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Book SynopsisBicklebury is a small village of some three hundred inhabitants, a church and a pub, but no shop, no school, and certainly no crime - until two ex-cons decide it is the ideal location to pull a robbery. Derek Jarvis and his daughter Hannah are home when the two armed men break in, and Derek, fearing for their safety, urges Hannah not to resist. The tactic backfires as one of the men brutally attacks her, leaving her broken and revolted. Derek''s marriage and his daughter are never the same again. As his family falls apart, he finds his wife and daughter blame him for what happened, refusing to forgive him even after the men are caught. And so Derek Jarvis, a mild-mannered accountant, conceives a plan to avenge his family. But Derek has never truly looked at himself or anticipated the terrifying twist his quest for revenge may take, as it leads him down the darkest back alleys of the psyche, strips away his controls and confronts his soul with a shocking choice . . .Trade ReviewThere is not a word wasted in Margaret Yorke's deftly constructed crime novels, yet they have a hinterland greater than many novels twice the length. Her understanding of the faultlines that run through human beings is second to none * Diane Setterfield *Superior and scary . . . with an ingenious sting in the tale * Daily Telegraph *The mistress of the skillfully-spun suspense novel . . . her quiet, unemphatic style of narrative makes the story a compelling read * Sunday Telegraph *Yorke, a steely mistress of the matter-of-fact presentation of household horrors, has never written a more artfully assembled chiller * Sunday Times *

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Book SynopsisMankind''s greatest mystery lies in wait...Civil war rages in Ethiopia. A priest waits to die in a parched prison cell; he has not seen daylight for four decades. But then a mortar shell hits the compound, and the prisoner and his secret are free.Two reporters and a beautiful photographer save this wounded man, who tells them something too incredible to believe: the location of the Holy Grail. Thus begins an impossible quest that will pit them against murderous tribes, deadly assassins, fanatical monks, and ultimately, themselves. The Quest is a breakneck search for an ancient legend amid a dangerous jungle war - and no one''s coming out unscathed.

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Book SynopsisThe fourth uniquely stylish crime novel, from the award-winning Peter Diamond series.''Darling, if ever I''ve met a group of potential murderers anywhere, it''s the Bloodhounds.'' Thus says one of the members of the Bloodhounds of Bath, a society that meets in a crypt to discuss crime novels. But to their latest recruit, they seem just a gaggle of dotty misfits, until one of them reveals that he is in possession of an immensely valuable stamp, recently stolen from the Postal Museum.Then theft is overtaken by murder when the corpse of one of the Bloodhounds is found in a locked houseboat, with the only key in the possession of a man with a perfect alibi. Burly Peter Diamond finds himself embroiled in a mystery evoking the classic crime puzzles of John Dickson Carr.Winner of the Crime Writers Association Silver Dagger, the Barry Award and the Macavity Award.Trade ReviewA must for crime buffs * Mail on Sunday *Diamond in full dazzle . . . skilfully pays homage to the old-style whodunit in this thoroughly modern mystery * Publishers Weekly *

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Book SynopsisThe third detective story in the award-winning Peter Diamond series, from Peter Lovesey.The summons comes at night. Two policemen collect Peter Diamond from his West London flat and drive him to Bath. Once head of the murder squad there, he is now out of touch in his retirement, unaware of an audacious escape from Albany Prison.Four years previously, Diamond headed the investigation of the bizarre murder of a Swedish woman journalist, her mouth stuffed with red roses. Now the convicted murderer is at large and has already kidnapped the daughter of the Assistant Chief Constable. He is demanding that the case be re-examined and he will deal only with Diamond.Winner of the Crime Writers Association Silver Dagger and shortlisted for the Edgar Award.Trade ReviewA masterly surprise . . . the best of Lovesey's Diamond novels to date * Sunday Times *This could be the jewel in Lovesey's crown * Yorkshire Post *

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Book SynopsisMaddie Layne''s life hasn''t been the same since her sister was murdered. The police never found Greta''s body so all Maddie was left with was unanswered questions - and her orphaned nephew, Zac, to look after. She works hard to make sure Zac has everything he needs; she even tends graves for some extra cash. Maddie isn''t looking for any trouble.Lucy Rivers died decades ago under suspicious circumstances and the people responsible believe the entire affair is over. And then the mysterious Cato hires Maddie to tend to Lucy''s neglected grave. Maddie starts asking innocent questions, but when she learns that the deaths of her sister and Lucy are linked she knows she must dig deeper.Lena Gissing, matriarch of one of the East End''s most vicious families, has a vested interest in making sure the truth stays buried. She''s not about to let a nobody like Maddie Layne get in the way . . .Trade ReviewA cracking good read * Jessie Keane *Well into Martina Cole territory, Robert Kray gets under the skin of the London underworld * Independent *Action, intrigue and a character-driven plot . . . sure to please any crime fiction fans * Woman *Gripping * Daily Express *A Cole-esque, addictive read . . . expect a healthy dose of the kidnapping, blackmail and murder that no East End novel would be complete without * London Lite *Written by the widow of Reggie Kray, one of the East End's most notorious gangsters, this has an authenticity and insight to it that many other thrillers don't * Candis *

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Book Synopsis''O''Dell could be Reacher''s long-lost twin'' LEE CHILDSpecial Agent Maggie O''Dell doesn''t need to set foot at a crime scene to catch a serial killer. From her small Quantico office, she''s profiled criminals using just Polaroids and faxed copies of evidence from homicide detectives across the country.Then comes Albert Stucky . . . and nothing will ever be the same.Stucky is a sadistic madman who places pieces of his victims in takeout containers and leaves them for innocent bystanders to find. He enjoys his twisted games as much as he enjoys the kill. And when Maggie is tasked with profiling his murders, Stucky is only too happy to rise to the challenge:''Let the chase begin.''New York Times bestselling author Alex Kava returns with a heart-stopping new thriller featuring special agent Maggie O''Dell, who will face one of the most terrifying serial killers of her career.''Rip-roaring action that only bui

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Book SynopsisThe fourteenth Peter Diamond case has the eminent detective in pursuit of a murderer after a theft at an auction house goes wrong.Just as the bidding gets exciting in a Bath auction house, three armed men stage a hold-up and attempt to steal Lot 129, a medieval carving of the Wife of Bath. The highest bidder, appalled to have the prize snatched away, tries to stop them and is shot dead.Peter Diamond, head of the murder squad, soon finds himself sharing an office with the stone wife - until he is ejected. To his extreme annoyance the lump of stone appears to exert a malign influence over him and his investigation. Refusing to be beaten, he rallies his team and begins finding suspects and motives.The case demands that someone goes undercover. The dangerous mission falls to Sergeant Ingeborg Smith, reverting to her journalist persona to get the confidence of a wealthy local criminal through his pop star girlfriend. And soon, murder makes a rea

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Book SynopsisRyder Creed and his dogs have been making national headlines after intercepting several major drug stashes being smuggled through Atlanta''s airport. But their newfound celebrity has also garnered some unwanted attention.When Creed and one of his dogs are called in to search a commercial fishing vessel, they discover a secret compartment. But the Colombian cartels'' latest shipment isn''t drugs. This time, its cargo is human. To make matters worse, Creed helps one of the cartel''s drug mules escape - a fourteen-year-old girl who reminds him of his younger sister who disappeared fifteen years ago. Meanwhile, FBI agent Maggie O''Dell is investigating a series of murders - the victims tortured, killed, and dumped in the Potomac River. Maggie suspects they are the work of a cunning and brutal assassin. But by the time she uncovers a hit list with Creed''s name on it, it might be too late...

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Book SynopsisThe year is 1915, and the war is raging on . . .The war was not ''over by Christmas'' after all and as 1915 begins, the Hunters begin to settle into wartime life.Diana, the eldest Hunter daughter, sees her fiance off to the Front but doesn''t expect such coldness from her future mother-in-law. David''s battalion is almost ready to be sent to the Front, but how will Beattie''s fragile peace of mind endure? Below stairs, Ethel, the under housemaid, is tired of having her beaux go off to war so she deliberately sets her sights on a man who works on the railway, believing he won''t be allowed to volunteer. Eric turns out to be decent, honest and he genuinely cares about Ethel - is this the man who could give her a new life?The Hunters, their servants and their neighbours soon realise that war is not just for the soldiers, but it''s for everyone to win, and every new atrocity that is reported bolsters British determination: this is a war that must be won atTrade ReviewAn insightful look at the impact of war on everyday lives * Choice *

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Book SynopsisIt is 1916 and the Hunters, their friends and their servants are settling down to the business of war. As conscription reaches into every household, Britain turns out men and shells in industrial numbers from army camps and munitions factories up and down the land. Bobby, the second Hunter son, gains his wings and joins his brother in France. Ethel, the under housemaid, embarks on a quest and Laura Hunter sets out on her biggest adventure yet. Diana, the elder Hunter daughter, finds a second chance at happiness in the last place she''d think of looking, and matriarch Beattie''s past comes back to haunt her. But as the battle of the Somme grinds into action, the shadow of death falls over every part of the country, and the Hunter household cannot remain untouched.The Land of my Dreams is the third book in the War at Home series by Cynthia Harrod-Eagles, author of the much-loved Morland Dynasty novels. Set against the real events of 1916, at home and Trade ReviewAn insightful look at the impact of war on everyday lives * Choice *

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Book SynopsisAs a young man, Leon Nader suffered from insomnia. As a nightwalker, he even turned to violence during his nocturnal excursions and had psychiatric treatment for his condition. Eventually, he was convinced he had been cured - but one day, years later, Leon''s wife disappears from their flat under mysterious circumstances. Could it be that his illness has broken out again? In order to find out how he behaves in his sleep, Leon fits a movement activated camera to his forehead - and when he looks at the video the next morning he makes a discovery that bursts the borders of his imagination. His nocturnal personality goes through a door that is totally unknown to him and descends into the darkness....Trade Review[A] current star is Sebastian Fitzek, whose The Nightwalker is...darkly fatalistic. * Independent *A claustrophobic, nightmarish work, with a powerful undercurrent of dread that recalls a horror story...The prose is stark and bare, adding to the menace. That it's all told so matter of factly makes the final twists even more shocking. * Irish Independent on Sunday *A taut psychological thriller set against the backdrop of modern Berlin. * The Times on SPLINTER *Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind meets Inception. * Guardian on SPLINTER *Fitzek's thrillers are breathtaking and full of wild twists. * HARLAN COBEN, International #1 Bestseller *

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Book SynopsisThe fifteenth book in the award-winning Peter Diamond series, from Peter Lovesey.A nightmare discovery in the boot of a stolen BMW plunges car thief Danny Stapleton into the worst trouble of his life. What links his misfortune to the mysterious disappearance of an art teacher at a private school for girls in Chichester? Orders from above push Peter Diamond of Bath CID into investigating a police corruption case in the Chichester force, and he soon finds himself reluctantly dealing with spirited schoolgirls, eccentric artists and his formidable old colleague, Hen Mallin.Multi-award-winning author Peter Lovesey returns with a twisting tale that will delight fans of the series and draw in anyone who loves pitch-perfect traditional British crime fiction.Trade ReviewIn his lengthy career, veteran novelist Peter Lovesey has supplied the most diverting (and elegantly written) crime fiction - Good Book GuideDiamond is a wonderfully rounded character whose lines are witty and whose observations about people's characters and motives are brilliantly insightful. Vintage Diamond mystery, spiced by his comic encounters with his supervisor: a must for devotees of character-driven British crime fiction - BooklistWhat'll it be today? A knotty puzzle mystery? A fast-paced police procedural? Something more high-toned, with a bit of wit? With the British author Peter Lovesey, there's no need to make those agonizing decisions, because his books have it all - New York Times

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Book SynopsisShe''s made a deal with a devil... THE PACT____________Eve Weston, daughter of recently deceased con man Alexander Weston, knows a good deal when she sees it - and this one doesn''t even come close. But if she doesn''t want her vulnerable brother Terry being beaten to a pulp in jail, she can''t afford to be fussy.In desperation Eve turns to another prisoner, a dangerous-seeming individual called Martin Cavelli. They make a secret pact: if Cavelli protects Terry then she will pay whatever it costs.But making a deal with the Devil comes at a price, and after a break-in and a viscous assault Eve begins to question her choice. It seems Cavelli is leading her straight into Hell, and now it''s not only her brother''s life on the line . . .NO ONE KNOWS CRIME LIKE KRAY____________PRAISE FOR ROBERTA KRAY''S GRITTY CRIME THRILLERS''Great writing, gripping story, loved it!'' MandasueTrade ReviewWritten by the widow of Reggie Kray, one of the East End's most notorious gangsters, this has an authenticity and insight to it that many other thrillers don't * Candis *A cracking good read -- Jessie KeaneWell into Martina Cole territory * Independent *There can be few people better placed to write about East End gangsters than Reggie Kray's widow Roberta, and her unique insight into the murky world of organised crime shines through in this gritty fiction thriller... Kray's storytelling is intelligent, g * News of the World *A Cole-esque, addictive read... expect a healthy dose of the kidnapping, blackmail and murder that no East End novel would be complete without * London Lite *Great writing, gripping story, loved it! -- Mandasue HellerAction, intrigue and a character-driven plot . . . sure to please any crime fiction fans * Woman *Gripping * Daily Express *Gripping * Daily Express *A compelling mystery -- Heather BurnsideWritten by the widow of Reggie Kray, one of the East End's most notorious gangsters, this has an authenticity and insight to it that many other thrillers don't * Candis *There can be few people better placed to write about East End gangsters than Reggie Kray's widow Roberta, and her unique insight into the murky world of organised crime shines through in this gritty fiction thriller... Kray's storytelling is intelligent, gripping and sure to entertain * News of the World *A Cole-esque, addictive read... expect a healthy dose of the kidnapping, blackmail and murder that no East End novel would be complete without * London Lite *

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Book SynopsisNew York City is one of the fashion capitals of the world, well-known for its glamour and style. Yet high fashion means high stakes, as Alex Cooper quickly discovers when businessman and designer Wolf Savage is found dead in an apparent suicide, days before the biggest show of his career. When Savage''s daughter insists his death was murder, the case becomes more than a media sensation. With her own job at the DA''s Office in jeopardy, and spiralling into a reliance on alcohol, Alex is not anyone''s first choice for help. But she is determined to uncover the grime - and the possible homicide - beneath the glitz. Soon she and police detectives Mike Chapman and Mercer Wallace are investigating the family secrets Savage kept so well hidden, even from those closest to him - just as things are about to get deadly on the catwalk.Trade ReviewIf it is authenticity you demand, Linda Fairstein has got it in spades...she delivers the other ingredients, too: engaging characters, an intelligent story full of twists and terrific tension - The Times

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Book SynopsisUncover the truth or end up six feet underNO ONE KNOWS CRIME LIKE KRAY''A cracking good read!'' Jessie Keane''Martina Cole territory'' Independent''Gripping'' Daily ExpressCut from the same cloth as Kimberley Chambers, Martina Cole and Casey Kelleher. ***DECEIVED is available to pre-order now in hardback and ebook***Eden Chase is head over heels in love with her husband Tom. He''s the sort of man who doesn''t give much away but Eden doesn''t mind that - Tom is worth the effort. So when he''s accused of a years-old robbery and murder, Eden won''t believe it. No, not her Tom - he''s not capable of the things they''re saying he did. With Tom in prison, it''s up to Eden to clear his name. But the closer she gets to the truth, the more she uncovers about herTrade ReviewA cracking good read * Jessie Keane *Well into Martina Cole territory * Independent *Action, intrigue and a character-driven plot . . . sure to please any crime fiction fans * Woman *Gripping * Daily Express *

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Book SynopsisIt is 1950 and communists are being hunted across America. When Walter Kotlar is accused of being a spy by the House Un-American Activities Committee, his young son Nick destroys a piece of evidence only he knows about. But before the hearing can conclude, Walter flees the country, leaving behind his family... and a key witness lying dead, apparently having committed suicide.Nineteen years later, Nick gets a second chance to discover the truth when a beautiful journalist brings a message from his long-lost father, and Nick follows her into Soviet-occupied Prague for a painful reunion and the discovery of a secret that changes everything. To unravel the lies Nick must return to where it all began and expose the one person who knew the truth - and who watched his family''s destruction.Trust no one in this compelling, surprising thriller from the author of Leaving Berlin and The Good German.Trade ReviewThe Prodigal Spy is a mystery and a novel of ideas - Allan MassieIt is Kanon's political maturity and understanding that make this novel something quite unusual - ScotsmanA wonderfully fluent writer with a gift for honed dialogue - ObserverThat rare thing - a thriller to stimulate heart and mind - Daily Mail on The Good German

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Book SynopsisThe twenty-fourth chronicle of Matthew Bartholomew. In 1360 Edward III issues a call to arms, as sporadic attacks by the French threaten to turn into a full-blown invasion. In Cambridge, fear of the enemy is magnified by the belief that foreign agents are lurking in the area. Tension runs ever higher as rumours and ignorance fan the flames of suspicion amid preparations for war.And then the first murder occurs - of a French scholar living in the town. At Michaelhouse, Brother Michael is now Master, but his reach of power in the University is under threat by the election of a new Chancellor and his cohort of dubious advisors. Soon, the Colleges begin to squabble amongst themselves, as well as with the town that never wanted a University in the first place.Amidst this atmosphere of swelling distrust, physician Matthew Bartholomew is called upon to investigate mysterious deaths in a nearby hospital. He quickly realises that there is something odd Trade ReviewSusanna Gregory writes with fluency and energy, avoids archaic vocabulary, despite her 14th-century setting and, having had a career as an academic, bases the stories in this enjoyable series on careful research - Literary ReviewSusanna Gregory has an extraordinary ability to conjure up a strong sense of time and place - ChoiceIntrigue, detection, and action are blended perfectly with plot elements drawn from historical details that make the era come to life - Publisher's Weekly

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Book SynopsisIn the new edge-of-your seat thriller from New York Times-bestselling author Alex Kava, Ryder Creed, his K9 search-and-rescue dogs and FBI agent Maggie O''Dell find themselves at the centre of a dire and mysterious case. In Chicago, a young man jumps from his thirtieth-storey hotel room; along the Missouri river, a hunter and his son find a lake whose surface is littered with snow geese, all of them dead; and in Southern Alabama, Ryder Creed and his search-and-rescue dog Grace find the body of a young woman who went missing in the Conecuh National Forest . . . and it appears she filled her pockets with rocks and walked into the river. Before long Ryder Creed and FBI profiler Maggie O''Dell will discover the ominous connection between these mysterious deaths. What they find may be the most prolific killer the United States has ever known...Trade ReviewRip-roaring action - Tess Gerritsen[Breaking Creed] simply blew me away...For any lover of nail-biting suspense, it's a book you'll not be able to put down. - James Rollins[Contains] vivid and engaging detail about how dogs are trained and how they behave on the job. Grace and Creed's other dogs become distinct personalities. . . . [A] highly original novel. - Florida Weekly on Breaking CreedThe US bestseller has a maestro's touch when it comes to conducting a symphony of thrills and romance. - Peterborough Evening Telegraph on Breaking Creed

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Book SynopsisIn 1917 the Great War rages on, and for the Hunters, their friends and their servants the war is where they live now.David has returned from the Front a shadow of his former self; his sister Diana, newly married, copes with pregnancy alone, her husband at the Front. Aunt Laura, eager for challenge, goes to France with an ambulance; while Beattie struggles to manage war work and household, while racked with her secret guilt and a new threat of exposure.U-boat attacks face Britain with starvation, and with the worsening privation comes a new horror as Germany begins a lethal bombing campaign. But even in the darkest hours of war, new life and new hope can burgeon, with the promise that the future might still hold happiness for them all.The Long, Long Trail is the fourth book in the War at Home series by Cynthia Harrod-Eagles, author of the much-loved Morland Dynasty novels. Set against the real events of 1917, at home and on the Trade ReviewAn insightful look at the impact of war on everyday lives * Choice *

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Book SynopsisThe final book in Cynthia''s War at Home series - Pack Up Your Troubles - is available to pre-order now.''Always a stay-up-all-night read with Cynthia Harrod-Eagles! *****''Fabulous series of books, this author never disappoints'' *****''I love Cynthia Harrold-Eagles'' historical novels'' *****In 1918 the Great War has taken so much from so many and it threatens to take even more still from the Hunters, their friends and their servants.Edward, in a bid to run away from problems at home, decides not to resist conscription and ends up at the Front. Sadie''s hopes for love are unrequited, and Laura has to flee Artemis House when it is shelled and she finds herself in London driving an ambulance. Ethel, the nursery maid, masks her own pain by caring for other people''s children but she must take care not to get too attached.The government has to bring in rationing, and maTrade ReviewAn insightful look at the impact of war on everyday lives * Choice *

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Book Synopsis''Gripping, stomach-churning . . . Marwood is in a class of her own'' LISA JEWELL''Heart stopping'' SUNDAY TIMES, CRIME BOOK OF THE MONTH''A ripped-from-the-headlines thriller . . . I couldn''t put it down'' MARK EDWARDS________________Sun-drenched glamour and obscene wealth hide the darkest of secrets and lost girls in this ripped-from-the-headlines thriller.1985For twelve-year-old Mercedes, La Kastellana is the place she calls home. It is an island untouched by the modern world, with deep-rooted traditions - though that is all about to change with the arrival of multimillionaire Matthew Meade and his spoiled young daughter, Tatiana. The Meades bring with them unimaginable wealth, but the price they will all pay is far darker than Mercedes and the islanders could ever have imagined.2016Robin is desperately searching for her seventeen-year-old daughter Gemma, who has been missing for over a year. Finding herselTrade ReviewA stunning, genre-defying novel, poetic, immersive and as dazzling as the Mediterranean sun even as it pulls the reader through the darkest corridors of human behaviour. I was totally mesmerised, from the beautiful, slow-burn opening chapters right through to the gripping, stomach-churning finale. Alex Marwood is in a class of her own -- Lisa JewellTraditional values encourage silence about sex-trafficking and murder in this heart stopping novel . . . Wrenching . . . A richly imagined novel -- Crime Book of the Month * Sunday Times *A ripped-from-the-headlines thriller that is both compassionate and chilling . . . I couldn't put it down -- Mark EdwardsDrenched in the Mediterranean sun . . . This thriller travels to some very dark places: missing girls, cruel traditions, abusive fathers. Where it shines brightest, though, is in its insightful, compassionate depiction of the difficult relationship between Robin and Gemma * Observer *Gripping, timely and beautifully written. Marwood blends story-telling prowess with characters so real that we inhabit their predicaments quite viscerally. The result is irresistible. -- Sophie HannahThis meticulously plotted tale tacks dexterously between past and present, and the unfolding revelations feel both shocking and inevitable . . . Staggering emotional force: beautiful and terrifying * Irish Times *A stiletto of a novel: heart stopping and devastating -- Jenny ColganA blisteringly immersive summer read. Paradise has never been so dark and the world of the super-rich so terrifyingly believable. I'm still thinking about these characters days after reading -- Emma StylesMoney, greed, glamour and exploitation all play out in this gripping thriller * Woman's Weekly *Topical, chilling and beautifully written * Big Issue *Compellingly immersive * Irish Independent *

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Book Synopsis*WINNER OF THE CWA SHORT STORY DAGGER WITH THE TRIALS OF MARGARET BY L. C. TYLER*In honour of multi award-winning author Peter Lovesey, the members of the Detection Club have written twenty-two twisty - and twisted - short stories that will take you on a journey from cosy English towns to the glaciers of Iceland and the glittering towers of Dubai. The collection is edited by current Detection Club president Martin Edwards and features stories from Ann Cleeves, Simon Brett, Andrew Taylor and several other best-loved crime authors. The Detection Club was founded by the crème de la crime of British crime writing in 1930 and its members included Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, Anthony Berkeley and the Club''s first president, G. K. Chesterton. The Detection Club was a way for crime writers to get together, socialise and discuss ideas, a tradition that continues to this day. Authors include:Ann Cleeves - Simon Brett - Andrew Taylor - Trade ReviewStrong on merit and evidence of the strong emotions Lovesey inspires in his fellow authors * Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine *

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Book Synopsis Can their friendship see them through the darkest of times? Meet The East End Angels, the newest members of Station Seventy-Five''s ambulance crew . . .London, 1941. Frankie, Bella and Winnie are settling into life as ambulance crew members, doing their bit to help the war effort. The threat of air raids are a constant worry, but life continues regardless and the weight of responsibility weighs heavy on each of them.Frankie''s grandfather is unwell and she promised him she would always look after grandmother Ivy, but the two women have never seen eye to eye. Then Frankie discovers something that makes her question everything she thought she knew . . .Winnie''s natural leadership puts her at the forefront of the station and she''s soon making the difficult decisions on call-outs. As she is exposed to a higher level of war and destruction, she begins to wonder how much more London can take - but h

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Book Synopsis''The Wicked Sister is massively thrilling and altogether unputdownable'' KARIN SLAUGHTERA startling novel of psychological suspense, as two generations of sisters try to unravel their tangled relationships between nature and nurture, guilt and betrayal, love and evil.You have been cut off from society for fifteen years, shut away in a mental hospital as punishment for the terrible thing you did when you were a child.But what if nothing about your past is as it seems?For a decade and a half, Rachel Cunningham has chosen to lock herself away in a psychiatric facility, tortured by gaps in her memory and the certainty that she is responsible for her parents'' deaths. But when she learns new details about their murders, Rachel returns, in a quest for answers, to the place where she once felt safest: her family''s sprawling log cabin in the remote forests of Michigan.As Rachel begins to uncover what really happeneTrade ReviewThe Wicked Sister is massively thrilling and altogether unputdownable. Dionne is proving to be one of the finest suspense writers working todayA terrifying thrill-ride of psychological suspense. Karen Dionne is wickedly good at deception, deceit and misdirection and The Wicked Sister is seductively compelling. You will not stop readingIn Karen Dionne's wilderness, humans are the most dangerous animals of all. The Wicked Sister is enthralling and terrifying, and I couldn't put it down. A terrific novelA chilling portrait of a psychopath that will shock and fascinate you. Dionne is a master storyteller who has crafted a terrifying thriller that will haunt you long after the last page is readChilling and captivating, The Wicked Sister explores the complex layers of family bonds, guilt, and redemption. A beautifully written, haunting psychological thrillerKaren Dionne is back with a dark, atmospheric and chilling tale set in the deep woods of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Beautifully written, The Wicked Sister moves seamlessly between past and present, unraveling the truth behind a family tragedy. From her insightful depiction of both the grace and bitter cruelty of humanity, to her command of the plot and pacing, Dionne's brilliance shines through on every single page. Prepare to be blown awayFresh, truly original, and utterly unpredictable, Karen Dionne is at the top of her game with the gorgeously told The Wicked Sister. I devoured this book in one sitting! It's hard to balance complex and heartrending familial relationships with pulse-pounding suspense, but somehow this book does exactly that. Propulsive and terrifying to the very shocking end!Guaranteed to keep the psychological suspense simmering [. . .] brilliantly macabre and twisted * Sunday Mirror *

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Book SynopsisFor the twentieth anniversary of the start of the Matthew Bartholomew series, Sphere is delighted to reissue all of the medieval monk''s cases with beautiful new series-style covers.------------------------------------The winter of 1353 has been appallingly wet, there is a fever outbreak amongst the poorer townspeople and the country is not yet fully recovered from the aftermath of the plague. The increasing reputation and wealth of the Cambridge colleges are causing dangerous tensions between the town, Church and University. Matthew Bartholomew is called to look into the deaths of three members of the University of who died from drinking poisoned wine, and soon he stumbles upon criminal activities that implicate his relatives, friends and colleagues - so he must solve the case before matters in the town get out of hand...Matthew Bartholomew, doctor of medicine and fellow of Michaelhouse, Cambridge, is travelling with a party from the college to accept the gift of the living of a parish in Grundisburgh, Suffolk. One of his companions, Unwin, an unworldly scholar, is to be installed as priest. When they arrive, they are immediately thrust into the machinations of local boundary disputes between three landowners, but all such squabbles seem mere trivia when Unwin is murdered in the very church which was to have been his home. While trying to investigate a possible motive for his killing, Bartholomew discovers that this is not the first unnatural death in the village - deaths which everyone has put down to the curse of the plague-dead village. He is of too practical a mind to believe the superstitions, but is he wily enough to work out the real motive behind the murders and who will gain from them?Trade Review[A] richly imagined world of colourful medieval society and irresistible monkish sleuthing - Good Book GuideSusanna Gregory writes with fluency and energy, avoids archaic vocabulary, despite her 14th-century setting and, having had a career as an academic, bases the stories in this enjoyable series on careful research - Literary ReviewA first-rate treat for mystery lovers - Historical Novels ReviewSusanna Gregory has an extraordinary ability to conjure up a strong sense of time and place - Choice

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Book SynopsisFor the twentieth anniversary of the start of the Matthew Bartholomew series, Sphere is delighted to reissue all of the medieval monk''s cases with beautiful new series-style covers.------------------------------------The winter of 1353 has been appallingly wet, there is a fever outbreak amongst the poorer townspeople and the country is not yet fully recovered from the aftermath of the plague. The increasing reputation and wealth of the Cambridge colleges are causing dangerous tensions between the town, Church and University. Matthew Bartholomew is called to look into the deaths of three members of the University of who died from drinking poisoned wine, and soon he stumbles upon criminal activities that implicate his relatives, friends and colleagues - so he must solve the case before matters in the town get out of hand...The Cambridge college of Michaelhouse is in uproar in the November of 1353: Kenyngham the saintlTrade Review[A] richly imagined world of colourful medieval society and irresistible monkish sleuthing - Good Book GuideSusanna Gregory writes with fluency and energy, avoids archaic vocabulary, despite her 14th-century setting and, having had a career as an academic, bases the stories in this enjoyable series on careful research - Literary ReviewA first-rate treat for mystery lovers - Historical Novels ReviewSusanna Gregory has an extraordinary ability to conjure up a strong sense of time and place - Choice

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Book SynopsisFor the twentieth anniversary of the start of the Matthew Bartholomew series, Sphere is delighted to reissue all of the medieval monk''s cases with beautiful new series-style covers.------------------------------------The winter of 1353 has been appallingly wet, there is a fever outbreak amongst the poorer townspeople and the country is not yet fully recovered from the aftermath of the plague. The increasing reputation and wealth of the Cambridge colleges are causing dangerous tensions between the town, Church and University. Matthew Bartholomew is called to look into the deaths of three members of the University of who died from drinking poisoned wine, and soon he stumbles upon criminal activities that implicate his relatives, friends and colleagues - so he must solve the case before matters in the town get out of hand...On St Scholastica''s Day in February 1355, Oxford explodes in one of the most serious riots of iTrade Review[A] richly imagined world of colourful medieval society and irresistible monkish sleuthing - Good Book GuideSusanna Gregory writes with fluency and energy, avoids archaic vocabulary, despite her 14th-century setting and, having had a career as an academic, bases the stories in this enjoyable series on careful research - Literary ReviewA first-rate treat for mystery lovers - Historical Novels ReviewSusanna Gregory has an extraordinary ability to conjure up a strong sense of time and place - Choice

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Book SynopsisFor the twentieth anniversary of the start of the Matthew Bartholomew series, Sphere is delighted to reissue all of the medieval monk''s cases with beautiful new series-style covers.------------------------------------The winter of 1353 has been appallingly wet, there is a fever outbreak amongst the poorer townspeople and the country is not yet fully recovered from the aftermath of the plague. The increasing reputation and wealth of the Cambridge colleges are causing dangerous tensions between the town, Church and University. Matthew Bartholomew is called to look into the deaths of three members of the University of who died from drinking poisoned wine, and soon he stumbles upon criminal activities that implicate his relatives, friends and colleagues - so he must solve the case before matters in the town get out of hand...On a bitter winter evening in 1356, Matthew Bartholomew, Brother Michael and their book-bearer CTrade Review[A] richly imagined world of colourful medieval society and irresistible monkish sleuthing - Good Book GuideSusanna Gregory writes with fluency and energy, avoids archaic vocabulary, despite her 14th-century setting and, having had a career as an academic, bases the stories in this enjoyable series on careful research - Literary ReviewA first-rate treat for mystery lovers - Historical Novels ReviewSusanna Gregory has an extraordinary ability to conjure up a strong sense of time and place - Choice

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Book SynopsisFor the twentieth anniversary of the start of the Matthew Bartholomew series, Sphere is delighted to reissue all of the medieval monk's cases with beautiful new series-style covers.Trade Review[A] richly imagined world of colourful medieval society and irresistible monkish sleuthing - Good Book GuideSusanna Gregory writes with fluency and energy, avoids archaic vocabulary, despite her 14th-century setting and, having had a career as an academic, bases the stories in this enjoyable series on careful research - Literary ReviewA first-rate treat for mystery lovers - Historical Novels ReviewSusanna Gregory has an extraordinary ability to conjure up a strong sense of time and place - Choice

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Book Synopsis''WOW I was blown away by this thriller... This book had me guessing right up to the very end. An exceptional book'' Just One More Page, 5 starsShe can give you everything you want . . . But can you trust her?Kat and her husband Nick have tried everything to become parents. All they want is a child to love but they are beginning to lose hope. Then a chance encounter with Kat''s childhood friend Lisa gives them one last chance. Kat and Lisa were once as close as sisters. The secrets they share mean their trust is for life . . . Or is it?Just when the couple''s dream seems within reach, Kat begins to suspect she''s being watched and Nick is telling her lies. Are the cracks appearing in Kat''s perfect picture of the future all in her head, or should she be scared for the lives of herself and her family?How far would you go, to protect everything you love?From the no. 1 bes

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Book SynopsisHer eyes are wide open. Her lips parted as if to speak. Her dead body frozen in the ice . . . She is not the only one. When a young boy discovers the body of a woman beneath a thick sheet of ice in a South London park, Detective Erika Foster is called in to lead the murder investigation.The victim, a beautiful young socialite, appeared to have the perfect life. Yet when Erika begins to dig deeper, she starts to connect the dots between the murder and the killings of three prostitutes, all found strangled, hands bound and dumped in water around London.What dark secrets is the girl in the ice hiding?As Erika inches closer to uncovering the truth, the killer is closing in on Erika.The last investigation Erika led went badly wrong... resulting in the death of her husband. With her career hanging by a thread, Erika must now battle her own personal demons as well as a killer more deadly than any she''s faced before. But will sheTrade ReviewI loved, loved, loved this book and Erika Foster is most definitely my kind of heroine. She is smart, tenacious, direct and passionate, and the story drew me along beautifully. I found the writing tight, evocative and enthralling. I CAN NOT wait for the next installment! * Angela Marsons *An intriguing web of lies, secrets and suspense. I really enjoyed getting to know DCI Foster and am already looking forward to the next book * Mel Sherratt *I enjoy this type of crime-thriller, especially one with a lot of twists and turns and with surprises thrown in to keep the reader off balance . . . I certainly was not disappointed * Booked: The Crime Fiction Club *The Girl in the Ice is a brilliantly clever crime thriller. It is a steady read which towards the end had me hurtling at full speed, until WHAM!!!! with an ending that just totally blew me away! An absolute must read for all you crime fanatics out there * By The Letter Book Reviews *This is an outstanding book, Erika is a tremendously complex and intriguing character * For the Love of Books *Engaging, thought provoking, full of suspense this is one murder mystery you won't want to miss * Erisea Magazine *With a great plot that really digs into the depths of human nature and some fascinating characters that really were excessive shades of light and dark . . . The book keeps you guessing and on edge, you will think you have it ALL worked out, but the twisty reveal was very impressive, loved it * Book Lover Cat Lady *I found myself racing through the chapters...it has plenty of twist and turns, with enough red herrings to keep the reader captivated to the very last page, it's addictive, compulsive and much more * The Book Review Cafe *A riveting page-turner. An astonishingly good plot with perfectly drawn characters and sharp, detailed writing. The Girl in the Ice is a winner. * Robert Dugoni, bestselling author of My Sister’s Grave *

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Book SynopsisPeter Diamond investigates a mystery of the past in the seventeenth case for the brilliant Bath detective.A wrecking ball crashes through the roof of a terraced cottage in Bath and exposes a skeleton in eighteenth-century clothes. Can these possibly be the remains of Beau Nash, the so-called King of Bath, whose body is said to have ended up in a pauper''s grave?Peter Diamond, the city''s most experienced detective, is ordered to investigate, but grappling with historical events causes ructions in his team until everyone is diverted by a modern killing during a fireworks display on the Royal Crescent lawn.But Beau Nash refuses to be ignored - and when astonishing new facts emerge about the case, Bath''s history is rewritten and mysteries ancient and modern are fused in a devastating climax.Trade ReviewA case that has all the ingredients of a first-rate mystery. Peter Lovesey rarely puts a foot wrong * Daily Mail *'Lovesey moves from one dexterously nested puzzle to the next with all the confidence of a magician' * Kirkus Reviews *'There's plenty of suspense here - action too - all told in Lovesey's effortlessly elegant manner' * Booklist *'One of Lovesey's cleverest . . . full of his trademark wry humour' * Publisher's Weekly *'If you like your police procedurals intriguing, solid and well-written, Lovesey's your man' * Weekend Sport *'This is a mystery story complete with clues and red herrings; it is also a crash course in 18th-century manners.All very enjoyable' * Literary Review *'You won't want to put it down' * Peterborough Evening Telegraph *Peter Lovesey's characterisation, humour, and plotting are key, and I'm glad to report that these elements are here in abundance * Martin Edwards *Astonishingly convincing and inventive * Morning Star *Peter Lovesey - the dean of English mystery novelists - remains as ingenious as ever in Beau Death * Washington Post *Beau Death is a doozy . . . Lovesey seems to have outdone himself with the labyrinthine maze of multiple murders and mysterious conundrums * Strand magazine *Peter Lovesey is one author who can grab me on the title page . . . he's very, very good and knows his Bath history inside out . . . This is a great puzzle plot that will keep you guessing. Just what Lovesey does best * Toronto Globe and Mail *The book, I am happy to say, is as tightly plotted and absorbing as the best of Lovesey's long-running series * Seattle Times *Witty, stylish and a bit of a rogue - that's what people said about Richard Nash, known as Beau, the notorious dandy who transformed the English city of Bath into 'the 18th-century equivalent of Vegas'. The same might be said of Peter Lovesey, whose elegant mysteries pay tribute to the past glories of this beautiful city * New York Times *It's a mystery that could easily be played for farce, but Lovesey employs his dry, caustic humor to cutting effect * Chicago Tribune *Peter Lovesey has a knack - to borrow a phrase from the Roman philosopher Seneca - for grabbing readers by the lapels and leading or dragging them on, willy-nilly, through a maze of blind-corner surprises and unexpected plot twists . . . it's hard to imagine a more pleasurable way to read away the long hours of a quiet, wintry night * Richmond Times Dispatch *

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Book SynopsisOn a scorching summer afternoon in the suburbs of Florence, a small girl goes missing at a crowded swimming pool and is never seen alive again. For fifteen years a terrible crime lies unsolved, becoming one of the city''s darkest and most shameful secrets, until one bitter winter night another body is found, at another swimming pool, and the case is reopened. Celia Donnelly had just arrived in Florence at the time of the girl''s disappearance and can remember only too well the face that filled the front pages of every Italian newspaper. When word of the gruesome new discovery breaks, she is in the midst of arranging a weekend of birthday celebrations for a wealthy Englishman''s wife. However, as Celia undertakes what ought to be a routine work assignment, she finds herself more closely involved than she could have ever imagined with a tragedy that has haunted her dreams for fifteen years; and it is Celia who is compelled to bear witness when the past returns to exact a brutaTrade ReviewKent is an extremely fine writer and makes terrific use in particular of the Fens' waterlogged, empty landscape in which secrets can be easily buried if never quite forgotten...Terrifyingly good - MetroAtmospheric and psychologically acute throughout - Sunday TimesChristobel Kent is one of our most assured thriller writers. The Loving Husband is a perfectly paced and plotted novel - Good HousekeepingBrilliant...A spooky, gripping and affecting story - Louise DoughtyAtmospheric and eerily menacing, this cracking psychological thriller demands to be read with all the lights on - Psychologies on The Crooked HouseChristobel Kent is a brilliant writer - India Knight

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Book SynopsisA chilling, superbly plotted thriller about two sisters who become ensnared in a local crime and the efforts of the only surviving sister to confront the unsolved mystery a decade later. Trade ReviewVery tense and creepy . . . brilliantCreepy, atmospheric, unpredictable . . . utterly addictive and impossible to second guessThere is a cool directness about Savage's writing that is making her name in a very competitive field . . . hooks her readers and keeps them dangling till the very last page * Daily Mail *A dark and thoroughly compulsive tale. At once a page turning thriller and an exploration of the tumultuous yet inextricable ties between sisters. A definite 'up all nighter!' -- Kate Hamer, author of The Girl in the Red CoatA beautifully told tale of family secrets . . . highly recommendedTaut, tense and brilliantly grippingI absolutely loved it. An intriguing and atmospheric exploration of deaths which have haunted three families for years, and the violent dark secrets which have long since been forgotten. Brilliant! -- Rachel Blok, author of UNDER THE ICEThe most atmospheric first chapter I've ever read . . . very accomplished indeedThis atmospheric thriller weaves an intricate plot that keeps you guessing * Heat *The Woods has a haunting fairy-tale like quality that is both immersive and eerie * Woman *Spine-chilling * Woman's Weekly *

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Book SynopsisFifteen years ago Ryder Creed''s sister, Brodie disappeared from an interstate rest stop. She was only eleven and Creed was fourteen. Since then her disappearance has haunted him, so much so that Creed has dedicated his life to his K9 business. He rescues abandoned dogs and trains them for scent detection. Together they search for the lost and missing. A thousand miles away during a police raid, FBI special agent Maggie O''Dell stumbles upon a clue that may explain what happened to Brodie Creed all those years ago. The search and scavenger hunt that follows will be as gut-wrenching for Creed, as are the answers he discovers.Trade ReviewMove over Patricia Cornwell, Kathy Reichs, and Karin Slaughter - GuardianO'Dell could be Reacher's long-lost twin - Lee ChildRip-roaring action - Tess Gerritsen[Contains] vivid and engaging detail about how dogs are trained and how they behave on the job. Grace and Creed's other dogs become distinct personalities. . . . [A] highly original novel. - Florida Weekly on BREAKING CREED

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Book SynopsisThe second book in the Sergeant Cribb series, from Peter Lovesey.Reissue of Peter Lovesey''s first acclaimed book that started his career nearly 50 years ago.Forbidden in Victorian England, the grim and violent world of bare-knuckle fighting has gone underground. So when a headless body is found floating in the Thames, his hands ''pickled'' for fighting, Sergeant Cribb knows he is facing a challenge.Desperate for information, they select the young constable Henry Jago to infiltrate the gang, subjecting him to a rigorous programme of purging, pickling and training. Cribb is certain that the losing fighters are being killed, or worse, so getting Jago out just in time is crucial . . .A reissue from the delightful Sergeant Cribb series, set in Victorian LondonTrade Review'The Detective Wore Silk Drawers will establish the historical thriller as securely as Mrs Christie established her own particular brand of whodunit' * Smith's Trade News *'A gorgeous piece of period reconstruction . . . worked into an exciting plot' * Daily Telegraph *'A rich and unusual mystery, with suspense enough for the most confirmed addict' * Los Angeles Times *'Once in a while a writer enters the scene with a new slant on crime and Peter Lovesey has concocted such a tale with assurance and skill' * Scotsman *

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Book SynopsisMeet Me in Bombay is a breathtaking story of separation, tragedy and fierce love set against the exotic world of colonial Bombay and the tragedy of the First World War.Trade ReviewFrom the first intriguing chapter I was hooked. I felt as if I was there in the sparkling night-time scenes, or breathing in the heady scents of the market, avoiding the pungent alleyways, and feeling the heat of Bombay, a heat that catches in your throat. Moving and beautifully written, this enchanting story of love and loss touched my heart. -- Dinah JefferiesGlorious and heart wrenching. This is a powerful, poignant and deeply emotional tale of love, mystery, loss and joy.An epic, bittersweet love story that will draw you in and grip you to the last page. Lush, steamy colonial Bombay is beautifully evoked. -- Gill PaulMy heart! This book was sumptuous and hooked me from the first page. I fell in love with Luke and loved sprightly Maddy. The location was beautifully exotic and the storyline just compelling. I loved it. So perfectly written. -- Lorna CookOne of those rare and wonderful books that truly draws you into another place and time, word perfect, pitch perfect, detail perfect... Anyone who truly loves historical fiction should run to buy a copy of Meet Me in Bombay today. -- Lauren Willig * New York Times Bestselling Author *Gorgeous writing, lush setting, and three-dimensional characters that make up the rare unputdownable novel... Meet Me in Bombay is the kind of book that will give readers a book hangover long after they've turned the last page, leaving them aching for more. -- Karen White * New York Times Bestselling Author *I loved everything about Meet Me in Bombay, from its profound sense of time and place to its vivid characters and lyrical voice, taking the reader on an exhilarating journey from colonial India to the battlefields of the First World War to the intricate workings of memory. This is a novel both epic and intimate, in which grand historical forces are played out on the territory of the human heart. Ashcroft delivers a stunning story that echoes long after you turn the final page. -- Beatriz Williams * New York Times bestselling author of The Golden Hour *Meet Me in Bombay is brilliantly plotted, exquisitely written, poignant and perfect. I finished the book with tears rolling down my cheeks, and it will stay with me for a long time. I'm sure it will enchant readers far and wide -- Iona GreyI really loved Meet Me in Bombay. It's a wonderfully moving novel with a story that keeps you guessing right to the final paragraph. The heat of Bombay blazes off the page and the characters, especially Maddy and Alice, are so vividly evoked that I felt their joy and their pain intensely. I was absolutely glued to the book and couldn't stop reading. -- Rachel HoreJust the kind of luscious, sweeping story I most adore ... I was desperate to rush through the book to find out what happens in the end but at the same time I wanted to dwell in the pages forever.A beautiful and evocative read ... truly is a feast for the sensesAn exquisite love story, sumptuous and so moving. A WONDERFUL book!With two heart-breaking stories that interwove in such a way that I was rooting for the main characters right through, beautiful descriptions of Singapore (and two lovely sexy heroes!), I loved Island in the East. A fabulous book. * Tracy Rees *Beautifully written and impressively researched, Island in the East is a stunner. Emotional, evocative and enthralling. -- Kate Furnivall * on ISLAND IN THE EAST *Absolutely brilliant * Kerry Fisher, author of After the Lie, on BENEATH A BURNING SKY *A moving, stirring love story, and so richly atmospheric. I could practically feel the sweat prickling on my skin -- Rachel Rhys * on ISLAND IN THE EAST *An evocative, absorbing story... A rich and satisfying read. -- Gill Paul * on ISLAND IN THE EAST *Historical fiction at its atmospheric best -- Sarra Manning * Red Magazine on ISLAND IN THE EAST *Impossible to put down. -- Kate Riordan on ISLAND IN THE EASTI loved Island in the East. A fabulous book. -- Tracy Rees * on ISLAND IN THE EAST *Brilliant; everything romantic historical fiction should be, heartfelt and heart-breaking, utterly compulsive and completely immersive -- Nicola Cornick * on ISLAND IN THE EAST *A great read, with a complex and involving plot, appealing characters and two touching love stories. -- Judith Lennox * on ISLAND IN THE EAST *Evocative, lush and beautifully written... I couldn't put it down. -- Nikola Scott * on ISLAND IN THE EAST *Jenny Ashcroft has written a spellbinding love story that will break your heart. Set against the lush and privileged world of colonial Bombay and the horrors of the First World War, this is a tale that will stay with you. I turned that final page with tears in my eyes.Vividly set against the backdrop of colonial India, Jenny Ashcroft's latest historical tale brings to life the colour, love and heartbreak that makes life worth living . . . Powerful and evocative, this will surely sweep you along * Woman *

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Book SynopsisThe internationally bestselling historical thriller, now a major Netflix series starring Luke Evans, Dakota Fanning and Daniel Brühl.Some things never change.New York City, 1896. Hypocrisy in high places is rife, police corruption commonplace, and a brutal killer is terrorising young male prostitutes.Unfortunately for Police Commissioner Theodore Roosevelt, the psychological profiling of murderers is a practice still in its infancy, struggling to make headway against the prejudices of those who prefer the mentally ill - and the ''alienists'' who treat them - to be out of sight as well as out of mind.But as the body count rises, Roosevelt swallows his doubts and turns to the eminent alienist Dr Laszlo Kreizler to put a stop to the bloody murders - giving Kreizler a chance to take him further into the dark heart of criminality, and one step closer to death.''An ingenious thriller''Independent''Gripp

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Book SynopsisThe sixth and final book in the War at Home series by the author of The Morland Dynasty novels. Set against the evocative backdrop of World War I, this is an epic family drama featuring the Hunters and their servantsTrade ReviewAn insightful look at the impact of war on everyday lives * Choice *

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Book SynopsisWINNER OF THE JHALAK PRIZE''The Bone Readers is a page-turner, but its insights and language are equally testament to a literary novel of impressive depth and acuity''GuardianSecrets can be buried, but bones can speak . . . After standing witness to a murder on the streets of the Caribbean island of Camaho, young Michael ''Digger'' Digson is recruited into a unique plain clothes homicide squad, an eclectic group of semi-official police officers, led by the enigmatic DS Chilman.Digger becomes enmeshed in Chilman''s obsession with a cold case, the disappearance of a young man. But Digger has a murder to pursue too: that of his mother, killed by a renegade police squad when he was a boy.He has two weapons at his disposal - his skill in forensics, and Chilman''s latest recruit, the mysterious, observant Miss Stanislaus. Together, the two find themselves dragged into a world of dangerous secrets that demands eTrade ReviewThe Bone Readers is a page-turner, but its insights and language are equally testament to a literary novel of impressive depth and acuity - GuardianIt's masterly. I've started to read it again with increasing admiration - Crime TimeA breathtaking, thought-provoking, and yes brilliant read. I know this is a book I shall go back to again and again - Sunny SinghRoss's novel is one that effortlessly draws together the past and the present, gender, politics and the legacy of colonialism in a top quality Caribbean set crime thriller. The Bone Readers is a wonderful read - Catherine JohnsonBy turns thrilling, visceral and meditative, and always cinematic - Musa Okwonga

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Book Synopsis''A howl of feminist rage, but also one that is pure fun'' StylistThe wives here are different. They are living proof that women can have it all: successful careers, loving families, beautiful homes.Their husbands are different too. They are living proof that men can do just as much as women. They can remember the kids'' schedules, use an iron and notice when the house needs dusting.Nora thinks she''s found the perfect new home for her family. But when she agrees to get involved in a wrongful death case in the neighbourhood, Nora becomes convinced that there''s a dark secret at the heart of this perfect world.For these women, it seems the secret to having it all is worth killing for . . .''This gender-swapping Stepford Wives story is as creepy as it is delicious'' Good HousekeepingTrade ReviewChandler Baker, queen of the feminist thriller, has delivered once again! The Husbands is a poignant exploration of what it would take for women to have it all ... and it's as sobering as you might imagine. My head is still spinning. I can already hear the book club discussions! -- Sally HepworthEvery weary wife needs to read this book. You'll belly laugh in recognition, sob in recognition - but ultimately, The Husbands may just save your marriage -- Celia WaldenIncredible. . . The Husbands expresses a truth that needed to be articulated, that will resonate with every woman I know. It made me angry in the best way. -- Jessica MoorEvery once in a while there's a book that stays with you - whether the subject resonates, makes you think or quite simply shocks. The Husbands does all that, and more. * Woman & Home *Soon to become a film, this clever novel is well worth a read and perfect for book clubs * Belfast Telegraph *An utterly addictive page-turner * Daily Mail *The deviously dark twists keep the reader hooked until the shocking climax * Candis *This gender-swapping Stepford Wives story is as creepy as it is delicious * Good Housekeeping *

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Book Synopsis''An enthralling read'' -- DAILY MAILIn the gripping new novel by the author of The Fourteenth Letter, a lawyer in Victorian London must find a man he got off a murder charge - and who seems to have killed again . . . Victorian London, 1882.Five years ago, crusading lawyer Cage Lackmann successfully defended Moses Pickering against a charge of murder. Now, a body is found bearing all the disturbing hallmarks of that victim - and Pickering is missing. Cage''s reputation is in tatters, and worse, he is implicated in this new murder by the bitter detective who led the first failed case. Left with no other alternative, Cage must find Pickering to prove his innocence. Did Cage free a brutal murderer? Or is there something more sinister at work?PRAISE FOR CLAIRE EVANS''A darkly brilliant romp packed with intrigue and romance . . . curl up and prepare to become immersed''HeatTrade ReviewThis mystery melodrama has a Victorian setting almost Dickensian in its convincing portrayal of the seamier side of fog-wrapped London life . . . An enthralling read * Daily Mail *This is a totally absorbing read from start to finish * Morning Star *A twistingly brilliant tale * Peterborough Evening Telegraph *The Graves of Whitechapel flows eloquently. Evans utilises the art form to add density to the evolving story with one poem above all - 'The Graves of Whitechapel' - cleverly perpetuating the plot's thickening mysteries * The Courier *The Graves of Whitechapel by Claire Evans is worthy of the highest acclaim. This is a novel that will keep you guessing to the very last chapter * The Coffee Pot Book Club (blog) *A wonderfully atmospheric and compelling historical murder mystery * Lynn's Book Blog *This is an excellent story . . . The historical context is admirable and convincing * Historical Novel Society (blog) *A lively historical thriller which has more than enough twists and turns to keep you guessing * Jaffareadstoo (blog) *An atmospheric and pacey murder mystery * The Quick and the Read (blog) *

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Book Synopsis''An outstanding series'' NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEWA Bill Slider Mystery Detective Inspector Bill Slider has always been keen on architecture, and The Old Rectory is the kind of house he would give anything to won. But the dead body of Jennifer Andrews in her shallow grave rather spoils the view.The case looks straightforward enough: a provocative woman murdered by her violent and jealous husband. But as the investigation proceeds, new suspects and motives keep crawling out of the woodwork. It seems there is something rotten at the heart of the community surrounding the lovely old house. When Slider finally gets a confession, it''s from a wholly incredible source. It seems in life there is always more going on than meets the eye...Praise for the Bill Slider series:''Slider and his creator are real discoveries'' Daily Mail''Sharp, witty and well-plTrade ReviewHarrod-Eagles unleashes an effective, dark-edged tale and serves up a truly nasty villain into the bargain... [She] gracefully builds upon her habitually elegant procedural stylings to deliver taut psychological suspense. * Publishers Weekly *The books work so well because the author manages to infuse them with a warmth and wit that lingers on after the last page is turned. * Yorkshire Post *Rapid pacing, sharp dialogue, strong storyline and confident writing style should delight lovers of British procedurals on both sides of the Atlantic. * Book World *This is an excellent, solidly professional police story: well-written, with well-drawn characters and a neatly dovetailed plot. * Evening Standard *Although the milieu seems light years away from the edgy chaos of the city, the quiet-desperation crowd proves itself capable of its own brand of nasty behaviour. Harrod-Eagles's ability to plumb the pathos from the depths of daily life remains razor sharp. * Booklist *There are plenty of suspects for old Bill Slider and his team, and a whole fishmonger's full of red herrings. Harrod-Eagles is a wonderfully assured, compelling plotter, and her hero is as appealing as ever. * Yorkshire Post *The charm oozed by Bill, who is a normal person with personal problems struggling to survive in a cruel world through humour and wit...a unique novel that gives readers a glimpse of an England rarely seen in this sub-genre. -- HARRIET KLAUSNERComplex and sophisticated. The puzzle and the people are intriguing, and the denouement compelling, making another winner for this outstanding writer * Kirkus Reviews *Each plot twist, including one devious turn that throws suspicion on a former member of Slider's murder squad, hangs on the testimony of complicated characters who are among the author's finest stock. Nobody is exactly what he or she seems: not the victim, not even Slider, who has reason to examine his own * New York Times Book Review *Confident and lucid * Seattle Times *Yet again Ms Harrod-Eagles hits the bullseye with her concoction of mystery and humour. Highly recommended. * Irish Times *Harrod-Eagles delivers snappy prose and a ripping tour through the British music world. * Mostly Murder *Time spent in the company of this literate crew is always worthwhile. * PUBLISHERS WEEKLY *

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Book SynopsisTHE PULSE-POUNDING NEW NOVEL FROM THE GLOBALLY BESTSELLING MASTER OF THE PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLERHow far would you go to protect your family?__________Danielle Roberts has the perfect life. An adoption worker, beloved girlfriend and doting mother, she is a cherished pillar of the community, and nobody is closer to her than the Pollitt family who live two doors down.So when Danielle''s body is discovered on a park bench it sets off a chain reaction of intrigue and suspicion: who in this small town would want her dead, and why? There are questions that nobody can answer, and everyone is a suspect.The Pollitts thought they would always be there for each other, but they are all hiding secrets. And when they begin to suspect each other of the unimaginable, they discover that you can never truly know someone. Not even your own family . . .____________Praise for Jeff AbbottTrade ReviewA cunning and complex domestic thriller * Publishers Weekly *I could not tear myself away from Jeff Abbott's mesmerising, gripping, and claustrophobic novelAn instant classicThis story is in the hands of a true thriller master. And the payoff is glorious * Daily Mail on PANIC *Jeff Abbott has put together a hell of a page turnerOne of the best thriller writers in the business * Associated Press *

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Book Synopsis One murder. Four confessions.Every. Word. A. Lie. ''Smart, twisty and heartbreaking'' TM LOGAN''Keeps you hooked'' SUNDAY TIMES''Jackie Collins meets Miss Marple in this sassy whodunnit'' PETERBOROUGH TELEGRAPH''Up there with Big little Lies and Desperate Housewives'' CLAIRE ALLAN''Twisty and entertaining'' HEAT, ''Read of the Week''________________ Why would four women confess to the same murder? At the luxurious Serenity Spa Resort on the Californian coast, guests arrive ready to celebrate what is set to be the wedding of the year. But things are about to go horribly wrong . . .Among them are four brilliant but desperate women - Ginger, Lulu, Emily and Kate - all harbouring a secret they''d do anything to protect.Just twenty-four hours later, a man is found dead at tTrade ReviewSmart, twisty and heartbreaking -- TM LOGAN, author of 'The Holiday'Up there with Big Little Lies and Desperate Housewives -- Claire Allan, author of 'Her Name Was Rose'I loved the strong female characters -- Harriet Tyce, author of 'Blood Orange'From the moment I started reading Pretty Guilty Women, I was completely immersed in the gripping, twisty, diffuser-filled world of a posh spa wedding, where four college friends reunite, each with old baggage and new. Sparkling with insight, wine, humor, and a drop of blood, the women in this book leapt off the page and straight into my heart. Pretty Guilty Women is a must read! -- Susan Crawford, author of 'The Pocket Wife'Pretty Guilty Women is a joy to read! LaManna's writing style is so engaging * New York Journal of Books *LaManna's women are flawed and relatable, and oodles of drama keep the pages turning all the way to a genuinely surprising final twist. This is the perfect summer beach read * Publishers Weekly *Totally gripping -- Vanessa Savage, author of 'The Woman in the Dark'A book to completely lose yourself in -- Jo Spain, author of 'The Confession'Had me absolutely hooked -- Jenny Blackhurst, author of 'How I Lost You'Twisty and entertaining * Heat 'Read of the Week' *Keeps you turning the pages * Sunday Times *Jackie Collins meets Miss Marple in this sassy whodunnit . . . with strong female characters, enough twists to keep the pages turning and a line-up to give Desperate Housewives a run for their money, this is an entertaining mystery thriller * Peterborough Telegraph *Clever twists and plenty of vibrant characters in this novel about friendship, its fragility and its resilience * Morning Star *

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Book SynopsisTHE BRAND NEW GANGLAND CRIME NOVEL FROM ROBERTA KRAY. NO ONE KNOWS CRIME LIKE KRAY.

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Book SynopsisThe third book in the Detective Lottie Parker series by million-copy bestseller, Patricia Gibney. Perfect for fans of Karin Slaughter, Tess Gerritsen and Helen Fields.Trade ReviewGripping . . . palpable tension from the very start to its electrifying twist - Irish Independent on THE MISSING ONESGibney expertly ratchets up the tension, making this exceptionally hard to put down . . . you won't be able to help rooting for our flawed heroine (Read of the Week) - Heat on THE STOLEN GIRLSAn atmospheric page-turner - Irish Examiner on THE MISSING ONESExcellent . . . fast-paced, gritty - Irish Independent on THE STOLEN GIRLS

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