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Book SynopsisMurder at Mount Ephraim is the ninth book in Julie Wassmer''s popular crime series - now a major Acorn TV drama, Whitstable Pearl, starring Kerry Godliman as private detective and restaurateur, Pearl Nolan''While Oxford had Morse, Whitstable, famous for its oysters, has Pearl'' Daily MailPearl Nolan receives a wedding invitation from an old school friend. Journalist Amy has chosen somewhere very special for the wedding ceremony - the historic Kent manor house of Mount Ephraim - and the invite includes a pre-nuptial stay for Pearl and other guests at this venue. Nestled in an 800-acre estate, and surrounded by beautiful gardens and a lake, Pearl sees this break as a chance to leave crime behind, along with her own detective agency and her restaurant, The Whitstable Pearl.Accepting the invitation, Pearl looks forward to meeting the happy couple''s friends and family, as well as Amy''s fiancé, Guy, a handsome and successful ad

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Book SynopsisThe next in a thrilling new police procedural series set in Scarborough and following DC Donna Morris - middle-aged, seemingly ordinary - but hiding many secrets. . . Rape and organised crime sully even the pretty streets of the small Yorkshire town DC Donna Morris is beginning to think of as home. The National Crime Agency inevitably gets involved but their methods put more people in danger. Guns - though she used one once in anger and fear - are really not how Donna would prefer to nail the guilty. And there are some people who believe their actions are always justified. Then there are others who will never get justice. Can DC Donna Morris negotiate some kind of resolution while dealing with betrayal in her own life?Praise for Kate Evans''Kate Evans delivers a gripping crime debut with a truly original policewoman as the central character. Highly recommended'' Irish Independent''Well written and without any flashiness, this believa

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Book Synopsis''Greenwood''s strength lies in her ability to create characters that are wholly satisfying: the bad guys are bad, and the good guys are great'' VogueWhen a mysterious invitation arrives for the redoubtable Miss Phryne Fisher from an unknown retired Captain Herbert Spencer, Phryne''s curiosity is excited. Spencer runs a retreat in Victoria''s rural spa country for the many shell-shocked soldiers of the first world war. It''s a cause after Phryne''s own heart but what does Spencer want from her? Meanwhile, Cec, Bert and Tinker find a young woman floating face down in the harbour near the wharves. Could this be the missing friend of Ruth, Phryne''s adopted daughter? With Detective-Inspector Jack Robinson seconded unwillingly to a special investigation, Mr and Mrs Butler with Detective-Sergeant Hugh Collins are left to shield Phryne''s household from danger as Tinker, Jane and Ruth decide to solve what appears to be a hei

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Book SynopsisHaving the wrong client can be murder...The voice was smooth, cultured, almost tender as it oozed from the phone into Connor Fraser''s ear. I''ve heard about you, Mr Fraser, and I''m very impressed by your work. So I''ve decided to employ you. I am going to kill Father John Donnelly sometime in the next seven days. And you are going to stop me - or die trying. The thought it''s a sick joke lasts for as long as it takes Connor to find that 70,000 has been deposited into his PayPal account, and for him to receive an email with a picture of his grandmother. With no choice but to make a deal with the devil, Connor races to unmask a killer before he strikes and uncovers a mystery that stretches back decades, threatening the people closest to him.Praise for Violent Ends''Line of duty meets Backdraft'' -- Bloody Scotland, listed asone of Bloody Scotland''s 12 Books of Christmas''A heart-pounding thril

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Book Synopsis''Rosie can write and Prudence Bulstrode is here to stay'' Miriam Margolyes''Witty, warm and so enjoyable'' Jo BrandThe next irresistible cosy crime novel from celebrity TV chef Rosemary Shrager! Preparing a midwinter''s feast for all hundred residents of the little Yorkshire village of Scrafton Busk is exactly the kind of challenge Prudence Bulstrode adores. A chance to show off her muffin-topped winter stew, lamb shank hotpot and Scarborough woof - and, of course, her famous figgy pudding - is just the thing to shake off the winter blues. But on the night of the feast, local vagabond Terry Chandler is found dead - his body entombed in the pristine snowman standing pride of place on the village green. Who could have wanted Chandler dead? Why would they stow his body in such strange circumstances? And what is the meaning of his last enigmatic message, directing his brother to Mystery Hills, a place of which no one has ever heard? Cr

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Book Synopsis''An instant Southern noir classic'' S.A. Cosby''Full of wily humour and epic bad behavior, this is an ebullient, rollicking ride you don''t dare miss'' Megan AbbottHell is empty... and Addison McKellar''s husband is missing.Addison McKellar isn''t clueless - she knows she and her husband Dean don''t have the perfect marriage - but she''s still shocked when he completely vanishes from her life. At first Addison is annoyed, but as days stretch into a week and she''s repeatedly stonewalled by Dean''s friends and associates, her frustration turns into genuine alarm. When even the police seem dismissive of her concerns, Addison turns to her father''s old friend, legendary Memphis PI Porter Hayes.Porter and Addison begin to dig deeper into Dean''s affairs and quickly discover that he was never the hardworking business owner and family man he pretended to be. As they piece together the connections between a hook-handed mercenary, one of

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Book SynopsisJanet Evanovich''s novels are: ''Pithy, witty and fast-paced'' (The Sunday Times); ''Non-stop laughs with plenty of high jinks'' (USA Today); ''Razor-sharp'' (Sunday Express) He''s on the run. She''s an FBI agent. But putting Nick Fox in gaol is the last thing on Kate O''Hare''s mind...Nicolas Fox is a charming con man and master thief. Kate O''Hare is the FBI agent on his trail. At least that''s what everyone thinks. In reality, they''re secretly working together to bring down super-criminals. Criminals like brutal casino magnate Evan Trace.Evan Trace is running a money-laundering operation through his casino. Some of his best customers are mobsters, dictators, and global terrorists. Nick and Kate are going deep undercover as high-stakes gamblers, wagering millions of dollars - and their lives - in an attempt to topple Trace''s empire.The scam will take Fox and O''Hare from the Las Vegas strip, to the sun-soaked beaTrade ReviewPraise for Janet Evanovich: Pithy, witty and fast-paced - Sunday TimesAmong the great joys of contemporary crime fiction - GQA laugh-out-loud page-turner - HeatRomantic and gripping...an absolute tonic - Good HousekeepingMaking trouble and winning hearts - USA Today

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Book SynopsisTHE DEAD WOMAN OF DEPTFORD is the sixth Inspector Ben Ross mystery set in Victorian London by much-loved crime writer Ann Granger.On a cold November night in a Deptford yard, dock worker Harry Parker stumbles upon the body of a dead woman. Inspector Ben Ross is summoned from Scotland Yard to this insalubrious part of town, but no witness to the murder of this well-dressed, middle-aged woman can be found. Even Jeb Fisher, the local rag-and-bone man, swears he''s seen nothing. Meanwhile, Ben''s wife Lizzie is trying to suppress a scandal: family friend Edgar Wellings has a gambling addiction and no means of repaying his debts. Reluctantly, Lizzie agrees to visit his debt collector''s house in Deptford, but when she arrives she finds her husband is investigating the murder of the woman in question. Edgar was the last man to see Mrs Clifford alive and he has good reason to want her dead, but Ben and Lizzie both know that a case like this is rarely as simple as it appTrade ReviewCharacterisation, as ever with Granger, is sharp and astringent * The Times *The plot is neat and ingenious, the characters rounded and touchingly credible ... a pleasure to read * Ham and High *The reader can expect a treat. Lively, different and fun * Yorkshire Post *She is on to another winner * Birmingham Post *

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Book SynopsisRooted in Evil by Ann Granger is set in the Cotswold village of Weston Saint Ambrose and features Inspector Jess Campbell and Superintendent Ian Carter in their fifth murder mystery.When the body of a man, with his brains blown out, is found in a Cotswold wood it looks like suicide. But looks can be deceptive and it doesn''t take long for the police to identify that there''s more to the case than meets the eye.People''s stories don''t add up and when Superintendent Ian Carter and Inspector Jess Campbell start probing it becomes clear that the dead man had ruffled more than a few feathers in this close-knit community. His stepsister had been bailing him out of his financial troubles - much against her husband''s wishes - but, with his money worries still mounting, the victim had become a desperate man... As Jess and Ian dig deeper and deeper into the case, a cover-up is exposed and bitter resentment rises to the surface to reveal a killer.Trade ReviewCharacterisation, as ever with Granger, is sharp and astringent * The Times *The plot is neat and ingenious, the characters rounded and touchingly credible ... a pleasure to read * Ham and High *The reader can expect a treat. Lively, different and fun * Yorkshire Post *She is on to another winner * Birmingham Post *

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Book SynopsisWRITTEN IN THE BLOOD is the blistering follow-up to Stephen Lloyd Jones'' acclaimed debut novel and Simon Mayo Radio 2 Book Club pick, THE STRING DIARIES.High in the mountains of the Swiss Alps Leah Wilde is about to gamble her life to bring a powerful man an offer. A promise. Leah has heard the dark stories about him and knows she is walking into the lion''s den. But her options are running out. Her rare lineage, kept secret for years, is under terrible threat. That is, unless Leah and her mother Hannah are prepared to join up with their once deadly enemies. Should the prey ever trust the predator? Is hope for future generations ever enough to wash away the sins of the past?With a new and chilling danger stalking them all, and the survival of their society at stake, they may have little choice...THE NEW NOVEL BY STEPHEN LLOYD JONES IS AVAILABLE NOW - THE SILENCED: A DARK AND GRIPPING THRILLERTrade ReviewSo gripping you'll want to read late into the night; so terrifying you shouldn't -- Simon Mayo, Radio 2 Book ClubOriginal, richly imagined and powerfully told * Guardian *Will keep you awake late into the night * SFX magazine *

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Book SynopsisThomas Pitt arrives at a devastating bombing in Lancaster Gate to find two policemen dead and three more gravely wounded. London''s anarchists are blamed, but as Pitt and Inspector Tellman investigate they find it looks increasingly like a personal vendetta against those particular men. Did they lie about a drugs raid that went fatally wrong, and let an innocent man hang? The idea of police dishonesty cuts Tellman to the quick - he joined the force to protect society, not exploit it. But he must uncover the truth, however much he wants to resist the signs of blackmail and corruption. With the threat of further bombings, and their superiors pushing for a quick resolution, Pitt and Tellman find their every move scrutinised, and their own lives suddenly at risk...Treachery at Lancaster Gate is the exceptional new historical thriller from the master of Victorian crime.

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Book SynopsisBlood stains the altar. Can she be found? Paula Maguire, forensic psychologist is called in to investigate a missing girl and the disappearance of a holy relic in Claire McGowan''s exhilarating fourth novel in the series, A SAVAGE HUNTER. The Paula Maguire series is sure to enthral fans of Stuart MacBride and Lee Child.''A complex, disturbing, resonant novel that remains light on its feet and immensely entertaining'' - Irish Times Victim: Female. Twenty-two years of age.Reason for investigation: Missing person.ID: Alice Morgan. Student. Last seen at a remote religious shrine in Ballyterrin.Alice Morgan''s disappearance raises immediate questions for forensic psychologist Paula Maguire. Alice, the daughter of a life pee0r in the Home Office, has vanished along with a holy relic - the bones of a saint - and the only trace is the bloodstains on the altar.With no body to confirm death, the pressureTrade ReviewPlenty of intrigue makes this a must read -- Fanny Blake * Woman & Home *The best of the Paula series yet; weird, intriguing, gripping and original -- Stav SherezA complex, disturbing, resonant novel that remains light on its feet and immensely entertaining * Irish Times *A knockout new talent -- Lee ChildIreland's answer to Ruth Rendell -- Ken BruenAstonishing, powerful and immensely satisfying -- Peter JamesAn intelligent and compelling story of love, loss and vengeance in a land where the past and its secrets lurk around every corner -- Sharon BoltonPage-turning * Guardian *I read The Silent Dead with my heart in my mouth . . . brilliant -- Erin KellyA reminder why McGowan has been described as Ireland's answer to Ruth Rendell * Independent *This is a powerful and disturbing novel * Book Oxygen *An intelligent and thought-provoking read and I can't WAIT to see where Paula goes from here! * My Chestnut Reading Tree blog *Another great story in an increasingly impressive series * Louise Reviews blog *A Savage Hunter is a taut, compelling thriller that merges ancient beliefs with a very modern crime. I love Paula Maguire, a real, flawed heroine with a complicated love life to rival Ruth's! All in all, a thoroughly satisfying and intelligent crime novel. * Elly Griffiths *

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Book SynopsisFrom the author of the bestselling ATLANTIS comes a thrilling novel of buried secrets, age-old mysteries and a conspiracy surrounding the fabled Ark of the Covenant. ''What do you get if you cross Indiana Jones with Dan Brown? Answer: David Gibbins'' Mirror586 BC The ancient world is in meltdown. The Babylonians have ravaged the Holy Land, and Jerusalem has fallen. In desperation, the temple priests look to the greatest navigators ever known to save their holiest of treasures.1943 A group of Allied codebreakers, under Churchill''s direct command, work to stop a top-secret exchange between the Nazis and the Japanese. Yet even they know nothing of the ancient artefact hidden on board a ship whose fate they have just sealed.Present-day Marine archaeologist Jack Howard and his friend Costas undertake a dangerous dive hunting for Nazi gold in a wreck perched on the edge of the continental shelf. What they glimpse there leads JackTrade ReviewA brilliantly written thriller that remains in the believable and yet rides the edge of the fantastical, the boundaries of exploration ... and expectation * Parmenion Books *The diving sequences are marvellous ... there isn't another thriller hero like Jack Howard and I treasure him * For Winter Nights *

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Book SynopsisIn Helen Carey''s poignant and nostalgic novel SOME SUNNY DAY, it''s 1940, and two young women are growing up in a world full of drama and danger. Perfect reading for fans of Kate Thompson and Donna Douglas.September 1940As Luftwaffe bombs rain from the skies over London, the women of Lavender Road are fighting their own battles.Shy Katy Parsons has always been sheltered by her over-protective parents. The war is her chance to see life from beyond her bedroom window. Enrolling as a nurse was always her dream, but the reality is tougher than she ever imagined. And falling in love isn''t all plain sailing either...Privileged Louise Rutherford secretly hoped the war would bring her some fun and romance. But far it has brought her pain and grief, and now she has a secret... something her strict father must never find out about.London during the Blitz is a dangerous place to live but the Lavender Road residents never stop believing Trade Review'Sparkling storytelling!' * Evening Standard *'Written with a lightness of touch, an emotional integrity and an historical accuracy which has brought her respect from critics and readers alike' -- Louis de Bernières'an extremely well-written and very absorbing tale. I'm looking forward to reading the next in the series' * A Goodreads Member *

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Book Synopsis FEAR IS THE DEADLIEST WEAPON. THEY BELIEVED IT WAS OVER Having survived the lethal Pendulum conspiracy, photographer John Wallace atones for his past mistakes. DI Patrick Bailey clings to the hope that he can, at last, return to a normal life in London. BUT IT''S ONLY JUST BEGINNING FBI investigator Christine Ash - alone and paranoid - hunts down the remaining members of the ruthless Foundation organization. DARK FORCES ARE RISING AGAIN But when masked assassins strike at the heart of the UK government, a shocking new threat emerges that forces all three to reunite. DEADLIER THAN EVER BEFORE With time running out, they must defeat a lethal new adversary: a manipulative mastermind with sinister powers unlike anything they''ve seen before. Trade ReviewSo tense, you will be biting your nails long before the final chapter * Sun *

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From Edith Pargeter, who also wrote as Ellis Peters, A BLOODY FIELD BY SHREWSBURY is a vivid medieval tale of Henry IV's kingdom in crisis. 'Chivalry, treachery, conflict of loyalties... The clash of wills is as stirring as the clash of steel' Observer England, 1399. A treacherous plot has been hatched to depose King Richard and install Henry Bolingbroke on the English throne.With the aid of his powerful friend Hotspur, Henry is victorious. But, crowned Henry IV, he rules a kingdom in crisis. In Wales, rebellion threatens. Henry's heir, Hal, is named Prince of Wales but the Welsh have a prince of their own blood and he is calling them to arms.More dangerous still, a rift is opening between Henry, Hotspur and Hal. As tension mounts, the three men are inexorably drawn into a bloody collision on which the fate of the realm will hang...

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Book SynopsisBarbara Nadel''s gripping Ikmen mysteries are the inspiration behind The Turkish Detective, BBC Two''s sensational eight-part TV crime drama series, out now.''Inspector Ikmen thrillers combine brightly coloured scene setting with deliciously tortuous plots'' GuardianINCORRUPTIBLE is the gripping new Istanbul crime thriller starring Inspector Ikmen, ''the Morse of Istanbul'' (Daily Telegraph), from award-winning author Barbara Nadel. Not to be missed by fans of Donna Leon.In the backstreets of Istanbul, a young woman''s body is found. Dumped in a dustbin and covered in cut flowers, she is the victim of a frenzied and vicious stabbing. Inspector Ikmen discovers that the woman was well known in Istanbul. Newspapers had been calling her the blessed woman; cured of cancer in a Christian miracle and a proclaimed messenger of the Virgin Mary. These controversial claims had made her fierce enemies in the predominantlyTrade ReviewIntelligent and captivating * Sunday Times *Inspector Çetin Ikmen is one of detective fiction's most likeable investigators, despite his grumpy and unsociable character...think of him as the Morse of Istanbul * Daily Telegraph *Impeccable mystery plotting, exotic and atmospheric * Guardian *The delight of Nadel's books is the sense of being taken beneath the surface of an ancient city... We look into the alleyways and curious dark quarters of Istanbul, full of complex characters and louche atmosphere * Independent *Gripping and unusual detective story, vivid and poignant * Literary Review *

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Book SynopsisJACK LARK: SOLDIER, LEADER, IMPOSTER.The third book in the gripping military adventure series for fans of Bernard Cornwell, Matthew Harffy and Simon Scarrow. ''Paul Collard has become one of the most readable figures in Historical Fiction'' Parmenion Books ''Paul Fraser Collard commands the genre of historical action adventure with as much aplomb as Jack Lark commands his troops'' Matthew Harffy ''If you loved Bernard Cornwell, then you''ll love this'' The Founding FieldsBombay, 1857. Jack Lark is living precariously as an officer when his heroic but fraudulent past is discovered by the Devil - Major Ballard, the army''s intelligence officer. Ballard is gathering a web of information to defend the British Empire, and he needs a man like Jack on his side. Not far away, in Persia, the Shah is moving against British territory and, with the Russians whispering in his ear, seeks to conquer the crucial city of HeraTrade ReviewBrilliant -- Bernard Cornwell on THE SCARLET THIEFSavage, courageous, and clever * Goodreads on THE SCARLET THIEF *I love a writer who wears his history lightly enough for the story he's telling to blaze across the pages like this. Jack Lark is an unforgettable new hero -- Anthony Riches on THE SCARLET THIEFThe spirit of Sharpe lives again in another time, in another war, in the guise of Jack Lark * www.parmenionbooks.wordpress.com on THE MAHARAJAH'S GENERAL *A confident, rich and exciting novel that gave me all the ingredients I would want for a historical adventure of the highest order * www.forwinternights.wordpress.com on THE MAHARAJAH'S GENERAL *The Devil's Assassin could well have been a Sharpe tale . . . Collard has become one of the most readable figures in historical fiction * Parmenion Books *

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Book SynopsisWhen millionaire Leo Speight is found poisoned, Scotland''s toughest cop is called in to solve the high-profile case...Skinner joins his old team in a complex murder investigation in the twenty-ninth gripping mystery in Quintin Jardine''s bestselling crime series. Praise for Jardine''s compelling novels: ''A masterclass in how murder-mysteries ought to be written'' Scots MagazineWhen millionaire Leo Speight is found poisoned at his Ayrshire mansion, Police Scotland has a tough case on its hands. Speight was a champion boxer with national hero status, and a long list of lovers and friends stand to benefit from his estate. Did one of them decide to speed things up? Or was jealousy or rivalry the motive?The Security Service wants to stay close to the investigation and they have just the man to send in: ex-Chief Constable Bob Skinner. Skinner might have retired from the police, but solving crimes is in his blood. CombininTrade ReviewA plot with as many twists and turns as a highland road...an excellent addition to the series -- www.crimereview.co.ukPraise for Quintin Jardine: 'If Ian Rankin is the Robert Carlyle of Scottish crime writers, then Jardine is surely its Sean Connery' * Glasgow Herald *A masterclass in how murder-mysteries ought to be written * Scots Magazine *Well constructed, fast-paced, Jardine's narrative has many an ingenious twist and turn * Observer *Remarkably assured, raw-boned, a tour de force * New York Times *Deplorably readable * Guardian *Very engaging as well as ingenious, and the unraveling of the mystery is excellently done -- Allan Massie * Scotsman *If you're looking for a detective whose personal life is as active, contradictory and complicated as his job then follow the Edinburgh exploits of Deputy Chief Constable Bob Skinner in Quintin Jardine's Skinner series * Radio Times *Gritty cop drama that makes Taggart look tame * Northern Echo *More twists and turns than TV's Taggart at its best * Stirling Observer *I love the Bob Skinner novels. Quintin Jardine's slick and suspenseful Edinburgh-set series has never failed to keep me riveted... Starts with a bang and doesn't let up till the last sentence * Globe and Mail *

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Book SynopsisIs a killer still on the loose? The thirtieth gritty mystery in Quintin Jardine''s bestselling Bob Skinner series, not to be missed by readers of Ian Rankin and Peter May. Praise for Quintin Jardine''s gripping novels: ''Well constructed, fast-paced, Jardine''s narrative has many an ingenious twist and turn'' ObserverWhen a murder investigation that''s been closed for thirty years is suddenly re-opened, former Chief Constable Bob Skinner is quickly drawn into the action. The story of the Body in the Quarry was well-known around Edinburgh all those years ago: a popular priest found dead in a frozen quarry; a suspect with a clear motive charged; a guilty verdict. But with a journalist uncovering new evidence, the cold case has come back to haunt Skinner''s old mentor Jimmy Proud - and only one man can help him.Skinner is long out of the police force, but he can''t say no. With the clock ticking, and his friend''s reputTrade ReviewPraise for Quintin Jardine's novels: 'Well constructed, fast-paced, Jardine's narrative has many an ingenious twist and turn' * Observer *Another cracker from Jardine...There are plenty of twists and turns along the way to keep you engrossed * Scots Magazine *Very engaging as well as ingenious, and the unraveling of the mystery is excellently done * Scotsman *If Ian Rankin is the Robert Carlyle of Scottish crime writers, then Jardine is surely its Sean Connery * Glasgow Herald *Deplorably readable * Guardian *Remarkably assured, raw-boned, a tour de force * New York Times *I love the Bob Skinner novels. Quintin Jardine's slick and suspenseful Edinburgh-set series has never failed to keep me riveted...starts with a bang and doesn't let up till the last sentence * The Globe and Mail *Gritty cop drama that makes Taggart look tame * Northern Echo *Another powerful tartan noir that packs a punch * Peterborough Evening Telegraph *

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Book Synopsis Paul Fraser Collard''s roguish hero Jack Lark - dubbed ''Sharpe meets the Talented Mr Ripley'' - returns once more, switching sides to join the ranks of the Confederate Army. This latest adventure will see Jack journey through the Southern states as the American Civil War continues in earnest, and is a must-read for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Simon Scarrow. ''Enthralling'' The Times on the Jack Lark series Fighting for the Union gave Jack Lark purpose. But America is tearing itself apart and no one will be left in peace. Virginia, 1861. With his comrades defeated, Jack turns his back on the battlefield. At heart he''s still a soldier, but this wholly uncivil war has left him wanting something - and someone - more. Lost in the woods with the Confederate army closing in, Jack will stop at nothing to protect Rose and the future they might share. Then one bullet changes everything and JaTrade ReviewBrilliant * Bernard Cornwell *I love a writer who wears his history lightly enough for the story he's telling to blaze across the pages like this. Jack Lark is an unforgettable new hero * Anthony Riches *It felt accurate, it felt real, it felt alive... Every line every paragraph and page of the battles had me hooked, riveted to the page, there were times when I was almost as breathless as the exhausted soldiers * Parmenion Books *

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Book SynopsisKaite Welsh''s thrilling medical mystery THE UNQUIET HEART is the second in the gothic Sarah Gilchrist series, following a medical student turned detective in Victorian Edinburgh. For readers of Natasha Pulley''s THE WATCHMAKER OF FILIGREE STREET or Laura Purcell''s THE SILENT COMPANIONSThis powerful novel combines a disturbing look at late Victorian attitudes towards women and morality with a satisfying murder mystery - Sunday ExpressSarah Gilchrist has no intention of marrying her dull fiancé Miles, the man her family hope will restore her reputation and put an end to her dreams of becoming a doctor, but when he is arrested for a murder she is sure he didn''t commit she finds herself his reluctant ally. Beneath the genteel façade of upper class Edinburgh lurks blackmail, adultery, poison and madness and Sarah must return to Edinburgh''s slums, back alleys and asylums as she discovers the dark past about a family where no one is what they Trade ReviewThe mystery is secondary to Welsh's depiction of the plight of intelligent, ambitious women in 19th-century Britain, long before anyone dreamed of #MeToo, when a spotless reputation and a suitable marriage was the end all and be all for a woman, her own wishes and desires be damned. Sarah's plight is an infuriating one indeed, and readers will cheer her every step of the way * Publishers Weekly *[An] excellent mix of historical mystery and romance * Booklist *A nicely constructed historical mystery about the unorthodox sleuthing of a young woman who's studying to be a doctor at the University of Edinburgh * New York Times *

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Book Synopsis***THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP 10 BESTSELLER, JANUARY 2019 - ''Be prepared put your life on hold'' for this unmissable thriller***Perfect for fans of THE OTHER WIFE, THE CATCH and THE OTHER PASSENGER.Meet Juliette. She''s intelligent, driven, committed - and in love.Juliette loves Nate.She will follow him anywhere. She''s even become a flightattendant for his airline, so she can keep a closer eye on him.They are meant to be.The fact that Nate broke up with her six months ago means nothing.Because Juliette has a plan to win him back.She is the perfect girlfriend.And she''ll make sure no one stops her fromgetting exactly what she wants.True love hurts, but Juliette knows it''s worth all the pain...''You don''t often come across a character who is both sociopathic and compelling. Buckle your seatbelts, you''re in for Trade ReviewLet this supremely enjoyable thriller whisk you up, up and away * Sunday Mirror *Be prepared to put your life on hold for The Perfect Girlfriend * Good Housekeeping *This debut novel is written with a gleeful zeal . . . Juliette is such a memorable, grippingly unpredictable character * Daily Express *A darkly comic tale of obsession, with a terrifically twisted heroine, Juliette * Best *You don't often come across a character who is both sociopathic and compelling. Buckle your seatbelts, you're in for a very bumpy ride . . . * Sunday Mirror *A brilliant example of how to master voice, and a protagonist, Juliette, who is terrifying! -- Ali Land, author of Good Me Bad MeSo addictive it should come with a warning -- Alice Feeney, author of Sometimes I LieOne of the best twisted narrators I've ever read. Perfect indeed! -- C.J. Tudor, author of The Chalk ManI genuinely couldn't put it down - Juliette is such a compelling character. Totally gripping and thrillingly different. I loved it -- Laura Marshall, author of Friend RequestBrilliant and terrifying -- Fiona Cummins, author of RattleThe perfect holiday read... Just watch out for the cabin crew! -- Holly Cave, author of The Memory ChamberBeautifully written, a compulsive read. Compelling from start to finish -- Amanda Robson, author of ObsessionThis debut is compelling * Red *An addictive psychological thriller . . . Unhinged * Culturefly *Chilling * Daily Express *Grabbed me and wouldn't let me go... Taut, funny and outrageous -- Isabel Costello, author of Paris Mon AmourBrilliant and completely terrifying * Jill Mansell *A terrifying and addictive tale of misguided love and laser-focussed revenge. I loved it! -- Kaira RoudaTwisted * Parade *

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Book SynopsisDense fog masks foul play in the streets of London, as Ann Granger brings us her seventh Victorian mystery featuring Scotland Yard''s Inspector Ben Ross and his wife Lizzie.It is March 1870. London is in the grip of fog and ice. But Scotland Yard''s Inspector Ben Ross has more than the weather to worry about when the body of a young woman is found in a dustbin at the back of a Piccadilly restaurant. Ben must establish who the victim is before he can find out how and why she came to be there. His enquiries lead him first to a bootmaker in Salisbury and then to a landowner in Yorkshire. Meanwhile, Ben''s wife, Lizzie, aided by their eagle-eyed maid, Bessie, is investigating the mystery of a girl who is apparently being kept a prisoner in her own home. As Ben pursues an increasingly complex case, Lizzie reveals a vital piece of evidence that brings him one step closer to solving the crime...Praise for Ann Granger''s crime novels:Trade ReviewPraise for Ann Granger's crime mysteries:Her usual impeccable plotting is fully in place * Good Book Guide *Characterisation, as ever with Granger, is sharp and astringent * The Times *A clever and lively book -- Margaret YorkeA clever and lively bookLovely characterisation and a neat plot * Yorkshire Post *This engrossing story looks like the start of a highly enjoyable series * Scotsman *The plot is neat and ingenious, the characters rounded and touchingly credible * Ham and High *For once a murder novel which displays a gentle touch and a dash of wit * Northern Echo *

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Book Synopsis''With a red-hot hero and emotional, unforgettable storyline, Crownover delivers the goods'' Lori Wilde, New York Times bestselling authorFrom the New York Times bestselling author of the Marked Men series comes Jay Crownover''s latest steamy Texan romance. Will Case and Aspen find their happy ending or are some grudges too much to overcome...''This tense, sensual romance is chock full of headstrong, admirable characters who will appeal to romance and suspense fans alike'' Publishers WeeklyThe last thing Case Lawton wants to do is help the woman who cost him everything, but maybe Aspen isn''t the heartless lawyer he thought he knew...Case Lawton comes from a family of criminals. So as the sheriff of Loveless, Texas, he''s determined to do everything by the book - until he''s called to Aspen Barlow''s office after a so-called break-in. Although he''s uninterested in helping the lawyer who cau

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Book SynopsisWHO WILL BELIEVE YOUR STORY IF THE ONLY WITNESS IS DEAD?''So different, so superbly written. At no point did I know the ending'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ REAL READER REVIEW''Rachel has done what she is best at...leaving me on the edge of my seat, unable to do anything else until I''ve read the entire book'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ REAL READER REVIEW''I read it in a day - every page brought more twists and turns'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ REAL READER REVIEW''What a storyteller Rachel Abbott is... I was hooked from the start'' CARA HUNTER''A truly compelling, twisty, enthralling and satisfying read... Absolutely AMAZING!'' ANGELA MARSONSCleo knows she should be happy for her brother Mark. He''s managed to find someone new after the sudden death of his first wife - but something about Evie just doesn''t feel right...When Trade ReviewA properly addictive, leave-the-light-on thriller - RedMasterly and compelling. I couldn't put it down until its heart-stopping conclusion - Robert BryndzaUnbearably tense, with a killer twist - Good Housekeeping

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Book SynopsisThe second thrilling mystery in an exciting new generation of Pitt novels, from the New York Times bestselling author and queen of Victorian crime, Anne Perry. ''Anne Perry''s Victorian mysteries are marvels of plot construction'' New York Times Daniel Pitt is delighted that his sister is visiting London with her American husband Patrick, a policeman, and their young daughters. But Patrick''s trip has another purpose, for which he enlists Daniel''s help.Philip Sidney, a young British diplomat, is accused of robbery and assault in Washington, but he has taken diplomatic immunity and fled to England. The perfect opportunity to obtain justice presents itself when Sidney is accused of a small embezzlement at the British Embassy in the USA, but as Daniel digs deeper into the case it becomes clear that vengeance is involved.When a witness is murdered in America suspicion of guilt falls on Sidney. But is somebody trying to Trade ReviewPraise for Anne Perry: 'Anne Perry's Victorian mysteries are marvels of plot construction' * New York Times *A truly unusual mystery * Publishers Weekly *There is a freshness about [Perry's] writing which makes it truly exceptional * Eurocrime *A brilliant Victorian police procedural in which well-realized characters and settings are fascinating in themselves * Booklist *A page-turning thriller...blending compelling plotting with superbly realized human emotion and exquisite period detail -- Jeffery DeaverEngrossing...The book gallops to a dramatic conclusion * Washington Times Daily *Elegantly constructed and nail-bitingly tense * Good Book Guide *Redolent with Victorian atmosphere * Tangled Web *

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Book SynopsisSHE GAVE YOU HER BABY... AND THEN SHE JUMPED.** TV rights optioned by Wilding Pictures **-------------A moment on the platform changes two lives for ever...In a split second, Morgan''s life changes for ever. A stranger hands her a baby, then jumps in front of a train.Morgan has never seen the woman before and she can''t understand what would cause a person to give away her child and take her own life.When the police question Morgan, she discovers none of the witnesses can corroborate her version of events. And when they learn Morgan longs for a baby of her own, she becomes a suspect.To prove her innocence, Morgan frantically tries to retrace the last days of the woman''s life. She begins to understand that Nicole Markham believed she and her baby were in danger. Now Morgan might be in danger, too.Was Nicole a new mother struggling with paranoia? Or is someth

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Book Synopsis''The kind of twisty, jet-fueled thriller that explodes on page one and has you happily abandoning work, sleep, and life as you race to the stunning end. Don''t miss it!'' - Lisa GardnerThis twisty new thriller from the author of No Bad Deed is perfect for fans of Lisa Gardner and Harlan Coben. Heather Chavez''s Night of the Accident asks how far you would go to protect someone that you love, but have never been able to trust. She was just a nosy woman who had spotted my license plate and then reported it to the police . . .She didn''t think I was a killer. There was no way she could''ve known about that.A young girl is missing - last seen being pulled into a white car matching Frankie Barrera''s registration plate. As it happened, Frankie was asleep at home with her son.The only other person with the keys is Frankie''s sister, Izzy. This isn''t the first time Frankie''s loyalty to Izzy has been tested: fiTrade ReviewPraise for HEATHER CHAVEZ:Compelling, hypnotic, full of suspense and quiet menace. Don't miss it! -- Lee ChildThe kind of twisty, jet-fueled thriller that explodes on page one and has you happily abandoning work, sleep, life as you race to the stunning end -- Lisa GardnerA breathless page-turner -- Linwood BarclayStarts at a sprint and never lets up, twisting its way to an exhilarating, you'll-never-guess-it ending -- Peter Swanson

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Book SynopsisWHAT WOULD YOU DO TO SAVE YOUR LOVED ONE?AND DO YOU KNOW WHO SHE REALLY IS?''Great plots, great characters, great action'' LEE CHILD''Simon Kernick writes with his foot pressed hard on the pedal'' HARLAN COBENThey took your fiancée.They framed you for murder.You''re given one chance to save her. To clear your name.You must kill someone for them.They give you the time and place.The weapon. The target.You have less than 24 hours.You only know that no-one can be trusted...and nothing is what it seems.''A fast, furious and unpredictable read'' The Sun Book of the Week''That thud you hear is Kernick whipping the rug from under your feet again.'' The Times Best thrillers of the month''An absolute master of the adrenaline-fuelled ride'' PETER JAMES''One of Britain''s top thriller wrTrade ReviewGreat plots, great characters, great action * Lee Child *An absolute master of the adrenaline-fuelled ride * Peter James *Simon Kernick writes with his foot pressed hard on the pedal. Hang on tight! * Harlan Coben *Simon Kernick is one of the most reliable purveyors of the edge-of-your-seat thriller... gives a more powerful adrenaline rush than an EpiPen * Sunday Express *Pace, pace, pace is what Simon Kernick does best * Daily Mirror *Thriller-meister Simon Kernick's standalone books are always worth picking up * Sunday Sport *One of Britain's top thriller writers * The Sun *

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Book SynopsisHow far would YOU go to keep your secret safe?A classic gripping read from the Sunday Times bestselling author of a heartwrenching family secret.Eden Riley''s life is far from what it seems. Her marriage is failing, and her career is spiralling out of control. She knows nothing of her late mother and returning to her childhood home in search of answers seems like the perfect way to escape. But as she delves deeper into her mother''s past, Eden discovers truths that are darker than she ever could have imagined.It seems that everyone has a secret. But will Eden ever come to terms with the truth?Unlock the secrets you''ll love to discover with Diane Chamberlain, the storyteller beloved of readers everywhere:''Impossible to stop thinking about'' Heat magazine''An excellent read that will be loved by her fans and anyone who enjoys reading'' Jodi

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Book SynopsisThe ''razor-sharp'' first book in the charming, fast-paced Pentecost and Parker mystery series. Book Two, Murder Under Her Skin, coming December 2021!Meet your new favourite duo, audacious and iconic, and perfect for fans of The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman, The Marvellous Mrs. Maisel, Agatha Christie and M. C. Beaton.It''s 1945 and Lillian Pentecost is the most successful private detective in New York City, but she needs help. Enter Willowjean Parker, a circus runaway - and the perfect assistant. Quick-witted and street-smart, she''s a jack-of-all-trades with a unique skill-set. She can pick locks blindfolded, wrestle men twice her size, and throw knives with deadly precision - all of which come in handy working for Ms P.When wealthy young widow Abigail Collins is murdered Pentecost and Parker are hired by the family to track down the culprit. On Halloween night, there was a costume party at the Collins'' mansion, Trade ReviewThis hugely enjoyable debut is a deft melange of Agatha Christie-style locked-room murder mystery and 1940s Chandler-esque pulp crime fiction with a feisty narrator . . . * Irish Independent Review *Persuasive in its attention to period detail and dialogue, with well-constructed set piece scenes deftly staged, this is a highly accomplished, auspicious first entry in what we must hope will be a long-running series * The Irish Times *A sprightly period debut. . . [A] provocative gender-flipping of Nero Wolfe and Archie Goodwin * Kirkus Reviews *Spotswood's stellar debut puts a modern spin on classic hard-boiled fiction. . . The deep and sensitive characterization of the two protagonists, coupled with rich description and tonally spot-on humour, make this a novel to remember. Spotswood is definitely a writer to watch. * Publishers Weekly *Will keep readers engaged from start to finish. . . [Pentecost is] reminiscent of Agatha Christie's Miss Marple * Library Journal *Witty prose. . . Humorous and fun [with] all the hallmarks of an Agatha Christie mystery, and there's a delightful dose of noir thrown in for the more hardcore pulp fiction crowd, too. . . As mysterious and fun a caper as you will ever read, with plenty of misdirection and intrigue to keep you guessing. You don't need a clairvoyant to realize this duo will be around for years to come. * Bookpage *If you've been dying for a fresh take on the sleuth genre, this book delivers that and more. A mix of classic noir aesthetics and tropes with an inclusive twist, Fortune Favours the Dead is the kind of mystery series that will capture your imagination in new and fun ways, and have you desperate to get your hands on more. * Get Literary *A relentlessly entertaining romp through 1940's New York City, and through the annals of mystery fiction, as well, with many sly nods to authors of the past and some invigorating reinventions of classic tropes and gambits. . . Spotswood's style is swift and witty, and the mystery at the novel's heart is a clever knot. * Crime Reads *Sparkles [with] wit and personality . . . Delightful. . . This mystery plot has all the twists and surprises a fan of the genre could ask for, but it is Will's distinctive, captivating voice and background [that] is Spotswood's real triumph. . . Gutsy Will, with her snappy, slangy narrative style, ultimately wins readers' hearts and carries the day. This classic noir-style mystery recast with humour, female leads and superb style is both satisfying and great fun. * Shelf Awareness *One of the most rewarding and entertaining books I've read in years, one that fully lives up to the promise of its synopsis. Every page--nay, every paragraph--is rich and compelling. . . When it comes to male authors penning feminist issues that ring true and female characters who are fully realized and complex characters, Spotswood joins Terry Pratchett at the very top of the list . . . This is an adventure you'll want to rave about to strangers on the streets. Personally, I'm already impatient for these ladies' next case. * Criminal Element *Another crime series? Where to go these days with the genre it seems? Well, in this instance to 1940s New York and a wonderful new dynamically different duo. This is the first in the Pentecost & Parker series and is a thoroughly entertaining murder mystery. -- Philipa Coughlan * NB Magazine *'Fortune Favours the Dead is ultimately a murder mystery but there is so much more between the pages. Stephen Spotswood brilliantly captures this fascinating era giving it a more feminist twist with two intriguing and exciting protagonists who have no fear in a world that is very much a male-dominated one. In creating a detective/crime novel with such a wonderful feisty duo, Stephen Spotswood takes the reader on a rollicking adventure recreating the classic murder mystery. * Swirl and Thread Blog *This novel not only offers fun, offbeat characters and an exceptional flavour of the time, it's utterly charming too. * Woman's Weekly *This really is a cracking book that leads you on a merry dance, and delights you when the pieces finally fall into place - with more than a few nicely contrived surprises. * Brown Flopsy's Book Burrow Blog *

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Book SynopsisA LETHAL STORM. THE MOST DEADLY PRISON. WHO WILL SURVIVE THE NIGHT? ''This is a stylish, heart-pounding thriller that would make one hell of a good film.'' CRIME REVIEWJack Constantine - a former cop who killed one of his wife''s murderers in an act of vengeance - is serving his time in Ravenhill penitentiary, a notorious ''supermax'' home to the most dangerous convicts in the country.When an apocalyptic superstorm wreaks havoc across the USA, the correctional officers flee the prison...but not before opening every cell door. The inmates must fend for themselves as lethal floodwaters rise and violent anarchy is unleashed.Teaming up with Kiera Sawyer, a Correctional Officer left behind on her first day of work, Constantine has one chance of survival - he must break out of a maximum security prison. But with the building on the verge of collapse, and deadly chaos around him, time is running out...Trade ReviewFrom page one, BREAKOUT slams the cell door on the reader and refuses to release them -- LINCOLN CHILD, New York Times bestselling author.Brutal, blood-boltered, and insistently cinematic; a pulp triumph. -- DOMINIC NOLAN

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Book Synopsis''Laura Griffin is one of those skilled writers who hook me with the first sentence'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review''Wow, this is an absolutely brilliant and hot crime read. I loved the characters and how real it all feels'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader reviewIf you love Karen Rose, Melinda Leigh and Lisa Gardner, you''ll be gripped by Laura Griffin!With her signature breathless pacing and suspenseful twists and turns, ''Laura Griffin never fails to put me on the edge of my seat'' (USA TODAY).''I love smart, sophisticated, fast-moving romantic thrillers and Laura Griffin writes them brilliantly'' JAYNE ANN KRENTZ''A pulse-pounding romantic thriller'' Publishers Weekly.................................................................The clock is ticking on a serial killer ready to strike . . . Fore

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Book Synopsis''High-wire suspense that keeps you riveted'' Lisa GardnerThe heart-stopping new thriller in the New Orleans series, from Sunday Times bestselling author Karen Rose.Assistant District Attorney Kaj Cordozo''s life is thrown upside down when two masked men attempt to kidnap his son, Elijah. Given the high-profile case Kaj is working on, he''s not about to take any more risks. When Val Sorensen of Burke Broussard Private Investigation Agency is assigned as Elijah''s bodyguard, she realises she also has a very personal connection to the gang thought to be behind the attempted kidnap - a run in with Sixth Day cost her brother his life. As Kaj and Val work together to prevent a second kidnap attempt, they uncover a trail of violence and deception leading back to brothers Aaron and Corey Gates. Aaron is in prison, but Corey is dangerous, at large and about to threaten everything Kaj holds dear. Will the revelation of involTrade ReviewPraise for Karen RoseHigh-wire suspense that keeps you riveted -- Lisa GardnerIntense, complex and unforgettable -- James PattersonEffortlessly balances romance and crime . . . an excellent example of how far-reaching and varied romance can be * New York Times *Fast and furious * Sun *The tension sizzles * Peterborough Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisA gripping and thrilling novel of the courageous Black women who made history in World War Two.Inspired by true events, and perfect for fans of Kate Quinn''s The Alice Network and Hidden Figures.''Poignant and powerful; an untold story that you simply must read'' NATASHA LESTERBased on the true story of the 6888th Postal Battalion (the Six Triple Eight), Sisters in Arms explores the untold story of what life was like for the only all-Black, female US battalion to be deployed overseas during World War Two...........................................................................................They were fighting for freedom everywhere. But the first battle they had to win was at home.Grace Steele and Eliza Jones make history when they join the Women''s Army Auxiliary Corps, and form the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion. Not only are they among t

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Book SynopsisFather. Husband. Hitman. He lost it all - he''ll kill to get it back.Perfect read for fans of Breaking Bad and Stephen King.*GUARDIAN BEST CRIME AND THRILLER BOOKS OF 2022**SHORTLISTED FOR THE BEST NOVEL PRIZE AT THE 2023 EDGAR AWARDS*Some of the finest, most terrifying and heartbreaking writing you will read this year. The Devil Takes You Home is not to be missed. S.A. Cosby, New York Times-bestselling author of Razorblade Tears and Blacktop WastelandThe Devil Takes You Home is an unforgettable neo-noir nightmare written with a poet''s heart. Steve Cavanagh, bestselling author of the Eddie Flynn seriesComplete horror sung by an angel. I was transfixed. This is superb writing. Harriet Tyce, bestselling author of Blood OrangeGives the genre a welcome shot in the arm. Guardian''SometimeTrade ReviewSome of the finest, most terrifying and heartbreaking writing you will read this year. The Devil Takes You Home is not to be missed. * S.A. Cosby, New York Times-bestselling author of Razorblade Tears and Blacktop Wasteland *The Devil Takes You Home is an unforgettable neo-noir nightmare written with a poet's heart. * Steve Cavanagh, bestselling author of the Eddie Flynn series *Complete horror sung by an angel. I was transfixed. This is superb writing. * Harriet Tyce, bestselling author of Blood Orange *Gives the genre a welcome shot in the arm * Guardian, the Best crime and thriller books of 2022 *Here there be bloodshed, oh yes, sudden lyrical frenzies peppers over the main course of calamity. Every time you think the book got quiet, it screams again. * Josh Malerman, New York Times-bestselling author of Bird Box and Daphne *A ragged-edged bloody bullet-hole of a book. * Chuck Wendig, bestselling author of Wanderers *Brutal, bloody and brilliant. This book will thrill and terrify in equal measures and it'll break your heart. An unforgettable ride. * Lisa Gray, bestselling author of the Jessica Shaw series *[A] haunting noir thriller...a borderlands odyssey that blends noir and magical realism * The New York Times *Masterful. [A] brawny, serpentine and remarkably poignant novel. * BookPage *A meditation on grief and rage. * Vanity Fair *Though a young writer, Gabino Iglesias writes with the authority of a writer who's been down this road many times before. Iglesias' prose is smooth where smooth is called for and rough or a bit mean when smooth won't work. * Daniel Woodrell, award-winning author of Winter’s Bone *Sears itself into your mind-a book that cannot be unread. * Dominic Nolan, author of Vine Street *Utterly compelling, absolutely brutal, terrifying and heartbreaking - but these words barely sum it up. * Susi Holliday, author of The Last Resort and Substitute *The Devil Takes You Home is an incredible slice of horror-noir, utterly unique and unlike anything I've read before * Tariq Ashkanani, author of Welcome to Cooper *A page-turner with attitude...don't miss it. * David Heska Wanbli Weiden, award-winning author of Winter Counts *A brutal and brilliant novel. Brace yourself for the ride-this is his best work yet. * Jennifer Hillier, award-winning author of Little Secrets and Jar of Hearts *Brilliantly written, Iglesias has created a riveting character that leaps off the page and will stay with you long after you close the book. * Victor Methos, bestselling author of A Killer’s Wife *The Devil Takes You Home is a new kind of fiction, profoundly moving, despairing and scary all at once. * Brian Evenson, author of Last Days *The Devil Takes You Home is a wild ride through grief, faith, loss and monstrosity. Gabino Iglesias's sharp prose and visceral, haunting vision have birthed a riveting novel no reader will soon forget. Fresh and genuinely scary. * Tananarive Due, American Book Award-winner author of Ghost Summer and My Soul to Keep *With a noir voice reminiscent of Jim Thompson, this book charges into rage and despair, sparing no one, least of all the reader. Strap yourself in. * Chris Offutt, author of The Killing Hills and Country Dark *Some nightmares you wake from just leave you in an even worse nightmare. And then Gabino Iglesias holds his hand out from that darkness, takes you home. * Stephen Graham Jones, author of The Only Good Indians *The Devil Takes You Home is carried by a voice and rhythm, shaving sharp and wholly indelible. Iglesias never fails to keep a masterful foot on the pedal, feathering off the gas at times only to inevitably press it to the floor and pin us to our seats. * David Joy, author of When These Mountains Burn *Pure noir, overflowing with the rage and sorrow of our times, The Devil Takes You Home is brutal, hallucinatory, and somehow, beautiful. This novel confirms what some of us already knew: Gabino Iglesias is a fierce, vital voice. * Paul Tremblay, bestselling author of Survivor Song *The line between noir and horror not only gets blurred in Iglesias's The Devil Takes You Home; it gets obliterated. His barrio noir is a new kind of fiction, profoundly moving, despairing and scary all at once. * Brian Evenson, author of Last Days *An excellent crime novel driven by righteous grief, fierce narration, and raw violence. Iglesias takes us on a vivid exploration of pain and rage, along the Southwest border where the horrors of reality and the supernatural intertwine. * John Woods, author of Lady Chevy *A dark and disturbing tunnel into another world, Iglesias deftly walks the line between beautiful and haunting. A tense and unapologetic story, I devoured this in a weekend, my eyes widening with every unflinching word. * Sam Holland, author of The Echo Man *The Devil Takes You Home is an almighty powder keg of a novel that explodes across the page, filling the reader with shock, awe, terror and pity. A hypnotic marriage between jet-black narco noir and magic realism, it's a high-octane road trip you'll never forget. * Tim Baker, author of City Without Stars and Fever City *Full of violent truths, The Devil Takes You Home is one of the best books I have read in a long time. An incredible, unforgettable read. * Alma Katsu, author of The Hunger and The Fervor *Brutally poetic * Craig Sisterson, author of Southern Cross Crime *A gory journey through Texas and Mexican border towns. The incongruity of devotion to family with brutal vigilante justice creates dreadful tension as Mario tests his new moral compass. * Washington Post *A thriller you will never forget. Hard-hitting like a punch to your gut. * The Book Trail *The killer ending is a reminder of Iglesias' mastery of the noir format. The Devil Takes You Home is one of those books that gets better the more you think about it. * Crime Fiction Lover *If Quentin Tarantino collaborated with Stephen King on a hair-trigger film for Magnum-era Clint Eastwood, this could be it. A sledgehammer story with explosive Sicario-like violence from a flawed hero you'll care about. * Peterborough Telegraph *Tense and gripping. An absolute must for all fans of American dark noir fiction. * Paul Burke, Crime Time *The Devil Takes You Home just might be the most incredible book I read this year; it left me speechless * Peter Turns the Page *

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Book SynopsisThe perfect murder mystery for fans of Richard Osman and Robert Thorogood.''Spotswood understands that [...] spending time with unforgettable characters is paramount.'' - New York Times''A loving, intricately plotted tribute to the great days of American noir.'' - Daily MailNew York, 1946: The last time Will Parker let a case get personal, she walked away with a broken face, a bruised ego, and the solemn promise never again to let her heart get in the way of her job. But she called Hart and Halloway''s Travelling Circus and Sideshow home for five years, and Ruby Donner, the circus''s tattooed ingenue, was her friend. To make matters worse the prime suspect is Valentin Kalishenko, the man who taught Will everything she knows about putting a knife where it needs to go.To uncover the real killer and keep Kalishenko from a date with the electric chair, Will and Ms. Pentecost join the circus in sleepy Stoppard, Virginia, Trade ReviewIt's a pleasure to watch [Pentecost and Parker] sifting through red herrings and peeling secrets back like layers of an onion, all while revealing even more of themselves without guilt or shame. Just like his mystery-writing ancestor [Rex Stout], Spotswood understands that the detective story should be sound, but spending time with unforgettable characters is paramount. * New York Times *A loving, intricately plotted tribute to the great days of American noir. * Daily Mail *An excellent plot and brilliant characters * NB Magazine *Spotswood fluently blends vintage mystery and noir with a dash of old Hollywood - his wisecracking, side-of-the-mouth dialogue is first rate. * Irish Times *

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Book SynopsisA WOMAN IS SNATCHED FROM THE STREET. AND IN THE FIRST 48 HOURS, EVERY SECOND COUNTS . . .''Simon Kernick writes with his foot pressed hard on the pedal. Hang on tight!'' HARLAN COBEN''Great plots, great characters, great action'' LEE CHILD''An absolute master of the adrenaline-fuelled ride'' PETER JAMES''Compulsive...this is Kernick at his best'' THE SUN''Expertly crafted...a vivid, high-octane page-turner'' THE GUARDIANA COP NEEDS TO CRACK A DEADLY CASE He''s a detective hunting cold-blooded killers, but does he know more than he admits? A MOTHER HAS TO SAVE HER DAUGHTER She''s a lawyer who must defend a murderer - but how far will she go to protect her only child? A COUPLE WILL COMMIT THE PERFECT CRIMEThey have a plan - but can they trust each other with their lives?FOR EACH OF THEM, THE FIRST 48 HOURS MAY ALSO BE THEIR LA

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Book Synopsis''Impossible to put down'' Laura Dave''Utterly unforgettable'' Sally Hepworth*THE GRIPPING NEW THRILLER FROM NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR KIMBERLY McCREIGHT*Ten years after graduation, a group of friends reunite in a remote estate in upstate New York. It isn''t a bachelor party, as they''ve led one of their friends to believe, but an intervention for an escalating drug addiction. They lost one member of their friendship group in college, and they''ll do anything to make sure that doesn''t happen again. . .But from the moment they arrive, something doesn''t feel right. And with so much shared history between old friends, it''s inevitable that a secret or two will slip out over the weekend.And one of them will lead to murder.From New York Times bestselling author Kimberly McCreight comes Friends Like

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Book SynopsisBrimming with romance, adventure and vivid historical detail, Christina Courtenay''s gripping dual-time novel travels from the present day to the fires of ancient Pompeii.''SHADOWS IN THE ASHES paints a vivid picture of life in two very different timeframes and, as the stories unfold, we see how the themes of life and love change little with the centuries. Fast-paced and thrilling!'' SARAH MAINE, author of THE HOUSE BETWEEN TIDES.............................The sunlight caught her gold bracelet, sending a flash that almost blinded her.She closed her eyes, but jumped when the earth started shaking and there was an almighty boom behind her.Present DayFinally escaping an abusive marriage, Caterina Rossi takes her three-year-old daughter and flees to Italy. There she''s drawn to research scientist Connor, who needs her translation help for his work on volcanology. Tog

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Book SynopsisTake on the pirate fleets in this campaign for Stargrave, featuring full rules for playing the game solo or cooperatively.Since the end of the Last War, the great pirate fleets have roamed the ruins of the galaxy, pillaging, extorting, and enslaving. No one has had the power to stand against them, and the desperate few who have tried, have been quickly and brutally crushed. However, when the independent crews are hired for a simple hostage rescue, it leads to a dangerous opportunity to strike a blow against tyranny. Two of the largest and most vicious pirate fleets are meeting for a parlay near the ruins of an ancient research station... one that once experimented with ''supernova-level events''. If the crews can locate the station, slip past the pirates, and infiltrate the facility, it might be possible to release such an event just as the fleets have gathered Hope Eternal is a solo and cooperative expansion for Stargrave. Alon

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Book SynopsisThis supplement brings a new dimension to games of Frostgrave, allowing players to lead expeditions into the wilderness north of the city, searching for undiscovered ruins and facing the perils of the Wildwoods.For years, spellcasters have flocked to the Frozen City, braving the perils of its ruins in the hunt for relics and forgotten magic. While the city still holds many such secrets, newly arrived wizards must delve deeper and fight harder to make their mark. A few turn from the city, seeking instead the remote settlements that surrounded ancient Felstad. Such expeditions are not without their own dangers, however in the vast forests of the Wildwoods, death lurks in the empty cookpot and torn waterskin, in the cold of night and the looming storm, and in the teeth and claws of the beast behind the next treeThis supplement for Frostgrave: Fantasy Wargames in the Frozen City takes players beyond the ruins with rules for running expeditions in seTrade ReviewThis is a treat. -- Wargames Illustrated * Wargames Illustrated *Add it to your collection! -- Ben Shaw * OnTabletop *The gold standard for how best to expand upon a gaming system. -- Giaco Furino * Tech Raptor *

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Book Synopsis''Why are humans afraid of spiders? With a multi-stranded narrative that traps you as effectively as a silken web, Skitter makes the answer all too clear'' DAILY MAILIn the thrilling, nerve-wracking finale of Ezekiel Boone''s terrifying Hatching series, the United States goes to war against the queen spiders that threaten to overtake the human race forever.The world is on the brink of apocalypse. Zero Day has come.The only thing more terrifying than millions of spiders is the realization that those spiders work as one. But among the government, there is dissent: do we try to kill all of the spiders, or do we gamble on Professor Guyer''s theory that we need to kill only the queens?For President Stephanie Pilgrim, it''s an easy answer. She''s gone as far as she can-more than two dozen American cities hit with tactical nukes, the country torn asunder - and the only answer is to believe in Professor Guyer. Unfortunately, Ben BTrade ReviewWhy are humans afraid of spiders? With a multi-stranded narrative that traps you as effectively as a silken web, Skitter makes the answer all too clear - DAILY MAILEzekiel Boone writes with the power and pace of a Hollywood blockbuster - PARMENION BOOKSBrace yourself for sleepless nights - SFXGlobe-hopping, seriously creepy read - Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisAranthur is a student. He showed a little magical talent, is studying at the local academy, and is nothing particularly special. Others are smarter. Others are more talented. Others are quicker to pick up techniques. But none of them are with him when he breaks his journey home for the holidays in an inn. None of them step in to help when a young woman is thrown off a passing stage coach into the deep snow at the side of the road. And none of them are drawn into a fight to protect her.One of the others might have realised she was manipulating him all along . . .A powerful story about beginnings, coming of age, and the way choosing to take one step towards violence can lead to a slippery and dangerous slope, this is an accomplished fantasy series driven by strong characters and fast-paced action.''A stirring, gritty and at times quite brutal epic fantasy'' Tor.com''This series promises to be the standout epic fantasy for the ages'' Fantasy Book CritiTrade ReviewTo conclude, as a pit stop on the way to the end "The Dread Wyrm" serves marvelously well. If anything, it is way too short. It does all that it's supposed to do: it enriches the world, expands upon the overall story and its main characters but more importantly, it entertains. * Upcoming4Me *Utterly, utterly brilliant. A masterclass in how to write modern fantasy - world building, characters, plot and pacing, all perfectly blended. Miles Cameron is at the top of his game. To say I loved it is an understatement, and I am struggling with the fact I have to wait for book 2. Highly recommended. * JOHN GWYNNE, author of The Faithful and the Fallen Series *Cold Iron is a terrifically good novel that epitomises how good Fantasy novels can be when done right. * SFF WORLD *This is another book that reminded me very much of The Name of the Wind... while it might be slow and character focused, when the action hits, it's brutal and inventive. * FANTASY BOOK REVIEW *Cameron is a brilliant writer! * GRIMDARK MAGAZINE *Cold Iron is a fine, well-crafted book made by a master of historical and fantasy fiction. * FANTASY FACTION *Cold Iron is a very enjoyable book which manages to feel both familiar and fresh. I was intrigued by the world and the characters, and I'm invested in the plot to the extent that I'll be picking up the sequel as soon as I can get my grubby paws on it. * THE FANTASY INN *Miles Cameron is back with a brand new series and you're going to be hooked from the very beginning. A fresh take on the typical farm boy turned hero fantasy, this is everything you could possibly want in a fantasy series. * THE BIBLIOPHILE CHRONICLES *The depth and breadth of this book is breath taking, the skill with which its delivered is sure to make this book and this series a huge hit. * PARMENION BOOKS *

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