Crime & Thrillers Books

Book SynopsisTwo victims. Nothing connects them, except that someone buried them in the exact same way.Seven hundred years apart.''Oh my goodness, what a rollercoaster of a ride.'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ READER REVIEW''Every page draws you in.'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ READER REVIEW''Do yourself a favour and read James Oswald''s series. I can almost guarantee you won''t stop at one.'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ READER REVIEWAn archaeological dig at the old South Leith parish kirkyard has turned up a mysterious body dating from around seven hundred years ago. Some suspect that this gruesome discovery is a sacrifice, placed there for a specific purpose.Then a second body is unearthed. This victim went missing only thirty years ago - but the similarities between her death and the ancient woman''s suggest something even more disturbing.DraTrade ReviewCrime fiction's next big thing * Sunday Telegraph *Oswald's writing is in a class above most * Daily Express *Creepy, gritty and gruesome * Sunday Mirror *The new Ian Rankin * Daily Record *Hugely enjoyable * Mirror *Oswald is among the leaders in the new batch of excellent Scottish crime writers * Daily Mail *

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Book Synopsis''Richard Osman, here''s a bullet with your name on it'' TimesA government minister has vanished into thin air.The local police in the isolated island of Crete have no leads, save for a mobile phone discarded on a cliff edge.Assistant Commissioner Louise Mangan of the Met Police is sent to assist in the investigation but soon discovers that there is more to this case than the local police realise. Lady Bellingham is less than forthcoming, and the family nanny has a secret she will do anything to keep hidden.With a scandal brewing back in London, can Louise find the missing minister before his reputation is destroyed for good, or will she discover something much more sinister at play?More praise for Alan Johnson''s novels:''A punchy thriller'' Irish Independent''More layers than a filo pastry'' The Sun''A fast-paced who-done-what'' SAGA Magazine''Trade ReviewFascinating and ingenious. * Melvyn Bragg *A smart, captivating, modern but timeless thriller. * John Marrs *A fast-moving plot, complex but all too credible, expertly told. The fact it comes from the pen of a former Home Secretary makes the rich security detail and the myriad relationships all the more powerful. * Alastair Campbell *Featuring espionage, the Russian Mafia and a gorgeous female on a train with a deadly secret, the tantalising plot has set Alan up for dominance of the bestseller charts for years to come. * Fiona Phillips *Is there no limit to his talents? Not content with being a top politician, and a very nice feller, he turns his hand to writing four memoirs, which win prizes and awards and sell bucketloads. God I was spitting with envy. Why didn't he just stick to politics? I absolutely loved Alan's new thriller, it's brilliant. * Hunter Davies *Blends gentle humour and brutal assassination into a cracking crime thriller. * The Sun *The Girl on the Train with a dash of Russian poisoning and a classic femme fatale * Sunday Telegraph *A fast-paced who-done-what * Saga Magazine *

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Book Synopsis''Michel Bussi is one of France''s most ingenious crime writers... has plenty of twists and turns in store in this fast-moving novel about a long-planned act of revenge'' Joan Smith, SUNDAY TIMES''Takes the reader on a thrilling ride across the remote isle in the Indian Ocean with plenty of twists and turns to keep them gripped until an epic, unexpected conclusion'' Jon Coates, DAILY EXPRESSPicture the scene - an idyllic resort on the island of Réunion. Martial and Liane Bellion are enjoying the perfect moment with their six-year-old daughter. Turquoise skies, clear water, palm trees, a warm breeze...Then Liane Bellion disappears. She went up to her hotel room between 3 and 4pm and never came back. When the room is opened, it is empty, but there is blood everywhere. An employee of the hotel claims to have seen Martial in the corridor during that crucial hour.Then Martial also disappears, along with his daughter. An all-out manhunt is dTrade ReviewMichel Bussi is one of France's most ingenious crime writers... has plenty of twists and turns in store in this fast-moving novel about a long-planned act of revenge -- Joan Smith * SUNDAY TIMES *Some writers try carefully calibrated alternations on a winning formula from book to book, but offer few surprises. That can't be said of the French author Michel Bussi... That refusal to repeat himself is evident in Don't Let Go, which is just as accomplished as its predecessors * GUARDIAN *The third novel by the bestselling French author takes the reader on a thrilling ride across the remote isle in the Indian Ocean with plenty of twists and turns to keep them gripped until an epic, unexpected conclusion -- Jon Coates * DAILY EXPRESS *as it draws towards its heart-pounding final pages, it's hard to concentrate on anything other than the outcome of the desperate manhunt - and the startling revelation of the truth. Inventive, original and incredibly entertaining * SUNDAY MIRROR *What Bussi's... books do share are a ticking clock mechanism, signaled by constant date and time checks, and a stonking great twist at the end * THE TIMES *This is a thriller full of suspense that leaves you desperate to know where the truth lies. There are twists, turns and red herrings at every corner . . . A very clever novel, paced perfectly and written with elegance, which wraps up the mystery at a stunning climax -- Mik Brown * Shots magazine *A novel so extraordinary that it reminded me of reading Steig Larsson for the very first time . . . Bussi breaks every rule in the book, but I doubt I'll read a more brilliant crime novel this year * Sunday Times on AFTER THE CRASH *Thriller of the month * Good Housekeeping on AFTER THE CRASH *A richly satisfying story...a hugely enjoyable ride. * Irish Independent on AFTER THE CRASH *The novel ends with one of the most reverberating shocks in modern crime fiction * SUNDAY TIMES on BLACK WATER LILIES *A work of genius befitting the masterpiece by Monet at its heart . . . Simply stunning * DAILY EXPRESS on BLACK WATER LILIES *

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Book SynopsisNaomi finds missing children, that's what she does. The snow girl is waiting to be found. But will Naomi find out the truth in time? From the author of The Enchanted, a novel as unsettling as Lullaby or Room, and as beautifully written as The Lovely Bones or History of WolvesTrade ReviewPoetic... Redemptive... Unflinching -- Barry Forshaw * FINANCIAL TIMES *A moving tale of resilience and hope in the face of the worst of humanity -- Jon Coates * DAILY EXPRESS *A compelling blast of cold air from the wintry woods, with elements of a dark fairytale -- Alison Flood * OBSERVER *The sense of physical and psychological isolation is palpable in this moving exploration of loss, hope and human resilience -- Laura Wilson * GUARDIAN *Denfeld's haunting, disquieting and tension-filled tale is brilliantly told * IRISH INDEPENDENT *A truly mesmerising and deeply moving story * HEAT *Part mystery, part fairy tale, this is also a real white-knuckle read where the suspense ratchets up to almost unbearable proportions * CANDIS MAGAZINE *Rene Denfeld has a gift for shining bright light in dark places. The Child Finder is a gorgeous, haunting gem of a novel. Raw and real yet wrapped in a fairy tale, as lovely and as chilling as the snow -- Erin Morgenstern, NYT bestselling author of THE NIGHT CIRCUSA darkly luminous story of resilience and the deeply human instinct for survival, for love. Blending the magical thinking of childhood, of fairy tales, dreams, memories and nightmares, The Child Finder is a terrifying and ultimately uplifting novel that demands to be consumed and then once inside you - lingers... -- A.M. Homes, author of MAY WE BE FORGIVENA glittering gem of a story - part mystery, part fairy tale, and all white-knuckled, edge-of-your-seat thriller . . . readers will be drawn in by Denfeld's lyrical prose and undone by the brutal reality that Naomi uncovers, just beneath the snowy forest floor * Library Journal *Denfeld is a Portland-based journalist and private investigator, and also the adoptive mother of three foster children. All of these aspects of her life are mined in The Child Finder, a powerful novel about a search for a missing girl that's also a search for identity.... It's "Deliverance" encased in ice... Denfeld's novel is indeed loaded with suspense, its resonance comes from its surprising tilt towards storytelling restraint, a rarity in this typical crackling genre. Elegiac, informative and disquieting... The novel gallops to a suitably heart-racing finish -- Michael Callahan * New York Times Book Review *The story takes you forward on a fast-paced search and recovery, one that keeps you turning the pages. Imminent danger is palpable, keeping you reading, while the mystery is deep and full of angst and loneliness. Danger and urgency are the prevailing worries....If you enjoy mystery, romance, danger and some darkness you will love this story. This work takes you on a journey and keeps you turning the pages until the truth comes out. The characters will stay with you a long time -- Leslie Wright * Seattle PI *Giving voice to those who are metaphorically or even literally voiceless, Rene Denfeld reminds us that consequences continue, aftermath continues - yet we must somehow find ways of holding on to threads of hard-won hope * San Francisco Chronicle *A gripping page-turner * Real Simple magazine *A hauntingly beautiful, chilling novel by a real-life badass heroine (Rene Denfeld is, among other things, a licensed investigator and foster-adoptive parent), The Child Finder turns around a woman named Naomi, a private investigator with a gift for finding lost children, and her search for a girl who has been missing in the Oregon woods for three years. Denfeld brings Naomi to life with precise, lyrical prose. While the whole book reads like a fairytale for adults, Naomi herself is fully realized and deeply human * CrimeReads *

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Book SynopsisFrom Melanie Raabe, the author of The Trap, The Stranger Upstairs is another dazzling, dizzying psychological thriller guaranteed to keep you guessing until the very last page.Several years ago, your husband, and the father of your young son, disappeared. Since then, you’ve dreamed of his return; railed against him for leaving you alone; grieved for your marriage; and, finally, vowed to move on.One morning, the phone rings. When you answer, a voice at the other end tells you your husband’s on a plane bound for home, and that you’ll see him tomorrow.You’ve imagined this reunion countless times. Of course you have. But nothing has prepared you for the reality. For you realize you don’t know this man. Because he isn’t your husband, he’s a complete stranger – and he’s coming home with you.Even worse, he seems to know about something very bad you once did, something no one else could possibly know about . . . Could they?Trade ReviewHad me hooked from the start. Linda’s story unravels so cleverly, and Raabe keeps you questioning what’s fact and what’s not right to the end, ratcheting up the tension at the same time . . . A genuinely gripping debut -- Debbie Howells, author of The Bones of You, on The TrapA very clever, mind-bending thriller -- Woman & Home on The TrapYou won’t be able to resist -- Elle on The Trap

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Book SynopsisA Midwinter Promise by Sunday Times top ten bestselling author Lulu Taylor is a dramatic story of loss, grief and the legacy of secrets. 'Don’t you just want to grab this, switch off the phone and curl up on the sofa? Winter bliss from Lulu Taylor' – Veronica Henry, author of A Night on the Orient Express.The pastA lonely and imaginative child, Julia loves her family’s beautiful and wild Cornish home with all her heart. But, marked by dark troubles, she enters her adult years determined to leave and seek a new beginning in London. It’s there she meets the handsome David. They fall in love but, when Julia becomes pregnant, even he can’t stop the terrible echoes of the past from ringing in her ears. The only sound to be heard above the noise is the old Cornish house, calling her home . . .The presentFor Julia’s adult children, Alex and Johnnie, the house hides the history of their family within its walls. For Alex, it is full of memories of her late mother. For Johnnie, it is the house – rightfully theirs after Julia's death – that was stolen. With their father now lying in a hospital bed, time is running out for Alex and Johnnie to uncover the secrets of what happened to their mother all those years ago. Can they discover the truth before the house closes its doors to them forever?

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Book Synopsis'Enthralling' Financial Times *** 'Explosive' The Sun *** 'Grabs the reader by the throat' Daily MailTerrorists have shot down a British helicopter in West Africa and taken the crew hostage. Their lives are on the line and the British government is refusing to negotiate. The pilot is Liam Shepherd, and only his father - Dan 'Spider' Shepherd of MI5 - can help.Shepherd and an SAS team fly out to the badlands of Mali to rescue the kidnapped Brits.But the mission takes Shepherd away from an investigation in a high security prison that is about to explode into violence. Hundreds of lives are at risk, and Shepherd is running out of time...'From the geopolitical concerns of African conflicts all the way to the sociological study of prisons in UK, there's so much in this book to entice your curiosity and your enthusiasm for knowledge in addition to offering the excitement of reading a fast-paced thriller. You can't afford to sit this one out. Clean Kill is brilliance personified' Best Thriller Books'Exciting action thrillers. It's like being there yourself' Chris Ryan'Breath-taking pace' ShotsTrade ReviewPraise for Stephen LeatherStephen Leather writes really exciting action thrillers. It's like being there yourself -- Chris Ryan, author of Zero 22The fast-paced action scenes are expertly choreographed; the description of settings - from the luxurious bars where Ankara's gangsters gather, to Dubai's glittering skyscrapers - is brisk and richly detailed. Leather knows the inner workings of the security services. But beyond the enthralling storyline he also asks some tough questions about contemporary Britain - without preaching. * Financial Times *

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Book SynopsisThe brand-new gripping thriller in Will Shindler's acclaimed DI Alex Finn series - available to pre-order now!Years ago someone got away with murder... But time's up. 2009 During a summer heatwave, teenagers are going missing. Junior officer Alex Finn takes the case and fears that the disappearances are linked. In a race against the clock to find and rescue the children alive, Finn and his team are only partially successful. Two of the children are saved, but they were too late for Oliver. And the killer got away. 2023 DI Alex Finn is still tormented by the cases of his youth - none more than so than the 2009 kidnappings. And it seems someone else has not forgotten either. They want answers after all this time, and with a gun in their pocket and their sights set on Alex, they'll do anything to get what they're after... Highly original and utterly compelling, THE COLD CASE is Will Shindler's biggest book yet and is perfect for fans of Mark Billingham and Mick Herron.

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Book SynopsisFormer investment banker Johan Golding - Joe to his friends - is the newest member of the Hartley and Edwards Investigations team. And he's thrilled to be shadowing Kitt Hartley, librarian-turned-top sleuth, and her right-hand woman Grace Edwards; even if it means adjusting to the low-level madness that seems to reign in the Hartley and Edwards offices.But Joe finds himself thrown in at the deep end when a man known as Ralph Holmes goes missing on the outskirts of Carlisle. Police are refusing to investigate, as his disappearance seems voluntary, but his niece, Carly Lewis, is determined to find out what really happened.As Kitt, Grace and Joe begin to investigate, they deduce there might be more to this disappearance than meets the eye. Drawn into a web of international conspiracies and possible murder, they need to find out who Ralph Holmes really was - and who he was working for. In their most dangerous case yet, the team are in a race against the clock to uncover the truth, before anyone else gets hurt . . . HEAR WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE KITT HARTLEY MYSTERY SERIES'All the Kitt Hartley series are amazing' 5* reader review'Helen Cox is my queen of Miss Marple' 5* reader review'I love Kitt' 5* reader review'One of my favourite series' 5* reader review'Make yourself a pot of tea and enjoy this escape from real life for a while' 5* reader review'Brilliant!' 5* reader reviewTrade ReviewCosy and amusing * Irish Independent *Brilliantly funny and charming * Northern Life *A great read with smart characters and a clever plot * Candis *This cosy thriller . . . has a unique atmospheric charm * Woman Magazine *A good, well-written holiday read * York Times *

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Book SynopsisRandom letters belong on Scrabble tiles, not dead bodies. But when a demented serial killer targets Boston’s gay population, leaving cryptic messages carved into his victims, lead detective Gary Mitchell has no choice but to play along.As the body count rises, Gary gets desperate enough to push aside his skepticism and accept the help of a psychic. Dan Porter says he can offer new clues, and Gary needs all the insight into the killer’s mind he can get.Dan has lived with his gift–sometimes his curse–his entire life. He feels compelled to help, but only if he can keep his involvement secret. Experience has taught him to be cautious of the police and the press, but his growing connection to Gary distracts him from the real danger. As they edge closer to solving the puzzle, Dan finds himself in the killer’s sights….

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Book SynopsisScandal, murder and treason… Athelstan and Cranston are back with a bang.Winter, 1379. French privateers are attacking the southern coast and threaten London itself, the very heart of the nation.The situation becomes dire when an English flotilla of warships, with the colossal God’s Bright Light among them, drops anchor in the Thames; during the first night, the entire watch of the ship disappears without a trace.The series of murderous and strange incidents leads to Sir John and Brother Athelstan being summoned to resolve the mysteries on board the ill-omened warship. Their investigations uncover some shocking truths – and they find themselves in the thick of a bloody battle on the Thames.A gripping and suspenseful historical mystery with plenty of action, perfect for fans of Michael Jecks, S. G. MacLean and Susanna Gregory.

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Book SynopsisA brutal murderer, a house of assassins, a devil incarnate...It’s the Spring of 1380 and the Regent John of Gaunt needs money and supplies for his war against the French.Unfortunately, the members of parliament at Westminster are proving especially stubborn – and the Regent’s cause is not aided when some representatives from the shire of Shrewsbury are foully murdered.John of Gaunt orders Sir John Cranston, along with his trusty ally Brother Athelstan, to find the assassin before he loses every chance of obtaining the taxes he requires, before more innocent people are found dead.An absolutely scintillating historical mystery, perfect for fans of Susanna Gregory, C. J. Sansom and S. G. MacLean.

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Book SynopsisFive years ago, Origami’s parents were killed by a spirit the same day Kotori became a spirit. And that’s when Tobiichi Origami changed forever. To make sure the worst doesn’t come to pass, Shido has gone back in time and there’s only one thing to do: hange the world.

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Book SynopsisA Few Lessons from Sherlock Holmes is a book for those who want to improve their thinking. It is a practical and enjoyable book that tells in a short-easy-to-read way about what we all can learn from Sherlock Holmes. Peter Bevelin has distilled Arthur Conan Doyle''s Sherlock Holmes into bite-sized principles and key quotes. This book will appeal to both Sherlock fans as well as those who want to think better. It contains useful and timeless methods and questions applicable to a variety of important issues in life and business. We could all benefit from ''A few lessons from Sherlock Holmes''.

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Book SynopsisThere’s a traitor in the pack… Who can you trust? The extraordinary final instalment of the Wolf Pack series. June, 1943. In Lyon, the capital of the French resistance, a secret meeting is held under orders from General de Gaulle. The objective is to unite all resistance factions. The future of France is on the line. But when the meeting is raided by the Gestapo under Klaus Barbie, the 'Butcher of Lyon', the plan disintegrates and the leaders are captured. The movement has been betrayed. There is a traitor in Lyon. British undercover agents Jack Miller and Sophia von Naundorf are sent to France. They must find the informer and save the resistance. But the Gestapo is on the hunt. More traitors emerging from the shadows. The net is closing.This unmissable espionage thriller from modern master Alex Gerlis is perfect for readers of Alan Furst, Charles Cumming and Rory Clements.

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Book SynopsisA murder close to home leaves Athelstan with his most dangerous case yet...After the discovery of three savagely murdered bodies in his parish, Brother Athelstan finds himself involved in the hunt for a dangerous killer.It is clear that two of the victims, a prostitute and a preacher, surprised an assassin who was then forced to kill them.But who the third victim is, and why someone has gone to so much trouble to kill him, remains a mystery.And can it really have any connection with Sir John Cranston’s attempt to save a women unjustly accused of stabbing a clerk?Brother Athelstan returns in the ninth exciting mystery thriller in Paul Doherty’s brilliant series, perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell, E. M. Powell and Rory Clements.

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Book SynopsisGail wakes in the middle of the night to everyone's worst nightmare.She can't move, can't speak and a stranger is standing over her. Then everything goes black.Gail knows she didn't dream it. Or him. But the police don't believe her.That was two years ago. She has tried to move on, forget what happened.Until she meets his next victim.This woman's story is identical to hers. And the attack happened exactly one year later.There is one week left until he will strike again.Now the silence is broken, there is no telling what he will unleashA totally gripping and twisty crime thriller that will take your breath away. Fans of K.L. Slater and Rachel Abbott will be hooked from the very first page.Readers are loving The Silence:Wow! Oh wow! I read this book in a day as I just couldn't put it down. Stories like these need to be told so that women feel empowered to speak out. A thoroughly gripping, yet heartbreaking, read' NetGalley review ?????A well written and well researched book, The Silence is a highly topical read, and deals with horrific subject matter in an empathic and compassionate way' NetGalley review ?????A brilliant thriller that keeps you turning the pages until the shocking ending. I loved the characters and the tense and chilling plot!' NetGalley review ?????Diamond's whodunnits just keep getting better and better!' NetGalley review ?????Absolutely brilliant! I love Katerina Diamond. There is no one else like her. Another book that I devoured in a day' NetGalley review ?????I loved this book, it's dark, raw and emotional. Diamond is back with a jaw dropping and addictive read. This is a must for the TBR list' NetGalley review ?????A brilliant revenge thriller that had me on the edge of my seat until the bitter end.' NetGalley review ?????I could not put this book down. It is so clever and really innovative, I read well into the early hours to finish it. Absolutely riveting you''ll be rooting for Gail and the other women all the way through.' NetGalley review ?????A skilful masterclass on how to write a fabulous thriller!' NetGalley review ?????Praise for Katerina Diamond:Gripping' OK!A web of a plot that twists and turns' SunHeartstopping' Crime MonthlyDiamond is the master of gripping literature' Evening StandardTrade ReviewPraise for Kat Diamond: ‘I loved it – absorbing and wonderfully twisty. It keeps the reader guessing right up to the last pages’ Debbie Howells ‘Absolutely top-notch. So many twists it makes me dizzy thinking about it’ Jo Jakeman ‘Dark and twisted, but with sunshine and nostalgia to transport you’ SJI Holliday ‘Diamond is the master of gripping literature’ Evening Standard ‘Gripping’ OK! ‘Gritty, realistic, and worthy of an open mouth when you reach the ending, this is a taut, tense read’ Woman’s Way ‘A must for crime lovers’ Woman & Home ‘Heartstopping’ Crime Monthly ‘Dark, nail-biting … the hottest thriller out this summer!’ The People’s Friend ‘All hail the new Queen of Crime’ Heat ‘A page-turner with a keep-you-guessing plot’ Sunday Times Crime Club ‘Packed with twists until the last page’ Closer

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Book SynopsisOn the first day of the Somme enlisted railwayman Jim Stringer lies trapped in a shell hole, smoking cigarette after cigarette under the bullets and the blazing sun. He calculates his chances of survival - even before they departed for France, a member of Jim''s unit had been found dead. During the stand-off that follows, Jim and his comrades must operate by night the vitally important trains carrying munitions to the Front, through a ghostly landscape of shattered trees where high explosive and shrapnel shells rain down. Close co-operation and trust are vital. Yet proof piles up of an enemy within, and as a ferocious military policeman pursues his investigation into the original killing, the finger of accusation begins to point towards Jim himself . . .

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Book Synopsis''When James Lee Burke writes, the little birdies sing, the sun comes out and old men learn to dance again. That''s how good he is. And now he''s back . . . Purple Cane Road may be the finest novel Burke has written'' INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY''At times Burke''s writing and atmosphere remind one of William Faulkner; at other moments Raymond Carver. I cannot think of much higher praise that can be accorded a novel'' THE TIMES''No crime writer in America can hold a pen to Burke''s mastery of style and powers of evocation and empathy'' GUARDIAN''PURPLE CANE ROAD is not only a brilliant mystery, with an astonishing denouement, but a moving evocation of nostalgia and pain set in a marvellously described location'' SCOTSMANWhen Detective Dave Robicheaux discovers disturbing secrets from his mother''s past, he embarks on a journey through a murky world of vice, politics and murder.Robicheaux has been told that his motherTrade ReviewJames Lee Burke is the heavyweight champ, a great American novelist whose work, taken individually or as a whole, is unsurpassed. * Michael Connelly *A gorgeous prose stylist. * Stephen King *Richly deserves to be described now as one of the finest crime writers America has ever produced. * Daily Mail *The gentle giant of US crime writers, Burke always ensures that his Louisiana detective Dave Robicheaux grapples with hot topics as much as with his own inner demons. * i newspaper *There are not many crime writers about whom one might invoke the name of Zola for comparison, but Burke is very much in that territory. His stamping ground is the Gulf coast, and one of the great strengths of his work has always been the atmospheric background of New Orleans and the bayous. His big, baggy novels are always about much more than the mechanics of the detective plot; his real subject, like the French master, is the human condition, seen in every situation of society. * Independent *The king of Southern noir. * Daily Mirror *His lyrical prose, his deep understanding of what makes people behave as they do, and his control of plot and pace are masterly. * Sunday Telegraph *No crime writer in America can hold a pen to Burke's mastery of style and powers of evocation and empathy; this is prose that cuts straight to the heart, summoning a wonderful parade of damaged humanity in its wake * Guardian *When it comes to literate, pungently characterised American crime writing, James Lee Burke has few peers. * Daily Express *Burke creates a landscape in which lovely and terrible things happen, with characters big enough never to be upstaged by the scenery. Potent, lyrical, inimitable * LITERARY REVIEW *'When James Lee Burke writes, the little birdies sing, the sun comes out and old men learn to dance again. That's how good he is. And now he's back . . . Purple Cane Road may be the finest novel Burke has written' Independent on Sunday * INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY *It is difficult to think of new superlatives to describe Purple Cane Road: like all James Lee Burke's novels it has an intricate, but superbly machined plot, brilliantly imagined characters (with brilliantly imagined names), and is written in a language which, at once sharp yet poetic, can handle with nonchalant skill anything from extreme violence to languorous ease. But this must be the best of the series . . . Indeed, the book makes most other crime writing seem crude, simplistic and immature * EVENING STANDARD *James Lee Burke has created an extraordinarily vivid world: scary, bleak, full of eccentric low-lifes and devious, vengeful characters on the make . . . At times Burke's writing and atmosphere remind one of William Faulkner; at other moments Raymond Carver. I cannot think of much higher praise that can be accorded a novel * THE TIMES *Purple Cane Road, confirms him as the most skilful stylist currently writing in America . . . Once more, James Lee Burke goes from strength to strength; he's The Man * DAILY POST *Burke's effortless command of language and his understanding of turbulent emotions make his books, and this one in particular, both moving and painful. I can think of no other writer today who captures the American South with such eloquence and sympathy * SUNDAY TELEGRAPH *Purple Cane Road is not only a brilliant mystery, with an astonishing denouement, but a moving evocation of nostalgia and pain set in a marvellously described location * SCOTSMAN *Although nominally in the crime fiction genre, Lee Burke's novels transcend such a bracketing, being highly atmospheric slices of Southern Americana. Think Faulkner, with equal depth of character but clearer resolution of motive and plot * IRISH TIMES *Wonderful writing lifts this dark, grim tale to a lyrical hymn to the possibility of personal redemption * IRISH INDEPENDENT *PURPLE CANE ROAD is not only the best book of the year by a street, but also possibly the best he has written . . . Like all Burke's novels PURPLE CANE ROAD has an intricate plot, brilliantly imagined characters, and is written in a language which, at once sharp yet poetic, can handle anything from extreme violence to languorous ease * EVENING STANDARD *

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Book SynopsisNow from Rockport Publishers and including new content: Saigami, Volume 1.A troubled girl’s life changes when she ends up in a fantasy world with dragons, curious characters, and her own emerging ability to control flames. The girl known as Ayumi is a troubled European teenager who feels lost, like a stranger in her world. Her father left when she was little, while her mother’s work means she is never around. A love of manga and books keeps her happy, while honest-to-goodness friends seem to be something only other people have. But this is not the case in the fantasy land known as Aesztrea. In this strange new world, there are dragons, creatures, and warriors who can wield power beyond our wildest imagination. When Ayumi arrives in Aesztrea, she learns that she may also be a Saigami. This warrior class of supernatural and superhuman abilities is one of the most honored and respected peoTrade Review“A taste of a fantastical world that manga lovers will adore.” * Kirkus Reviews *"Captivating story…skilled manga artwork.” * Booklist *

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Book SynopsisIn Orisha, Volume 1, the world’s most powerful human is a humble African teenager who has the potential to save humankind.  This African shonen manga fantasy features fun-loving teen Aboki, who unexpectedly receives the superhuman power of the Orisha, powerful beings imbued with godlike power who are born from celestial seeds that randomly appear throughout the world and can use their immense power for good or evil. When Aboki gains a seed, he is reluctant to use the power at all. As he builds alliances with loyal companions, Aboki must also prevent those who wish to use his new Orisha powers for their own conquests. But can he trust everyone around him? Will his happy outlook on life be ruined by a gnawing cynicism that humankind is inherently corrupt? Orisha, Volume 1 is an uplifting tale of how those with superhuman powers are connected with the planet—and to life itself. Orisha is rated T

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Book SynopsisIn the villages and on the mountains of County Tyrone, in the heartland of the Provisional IRA''s most active Brigade, the golden rule is ''Hear nothing, see nothing, know nothing''. To collaborate with British Intelligence is to invite an inescapable death sentence.But there is word on the mountain that inside the Brigade there is a ''tout'', an informer. He will be identified, interrogated, tortured, then hooded and shot.Gary Brennard, the MI5 field agent, and Parker, who runs the informer, have to protect their man at all costs: he is the critical asset to hold on to until the stakes are high enough... and if the innocent step into the crossfire, that''s just bad luck.Trade ReviewFinely written with tension, action, suspense, atmosphere and topical authenticity * Sunday Telegraph *The pace is relentless... With such writing, Seymour deservedly ranks among today's top thriller writers * Sunday Express *A dark, rainswept novel, full of excitement and the vicious amorality of patriotism * The New Yorker *It's many years since I have been so gripped by a thriller * Daily Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisThe new novel from Jonathan Kellerman, ''MASTER OF THE PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER'', perfect for fans of Harlan Coben and David Baldacci.ALEX DELAWARE RETURNS . . .A brilliant criminal psychologist, Dr Alex Delaware works with the police to help solve the most complex of crimes in Los Angeles, city of illusions, glamour and infamy.LAPD homicide detective Milo Sturgis knows there are crimes he cannot solve alone. And in this case, where the scene of the murder is as baffling as it is brutal, the good doctor''s insight is crucial. There''s no spilled blood and no evidence of a struggle. And without hands and a face, the body can''t be identified immediately. Alex and Milo must find out how and why this disfigured corpse has appeared in Chet Corvin''s upscale home when the family are certain they don''t know the victim. But for some unknown reason, their cooperation remains guarded.Though the grass may be greener on these privileged streets, Alex and Trade ReviewSophisticated, cleverly plotted and satisfying - Sunday TelegraphHigh-octane entertainment - The TimesExceptionally exciting - New York TimesIngenious and horrifying - The Sunday TimesA thriller which gives your wits a work-out. Endlessly intriguing; as good as they come - Literary ReviewKellerman's psychology skills and dark imagination are a potent literary mix - Los Angeles Times

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Book SynopsisFrom the author of THE UNSEEING comes a sizzling, period novel of folk tales, disappearances and injustice set on the Isle of Skye, sure to appeal to readers of Hannah Kent''s BURIAL RITES or Beth Underdown''s THE WITCH FINDER''S SISTER.Longlisted for the 2018 Highland Book Prize''A wonderful combination of a thrilling mystery and a perfectly depicted period piece'' Sunday MirrorAudrey Hart is on the Isle of Skye to collect the folk and fairy tales of the people and communities around her. It is 1857 and the Highland Clearances have left devastation and poverty, and a community riven by fear. The crofters are suspicious and hostile to a stranger, claiming they no longer know their fireside stories. Then Audrey discovers the body of a young girl washed up on the beach and the crofters reveal that it is only a matter of weeks since another girl disappeared. They believe the girls are the victims of the restless dead: spirits Trade ReviewBleary-eyed this morning as I stayed up late to finish Anna Mazzola's The Story Keeper. Was it worth it? Hell yes -- James OswaldRich in character and description, this is a riveting Gothic flavoured story that is shaped by local folklore, myths and legends * Woman & Home *A twisty, atmospheric crime story * Daily Mail *An atmospheric and eerie read * Prima *Gripping Gothic thriller * BBC History Magazine *The book has the wonderfully creepy flavour of the work of Victorian suspense novelists like Sheridan Le Fanu and even some of the dark, mysterious magic of the folk stories Audrey loves * Sunday Express *Dripping in atmosphere, with powerful characters... this creepy tale of drowned maidens, shape-shifting spirits, changelings and bad fairies, casts its own powerful brand of dark magic * Sunday Mirror *Filled with narrative drive and energy * The Sunday Times *As eerie and atmospheric as it is enthralling and beautiful * Heat *Wonderfully eerie and atmospheric mystery that keeps the reader enthralled from the first page right to the very last...[Anna] weaves tales of suspense and intrigue that the story keepers in the title would be proud of * Daily Express *Chilling and atmospheric novel about the power of stories and survival * CultureFly *A chilling and refreshingly inventive Gothic novel that constantly subverts the reader's expectations -- Andrew TaylorFairies, folklore and a dose of historical realism - and one you'll want to get through in a single sitting * Image *A fierce and poignant novel, about superstitions & everything they conceal. For the last few chapters I was holding my breath... -- Beth Underdown, author of THE WITCHFINDER'S SISTERThe Story Keeper is brilliant. The imagery, the folklore, the sense of place, all of it combined is so intoxicating, creepy and compulsive. I loved it! -- Ali Land, author of GOOD ME, BAD MEA dark, mesmerising tale. This is a raw, unflinching portrait of nineteenth century Skye: brutal, bleak and beautiful. There is so much here to love - the beautiful prose, the sense of place, the exploration of the power of stories to warn and to comfort. But above all, this is a powerful, unputdownable story that had me turning the pages deep into the night. A beautiful and eerie page-turner -- Antonia Senior, author of TREASON'S DAUGHTERA beautifully written, and spellbinding story which took us back to the 19th century Isle of Skye, capturing the atmosphere, mystery - and menace - of an impoverished and divided island community, riddled with superstition and driven by fear. The raw measures taken to survive, and the beliefs held to make sense of a brutal and unforgiving landscape were woven magically into this extraordinary thriller -- Mary ChamberlainA deliciously Gothic read, Mazzola entwines sinister fairy tales with the dark side of Victorian history. Daphne Du Maurier fans will be hugging this to their chests. A compelling mystery drenched with atmosphere, The Story Keeper will sweep you away in a cloud of black birds * Laura Purcell, author THE SILENT COMPANIONS *I read The Story Keeper in a single sitting and am very glad it is still light because I have rarely encountered such a creepy and unsettling story. With echoes of The Wicker Man, the remote and desolate setting adds to the sense of threat but also gives it a timeless quality, like the folkloric stories it evokes -- Elizabeth FremantleA captivating, haunting mystery set in Skye that will keep you turning the pages through mist and sea spray. Loved this book -- Elisabeth GiffordWith The Story Keeper Anna Mazzola expertly weaves a chilling web of menace and intrigue that utterly ensnared and beguiled me. Beautifully written and compelling. I was glued to every page -- Rowan ColemanThe Story Keeper paints a beautiful but sinister picture of an isolated island community. Set against a complex and convincing historical backdrop, it is wonderfully dark, atmospheric and utterly captivating; at once a compelling tale of twisted secrets and superstitions, and a contemplation on the stories we all tell ourselves to survive -- Katherine ClementsStunning writing, steeped in folklore, brooding landscapes and whispering villagers, and a chilling mystery cloaked with a dark and creepy atmosphere -- Manda JenningsA stunningly unique tale. Intensely creepy and pulsating with atmosphere. A dark and deadly treat -- Angela ClarkeNothing is quite as it seems in this slippery Hebridean tale of a young woman's search for the truth in a shadowy world of lost rights, vanishing ritual, and hidden abuse. The Story Keeper is as provocative as it is evocative, and Anna Mazzola's enticing blend of historical record and gothic unease offers unpredictable insights into the nature of story-telling and power alike -- Lydia SysonSuch a beautiful, atmospheric book -- Sarah Day, author of MUSSOLINI'S ISLANDA hauntingly beautiful story of loss in all its forms -- Catherine HokinDarkly Gothic and soaked in atmosphere -- Rachel RhysA beautifully written, meticulously researched, atmospheric book that draws you into a brooding world of folklore and social conflict -- Adam HamdyLaced with murder, mystery and folklore. . . drenched in stormy Scottish atmosphere -- Jason HewittThe folklore of an isolated Scottish island is skilfully threaded through this chilling Victorian story of corruption and abuse. Anna Mazzola brings the landscape to vivid life -- Essie FoxAnna Mazzola is a brilliant writer and, with The Storykeeper, has crafted a Gothic mystery of superb spookiness. A novel to be savoured -- William Ryan

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Book SynopsisDramatic, emotional and romantic, if you love Lorna Cook, Tracy Rees and Jenny Ashcroft, you''ll love this gripping and heartrending novel from Cathy Mansell, author of A Place to Belong.''Glorious - a cross between Maeve Binchy and Catherine Cookson'' 5* early reader review''A superb saga'' PETERBOROUGH TELEGRAPH''A heart-warming story full of characters you''ll come to love'' ROSIE GOODWIN''Page-turning and compelling... Most highly recommended'' MARGARET KAINE''Rarely have I read a book where every character springs from the pages so authentically'' JEAN CHAPMAN''A warm-hearted, engaging story'' MARGARET JAMES, WRITING MAGAZINEIn 1950s Dublin, life is hard and jobs are like gold dust.Nineteen-year-old Nell Flynn is training to be a nurse and planning to marry her boyfriend, Liam Connor, when her mother dies, leaving

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Book Synopsis'A really beautiful book about obsession, longing and science' RAVEN LEILANI ‘Wise, funny, suspenseful’ JONATHAN SAFRAN FOER 'Sardonic and strange ... With its dark humour and loopy lyricism, it bewitches’ DAILY TELEGRAPH 'Reads like a botanist’s cross-breeding of The Secret History and Department of Speculation' EMMA STRAUB Nell Barber, an expelled PhD candidate in Biological Science, is exploring the fine line between poison and antidote, working alone to set a speed record for the detoxification of poisonous plants. Her mentor, Dr. Joan Kallas, is the hero of Nell’s heart. Nell frequently finds herself standing in the doorway to Joan’s office despite herself, mesmerized by Joan’s elegance, success, and spiritual force. Surrounded by Nell’s ex, her best friend, her best friend’s boyfriend, and Joan’s buffoonish husband, the two scientists are tangled together at the center of a web of illicit relationships, grudges, and obsessions. All six are burdened by desire and ambition, and as they collide on the university campus, their attractions set in motion a domino effect of affairs and heartbreak. Meanwhile, Nell slowly fills her empty apartment with poisonous plants to study, and she begins to keep a series of notebooks, all dedicated to Joan. She logs her research and how she spends her days, but the notebooks ultimately become a painstaking map of love. In a dazzling and unforgettable voice, Rebecca Dinerstein Knight has written a spellbinding novel of emotional and intellectual intensity.Trade ReviewSardonic and strange ... With its dark humour and loopy lyricism, it bewitches * SUNDAY TELEGRAPH *A really beautiful book about obsession, longing and science … It’s really beautiful and it does something I love, and can never say no to in books, which is a really complex relationship between two women … it’s just gorgeous, really gorgeous on a sentence level … It’s just extremely cool … that’s the book that I’m reading and really love -- RAVEN LEILANICannily explores both the poisons and the antidotes of love, ambition, mentorship, and yearning, in prose so lively that I often found myself laughing with pleasure. Hex is some dark and joyous witchery -- LAUREN GROFFNell is an expelled Ph.D. candidate in biological science who is trying to set a speed record for the detoxification of poisonous plants. She’s mesmerized by her mentor, Joan, and the woman’s elegance and success. Surrounded by Nell’s ex, her best friend, her best friend’s boyfriend and Joan’s husband, the two scientists are tangled together at the centre of a web of illicit relationships, grudges and obsessions * PUREWOW, 44 Books We Can’t Wait to Read in 2020 *Strange and delightful … How could a reader - or a botany professor - not be charmed? * NPR.org *Academics tie themselves up into a pretzel of betrayal and desire in Rebecca Dinerstein Knight’s propulsive second book, which reads a tiny bit like AS Byatt after dark … This is a bold and highly charged book that makes entertainment seem like not such a bad word * LITHUB, Most Anticipated Books of 2020 *Hex is the sort of novel that almost has its own smell – humid and loamy, like a body after a morning spent bent over a garden patch. It’s about Nell Barber, a recently expelled Ph.D. student secretly running her own experiments on poisonous botanicals in her apartment and vigorously lusting after her buttoned-up adviser and mentor. Sex practically pulses out of Nell as she fails her way into adulthood in this botanically entwined work of early-adult dissatisfaction * VULTURE, 32 Books We Can’t Wait to Read in 2020 *Swift-moving, sardonic … Dinerstein Knight paints a withering portrait of this web of toxic romances, and of the excesses of academia, while illustrating how both the heart and the mind can be broken and reshaped by changing circumstances * NEW YORKER *As precise as any scientific observation and far more tantalizing * VOGUE *Hex reads like a botanist's cross-breeding of The Secret History and Department of Speculation, full of brilliant and bodily obsession. Rebecca Dinerstein Knight is both a scientist and a magician, and she conjures this beautiful spell of a novel with total control -- EMMA STRAUBHex is a book for those who feel adrift and solitary, for those who feel overwhelmed by themselves. Ultimately, it’s a story about harnessing what is out of control - and learning that perhaps the only way to control a poisonous thing is to first embrace it * CHICAGO REVIEW OF BOOKS *A book that examines our natural and absolutely astounding reactions to each other. The language of this novel is so finely tailored, so elegant yet organic, so absorbing that it takes the reader a moment to realize that this is not just a deliciously engaging tale of what it is like to be social and sexual, but that this writing is an actual incantation in itself. It is a beautiful, spooky spell that divides and processes our innate potential for poison or pleasure -- JENNY SLATEHex is sexy, unhinged, revelatory, so smart it gives the reader whiplash. It works on you like the poisonous plants that wind through the storyline, until you’re as obsessed and intoxicated as the vivid characters that make up this love hexagon gone fascinatingly and beautifully wrong. I can’t remember the last time I had so much fun reading a book or was so impressed by the wizardry of the language -- JULIE BUNTIN, author of MarlenaHex is a gem of a book: sharp and exquisite. Dinerstein Knight writes about women’s obsession with devastating wisdom, insight, and humor. It is pure pleasure to be under her spell -- JULIA PIERPONT, author of Among the Ten Thousand ThingsHex is neon-bright and guided by a fierce, scintillating interest in the innermost chambers of the human heart, where melancholic and bright humors mingle together. In every line you hear the voice of a writer who knows how to lead you expertly into the place where the story is most alive: spooky, shifty, darkly funny, and delectable in every way -- ALEXANDRA KLEEMANOffbeat yet entirely precise; original and universal. Hex is a nut with sweet meat and a poison shell, at once disarming and quietly devastating. This is a book for anyone who’s ever felt adrift, or felt alone, or loved someone out of reach, or all the above -- RACHEL KHONGNell’s intensity and the hypnotic, second-person prose convincingly render the protagonist’s bewitched, self-destructive state. Readers who liked I Love Dick and want something more lurid will appreciate this * PUBLISHERS WEEKLY *A joyfully deranged pleasure * KIRKUS *A spellbinding novel of emotional and intellectual intensity * FANTASTIC FICTION *

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Book SynopsisAgatha Christie meets The Mitford Murders in this deliciously dark golden age mystery of wartime family secrets and lies in small town England.**DON'T MISS THE LASTEST JOSEPHINE FOX MYSTERY, A CONFLICT OF INTERESTS. OUT NOW!**April 1941, Romsey, England.Josephine 'Jo' Fox hasn't set foot in Romsey in over twenty years. As an illegitimate child, her family - headed by her controlling grandfather - found her an embarrassment. Now, she wants to return to what was once her home and uncover the secret of her parentage. Who was her father and why would her mother never talk about him?Jo arrives the day after the Luftwaffe have bombed the town. The local pub has been completely destroyed and rescue teams are searching for the remains of the seven people known to have been in the pub at the time the bomb hit. They are shocked, however, to uncover eight bodies instead. The eighth, unidentified, body is that of a teenage girl, who no one in the town claims to know. Who is she, how did she get there, but most importantly - who killed her?Teaming up with local coroner and old friend, Bram Nash, Jo sets out to establish the identity of the girl and solve the riddle of her death. In doing so, she also uncovers her own personal mystery.Everyone has secrets - some are just more deadly than others . . .Trade ReviewThe Unexpected Return of Josephine Fox was a complete delight. The story sings with authenticity and I found myself transported to 1940s Romsey from the very first page. 'Josy' is very much a woman ahead of her time and her voice brings heart, and often humour, to what is essentially a very dark mystery. Unputdownable * Caz Frear, bestselling author of Sweet Little Lies, the previous R&J winner *Jo Fox, a very modern woman in wartime England. Getting to know her was a delight. More please, Claire Gradidge * Richard Madeley *Feisty, determined and brave - I loved Josephine ('Jo') Fox. What a debut from a marvellous new author * Judy Finnigan *A terrific debut novel, which captures brilliantly the atmosphere of wartime Britain * Ann Cleeves *

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Book SynopsisA set of horrific killings hints at the answer behind a legendary crime...Autumn, 1380. Brother Athelstan is very busy. He and his parish council are preparing for the annual Christmas mystery play when a series of brutal murders occur at a Southwark tavern.Two young whores are found slain but their deaths are only the beginning of a series of gruesome killings which occur around the parish of St Erconwald’s.He resolves to solve not only these grisly deaths, but also their source - the Great Robbery of the Lombard treasure, which occurred in Southwark some 20 years earlier.Plots and deceptions abound in this thrilling mystery novel by Paul Doherty, ideal for fans of Susanna Gregory, C. J. Sansom and S. J. Parris.Praise for Paul Doherty'His fascination for history comes off the page' Daily Express'Paul Doherty has a lively sense of history ... evocative and lyrical descriptions' New Statesmen'An opulent banquet to satisfy the most murderous appetite' Northern Echo

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Book SynopsisIgnorance is bliss... especially when it comes to murder!Ever since the death of his father, Fellworth Dolphin has slaved away as a waiter to support his miserly, cold-hearted mother. So when she suddenly dies Fellworth is shocked to discover she has left him a fortune. Somewhat confused, Fell teams up with a girl from work, Maggie, to investigate the source of the riches. But what they find instead is a closet full of skeletons...Is it really possible Fell's father was involved in a decades-old train robbery? And who is the mysterious woman in the portrait hidden in his mother's wardrobe? As Fell and Maggie poke around the village for answers they find themselves on a surprise-filled path to danger and adventure - but all this good fortune could come to a sudden end if they don't stay one step ahead of a cunning killer...Trade ReviewAs a holiday read The Skeleton in the Closet is just perfect. * newbooksmag.com *

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Book SynopsisA man's corpse is discovered in a Rotherhithe warehouse, chopped up, boiled to avoid identification, and bundled into five Waitrose carrier bags. Our nameless narrator from A14 - the 'Unexplained Deaths' division of the Met - is put on the case. Operating, as usual, with his wit and sheer nerve in place of adequate resources and contacts, the narrator's investigations uncover much more than the murderer. As he probes a world of horror in South London, a terrible secret from his own past emerges. 'A bizarre mixture of Chandleresque elegance... and naked brutality' Daily Telegraph 'Hellishly bleak and moving' New Statesman 'Superb... an English Chandler... only better' Daily Mail

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Book SynopsisThe third book in the Amaka Thrillers series. Funke's assignation with her pastor lover is cut short when he is assassinated in their hotel room, as she hides naked and terrified inside a sofa. Desperate for help, she calls on Amaka, who has moved to London. One frantic phone call later and Amaka is headed back to Lagos, where she is thrust into a world of private jets, money-laundering and mega-churches. With the trustworthy Police Inspector Ibrahim out of the country, Amaka has to use all the resources at her disposal, with the hostile Inspector Musa breathing down her neck, and a ticking clock bearing down on her, as she works to rescue Funke and get to the bottom of this tangled web of missing money, dead pastors and corrupt government officials.

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Book Synopsis** The first Biographic of a fictional character ** The Biographic series presents an entirely new way of looking at the lives of the world's greatest thinkers and creatives. It takes the 50 defining facts, dates, thoughts, habits and achievements of each subject, and uses infographics to convey all of them in vivid snapshots. Each Biographic title is designed to be as entertaining as it is informative. Timelines not only pinpoint significant dates, but set them in the context and culture of their times. Dynamic maps locate biographical events alongside other points of interest. Character traits are illuminated by visual comparisons. Many people know that Sherlock Holmes was an enigmatic detective who, with his companion Dr Watson, pursued criminals through Victorian and Edwardian England. What, perhaps, they don't know is that he investigated 60 fully documented cases, including 37 murders; that 46 of those cases began in his offices at 221B Baker Street; that only three of them involved his nemesis Moriarty; and that in his later years Holmes spent his time beekeeping on the Sussex Downs. Biographic: Sherlock presents an investigative guide to his life and work, with an array of clues and observations converted into infographics to reveal the detective behind the detection. SELLING POINTS: . Sherlock Holmes through 50 defining facts, thoughts, habits and achievements . Entertaining and informative infographics . Stylish gift for lovers of classic fiction 150 illustrations

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