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Verve Books The War Widow
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Quercus Publishing Spilled Blood
Book SynopsisThrilling psychological suspense in which a parent faces his worst fears.Trade Review'A compelling read' Evening Standard. * Evening Standard *'Powerful fare' Good Book Guide. * Good Book Guide *
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Quercus Publishing In the Evil Day
Book SynopsisThe Cold War is long dead but the trade in deceit and lies is still running hot. In Hamburg, John Anselm is hiding from the ghosts he has left behind in foreign war zones. He spends his days working for a surveillance firm. At night he drinks too much, paranoid about the suspicions he glimpses in the eyes of strangers.In London, Caroline Wishart calls herself an exposé journalist. The story she has stumbled on could make her career - or is she playing somebody else''s game?Into both their lives comes ex-mercenary Con Niemand, bearing an explosive secret, a secret with the power to topple governments and destroy them all.A powerful and compelling thriller, In the Evil Day conjures a world where information is more dangerous than explosives and secrets are more important than human life.Trade Review'Another triumph for this fine writer' Daily Telegraph. * Daily Telegraph *'A truly international 21st century thriller ... the characters are real, the action convincing and the writing style satisfyingly literate' Guardian. * Guardian *'Many books are described as thrillers, few of them truly are. In the Evil Day is a rare exception' Sunday Express. * Sunday Express *'Sharp, smart ... this will grip you from beginning to end' Time Out. * Time Out *
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Quercus Publishing An Iron Rose
Book SynopsisTHE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED STANDALONE NOVEL FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE BROKEN SHORE.''An Iron Rose shows just how good he is . . . the characters are brilliantly realised'' Sunday Telegraph When men in police uniforms came to execute me on the roadside, beside dark fields, it was a definite sign that my new life was over.A regular at the local pub, a mainstay of the footy team, Mac Faraday is a man with a past living the quiet life of a country blacksmith. But when his best friend Ned Lowey is found hanged, Mac - who has learned the hard way never to accept things at face value - isn''t convinced he committed suicide, and starts asking questions.As Mac''s search for answers pushes deeper into the past, it resurrects the terrifying spectre of what he calls his ''old life'', forcing him to turn to long-discarded skills not only to discover why his best friend died, but also to save his own life.Want more PTrade Review'Australian crime writing is hitting new heights, thanks in no small part to Peter Temple. Pace and plot, along with a stylishly cool approach to prose push him above the rest' Daily Mirror. * Daily Mirror *'Read this book and you'll be heading to the bookshop to search out more of Temple's utterly addictive books' Irish Independent. * Irish Independent *'An Iron Rose shows just how good he is... The laconic dialogue is terrific and the characters are brilliantly realised' Sunday Telegraph. * Sunday Telegraph *
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Quercus Publishing Bloodmoney
Book SynopsisINVISIBLE. They are the American government''s most powerful asset, their very existence only known to a handful of individuals. INGENIOUS. An elite unit of deep-cover agents, turning the tide in the war on terror. That is, until they start being exposed, one by one. INFILTRATED. And now a hunt to find the leak, before they all go under. Trade Review'Eerily prescient' Sunday Express. * Sunday Express *'Mr Ignatius is a master' The Economist. * Economist *'The pacing is brisk, the writing is clean and efficient, and the plot is blessedly free of that fate-of-the-world melodrama that destroys far too many so-called thrillers' Washington Post. * Washington Post *
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Quercus Publishing Two Soldiers
Book SynopsisTHE MILLION-SELLING AND CWA AWARD-WINNING DCI EWERT GRENS SERIES CONTINUES, AS ROSLUND AND HELLSTRÖM SHIFT THEIR SOCIAL SPOTLIGHT TO SWEDEN''S NETWORK OF CHILD GANGS.''You will find yourself utterly engaged from the very first chapter'' Independent''Very bold and very scary . . . a book to appreciate'' Crime Thriller FellaTWO SIDES.In the Stockholm suburb of Råby, tensions between the Swedish authorities and organised juvenile gangs are approaching critical mass. TWO SENTINELS.Investigators José Pereira and DCI Ewert Grens are increasingly disturbed by the escalating militancy of these criminal enterprises. TWO SOLDIERS.The police are of little concern to blood brothers Leon and Gabriel. They have vowed to secure dominance in the area, at any cost. A dangerous collision awaits both sides. And so does a shocking revelation that will make all four men question the direction their lives have taken.Loved Two Soldiers and now want to start the DCI Ewert Grens series from the beginning? Take a look at Pen 33 . . .Trade Review'Two Soldiers is very bold and very scary ... It's a book to - what's the word? - to appreciate' Crime Thriller Fella. * Crime Thriller Fella *'You will find yourself utterly engaged from the very first chapter' Independent. * Independent *
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Quercus Publishing Fall from Grace Paperback Patterson Richard North
Book Synopsis''This is a high-profile death with several possible explanations. Which can be summarized as jumped, fell or pushed.'' Adam Blaine returns to Martha''s Vineyard out of duty rather than grief, after his father - bestselling author and celebrated human rights activist Benjamin Blaine - falls to his death. Having been estranged from his father for ten years, Adam is surprised to discover himself appointed the executor of his estate; especially as the will disinherits Adam''s family, leaving their wealth and home to Ben''s recent lover, young actress Carla Pacelli. Adam''s mission - to undo the will and protect his blood, whether innocent or guilty, from criminal charges - forces him to confront his own past, and pulls him into a labyrinth of lies, deception and betrayal . . .Trade Review'A stunning tale of betrayal and love ... secrets and scandals ... thrilling suspense' Linda Fairstein. * Linda Fairstein *
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Quercus Publishing A Private Business A Hakim and Arnold Mystery 1
Book SynopsisIt is London 2012 and Stratford in the East End is at the centre of the world. But next to the Olympic Park are some of the poorest and most crime-ridden streets in the city. PI Lee Arnold and his assistant, Mumtaz Hakim, run a detective agency in a community fraught with conflict and tension. Approached by a frightened woman, they start to investigate her stalker. But soon their enquiries turn in a far more sinister direction.Trade Review'A compelling new series' Sunday Telegraph. * Sunday Telegraph *'A gutsy tale well-grounded in local colour' The Times. * The Times *'A new and original pair of detectives ... it has the ring of truth' Independent. * Independent *'Bleak, brutal and timely' Financial Times. * Financial Times *
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Quercus Publishing An Act of Kindness A Hakim and Arnold Mystery 2
Book SynopsisLee Arnold and Mumtaz Hakim run a detective agency in London''s East End. But their latest case could have devastating consequences. A new client, Nasreen, has sought Hakim''s help. Recently moved to a new house, and with a baby on the way, this should be an exciting time - but Nasreen has made friends in the community that she cannot tell her husband, Abdullah, about. And when a murder takes place close to their home, Nasreen suspects that Abdullah also has something to hide. This case is a challenge for the agency, but provides a timely warning to Mumtaz - debts spiralling, her life is in danger of spinning out of control. Both women are on a path towards destruction, as the consequences of ignoring their instincts become ever more dangerous...
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Quercus Publishing The Memory of Evil
Book SynopsisEverything started from that day.The memory of 31 August 1969 has been at the back of Commissario Michele Balistreri''s mind for over four decades. It was not only the day that preceded Colonel Muammar Gadaffi''s seizure of power in Balistreri''s birthplace of Libya, drastically altering his and his country''s destiny, but that on which his beloved mother Natalia fell to her death, and the resulting suicide verdict that Balistreri - now Head of Homicide in Rome - has always suspected to be a flagrant cover-up for her murder.The memory of 23 July 2006 has been at the front of investigative journalist Linda Nardi''s mind for the past five years. Ever since her and Balistreri together thwarted a phantom-like killer stalking Rome, Nardi has been intent on shedding further light on the Vatican Bank''s shadowy involvement in the abominations uncovered that summer. But now Linda will find her attention diverted to an equally irresistible assignment: the collapse of CTrade ReviewBalistreri: one of the most fully realized protagonists in modern crime fiction. - IndependentCostantini has created a fascinating protagonist. - GuardianUtterly compelling.The action is nonstop and the tension unlimited.Passionate portrayal of a corrupt and criminal Italy. - The TimesSprawling, violent and beset by a tortured morality, this is a compelling vision of modern Italy. - Mail on Sunday
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Transworld Publishers Ltd Winter Siege
Book Synopsis''Original, atmospheric and genuinely moving . . . captures the imagination and does not let go'' Giles KristianIt''s 1141 and freezing cold.Gwil, a battle-hardened mercenary, is horrified to stumble across a little girl close to death. She has been attacked, just one more victim in a winter of atrocities. Clutching a sliver of parchment, she is terrified - but Gwil knows what he must do. He will bring her back to life. He will train her to fight. And together, they will hunt down the man who did this to her.But danger looms wherever they turn. As castle after castle falls victim to siege, the icy Fens ring with rumours of a madman, of murder - and of a small piece of parchment with a terrible secret to tell, the cost of which none of them could have imagined . . .''An absorbing re-creation of the 12th Century . . . this is a fast-moving story of humbler folk caught up in cruel battles'' Independent________<Trade ReviewWinter Siege is a thrilling novel infused with the haunting spirit of the Cambridgeshire Fens, at turns rousing and chilling. Recommended. * James Wilde, author of the bestselling Hereward *Original, atmospheric and genuinely moving . . . [this] heartfelt story of survival and redemption captures the imagination and does not let go. * Giles Kristian, author of God of Vengeance and the Raven trilogy *An absorbing re-creation of the 12th Century . . . this is a fast-moving story of humbler folk caught up in cruel battles. * The Independent *A great story, beautifully written, with engaging and distinctive characters * Sharon Bolton *A strongly flavoured tale, thoroughly researched and well imagined, and the siege itself is magnificently vivid and exciting * Guardian *
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Transworld Publishers Ltd Hereward Wolves of New Rome
Book SynopsisJames Wilde is a Man of Mercia. Raised in a world of books, the author studied economic history at university before travelling the world in search of adventure. He first encountered the great English warrior, Hereward, in the pages of a comic. It was while visiting the haunted fenlands of Eastern England, Hereward's ancestral home, that he became convinced that this legendary figure should be the subject of his first novel. The 'Hereward' series now runs to six novels, the most recent of which is Hereward - The Bloody Crown. James Wilde divides his time between London and the family home in Derbyshire.
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Transworld Publishers Ltd Hereward The Immortals
Book SynopsisThe story of Hereward continues in this fast-paced page-turner full of treachery, camaraderie, sword- play and honour - the perfect read for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden. Hereward is back and every year he gets better and better...a unique, immersive, truly historic experience. -- PARMENION BOOKSWilde has a keen eye for action matched with a talent for plotting that makes each new Hereward adventure a joy to read -- THE ELOQUENT PAGEWith great gusto...James Wilde has succeeded in giving new and convincing life to a half-forgotten English hero. -- BBC HISTORY MAGAZINEAnother page-turner, edge-of-seat read with more cliffhanging action, drama and battles than Game of Thrones and The Bourgois put together! -- ***** Reader reviewOutstanding battle scenes, character development, and a feeling of you-are-there. Highly recommended. -- ***** Reader review*******************
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Transworld Publishers Ltd Bryant May The Burning Man
Book SynopsisLondon is under siege. A banking scandal has filled the city with violent protests, and as the anger in the streets detonates, a young homeless man burns to death after being caught in the crossfire between rioters and the police. But all is not as it seems; an opportunistic killer is using the chaos to exact revenge, but his intended victims are so mysteriously chosen that the Peculiar Crimes Unit is called in to find a way of stopping him. Using their network of eccentric contacts, elderly detectives Arthur Bryant and John May hunt down a murderer who adopts incendiary methods of execution. But they soon find their investigation taking an apocalyptic turn as the case comes to involve the history of mob rule, corruption, rebellion, punishment and the legend of Guy Fawkes. At the same time, several members of the PCU team reach dramatic turning points in their lives - but the most personal tragedy is yet to come, for as the race to bring down a cunning killer reaches itsTrade ReviewFabulously unorthodox...Fowler, an unashamed anorak, takes delight in stuffing his books with esoteric facts; together with a cast of splendidly eccentric characters ranging from white witches to unfrocked and potty academics, corkscrew plots, wit, verve and some apposite social commentary, they make for unbeatable fun. -- Laura Wilson * GUARDIAN *Witty, engaging mix of crime drama and comedy that's also an esoteric history of London. * Sun *
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Transworld Publishers Ltd Stone Bruises
Book Synopsis''Somebody!'' I half-sob and then, more quietly, ''Please.'' The words seem absorbed by the afternoon heat, lost amongst the trees. In their aftermath, the silence descends again. I know then that I'm not going anywhere...Sean is on the run. We don''t know why and we don''t know from whom, but we do know he''s abandoned his battered, blood-stained car in the middle of an isolated part of rural France at the height of a sweltering summer. Desperate to avoid the police, he takes to the parched fields and country lanes but his leg is caught in a vicious animal trap. Near unconscious from pain and loss of blood, he is freed and taken in by two women - daughters of the owner of a rundown local farm with its ramshackle barn, blighted vineyard and the brooding lake. And it''s then that Sean''s problems really start... This nail-shredder of a thriller - like the fiction of Nicci French or Gillian Flynn - holds you from the beginning, tightening its grip as the story unfurls and shocks you with its final twist.Trade ReviewA gripping psychological thriller * DAILY EXPRESS *
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Transworld Publishers Ltd Fowler C Bryant May Wild Chamber
Book SynopsisOur story begins at the end of an investigation, as the members of London''s Peculiar Crimes Unit race to catch a killer near London Bridge Station in the rain, not realising that they're about to cause a bizarre accident just yards away from the crime scene. And it will have repercussions for them allOne year later, in an exclusive London crescent, a woman walks her dog but she's being watched. When she's found dead, the Peculiar Crimes Unit is called in to investigate. Why? Because the method of death is odd, the gardens are locked, the killer had no way in - or out - and the dog has disappeared.So a typical case for Bryant & May. But the hows and whys of the murder are not the only mysteries surrounding the dead woman - there''s a missing husband and a lost nanny to puzzle over too. And it seems very like that the killer is preparing to strike again.As Arthur Bryant delves in to the history of London's wild chambers' - its extraordinary parks and gardens, John May and the rest of the team seem to have caused a national scandal. If no-one is safe then all of London's open spaces must be closedWith the PCU placed under house arrest, only Arthur Bryant remains at liberty but can a hallucinating old codger catch the criminal and save the unit before it's too late?Trade ReviewProbably the most popular detective duo since the passing of Reginald Hill’s Dalziel and Pascoe. * SHOTS magazine *I’ll make a prediction now – Wild Chamber will be in my top five books for 2017. Bryant and May continue to be at the top of their game, and in some ways the novels are improving with age . . . there’s no author quite like Christopher Fowler, and there are no characters quite like Arthur Bryant and John May. There are a multitude of facets to Wild Chamber which make it stand out . . . Fowler is London born and bred, and his love for the city and all its eccentricities clearly comes through in the narrative. . * CRIMEFICTIONLOVER *A joy to read. It's intelligent crime fiction that’s accessible to everyone. * CRIMEPIECES *Delightfully entertaining . . . I for one, think this is incredibly clever. Fowler richly deserves his CWA Library Award. * THE BOOKBAG *These books are clever, inventive and wonderfully original – and we simply can’t get enough of them. Prepare to be enchanted. * DEAD GOOD BOOKS *
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Transworld Publishers Ltd The Bear King
Book SynopsisBridging the gap between ''Game of Thrones'' and Bernard Cornwell comes the third and final chapter in James Wilde''s epic adventure of betrayal, battle and bloodshed . . .AD 375 - The Dark Age is drawing near . . .As Rome''s legions abandon their forts, chaos grows on the fringes of Britannia. In the far west, the shattered forces of the House of Pendragon huddle together in order to protect the royal heir their one beacon of hope. For Lucanus, their great war leader, is missing, presumed dead. And the people are abandoning them. For in this time of crisis, a challenger has arisen, a False King with an army swollen by a horde of bloody-thirsty barbarians desperate for vengeance.One slim hope remains for Lucanus' band of warrior-allies, the Grim Wolves. Guided by the druid, Myrrdin, they go in search of a great treasure a vessel that is supposedly a gift from the gods. Success will mean a war unlike any other, a battle between two kings foTrade ReviewI was riveted . . . an excellent tale, one of the best re-imaginings of the iconic Arthur myth out there and, for me, James Wilde's best book to date. Highly recommended. -- Robin Carter * PARMENION BOOKS *
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Transworld Publishers Ltd The Restless Dead
Book Synopsis* Don''t miss ''THE CHEMISTRY OF DEATH'' TV SERIES - now streaming on Paramount+ * Adapted from The Chemistry of Death and Written in Bone - starring Harry Treadaway as Dr David Hunter''Atmospheric . . . a tense, gripping read'' Sunday Times It''s not the dead we need to fear. . . Top forensics expert Dr David Hunter is facing an uncertain future - his career hangs in the balance and his personal life has taken a turn for the worse. So when he gets a call from Essex police, it comes at the perfect time.A badly decomposed body has been found in the mudflats and salt marshes of the Backwaters. Could it be linked to two unsolved missing-person cases?But as these desolate wetlands begin to give up their grisly secrets, more remains are discovered.With its eerie, claustrophobic sense of place, authentic forensics and explosive, heart-in-mouth moments, The Restless Dead iTrade ReviewA deep dive into darkness. Simon Beckett's masterful storytelling and macabre forensic details make his novels utterly chilling reads -- TESS GERRITSENAtmospheric . . . a tense, gripping read. * SUNDAY TIMES *The forensics are chillingly authentic, the writing is both taut and beautifully atmospheric. -- ANN CLEEVES, bestselling author of the Vera Stanhope seriesBeckett is one of the country’s best crime writers . . . His books are intelligent, beautifully written and utterly gripping. * SUNDAY EXPRESS *An utterly absorbing, atmospheric mystery that will keep you guessing to the very last page. It's no surprise that millions of readers devour Simon Beckett's books - he's a terrific writer. -- ANTONIA HODGSON, author of the award-winning The Devil in the Marshalsea
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Transworld Publishers Ltd The Spy Coast
Book SynopsisInternational bestselling author TESS GERRITSEN began to write fiction whilst on maternity leave as a physician. She published her first novel in 1987 and has since sold over forty million copies of her books in forty countries.Her series featuring homicide detective Jane Rizzoli and medical examiner Maura Isles inspired the television series Rizzoli and Isles, starring Angie Harmon and Sasha Alexander.Now retired from medicine, she lives in Maine and writes full time.Trade ReviewPowerful, resonant, absorbing, freighted with menace and suspense . . .Gerritsen is a born storyteller, and this new series showcases her talents more than ever. Irresistible and highly recommended! * Lee Child *I loved it. A hugely entertaining read! * Ann Cleeves, No.1 bestselling author and creator of Vera and Shetland *The Spy Coast is a marvellously plotted read with action-packed pages, G-force twists and turns, and a platoon of fascinating characters.I truly hope to see Maggie Bird and her team of silver-haired helpers on the pages again. * David Baldacci *A riveting tale filled with engaging characters. I look forward to the rest of the series. * Kathy Reichs *A nice take on retirement-five old spooks whose bones may ache but whose minds remain sharp. You can expect mystery, action, and bloodshed in this exciting thriller * Kirkus (starred review) *Compelling reading throughout, with astute characterizations, a fast-moving but understandable spy plot, and lashings of dark humor. Gerritsen fans and readers of Richard Osman’s Thursday Murder Club mysteries will love this * Booklist (starred review) *Amusing and exciting . . . Maggie and her grey-haired tribe are more than capable of helming a long-running series * Publishers Weekly *The Spy Coast is The Thursday Murder Club on steroids * SAGA magazine *
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Transworld Publishers Ltd The Six Who Came to Dinner
Book SynopsisANNE YOUNGSON is the author of the Costa First Book Award-shortlisted Meet Me at the Museum; BBC Radio Book Club pick, Three Women and a Boat and the story collection, The Six Who Came to Dinner. Anne Youngson's shrewd, warm-hearted and observational prose has been widely praised. Her new novel, A Complicated Matter explores the human heart through the coming-of-age of a young English refugee during the blitz. Anne's work is published around the world. She lives in Oxfordshire with her husband and has three grandchildren.Trade ReviewAn extraordinary writer * NINA STIBBE *
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Watkins Media Limited God of Broken Things The Age of Tyranny Book II 2
Book SynopsisAn outcast magician must risk his body and mind to save the world from horrifying demons in this “kick-in-the-nuts, edgy, and dark” epic fantasy adventure (New York Journal of Books) Tyrant magus Edrin Walker destroyed the monster sent by the Skallgrim, but not before it laid waste to Setharis, and infested their magical elite with mind-controlling parasites. Edrin’s own Gift to seize the minds of others was cracked by the strain of battle, and he barely survives the interrogation of a captured magus. There’s no time for recovery though: a Skallgrim army is marching on the mountain passes of the Clanhold. Edrin and a coterie of villains race to stop them, but the mountains are filled with gods, daemons, magic, and his hideous past. Walker must stop at nothing to win, even if that means losing his mind. Or worse.Trade Review“From the frantic opening page, The Traitor God grabs you and doesn’t let go. Facing Gods, monsters, and a magic elite that wants him dead, Edrin Walker’s return to Setharis is a noirish romp packed with action and laced with black humour, and marks Cameron Johnston as a real name to watch in the epic fantasy genre.”“The Traitor God by Cameron Johnston is part murder mystery, part detective story, and all fantasy that’s full of magic, shady villains and even shadier heroes. A hugely enjoyable tale and definitely a 2018 debut to look out for. Marvellous stuff.”“Cameron Johnston is an exciting new voice in fantasy. His writing has a dark sense of humour and his debut is bursting with imagination and wonders. Fantastic stuff!”"Johnston depicts a beautiful and lavish world that is a feast for the imagination.""Cameron Johnston delivers again!""If you enjoy bloody, highly tactical magic battles, a slow burn demonic history reveal, and a grumpy and relatable jerk who you can’t help but root for despite his flaws, God of Broken Things is your jam.""A wicked sense of humor and a cast of flawed but striving-for-good characters keeps this mid-series entry from getting too grimdark."“The end result is that Johnston delivers a kick-in-the nuts, edgy, and dark book that excites on every level.”
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Watkins Media Limited The Imaginary Corpse
Book SynopsisA dinosaur detective in the land of unwanted ideas battles trauma, anxiety, and the first serial killer of imaginary friends.Most ideas fade away when we’re done with them. Some we love enough to become Real. But what about the ones we love, and walk away from? Tippy the triceratops was once a little girl’s imaginary friend, a dinosaur detective who could help her make sense of the world. But when her father died, Tippy fell into the Stillreal, the underbelly of the Imagination, where discarded ideas go when they’re too Real to disappear. Now, he passes time doing detective work for other unwanted ideas – until Tippy runs into The Man in the Coat, a nightmare monster who can do the impossible: kill an idea permanently. Now Tippy must overcome his own trauma and solve the case, before there’s nothing left but imaginary corpses. File Unders: Fantasy [ Fuzzy Fiends Death to ImaginatiTrade Review"I heartily recommend The Imaginary Corpse to any reader seeking a delightfully different book.""It’s as if Pixar’s Inside Out mugged Toy Story in a surrealist Raymond Chandler novel.""It's pure imagination on multiple axes – with a ton of heart.""The Imaginary Corpse is inventive, fun, and touching, in the most unexpected way.""a captivating new voice in the genre.""the most unusual SFF-mystery mashup you’ll read this year."“Brilliantly playful and deadly serious at the same time""For adults who want to recapture some of their youthful imaginings, while reading an excellent book about trauma, forgiveness, and acceptance, The Imaginary Corpse will definitely fill that niche.""This reminds me of Jonathan Lethem's Gun, with Occasional Music, plus the Brian Aldiss-inspired first act of AI, with splashes of Philip K. Dick and Haruki Murakami.""it’s both a thrilling journey into an imaginatively crafted fantasy world, and a textured, character-based drama with real emotional stakes.""Readers will revel in this strange, fully realized world.""It's elegant, beautifully constructed, innovative, and true."
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Watkins Media Limited Creeping Jenny A Nyquist Mystery Nyquist
Book SynopsisThe third book in Jeff Noon's widely acclaimed 'Nyquest Mysteries' find our protagonist caught up in a new mystery that delves into nightmares, Saints and the answer to his father's disappearanceIn the winter of 1959, private eye John Nyquist arrives in the village of Hoxley-on-the-Hale with only a package of cryptic photographs, and the frail hope of finding an answer to a question he's been asking since his childhood.But the villagers offer little help, as each day brings a twisted new rule in the name of a different Saint that they, and Nyquist, must follow. And there are whispers of the return of the Tolly Man, an avatar of chaos in a terrible mask...As Nyquist struggles to distinguish friend from foe, and the Tolly Man draws nearer, he must race to finally settle the one mystery he has never been able to solve: the disappearance of his father.From the singular imagination of Jeff Noon comes this dark tale of folk horror in the Philip K. Dick Trade Review"It's a heady psychedelic mix, packed with literary allusions, which brilliantly explores notions of self-identity, personal awareness and how we fit into our own stories." "Rich, inventive and recommended." "A moody, grimy, ruthlessly funny read... its sense of play and sly manipulation of reader expectations - about metafiction, weird fiction, and noir - is still quite the trip." "By writing a novel set in literature itself the author has created a new psychedelic meta-genre as well as a fantastic story that sticks in the mind long after the novel itself is read." "The Body Library is a brilliant piece of writing that does a satisfying job of merging noir, magical realism, and a love of all things literary." "A disturbing and bizarre journey by one of the great masters of weird fiction." "Noon has written a kaleidoscopic noir novel of dizzying dream logic." "Clocks and watches form a recurrent motif in this artful, eerie novel that infuses the mystery genre with symbolism and soul." "Wonderful and uniquely absorbing." "Noon is the Lewis Carroll of Manchester's housing estates." "Noon is a fiercely urban writer. [He] reflects the energy of the rave generation: the hammer and twist of the music, the language of the computer games addict and the buzz of technology." "Noon's blend of quirky ideas, striking prose and imaginative characterisations establishes him as one of the most original voices in imaginative fiction." "Let's call him the first of the psychedelic fantasists." "A virtual wonderland." "Humorous, horrific and wildly original... an imaginative masterpiece." "Observes most of the conventions of cyberpunk fiction [yet] its imagery is insistently organic, and owes more to the underground pharmacology of the rave scene than to the world of hard wired chips and user interface." "Intriguingly textured, reliably witty and inventive, Noon's whirling purposeful fantasy packs a full whallop." "outstanding paranormal mystery" "Classic Jeff Noon weirdness with a beautifully crafted mystery at its heart."
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Watkins Media Limited The Sensation Salvation Series Book II Salvi
Book SynopsisLast time she investigated the saints of the Solme Complex. This time it's the sinners of the Sensation... Presenting the second Salvi Brentt novel from award-winning author, Amanda Bridgeman.A series of brutal murders has the homicide division of San Francisco's Hub 9 working overtime. But as the bodies mount, they begin to question whether the attacks are random or somehow connected.When one of their own falls victim, Detective Salvi Brentt and the Hub 9 homicide team join forces with the narcotics and cyber divisions to track down those responsible. They soon discover a volatile new drug-tech experience, involving black market neural implants, has hit the streets, causing the epidemic of violence and missing persons.With the clock ticking and the bodies piling up, Salvi must go deep undercover in the seedy Sensation club scene to find out who is behind it. But in the secretive playgrounds of the rich and powerful, some will stop at nothing to protect tTrade Review“The Subjugate is a compelling seat-of-the-pants murder mystery and a fascinating inquiry into good and evil and the possibility of redemption.”"If you yearn for the coke and club scene of the 80s, with a side order of crack cocaine and a bit of post futurism, you’ll love The Sensation."
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Watkins Media Limited The Coward Book I of theQuest for Heroes
Book SynopsisWho will take up the mantle and slay the evil in the Frozen North, saving all from death and destruction? Not Kell Kressia, he's done his part...Kell Kressia is a legend, a celebrity, a hero. Aged just seventeen he set out on an epic quest with a band of wizened fighters to slay the Ice Lich and save the world, but only he returned victorious. The Lich was dead, the ice receded and the Five Kingdoms were safe. Ten years have passed Kell lives a quiet farmer's life, while stories about his heroism are told in every tavern across the length and breadth of the land. But now a new terror has arisen in the north. Beyond the frozen circle, north of the Frostrunner clans, something has taken up residence in the Lich's abandoned castle. And the ice is beginning to creep south once more.For the second time, Kell is called upon to take up his famous sword, Slayer, and battle the forces of darkness. But he has a terrible secret that nobody knows. He's not a hero - hTrade Review"Stephen Aryan puts the epic into Epic Fantasy.""Aryan's battle scenes are visceral masterpieces that transport the reader deep into the melee.""I really enjoyed this book.""Sparkling action sequences punctuate keen dialogue and a journey full of colour and interest.""A great fantasy tale.""A knockout""Magnificent...Exactly the sort of breathless adventure we need after a lockdown year""Sure to please fantasy readers"
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Watkins Media Limited Within Without A Nyquist Mystery Nyquist
Book SynopsisFrom true weird fiction visionary Jeff Noon comes the fourth book in this Philip K. Dick Award-nominated mystery series.In the year 1960, private eye John Nyquist arrives in Delirium, a city of a million borders, to pursue his strangest case yet: tracking down the stolen sentient image of faded rock'n'roll star Vince Craven.As Nyquist tracks Vince's image through Delirium, crossing a series of ever-stranger and more surreal borderzones, he hears tantalising stories of a First Border, Omata, hidden within the depths of the city. But to find it, he'll have to cross into the fractured minds of Delirium's residents, and even into his own...Trade Review“A disturbing and bizarre journey by one of the great masters of weird fiction.”“Clocks and watches form a recurrent motif in this artful, eerie novel that infuses the mystery genre with symbolism and soul.”“Noon is the Lewis Carroll of Manchester’s housing estates"“Noon is a fiercely urban writer."“Noon’s blend of quirky ideas, striking prose and imaginative characterisations establishes him as one of the most original voices in imaginative fiction.”“Let’s call him the first of the psychedelic fantasists.”“Humorous, horrific and wildly original… an imaginative masterpiece.”“Intriguingly textured, reliably witty and inventive, Noon’s whirling purposeful fantasy packs a full whallop.” "Classic Jeff Noon weirdness with a beautifully crafted mystery at its heart."“It’s a heady psychedelic mix, packed with literary allusions, which brilliantly explores notions of self-identity, personal awareness and how we fit into our own stories.”“Rich, inventive and recommended.”“By writing a novel set in literature itself the author has created a new psychedelic meta-genre as well as a fantastic story that sticks in the mind long after the novel itself is read.”"An intoxicating and rewarding experience"“One of our finest writers...Within Without is a tour de force of surrealist SF”
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Watkins Media Limited The Infinite
Book SynopsisFinal instalment from Philip K Dick Award-nominated series from Ada HoffmannTime is running out for the planet Jai. The artificially intelligent Gods who rule the galaxy have withdrawn their protection from the chaos-ravaged world, just as an ancient enemy closes in. For Yasira Shien, a scientist who has devoted herself to Jai’s rising rebellion, it’s time to do or die – and the odds are overwhelming.Then enters Dr Evianna Talirr.Talirr, the visionary who decimated the planet and began the rebellion, is not a woman to be trusted. But now, she’s returned with an unsettling prophecy that changes everything: the only way to save Jai is for Yasira Shien to die.Yasira knows that it can’t be that simple. As she frantically searches for other options to save her home planet, her findings will upend everything she thought she knew about the Gods, thegalaxy, and herself…File under: Science Fiction Trade Review"riveting thriller"– Publishers Weekly "A great read for fans of postapocalyptic novels."– Booklist"an intellectually rigorous story"– Financial Times
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Watkins Media Limited Swashbucklers
Book SynopsisWhen Cisco Collins returns to his home town thirty years after saving it from being swallowed by a hell mouth opened by an ancient pirate ghost, he realises that being a childhood hero isn't like it was in the movies. Especially when nobody remembers the heroic bits – even the friends who once fought alongside him.Struggling with single parenting and treated as bit of a joke, Cisco isn't really in the Christmas spirit like everyone else. A fact that's made worse by the tendrils of the pirate's powers creeping back into our world and people beginning to die in bizarre ways. With the help of a talking fox, an enchanted forest, a long-lost friend haunting his dreams, and some 80s video game consoles turned into weapons, Cisco must now convince his friends to once again help him save the day. Yet they quickly discover that being a ghostbusting hero is so much easier when you don't have schools runs, parent evenings, and nativity plays to attend. And eTrade Review"Hanks packs his pulpy, energetic debut with gritty violence, snazzy super-science, and high-flying adventure."“A serious creative talent and all-round nice guy.”"Buckle up and enjoy the ride!""Hanks forces us to suspend reality, embrace the chaotic ride and revel in the fun-factor.""Rolls along at break-neck pace...like a novelisation of a hit movie you never saw.""Dan's page-turning second novel proves it's not always possible – or wise – to put aside childish things. A great read!""Swashbucklers is literally a nostalgia-inducing, pop culture acid-trip where the hometown kids reunite as middle-aged Goonies" "it's an awesome formula for fun.”"Swashbucklers brings all the magic of the 80’s back to life, and delivers a fun, action-packed tale with heart.""Combines sci-fi and fantasy elements into an energetic cross-genre romp""Swashbucklers is the sequel to all your favorite childhood adventures.""Hanks has done a lovely job at giving us a villian to hate and a lovable group of aging heroes to cheer on.” "Hilarious and poignant, loved it!”"Stranger Things meets It meets The Goonies""A heartfelt, wacky tale beginning a potential series for fans of Stephen King's IT (1986) and anyone who’s wondered why there are so many unsupervised children in fantasy.""A fun romp, ideal for fans of the cultural references and humor of Ghostbusters and Ernest Cline’s Ready Player One."
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Watkins Media Limited Prison of Sleep
Book SynopsisAfter escaping the ruthless Lector, Zax Delatree has a new enemy to fight in the sequel to Doors of Sleep.Every time Zaxony Delatree falls asleep he wakes up on a new world. His life has turned into an endless series of brief encounters. But at least he and Minna, the one companion who has found a way of travelling with him, are no longer pursued by the psychotic and vengeful Lector.But now Zax has been joined once again by Ana, a companion he thought left behind long ago. Ana is one of the Sleepers, a group of fellow travellers between worlds. Ana tells Zax that he is unknowingly host to a parasitic alien that exists partly in his blood and partly between dimensions. The chemical that the alien secretes is what allows Zax to travel. Every time he does, however, the parasite grows, damaging the fabric of the Universes. Anas is desperate to recruit Zax to her cause and stop the alien.But there are others who are using the parasite, sucTrade Review"Fast, fun, and easy to enjoy." – Locus "A dense, rollicking pulp adventure, with good and evil crisply defined. Series fans will be glad to return." – Publishers Weekly
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Angry Robot The Warrior
Book SynopsisThe story of Kell Kressia continues in Book II of the gripping fantasy duology. Kell, two time saviour of the Five Kingdoms, is now the King of Algany. He has fame, power, respect, and has never been more miserable…Bound, by duty and responsibility, Kell is King only in name. Trapped in a loveless marriage, he leaves affairs of state to his wife, Sigrid. When his old friend, Willow, turns up asking him to go on a journey to her homeland he can’t wait to leave.The Malice, a malevolent poison that alters everything it infects, runs rampant across Willow’s homeland. Desperate to find a cure her cousin, Ravvi, is willing to try a dark ritual which could damn her people forever. Journeying to a distant land, Kell and his companions must stop Ravvi before it’s too late.While Kell is away Reverend Mother Britak’s plans come to a head. Queen Sigrid must find a way to protect her family and her nation, but against such a ruthless opponent, sTrade Review"The Warrior is an incredible sequel and the work of a master story-teller at the peak of his powers. It's a thrilling adventure into dark and twisted lands, full of nail-biting tension and heart-stopping surprises." - Mike Shackle, author of We are the Dead "A dark, inter-dimensional Sword & Sorcery adventure that grabs you by the throat and doesn't let up." - Peter McLean, author of Priest of Bones PRAISE FOR STEPHEN ARYAN "Packing in an epic's worth of action and feeling, this thought-provoking fantasy argues that even the most vicious monster battles are less harrowing than the struggles within men's souls. This is a knockout." - Publishers Weekly, Starred Review "Magnificent...Exactly the sort of breathless adventure we need after a lockdown year" - SFX Magazine "Aryan's newest series is sure to please fantasy readers; he wraps everything up masterfully while leaving just enough unresolved questions for the sequel" - Booklist "A tremendous sword & sorcery romp with a lot of heart and plenty to say. I really enjoyed this book." - Peter McLean, author of Priest of Bones "Stephen Aryan puts the epic into Epic Fantasy." - Den Patrick, author of The Boy with the Porcelain Blade "Aryan's battle scenes are visceral masterpieces that transport the reader deep into the melee." - Taran Matharu, author of the Summoner series "Sparkling action sequences punctuate keen dialogue and a journey full of colour and interest... Compelling, consuming and a novel in which no character can be considered supporting cast... Bring on the sequel." - James Barclay, author of The Chronicles of the Raven "Fast-paced and action-packed, steeped in plots and schemes - a great fantasy tale." - Ed Cox, author of The Relic Guild Trilogy
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Watkins Media Limited Wormhole
Book SynopsisAn eighty year old cold case murder investigation that stretches across light years and risks the future of mankind’s new home. A hard SF/crime crossover from two respected and well-likednames in SF.---2110. Earth is suffering major resource shortages, and the impact of climate change is peaking, with much of the planet’s equatorial regions turned to lifeless desert and populations displaced. Colonies have been established on Mars and the Moon, but these cannot hope to sustain any more than a scant population of hundreds of citizens.Attention has turned to the need to discover an extra-solar colony world. European scientists, using discoveries made at CERN, have identified the means of creating a wormhole in the space-time continuum, which would allow interstellar travel. However, to do so they must first physically transport one end of the wormhole to where they want it to be, so settingup a wormhole will always rely on physical travTrade Review"Brown and Brooke offer a compelling genre blend of hard science fiction and murder mystery that will appeal to fans of Jeff VanderMeer and Peter F. Hamilton." – Library Journal
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Atlantic Books Wine of Angels The
Book SynopsisPhil Rickman was born in Lancashire and lives on the Welsh border where he writes and presents the book programme Phil the Shelf on BBC Radio Wales. He is the acclaimed author of Dr Dee, The Bones of Avalon, Midwinter Spirit (now a major ITV series), the Merrily Watkins Mysteries and the John Dee papers. Visit his website at: www.philrickman.co.ukTrade ReviewAncient history, violent deaths, feuds, intrigues and murder. A most original sleuth. * The Times *A wonderful, enthralling read. Huge tensions. All too believable. You are there with poor Merrily every step of the way. -- Barbara Erskine * Daily Express *A first rate thriller with supernatural overtones . . . deftly illuminates the intrigues of village life. * Publishers Weekly *Well, Holmes did say that the lowest and vilest alleys of London do not present a more dreadful record of sin than does the smiling and beautiful countryside . . . * Jerusalem Post *
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Atlantic Books Death of the Demon
Book SynopsisAnne Holt is Norway's bestselling female crime writer. She spent two years working for the Oslo Police Department before founding her own law firm and serving as Norway's Minster for Justice between 1996 and 1997. She is published in 30 languages with over 7 million copies of her books sold.Trade ReviewAnne Holt is the godmother of modern Norwegian crime fiction. -- Jo NesboLively, unusual and persuasive. Holt writes with the command we have come to expect from the top Scandinavian writers. * The Times *Anne Holt is a thriller writer of the highest order. -- Liza MarklundStep aside, Stieg Larsson, Holt is the queen of Scandinavian crime thrillers. * Red Magazine *
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Atlantic Books Romanzo Criminale
Book SynopsisGIANCARLO DE CATALDO is a novelist, playwright, scriptwriter and a judge. Romanzo Criminale was first published in Italy by Einaudi in 2002 and has been translated into several languages, made into a film and into two TV series, which have been shown across Europe and in the UK on Sky Arts. TV series rights in US have been sold to Starz. Giancarlo de Cataldo was born in Taranto and now lives in Rome.Trade ReviewA forceful crime narrative...the period details is impeccable, while the stark and gritty presentation of the many characters pays dividends in terms of verisimilitude. This belated English translation by Antony Shugaar is rich and idiomatic -- Barry Foreshaw * Financial Times *Only when the story is over, when the book is closed, only then do you realize what a great story teller De Cataldo is: with the reader unaware, suspecting nothing, he paints little by little, page after page, the huge canvas representing a global failure. A failure concerning not only his characters but our whole society. -- Andrea Camilleri, author of the Montalbano series * la Stampa *What captivates here is the feeling of witnessing an epic tale, a piece of Italian history viewed from the streets * La Repubblica *If you're a fan of gangster movies you're going to blow your wad over this one... the characters' lives are brilliantly revealed without prejudice, leaving you to decide where to draw the moral lines. Effing great! * Weekend Sport *
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Atlantic Books Alif the Unseen
Book SynopsisG. Willow Wilson was born in New Jersey in 1982. After graduating with a degree in History and coursework in Arabic language and literature, she moved to Cairo, where she became a contributor to the Egyptian opposition weekly Cairo Magazine until it closed in 2005. She has written for politics and culture blogs across the political spectrum, and has previously written a graphic novel, Cairo, illustrated by M. K. Perker, and a series of comics based on her own experiences, for D.C. Comics.Trade ReviewAn exhilarating techno-thriller but also far more than that... Wilson has created in this rich, literate novel a profound dialogue between tradition and modernity, belief and non-belief, fairy tale and urban reality. * Guardian *Brilliant... witty, imaginative and unorthodox in all senses * Observer *Among the most original and challenging books of 2012, and my personal pick for at least one major award in 2013. * Guardian *Charming and original * Sunday Telegraph *Wilson writes beautifully, tells a great story, and even makes computer hackery seem like magic. * Sunday Times *A Harry Potter-ish action-adventure romance [that] unfolds against the backdrop of the Arab Spring... Improbably charming... A bookload of wizardry and glee. * New York Times *Marvelous... Intoxicating... Hugely entertaining... It doesn't take magical powers to predict it will be one of the year's best-loved books. * Washington Post *
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Atlantic Books Bitter Water
Book SynopsisGordon Ferris is an ex-techy in the Ministry of Defence and an ex-partner in one of the Big Four accountancy firms. He is the author of No. 1 bestselling e-book The Hanging Shed.Trade ReviewVividly evoked... If he is still most famous for selling 200,000 books electronically then that situation will undoubtedly change. Readers will discover that this second outing for Douglas Brodie is perhaps better than its acclaimed predecessor, The Hanging Shed. * Independent *Ferris scores with some unexpected plot twists, a convincing portrayal of sad, edgy post-war Glasgow and a background of lost love. * The Times *A rising star of Scottish literature. * Scotsman *His writing has a great feel for authenticity and a terrific narrative drive. * Val McDermid *The Hanging Shed is the word-of-mouth hit that is leaving its fellow thrillers in its wake... This is the latest addition to Scotland's proud tradition of fictional sleuths, and if the strenth of his debut is anything to go by, we'll be seeing a lot more of Douglas Brodie. * Observer *Plunges the reader into a vividly evoked 1947 Glasgow... the real pleasure lies in the assured characterisation of the damaged, seen-it-all-before protagonists - and the flinty evocation of life in urban Scotland six decades ago. * Independent *Ferris is a writer of real authority, immersing the reader into his nightmare world with a brand of scabrous writing reminiscent of William McIlvanney's Laidlaw... everything speaks of an original voice. * Independent *The Hanging Shed broke e-book records. It wasn't a fluke. With its pitch-perfect dialogue and chilling undertones, Bitter Water is destined to join its predecessor as a bestseller. * Daily Record *
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Atlantic Books Meltwater
Book SynopsisMichael Ridpath spent eight years as a bond trader in the City before giving up his job to write full-time. He lives in north London with his wife and three children. Visit his website at www.michaelridpath.com.Trade ReviewThis is a clever blend of murder mystery, myth and up-to-the-minute mayhem * The Times *Ridpath has that read-on factor that sets bestsellers apart * Guardian *Michael Ridpath is on the war path, trouncing the Scandinavians on their home turf. This is international thriller writing at its best, fine characters, page turning suspense and a great, fresh location. * PETER JAMES *Never fails to deliver satisfaction and excitement * Daily Mail *
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Atlantic Books Vengeance
Book SynopsisLee Child is the editor of this collection of stories. He is the internationally bestselling author of fourteen Jack Reacher thrillers, including the Number 1 Sunday Times bestsellers Bad Luck and Trouble and Nothing to Lose.This collection also includes stories by Karin Slaughter, Michael Connelly and Dennis Lehane, as well as some of today's new talents.
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Oneworld Publications The Shadow Arts
Book SynopsisThe thrilling sequel toMonstrous Devices Alex and his grandfather hold the fate of history itself in their hands in a Rick Riordan meetsRaiders of the Lost Arkadventure of epic proportions!Trade Review‘It's taken everything I loved from the first book and turned it up to eleven. Clever, funny, exciting and occasionally downright nasty – terrific stuff!’ -- Alastair Chisholm, author of Orion Lost‘A brilliant sequel.’ -- Jennifer Killick, author of Crater Lake‘A dark, mysterious, adrenaline-pumping, rollercoaster of a story. You won’t be able to stop reading!’ -- Kieran Larwood, author of The Five Realms'Car chases and wrecks, sudden attacks, desperate battles, weird visions…Breathlessly paced adventure with rousingly eerie and icky notes.' * Kirkus *‘Damien has a fabulous imagination, these books are truly unique in plot. They are both high action, great pace and full of peril to ensure those pages just keep on turning… Very happy to recommend both of these books for aged 9 to 109 year olds.’ -- Independent Book Reviews‘Alex and his granddad’s next breathtaking adventure is set in a magical and mysterious corner of Europe… a superbly assured sequel where detailed settings, a clever plot, and cliffhanging action combine in an unforgettable read. At 400 pages, it’s epic and all-consuming. Car chases, thrilling attacks, desperate escapes, and otherworldly magic will draw you into this roller coaster of a story… Highly recommended.’ -- South China Morning Post
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Oneworld Publications When the Stars Go Dark
Book SynopsisFrom theNew York Timesbestselling author ofThe Paris Wife comes a fast-paced thriller and a hauntingly suspenseful deep-dive into traumaTrade Review‘A superior psychological thriller... Paula McLain focuses on the victims rather than the abductors in a gripping serial-killer story that is also a sensitive study of grief.’ -- Times Crime Club‘A powerhouse of a novel that is guaranteed to keep the reader up all night. When the Stars Go Dark is a beautifully written, sharply observed literary thriller with an extraordinary, unforgettable heroine and a twisty plot with a surprise ending... A gripping story drenched in the exquisite allure of the natural world.’ -- Kristin Hannah, New York Times bestselling author of The Nightingale‘McLain puts her heroine in mortal peril to deliver the kind of heartpounding conclusion that thriller fans crave. As a bonus, avid readers of the genre will be pleased to find they’ve picked up several kernels of intellectual nourishment along the way. In the end, a book full of darkness lands with a message of hope.’ -- New York Times Book Review‘A lyrical and quietly devastating novel.’ -- Mirror‘With this breathtaking novel, Paula McLain proves she can do anything. Exquisitely written, immersive, and atmospheric, When the Stars Go Dark is a tour de force of literary suspense. It pulled me under and left me gasping.’ -- Christina Baker Kline, author of The Exiles‘Fuelled by pure high anxiety. . . When the Stars Go Dark is an atmospheric and intricately plotted suspense novel.’ -- Washington Post‘When the Stars Go Dark is a fantastically propulsive and deeply atmospheric novel that grabs you from the very first page. It’s visceral and hauntingly suspenseful. Paula McLain has proven to be a masterful storyteller no matter the genre.’ -- Aimee Molloy, author of The Perfect Mother‘Paula McLain, already established as the master of the historical novel, now explodes into crime fiction with a richly satisfying, tremendously moving mystery – haunting, poignant, lyrical, urgent, unique, unforgettable.’ -- Chris Pavone, author of The Paris Diversion‘I loved Paula McLain’s When the Stars Go Dark, which is the beautifully written and positively profound story of Detective Anna Hart... The twisty plot keeps the pages flying, and McLain’s lyrical and poetic prose reveals insight after insight about the human heart, making this riveting read not only an engrossing psychological thriller, but crime fiction of the highest order.’ -- Lisa Scottoline, author of Someone Knows‘Lyrical and beautiful, When the Stars go Dark is a riveting deep dive into trauma, survival and obsession. With her deeply flawed and utterly compelling heroine, elegant prose and layered, twisting story, Paula McLain has penned an extraordinary novel of literary suspense, as gripping as it is unique and unforgettable.’ -- Lisa Unger, author of Confessions On The 7:45'Stunning... McLain matches poetic prose with deep characterisations as she shines a light on the kindness in her characters’ souls. Fans of literary suspense won’t be able to put this one down.' -- Publishers Weekly‘A total departure for the author of The Paris Wife, McLain’s emotionally intense and exceptionally well-written thriller entwines its fictional crime with real cases – including Polly Klaas’s 1993 kidnapping – and is enriched by her own experiences as a survivor of trauma.’ -- PEOPLE, Book of the Week‘[McLain’s] newest novel weaves together actual missing persons cases and trauma theory to explore the meaning of fate, redemption and human connection. This mystery will keep you guessing, and stay with you long after you finish. Dive in.’ -- TheSKIMM‘Paula McLain . . . focuses her gimlet eye on the not-so-sunny underbelly of California in this gripping new novel about a San Francisco detective who can't seem to outrun her past.’ -- Town & Country‘A psychological thriller that deftly evokes both the entrancing landscape of the Mendocino hills and the rough terrain of shattered lives . . . Most memorable of all are the girls, past and present, who emerge here not as convenient victims but as vulnerable, believable characters. A muted yet thrilling multilayered mystery enriched by keen psychological and emotional insight.’ -- Kirkus Reviews‘[A] stunning and atmospheric crime novel . . . A complex mystery that you will have you glued to the page.’ -- Book Riot‘We're thrilled to sink our teeth into this atmospheric read.’ -- BuzzFeed‘McLain offers readers flashes of insight . . . that will linger after the last, tension-packed pages of this thoughtful work. Recommend to patrons seeking a next read after Michelle McNamara’s I’ll Be Gone in the Dark and the TV show Criminal Minds.’ -- Booklist‘This melancholy but gripping tale uses backstory and flashbacks to propel the mystery forward. Part suspense, part self-discovery tale, this first attempt at crime fiction from historical fiction author McLain (The Paris Wife) is hard to resist. Fans of the author’s other works will not be disappointed.’ -- Library Journal‘The author of The Paris Wife harnesses heavy suspense for her fifth novel. A detective seeks refuge from a personal tragedy in Mendocino, the Northern California town where she spent her youth, when she confronts a missing persons case that harkens back to a traumatic disappearance from her past.’ -- EW.com‘In Anna Hart, Paula McLain has created a vulnerable, intelligent, unforgettable protagonist whose interior life is as interesting as the mysteries she has to solve. When the Stars Go Dark is simultaneously suspenseful and moving – my favourite kind of book. I'll recommend it far and wide.’ -- Liz Moore, author of Long Bright River‘Paula McLain's absolutely incredible literary thriller about the human journey on the way to solve a mystery includes parts of her own experience in foster care mixed in with her reflections on abandonment and belonging in this genre-bending novel.’ -- GMA.com‘[An] emotionally intense and exceptionally well-written thriller.’ -- People Magazine‘McLain weaves together actual cases of missing persons, trauma theory, and a touch of the metaphysical in this gripping tale that will keep you up all night, muttering “just one more chapter” to yourself.’ -- E! Online‘When the Stars Go Dark is truly an intimate and illuminating experience. Kudos to McLain for laying her soul bare and penning the most personal book she’s ever written.’ -- BookTrib‘Impressive.’ -- Literary Review‘This is a thought-provoking book that will - quite deservedly - stay with you for a very long time. I think it is a book that almost everybody will gain from reading.’ -- Mystery People
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Viking Society for Northern Research Three Icelandic Outlaw Sagas
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Parthian Books Tree of Crows
Book SynopsisElan has been missing for two years. Her people presume she just abandoned the mountain but Nye John, a friend of Elan, and Elan's brother Cain have lost valuable stock to unaccountable kills. The rumours grow as the winter begins and the truth decides to come down from the High Vans.
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Onyx Publishing The Shakespeare Thief
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Endeavour Publishing Knife Edge
Book SynopsisInvestigative reporter Joe Verdi has never given much thought to how supermarkets operate. Then a murder inquiry takes him undercover into the heart of Britain's agri-business and he discovers the true cost of our cut-price food.
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Feel Good Books Feel Good Tales
Book SynopsisFeel good Tales is a collection of fictional 'feel good' short stories for adults. The book also includes three tales of family fiction for both Christmas and Easter for children to enjoy; featuring Marmite and Muffin the golden retriever. One of these stories is told by, Marmite, the adventurous little dachshund on the book cover.
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Feel Good Books The Silence Of Snow
Book SynopsisEllie is abducted from a sophisticated bar in London's West End, where she was expecting to meet her boyfriend, Jake. Two colleagues, on a secret mission, endure an alarming hijack in appalling weather conditions on a flight to Russia, where there is a second kidnap.
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Elbow Publishing Death and the Dreadnought
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Ancon Hill Publishing Limited Dead Men Should Know Better The Bristo Trabant
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