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Book SynopsisA MISSING CHILD In Karlstad, nine-month-old Beatrice is missing from her pram. Her parents are in shock and the media is in a frenzy.A PERSONAL STRUGGLE DI Charlie Lager is struggling with her own demons when she''s called to investigate, forced to push them aside as the case intensifies.A CLOCK RUNNING DOWN As lead after lead goes nowhere, Charlie starts to feel like nobody actually wants the truth to come out about Beatrice as reluctant locals shut down in the face of her questions. And with each passing hour, the chance of finding Beatrice alive becomes less and less likely...************Praise for Lina Bengtsdotter:''A thriller that lingers in the memory'' - SUNDAY TIMES''Atmospheric, evocative...a first-class procedural...an excellent thriller'' - CRIME TIME''Dark Nordic noir'' - THE i''Takes crime fiction to a disturbiTrade ReviewThe dark humour, compelling characters and exquisite writing means you're always in for a treat with Lina Bengtsdotter's novels * Camilla Läckberg *Lina Bengtsdotter's books are beautiful, dark and completely addictive. I love them! * Katrine Engberg *A dark, perceptive and exceptionally well written suspense novel about vulnerability in the heartland of the Swedish idyll * Camilla Grebe *

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Book SynopsisWorld-class crime-writing with all the depth and satisfaction of a quality box-set from the award-winning producer and writer of THE DEUCE and THE WIRE.Trade ReviewPerhaps the greatest living American crime writer - STEPHEN KINGPelecanos is a powerful writer - he deserves to be listed among the best - OBSERVERTriple-distilled excellence. Pelecanos is the undisputed poet laureate of America's most secret city. Not just recommended: this is essential reading - LEE CHILDEvery time I read one of George Pelecanos's novels I'm left a little awed and a little envious. The guy's a national treasure - DENNIS LEHANEGold-standard character-driven crime writing that few will ever match - FTGeorge Pelecanos writes hard-boiled fiction with heart - SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

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Book SynopsisWhat doesn''t kill you makes you stronger...Monty Bannerman''s father is a leading genetic scientist, and Nobel Prize winner, whose company has just been taken over by what will soon be the world''s biggest pharmaceutical giant. He had some misgivings about their company ethics - but ultimately, he needs their money, and they need his mind. Then a journalist comes to Monty''s door, with a far-fetched story about the pharmaceutical company. She doesn''t believe what she''s being told for a moment - but within a few short weeks, events are making the apparently fantastic claims look horrifyingly like the truth.Behind the respectable facade of the multi-national company which calls itself the ''World''s Most Caring Company'' lies an outrage against the whole human race...''Peter James is getting better with every book.'' Times''Peter James is one of the best crime writers in the business.'' Karin SlaughterRead more from

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Book SynopsisWhen waking from your dream means living your nightmare...The last time the dream came, Sam was seven years old; and that was the night her parents were to die.Twenty-five years later, Sam''s nightmares are starting to come true once more. Now a successful TV commercials producer, juggling her roles of career woman, wife and mother, she attempts to shut them out.But soon Sam is faced with the reality of dreams in which her life and that of her family are threatened. In desperation, she consults the experts: a psychiatrist; a clairvoyant ... but to no avail. Sam is being inexorably drawn into a vortex of terror from which there is no escape...''Britain''s closest equivalent to Stephen King.'' Sunday Times ''Peter James is getting better with every book.'' TimesRead more from the multi-million copy bestselling author of the Roy Grace novels:Possession DreamerSweet Heart Twilight

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Book Synopsis''Dark, gritty and funny'' - Steve Cavanagh on Marnie RichesKeep your enemies close and your neighbours closer...When Private Investigator Beverley Saunders is tasked with going undercover, she relishes the chance to disguise herself as a cleaner in order to get close to Manchester bad boy Anthony Anthony, aka 2Tone. Anthony''s neighbours are suspicious of his wealth and sick of his anti-social behaviour, and Bev''s just the woman they need to find out what''s going on behind closed doors.As Bev begins to infiltrate Anthony''s world, she soon realises she''s in danger - and this time, she might be too far in to get out. Alongside her sidekick Doc, Bev must fight to discover the truth - but when people begin to die, she has to ask herself - is exposing Anthony worth risking her own life?Marnie Riches is back with a gritty, gripping thriller, perfect for fans of Martina Cole and Kimberley Chambers.Praise for Marnie Riches

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Book Synopsis''Humorous and light-hearted, with a plotline that you can''t put down, Death in Avignon is the perfect escapist read for dreaming of sun-washed Provence and intrigue à la Française'' Belle Provence Travels Glamour, intrigue, and a mystery to die for... After a tumultuous summer, Penelope Kite has settled into the rhythm of her new life in Provence. Lavender-scented evenings, long lunches with new friends - and an exclusive gallery opening to attend, on the arm of the gorgeous mayor of St Merlot... But beneath the veneer of glamour, scandal is brewing. Shockwaves ripple through the Avignon art world when a controversial painter, Roland Doncaster, chokes on an almond-stuffed olive. A tragic accident? Or a ruthless poisoning? Embroiled once more in a murder investigation, Penelope discovers that any number of jealous lovers and scheming rivals could be in the frame. And with dashing art dealers to charm, patiTrade ReviewAs scenic murders go, it's hard to beat the dead man floating in the swimming pool of Le Chant d'Eau, a stone farmhouse hilltop-high in Death in Provence.... Who could resist a vacation in Provence? - New York Times Book ReviewRiffing on Peter Mayle and his year in Provence-as well as Alexander McCall Smith and his Ladies' Detective Agency-this is the first in a breezy mystery series set among the vineyards and olive groves of the Luberon - National GeographicPenelope sparkles, turning what could have been a lightweight Shirley Temple into champagne . . . updates on her heroine's further adventures would be most welcome - KirkusCharming. . . While the quirky characters are enjoyable, it's the details of the details of Proven al life that will attract armchair travelers, fans of Peter Mayle - Library Journal

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Book SynopsisA brand new thriller from a master craftsman. For fans of Peter James, Alex North and Cara Hunter.Trade ReviewFinch is just as much a master of his beat as Lee Child or Michael Connelly. * Official Fame Magazine *

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Book Synopsis''A white knuckle read!'' - Amazon reviewer''An ending I did not see coming!'' - Amazon reviewer''From its seize-you-by-throat opening to that jack-in-the-box finale, this slick, sleek thriller held me breathless. Psychological suspense at its brightest and boldest.'' - A. J. Finn, author of THE WOMAN IN THE WINDOWA page-turning thriller about secrets and revenge, told from the perspectives of a husband and wife who are the most perfect, and the most dangerous, match for each other.******A BOOK OF THE MONTH PICKFor better, for worse...Rebecca didn''t know love was possible until she met Paul, a man with a past as dark as her own. But twenty years later, the damage and secrets that drew them together now threaten to tear them apart.When Paul catches the attention of the police after two women go missing, Rebecca discovers his elaborate plot to build a new lTrade ReviewFrom its seize-you-by-throat opening to that jack-in-the-box finale, this slick, sleek thriller held me breathless. Psychological suspense at its brightest and boldest. -- A. J. FinnA keep-you-guessing page-turner, with a deliciously bad anti-heroine... -- Sarah J. NaughtonUtterly gripping from the outset with compelling characters that leap off the page, plenty of twists to keep you guessing and a killer ending. It is so good! -- Jessica EamesThis debut by a pseudonymous duo builds tension with twists and turns to the very end; as Paul's lies mount up, Rebecca becomes increasingly addicted and paranoid, and Sheila's vengeful presence looms. Nonstop tension keeps readers turning pages -- Booklist

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Book SynopsisFrom the author of the wildly successful Dexter series: a masterful thief plots an impossible crime in Book 2 of the Riley Wolfe seriesTrade ReviewA well-written, complex, tension-filled yarn * Associated Press *

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Book SynopsisDEVOTED HUSBAND... OR COLD-BLOODED KILLER?''A.J. Park is a master of suspense'' SOPHIE HANNAHTHE ONE MAN SHE THOUGHT SHE COULD TRUST...When a teenage girl is found brutally murdered, DS Amelie Davis struggles to keep her own trauma from clouding the investigation. After suffering years of abuse at the hands of her father, Amelie has only ever trusted one man - her husband Edward.BUT HE MIGHT BE THE MOST DANGEROUS OF ALL.In the middle of the night, she receives a phone call from an unknown number. The voice at the other end asks:DO YOU THINK YOU KNOW YOUR HUSBAND?Suddenly, Amelie fears Edward is not the man she thought she knew. In fact, he might just be the killer she''s been hunting...''Tense, unsettling, and extremely well crafted'' SIMON LELICREADERS LOVE DON''T SPEAK⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''Dark and twisty...Not foTrade ReviewPraise for AJ Park -- :Splendidly twisty, with a compelling inner momentum, it keeps its secrets until the final pages * Daily Mail *This is a real page turner. I finished it in one go! * Martina Cole *A.J. Park is a master of suspense who knows how to keep readers hovering tensely over the edges of their seats * Sophie Hannah *The First Lie has everything I want in a thriller. Riveting, fast-paced, and full of twists and unforgettable characters, and that one rare quality: I absolutely could not put it down * Chris Mooney *A great thriller that will keep you turning the pages late into the night. A story that will continuously make you question what you would do in the same position. Great read! * Luca Veste *Where nothing is as it seems, The First Lie is twisty, layered and compelling. A genuine page-turner, A.J. Park has a big future in British crime fiction * M.W. Craven *What a fantastic read it was! It's a superbly gripping and brilliantly twisty tale * Simon Lelic *Fast-moving, gripping, the ground shifting perpetually beneath your feet as you read... I read it in one sitting * Alex Marwood *What an incredible thriller it is. So many twists and turns that I didn't see coming, and extremely engrossing * Susan Lewis *Tightly plotted, well-drawn characters and an edge of your seat page-turner * Cathy Kelly *In this gripping debut, we see how one lie leads to another, leaving the couple to wonder who they can trust - if anyone * Woman's Weekly *A terrific debut * Alex Gray *A gripping read * The Sun *

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Book SynopsisA spellbinding mix of history, horror and humour - the brand new Frey & McGray mystery...Trade ReviewA hugely entertaining Victorian mystery * New York Times *Properly creepy and Gothic -- Ian RankinA fun to read fast page-turner * Independent *A brilliant mix of horror, history, and humour. Genuinely riveting with plenty of twists, this will keep you turning the pages. It's clever, occasionally frightening and superbly written ... Everything you need in a mystery thriller * Crime Review *It's official: I am addicted to Frey and McGray -- Christopher Fowler

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Book SynopsisIris Grey arrives at Pitfeldy Castle in the Highlands, at the request of the Baron, Jock MacKinnon. Jock has commissioned Iris to paint a portrait of his fiancé, an American socialite Kathy Miller, ahead of their New Year wedding.Kathy invites Iris into her confidence, she''s received a series of threatening notes asking her to call off the wedding. Iris begins to investigate, and when remains are discovered in the grounds of the Castle, she fears for Kathy''s safety.With the wedding fast approaching, Iris once again enters a world of family feuds, romantic intrigue, buried secrets and murder.Trade ReviewA snowy Christmas mystery in a country village, intriguing characters and a twisty-turny plot...I loved this book and couldn't put it down. Fabulous! * Jill Mansell *A contemporary-set cosy crime novel that harks back to The Golden Age of detective fiction. * Red Magazine *An intriguing and tension-filled mystery that has a determined woman defying the odds to get to the truth. -- Barry Turner * DAILY MAIL *I raced through this and cannot recommend it highly enough. * WOMAN'S WAY *The book we all need after Christmas! * WOMAN'S WEEKLY *

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Book Synopsis*FROM SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE NIGHTINGALE GIRLS, DONNA DOUGLAS*Spring, 1941. The families of Jubilee Row are still reeling from the loss of one of their own, and as the Blitz on Hull intensifies, it seems as if there will be more tragedies to come. As the street braces itself, Iris Fletcher returns home from the hospital, where she has been recovering after the death of her best friend and youngest child. But Iris has no time to mourn - devastated by the loss of their little sister, Archie and Kitty desperately need their mother.Meanwhile, Edie Copeland is besotted with her infant son. Being a single mother is hard, but Edie finds support in the form of Jack Maguire who, like Edie, is raising his boys alone. As the pair grow closer, Edie begins to wonder whether they could ever be anything more than friends. Capable mum, Ruby Maguire takes charge as usual, bolstering spirits and lending a hand, as well as tr

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Book Synopsis''If you like gothic mystery, buckle up! This atmospheric read has it all'' Woman magazine''An historical novel dripping with menace''Shari Lapena, author of The End of Her***********England, 1925. Louisa Drew lost her husband in the First World War and her six-year-old twin sons in the Spanish Flu epidemic of 1918. Newly re-married and seven months pregnant, Louisa is asked by her employer to travel to Clewer Hall in Sussex where she is to photograph the contents of the house for auction.She learns Clewer Hall was host to an infamous séance in 1896, and that the lady of the house has asked those who gathered back then to come together once more to recreate the evening. When a mysterious child appears on the grounds, Louisa finds herself compelled to investigate and becomes embroiled in the strange happenings of the house. Gradually, she unravels the long-held secrets of the inhabitants and what reallTrade ReviewA creepy, evocative mystery * Heat *An historical novel dripping with menace, featuring a sympathetic heroine, seances, and family secrets-there's so much to love about The Quickening! * Shari Lapena, author of The End of Her *If you like gothic mystery, buckle up! This atmospheric read has it all * Woman magazine *Utterly brilliant... full of secrets and deliciously creepy, I raced through it * Lisa Hall, author of The Perfect Couple *A spooky treat, which had me turning the pages faster and faster -- Cass Green, author of In a Cottage in a WoodA powerful, spine-tingling, beautifully written gothic mystery full of real, complex characters, smart, dark twists and utterly immersive historical detail. -- Hayley WebsterIt's twisty and atmospheric, seriously creepy, and has an inspiring central character I was rooting for. * Cressida McLaughlin *

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Book SynopsisWhen well-to-do Hester learns of her sister Mercy''s death at a Nottinghamshire workhouse, she travels to Southwell to find out how her sister ended up at such a place.Haunted by her sister''s ghost, Hester sets out to uncover the truth, when the official story reported by the workhouse master proves to be untrue. Mercy was pregnant - both her and the baby are said to be dead of cholera, but the workhouse hasn''t had an outbreak for years. Hester discovers a strange trend in the workhouse of children going missing. One woman tells her about the Pale Lady, a ghostly figure that steals babies in the night. Is this lady a myth or is something more sinister afoot at the Southwell poorhouse? As Hester investigates, she uncovers a conspiracy, one that someone is determined to keep a secret, no matter the cost...**********''A creepy, evocative mystery'' Heat''An historical novel dripping with menace'' Shari Lapena''IfTrade ReviewA creepy, evocative mystery * Heat *An historical novel dripping with menace, featuring a sympathetic heroine, seances, and family secrets-there's so much to love about The Quickening! * Shari Lapena, author of The End of Her *If you like gothic mystery, buckle up! This atmospheric read has it all * Woman magazine *Utterly brilliant... full of secrets and deliciously creepy, I raced through it * Lisa Hall, author of The Perfect Couple *A spooky treat, which had me turning the pages faster and faster * Cass Green, author of In a Cottage in a Wood *A powerful, spine-tingling, beautifully written gothic mystery full of real, complex characters, smart, dark twists and utterly immersive historical detail * Hayley Webster *It's twisty and atmospheric, seriously creepy, and has an inspiring central character I was rooting for * Cressida McLaughlin *

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Book SynopsisA heartbreaking story of wartime love, loss and courage, from No.1 Sunday Times bestseller and queen of saga, Maureen Lee.Liverpool, 1937. Trapped in a loveless marriage, Jessica endures her husband''s petty cruelty for the sake of her two young children. Her only escape is the local cinema, where she can lose herself for an hour or two in the glamour and passion of the silver screen. But when she is offered a glass of champagne in a Liverpool hotel - and with it, the thrill of her own romance - her quiet life is shattered forever. When her husband uncovers the truth, he is ruthless in his revenge. Left without a home, and separated from her beloved children, Jessica is alone and desperate. But as the storms of war begin to gather, there are others in even greater need. Attempting to help a friend and her children escape from France, Jessica finds herself stranded in Paris under German occupation. To care for her new family in this darkest hour, she must find a courage she never knew she possessed...*Previously published as Au Revoir, Liverpool*Trade ReviewYou'll be totally gripped by this wonderful tale - WOMAN'S OWNWith her talent for storytelling, queen of saga-writing Maureen Lee weaves intrigue, love and warmth into every page - MY WEEKLYBig on drama and there's enough excitement packed into these pages to last a lifetime - NOW MAGAZINE

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Book Synopsis''Creepy and unsettling - a tense, toxic read that will wrong-foot you at every turn'' CHARLOTTE DUCKWORTH Two people can keep a secret . . . if one of them is dead.Sisters Jo and Caroline are used to hiding things from each other. They''ve never been close - taking it in turns to feel on the outside of their family unit, playing an endless game of favourites.Jo envies Caroline''s life - things have always come so easy to her. Then a family inheritance falls entirely to Jo, and suddenly now Caroline wants what Jo has. Needs it, even.But just how far will she go to get it?You''ll be riveted by the new psychological suspense from Nikki Smith - a gripping gut-punch of a novel...* * * * * * Praise for Look What You Made Me Do:''Gripping and twisty, with real heart'' LAURA MARSHALL''Emotional and sinister, with characters that draw you in and a Trade ReviewA shocking WOW of a read!! This is a book that should be read in one giant gulp. The story will crawl under your skin and stay there for long after you've read it. Tense, clever and masterfully toxic * Lauren North *Another perfectly-crafted novel, in which family loyalties, dark secrets and revenge interact in a dangerous and disturbing mix. Nikki Smith weaves her story threads so cleverly and convincingly, drawing the reader step-by step to a final, explosive conclusion. A deeply-accomplished novel that combines razor-sharp characterisation with perfectly-pitched suspense. A fantastic, slow-burn thriller * Philippa East *You know those moments when you realise the power of the written word? I had a mega helping of those while reading the intensely unsettling new novel by Nikki Smith. Was so uncomfortable at times that I wanted to put it down - but couldn't! * Emma Christie *Bloody hell, Nikki Smith has a clever, twisted brain in that beautiful head. Look What You Made Me Do is so tense and twisty! I barely breathed! * Laura Pearson *The first time in a long time that I've sat and read a book in one day. An absolutely crackin' read * Jo Jakeman *Fantastic. Nikki writes so brilliantly, but what she's really good at is keeping the reader on the edge of her seat. I really enjoyed it * Emma Curtis *Another smart and emotional thriller - I devoured it in three sittings. It deserves all the success of her first * Louise Beech *Creepy and unsettling, Look What You Made Me Do is a tense, toxic read that will wrong-foot you at every turn * Charlotte Duckworth *Look What You Made Me Do is evocative and brilliantly written. I loved the clever observations of the complexity of human relationships and emotions which makes this such a gripping read * Karen Fickling *Nikki Smith's second novel is a terrifying, compulsive read, deeply psychological, with wonderfully drawn characters and an ultimately satisfying conclusion. Look What You Made Me Do deserves big things and I hope they are in store for this brilliantly crafted novel * Lisa Ballantyne *I was totally absorbed in this thriller by Nikki Smith. From the first page, rich characterisation draws you in, turning up the menace as the story between Caroline and Jo progresses. Engrossing with heaps of suspense. A must-read for psychological thriller fans * Olivia Kiernan *Emotional and sinister, with characters that draw you in and a story that keeps you turning the pages. Nikki Smith explores the darkness of family secrets and relationships with compassion and skill * Jenny Quintana *I loved Look What You Made Me Do - a gripping and twisty story with real heart * Laura Marshall *What a read! Absolutely gripping, and had me one-more-chaptering until the early hours! * Frances Quinn *There are casualties galore as a fractured family is torn apart in an un-civil war where secrets are deployed like nuclear weapons. Intense, compelling and increasingly terrifying, Smith ratchets up the tension to almost unbearable levels as you race to its dramatic conclusion * Trevor Wood *I loved it * Chris Whitaker *I loved Look What you Made me Do - a toxic, twisty, intelligent and emotional read * Roz Watkins *Look What You Made Me Do is so incredibly tense and atmospheric; a dark, beating heart of a novel with twists at every turn. [Nikki] creates toxic family ties and tension with expert precision. Highly recommended! - Jack Jordan

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Book SynopsisThis one haunts you for reasons you can''t quite put your finger on. . . . [Josh Malerman] defies categories and comparisons with other writers.-Kirkus ReviewsOnly three people know Carol Evers'' secret.Her best friend, who''s dead.Her husband, who hates her.Her ex-lover, who left her.Carol suffers from a dreadful affliction which makes her fall into long comas, waking slumbers indistinguishable from death.Her husband Dwight wants her next death to be her last. He will claim her fortune by pronouncing her dead ... and burying her alive.The infamous outlaw James Moxie, once Carol''s lover, rides the Trail again - pursued by murder and mayhem - to save the woman he loves.And all the while, Carol is a prisoner in her own body. hearing her funeral plans, summoning every ounce of will to survive...Trade ReviewFantastically clever. A breakneck ride to save a life already lost, proving sometimes death is only the beginning - J.D. Barker, bestselling author of The Fourth MonkeyBreathtaking and menacing . . . an intricately plotted, lyrical page-turner about love, betrayal, revenge, and the primal fear of being buried alive - BooklistUnbury Carol is a Poe story set in the weird West we all carry inside us, and it not only hits the ground running, it digs into that ground, too. About six wonderful feet - Stephen Graham Jones, author of MongrelBleakly lyrical a la Cormac McCarthy and Flannery O'Connor - Library JournalWith vivid prose and characters that leap off the page, guns a-blazing, Unbury Carol creates its own lingering legend, dragging you along like an obstinate horse toward a righteous storm of an ending - Delilah S. Dawson, New York Times bestselling author of Star Wars: Phasma

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Book SynopsisTHE EXPLOSIVE FINALE TO THE SLEEPER 13 SERIESAgainst all odds, Aydin Torkal - aka Sleeper 13 - broke free from the terrorist group that took him as a child and raised him into a life of violence and hate.In the two years since, he''s been tracking and killing those responsible. But he''s not done yet.Now living a secret life in London, MI6 needs his help infiltrating a sinister new terrorist cell. In order to halt their deadly ambitions, he must convince the world''s most dangerous terrorists that he''s one of them.He must do it before the world suffers another deadly attack.And he must do it alone.He is IMPOSTER 13.THE SLEEPER 13 THRILLER SERIES HAS READERS GRIPPED:''Perfect for spy thriller lovers and fans of I Am Pilgrim, Orphan X'' - Goodreads review''I could not put down this book'' - Netgalley reviewer''Brilliant, gripping'' - Netgalley reviewer

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Book SynopsisTwenty years ago, her brother was murdered. Tonight, she''s found his killer.Thessaly Hanlon is four hours into a long drive home through the night when she pulls into a 24-hour roadside diner to take a break. She''s exhausted, but when she hears a chillingly familiar voice from the next booth, she wonders if he''ll ever sleep again.The voice is unmistakable. It belongs to Casper Sturgis, the man who murdered Thessaly''s brother two decades before, and then disappeared without a trace.Thessaly makes the decision to follow the killer. As Thessaly begins to unravel the second life of Casper Sturgis, she finds that digging into the past can have deadly consequences...

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Book SynopsisWhat would you do if you found your own name on a hit list? Seddon addresses this terrifying question in an explosive novel. One of the most exciting, brave and clever books I have ever read. The Hit List is my book of the year. Gillian McAllister, author of How to DisappearThis novel kept me guessing to the end. A twisty, intelligent thrill ride. Excellent! Will Dean, author of Black River This meticulously plotted novel will suck you ever deeper into its dark underbelly. Sinister, clever and utterly compelling. Lesley Kara, author of WHO DID YOU TELL?On the anniversary of her husband''s accidental death, Marianne seeks comfort in everything Greg left behind. She wears his shirt and cologne, reads their love letters and emails. Soon she''s following his footsteps across the web, but her desperation to cling to any trace of him leads her to the dark web. And a hit list with her name on it. To trTrade ReviewThis meticulously plotted novel will suck you ever deeper into its dark underbelly. Sinister, clever and utterly compelling. * Lesley Kara, author of WHO DID YOU TELL? *This had me gripped from start to finish. Smart, twisty and totally compelling * Jane Fallon *I skidded up to the finish line of The Hit List by the lovely Holly Seddon. I loved the intricate, clever plot, the tricky women and the heart-stopping moments. I am now lying down in a darkened room. Wow! Just wow * Fiona Barton *What would you do if you found your own name on a hit list? Seddon addresses this terrifying question in an explosive novel. One of the most exciting, brave and clever books I have ever read. The Hit List is my book of the year. * Gillian McAllister, author of How to Disappear *Cleverly and intricately plotted, with a huge variety of interesting and believable characters, this fast-paced book will keep you hooked well into the night. * Catherine Cooper, author of THE CHALET *Pacy and tense . . . I loved it! * Lisa Hall, author of The Perfect Couple *This novel kept me guessing to the end. A twisty, intelligent thrill ride. Excellent! * Will Dean, author of Black River *Every page simmers with tension, and it was so fast paced I lost my breath * Michelle Adams, author of LITTLE WISHES *Such a fresh, original premise. Dark, twisty, beautifully written and very clever. Loved it! * Claire Douglas *Holly Seddon's new novel, The Hit List, is a compulsive read. Unsettling subject matter deftly handled, this book is ingeniously plotted and full of suspense. * Lisa Ballantyne *Bloody hell, what a story! I was enthralled from start to finish. The Hit List is one of those books I wish I'd had the idea for. The twists were relentless, the pacing superb and I actually wasn't ready for it to end. * John Marrs *The Hit List is a powerful novel about some of the most terrifying crimes that can be committed and I raced through it at break-neck speed. * Mary Torjussen *I was already a Holly Seddon fan, and The Hit List didn't disappoint - stylish, assured and totally addictive. * Isabel Ashdown *A beautifully written book that tackles complex issues on a very personal level. A dark, fast-paced thriller with a hard-hitting emotional impact. * Nikki Smith, author of All In Her Head. *The Hit List is an excellent fast-paced thriller which explores the horror of the dark web through an original and clever, twisting plot. I was gripped from the first page and read in a couple of sittings. * Jenny Quintana *

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Book Synopsis''The most fun I''ve had with a book this year. Every page is a delight'' Stuart Turton, author of The Seven Deaths of Evelyn HardcastleThey were a band of mysterious private detectives who lived beneath the streets of London...London, 1958. Elaborately disguised and hidden deep beneath the city''s streets lies the world of Miss Brickett''s, a secret detective agency. From traversing deceptive escape rooms, to engineering almost magical mechanical gadgets, apprentice detectives at Miss Brickett''s undergo rigorous training to equip them with the skills and knowledge they will need to solve the mysteries that confound London''s police force. But nothing can prepare 23-year-old apprentice Marion Lane for what happens after the arrest of her friend and mentor, Frank, on suspicion of murder: he tasks Marion with clearing his name and saving his life. Her investigation will place Marion and her friends in great perTrade ReviewThe most fun I've had with a book this year. Every page is a delight, the worldbuilding is wonderful, and the mystery got its hooks into me from the first chapter * Stuart Turton, author of The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle *Crackles with invention and surprise-the wondrous gadgetry, the moody settings, the endearing heroine and the struggles she's endured-and Willberg weaves it all together around a perfectly puzzling locked-room whodunnit * Matthew Sullivan, author of Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore *A tantalizing, steampunk-flavored mystery... Delicious fun! * Helene Wecker, author of The Golem and the Jinni *

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Book SynopsisThe second installment in the Marion Lane mysteries series. The envelope was tied with three delicate silk ribbons: One of the new recruits is not to be trusted... It''s 1959 and a new killer haunts the streets of London, having baffled Scotland Yard. The newspapers call him The Florist because of the rose he brands on his victims. The police have turned yet again to the Inquirers at Miss Brickett''s for assistance, and second year Marion Lane is assigned the case. But she''s already dealing with a mystery of her own, having received an unsigned letter warning her that one of the three new recruits should not be trusted. She dismisses the letter at first, focusing on The Florist case, but her informer seems to be one step ahead, predicting what will happen before it does. But when a fellow second-year Inquirer is murdered, Marion takes matters into her own hands and must come face-to-face with her informer-who predicted the mu

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Book SynopsisA fast-paced, twisty thriller about an art heist that spins out of control with murderous results...Now a major film starring Elizabeth Debicki, Claes Bang, Donald Sutherland and Mick Jagger''No one writes a better crime novel than Charles Willeford'' Elmore Leonard''Stunning'' NEW YORKERArt critic James Figueras is a psychotic, an amoral unrepentant killer. Out to make a lasting name for himself, he seeks out the greatest painter in the world, now a hermit in the Florida swamplands. Figueras is after more than the man, however - he wants the work, and something more ... something more horrible than can be imagined. Crossing the art world with the underworld, THE BURNT ORANGE HERESY ranges from the upbeat Florida sunshine to an art collector who doesn''t care how his art is collected, even if it involves murder.Trade ReviewStunning ... a novel full of genuine fun that also manages to make a level statement about the art world and its hermetic credulities * NEW YORKER *Amusing ... the writing is clever and mean * HARPER'S *No one writes a better crime novel than Charles Willeford -- Elmore LeonardCharles Willeford is in a category all of his own in the annals of American crime writing ... adored by his peers and big-deal crime writers like Donald Westlake and Lawrence Block * LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS *Enticing ... a thriller about art fraud with an intriguing cast * DAILY TELEGRAPH *The Burnt Orange Heresy is both a love letter to and a diatribe against a con artist's world of contemporary art ... an excellent example of noir in the art world and a insightful satire of the creation and selling of fine art as the ultimate con game * prettysinister.blogspot *[Willeford is] an original - funny, weird and wonderful -- James CrumleyCharles Willeford, was the Philip K. Dick of crime fiction, quietly revolutionising the genre while few paid attention, shifting the genre's concerns from the usual mysteries of who did what and how to what's the nature of immorality and what remains true even if no one knows * LOS ANGELES MAGAZINE *Willeford - Miami's weird, wonderful master of noir * CRIME READS *

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Book Synopsis⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''A fantastic whodunnit'' HEAT MAGAZINE⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''Sensational'' CRIME MONTHLY''This is not the usual story of vulnerable women in jeopardy ... but one in which the victims fight back.'' SUNDAY TIMES____________________Some women just can''t take a joke.At least, that''s what locals tell the police when a man is found gruesomely murdered at the pub in a tiny outback town. All fingers point to the backpackers working behind the bar that night - sorority sisters Beth and Lauren, who skipped town before the body was discovered.Despite all the evidence against them, rookie cop Tara Harrison knows there must be more to this case. But even as she tries to prove their innocence, Tara discovers that Beth and Lauren have dark secrets of their own - secrets they''ve sworn to take to the grave...SunTrade ReviewBeth and Lauren are backpackers from California who have run out of money in Western Australia. When they take jobs in a seedy outback bar whose owner hires girls to attract custom from a mining company, they become targets of a group of thuggish men. This is not the usual story of vulnerable women in jeopardy, however, but one in which the victims fight back. * SUNDAY TIMES *This superb slice of Aussie noir isn't just a fantastic whodunnit, it also shines a light on some important themes. We couldn't get enough of the atmospheric setting and pitch-perfect writing. * HEAT MAGAZINE *Outback noir is having a real moment... This new offering is one to add to the list - in fact, bump it right to the top of the pile ... Just sensational. * CRIME MONTHLY *Layer upon layer of plot twists ... My only sadness was that I couldn't read it in one go. * BELFAST TELEGRAPH *A well-researched, page-turning story with characters to root for and some seriously good misdirection. This is excellent outback noir. * EMMA STYLES *Nowadays it seems that hardly a week goes by without the publication of an Australian novel detailing outrageous antics in the outback. This is one of the good ones. * The Times *A blisteringly good book. Compulsive, brilliant, atmospheric, and with serious emotional clout. These characters didn't just jump off the page: they pulled me into it. An absolute five star read. * GYTHA LODGE *Atmospheric and brooding, this gripping police procedural opened my eyes to modern-day exploitation in outback Australia. Tara is a smart heroine I'd love to read much more of. * ED JAMES *A bloody good (and indeed bloody) story of suspense and mystery. * MORNING STAR *

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Book SynopsisWould you sacrifice your life for the life of another? For someone you love?From the bestselling author of SUNBURNWinner of the Anthony Award for Best NovelWhen the body of Federal Attorney Gregory Youssef is found dumped on the edge of Baltimore, every cop in the city is determined to catch his killer. But four months on, no one has been brought to justice and the department is under massive pressure to deliver a suspect. Meanwhile, private investigator Tess Monaghan''s boyfriend helps a homeless black teenager. He brings Lloyd home for some food and a bed for the night, but when Tess mentions the Youssef case, Lloyd freezes. That night, Lloyd sneaks out of the house and disappears. What is the link between Youssef''s death and the teenager? Before long the situation spins wildly out of control, leaving Tess to fear not only for Lloyd, but also for those closest to her ...Trade ReviewChilling, insightful, and edge-of-your seat exciting * USA TODAY *One of the best novelists around, period * WASHINGTON POST *Lippman is among that select group of novelists who have reinvigorated the crime fiction arena with her smart, innovative and exciting work -- George PelecanosA brilliant novelist, an unflinching chronicler of life in America right now -- Gillian FlynnIntelligently written suspense tale * BELFAST TELEGRAPH *One of the most polished and consistently interesting writers of detective fiction today * THE ECONOMIST *One of America's most important literary voices * IRISH TIMES *Every time Laura Lippman comes out with a new book, I get chills because I know I am back in the hands of the master. She is simply a brilliant novelist, an unflinching chronicler of life in America right now -- Gillian FlynnA force to be reckoned with in crime fiction * PUBLISHERS WEEKLY *Lippman is the closest writer America has to Ruth Rendell -- Stephen KingLaura Lippman continues to push the envelope of modern crime-writing -- Harlan Coben

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Book SynopsisA heart-warming tale set in Liverpool and London during the post-war years, from bestselling author Maureen Lee''Queen of saga writing'' My WeeklyLiverpool, 1945. Three women, firm friends, return home from the war and try to fit back into their old lives after they''ve been demobbed. They''ve been thrown together by the war, and have shared all sorts of good and bad times. Now their old lives seem dull in comparison. But not for long...The younger women, Maggie and Nell, are both twenty-one and are full of hope and excitement; Iris, on the other hand, is feeling apprehensive about returning to civilian life. At the age of thirty, her only wish in life is to have a baby, but sadly this wish has yet to come true.When one of the women falls pregnant, there begins a dramatic sequence of events so far-reaching that the three friends'' lives will become more intricately interwoven than they could ever have imagined. Over the next quarter of a cenTrade ReviewWith her talent for storytelling, queen of saga-writing Maureen Lee weaves intrigue, love and warmth into every page * MY WEEKLY *Maureen Lee has helped put Liverpool-set literature on the map * LIVERPOOL ECHO *Maureen Lee is one of those hugely talented authors who writes great women for women readers. Her books don't just have one heroine, they have several * DAILY RECORD *An excellent novel which runs along at a cracking pace [...] You won't want to put this book down. * TELEGRAPH & ARGUS *

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Book SynopsisEscape to the Spanish hills with this spellbinding story of passionate love, family secrets and betrayal''SHADOWS OVER THE SPANISH SUN is scorching. It was a joy to ride across the Andalusian hills and to be transported by parallel, truly heart wrenching love stories, past and present'' Carl Hester, Olympic Gold Medalist in Dressage''Enthralling and wonderfully romantic, with gorgeous characters, this is perfect to curl up with and get lost in'' Katie Fforde on A Paris Secret''A moving, sweeping saga of love and loss'' Dinah Jefferies on A Paris Secret***A country in the shadow of war. A love that burns through the decades...Mia Ferris''s heart has always belonged in Spain. Every childhood summer was spent at her grandfather''s hacienda, riding together amongst the olive trees or listening to his stories of the past. So when she learns that he has fallen from his horse, she Trade ReviewSet during the Spanish Civil War, this story takes us from past to present in an emotive, compelling read. - The People's Friend

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Book SynopsisHe does what's right. Not what's easy. The debut novel from Danny O'Leary.

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Book SynopsisA page-turning SF mystery thriller with big ideas at its heart - perfect for fans of The Martian and The Expanse

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Book Synopsis''Clever, gripping, utterly surprising'' TAMMY COHEN''An absolute scorcher of a mystery'' C.M. EWANNorthern California, end of summer. Fire Hazard Severity Zone: Very High.A mysterious death.On the anniversary of her mother''s death, CEO-in-waiting Robyn Sandoval goes for a morning run. She knows her father - a local fire fighting hero - is desperate to speak to her, to tell her something he wants her to know before she starts her new job leading the corporation that owns most of their Northern Californian town of Destino. But when Robyn arrives, she finds him dead.A devastating fire.Meanwhile, after months of drought, a freak forest fire ignites on the mountain ridge looming over the town. Destino has never burned; its unique position protected by the seemingly insurmountable barrier of the ridge, a favourable wind direction, and a belief long held by the community that they are categorically safe.A life split in two.Robyn is shaken to the core by her father''s death, and her life is shattered in two, the fabric of her reality shorn by the sheer force of her grief.The next time she wakes, everything is different: her father is alive, and there''s no sign of the fire on the ridge. To understand what is happening, she has to confront not only the secrets of her past but both versions of her present. Because back in her world, the fire is spreading and the time to find answers is running out...

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Book Synopsis Chief Inspector Anna Cameron is a woman with everything to lose. Her life is finally back on track, but the mistakes she made in the past are about to come back to haunt her. When a body is discovered in a Glasgow canal, the death proves to have an unexpected link to something Anna wants desperately to forget. As Glasgow pulses with the threat of terrorist attack and growing civil discontent, she realises everything she holds dear is at risk . . . The explosive fourth novel from Karen Campbell, Gold Dagger-shortlisted author of SHADOWPLAY, AFTER THE FIRE and THE TWILIGHT TIME. Trade Review'...This is the type of rule-breaking that separates the good from the great. Proof of Life places Campbell firmly in the latter camp. Ambitious, entirely authentic, and razor-sharp in its observations, it is a superb addition to the Scottish crime canon.' * www.bookgeeks.co.uk *Fearlessly plotted . . . This slow-burn thriller exploits the classics of the genre - secrets, lies and misdirection - but does it so skilfully that the mechanics are camouflaged amid the emotional entanglements of lives lived . . . Campbell, an accomplished wordsmith, excels here. You can touch and smell her Glasgow November dreichness, but always her images are unexpected, her prose tight, and her narrative unflinching . . . The denouement is head-behind-cushion nightmarish, brilliantly done. * Scotsman *It is the sensitive and occasionally comic depictcion of Anna - surely one of the most fully realised characters in modern crime fiction - that really makes this novel work. * Independent on Sunday *'With lashings of black humour and wry observation, [Proof of Life] deftly captures the essence of Glasgow itself, the ebb and flow of the city's energy, its epic patter and inimitable swagger.' * Herald *'Fearlessly plotted... This slow-burn thriller exploits the classics of the genre - secrets, lies and misdirection - but does it so skilfully that the mechanics are camouflaged amid the emotional entanglements of lives lived... Campbell, an accomplished wordsmith, excels here. You can touch and smell her Glasgow November dreichness, but always her images are unexpected, her prose tight, and her narrative unflinching. As a former Strathclyde Police officer, she has no illusions about the pressures and compromises, the dogged determination and unlooked-for heroism, of the job. This is no police procedural - her officers are raw and real... The denouement is head-behind-cushion nightmarish, brilliantly done.' * Scotsman *This is the type of rule-breaking that separates the good from the great. PROOF OF LIFE places Campbell firmly in the latter camp. Ambitious, entirely authentic, and razor-sharp in its observations, it is a superb addition to the Scottish crime canon. * www.bookgeeks.co.uk *With lashings of black humour and wry observation, [PROOF OF LIFE] deftly captures the essence of Glasgow itself, the ebb and flow of the city's energy, its epic patter and inimitable swagger. * Herald Summer Reads *Karen Campbell deserves to be admitted to membership of what's becoming a very large club - Scottish crime writers of excellence. * The Times on SHADOWPLAY *

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Book SynopsisThe first in an exhilarating new series by Stephen Leather - thrillers mixed with the occult . . .Trade Review'Another great thriller from Stephen Leather but this time with a devilish twist!' -- James Herbert 'Suffused with mysterious pentagrams, not to mention a creeping sense of evil, I suspect that down-to-earth Nightingale is a man we'll hear more of' -- Daily Mail 'A wicked read' -- Anthony Horowitz 'Dark and exhilarating, you'd better keep the lights on when you're reading it' -- Candis Praise for Stephen Leather's Dan Shepherd novels -- : 'This is an aggressively topical novel but a genuinely thrilling one, too.' -- Daily Telegraph 'In brisk newsman's style her explores compex contemporary issues while keeping the action fast and bloody.' -- Economist

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Book SynopsisA unique collection of short stories from the Number One bestselling master of misdirection Jeffery Deaver, author of THE BONE COLLECTOR.Trade ReviewThe best psychological thriller writer around. * The Times *If you want thrills, Deaver is your man. * Guardian *Deaver never disappoints. * Independent on Sunday *A master of misdirection. * Evening Standard *One of the world's best plotters. * Daily Mail *Grand master of the ticking-clock thriller. -- Kathy Reichs

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Book SynopsisThe third action-packed thriller in the compelling series featuring Joe Hunter, rival to Lee Child's Jack Reacher.Trade ReviewIf you like the Jack Reacher books, you'll love Hilton's series . . . Action-packed from start to finish * Heat *A hell-for-leather tale that spins your head around like a mad fairground Waltzer ride. Eat your heat out, Jason Bourne. * Peterborough Evening Telegraph *Matt Hilton delivers another hardcore, action-packed gritfest featuring a cold-blooded killer with a heart of gold. * Daily Record *Joe Hunter is fast becoming a serious rival to Jack Reacher in the action stakes . . . SLASH AND BURN is the kind of novel that grabs you by the scruff of the neck and drags you along at breakneck pace before finally throwing you down exhilarated, breathless and screaming for more. The prose is sparse and so tightly wound it is impossible to turn the pages fast enough, making it a definite read-in-one-sitting novel . . . [Hunter] is an excellent character who is developing more and more as Hilton's confidence as an author grows. * crimesquad.com *

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Book SynopsisJoe Hunter vs Luke Rickard, a killer who has stolen his identity and committed a vicious double murder. His motive? Revenge. His method? A blade. His mission? Kill anyone Hunter holds dear.It is a deadly duel of wits that takes Hunter from the streets of Miami to the squalid barrios of Colombia to the jungle hideaway of a drug baron. And brings him face to face with his past. Revenge is a dish best served cold and Joe needs a cool head if Rickard is not to cut and run.CUT AND RUN - the fourth high-octane adventure for Joe Hunter, the man whose mission is to rid the world of bad guys.Trade ReviewMatt Hilton delivers a thrill a minute. Awesome! * Chris Ryan *From start to finish CUT AND RUN gripped me like a vice on steroids . . . Each set piece scene is carefully crafted and utterly believable due to the precise prose of an author who is growing in stature with every paragraph. CUT AND RUN is Hilton's fourth and best novel to date. While he has only been on bookshelves since May 2009 he is fast becoming a staple of the crime thriller action genre. * crimesquad.com on CUT AND RUN *If you like the Jack Reacher books, you'll love Hilton's series . . . Action-packed from start to finish * Heat on SLASH & BURN *Praise for Dead Men's Dust:'Hilton is more adept at humour than Lee Child . . . the series should be electrifying' * Daily Mail *Hilton writes well . . . a promising start * Guardian *Hilton hijacks the reader on page one of this white knuckle terror ride - and doesn't let go. * Daily Record *If you're looking out for a new hero with muscle and deadly skills then Joe Hunter is your man . . . breathless, page-ripping stuff * Peterborough Evening Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisThe godfather of SAS and military thrillers and creator the hit TV show StrikebackTrade ReviewThis Newcastle-born former SAS sergeant is firmly established as one of our most popular action authors. * Daily Mail *This Newcastle-born former SAS sergeant is firmly established as one of our most popular action authors. * Daily Mail *Chris Ryan is as hard as nails. * Mirror *

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Book SynopsisA strange novel for strange young people.Young Samuel Johnson and his dachshund Boswell are trying to show initiative by trick-or-treating a full three days before Hallowe''en. Which is how they come to witness strange goings-on at 666 Crowley Avenue. The Abernathys don''t mean any harm by their flirtation with Satanism. But it just happens to coincide with a malfunction in the Large Hadron Collider that creates a gap in the universe. A gap in which there is a pair of enormous gates. The gates to Hell. And there are some pretty terrifying beings just itching to get out . . .Can Samuel persuade anyone to take this seriously? Can he harness the power of science to save the world as we know it?Trade ReviewA demonic, darkly comic tale . . . satisfyingly peppered with science, history and amusing footnotes on everything from St Thomas Aquinas to quantum theory, and will go down well with readers of Eoin Colfer and Lemony Snicket. * Daily Telegraph *Brilliant. I loved every word of it. John has found a voice that compares favourably with Stephen King and Monty Python which is not an easy trick. * Eoin Colfer *Destined to be another runaway success appealing to both young adults and their parent alike. * Sunday Independent *

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Book SynopsisOne of the Sunday Times 100 Best Crime Novels and Thrillers since 1945When V.I. Warshawski is asked to find a man who''s been missing for four decades, a search that she thought would be futile turns lethal. Old skeletons from the city''s racially charged history rise up to force her back with a vengeance - a nun who marched with Martin Luther King Jr. dies without revealing crucial evidence, and on the city''s South Side, people spit when she shows up. The elderly sisters who hired her are also keeping important information to themselves. Then V.I. finds that her family is keeping secrets of their own. A young cousin whom she''s never met arrives from Kansas City to work on a political campaign, but disappears under mysterious circumstances. Afraid to learn that her adored father might have been a bent cop, deception and corruption following her at every step, V.I. finds all her certainties under threat, but takes the investigation all the way to its fTrade ReviewShe is writing with the kind of passion for social justice that inspired Chandler and Hammett . . . a narrative as gripping as it is emotionally wrenching. * Joan Smith, Sunday Times *Details are so rich and the dialogue so snappy that the mystery whizzes by. * Guardian *With the creation of V.I. Warshawski, Sara Paretsky did more than anyone to change the face of contemporary women's fiction. * Express on Sunday *Tough, complex and moving, Paretsky is still at the top of her crowded genre. * Bookseller *The thing about Sara Paretsky is, she's tough . . . she doesn't flinch from examining old social injustices others might find too shameful (and too painful) to dig up . . . it's a distinct pleasure to hear her unapologetically strident voice once again * The New York Times *

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Book Synopsis''Shiveringly good suspense!'' Lisa GardnerTHE FIRST BOOK IN A GRIPPING SERIES FROM 30 MILLION COPY SELLING AUTHOR.In the first Pescoli/Alvarez thriller, nothing is more terrifying than being left to die . . . When Jillian Rivers opens her eyes, she''s trapped in a mangled car. Then a stranger comes to her rescue . . . But something about him sets Jillian on edge. And if she knew what is lying out there in the Montana woods, she''d be truly terrified.Four people have already died, and detectives Selena Alvarez and Regan Pescoli are trying to make sense of a nightmare. With nothing but a killer''s cryptic notes and their unsettling conviction that there is worse to come, someone is waiting... watching... poised to strike and make Jillian the next victim.''She is one of the best'' Harlan CobenTHETrade ReviewLisa Jackson shows yet again why she is one of the best at romantic suspense. A pure nail biter. * Harlan Coben on YOU DON'T WANT TO KNOW *Shiveringly good suspense! Lisa Jackson ratchets up the tension as one woman's desperate search for her missing son takes her to the very brink of losing her husband, her sanity, her very self. Each chapter will leave you wondering who to trust. The answer: You don't want to know... * Lisa Gardner on YOU DON'T WANT TO KNOW *Absolutely tension filled... Jackson is on top of her game. * Suspense Magazine on TELL ME *The spookily atmospheric plot is jam-packed with scary chills and sexy thrills. * Booklist on TELL ME *a fast moving thriller with plenty of twists and turns, and an easy flowing style that readily catches the reader up in its thrall. * Canberra Times on MALICE *Gripping... Jackson heightens the creep factor. * Publisher’s Weekly on MALICE *As a beach read, this is a cracker. Read it at night and it certainly will keep you up. For after the prologue, Jackson slips into her real agenda, and out of your comfort zone. * Courier Mail, Brisbane on DEEP FREEZE *Tense... Suspenseful . . . shocking . . . will leave readers on the edge of their seats. * Booklist on ABSOLUTE FEAR *Her latest whodunit hits all the marks, taking readers on a nail-biting roller coaster ride. * Library Journal on WITHOUT MERCY *Jackson takes creepy to a new level with her latest chilling offering... A frightening tale filled with danger and shocking twists. * RT Book Reviews on WITHOUT MERCY *Jackson... shows a mastery of the true-crime thriller formula that will please fans * Kirkus Reviews on TELL ME *Graphic, terrifying suspense and gripping emotion are what makes all of Lisa Jackson's thrillers so unforgettable. THE MORNING AFTER just adds to her growing inventory of terrific page-turners. * Romantic Times on THE MORNING AFTER *In a word: clever * The Herald Sun on CHOSEN TO DIE *The highly suspenseful, edge-of-your-seat reads that Lisa Jackson provides are unparalleled * Publisher’s Weekly on LEFT TO DIE *

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Book Synopsis''Shiveringly good suspense!'' Lisa GardnerTHE SECOND BOOK IN A GRIPPING SERIES FROM 30 MILLION COPY SELLING AUTHOR.Detectives Regan Pescoli and Selena Alvarez have been searching for the Star Crossed Killer for months, never imagining Regan will be captured by the madman she''s been hunting. Regan knows exactly what he''s capable of - and avoiding the same fate will take every drop of her courage and cunning.As Selena joins forces with Regan''s lover Nate to dig deeper into the case and the body count rises, the truth about Regan''s disappearance becomes chillingly clear.Something evil is lurking in the snow-covered mountains. With time running out, the only way they can save Regan will be to get inside a killer''s twisted mind and unravel a shocking message that he is revealing.''She is one of the best'' Harlan CobenTrade ReviewLisa Jackson shows yet again why she is one of the best at romantic suspense. A pure nail biter. * Harlan Coben on YOU DON'T WANT TO KNOW *Shiveringly good suspense! Lisa Jackson ratchets up the tension as one woman's desperate search for her missing son takes her to the very brink of losing her husband, her sanity, her very self. Each chapter will leave you wondering who to trust. The answer: You don't want to know... * Lisa Gardner on YOU DON'T WANT TO KNOW *Absolutely tension filled... Jackson is on top of her game. * Suspense Magazine on TELL ME *The spookily atmospheric plot is jam-packed with scary chills and sexy thrills. * Booklist on TELL ME *a fast moving thriller with plenty of twists and turns, and an easy flowing style that readily catches the reader up in its thrall. * Canberra Times on MALICE *Gripping... Jackson heightens the creep factor. * Publisher’s Weekly on MALICE *As a beach read, this is a cracker. Read it at night and it certainly will keep you up. For after the prologue, Jackson slips into her real agenda, and out of your comfort zone. * Courier Mail, Brisbane on DEEP FREEZE *Tense... Suspenseful . . . shocking . . . will leave readers on the edge of their seats. * Booklist on ABSOLUTE FEAR *Her latest whodunit hits all the marks, taking readers on a nail-biting roller coaster ride. * Library Journal on WITHOUT MERCY *Jackson takes creepy to a new level with her latest chilling offering... A frightening tale filled with danger and shocking twists. * RT Book Reviews on WITHOUT MERCY *Jackson... shows a mastery of the true-crime thriller formula that will please fans * Kirkus Reviews on TELL ME *Graphic, terrifying suspense and gripping emotion are what makes all of Lisa Jackson's thrillers so unforgettable. THE MORNING AFTER just adds to her growing inventory of terrific page-turners. * Romantic Times on THE MORNING AFTER *In a word: clever * The Herald Sun on CHOSEN TO DIE *The highly suspenseful, edge-of-your-seat reads that Lisa Jackson provides are unparalleled * Publisher’s Weekly on LEFT TO DIE *

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