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Book SynopsisJOIN THE LATEST ADVENTURE WITH SAM AND REMI FARGO IN THIS THRILLING TREASURE-HUNTING STORY FEATURING A LOST SCROLL FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR, CLIVE CUSSLERHusband and wife treasure-hunting team Sam and Remi Fargo ARE BACK in a brand-new thrilling adventure to find an ancient scroll which carries a deadly curse . . . North Africa, 533 A.D.The last Vandal ruler faces the invading Byzantines. An oracle predicts defeat unless a sacred scroll is found . . .When an archaeological dig in Tunisia funded by Sam and Remi Fargo uncovers clues pointing to the whereabouts of a lost ancient scroll, the treasure hunting team can''t wait to discover the truth.But it looks like they''ll have to - the Nigerian school they fund has been robbed and they need to find out what happened.Little do they realise how ruthless this band of robbers are - willing to take Remi and the school''s students hostage. With a snake in the grasTrade ReviewPraise for Clive Cussler * - *The Adventure King * Sunday Express *Cussler is hard to beat * Daily Mail *Nobody does it better... nobody!Just about the best in the business * New York Post *

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Book SynopsisTHE NAIL-BITING SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER FROM THE MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR''Is this the best crime writer in the world today?'' The Times''A world-class crime writer . . . One of the most astonishing plots of modern crime fiction'' Sunday Times''It is nothing less than a landmark in modern crime fiction'' The Times________''TEACHER WANTED AT THE EDGE OF THE WORLD . . .''After the loss of her father, Una sees a chance to escape Reykjavík to tutor two girls in the tiny village of Skálar - population just ten - on Iceland''s storm-battered north coast.But city life hasn''t prepared her for the unforgiving weather nor inhospitable village life. Worse, the creaky old house where she lives is playing on her already fragile mind when she''s convinced she hears the ghostly sound of singing.Then, at midwinter, a young girl is found dead.And one of the viTrade ReviewIntriguing . . . This spooky novel draws on Icelandic sagas to create an atmosphere of growing menace. * The Times, CRIME BOOK OF THE YEAR *An intensely gripping mystery, Ragnar Jonasson is a poet of the "dark, wet and cold", of the "gloom, cold and rain". The climactic revelations are credible and moving * The Times, BOOK OF THE MONTH *A creepy tale * The Times *A master of the Icelandic thriller * New York Post *With the bleakest of landscapes and some supernatural undertones, this is one creepy thriller that'll have you leaving ALL the lights on * Vogue Scandinavia *Spooky, sophisticated. Jonasson is strong on atmosphere * Sunday Times *Invigorating Iceland-set slice of Nordic Noir * Daily Mail *With his trademark elegant prose and atmospheric sense of place, Jonasson weaves a slow-burning, haunting tale with a chilling ending * Daily Record *A chilling psychological thriller with an unexpected ending that will haunt the reader * The Canberra Times *Haunting psychological novel tinged with the supernatural * Daily Record *With his trademark elegant prose and atmospheric sense of place, Jónasson weaves a slow-burning, haunting tale with a chilling ending * Sunday Express *Lean, compulsive. Great stories that combine traditional puzzle-solving of the golden age crime fiction with a moody expansive psychology * The Times *Fiendishy clever trilogy * Financial Times *A mist-shrouded blend of horror and psychological thriller . . . works in every way. The isolated village and the pre-smartphone 1980s setting create a sense of claustrophobia that combines with the villagers' secrecy and the hint of supernatural elements to infuse strong foreboding throughout what is ultimately revealed to be a story about trust * Booklist *The Icelandic king of crime * Göteborgsposten *A deeply atmospheric mystery * Choice Magazine *Few among the country's authors match Jonasson in conveying insular abandonment . . . excellent * Toronto Star *Ragnar Jonasson's impeccable plotting is really a wonder of the crime genre . . . a masterfully conceived horror novel * Dayton Daily News *Perfect for anyone who loves Nordic crime noir, the colder the better. The writing really brings alive a bleak, cold environment in which Una is struggling to survive and maintain her sanity * CADs Magazine *A demonic piece of horror * Dayton Daily News *Praise for Ragnar Jónasson * - *Triumphant . . . Chilling, creepy, perceptive, almost unbearably tense * Ian Rankin *Triumphant conclusion to the trilogy. Only Ragnar Jónasson has rendered hindsight so heartbreaking. * Sunday Times (on the Hidden Iceland trilogy) *Is this the best crime writer in the world today? . . . He's truly a master of his genre * The Times Online *Jónasson is an automatic must-read for me . . . possibly the best Scandi writer working todayIt is nothing less than a landmark in modern crime fiction * The Times *A world-class crime writer. One of the most astonishing plots of modern crime fiction. A triumphant conclusion to the trilogy [that] makes Iceland's pre-eminence in the crime genre even more marked * The Sunday Times *The red hot crime writer from the frozen north . . . One of the most important voices on the international crime scene * The Times *A master of the Icelandic thriller. * New York Post *Invigorating Iceland-set slice of Nordic Noir. * Daily Mail *Fiendishy clever trilogy * Financial Times *Triumphant conclusion to the trilogy. Only Ragnar Jónasson has rendered hindsight so heartbreaking. * Sunday Times (on the Hidden Iceland trilogy) *

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Book SynopsisTHE GRIPPING THRILLER IN TOM CLANCY''S JACK RYAN SERIES - INSPIRATION FOR THE BLOCKBUSTER AMAZON PRIME TV SERIESThe deadliest threat is the one you never see coming . . ._______It was a text message that started it.President Jack Ryan''s old friend (and former operative) Father Pat West warns of a honey trap, a possible murder and a secret AI project - Calliope - falling into Chinese hands, before going silent.This leaves Jack Ryan with two pressing problems.Firstly, find and rescue his old friend, last seen in Indonesia. And secondly, discover what exactly Calliope is and how much of a threat it poses.But it''s not the danger you see that catches you out.It''s the one you never see coming . . ._______PRAISE FOR TOM CLANCY''Exhilarating. No other novelist is giving so full a picture of modern conflict'' Sunday TimesTrade ReviewPraise 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 . . . entertaining and eminently topical * Washington Post *A virtuoso display of page-turning talent * Sunday Express *Theres hardly another thriller writer alive who can fuel an adrenaline surge the way Clancy can * Daily Mail *

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Book SynopsisMOTHERS NEVER FORGET. DAUGHTERS NEVER FORGIVE . . . THE RICHARD AND JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER''With a genuine menace seeping from every twist and turn. . . worthy of Patricia Highsmith at her finest'' DAILY MAIL''A spine-chilling thriller . . . Perfect for fans of Gone Girl and The Girl on the Train'' STYLIST_________Rose Gold Watts believed she was sick for eighteen years.Turned out her mother was a really good liar.After five years in prison, Patty Watts is finally free. All she wants is to put old grievances behind her, reconcile with the daughter who testified against her - and care for her new infant grandson.When Rose Gold agrees to have Patty move in, it seems their relationship is truly on the mend. And she has waited such a long time for her mother to come home.But has Patty truly forgotten their past?And iTrade ReviewAn absolutely brilliant book; funny, dark, authentic and a total page turner. I loved it * Lisa Jewell, bestselling author of The Family Upstairs *Sensationally good - two complex characters power the story like a nuclear reaction, and won't let you forget them. Wrobel is one to watch. * Lee Child *A rivetingly nasty psychological duel * Sunday Times *With a genuine menace seeping from every twist and turn, the two central characters inhabit every page with captivating ferocity, and the denouement is worthy of Patricia Highsmith at her finest: quite superb * Daily Mail *Pacey and vivid, this is a delicate, merciless probing of a topicas unsettling as it is intriguing, with no pat answers * The Guardian *A spine-chilling thriller injected with themes of obsession and revenge . . . Perfect for fans of Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl and Paula Hawkin's The Girl on the Train, The Recovery of Rose Gold is set to be next year's biggest thriller * Stylist *A dark, nerve-jangling read that kept us on the edge of our seats till the very end * Independent *Takes twisted mum and daughter relationships to a whole new level. Think Misery meets Sharp Objects * C. J. Tudor, bestselling author of The Chalk Man *You'll be hooked on this revenge tale * Crime Monthly *It's rare for something genuinely fresh to come along in this genre, but this book has it all - a killer premise, twisty plotting, crisp writing and compelling characters. Dazzling, dark and utterly delicious * J P Delaney, bestselling author of The Girl Before *One of the most captivating and disturbing thrillers I've read this year. An astonishing debut * Samantha Downing, author of My Lovely Wife *I inhaled this book. The Recovery of Rose Gold delves so deep into family dysfunction that we are left gasping as the last pages turn. Compelling, intriguing, beautifully written and paced like a roller coaster ride, cancel all your plans when you pick up this terrific book * Liz Nugent, bestselling author of Unraveling Oliver and Lying in Wait *I love it. Fascinating, immersive, whip-smart, with a supremely clever ending that left me gasping (and slightly devastated in the best way) * Melanie Golding, author of Little Darlings *Wrobel writes a fascinating and thrilling debut that looks deeply into the complicated reasons a mother and daughter can hurt each other. A psychological twister that had me completely captivated until the end * Diane Les Becquets, author of Breaking Wild *Deliciously sinister. I defy any reader to work out exactly what these two spectacularly unreliable narrators are up to * Reader's Digest *A blackly comic and original novel with a fascinatingly complex heroine in Rose Gold - you will be both horrified by and rooting for her * Heat *A stunning exploration of love, revenge, and the devastating impact of childhood trauma. It's dark, disturbing and utterly gripping * CrimeSquad *I absolutely devoured it! It's right up my street and I couldn't get enough of Patti and Rose Gold, alternating my opinion of them at the same speed that I was turning the pages! A fabulous read! * Sandie Jones, author of The Other Woman *Superb! And seriously twisted. This book will play with your mind...then STAY on your mind. Compelling and very, very clever * Teresa Driscoll, bestselling author of I Will Make You Pay. *Two extraordinary narrators drive the nail-biting action in this sensational, compulsively readable debut. A tour de force of captivating psychological suspense * Gilly Macmillan *An original, stunning debut! Masterful crafting of a split time-frame and utterly compelling characters will hook readers from the very first page until they finally learn the truth hiding within this chilling mother-daughter relationship. An intelligent, beguiling read that should be at the top of every reader's list * Wendy Walker *More than a page-turner-although it's undoubtably that - The Recovery of Rose Gold plumbs the depths of this poisoned mother-daughter relationship, asking probing questions about why we all hurt the ones we love. An explosive debut from a thrilling new voice * Kirsten Chen, author of Bury What We Cannot Take *A blackly comic and original novel with a fascinatingly complex heroine in Rose Gold - you will be both horrified by and rooting for her * Heat *Wrobel has crafted two gloriously complex characters who will swing the reader between horrified disbelief and empathy in the turn of a single page. Wrobel uses witty writing and clever plotting to ensure the reader will fly through the pages in search of the truth. It takes profound skill to craft such a twisty and darkly entertaining read, and Wrobel does it in her debut as deftly as only the best thriller writers can do * Amy Stuart, #1 bestselling author of Still Mine and Still Water *Intelligent. Highly disturbing * Literary Review *Very rarely does a book like The Recovery of Rose Gold come along . . . this is a book that wastes no time in enticing in a reader and keeping them guessing until the very last page * Culturefly *Sinister and chilling . . . The writing flows beautifully and I felt like each character was confiding in me, trusting me with their secrets. I loved every bit of this thrilling story and the ending was brilliant and perfect. It's an amazing debut looking at the tangled web of a controlling mother/daughter relationship and a must read in my opinion * NB Magazine *Taut, twisted and with two terrifically toxic narrators, this thriller offers a wonderfully wicked perspective on complicated mother-daughter relationships. Gripping * Psychologies *Striking. Unsettling yet compelling reading * Oxford Times *It will make you laugh on one page, exhibiting the darkest of humour, and then make you shudder at the very next * Chat Special *A gritty story of truth and fantasy * Sainsbury's Magazine *Must read * Hello *I haven't come across two more unbalanced characters in books than this mother and daughter * Prima *Horribly riveting. At times I wanted to, but I could not put it down * Saga Magazine *Wrobel's claustrophobic debut explores the sinister subject of parents who deliberately make their children ill . . . Find out who's manipulating who in this clever chiller * Sunday Express *Deliciously icy. Wrobel's cleverly constructed plot twists and turns, undermining any sense of integrity the minute you catch a glimpse of it * Irish News *

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Book SynopsisPREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED UNDER THE TITLE BLOOD FOREST''A BLOODY PAGE-TURNER'' Mail on SundayFor fans of Bernard Cornwell, Simon Scarrow, Ben Kane and Conn Iggulden, a spectacular debut where honour and duty, legions and tribes clash in bloody, heart-breaking glory . . . ____________AD 9. Fifteen thousand battle-hardened Roman legionaries strike deep into dense forest. Awaiting them are deadly, hostile Germanic tribes. In a clearing they find twelve massacred and strung-up legionaries.Is this a threat, or a warning?There is just one bloodied, broken survivor. He has no idea who he is. Only that he is a soldier.And now he must fight. As the legions are mercilessly cut down, the nameless soldier joins a small band of survivors trapped in the forest. If they fight together they have a slim chance of staying alive. But whose side is the soldier on? And is it the right one?________Trade Review'A bloody page-turner' Mail on Sunday They call him Felix. A lost soldier without a memory and now a brutal battle to win. For fans of Bernard Cornwell, Simon Scarrow, Ben Kane and Conn Iggulden, a spectacular debut where honour and duty, legions and tribes clash in bloody, heart-breaking glory . . . * from the publisher's description *A blood-soaked page-turner * Mail on Sunday *Gives Rome's legionaries a contemporary voice - this is brutal, audacious and fast paced writing -- Anthony Riches, author of Empire seriesHistorical 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 * Sport *

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Book SynopsisJOIN THE OREGON CREW IN THE RIP-ROARING NEW NOVEL FROM THE GRAND MASTER OF ADVENTURE, CLIVE CUSSLERA deadly venom. A ruthless terrorist. A billionaire''s terrifying final wish . . ._________Answering a research ship''s distress call in the Timor Sea, Juan Cabrillo''s Oregon finds the crew unable to move or speak - victims of an unknown toxin. After a second attack leaves many more paralysed, Juan races not only to find an antidote - but also discover who is behind these crimes and what they want.His search for answers leads to a 2000-year-old Roman mystery and a plan to bring down a nation by a ruthless enemy acting from beyond the grave.It will take all of Juan''s legendary wits, wiles and weaponry to keep millions of innocent lives out of the firing line . . ._________PRAISE FOR CLIVE CUSSLER:''Cussler is hard to beat'' Daily Mail''The Adventure Trade ReviewPraise for Clive Cussler * - *The Adventure King * Sunday Express *Cussler is hard to beat * Daily Mail *Nobody does it better... nobody!Just about the best storyteller in the business * New York Post *

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Book SynopsisYOU WON''T BE ABLE TO STOP READING. BECAUSE YOU''LL NEVER GUESS WHAT HAPPENS NEXT . . .''Gripping. Kept me guessing right till the end and the final twist was brilliant!'' 5***** READER REVIEW''Pulls you in from the get-go and refuses to let go until the final page. Tense, exciting and intriguing'' 5***** READER REVIEW________When her husband Harry walks out after just six months, a girls'' weekend away with two friends seems like just what Sam needs.But they aren''t even halfway to their destination when things start to go wrong: car trouble that just happens to leave them stranded in the town where Harry lives.And that''s only the beginning.Because there are three things Sam doesn''t yet know:One of her friends is lying about why they''re there.One is lying about who she is.And one of them will never make it home . . .________''Thrilling . . . ThisTrade ReviewClever, complex and expertly planned -- Rachel AbbottWhat a clever book, I inhaled every chapter, desperate to find out what was going on. I absolutely loved it! Those cliffhangers! -- Andrea Mara, bestselling author of All Her FaultA brilliantly addictive, tense and twisty thriller about toxic relationships, secrets and lies -- Alice HunterFull of secrets and twists, The Perfect Escape is a fast-paced, edge-of-your-seat thriller about a group of friends who may not know one another as well as they think. With its eerie setting, unsettling plot, and shocking reveals, this book had me completely captivated from the first page to the very last -- Megan Miranda, author of Such a Quiet PlaceWhen three women embark on a trip to forget their broken lives, they become embroiled in the centre of a murder investigation. The Perfect Escape is a clever, locked room mystery that is compulsively readable and impossible to put down! -- Wendy Walker, author of Don't Look for MeNobody writes twists like Leah Konen-this woman puts Hitchcock to shame. The Perfect Escape is somehow even more fantastic than her stunning debut, One White Lie; her sophomore effort is a gripping, whip-smart, and unforgettable pulse-pounder that left my head spinning. With its intricate plotting and truly shocking reveals, this thriller is both an addictive page-turner and a brilliant examination of female friendship, shame, and betrayals. Thriller lovers: You need this book -- Andrea BartzThe Perfect Escape is the type of captivating, masterfully-constructed thriller you'll consume in a breathless rush-and then flip right back to the beginning to figure out how the author pulled it all off. Konen keeps the shocking twists coming while wringing nail-biting tension out of even the smallest moments. I couldn't put it down! -- Layne FargoThis addictive read has all the elements of a perfect thriller - action packed, creepy and full of twists, it's unputdownable! * My Weekly *A smart thriller that really keeps you guessing * Heat *Praise for Leah Konen -- :It's rare that a novel keeps me guessing until the very last page - but One White Lie delivers in a big way. If you crave an escape from the real world, this is the book for you. It's absolutely terrific -- Sarah Pekkanen * bestselling co-author of The Wife Between Us *Hooked me from the start, with an ending that will blow you away -- Samantha Downing, bestselling author of My Lovely WifeIntense, unpredictable and completely addictive... everything a great psychological thriller should be -- TM Logan * bestselling author of The Holiday *

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Book SynopsisTHE SPINE-TINGLING NEW THRILLER FROM THE AUTHOR OF ALICE TEALE IS MISSING ''Dark, creepy and compelling, with the claustrophobic sense of a killer waiting around every corner'' T.M. LOGAN________ Eriston is a small town. It''s the kind of place where everyone knows your name - and your secrets. Rebecca hasn''t been back in years, but she grew up in the shadow of the dark local legend. There have always been deaths in Eriston - more than can easily be explained. People dying in their houses, behind locked doors. Her father Sean had always warned her of the dangers. Don''t let him in. When Rebecca returns, she discovers that her father wasn''t willing to let the legend lie. He was on the verge of uncovering the town''s darkest truth. He thought he was on the trail of a killer. Sean knew too much. Now he''s dead.Rebecca could accept her father''s death.Or she could risk her life by carrying on his work . . .________ ''Dark, sinister, clever and creepy. Keeps you guessing right to the very end'' Neil Lancaster PRAISE FOR HOWARD LINSKEY ''From the brilliant first chapter to the heart-in-mouth ending, Howard Linskey has created a dark, clever and engrossing tale that will grip crime readers the world over'' CL Taylor ''This story will cause nightmares, it is that good'' Daily Mail ''Dark and creepy with intrigue galore - an exceptional page-turner that I raced through'' Mel SherrattTrade ReviewDark, creepy and compelling, with the claustrophobic sense of a killer waiting around every corner -- T.M. Logan * author of The Holiday and The Catch *An absolute belter of a thriller. Dark, sinister, clever and creepy. Keeps you guessing right to the very end -- Neil LancasterA triumph - Linskey is a consistently excellent and versatile writer, and Don't Let Him In is yet another in a long line of his top class thrillers with a fantastic North East setting and a terrific plot -- Trevor Wood, CWA Dagger-winning author of The Man on the StreetTense, chilling & refreshingly original, I devoured it in two wide-eyed gulps. -- Isabel AshdownPraise for Howard Linskey * : *From the brilliant first chapter to the heart-in-mouth ending, Howard Linskey has created a dark, clever and engrossing tale that will grip crime readers the world over -- CL TaylorDark and creepy with intrigue galore - an exceptional page-turner that I raced through -- Mel SherrattThis story will cause nightmares, it is that good * Daily Mail *

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Book SynopsisFaye''s life is finally on track. She''s got a wonderful circle of friends, a thriving career, and a husband who loves her.None of them suspects anything about her darkest secret.The only person who knows is Michael, her first love - and the trauma of what they did tore them apart.But she''s managed to put it behind her. She''s a different person now. The past can stay buried.And then Michael comes back. He wants to reconnect. And if she doesn''t let him in, he''s going to tell everyone about the worst thing they ever did...*****PRAISE FOR KAREN PERRY''Slick, engrossing, twisted and addictive. Domestic crime drama at its best. Highly recommended'' Jo Spain''Like Gone Girl...it''s the most gripping thing I''ve read for ages'' Evening Standard''Truly remarkable...Grips your heart from the first pages and simply never lets go'' Jeffery Deaver''Tense, unpredictable,

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewGot me out of a reading slump! Dark glee, tragedy . . . fans of my story The Corset will gobble this up -- Laura PurcellDark, twisted and dangerously addictive -- Sam LloydA brutal and compelling tale that starts as a revenge story but quickly becomes so much more. Clever, shocking and horrific in places, it's the sort of book for which the phrase 'page-turner' was invented. -- Lucie McKnight HardyCome for the fabulous premise, stay for the razor-sharp portrait of a marvelously complex (and often totally terrifying) mind. I was a big fan of You Let Me In, but Camilla Bruce has absolutely outdone herself with Bella Sorensen and Triflers Need Not Apply. -- Laird Hunt * - *Explosive . . . If you like true crime, you'll devour this chilling story of revenge * Woman's Weekly *Deliciously dark, wickedly observed with a protagonist who will haunt you in the best way. Utterly gripping, chillingly compelling - you won't read another story quite like Bella's. -- Miranda Dickinson * - *Loved this fascinating tale of how a woman's pain turns to rage and then murder. Based on the real life adventures of serial killer Belle Gunness, this book is a dark, thrilling ride into a world of revenge. Oh so satisfying. -- Julie Owen Moylan * - *Triflers Need Not Apply is a perfect read for any crime fiction fan. A chilling immersion into the mind of a serial killer - dark, seductive and addictive. A truly gripping read. -- Lia Middleton * - *Based on a true story, with dark humour throughout, you will be hooked * Prima *Extraordinary. Bruce does a marvellous job of reimagining this real-life murderer, without excusing her crimes * The Times *This gory fictionalisation of her story is also a great character study * Best *Explosive . . . If you like true crime, you'll devour this chilling story of revenge * Woman *Clever and pacy . . . To think of [Bella] only as a cruel murderer is too two-dimensional and doesn't do her, or Camilla's writing, justice * Belfast Telegraph *Chilling. Camilla Bruce's adept reimagining of this compelling historical figure is difficult to forget * Gazette and Herald *You'll veer between pity and loathing for the main character, with perhaps a touch of horrified admiration at times * The Hunsbury Handbook *

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Book SynopsisIs she the victim, or the killer? . . . THE GRIPPING NEW THRILLER FROM SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER GYTHA LODGE''Addictive, fast-paced and so expertly plotted'' CLAIRE DOUGLAS''Smart, moody, intense and tangled. I loved it'' GILLIAN MCALLISTER________Two sisters, Keely and Nina, disappear without a trace.Days later, Keely comes back, covered in blood.It''s not her blood.Detective Jonah Sheens knows that she must know what happened to Nina. But before she tells him, Keely insists on telling their full story from the beginning.Is she a traumatised young woman, in need of help?Or is she playing a deadly game?Can Jonah find the truth - and the missing girl - before it''s too late? . . .________''Brilliantly sharp, and wonderfully paced, it is a page-turner not to be missed'' L.V. Matthews, Richard and Judy bestselling author of The TwinsTrade ReviewAddictive, fast-paced and so expertly plotted that when I finished I had to read the beginning again, in awe at the twists. I'm a huge fan of the Sheens series but this is my favourite yet. I loved it! -- Claire DouglasSmart, moody, intense and tangled. I loved it -- Gillian McAllisterLittle Sister is a smart and devastatingly raw novel of revenge and manipulation. Brilliantly sharp, and wonderfully paced, it is a page-turner not to be missed -- L.V. Matthews, Richard and Judy bestselling author of The TwinsFrom the pen of a skilled storyteller, this is perfectly paced, with twists and turns to keep you hooked, and beautifully written -- Amanda JenningsNothing is as it seems in this latest brilliant instalment from the Detective Jonah Sheens series. Little Sister is a hugely affecting tale of innocence lost and revenge - the kind of book you'll want to read twice to see if you spot the clues the second time! Cleverly plotted, perfectly paced, and with the trademark warmth we've come to expect from this series -- Caz FrearIntriguing, unsettling and twisty as hell. A great cast of characters who are brilliantly drawn. Gytha is a classy storyteller -- Neil LancasterFresh, original and compulsive - I raced through it -- Trevor WoodLittle Sister had me thoroughly hooked right the way through, with twists and turns I did not see coming. Vivid characterisation, and a masterly control of the rising tension. A fantastic crime novel -- Katherine WebbLittle Sister gripped me from the very first page, Lodge is an absolute master at balancing character with fast-paced plot, unexpected twists and edge of your seat, I-have-to-know-what-happened-crime -- Cate QuinnDarkly fascinating, gripping and emotionally intriguing, with a conclusion I really didn't expect -- Emma HaughtonA book to keep you on your toes and break your heart a bit too. Riddled with clues I guarantee you won't guess! -- Victoria SelmanI was gripped by this story - so many twists and turns I was never quite sure who to believe and it kept me on the edge of my seat until I reached the last page. -- Nikki SmithBrilliant. Had me hooked from the word go - I loved it! -- Rachael BlokIntelligent, twisting and terrifying - Little Sister is a very fine crime novel -- William RyanLittle Sister does not disappoint. Gytha Lodge so brilliantly hones in on the nuances of human relationships, while so convincingly building a world and creating a nail-biting case that I was desperate to get to the bottom of. I knew Gytha Lodge was good, but she just got better - this is my favourite of the series yet! -- Polly PhillipsA gripping psychological thriller. Complex, dark and very twisty -- Kate LondonA taught, gritty thriller * Sun *Little Sister was my first experience of Gytha Lodge's work, and it won't be my last. A perfect blend of psychological thriller and police procedural, Little Sister grabs you from the first page and drags you into a murky, unsettling and utterly immersive world where nothing is quite what it seems. A book that lingers long after the gut-punch ending, this is the calling card of a natural storyteller who's on her way to the very top -- Neil BroadfootPraise for Gytha Lodge -- :A novel that literally makes you hold your breath then gasp out loud -- Val McDermidSupremely 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 Said *Full of corkscrew twists and subtle turns, this...novel confirms Lodge as a gifted writer * Daily Mail *Clever, pacy, well-written and utterly gripping -- C.L. Taylor

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Book SynopsisTHE LATEST ELECTRIC THRILLER IN TOM CLANCY''S NO. 1 BESTSELLING JACK RYAN SERIES Jack Ryan - out to avenge the murder of an old friend - finds himself in deep trouble fast . . ._________A blast from out of the past . . .After a mission goes wrong Jack Ryan heads to Barcelona for some required R&R. In a restaurant he bumps into old friend Renee Moore - but they have barely time to talk before a bomb blows the place apart.Dying in Jack''s arms, Renee gasps a final word: ''Sammler''. Unsure who or what this is but not a believer in coincidences, he decides to investigate both Renee''s reasons for being in Spain and the bombing itself.Soon, Jack is on the trail of a secretive organisation intent on bringing the world''s great powers to the brink of war . . . _________ Praise for Tom Clancy: ''Constantly taps the current world situation for its imminent dangers and spins them into an engrossinTrade ReviewPraise for Tom Clancy * - *He 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 *A brilliantly constructed thriller that packs a punch like Semtex * Daily Mail *A virtuoso display of page-turning talent * Sunday Express *

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Book SynopsisTHE EXPLOSIVE THRILLER IN THE BESTSELLING JACK RYAN SERIESA global race against the clock . . .The Chinese Navy is gaining power. With quieter submarines carrying ballistic missiles, they pose a critical threat to President Jack Ryan''s America. And behind their progress is just one man: eccentric scientist Liu Wangshu.So when Liu goes missing, China suspects America''s involvement. What''s worse, President Jack Ryan discovers that a mole, code-named SURVEYOR, has infiltrated US intelligence to terrifying depths. Now more than ever, he needs the Chinese intelligence that Liu has to offer.With the help of old ally John Clark and the Campus team, Ryan faces a double race against time. First, beat the Chinese government in a global hunt for Liu. Then scour the elite ranks of the CIA for SURVEYOR.The heat is rising in this new Cold War . . .________Praise for Tom Clancy:''Exhilarating. No oTrade ReviewPraise for Tom Clancy * - *He 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 *A brilliantly constructed thriller that packs a punch like Semtex * Daily Mail *A virtuoso display of page-turning talent * Sunday Express *

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Book SynopsisTHE THRILLING NEXT INSTALMENT IN TOM CLANCY''S JACK RYAN JR. SERIESA spy in the cross hairs . . .Jack Ryan Jr. lands in Israel. A few hours of simple spycraft for an old friend in the CIA then he''s off the hook. Espionage has never been so easy.Then in a crowded market, he spots the glint of a knife. Without a thought, he throws himself in front of the targets - an American woman and her young son.Suddenly, Jack is facing a team of trained international killers and two very big questions. Who wants this mother and child dead that badly? And why?Cover blown, alone and outgunned on foreign soil, Jack will need all his wits to find out - and then to somehow stop them . . .Praise for Tom Clancy''He 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 emine

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Book SynopsisDISCOVER 2021''S MOST UNPUTDOWNABLE DEBUT THRILLER . . . ''I''ll be recommending it to everyone I know'' SARAH PEARSE, author of The Sanatorium''Absolutely lived up to the hype'' 5***** READER REVIEWI was totally hooked from the beginning'' 5***** READER REVIEW''A stand-out psychological thriller with heart'' ASHLEY AUDRAIN, bestselling author of The Push_______''PLEASE HELP ME . . . MY DAUGHTER HAS GONE''Naomi is desperate to prove to her ex husband that she can be trusted with their only child. She''s made mistakes, but she knows she''s a good mother.So when an overnight stay goes terribly wrong, Naomi panics - and tells a desperate lie.SHE REPORTS HER DAUGHTER MISSING.Within hours, police begin searching her home. Journalists crowd her driveway. Her former husband paces the hall. Soon the whole country will be looking for her daughter. And Naomi knTrade ReviewWhen They Find Her opens with an unthinkable wallop to the heart, and takes off racing from there through a perfectly crafted, tightly written, deeply emotional story that taps into the most uncomfortable fears of motherhood and marriage. A stand-out psychological thriller with heart. -- Ashley Audrain, Sunday Times bestselling author of Superb debut thriller - assured, elegant and utterly gripping. EXCELLENT -- Will Dean, author of The Last Thing to BurnBrilliantly written ... I felt every single emotion and was immediately swept up into the story. I'll be recommending it to everyone I know -- Sarah Pearse, author of The SanatoriumUncomfortable and compelling - a story which is truly the stuff of nightmares. Couldn't put it down -- Catherine Cooper, Sunday Times bestselling author of The ChaletThe barrister background of this writer makes the police and court procedural parts of this story particularly powerful . . . Middleton has a lawyer's keen eye for telling detail but the real strength of the story comes from the convincing depiction of a mother's love . . . a promising debut from a new voice * Daily Mail *A twisty tale of parental love and a lie with terrible consequences. Dark, intense and so compelling that I read it in a single sitting -- Allie Reynolds, author of ShiverA brilliant concept that pulled me straight into the story and kept me hooked to the end -- Nikki Smith, author of All in Her HeadAn unnerving and gripping thriller in which a split-second choice plunges the protagonist Naomi into a web of terror and lies. Deftly written and chillingly plausible ... a bold, compelling and clever debut -- Philippa East, author of Little White LiesA tense and claustrophobic rollercoaster -- Nina Manning, author of The Daughter in LawAn unforgettable debut with a truly chilling opening chapter that hooks you in and doesn't let go. Clever, compelling, pacy and powerful -- Diane Jeffrey, author of The Silent FriendHad me hooked from the first page ... a gripping and twisty story of grief, fear and the fierce bond of motherhood -- Claire Allan, author of Her Name Was RoseA brave and suspenseful debut that had me turning pages deep into the early hours. Truly superb -- Katie Lowe, author of The FuriesIt's been a long time since I've stayed up late to finish a book. When They Find Her is not only utterly gripping but also a sensitive and moving portrayal of parental love. Middleton's astute writing made me feel as though I was there was Naomi in her every moment of tension -- Neema Shah, author of Kololo HillUtterly gripping . . . I could not put it down -- Fíona Scarlett, author of Boys Don't CryNail-biting ... some truly fabulous unexpected turns make this an altogether gripping and provocative read -- Rebecca Kelly, author of Monstrous SoulsClaustrophobic, intense, unsettling and drags you into the story ... Unbelievably exciting -- Roxie Cooper, author of The Day We Met'Nightmarish, dark and twisty, I galloped to end. A domestic psychological drama with polish' -- Sophie Draper, author of CuckooA really gripping read that will make you stay up late to finish it * Heat *Full of suspense * Yours Magazine *

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Book Synopsis''READS LIKE A GLOSSY 90s THRILLER. OBSESSED'' JUNO DAWSON''IT GRIPS LIKE A VICE'' WILL DEAN''A MUST READ FOR 2022'' 5* READER REVIEW''ADDICTIVE AND INTOXICATING'' 5* READER REVIEW''NOT ONE TO BE MISSED'' EVENING STANDARD________He''s a well-respected college professor. She''s a young and eager-to-please student.He knows she would do anything for him. She knows his certainty is his weaknessHe thinks he''ll get what he wants. She thinks he''ll get exactly what he needs.Two liars.One twisted path.A game of cat and mouse.BUT WHO IS THE HUNTER? AND WHO IS THE PREY?________''SAVAGELY GRIPPING'' CHRIS WHITAKER''COMPELLING AND PERFECTLY PLOTTED'' CATHERINE COOPER''UTTERLY COMPELLING'' LOUISE O''NEILL''ADDICTIVE'' CLAIRE DOUGLASREADERS ARE GRIPPED BY NOBODY BUT USTrade ReviewWhat if Lolita got her revenge? Reads like a glossy 90s thriller . . . OBSESSED * JUNO DAWSON *NOT ONE TO BE MISSED THIS SUMMER * EVENING STANDARD *Fierce, frightening, bold and beautiful. Clear your schedule for this one, Nobody But Us is savagely gripping * CHRIS WHITAKER *I totally loved this book - a literary thriller which is both incredibly readable and thought-provoking. Beautifully written, compelling and perfectly plotted - nothing not to like * CATHERINE COOPER *Fresh & sharp. Who can resist a beautifully-written thriller featuring a forest & no phone reception? Atmospheric, edgy and completely engrossing - it grips like a vice. Exceptional * WILL DEAN *I absolutely loved Nobody But Us. Teeming with suspense and masterful foreboding, you'll be OBSESSED with 2022's Most F*Cked Up Couple! As spellbinding as it is sinister * JACK JORDAN *A dark and atmospheric character-driven psychological thriller with a complex and clever couple at its core. If you like your stories with a heavy dose of revenge, you'll love this * Culturefly *This book took my breath away. Clever, thrilling and compelling, I couldn't stop turning the pages until the oh-so-satisfying ending. Make sure you read this next year! * LIA MIDDLETON *An isolated house in the snowy woods, a cat-and-mouse chase, a story packed with secrets where nobody is what they seem ... I loved the flashbacks expertly woven into the tale to reveal the dark secrets of a relationship * ALLIE REYNOLDS *Brutal, tense, and utterly compelling, Laure Van Rensburg is an electrifying new voice * LOUISE O'NEILL *Not an exaggeration to say this left me breathless - a relentlessly tense revenge thriller that's as beautifully written as it is savage and twisty * KATIE LOWE *Misery meets Malcolm and Marie... An intoxicating, head-spinning and heavy-hitting revenge thriller * HOLLY SEDDON *Nobody But Us is unapologetically brutal, clever and raw: a psychological thriller that stabs a razor-sharp knife into the bruising issue of consent (and - for good measure - gives it a twist) while pursuing a page-turning game of cat-and-mouse in the most evocative of settings * PHILIPPA EAST *I raced through Nobody But Us in a couple of days. It's a tense cat and mouse thriller and I enjoyed being toyed with... * LAURA PEARSON *A propulsive thriller that is atmospheric and haunting, with so many twists that it left me breathless. At the core of the story is a rage-fuelled message, a cry of fury that demands to be heard. A triumph of a novel * JESSE Q. SUTANTO *Devoured this in a day. It's the reading equivalent of a 'hall of mirrors' where nothing is as it appears. Once you start reading, you can't stop * JULIE OWEN MOYLAN *Superbly written, so sharp, descript and cunning. Deliciously dark and utterly addictive. * LOUISE BEECH *Beautifully savage and cunningly sharp, Nobody But Us is destined to become your next obsession. The almost unbearable tension will trap you with Ellie and Steven in their twisted relationship where nothing is as it seems. Trust no one in this electrifying debut, and prepare to be completely consumed * LAURIE ELIZABETH FLYNN *Inspired by real stories and events shared during the MeToo movement, the cat-and-mouse power struggle between the pair will force you to decide whose version of history you believe * Woman *I raced through this pacy zeitgeist thriller...for those who love their books dark, twisty and a tiny bit deranged (in a good way!)' * ROSIE ANDREWS *Nobody But Us is such an addictive thriller filled with secrets and mind games and never knowing who to trust. But it's also chilling and beautifully written with a powerful message at its heart. This is one book I won't be able to stop thinking about for a long time * Claire Douglas, #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of The Girls Who Disappeared' *

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Book SynopsisA gripping novel set inside a cult, where the obedient daughter of the Pastor is the only survivor of a tragedyPerfect for fans of Louise O'Neill, Girl A and Good me, Bad Me by Ali Land ''A stark, stunning and deeply affecting thriller. I loved it'' Chris Whitaker ''A powerful Southern Gothic thriller about the dangers of blind faith, the strength of women, and the deceptive nature of memory'' Anna Bailey---- A fire burns Abigail's parents' house to the ground. Takes her parents too. She's the only survivor. The congregation of South Carolina's New America Baptist Church rallies round. They won't let troublemakers near: gawkers, outsiders, the police. All they ever wanted was to protect innocents like Abigail from a corrupt world. And hasn't Abigail always been perfect? A good daughter? So why have the police got questions? Why doesn't Abigail's story add up? And

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Book SynopsisThe uplifting story of three struggling mothers pulling together in the heart of WWII, perfect for fans of Katie Flynn, Nancy Revell and Call the MidwifeThree mothers. Three very different backgrounds. And a bond they will never forget . . .________The Lake District, 1944. Spring is in the air for the women at Mary Vale Mother and Baby Home.Beautiful Stella, the head-turning cook of a munitions factory, has been swept off her feet by a handsome GI. He proposes when she falls pregnant, but soon his letters stop arriving . . .Then there is Lillian, who is deeply unimpressed when she is conscripted as a Land Girl miles from her home, but then she meets a charming, married vet . . .Meanwhile, midwife Ada is getting used to being back at work after the birth of her own beautiful baby girl. But she faces the biggest challenge of her life when the home is engulfed in an outbreak of whTrade ReviewPraise for Daisy Styles * - *Well done Daisy for creating characters that are real women in the best sense. Funny, scheming, loyal and witty, but about all, hardworking and proud. An absolute joy to read * Kate Thompson, bestselling author of, Secrets of the Home Front Girls *A cracking story with truly endearing characters * Annie Murray, bestselling author of, Now The War Is Over *This is her best yet. I devoured it in one sitting - it's a real page turner that will delight and tug at the heart strings of readers everywhere. Wonderful! * Fiona Ford, author of, The Liberty Girls *

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Book SynopsisThere''s a murderer on board. And everyone is a suspect...''Fast-paced, gripping and intense - A Stranger on Board is going to make waves this summer'' T.M. LOGAN''What a tense, breath-taking read! Amazing'' 5***** READER REVIEW ________Welcome to The Escape.A luxury superyacht. A once-in-a lifetime opportunity to get away.Until the first passenger goes missing...Everyone on board has a part to play.The newcomer with secrets buried in her past.The unexpected guest looking for an escape.The crew looking to settle old scores.They all have something to hide.But only one of them is a killer...________READERS LOVE A STRANGER ON BOARD:''A gripping suspense that grabs from the first page . . . Fizzing with adrenaline'' 5***** Reader Review''Loved every page of this - was hooked from the start!'' 5*Trade ReviewFast-paced, gripping and intense - A Stranger on Board is going to make some serious waves this summer -- T.M. LoganAgatha Christie meets Die Hard on water. A fantastic, full throttle thriller that never takes its foot off the accelerator -- John MarrsA fabulous, action-packed adventure. The superyacht is a genius premise and, mixed with Sarah's grit, it was an absolute joy to read -- Jo SpainA Stranger On Board is a taut and thrilling ride. Pure escapist pleasure! -- Victoria SelmanA fast-paced thriller that reminds me of a Hollywood blockbuster transferred to the page, full of intrigue and depth of knowledge and vibrant characters who are realised to maximum effect with a plot that sizzles with numerous twists and turns and had me on the edge of my seat! -- James DelargyPraise for the author -- :Twisty, compelling and incredibly pacy...will keep you on the edge of your seat from the first page to the last -- Phoebe MorganA hugely enjoyable and original thriller. Cameron's going to be one to watch -- Simon KernickA fascinating and unputdownable thriller with a devious twist -- John MarrsI tore through this perfectly plotted tale of secrets and lies -- Victoria Selman

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Book SynopsisDIRK PITT IS BACK, AND ON HIS SHOULDERS RESTS THE FATE OF THE ENTIRE PLANET . . .JOIN THE LATEST THRILL RIDE FROM THE GRAND MASTER OF ADVENTURE, CLIVE CUSSLER_________In 1959 a Skytrain plane flees Tibet - carrying a precious artefact - but after crossing the Himalayas it is never seen again . . .Sixty years later Dirk Pitt and NUMA are surveying near the Philippines when a rogue wave nearly sinks their ship. Diverting to rescue washed-away islanders, Pitt discovers the wave has raised a sunken relic - an ancient cargo plane.But before he can get to the bottom of one mystery, Pitt is hit with another: beat the Chinese military to find a lost hypersonic missile. Yet what should be a simple search and retrieve reveals evidence of a far more dangerous weapon.Because the rogue wave that almost sank Pitt and devastated the islands was no natural phenomenon. And the weapon that caused it is to be turned on a much bigger targTrade ReviewThe Adventure King * Sunday Express *Cussler is hard to beat * Daily Mail *Just about the best in the business * New York Post *

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Book SynopsisSEVEN STRANGERS SEEKING REFUGE.BUT DANGER IS EVERYWHERE THEY TURN...''A riveting, suspenseful read'' 5***** reader review''Fast-paced, gripping and intense'' T.M. Logan''What a tense thrill ride. All the stars for Cameron Ward'' 5***** reader review''Faster than wildfire and instantly chilling'' Sam Holland''The heat jumps off the page in this ingenious thriller'' Jo Furniss__________When Jess accepts an offer to caretake a luxury property in the Australian outback, the isolated, all-inclusive solo trip is just what she needs.But Jess isn''t as alone as she thinks.As bushfires rage in the distance, strangers start showing up to seek refuge. And as the fires start closing in, tensions in the group begin to rise.Then, the phones stop working. All exits are cut off. There''s no way out.Quickly, Jess''s guests begin to panic. And when the first person goes missing, she realises that someone in the housTrade ReviewTake nothing for granted in this scorching thriller! -- Victoria Selman * Sunday Times bestselling author of Truly, Darkly, Deeply *Faster than wildfire and instantly chilling, I enjoyed every moment of this scorching thriller. Ward paints a masterful picture, from the blazing bushfires, to the strangers within, every scene laced with mistrust and menace -- Sam Holland, author of THE ECHO MANThe heat jumps off the page in this ingenious thriller that pits seven strangers against each other and the unforgiving Outback. The plot moves faster than a wildfire with characters and landscape pushed to the extreme. An immersive read for fans of Outback Noir, Jane Harper or Emma Styles. * Jo Furniss, author of DEAD MILE *Richly evocative and incredibly tense, this atmospheric thriller kept me reading late into the night. As bushfires burn, the tension rises amongst strangers in the outback. A brilliantly menacing story not to be missed. * Eleanor Ray, author of IN STRANGERS' HOUSES (The Lena Szarka Mysteries) *What a ride! This is a writer at the absolute top of his game. Cunning, claustrophobic and irrepressible, this white-hot outback thriller builds with blistering pace and doesn't let up. As intense as a bushfire and every bit as devastating. Every copy should come with oven gloves. * Kate Simants, author of LOCK ME IN *The Safe House is taut with isolation and lavish with luxury. An edge of your seat, hold your breath white-knuckle ride of a thriller. Don't read in the house alone! * Rachael Blok, acclaimed author of UNDER THE ICE, THE SCORCHED EARTH and INTO THE FIRE *Raging outback fires form a terrifying backdrop to this scorching thriller from Cameron Ward. From the moment Jess arrives to caretake a luxury property in the Australian outback, the sense of menace starts to ratchet. As various waifs and strays take refuge in the house and its grounds, Jess finds herself fighting both the flames and a killer in their midst. A blistering page turner! * Heather Critchlow, author of UNSOLVED *Praise for the author * - *Fast-paced, gripping and intense -- T.M. LoganA fabulous, action-packed adventure -- Jo SpainTwisty, compelling and incredibly pacy...will keep you on the edge of your seat from the first page to the last * Phoebe Morgan *A fantastic, full throttle thriller that never takes its foot off the accelerator -- John MarrsI tore through this perfectly plotted tale of secrets and lies * Victoria Selman *A hugely enjoyable and original thriller. Cameron's going to be one to watch * Simon Kernick *

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Book Synopsis**THE NO. 1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER**THE PLANNING TOOK MONTHS. THE MURDER JUST MOMENTS . . .''Seductive and twisted. Highly recommended!'' SHARI LAPENA''A dazzling and dark ''locked room'' murder mystery. A searing and compulsive mystery with deliciously dark twists'' 5***** READER REVIEW''Wow. Once started I could not put this book down. It had me gripped from the first to last page. Secrets, lies, twists. A great summer read'' 5***** READER REVIEW__________Nadine Walsh''s party started with excitement. But it ended in murder . . .In the day, she frets over the final details. She''s determined to make this the event of the year. A chance for everyone to forget the past.In the evening, she''s distracted. Her husband and two grown children are consumed with their own concerns. The neighbours are getting on her nerves. But it''s Nadine''s own secrets that threaten the party.By the end of the night, she wilTrade ReviewWhat a mad delight this book is - so seductive and twisted. Highly recommended! -- Shari LapenaA terrific family drama. I adored it - absolutely compulsive reading as all the family skeletons are clamouring to get out of the cupboard. I inhaled this book over twenty-four hours -- Liz NugentOminous and intimate...the rare kind of read that's a mood in itself, with tension that dances just perfectly until the end. Immersive and so sharply observed, Amy Stuart delivers a gorgeous literary thriller to devour -- Ashley AudrainNot only did I read this book in a single day, I read it in a single sitting...Stuart cleverly turns the classic whodunit on its head; in this case we know who the murderer is - the victim's identity is the question mark. A chilling exploration of how we cope with the things we've done, as well as those that have been done to us -- Stephanie WrobelA superb masterpiece. A Death At The Party brilliantly unfolds over the course of a single day, featuring a deliciously imperfect protagonist untwining her past as she prepares for the party of her life. Stuart's crisp writing and tightly paced plot made me hold my breath from the first line to the last. This is an absolutely stand-out book by a phenomenal talent -- Samantha M. BaileyTense and twisting, with a sophistication that belies its darkness. A Death At The Party is much like the hostess of the titular party at its core: elegant and beautiful but hiding so many secrets. Prepare to be captivated by this masterful and shocking collision of past and present and the lies that can no longer stay buried -- Laurie Elizabeth FlynnFor fans of Gillian Flynn and Ashley Audrain, A Death At The Party is razor-sharp and salaciously riveting. A jigsaw puzzle of a story that will hook you instantly and reward you with a shattering, satisfying conclusion -- Marissa Stapley

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Book Synopsis*THE TIMES THRILLER BOOK OF THE MONTH 2024*YOU'RE STUCK IN A LOOP. YOU'RE RUNNING OUT OF TIME. CAN YOU BEAT THE CLOCK AND SAVE YOURSELF? READ THE HIGH CONCEPT, PULSE-POUNDING NEW THRILLERPerfect for fans of Clare Mackintosh's Hostage and Gillian McAllister's Wrong Place Wrong Time''A taut fusion of relativistic physics and physical violence, powered by the supreme love of a mother for her son'' The TimesI absolutely LOVED this. Groundhog Day meets Hostage. A great idea, brilliantly executed' Mark Edwards, bestselling author of Here to Stay ---- You're on a routine flight from London to LA. Hundreds of people are on board including your estranged son, Theo. Ten hours into the flight, something goes terribly wrong. The engines fail. The plane enters a steep dive. Everything goes black.<

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Book SynopsisTHE DELICIOUSLY TWISTY THRILLER FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF REESE''S BOOK CLUB PICK WE WERE NEVER HERE''The best kind of up-all-night page-turner'' LUCY FOLEY''A twisty and seductive thriller'' NITA PROSE''A compulsive, easy, fun summer read'' Daily Mail__________Kelly''s engagement has fallen apart - and she needs to get away . . .So when old school friend Sabrina and husband Nathan offer a room in their luxurious mansion, Kelly seizes it.At first, Sabrina and Nathan give her much-needed space.But as the three grow ever closer, Kelly finds herselfwillingly, thrillingly, crossing lines.Until she discovers she''s not their first guest.Another woman had the spare room before her.And she disappeared without trace . . .What happened to the woman before?Why won''t Sabrina and Nathan talk about her?And what do thTrade ReviewA compulsive, easy, fun summer read * Daily Mail *A story that is equal parts steamy and thrilling, it will leave you guessing about what the couple's motives really are * Glamour US *The novel is delightfully salacious and rampant with suspense and sex, and there's a reason why Bartz is known as a hitmaker in the field * SHONDALAND *Andrea Bartz has returned to deliver. This suspense story set in a Virginia mansion features some eyebrow-raising twists, especially when protagonist Kelly finds herself charmed by her hosts-and welcomed into their bed * ELLE *A fresh and sexy ride, perfect for reading poolside * PEOPLE *Bartz always brings a healthy portion of social satire and incisive observation to her thrillers * CRIMEREADS *An enticing, twisty, and seductive thriller about obsession, desire, and revenge * NITA PROSE, #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of THE MAID *Bartz's latest showstopper kept me up all night turning pages. Propulsive and sexy, The Spare Room left me gasping for air as I followed its main character into the fiery heart of a dark, complicated romance. Kelly Doyle must contend not only with two new lovers, but her own expectations surrounding relationships and sexuality. This is one visit you won't want to end * ANA REYES, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of THE HOUSE IN THE PINES *I love a story where a woman throws convention to the wind and has to deal with messy consequences, and The Spare Room does it brilliantly. I never knew what would happen next! This book offers a delicious mix of romance and mystery that I couldn't get enough of * MARIE RUTKOSKI, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of REAL EASY *With its dazzling prose, fascinating dynamics between characters, and dark, twisty plot, The Spare Room has all the trademarks of an Andrea Bartz novel - while being her sexiest and most exciting book yet. I couldn't stop turning the pages. Some of these scenes will be seared into my brain forever * MEGAN COLLINS, author of THE FAMILY PLOT, BEHIND THE RED DOOR and THE WINTER SISTER *Rife with tension, taut desire, and jaw-dropping twists, The Spare Room lures us into a moneyed world as gothic as it is glamorous, where the difference between romantic dreams - and murderous nightmares - quickly becomes impossible to decipher. . . . A sensuous, spine-tingling thriller that's impossible to put down! * LEAH KONEN, author of THE PERFECT ESCAPE, YOU SHOULD HAVE TOLD ME and ALL THE BROKEN PEOPLE *

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Book SynopsisThe latest instalment from the beloved THE NO. 1 LADIES'' DETECTIVE AGENCY seriesCatch up on the latest from Mma Ramotswe, Mma Makutsi and other favourites in this new instalment of Alexander McCall Smith''s The No. 1 Ladies'' Detective Agency series.As the temperature rises in Gaborone, Precious Ramotswe, founder of the No. 1 Ladies'' Detective Agency, wonders whether the heat could be the reason that business is particularly slow. Luckily, a slower pace in life is her natural preference, unlike her colleague Mma Makutsi, who is alert to every passing observation and inclined to making snap decisions. With fewer cases to handle, Precious has time to contemplate her new neighbours, a couple who, by the sounds of it, have a rather volatile relationship . . .But then a distant cousin of Mma Ramotswe''s comes to the agency with a plea for help, and the ladies decide to pursue the issue together. Armed with Mma Ramotswe''s circuTrade ReviewBlake may have been able to see the world in a grain of sand, but McCall Smith can encapsulate the human condition in a plate of stewed pumpkin. His talent is to see the god in small things * Sunday Times Scotland *Nothing will dim the charm of McCall Smith's series, with its portraits of goodness, its sorrow over greed and its profound love of Africa. They are among the greatest comfort-reads of all time, written in plain, elegant prose * Sunday Times *The hypnotic ease of McCall Smith's style makes everything clear almost instantly . . . Throughout the Botswana landscape is richly evoked. Happiness and quiet wisdom prevail * Daily Telegraph *Everything about [McCall Smith] is appealing. He's just full of delight - it just bubbles out of him * Sunday Herald *

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Book SynopsisIn Venice, Frances Croy is working to leave the previous year behind: another novel published to little success, a scathing review she can''t quite manage to forget, and, most of all, the real reason behind her self-imposed exile from London: the incident at the Savoy.Sequestered within an aging palazzo, Frankie finds comfort in the emptiness of Venice in winter, in the absence of others. And then Gilly appears.A young woman claiming a connection from back home, one that Frankie can''t quite seem to recall, Gilly seems determined for the two women to become fast friends. But there''s something about her that continues to give Frankie pause, that makes her wonder just how much of what Gilly tells her is actually the truth.Those around Frankie are quick to dismiss her concerns, citing what took place that night at the Savoy. So too do they dismiss Frankie''s claims that someone is occupying the other half of the palazzo, which has supposedly stood empty since after theTrade ReviewIn her taut and mesmerizing follow up to Tangerine, the preternaturally gifted Christine Mangan plunges us into another exotic and bewitchingly rendered locale, this time Venice off-season, moody and damp, where well-known novelist Frankie Croy has gone to escape dark memories. Instead, a surprise entanglement with a mysterious young woman sets Frankie on edge, threatening to unravel her already precarious mental state. Voluptuously atmospheric and surefooted at every turn, Palace of the Drowned more than delivers on the promise of Mangan's debut, and firmly establishes her as a writer of consequence -- Paula McLain, author of The Paris Wife and When the Stars Go DarkA malice-infused mystery. When you learn the truth at the end, you'll want to go back and rethink everything you read before * New York Times *Venice in winter - all dank, smelly canals and swirling fog. Lovely stuff. A boisterously melodramatic climax * The Times *A delightfully seductive dance of yearning and suspicion, where the old is always on notice that it must at some point make way for the new. * i newspaper *

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Book Synopsis''Benjamin''s latest captivating mystery will keep the reader hooked to the very last page while also bringing the city of Bologna to fascinating life. Bravo!'' Camilla Trinchieri, author of Murder in Chianti ''Excellent! This time, English detective Daniel Leicester takes us on a hairpin ride through the glamorous, perilous world of Formula One. An absorbing portrayal of what happens when wealth, rivalry and corruption collide, this is a compelling read from a writer who knows Italy inside out and is at the top of his game.'' Eleni Kyriacou, author of The Unspeakable Acts of Zina Pavlou, selected for BBC 2 Between the Covers Book Club 2023 ''Raced through this latest in the fab crime series featuring English ''tec Dan Leicester. Set in the murky world of Formula 1, this souped-up thriller should ensure that Tom Benjamin takes his rightful place at the front of the crime-writing grid'' Trevor Wood<

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Book Synopsis''Just the thing to chase the blues away'' M. C. BeatonIs it a question of turn the other cheek... or an eye for an eye?At last St Mary''s church is going to have its own vicar! Not only that, the gorgeous Reverend Pritchard is sixty, single... and in need of a wife.But when he spearheads a campaign to restore a derelict chapel - rumoured to be haunted by a German Luftwaffe pilot- in a far-flung corner of the Honeychurch estate, the Dowager Countess puts her foot down. But nobody quite understands why... Meanwhile, a fierce bidding war at an auction of military memorabilia ends in Kat''s female adversary being murdered and Kat being held as the prime suspect. And then it turns out that several of the auctioned items are connected to Operation Tiger, a doomed rehearsal for the D-Day landings that took place in nearby Slapton Sands all those years ago. And Kat begins to realise that the vicar, the Luftwaffe ghost and all the World War II

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Book Synopsis''A new Simon Brett is an event for mystery fans'' P. D. James''Simon Brett writes stunning detective stories. I would recommend them to anyone'' Jilly Cooper''Murder most enjoyable'' Colin DexterThe two aristocratic siblings Blotto and Twinks are once again launched into another death-defying adventure, this time in the civil war-torn republic of Jalapeno, in Mexico. But how did they ever get to such a foreign and distant land in the first place?For Twinks it was an easy decision - to escape her mother''s match-making attempts she sets out to visit her old friend, Begonia Guiteras, who lives in Jalapeno, which is fortuitously on the doorstep of an Aztec dig Twinks wants to work on. Unfortunately, her visit coincides with the War for Jalapeno Independence, headed by Colonel Henriquez Guiteras, Begonia''s father.At the same time, Twinks''s excavation of the Aztec site is revealing the exciting prospect of a hoard of C

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Book SynopsisAn chilling exploration of what happens when you allow a malevolent cuckooo into the nest...

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Book Synopsis A REESE WITHERSPOON BOOK CLUB PICKA NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ''AN ABSOLUTE, CAN''T-PUT-IT-DOWN THRILLER'' Reese Witherspoon (Reese''s Book Club Jan ''23 Pick)''I READ IN A SINGLE SITTING, TOTALLY ENTHRALLED''Lisa Gardner, Sunday Times bestselling author of One Step Too Far''EERIE AND ATMOSPHERIC''Riley Sager, New York Times bestselling author of The House Across the Lake''CREEPY''The Times''SUPERB''M. W. Craven, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Botanist''CHILLED ME TO THE BONE''Andrea Bartz, author of Reese''s Book Club pick We Were Never Here________Maya is still haunted by the cabin - deep in the woods, where the trees are so dense it''s easy to miss.She hasn''t been there since the summer she was seventeen. Since the day her best friend Aubrey Trade ReviewThis is an absolute, can't-put-it-down thriller . . . It's truly a wild ride that had me flying through chapter after chapter - which I think is the perfect way to kick off your year of reading -- Reese Witherspoon (Reese’s Book Club Jan ’23 Pick)A creepy work of unreliable memory and desire * The Times *Powerfully eerie and atmospheric, The House in the Pines is a compelling mix of psychological thriller and dark fairy tale. By focusing not on whodunnit but how and why, Ana Reyes' stellar debut explores the many ways our memories can fail us - and how they can set us free -- Riley Sager, New York Times bestselling author of THE HOUSE ACROSS THE LAKELoved it! Read in a single-sitting, totally enthralled and desperate to learn the truth! -- Lisa Gardner, the Sunday Times bestselling author of BEFORE SHE DISAPPEAREDIt's a back-and-forth book that'll leave you on the edge of your seat, for sure * New York Post *The House in the Pines has a great hook, a beautifully painted central protagonist and a genuinely creepy villain. I loved it. Superb. -- M. W. Craven, Sunday Times bestselling author of THE BOTANISTReyes' debut is a gripping, intelligent thriller that chilled me to the bone. With its intricate plotting, gorgeous prose and complex, richly drawn characters, The House in the Pines is that rare book that you live inside from the first page to the last. I didn't want it to end - and I can't wait for readers to discover my new favorite author -- Andrea Bartz, author of Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick WE WERE NEVER HEREOne of the creepiest, most intoxicating thrillers I've ever read. I was completely enthralled, thoroughly unsettled and finished reading feeling both dazed and in awe. I'm certain this is destined to be one of my favourite books of the year -- B.P. Walter, Sunday Times bestselling author of THE DINNER GUESTI DEVOURED this book! There's something about the writing that is so sensuous and transportive, while also filled with an underlying sense of dread. . . . I enjoyed the themes of storytelling, generational ties, complicated female friendship, and control -- Julia Bartz, New York Times bestselling author of THE WRITING RETREATDark, unsettling and unusual, it stayed with me long after I'd turned the final page -- Carly Reagon, author of THE TOLL HOUSEThe House in the Pines unfolds like a magic show. Atmospheric, twisty, and skillfully wrought - this was an utterly engrossing reading experience. I wish I could go back and experience it again for the first time -- Susie Yang, New York Times bestselling author of WHITE IVYAna Ryes delves into a complex female friendship and the fragile nature of memory to weave together a smart, eerie, and completely addictive story of psychological suspense. Reyes is a debut author to watch -- Alafair Burke, New York Times bestselling author of FIND ME

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Book Synopsis A REESE WITHERSPOON BOOK CLUB PICKA NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ''AN ABSOLUTE, CAN''T-PUT-IT-DOWN THRILLER'' Reese Witherspoon (Reese''s Book Club Jan ''23 Pick)''EERIE AND ATMOSPHERIC''Riley Sager, New York Times bestselling author of The House Across the Lake''CREEPY''The Times''I READ IN A SINGLE SITTING, TOTALLY ENTHRALLED''Lisa Gardner, Sunday Times bestselling author of One Step Too Far''SUPERB''M. W. Craven, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Botanist''CHILLED ME TO THE BONE''Andrea Bartz, author of Reese''s pick We Were Never Here________Maya is still haunted by the cabin - deep in the woods, where the trees are so dense it''s easy to miss.She hasn''t been there since the summer she was seventeen. Since the day her best friend Aubrey died and MTrade ReviewThis is an absolute, can't-put-it-down thriller . . . It's truly a wild ride that had me flying through chapter after chapter - which I think is the perfect way to kick off your year of reading -- Reese Witherspoon (Reese’s Book Club Jan ’23 Pick)A creepy work of unreliable memory and desire * The Times *Powerfully eerie and atmospheric, The House in the Pines is a compelling mix of psychological thriller and dark fairy tale. By focusing not on whodunnit but how and why, Ana Reyes' stellar debut explores the many ways our memories can fail us - and how they can set us free -- Riley Sager, New York Times bestselling author of THE HOUSE ACROSS THE LAKELoved it! Read in a single-sitting, totally enthralled and desperate to learn the truth! -- Lisa Gardner, the Sunday Times bestselling author of BEFORE SHE DISAPPEAREDIt's a back-and-forth book that'll leave you on the edge of your seat, for sure * New York Post *The House in the Pines has a great hook, a beautifully painted central protagonist and a genuinely creepy villain. I loved it. Superb. -- M. W. Craven, Sunday Times bestselling author of THE BOTANISTReyes' debut is a gripping, intelligent thriller that chilled me to the bone. With its intricate plotting, gorgeous prose and complex, richly drawn characters, The House in the Pines is that rare book that you live inside from the first page to the last. I didn't want it to end - and I can't wait for readers to discover my new favorite author -- Andrea Bartz, author of Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick WE WERE NEVER HEREOne of the creepiest, most intoxicating thrillers I've ever read. I was completely enthralled, thoroughly unsettled and finished reading feeling both dazed and in awe. I'm certain this is destined to be one of my favourite books of the year -- B.P. Walter, Sunday Times bestselling author of THE DINNER GUESTI DEVOURED this book! There's something about the writing that is so sensuous and transportive, while also filled with an underlying sense of dread. . . . I enjoyed the themes of storytelling, generational ties, complicated female friendship, and control -- Julia Bartz, New York Times bestselling author of THE WRITING RETREATDark, unsettling and unusual, it stayed with me long after I'd turned the final page -- Carly Reagon, author of THE TOLL HOUSEThe House in the Pines unfolds like a magic show. Atmospheric, twisty, and skillfully wrought - this was an utterly engrossing reading experience. I wish I could go back and experience it again for the first time -- Susie Yang, New York Times bestselling author of WHITE IVYAna Ryes delves into a complex female friendship and the fragile nature of memory to weave together a smart, eerie, and completely addictive story of psychological suspense. Reyes is a debut author to watch -- Alafair Burke, New York Times bestselling author of FIND ME

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Book SynopsisLady Georgiana Rannoch knows nothing is simple when you''re thirty-fifth in line for the British crown, but her upcoming marriage proves to be the ultimate complication in the tenth mystery in the New York Times bestselling Royal Spyness series.As Lady Georgiana''s beloved Darcy drives her out of London, she soon discovers that he isn''t planning to introduce her to the pleasures of sinning in secret-as she had hoped-but to make her his wife!Of course, she''ll need special permission from the king to marry a Roman Catholic. Though he will inherit a title, Darcy is as broke as Georgie. Even his family''s Irish castle has been sold to a rich American who now employs his father.Nothing will deter them from their mission - except perhaps the news that Georgie''s future father-in-law has just been arrested for murdering the rich American. With the elopement postponed, they head for Ireland, where the suspect insists he''s innocent, and it''s up to them to prove

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Book SynopsisLady Georgiana Rannoch juggles secret missions from the Queen, her beau, and her mother in this mystery in the Royal Spyness series.When royal sleuth Georgie Rannoch receives a letter from her dearest friend Belinda, who''s in an Italian villa awaiting the birth of her illegitimate baby, she yearns to run to her side. If only she could find a way to get there! But then opportunity presents itself in a most unexpected way-her cousin the queen asks her to attend a house party in the Italian Lake Country. The Prince of Wales and the dreadful Mrs. Simpson have been invited, and Her Majesty is anxious to thwart a possible secret wedding.What luck! A chance to see Belinda, even if it is under the guise of stopping unwanted nuptials. Only that''s as far as Georgie''s fortune takes her. She soon discovers that she attended finishing school with the hostess of the party-and the hatred they had for each other then has barely dimmed. Plus, she needs to hide Belinda''s d

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Book Synopsis A twisty and wickedly funny murder mystery ''I loved it! Throw a murder into the politics of the school gates and the parents WhatsApp groups and you have a witty, insightful and thoroughly entertaining murder mystery.'' Jo Callaghan, author of In the Blink of an EyeWelcome to Aberfal Boys High School. Independent jewel of academic and sporting excellence in the South-west -- until the headmaster is murdered in his study. And now the Year Seven School Mums'' WhatsApp Group really do have something to talk about...Clare Withoutani: OMG have you heard about Newhall?!!! Becky Rupertsmum: Helen-Louise just texted. Can''t believe it.Asha: Not heard anything. What''s happened? Pam Geoffreysmum: What''s he done this time? They''re going co-ed, aren''t they? I knew this would happen. Clare Withoutani: Can''t believe it, Becky. I''m in shock.

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Book SynopsisIn this new mystery for Max Tudor, he is forced to revisit the past to solve a very recent case of murder...Max Tudor thought he''d left the world of deceit when he resigned from MI5 to become an Anglican priest. Then his bishop asks him to return to his Oxford college, St Luke''s, to investigate the death of its chaplain, and Max realizes there''s no leaving the past behind. At first, Max agrees with the official police verdict of death by natural causes. The Rev. Ace Graybill was as harmless a man as ever lived. It''s difficult to see how he managed to cross anyone capable of murder.And the suspects are all above reproach: the celebrated Principal, the cautious bursar, the wise librarian, and a raft of benign students and academics. But someone in the college wanted the kindly chaplain dead... and looks can be very deceiving.Praise for G M Malliet''A superb novel, a wonderful read.'' Louise Penny''G M Malliet

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Book SynopsisMid-winter, St. Andrews, Scotland: When a university lecturer fails to turn up for class, he is found dead at home, with evidence of having committed suicide. A female student reports to the police that she was having an affair with him and knows he would never commit suicide. Toxicology results turn up Class A drugs in his system, and DCI Andy Gilchrist and his associate, DS Jessie Janes, are called in to investigate.   The initial enquiry soon turns into a murder investigation, and when Gilchrist and Jessie dig deep into the man's background they uncover a criminal past, a history of romance scams, and several bank accounts containing hundreds of thousands of pounds. A forensic search of the man's computer hard-drives reveal a lengthy trail of heartbroken women tricked into parting with their savings in a futile search for love. Did one of those scorned women seek revenge and kill him? Or did his criminal past finally catch up with

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Book SynopsisCan a killer ever be on the side of justice? In 1983, Professor Robert Balfour was found floating in Airthrey Loch at the heart of Stirling University's campus. His death was deemed a tragic accident but there were other, darker rumours.  The death of a politics professor allegedly linked to the armed wing of the Scottish Liberation Brigade was always going to attract conspiracy theories.  But that's all they were. Theories. Until now.  To mark the 40th anniversary of his father's death, Jonathan Rodriguez has travelled back to Stirling - and he's brought a camera crew with him. Rodriguez  is convinced his father's death was no accident - and that at least one of the killers wore a uniform.  Desperate to make the problem go away, DCI Malcolm Ford turns to Connor Fraser for help.  And then another body is found at nearby Bannockburn. On the trail of a double killer, Connor is

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Book Synopsis''A gripping mystery lies at the heart of this atmospheric and wonderfully written police procedural'' Brian McGilloway''It''s a good ''un... with the ups and downs of family life beautifully written'' Belfast TelegraphA fatal fire in a holiday let on Slievemore, Achill Island, leaves one person dead and another missing. Deemed arson, DS Lucy Golden and her team are tasked with solving the murder and locating the missing woman, Moira Delaney. As the case develops, the pressure builds when it transpires that Moira''s father is a gangland figure, a suspect in three unsolved murders. If Lucy doesn''t uncover what happened that morning in Slievemore, he will deploy his men to deal out his own sort of justice.Things get even more complicated when a laptop is uncovered that could ruin all that Lucy holds dear. And as the net on the suspect tightens, Lucy faces a hard choice - will she use it to save herself and bring a murderer to justice, or bury

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Book Synopsis''An atmospheric, creepy, tense thriller - intriguing, haunting, and kept me guessing right till the end. I loved it'' ANDREA MARA''Scary and thrilling in equal nature, I was obsessed with finishing this book. A must read'' JO SPAIN''A rural community full of secrets, a satisfyingly baffling mystery and a plot that races along to a perfect conclusion'' JANE CASEY------------Since losing her parents in a car crash as a teen, Allie has struggled to cope. Meeting Rory finally made things easier. She''s come to rely on him for almost everything, so when he disappears while filming a documentary in the West of Ireland, she fears she''ll come undone. Again.Tap...When a couple arrive at the Dublin apartment she and Rory share, claiming to be the new tenants, Allie is distraught. Why did Rory let out their home without telling her? And - where is he?Tap-tap...She seeks refuge at the run-down and reputedly haunted Raven Cottage in the Slieve Bloom mountains, where she and Rory were planning to move one day. Allie slowly starts to build a life for herself - and begins to believe that she might manage to make it alone.Tap-tap-tap...But then Rory''s car is found submerged at the end of a pier, nowhere near where he was supposed to be - and the body in the driver''s seat isn''t his. Alison starts to revisit her memories of their time together, and begins to question if she can trust them...

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Book SynopsisAn uplifting, offbeat mystery set in the perilous seaside town of Eastbourne and introducing Una, a risk-adverse actuary who uncovers a series of mysterious deaths.

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Book Synopsis''A hugely entertaining character who is wry, gossipy and completelycompelling. Full of twists and turns worthy of a classic mystery novel'' ALEX MICHAELIDES, author of The Silent Patient''Gripping . . . with a wonderful detective readers will be dying to meet again''SOPHIE HANNAHHow to put a positive spin on a murder mystery...Meet our narrator: witty, nosy, a professional weaver of lies - aka ghostwriter for the richand famous - and now, lander of The Dream Assignment (that is, a politician''s tell-allmemoir).Enter Dorothy Gibson: recently toppled Presidential C andidate, aka that woman, the mosttalked-about person in the country right now... for all the wrong reasons.Add -- an invitation to the middle of nowhere, one well-heeled neighbour dying underSuspicious C ircumstances, a secret investigation -- and an unreasonably beautiful man.The result -- a story even our ghostwriter wasn''t expecting.

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Book SynopsisThe classic Clive Cussler thriller from the master of the adventure novel.

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Book SynopsisONE DETECTIVE. ONE MURDERER. BUT WHICH IS WHICH?''Fresh, gripping and addictive! An absolute gem'' ALLIE REYNOLDS''If there is a finer crime debut this year, it will be a surprise'' DAILY MAIL''Clever and bold'' LISA GARDNER''The book everyone''s going to be talking about'' KAREN DIONNE''A brilliant debut from an excellent new voice '' MY WEEKLY________________Remie Yorke has one shift left at the Mackinnon Hotel in the remote Scottish Highlands before she leaves for good. Then Storm Ezra hits. As temperatures plummet and phone lines go down, an injured man stumbles inside. PC Don Gaines was in a terrible accident on the mountain road. The only other survivor: the prisoner his team was transporting. When a second stranger arrives, Remie reluctantly lets him in from the blizzard. He, too, is hurt. He claims to be a police officer. His name is also Don GaiTrade ReviewIf there is a finer crime debut this year, it will be a surprise, for this story set in a remote hotel in the remote Scottish Highlands during a blizzard is stunning . . . There are shades of the great 1948 American film Key Largo as the serpentine story unfolds, and this is not only every bit as gripping, it also boasts a heroine whose resilience warms the blood * Daily Mail *The Second Stranger has an incredibly fun concept: two strangers both claiming to be the same person. This original and enticing premise kept me glued to the pages, trying to guess which of the men was who they said they were, and what would happen when the two finally met. I loved the setting of a remote hotel in the Scottish highlands during a winter storm with the phonelines down, the road blocked and the threat of an avalanche imminent. The main character, Remie Yorke, is a strong female, resourceful and determined. She was likeable and sympathetic and I rooted for her! The story is fast-paced and action-packed. The surprises kept coming and I could not predict the ending. Fresh, gripping and addictive! An absolute gem of a crime novel! -- Allie Reynolds, author of SHIVERYou'll wonder what the hell's going on in this tense thriller * The Sun *Clever and bold. The Second Stranger starts with a shiver of dangerous uncertainty before exploding into full on murder and mayhem. Anything you think you know, you don't -- Lisa Gardner, author of ONE STEP TOO FARFrom the evocative setting to the clever plot, this locked room mystery is a brilliant debut from an excellent new voice in the world of crime fiction * My Weekly *Break out the superlatives! The Second Stranger absolutely blew me away. This superb thriller is the book everyone's going to be talking about, a brilliant, tense, twisty, atmospheric, and utterly compelling debut from a major new voice in crime fiction. Just read it -- Karen Dionne, author of THE WICKED SISTERTwisty * Crime Monthly *An impressive debut thriller shot through with a menace that makes its Highlands hotel setting feel like a house of cards. The tension winds ever tighter as the storm strengthens its grip and the cracks start to show - in the illusion of warmth and safety, the mask of the murderer, and the frozen landscape itself -- Emma Styles, author of NO COUNTRY FOR GIRLSWill keep you guessing * Belfast Telegraph *A fast-paced icy locked-room thriller, ideal for fans of Ruth Ware and Lucy Foley * Candis Magazine *Oh my goodness, this is one heart-pounding locked-room thriller of a read! Who do you believe? Who is telling the truth?... This is one hell of a read and so, so scary * Bishop's Stortford Independent *

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Book Synopsis*** THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ***''A deft and clever retelling full of intrigue, rage and pathos'' JENNIFER SAINT, author of Ariadne''An intelligent, highly crafted and necessary book'' CLAIRE NORTH, author of Ithaca''Urgent and furious'' ROSIE ANDREWS, author of The Leviathan ___________________In Athens, crowds flock to witness the most shocking trial of the ancient world. The royal family is mired in scandal. Phaedra, young bride of King Theseus, has accused her stepson, Hippolytus of rape.He''s a prince, a talented horseman, a promising noble with his whole life ahead of him. She''s a young and neglected wife, the youngest in a long line of Cretan women with less than savoury reputations.The men of Athens must determine the truth. Who is guilty, and who is innocent?But the women know truth is a slippery thing. After all, this is the a

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Book SynopsisBath''s top detective, Peter Diamond, doesn''t believe in jinxes. So when he''s asked to investigate a top TV show plagued by a series of misfortunes, Diamond is unmoved. He''s no fan of the show - which glorifies criminals and mocks the police - and the incidents were spread across six years. It''s clear this is the press making a sensation out of nothing. So Diamond puts the junior member of his squad on the case.But when young officer Paul Gilbert goes on location with the TV unit and witnesses another near-death incident, Diamond is forced to take an interest. To make matters worse, the press get wind of his involvement and Diamond his under pressure from all quarters. But his troubles have scarcely started. Devastating traps and surprises make this the most baffling case of his entire career.Trade ReviewMore than 30 years into this series, Lovesey shows no signs of losing steam or ingenuity * Publisher's Weekly *Another triumph for a veteran sleuth who's pretty unstoppable himself * Kirkus *Pure pleasure, as always: traditional clues and red herrings, humour, and a central character who becomes more real with every book. * Morning Star *An intriguing tale with a surprising ending. Highly recommended. * MYSTERY PEOPLE *

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Book SynopsisJACK RYAN IS TRAPPED. AN ASSASSIN INCOMING. TIME TO TAKE CONTROL.A Russian plot to seize the Panama Canal plunges President Jack Ryan into a desperate fight for his life in the latest entry in the #1 New York Times bestselling series.President Jack Ryan travels to Colombia to support the president who is facing a challenge from autocratic forces. What seems like an ordinary opportunity to preach the values of democracy quickly turns into a nightmare when a full-blown military coup erupts. President Ryan and his Secret Service team are cut off and out of communication. In Washington, the Vice President is coordinating a military response, but there''s still one more obstacle. One of the main forces behind the coup is the ruthless criminal organization known as the Camarilla. They''ve had their tentacles deep inside the plot to overthrow the government. And now they have an unexpected opportunity they can''t resist - the chance to Trade ReviewConstantly taps the current world situation for its imminent dangers and spins them into an engrossing tale * New York Times *Exhilarating. No other novelist is giving so full a picture of modern conflict * Sunday Times *A brilliantly constructed thriller that packs a punch * Daily Mail *Heart-stopping action . . . entertaining and eminently topical * Washington Post *

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