Crime & Thrillers Books

Book SynopsisTwo women have been savagely attacked. One is dead by the time the authorities arrive, the other clings to life by a thread. The obvious suspect is a man found near the scene. A man clutching a knife, covered in the victims' blood, claiming to have lost all memory of the last twenty-four hours; it looks like an open and shut case. And no-one thinks twice about the death of a man living alone. An obvious suicide. He even leaves a note. Unfortunately his final words are a confession: ‘I killed her'. One crime, two suspects. And Kate Shugak thinks that someone, somewhere, is getting away with murder.Trade ReviewStabenow is blessed with a rich prose style and a fine eye for detail. An outstanding series * Washington Post *One of the strongest voices in crime fiction * Seattle Times *An antidote to sugary female sleuths: Kate Shugak, the Aleut private investigator * New York Times *

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Book Synopsis*LONGLISTED FOR THE THEAKSTON OLD PECULER CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEAR 2021*''Poetic, human and gripping... reminded me of Bernard MacLaverty''s early work. Yes, it''s that good'' Ian Rankin''Moving and powerful, this is an important book, which everyone should read'' Ann Cleeves''The Last Crossing is not only a riveting story about loss and guilt in a fractured society, it is also animportant work. Beautifully written and lingers long in the memory'' Steve Cavanagh Tony, Hugh and Karen thought they''d seen the last of each other thirty years ago. Half a lifetime has passed and memories have been buried. But when they are asked to reunite - to lay ghosts to rest for the good of the future - they all have their own reasons to agree. As they take the ferry from Northern Ireland to Scotland the past is brought into terrible focus - some things are impossible to leave behind.Trade Review[A] superb book... thoughtful and insightful, wrenching and utterly compelling. It says something truly profound and universal about love, loyalty and revenge... If you want to understand Northern Ireland, or any society that has experienced conflict, put it on your list. And the writing is exquisite. * Jane Casey *Unearths individual's truths, unreliable memories and personal mythologies with a complex character-driven story that will leave you breathless until the final page. * Gerard Brennan *As heart-stopping and thrilling as it is exquisitely written and prescient. * Claire Allan *A brilliant excavation of the recent past... Another extraordinary novel from one of Ireland's crime fiction masters. * Adrian McKinty *... McGilloway brings a forensic and compassionate eye to bear on the post-Troubles settlement in this thoughtful, moving, morally complex book. * The Irish Times *McGilloway s grasp of characterisation is of the first rank, and more than compensates for the familiarity of the scenario here. The author continues to be one of Ireland s most accomplished crime writers. * CrimeTime *An outstanding read which will remain with me, I cannot recommend it highly enough. * Hair Past A Freckle *An absolutely stunning novel. * Damo Says *The Last Crossing is quite simply a brilliant piece of fiction, which is both gripping and riveting in equal measure. * Next to the Aisle *The writing is a cut above, it's simply quite a stunning read. A brutal, dark read, that shows how far-reaching past mistakes can be. * Alex J Books *This book completely bowled me over. This is addictive writing that draws you into a complex and character-driven cracker of a novel that leaves you with plenty to think about when you are done. * Brown Flopsy's Book Burrow *Superbly character-driven with thoughtful prose and tense scenes, The Last Crossing is a memorable thriller that will have you engrossed in the characters' journey from start to finish. * Bookshelf Butterfly *A powerful, compelling read and it will stay with me for a long time. * Sarah's Vignettes *Brian has a beautiful way of writing, the story flowed seamlessly, and I couldn't wait to find a spare few minutes within my day so I could pick up my book once again. * Orchard Book Club *A story that will resonate with a lot of folks. It's nuanced and written in such a way that lends to rereads... It's no surprise that this book, similar to humans, is a mystery that awaits your attention. * Fantasy Book Critic *This is spell-binding fiction that speaks a deeper truth... You have to read this book. It is important, meaningful and quite extraordinary. * Live and Deadly *I admired McGilloway s ability to probe their mindset, to exaggerate their vulnerabilities, to highlight the utter terror they lived under as the military took over their streets, as violence lurked behind every corner... a thoughtful novel. * My Bookish Blog Spot *A fantastic read which I found hard to put down. * Over the Rainbow *This standalone tale is packed with intrigue, heightened with the split timelines and the quest for something whether it be closure or justice for the dead. * A Knight's Reads *The Last Crossing by Brian McGilloway is an emotional story with plenty of depth and that spark of something special that makes you feel connected to it all. A must-read for all fiction fans. * Books of All Kinds *This is a definite 5* read, that I would recommend to anyone, who likes a story with complex characters, along with a powerful and moving storyline... [and] a moving ending. * Jackie's Reading 4 Leisure *You feel connected to not only the characters in the story but also to the plot. * Ally's Reading Corner *

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Book Synopsis· · THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER · ·________________________________'Fresh, flavorful, and utterly intoxicating' A. J. Finn, author of The Woman in the Window'It's impossible to do justice to the twists and turns ... riveting' New York Times________________________________She already has your looks. Now she wants your life...Beautiful twin sisters Iris and Summer are startlingly alike, but beneath the surface lies a darkness that sets them apart. Cynical and insecure, Iris has long been envious of open-hearted Summer's seemingly never-ending good fortune, including her perfect husband Adam.Called to Thailand to help sail the beloved family yacht to the Seychelles, Iris nurtures her own secret hopes for what might happen on the journey. But when she unexpectedly finds herself alone in the middle of the Indian Ocean, everything changes. Now is her chance to take what she's always wanted - the idyllic life she's coveted from afar. But just how far will she go to get the life she's dreamed about? And how far will she go to ensure no one discovers the truth?Filled with chilling suspense, The Girl in the Mirror is an addictive thriller about greed, lust, secrets and deadly lies.'Wildly unpredictably and expertly plotted' Los Angeles TimesTrade ReviewFerociously entertaining. A novel like a triathlon: part evil-twin thriller, part howdunit (or did-she-do-it?), part juicy family drama. Drop Knives Out and Double Indemnity into the blender, shake some Dead Calm over the froth, power it on, and you've got a cocktail like The Girl in the Mirror - fresh, flavorful, and utterly intoxicating. * A. J. Finn, author of The Woman in the Window *It's impossible to do justice to the twists and turns ... riveting * New York Times *Wildly unpredictable and expertly plotted * Los Angeles Times *A page-turner that's delightfully over-the-top, shocking, and full of twists, THE GIRL IN THE MIRROR takes sibling rivalry to the next level. A jaw-dropping debut. * Stephanie Wrobel, author of The Recovery of Rose Gold *Immensely entertaining, hugely original, highly recommended. Rose Carlyle takes the reader on a wild ride, across an ocean and into the depths of a family riven by greed, jealousy and subterfuge . . . Like sorbet for the jaded palates of hardcore thriller fans. * Chris Hammer, author of Scrublands and Silver *A chilling story of identity and what happens when a person's self-reality is voluntarily submerged with another's * New York Journal of Books *[An] assured debut... The intricate plot builds to a strong finale. Psychological thriller fans are in for a treat. * Publishers Weekly *Riveting from the first page to the last with a final mind-blowing twist that you'll never see coming! * Liv Constantine, bestselling author of The Last Mrs Parrish *Rose Carlyle's debut psychological suspense The Girl in the Mirror left me gobsmacked. With its exotic setting, incredibly drawn characters, masterfully intricate plot, and an ending I absolutely did not see coming, Carlyle doesn't just knock the ball out of the park-she sends it flying into the next universe. The Girl in the Mirror is a triumph, one of the best books I've read all year. * Karen Dionne, author of Home *Took my breath away, page after page. It has it all: a superbly taut plot. Unforgettable, haunting characters. A setting that will instantly transport you to the lush landscape of the Seychelles. And one of the best endings I've read in a very long time. Bottom line-this book is exactly what we're all craving right now: a delicious, perfect escape. * Aimee Molloy, New York Times bestselling author of The Perfect Mother *

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"It takes a certain amount of guts and wild abandon to recast a Shakespeare comedy as a hard-boiled detective story, but if anyone can pull it off, it’s master satirist Moore, whose gift for funny business apparently knows no bounds. . . . A welcome return of a fan-favorite character in a romp of a tale that will delight not only mystery buffs but also fantasy fanatics, and, of course, Bard lovers." — Booklist (starred review) "Moore’s trademark humor is on full display with his cast of strangely lovable characters. This is Shakespeare with an edge and will not only appeal to Moore’s fans but garner new ones." — Library Journal (starred review) "Nobody writes mystery novels quite like Christopher Moore . . . . As hilarious as A Midsummer Night’s Dream is to begin with, Moore adds a contemporary dose of sly humor that I think would impress the Bard." — Bookpage (starred review) “Buckle in for Shakespeare for Squirrels, an uproarious take on Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream—transformed into a murder mystery. . . A funny, fast-paced, and wild read.” — Huffington Post "Christopher Moore has written a wonderful diversion for hard times. Even Shakespeare would have appreciated the jokes." — Wall Street Journal "A hilariously noir tale of love, magic and murder." — USA Today “Manic parodist Moore…returns with a rare gift for Shakespeare fans who think A Midsummer Night’s Dream would be perfect if only it were a little more madcap. . . . A kicky, kinky, wildly inventive 21st century mashup with franker language and a higher body count than Hamlet.” — Kirkus Reviews “This cheeky homage will please lovers of Shakespeare and camp.” — Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisCharles Singleton had a secret. Geneva Settle is about to be murdered for it. Can Lincoln Rhyme catch a killer who leaves no trace? The sixth novel in Jeffery Deaver's bestselling series. Now a NBC TV series.Trade ReviewDeaver's investigators are two of crime fiction's most enduring characters, and once again he spins a fascinating and intriguing story. A certain hit. * Independent on Sunday *The pace is terrific, the suspense inexorable, and there is an excellent climax . . . If you want thrills, Deaver is your man. * Guardian *One of the masters of the thriller art * Daily Mail *The most creative, skilled and intriguing thriller writer in the world . . . [Deaver] has produced a stunning series of bestsellers with unique characterisation, intelligent characters, beguiling plots and double-barrelled and sometimes triple-barrelled solutions. * Daily Telegraph *

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Book Synopsis'An unmissable, breakneck ride into Moscow's dark underworld' James Swallow, bestselling author of Nomad'Great action sequences . . . breathtaking twists and turns' Anthony Horowitz, bestselling author of Magpie Murders'The first Private outing for couple of years, but it's been well worth the wait' Keighley News'There's enough action, adventure and excitement to fill two chunky blockbusters in Private Moscow which makes for an exhilarating and totally satisfying read.' NB Magazine'Exhilarating, high-stakes action set in sub-zero temperatures, but so fast-paced you won't have time to feel the chill!' Lesley Kara, bestselling author of The Rumour_____________________________THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERAn invitation from an old friend draws Jack Morgan into a deadly conspiracy . . .On a cold January morning, Jack Morgan stands inside the New York Stock Exchange with his former US Marine comrade whose company is being launched onto the market, eagerly awaiting the opening bell. But before the bell rings, a bullet rips through the air and finds its mark.In the aftermath of the murder, the victim's wife hires Jack to find the killer. As the head of Private, Jack has at his disposal the world's largest investigation agency. What he discovers shakes him to his core.Jack identifies another murder in Moscow that appears to be linked. So he heads to Russia, and begins to uncover a conspiracy that could have global consequences.With powerful forces plotting against him, will Jack Morgan make it out alive?_____________________________DON'T MISS PRIVATE ROGUE - THE NEXT THRILLING INSTALMENT IN THE SERIES - AVAILABLE NOW FOR PRE-ORDERReaders love Private Moscow:'Yet another amazing addition to the series . . . Screams action right from the word go' *****'True James Patterson style. Full of adventure, excitement and thrills' *****'Another brilliant thriller from a master of the genre' *****'I loved every twist and turn' *****'A fast-paced, well-plotted page-turner. I didn't expect anything less' *****'This is exactly what I was hoping for and I wasn't disappointed' *****'Action from the first page to the last . . . As always a page-turner' *****'An exciting thriller by an amazing author' *****'Certainly did not disappoint . . . Highly recommend' *****'Can understand why he [Patterson] is considered one of the best, if not THE best in the game' *****'Had me gripped and on the edge of my seat till the very end' *****'It was all I have come to expect from this series . . . Highly recommended' *****'A real page-turner worthy of the Patterson name' ****'Non-stop action . . . I found it hard to put down' ****'The suspense and tension is raised . . . culminating in a thrilling high-octane ending' **** 'I was literally hooked from the first chapter' ****'[A] thrill-a-minute read with no dull moments' ****'A fast-paced, high-octane thriller' ****Trade ReviewPatterson and Hamdy team up for an unmissable, breakneck ride into Moscow's dark underworld.Great action sequences . . . breathtaking twists and turns.Exhilarating, high-stakes action set in sub-zero temperatures, but so fast-paced you won't have time to feel the chill! -- Lesley Kara, bestselling author of The RumourThe first Private outing for couple of years, but it's been well worth the wait . . . As always in a Patterson novel there's lots of action and plot turns as Jack tries to discover the secrets that unite the murder victims as he gets tangled up in the murky world of espionage * Keighley News *There's enough action, adventure and excitement to fill two chunky blockbusters in Private Moscow which makes for an exhilarating and totally satisfying read. Last year I would have described it as a perfect holiday novel, now I'm saying it's an ideal companion for shaking off the new semi-isolation blues. Unlike a lot of high-octane thrillers, which can be overblown and under-serious, Private Moscow has a finger on the pulse of world affairs, a grounded seriousness that gives it gravitas and makes it an altogether more intriguing read. * NB Magazine *

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Book SynopsisRunning private-investigator and funeral-home businesses means trouble is never far away, and the Skelf women take on their most perplexing, chilling cases yet in Book Two of the darkly funny, devastatingly tense and addictive Skelfs series! ***Longlisted for Theakston’s Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year*** ‘Compelling, compassionate … just brilliant. This series gets better with every book. I cannot get enough of the Skelfs’ Mark Billingham ‘Brilliantly drawn and blackly comic’ Herald Scotland ‘Confirms the Skelfs as a classic crime clan. I can’t wait for the next one’ Erin Kelly ‘I LOVE the Skelfs … The only problem with The Big Chill is that you’ll devour it so fast you’ll feel as bereft as one of the Skelfs’ clients. Doug Johnstone has murdered sleep’ Val McDermid ____________________ Haunted by their past, the Skelf women are hoping for a quieter life. But running both a funeral directors’ and a private investigation business means trouble is never far away, and when a car crashes into the open grave at a funeral that matriarch Dorothy is conducting, she can’t help looking into the dead driver’s shadowy life. While Dorothy uncovers a dark truth at the heart of Edinburgh society, her daughter Jenny and granddaughter Hannah have their own struggles. Jenny’s ex-husband Craig is making plans that could shatter the Skelf women’s lives, and the increasingly obsessive Hannah has formed a friendship with an elderly professor that is fast turning deadly. But something even more sinister emerges when a drumming student of Dorothy’s disappears and suspicion falls on her parents. The Skelf women find themselves sucked into an unbearable darkness – but could the real threat be to themselves? Following three women as they deal with the dead, help the living and find out who they are in the process, The Big Chill follows A Dark Matter, book one in the Skelfs series, which reboots the classic PI novel while asking the big existential questions, all with a big dose of pitch-black humour. ____________________ ‘Exceptional … Johnstone seamlessly presents their stories with depth, elegance, and a delicate touch of wry humor as they get difficult jobs done with grace and kindness. This is a must for those seeking strong, authentic, intelligent female protagonists’ Publishers Weekly ‘Emotionally complex, richly layered and darkly funny. An addictive blend of Case Histories and Six Feet Under‘ Chris Brookmyre ‘Johnstone’s intuitive depiction of this trinity of resilient women is never less than flawless, in this tale punctuated by emotional depth and moments of dark humour...’ Raven Crime Reads Praise for The Skelfs series ***Shortlisted for the McIlvanney Prize for Best Scottish Crime Book of the Year*** ‘An engrossing and beautifully written tale that bears all the Doug Johnstone hallmarks in its warmth and darkly comic undertones’ Herald Scotland ‘Gripping and blackly humorous’ Observer ‘This dark but touching thriller makes for a thoroughly enjoyable slice of Edinburgh noir’ Mary Paulson-Ellis ‘This enjoyable mystery is also a touching and often funny portrayal of grief, as the three tough but tender main characters pick up the pieces and carry on: more, please’ Guardian ‘A tense ride strong, believable characters’ Kerry Hudson, Big Issue ‘They are all wonderful characters: flawed, funny, brave and well set up for a series. I wouldn’t call him cosy, but there’s warmth to Johnstone’s writing’ Sunday Times

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Book SynopsisONE OF THE BEST CRIME WRITERS OUT THERE' Elly GriffithsI BARELY CAME UP FOR AIR' Jo FurnissCONFIRMS WATKINS IN THE FRONT RANK OF BRITISH CRIME WRITERS''Daily MailA RIVETING AND PROPULSIVE THRILLER' Kia AbdullahSMART AND ATMOSPHERIC' T. M. Logan___A beautiful young social-media star goes missing.But who took her?When controversial internet celebrity Violet Armstrong vanishes in the middle of a scorching Peak District summer, the case sparks a media frenzy.The clock is ticking for DI Meg Dalton and her team to find Violet before online threats explode into real-life violence. And then the blood and hair of a young woman are found in an empty pig trough at the local abattoirThe more Meg finds out about this unnerving case, the more she becomes convinced that something very, very bad has happened to Violet. With temperatures rising and the press demanding answers, the case is about to take a terrifying turnIn bestselling author Roz Watkins' chilling new thriller, DI Meg Dalton must face heTrade Review'Subtly plotted, and with a delicate sense of place, it confirms Watkins in the front rank of British crime writers' Geoffrey Wansell, Daily Mail ‘I love Roz Watkins’ books, she’s one of the best crime writers out there’ Elly Griffiths Praise for Roz Watkins: ‘A formidable newcomer to British crime writing’ Daily Mail ‘A fabulous book. I can’t wait to meet DI Meg Dalton again’ B A Paris ‘An outstanding debut. The Devil’s Dice had me gripped from the start’ Stephen Booth ‘Twisty, creepy, funny, and you may shed a tear too. More DI Meg Dalton please!’ Caz Frear ‘A page-turning debut featuring a fabulous lead character. Full of wry wit and weird legends, this mystery thriller is fresh, fun and full of emotion’ Susi Holliday ‘A fascinating debut with a deliciously old school mystery at its heart. I can’t wait to see what Watkins does next!’ Angela Clarke ‘A pacy, twisty read that had me on the edge of my seat…what a brilliant debut! ’ KL Slater ‘Exceptional debut. Beautifully written and observed crime novel, with such well rounded maturity it was a pleasure to read from start to finish. Glad it is a series so that we all have a lot more to look forward to.’ Amanda Robson ‘The Devil's Dice encapsulates the dark heart of the Peaks and enthrals the reader with its clever and compelling plot.’ Sarah Ward ‘Brilliant. I love Meg!’ Lisa Hall ‘Smart, atmospheric detective story with an unexpected topical twist’ Adam Hamdy ‘Really enjoyed The Devil’s Dice – loved the supernatural feel and excellent resolution. What a copper!’ Mick Finlay ‘A humdinger of a debut – whip-smart and with a protagonist you’re guaranteed to want to get behind’ Mel McGrath

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Book SynopsisWhen a pacifist is found murdered, questions are raised: why did the man have a loaded revolver? Did he have enemies? As DI Jago digs deep into the man's past, it seems like more than one person might have had a motive for murder.

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Book Synopsis''Gothic, claustrophobic, and wonderfully dark'' GUARDIAN on Sam Hurcom''s Thomas Bexley novels...The next stifling, atmospheric gothic crime novel following one of the world''s first forensic photographers - for fans of The Woman in Black, The Silent Companions and Little Strangers.* * * * * * * *1905. A year after ''the affair'' in Dinas Powys, Thomas Bexley has become a drunkard and recluse, haunted by terrible visions of the dead. But when news of a spate of extraordinary kidnappings reaches him, Thomas is shocked to learn that his dear friend and former mentor, Professor Elijah Hawthorn, is the lead suspect.Discovering a plea for help from Hawthorn claiming to have unearthed a gruesome conspiracy at the heart of the Metropolitan Police, Thomas embarks on a journey to prove Hawthorn''s innocence.But wherever Thomas goes, he is followed by the dead, and as the mystery of Hawthorn''s diTrade ReviewA sparkling debut from a name to watch. Hurcom expertly weaves a tale of claustrophobic suspicion set in a Welsh village a few miles from Cardiff - but so inward-looking and insular you might as well be in another world. This is top notch historical crime fiction, with a dash of the supernatural. A gorgeous book and a riveting tale -- David Young on A SHADOW ON THE LENSAn intriguing debut * The Times on A SHADOW ON THE LENS *A promising debut - gothic, claustrophobic and wonderfully dark * Guardian on A SHADOW ON THE LENS *

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Book SynopsisA killer is out to make sure someone gets his just desserts...Stephanie Plum has a lot on her plate as she goes undercover in an ice-cream factory in Turbo Twenty-Three, the laugh-out-loud adventure by No. 1 bestselling author Janet Evanovich. The Stephanie Plum series is perfect for fans of Sue Grafton and Lee Child. Raves for the Stephanie Plum series: ''Plum is not just a smart private eye but a heroine with a sense of humour'' (Daily Mail); ''Utterly delightful'' (Cosmopolitan); ''As smart and sassy as high-gloss wet paint'' (Time Out). Bounty hunter Stephanie Plum has been on countless crime scenes, but this is definitely a first. Her fleeing target has left behind a truck loaded with ice cream and a dead body - frozen solid and covered in chocolate.As fate would have it, Stephanie''s mentor Ranger needs her to go undercover at the ice cream factory to find out who''s killing employees. It''s goingTrade ReviewPraise for Janet Evanovich: 'Among the great joys of contemporary crime fiction' * GQ *A laugh-out-loud page-turner * Heat *Making trouble and winning hearts * USA Today *Romantic and gripping... An absolute tonic * Good Housekeeping *

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Book SynopsisINQUISITION is the latest thrilling novel from Sunday Times bestselling author David Gibbins. Jack Howard will be tested to his limits on the trail of the fabled Holy Grail. ''[The] Da Vinci Code of the deep sea'' Daily Express258As the blood of martyred Christians runs through Rome''s catacombs, Pope Sixtus entrusts their most sacred object to a devoted follower. Soon after, the Holy Grail disappears into the darkness of time. 1684 While overseeing the evacuation of the English colony of Tangier, Samuel Pepys attempts to retrieve a treasure which has resurfaced after more than a thousand years. Meanwhile, a Jewish merchant is tortured by the Altamanus, a secret group determined to locate the Grail. PRESENT DAYA wreck off the Cornish coast reveals clues to a mystery that marine archaeologist Jack Howard had thought beyond solving. He embarks on an epic quest that takes him to the sunken ruins of the pirate citTrade ReviewPraise for David Gibbins - -What do you get if you cross Indiana Jones with Dan Brown? Answer: David Gibbins - MirrorFascinating... [The] Da Vinci Code of the deep sea - Daily ExpressThe diving sequences are marvellous... there isn't another thriller hero like Jack Howard and I treasure him - For Winter NightsA brilliantly written thriller that remains in the believable and yet rides the edge of the fantastical, the boundaries of exploration... and expectation - Parmenion Books

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Book SynopsisON MICKEY SPILLANE’S 100TH BIRTHDAY-- A BRAND-NEW NOVEL FROM THE MASTER When legendary mystery writer Mickey Spillane died in 2006, he left behind the manuscript of one last novel he’d just completed: THE LAST STAND. He asked his friend and colleague (and fellow Mystery Writers of America Grand Master) Max Allan Collins to take responsibility for finding the right time and place to publish this final book. Now, on the hundredth anniversary of Spillane’s birth, his millions of fans will at last get to read THE LAST STAND, together with a second never-before-published work, this one from early in Spillane’s career: the feverish crime novella A BULLET FOR SATISFACTION. A tarnished former cop goes on a crusade to find a politician’s killer and avoid the .45-caliber slug with his name on it. A pilot forced to make an emergency landing in the desert finds himself at the center of a struggle between FBI agents, unsavory fortune hunters, and members of the local Indian tribe to control a mysterious find that could mean wealth and power – or death. Two substantial new works filled with Spillane’s muscular prose and the gorgeous women and two-fisted action the author was famous for, topped off by an introduction from Max Allan Collins describing the history of these lost manuscripts and his long relationship with the writer who was his mentor, his hero, and for much of the last century the bestselling author in the world.Trade Review“A hell of a way to wrap up a legendary writing career.”-- Booklist “Spillane hot and cool…bookends his storied career.”-- Kirkus “A satisfying payoff with a rather touching aftermath…a worthy coda to Spillane’s remarkable career in his centennial year." -- Publishers Weekly "Tremendous fun" - Atomic Junkshop“will appeal to any fan of Michael Crichton” - borg.com "An entertaining adventure....The adventure takes a lot of unexpected turns and Spillane weaves in a lot of threads in just a couple hundred pages, but that’s all part and parcel of Spillane’s brilliance. Combined with his trademark sharp dialogue and simple prose style, he keeps the tale moving at an entertaining clip. " Killer Nashville (Book of the Day) "An absolute 'must read' for all dedicated mystery buffs and the legions of Mickey Spillane fans" Midwest Book Review"THE LAST STAND may result in a radical re-evaluation of Spillane evolution as an author, especially for those who felt he had nothing more to offer than the primitive, hard-hitting stories of Mike Hammer. For this reason, as well as discovering these two works for the first time, THE LAST STAND is a valuable contribution to the Spillane canon and highly recommended to both Spillane’s longtime fans and those who know him solely as the creator of Mike Hammer. " - Bookgasm

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Book SynopsisThe brand new adventure from the author of A Betrayal in Blood, in which Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson are faced with a fiendish locked room mystery. A FAMILY SECRET It is 1894, and after a macabre seance at a country estate, a young woman has been found dead in a locked room. When Dr Watson is invited to a weekend party where a seance is planned, he is prepared to be sceptical. James Crain, heir to the estate of Crain Manor, has fallen in with a mysterious group of Spiritualists and is determined to prove the existence of the paranormal. Confronted with a suspicious medium and sightings of the family ghost, Watson remains unconvinced - until James's sister, Lady Esther, is found dead in a room locked from the inside. Holmes is called to investigate the strange events at Crain Manor, but finds that every guest harbours a secret. Holmes and Watson must uncover the truth, and test the existence of the supernatural...Trade Review"A complex and satisfying mystery, complete with family secrets, business intrigue, a touch of supernatural trickery, and the laser-focused observations of the inimitable Holmes makes for an enjoyable addition to the Holmes canon." - San Francisco Book Review

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Book SynopsisImagine seeing your loving husband on a dating app. Now imagine that’s the best thing that happens to you all week …   When Charlie sees a man who is the spitting image of her husband Oliver on a dating app, her heart stops. Her first desperate instinct is to tell herself she must be mistaken – after all, she only caught a glimpse from a distance as her friends laughingly swiped through the men on offer.  But no matter how much she tries to push her fears aside, she can’t let it go. Because she took that photo. On their honeymoon.   Suddenly other signs of betrayal start to add up and so Charlie does the only thing she can think of to defend her position – she signs up to the app to catch Oliver in the act.   But Charlie soon discovers that infidelity is the least of her problems. Nothing is as it seems and nobody is who she thinks they are ...  ‘…a fast-

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Book SynopsisIan Carmichael stars as Lord Peter Wimsey in these definitive BBC radio dramatisations of Dorothy L Sayers' classic crime novelsAristocratic amateur sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey was the master creation of Dorothy L Sayers, widely acknowledged as one of the four original ‘Queens of Crime’. These full-cast adaptations – first broadcast on BBC radio in the 1970s, and presented here in their entirety – are admired by fans of the genre worldwide.Whose Body? is the tale that first introduced Lord Peter to the world, and sees him investigating the case of a corpse in a Battersea bathtub and a vanished oil millionaire.In Clouds of Witness, Lord Peter’s eldest brother stands accused of murder. In collaboration with Inspector Parker, Wimsey slowly uncovers a web of lies and deceit within his own family...Unnatural Death finds Peter probing the mysterious death of an elderly lady. He suspects foul play, and with the help of the indomitable Miss Climpson, sets about his investigations in deepest Hampshire...Produced by Simon Brett (author of the ‘Charles Paris’ series), these acclaimed dramas also feature Peter Jones, Patricia Routledge, Miriam Margolyes and Garard Green.Duration: 10 hours 30 minutes approx.

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Book SynopsisThe lady in black was really responsible for the whole affair, according to Joe Trayne''s story...When someone asks for assistance with a dead man, the sensible option is to walk away. But when club owner Joe Trayne meets Wendy Bond on a warm summer''s night in London, his curiosity gets the better of him.Joe accompanies Wendy into her flat off Conduit Street, only to find himself alone after she mysteriously disappears. But it''s what she leaves him with that''s most disturbing: a large box . . . and a body inside it.After he flees the scene, Joe finds he can''t stop thinking about Wendy and her unfortunate guest. As he sets about tracking her down, he finds himself at the centre of not just one but several cases of murder. Can Joe solve the crime before he becomes the next victim?

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Book SynopsisThe La Fleur restaurant has a slew of unusual phenomena. Bonnet-clad apparitions pass through walls, blood leaks from ceilings and rats besiege the dining room. Experts from the Great Essex Witch Museum are called in to quell these strange sights. But before Rosie Strange and Sam Stone can do their thing events turn darker. For La Fleur’s chef has been strung up and slaughtered like a pig. More oddly, the only witness, the owner’s daughter Mary, swears blind a ghost did it. Rosie and Sam must find out what’s happening before Mary takes the fall. But intuitions and tip-offs lead them stumbling into the dark waters of the past, exposing secrets of a wider conspiracy, as well as secrets all Rosie’s own. With strange chills Rosie and Sam learn that seeing isn’t always believing, while thoughts of truth may be just as illusory.Trade Review'A fun and thrilling read, one hugely impressive element is that Moore uses her light tone and intricate character relationships to address some serious points - ranging from people trafficking through to the derogatory stereotype of the Essex Girl. Lead character Rosie Strange is a woman to be admired with her ballsy, no-nonsense attitude, excellent boots and compelling family history. I can't wait to see more of Rosie, Sam and the Essex Witch museum in the future.' * Cathi Unsworth, author of Weirdo and Without the Moon *'She is the best thing to happen to paranormal fiction in a long, long time.' * Starburst Magazine *‘Once again, Moore pulls off the trick of combining incisive wit and spellbinding atmosphere with multiple layers of history and contemporary issues into one potent draft.’ * Crimesquad *'Like Strange Magic, the perilous pursuits and gruesome developments are accompanied by lots of humor. And, for those of you who, like me, find living human beings far scarier than dead ones, rest assured that the book offers an abundance of plain old human evil of the sort that occurs in this life.' * Pop Culture Association Mystery & Detective Reading List *'Sexual Chemistry and supernatural happenings come together to form a read that's part 50% Jonathan Creek, 50% Moonlighting, and 100% bloody brilliant (in more ways than one...)' * The Bookbag *‘Moore does an excellent job here of highlighting a real historical scandal with echoes in the present day.’ * BLUEBOOKBALLOON *‘I became totally immersed in Rosie’s world – I loved her relationship with Sam, as well as the descriptions of London. Rosie is such a strong character; her fantastic wit is weaved throughout the narrative. The plot kept me guessing right until the end. I can’t wait for the next book in the series! Highly recommended.’ * Elisabeth Carpenter, author of 99 Red Balloons *‘Forget Essex, Rosie Strange should be declared a national treasure. She is the best thing to happen to paranormal fiction in a long, long time.’ 10/10 * Starburst Magazine *

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Book SynopsisWhen the body of a bushman with puzzlingly young organs is stolen from the morgue and a local witch doctor goes missing, Detective Kubu becomes involved in a life-threatening case. ‘Richly atmospheric … a gritty depiction of corruption and deception’ Publishers Weekly ‘The African Columbo … a smart satisfyingly complex mystery’ Entertainment Weekly ‘A wonderful, original voice – McCall Smith with a dark edge and even darker underbelly’ Peter James _______________ When the body of a Bushman is discovered near the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, the death is written off as an accident. But all is not as it seems. An autopsy reveals that, although he’s clearly very old, his internal organs are puzzlingly young. What’s more, an old bullet is lodged in one of his muscles … but where is the entry wound? When the body is stolen from the morgue and a local witch doctor is reported missing, Detective ‘Kubu’ Bengu gets involved. Kubu and his brilliant young colleague, Detective Samantha Khama, follow the twisting trail through a confusion of rhino-horn smugglers, foreign gangsters and drugs manufacturers. And the deeper they dig, the wider and more dangerous the case becomes… A fresh, new slice of ‘Sunshine Noir’, Dying to Live is a classic tale of greed, corruption and ruthless thuggery, set in one of the world’s most beautiful landscapes, and featuring one of crime fiction’s most endearing and humane heroes. _______________ ‘Detective David “Kubu” Bengu is a wonderful creation, complex and beguiling. Compelling and deceptively written’ New York Journal of Books ‘My favourite writing duo since Ellery Queen’ Ragnar Jónasson ‘Dying to Live is a skilfully plotted story of greed and its consequences; making the case for Detective Kubu absorbing, like the Botswana backdrop' ShotsMag ‘Under the African sun, Michael Stanley’s Detective Kubu investigates crimes as dark as the darkest of Nordic Noir. Call it Sunshine Noir, if you will – a must read’ Yrsa Sigurðardóttir ‘Intelligent, dark and compelling - among the best of today’s crime fiction’ Quentin Bates ‘Fascinating, dark and beautifully written … Kubu is a detective worth knowing. More please!’ Northern CrimeTrade Review* 'A wonderful, original voice - McCall Smith with a dark edge and even darker underbelly' Peter James * 'Under the African sun, Michael Stanley's Detective Kubu investigates crimes as dark as the darkest of Nordic Noir. Call it Sunshine Noir, if you will - a must read' Yrsa Sigurdardottir * 'Detective David "Kubu" Bengu is a wonderful creation, complex and beguiling. The exotic smells and sounds of Botswana fill the pages as well as the changes and struggles of a country brimming with modern technology yet fiercely clinging to old traditions. Compelling and deceptively written ...' New York Journal of Books

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Book SynopsisFlorist Persimmon 'Simmy' Brown and her new assistant are busy compiling wreaths but there's word of a series of sinister dognappings occurring in nearby Troutbeck. Whilst taking a walk, Simmy and her father stumble on a dog, strangled to death. It's not long before Simmy reluctantly finds herself caught up in a murder investigation.Trade Review'The depiction of the beautiful Lake District scenery is part of the book's charm as is the portrait of the tight-knit community of Troutbeck ... Recommended particularly for readers who prefer their crime fiction to be of a traditional nature.' - Mystery People

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Book SynopsisTHE UNMISSABLE NEW THRILLER FROM THE INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE GIRL IN THE ICE AND NINE ELMS ROBERT BRYNDZA__________''You can''t help turning the pages hungrily to see what happens next'' THE TIMES''Taut, atmospheric and spooky, Shadow Sands is truly chilling'' JP DELANEYWhen Kate Marshall finds the body of a young man floating in the Shadow Sands reservoir, the authorities label it a tragic accident.But the details don''t add up: why was he there in the middle of the night? If he was such a strong swimmer, how did he drown? As Kate and her assistant Tristan Harper follow the evidence, they make a far darker discovery . . .This is only the latest victim in a series of bloody murders dating back decades. A mythic serial killer is said to hide in the rolling fog, abducting his victims like a phantom. And wheTrade ReviewYou can't help turning the pages hungrily to see what happens next * The Times *Taut, atmospheric and spooky, Shadow Sands is truly chilling * JP Delaney, author of THE PERFECT WIFE *A cracking thriller from a rising star in British crime fiction * Irish Independent *A spine-tingling thriller from the master of suspense * M. J. Arlidge, author of EENY MEENY *Sharply written and wonderfully wrought, this crime thriller sings with every twist and builds to a more-than-satisfying bang * Publishers Weekly *Bryndza is my type of author and Nine Elms is my type of book. Twisty, dark and layered with a protagonist you root for from page one, this is a superb start to what promises to be another stand out series * M. W. Craven on NINE ELMS *A narrative that is never less than throat-grabbing . . . Robert Bryndza knows how to keep the pages - and your stomach - turning * The Times on NINE ELMS *It is impossible not to root for the feisty, flawed Kate, who has to battle her old nemesis to save her reputation * Daily Mail on NINE ELMS *So chilling, with truly terrifying characters and a hard-hitting storyline that is gripping from start to finish. I will wait with bated breath for the next Kate Marshall thriller * Rachel Abbott on NINE ELMS *Fast-paced, full of well fleshed-out characters, this is a solid series debut and we look forward to seeing more of Kate Marshall * Crime Time on NINE ELMS *

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Book SynopsisTHE GRIPPING DI HELEN GRACE THRILLER BY THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR M. J. ARLIDGE''Nailbiting . . . full of twists and turns'' 5***** READER REVIEW''The writing grabs you and pulls you straight into an action-packed read'' 5***** READER REVIEW''Read on the edge of my seat until the end'' 5***** READER REVIEW_______A blood-red sunriseJust after 7 AM DI Helen Grace stumbles on a dead woman lying in a country road. She has been brutally shot for no apparent reason.Two hours laterAt gunpoint a shopkeeper is forced to close up by two assailants. Before the police can get inside a single gunshot rings out.A rampage of revenge?Over one long day the town of Southampton is terrorized by two young killers who appear to be killing at random.For DI Helen Grace, it''s a race against time.Uncover why they''re doing this and who''s next - or always be onTrade ReviewHelen Grace is one of the greatest heroes to come along in years * Jeffrey Deaver *The new Jo Nesbo * Judy Finnidgan *Chills to the bone * DAILY MAIL *Meticulously researched, solidly constructed * IRISH TIMES *I'm kicking myself for missing Arlidge's first six books which all hit the bestseller lists. But this blizzard of fast-moving action made me an instant fan * PETERBOROUGH EVENING TELEGRAPH *[LOVE ME NOT] should seriously come with a safety harness, because it is one hell of a ride... An extremely fast-paced, page turning thriller * Tracy Fenton, COMPULSIVE READERS *An intense and heart thumping read... This maybe the seventh book in the series but it's still a series that has plenty to offer, the plots are surprising, the characters have evolved and M J Arlidge's writing shows no signs of getting stagnant or repetitive * BOOK REVIEW CAFE *Once again Arlidge produces a great little thriller, the majority of which takes place in the space of less than twenty-four hours... if you like an occasional read-it-in-one-sitting type novel than this is for you. Highly Entertaining * SHOTS *[LOVE ME NOT] combines M.J. Arlidge's prickly protagonist Grace and his skill at creating compelling action - acquired in a 15-year career working in prime time television - to produce this fast-paced thriller about a pair of serial killers * CRIME FICTION LOVER *The author has yet again delivered a gripping, fast paced read that I for one devoured in one sitting... Helen is the UK version of James Patterson's Alex Cross series * BY THE LETTER BOOK REVIEWS *Like the others in the series it doesn't disappoint, it's a crime thriller full of adrenaline, action, gore and suspense. Arlidge's writing is succinct and snappy; it never fails to hook me in * HARRY’S BOOK CLUB *One of those books where you ignore the pile of dirty washing and the million and one other things that you have to do, just so that you can keep reading * IF ONLY I COULD READ FASTER *The pacing is fast, probably faster than in previous books even. This is driven on by Arlidge's consistent use of short, punchy chapters and sparing and yet authentic dialogue * JEN MED’s BOOK REVIEWS *Arlidge and Helen Grace never fail to disappoint. Fresh out of Holloway, and with some personal issues within the MIT team, Helen is hot on the heels of the next serial killer letting loose on Southampton. As always, I thoroughly enjoyed this instalment and it was good to be back out on the street with Helen again * THE WORLD IS A BOOK ABOUT ME *

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Book SynopsisWith extinction imminent, researchers visit an exclusive national park to observe one of the last troops of bonobo chimpanzees. Amid unusual behaviour and unexplained deaths, Shel Murray suspects her team is being hunted. Back at home, Shel's partner is attacked touring their new property. Amnesiac and quarantined, John is visited by an inscrutable doctor, tending to the still fresh wounds. As his memory returns, John questions not only the assault, but the renewed marks on his body, and the black fungus now growing on the walls.A sudden event changes everything. Shel is interrogated over the expedition in the park; John throws himself into work, developing new software. Together, with a greater understanding of how much they have to lose, they face a grave threat, something that promises to devour everything.Trade ReviewThe best experimentalist now working -- Simon Ings * The Times *Compelling, full of intriguing ideas, and yet retains an emotional sincerity and sensitivity... In terms of genre, MacInnes is gloriously promiscuous... covers everything from science-fiction to horror to dystopia, and manages to breeze through all this and more... It is written in a beautifully understated style - when you are dealing with big concepts, it's probably best to steer clear of too much flash prose - and will indubitably linger in my mind for a long time to come. -- Stuart Kelly * Scotsman *MacInnes's writing is rigorous in its abstraction, yet there is a beauty to it, a quiet compassion. For all his gathering of evidence, he offers scant conclusions and in this he is like every one of us, sharing our fear for the future even as he charts its progress in meticulous detail. This novel confirms MacInnes as a writer of serious ambition and an uncanny degree of talent. * Guardian *A ghost story, a novel of ideas whose allusiveness and vaguely defined foreboding gives it an unsettling power. * The Herald *This book is mooted to be one of the best of 2020, featuring bonobo crime and one man's head trauma in an extinguishing world. * New Scientist *Gathering Evidence makes a conspiracy theorist of the reader, sending them scavenging across the pages for clues and cyphers, for overlaps between strands which should be separate, for integrations and disintegrations. Gathering Evidence sits comfortably alongside peers such as Jeff VanderMeer's Annihilation and Anna Lowenhaupt Tsing's The Mushroom at the End of the World as a superbly current novel of 21st century pattern recognition, portraying a world where digital advancement and environmental devastation might be the same thing. * The List *Remarkably prescient. MacInnes illustrates earth on the verge of extinction with stunning creativity and verve. * Book Riot *MacInnes's intriguing second novel deserves to cement his reputation as a bold and curious writer * New Statesman *MacInnes has created a strangely prescient vision that fuses risks of ecological catastrophe, technological dependence, and social isolation. * Sydney Morning Herald *MacInnes's prose contains the novel's ratcheting urgency with an empiricist's precision. This is chaos in a specimen jar. * TLS *

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Book SynopsisHigh adventure and dark mystery combine in this sparkling historical romance from the internationally bestselling author of the Chronicles of St Mary''s series. Elinor Bascombe, widowed and tied to an impoverished estate, has learned to ask little of life. With no hope of leaving, the years have passed her by.Lord Ryde, exiled abroad after a scandal, has returned to strip his estate and make a new start in America.A chance encounter changes their plans, plunging Elinor and Lord Ryde into adventure and not a little peril until, finally, they are forced to confront the mystery of what happened on That Night, all those years ago.Are they both so entangled in the riddles of the past that they are about to miss this one last opportunity for future happiness? Readers love Jodi Taylor: ''Quirky, historical fiction, well seasoned with humour''''Witty, fast-paced, fun and fantastic'''' ITrade ReviewTakes readers on a carnival ride through laughter and tears with a bit of time travel thrown in for spice * Publishers Weekly Starred Review *A true page-turner * SF Revu *I've never seen time travel handled this way. I like it * Wethenerdy.com *[An] appealing cast of characters... [with] with plenty of humour, lots of action, and even a touch of romance * Library Journal *

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Book SynopsisDaring tales of kidnap and rescue, assassination and revenge, the politics of death and espionage, these are the themes of this latest volatile concoction of classic and new writing. The days of empire and traditional war have been replaced by cyber warfare but the subtle, lethal methods of agents and spies remain the same, and so has the power of great writing, with stories here to chill and intrigue every reader. New, contemporary and notable writers featured are: Sara Dobie Bauer, Joseph Cusumano, David R. Downing, Shane Halbach, Stephen Kotowych, Colt Leasure, Jonathan MacGregor, Jo Miles, Josh Pachter, Tony Pi, S.L. Scott, Dan Stout, and Lauren C. Teffeau. These appear alongside classic stories by John Buchan, G.K. Chesterton, Joseph Conrad, Arthur Conan Doyle, Maurice Leblanc and more.

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Book Synopsis'Fans will hope this series goes on forever' Publishers Weekly. ... though there is no fixed line between wrong and right, There are roughly zones whose laws must be obeyed. It is New Year's Eve, nearly six weeks into an off-and-on blizzard that has locked Alaska down, effectively cutting it off from the outside world. But now there are reports of a plane down in the Quilak mountains. With the National Transportation Safety Board unable to reach the crash site, ex-Trooper Jim Chopin is pulled out of retirement to try to identify the aircraft, collect the corpses, and determine why no flight has been reported missing. But Jim discovers survivors: two children who don't speak a word of English. Meanwhile, PI Kate Shugak receives an unexpected and unwelcome accusation from beyond the grave, a charge that could change the face of the Park forever. 'An antidote to sugary female sleuths: Kate Shugak, the Aleut private investigator' NEW YORK TIMES. 'Crime fiction doesn't get much better than this' BOOKLIST. Trade ReviewExcellent... Stabenow's affection for her characters, in particular Chopin, shines through, as does her fondness for the Alaskan country she knows so well. Fans will hope this series goes on forever' * Publishers Weekly *Well paced, gritty, funny – well up to standard * Tablet *

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Book SynopsisLondon. 1894. ''I am not a detective, chief constable.'' ''No, but you are a poet, a freemason and a man of the world. All useful qualifications for the business in hand.'' So says Police Chief Macnaghten to Oscar Wilde, in a Chelsea drawing room in the company of Arthur Conan Doyle. The business they are gathered to discuss is none other than the case of Jack the Ripper, the most notorious murderer in England. And thus the three men set out to solve one of the world''s most famous mysteries - the ultimate truth about the identity of Jack the Ripper. Case Closed is Arthur Conan Doyle''s account of the events of 1894, the year of the return of Jack the Ripper. Based on Oscar Wilde''s real-life friendship with Conan Doyle and the extraordinary but little-known fact that in 1894 the detective in charge of the Jack the Ripper investigations was Oscar Wilde''s neighbour in Tite Street, Chelsea, this is a revelatory andTrade ReviewA great deal to enjoy . . . gloriously silly * Daily Telegraph *Vastly enjoyable . . . a perfectly believable narrative . . . Demonstrating once again Brandreth's assured touch for Victorian time and place, it is a delight, concluding with an interesting suggestion of who the Ripper might have been. * Daily Mail *Both a piece of detective work and a page-turning thriller, and boasts an intriguing denouement. * Choice magazine *In this fascinating blend of fact and fiction, the witty broadcaster and former MP brings the outrageous character that was Wilde to vivid life in a tale that has all the elements of a classic English murder-mystery. Huge fun and highly recommended. * Irish Independent *Very engaging and full of the agreeable wit for which Brandreth is famous . . . Wilde's mysteries are civilised, accomplished and clever. * Literary Review *

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Book SynopsisFrom the award-winning author of ROAD TO PERDITION, the new QUARRY novel continues the deadly story of the assassin who stars in the acclaimed Cinemax original series Memphis, 1975. "Raunchy" doesn't begin to describe Max Climer's magazine, Climax, or his all-hours strip club, or his planned video empire. And evangelists, feminists, and local watchdog groups all want him out of business. But someone wants more than that, and has hired a killer to end Max's career permanently. Only another hit man - the ruthless professional known as Quarry, star of the acclaimed series on Cinemax - can keep Climer from becoming a casualty in the Sexual Revolution.Trade Review"Collins treats us to a wonderfully vivid look at the pornography industry in its heyday. From publishers to centerfolds to strippers to feminist protesters, he cuts through the stereotypes with quick bits of subtle characterization (but, please, don’t say you read a book with Climax in the title only for the characters)." - Booklist"Quintessential Collins and Quarry, a glorious mix of well-written action, humor, and sudden, unexpected, brutality." - Mystery Scene I’ve written about the Quarry books several times… it remains my favorite Collins series. I think one of the reasons I enjoy these books so much is because it melds the headlong pulpy momentum of Mickey Spillane with the gleefully transgressive sensibility of seventies trash paperback series like The Executioner or The Liquidator. But, y’know, better...Collins can plot a mystery; everything develops naturally and the puzzle is always taxing without ever feeling contrived....I always enjoy seeing it done well and Collins does it better than most. I recommend all the Quarry books and you can read them in most any order, but I enjoyed this one more than any of them since The Wrong Quarry. —AtomicJunkShop"fast paced and fun" - San Francisco Book Review & Seattle Book Reivew

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Book Synopsis'Wonderful history, adventure and a heart-breaking love story are brought thrillingly to life' - Kate Mosse 'A dramatic read from the very outset' - Simon Scarrow DESTINY, INHERITANCE, THE WORLD SHIFTING FROM EAST TO WEST. THIS IS AN EPIC NOVEL SET IN AN AGE OF DRAMATIC CHANGE. Siward, scion of a great dynasty, commands the Varangian Guard and has vowed to defend the Roman Empire to the last. Makkim, renowned general to Ottoman rule, has vowed to destroy it.They are enemies in war, but unknown to them, they are also rivals to inherit one of Europe's greatest fortunes. Even worse, they are competing for the love of the same woman.Their vast inheritance lies in Venice, as does the famous courtesan they both love. She is the reason they will find themselves fighting on the walls of Constantinople, in one of the most dramatic sieges in history.Trade ReviewWonderful history, adventure and a heart-breaking love story are brought thrillingly to life * Kate Mosse *A gripping, epic tale set against a broad and breath-taking European canvas. Do not miss this compelling page-turner * Alison Weir *A grand, sweeping drama of the finest kind, miss this excellent book at your peril * Ben Kane *Fascinating historical mysteries and vivid colourful characters. One hell of a fine book * Conn Iggulden on The Lion of Mistra *A stirring tale of the struggle for Byzantium, Heneage brings to life both the tragedy and the heroism * Tom Holland *A fast-moving and superbly intelligent adventure * Jason Goodwin *A compelling narrative of intrigue, love and war * Bookseller *An electrifying historical novel * Good Book Guide *a dramatic read from the very outset * Simon Scarrow *

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Book SynopsisAn Amazon Charts, #1 Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling series. She’s investigating a cold case no one else could—by going places no else would dare. In spite of a harrowing past still haunting her, Gwen Proctor is trying to move forward. Until a new assignment gives her purpose: the cold-case disappearance of a young man in Tennessee. Three years missing, no clues. Just Ruth Landry, a tortured mother in limbo. Gwen understands what it’s like to worry about your children. Gwen’s investigation unearths new suspects…and victims. As she follows each sinister lead, the implications of the mystery grow more disturbing. Because the closer Gwen gets, the closer she is to a threat that looms back home. In a town that’s closed its ranks against Gwen; her partner, Sam; and her kids, there’s no bolder enemy than the Belldene family—paramilitary, criminal, powerful, and vengeful. As personal vendettas collide with Gwen’s investigation, she’s prepared to fight both battles. But is she prepared for the toll it could take on everyone she loves?

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Book SynopsisChung Kuo, the great globe-spanning City constructed of the super-plastic Ice, enjoys a brief if uneasy peace, which is threatened by the discovery of the Aristotle File. Suppressed by the Ministry, the 'Thousand Eyes', for centuries the document charts the true history of their world and will reveal the dark secret at the heart of Chung Kuo. Cold, cruel and calculating, the villainous Howard DeVore is determined to end the rule of the Seven and make way for his own bid for power. The harbinger for Change, however, is the destruction of the newly built generation starship, The New Hope, forcing the rebel factions into open war with the Seven. A war that neither side can afford to fight. A war of ice and fire that can only result in a weakening of that once-great social structure, Chung Kuo.

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Book SynopsisThe great Empire of Ice - Chung Kuo - has finally been shaken after more than two centuries of peace enforced by brutal tyranny. The Minister of the Edict has been assassinated and the seven ruling T'ang struggle to maintain Stasis, even as their mile-high, continent-spanning cities descend into chaos. But the assassination was orchestrated by men close to the ruling powers; powerful merchants - Dispersionists - intent on Change, whose betrayal will lead them into the world-shattering War of the Two Directions.

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Book SynopsisA #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER ''Outrageously entertaining'' The TimesREVENGE IS WORTH WAITING FOR... Jamal loves to run. But one morning - as he is training on a path winding up a steep cliff - he stumbles across a woman in distress.It''s a matter of seconds: suddenly she is falling through the air, crashing on the beach below.Jamal is only an unlucky bystander - or is he?His version of events doesn''t seem to fit with what other eyewitnesses claim to have seen. And how to explain the red scarf carefully arranged around the dead woman''s neck?Perhaps this was no accident after all.Or perhaps there is something more sinister afoot - a devilish plan decades in the making, masterminded by someone hell-bent on revenge.MICHEL BUSSI: THE MASTER OF THE KILLER TWISTBeloved by readers... ''I didn''t anticipate all the twists andTrade ReviewA labyrinth as exhilarating as anything in Bussi's breakthrough novel, After the Crash. * The Sunday Times (Crime Book of the Month) *Never Forget wittily explodes the whole concept of the serial killer sub-genre. The result is outrageously entertaining. * The Times *Agatha Christie updated (with sex, DNA samples and that modern staple, the mobile phone) then cranked up to 11, and the reader will not mind that one jot as they go along for the ride: it's a blast. * Shots Magazine *PRAISE FOR MICHEL BUSSI'S NOVELSA 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 *You find yourself quite frantic to know the truth, before this cleverly constructed, smart mystery concludes by delivering a delicious sting in the tail. * Sunday Mirror on AFTER THE CRASH *Clear your schedule: this book is worth it! * Lisa Gardner, #1 New York Times bestselling author on AFTER THE CRASH *A work of genius. * Daily Express on BLACK WATER LILIES *A dazzling, unexpected and haunting masterpiece. * Daily Mail on BLACK WATER LILIES *The novel ends with one of the most reverberating shocks in modern crime fiction. * Sunday Times on BLACK WATER LILIES *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 on DON'T LET GO *A thrilling ride across the remote isle in the Indian Ocean with plenty of twists and turns to keep readers gripped until an epic, unexpected conclusion. * Daily express on DON'T LET GO *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 on DON'T LET GO *Combines an extraordinarily inventive plot with characters haunted by long-ago events - and demonstrates why he has such a hold on readers. * Sunday Times on TIME IS A KILLER *

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Book SynopsisNewly returned from investigating a murder in Monkslip-super-Mare, handsome Max Tudor wants nothing more than to settle back into his predictable routine as vicar of St. Edwold''s Church in the village of Nether Monkslip. But the flow of his sermon on Bathsheba is interrupted when the lady of the local manor house is found in a suicide pact with her young lover.Lady Duxter''s husband rallies quickly from the double tragedy - too quickly, it is murmured in the village. Lord Duxter has already offered his manor house to a motley crew of writers, including Max''s wife Awena, for his writers'' retreat, and he insists the show must go on.But when a young girl goes missing and a crime writer becomes a target, DCI Cotton asks Max to lend his MI5 expertise to the investigation.Many suspects emerge as the scope of the investigation widens beyond the writers to villagers who had crossed swords with the insufferably smug crime author. But Max begins to wonder: was the aTrade ReviewMiss Marple would approve * Daily Mail *A superb novel . . . a wonderful read -- Louise PennyG M Malliet has brought the village cosy into the 21st century -- Charles ToddThere are certain things you want in a village mystery: a pretty setting, a tasteful murder, an appealing sleuth. Malliet delivers all that * New York Times Book Review *Rarely have I read descriptions that have left me gasping, in both their hilarity and their painful truth -- Louise Penny

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Book SynopsisMary Bergen is a clairvoyant, able to forsee murders that will happen in the near future, but unable to prevent them from taking place.And now she is up against a power that is stronger than her own, a power that is taking her over, a power that is trying to kill her before she can identify it...Trade ReviewTumbling, hallucinogenic prose... "Serious" writers might do well to examine his technique. The story does not move so much as rocket up the gloomy highway with the reader in violent pursuit - New York TimesKoontz redefines suspense - The TimesFast and furious...like a hospital trolley on a toboggan run - Mail on SundayScary. Koontz can really spook, and his dialogue and pacing rival the best - New York Post

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Book SynopsisThe voice of the night can transform childhood fantasy into terrifying reality. If you listen to the voice, you may never see the dawn again... Colin Jacobs is a shy, awkward, bookish fourteen-year-old. His only real companions are those from the science fiction stories he loves. But his life changes when Roy Borden, the most popular kid in town, becomes his ''blood brother''.There''s only one problem. Roy has a secret - a secret so terrible that Colin can hardly imagine it. By the time he comes to face the truth, it''s almost too late. His own life is in danger - and no one will believe him ...Originally published under the pseudonym Brian Coffey

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Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling author of The Secret Wife and The Manhattan Girls, Another Woman''s Husband will be adored by all fans of The Crown. Wallis Simpson is brought enticingly to life in this gripping, moving novel about two women thrust into the spotlight, followed by scandal, touched by loss.''One of my favourite books of this year. Fascinating, glamorous and utterly compelling... historical fiction at its best'' Tracy Rees, author of The Hourglass.''With superb story-telling and a lush backdrop of period detail...a novel that is impossible to put down, about two women who are impossible to forget. I loved it!'' Hazel GaynorTwo women who challenged the Crown.Divided by time. Bound by a secret...1911At the age of fifteen, carefree Mary Kirk and indomitable Wallis Warfield meet at summer camp. Their friendship will survive heartbreaks, separation and the demands of the British Crown until Trade ReviewGill Paul has taken two of the twentieth century's most enigmatic women, one revered, the other reviled, and woven them into a deft story of friendship and betrayal -- Kate RiordanA perfect, marvellous read * The Sun *One of my favourite books of this year. Fascinating, glamorous and utterly compelling. This is page-turning character-driven historical fiction at its best -- Tracy ReesWith great verve and a smattering of delicious fictional licence, Gill evokes the events and characters of two eras. Conspiracy theories abound, providing fertile ground for Gill's undoubted storytelling talents. Delightful -- Liz TrenowThis novel is pure magic. Gill writes with compassion for her characters, with great knowledge of her eras, and with a clear love of subject. This has bestseller written all over it. And it deserves to soar -- Louise BeechRiveting! . . . I thoroughly enjoyed this intriguing tale of friendship and betrayal. Gill writes with such fluency and a fast pace that keeps the reader wanting more -- Rosanna LeyIn this fascinating portrayal of two of history's most famous women, Gill Paul takes us behind the scenes of lives and events we think we know well ... and challenges us to think again. With a pacy narrative that moves between the coming-of-age of a young woman called Wallis in the early 20th century, and the death of Princess Diana in 1997, Another Woman's Husband is a vivid study of Wallis and Diana through two very different lenses: those of Wallis's best friend, Mary, and of a young woman unwittingly caught up in the events surrounding Diana's tragic death. With superb story-telling and a lush backdrop of period detail, Paul crafts a novel that is impossible to put down, about two women who are impossible to forget. Sure to be a huge success, I loved it! -- Hazel GaynorAnother Woman's Husband by Gill Paul is Another Wonderful Book. Loved the seamless blend of fact and fiction * Kathryn Hughes *A compelling story . . . that captivated me from start to finish . . . very highly recommended * The Book Magnet *Praise for Gill Paul * - *A cleverly crafted novel and an enthralling story: the heartbreak genuine, the research brilliant. I love the way the present narrative throws light on the past story so that the transitions are smooth. A triumph * Dinah Jefferies *A heart-warming affirmation of the tenacity of human love * Liz Trenow *A marvellous story: gripping, romantic and evocative of a turbulent and fascinating time * Lulu Taylor *Gill Paul has clearly done her research in this absorbing story that cleverly blends imagination with historical fact... Tragic, touching and authentic-feeling * Kate Riordan *This is an intriguing and involving book that explores a really fascinating period in time in a clever and highly enjoyable way. I was hooked into both timelines from the start * Joanna Courtney *Meticulously researched and evocatively written, this sweeping story will keep a tight hold on your heartstrings until the final page * Iona Grey *This engrossing, heart-wrenching novel moves between the decades, combining history with fiction to portray the tragic events of the Russian Revolution * Sunday Express *

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Book SynopsisBOOK 2 OF THE TOWER - NOW A MAJOR ITV DRAMA'Sensational... A brilliant, high-octane crime novel' Tony ParsonsOctober 1987: the morning after the Great Storm. Fifteen-year-old Tania Mills walks out her front door and disappears. Twenty-seven years later her mother still prays for her return. DS Sarah Collins in the Met's Homicide Command is determined to find out what happened, but is soon pulled into a shocking new case and must once again work with a troubled young police officer from her past, Lizzie Griffiths.PC Lizzie Griffiths, now a trainee detective, is working in the Domestic Violence Unit, known by cops as the 'murder prevention squad'. Called to an incident of domestic violence, she encounters a vicious, volatile man - and a woman too frightened to ask for help. Soon Lizzie finds herself drawn into the centre of the investigation as she fights to protect a mother and daughter in peril.As both cases unfold, Sarah and Lizzie must survive the dangerous territory where love and violence meet.Trade ReviewSensational... A brilliant, high-octane crime novel, ringing with the hard-earned wisdom of a former cop. * Tony Parsons *A terrific thriller, it pulls off that near-impossible trick of being not just psychologically acute and beautifully written but rivetingly plotted too. Packed with convincing detail and a full cast of excellent characters it is edge of the seat stuff: Prime Suspect rebooted. * Christobel Kent *An absorbing debut... The author vividly re-creates the everyday experience of uniformed police... The result is a complex novel that offers rare insights into how the police operate. * Sunday Times on Post Mortem *Intelligent, atmospheric, captivating - this book draws you in and doesn't let you go. A must read. * Rosamund Lupton on Post Mortem *Knowledgeable, thoughtful, sensitive and well written. * Literary Review on Post Mortem *A complex, intelligent, thrilling crime novel by a debut author, from a real serving detective in the Metropolitan Police's murder squad. * Weekend Sport on Post Mortem *

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Book SynopsisThe gripping new thriller from international bestselling author Stephenie MeyerTrade ReviewMeyer has dreamed up a fast-paced thriller, and a tough, mysterious heroine . . . fabulous * Observer *A high-octane thriller . . . a compulsive page turner * Red *The pages turn themselves * Washington Post *Written in Meyer's trademark compulsive style and packed with action, mystery and intrigue . . . hugely enjoyable * Heat *The Twilight mogul moves from blood-sucker romance to heart-stopping drama with a thriller about a kick-ass scientist and ex-government agent on the run. * Angela Ledgerwood, Cosmopolitan *It's nice to see a heroine whose greatest asset is her brain . . . [the] pages fly by * Entertainment Weekly *Here, an exciting heroine (see: female Jason Bourne) knows too much, is a threat, and has one last chance to clear her name. Even more exciting than vampires, no? * Steph Opitz, Marie Claire *Full-on from page one, this is a rip-roaring thriller in the best tradition * Glasgow Herald *In the vein of David Baldacci or Lee Child . . . consistently fast-paced fun . . . a terrific ride * USA Today *

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Book SynopsisSOON TO BE AN ORIGINAL AMAZON PRIME SERIES___________________________________'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades. The Alex Cross series proves it.' LEE CHILD___________________________________The charges: explosiveAlex Cross has never been on the wrong side of the law - until now. Charged with killing in cold blood, Cross is being turned into the poster child for trigger-happy cops.The evidence: shockingCross knows it was self-defense. But, as the case against him builds, even those closest to him begin to doubt his innocence. The People vs. Alex Cross: the trial of the centuryWith his whole life and career on the line, if Cross can't convince his own family that he didn't pull the trigger with intent to kill, how can he hope to persuade a jury?___________________________________'Told with a ferocious power and emotion that is quite impossible to ignore' DAILY MAIL'Fast-paced and action-packed' I NEWSPAPER'Alex Cross is a legend' HARLAN COBENTrade ReviewIt is told with a ferocious power and emotion that is quite impossible to ignore.Fast-paced and action-packed.It's no mystery why James Patterson is the world's most popular thriller writer ... Simply put: Nobody does it better. -- JEFFERY DEAVERBehind all the noise and the numbers, we shouldn't forget that no one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades. The Alex Cross series proves it -- LEE CHILD, bestselling author of the Jack Reacher seriesJames Patterson is The Boss. End of. -- IAN RANKIN, bestselling author of the Inspector Rebus seriesI wrote, "Along Came a Spider is the best thriller I've come across in many a year. It deserves to be this season's no. 1 bestseller and should instantly make James Patterson a household name." A household name, indeed. -- NELSON DEMILLEJames Patterson is the gold standard by which all others are judged. -- STEVE BERRY, bestselling author of the Colton Malone series[Alex Cross] has become one of the greatest fictional detectives of all time, a character for the ages. -- DOUGLAS PRESTON and LINCOLN CHILDAlex Cross is a legend. -- HARLAN COBENPatterson boils a scene down to the single, telling detail, the element that defines a character or moves a plot along. It's what fires off the movie projector in the reader's mind. -- MICHAEL CONNELYPatterson knows where our deepest fears are buried... there's no stopping his imagination. -- NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEWPatterson is in a class by himself. -- VANITY FAIR

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Book Synopsis***Don't miss THE DEVIL YOU KNOW, the next edge-of-your-seat Hayley Chill thriller – available to pre-order now.***AMERICA IS THREATENED BY CYBER ATTACKS ONLY ONE WOMAN CAN PUT A STOP TO THEM   Running a double agent from inside the White House to spy on the Russians is not easy, but Hayley Chill has never backed down from a challenge.   Then suddenly her whole operation is at risk as a series of cyber-attacks are launched on Washington, D.C. Tasked by the covert organisation she works for to solve the situation, her hunt for the hacker takes her straight to the heart of the intelligence community.  SAVAGE ROAD – address  The location of Fort Meade, headquarters for the NSA and Cyber Command.   Hayley must stop the hacker quickly, before global politics is disrupted and World War III breaks out. But when she uncovers dark truth

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Book SynopsisA ragtag group of elite Roman soldiers are sent on a suicide mission in this epic historical thriller from Sunday Times bestseller and leading Ancient Rome expert, Harry Sidebottom.____________________No man who enters the Castle of Silence ever walks out alive. A remote fortress prison set high in the mountains, escape is impossible - and to break someone out, unthinkable. But this is exactly what Roman officer Marcus Aelius Valens must do.Tasked with rescuing the young Prince Sasan, Valens leads a small, elite squad of soldiers across Mesopotamia and into the mountains south of the Caspian Sea.As they journey deeper into enemy territory, the ten begin to die or disappear, one by one. And with the rescue fast becoming a suicide mission, Valens must marshal this disparate group of men - or suffer the same fate as all those who have made the journey before him...From the bestselling author of The Last Hour, The Lost Ten is a breathless historical thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat - for fans of Bernard Cornwell, Ben Kane, Simon Scarrow and Conn Iggulden.____________________Praise for Harry Sidebottom'Relentless, brutal, brilliant, this is Jack Reacher in ancient Rome' - Ben Kane'A cracking tale. More twists and turns than the Tiber itself' - Rory Clements'Absorbing, rich in detail and brilliant' - THE TIMES'Grabbed me from the start. I loved it' - Donna Leon

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“The French Revolution comes alive through the eyes of six diverse and complex women, in the skilled hands of these amazing authors.” — Martha Hall Kelly, New York Times bestselling author of Lilac Girls “Seamlessly interwoven by a dream team of historical authors, Ribbons of Scarlet vividly transported me to the tumultuous days of the French Revolution... this timely masterpiece is sure to inspire both courage and caution. A spellbinding read from beginning to end.” — Kristina McMorris, New York Times bestselling author of Sold on a Monday “HERstory at its finest; this novel of the French Revolution, collaboratively written by titans of Historical Fiction, brings women to the forefront of the time known as The Terror. This novel has it all; the ability to move, entertain, educate, and inspire. We cannot forget these women, now that we’ve discovered them anew through this powerfully written book.” — Melanie Benjamin, New York Times bestselling author of The Aviator’s Wife “A deeply moving pageturner... Ribbons of Scarlet offers a potent feminist reminder that the more things change, the more they remain the same. Highly recommended.” — Kris Waldherr, author of LOST HISTORY OF DREAMS “Ambition. Heartache. Scandal. Brilliantly executed portrayal of women’s participation in the French Revolution. When the characters crossed paths, the page sparked with tension. Six of your favorite writers writing about six fascinating women. I cannot think of a better way for you to spend your time than reading this book.” — Dolen Perkins-Valdez, New York Times Bestselling author of Wench “Read it for the entertainment value, read it for the history, read it for the wonderful tales about these strong, unrelenting, powerful, committed women. But most of all read it to be inspired.” — MJ Rose, New York Times bestselling author of Tiffany Blues “An excellent choice for a lively book discussion and readers of historical fiction will appreciate this unique take on an era not often covered in English-language popular fiction.” — Booklist (starred review) “This skillfully crafted novel of the French Revolution by well-known historical fiction authors Quinn, Stephanie Dray, Laura Kamoie, Sophie Perinot, Heather Webb, and E. Knight tells of singular women during tumultuous times. Sure to appeal to devotees of historical fiction, feminists, and those looking for a stirring #metoo read.” — Library Journal “The French Revolution as you’ve never read it before–fast-paced, gut-wrenching, and told through the eyes of women who fought and lived it. RIBBONS OF SCARLET manages to do what few other novels set against this complicated backdrop have–make Revolutionary France both completely accessible and utterly compelling. This is historical fiction at its absolute best!” — Michelle Moran, author of Madame Tussaud

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Book SynopsisIke and Kayis a thrilling tale of wartime romance, brimming with love, duty, sacrifice and heartbreak, set against the backdrop of the most tumultuous period of the twentieth century.Trade Review‘MacManus has shown his ability to take the facts of a famous life and mould them into highly readable fiction…. [his] recreation of an affair conducted in the shadow of world-changing events successfully combines intimacy with an awareness of the wider picture’ The Sunday Times‘The fascinating dramatisation of the true story of a secret love affair that contributed to the Allied victory during World War II... a deeply emotional read’ Daily Mail‘Offers a convincing picture of three crucial years of the Second World War and a devastating account of the culture in which male entitlement to sexual and emotional comfort was a given’ TLS'A cracking wartime romance; sensitively and engagingly told' Roger Moorhouse, author of Berlin at War'An epic piece of historical fiction... the danger of war and the uncertainty of survival is conveyed through MacManus's in-depth research... a relatable, and compelling story' The Lady'In Ike and Kay, James MacManus has captured the powerful and little-known relationship between General Eisenhower and his Irish driver Kay Summersby during and just after the Second World War. With keen eye for historical detail and strong narrative voice, MacManus has expertly and artfully painted an intimate, authentic portrait of love, duty and sacrifice against the backdrop of the greatest events of the 20th century. Masterful!' Pam Jenoff author of The Orphan's Tale‘Thoroughly researched’ Irish Independent‘Ike and Kay sets the backdrop for an important time in history... [and] brings to life controversial romances and characters that shaped world history during the twentieth century’ Buzzfeed

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Book SynopsisA daring rescue reveals the true meaning of Christmas...The queen of Victorian crime, New York Times bestselling author Anne Perry returns with the 16th novella in her festive crime series.Christmas is coming and the streets of London are full of festive cheer. As young Worm returns to his home at the Portpool Lane clinic, he encounters the most beautiful woman he has ever seen and, spellbound, he follows her until she is dragged away by two evil-looking men. Convinced that she is in grave danger, Worm begs Squeaky Robinson to help him track her down. But Elouise is embroiled with dangerous criminals who want information that only she can tell. They will stop at nothing to get what they want and, with Christmas day fast approaching, Worm and Squeaky must conjure up a daring plan to help Elouise before it is too late.Praise for Anne Perry''s Christmas novellas: ''A bite-sized mystery that could be fitted in after your Christmas Trade ReviewPraise for Anne Perry's Christmas novellas: 'A bite-sized mystery that could be fitted in after your Christmas lunch' Daily Telegraph * Daily Telegraph *If Christmas puts you in the mood for a good Agatha Christie, try Perry * Glasgow Evening Times *Delightful...The perfect gift for a whodunit addict * Oxford Times *With its powerful message of responsibility and redemption - 'We need both to forgive and to be forgiven' - it conveys a moral force in keeping with the season * Wall Street Journal *A Christmas cracker full of rich storytelling, classic conundrums, timeless life lessons and the gift of forgiveness * Lancashire Evening Post *The tale is redolent with Victorian atmosphere, from the hypocritical snobbishness to the rigid social conventions of the time * Tangled Web *[An] engaging historical mystery . . . a winner * Booklist *

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