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Book SynopsisDrugs, smuggling, big money and political intrigue in Iceland rally with love, passion, murder and betrayal until the winner takes all … in the masterful, explosive conclusion to the award-winning Reykjavík Noir trilogy… ***Guardian Book of the Year******WINNER of the Best Icelandic Crime Novel of the Year*** ‘Tough, uncompromising and unsettling’ Val McDermid ‘One of the darkest and most compelling series in modern crime fiction … Tackling topical issues, the book will tell you a great deal about why the world’s in the state it is, while never neglecting its duty to entertain’ Sunday Express ‘A tense thriller with a highly unusual plot and interesting characters’ The Times –––––––––––––––––––––––– The prison doors slam shut behind Agla, when her sentence ends, but her lover Sonja is not there to meet her. As a group of foreign businessmen tries to draw Agla into an ingenious fraud that stretches from Iceland around the world, Agla and her former nemesis, María find the stakes being raised at a terrifying speed. Ruthless drug baron Ingimar will stop at nothing to protect his empire, but he has no idea about the powder keg he is sitting on in his own home. At the same time, a deadly threat to Sonya and her family brings her from London back to Iceland, where she needs to settle scores with longstanding adversaries if she wants to stay alive… –––––––––––––––––––––––– Praise for the Reykjavik Noir Trilogy: ‘Cage is the muted and more credible conclusion to a wayward, but diverting trilogy that began with Snare (2017) and continued with Trap (2018) — ironic titles for essentially escapist fiction … Compassion beats complexity every time’ The Times ‘In keeping with a lot of Icelandic fiction, Cage is written in a clean, understated style, the author letting the reader put together the emotional beats and plot developments. Smart writing with a strongly beating heart’ Big Issue ‘Deftly plotted though and with a forensic attention to the technicalities of stock exchange manipulations and drug running techniques’ Crime Time ‘With shocks and surprises in store, and that oh so satisfying end, Cage provoked, chilled, and thrilled me’ LoveReading ‘A novel about survival, about scheming, it’s about self-preservation and about clinging to a vestige of decency in a screwed up world. Superbly translated by Quentin Bates, who knows the language, the country, the people and crime writing intimately. Cage is a pacy thriller; you will find yourself invested in the story’ New Books Magazine ‘An emotional suspense rollercoaster on a par with The Firm, as desperate, resourceful, profoundly lovable characters scheme against impossible odds’ Alexandra Sokoloff ‘Clear your diary. As soon as you begin reading … you won’t be able to stop until the final page’ Michael Wood ‘Zips along, with tension building and building … thoroughly recommend’ James Oswald ‘The intricate plot is breathtakingly original, with many twists and turns you never see coming. Thriller of the year’ New York Journal of Books Trade ReviewFurther showcases Sigurdardottir's facility with intricate plotting and sympathetic characters. . . . A worthy addition to the icy-cold crime genre popularized by Scandinavian noir novels." --Foreword Reviews on Trap "Sigurdardottir's unflinching portrayal of Iceland's burgeoning underworld and the streamlined, raw intensity of her prose distinguishes her from fellow Icelanders who have become popular in the American crime-fiction world. . . . This is prime binge-reading." --Booklist starred review of Trap "[A] lively conclusion...Fans already invested in this Nordic crime series will race through the pages."-- Publishers Weekly "Now this one is pure Scandinavian noir...No other crime series promises to be both a thrilling epic and a careful dissection of Iceland's 2008 banking crisis." --CrimeReads

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Book SynopsisThe latest pulse-pounding thriller from New York Times bestsellers Preston & Child. Nora Kelly, a young curator at the Santa Fe Institute of Archaeology, is approached by historian Clive Benton with a once-in-a-lifetime proposal: to lead a team in search of the so-called 'Lost Camp' of the tragic Donner Party. This was a group of pioneers who earned a terrible place in American history when they became snow-bound in the California mountains in 1847, their fate unknown until the first skeletonized survivors stumbled out of the wilderness, raving about starvation, murder-and cannibalism. Benton tells Kelly he has stumbled upon an amazing find: the long-sought diary of one of the victims, which has an enigmatic description of the Lost Camp. Nora agrees to lead an expedition to locate and excavate it – to reveal its long-buried secrets. Once in the mountains, however, they learn that discovering the camp is only the first step in a mounting journey of fear. For as they uncover old bones, they expose the real truth of what happened, one that is far more shocking and bizarre than mere cannibalism. And when those ancient horrors lead to present-day violence on a grand scale, rookie FBI agent Corrie Swanson is assigned the case... only to find that her first investigation might very well be her last.Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR PRESTON & CHILD: 'Another clever and compelling tale... The stellar writing is still in abundance, and Preston and Child balance the line between page-turning suspense and ancient history' Associated Press. 'The action zigzags like an out-of-control rocket toward a double-deceptive conclusion' Kirkus Reviews. 'Sit back, crack open the book and get ready for the ride of your life' David Baldacci. 'White-hot bestselling suspense. Simply brilliant!' Lisa Gardner. 'A positively delicious serving. Great fun to the last page' -- Anne Rice

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Book SynopsisOne man with multiple identities.Eight women who vanished without a trace.The next likely victim . . . his wife.FBI agent Drex Easton is driven by a single goal: to outmaneuver the conman once known as Weston Graham. Over the years, Weston has assumed countless names and disguises, luring eight wealthy women out of their fortunes before they disappeared without a trace. The only common trait among the victims: a new man in their life who also vanished.Drex is convinced that these women have been murdered, and that the man he knows as Weston Graham is responsible. But each time Drex gets close to catching him, Weston trades one persona for another. Now, for the first time in their long game of cat and mouse, Drex has a suspect in sight.Attractive and charming, Jasper Ford is recently married to a successful businesswoman, Talia Shafer. Posing as a new neighbor, Drex attempts to get close to the couple. Trade ReviewPraise for Sandra Brown * : *A masterful storyteller, carefully crafting tales that keep readers on the edge of their seats * USA Today *Perfectly plotted . . . sin-tillating suspense * People magazine *Millions of readers clamour for the compelling novels of Sandra Brown. And no wonder! She fires your imagination with irresistible characters, unexpected plot twists, scandalous secrets . . . so electric you feel the zing * Literary Guild *Lust, jealousy, and murder suffuse Brown's crisp thriller * Publishers Weekly *Brown's novels define the term "page turner" * Booklist *Fast fun * Cosmopolitan *An edge-of-the-seat thriller that's full of twists . . . Top stuff" * Star *Virtuoso plot twists . . . Brown's thriller engages the primal senses' * Kirkus Reviews *

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Book SynopsisThe tenth book in the Sunday Times-bestselling Inspector McLean series, from one of Scotland''s most celebrated crime writersWhen a member of the Police Scotland team fails to clock-in for work, concern for her whereabouts is immediate... and the discovery of her burnt-out car in remote woodland to the south of Edinburgh sets off a desperate search for the missing woman.Meanwhile, DCI Tony McLean and the team are preparing for a major anti-corruption operation - one which may raise the ire of more than a few powerful people in the city. Is Anya Renfrew''s disappearance a co-incidence or related to the case?McLean''s investigations suggest that perhaps that Anya isn''t the first woman to have mysteriously vanished in these ancient hills. Once again, McLean can''t shake the feeling that there is a far greater evil at work here... Praise for James Oswald:''The new Ian Rankin'' Daily Record''Creepy, gritty and gTrade ReviewThe new Ian Rankin - Daily RecordCreepy, gritty and gruesome - Sunday TelegraphCrime fiction's next big thing - Sunday TelegraphOswald's writing is in a class above most - Daily ExpressHugely enjoyable - MirrorOswald is among the leaders in the new batch of excellent Scottish crime writers - Daily Mail

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Book SynopsisA missing teenager left for deadA detective staring into the abyss---JAKE SAWYER is in limbo. Facing an internal enquiry into his capture of a vicious killer, he turns private detective, and takes the seemingly hopeless case of a teenage boy, missing for seven years. When a young woman podcaster investigating the boy's disappearance also goes missing, Sawyer is drawn into the secretive world of urban exploration. But then an adult male body is found, showing signs of extreme torture, and the murder reminds Sawyer of an unsolved case from his early career. He connects the past with the present, uncovering a terrible link which could hold the key to the disappearances. Out of therapy and tormented by trauma, Sawyer must hold himself together as his quest to find the missing boy and woman leads him to the lair of his most terrifying adversary. ---Set within the bleak beauty of the UK Peak District, this pacy British detective novel is a murder mystery with twists, dark humour and a compelling lead character whose backstory continues through the series. CHASE THE DEVIL is the fifth book in this series of page-turning thrillers from one of the UK's sharpest writers. Perfect for fans of Val McDermid, Ian Rankin, MJ Arlidge, LJ Ross and Michael Connelly. ---????? This series gets better and better.????? Tightly plotted and stylishly written.????? Great suspense. Found myself second-guessing everything.-----Praise for Andrew Lowe:????? Prose that gets under your flesh and into your bones.????? Taut and compelling. Not a wasted word.????? Plot and character perfectly intertwined.????? Keeps you reading through the night.????? Poetic and utterly gripping.

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Book SynopsisAfter the Gryps, it's time for the Lindwurm tournament! Ayato has been training for the competition in hopes of saving Haruka, who has been taken as a hostage...but what about his promise with Julis?

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Book SynopsisRebecca Tope is the author of three bestselling crime series, set in the Cotswolds, Lake District and West Country. She lives on a smallholding in rural Herefordshire, where she enjoys the silence and plants a lot of trees.

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Book SynopsisA spectacular new Agent Pendergast thriller from the NEW YORK TIMES bestselling authors.Trade ReviewA blockbuster...a lot of fun * WASHINGTON POST *Bestsellers Preston and Child have come up with another gripping, action-packed page-turner * PUBLISHERS WEEKLY *A highly compelling thriller...Preston and Child prove that the devil is indeed in the details * ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY *Dynamic duo Preston and Child once again demonstrate their mastery of the genre...The thrillfest runs full force to the very last page * KIRKUS *

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Book SynopsisA mystery lands – literally – at Tom Winscombe’s feet, and another riotous mathematical adventure begins… Tom Winscombe and Dorothy Chan haven’t managed to go on a date for some time, so it’s a shame that their outing to a Promenade Concert is cut short when a mysterious cowled figure plummets from the gallery to the floor of the arena close to where they are standing. But when they find out who he was, all thoughts of romance fly out of the window. Just who are the Fractal Monks, and what does Isaac, last of the Vavasors and custodian of the papers of famed dead mathematical geniuses Archie and Pye, want with them? How will other figures from the past also demand a slice of the action? And what other mysteries are there lurking at the bottom of the sea and at the top of mountains? The answers lie in The Riddle of Fractal Monks.Trade ReviewPraise for Jonathan Pinnock: ‘Lovely stuff’ Ian Rankin'A series of humorous, riotous mathematical mysteries' David Nicholls ‘He makes funny and self-deprecating company’ The Herald‘Jonathan Pinnock writes compelling tales with a deliciously wicked glint in his eye’ Ian Skillicorn, National Short Story Week‘Jonathan Pinnock is Roald Dahl’s natural successor’ Vanessa Gebbie‘Funny, clever, and sometimes brilliantly daft. A comedy that I am sure would have made Pythagoras, Archimedes and Douglas Adams all laugh out loud’ Scott Pack on The Truth About Archie and Pye

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Book SynopsisDeath might be commonplace in 1857 in the Royal Free Hospital in London''s Gray''s Inn Road, but murder certainly isn''t. When the body of Prudence Barrymore, a gently bred, dedicated and passionate nurse, is discovered stuffed into a laundry chute no one - high born or low - can be beyond suspicion. But the police seem determined to concentrate their efforts on proving Dr Kristian Beck the culprit - because he is foreign. Concerned and unhappy with this state of affairs, Lady Callandra Daviot of the Board of Governers asks Investigator William Monk to pursue the case.Monk, frustrated by the lingering traces of amnesia caused by an accident, agrees, and calls upon his old colleagues to aid him. Hester Latterly, an independent young woman who served with Florence Nightingale in the Crimean War, knew the dead woman there; Hester''s profession provides the perfect cover for her to obtain work at the Royal Free. And Oliver Rathbone, a brilliant barrister, who is brought in as counse

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Book SynopsisYoung Killian Melville is arguably the most brilliant architect of the age; passionate about his art, he is liked by everyone. So when he visits Sir Oliver Rathbone, in need of a lawyer to represent him over his alleged ''breach of promise'' to marry the daughter of his patron, Rathbone agrees despite his misgvings. The case is not an easy one. Zillah is beautiful and even-tempered, heiress to a fortune and a good friend. What more could any man want? And why would Melville risk losing the professional reputation he has worked all his life to build? Frustrated by his client''s refusal to divulge any further information, and convined he is keeping something from him, Rathbone, his own professional integrity at stake, decides to ask his close friend Hester Latterly for an objective opinion about the case. She, meanwhile, has contacted William Monk to investigate a mysterious family matter from twenty years ago. Little do they realise that the three of them are about to

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Book SynopsisBack home in sleepy Pickax, Jim Qwilleran and his Siamese companions, Koko and Yum Yum, are looking forward to country peace and quiet. But their newly converted apple barn home turns out to be not quite the refuge they were hoping for when a corpse turns up in the orchard outside . . . No one in Pickax is sorry to learn that the local headmaster is dead. Though reputedly brilliant, Hilary Van Brook was also arrogant and manipulative, an outsider who managed to offend teachers, pupils and parents alike - just about everybody in town has a motive for murder. Only when a good friend becomes a chief suspect does Qwilleran''s instinct for mystery overtake his desire for privacy - and Koko''s obsession with a set of antique printing blocks is the first clue to a mystery which takes Qwill and his Siamese sleuths on a day out to the races . . .

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Book SynopsisPayne and Jones return in this electrifying thriller from internationally bestselling author Chris Kuzneski.A lab destroyed.An explosion in Stockholm claims the lives of an elite collection of scientists. Evidence suggests the blast was designed to eliminate all traces of their research.It''s up to Interpol director Nick Dial to uncover the truth about the lab and the attack.A scientist on the run.When Dr Mattias Sahlberg learns of the incident, he knows his life is at risk. He turns to the only men he can trust: ex-Special Forces operatives Jonathon Payne and David Jones. Together, they must save Sahlberg from the unknown forces that want him dead.A miraculous discovery.As Dial''s case intertwines with Sahlberg''s past, Payne and Jones uncover hidden truths and secret agendas involving the world''s greatest minds. But there are some who are desperate to keep such radical advances in the dark and will stop at nothing to have their way.TheTrade ReviewTHE HUNTERS kicks off a brilliant new series from Chris Kuzneski. Adventure, history, mystery, and more - everything you'd want in a thriller! -- Scott MarianiKuzneski does it again with another terrific tale, filled with action and deception, bringing the unimaginable to life. Definitely my kind of story! -- Steve BerryIf Indiana Jones joined the crew of Mission Impossible, you'd get the action, history, and wicked sense of humor in THE HUNTERS. With a thrill ride that pins you to your seat until the very last page, Chris Kuzneski sets a new standard for adventure -- Boyd Morrison

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Book SynopsisFollowing the critically acclaimed and top ten Best Seller The Deadhouse, Linda Fairstein now takes us behind the scenes of some of New York''s magnificent and mysterious institutions in her most electrifying Alexandra Cooper thriller yet. The Bone Vault begins in the glorious Temple of Dendur at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where wealthy donors have gathered to hear plans for a controversial new exhibit. An uneasy mix of scholarship and showbiz. The exhibition has raised fierce opposition from some of the museum''s elite: IMAX time trips and Rembrandt refrigerator magnets have no place for them at the Met. Assistant DA Alex Cooper, off duty for the evening, observes the proceedings with bemused interest until the Met director suddenly pulls her aside: the body of a young researcher has been found in an ancient Egyptian sarcophagus. Teaming up with cops Mike Chapman and Mercer Wallace, Alex must penetrate the silent sentinels comprising New York''s museum society, investigating Trade Review'The Bone Vault will spin your head and race you away on a blast of originality, chilling real-world detail, and turbo-charged writing. If being a nationally acclaimed prosecutor wasn't enough, Fairstein has become one of America's most promising and exciting crime novelists.' Patricia Cornwell 'A tour de force. Shivers not only the bones but the marrow.' Frances Fyfield 'THE BONE VAULT is nothing short of brilliant.' Nelson DeMille

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Book SynopsisThe Irish Peace Process is about to be blown sky-high and the fates of two governments hang in the balance, as the crack team of the THE PRESIDENT'S DAUGHTER is reunited in this explosive thriller.New York: a woman waits in the shadows, a Colt .25 in her elegant hand. Her target: Senator Michael Cohan, member of an extremist organization dedicated to destroying the peace talks. Run by Britain's most wanted terrorist, Jack Barry, its secret links stretch all the way to the Oval Office.Washington: The President calls Blake Johnson, head of secret White House department, the Basement'. He needs to see him now.London: Brigadier Ferguson of Special Forces brings in the only man who can hold it together and stop all hell breaking loose ex-IRA enforcer Sean Dillon, their most lethal operative, and Jack Barry's deadliest enemyTrade Review‘Open a Jack Higgins novel and you’ll encounter a master craftsman at the peak of his powers … first-rate tales of intrigue, suspense and full-on action.’Sunday Express ‘Higgins is a master of his craft.’Daily Telegraph ‘A thriller writer in a class of his own.’Financial Times ‘The master craftsman of good, clean adventure.’Daily Mail

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Book SynopsisVillage life can be deadly... A move to rural Oxfordshire is not the peaceful existence the London couple are looking for in A Touch of Morality, Ann Granger''s ninth English village crime novel in the Mitchell & Markby series. The perfect read for fans of Agatha Raisin, Agatha Christie and ITV''s Midsomer Murders.''To be savoured'' - Publishers Weekly When Sally Caswell persuaded her scientist husband Liam to move from London to the quiet of rural Oxfordshire it was in the hope of a more peaceful existence. But so far the move has led to nothing but discord. Liam''s sabbatical book project is not going well so, frustrated and isolated, he quarrels incessantly both with Sally and with their next-door neighbour, the crotchety pensioner Bodicote whose unruly goats are a constant source of contention. But then a mysterious package arrives that gives the couple real cause for anxiety. It appears that Liam is being targe

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Book SynopsisIn her blistering and beautifully written UK debut, Steph Cha has craftedan urgent, timely and unforgettable novel about the intertwined fates of two families.

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Book SynopsisElusive online journalist Scott King examines the chilling case of a young vlogger found frozen to death in the legendary local ‘vampire tower’, in another explosive episode of Six Stories…***Winner of the Capital Crime Award for Best Independent Voice***‘Matt Wesolowski brilliantly depicts a desperate and disturbed corner of north-east England in which paranoia reigns and goodness is thwarted … an exceptional storyteller' Andrew Michael Hurley‘Endlessly inventive and with literary thrills a-plenty, Matt Wesolowski is boldly carving his own uniquely dark niche in fiction’ Benjamin Myers‘Beautifully written, smart, compassionate – and scary as hell. Matt Wesolowski is one of the most exciting and original voices in crime fiction’ Alex North____________________A frozen girlA haunted townA deadly challengeSix StoriesWhich one is true?In the wake of the 'Beast from the East' cold snap that ravaged the UK in 2018, a grisly discovery was made in a ruin on the Northumbrian coast. Twenty-four-year-old Vlogger, Elizabeth Barton, had been barricaded inside what locals refer to as 'The Vampire Tower', where she was later found frozen to death.Three young men, part of an alleged 'cult', were convicted of this terrible crime, which they described as a 'prank gone wrong'. However, in the small town of Ergarth, questions have been raised about the nature of Elizabeth Barton's death and whether the three convicted youths were even responsible.Elusive online journalist Scott King speaks to six witnesses – people who knew both the victim and the three killers – to peer beneath the surface of the case. He uncovers whispers of a shocking online craze that held the young of Ergarth in its thrall and drove them to escalate a series of pranks in the name of internet fame. He hears of an abattoir on the edge of town, which held more than simple slaughter behind its walls, the tragic and chilling legend of the ‘Ergarth Vampire… Both a compulsive, taut and terrifying thriller, and a bleak and distressing look at modern society's desperation for attention, Beast will unveil a darkness from which you may never return…____________________Praise for the Six Stories series‘Frighteningly wonderful … one of the best books I’ve read in years’ Khurrum Rahman‘Disturbing, compelling and atmospheric, it will terrify and enthral you in equal measure’ M W Craven‘First-class plotting’ S Magazine‘A dazzling fictional mystery’ Foreword Reviews‘Readers of Kathleen Barber’s Are You Sleeping and fans of Ruth Ware will enjoy this slim but compelling novel’ Booklist‘Insidiously terrifying, with possibly the creepiest woods since The Blair Witch Project … a genuine chiller with a whammy of an ending’ C J Tudor‘Bold, clever and genuinely chilling’ Deidre O’Brien, Sunday Mirror‘A genuine genre-bending debut’ Carla McKay, Daily Mail'Impeccably crafted and gripping from start to finish’ Doug Johnstone, The Big Issue‘The very epitome of a must-read’ Heat‘Wonderfully horrifying … the suspense crackles’ James Oswald‘Original, inventive and dazzlingly clever’ Fiona Cummins‘A complex and subtle mystery, unfolding like dark origami to reveal the black heart inside’ Michael Marshall Smith‘Haunting, horrifying, and heartrending. Fans of Arthur Machen, whose unsettling tale The White People provides an epigraph, will want to check this one out’ Publishers WeeklyTrade Review"As stunning as it is terrifying." --Booklist starred review of Changeling "Exceptional . . . by turns haunting, horrifying, and heartrending." --Publishers Weekly starred review of Changeling "Just getting my breath back after reading the last few pages of this. Matt Wesolowski is one of most exciting new writers of the past few years. Never disappoints. This is a creepy, chilling read that is ridiculously difficult to put down. The ending is just incredible." --Luca Veste, author, The Bone Keeper on Changeling "A dazzling fictional mystery." --Foreword Reviews on Changeling "As surprising as it is good, and should appeal to readers who enjoy crime with an eerie, dark vibe." --Mystery Scene on Hydra "Wesolowski skillfully draws readers into a story of increasing depth and force." --Publishers Weekly on Hydra

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Book Synopsis· · AN IRISH TIMES BESTSELLER · · · · Shortlisted for the 2019 Irish Independent Crime Fiction Book of the Year · · ___________________From the bestselling, multiple prize-shortlisted novelist Catherine Ryan Howard comes an explosive story about a twisted voyeur and a terrible crime... PLAYNatalie knows there's something creepy about Andrew, the manager of her isolated holiday cottage. She wants to leave, but she can't - not until she finds what she's looking for...PAUSEAndrew is watching his only guest via a hidden camera in her room when the unthinkable happens. A shadowy figure appears on-screen, kills the woman and destroys the camera.REWINDThis is an explosive story about a murder caught on film. You've already missed the start. To get the full picture you must rewind the tape and play it through to the end, no matter how shocking...'Catherine Ryan Howard is a gift to crime writing. Her characters are credible, her stories are original and her plotting is ingenious. Every book is a treat to look forward to.' Liz Nugent___________________Don't miss Catherine Ryan Howard's The Nothing Man. Published August 2020...Trade ReviewA major new talent in thriller writing * Daily Mail *Chilling and mystifying from the get-go * The Times Crime Club *Fast-paced and vividly rendered * Irish Times *Compelling * Skinny *Catherine Ryan Howard is a gift to crime writing * Liz Nugent *I was riveted. Ryan Howard is a superstar * Jo Spain *Twisty, suspenseful and totally engrossing. SUPERB * Will Dean *Excellent, compelling * Patricia Gibney *Compelling and brilliant. The perfect read for any crime fiction fan * Olivia Kiernan *The chillingly clever plot reminded me of Ruth Rendell: Catherine Ryan Howard is a genius at psychological suspense. * Elizabeth Haynes *One of the best Irish crime writers around. Supreme entertainment * Sinéad Crowley *Fantastic * Amy Lloyd *An expertly constructed thriller... Exceptional, original and compelling writing that's a joy to read * Jane Casey *Creepy and atmospheric * Mark Edwards *Terrific... Kept me hooked from the first page to the last * Gilly MacMillan *Claustrophic, terrifying and most of all satisfying... fresh and fierce... Totally gripping. * Claire Allan *Twisty and twisted... Loved it! * Caz Frear *Completely immersive, deliciously creepy with the darkest of twists... grabs your full attention and does not let go. * Dervla McTiernan *A deftly written page-turner * Zoje Stage *Compelling, unsettling and creepy... will send a shiver down your spine. * C. L. Taylor *Absolutely adore * Jenny Blackhurst *I COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN. The very definition of a compulsive read. * Fiona Cummins *Superbly chilling * Hazel Gaynor *Properly clever thriller writing * Women's Way *Nobody writes a crime story quite like Catherine Ryan Howard * Shemazing *Chilling, powerful, thrilling * LoveReading *

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Book SynopsisA gripping murder mystery set in a time of violent civil war and featuring commoner-turned-earl’s man, Edwin Weaver

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Book SynopsisThe feisty, tough and shrewd heroine appears in her third adventure in the V.I. Warshawski series, from one of America's greatest female crime writers.Trade ReviewHow enjoyable to settle down with a new book by Sara Paretsky. * Sunday Telegraph *With the creation of V.I. Warshawski, Sara Paretsky did more than anyone to change the face of contemporary women's fiction. * Express on Sunday *Warshawski's darkest outing, with no sign that her creator is flagging. Paretsky has written a novel in which a great deal is stripped bare, including Warshawski's innermost anxieties about herself, producing a narrative as gripping as it is emotionally wrenching. * JOAN SMITH, Sunday Times *

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Book Synopsis''Engrossing ... Big Brother meets Big Business - that pretty much nails it'' Stephen King''A gripping read, a literary blockbuster with brains. Horribly compelling'' The Observer''A triumph'' The Guardian___________________In a world ravaged by bankruptcy and unemployment, Cloud is the only company left worth working for. But what will it cost you?Amidst the wreckage of America, Cloud reigns supreme. Cloud brands itself not just as an online storefront, but as a global saviour. Yet, beneath the sunny exterior, lurks something far more sinister.Paxton never thought he'd be working Security for the company that ruined his life, much less that he'd be moving into one of their sprawling live-work facilities. But compared to what's left outside, perhaps Cloud isn't so bad. Better still, through his work he meets Zinnia, who fills him with hope for their shared future.Except that Zinnia is not what she seemTrade ReviewA gripping read, a literary blockbuster with brains * Observer *Featuring an explosive twist-in-the-tail climax, this terrifying hybrid of Orwell’s Nineteen-Eighty-Four and Zamyatin’s We is a triumph * Guardian *A dark satire … The Warehouse fires an exhilaratingly unsubtle broadside against a world where the wage gap is becoming a yawning chasm * Financial Times *A thrilling, thought provoking read … almost more fact than fiction * Daily Express *A convincing, horrifying post-Orwellian future … brilliantly imagined * BBC Culture US *

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Book SynopsisTo mark the publishing centenary of Freeman Wills Crofts, The King of Detective Story Writers', this is one of six classic crime novels being issued in 2020 featuring Inspector French, coming soon to television.Trade Review‘Rightly heralded as outstanding even for him . . . in literature we call it Croftsmanship.’ – Observer

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Book SynopsisA MATTER OF MURDER is the seventh Cotswold village crime novel in Ann Granger''s Campbell and Carter series. Sure to appeal to fans of Midsomer Murders and M. C. Beaton''s Agatha Raisin mysteries.Two years ago, Miff Ferguson chose to opt out of the rat race. Since then he''s been living rough and happily so. That is until now. For, as the first signs of winter approach, everything changes. While looking for shelter, Miff stumbles across the dead body of a young woman inside a dilapidated warehouse. Quickly realising he''s not alone, and what''s worse he''s been spotted, Miff becomes embroiled in a game of cat-and-mouse with a killer that forces him to abandon his life on the streets and take refuge with his aunt and uncle in the village of Weston St Ambrose. But, despite his best efforts to lie low, trouble seems to follow him and when another dead body is discovered at a local farm, it''s clear Miff is not free from danger.With the clock ticking, Inspector JeTrade ReviewPraise for Ann Granger: 'Her usual impeccable plotting is fully in place * Good Book Guide *Characterisation, as ever with Granger, is sharp and astringent * The Times *A clever and lively book -- Margaret YorkeLovely characterisation and a neat plot * Yorkshire Post *For once a murder novel which displays a gentle touch and a dash of wit * Northern Echo *The plot is neat and ingenious, the characters rounded and touchingly credible * Ham and High *This engrossing story looks like the start of a highly enjoyable series * Scotsman *While Ann Granger's novels might be set in the familiar mode of traditional country crime stories, there is nothing old-fashioned about the characters, who are drawn with a telling eye for their human foibles and frailties. Granger is bang up to date * Oxford Times *

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Book SynopsisThere''s trouble at sea for an ex-war hero in this gripping thriller from the international bestselling author of the Sharpe novelsIn muddy waters, even heroes drown . . .With his father in prison for fraud, his ex-wife bleeding him dry and his spine shattered by a bullet, Falklands war hero Nick Sandman, VC, has no money and no prospects.Only his boat - Sycorax -and his dream of sailing her away from his troubles is keeping him alive. But Sycorax is as crippled as Nick.To rebuild his wrecked and stranded dream, Nick is forced into a devil''s bargain with egomaniacal TV star Tony Bannister. Bannister is the owner of Wildtrack, an ocean racer, and he wants Nick to be part of the crew that will sail the ship to victory.Bannister, though, has made some powerful enemies who are out for revenge, leaving Nick caught in the middle . . .Can he keep Wildtrack and his dreams of escape aboard Sycorax afloat?

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Book SynopsisA heart-warming story of love and friendship in wartime from the bestselling author of Where the Heart is and London Belles.Trade ReviewPraise for Home for Christmas: ‘Read with a mince pie in hand’ The Sun Praise for Annie Groves: ‘An engrossing story’ My Weekly ‘A stirring and heartrending family saga…Against a backdrop of change when the suffragette movement was coming to the fore, the choices and dreams of a generation of women combine to create this passionate story’ Liverpool Daily Post ‘Heartwrenching and uplifting in equal measure – a tragic indictment of what can happen when you swap passion for duty. Roll on the sequel!’ Take a Break ‘Written from the heart’ My Weekly

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Book SynopsisAfter the murder of an unidentifiable woman at the Manchester Museum, Daniel Wilson and Abigail Fenton are sent in to investigate.

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Book SynopsisA NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A Telegraph Book of the Year A New York Times Notable Book of the Year A Washington Post Book of the Year A Wall Street Journal Book of the Year A Slate Book of the YearProbably Chabon's greatest, a piece of sustained writing that will be hard to see outdone in 2017' The TimesEntirely sure footed, propulsive, the work of a master at his very best. The brilliance of Moonglow stands as a strident defence of the form itself, a bravura demonstration of the endless mutability and versatility of the novel' ObserverThe world, like the Tower of Babel or my grandmother's deck of cards, was made out of stories, and it was always on the verge of collapse.'Moonglow unfolds as a deathbed confession. An old man, his tongue loosened by powerful painkillers, his memory stirred by the imminence of death, tells stories to his grandson, uncovering bits and pieces of a history long buried. Why did he try to strangle a former business partner with a telephone cord? What wasTrade Review‘The product of a writer in full command of his novelistic faculties … Not only probably Chabon’s greatest, but an example of a piece of sustained writing that will be hard to see outdone in 2017’ The Times ‘Funny, moving and tremendously entertaining, this is a novel about the narratives we construct for ourselves and the need we have for them, one that confirms Chabon not just as an irresistible tale-teller, but also a master’ Daily Mail ‘A masterclass in storytelling’ Independent ‘Entirely sure footed, propulsive, the work of a master at his very best. The brilliance of Moonglow stands as a strident defence of the form itself, a bravura demonstration of the endless mutability and versatility of the novel’ Observer ‘Chabon’s storytelling is so characteristically exuberant, the narratives so unfailingly rich’ Telegraph ‘”It doesn’t add up to anything,” stated the grandfather, as he looks back at his life. “It doesn’t mean anything.” Luminous with love, Moonglow is here to show us that it does’ Irish Independent ‘Chabon is virtuoso’ Irish Times ‘Moving, wry, thoroughly entertaining’ FT ‘Much of Moonglow feels Dickensian in style, and as with Dickens it is rich in sentiment. This is to the novel’s credit … Exquisite’ TLS ‘Comparable to the young Paul Auster … It’s as intriguing as a locked room mystery, but in keeping with Chabon’s canon, also has a heart the size of an elephant’ Big Issue ‘A wondrous book that celebrates the power of family bonds and the slipperiness of memory … A thoroughly enchanting story’ The Washington Post ‘A rich and exotic confection … This book is beautiful’ New York Times ‘A poignant, engrossing triumph’ People ‘Chabon is one of contemporary literature’s most gifted prose stylists … In Moonglow, he writes with both lovely lyricism and highly caffeinated fervour’ Michiko Kakutani, New York Times

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Book SynopsisDiscover explosive action and white-knuckle drama in the spectacular second instalment in Harry Sidebottom''s vivid five-part series, perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell Mesopotamia, AD 260 Betrayed by his most trusted adviser, the Roman Emperor Valerian has been captured by the Sassanid barbarians. The shame of the vanquished beats down mercilessly like the white sun, as the frail old emperor prostrates himself before Shapur, King of Kings. Ballista vows to avenge those who have brought the empire to the brink of destruction with their treachery.One day, maybe not soon, but one day, I will kill you . . .But first he must decide what price he will pay for his own freedom. Only the fearless and only those whom the gods will spare from hell can now save the empire from a catastrophic ending. Ballista, the Warrior of Rome, faces his greatest challenge yet . . . Praise for Harry Sidebottom <

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Book SynopsisAn Amazon Charts bestseller. To a cunning serial killer, she was the one that got away. Until now… FBI Special Agent Nina Guerrera escaped a serial killer’s trap at sixteen. Years later, when she’s jumped in a Virginia park, a video of the attack goes viral. Legions of new fans are not the only ones impressed with her fighting skills. The man who abducted her eleven years ago is watching. Determined to reclaim his lost prize, he commits a grisly murder designed to pull her into the investigation…but his games are just beginning. And he’s using the internet to invite the public to play along. His coded riddles may have made him a depraved social media superstar—an enigmatic cyber-ghost dubbed “the Cipher”—but to Nina he’s a monster who preys on the vulnerable. Partnered with the FBI’s preeminent mind hunter, Dr. Jeffrey Wade, who is haunted by his own past, Nina tracks the predator across the country. Clue by clue, victim by victim, Nina races to stop a deadly killer while the world watches.Trade ReviewAn Amazon Best Book of the Month: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense “The survivor of a vicious crime confronts her fears in a hunt for a serial killer…forensic analysis, violent action, and a tough heroine who stands up to the last man on earth she wants to see again.” —Kirkus Reviews “[In] this riveting series launch from Maldonado…the frequent plot twists will keep readers guessing to the end, and Maldonado draws on her 22 years in law enforcement to add realism. Determined to overcome her painful past, the admirable Nina has enough depth to sustain a long-running series.” —Publishers Weekly “The Cipher by Isabella Maldonado is a nail-biting race against time.” —POPSUGAR “Maldonado does a superb job of depicting a woman who’s made a strength out of trauma, and an even better job at showing how a monster could use the internet to prey on the vulnerable. Maldonado spent 22 years in law enforcement and her experience shines through in The Cipher.” —The Amazon Book Review “A heart-pounding novel from page one, The Cipher checks all the boxes for a top-notch thriller: sharp plotting, big stakes, and characters—good and bad and everywhere in between—that are so richly drawn you’ll swear you’ve met them. I read this in one sitting and I guarantee you will too. Oh, another promise: You’ll absolutely love the Warrior Girl!” —Jeffery Deaver, New York Times bestselling author “Wow! A riveting tale in the hands of a superb storyteller.” —J.A. Jance, New York Times bestselling author “Intense, harrowing, and instantly addictive, The Cipher took my breath away. Isabella Maldonado has created an unforgettable heroine in Nina Guerrera, a dedicated FBI agent and trauma survivor with unique insight into the mind of a predator. This riveting story is everything a thriller should be.” —Hilary Davidson, Washington Post bestselling author Previous Praise for Isabella Maldonado “Maldonado’s a writer to watch, and she showcases her own extensive law enforcement background in this tightly plotted police procedural.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Maldonado, a former law enforcement officer, brings her experience and expertise to this gripping police procedural. With its gritty heroine, this action-packed mystery will attract readers who enjoy crime novels about the war on drugs.” —Library Journal “Phoenix may be burning, but Maldonado’s star is rising. Gritty and gripping.” —J. A. Jance, New York Times bestselling author “Maldonado’s writing always bristles with urgency and authority.” —Mystery Scene Magazine “Delivers a brilliant and complicated heroine, accented by a take-no-prisoners plot…It’s spicy, smart, and entertaining, definitely worth your time.” —Steve Berry, author of The Lost Order “A highly entertaining police procedural…Maldonado rises to her written challenge to entertain, enthrall, and engage readers in this high-octane thriller.” —Suspense Magazine “A tense thriller with a strong sense of place and an insider’s look at some of the most dangerous work in law enforcement.” —Jan Burke, New York Times bestselling author “The Phoenix sun isn’t the only thing burning in this thrilling debut, and I look forward to more.” —Shannon Baker, bestselling author of the Kate Fox mystery series “An ex-narc leads a war against a powerful crime family. The payoff is satisfying.” —Kirkus Reviews “If you’re in the mood for a nonstop exposé of every fear you’ve ever had about cartel crime, Veranda Cruz is the woman to follow.” —Kirkus Reviews “Finally! A kick-ass female protagonist and an author who knows firsthand the world she writes about. The combination makes for an explosive read that grabs you from page one and doesn’t let go.” —Alex Kava, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Lost Creed “Red alert to all readers of police procedurals with a strong thriller bent: Isabella Maldonado’s Death Blow delivers nonstop action with substance, grit, and surprises.” —Lisa Preston, author of The Clincher “Gritty, raw, and realistic, Isabella Maldonado’s Death Blow is the real deal.” —Bruce Robert Coffin, bestselling author of the Detective Byron mystery series “A gritty, gut wrenching, page-turning thriller featuring a woman cop bent on bringing down a twisted cartel leader for reasons of her own, Death Blow grabs you from the first jaw-dropping scene to the last, and Maldonado’s stellar writing weaves it all together.” —Jamie Freveletti, internationally bestselling author of Blood Run

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Book SynopsisJust when residents thought life was settling down in small-town Wilfred, Oregon, poison pen letters begin to arrive. Who can celebrate the retreat?s success or the opening of The Wallingford Guesthouse when secrets and less than neighborly transgressions are aired? Librarian Josie Way is lucky to be a witch, since the spellbound books know plenty about murders . . . Surprised by an unexpected visit from her oddly pensive mother, Josie hopes to distract her with a visit to the Aerie, the clifftop manor where the recently passed Reverend Clarence Duffy lived. Inside, however, Josie hears hissed warnings from boxes of the preacher?s old books?and once home, from the library?s detective novels. When Wilfred residents start to receive threatening letters the next day, the witch-in-training is determined to uncover the missives? author . . .But not before the dead body of one of the reverend?s sons is discovered at the bottom of the cliff. Unsettled by the Wilfred residents? crumbling friendships?and by her mother?s reason for her visit?Josie has her hands full of dilemmas. Sheriff Sam is no help?he laughs off the letter he receives. Then Josie finds one addressed to her, stating that the author ?knows her secret.? Josie must trust her fledgling sorcery?as well as a bit of magic from a surprising source?to uncover the poison pen before anyone else receives a deadly delivery . . .

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Book SynopsisEngland, 1716. The only certainty in a thief's life is death.Christopher Templeton is a lawyer whose conscience troubles him. He knows many of the secrets of The Fellowship, the shadowy group profiting from the civil unrest in the nation, and has intimated to the Company of Rogues that he is willing to share them.The problem is, he has vanished. Jonas Flynt thief, gambler, killer still recovering from a duel with death upon the frozen Thames, is tasked with finding him.The trail takes him from the dark slums of London to a quiet village in the north of England, where all is not as it seems. But while he hunts for the missing man, someone else may be stalking him someone with murder in their heart.The new gripping historical mystery from the author of An Honourable Thief, longlisted for the McIlvanney Prize 2023. Perfect for fans of Abir Mukherjee, Craig Russell and S.G. MacLean.

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Book Synopsis?? '' . . . an absolute delight . . . these are the perfect reads for a night by the fire'' ?? ScotsmanWar is hovering on the horizon, and Dandy Gilver wants nothing more than to keep her friends and family close. But then a call in the night places her oldest friend Daisy at the centre of a murder investigation. With her friend''s future on the line, Dandy and her fellow sleuth Alec Osbourne must race to prove her innocence. But when they reach the idyllic Scottish village of Dirleton, residents confirm a woman was seen at the crime scene - an ancient stone called the louping stane, still spattered with the victim''s blood. And the longer the detectives spend in the village the more they question Daisy''s involvement. They''re not getting the answers they need, but are they asking the right questions? . . .

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Book SynopsisAnnibale Canessa was a legend: the most notorious cop during Italy's brutal Years of Lead, he hunted down terrorist suspects with unmatched ferocity. But then the fighting stopped, and suddenly Canessa was a soldier without a war. 30 years later and he's settled into a life of calm by the sea - until some shattering news pulls him back in. His estranged brother has been found dead; lying beside him, the body of an ex-terrorist, a man Canessa himself caught. Returning to Milan, Canessa finds the rules of the game have changed: alliances have shifted and brute force won't cut it anymore. Trusting no-one, he launches an investigation into dense networks of corruption that will bring him right back to his own past.Trade Review"Cutting deep into the dark underbelly of sunny Milan, Perrone’s pacy and intelligent novel charts the ordeals of an ex Carabiniere pulled back into the world of terrorism, deception and corruption by his estranged brother’s murder." -- Waterstones "[A] choice Italian noir, set in the Mafia wars and the Red Brigades in the Seventies and Eighties." -- Evening Standard"The best noir yet on the years of terror in Italy." -- Corriere della Serra "So rich in tones that I'd love to read it again." -- Amica

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Book SynopsisDCI Vera Stanhope returns in The Darkest Evening, the ninth novel in Sunday Times bestseller Ann Cleeves' enduringly popular series.Driving home during a swirling blizzard, Vera Stanhope's only thought is to get there quickly.But the snow is so heavy, she becomes disoriented and loses her way. Ploughing on, she sees a car slewed off the road ahead of her. With the driver's door open, Vera assumes the driver has sought shelter but when she inspects the car she is shocked to find a young toddler strapped in the back seat.Afraid they will freeze, Vera takes the child and drives on, arriving at Brockburn, a run-down stately home she immediately recognizes as the house her father Hector grew up in.Inside Brockburn a party is in full swing, with music and laughter to herald the coming Christmas. But outside in the snow, a young woman lies dead and Vera knows immediately she has a new case. Could this woman be the child's mother, and if so, what happened to her?A classic country house mystery with a contemporary twist, Ann Cleeves returns with a brilliant Vera novel to savour.

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Book SynopsisYOU'VE NEVER MET A DETECTIVE LIKE IQ... Hi Five is the next instalment in the adventures of LA's coolest new detective, IQ.Trade ReviewSavor the freshness, vividness and ingenuity of the author's prose... Hit men, henchmen, bagmen - they all wander in and out of a highly diverting book that crackles with life and vividness. * New York Times *Engrossing... The author is skilled at developing the humanity of every character, regardless of their perspective. It's a hallmark of Ide's evolving style that allows Hi Five to stand on its own for first-time readers, even as the series deepens longtime fans' engagement... High Five succeeds on so many fronts as it sets IQ and the series' characters on an uncertain path down darker roads. * Los Angeles Times *Stellar... Readers will root for Ide's distinctive lead every step of the way. This innovative series continues to show promise for a long, high-quality run. * Publishers Weekly (starred) *Usually, Ide walks the thin line between light and dark, playing off moments of caper-novel hilarity against outbursts of violence and the angst of misfired relationships, but this time angst wins by TKO. No matter. Ide goes dark with the skill of a noir master, leaving Isaiah in a very bad place and the reader gasping for breath. A stunning change of pace from one of crime fiction's new stars. * Booklist (starred) *PRAISE FOR JOE IDE AND THE IQ SERIES 'Joe Ide is the best new discovery I've come across in a long time. And Isaiah Quintabe is the kind of sleuth not seen on the mystery landscape before' Michael Connelly 'Succeeds in being both highly original and continuing the spirit of Conan Doyle' Guardian on IQ'Full of humour, originality and high-quality writing' The Times (Crime Book of the Month) on IQ'One of the most remarkable debuts I've read' Daily Mail on IQ 'A madly lovable new detective series' New York Times on IQ 'Witty and confident, with a bustling plot, this is a worthy follow-up to Ide's excellent debut' Guardian on Righteous'He is the first new crime writer I have read in ages who truly feels like an heir to Elmore Leonard' Daily Telegraph on Righteous 'Joe Ide is the best thing to happen to mystery writing in a very long time' Janet Maslin, New York Times on Righteous 'Joe Ide is one of the hottest mystery novelists at work' Washington Post on Wrecked 'An electrifying combination of Holmesian mystery and SoCal grit' Time on Wrecked 'Blazing... Ide is still the hottest of recently-emerged crime writers' Janet Maslin, New York Times on Wrecked

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Book Synopsis''Laugh-out-loud funny, intensely suspenseful, page-turning fun'' Allison Brennan on A Bad Day for SunshineRunning a small-town police force in the mountains of New Mexico should be a smooth, carefree kind of job. Sadly, full-time Sheriff - and even fuller-time coffee guzzler - Sunshine Vicram, didn''t get that memo.All Sunshine really wants is one easy-going day. You know, the kind that starts with coffee and a donut (or three) and ends with take-out pizza and a glass of chardonnay (or seven). Turns out, that''s about as easy as switching to decaf. (What kind of people do that? And who hurt them?)Before she can say iced mocha latte, Sunny''s got a bar fight gone bad, a teenage daughter hunting a serial killer and, oh yes, the still unresolved mystery of her own abduction years prior. All evidence points to a local distiller, a dangerous bad boy named Levi Ravinder, but Sun knows he''s not the villain of her story. Still, perhaps beneath

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Book SynopsisLoving someone, in a time of war and divided loyalties, can be the greatest risk of all.Ordered home by despatch vessel, Captain Jack Aubrey and ship's surgeon Stephen Maturin have been tasked with bringing the news of the latest victory in the war with America back to the government in Britain. But Maturin is a marked man for the havoc he has wrought upon the French intelligence network in the New World, and the attentions of two privateers who pursue their ship soon become menacing.In this man''s world of seamanship and war, will a dangerous but fascinating woman redress the balance?I have no particular interest in the sailing or fighting of square-rigged ships, but I've never been so attached to any fictional characters in my life.'MAILE MELOYA swelling tide of intrigue and adventure in the best tradition.'GuardianTrade Review‘If O’Brian’s novels have become a cult, this is because they are truly addictive. . . They are, quite magnificently, adventure yarns whose superb authenticity never distracts from the sheer thrill of the action.’Caroline Moore, Sunday Telegraph ‘The Aubrey–Maturin novels, by Patrick O’Brian, are so addictive that after I finish one I have to hide the next from myself for a little while in order to do anything else but read.’Louise Erdrich ‘In Aubrey and Maturin, Patrick O’Brian has created two of the most enjoyable characters in twentieth-century fiction. Their relationship sustains an absorbing and thrilling sequence of naval stories, unrivalled in their complexity, full of impeccable detail and psychological insight. O’Brian switches from the intimate to the epic with equal assurance. One of the greatest authors to sail with.’Michael Palin ‘My hero is Patrick O’Brian. It’s basically impossible to write that well.’David Mamet ‘One of the most compelling and brilliant novelists of his time . . . Beyond his superbly elegant writing, wit and originality, Patrick O’Brian showed an understanding of the nature of a floating world at the mercy of the wind and the sea which has never been surpassed.’Max Hastings, Evening Standard ‘I devoured Patrick O’Brian’s twenty-volume masterpiece as if it had been so many tots of Jamaica grog.’Christopher Hitchens ‘Written with most engaging enthusiasm that can’t fail to give pleasure to anybody who enjoys historical adventure flavoured with more than a dash of realism.’The Sunday Times ‘One of the most brilliantly sustained pieces of historical fictional writing this century.’James Teacher, Spectator ‘Patrick O’Brian brings depth to his sea-stories with outstanding dialogue, characterisation, humour and a golden thread of romance. You don’t have to love books about naval battles to become entranced.’Katie Fforde

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Book SynopsisA famous Hollywood actor loses his looks and is drawn into the dark and twisted world of Coldheart CanyonFollowing extensive cosmetic surgery, Hollywood superstar Todd Pickett needs somewhere to hide away while his scars heal. His manager finds the ideal location, Coldheart Canyon a dream-palace hidden away in a corner of the city so secret it doesn't even appear on a map.In the 20s, A' list stars came to the Canyon to have the kind of parties nobody was supposed to know about. It wasn't just the wild sex and the drugs that made Katya's parties so memorable. There was a door in the bowels of the dream-palace, which reputedly opened onto another world the Devils' Country where nothing was forbidden. Nothing.With his refuge now a prison, Todd needs to get out of Coldheart Canyon. But to do that he must not only solve its mysteries but also face the powers that have protected it for seven decades, and that means stepping through the doorAs a Hollywood insider with a keen eye for its idiocies and horrors Clive Barker is uniquely positioned to write this vitriolic Tinseltown ghost story. Coldheart Canyon is an irresistible and unmerciful picture of Hollywood and its demons, told with all the style and raw narrative power that have made Barker''s books and films a worldwide phenomenon.Trade ReviewPraise for Clive Barker: ‘An invocation of both magic and the imagination… A majestic maze of mythmaking’WASHINGTON TIMES ‘Passionate and ingenious… A ride with remarkable views’TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT ‘A fabulous, engrossing war of the worlds’PEOPLE MAGAZINE ‘Barker dislocates your mind’MAIL ON SUNDAY

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Book SynopsisNgaio Marsh's most popular novel begins when a young New Zealander's first contact with the English gentry is the body of Lord Wutherford with a meat skewer through the eyeThe Lampreys had plenty of charm but no cash. They all knew they were peculiar and rather gloried in it. The double and triple charades, for instance, with which they would entertain their guests like rich but awful Uncle Gabriel, who was always such a bore. The Lampreys thought if they jollied him up he would bail them out yet again.Instead, Uncle Gabriel met a violent end. And Chief Inspector Alleyn had to work our which of them killed himTrade Review‘The brilliant Ngaio Marsh ranks with Agatha Christie and Dorothy Sayers’Times Literary Supplement ‘Brilliantly readable… first class detection.’Observer ‘Ngaio Marsh transcended the detective genre by the power of her writing and the rich variety of characters who people her novels.’P.D. James ‘Ngaio Marsh is among the most brilliant of those authors who are transforming the detective story from a mere puzzle into a novel with many other qualities.’Times Literary Supplement ‘The finest writer in the English languange of the pure, classical puzzle whodunnit. Among the crime queens, Ngaio Marsh stands out as an Empress.’The Sun

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Book SynopsisA remarkable novel from the National Book Award-winning author of Going After Cacciato' and The Things They Carried', which combines the power of the finest Vietnam fiction with the tension of a many-layered mystery.In a remote lakeside cabin deep in the Minnesota forests, Kathy Wade is comforting her husband John, an ambitious politician, after a devastating electoral defeat.Then one night she vanishes, and gradually the search for Kathy becomes a voyage into the darkest corners of John Wade's life, a life of deception and deceit the life of a man able to escape everything but the chains of his darkest secret.Trade Review‘Masterfully oblique, inventive and deeply unsettling…a riveting exploration of a tormented and wounded psyche’ Sunday Times ‘Calling Tim O’Brien a Vietnam War novelist is a bit like saying Joseph Conrad was a Polish guy who wrote some good sea tales’ Esquire ‘Striking, telling, deeply unsettling. A novel about the moral effects of suppressing a true war story, about the unforgiveable uses of history, about what happens when you try to pretend that history no longer exists’ New York Times Book Review

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Book SynopsisBones where there should be none and a chilling warning of an imminent killing challenge Detectives Ben Cooper and Diane Fry in their sixth novel.Trade ReviewPraise for ‘The Dead Place’: ‘A dark Derbyshire mystery…not for the squeamish’ Daily Mail ‘A thoroughly enjoyable book from one of Britain’s best crime writers’ Sunday Telegraph Praise for Stephen Booth: 'A leading light of British crime writing' Guardian 'Endows the traditional crime story with a literary strength that lifts it above the general ruck… He gives a satisfying read rather than a quick fix' Independent ‘Stephen Booth is an author to keep an eye on’ Evening Standard ‘In this atmospheric debut, Stephen Booth makes high summer in Derbyshire as dark and terrifying as midwinter’ Val McDermid ‘Black Dog sinks its teeth into you and doesn’t let go … A dark star may be born!’ Reginald Hill

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