international bestseller and the undisputed master of the legal thriller, Theodore Boone''s trials and triumphs will keep readers guessing until the very end.**********************What readers are saying about THEODORE BOONE: THE ABDUCTION''The most exciting and gripping book in this series so far'' - 5 stars''Really enjoyed reading this book - thanTrade ReviewPraise for THEODORE BOONE:Not since Nancy Drew has a nosy, crime-obsessed kid been so hard to resist. * The New York Times *Gripping... I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a good mystery. I think everyone will be enthralled by Theodore Boone. * Scholastic News *There's a new kid on the young fiction block, and this one really does have serious powers: Theodore Boone, half-boy, half-lawyer... fans will be pleased to know there will be more of Theo's adventures to come. * Sunday Express *Contemporary lit for young readers has its icons: Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Artemis Fowl. Make way for the new kid on the block. * USA Today *Nobody does legal fiction better. * Daily Express *A master of his craft. * Guardian *Another page-turner that will find favour with Grisham fans and everyone who enjoys unravelling a good mystery. * Country News Insert *A suspenseful page-turner. * Sunday Express *
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Hodder & Stoughton The Siege
Book SynopsisOne Hundred Men Stand Between Empire and Annihilation.Trade ReviewAgent of Rome is a masterful debut from a new author completely at home in this era; the writing is deft, the action swift and bloody and the characters believable and engaging. I look forward greatly to the next one. * Manda Scott *Once the action kicks off you won't be able to put it down. * Anthony Riches, author of the Empire series *'Brown's intelligent and exhilarating story excels in its perfect pace, vivid combat sequences and superb characterisation. The Siege delivers a thrilling coming-of-age adventure with an unlikely but likeable hero whose exploits are set to win an army of fans' * Lancashire Evening Post *'Brown promises to be one of the most exciting sword-wielding writers in an ever-popular arena. In this, his debut, his principal is a 19-year-old fresh-faced officer commanding 100 men in defence of a Syrian stronghold against a vastly superior force. There are echoes of Beau Geste in this death-or-glory stand.' * The Oxford Times *'The Siege is an excellent debut novel and delivers a thrilling and fascinating coming-of-age adventure' * Book Gazette *Nick Brown has the craft of storytelling at his fingertips ... The Siege is a fast-paced and satisfying read * Russell Whitfield, author of Gladiatrix *
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Hodder & Stoughton Dead Before Dying
Book SynopsisFrom the author of Thirteen Hours - A Sunday Times ''100 best crime novels and thrillers since 1945'' pickONE COP. ONE KILLER. TWO CAPTIVES OF THE PAST.Mat Joubert, once a rising star of the South African police force, had it all. Then his wife was murdered, and his hopes died with her. Alcoholic, depressed and overweight, he is a shadow of his former self.Then a new killer appears on the streets of Cape Town, murdering at random. Mat throws himself into the case, viewing it as his last chance for redemption.But, as their shared desire for revenge threatens to destroy both him and the mysterious killer he is hunting, Mat soon learns that he is not the only one with ghosts to lay to rest . . .Trade ReviewI really enjoyed DEAD BEFORE DYING. I liked the complexity of the main character, the interactions between the detectives, and their dogged determination to find both the robber and the serial murderer . . . A sad, tense denouement ends the book, with an unexpected twist. I'd highly recommend this book. I've enjoyed all the Deon Meyer books I've read so far, and this one is no exception. * Eurocrime *An impressively tangled web and taut narrative keeps the reader guessing until the last couple of pages. * Heat *The atmosphere of a hot, turbulent country is very vividly evoked, and the characterisation is dynamic . . . A striking debut novel. * Crime Time *A plot-driven page-turner . . . Joubert is a haunted yet sympathetic protagonist. * Bookpage *Meyer subtly juxtaposes the heartbreak of the victims' families with the heartbroken detective assigned to their cases. Using humour and pathos in equal measure, Meyer builds a deeply moving portrait of a man in search of his own dignity. * Booklist *
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Hodder & Stoughton What Came Before He Shot Her
Book SynopsisWith one bullet, everything that Inspector Lynley held dear in life has been destroyed. But there was more than one victim in this crime. No. 1 bestselling crime author shocks with the story of a twelve-year-old boy's descent to murder.Trade ReviewA very powerful novel -- Kate MosseWhy haven't I read Elizabeth George before? She's brilliant -- Sue Arnold * Guardian *Absolutely remarkable -- Boyd Hilton * BBC Radio FiveLive *Ms George is the connoisseur's crime writer * Sunday Express *
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Hodder & Stoughton The Kings Deception
Book SynopsisThe pulse-pounding new thriller from the number one international bestseller, based on a sensational royal secret...Trade ReviewIn classical Steve Berry style, there are more twists and turns in this plot than in a 1970s disco bar. With its great plot and interesting characters, this book is a real page turner and an enjoyable read. Highly recommended. * History Novel Society *A textbook lesson in everything a great thriller should be.As smart as it is chilling, as bold as it is brash, Berry's latest is literary entertainment of the highest order. * Author Magazine *Betrayals abound, and it's never clear what's really going on or the true motives behind the players manipulating Malone at every turn. * The Big Story *The tension, the suspense and the adrenaline rush are all at their most fevered pitch. * Huffington Post *Berry's cinematic action ricochets through castles, manor grounds and London's undergrounds while involving a professor assassinated but not dead, scholarly twin sisters and Sir Thomas Mathews, the British SIS's Machiavellian chief. Malone, the teenage boys and Richards survive more entrapments and gun battles than humanly possible. A Dan Brown-ian secular conspiracy about The Virgin Queen driving nonstop international intrigue. * Kirkus *My kind of thriller . . . Steve Berry writes with the self-assured style of a veteran * Dan Brown *Berry raises this genre's stakes * New York Times *As always with Steve Berry, you're educated about significant things while your knuckles are turning white and the pages are flying by * David Baldacci *I love this guy * Lee Child *
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Hodder & Stoughton Calico Joe
Book Synopsis''No one does it better than Grisham'' - Telegraph A father''s guilt. A son''s redemption. Thirty years have passed since eleven-year-old Paul Tracy watched his troubled father, Warren, a pitcher for the New York Mets, clash with his childhood hero, the Cubs'' golden-boy Joe Castle, in a contest from which no winners emerged.Now the news that his father is dying brings the memory of that day flooding back. Deciding that it''s time to face up to what really happened on that baseball field in 1973, father and son make their way to Calico Rock, Arkansas, where either redemption or rejection awaits them.What readers are saying about CALICO JOE''Hooked from start to finish'' - 5 STARS''Riveting'' - 5 STARS''A delicious meal of a book!'' - 5 STARS 350+ million copies, 45Trade ReviewThe best thriller writer alive -- Ken FollettNo one does it better than Grisham * Daily Telegraph *A superbly written book which . . . deserves a place on any family bookshelf' * Sunday Express *An enjoyable, heartwarming read * USA Today *
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Hodder & Stoughton Murder as a Fine Art
Book SynopsisThe notorious author Thomas De Quincey turns detective in a harrowing Victorian thriller from master storyteller David Morrell, which won the Macavity Award for Best Historical Mystery 2014.Trade ReviewA gaslit gallop through Victorian London * Financial Times *A terrific read. As one would expect of Morrell, it is compulsive and thrilling, but its use of de Quincey also allows for discursions that are both funny and touching - de Quincey and his daughter are great additions to the detective stage, and I hope we will have a lot more of them to come. -- Judith Flanders, author of The Invention of Murder[An] exceptional historical mystery...page-flipping action, taut atmosphere, and multifaceted characters * Booklist *Shockingly real...Morrell's thorough and erudite research of the people and culture of the British Empire's heyday informs every page. A literary thriller that pushes the envelope of fear * Associated Press *Masterful...brilliantly plotted....evokes 1854 London with such finesse that you'll hear the hooves clattering on cobblestones * Entertainment Weekly *Brilliant. Everything works - the horrifying depiction of the murders, the asides explaining the impact of train travel on English society, nail-biting action sequences - making this book an epitome of the intelligent page-turner. * Publishers Weekly *David Morrell fans - and they are Legion - can look forward to celebrating Murder As a Fine Art as one of their favorite author's strongest and boldest books in years. -- Dan Simmons, author of DroodPraise for David Morrell * . *The finest thriller writer living today, bar none. * Steve Berry *A master of suspense....If you're reading Morrell, you're sitting on the edge of your seat. * Michael Connelly *An absolute master of the thriller * Dean Koontz *The father of the modern action novel * Vince Flynn *Nobody does this better than David Morrell * Lee Child *A titan among thriller writers. * Joseph Finder *Master storyteller David Morrell . . . thrills us with heart-pounding suspense while tugging at our emotions. * Tess Gerritsen *
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Hodder & Stoughton The Wrath of Angels
Book SynopsisEVIL TAKES MANY FORMS. PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR CHARLIE PARKER HUNTS THEM ALL.''Haunting, scary and addictive'' Independent on SundayIn the depths of the Maine woods, the wreckage of an aeroplane is discovered. There are no bodies. No such plane has ever been reported missing, but men both good and evil have been seeking it for a long, long time. Hidden in the plane is a list of names, a record of those who have struck a deal with the Devil. Now a battle is about to commence between those who want the list to remain secret and those who believe that it represents a crucial weapon in the struggle against the forces of darkness.The race to secure the prize draws in private detective Charlie Parker, a man who knows more than most about the nature of the terrible evil that seeks to impose itself on the world, and who fears that his own name may be on the list. It lures others too. But as the rival forces descend upon this northern statTrade ReviewHaunting, scary and addictive . . . the finest crime series currently in existence. * Indepent on Sunday *Haunting, scary and addictive . . . the finest crime series currently in existence. * Indepent on Sunday *With Connolly, good and evil are always too close for comfort. * Daily Mirror *
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Hodder & Stoughton Critical Mass
Book SynopsisPrivate Eye V.I. Warshawski is roused one morning by an SOS from a woman on a farm south of Chicago. When V.I. gets there, she finds no woman - but a dead man in a cornfield, his body savagely mutilated.V.I. is happy to leave the case to the local sheriff: it looks like a falling out among meth dealers. But back in Chicago, she learns that the missing woman is a protégée of her oldest friend and confidante, Dr Lotty Herschel, and is compelled to investigate. What V.I. uncovers pulls her into a world of nuclear secrets and high-stakes computing, with roots reaching back to the Second World War. The detective soon finds herself in a hall of mirrors where she can''t tell reality from video games, and her life is on the line. For V.I., this is her most profound, and terrifying, adventure yet . . .Trade ReviewA daring departure for Paretsky . . . and a career-crowning triumph. * The Sunday Times *Paretsky's most ambitious novel so far: interesting, exciting and well worth reading. * Literary Review *A literary comfort blanket with all the must-loved elements - Warshawski risking her neck for friends, cooing over cute dogs, exchanging sassy dialogue with her neighbour Mr Contreras and refusing to do housework - reassuringly present. And yet Paretsky never shies away from tough subjects: this latest case takes in everything from the Holocaust to abuses of power by Homeland Security. Paretsky is brave enough to write feel-good reads that often take you to places where you feel far from good. * Telegraph *Sara Paretsky is American's answer to P.D. James, with added violence. Her private eye, V.I. Warshawski, who comfortingly grows old alongside her readers, is so skilfully embedded in her landscape that I once drove through Chicago guided by a friend solely on her knowledge of the Warshawski oeuvre. Critical Mass is a heady mixture of crack cocaine and nuclear physics, not to mention Nobel Prizes and internet hacking by the security services. -- Michael Walsh, Book of the Year * The Tablet *
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Hodder & Stoughton Brush Back
Book SynopsisThe seventeenth V.I. Warshawski thriller from one of America''s greatest female crime writers, and winner of Theakstons Old Peculier Outstanding Contribution to Crime Fiction Award 2015.For six stormy weeks in high school, V.I. Warshawski thought she was in love with Frank Guzzo. He broke up with her, she went off to college, he started driving trucks for a living. She forgot about him until the day his mother was arrested for bludgeoning his kid sister Annie to death. Twenty-five years later, Stella is released and Frank comes to V. I., begging the private detective to help find grounds to exonerate his mother from a crime she claims she never committed.V.I. doesn''t want to get involved, but life has been hard on Frank. When V.I. agrees to ask a few questions, it''s a painful journey to the past for her, to her old neighbourhood and the people she grew up with. And when she gets beaten up after attending a youth-group meeting in her old ''hood, V.ITrade ReviewSara Paretsky's V. I. Warshawski remains the most distinctive female private investigator in US crime fiction . . . always exhilarating and utterly involving - Independent (on BRUSH BACK)V.I. Warshawski is the perfect heroine . . . What [Paretsky] brings to the classic private-eye novel is something entirely original; a dry crackle of wit and a deep emotional sympathy with her characters - The Sunday TimesIt's hard not to get caught up in her passion . . . Snappy dialogue, tight plotting and realistic situations make Paretsky's unapologetically politicised thrillers a pleasure to read, whatever your viewpoint. - Daily MailSome crime series grow stale over time, but there's no sign of fatigue here. This is partly because the recurring characters continue to develop and engage the reader, and partly because of the moral intelligence that informs the writing. - SpectatorA daring departure for Paretsky . . . and a career-crowning triumph. - The Sunday Times on CRITICAL MASSParetsky's most ambitious novel so far: interesting, exciting and well worth reading. - Literary Review on CRITICAL MASS
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Hodder & Stoughton The Saint Meets His Match
Book SynopsisSimon Templar is the Saint - daring, dazzling, and just a little disreputable. On the side of the law, but standing outside it, he dispenses his own brand of justice one criminal at a time.Simon Templar finds himself on the side of the righteous for once when he agrees to work with the police. They''re after the gang known as the Angels of Doom, who specialise in abetting convicted criminals escape. But Templar finds a kindred spirit in Jill Trelawney, the mastermind behind the gang, and Scotland Yard soon learn that you can''t hire a Saint and hope to have things all your own way...
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Hodder & Stoughton Nine Days
Book SynopsisMulti-generational story about two families and the love affair that brings them together, told in the voices of nine people and the day that changes their life forever.Trade ReviewThe suspense is frequently nail-biting... beautifully constructed * Daily Mail *Neither previous work could have prepared us for the ambition and achievement of Jordan's brilliant third novel, NINE DAYS . . . a triumph. Another signal career in Australian fiction is well under way. * Australian *Rare and wonderful ... Each of the nine voices is distinct and brimming with personality and by the finish every part of the jigsaw fits perfectly and you see the whole sweep of this romantic, thoughtful, heartbreaking story * New Zealand Herald on Sunday *Jordan is clear that what binds us to one another and to a meaningful life is simply valuing the life you have been given and the family that is yours and yours alone. Reading NINE DAYS, you will laugh, even cry, but you will be in no doubt that Toni Jordan uses the modern novel to reflect those tensions that exist for many of us between duty and desire. * Australian Book Review *A brilliant piece of writing...compelling, engaging and will bring tears to the eyes * Sunday Star Times (New Zealand) *Intelligent romantic comedy at its deft best * The Age on FALL GIRL *For ADDITION:'Bringing a quirky humour and a sympathetic view of diversity to her story, the author sustains the momentum to the end of this engaging romantic comedy' * The Times *An unusual and intriguing novel, written with a very light touch * Daily Mail *Brimming with sarcastic humour * Guardian *Toni Jordan's debut is mature, witty and entertaining * Irish Times *It's laugh-out-loud funny and painfully sad in turns . . . It is a quick read and extremely hard to put down, as you get addicted to Grace's addictive personality * Amanda Ross, Richard & Judy Summer Read *
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Hodder & Stoughton Tell Me
Book SynopsisThe most hated woman in Savannah, Georgia, is about to be set free. Twenty years ago, Blondell O''Henry was convicted of murdering her eldest daughter and wounding her two other children. The prosecution said that beautiful, selfish Blondell wanted to be rid of them to be with her lover.Now Blondell''s son, Niall, has recanted his testimony and demolished the case. Reporter Nikki Gillette is determined to get the true story, and not just for professional reasons. Blondell''s murdered daughter, Amity, was Nikki''s childhood friend. The night she died, Amity begged Nikki to meet with her, insisting she had a secret to tell, but Nikki didn''t go. Her guilt is compounded by other complications--Nikki''s favourite uncle, Alexander, was the attorney who helped save Blondell from execution. And rumours swirl that he was one of her many lovers.Nikki''s fiancé, Detective Pierce Reed, is concerned she may be compromising the case. As she digs for answers during one of the mostTrade ReviewLisa Jackson shows yet again why she is one of the best at romantic suspense. A pure nail biter. * Harlan Coben on YOU DON'T WANT TO KNOW *Shiveringly good suspense! Lisa Jackson ratchets up the tension as one woman's desperate search for her missing son takes her to the very brink of losing her husband, her sanity, her very self. * Lisa Gardner on YOU DON'T WANT TO KNOW *'WITHOUT MERCY blends murder mystery with romance and religious conspiracy and should appeal to fans of all three.' * West Australian on WITHOUT MERCY *A fast-paced and surprisingly complex story . . . The depiction of the protagonist . . . reaches an unusual depth, and the crisp, skillful language infuse every sentence with suspense . . . will keep readers riveted. * Publisher's Weekly on WITHOUT MERCY *'A fast moving thriller with plenty of twists and turns, and an easy flowing style that readily catches the reader up in its thrall.' * Canberra Times on MALICE *
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Hodder & Stoughton Follow the Saint
Book SynopsisIn these three stories, everyone''s favourite criminal follows his nose and finds yet more trouble.In The Miracle Tea Party, an attack on Inspector Teal leads Simon to discover a packet of Miracle Tea with truly miraculous properties. In The Invisible Millionaire the Saint and Hoppy agree to meet a woman with information on a major swindle - only to find her dead. And finally, in The Affair of Hogsbotham, Simon is irritated by the self-appointed guardian of the nation''s morality Ebenezer Hogsbotham and decides to take him down a peg or two. But though he sets out for some light-hearted fun, he soon stumbles into the middle of a bank-robbing conspiracy...
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Hodder & Stoughton The Happy Highwayman
Book SynopsisThe Saint is back - the thirty-five original books starring the debonair classic crime hero are being republished in print and ebook with new introductions and extra content.
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Hodder & Stoughton The Saint in the Sun
Book SynopsisThe Saint is back - the thirty-five original books starring the debonair classic crime hero are being republished in print and ebook with new introductions and extra content.
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Hodder & Stoughton Enemies at Home
Book SynopsisWe first met Flavia Albia, Falco''s feisty adopted daughter, in The Ides of April.Albia is a remarkable woman in what is very much a man''s world: young, widowed and fiercely independent, she lives alone on the Aventine Hill in Rome and makes a good living as a hired investigator. An outsider in more ways than one, Albia has unique insight into life in ancient Rome, and she puts it to good use going places no man could go, and asking questions no man could ask.Even as the dust settles from her last case, Albia finds herself once again drawn into a web of lies and intrigue. Two mysterious deaths at a local villa may be murder and, as the household slaves are implicated, Albia is once again forced to involve herself. Her fight is not just for truth and justice, however; this time, she''s also battling for the very lives of people who can''t fight for themselves.Enemies at Home presents Ancient RTrade ReviewThis is a welcome return to the familiar territory of ancient Rome. - Literary Review on THE IDES OF APRILDavis was primus and still has no pares... The auguries promise a long, successful series. - Telegraph on THE IDES OF APRILEnter the feisty, savvy and attractive Flavia Albia ... Davis continues her wonderful portrayal of the city and its inhabitants, and the delightful Flavia Alba adds an important element - the complicated status of working women. - The Times on THE IDES OF APRILMarcus Didius Falco's adopted daughter, Flavia Albia, is a wonderful creation, rendered with a surprising tenderness ... Just as closely researched and yet light-hearted as the Falco novels, THE IDES OF APRIL is more touching. - Bookoxygen on THE IDES OF APRIL
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Hodder & Stoughton Visitation Street
Book Synopsis''A powerfully beautiful novel'' New York Times''Intoxicating. . . . Imbued with mystery and danger'' Emma Straub''Pochoda''s premise is inspired, the novel that unfolds even more so. Rich characters, surprising shifts of plot and mood. I loved it.'' Lionel ShriverAs the hot summer rolls on in Red Hook, Brooklyn, bored and listless fifteen-year-olds June and Val are looking for some fun. Forget the boys, the bottles, the coded whistles, Val wants to take a raft out onto the bay.But out on the water, as the bright light of day gives way to darkness, the girls disappear, and only Val returns, washed ashore semi-conscious in the weeds.June''s shocking disappearance will reverberate in the lives of many of Red Hook''s residents. Fadi, the Lebanese bodega owner, trolls for information about the crime. Cree, just beginning to pull it together after his father''s murder, unwittingly makes himself the chief suTrade ReviewThe dealings with the tragedy within the first few chapters, reminded me so much of Twin Peaks . . . with Pochoda's clever prose, it soon becomes evident that between each of the characters there lays a gulf of isolation . . . Pochoda's prose and storytelling skill has managed with a clear and beautiful tact, to turn the town of Red Hook into the most fascinating character within the book. This makes the story both enchanting and tangible. * Huffington Post *A powerfully beautiful novel * New York Times Book Review *Gritty and magical, filled with mystery, poetry and pain, Ivy Pochoda's voice recalls Richard Price, Junot Diaz, and even Alice Sebold, yet it's indelibly her own. * Dennis Lehane *Skilful... nuanced... Ms. Pochoda aspires to join female suspense novelists - among them, Tana French, Laura Lippman and Kate Atkinson - who are arguably writing more serious genre fiction than their male counterparts. * New York Times *
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