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Book SynopsisIT BEGINS IN FIRE AND DEATHIn 1902 a volcanic eruption devastates the island of Martinique. Many die - including a scientist on the verge of an astonishing breakthrough.A DARK LEGACY IS REDISCOVEREDOne hundred years later one of the smartest men on the planet completes the scientist''s work. Now in possession of a device that means no secret is safe, he sets out to bring the world to its knees.AND MUST BE DESTROYEDBut standing in his way are Juan Cabrillo and the crew of the Oregon. Now the man who knows everything faces the one man who will risk everything to stop him - but is it already too late?''Cussler is hard to beat'' Daily Mail ''The Adventure King'' Sunday Express ''Nobody does it better... nobody!'' Stephen Coonts ''Just about the best storyteller in the business'' New York Post ''Oceanography''s answTrade ReviewThe guy I read * Tom Clancy *Cussler is hard to beat * Daily Mail *Delivers what it promises * Financial Times *The Adventure King * Sunday Express *

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Book SynopsisRunner is an outstanding high-concept thriller that grips and entertains like your favourite Hollywood action movie - fans of Lee Child, Simon Toyne and Dan Brown, will love this rollercoaster of a thriller. ''Patrick Lee is a huge talent and Runner is his best book yet - breathless, involving, smart, and completely convincing'' LEE CHILD Sam Dryden was done being a hero. But when, acting on instinct, he hides a terrified young girl from a group of well-armed pursuers, his fate is sealed. Eleven-year-old Rachel can''t remember much, but she knows she was imprisoned by men trying to kill her. And that she is important to them. In Dryden, though, Rachel has found the perfect protector - an ex-soldier, well versed in secrets and driven to do what''s right. But hunted and on the run, it''s only as Rachel''s memory returns that he begins to realise the scale of the dangers they face. And thenTrade ReviewPatrick Lee is a huge talent and Runner is his best book yet - breathless, involving, smart, and completely convincing -- Lee ChildPure adrenaline rush . . . an action-packed novel brimming with complex characters as well as genuine heart. Not to be missed -- Lisa GardnerAn amazing, high speed, hi-octane novel than moves faster than most people can read. Rarely is a story both plot driven and character driven, but Runner does this and more. -- Nelson DeMilleI'm going to sue Patrick Lee for giving me whiplash: that's how furiously paced this book is. A terrific cast of characters, unrelenting action - strap in and enjoy the ride -- Jesse Kellerman

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Book SynopsisThe Devil''s Workshop is the third historical thriller in Alex Grecian''s acclaimed Scotland Yard Murder Squad series. April, 1890. London wakes to the shocking news of a mass prison escape. Walter Day and the Scotland Yard Murder Squad now face a desperate race against time: if the four convicted murderers aren''t recaptured before night settles, they''ll vanish into the dark alleys of London''s criminal underworld for ever. And in the midst of this mayhem and fear the city''s worst nightmare is realized: Jack the Ripper haunts the streets of London once more . . . From The Yard and The Black Country author, Alex Grecian, comes The Devil''s Workshop - and the return of Jack the Ripper. Expect another gruesome foray into the underbelly of Victorian Britain and early crime forensics. This is historical thriller heaven for fans of Sherlock and Ripper Street. Praise for Alex Grecian:<Trade ReviewWill keep you riveted from page one -- Jeffery DeaverCSI: Victorian London * Daily Express *Throw in deranged prostitutes, poisonings and throat slittings galore, amidst lashings of London fog. Gory, lurid and tons of guilty fun * Guardian *Lusciously rich -- Jeffery DeaverShiver-inducingly creepy. A racy read * Daily Express *

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Book SynopsisThe chilling, gripping thriller from the author of the stunning Richard and Judy Book Club bestseller Daughter''It''s our son, Sam . . . someone took him. Please help us''Emma hoped that she and her family would return from their year abroad closer, with memories to last a lifetime.Instead, they returned minus one child.A year on, Emma is haunted by their son''s disappearance, and feels further than ever from her husband.Is their child still out there somewhere?Will the mystery about what happened that night ever be unravelled?And, if the truth does come to light, will Emma''s family be healed - or wrenched even further apart?Trade ReviewA dark twisty tale * Heat *Gripping tale * Telegraph, Pick of the Week *A gripping read about a family whose hopeful adventure turns into a nightmare * You Magazine *Suspenseful, brooding, and with touches of witchcraft - it makes for a perfect blend of horror and thriller * Sunday Mirror *Shemilt specialises in the fictionalisation of parental nightmares . . . well written, taut and tense -- Wendy Holden * Daily Mail *I enjoyed this book from the first page . . . this book comes with a very enthusiastic recommendation . . . The story is all encompassing and I felt itchy with anticipation as I savoured every page * The Book Bag *The parent's despair is so brilliantly written, you feel every stab of grief. The thrilling ending does not disappoint. A must-read! * Woman Magazine *Praise for Daughter * - *Utterly gripping. A tautly coiled spring of suspicion and suspense which builds to a devastating ending * Mail On Sunday *Taut and thought-provoking * Sunday Mirror *

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Book SynopsisLive Bait is the second book in P.J. Tracy''s bestselling Twin Cities series.When elderly Morey Gilbert is found, lying dead in the grass by his wife, Lily, it''s a tragedy, but it shouldn''t have been a shock - old people die. But when she finds a bullet hole in his skull, the blood washed away by heavy rain, sadness turns to fear. It looks like an execution...Soon a whole city is fearful as new victims are found, killed with the same cold precision. All elderly. All apparently blameless.Detectives Gino and Magozzi, race to uncover a connection and their best hope of doing so may be Grace McBride, beautiful, damaged survivor of an earlier killing spree. And the answers, it seems, are buried in a terrible past.Grace MacBride and Detectives Gino and Magozzi are back in P.J. Tracy''s Live Bait, the follow-up to debut Want to Play? Fans of Karen Rose should be paying attention. Follow the characters''

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Book SynopsisWhite Death is Clive Cussler''s fourth heart-pounding NUMA Files novel.When a confrontation between a radical environmental group and a Danish cruiser off the Faroe Islands sinks a ship, trapping her crew beneath the waves, Kurt Austin of NUMA is immediately called to the rescue. Investigating the collision, Austin uncovers a trail of sabotage that leads to a sinister multinational corporation seeking control of the waves. When he is almost killed for his trouble, Austin knows that this is one organization that will let nothing stand in its way. But with an environmental disaster underway, the clock is ticking for Austin and the NUMA team...Filled with heart-stopping adventure and endless imagination, White Death is an exceptional thriller from a writer at the height of his powers.Clive Cussler, author of the best-selling Dirk Pitt novels Arctic Drift and The Treasure of Khan, and co-author Paul Kemprecos navigate a trea

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Book SynopsisJuan Cabrillo and the Oregon crew return in Clive Cussler''s Dark Watch.A deadly band of pirates is terrorizing the waters of the Far East - and the crew of the Oregon may be the only people who can stop them...Juan Cabrillo and his expert team on the Oregon are used to working dirty, dangerous jobs. While thwarting terrorist missiles, Cabrillo and the crew stumble on pirates in the seas of China - men who are more concerned with destroying ships with their Shock and Awe attacks than plundering their valuables. When the team grows desperate for all the information they can get, one of Juan''s best men risks everything to get closer to the truth.Soon, the Oregon team will discover that the pirates are hiding a much more deadly power: an international conspiracy of slavery that will rock the very foundations of the world banks. Millions of dollars and thousands of lives are at stake - and Juan Cabrillo is their only hop

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Book SynopsisClive Cussler''s fifth Oregon Files novel, Plague Ship, pits Juan Cabrillo against a deadly adversary. In a Norwegian glacier during World War Two a Nazi officer makes an extraordinary discovery - the most legendary ship of all time . . .Sixty years later Juan Cabrillo and the crew of the Oregon - a top secret state of the art military vessel disguised as a heap of junk - reap the terrible rewards of this find. In the Persian Gulf they encounter a cruise ship full of the dead and the dying. While attempting a rescue, the stricken liner erupts into a fireball. Cabrillo escapes with his life, and one survivor.When Cabrillo decides to probe deeper into this mystery, he finds a powerful cult obsessed with the end of the world. It is a discovery that sees the Oregon and her crew racing against time to prevent a sinister madman from using the secrets of the past to to destroy the future . . . Plague Ship is a high-s

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Book SynopsisDiscover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''A galloping good yarn, as fast paced as any horse race an utterly entertaining'' 5***** Reader Review''Fast paced action from start to finish, Dick Francis is the champion author'' 5***** Reader Review''A keep you up all night book, I could hardly bear to put this down'' 5***** Reader Review______At midnight, Neil Griffon''s home is broken into and he is abducted by masked men.When he wakes up, hours later, Neil discovers that unless he cooperates, his kidnappers will destroy his father''s racing stable, his precious horses and even Neil himself.Returning to the stables, Neil can tell no one about his ordeal, or his kidnappers'' threats of violence if he does not comply with their demands.Trapped, Neil refuses to surrender - and devises an ingenious scheme to beat his kidnappers at their own game . . .Trade ReviewUnbeatable * Daily Mirror *Dick Francis's fiction has a secret ingredient - his inimitable knack of grabbing the reader's attention on page one and holding it tight until the very end * Sunday Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisDiscover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''Great plot, non-stop action and great bad guys . . . What''s not to like?'' 5***** Reader Review''Draws you in in the first five seconds and doesn''t let go'' 5***** Reader Review''Dick Francis is a master at holding attention throughout'' 5***** Reader Review______Seventeen-year-old Benedict Juliard''s ambitions of becoming a steeplechase jockey are dashed when he''s falsely accused of taking drugs.For his estranged father, however, this is an opportunity. A wealthy businessman running for a parliamentary by-election in Dorset, Juliard Senior needs all the help he can get - especially when the campaign moves from mudslinging to something more deadly.Now young Benedict has to grow up fast - not only to find out who is trying to harm his father''s chances of election, but also to keep him alive long enough to stay inTrade ReviewUnbeatable * Daily Mirror *Dick Francis's fiction has a secret ingredient - his inimitable knack of grabbing the reader's attention on page one and holding it tight until the very end * Sunday Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisDiscover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time ''A brilliant story with an unusual plot. An absolute page turner!'' 5***** Reader Review''Gripping from the first sentence and packed with action'' 5***** Reader Review______Ex-jockey Freddie Croft now runs a fleet of vehicles which transport racehorses across the British Isles and Europe. But when two of his drivers pick up a hitchhiker who ends up dead, Freddie''s got a big problem. First, it quickly becomes apparent that the hitcher wasn''t quite what he seemed.And second, Freddie finds that his horse boxes might just be being used for moving something a lot less legal than horses. Now he must figure out what is going on before the police, and before whoever is doing it cottons on and tries to stop him - permanently . . .Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, Driving Force is just one of tTrade ReviewA regular winner . . . as smooth, swift and lean as ever * Sunday Express *As a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The same is true of his crime writing * Daily Mirror *

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Book SynopsisDiscover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''Well-crafted and unputdownable. An excellent read'' 5***** Reader Review''Superbly paced and plotted. One of Francis''s best'' 5***** Reader Review''A well written and totally engrossing read'' 5***** Reader Review______Malcolm Pembroke didn''t get rich without making a few enemies - not least among the five wives and nine children left like wreckage in his wake. But when Moira, his fifth wife, is murdered, Malcolm believes that someone is out to get him. Desperate and fearful, there''s only one person he can turn to: his estranged son, Ian. Ian - an amateur jockey - wants nothing to do with his father until it becomes clear the old man''s life is in danger.And worst of all, the evidence suggests it''s from someone the family . . . Can Ian work out who it is before they strike again?PackedTrade ReviewA regular winner * Sunday Express *As a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The same is true of his crime writing * Daily Mirror *

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Book SynopsisDiscover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''Such clever writing, engaging flawed characters. Dick Francis never disappoints'' 5***** Reader Review''A great read . . . Dick Francis pulls out all the stops'' 5***** Reader Review''No one does mystery better than Francis. You just can''t put the book down'' 5***** Reader Review______Champion jockey Sid Halley retired from racing when his hand was smashed in a fall. Now he works as a private detective - which is proving to be no less dangerous to life and limb. Recuperating from a bullet wound, Sid is asked by his father-in-law to investigate some potentially shady activity involving Seabury racecourse and a ruthless property dealer. But the closer Sid gets to those determined to get their hands on Seabury, the more he finds himself in harm''s way.The odds are against him - but that''s exactly when Trade ReviewThe narrative is brisk and gripping and the background researched with care . . . the entire story is a pleasure to relish * Scotsman *Dick Francis's fiction has a secret ingredient - his inimitable knack of grabbing the reader's attention on page one and holding it tight until the very end * Sunday Telegraph *Francis writing at his best * Evening Standard *

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Book SynopsisDiscover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''An absolutely enthralling suspense right to the very end'' 5***** Reader Review''Keeps you on the edge of your seat wondering what is going to happen next'' 5***** Reader Review______Physics teacher (and crack shot) Jonathan Derry is given some tapes to look after by a friend. They''re not your usual tapes: they hold a computer programme which functions as a bookie-breaking betting system. When Jonathan''s friend is then killed in a suspicious explosion and two thugs with guns turn up at his house demanding the tapes, Jonathan realises that he''s been handed a whole lot more trouble. Jonathan knows he won''t be left alone unless he gives them what they want. However, he decides to play his own game. After all, he''s a crack shot.He can look after himself . . . Can''t he?Packed with intrigue and hair-rTrade ReviewA regular winner . . . as smooth, swift and lean as ever * Sunday Express *As a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The same is true of his crime writing * Daily Mirror *

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Book SynopsisLost in history . . . losing her self. Uncover Tudor heroine Arbella Stuart''s incredible story, reimagined by Elizabeth Fremantle in this tense, historical thriller.Hardwick Hall, sixteenth-century England. Formerly a beacon of wealth and power. Now a gilded prison. Hidden away, forgotten, one young woman seeks escape. But to do so she must trust those on the outside.Those who have their own motives...Discovery means death. But what choice has any woman trapped in a man''s world?Imprisoned by circumstance, Arbella Stuart is an unwilling contender for the throne. In a world where women are silenced, what chance does she have to take control of her destiny? Praise for The Girl in the Glass Tower: ''A top-notch literary thriller'' Daily Telegraph''Thrilling, clever and beautifully written'' The Times, ''Books of the Year''''Filled with dense, dark political and social inTrade ReviewElizabeth Fremantle's The Girl in the Glass Tower is a stunning historical thriller set in the chaos leading up to the death of Elizabeth I. * from publisher's description *Filled with dense, dark political and social intrigue, this is five-star historical fiction * Daily Mail *If you read one Tudor tome this summer, make it this one. Fascinating and vividly drawn, the ending is heartbreaking * The Times 'Book of the Month' *A top-notch literary thriller. Shots are fired, troths are plighted, sea voyages taken, escapes dared and mysteries solved * Daily Telegraph *An eloquent novel, steeped in Tudor literary culture * Express *Beautifully written, completely engrossing and a book that stays with you after the pages areclosed. Highly recommended * Historia *An enthralling, powerful tale -- Antonia SeniorArbella Stuart was a pawn, at the mercy of the powerful people around her. Hers is a sad and moving tale, and Fremantle tells it beautifully * History Girls *Fremantle shows how dangerous it was being closely related to Elizabeth I. A cracking read * Prima *A gorgeously readable and oh so captivating slice of historical fiction. Haunting, emotional and thought-provoking, The Girl in the Glass Tower is a beautiful foray into the past * Lovereading, 'Book of the Month' *Elizabeth Fremantle is a skilful and beguiling writer. A master of her craft. She perfectly captures a sense of time and place and draws her characters with skill and sensitivity, capturing the reader's attention and holding it right to the end -- Santa Montefiore

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Book Synopsis''A gripping psychological thriller. Readers will be awake deep into the night, trying to untangle the truth'' The Times ''Books of the Year''A marriage. A murder. One of them will hang for it. **PRE-ORDER DISOBEDIENT, THE GRIPPING NEW NOVEL FROM ELIZABETH FREMANTLE**________Autumn, 1615.Frances Carr is imprisoned in a cold, lightless room. She is accused of murder.In a cell nearby is her co-accused - her husband Robert.Kept apart, Frances can only tell her side of the story.How did she come to be here?Can she somehow prove her innocence?And what lengths will she go to to save herself?__________''Engaging, vivid and revelling in historical detail'' Sarah Perry, bestselling author of The Essex Serpent''The Miniaturist meets Gone Girl. Gripping and full of surpriTrade ReviewEngaging, vivid and revelling in historical detail, this thriller delves into a notorious murder. The reversal comes in a double blow, the first of which is so cunningly done I found myself pausing, frowning and riffling back through the pages to confirm that I had, indeed, been thoroughly stitched up * Sarah Perry, bestselling author of The Essex Serpent *A twisting psychological thriller based on a real Jacobean murder. Unputdownable * The Times *A gripping historical thriller. Think Gone Girl with bodices. Brilliant * Glamour *A tale of intrigue and ambition, this is a rich and fascinating book -- ONE OF THE BEST RECENT CRIME NOVELS * The Guardian *A gripping page-turner that will have you awake long into the night. Ingenious * The Times *An intoxicating blend of intrigue, seduction, witchcraft and murder. The Poison Bed is beautifully told and impossible to put down -- Karen PerryAn electrifying, brilliantly executed thriller * Woman & Home *Gripping and fascinating. Fremantle is a master * Santa Montefiore *Who is to blame? And will they get away with it? A rollicking read * Heat *Immaculately detailed and atmospheric, this Jacobean mystery borrows from both the revenge tragedies and contemporary noir thriller to manipulate the reader. It is dark, clever and compulsive -- Elizabeth Buchan * Daily Mail *A novel set in the court of James I that reopens the case of Robert and Frances Carr, aristocrats charged with killing a man who opposed their marriage. With skill and delicacy, Fremantle presents the period as a cabinet of curiosities * New York Times *Exquisite. The reveal is terrifying -- Toby ClementsA Jacobean Gone Girl! Dark and deeply satisfying, The Poison Bed is a tale of monstrous intrigue and murder -- M J CarterA riveting tale that kept me reading into the night. Beautifully written and realised -- Costa shortlisted Kate HammerA thoroughly compelling tale of sexually-charged intrigue and murder. Once started, impossible to put down -- Minette WaltersA twisting tale of power, poison and intrigue. Historical fiction with the pull of a psychological thriller -- Anna MazzolaFlawless. A sharp, well-constructed thriller, this is a book that will keep you on your toes * Bookbag *A toxic blend of glamour, intrigue and ambition -- Andrew Taylor bestselling author of * The Ashes of London *A seductive historical thriller. The Jacobean world leaps off the page in all its vivid, visceral glory -- Kate RiordanBrilliant. Gripping and sexy and wholly transporting. Highly recommended. * Eve Chase *A riveting tale. I cannot recommend this highly enough -- Alison WeirA great summer read. Fremantle weaves together documented fact with sensitively imagined fiction to create a novel that helps us understand a time and place better * National Public Radio *A creepy and powerfully immersive retelling of one of the greatest scandals of the Jacobean court . . . The Poison Bed is unerringly addictive. Fremantle's writing has a dynamic quality and an immediacy that draws readers in, whether or not they're familiar with the material of the story * Marylebone Journal *Engaging, vivid and cleverly constructed. One expects the reversal, but it comes in a double blow, the first of which is so cunningly done I found myself pausing, frowning and riffling back through the pages to confirm that I had, indeed, been thoroughly stitched up -- Sarah Parry

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Book Synopsis''A lush, thrilling page-turner humming with its own exquisite dark beauty. I loved it!'' Eve Chase, author of The Glass House''Fremantle builds the tension with delicious skill in this page-turning thriller'' TimesThe compelling, transfixing novel about the bond between three sisters from the author of The Poison Bed**PRE-ORDER DISOBEDIENT, THE GRIPPING NEW NOVEL FROM ELIZABETH FREMANTLE**_______Three sisters.Three secrets.Three ways to fall . . .George Villiers is rich, powerful and has the King''s ear. Doctor''s daughter Hester is a mere servant - to be cast aside when he has done with her, especially since she is pregnant.Returning to her family, Hester vows that Villiers will never lay eyes on their son. She and her sisters Melis and Hope will protect the boy.But Villiers is a man who will not be defied. Trade ReviewFremantle builds the tension with delicious skill in this page-turning thriller. She is excellent on the precariousness of life for history's powerless women * Times *A powerful reimagining of the most dramatic murder of Stuart England. Wonderfully inventive and darkly satisfying, this story of three sisters resonates with myth -- Andrew Taylor * bestselling author of The Ashes of London *A lush, thrilling page-turner humming with its own exquisite dark beauty. I loved it! -- Eve Chase * author of The Glass House *Gripping and page-turning. Propels a trio of vivid women towards their complex destinies, while making their world as fresh and immediate as our own. Hugely enjoyable * author of Tell Me How It Ends *A pacey plot, tension, and occasional flirts with the supernatural make this historical fiction engaging . . . It leaves you wanting more of Melis, who has eerie and often accurate visions of the future * Sunday Post *We follow three sisters in a maze of twists and turns in 1628 England. Grabs your attention * i *Pacey, immersive, and beautifully written. Takes women at the margins of history and makes us care about their stories * bestselling author of Anatomy of a Scandal *One of Britain's foremost writers of historical fiction . . . a masterful Hitchcockian thriller * Aspects of History *A tense, pacey cat-and-mouse game set against a rich historical background * Herald *

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Book SynopsisThe ADDICTIVE THRILLER perfect for fans of Fiona Barton''s The Child and Lisa Jewell''s Then She Was Gone.________''I think you might be my father . . .''Zoe Barry walks into Professor David Connelly''s office and tentatively says these words.The lives of his family - particularly his wife Caroline - are turned upside down by the arrival of this stranger.A cuckoo in their nestZoe soon entangles herself in their world but her stories aren''t quite adding up and Caroline isn''t sure she can be trusted.Is Zoe who she claims she is, or someone with a far darker agenda?A daughter, a sister, a stranger . . .By letting Zoe in, David and Caroline aren''t the only ones who are vulnerable.They''re risking the lives of the most precious thing in the world - the lives of their children . . .. . . a killer?Praise for Girl Unknown<Trade ReviewPraise for Girl Unknown * - *Full of intrigue and incident and keeps us guessing until the very last tragic page -- Liz Nugent * bestselling author of Lying in Wait *Karen Perry writes intense psychological thrillers that explore emotional danger with relentless, surgical accuracy, and this may be their best yet -- Tana French * Irish Independent, Books of the Year *Girl Unknown is one of the most richly satisfying psychological thrillers of 2016, a book that hooks the reader from the first page * Irish Independent *This story of psychological attrition builds to an incredibly tense finale - before delivering an amazing final twist. Riveting stuff * Sunday Mirror *A profoundly disturbing, beautifully written story . . . An unputdownable novel that deftly examines the cost of misguided compassion, leading to a stunning conclusion you won't see coming. Karen Perry delivers again -- Michelle Richmond * bestselling author of The Marriage Pact *Taunt, tense psycho-gripper * Sunday Sport *Loved it * Lucy Mangan *Praise for Karen Perry * - *Stunning -- Simon Mayo Radio 2 Book ClubI shot through this in one sitting. Like Gone Girl . . . It's the most gripping thing I've read for ages * Evening Standard *Beautifully written, tense and twisty tale * Sunday Mirror *Beautifully written, with just the right balance of teasing the reader with clues and hitting them with revelations -- Best Crime Fiction of 2015 * Telegraph *A twist-filled page-turner * Closer *This is an intense and subtle story with some wonderfully poetic passages and a character driven plot which becomes more compelling as the sense of momentum gathers and the true version of events is slowly revealed. Gripping stuff * Sunday Mirror *

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Book SynopsisSurviving the weekend depends on whether you can keep a secret . . . Lindsey hasn''t spoken to Rachel in twenty years, not since her brother''s eighteenth birthday party at their parents'' remote country house.A night that shattered so many friendships - and left Rachel''s father dead.Now Thornbury Hall is up for sale, and the old gang are back there, together again.A weekend to say goodbye to the old place, to talk about the past.But twenty years of secrets aren''t given up lightly. Some won''t speak about what happened that night.While others want to ensure that no one ever does.*One of Red Magazine''s Top Ten Crime Reads for Autumn*Praise for Karen Perry''Keeps us guessing until the very last page'' Liz Nugent''Intense psychological thrillers that explore emotional danger with relentless, surgical accuracy'' Tana French''Like Gone Girl . Trade ReviewDramatic, when a group of friends reunite in a spooky Irish stately home, the secrets soon come tumbling out * The Sunday Times Crime Club *Elegantly written and beautifully paced, Can You Keep A Secret? is a fluent, subtle and chilling novel -- Declan Hughes * The Irish Times *A Top Ten Crime Read for Autumn * Red *An engaging thriller * Choice Magazine *Praise for Karen Perry -- -Stunning -- Simon Mayo Radio 2 Book ClubLike Gone Girl . . . It's the most gripping thing I've read for ages * Evening Standard *Beautifully written, with just the right balance of teasing the reader with clues and hitting them with revelations -- Best Crime Fiction of 2015 * Telegraph *A truly remarkable novel . . . Written in a captivating, lyrical style and brilliantly structured, the story grips your heart from the first pages and simply never lets go -- Jeffery DeaverThis is an intense and subtle story with some wonderfully poetic passages and a character driven plot which becomes more compelling as the sense of momentum gathers and the true version of events is slowly revealed. Gripping stuff * Sunday Mirror *Girl Unknown is one of the most richly satisfying psychological thrillers of 2016, a book that hooks the reader from the first page * The Irish Independent *Unputdownable, leading to a stunning conclusion you won't see coming -- Michelle RichmondFull of intrigue and keeps us guessing until the very last tragic page -- Liz Nugent

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Book SynopsisTHE RIVETING AND UNPUTDOWNABLE THRILLER FOR FANS OF STIEG LARSSON''S MILLENNIUM TRILOGY''Ambitious, intricate, riveting'' THE TIMES________Journalist Farah Hafez is after another killer story. But at what risk to herself? . . .What connects the following:In Saigon, 1965, war correspondent Raylan Chapelle suffers a horrifying experience.Thirty years later, his son, newsman Paul Chapelle, is in Moscow to investigate an attack on his former colleague when he stumbles on a well-guarded secret.And Farah herself, in the garden of the presidential palace in Kabul, is forced to relive a traumatic event from her childhood.Different people. Different places. Different times.But all entangled by threads of love and war - threads that Farah can''t help but unravel, no matter the cost . . .Trade ReviewAmbitious, intricate, riveting * The Times *It's been compared to Stieg Larsson's Millennium series ... a compelling, engrossing read ... Walter Lucius is one to watch * Nudge *Disturbing, apocalyptic, gripping * Dutch Daily De Limburger *Riveting until the very end * AD Weekend [Dutch Newspaper] *The Dutch answer to the tsunami of Scandinavian thrillers * BB Boekblad *

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Book SynopsisOne man. Seven Kings. England''s bloody throne . . . THE EPIC STORY FROM MASTER STORYTELLER CONN IGGULDEN, PERFECT FOR FANS OF ROBERT HARRIS'' ACT OF OBLIVION''Iggulden tells an absolutely cracking story. The pace is nail-biting and the set dressing magnificent'' THE TIMES_________Tenth century England: a divided and broken country of misrule. Yet King Athelstan, grandson of Alfred the Great, seeks to unite the kingdom under one crown.By his side is Dunstan of Glastonbury - priest, soldier, visionary and, some insist, traitor - whose task is to steward seven kings through fire, war, murder and fury to see Athelstan''s dream come true.But what stain will it leave on his mortal soul . . . _________''Iggulden has created an intriguingly complex saint - flawed, spiteful and unreliable as the teller of his own tale. Through his eyes we watch the story of the making of England'' The TimesTrade ReviewOne of the most interesting historical novels of recent times * The Tablet *Iggulden's Dunstan is a vivid, convincing character * BBC History Magazine *This engrossing novel is rich in intrigue, with Iggulden breathing life into this remarkable and complex figure who played a vital role in safeguarding a newly united England * Daily Express *Iggulden... tells an absolutely cracking story... the pace is nail-biting and the set dressing magnificent * The Times *Iggulden takes what you thought was a ho-hum era and peopled it with characters so finely honed it becomes a gripping and glorious legend. Can't fault the man. Brilliant! * Weekend Sport *Breathes new life into the darkest and most dramatic of times * Star *Iggulden is in a class of his own when it comes to epic, historical fiction * The Daily Mirror *Compelling reading * Woman and Home *Superbly plotted and paced * The Times *

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Book Synopsis*Longlisted for the 2017 CWA Ian Fleming Steel Dagger for best thriller*''Even better than Child 44'' Daily Telegraph''Peppered with memorable characters, carved with precision, ... highly recommended'' Shots Magazine''Given that the definitive thriller in 1980''s Moscow already exists (Gorky Park), Moskva looks like a crazy gamble. But it''s one that comes off'' Sunday Times''A riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma . . .'' January, 1986. A week after disgraced Intelligence Officer Tom Fox is stationed to Moscow the British Ambassador''s fifteen-year-old daughter goes missing. Fox is ordered to find her, and fast. But the last thing the Soviets want is a foreign agent snooping about on their turf. Not when a killer they can''t even acknowledge let alone catch is preparing to kill again . . .A Cold War thriller haunted by an evil legacy from the Second World War, MoskTrade ReviewLike the city herself, Jack Grimwood's Moskva is richly layered, stylish, beautifully constructed, and full of passion beneath the chills. Part political thriller, part historical novel, part a story of personal redemptions, Moskva cements Jack Grimwood as a powerful new voice in thriller writing. Not to be missed. -- Sarah PinboroughEven better than Child 44 * Telegraph *Given that the definitive thriller in 1980's Moscow already exists (Martin Cruz Smith's Gorky Park), Jack Grimwood's Moskva looks like a crazy gamble. But it's one that comes off . . . * Sunday Times *Tom Fox is well drawn, the action scenes are filled with energy and tension, but the real hero of Moskva is Russia itself, bleak, corrupt, falling apart, but with an incurable humanity -- Tom CallaghanA compulsive and supremely intelligent thriller from a master stylist -- Michael MarshallA first-rate thriller - Moskva grips from the very first page. Heartily recommended -- William RyanHard to know what to praise first here: the operatic sweep of this mesmerising novel; the surefooted orchestration of tension; or the vividly realised sense of time and place; all of these factors mark Jack Grimwood's Moskva out as something special in the arena of international thrillers -- Barry Forshaw * Financial Times *Memorable characters, powerful recreations of history and an unrelenting pace that will keep you breathless. A striking début in the genre. -- Maxim JakubowskiA sublime writer . . . I felt glimmers of Le Carré shining through the prose. -- CrimeSquadIf you love thrillers Jack Grimwood is the name you need to remember... -- Viv Groskop * BBC Radio 2, Sara Cox Show *

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Book SynopsisINSPIRATION FOR THE THRILLING AMAZON PRIME SERIES JACK RYAN . . . **''Exhilarating. No other novelist is giving so full a picture of modern conflict'' Sunday Times**Someone wants Jack Ryan Dead - and fast...Covert operative Jack Ryan Jr is enjoying some well-earned R&R when an attempt is made on his life. He survives, only to learn that another attempt on his life is imminent. Having barely survived the first time, Jack sets out to find out who wants him dead, and why... Using clues left by his would-be assassin, Jack follows a trail that leads through France and Switzerland to Rostock, a shadowy security firm based in Germany. Jack knows its head, Jurgen Rostock, from a previous operation - one that has apparently drawn the man''s fury. Without the resources of The Campus - the elite agency from which he is on a leave-of-absence - but with the help of an investigative journalist, Jack embarTrade ReviewHe constantly taps the current world situation for its imminent dangers and spins them into an engrossing tale * New York Times *Heart-stopping action ... entertaining and eminently topical * Washington Post *Exhilarating. No other novelist is giving so full a picture of modern conflict * Sunday Times *A virtuoso display of page-turning talent * Sunday Express *

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Book Synopsis__________HE THOUGHT HE CAUGHT THE KILLER, BUT THEN THE KILLING DIDN''T STOPJaap Rykel is on the brink, his dark past driving him to breaking point and ending his police career. Visiting the station one last time, he stumbles across an investigation into a violent murder.A murder where the details exactly match a case he solved years earlier.But that killer was caught - and is still in prison.Is there a copycat killer on the loose, playing games with Rykel''s fragile mind? Or did he get it wrong, and send an innocent man to prison?This might be his last chance to make things right, or it could be the blow that finally takes him over the edge . . ._________''Twisting, stylish and breathlessly paced. I struggled to put it down for a second'' Chris Whitaker, author of the award-winning Tall Oaks''A gripping page-turner . . . Highly recommended'' Craig Robertson, author Trade ReviewUnflinching but also surprisingly funny, you keep turning the pages to find out what is the bigger threat to Rykel: the murderer or his own inner demons -- Anja de JagerTerrifying and twisty, Jake Woodhouse's gripping, effortlessly vivid prose makes this intelligent, brilliantly plotted thriller one you will not be able to put down -- Sam Blake, Irish Times No.1 Bestselling Author of Little BonesThis might be Jake Woodhouse's best yet. His Jaap Rykel series good from strength to strength and The Copycat embodies everything that's good about the Rykel books. Yes, it's a gripping page-turner but it also has a lot to say on important social messages, brilliantly managing to do so without slowing the pace for a second. Highly recommended. -- Craig RobertsonTwisting, stylish and breathlessly paced. I struggled to put it down for a second -- Chris Whitaker, CWA Dagger-winning author of Tall OaksUtterly enthralling . . . looks set to be one of the key sequences in modern crime fiction -- Barry Forshaw * Crimetime *A strong sense of place is matched by a capacity for storytelling that keeps the plot accelerating * Daily Mail *This gripping detective novel will thrill fans of The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo and bears comparison to Fatherland ... Utterly unputdownable * Sun *

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Book SynopsisTHE UNMISSABLE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER WITH A SHOCKING TWIST''Haunting . . . this story will stay with you'' Jane Corry, author of My Husband''s Wife & The Dead ExWould you risk your life to save a stranger?___________A local schoolgirl has been missing for weeks when Margot Lewis, agony aunt of the ''Dear Amy'' advice column, receives a letter:Dear Amy,I''ve been kidnapped by a strange man. I don''t know where I am. Please help me,Bethan AveryThis must be a hoax. Because Bethan Avery is another young girl, who went missing twenty years ago.As more letters arrive, Margot becomes consumed by finding the sender and - unlike the police - convinced that the girls'' disappearances are connected.Solving this puzzle could save someone''s life - but could it also cost Margot her own?________Trade ReviewWould you risk your life to save a stranger? Discover what happens next in the Sunday Times bestselling psychological thriller, Dear Amy . . . * from the publisher's description *Dear Amy sets up a terrific, tricky premise and then delivers the suspense thriller readers hope for-a tense plot, imaginative twists, and smart writing -- Julia Heaberlin, author of bestselling * Black-Eyed Susans *An accomplished psychological twister * Daily Mail *I knew from the first page that this was going to be a brilliant book, and I wasn't wrong. A superb debut psychological thriller with an unusual and original premise which keeps the reader hooked until the last page -- Rachel Abbott, author of * Kill Me Again *Well written and pacey * Sunday Mirror *Dear Amy is accomplished, engaging and utterly thrilling; beautifully written, with a narrator who manages to be both vulnerable and fierce at the same time. I found myself cheering her on at every gut-wrenching turn. The breathtaking finale is the most exciting and terrifying thing I have read in a very long time -- Elizabeth Haynes, bestselling author of * Into the Darkest Corner *This is a clever psychological thriller * Red *You'll be hooked * Fabulous *Will keep you turning the pages * Essentials *Skilfully handled. A promising debut * Event Magazine, Daily Mail *Wow - this one's a rollercoaster * Woman *This haunting tale takes you down unexpected paths in search for the truth * The People's Friend *

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Book SynopsisTHE INTELLIGENT NEW POST-APOCALYPTIC THRILLER FROM THE AUTHOR BEHIND BRAND NEW APPLE TV HIT SHINING GIRLS''A smartly written thriller that opens with a satisfying bang . . . splendid'' STEPHEN KING''Powerful and intelligent'' GUARDIAN''A major, major talent'' GEORGE R.R. MARTIN_______A WORLD OF WOMENA MOTHER AND SON ON THE RUNThree years after a virus wiped out most men on earth, Cole''s son, Miles, is one of the rare survivors.Yet in this changed world, there are women who would kill to get their hands on that most prized commodity - a living boy.Getting Miles to safety means crossing America with deadly pursuers hot on their heels - including Cole''s own sister, Billie.But if there are some who will commit any crime to possess Miles, Cole must face some terrible choices to protect her son . . ._______The powerful and intelligent new thriTrade ReviewA smartly written thriller that opens with a satisfying bang . . . splendid -- Stephen King * New York Times *Powerful and intelligent, with some unexpectedly trenchant humour, this welcome addition to the no-longer-so-speculative pandemic subgenre has plenty to say about grief, love, family ties and gender roles * Guardian *Bowstring-taut, visceral, and incredibly timely: Beukes's plague-tale is a parable about the glory and terror of Americanism in times of calamity -- Cory Doctorow, author of Walkaway and Little BrotherLauren Beukes is a writer with a startling imagination, and a masterful ability to rewrite the rules of whatever genre she turns to; and now, right on time, she has turned to dystopian plague -- Ben Winters, author of Underground Airlines and Golden StateFive years in writing, this intelligent speculative novel about a pandemic feels alarmingly close to home * Metro *You can't imagine how quickly the world can change in six months - there probably isn't a more resonant sentence to be found in any other novel published this year. A fast-moving thriller [that] splices gut-punching action sequences and feminist gender politics with an impressively light touch. Bubbles with big ideas. This intelligent speculative novel about a pandemic feels alarmingly close to home * Metro *Afterland is that rare creature, a ripping tale that neither shies away from big questions nor interesting answers * New Scientist *Teases out the deep familial currents that run through its relationships, explores gender and reminds us that dystopian fiction can be seriously grown-up entertainment * SFX *Afterland could not be more timely or terrifying . . . An excellent example of the prophetic nature of speculative fiction. Lauren Beukes is one of the most innovative and provocative writers on the contemporary scene * Scotland on Sunday *(A) timely thriller * i paper *Perfect lockdown reading * Herald *Praise for Lauren Beukes * - *Unreservedly recommended * Joe Hill *Brilliant ... engrossing ... I will be looking forward to whatever Lauren Beukes does next. She's a major, major talent -- George RR Martin, internationally bestselling author of * A Song of Ice and Fire *Scary as hell and hypnotic. I couldn't put it down * Stephen King *I'm all over it -- Gillian Flynn, number one bestselling author of * Gone Girl *Utterly original, beautifully written, and I must say, it creeped the holy bejasus out of me. This is something special -- Tana FrenchMasterful. Lauren Beukes is very *very* good -- William GibsonA new kind of thriller. A dark, relentless, time-twisting, page-turning. It shines -- Matt Haig

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Book Synopsis''In the heady tradition of Raymond Chandler and Michael Connelly'' A. J. Finn, bestselling author of The Woman in the Window_____________Former homicide detective Kosuke Iwata is on the run from his past . . . Five years ago, he lost his family. Now he may have found his redemption.Living in LA and working as a private detective, he spends his days spying on unfaithful spouses and his nights with an unavailable woman. Still he cannot forget the family he lost in Tokyo. But that all changes when a figure from his old life appears at his door demanding his help. Meredith Nichol, a transgender woman and his wife''s sister, has been found strangled on the lonely train tracks behind Skid Row. Soon he discovers that the devil is at play in the City of Angels and Meredith''s death wasn''t the hate crime the police believe it to be. Iwata knows that risking his life and future is the only way to Trade ReviewHarrowing and gripping. An astute police procedural . . . Switching between LA, Mexico and Tokyo both Iwata's present and past are cleverly interwoven in a truly heart-rending climax * Daily Express *Fresh and convincing . . . the dialogue is worthy of the great chronicler of LA's dark side, Raymond Chandler. But really, Obregon's writing has a unique flavour all of its own, wherever his books are set -- Jake Kerridge * Sunday Express *Sins as Scarlet is a searing LA crime story, as poetic as it is brutal, as tender as it is disturbing -- Tim WeaverThanks to the excellent Iwata, you get a gripping mystery with a real conscience * Sunday Sport *In the heady tradition of Raymond Chandler and Michael Connelly, Sins as Scarlet lays bare the bruised heart and broken soul of Los Angeles. Extraordinary stuff: a diabolically clever police procedural, a wrenching character study, and a merciless chronicle of a city in decay. I'm awestruck. -- A. J. Finn, author of international bestseller * THE WOMAN IN THE WINDOW *A dark, brutal ride through the underbelly of LA * ANTHONY HOROWITZ *Masterpiece - that's the only way to describe Sins as Scarlet. Obregón's brilliant novel is, at once, a classic noir, a psychological thriller and a riveting examination-sometimes dark, sometime moving to the point of tears--of life in a less-than-angelic Los Angeles * JEFFERY DEAVER *Evocative, perceptive writing * Sunday Time Crime Club *This bleak, richly descriptive and haunting thriller walks of the wild side of Los Angeles * Peterborough Telegraph *A brace of cutting-edge themes are threaded into the abrasive narrative . . . It is a combustible mix, but as in the earlier Blue Light Yokohama, the author has the full measure of his difficult material. With his vividly evoked Mexican and LA settings [he] delivers a pacey, page-turning thriller, but the underlying seriousness gives real texture. Iwata is a richly drawn, conflicted hero, and this is another savage journey into the dark heart of America * Barry Forshaw, Financial Times *Obregón keeps the unpredictable plot of Sins As Scarlet churning with myriad surprises that are grounded in believability * Mail Online *Praise for Blue Light Yokohama * - *Taut and atmospheric with twists galore * Woman & Home *An outstanding debut -- The most awaited books of 2017 * Sunday Express *A twisty, highly entertaining thriller that pulls us into the heart of an unconventional hero as he fights corruption in the gritty, glittering world of Tokyo -- Julia Heaberlin, author of * Sunday Times bestseller, Black-Eyed Susans *Refreshing. Engaging * Daily Mail *

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Book Synopsis**AS SEEN ON NETFLIX**A major BBC drama adapted for the screen by the team behind VIGIL, starring BAFTA-nominated Samuel Adewunmi''A daring concept executed to perfection'' LEE CHILD________Only one question matters: did he do it?''Superb character-driven fiction. Masterful'' Guardian A young man stands accused of murder. The evidence is overwhelming. But at his trial, this man tells an extraordinary story. It is about the woman he loves, who got into trouble. It''s about how he risked everything to save her. He swears he''s innocent. But in the end, all that matters is this: do you believe him? ''Startlingly original, utterly compelling'' Daily Mail________***A Radio 2 Book Club pick and the Telegraph''s Best Crime Novels of the Year***''Searing and heart-breaking, genre-bending . . . triumphantly Trade ReviewA bold and original courtroom drama, You Don't Know Me heralds the arrival of a thrilling new voice in crime fiction * Tim Weaver, Sunday Times bestselling author of the David Raker series *You'll never guess the ending * The Sun *It's the voice that does it: edgy, conflicted, desperately urgent. A startlingly confident and deft debutYou've never read anything quite like this * Financial Times *The defendant's narrative is beguiling, philosophical, vulnerable * Sunday Express *An eye-opening, slick and compulsive thriller with an important message and unique writing * Kidulthood and Adulthood *Timely, tense and original... Written with gritty authenticity, this is compelling and important * Heat *Timely, tense and original . . . Written with gritty authenticity, this is compelling and important * Heat *A daring concept executed to perfection, a hypnotic and authentic voice, and questions for us to answer as readers and peopleA searing, heart-breaking, genre-bending crime novel that triumphantly reconfigures the traditional whodunnit into something remarkable * RUTH WARE *You Don't Know Me is a brave debut by a barrister . . . an impressively original courtroom drama * The Times *A startlingly original courtroom drama . . . perfectly executed, gripping the reader from the first sentence with the defendant's unique voice and not letting go until a surprising twist at the end. Mahmood is most definitely one to watch * * * * * * Daily Express *

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Book Synopsis''A fast-paced tale of sex, lies and murder'' StylistWhat if you could take the life you''d always wanted?Alvie has always been in the shadow of her glamorous sister Beth.So when she''s invited to her identical twin''s luxurious Sicilian villa, Alvie accepts.Who wouldn''t want seven days in the sun?With Beth''s hot husband, the cute baby, the fast car and of course, the money.The thing is it''s all too good to let go . . . and her sister Beth isn''t the golden girl she appears.It''s Alvie''s chance to steal the life that she deserves.If she can get away with it.''The must-have beach read'' Telegraph''Sizzlingly glamorous'' Guardian________________Can''t get enough of Alvie? Why not read her next book, Bad?Trade ReviewSizzlingly glamorous * Guardian *This summer's raciest read . . . The must-have beach read for millennials this summer * Telegraph *A summer read to make you hotter than the weather outside . . . you'd be mad not to find room for this in your case * Sun *A fast-paced tale of sex, lies and murder . . . Sex and the City dialled up several notches * Stylist *The white-hot debut * Glamour *Gone Girl plus . . . Esposito has added a dollop of Bridget Jones to the mix * Telegraph *So begins this caper that has Alvina up to her neck in designer labels, hot sex and trouble . . . outrageous - it kept me reading * Daily Mail *I just read Mad in one go. I bloody LOVED it. Like Gone Girl, if Amy Schumer had written it. SUCH fun -- Bryony Gordon * bestselling author of Mad Girl *One of the most compelling and hilarious characters we've come across in a long time. Warning: this brilliant and dark book is not for the faint-hearted * New Magazine *Like The Devil Wears Prada - fast-paced, but funnier and more readable * Independent, 10 Best Debut Novels by Women Authors *She's an evil hot mess is what she is, and I kinda like it! -- Sarah Knight * bestselling author of The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F**k *Allergic to chick lit? Meet Alvie Knightly . . . Insane as its title promises * Mail on Sunday *Raunchy, fun * Guardian *Trust us when we say that you won't ever have encountered a character quite like Alvie Knightly - the often-drunk, sex-mad, always-sassy heroine . . . A brilliantly bonkers read * Heat *If you loved [Paula Hawkins'] Into the Water, try Mad * Red *Pure, unadulterated entertainment. There is nothing Chloé Esposito's Alvie won't do. Strap in for a fun, fast and fresh read -- Ali Land * author of Sunday Times bestseller Good Me Bad Me *Chloe Esposito introduces a compelling and uncensored antiheroine * US Weekly *Using Sicily as a backdrop with its gorgeous architecture, villas and sexy men, Esposito pens an unforgettable summer debut headed by a no-holds-barred protagonist * Library Journal *Mad is deliciously over-the-top, with a protagonist you'll never forget and an ending that promises more chaos to come * Bookpage *Chloe [has] a fantastic natural vibrancy and humour in her work -- Richard Skinner, Director of Fiction at the Faber AcademyWhat readers are saying about Mad * - *100% MAD about this book * NetGalley Reviewer *A page-turner, compelling and delightfully crazy. I can't wait for books two and three * NetGalley Reviewer *Chloé Esposito has broken the mould. The unconventional heroine and plot breaks so many conventions leading to an enjoyable, fast-paced read, which manages to be well-written and funny. It is perfect for the beach or a long journey * NetGalley Reviewer *Absolutely loved this book, a real page turner and I didn't want to come to the end * NetGalley Reviewer *Whoa! Yeah I started my review like that . . . but that's what this book is whoooaaa! it truly is M.A.D. . . . Mental Addictive * NetGalley Reviewer *Insane for all the right reasons - once you meet Alvie Knightly you won't want to turn your back on her, no way! * NetGalley Reviewer *This novel cracks along with frenetic, addictive style, beautifully descriptive in hot and heavy fashion . . . highly recommended * NetGalley Reviewer *Mad is certainly mad! I was hooked on our hero, Alvie * NetGalley Reviewer *

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Book SynopsisThe new sizzler in the Mad, Bad and Dangerous to Know trilogy!''Revenge will be sweet - and in this case, extremely funny'' New ***She stole the life she wanted. Now someone wants to steal it back . . .Alvie Knightly may be waking up in the Ritz, but her life is no bed of roses.Firstly, she has the mother of all hangovers.Secondly, her beautiful, spoiled twin sister Beth has just been found dead in Sicily - and the police want Alvie for questioning.And thirdly, Alvie''s hot new boyfriend has vanished with every penny of the millions they stole from Beth . . .But he picked the wrong girl to mess with.Alvie will pursue her ex to Rome in a game of cat and mouse that only one of them can survive.Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned . . . But can Alvie get revenge before her crimes catch up with her?ReTrade ReviewRevenge will be sweet - and in this case, extremely funny * New Magazine *Packed with glamour, murder, sex and oodles of humour - an ideal beach read * The Herald *This fast-paced novel is a deadly game of cat and mouse . . . Multi-faceted, funny Alvie comes in hot, bringing with her a whole new level of hot, wicked, crazy awesome . . . Readers will fly through this book, and anxiously await the conclusion to the trilogy * Booklist, Starred Review *Praise for Mad * - *The must-have beach read this summer * Telegraph *Sizzlingly glamorous * Guardian *A fast-paced tale of sex, lies and murder . . . Sex and the City dialled up several notches * Stylist *A summer read to make you hotter than the weather outside . . . you'd be mad not to find room for this in your case * Sun *Gone Girl plus . . . Esposito has added a dollop of Bridget Jones to the mix * Telegraph *The white-hot debut * Glamour *So begins this caper that has Alvina up to her neck in designer labels, hot sex and trouble . . . outrageous * Daily Mail *I just read Mad in one go. I bloody LOVED it. Like Gone Girl, if Amy Schumer had written it. SUCH fun -- Bryony Gordon * bestselling author of Mad Girl *Allergic to chick lit? Meet Alvie Knightly . . . Insane as its title promises * Mail on Sunday *Raunchy, fun * Guardian *Trust us when we say that you won't ever have encountered a character quite like Alvie Knightly . . . A brilliantly bonkers read * Heat *Like The Devil Wears Prada - fast-paced, but funnier and more readable * Independent, 10 Best Debut Novels by Women Authors *If you loved [Paula Hawkins'] Into the Water, try Mad * Red *She's an evil hot mess is what she is, and I kinda like it! -- Sarah Knight * bestselling author of The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F**k *Pure, unadulterated entertainment. There is nothing Chloé Esposito's Alvie won't do. Strap in for a fun, fast and fresh read -- Ali Land * Sunday Times bestselling author of Good Me Bad Me *Chloe Esposito introduces a compelling and uncensored antiheroine * US Weekly *Using Sicily as a backdrop with its gorgeous architecture, villas and sexy men, Esposito pens an unforgettable summer debut headed by a no-holds-barred protagonist * Library Journal *Deliciously over-the-top, with a protagonist you'll never forget * Bookpage *Chloe [has] a fantastic natural vibrancy and humour in her work -- Richard Skinner, Director of Fiction at the Faber Academy

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Book SynopsisThe sharp, smart and outrageously funny finale in the Alvie Knightly trilogy''Trust us when we say that you won''t ever have encountered a character quite like Alvie Knightly'' HEAT Once, serial killer Alvie Knightly was living the dream.Unlimited cash. An Italian getaway. A hot new boyfriend . . .How the mighty fall.One year - and one very unfortunate incident - later, Alvie is homeless, surviving on meal deals, and counting her dwindling pennies.It''s time for one last hit, and if anyone can pull it off - in six-inch heels - it''s Alvie.But if she''s to succeed in her mission to avenge her ex, win back her money and secure her future, she''ll have to face her most terrifying enemy yet . . .Her past.Readers are LOVING Dangerous to Know: ''Every bone in my body is shaking. A masterful thriller'' 5***** ReadTrade ReviewEvery bit as darkly delicious as you might hope . . . Glamour, murder, oodles of humour and revenge with a capital R * Herald *Praise for Mad and Bad * - *Sizzlingly glamorous * Guardian *The must-have beach read this summer * Telegraph *A fast-paced tale of sex, lies and murder . . . Sex and the City dialled up several notches * Stylist *A summer read to make you hotter than the weather outside . . . you'd be mad not to find room for this in your case * Sun *One of the most compelling and hilarious characters we've come across in a long time. Warning: this brilliant and dark book is not for the faint-hearted * New Magazine *White-hot * Glamour *This caper has Alvina up to her neck in designer labels, hot sex and trouble . . . outrageous * Daily Mail *I just read Mad in one go. I bloody LOVED it. Like Gone Girl, if Amy Schumer had written it. SUCH fun * bestselling author of Mad Girl *Allergic to chick lit? Meet Alvie Knightly . . . Insane as its title promises * Mail on Sunday *Raunchy, fun * Guardian *Trust us when we say that you won't ever have encountered a character quite like Alvie Knightly . . . A brilliantly bonkers read * Heat *Like The Devil Wears Prada - fast-paced, but funnier and more readable * Independent *If you loved Paula Hawkins's Into the Water, try Mad * Red *She's an evil hot mess is what she is, and I kinda like it! * bestselling author of The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F**k *Pure, unadulterated entertainment. There is nothing Chloé Esposito's Alvie won't do. Strap in for a fun, fast and fresh read * bestselling author of Good Me Bad Me *A compelling and uncensored antiheroine * US Weekly *An unforgettable summer debut * Library Journal *Deliciously over-the-top, with a protagonist you'll never forget * Bookpage *

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Book SynopsisTHE ACTION-PACKED THRILLER THAT FUSES BRAWN AND BRAINS''A Bond-style thriller for the 21st century. . . Written with pace and great panache, it feels like a movie already'' Daily Mail''Brilliant. Incredibly immersive'' Tom Marcus_______''People sleep peacefully only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf . . .''For twenty years Leo Black was in the SAS. Now he lectures on violence instead of committing it, putting his soldiering days behind him in pursuit of a respectful academic life.But when a former comrade in arms is killed trying to prevent a scientist''s abduction, Black is faced with an unexpected choice.Be the upright citizen the university demands . . .Or avenge the dead man to whom he owes his life._______''This intelligent thriller is his best work yet'' Sun''A fast-paced global thriller''Trade ReviewThis intelligent thriller is his best work yet * The Sun *This is an ideal piece of escapism. I heartily recommend it * Shots Magazine *A Bond-style thriller for the 21st century. . . Written with pace and great panache, it feels like a movie already * The Daily Mail *Hall probes how a real-life Jack Reacher figure might cope with years of taking lives for the greater good, and Black's inner conflict gives the firefights and betrayals erupting around him unusual depth * The Times *A fast-paced global thriller * Mail on Sunday *Matthew Hall has crafted an action thriller with more texture than most * The Times *Praise for Matthew Hall * - *Breathlessly enjoyable * The Times *An edge-of-the-seat thriller . . . should come with a health warning * Irish Independent *Fasten your seatbelts for a quality thriller . . . * Independent on Sunday *

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Book Synopsis*** THE OFFICIAL NOVELIZATION AND TIE-IN TO THE UK''S NO 1 MOVIE *** Go beyond the film in the novelization of the first Assassin''s Creed movie, starring Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard. We work in the dark to serve the light. We are assassins.Through a revolutionary technology that unlocks his genetic memories, Callum Lynch experiences the adventures of his ancestor, Aguilar, in 15th Century Spain. Callum discovers he is descended from a mysterious secret society, the Assassins, and amasses incredible knowledge and skills to take on the oppressive and powerful Templar organization in the present day.Trade ReviewThis isn't Star Wars, there isn't a dark side and light side. It's a grey world where both sides have to bend their beliefs at certain times. Templars can become good and Assassin's can turn * Michael Fassbender *A film that blends a cool sci-fi concept (technology that allows users to relive their ancestor's memories) with historical adventure * Screenrant *Start getting your hopes up. The trailer is simply gorgeous * Forbes *This is definitely Assassin's Creed with all the fast paced free-running and close combat you'd want. It might be a time period we've never seen in the games but plenty of 360 viewpoints, eagles and free running action to make us feel at home in the Spanish Inquisition * Games Radar *I wanted it to be an unbelievable ride. Our story is an origin story, a man in the present day discovering he's an Assassin. It's a very rich world, the history beautifully recreated * Justin Kurzel, director of Assassin's Creed *The video game movie that might just induce glorious amnesia for those struggling to wipe clean memories of 'Prince of Persia', 'Hitman' or 'Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life' * Guardian *

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Book Synopsis''Brutal, audacious, and fast-paced'' - Anthony Riches, author of bestselling Empire series''Every page is drenched with the soldier''s experience'' - Giles KristianFormer soldier Geraint Jones delivers a visceral historical fiction epic that captures the essence of the men fighting for the blood-stained legions on the fringes of the Roman Empire.In the wake of a brutal massacre, the battle-hardened legionary Felix is taken as a slave to a traitorous Roman''s German army: a force hellbent on tearing apart the Empire.As legion after legion falls, it''s up to Felix and his shackled comrades to escape captivity and starvation, and to lead the defence of a lone fort against an insurgent force that has destroyed all in its path. because if their last stand fails then Rome itself could be next...Trade ReviewA blood-soaked page-turner * Mail on Sunday *Historical fiction written by a real war veteran who knows all there is to know about blood and bonding in battle. An earthy and powerful read. * Weekend Sport *Gives Rome's legionaries a contemporary voice - this is brutal, audacious and fast paced writing * Anthony Riches, author of Empire series *Geraint Jones takes no prisoners in this visceral tale of Roman soldiers harried to their physical and mental limits by an implacable enemy. Siege is a story of comradeship, sacrifice and endurance in an outpost drained of hope. Only the toughest will survive -- Doug JacksonEvery page is drenched with the soldier's experience: What it means to be loyal to the state and to friends, the unspeakable horrors of war and the instinct to survive, and the twisted bonds between brothers in arms -- Giles Kristian

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Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling author behind Channel 5''s Carol Drinkwater''s Secret Provence comes an epic story of enduring love and betrayal, from Paris in the 1960s, to the present day''One to get lost in'' Woman & Home - Best Books of Summer________No one else knows what happened that summer. Or so she believes . . .Grace first came to France a lifetime ago. Young and full of dreams of adventure, she met two very different men. She fell under the spell of one. The other fell under hers.Until one summer night shattered everything . . . Now, Grace is living an idyllic life with her husband, sheltered from the world in a magnificent Provençal villa, perched atop a windswept cliff. Every day she looks out over the sea - the only witness to that fateful night years ago. Until a stranger arrives at the house. A stranger who knows everything, and won''t leave until he gets what hTrade ReviewI was hooked from a start threaded with mystery and menace. And the story kept me gripped as the past tragedy unfolded. I could see the coast of southern France, feel the cooling breeze, and smell the salty ocean -- Dinah Jefferies * bestselling author of The Missing Sister *Carol Drinkwater's writing is like taking an amazing holiday in book form -- Jenny ColganCarol Drinkwater's writing is always guaranteed to sweep me off my feet and The House on the Edge of the Cliff is a beautifully woven and compelling tale of passion, love and intrigue -- Rowan ColemanThe story of a love that, despite wrong turnings, grows and develops over time, it is given extra resonance by the beautifully drawn French landscape. Emotional and tenderly written -- Elizabeth Buchan * bestselling author of The New Mrs Clifton *This sweeping tale of love and tragedy charts the life and secrets of engaging and intriguing heroine, Grace. One to get lost in * Woman & Home, Best Books of Summer *A mysterious and intricately woven story of passion and betrayal across the decades, set against an alluring French backrop . . . this moving, gripping story is filled with characters who are tenderly and elegantly portrayed * Daily Express *An epic tale of love and betrayal set in a Provencal villa * Sunday Post *A page-turning thriller * Yorkshire Post *A love story with bite, with France itself one of the stars * France Magazine *A striking and compelling family drama where the past takes a ferocious bite into the present . . . Within the first few pages I became as hooked as a hooked thing can be . . . Carol Drinkwater writes with captivating eloquence . . . Full of secrets, tense moments, gorgeous descriptions and emotional interplay, The House on the Edge of the Cliff is truly a beautiful read * LoveReading *This moving, gripping story is filled with characters who are tenderly and elegantly portrayed * Daily Express *Everything you want for a summer read. It has romance, passion, intrigue and danger * Press (York) *Praise for Carol Drinkwater * - *Secrets, tragedy, hidden pasts and family secrets all set in glorious Provence - I loved this -- Santa MontefioreRanging across time periods this is a story to savour, complete with wonderful settings stretching from Paris to the glorious countryside of southern France -- Dinah JefferiesA great and compassionate writer -- Danuta Kean * Guardian *Mesmerising, haunting and extraordinarily relevant * Lovereading *A lovely book packed with the sunshine, scents and savours of the South of France. Plenty of page-turning drama but also mouthwatering descriptions of Paris and Provence. Enough to make you rush straight to the Eurostar * Daily Mail *A gripping tale * Sunday Post *Gripping * Candis *This atmospheric read will whisk you straight to the South of France as you become immersed in the tale of secrets and heartbreak * Marie Claire *An emotional tale of loss and kindness * French Property News *A story of love and loss, sadness and great joy * The Middle East *I loved this book. I kept snatching a few more pages whenever I could. It has left me wanting to head to warmer climes and take part in the grape and olive harvests. Well I can dream can't I? * Mumsnet *

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Book SynopsisREAD THE INSPIRATION BEHIND THE THRILLING AMAZON PRIME SERIES JACK RYAN Has Jack Ryan Jr lost his nerve? After a freezing mission in the North Sea which nearly costs lives - including his own - US Campus agent Jack Ryan Jr is taken off black ops. Ordered onto routine surveillance, he is sent to Singapore to check out a company with US interests. But he soon finds the task anything but routine . . . It''s clear there''s a mole who must be uncovered - and quickly. As the mole attempts to cover their tracks, Jack finds himself dodging a team of highly trained killers as a tropical storm rolls in. What are the assassins trying to hide? And can Jack survive long enough to stop them?Praise for Tom Clancy: ''Constantly taps the current world situation for its imminent dangers and spins them into an engrossing tale'' New York Times ''Heart-stopping action Trade ReviewThere's hardly another thriller writer alive who can fuel an adrenaline surge the way Clancy can * Daily Mail *Exhilarating. No other novelist is giving so full a picture of modern conflict. * Sunday Times *Grunt-level action, advanced cyber warfare, and plenty of high-tech weaponry... * Publishers Weekly on Mike Maden *

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Book SynopsisTHE CHILLING NEW PSYCHOLOGICAL SUSPENSE FROM SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER HELEN CALLAGHAN. ''An enthralling and compelling page-turner with twists that kept me guessing'' Claire Douglas Local girls are going missing.And the secrets lie close to home...__________ Following their father''s death, Cass and her sister Sid will do whatever it takes to keep their family''s dive school afloat.It used to be the go-to destination in Cornwall for those keen to explore the ocean''s hidden depths. But when Cass returns from a long trip, she''s shocked to discover how bad things have become.The business is in decline. Sid''s new boyfriend has far too much control over the accounts - and her sister.Then, Cass discovers a body in the water. And as more girls go missing, she wonders just how far someone will go to keep their secrets buried... __________ Praise for Helen Callaghan:''TotTrade ReviewPRAISE FOR HELEN CALLAGHAN -- :I read it in almost one sitting. Such a wonderfully evocative setting...it's totally compulsive -- Sabine DurrantA masterclass in tension, coupled with the most atmospheric of settings * Woman's Weekly *A gripping, atmsopheric and dark thriller * Sun *Riveting * Sunday Times *Enthralling. The writing is brilliantly shocking -- Claire Douglas

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Book SynopsisTHE GRIPPING AND TWISTY THRILLER FROM MILLION COPY BESTSELLER P. J. TRACY A violent murder. An ice-cold killer . . . On a bitterly cold winter night, Kelly Ramage leaves her suburban home, telling her husband she''s going to meet a friend. But she never comes back. When her body is discovered, murdered in what seems to be a sex game gone horribly wrong, Detectives Gino and Magozzi take the case, expecting to find a flirtatious trail leading straight to the killer. However, Kelly''s sinister lover has done a disturbingly good job of hiding his identity. This isn''t his first victim. And she won''t be the last . . . __________ Praise for P. J. Tracy ''Outrageously suspenseful'' Harlan Coben ''A powerful thriller and an ingenious plot'' Observer ''A thrilling page-turner with a nail-biting finish'' Sunday TeleTrade ReviewIntense and fast paced...[Ice Cold Heart] includes the best elements for crime fiction readers: an intricate plot weaving multiple story lines * Library Journal *

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Book SynopsisENTER THE LATEST ISAAC BELL ADVENTURE AS HE IS JOINED WITH DIRK PITT OVER A CENTURY APART TO DISCOVER A TRUTH LOST WITH THE TITANIC . . .''The Adventure King'' SUNDAY EXPRESS________The Titanic''s greatest secret is finally revealed . . .When Dirk Pitt raised the Titanic in search of a rare and valuable element, he never learned the disturbing true story of its origins.But upon receiving secret testimony from private detective Isaac Bell, he''s taken back to the year 1911 and a tragedy at Colorado''s Little Angel Mine.There, Isaac Bell is tasked with explaining the deaths of nine miners. But all is not as it seems and soon Bell finds himself on his way to Europe hunting for clues concerning a rare element of incalculable value.All while being pursued by dangerous men.Men who will do anything to get their hands on it . . .Isaac Bell must decide how far he''llTrade ReviewThe Adventure King * Sunday Express *Clive Cussler is hard to beat * Daily Mail *Delivers what it promises * Financial Times *Nobody does it better... nobody! -- Stephen Coonts

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Book SynopsisTHE ACTION-PACKED NEW OREGON FILES ADVENTURE FROM NO.1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR CLIVE CUSSLER Nine scrolls of ancient wisdom.Nine individuals seeking to rule the world . . . When Juan Cabrillo and the Oregon crew board a ship in the Indian ocean little do they realise that they will soon put themselves in the sights of a mysterious ancient cabal bent on world domination. The Colossus Project sees 2000 years of esoteric knowledge distilled into a device so powerful no force on Earth can stop it - but now two different groups are fighting to control it. Only Juan Cabrillo and the Oregon stand in their way. But only if they can first discover the location of these shadow tyrants and - more importantly - the deadly device they have brought into being . . .___________ ''The guy I read'' Tom Clancy ''Cussler is hard to beat'' Daily Mail ''The Adventure King''Trade ReviewThe Adventure King * Sunday Express *Cussler is hard to beat * Daily Mail *Delivers what it promises * Financial Times *

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Book Synopsis''Sea of Greed will have readers turning pages. With a wonderful cast of characters and relentless action, this is classic Cussler'' Mail Online KURT AUSTIN AND THE NUMA CREW ARE BACK IN AN ACTION-PACKED ADVENTURE FROM #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR CLIVE CUSSLER ___________ In the Gulf of Mexico, flames erupt from the seabed turning oilrigs into infernos . . .Luckily, Kurt Austin and the NUMA team are on hand to rescue the crews before the burning rigs sink beneath the waves. But what caused this fireball? It''s soon clear this is sabotage, but at the same time oil fields around the world are dying. Tasked with discovering the truth, Kurt is led to alternative energy scientist Tessa Franco. Franco''s company seeks the end of the oil age. But is she part of the solution - or the problem? With the world simmering on the verge of catastrophe, Kurt''s in a race against time to disTrade Review'Sea of Greed will have readers turning pages. With a wonderful cast of characters and relentless action, this is classic Cussler' * Mail Online *

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Book SynopsisTHE SECOND BREAKNECK PACED YOUNG ADULT ADVENTURE THRILLER IN THE RAINS BROTHERS SERIES FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR GREGG HURWITZ. Chance, that''s me, the youngest Rain brother - and right now I''m kind of stuck between a rock and hard place.... Or more specifically, tied up and kidnapped. My captors? We call them Drones, and they serve the Harvesters that have infected all the adults in our town of Creek''s Cause with parasites, turning them into mindless rage zombies that have only two objectives: capture or kill. What we know so far is that there are two factions of Drones, one that wants my big brother Patrick and me to save the world, and the other that is taking kids and using them to hatch something... otherworldly. I don''t want to know what they are, but I''m pretty sure I''m about to find out.What I do know is that Patrick and his girlfriend Alex are out there, they aren''t dead and they won''t let me die at the hands of the Harvesters. NotTrade ReviewPraise for The Rains -- :A brilliant, terrifying, rule-breaking reimagining of the zombie novel. -- Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author of Rot & RuinOne of those all-too-creepy-and-believable stories. Chilling! -- Ridley Pearson, New York Times bestselling authorReaders with a 5th Wave-shaped hole in their sf-loving hearts will rejoice. * Booklist *In his first book for teens, Hurwitz crafts a tense, disturbing tale that's simultaneously a story driven by brother love and the determination to survive against impossible odds. * Publishers Weekly *The alien-zombie mashup that science-fiction fans won't want to miss . . . This zombie-esque sci-fi novel will feed the needs of readers looking for a fast-paced, adrenaline-pumping story with elements of horror. * Kirkus Reviews *The Rains is a fearsome exploration of survival that turns the horrors of the natural world into our worst nightmares. Readers will hold their breath for the whole adrenaline-packed, terrifying ride. Biological sci-fi at its best. -- Lydia Kang, author of Control

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Book SynopsisA HUSBAND. A LIAR. A KILLER . . . The gripping new thriller from the Sunday Times bestseller''Utterly gripping and unpredictable'' 5***** Reader Review''Suspenseful and compulsive with twists galore'' 5***** Reader Review''You won''t be able to put it down'' 5***** Reader Review''Absolutely brilliant'' Claire Douglas, bestselling author of The Couple at No 9_______Louise wakes up. Her head aches, her mouth is dry, her memory''s fuzzy. But she knows she''s done something bad.She rolls over towards her husband, Niall.But it''s not Niall lying beside her. In fact, she''s never seen this man before.And he''s not breathing . . ._______''Full of corkscrew twists'' Daily Mail''Brilliantly done'' Harriet Tyce''Gripped me from the first page'' Erin Kelly''Fast-paced but never rushed, with clues and twists to Trade ReviewSupremely readable. Gripped me from the first page and kept me turning the pages long into the night. Gytha Lodge is a consummate storyteller -- Erin Kelly, bestselling author of He Said / She SaidGytha Lodge handles a complicated and compelling plot with effortless skill. Lie Beside Me is fast-paced but never rushed, with clues and twists to keep you absolutely hooked from the first page to the last. I can't wait for her next book -- Jane Casey, bestselling author of The Cutting PlaceClever, pacy, well-written and utterly gripping, Lie Beside Me is one of my favourite books so far this year. -- CL TaylorThe latest instalment of the Jonah Sheen series, Lie Beside Me is the best yet. It moves at a cracking pace from the high concept opening to its tightly plotted finale, while deepening the characterisation and the world so well created in the first two of the series. I stayed up till 2am to finish it - brilliantly done. -- Harriet Tyce, bestselling author of Blood OrangeA killer premise, razor-sharp writing, and twists to die for, what more could you possibly want? Gytha Lodge is a brilliant storyteller, and Lie Beside Me is easily her best yet. I hope this series never ends -- Chris Whitaker, bestselling author of We Begin At The EndA gripping, twisted, edge-of-your-seat thriller * Sun *Such an ingenious concept and what an opening! I was gripped from that very first shocking page. An intelligent, twisty and compulsive thriller. This is the first from the Sheens series I have read but I loved the story, and the characters so much I'm going to definitely read the others. Absolutely brilliant -- Claire Douglas, bestselling author of Local Girl MissingSecrets and self-sabotage abound in this gripping psychological thriller * Guardian *Full of corkscrew twists and subtle turns, this third novel confirms Lodge as a gifted writer * Daily Mail *This is a brilliant page-turner that will keep you mesmerised until the very last page * WI Life *A snappy read that will delight thriller lovers * Prima *I absolutely raced through this. Lots of writers dream up high concept openings and then have no idea where to take them but Gytha delivers in spades and keeps you guessing until the final pages -- Trevor Wood, CWA Dagger-winning author of The Man on the StreetI loved Watching from the Dark, and Lie Beside Me didn't disappoint as the next in the series. It's another gripping page-turner, where Lodge sucks us in with a nightmarish opening chapter and then keeps us guessing right until the end -- Emily Koch, bestselling author of If I Die Before I WakeIt drags you in with a brilliant hook and terrific characters which won't let you go until you've finished. It will keep you guessing right until the end. HIGHLY recommended -- Neil LancasterTense and twisty from the start, exploring the darker side of friendship and trying to put together clues from a forgotten night... I woke up early just to finish it! -- Rachael BlokJust as compelling as you'd expect from this masterful plotter . . . From that explosive opening, this pacy and intricately-woven thriller continues at speed * Cambridge Edition *Lie Beside Me is perfectly paced with plenty of twists and turns to keep readers hooked, from an opening that packs a real punch, all the way through to the satisfying ending. Beautifully written with a cast of characters who keep you questioning everything you think you've worked out. I loved it -- Amanda JenningsAn absolute belter of a read. Thoroughly absorbing and impossible to put down. Highly recommended for crime fiction fans -- Olivia KiernanAn edgy multi-layered mystery with an unforgettable opening and one suspect after another. The goings on in the detectives' private lives were just as fascinating as the main story. The characters were so well-rounded they felt real. I didn't want this story to end. -- Allie Reynolds, author of ShiverThe shocking opening hooked me in and the twists and turns kept me furiously turning the pages, desperate to know how the story would unfold. Lie Beside Me is a clever and compelling thriller, with a fantastic cast of characters you'll want to spend time with. I loved it -- Lisa Gray, bestselling author of Thin AirSuperbly plotted and and relentlessly pacy, Lie Beside Me is hands-down her best yet. From its grab-you-by-the-throat opening to its truly shocking conclusion, Lie Beside Me will have you second-guessing everyone and everything. This really is a series going from strength to strength -- Caz Frear, Richard and Judy bestselling author of Sweet Little LiesThrilling * My Weekly *Praise for Gytha Lodge -- :A novel that literally makes you hold your breath then gasp out loud -- Val McDermidAn excellent detective novel. The opening scene is superb, and sets up the story beautifully. Gripping, multi-layered and fresh. Terrific -- Will Dean * author of Dark Pines *An absolute gem - I was hooked from the first page -- Jo Jakeman * author of Sticks and Stones *

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Book SynopsisBrought to you by Penguin.The momentous struggle between Athens and Sparta as rival powers and political systems will last for twenty-seven years (431 to 404 BC). It will end in the fall of Athens. Filled with cunning political scheming, astonishing military prowess, invasions, treacheries, plagues, ambitions, virtues, and emotions and a lot of intrigue, Conn Iggulden brings to life one of the most thrilling chapters of the ancient world. Conn Iggulden 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020Trade ReviewThrilling retelling . . . It's a brilliant read, and his description of the Battle of Thermopylae is simply a stunning - and inspiring - piece of writing * Cotswold Life *Praise for Conn Iggulden -- : * : *An absolutely cracking story. The pace is nail-biting and the set dressing magnificent -- - * The Times *Absorbing and bloody -- Antonia Senior * - *Peopled with characters so finely honed the story becomes a gripping and glorious legend. Brilliant! -- - * Weekend Sport *Breathes new life into the darkest and most dramatic of times -- - * Star *

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Book SynopsisJOIN JUAN CABRILLO AND THE OREGON AS THEY GO UP AGAINST THEIR TWIN NEMESES IN THIS BLISTERING NOVEL FROM ADVENTURE KING, CLIVE CUSSLER''An all-out nonstop action thriller . . . the best one yet. The story hits the gas pedal and never taps the brakes'' Daily Mail__________When a routine mission is compromised, Captain Juan Cabrillo learns of a sinister plot. Off the Brazilian coast is another one-legged captain, with a ship just like the Oregon.Same weaponry, same technology, same ability to evade capture.And when this wolf in sheep''s clothing begins sinking innocent vessels, the truth becomes clear: Someone is out to frame Cabrillo and his crew.Not only is this impersonator as cunning as Cabrillo - his ship is also every bit as dangerous.Who is this nemesis from Cabrillo''s past?What is it that they''re after?To find answers will require terrible sacrifices from Cabrillo, his crew and even tTrade ReviewAn all-out nonstop action thriller. The best one yet. The story hits the gas pedal and never taps the brakes. Having an enemy that is essentially a mirror image of the hero adds extra suspense and mayhem. The characters truly seem in jeopardy, and nothing will ever be the same * Mail Online *Praise for Clive Cussler * - *The Adventure King * Sunday Express *Cussler is hard to beat * Daily Mail *Delivers what it promises * Financial Times *

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