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Book SynopsisA serial killer to chill your bones.A gripping and heart-pounding thriller that gives a glimpse into the mind of a psychopath even more terrifying than Hannibal Lecter. If you like Mo Hayder and Thomas Harris’s Silence of the Lambs, you’ll love Rattle and The Collector.A SERIAL KILLER TO CHILL YOUR BONES. A FAMILY TO WARM YOUR HEART. A DETECTIVE WHO MUST HUNT HIM DOWN.He has planned well. He leads two lives. In one, he’s just like anyone else. But in the other he’s the caretaker of his family’s macabre museum.Now the time has come to add to his collection. He is ready to feed his obsession, and he is on the hunt.Jakey Frith and Clara Foyle have something in common. They have what he needs.What begins is a terrifying cat and mouse game between the sinister collector, Jakey’s father and DS Etta Fitzroy, a detective investigating a spate of abductions.&lsquoTrade ReviewSo good I read it twice. Trust me - Cummins is a keeper -- Lee ChildAn excellent read -- Martina ColeIt’s a rare debut that has this much polish. Harrowing and horrifying, head and shoulders above most of the competition -- Val McDermidSharp, moving and wholly original. Rattle is a breath of fresh air -- Tammy CohenA creepy crime debut with shades of The Babadook about it . . . I think it will be huge -- Sarah HilaryGripping. A total page-turner. A rattling good read -- D. E. MeredithCleverest and creepiest plot I’ve read in a long time. Left me breathless with fear . . . utterly brilliant -- Michelle DaviesVividly contrasts the apparent normality of suburbia with the awful truths it can conceal . . . A thriller that is capable of keeping you up all night — and then haunting your dreams. Creepy and accomplished, it is not quite as scary as Lecter, but close -- Daily MailA highly original and creepy tale that rattles along with menace and does not let up until the cracking finale -- Daily ExpressSerial killers don’t come much scarier than the monstrous creation who haunts this astonishingly assured debut, which transforms London’s leafy suburb of Blackheath into a realm of mythic horror . . . as the tension and urgency escalates, Cummins takes you on a macabre but riveting thrill ride -- Sunday MirrorOriginal, gripping and beautifully written - I love this book -- Alice FeeneyTearing through Rattle. It’s brilliant! -- Tasha KavanaghOriginal, vivid, stunningly written with a plot that shocks and disturbs from the very first page. Leaves you holding your breath . . . a fantastic read -- Debbie HowellsA chilling and inventive debut -- Simon BeckettFast-paced, vivid and confident – you are in the hands of an accomplished storyteller. Not only does it smother with its horror, it startles and uplifts with its humanity -- Julia CrouchSo here’s a book to look forward to in 2017 . . . Rattle by talented Fiona Cummins. Chilling, original and beautifully written. Loved it! -- Amanda JenningsTaut, menacing and brilliantly written -- Louise MillarSeriously creepy and very well written. One that’ll have you double-checking your doors are locked at night -- Ali LandRattle is such an original thriller; a novel that plumbs the depths of evil yet stuns you with its humanity. The writing is never less than sublime -- Colette McBethAmid the outpouring of crime novels centred on missing children, Rattle is up there with the best of them. Fiona Cummins has created an exceptionally creepy psychopathic killer . . . A gem of a scary debut -- Marcel Berlins in The Times

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Book Synopsis‘A breathtaking page-turner of a mystery’ Susi HollidayDon’t trust everyone you meet here…A young British backpacker goes missing on the West Coast Trail.No one is sure whether she died or simply disappeared.Apart from Laura.Twenty years later, a body has been found.And there’s only one person who could reveal the secret that Laura’s been hiding all this time.But she knows that two can keep a secret.IF ONE OF THEM IS DEAD.A tense and suspenseful thriller perfect for fans of M.J. Ford and Susi Holliday.Praise for Jenny Blackhurst‘Fast-moving and laced with suspense, it buzzes from first page to last’ Daily Mail‘Electrifying’ Woman’s Own‘Fabulously tense’ Prima‘Addictive stuff’ Woman & Home‘An addictive thriller’ Good Housekeeping‘A thoroughly twisty treat’ Heat'The duel timeline and clever narratives really hook you into this tense and atmospheric thriller.' My Weekly‘Utterly gripping’ Clare Mackintosh‘Jenny is an evil genius’ Lisa Hall‘Hooked from the first page’ Claire Douglas‘This talented writer knows a thing or two about her craft’ Amanda Jennings‘Compelling, disturbing and thoroughly enjoyable’ Sharon Bolton‘An outstanding and original thriller’ B A Paris‘Gripping and hugely enjoyable’ Jane Casey‘Had me hooked from the very first line. Tense, dark and highly compelling’ B.P Walter'A dark, clever, and twisty read... I devoured it' A.A. Chaudhuri'A twisting tale... I was gripped until the final page' Sophie FlynnWhat readers are saying about The Hiking Trip ‘A heart pounding thriller that left me on the edge of my seat.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘A clever and enthralling story that I could not put down. Highly recommend this author as a whole as all her books are just brilliant.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘A brilliant book by one of my favourite authors. I knew there was a twist coming and thought I had it all figured out until another twist blew me away! It's not often a book blindsides me so this was an amazing surprise.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘The story is fast paced, the writing was really great, the thriller itself is unputdownable with twists and turns.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘Definitely one of her best. I raced through it, just had to know how it was going to end and it did not disappoint.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘I'd easily say this is one of my favourite thrillers of the year! It’s modern and fresh and the main character makes smart choices. There are plenty twists and turns and it is a really fascinating story that unfolds at such a good pace.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘As usual Jenny Blackhurst never disappoints. What a great book, I could not put this one down.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘I raced through this… It is a fast paced psychological thriller which will keep you on the edge with the twists and turns. Will definitely be recommending this book to all.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘This novel of mystery and intrigue is difficult to put down. I usually can guess the ending of a mystery story, but not in this case…’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘I was absolutely delighted to read another Jenny Blackhurst thriller… I was hooked from the opening paragraph. Jenny’s books are always wonderful to read and so deftly written.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review

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Book SynopsisFrom celebrated New York Times bestselling author, Steve Berry, comes the latest Cotton Malone adventure, in which the discovery of a lost historical document challenges the global might of the United States.King Ludwig II of Bavaria was an enigmatic figure who was deposed in 1886, mysteriously drowning three days later. Eccentric to the point of madness, history tells us that in the years before he died Ludwig engaged in a worldwide search for a new kingdom, one separate, apart, and in lieu of Bavaria. A place he could retreat into and rule as he wished. But a question remains: did he succeed? Enter Cotton Malone. After many months, Malone''s protégé, Luke Daniels, has managed to infiltrate a renegade group intent on winning Bavarian independence from Germany. Daniels has also managed to gain the trust of the prince of Bavaria, a frustrated second son intent on eliminating his brother, the duke, and restoring the Wittelsbach monarchy, only now with him

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Book SynopsisAs a wave of murders grips Southern California, an unlikely pair must untangle the mysterious patterns of an elusive killer. A propulsive new series by New York Times bestselling author Jeffery Deaver and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Isabella Maldonado.Carmen Sanchez is a tough Homeland Security agent who plays by the rules. But when her sister is attacked, revealing a connection to a series of murders across Southern California, she realizes a conventional investigation will not be enough to stop the ruthless perpetrator.With nowhere else to turn, Sanchez enlists the aid of Professor Jake Heron, a brilliant and quirky private security expert who, unlike Sanchez, believes rules are merely suggestions. The two have a troubled past, but he owes her a favor and she’s cashing in. They team up to catch the assailant, who, mystifyingly, has no discernible motive and fits no classic criminal profile. All they have to go on is a distinctive

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Book SynopsisSummer, 1660. Cromwell is dead and Charles Stuart has been restored to the throne. Men who supported the Protectorate are being hunted down as traitors. 'S. G. MacLean can make any historical period sing with life' Antonia HodgsonBy the summer of 1660 the last remnants of the Republic have been swept away and the Stuarts have been restored under their king, Charles II. A list of regicides believed to be involved in the death of Charles I is drawn up. Gruesome executions begin to take place and the hunt intensifies for those who have gone into hiding at home or abroad.Although not a regicide, staunch Republican Damian Seeker is on a list of traitors to the king. Royalist spy, Lady Anne Winter, is employed to find evidence of guilt or innocence among the names on this Winter List. Seeker has fled England but his beloved daughter Manon remains, married to Seeker's friend, the lawyer Lawrence Ingolby, and living in York.As the conduit to her father and to others on the Winter List and surrounded by spies and watchers, Manon lives in constant danger and fear of discovery. One of those spies is closer than even she could have imagined.Perfect for fans of Robert Harris and Andrew Taylor.******************************Praise for The Winter List 'A wonderful storyteller' The Times 'Vividly imaginative, this builds the world of 1660 from the ground up, with all its romance and tragedy' Sun 'A propulsive plot . . . well-researched and fascinating' Guardian'Gripping fiction with historical fact' Sunday Times'What a fabulous book . . . there is murder, there is intrigue, there is revenge' 5* Reader Review'Kept me hooked right up to the end' 5* Reader Review'A glorious tale of revenge and retribution . . . Highly recommended' 5* Reader ReviewTrade ReviewWith a propulsive plot, this is a well-researched and fascinating portrait of a febrile, still divided nation, where long-held grudges fester in an atmosphere of broken trust * Guardian *Vividly imaginative, this builds the world of 1660 from the ground up, with all its romance and tragedy * Sun *Manon faces daily danger in a novel that shows MacLean's ability to invest gripping fiction with historical fact * Sunday Times *A wonderful storyteller * The Times *

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Book SynopsisTHEY TOLD THE POLICE IT WAS THE PERFECT SUMMER. THEY WERE LYING.August, 1997. Matilda is killed in a tragic accident on the Dorset rocks, leaving her best friend Sophie alone, wracked with guilt.Decades later, Sophie is back for the first time since that terrible summer, to sell her family''s old beach hut and bury the memories forever.But on clearing out the hut, she finds evidence that Matilda''s death was no accident. What really happened the night she died?As Sophie edges closer to the truth, the past starts to close in on the present.Because the close-knit community is still home to a killer, and they want Sophie gone.Readers are loving THE BEACH HUT:''I raced through it in a day'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Heart racing twists and turns!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Leah Pitt is right up there with the best'' ⭐є

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Book SynopsisThe sequel to 2023''s The Judas Blossom;a sprawling historical fantasy with high stakes at the heart of war...Kaivon, the last Persian General, is celebrating as Hulagu Khan''s dream of conquering the whole world lies in tatters. But the fight is not yet done, as Persia is still occupied by Mongol invaders.Betrayed by his cousin in the north, Hulagu must strike back at the Golden Horde, weakening the Mongol Empire even further with another civil war.Temujin, the youngest son of Hulagu, has developed abilities that can destroy a city''s walls in a heartbeat. Unwilling to trust his father with something so powerful, he abandons the Empire. Recruited by others like him, Temujin seeks to restore balance to the world, whilst learning more about what he has become.Kokochin is the newest member of a secret society that protects Persia. She has found herpurpose, but her double life has been exposed. Now, she must find a way to escape the clutches of Empress, who seeks to use Kokochin''s abilities to further their husband''s plans of conquest.Deep within the Empire, a new threat is rising. One so dangerous thatitcould overshadow the legacy of Genghis Khan and change the world.

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Book SynopsisCelebrate the mythos of Star Wars with this manga adaptation of the hit Disney+ series Star Wars: Visions!The first volume of Star Wars: Visions on Disney+ invited visionary Japanese anime studios to explore the Star Wars galaxy through their unique cultural lens. Now, top creators such as Kamome Shirahama and Yusuke Osawa bring those visions to life in manga form! Featuring adaptations of: “The Elder,” “Lop and Ochō,” “The Ninth Jedi,” and “The Twins.”

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Book Synopsis'Fast-paced and clever, with a pleasing blend of political intrigue and romantic suspense as well as a whodunnit, this is perfect entertainment for a winter's evening' - Guardian'Elena is a delicious villainess, and the compelling dynamic between plutocrat and protégée makes this an addictive read' - The Sunday Times'Part thriller, part romance, part social commentary, this is a wildly entertaining novel' Literary ReviewThe Firm meets McMafia in Marina Palmer's thrilling and exciting novel, which opens the door on the Russian high life in London and corruption at the heart of British politics, reaching all the way into the Secret Services. Packed with twists, intrigue, betrayal, romance and suspense, The Russian Doll constantly wrong-foots the reader and delivers a perfect Trade ReviewWhat a fantastic book! She has a keen eye for detail and character . . . Best book I've read this year * Simon Conway, author of The Stranger *I couldn't put it down and finished it in a day . . . The novel is perfectly named - each twist removed another layer, laying bare a new threat and leaving me turning the pages even faster . . . Superb! * Mara Timon, author of City of Spies *The Russian Doll gripped me with layer upon dangerous layer * Alison Bruce, author of The Moment Before Impact *Brilliant and extraordinary. The Russian Doll is a captivating novel that enthrals and surprises throughout. Marina Palmer takes readers into a fascinating world and introduces them to unforgettable, engaging characters. Don't miss this book * Adam Hamdy, author of Pendulum *A dark, glittering thriller that draws you deep into a shadowy world where no one is who they seem. Intricate, brilliantly written and highly compelling * Erin Young, author of The Fields *Elena is a delicious villainess, and the compelling dynamic between plutocrat and protégée makes this an addictive read * The Sunday Times *A pacy read * Prima *Part thriller, part romance, part social commentary, this is a wildly entertaining novel * Literary Review *Fast-paced and clever, with a pleasing blend of political intrigue and romantic suspense as well as a whodunnit, this is perfect entertainment for a winter's evening * Guardian *A real page-turner * Sun *A sharply observed take on the Faustian pact - and contemporary London * Financial Times *A fantastically compelling novel about an ordinary person who is propelled into the seductive world of Russian oligarchs, where nothing and nobody is who they appear to be. Tense, twisty and highly topical, Its skewering of the obscenely rich makes for a sophisticated treat by a dazzling new star of Cold War fiction. -- Amanda Craig, author of The Golden RuleRussian money of questionable provenance is at the heart of Palmer's novel, with a terrorist strike in London transforming the life of her struggling heroine Ruth. Strong on the topical issue of "Londongrad" -- Barry Forshaw * The i '10 of the best spy novels to read now' *[A] sharply drawn and very timely thriller * Financial Times, best books of summer 2022 *

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Book SynopsisWill dwindling elephant numbers be reversed? Will the forces of good triumph over the vicious looters? Can the annual trillion-dollar money laundering trade by brought to heel by a brave whistle blower? Peter Hain's gripping second thriller builds to a dramatic climax, the action switching from wildlife to politics, from bushveld to city, from high finance to poaching. A vivid and gripping journey into the competing worlds of activism and corruption.Trade Review'Masterful...A thrilling journey behind the frontlines of the battle to save Africa's wildlife' Julian Rademeyer, author Killing for Profit. 'Gripping, tense and timely' Alan Johnson MP. 'The Rhino Conspiracy is a true page-turner. A thriller that resonates with conscience, timeliness and deep knowledge of South African politics and wildlife.' LoveReading

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Book SynopsisAn instant USA Today bestseller.Bestselling author Lucinda Berry serves up a haunting thriller about four friends sworn to secrecy over the events of one fateful summer—and the dark truths that threaten to erupt years later.They never considered how his wife might react, or that by the end of the summer a man would be dead. But Blakely always got her way, and the others followed her lead—even when they knew it was dead wrong.The girls had been friends from day one at Camp Pendleton, a haven for gifted children. But their senior summer was different. When Mr. Crosby, the handsome tennis coach, wound up murdered after a reckless lie, Blakely, Grace, Meg, and Thera swore themselves to secrecy. And never spoke to each other again.Until now. Twenty years later a sinister note claiming to know what they did brings them back together. And once again Blakely is pulling the strings.Unfolding in a dual timeline, If You Tel

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Book Synopsis'A fantastic read. Mind bending, gut wrenchingly tense and one of the most original stories I’ve read in years. It was an absolute treat' – John Marrs, author of The VacationA New York Times Best Thriller Pick for 2022Bestselling author Adam Hamdy returns with The Other Side of Night, an utterly unforgettable tale of love, loss and redemption.When disgraced former police officer Harriet Kealty discovers a plea for help in the margins of a second-hand book, she sets out to unravel a mystery that quickly leads her to confront some uncomfortable ties to her own life, including her ex-lover Ben.Following the deaths of his close friends, Ben became an adoptive father to their orphaned son Elliot. But Harriet suspects that Ben knows more about these deaths than he’s willing to say . . .What starts as a simple investigation becomes something entirely different in this moving story that will open hearts and minds as it answers the question: what would you do for one more moment with someone that you love?What authors are saying:‘A big-hearted, big-brain, novel that you'll finish in three days and think about for the rest of the year. Wonderful.’ – Stuart Turton, author of The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle‘The pages almost turn themselves and when I was finished I couldn’t stop thinking about the story’s incredible twists, turns, and surprises’ – James Patterson, author of the Alex Cross and Private series'Remarkable'– Anthony Horowitz, author of The Twist of a Knife‘A strange, compelling, and ultimately moving head-spinner of a novel’ – John Connolly, author of The Furies'Absolutely brilliant. I was blown away' – Manda Scott, author of the Boudica series‘Mind-bending! This intriguing and thought-provoking thriller is a profound exploration of how far some are willing to go in the name of love. A fantastic twist you’ll never see coming’ – Liv Constantine, author of The First Shot'A brilliant meta-thriller with huge ideas and even greater heart' – Steve Cavanagh, author of The Accomplice'An utterly satisfying read' - Ryan GattisWhat readers are saying:'I'm still reeling from it. Read it!' ***** – Amazon Reviewer'It has 100% made onto my list of favourite reads of 2022' ***** – Amazon reviewer'A 5 star read ?????….( but that’s not enough! )' – Amazon reviewerA mind-blowing, soul-searing, totally immersive reading experience' ***** – Netgalley reviewer'My mind is blown!!! Wow, what a twist.....' ***** – Netgalley reviewer'Go into this book blind. I could not put this book down' ***** – Goodreads reviewer'BRAVO!!!!! This was the best book I've read all year, bar none, hands down, no question!' ***** – Goodreads reviewerTrade ReviewA big-hearted, big-brain, novel that you'll finish in three days and think about for the rest of the year. Wonderful. -- Stuart TurtonRemarkable. Adam Hamdy may have created a completely new crime genre. -- Anthony HorowitzThe Other Side of Night is like no crime novel I’ve ever read. The pages almost turn themselves and when I was finished I couldn’t stop thinking about the story’s incredible twists, turns, and surprises. -- James PattersonA strange, compelling, and ultimately moving head-spinner of a novel -- John ConnollyThe Other Side of Night is a surprising and cleverly constructed rollercoaster read. -- Karin Slaughter, New York Times and International bestselling authorA genre-bending page-turner—existential, emotional, and packing a twisty, gut-punch of an ending. -- Matthew Sullivan, author of Midnight at the Bright Ideas BookstoreMind-bending! This intriguing and thought-provoking thriller is a profound exploration of how far some are willing to go in the name of love. A fantastic twist you’ll never see coming. -- Liv Constantine, internationally bestselling author of The Stranger in The MirrorAbsolutely brilliant. Weaving themes of the nature of time, love, loss and regret with elements of neuro-science into a genuinely wonderful plot line, Adam Hamdy's The Other Side of Night has taken his writing to another level. With a thriller-level sense of foreboding and tension, this is a genre-busting novel full of big ideas. I was blown away. -- Manda ScottThe Other Side of Night is a mind-bending mystery that, by the time it reaches its extraordinary end, leaves no twist unexplained, no thread untied. An utterly satisfying read. -- Ryan GattisPoignant and exquisitely written, The Other Side of Night kept me gripped from the first page to the last, and beyond. An intriguing tale of grief and enduring love, it’s extraordinary. -- Eve SeymourEmotional, heart-warming and thought provoking, The Other Side of Night is one of those rare books that you’ll still be thinking about long after the last page -- Jenny Blackhurst, the internationally bestselling author of How I Lost YouHold onto your sanity. This psychological thriller will keep you wondering which strange details are real and which emerge from the minds of the characters. The lonely boy, the disgraced police officer, the bizarre scientist--each has a dark secret, and a dark problem to solve. The Other Side of Night is imaginative and thought-provoking, fiction at its best’ -- Mike and Kathleen GearThe Other Side of Night is a mesmerizing tale of love, loss, and the human condition, certain to transport readers while simultaneously transforming their imaginations. It will captivate and challenge perception while raising the question, what is reality vs grand illusion? It’s guaranteed to be amongst the classics you’ll read time and time again’ -- Eric BishopIn this inventive and intriguing novel, Hamdy mixes in just the right amount of mystery, uncertainty and relational tension and brings them all simmering to delicious effect. Stunningly good writing. Don’t let this one slip you by -- Steven James, bestselling author of Every Wicked ManWhat can I say about The Other Side of Night that won't be a spoiler? Ingenious, constantly surprising, and deeply moving. Put yourself in the hands of a master storyteller, and strap in for a mind-bending ride. -- Joseph Finder, New York Times bestselling author of House on FireA real brain bender of a book, I’m still trying to wrap my head around the extraordinary ending. Just mesmerising- bravo Mr Hamdy! -- Victoria SelmanWow! It takes a special kind of writer to pull off a story like this. Adam Hamdy’s brave, intriguing, thought-provoking book will leave readers breathless. -- Mari HannahAn elegantly-written and compelling genre-bender of a story, which left me thinking about it long after I'd read the last page. It is destined for the big screen!'Congratulations Adam! -- Marnie Riches Inventive, clever, and completely original, Hamdy’s latest effort is simply terrific. Don’t miss it. -- J.T. EllisonA fantastic read. Mind bending, gut wrenchingly tense and one of the most original stories I’ve read in years. It was an absolute treat. -- John Marrs, author of The One[An] intriguing, fascinating, maddening tale from... If many thrillers suffer from a tendency to hurtle toward inevitable conclusions, this book is just the opposite — completely unpredictable. * New York Times *This is one of the best books of the year -- Red Carpet CrashAn intricate, exhilarating mystery that makes it feel as though the ground is shifting beneath your feet. * Crime Reads *This is, without question, one of the best books I’ve read probably EVER, and is a storyline I am still thinking about every single day * Magnolia Reads *There’s been a lot of hype around this book since it was announced, and normally, when there’s that level of excitement, it’s hard for a book to live up to the expectations. In this case, Hamdy lives up to the hype and then some with this riveting, unputdownable thriller. * Real Book Spy *

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Book SynopsisThe official prequel novel to Marvel's Midnight Suns, the hotly anticipated RPG developed by Firaxis (XCOM) starring iconic Marvel heroes. Blade, Magik, Nico Minoru, and Ghost Rider have joined forces to form the Midnight Suns. Trained by the Caretaker at the Abbey, a gothic fortress in a pocket dimension, this brand-new team of supernatural heroes is the world's first line of defense against the demonic forces of the underworld. With a looming prophecy of magical upheaval that threatens to unleash apocalyptic danger, the Suns must learn to work together, and quickly. But they aren't the only ones paying attention to the disruption of mystical forces. Taking advantage of the growing disorder, a mysterious group called the Triumvirate has discovered the existence of a hidden relic that would give them control over Mephisto, and they will stop at nothing to exact revenge on their shared enemy. The Midnight Suns will face their biggest challenge yet to prevent the Triumvirate from unearthing this devastating power and throwing the world into chaos.

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Book SynopsisIn the mining town of Goetia, the world is divided between The Fallen, descendants of demonkind, and The Virtues, the winners in an ancient war. Celeste and Mariel are two Fallen sisters, bound by blood but raised in separate worlds. Celeste grew up with their father, passing in privileged society, while Mariel stayed with their mother in Goetia’s slums. Celeste is wracked by guilt for leaving her sister behind, and when their father dies, she becomes Mariel’s fiercest protector. But their lives are upended when Mariel is arrested for the murder of a Virtue.Determined to save her sister and prove her innocence, Celeste turns to her ex-lover, a former general in the armies of Hell, for help. Soon Celeste is making her own deals with devils and angels alike to prove her sister's innocence. However the journey to discover the truth threatens to become more than Celeste ever bargained for.Trade Review‘Rebecca Roanhorse is known for her incredible worldbuilding, diverse inspirations, and complex reinterpretations of tropes, and all her talents are perfectly on display in her latest.’ -- CrimeReads‘A compelling, dark fantasy mystery’ -- BuzzFeed News

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Book SynopsisVenture into the undead-ravaged lands of southern Italy with this supplement for The Silver Bayonet, featuring a solo/cooperative campaign, new soldiers, and new foes.Something sinister has risen in Calabria, the hauntingly beautiful yet dangerous province of southern Italy. Still recovering from the destructive earthquake that killed tens of thousands of people, the region's clergy preach a crusade against France and its allies. As the major nations vie for military, political, and ideological supremacy over the Mediterranean, the Bourbon royal family plots to reclaim its Neapolitan throne, sending agents from its Sicilian stronghold to support the briganti Calabria's bandit gangs in waging a bloody guerrilla war against the occupying French. Meanwhile, rumors spread that the dead no longer rest easy, but rise from their graves to wander isolated valleys and mountain paths...You are sent into this powder keg to seek out the truth

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Book SynopsisTracy Whitwell's second novel Gin Palace picks up with the unwilling crime-solver, Tanz, from the hilarious The Accidental Medium, as she grows accustomed to her rather unusual gift . . .Tanz can talk to ghosts, although she’d prefer it if she couldn’t. Struggling to make ends meet as an actress and wholly unsuited to supply teaching, Tanz is only one bad day away from a meltdown. And the babbling ghosts aren’t helping.So when Tanz is offered a paid acting gig in her hometown, things start to look up. But Newcastle’s dead won’t stay quiet for long, and soon Tanz becomes haunted with visions of a mysterious Gin Palace guarded by a sinister figure. As Tanz starts to piece together a terrible tragedy, it becomes clear there’s no limit to what the poltergeist will do to keep his secrets his own.Unfortunately, he’s never met anyone quite like Tanz before . . .Trade ReviewCompelling, wasp-tongued and very funny -- Caroline Smailes, author of The Drowning of Arthur Braxton on The Accidental Medium Spooky and hilarious and brimming with oddball characters, I love this book! -- Mandasue Heller, author of Running Scared on The Accidental Medium I loved The Accidental Medium. A hilarious journey into a ghostly world of psychics and the like that’s guaranteed to put you in high spirits. I’m no clairvoyant but, trust me, this medium is about to go large! -- Trevor Wood, author of Dead End Street on The Accidental Medium

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Book SynopsisDanni has seen more in her eight years on this planet than most people see in a lifetime. The sole survivor of a motorway pile-up which took her mother''s life, she is now safe and thriving with her adoptive family. Until the day the bad people come knocking. Forcing Danni to face the memories she has done such a good job forgetting . . . Josie''s quiet life is dismantled with a knock at the door. When she and her daughter are violently kidnapped, Josie must act fast to survive. Danni has very little memory of the day her mother died, but these people are hell-bent on finding the money her mother stole before her death, and they think Danni knows more than she''s letting on.Grace arrives at her big sister''s house to find her partner Pete beaten and tied up and her sister and niece taken. Josie has been her protector her entire life - but now she needs to be the strong one. Enlisting the help of a friend with the combat experience and skills she

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Book SynopsisThe first short story collection from the Queen of Chillers. Prepare to be terrified... This Halloween prepare to be terrified with C. J. Tudor's first collection of short stories. A creak of the floorboard, a shiver down your spine, the feeling that you're not alone... These eleven twisted tales of the macabre from the bestselling author of The Chalk Man are your perfect companions as the nights draw in...if you're brave enough.Trade ReviewAll hail the queen of scream. A Sliver of Darkness is C.J. Tudor at her spine-tingling, nightmare-inducing best. Read it if you dare... * CHRIS WHITAKER *This unsettling collection of stories from a writer often called the 'British Stephen King' deftly inverts the banal and unremarkable to reveal their underlying horror * METRO *Beautifully barbaric, creepy as hell and crammed with barbed wit, Tudor can say more in one short story than many writers can manage in a full length novel * JOHN MARRS *Brilliantly creepy and perfectly executed * JAMES OSWALD *A decadent and phantasmagorical descent into the dark chasm where I first fell in love with horror fiction. Told with real heart along with daemonic savagery, these are stories to luxuriate with in the tenebrous * MATT WESOLOWSKI *Chilling * Choice Magazine *PRAISE FOR C.J. TUDOR * -- *If you like my stuff, you'll like this * Stephen King *A dark star is born * A. J. Finn *Some writers have it, and some don't. C. J. Tudor has it big time * Lee Child *

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Book SynopsisThis annual anthology of rare stories of crime and suspense brings together tales from the Golden Age of Detective Fiction for the first time in book form, including a short novel by Christianna Brand.Mystery stories have been around for centuriesthere are whodunits, whydunits and howdunits, including locked-room puzzles, detective stories without detectives, and crimes with a limited choice of suspects.Countless volumes of such stories have been published, but some are still impossible to find: stories that appeared in a newspaper, magazine or an anthology that has long been out of print; ephemeral works such as plays not aired, staged or screened for decades; and unpublished stories that were absorbed into an author's archive when they died . . .Here for the first time are three never-before-published mysteries by Edmund Crispin, Ngaio Marsh and Leo Bruce, and two pieces written for radio by Gladys Mitchell and H. C. Baileythe latter featuring Reggie Fortune.Together with a newly unearthed short story by Ethel Lina White that inspired Hitchcock's The Lady Vanishes, and a complete short novel by Christianna Brand, this diverse mix of tales by some of the world's most popular classic crime writers contains something for everyone.Complete with indispensable biographies by Tony Medawar of all the featured authors, the fourth volume in the series Bodies from the Library once again brings into the daylight the forgotten, the lost and the unknown.Trade Review‘In this trip down memory lane, familiar names from the golden age, such as Ngaio Marsh, Gladys Mitchell and Edmund Crispin, share the honours with lesser lights claiming their overdue recognition as gifted contributors to classic crime. The centrepiece is a novella by Christianna Brand who, after years of neglect, is now enjoying a revival. Other snappier tales of criminal intent, gathered for the first time in book form, testify to Tony Medawar’s skill as an excavator of lost treasures of crime fiction. This, the fourth in the series of Bodies From The Library, is the best yet.’—Daily Mail 'An annual treat – almost like the summer version of a Christie for Christmas.'—Kate Jackson, author of The Pocket Detective and Cross Examining Crime ‘One of the best mixed anthologies I’ve come across … If you’re already a vintage crime fan, then this is one to grab; and if you’re new to the genre, then you’ll find this a very enjoyable way to introduce yourself to some of the greats. Highly recommended!’—FictionFanBlog

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Book SynopsisWork was mounting up, Detective Inspector Charlton did not feel too well and he could have done without Mr Otto Bajornsen. Yet had not this untidy, smiling man come on his fact-finding trip to Downshire, the affair of the Busy Bees might have had a very different conclusion. Even as he sat talking in Charlton''s office in Lulverton, the wheels were being set in motion and Mr Theophilus Mildwater, curator of the Monk Jewel Museum, was anxiously reporting the loss of Exhibit 115, a valuable - and dangerous - tomahawk.

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Book SynopsisEdmund Harkins has gone missing. Few would confess to liking the man - a wife-beater and distinctly unsavoury character - so when some hungry pigs disinter his corpse in a shallow grave, there is hardly an outpouring of grief. However, this intensifies the problem Sir Hugh faces: as bailiff of Bampton it is his duty to discover who has slain Edmund. But if he does, he will earn the enmity of villagers who are pleased the scoundrel is dead, and who knows what repercussions might follow? To further complicate Hugh's life, the Bishop of Exeter has sent a new vicar to Bampton, his nephew, who behaves in an obnoxious manner to Lady Katherine's maid, and seems obsessed with discovering any heretical views Hugh might hold. The vicar also, it transpires, is contributing to the unhealthy atmosphere of suppression and suspicion that has come to pervade the village...Trade ReviewOnce again, Mel Starr has created a wondrous portal to fourteenth-century England. His newest book is a welcome addition to the long-running series. A joy to read. -- Davis Bunn, internationally best-selling author on MASTER WYCLIFFE’S SUMMONSTime-travel from the safety of your armchair – with a murderous twist. Mel Starr’s eagerly awaited new Hugh de Singleton medieval mystery doesn’t disappoint his fans. Join everyone’s favourite physician-cum-bailiff as he endeavours to solve more dire fourteenth-century crimes. -- Toni Mount, author of the Sebastian Foxley murder mystery series on THE EASTER SEPULCHREAnother exciting page-turner by Mel Starr. He beautifully depicts the counds, sights and smells, as well as the emotions, of the medieval world in this welcome addition to his long-running series. -- Jill Dalladay, author of The Abbess of Whitby, on LUCIFER’S HARVEST

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Book SynopsisJoe Pickett investigates a mysterious death at a secret high-tech facility in this gripping new novel from #1 New York Times bestseller C.J. Box. When a prominent University of Wyoming professor goes missing, authorities are stumped. That is, until Game Warden Joe Pickett makes two surprising discoveries in his district. First, Joe finds the professor's vehicle parked on a remote mountainside. Then he finds the professor's frozen and mutilated body. When he attempts to learn more, Joe's investigation is obstructed by Federal agents, extreme environmentalists, and Governor Colter Allen. Meanwhile, Joe's associate, falconer Nate Romanowski, is approached by a shadowy group of local militant activists who are gaining in power and influence, and demanding that Wyoming join other western states in seceding from the Union – by force, if necessary. They ask Nate to throw in his lot with them, but should he trust them, or is he being set up? As a storm of peril gathers around them, Joe and Nate confront it in different ways – and maybe, for the first time, on opposite sides. Reviewers on C.J. Box: 'The king of contemporary crime fiction set in the West' Publishers Weekly 'A masterful storyteller who writes sublimely' Irish IndependentTrade ReviewPRAISE FOR C.J. BOX: 'Box is the king of contemporary crime fiction set in the West' Publishers Weekly. 'A masterful storyteller who writes sublimely' Irish Independent. 'This is terrific reading entertainment, as riveting as it is relentless' * Providence Journal, on Dark Sky *

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Book SynopsisRomance! A crazy, overprotective brother! And...spies?!Taiyo Asano has been on his own ever since his parents died. The only one who seems to care for him is his childhood friend and classmate, Mutsumi Yozakura. But Mutsumi has a secret—she is the head of a family of spies!Taiyo reaches the depths of Tanpopo’s base, coming face-to-face with Kawashita! When the two clash, Taiyo’s Blooming goes berserk, and he catches a glimpse of Kawashita’s memories. Who is it he sees in the recesses of Kawashita’s shocking past? And will Mission: Yozakura Front Lines succeed?

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Book SynopsisThe difference between damnation and celebration is paper-thin. At the same time, Takatsuki and Naoya learn of the urban legend about Library Marie. Apparently if you solve a hidden cipher in the library collection, you''ll be cursed. The unlucky letter and cursed cipher. Upon investigating the legend of a demon god in a village, in a grotto they find a skull with a hole in it. Soon after, Takatsuki is plagued by unexpected suffering. How will Naoya help him out of this one?!

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Book Synopsis When a middle-aged couple downsizes to the countryside for an easier life, their two daughters become isolated, argumentative and violent … A chilling, vicious and darkly funny psychological thriller from bestselling author Helen FitzGerald. ‘Sharp, shocking and savagely funny. Helen Fitzgerald is a wonderfully original storyteller’ Chris Whitaker ‘A new novel from Helen Fitzgerald is always a major event … magnificent’ Mark Billingham ‘I devoured Keep Her Sweet … shite parenting and a dysfunctional sister relationship goes to fatal extremes’ Erin Kelly–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Desperate to enjoy their empty nest, Penny and Andeep downsize to the countryside, to forage, upcycle and fall in love again, only to be joined by their two twenty-something daughters, Asha and Camille.Living on top of each other in a tiny house, with no way to make money, tensions simmer, and as Penny and Andeep focus increasingly on themselves, the girls become isolated, argumentative and violent.When Asha injures Camille, a family therapist is called in, but she shrugs off the escalating violence between the sisters as a classic case of sibling rivalry … and the stress of the family move. But this is not sibling rivalry. The sisters are in far too deep for that.This is a murder, just waiting to happen…Chilling, vicious and darkly funny, Keep Her Sweet is not just a tense, sinister psychological thriller, but a startling look at sister relationships and they bonds they share … or shatter. –––––––––––––––––––––––––‘A wonderful book about a toxic family … funny, shocking and full of heart. FitzGerald at her coruscating best' Doug Johnstone ‘Definitely one for those who love deadly dysfunctional families, whip-smart writing, and their stories dark, dark, deliciously dark’ Amanda Jennings ‘A novel rippling with power and intensity. A true page-turner’ Michael Wood ‘Wickedly funny, breath-stealingly tense and utterly chilling … a book you’ll want to talk about’ Miranda Dickinson ‘Helen Fitzgerald has an uncanny ability to balance savagery and hilarity … an absolute banger of a book’ Matt Wesolowski 'A crazy but addictive, dark and funny, read’ Louise Beech ‘Dark humour sings from the pages’ Russel McLean ‘A fascinating and original tale of a family in rapid decline’ Jen Med’s Book Reviews‘You will canter through this psychological thriller’ Café Thinking Praise for Helen FitzGerald*Worst Case Scenario was Guardian, Telegraph, Herald Scotland AND The Week BOOK OF THE YEAR**Sunday Times TOP 40 Crime Novels in the Last 5 Years**Longlisted for Theakston’s Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2020* ‘The main character is one of the most extraordinary you’ll meet between the pages of a book’ Ian Rankin‘Sublime’ Guardian ‘This darkly, funny, shocking and surprisingly emotional thriller is unlike anything you’ve ever read before’ Fabulous ‘A dark, comic masterpiece which manages to be both excruciatingly tense and laugh out loud funny at the same time’ Mark Edwards ‘Urgent, angry, absolutely terrifying, yet suffused with the humanity and humour you expect from a Helen Fitzgerald novel’ Erin Kelly‘Tantalisingly powerful’ The Times‘Ash Mountain is the author at her masterly best … I loved it!’ Louise Candlish‘The classic thriller gets a hell of a twist’ Heat‘FitzGerald writes like a more focused Irvine Welsh or a less misogynist Philip Roth’ Daily Telegraph‘Domestic life is rarely served up quite so dark as this – but that only makes you hungry for more’ The Sun

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Book Synopsis''Griffin''s characters leap off the page, and she throws myriad twists, turns, and red herrings into her taut plot as it rockets to a heart-pounding finale. The result is a high-stakes romantic thriller that''s sure to please'' Publishers WeeklyWith her signature breathless pacing and suspenseful twists and turns, ''Laura Griffin never fails to put me on the edge of my seat'' (USA TODAY). If you love Karen Rose, Melinda Leigh and Lisa Gardner, you''ll be gripped by Laura Griffin!......................................................With two brothers in the police, Leyla Breda is well aware of the rising crime in her small town, but she never expected it to show up on her doorstep. After finding an employee murdered in the alley behind her coffee shop, she''s deeply shaken, and when a law enforcement officer she doesn''t know keeps showing up, her instincts only sharpen. Sean Moran is

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Book SynopsisWhen the Russian wife of the owner of one of the most valuable private collections of modern art in the UK is found dead, Detective Chief Inspector David Brock is drawn into a high-stakes world very different to his own. From the dealers and galleries in London's West End, his investigations take him to Hanover, Miami and New York on the trail of international forgery and fraud.At the same time, his old colleague Detective Chief Inspector Kathy Kolla, who now leads one of the Metropolitan Police Murder Investigation teams, finds herself at the wrong end of a corruption charge. With her whole career in the balance, she will do almost anything to clear her name.'No one drops so many wonderful threads to a story or ties them so satisfyingly together at the end.' - The Australian'Maitland is right up there with Ruth Rendell in my book.' - Australian Book Review

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Book SynopsisA gripping, pulse-pounding medical thriller that will have you holding your breath until the final jaw-dropping twist. Perfect for fans of Valerie Keogh, Freida McFadden and Doctor Foster.Care giver, life saver or cold-blooded killer?Running away from a past she'd rather forget, Doctor Alison Wilson has moved to a new town to take up the role of Medical Officer at failing hospital St Margaret's.Tasked with shaking things up, she quickly learns that things are worse than they initially seem: patient records are in disarray, staff morale is low, and there's something afoot that she can't quite put her finger onAs Alison starts to dig into the hospital's past, she gradually discovers a trail of lies that runs deeper and darker than she could have ever imagined.There's a cold-blooded killer in the hospital. And they're hiding in plain sightReaders are hooked by The DoctorThe author is clearly from a medical background and you can feel the buzz of the hospital in her story.' Reader Review ?Trade ReviewReaders are hooked by The Doctor ‘The author is clearly from a medical background and you can feel the buzz of the hospital in her story.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A fast-paced medical thriller … it was fascinating trying to work out who was the killer from the vast array of suspects.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A really impressive story and the ending was totally unexpected, which is something that always impresses me with this type of book.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A fascinating story full of tension the whole way through. The conclusion was very satisfying.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A gripping thriller, highly recommend.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Book SynopsisThe fascinating new novel from Chris Beckett, the Arthur C. Clarke award-winning author.'Tomorrow I'm going to begin my novel...'A would-be author has taken time out from life in the city to live in a cabin by a river and write a novel.And not just any novel. A novel that will avoid all the pitfalls and limitations of other novels, a novel that will include everything. At first these new surroundings are so idyllic that it's hard to find the motivation to get started. And then, in all its brutality, the outside world intervenes...Ranging constantly backwards and forwards in time and space, Tomorrow becomes a restless search for meaning in a precarious and elusive world.Trade ReviewExhilarating ... the scenario grips * The Times *A fractured narrative for fractured times, Tomorrow is cool without being cold; distant and devastatingly personal * Daily Mail *Lingers long in the mind * SFX *Brilliantly and chillingly imagined * Guardian on Two Tribes *Captivating and haunting * Daily Mail on Dark Eden *

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Book SynopsisOur Lady of Mysterious Ailments by T. L. Huchu is the second spellbinding book in the Edinburgh Nights series.‘Stupendously engaging’ – Ben Aaronovitch, bestselling author of Rivers of LondonSome secrets are meant to stay buriedWhen Ropa Moyo discovered an occult underground library, she expected great things. She’s really into Edinburgh’s secret societies – but turns out they are less into her. So instead of getting paid to work magic, she’s had to accept a crummy unpaid internship. And her with bills to pay and a pet fox to feed.Then her friend Priya offers her a job on the side. Priya works at Our Lady of Mysterious Maladies, a very specialized hospital, where a new illness is resisting magical and medical remedies alike. The first patient was a teenage boy, Max Wu, and his healers are baffled. If Ropa can solve the case, she might earn as she learns – and impress her mentor, Sir Callander.Her sleuthing will lead her to a lost fortune, an avenging spirit and a secret buried deep in Scotland’s past. But how are they connected? Lives are at stake and Ropa is running out of time.Praise for The Library of the Dead:‘Roll on the sequel’ – The Times‘One of the strangest and most compelling fantasy worlds you'll see all year’ – SFXTrade ReviewTendai’s alternative Edinburgh becomes more real and more exciting with every book. An artful combination of magic, history and imagination wrapped up in an engaging story -- Ben AaronovitchThe Library of the Dead’s alluring, shadowy Edinburgh with its hints of sophisticated academic magic will draw you in, but it’s Ropa – a hard knocks ghostalker on her paranormal grind to pay the rent – who grabs hold. The moment you meet her, you’ll follow wherever she goes -- Olivie Blake, author of The Atlas Six on The Library of the DeadA fast-moving and entertaining tale, beautifully written -- Ben Aaronovitch, bestselling author of Rivers of London on The Library of the DeadAn absolute delight . . . kept me totally hooked -- Genevieve Cogman on The Library of the DeadWhat a delight. Great pacing, wonderfully creepy villains, and so much fun! -- A. K. Larkwood on The Library of the Dead

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Book SynopsisJudah the Foundling chose freedom over betrayal when she leaped from the top of the castle tower. But Judah isn't free. Fiercely sought by those who believe she holds the key to unlocking the power trapped in the world, she must learn to navigate the dangers of an unfamiliar place in order to survive.

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Book SynopsisIn the last decade over 6,000 rhinos have been killed in South Africa. Relentless poaching for their horns has led to a catastrophic fall in black rhino numbers. Meanwhile a corrupt South African government turns a blind eye to the international trade in rhino horn. This is the background to Peter Hain’s brilliantly pacey and timely thriller. Battling to defend the dwindling rhino population, a veteran freedom fighter is forced to break his lifetime loyalty to the ANC as he confronts corruption at the very highest level. The stakes are high. Can the country’s ancient rhino herd be saved from extinction by state-sponsored poaching? Has Mandela’s ‘rainbow nation’ been irretrievably betrayed by political corruption and cronyism?Trade ReviewMasterful…A thrilling journey behind the frontlines of the battle to save Africa’s wildlife’ Julian Rademeyer, author of Killing for Profit. Gripping, tense and timely’. Alan Johnson. ‘A thrilling page-turner about the fight for humanity’ Zelda la Grange, Personal Assistant to Nelson Mandela. ‘A racy thriller into the toxicity of rhino poaching and state corruption’ Ronnie Kastrils former ANC Underground Chief. ‘The Rhino Conspiracy is a true page-turner. A thriller that resonates with conscience, timeliness and deep knowledge of South African politics and wildlife.’ LoveReading

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Book SynopsisIt's now or never for Gemma, will she finally be able to step away from a life of crime? Mob boss Alfie has new rivals in town – and they might be more than a match for the Essex gangster. Between defending his turf, appeasing his crime lord father and holding onto the woman of his dreams, Alfie knows that something's got to give... Nathan's recovering from his coma and trying to come to terms with his wife's bombshell secret – that her son Luca was fathered by Alfie. Unconvinced of Gemma's loyalty, he turns to his estranged ex-con father for help... Gemma will do anything to give her son a normal life – and she's surprised to find she has unexpected allies. But when the moment of truth arrives, can she trust Nathan to protect her and Luca?

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Book SynopsisLittle treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning, gift edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern reader. The very name of Robert Louis Stevenson is synonymous with storytelling adventures, Treasure Island being one of the most popular books in English literature. Its racing narrative pace takes the young Jim Hawkins on a lively escapade that's fired the imagination of many generations of readers. Mysterious maps, Long John Silver and his parrot, buried treasures, tropical islands, leafy palms and endless blue seas, innocence and treachery, the complicated path between good and evil, all conspire to deliver a powerful addition to any collection of tall tales and essential reads.

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Book Synopsis***'Reads like Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy' -James Risen, The Intercept'A compelling account of the ongoing search for the Fourth Man... a gripping and mind-bending read' - Dr. Mark Stout, The Daily Beast For the first time ever, New York Times bestselling author and former CIA operative Robert Baer tells the explosive story of how insiders believe a KGB mole rose to the highest ranks of the CIA.In the aftermath of the Cold War, US intelligence caught three high-profile Russian spies. However, these arrests left major questions unanswered, and rumours have long swirled of another mole, often referred to as the Fourth Man. Three pioneering female veterans of counterintelligence were tasked with unearthing him. With steadfast determination and expertise, they came to a shocking conclusion, one which had, and continues to harbour, dramatic consequences for American security.In this gripping insider account, Baer tells a thrilling story of Russian espionage and American intelligence. With profound implications for the rise of Vladimir Putin and international relations with Russia, The Fourth Man is a real-life spy thriller with echoes of John Le Carré.Trade ReviewReads like Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy * James Risen, The Intercept *A compelling account of the ongoing search for the Fourth Man... a gripping and mind-bending read * Dr. Mark Stout, The Daily Beast *If you want a good thriller to read, here it is: The Fourth Man by Bob Baer * Erica Hill, CNN New Day *Fascinating stuff from one of the best experts on this in the business. * Jim Acosta, CNN *

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Book SynopsisThe hitman hero of the acclaimed series Quarry on Cinemax returns for his final fight. By Quarry's creator, the award-wining author of Road to Perdition! At the very end of his bloody, clandestine career, the professional hitman known as Quarry - star of the Cinemax TV miniseries of the same name - receives a visit from a beautiful young woman who seems to have uncovered all his carefully hidden secrets. But what does she want? To expose him? To blackmail him? To get him to come out of retirement to kill someone for her? This brand new installment in Hard Case Crime's longest-running series -- the final installment in the chronology, taking place even after THE LAST QUARRY - will give readers a thrilling look at the last act of Quarry's professional life.Trade Review“[Quarry] still operates at a more ruthless clip than almost anyone he encounters. This is a sure-footed ending to a series that marinated in the excesses of pure pulp.”—New York Times"Smoothly written and fast paced"—Deadly Pleasures"Any fan of paperback-spinner noir, with plenty of blood spatter seasoned with a little interpersonal complexity, will have no trouble getting acclimated." - Booklist"Easy listening for readers whose preferred soundtrack is muffled gunfire." - Kirkus Reviews"A gripping fast-paced epilogue and so much fun ... This is one of the best Quarry books ever." - Pulp Fiction Review"A nostalgia fix and incredibly fresh and up-to-date, catching up with Quarry pushing 70 in a post-COVID existence ...a serving of more of that gritty tone and realism Collins fans will be accustomed to reading, with doses of violence and sleaze and sex typical of the series." - Borg

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Book SynopsisRita, a small, tough Scottish make-up artist, is on Madeira investigating who killed Kim-Jim, an American make-up supremo. Also anchored off the island is Dolly, the yacht of Johnson Johnson with whom Rita teams up to get to the bottom of this foul deed. Rita’s fighting spirits are aroused despite the danger. She is not one for quitting, even when she learns she is caught up in an international drug-smuggling ring. But she also discovers that dealing with the maddeningly enigmatic Johnson Johnson is, by no stretch of the imagination, plain sailing.Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR THE DOLLY MYSTERY SERIES ‘The Dolly novels are… delicious, funny, ingenious, glamorous, clever’ Listener'Dunnett tempts her fans with buried clues and red herrings that keep them reading and rereading the books’ New York Times'[Dunnett’s] women are among her strongest characters' Guardian

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Book SynopsisThe completely thrilling and unpredictable new hitman novel from fan favourite Tom Wood sees his antihero Victor finally imprisoned . . . for a crime he didn't commit.Trade ReviewExplosive * Crime Monthly *The action-packed, gripping, twisty new Victor thriller from bestseller Tom Wood is his best yet * Mystery Sequels (blog) *We once Googled, "What fictional character is as badass as Jack Reacher?" and the internet answered with one word: Victor. Now, the ruthless assassin is back for his eleventh adventure, and it's a belter... True high-octane thrills * HEAT *He makes the mechanics of mayhem and the geometry of a gunfight explosive. A blizzard of bullets ensues in this page-turner. * Peterborough Telegraph *

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Book Synopsis** WINNER OF THE 2022 WILBUR SMITH ADVENTURE WRITING PRIZE **THE TIMES'' THRILLER OF THE MONTH''A heart-pounding survival thriller set in the starkly beautiful far north of Norway. Gripping and adrenalin-fuelled, yet also written with a tenderness that warms even the most chilling of chases.'' LUCY CLARKE, author of The CastawaysErik Amdahl and his spirited daughter, Sofia, have embarked on a long-promised cross-country ski trip deep into Norway''s arctic circle. For Erik, it''s the chance to bond properly with his remaining daughter following a tragic accident. For Sofia, it''s the proof she needs that her father does care.Then, far from home in this snowbound wilderness, with night falling and the mercury plummeting, an accident sends them in search of help - and shelter. Nearby is the home of a couple - members of Norway''s indigenous Sami people - who they''ve met before, and who welcome them in. Erik is rTrade ReviewA high speed avalanche of a thriller. * THE SUN *Stunning . . . spell-binding tension. * DAILY MAIL *A terrific winter chiller set in the unforgiving Norwegian mountain landscape, Where Blood Runs Cold depicts exactly how far we will go to survive - and to protect the ones we love. Utterly gripping. -- AMY McCULLOCH, author of BreathlessRiveting . . . Kristian gives this extended chase a nightmarish intensity.' -- John Williams * MAIL ON SUNDAY *'Where Blood Runs Cold is a heart-pounding survival thriller set in the starkly beautiful far north of Norway. Gripping and adrenalin-fuelled, yet also written with a tenderness that warms even the most chilling of chases.' -- LUCY CLARKE, author of The Castaways

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Book SynopsisSpurred by the memories of his betrayal in his past life, Kaito continues his pursuit to exact revenge on the adventurers who killed him. When he encounters Eumis, the sorcerer mastermind behind the betrayal, Kaito’s quest for vengeance kicks into high gear.

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