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Book Synopsis''Stay in the world, Aud . . . Stay alive inside. Promise me.'' Raw with grief, Aud Torvingen has retreated from her life in Atlanta to rebuild a remote cabin in the middle of Appalachia. Her solitude is broken when an old friend asks for her help tracking down his missing fiancée, Tammy. Aud feels obliged to help-and first in New York, and then Arkansas, she finds herself up against a sociopath so artful that the law can''t touch him, and her own demons.

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Book SynopsisThe Bear meets Attack on Titan in this exhilarating, food-based epic fantasy filled with high stakes and monster steaks, perfect for fans of Pierce Brown and Jay Kristoff.

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Book SynopsisMichael Moorcock's triumphant return to Britain's adventuring detective, Sexton Blake! His first published novel restored, revised, expanded... and presented with a brand new prequel story!A deep sea mission...A baffling murder...Beneath a sky of limpid sapphire blue, the research ship Gorgon rolls gently on the scintillating waters of the Caribbean Sea.Below, two men in a bathysphere, lowered more than a 150 fathoms into the crushing depths. But when the sphere is raised, there is only one man inside... and he has a knife in his back!Now Sexton Blake must answer an impossible question: How did the killer escape?**Trade Review“Makes Jack Reacher look like a bungling amateur...definitely not be missed.” — The Crime Review“Delighted to see Sexton Blake still going strong – and with such aplomb!” -- Agatha Christie"The Sexton Blake Saga is the nearest approach to a national folk-lore" -- Dorothy L Sayers"After more than seventy years of continuous publication, Sexton Blake is still the doyen of detectives." -- Daily Telegraph"[Moorcock] is the greatest writer of post-Tolkien British Fantasy." — Michael Chabon, Pulitzer Prize winning author of The Amazing Adventures of Kavalaier & Clay, and Telegraph Avenue"Moorcock’s influence is nothing like Tolkien’s, at least on the surface, but his vision of a speculative-fiction genre that can be psychologically complex is evident in how very sophisticated some of it has become—from “True Detective” to Jeff VanderMeer, from David Mitchell to “Under the Skin.” — The New Yorker"Moorcock as the most important successor to Mervyn Peake and Wyndham Lewis... The vast, tragic symbols by which Moorcock continually illuminates the metaphysical quest of his hero are a measure of the author’s remarkable talents" — J.G.Ballard, author of Empire of the Sun, Crash, and The Drowned World"[Moorcock] can gleefully give you all the formulae of every kind of story there ever was, because he's tried and tested all of them ... the master story-teller of our time." — Angela Carter author of The Bloody Chamber, and Nights at the Circus"Serious literary fun as Mark Hodder vaults to the front of the new steampunk writers pack. Elaborately researched and name-checked, THE SECRET OF ABDU EL YEZDI races Victorian explorer Sir Richard Burton through a diabolically baffling maze of historical possiblities -- plus there's corsets and airships. Hard to imagine any lover of alternate British empires not being thoroughly amazed and entertained" ? K.W. Jeter

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Book SynopsisGerman World War One flying ace Baron Maximilien Von Klorr returns and this time he isn't on his own! Evil scientific genius, Doctor Gratz has formed an unholy alliance with the giant bat-controlling Baron and together the two sinister fiends have formulated a plan to destroy Paris! Featuring the stunning artwork of Alfonso Font, this third instalment marks the final adventures of the original Black Max comic strip run.Table of Contents Lion episodes 1st January 1972 - 21st October 1972 Writers Ken Mennell, Frank Pepper, Artist Alfonso Font Thunder Annual 1974 text story Thunder Annual 1974 strip artist Alfonso Font

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Book SynopsisThe third novel from Eleni Kyriacou, author of BBC Between the Covers pick The Unspeakable Acts of Zina Pavlou. Hollywood, 1954. At night, the nurses let us watch a film. Before we're strapped to our beds and our screams turn to sleepy moans, movie stars fill the screen, and we're allowed a moment of make believe.Tonight, I see his name projected above the title on the opening credits. I know the actor on screen. Everyone knows him.But I know him. I know that he likes his martinis strong and his women weak. I know that he owns the world yet is terrified of losing it. I know what happened at the party that night, after the Oscars.And now it's time to tell everyone what he did. But first, I need to get out. A Beautiful Way to Die delves into the decadence and depravity of the early film industry from Hollywood to London. Perfect for fans of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, and films like Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and Babylon.Praise for Eleni Kyriacou:''Impressive... worthy of Sarah Waters'' THE TIMES''Enthralling and wholly original'' CLARE MACKINTOSH''Immersive, gripping, authentic'' ERIN KELLY''Hugely powerful'' EMMA CHRISTIE''An absolute page-turner'' LOUISE HARE''Chilling, gripping'' NIKKI SMITH''Compelling'' GUARDIAN

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Book Synopsis'The plot goes like a train . . . vivid and compelling' Ian Rankin One chance to crack the case. A million ways to lose. Federal prosecutor Nora Carleton has spent years building a case against a powerful New York mobster. She finally has a star witness whose testimony will lock the defendant away for good. But the courtroom is an unpredictable place. While the killing of a disgraced former governor appears unconnected to the trial, the fallout from his death means a guilty verdict hangs in the balance. Desperate to stop the mobster walking free, Nora investigates the darker side of the city to find out how everything connects. The more she uncovers, the deeper the corruption runs. And Nora knows better than most that the truth is a fragile thing – especially in court. Drawing on James Comey’s thirty years in federal law enforcement, Central Park West is a fast-paced thriller, bursting with tension and authenticity – perfect for fans of John Grisham. Reviews for Central Park West 'A great read. Brimming with been-there-done-that authority... James Comey knows this world like the back of his hand. And he delivers it with the addictive style of an expert storyteller.' Michael Connelly 'A masterful blend of legal thriller, police procedural and psychological drama.' Jeffery Deaver 'A gripping plot, and breathless pacing combine for a truly outstanding debut – one that announces a bold new talent in the mystery genre.' Harlan Coben 'Truly outstanding . . . Grabs the reader from the opening scene and doesn’t let go.' Douglas Preston 'James Comey combines his insider knowledge of every level of the justice system with a natural storytelling voice to create a winning debut. More books, please.' Alafair Burke 'Comey’s experience as a New York City mob prosecutor brings plenty of credibility to this fast-paced legal drama.' Reader's Digest 'I loved this novel... It’s a smart and satisfying read that I could not recommend more highly.' Nicolle WallaceTrade Review'A great read. Brimming with been-there-done-that authority... James Comey knows this world like the back of his hand. And he delivers it with the addictive style of an expert storyteller.' -- Michael Connelly'A masterful blend of legal thriller, police procedural and psychological drama.' -- Jeffery Deaver'A gripping plot, and breathless pacing combine for a truly outstanding debut – one that announces a bold new talent in the mystery genre.' -- Harlan Coben'Truly outstanding . . . Grabs the reader from the opening scene and doesn’t let go.' -- Douglas Preston'James Comey combines his insider knowledge of every level of the justice system with a natural storytelling voice to create a winning debut. More books, please.' -- Alafair BurkeFast-moving and authentic, it grips like a vice and proves that the former FBI chief has a promising future in fiction * Daily Mail *'Comey’s experience as a New York City mob prosecutor brings plenty of credibility to this fast-paced legal drama.' * Reader's Digest *An accomplished debut * The Sunday Times *[A] clever legal thriller * Literary Review *'I loved this novel... It’s a modern ‘good guys vs the bad guys’ story in which nearly all of the good ‘guys’ are actually strong, smart, steely women. It’s a smart and satisfying read that I could not recommend more highly.' -- Nicolle Wallace[A] twisty American legal thriller and a very good one at that... zing[s] with tension * SHOTS Magazine *Comey...has a lot of fun with this very readable debut novel - it's not easy to make legal proceedings as compelling as this on the page * The Times *A powerful mix of courtroom drama, police procedural and psychological thriller * Sunday Express *If you enjoy either FBI investigations or courtroom jugglery, you're bound to like this debut combining the best of both worlds * The Morning Star *An engrossingly twisty thriller... very tightly plotted...twisty * The Spectator Book Club Podcast *Terrific courtroom scenes and a splendidly serpentine plot * Irish Independent *Comey, a former director of the FBI, brings impressive insider knowhow to a twisty contemporary legal thriller * Financial Times *There’s plenty of action. Plenty of bodies. And a satisfying denouement. Recommended for fans of legal procedurals or New York crime * Law Institute Journal *

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Book SynopsisJoe the Bouncer's search for a stolen racing pigeon sends him into a warren of assassins in this thrilling caper from David Gordon. Harvard dropout and ex-Special Forces operative Joe Brody is climbing the ranks in the criminal underworld. After successfully executing multiple missions for the various crime syndicates that run New York City, he has come to earn the trust and respect of the city’s most dangerous denizens. Which is why his newest task — retrieving a pet pigeon snatched from a rooftop coop in Brooklyn — has Joe puzzled … until he learns that the bird is valued at close to a million dollars. Joe hatches a plan to sneak into the luxury apartment building where the pigeon is held captive. But the plan takes a deadly turn when he stumbles upon a nest of international war criminals. Fearing that Joe's entry into the building has somehow compromised their nefarious scheme, they put a bounty on his head. In New York, Joe is untouchable, but his new foes come from outside the flock, and he’ll need a wing and a prayer to elude their assassins. Reviewers on David Gordon 'David Gordon brings an outstanding new voice to the contemporary crime novel.' Robert Crais 'A unique and worthwhile series' CrimeReads 'Gordon knows how to write a potboiler.' LA Times 'In the caper tradition popularized by Donald E. Westlake and Lawrence Block, Gordon uses humour to good effect.' Publishers WeeklyTrade ReviewMuch noir-homage absurdist capering ensues * Strong Words *

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Book SynopsisTWO DEATHS-ONE BODY Harry, now a wealthy man since inheriting the family fortune, follows in his grandmother's footsteps, only to discover a web of deceit and lies undermining his own birthright. Suspicions in the family question Harry's motives.

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Book SynopsisIt is the morning after the day before a gargantuan win on the horses for Holmes and Watson and the celebrations have gone on through the night. They are dreadfully hung-over but Watson’s friend, Archie, is so ill that he destroys the day’s paper with a technicolour yawn, which is a shame because it reported a mystery in Croydon that Holmes is keen to investigate. Inspector Lestrade is on the case. He shows Holmes a parcel sent to demure middle-aged spinster, Miss Cushing that contains two human ears cut off with a rusty knife! Despite her apparent anonymity the great detective soon works out that Miss Cushing has a chequered past and her immediate family must be involved in this grim affair. Holmes tracks down the villain and solves the mystery in the basement of Scotland Yard where Colonel Sebastian Moran, one of Professor Moriarty’s most dangerous henchmen, occupies one of the cells and is introduced to Doctor Watson for the first time. Chuffed and satisfied, on their way back to Baker Street Holmes and Watson drop in on their bookmaker to collect their winnings, but they are in for a nasty surprise.

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Book SynopsisThe quest for the mythical crystals of Arvad the Wanderer begins again. Alongside friends Will, Arthur and Aralia, James Fynch embarks on a dangerous journey in search of the seastone. Following nothing but a myth about the mystical island of Arvora, the companions face enslavement and death in their race against the dark.

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Book SynopsisThe explosive new book from the master of the modern espionage thriller and Sunday Times bestseller James Swallow.___________________In modern espionage, every action has a reaction. One wrong move could sink an entire region into turmoil - even war.Ex-MI6 operative Marc Dane understands this better than anyone. Dedicating his life to protecting the country means he's collected enemies, and a lot of them.But for those hellbent on bringing the West to its knees, each failed plot has one thing in common: The Rubicon Group, the elite private intelligence agency, and Dane's employer. Destroy Rubicon, and the world order falls with it.With the clock ticking, Dane, along with sniper partner Lucy Keyes, must unpick a monstrous and deadly conspiracy that stretches from the marinas of Monaco to the mountains of Mozambique - one that threatens not only Rubicon, but ultimately the lives of millions of innocent civilians. And time is fast running out . . . Dark secrets of the past, a decades-long quest for revenge, and a brutal conspiracy of lies all collide in ROGUE - the explosive new novel by the bestselling author of Nomad and Exile. ___________________ PRAISE FOR JAMES SWALLOW'S ESPIONAGE THRILLERS:'Unputdownable' - WILBUR SMITH'Britain's answer to Jason Bourne' - DAILY MAIL'Explosive' - IRISH EXAMINER

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Book SynopsisA gripping thriller perfect for fans of GIRL A, THE CAPTIVE will keep you guessing till the very end . . . 'Part thriller, part dark, unpredictable love story. A GRIPPING page-turner' ADELE PARKS, Platinum Magazine'INGENIOUS. A smart, pacy and highly entertaining thriller' T.M. LOGAN______________________I am safe, Hannah told herself. He can't get out.Jem stayed where he was by the wall.His eyes followed her every move . . . They live together. Jem and Hannah. Captive and keeper.But who is the real prisoner. The one behind bars? Or the one that must give up their life to serve them?Who holds the power. The one who has the key?Or the one who knows the truth?A brilliant, intensively gripping thriller, The Captive will keep you guessing till the very end . . . ______________________Everyone is talking about THE CAPTIVE...'Oh my god, its fantastic! Highly original, thrilling and emotional' JO SPAIN'The perfect concept. The perfect execution. The perfect book' GILLIAN MCALLISTER'This original concept thriller is SO GOOD' HEAT'Readers will become totally hooked. Hugely original and entertaining' INDEPENDENT'Highly original' DAILY MAIL'Stunning. Staggeringly original, chilling, electrifying' CHRIS WHITAKER, author of We Begin at the End'A great concept. Impressive, compelling storytelling as well as a FANTASTIC mystery' GYTHA LODGE'Original, deft, and clever, The Captive certainly had me in its vice-like grip throughout' PHOEBE MORGANTrade Review'Oh my god, its FANTASTIC! Highly original, thrilling and emotional, The Captive is set to be one of the best books of 2021. I ADORED it' JO SPAIN'The perfect concept. The perfect execution. The perfect book' GILLIAN MCALLISTER'This original concept thriller is SO GOOD' Heat magazine'Readers will become totally HOOKED within pages of starting this hugely original and entertaining thriller' Irish Independent'Highly ORIGINAL' Daily Mail'This GRIPPING page-turner has a terrifying concept at its heart. Part thriller, part a dark, unpredictable love story, it asks some big questions about crime and punishment. Tense and disturbing, I think it would spark great book club debate' ADELE PARKS, Platinum Magazine'With an ARRESTING beginning, this dystopian tale draws the reader in immediately...the story rattles along at a cracking pace' Woman & Home'A super-smart, sophisticated and highly original tale which packs a POWERFUL punch on so many levels. Entertaining, fast-paced and clever, The Captive will hold you prisoner right through to the shocking denouement' Lancashire Post'KILLER CONCEPT, brilliantly realised and beautifully, satisfyingly plotted. I loved it' AMANDA MASON'A great concept. Impressive, compelling storytelling as well as a FANTASTIC mystery' GYTHA LODGE'Original, deft, and clever, The Captive certainly had me in its vice-like grip throughout' PHOEBE MORGAN

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Book SynopsisA moving and powerful novel of love, secrets and redemption in a country torn apart by war. For readers of Kate Furnivall and Dinah Jefferies.It's 1941 and Kate is living in Rangoon, Burma, a world away from her traditional English upbringing. When she meets Edwin, a young teacher from London, she senses that he too is looking for a place to call home, and soon a friendship develops between them. As their bond grows, Kate begins to learn of the secrets in Edwin's past and the tragic events that brought them both to Burma. But war is coming and, when the Japanese forces invade, Kate and Edwin are forced to flee, along with thousands of others. They begin a perilous journey to India but soon become separated. As Kate continues on alone, she can't get this troubled young man out of her head. With the fallout of war all around them, in a place far from home, will Kate and Edwin survive their journey and find the new beginning they both seek? 'A sweeping historical fiction masterpiece' My Weekly'Evocative and atmospheric. Blench captures the wild and perilous journeys made by so many at the arrival of the war' Wilbur SmithThe Long Journey Home is a Wilbur Smith adventure writing prize winner.Don't miss Cecily's next novel, Secrets of Malta. Coming February 2024. Pre-order now. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Readers are loving The Long Journey Home:'Wow . . . The characters are beautifully alive, the locations so craftily described that I felt like I was there . . . a magnificent, well-researched novel.' Netgalley reviewer'Written with compassion and thought . . . you really feel the emotions of the characters.' Netgalley reviewer 'The ending is delightful yet sad but at the same time life affirming. A soaring saga that will touch the reader and leave footprints on your heart.' Netgalley reviewer 'Well written with great detail . . . What a great writer Cecily Blench is.' Netgalley reviewer 'A real page turner from the very beginning . . . Cecily Blench is an excellent writer.' Netgalley reviewer 'Rich in emotion and description this book is just amazing . . . highly recommended.' Netgalley reviewerTrade ReviewEvocative and atmospheric. Blench captures the wild and perilous journeys made by so many at the arrival of the war. * Wilbur Smith *A sweeping historical fiction masterpiece * My Weekly *

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Book Synopsis'Stuart Neville writes crime fiction that is edgy, compelling and always deeply humane' MARK BILLINGHAMBringing together thirteen gripping and unsettling tales from one of Northern Ireland's bestselling crime authors, The Traveller & Other Stories is the perfect introduction to a modern master of thriller writing, featuring a Foreword by John ConnollyStuart Neville is a writer known for shining an unflinching light on his home country and its people. Ireland - north and south - in Neville's hands, is a land haunted by ghosts, both real and imagined. This collection is divided into two parts: New Monsters and Old Friends. And many of the characters from Stuart's novels, like Gerry Fegan from The Twelve, can be found haunting these pages. Childhood, innocence, guilt and redemption are all themes that are represented in Stuart's novels and in this collection, as John Connolly puts in his Foreword, 'here are monsters, both human and non-human. Here are hauntings, real or imagined. Here are old friends and older fiends.'Stuart's pleasure in the short story is evidenced in these tales, culminating in the previously unpublished novella, 'The Traveller', which sees Jack Lennon (from The Final Silence) and his daughter Ellen McKenna, pitted against the unnamed assassin who is targeting them. This is a collection of stories covering a decade of the author's writings and, as Connolly says, is 'the work of a prodigiously talented writer'.This is Irish noir at its best.'Not to be missed' Publishers Weekly, starred review'In the world of modern crime fiction, Stuart Neville is a supernova' Dennis Lehane'Irish noir done to a turn, with just enough tearful sentiment to turn the screws tighter' Kirkus reviewTrade Review[A] splendid collection . . . Each entry turns on an unexpected ending. This chilling assortment of Northern Irish noir is not to be missed * Publishers Weekly, starred review *Irish noir done to a turn, with just enough tearful sentiment to turn the screws tighter * Kirkus review *

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Book Synopsis Your son said he was home. WHY DID HE LIE? The new up-all-night thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Richard and Judy pick The Holiday, now a major NETFLIX Drama.I should have known something was wrong. I should have sensed it. Felt it in the air, like the build-up of pressure before a thunderstorm, that heavy, loaded calm.The curfewAndy and Laura are good parents. They tell their son Connor that he can go out with friends to celebrate completing his exams, but he must be home by midnight.The lieWhen Connor misses his curfew, it sets off a series of events that will change the lives of five families forever.The truth?Because five teenagers went into the woods that night, but only four came out. And telling the truth might mean losing everything...WHAT WOULD YOU DO?Praise for THE CURFEW and T.M. Logan:'Taut and tension-packed, The Curfew digs deep into every parent's nightmare' BA Paris, Sunday Times bestseller'A gripping, unexpected thriller' Adele Parks'A thriller that goes to the very heart of what it means to be a family. I couldn't have loved it more' Gillian McCallister, Sunday Times bestselling author of That Night'Addictive, unexpected, scary and compelling' Jane Corry'Anxiety on speed' Linwood Barclay, Sunday Times bestseller'An addictive thriller with unexpected twists - The Curfew will have you turning pages late into the night' Karin Slaughter, Sunday Times bestseller'Heart-stoppingly tense. Logan captures the terror of every parent's worst nightmare and then turns the knife with plot twist after twist. A master of his craft' Jo Spain'Twisty and clever with a compelling sense of dread that had me flying through the pages' KL Slater'One of those books that grabs you from page 1. Brilliantly drawn characters. breathless plotting. Outstanding all round' Imran Mahmood, author of You Don't Know Me'Sharp, tautly plotted and dripping with dread, T.M. Logan cements his status as master of the what-if thriller in The Curfew. A tantalising, clever ride' Phoebe Morgan **PRE ORDER T.M. LOGAN'S INCREDIBLE NEW THRILLER THE MOTHER NOW!** *The Curfew, Sunday Times bestseller March 2022Trade ReviewThis will strike right to the heart of every teenage parent. I lost sleep over this one (in a good way!). Addictive, unexpected, scary and compelling * Jane Corry *A thriller that goes to the very heart of what it means to be a family - I couldn't have loved it more. * Gillian McAllister, bestselling author of That Night *Twisty and clever with a compelling sense of dread that had me flying through the pages. * K.L. Slater *A taut, twisting, heartfelt and unguessable mystery about what it means to be a parent and how far we might go for those we love the most. * C.M. Ewan *Heart-stoppingly tense. T.M Logan captures the terror of every parent's worst nightmare and then turns the knife with plot twist after twist. A master of his craft. * Jo Spain *Taut and tension-packed, The Curfew digs deep into every parent's nightmare. * B.A. Paris *Sharp, tautly plotted and dripping with dread, T.M. Logan cements his status as master of the what-if thriller in The Curfew. A tantalising, clever ride. * Phoebe Morgan *One of those books that grabs you from page 1. This is skilful storytelling at its best. Fast-paced, tense, and with twists at every turn. A truly moving story about loyalty and family and coming-of-age which will keep you hooked. The Curfew bursts with realism as well as with real heart. You start to read this in the morning and a second later it's midnight. Brilliantly drawn characters, breathless plotting. Outstanding all round. * Imran Mahmood, author of YOU DON'T KNOW ME *Perfectly plotted, expertly paced, Trust Me, you will not want to miss The Curfew ... * Diane Jeffery *Packed with twists, this one will keep you up until well after your own curfew * Heat magazine *Gripping * Bella *Once I started it, I found it very difficult to put down! Superbly-crafted characters and the tension of secrets and lies between friends and family makes it an excellent read * Nell Pattison *A gripping, unexpected thriller. * Adele Parks *

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Book Synopsis LONGLISTED FOR THE HWA GOLD CROWN AWARD FOR BEST HISTORICAL FICTION NOVEL OF THE YEARA luminous debut novel about love, the trauma of war and the miracle of human resilience, for readers of Anna Hope, Sadie Jones and Elizabeth Jane Howard. No one survives war unscathed. But even in the darkest days, seeds of hope can grow.It is 1946 and in the village of Oakbourne the men are home from the war. Their bodies are healing but their psychological wounds run deep. Everyone is scarred - those who fought and those left behind.Alice Rayne is married to Stephen, heir to crumbling Oakbourne Hall. Once a sweet, gentle man, he has returned a bitter and angry stranger, destroyed by what he has seen and done, tormented by secrets Alice can only guess at.Lonely and increasingly afraid of the man her husband has become, Alice must try to pick up the pieces of her marriage and save Oakbourne Hall from total collapse. She begins with the walled garden and, as it starts to bear fruit, she finds herself drawn into a new, forbidden love.Set in the Suffolk countryside as it moves from winter to spring, The Walled Garden is a captivating love story and a timeless, moving exploration of trauma and the miracle of human resilience.'Richly evocative and transporting' Stacey Halls'A heartbreaking tale, vividly dramatised' Rachel Hore'Tender and lyrical . . . This beautiful book had notes of both Elizabeth von Arnim and Elizabeth Jane Howard. More please!' Natasha Solomons'Touching, absorbing . . . A beautifully written story that will especially appeal to Rachel Hore fans' Daily Mail 'A poignant drama . . . What happens when war ends? How do people move on after what they've seen and possibly done? Hardy explores these complex themes in this gentle but powerful novel. There'll be tears, but this evocative read is worth every one' Book of the Month, Woman and Home'An enveloping story to savour' Kate Sawyer, Costa shortlisted author of The Stranding'Written with great delicacy and feeling' Elizabeth Buchan, author of Two Women in Rome'Hardy's supremely observed novel blossoms like a rose-sharp and pointed, and stunningly beautiful' Inga Vesper, author of The Long, Long Afternoon'A poignant, powerful novel about aftermath, trauma and hope' Katie Lumsden, author of The Secrets of Hartwood HallTrade ReviewRichly evocative and transporting. * Stacey Halls *A tender and lyrical evocation of the restorative power of nature and the garden. This beautiful book had notes of both Elizabeth von Arnim and Elizabeth Jane Howard. More please! * Natasha Solomons *This touching, absorbing novel considers World War II from an unusual standpoint: the wives of shattered survivors returning home . . . A beautifully written story that will especially appeal to Rachel Hore fans. * Daily Mail *A poignant drama . . . What happens when war ends? How do people move on after what they've seen and possibly done? Hardy explores these complex themes in this gentle but powerful novel. There'll be tears, but this evocative read is worth every one. * Woman & Home - Book of the Month *This wonderfully written debut confronts the horrors of war with a clear eye and captures the long-lasting effects on both soldiers and the families they left behind. There's an incisive sharpness to Hardy's observations and her characters' flaws serve to make them more human. Ultimately this is a story of love and hope. * Anne Cater, S Magazine, Sunday Express *A heartbreaking tale, vividly dramatised, wise and well-observed about the traumatic effects of war on survivors and their families in the little Suffolk community where it's set. The characters are splendid - they blaze from the page - and the author writes beautifully and knowledgeably about the natural world. A splendid debut! * Rachel Hore *An enveloping story to savour. * Kate Sawyer, Costa shortlisted author of THE STRANDING *Written with great delicacy and feeling. * Elizabeth Buchan, author of Two Women in Rome *Sarah Hardy's supremely observed novel blossoms like a rose-sharp and pointed, and stunningly beautiful. * Inga Vesper, author of The Long, Long Afternoon *A poignant, powerful novel about aftermath, trauma and hope. * Katie Lumsden, author of THE SECRETS OF HARTWOOD HALL *Moving between seasons and set in the Suffolk countryside, The Walled Garden is an evocative and compassionate exploration of survival, suffering and healing. * Culture Fly *

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Book Synopsis'Unputdownable' Sunday Times'I was hooked from page one' GuardianWhen Rilke, a dissolute auctioneer, comes upon a hidden collection of violent and highly disturbing photographs, he feels compelled to discover more about the deceased owner who coveted them. Soon he finds himself sucked into an underworld of crime, depravity and secret desire, fighting for his life.Trade ReviewOne of the most intriguing, assured and unputdownable debuts to come out of Scotland in recent years . . . A stunning work of fiction * * Sunday Times * *A remarkable first novel * * New York Times * *I was hooked from page one. Rilke is not Welsh's only great creation. The huge supporting cast of misfits and outsiders . . . are equally memorable. And Glasgow becomes a character in itself: it is oppressive, foreboding - a dark place for a dark tale * * Guardian * *Astonishingly this is a first novel, catapulting Welsh straight into the superstar league, while establishing Rilke as a true original * * The Times * *Welsh upturns tropes and adds depth, seedy detail and Gothic lyricism to the page-turner framework * * Telegraph * *The Cutting Room fixes itself among a formidable modern pantheon that includes the novels of Ian McEwan and A.L. Kennedy * * LA Times Book Review * *This elegiac, elegant and atmospheric book is an original and compelling first novel. Rarely can such Gothic material have been treated with such subtlety * * Daily Telegraph * *Welsh's prose can flit from clipped and short to elegant and graceful . . . As taut a thriller as you'll get; full of unexpected alliances, double crosses and a brutal denouement worthy of classic American hard-boiled fiction * * Big Issue * *Welsh succeeds in making Glasgow her own * * Observer * *An astonishingly accomplished debut, this is always in my top ten books of any genre . . . Welsh brilliantly draws a gothic Glasgow of despair and decay as she lays bare the depths of human deviance * * Guardian, Top 10 Scottish crime novels * *

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Book Synopsis'THE SURPRISES ARE FAST AND FURIOUS AND WILL LEAVE YOU BREATHLESS TO READ MORE' LISA GARDNER They say face your fears. Here I am. OLD ENEMIES... Francis Ackerman Jr. is one of America's most prolifific serial killers. Scarred from their past battles, Special Agent Marcus Williams cannot shake Ackerman from his mind. But now Marcus must focus on catching the Anarchist, a new killer who drugs and kidnaps women before burning them alive. NEW THREATS... Marcus knows the Anarchist will strike again soon. And Ackerman is still free. But worse than this is a mysterious figure, unknown to the authorities, who controls the actions of the Anarchist and many like him. He is the Prophet – and his plans are more terrible than even his disciples can imagine. Praise for Ethan Cross: 'Francis Ackerman [is] a manipulative monster with a corrupt conscience' THE TIMES 'A fast paced, all too real thriller with a villain right out of James Patterson and Criminal Minds' ANDREW GROSS 'A great mix of gruesome murders, a psychotic killer, revenge and great writing' CRIMESQUADTrade ReviewThe plot hurtles along at breakneck speed... If you like blood, guts and gore this is one for you. I enjoyed it enormously' * Promoting Crime Fiction *PRAISE FOR ETHAN CROSS: 'Ethan Cross manages to pull a new variant out of the black hat in Francis Ackerman... A manipulative monster with a corrupt conscience' The Times. 'A great mix of gruesome murders, a psychotic killer, revenge and great writing... I would recommend this book and make Cross an author to watch in future' CrimeSquad. 'A rather unusual talent has suddenly appeared, fully formed... However many chapters you may plan to read, you will be persuaded to read just one more. The 300 pages turn very swiftly indeed' Barry Forshaw, We Love This Book. 'The surprises are fast and furious and will leave you breathless to read more' Lisa Gardner. 'A fast paced, all too real thriller with a villain right out of James Patterson and Criminal Minds' -- Andrew Gross

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Book Synopsis'I tore through it' Erin Kelly 'Perfect storytelling' Victoria Selman 'A wicked plot' The Times Eleven guests. Three nights. One murderer. In a stately mansion in the Hertfordshire countryside, sisters Lois and Ebba throw a launch party for their new venture: Archipelago, a virtual reality game. In attendance are their celebrity investors including a glamorous British couple, a brooding Swedish financier, a Dutch banker and his film star wife, and a controversial politician. But beneath the glamorous surface, there are sordid secrets that include steamy affairs, deals in dirty money and anonymous death threats. So when eight of the guests are involved in a helicopter crash, it quickly becomes clear that it was no accident. It was murder. 'Sizzles with suspense' Jane Isaac 'Gripping and beautifully told' Clare Empson 'Held me in a tight grip' Caroline Green 'Intelligent, modern and richly textured' Dominic NolanTrade ReviewHer books are really a blend of police procedural and psychological thriller – and they are also complemented by extremely fine writing – lyrical, haunting, poetic... In her third book, her skill is evidenced further' * Shots Mag *A classy, beautifully written mystery that held me in a tight grip throughout -- Caroline GreenAn intelligent, modern and timely rendering of the classic country house mystery [...] with richly textured characters and a thrilling and emotional climax -- Dominic Nolan, author of After DarkGlamorous, gripping, and full of intrigue -- Eleanor Ray, aka Elizabeth MundyI tore through Into the Fire... It starts with a helicopter full of rich and famous people plummeting to the ground and the plot thickens from there' -- Erin KellyPoetic, evocative and deliciously claustrophobic, Into the Fire practically sizzles with suspense -- Jane IsaacA gobble-it-up-in-one-go thriller that combines lyricism, suspense and perfect storytelling -- Victoria SelmanA highly engaging and entertaining crime mystery set during a country house party for the luxury launch of a new tech company * LoveReading *Rachael Blok's amusing update of Agatha Christie finds time to highlight working conditions in Bangladeshi factories in addition to uncovering a wicked plot involving blackmail and murder * The Times *The busy plot takes in issues ranging from environmental activism to modern slavery, giving a welcome dark edge to an otherwise breezily entertaining mystery * Daily Express *A clever blend of a police procedural and psychological thriller, Rachael is a master of ratcheting tensions and atmosphere – you won't want to put it down! * My Weekly *A classic mystery that sizzles with suspense * Woman's Weekly *The third in [a] wonderful whodunnit series * Woman *A great new thriller from Rachael Blok * Choice Magazine *The busy plot takes in issues from environmental activism to modern slavery, giving a welcome dark edge to a breezily entertaining mystery * Daily Record *

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Book SynopsisThe hotly anticipated sequel to David Gordon's The Bouncer. For readers who like high-calibre humour mixed with their hard crime, here's a brilliant, pyrotechnic thriller from a fresh virtuoso of the crime caper genre. Ex-black-ops-specialist-turned-strip-club-bouncer Joe Brody has a new qualification to add to his resume: he's the 'sheriff' for an alliance of New York City's mob bosses. In the straight world, you call the cops – in the underworld, you call Joe. He's detoxing – too much of the hard stuff – at the clinic of a Chinese herbalist when the call comes in: the bosses need Joe to help them with – ironically – a high-end heroin problem. A new drug dealer is in town and the bosses think they might be an Al Quaeda splinter group, trading dope for diamonds to fund a major-league terrorist atrocity. And that would just be bad for business. Joe has a plan. He's a man who knows how to take down a terrorist cell. But first he needs a hit of the hard stuff – diamonds, this time – and lots of them... Praise for The Bouncer: 'Clever plotting and a light-hearted tone add charm to this lively caper despite its multiple violent deaths... Lots of fun' SUNDAY TIMES 'The Bouncer will toss you over his shoulder like King Kong and carry you away' MAX ALLAN COLLINS 'David Gordon brings an outstanding new voice to the contemporary crime novel' ROBERT CRAISTrade ReviewThe action pops and crackles and the dialogue – particularly amongst the various gangsters – positively zings. The Hard Stuff is a fast and furious crime caper which reminded me of the crime novels of one of my favourite American writers of about twenty years ago, Doug J. Swanson * Shots Magazine *A caper of confusing, twisting storylines... Like his literary contemporary James Paterson, the action comes thick and fast... Unlike Paterson we are firmly sided with the bad guys' * News Letter *There are twists and turns... The action comes thick and fast in short chapters that add to the pace of the book' * Scotsman *This series is as good as any in the heist genre: the complex planning, the detail in execution and the unexpected twists and turns as things roll out are a joy to read * Crime Review *

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Book Synopsis'Fitzek's thrillers are breathtaking, full of wild twists' HARLAN COBEN Emma's the one that got away. The only survivor of a killer known in the tabloids as 'the hairdresser' – because of the trophies he takes from his victims. Or she thinks she was. The police aren't convinced. Nor is her husband. She never even saw her tormentor properly, but now she recognises him in every man. Questioning her sanity, she gives up her job as a doctor in the local hospital and retreats from the world. It is better to stay at home. Quiet. Anonymous. Safe. No one can hurt her here. And all she did was take a parcel for a neighbour. She has no idea what she's let into her home. 'Sebastian Fitzek is without question one of the crime world's most evocative storytellers. He always serves up an intense, impossible to put down thriller and The Package is no exception. A gripping read with a surprising twist, this one is not to be missed' KARIN SLAUGHTER 'Sebastian Fitzek is simply amazing. I truly hope that one day I will be able to create suspense and plot twists in the way only Sebastian can. A true Master of his craft' CHRIS CARTER Sebastian Fitzek is Germany's most successful author. His books have sold 13 million copies, been translated into more than thirty-six languages and are the basis for international cinema and theatre adaptations. Sebastian Fitzek was the first German author to be awarded the European Prize for Criminal Literature. He lives with his family in Berlin. Coming soon: PASSENGER 23Trade ReviewFitzek's thrillers are breathtaking, full of wild twists -- Harlan CobenSebastian Fitzek is without question one of the crime world's most evocative storytellers. He always serves up an intense, impossible to put down thriller and The Package is no exception. A gripping read with a surprising twist, this one is not to be missed -- Karin SlaughterSebastian Fitzek is simply amazing. I truly hope that one day I will be able to create suspense and plot twists in the way only Sebastian can. A true Master of his craft -- Chris CarterSpine-chilling... Masterful... Brilliant' * The Times *Dazzling * Sunday Times *A breakneck ride * Big Issue *Grimly atmospheric * Guardian *A seriously chilling, mind-burrowing read... An intense psychological thriller full of plot-twisty action' * LoveReading *Full of twists and turns, this thriller from Sebastian Fitzek is impossible to put down * Chat. *If you enjoy psycho noir then [The Package] will not disappoint... Fitzek squeezes every ounce of claustrophobic suspense out of the situation' * Shotsmag. *He draws you into [Emma's] world of fear and trembling. There are multiple twists which will change your perspective on events, and I suspect a reread will reveal how well Fitzek foreshadows these. An intriguing puzzle * Sci-Fi Bulletin *Fitzek has a reputation for stories with multiple twists, and this certainly has them... Gripping and spine-chilling' * Daily Mail *Fitzek is a past master at ramping up the paranoia * Guardian *Utterly chilling * Crime Reads *The reading experience was formidable, using the essence of the psychological thriller effectively and keeping the reader wondering what awaits them... There is a real sense of darkness in the writing and the plot, with characters who know how to add twists at just the right times... Kudos, Mr. Fitzek, for a stunning piece that left me tied in knots. This is the kind of story that entertains and disturbs in equal measure' * Mystery & Suspense *A masterfully written thriller that will give you goosebumps * San Francisco Book Review *

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Book SynopsisAn atmospheric literary thriller set during the devastating North Sea flood of 1953, in which a love triangle turns murderous. Her heart beat hard. There was a crazed beauty to the storm. It was almost miraculous, the way it took away the mess of life, sweeping all in its path... No-one could have foreseen the changes the summer of 1952 would bring. Cramming for her final exams on her family's farm on the Norfolk coast, Verity Frost feels trapped between past and present: the devotion of her childhood friend Arthur, just returned from National Service, and her strange new desire to escape. When Verity meets Jack, a charismatic American pilot, he seems to offer the glamour and adventure she so craves, and Arthur becomes determined to uncover the dirt beneath his rival's glossy sheen. As summer turns to winter, a devastating storm hits the coast, flooding the land and altering everything in its path. In this new, watery landscape, Verity's tangled web of secrets, lies and passion will bring about a crime that will change all their lives forever. Praise for The Night of the Flood: 'Evocative, glorious and tragic' Melanie Golding 'A taut, impressive debut' Neil Hegarty 'Atmospheric and haunting' Emma Stonex 'A compelling story about love and friendship, secrets and betrayal' Anna-Marie CrowhurstTrade ReviewEvocative, glorious and tragic all at once... The writing is superb' -- Melanie Golding, author of Little DarlingsThe Night of the Flood shows lives and landscapes suspended between past and future, life and death – and shows what happens when this fine, terrifying balance fails. A taut, impressive debut -- Neil Hegarty, author of Inch LevelsSimmering secrets, forbidden desires and the long shadows cast by a passionate crime combine in this atmospheric and haunting debut. Norfolk is beautifully conjured and the tension rises as surely as the tide -- Emma Stonex, author of The LamplightersA vivid portrait of Britain in the early '50s and a compelling story about love and friendship, secrets and betrayal -- Anna-Marie Crowhurst, author of The Illumination of Ursula FlightA gem for lovers of historical fiction * Evening Standard *A brilliant new book... Writing a book interweaving fiction with disasters in living memory is not easy and has to be written with utmost respect. Zoe has done just that' * Eastern Daily Press *I read this on a warm Sunday and it was bliss... Brilliant... A very powerful read' * Woman's Way *The unusual setting, around a North Sea flood in 1953, adds to the appeal of this excellent debut thriller about a murderous love triangle * Independent *Very atmospheric * Shotsmag. *A story full of atmosphere and emotional undercurrents, set against a bleak but vividly portrayed landscape... It's quality writing' * Promoting Crime Fiction. *[A] thrilling tale of crime and passion * My Weekly *A beautifully written novel... The background of the Cold War and the eerie landscape create the mood for the events which follow' * Bath Life *An impressive debut, the slowly building social and sexual hysteria contrasting strikingly with the dramatic, frightening telling of the flood and its aftermath * Morning Star *

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Book SynopsisThe haunting second novel from the author of The Night of the Flood. Two women, separated by decades, are drawn together by one, mysterious house on the North Norfolk coast. 'Part ghost story, part thriller, I loved it.' Louise Hare, author of This Lovely City DECEMBER, 1962 Desperate for a happy Christmas after a disastrous year, Malorie rents a remote house on the Norfolk coast for herself and her daughter Franny. Yet when a furious blizzard traps the pair indoors, the strained silence between them feels louder than ever. Escaping to the attic, Malorie finds the discarded diaries of Rosemary, who lived at the Marsh House through the Thirties. As she reads, she finds herself inexorably drawn into Rosemary's lonely existence – until past and present begin to blur entirely... Praise for The Marsh House: 'Zoë Somerville is a born storyteller and this page-turner delivers plenty of creepy thrills.' The Times 'A satisfyingly dark, gothic tale where the past is never far behind you.' Rhiannon Ward, author of The Quickening 'Beautifully written, atmospheric as hell, and elegantly constructed, the story of The Marsh House will draw you into its grip and never let go till the final word.' Jane Johnson, author of The Sea Gate 'Deliciously eerie and unsettling, The Marsh House had me bewitched from page one. I loved its layers of history and secrets. A haunting gem of a book.' Susan Allott, author of The Silence 'A fabulous read, deft and precise, with a satisfying mystery at its centre, based upon a beautifully compassionate reading of the tradition of English folk magic.' Amanda Mason, author of The Hiding Place 'Immersed in the landscape of the North Norfolk coast, this is a clever, suspenseful novel that kept me intrigued. Part ghost story, part thriller, I loved it.' Louise Hare, author of This Lovely CityTrade ReviewZoë Somerville is a born storyteller and this page-turner delivers plenty of creepy thrills * The Times *A satisfyingly dark, gothic tale where the past is never far behind you -- Rhiannon Ward, author of The QuickeningBeautifully written, atmospheric as hell, and elegantly constructed, the story of The Marsh House will draw you into its grip and never let go till the final word -- Jane Johnson, author of The Sea GateDeliciously eerie and unsettling, The Marsh House had me bewitched from page one. I loved its layers of history and secrets. A haunting gem of a book -- Susan Allott, author of The SilenceA fabulous read, deft and precise, with a satisfying mystery at its centre, based upon a beautifully compassionate reading of the tradition of English folk magic -- Amanda Mason, author of The Hiding PlaceImmersed in the landscape of the North Norfolk coast, this is a clever, suspenseful novel that kept me intrigued. Part ghost story, part thriller, I loved it -- Louise Hare, author of This Lovely CityPast and present merge in this eerie, compelling tale of family secrets * Woman's Own *A haunting read * Women's Weekly *Zoë Somerville's second novel is an assured and haunting blend of mystery and ghost story... An ideal read for fans of atmospheric historical fiction * Historical Novel Society *A slow-burn, atmospheric historical thriller set between two time periods * The Bookseller *

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Book SynopsisJack Taylor has finally traded in his violent life in Galway for a quiet retirement in the country. But on a day trip back into the city, Jack is hit by a truck and left in a coma, mysteriously without a scratch on him. When he awakens weeks later, he finds Ireland in a frenzy over the so-called 'Miracle of Galway'. People have become convinced that the two children who tended to him are saintly, and the site of the accident sacred. The Catholic Church isn't so sure, and Jack is commissioned to help find the children – to verify the miracle or expose the stunt. But Jack isn't the only one looking for these children, and he'll need all the help he can get – and a stiff drink of Jameson – once he finds them. Praise for Ken Bruen: 'Bruen is an Emerald Noir maestro' – DUBLIN SUNDAY INDEPENDENT 'The best-kept literary secret in Ireland' – INDEPENDENT 'One of Ireland's most original voices in crime fiction' – IRISH INDEPENDENT 'Bruen's visceral writing and anger brings a fierce, almost surreal intensity to this mad story of a heretical book that turns up in Galway' – METROTrade ReviewIt is 20 years since Jack Taylor – the ex-Garda turned private eye – made his debut in The Guards. Like his creator, he has made a career out of being unlike anyone else... The welter of violence is punctuated with typographical tricks and quips' * The Times Crime Club *This is Irish noir to the core and Ken Bruen, with his unique poetic style, is at its dark beating heart * Shots Mag *The plot Bruen spins out is serviceable and offers the right complement of thrills and adventure, but many of us don't read him for rollercoaster storylines, but for the quirky, telegraphic style, the insights into bruised psyches and the often poetic insights and digressions into books, music and religion that make Bruen's bruised universe somewhat unique * Crime Time *Bruen is truly an original writer, wickedly entertaining, stylish and sardonic. A masterclass in how to write funny crime fiction like a shark bite * Crime Time *Gritty, violent at times and generously garnished with expletives that reflect the brutal world in which the detective lives and works. Taylor is a thought-provoking, sometimes infuriating and always entertaining maverick. The novel is a page-turner that can be read perfectly well as a stand-alone and recommended for all those who like a twist of Byron with their Sam Spade or Philip Marlowe. I loved it * Promoting Crime Fiction *It sounds bizarre to say that the book is a pleasure to read, given how dark it is. But it really is! * Crime Review *Bruen, the master of Galway noir, once again takes us down the mean streets of the Claddagh * RTÉ *An enjoyable read, funny in parts and gripping – Jack is a character you'll continue to root for * Belfast Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisReturn to the world of Little Brother and Homeland. Attack Surface takes us five minutes into the future, to a world where everything is connected and everyone is vulnerable. Masha Maximow has made some bad choices in life – choices that hurt people. But she's also made some pretty decent ones. In the log file of life, however, she can't quite work out which side of the ledger she currently stands. Masha works for Xoth Intelligence, an InfoSec company upgrading the Slovstakian Interior Ministry's ability to spy on its citizens' telecommunications with state-of-the-art software (at least, as state-of-the-art as Xoth is prepared to offer in its middle-upper pricing tier). Can you offset a day-job helping repressive regimes spy on their citizens with a nighttime hobby where you help those same citizens evade detection? Masha is about to find out. Pacy, passionate, and as current as next week, Attack Surface is a paean to activism, to courage, to the drive to make the world a better place. Praise for Cory Doctorow: 'The right book at the right time from the right author – and, not entirely coincidentally, Cory Doctorow's best novel yet' JOHN SCALZI 'A wonderful, important book... I think it'll change lives' NEIL GAIMAN on Little Brother 'One of our most important science fiction writers' KIM STANLEY ROBINSONTrade ReviewWhat pushed Attack Surface above other near future and technothrillers is its social consciousness and Doctorow's commitment to knowing his subject matter. I don't think I have read another piece of fiction that has informed me as much as this one about real-world technology. The writing style and character development is enough to satisfy any reader of speculative fiction but for those that like their fiction tech heavy, they will love it * SF Book Reviews *Where this book really wins though is presenting the stark future of the advent of mass and oppressive surveillance of the population at large and the choices that we have to make very soon as a society to curtail government and private sector intrusion into our private lives. This is 1984 in real life; your life. Oh, and read the two afterwords too; they should make you think * Halfman, Halfbook *Interesting... Intellectually rigorous... Little Brother, Homeland, and Attack Surface are three vitally important novels. Nobody describes how the system works against us quite like Cory Doctorow does' -- Geek DadDoctorow is a riveting speaker, and he writes the way he speaks... He writes fascinating, interesting villains with comprehensible motivation' * The New York Times Sunday *Pacy, passionate, and as current as next week, Attack Surface is a paean to activism, to courage, to the drive to make the world a better place * Concatenation *

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Book Synopsis'Clever, sharp, and deliciously dark... A one-sitting read.' Andrea Mara_____________________________When you fake it for a living, the truth is hard to find...Former child star Lily Thane is now a struggling thirty-something actress. Her old stage-school buddy, Adam Harker, is on the brink of making it big, but he needs an appropriate red-carpet companion to seal the deal, and Lily fits the bill.Soon after signing on the dotted line, Adam's dark side starts to surface and their perfect fauxmance turns toxic. But when Adam winds up dead in a swimming pool, Lily is the only person who cares enough to find out why. She's convinced someone was out to get Adam - and now they're after her...Trade ReviewClever, sharp, and deliciously dark - I flew through Let's Pretend. A one-sitting read. * Andrea Mara *'An award-winning performance' * The Times *You can't help but be captivated by the glamour and grit of celebrity life * Belfast Telegraph *The ultimate twist is both sad and shocking in its credibility * Literary Review *A gripping story about the dark realities of the showbusiness world which is packed with deliciously egocentric characters who will do anything to be famous. I absolutely loved it! Unputdownable and totally addictive * Katy Cox, author of M is for Mummy *A treat ... excellent insights ... elegant prose * Daily Mail on The Favour *Intensely captivating ... will cast its spell, leaving you on edge with unexpected twists * Heat Magazine on The Favour *Intelligent, elegant and immersive -- Claire Kendal, bestselling author of 'The Book of You', on 'The Favour'Absorbing, intelligent and atmospheric ... Genius -- Elizabeth Haynes on 'The Favour'

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Book SynopsisFROM THE BOOKER PRIZE-WINNING AUTHOR OF THE PROMISESHORTLISTED FOR THE MAN BOOKER PRIZE, 2003A year ago Patrick Winter was in Namibia completing his military service. Now, during the first free elections, Patrick has returned to the country he defended; the place where he fell in love for the first and only time. With the country poised to change forever, Patrick is forced to revisit his past and scale the wall that he has built around his painful memories of love, war and loss.'An astonishingly sensitive writer.' Irish Times'Engaging and enduring... devastating in the lucidity and austere assurance of its prose.' TLS'A work whose psychological observation is as subtle as its political analysis.' The Times'A beautifully written and thoughtful meditation on love, loss and longing.' AttitudeTrade ReviewAn astonishingly sensitive writer. * Irish Times *Engaging and enduring... devastating in the lucidity and austere assurance of its prose. * TLS *A work whose psychological observation is as subtle as its political analysis. * The Times *A beautifully written and thoughtful meditation on love, loss and longing. * Attitude *

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