Crime & Thrillers Books

Book SynopsisWhen a woman finds a suicide note in her mailbox, she can't imagine that it has anything to do with her. And yet it signals the end of her own life... but who is her enemy? Only Commandant Martin Servaz can find out...Trade ReviewA super-accelerated version of a Hitchcock thriller, with thrills and shocks on nearly every page...Minier reels out lurid, quick and dirty prose, dirty enough to blacken the fingers as we read * Spectator on Don't Turn Out the Lights *Minier keeps the suspense watertight and the whiplash-like twists coming...a powerful psychological thriller and one of the zippiest reads of the year. * Boston Globe on Don't Turn Out the Lights *Over the past few years, France has produced some of Europe's most striking and original crime novelists. Bernard Minier is up there with the best * Sunday Times on A Song for Drowned Souls *Bernard Minier's second novel A SONG FOR DROWNED SOULS confirms his status in the forefront of crime fiction's French renaissance...A gripping read * The Times *Minier delivers yet another absorbing thriller that will keep readers guessing until the final shocking pages...will entice fans of dark, gritty Scandinavian thrillers who will find Martin Servaz reminiscent of Jo Nesbø's Harry Hole * Library Journal on A Song for Drowned Souls *A publishing sensation in France, where it's rushed up the bestseller lists, this is Minier's first crime novel and this translation justifies its vast French reputation...With a villain possessing the intelligence of Thomas Harris's immortal Hannibal Lecter, this is great story-telling, with a creeping sense of dread that would not disgrace Stephen King at his best. * Daily Mail on The Frozen Dead *

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Book SynopsisThe ninth novel in Qiu Xiaolong's acclaimed Chinese crime series sees Inspector Chen stripped of his title and his power, and facing the deadliest case of his career.Trade ReviewPraise for the Inspector Chen series * . *Xiaolong's astute rendering of the many contradictions of contemporary Chinese life centres on the brilliant Inspector Chen . . . A series that might well get you hooked. * Sunday Telegraph *Atmospheric and rich in behind the scenes detail . . . Morse of the Far East. * Independent *Chen is a great creation, an honourable man in a world full of deception and treachery. * Guardian *With strong and subtle characterisation, Qiu Xiaolong draws us into a fascinating world where the greatest mystery revealed is the mystery of present-day China itself. -- John HarveyThe first police whodunnit written by a Chinese author in English and set in contemporary China . . . its quality matches its novelty. * The Times *The usual enjoyable mix of murder, poetry and contradictions of contemporary Chinese culture. Chen is a splendid creation. * Independent on Sunday *A vivid portrait of modern Chinese society . . . full of the sights, sounds and smells of Shanghai . . . A work of real distinction. * Wall Street Journal *Qiu Xiaolong is one of the brightest stars in the firmament of modern literary crime fiction. His Inspector Chen mysteries dazzle as they entertain, combining crime with Chinese philosophy, poetry and food, Triad gangsters and corrupt officials. * Canberra Times, Australia *Gripping . . . Chen stands in a class with Martin Cruz Smith's Russian investigator, Arkady Renko, and P.D. James's Scotland Yard inspector, Adam Dalgliesh. * Publishers Weekly *Wonderful. * Washington Post *

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Book SynopsisA SUNDAY TIMES CRIME BOOK OF THE MONTH PICK******The new V.I. Warshawski novel from the New York Times bestselling author pits acclaimed detective V.I. Warshawski against some of today''s most powerful figures.''The 19th Warshawski novel is also a panoramic vision of Chicago at a time when the city is so polarised that decent people don''t know who to trust'' The Sunday Times''Paretsky is a genius'' Lee ChildLegendary sleuth V.I. Warshawski returns to the Windy City to save an old friend''s nephew from a murder arrest. The case involves a stolen artifact that could implicate a shadowy network of international criminals. As V.I. investigates, the detective soon finds herself tangling with the Russian mob, ISIS backers, and a shady network of stock scams and stolen art that stretches from Chicago to the East Indies and the Middle East. In Shell Game, nothing and no one areTrade ReviewPraise for Shell Game * : *Paretsky is brilliant at juggling strands, but the 19th Warshawski novel is also a panoramic vision of Chicago at a time when the city is so polarised that decent people don't know who to trust * The Sunday Times *All done with Paretsky's customary skill and a fierce sense of outrage against injustices at all levels * Shots Mag *This is a strong brew * Guardian *Exciting, enraging and ultimately reassuring, Shell Game is a great addition to a tremendous series * Literary Review *Subtle and effective [...] the reader is left with a brilliant portrait of today's America * The Times *The plot remains entirely within the realms of possibility while being densely packed with incident, unfolding in a finely calibrated way that I can only imagine is the result of meticulous planning * Crime Review *Praise for the V.I Warshawski novels * : *Fallout is the best yet in one of our genre's crucial, solid-gold, best-ever series. Paretsky is a genius, and she's never afraid to dig a little deeper -- Lisa GardnerSimply superb! As a fan of V.I. Warshawski from the very beginning, I can say without doubt that FALLOUT finds both author and protagonist at the top of their games -- Jeffery DeaverAn astonishing tour de force -- thrilling, moving, illuminating -- from an author of matchless intelligence, craft, and power. This is why Sara Paretsky reigns as one of the all-time greats -- Karin SlaughterV. I. Warshawski is one of my all-time favourite investigators. Doesn't get any better than this! -- Lisa Gardner

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Book Synopsis''A novel full of surprises... It''s vintage Paretsky, and hard to put down'' - The Sunday Times Named Top 10 Thriller of 2020 by KirkusChicago is the city of broad shoulders, but V.I. Warshawski knows its politics: Pay to Play. Money changes hands in the middle of the night; by morning, buildings and parks have been replaced by billion-dollar projects.Private investigator V.I. gets pulled into one of these clandestine deals when her impetuous goddaughter Bernie tries to rescue a famed singer-songwriter, now living on the streets. Thanks to Bernie, V.I. finds herself in the path of some developers whose negotiating strategy is simple: they bulldoze - or kill - any obstacle in their way.Questions pile up almost as fast as the dead bodies. When she tries to answer them, the detective finds a terrifying conspiracy stretching from Chicago''s parks to a cover-up of the dark chapters in the AmerTrade ReviewA novel full of surprises... It's vintage Paretsky, and hard to put down * The Sunday Times *another triumph for V I Warshawski * Anna Giles, Bookwitch *

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Book SynopsisA cosy Dandy Gilver mystery set in 1930s Scotland. For fans of PG Wodehouse, Alexander McCall Smith and Agatha Christie.''The perfect read for those who enjoy the bygoneworld charm of Nancy Mitford, Evelyn Waugh and Agatha Christie.'' The Lady Scotland, 1932. Aristocratic private investigator Dandy Gilver strikes again with her witty sidekick Alec Osbourne to solve sinister goings on at a convent on a bleak Lanarkshire moor. The convent was set alight following a mass breakout at a neighbouring psychiatric hospital on Christmas Eve, resulting in the death of the mother superior. Most patients were returned safely but a few are still at large. . . As Dandy interviews each nun in turn she senses a stranger is still lurking in the corridors at night - could they be the same person who left blood-red footprints in the sacristy? One of Catriona McPherson''s creepiest - and funniest - mysteries yet.Trade ReviewMcPherson is an exemplary crime writer, effortlessly balancing the driest wit with melodramatic suspense. - Scotsman

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Book SynopsisMeet Hap and Leonard, the unlikely detective duo now on screen in the highly praised series starring James Purefoy, Michael K. Williams and Christina Hendricks.Hap Collins and Leonard Pine, the kings of East Texas mischief and mayhem, return in this full-throttle thriller to face off with the Dixie Mafia. When Leonard is asked to rescue a teenage girl from a lowly drug dealer, he gladly agrees and invites Hap along for the ride. Everything goes according to plan, until they find out the dealer is a member of the Dixie mafia. A wild gun fight ensues, after which Hap and Leonard are arrested. Turns out, however, that the law needs a favour and if Hap and Leonard can do the deed they''ll be free to roam. There''s one problem, the Dixie Mafia''s new hired gun - the legendary assassin Vanilla Ride.Filled with breakneck action, gut-busting laughs, and one gigantic alligator, this hilarious novel is as hot as a habanero pepper.Trade ReviewA master of noir laced with laugh-out-loud black humour - ShortlistReading Joe Lansdale is like listening to a favourite uncle who just happens to be a fabulous storyteller - Dean KoontzJoe Lansdale is one of the dark kings of modern mystery fiction, a master of the genre. His name deserves to be whispered with the greats - John ConnollyIf you aren't familiar with the work of this true American original, and master of hillbilly noir, climb in the boat and hang on for dear life: the water is rough - Joe Hill

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Book SynopsisMeet Hap and Leonard, the unlikely detective duo now on screen in the highly praised series starring James Purefoy, Michael K. Williams and Christina Hendricks.If there''s one thing Hap Collins and Leonard Pine like, it''s trouble - and they especially like getting paid to find it. So when their friend and sometime boss Marvin Harmon asks the boys to look into a cold-case double homicide, they''re happy to oblige. It turns out that both victims were set to inherit some serious money, and one of them ran with an honest-to-goodness vampire cult.The more closely Hap and Leonard look over the crime scene photos, the more trouble they see. The image of a red devil''s head is painted on a tree. A little research turns up a slew of murders with that same fiendish signature. And if things aren''t weird enough, Leonard has taken to wearing a deerstalker cap... Will this be the case that finally sends Hap over the edge?Trade ReviewPraise for Joe R. Lansdale * - *A master of noir laced with laugh-out-loud black humour * Shortlist *Reading Joe Lansdale is like listening to a favourite uncle who just happens to be a fabulous storyteller -- Dean KoontzJoe Lansdale is one of the dark kings of modern mystery fiction, a master of the genre. His name deserves to be whispered with the greats -- John ConnollyIf you aren't familiar with the work of this true American original, and master of hillbilly noir, climb in the boat and hang on for dear life: the water is rough -- Joe Hill

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Book Synopsis''Shiveringly good suspense!'' Lisa GardnerTHE LATEST BOOK IN A GRIPPING SERIES FROM 30 MILLION COPY SELLING AUTHOR.A mother will do anything to protect her baby . . . WHEN A KILLER HAS NOTHING TO LOSEThe crime scene is as puzzling as it is brutal. Paul and Brindel Latham are found dead in their beautiful San Francisco home, each the victim of a gunshot wound to the head. THERE''S EVERY REASONFor Detective Regan Pescoli, news of her sister''s death brings grief and guilt. She and Brindel weren''t close, and Pescoli barely knows her teenage niece, Ivy, who lands on her doorstep in Grizzly Falls, Montana. Though Pescoli is on maternity leave, she''s soon deeply involved in a very personal investigation. TO BE AFRAID . . .But as the list of suspects keeps growing, so does the body count. And Pescoli is about to find tTrade ReviewPraise for Lisa Jackson * : *Lisa Jackson shows yet again why she is one of the best...A pure nail biter * Harlan Coben, bestselling author of Run Away *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. Each chapter will leave you wondering who to trust. The answer: You don't want to know... * Lisa Gardner, bestselling author of Never Tell *Absolutely tension filled... Jackson is on top of her game * Suspense Magazine *The spookily atmospheric plot is jam-packed with scary chills and sexy thrills * Booklist *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 *Gripping... Jackson heightens the creep factor * Publisher’s Weekly *Tense... Suspenseful . . . shocking . . . will leave readers on the edge of their seats * Booklist *Jackson... shows a mastery of the true-crime thriller formula that will please fans * Kirkus Reviews *

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Book Synopsis1808. Parted from his new bride, Captain Sir Thomas Kydd is called away to join the Northern Expedition to Sweden, now Britain''s only ally in the Baltic. Following the sudden declaration of war by Russia and with the consequent threat of the czar''s great fleet in St Petersburg, the expedition must defend Britain''s dearly-won freedom in those waters. However Kydd finds his popular fame as a frigate captain is a poisoned chalice; in the face of jealousy and envy from his fellow captains, the distrust of the commander-in-chief and the betrayal of friendship by a former brother-in-arms now made his subordinate, can he redeem his reputation?In an entirely hostile sea Tyger ranges from the frozen north to the deadly confines of the Danish Sound - and plays a pivotal role in the situation ensuing after the czar''s sudden attack on Finland. This climaxes in the first clash of fleets between Great Britain and Russia in history. To the victor will be the prizeTrade ReviewPraise for THE BALTIC PRIZE:-As always with Stockwin's stories, the characters are engaging, the story is full of exciting action, and much of the story is real, based on historical research. You learn about history as you enjoy a rousing tale. And as with every Kydd tale, I couldn't put the book down once I started reading. In my book, number nineteen The Baltic Prize is another winner! * Booksville Blog *The book on a whole is very enjoyable but for me, the best parts were those that took place at sea and aboard the Tyger (Kydd's ship). Stockwin himself was in the British Navy and his wealth of knowledge shows through in the naval scenes, settings and action (ship on ship battles are extremely cool) giving them all a sense and feeling of authenticity as he brings them to life on the pages. * The Tattooed Book Geek Blog *Praise for the Thomas Kydd series:-Fans of fast-paced adventure will get their fill with this book. * Historical Naval Society on The Admiral's Daughter *Paints a vivid picture of life aboard the mighty ship-of-the-line. * Daily Express *More historically accurate than the Patrick O'Brian series * Royal Navy Sailing Association journal *This heady adventure blends fact and fiction in rich, authoritative detail * Nautical Magazine on VICTORY *

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Book SynopsisThe explosive Richard & Judy book club thriller, perfect for fans of THE GIRLS, GOOD ME BAD ME and Gillian Flynn.Trade ReviewA must-have * Sunday Express *Fans of The Girls will love this sweat-soaked, sultry, small town tale full of shadows and lurking dread. * Red Online *A provocative thriller * Telegraph *'Deeply, darkly twisted. I loved it. A (vastly superior) Flowers in the Attic for a new generation' -- Sarah Hilary (author of Someone Else's Skin )A debt to Daphne du Maurier is evident throughout this remarkably assured adult debut * The Sunday Times *Packed with suspense and danger...this is a book that stays with you * The Lady *Twisted, controversial...SO compelling and beautifully written -- Claire Douglas, Sunday Times bestselling author of Local Girl, Missing Beautifully written and utterly captivating...and so so dark. I loved it! -- Katerina Diamond, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Teacher'One of the best books I've read in a long time...Gripping, twisty, dark - what a page turner. One not to miss!' -- Rebecca Done (author of This Secret We're Keeping )'I was immediately drawn into The Roanoke Girls, a haunting and riveting look at one family's tangled legacy. You won't stop reading until you've unraveled the darkest of Roanoke's shocking secrets' -- Laura McHugh, author of The Weight of Blood'Dark and intense... with a compelling twist which will remain with you long after the book's last sentence' -- L.S. Hilton, author of Maestra'An emotionally compelling page turner, The Roanoke Girls takes you inside the dark world of a twisted family' -- Wendy Walker, author of All Is Not Forgotten'Utterly utterly gripping; at the end I was destroyed' -- Liz Loves Books'Atmospheric. Claustrophobic. Creepy...elicit[s] a slow sense of dread' -- Book by Book'Creepy, twisted, compelling, The Roanoke Girls crawls under your skin and stays there' -- Harriet Reuter Hapgood, author of The Square Root of Summer

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Book SynopsisA small timber town nestled in the shadow of Oregon's Cascade Mountains is the perfect place for a killer to hide...Published for the first time in the UK, FINAL SCREAM is a thrilling story of family secrets and murder from New York Times bestseller Lisa Jackson.Trade ReviewLisa Jackson shows yet again why she is one of the best...A pure nail biter. -- Harlan Coben on YOU DON'T WANT TO KNOWShiveringly good suspense! -- Lisa Gardner on YOU DON'T WANT TO KNOWAbsolutely tension filled... Jackson is on top of her game. * Suspense Magazine on TELL ME *The spookily atmospheric plot is jam-packed with scary chills and sexy thrills. * Booklist on TELL ME *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 *Gripping... Jackson heightens the creep factor. * Publisher's Weekly on MALICE *Tense... Suspenseful . . . shocking . . . will leave readers on the edge of their seats. * Booklist on ABSOLUTE FEAR *Her latest whodunit hits all the marks, taking readers on a nail-biting roller coaster ride. * Library Journal on WITHOUT MERCY *The highly suspenseful, edge-of-your-seat reads that Lisa Jackson provides are unparalleled * Publisher’s Weekly on LEFT TO DIE *

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Book SynopsisThe perfect Christmas crime thriller! Carmine & Greene return for a new festive mystery in 2023. Pre-order The Party Season now!''A cracking read. The perfect Christmas gift for crime fans'' C. L. Taylor, author of The Lie''A quirky, cleverly plotted crime story'' Sunday Mirror''A festive cracker of a crime novel'' Cass Green, author of In a Cottage in a Wood''Dark and satisfying, it is a fine antidote to Christmas cheer'' Daily Mail**********************************It looks like a regular advent calendar. Until DC Becky Greene starts opening doors . . . and discovers a crime scene behind almost every one. The police hope it''s a prank. Because if it isn''t, a murderer has just surfaced - someone who''s been killing for twenty years. But why now? And why has he sent it to this police station? As the country relaxes into fTrade ReviewA cracking read. The perfect Christmas gift for crime fans -- C. L. TaylorA quirky, cleverly plotted crime story * Sunday Mirror *Dark and satisfying, it is a fine antidote to Christmas cheer * Daily Mail *A fun, festive twisted tale that's detonated by a killer midpoint twist I did not see coming. Wrap yourself in a duvet, grab a glass of eggnog and ask: should I answer the door? This book sleighed it. Adds a whole new meaning to Happy Hollidays. -- Angela Clarke, author of Follow MePerfect Christmas crime fiction -- Steve CavanaghA great read - pacy, clever and impossible to put down. -- Mark EdwardsA brilliant read! -- Louise VossA pacy, clever, and twisted festive treat with characters who sparkle darkly. I loved this killer Christmas tale! -- Amanda Jennings, author of In Her WakeThis twisted take on a cherished Christmas tradition is perfect for readers looking for a break from the festive cheer. * Daily Express *Combining excellent characterisation with an utterly gripping plot, Susi Holliday has provided a Christmas gift that will chill you to your bones -- Luca VesteI loved the way Holliday takes some of our most loved Christmas traditions and twists them to suit her nefarious purposes. The Deaths of December is a perfect read for that moment you've kicked out the last of your relatives, the left over turkey has dried up, and your egg-nog has gone sour. -- Michael J MaloneWith a chilling, highly-original premise and the quality writing we've come to expect from Susi Holliday, The Deaths of December is a festive cracker of a crime novel -- Cass GreenA thrilling, twisty festive mystery - it's the most wonderful crime of the year -- Mason CrossSusi Holliday's twisty story about a seasonal serial killer is gripping - a book full of chills and thrills for under the Christmas tree -- William RyanCreepy, fast-paced, unputdownable, with great characters -- Roz Watikins, author of The Devil's DiceWith a serial killer lurking beneath the festive glitter The Deaths of December is the perfect antidote to too much turkey and Christmas pudding. Creepy, tense and twisty-turny as hell. I loved it! -- Steph Broadribb, author of Deep Down DeadI loved this book. It's the perfect festive read to curl up with by the Christmas tree - but don't get too relaxed as you won't be able to put it down! -- Elodie Harper, author of The Binding SongThe Deaths of December has such a beautifully wrought cast of characters. Perfect Holliday reading. -- William Shaw, author of The BirdwatcherThe ultimate slay ride - it'll scare the baubles off your tree! -- Mark Hill, author of The Two O'Clock BoyVisual, atmospheric, full of incident...Susi Holliday has already garnered high praise for her previous titles. This one can only enhance that reputation. * Mystery People *Even though this book is filled with grim death and despair, the constant Christmas references make it the perfect gift. Especially for the crime lover in your life. * Doncaster Free Press *

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Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING RICHARD & JUDY PICK AND KINDLE CHART-TOPPING SENSATION. MEET DS AECTOR MCAVOY, AND BEGIN DAVID MARK''S ADDICTIVE CRIME SERIES.DS Aector McAvoy is a man with a troubled past. His unwavering belief in justice has made him an outsider in the police force he serves, a good man among the lazy and corrupt. Then on a cold day in December he is the first cop on the scene when a young girl is killed in Hull''s historic church - and the only one to see the murderer. A masked man, with tears in his eyes...When two more seemingly unconnected people die, the police must work quickly. Only McAvoy can see the connection between the victims. A killer is playing God - and McAvoy must find a way to stop the deadly game.Hooked on Hull? Then check out the second instalment in the DS McAvoy series, Original Skin...Trade ReviewDark Winter is an exceptional debut from an exciting new talent. David Mark is an original and captivating new voice -- Val McDermidDavid Mark sets out his stall with this page-turning debut * Time Out *An excellent police thriller debut, set in the North East and introducing a copper whom I hope will be around for some time * The Times *An unusual and accomplished debut with tight plotting and intelligent writing * Daily Mail *Fast-moving and tightly plotted, with strong characterisation and a likeable protagonist, this is an extremely promising debut * Guardian *

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Hap and Leonard are an unlikely pair - Hap, a self-proclaimed white trash rebel, and Leonard - a tough-as-nails Black, gay, Vietnam vet and Republican - but they're the closest friend either of them has in the world. After years of crime-solving companionship, something's changed: Hap, recently married to their P.I. boss, Brett, is now a family man. Amidst the worst flood East Texas has seen in years, the two run across a woman who's had her tongue nearly cut out, pursued by a heavily armed pair of goons. Though she can't talk much, on account of the tongue, it turns out the girl survived a mob hit, and the boss has come to clean up the mess. On a chase that blows even the East Texas swampgrass back, Hap and Leonard must save the girl, and vanquish her foes, before the foes get them first. With a new case to solve, and a brand-new challenge to their relationship, will Hap and Leonard's friendship survive? Will Hap and Leonard survive?With Lansdale's trademark humor, whip-smart dialogue, and plenty of ass-kicking adventures to be had, you won't want to miss Hap and Leonard's latest.

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Book Synopsis'Superbly dark, gloriously twisted and utterly seductive - this is Erin Kelly at her mind-bending best' RUTH WARE'Her plots are the smartest in the industry, but with this one she somehow captured the intense, constrained, sinister world of ballet. I absolutely loved it' GILLIAN MCALLISTER'Watch Her Fall is not only a cleverly plotted, beautifully written thriller; it is also a mesmerizing glimpse behind the curtain into a world few of us will ever see' CLARE MACKINTOSHSwan Lake is divided into the black acts and the white acts. The Prince is on stage for most of the ballet, but it's the swans audiences flock to see. In early productions, Odette and Odile were performed by two different dancers. These days, it is usual for the same dancer to play both roles. Because of the faultless ballet technique required to master the steps, and the emotional range needed to perform both the virginal Odette and the dark, sedu

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Book Synopsis''Stockwin creates a knotty narrative, writing with authority about Britain''s Georgian navy and the physical world at sea with intrigue, captivating characters, and deft storytelling. Thunderer is a suspenseful journey'' Quarterdeck1812. Arriving back in England after his successes in the Adriatic, Captain Sir Thomas Kydd is bestowed with honours. In London he''s greeted by the Prince Regent who, despite Kydd''s protestations that he''s happy with his present command, insists he be given a bigger ship - HMS Thunderer, a 74-gun ship of the line. But she''s old, and being part of a standing fleet Kydd''s chances of further fame and distinction are slim indeed. Winning over his new command is fraught with challenges. A hostile crew, abysmal levels of gunnery and sail-handling capabilities are intolerable to a fighting captain like Kydd. With the ship short of men and no incentives to attract more, can he ever bring Thunderer to a propTrade ReviewAs he has in twenty-three previous Kydd titles, Stockwin creates a knotty narrative, writing with authority about Britain's Georgian navy and the physical world at sea with intrigue, captivating characters, and deft storytelling. Thunderer is a suspenseful journey * Quarterdeck *

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Book Synopsis''Taut, compelling and authentic ... an edge-of-your-seat thriller'' Andrea CarterDavid Dunnigan just received the phone call he has spent eighteen years waiting for.A young woman has been found -- and she''s claiming to be his niece Beth, who disappeared as a child. Is she telling the truth? And, if she is, will Dunnigan finally rid himself of his demons, and help her to rebuild her life?Meanwhile, an investigation into a gruesome murder leads the criminologist to five prominent men, seemingly unlinked, who say they are being stalked by a shadowy figure. But ''Mother Joan'' seems to merely be an urban legend, a ghostly avenger who punishes the wicked. So, if these men fear her wrath, what sins have they committed?As Dunnigan pursues this strange mystery, enemies from his past are closing in. And when the case leads him to the crowded streets of London and then to the dark forest of Kielder, myth and reality become terrifyingly linked.Trade ReviewDark, chilling and emotionally compelling. This third instalment in the Dunnigan series doesn't disappoint - SA Dunphy has done it again, with another memorable and twisty thriller. - Carmel HarringtonA heart-in-mouth read that urges you to finish it in one sitting - Woman's Way

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Book SynopsisWalter Mosley - 'simply the best crime writer around today' Guardian - brings back his iconic hero, Easy Rawlins, in a frenetic adventure through the shady streets of LA.Trade ReviewSimply the best crime writer around today. One of the joys of Mosley's writing is the ease that characterises every aspect of it... The characters live and breathe in a way that is utterly convincing and absorbing * Guardian *Easy Rawlins comes back from the dead, inspiring his creator to write his best novel for years * Mail on Sunday on LITTLE GREEN *This is classic noir territory, filled with unintentional heroes with the best intentions and dangerous dames... A class act * Time Out *There are few writers within the crime genre who recreate time and place with Mosley's effortless exactness, even fewer who can replicate his masterfully sustained sense of danger * Sunday Times *

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Book SynopsisA former NYPD cop, once imprisoned for a crime he did not commit, must solve two cases: that of a man wrongly condemned to die . . . and his own.Trade ReviewRekindles some of the remarkable energy that drove the early Rawlins novels. . . . Mosley writes with great power here about themes that have permeated his work: institutional racism, political corruption, and the ways that both of these issues affect not only society at large but also the inner lives of individual men and women. And he has created a new hero in Joe Oliver with the depth and vulnerability to sustain what readers will hope becomes a new series. . . . It's the perfect moment for Mosley to unveil an exciting new hero and a series set in the present and confronting the issues that drive today's headlines * Booklist (starred review) *An excellent standalone . . . The novel's dedication - to Malcolm, Medgar, and Martin - underlines the difference that one man can make in the fight for justice * Publishers Weekly (starred review) *A heady stew of racial politics and seedy characters that Mosley's fans are sure to eat up * AARP *It's Mosley's signature style - rough-hewn, rhythmic, and lyrical - that makes you ready and eager for whatever he's serving up . . . Let the good times roll * Kirkus Reviews *An engaging standalone . . . Mosley fans will welcome another imaginative page-turning from a mystery grand master * Library Journal *Exceptional -- Geoffrey Wansell * The Daily Mail *

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Book SynopsisA TELEGRAPH THRILLER OF THE YEAR''A wild ride'' Ian Rankin''Tough and uncompromising: you''ll be glad you read it'' Lee Child''Hilarious, gripping, poetic. I loved it'' Adrian McKinty, author of The Chain''Gripping from beginning to end'' Independent''Intoxicating and chilling'' Observer''Pacy and exciting'' Daily Telegraph''Vivid and lyrical'' Guardian''MacGabhann paints an extraordinarily vivid picture of Mexico, in all its seething, sweltering madness and beauty'' Irish IndependentNobody asked us to look.Every day, every since, I still wish we hadn''t.Jaded reporter Andrew and his photographer boyfriend, Carlos, are sick of sifting the dregs of Mexico''s drug war: from cartel massacres to corrupt politicians, they think they''ve seen it all.But when they find a body even the police are too scared to Trade ReviewA wild ride. Imagine the film Desperado scripted by Hunter S Thompson. Murder and corruption in Mexico; a journalist narrator with a death wish and a thirst for vengeance. Que chingados! * Ian Rankin on twitter *A tough and uncompromising debut - you'll be glad you read it. * Lee Child *A hilarious, gripping, poetic off-the-wall crime story set in a delirious Mexican underworld that William Burroughs, Sam Peckinpah & Hunter Thompson would have recognised. I loved it. * Adrian McKinty, author of THE CHAIN *Intoxicating and chilling. * Observer *Feverish, lyrical and gripping from beginning to end the Irish writer's crime novel is both a searing indictment of corruption and murder in Mexico and a darkly moving gay love story as reporter Andrew finds himself out of his depth and out of control as he investigates his lover Carlos's death. * Independent (30 best books for summer 2019) *Strong stuff... MacGabhann's blend of violent action and vivid, even lyrical description is laced with dark humour and is very readable. * Guardian *One thing novelists can do more effectively than journalists, perhaps, is to remind us that every killing in Mexico ought to seem as shocking an aberration as a murder in the St Mary Mead vicarage. This is one of the achievements of this debut novel by Tim MacGabhann, an Irish journalist and Mexico resident... Although this is a country in which "every lamppost on every street wears a peeled lagging of 'Missing' posters'", the novel is not an epic catalogue of depravity in the manner of Don Winslow's Cartel trilogy; instead, it uses just two murders as a focal point for Mexico's grief and rage... Pacy and exciting... The novel is written ... lyrically, with an offbeat humour, which helps defamiliarise a situation to which Western readers have become inured, and communicate its horrors afresh. * Daily Telegraph *Arresting: it spins a tale of murder and murky deeds, but really excels in how it seems to capture something essential at the heart of his adopted country... Call Him Mine soars in two regards. First MacGabhann paints an extraordinarily vivid picture of Mexico, in all its seething, sweltering madness and beauty. The last time I read a book which placed the reader so firmly and intensely into the heart of a place, it was the 'Fate' and 'Santa Teresa' sections of Roberto Bolano's great 2666: also set in Mexico and, perhaps not coincidentally, also written by an outsider. The second is the quality of MacGabhann's prose. Phrases like 'bruised poetry' sound glib I know, but it's about the best way I can think of describing Call Him Mine... It will be interesting to see where MacGabhann's career goes next. For now, Call Him Mine is a fine start. * Irish Independent *Audacious and affecting. From the first page the reader is immersed in a modern-day Mexico beset by drug cartels and corrupt police forces... Most books succeed or fail based on the sensibilities of their protagonists and the truth of their voices and Call Him Mine succeeds... In his writing MacGabhann has conjured up a vivid sense of place... the language of the prose is rich and radiant... The pacing of the book is breathtakingly fast, but the chapters are so well composed that we never lose sight of the flow or the narrative clarity... This exciting and accomplished novel is a major achievement, as MacGabhann displays the grace of Greene, the pace of Hammett, the imagination of Bolano and the darkness of Elroy. An exciting new voice in Irish writing. * Irish Examiner *Intense, inventive and gritty. * Attitude *Both a harrowing thriller set in the horrific wilderness of the Mexican drug wars and a moving, gay love story, this striking debut by a new Irish author hits many buttons and deserves to be singled out for acclaim... Both a shimmering tale of feelings and the acute sense of loss, and a journey into the hell of grief and the actuality of Mexico's drug shame, this is a memorable book that has arrived out of the blue, and is all the more welcome for it. * Crime Time (Highly Recommended) *This impressive read from the Irish writer is a gay love story set against the backdrop of gangland Mexico. Indeed, it does have everything, including murder, mayhem, and espionage as journalist Andrew tries to find out how his boyfriend Carlos met his demise. * The Herald *A superb, realistic rollercoaster of a read from an incredible new talent. * Irish Examiner *Compelling and bold. * Irish Times *Imagine Narcos crossed with Hunter S. Thompson's Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas crossed with Raymond Chandler's The Long Goodbye and you'll begin to have an idea of Tim MacGabhann's brilliant debut. A visceral, acid-soaked trip through Mexico's many underworlds, and a heartfelt testament to lost friendship, Call Him Mine pulls you in by the eyeballs, steals your wallet, tramples on your heartstrings, and somehow leaves you feeling uplifted and alive. * Paul Murray, author of SKIPPY DIES and THE MARK AND THE VOID *This audacious and ingenious combination of hardcore reporting and genre fiction gives the clearest account and synthesis I've read anywhere of the staggering horror that has befallen contemporary Mexico. If a young journalist really were to investigate the murder in Mexico of another daring journo and justice warrior who was also his lover, this terrifying, riveting, emotionally wrenching narrative is a realistic account of how that might go. But Call Him Mine gives the reader more than that, because Macgabhann is a writer of gritty poetic genius. This is the wired fevered enthralling Mexico City I live in. This is the most beautiful writing about Mexico in an English-language novel since Malcolm Lowry's Under the Volcano. * Francisco Goldman, author of Say Her Name and The Interior Circuit: A Mexico City Chronicle *This gritty crime novel set in Mexico follows reporter Andrew as he investigates the murder of his own boyfriend. Brilliantly plotted, with a strong sense of the vibrant and violent setting, Call Him Mine is a must-read for those who were glued to Narcos and Sicario. * Dead Good (Debut crime novels to watch out for in 2019) *A terrific, tightly-paced thriller that utterly transports its reader. With beautifully poetic visual description, the tale takes us from the saturated palettes and neon diffusions of Mexico City to the filthily polluted, crime-ravaged regions in the eastern part of the country - land rich with oil and horror... The sense of place, too, is utterly electric: with considered, efficient strikes, the story's sounds, smells, weather and colour diffuse across the narrative... Call Him Mine has been likened to 'Breaking Bad' and 'Narcos', and the narrative, with its fast-moving combinations of crucial quests, visceral violence and dark humour, is certainly gripping. But central to the trajectory of the plot is Andrew's uncovering of a scoop; though the subject may differ, the text's progress, in this respect, bears some similarity to the 2015 film Spotlight. Like Spotlight, it is cleverly composed of truths to be uncovered by the protagonist, and truths withheld by him - alluded to, and then gradually revealed in later stages. And like that film, MacGabhann's novel simultaneously informs and celebrates the diligence involved in gathering and disseminating that information: facts those in the highest echelons of power would rather stay deeply buried. * Totally Dublin *

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Book Synopsis''Private eye Philip Marlowe is transplanted into 21st-century Los Angeles in this tongue-in-cheek tribute to the classic works of Raymond Chandler... The wisecracking dialogue, outlandish characters and vicious slapstick make The Goodbye Coast a joy to read from the very first page''The Times ''A terrific read - pacy, with tension, pathos, wonderful descriptions of LA and some lovely one-liners''Guardian''Sunshine and skullduggery, movie stars and mayhem - Joe Ide brings us Philip Marlowe who wears our twenty-first century like a well-cut suit''Ian Rankin''How the hell do you write a mystery about Philip Marlowe, set it in Los Angeles, and still make it a total gobsmacking original? That''s the miracle of Joe Ide''s The Goodbye Coast. Ide has created a Philip Marlowe for the 2020s''James Patterson''Not so much a reimagining of Chandler''s world as a reinvigoratTrade ReviewPrivate eye Philip Marlowe is transplanted into 21st-century Los Angeles in this tongue-in-cheek tribute to the classic works of Raymond Chandler... The wisecracking dialogue, outlandish characters and vicious slapstick make The Goodbye Coast a joy to read from the very first page. * The Times *A terrific read - pacy, with tension, pathos, wonderful descriptions of LA and some lovely one-liners. * Guardian *The laugh-out-loud dialogue, the vivid similes, the complicated story and the set-piece subplots are all vintage Chandler. The gripping flashbacks, the adrenaline-pumping action and the heart-piercing poignance show Mr. Ide at his best. The Goodbye Coast delivers the distilled essence of both authors for the price of one. * Wall Street Journal *How the hell do you write a mystery about Philip Marlowe, set it in Los Angeles, and still make it a total gobsmacking original? That's the miracle of Joe Ide's The Goodbye Coast. Ide has created a Philip Marlowe for the 2020s. And an L.A. that he clearly loves and hates * James Patterson *Not so much a reimagining of Chandler's world as a reinvigoration. By transplanting Philip Marlowe to 2021 LA, Joe Ide has chiseled off the rust while keeping the soul of one of American fiction's icons. The Goodbye Coast is a blast from start to finish * Dennis Lehane *Sunshine and skullduggery, movie stars and mayhem - Joe Ide brings us a Philip Marlowe who wears our twenty-first century like a well-cut suit * Ian Rankin *There is tension, violence, humor, and a bit of sadness, with romance just out of the hero's reach. This one's witty, clever, and fun, and it's worthy of the great Raymond Chandler. * Kirkus (starred review) *

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Book Synopsis''A gripping tale of tropical corruption'' Spectator''A genuine imaginative achievement'' Daily Telegraph''As convincing and terrifying a portrait of a capricious tyrant as I have ever read'' Evening StandardIn an incredible twist of fate, a Scottish doctor on a Ugandan medical mission becomes irreversibly entangled with one of the world''s most barbaric figures: Idi Amin. Impressed by Dr. Garrigan''s brazen attitude in a moment of crisis, the newly self-appointed Ugandan President Amin hand picks him as his personal physician and closest confidante. Though Garrigan is at first flattered and fascinated by his new position, he soon awakens to Amin''s savagery - and his own complicity in it. Horror and betrayal ensue as Garrigan tries to right his wrongs and escape Uganda alive.Trade ReviewA gripping tale of tropical corruption... This is a wonderful read, beautifully written, every description drenched with a sense of Africa * Spectator *As convincing and terrifying a portrait of a capricious tyrant as I have ever read. Foden captures with absolute fidelity the fascination of a figure like Amin -- Anthony Daniels * Evening Standard *Catches to perfection Idi Amin's contradictory, murderous, playful, brutal, sentimental character -- Former Prime Minister James Callaghan * Sunday Times *In a first novel of thrilling immediacy, Foden tells the luckless and bloody story of a young Scottish doctor in the Ugandan bush. He is plucked from obscurity by Idi Amin to act first as medical adviser, then as cynical admirer, lastly as unwilling and often imperilled witness to the dictator's bloodlusts. With docu-drama fidelity, Foden sticks closely to the plot - but it is his deep feeling for Africa and a mature imagination which power a novel that is happy in the marriage of content and style. * Daily Mail *A brilliantly realized account of Idi's (unfinished) life and career . . . an exhilarating success, and proof that the modern English novel can work with the big themes of politics and history -- Peter Bradshaw * Modern Review *The characterization of Amin is highly convincing, the childish grossness and wonky charm far too much like the real thing for comfort. He is a vividly present personality, weak when tempted, forceful when thwarted, massively ignorant but with a fatal gleam of intelligence . . . An imposing début. -- Hugo Barnacle * Sunday Times *It compares favourably with Ryszard Kapuscinski's evocation of Haile Selassie in his novel The Emperor . . . Taking fiction into such territory as this is to be applauded. The Last King of Scotland is an auspicious début that bodes well for Foden's future work. -- Russell Celyn Jones * The Times *The central figure, and in many ways the hero, of this powerful first novel is Idi Amin . . . Foden has given us a dark, often comic picture of a country and a part of man where "God is not driving", in a superb first novel which demonstrates that he is a writer of tremendous invention and promise. * Independent *The shockingly surreal raw material of Idi Amin's character is put to complex fictional use. Foden's Amin is not just a monster, he is - mysteriously - touching and almost appealing, even while showing off an archbishop's frozen severed head. That is a genuine imaginative achievement. * Daily Telegraph *Foden's Idi is a startingly interesting creation. He has the measure of the despot's "wicked brilliance" * Observer *

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Book SynopsisTwenty-six-year-old Emily Castles is out of workagain. So when famous romance author Morgana Blakely offers her a job helping out at a conference in London, Emily accepts. Just as eagerly, American blogger Winnie Kraster accepts an invitation from Morgana to attend as a guest, not realizing she has, in effect, accepted an invitation to die.As a cast of oddball characters assembles at the conference hotel, grievances, differences, and secrets begin to emerge. When Winnie goes missing, and then is found murdered nearby, Emily begins to suspect that someone involved with the conference is responsible. Could it be one of the organizers, one of the authors, a member of the hotel staff, or even the supplier of the chocolates for the conference gift bags? Emily teams up with guest speaker and eccentric philosophy professor Dr. Muriel to find out.Offbeat and engaging, this entertaining comic mystery is the first full-length novel featuring amateur British sleuth Emily Castles.

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Book SynopsisMarianne Jidhoff is having trouble getting back on her feet after the death of her husband, Hans. As Stockholm’s Attorney General, Hans was known as much for his marital indiscretions as his ability to solve complex cases. But Olle Lundqvist, Lead Prosecutor at the department and Marianne’s friend of many years, knows that she was the brain behind Hans’s success. He persuades her to come back to work, and she quickly shakes her grief as she finds herself at the center of a series of mysterious killings among Stockholm’s upper echelons. Marianne teams up with the brash and handsome investigator Torsten Ehn to find out who is behind the murders, and together they uncover a kinky secret society populated by the city’s elite.This sexy twist on the Scandinavian crime tradition—dubbed Elegant Crime by the author—is both a colorful glimpse into the rarefied world of Sweden’s rich and powerful and a beguiling mystery featuring a cast of

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Book SynopsisHearing a dying stranger call you by name would leave anyone full of questions. When it happens to private eye Leo Waterman, the more he learns about the late lottery winner's rags-to-riches-to-ruination life, the more he wants not just answers but justice. That means a road trip to Idaho to find out how a good-hearted young man with millions got skinnedin more ways than one.It's all downhill from there as Leo gets roped into an ugly battle between elderly ranchers and a ruthless developer who knows how to make a killing. Money can't buy happiness, but trying to take it from the wrong people could leave Leo a lot worse than miserable.

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Book SynopsisFive days ago, aspiring crime novelist Jason Swike awoke chained to the wall of a run-down horse stable, convinced he would soon die at the hands of Crackerjack, the infamous serial killer who had terrorized the residents of Massachusetts for the past year—capturing and tormenting men, painting whimsical designs on their faces before shattering their bones and ending their lives. Just when death seems inevitable, Jason, with the help of another captive, manages to kill the madman and escape.Hailed as a hero, Jason reaps the benefits of his newfound fame: a book deal, a possible reconciliation with his estranged wife, and reward money he can use to pay for his son’s costly medical treatments. But he soon realizes the nightmare that began in the deserted stable is far from over, as he is drawn into a twisted game where the darkest terror may not be the psychopath manipulating his every move, but what Jason may have to do to survive…Trade Review“Wonderfully fast-paced and suspenseful! Hooked me from the first page. I’d recommend to anyone who likes nice, twisty suspense novels.” —Jennifer Jaynes, USA Today bestselling author of Never Smile at Strangers

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Book SynopsisVeteran homicide detective Franza Oberwieser prefers her job in the winter. Summer is for growing, not for dying. So when the body of a beautiful young woman is found on the autobahn, dressed in a glittering party dress and bathed in June rain, Franza is determined to give her justice. Revealing victims' hidden lives is part of the job, but as Franza and her partner, Felix, peel back the layers shrouding the girl's disturbing past, darker mysteries emerge. Everyone has something to hideeven Franza, who must face her own secrets to reveal the truth.

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Book SynopsisAfter dying in a freak accident, Matt Cahill inexplicably wakes up three months later with the disturbing ability to see thingsterrible thingsthat others cannot. Drafted as a warrior in the battle between good and evil, Matt will stop at nothing to destroy the malevolent Mr. Dark. In The Dead Man Volume 7, a trio of sinister new stories tracks the reluctant hero on his nightmarish quest. Matt Cahill is part of a team of smokejumpers who are dropped into the heart of a raging forest fire that is fueled by a flamethrower-wielding madman under the sway of Mr. Dark. Almost every living thing in this hellacious Crucible of Fire, including Matt's fellow firefighters, are falling prey to Mr. Dark's evil touch and bowing to his furious command: Kill the Dead Man!Matt is tracking a blood-sucking, shape-shifting killer through the icy Cascade Mountains when he encounters a mysterious woman who is on the same corpse-strewn trail...but who has a terrifying secret of her own...and an unspeakable

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Book SynopsisLizzy Gardner is a one-million copy bestselling series. Desperate for better ratings, radio psychologist Madeline Blair tells her listeners she's being stalked, unaware that her long-time listener and biggest fan, Seth Brown, will do anything to protect her. When her publicity stunt is revealed, Seth becomes enraged by her deceit and dangerously unhinged. When her friends mysteriously begin to vanish and damning evidence points to Madeline, she turns to private investigator Lizzy Gardner for help. Lizzy knows her way around a murderer's mind, after surviving her own horrifying ordeal at the hands of a serial killer years ago. As Lizzy closes in, Seth Brown is undeterred. Madeline wanted a stalker and now she has one. Nothing is going to stop him. He's obsessed.

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Book SynopsisReturning to Tokyo in 1982 after a decade of mercenary work in the Philippines, a young John Rain learns that the killing business is now controlled by Victor, a half-Russian, half-Japanese sociopath who has ruthlessly eliminated all potential challengers. Victor gives Rain a choice: kill a government minister or die a grisly death. But the best route to the minister is through his gorgeous Italian wife, Maria, a route that puts Rain on a collision course not only with Victor but with the shadowy forces behind the Russian''s rise to dominance—and the longings of Rain''s own conflicted heart.It''s a battle between kingpin and newcomer, master and apprentice, a zero-sum contest that can only end with one man dead and the other the world''s foremost assassin.

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Book SynopsisBrothers Harry and Jack leave Manchester for New York City for their annual weekend getaway. But upon arrival, they find a silent, deserted JFK, where the few ground crew they can spot have all been slaughtered. Harry and Jack are military veterans, but they've never encountered anything like this. As they witness the carnage and stumble across murderous madmen in a post-apocalyptic New York City, it becomes clear that escape is the only optionthat is, if there is anywhere sane to escape toRevised edition: This edition of First Activation includes editorial revisions.

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Book SynopsisAmerica's worst nightmare has come true: a cyberPearl Harbor attack by unknown terrorists has crippled the nation's power gridand brought the land of the free to its knees. As widespread panic and violence ravage the country, its ruthless captors issue their ultimatumsand vow an apocalyptic reckoning. A defenseless nation scrambles to fight an invisible invasion. Chief among America's last line of defense is Lana Elkins, head of a major cyber-security companyand former top NSA operativewho returns to her roots to spearhead the Agency's frantic efforts to combat the enemy's onslaught on its own terms. While she and her superiors take action to infiltrate a terrorist hotbed overseas, much closer to home ruthless jihadists with a nuclear bomb hijack a busload of schoolchildrenincluding Lana's daughterand race toward a rendezvous with Armageddon in America's greatest city. With Lethal Code, Thomas Waite raises the international techno-thriller to dangerously exciting levelsintroducing

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Book SynopsisFor thirty years humanity struggled to cope with the brilliants, the one percent of people born with remarkable gifts. For thirty years we tried to avoid a devastating civil war. We failed. The White House is a smoking ruin. Madison Square Garden is an internment camp. In Wyoming, an armed militia of thousands marches toward a final, apocalyptic battle. Nick Cooper has spent his life fighting for his children and his country. Now, as the world staggers on the edge of ruin, he must risk everything he loves to face his oldest enemya brilliant terrorist so driven by his ideals that he will sacrifice humanity's future to achieve them. From one of our best storytellers (Michael Connelly) comes the blistering conclusion to the acclaimed series that is a forget-to-pick-up-milk, forget-to-water-the-plants, forget-to-eat total immersion experience (Gillian Flynn). The explosive conclusion to the bestselling Brilliance Trilogy. The kind of story you've never read before. Lee Child, New

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Book SynopsisIn the follow-up to the #1 Kindle bestseller Walk into Silence, a young girl takes her own life. But what—or who—drove her to it?When a teenager’s body is found at the base of the old water tower, Detective Jo Larsen is one of the first on the scene. Tragically, it appears to be a clear case of suicide.But the more Jo learns about Kelly Amster, the more she finds herself needing to understand why the high school sophomore would take that fatal plunge. As they interview family and friends, Jo and her partner, Hank Phelps, begin to fit together the pieces of a dark puzzle. Something happened to Kelly in their small town of Plainfield, Texas—and it sent the young girl straight over the edge.Haunted by the memories of her own childhood, Jo digs deep into the shadowy corners of a seemingly tight-knit community—to uncover a devastating secret…Trade Review“I'll read anything by Susan McBride.” —Charlaine Harris, #1 New York Times bestselling author “A taut, tense thriller from the powerful opening chapter to the shocking end. Authentic characters in a realistic plot that makes the crime all the more horrific. Settle in. You won’t put it down.” —Robert Dugoni, international bestselling author of My Sister’s Grave “Walk a Crooked Line is that rare bird, a police procedural with a huge heart. Seamlessly weaving threads of plot and backstory into a rich, emotional tapestry, Susan McBride delivers a deeply compelling story of a teenaged girl whose big dreams bring her nothing but tragedy. I guarantee you’ll enjoy your time with the two dogged detectives on the case, Jo Larsen and Hank Phelps. This is a book you’ll gobble up in one sitting.” —William Kent Krueger, New York Times bestselling and Edgar Award–winning author “Absorbing and intricately plotted. If you love police procedurals with a determined, compelling detective at the helm, you’ll love Susan McBride’s new series. Move over, Harry Bosch. Jo Larsen’s on the job!” —Diane Capri, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Hunt for Jack Reacher series Praise for Walk into Silence “McBride is the author of several chick-lit romances and mysteries (To Helen Back), but this dark stand-alone thriller is a departure. Recommend for Faye Kellerman fans.” —Library Journal “[A] gripping [thriller]…A suspicious death, a murder, and submerged passions all figure in this tale of twisted love and redemption.” —Publishers Weekly “McBride’s intense, heartbreaking thriller grabs from the start and stays long after the end…Pulse-pounding twists and turns make this one memorable story.” —RT Book Reviews

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Book Synopsis1936: When a favor to a friend leaves Cal Jardine caught up in the Spanish Civil War, he finds himself with an interesting assortment of fighters. His new compatriots are a group of athletes in Barcelona for the People''s Olympiad. Together, they make an effective team and are primed for the fight; however, with a communist fanatic in the ranks, trouble is brewing. Even worse, a murderous betrayal lies ahead which threatens not just the fight, but Jardine himself. From the street battles of Barcelona to the fighting in the countryside, Jardine finds action as well as friendshipbut will he have suitable revenge on his betrayer?

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Book SynopsisIt is the fifth century of the Byzantium Empire. Flavius Belisaurius is son of the governor of Dorostorum City, and his father has two goals: to keep out the barbarians and to expose the deep roots of secular and ecclesiastical corruption. Seeking to prevent a raid, the governor enlists the help of the powerful magnate Senuthius Vicinus.Vicinus''s corruption is widespread but his support is crucial to win the battle. When Vicinus betrays this trust, Belisaurius Jnr witnesses the death of his father and the irretrievable tarnishing of his reputation. With Belisaurius''s life changed for good, he swears vengeance on the man who betrayed his father and begins a journey from which there is no virtuous way back.

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Book SynopsisIn twenty years, the de Hauteville brothers have risen from penniless obscurity to become the most potent warrior family in Christendom: depended on by the Pope, feared by Byzantium, and respected by the Holy Roman Emperor. And now Roger, the youngest son, has finally come to Italy, where he also proves himself to be a great warrior and canny politician. It is he who will raise the family to the pinnacle of influence, not as vassals beholden to a greater power, but rulers in their own right.But the path is not easy; brotherly love only goes so far and nothing has altered in the bubbling stew of Italian politics. There are enemies at Roger's back as well as before him, battles to fight and defeats to be reversed, treacheries both secret and transparent to circumvent. Yet the loyalty of blood that binds this family of warriors together is still present and it is that, above everything, which will in the end be the catalyst that propels the name de Hauteville to the pinnacle of

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Book SynopsisSocial standing is everything in Regency England?and no one knows better than Miss Caroline Morton, a lady?s companion from a disgraced line. But when she has a chance to claim what?s rightfully hers, the one obstacle in her way is a dangerous murder mystery . . .Miss Caroline has doubts when she receives an urgent invitation from a London law firm to discuss her late father?s estate. After all, the dishonored Earl of Morton died without a pound sterling to pass on to his two daughters. But while immersing herself in helping Mrs. Frogerton?s capricious daughter navigate the high social season, Caroline meets with a cagey lawyer, Mr. Smith, who shares life-altering news?the earl composed a second will, leaving behind an undisclosed fortune.Mrs. Frogerton, however, is thoroughly unimpressed with the firm?s conduct and suspicious of their true motives. Her instinct proves right when the two ladies find the office ransacked, staff in turmoil, and Mr. Smith missing. The full weight of the situation doesn?t sink in until Mr. Smith dies following a brutal attack on the street?discovered with an empty envelope bearing Caroline?s name in his pocket. With a connection forming between two deaths at the firm, Caroline can?t imagine why anyone would kill twice over the contents of a will. Further complicating matters is the amorous Mr. DeBloom?who claims his mother goaded the earl into making bad investments and promises to link Caroline to her inheritance?and the disappearance of Susan, her younger sister. As Caroline unwittingly becomes the center of both a criminal case and a sordid love triangle, she must tread with caution while seeking the truth . . . because someone is waiting to reduce her to nothing more than a signature on a dotted line.

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Book SynopsisA diplomat’s murder draws heiress-turned-lawyer Prudence MacKenzie and former Pinkerton Geoffrey Hunter away from the opulent mansions of Gilded Age New York’s high society and into the dark heart of Chinatown . . .February 1891: New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art is hosting an exhibition of Chinese art objects, timed to coincide with the arrival of a new Chinese cultural attaché, Lord Peng. Prudence and Geoffrey are invited to attend the opening ceremonies. But among the throng of dignitaries making their way through the galleries is one decidedly unwelcome and unexpected visitor—an assassin who stabs the attaché to death, then flees through Central Park.As witnesses, Prudence and Geoffrey quickly become immersed in the case and join former New York detective Warren Lowry in investigating the murder. But there are complications. The Peng family will no longer enjoy diplomatic standing and is threatened by de

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Book SynopsisThe Queen of Culinary Capers, New York Times bestselling author Joanne Fluke, concocts a criminally delicious mix of sleuthing, humor, and mouthwatering recipes in this classic Hannah Swensen Mystery, wrapped in a beautiful trade paperback package! It?s been a warmer-than-usual summer in Lake Eden, and Hannah finds out the hard way that nothing cools off a hot summer day like a cold-blooded murder…It?s a muggy summer evening in Lake Eden, Minnesota, and Hannah Swensen is attending the Grand Opening of the refurbished Albion Hotel, where her famous Red Velvet cupcakes are being served in the Red Velvet lounge. The event is abuzz with the surprise arrival of Doctor Bev, a local who fled in shame after she two-timed her fiancé one too many times. But the party?s over when a guest takes a dive off the rooftop garden . . .The victim is the sheriff?s secretary, and the question is, did she fall?or was she pushed? The only one who isn?t preoccupied with the case is Doctor Bev. She?s too busy trying to stir things up with her old flame, Norman?who?s reunited with Hannah. Just as Hannah?s patience runs thin, Bev is found dead at the bottom of Miller?s Pond . . .The only clue the police have is the Red Velvet cupcake Bev ate right before she died?and the tranquilizers someone seems to have baked into it. To everyone?s shock, Hannah is now the target of a murder investigation?and she?s feeling the heat in a way she never has before . . .Features over Ten Cookie and Dessert Recipes from The Cookie Jar, including Red Velvet Surprise Cupcakes and Chocolate Covered Peanut Cookies!

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Book SynopsisTwentysomething master barista and owner of Portland, Oregon?s popular Ground Rules coffee cart, Sage Caplin is ready to celebrate her growing business at a weekend long maker?s festival, complete with live music, a cornhole tournament, 4th of July fireworks?and murder . . . In addition to her beloved coffees, Sage is thrilled to be expanding her offerings in collaboration with the local whiskey company that is throwing the festival. And how better to launch their new product than with fellow entrepreneurs. But among the crowd of artists and creators, Sage is surprised to spot Left Coast Grinds owner Mark Jeffries, who has it out for Ground Rules. The distillery didn?t invite Mark and they apologize. But nothing can make up for the glare Mark aims at Sage and her co-owner, Harley. And that?s just a taste of what?s to come . . .Soon Mark incites a loud argument with Harley and is ousted from the property. But later that night, Sage finds Mark''s body by the Ground Rules Subaru. She knows that when investigators learn that Harley and Mark had a history of butting heads, Harley will be a prime suspect?and she?s right. But Mark rubbed many people the wrong way, and several are at the festival. Now Sage will have to filter through secrets, grudges, and blackmail to get to the bitter truth?and as her sleuthing heats up, the closing fireworks won?t just be the ones in the sky . . .

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Book SynopsisRaise a glass for St. Paddy?s Day but keep a shamrock handy because some of these minty milkshakes are made with murder! IRISH MILKSHAKE MURDER by CARLENE O?CONNORIn advance of their St. Patrick?s Day wedding, Tara Meehan and Danny O?Donnell are off to the Aran Islands with their bridesmaids and groomsmen for a joint hen and stag party. The weekend kicks off with the ferry trip to Inis Mór, as the passengers enjoy boozy milkshakes on board and entertainment from a pair of famous Irish-dancing twin brothers. But faster than Tara can say ?Oh, Danny Boy,? a murder shamrocks the boat as someone?s spiked shake turns out to be their final round. Stuck in a rural island cottage, while a storm rages outside, Tara must find the Celtic killer before her luck runs out . . . MURDER MOST IRISH by PEGGY EHRHARTSt. Patrick?s Day is drawing near in Arborville, New Jersey and the folks at Hyler''s Luncheonette are getting into the holiday spirit with a new, limited-time, Irish-themed menu item--a festive green milkshake appropriately named, ?The Leprechaun.? It?s a hit, until a patron is felled by one of the frothy concoctions during a sheep parade through the town. Now, it?s up to Pamela Paterson and her Knit & Nibble knitting club pal, Bettina Fraser, to catch a murderer and put a stop to the sheer madness . . .MRS. CLAUS AND THE LUCKLESS LEPRECHAUN by LIZ IRELANDSpring in Santaland means two things: the elves have more leisure time and iceball season is in full swing! To celebrate, April Claus?s friend, Claire, whips up some minty milkshakes for her bustling ice cream shop, Santaland Scoop. But when the St. Paddy?s promotion makes one elf the target of a decidedly unlucky strike, Mrs. Claus and her friends must figure out if the attack was a failed hit job, a crime of passion, or an extremely unfortunate accident . . .

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