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Book SynopsisPrivate Investigations is Quintin Jardine''s twenty-sixth Bob Skinner mystery that sees the Edinburgh sleuth plunged into a gruelling new case in which no score will go unsettled. A thrilling mystery for fans of Ian Rankin and Peter Robinson.Former Chief Constable Bob Skinner has uncovered his fair share of shocking crime scenes over his thirty-year career. But none could prepare him for the sight he finds stowed in the back of a stolen car that collides with his on the outskirts of Edinburgh.As his former colleagues investigate, Skinner takes on an unusual commission of his own. The body count rises, motives appear, the hunt goes global, and potential conflicts surface. In his new guise, is Skinner is on the side of the angels...or working against them?Trade ReviewPraise for Quintin Jardine: 'If Ian Rankin is the Robert Carlyle of Scottish crime writers, then Jardine is surely its Sean Connery' * Glasgow Herald *Deplorably readable * Guardian *Very engaging as well as ingenious, and the unraveling of the mystery is excellently done -- Allan Massie * Scotsman *Remarkably assured, raw-boned, a tour de force * New York Times *Well constructed, fast-paced, Jardine's narrative has many an ingenious twist and turn * Observer *If you're looking for a detective whose personal life is as active, contradictory and complicated as his job then follow the Edinburgh exploits of Deputy Chief Constable Bob Skinner in Quintin Jardine's Skinner series * Radio Times *Gritty cop drama that makes Taggart look tame * Northern Echo *More twists and turns than TV's Taggart at its best * Stirling Observer *Compelling stuff * Oxford Times *

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Book Synopsis A shocking act of violence at the Palace of Westminster draws Edinburgh''s toughest cop into a complex new case... Skinner is plunged into a web of politics and enemies in STATE SECRETS, another compelling and utterly addictive mystery from bestselling author, Quintin Jardine. Not to be missed by readers of Ian Rankin and Peter May. Praise for Quintin Jardine''s gritty novels: ''Well constructed, fast-paced...many an ingenious twist and turn'' Observer Former Chief Constable Bob Skinner is long out of the police force but trouble has a habit of following him around. So it is that he finds himself in the Palace of Westminster as a shocking act befalls the nation. Hours before the Prime Minister is due to make a controversial statement, she is discovered in her office with a letter opener driven through her skull. Is the act political? Personal? Or even one of terror? Skinner is swiftly enlisted by the SecTrade ReviewPraise for Quintin Jardine: 'If Ian Rankin is the Robert Carlyle of Scottish crime writers, then Jardine is surely its Sean Connery' * Glasgow Herald *Well constructed, fast-paced, Jardine's narrative has many an ingenious twist and turn * Observer *Very engaging as well as ingenious, and the unraveling of the mystery is excellently done -- Allan Massie * Scotsman *Another cracker from Jardine... Plenty of twists and turns along the way to keep you engrossed * Scots Magazine *Remarkably assured, raw-boned, a tour de force * New York Times *If you're looking for a detective whose personal life is as active, contradictory and complicated as his job then follow the Edinburgh exploits of Deputy Chief Constable Bob Skinner in Quintin Jardine's Skinner series * Radio Times *Deplorably readable * Guardian *Compelling stuff * Oxford Times *Gritty cop drama that makes Taggart look tame * Northern Echo *More twists and turns than TV's Taggart at its best * Stirling Observer *I love the Bob Skinner novels. Quintin Jardine's slick and suspenseful Edinburgh-set series has never failed to keep me riveted... Starts with a bang and doesn't let up till the last sentence * Globe and Mail *

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Book SynopsisYou know those books you feel jealous of everyone reading? This is one of those those. Read it. Savour it. Talk about it. Share it.''The plot is taut and compelling, the writing excellent, but it''s the exciting narrative structure that sets it apart - a three-strand storyline, one told by a woman who has already been murdered'' (Marian Keyes Guardian)Everyone tells her she''s a survivor. No-one knows she''s dead inside.Six years ago Melody was left for dead. When the body of another woman, Eve, is discovered, Melody knows her attacker is still out there. The only way she can survive is to follow the clues of the life that Eve left behind.Trade ReviewLots of women published great, grippy thrillers this year - Colette McBeth's The Life I Left Behind (Headline Review) is one of the best. The plot is taut and compelling, the writing excellent, but it's the exciting narrative structure that sets it apart - a three-strand storyline, one told by a woman who has already been murdered. -- Marian Keyes * Guardian *One of the best books of the year * Sun *The Life I Left Behind is a rare thing; a well-paced, meticulously-researched thriller which is not just gripping but compassionate, too -- Paula Hawkins, author of THE GIRL ON THE TRAINAbsolutely amazing. Grip-Lit of the highest order. Brilliant. -- Marian KeyesA creepy and clever thriller * Fabulous *Dark and clever murder tale with a twist * Heat *McBeth pulls it off with aplomb * Glamour *This intriguing and twisty thriller kept me reading into the night * Woman & Home *McBeth's is a much better realisation of the same theme [as The Lovely Bones] and, psychologically, by far the more interesting accomplishment * Independent *If a more affecting psychological thriller is published this year, it will be a very good book indeed * Irish Times *Completely brilliant -- Jill MansellFantastic -- Lucy DiamondPraise for Colette McBeth:'Colette McBeth delivers twists and shocks with superb timing. An impressive debut' * The Times *'An interesting and original page-turner' * Literary Review *'A cleverly crafted tale... If you're a fan of Gone Girl, you'll love this' * Sunday Mirror *'An excellent storyteller... Precious Thing is more than deserving of a place on the modern thriller bookshelf' * Sunday Express *'A great debut, menacing, gripping and full of twists and surprises... This is one of those incredibly compelling stories that simply drags you along, whether you like it or not. Highly recommended' * Lovereading.co.uk *'Precious Thing is one of my top five books of 2013. Truthfully, I would go on for hours about what I loved about this psychologically disturbing, thoroughly readable, cleverly written book' * Fabulousmag.co.uk *

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Book SynopsisAlex Delaware returns in a thrilling new case, featuring one of the most devious murderers ever conceived by New York Times No.1 bestseller Jonathan Kellerman, author of KILLER and BREAKDOWN. This twisting, unforgettable story is ideal for fans of Lee Child and David Baldacci. ''[Motive] will even keep genre veterans guessing. . . . The twists are both shocking and logical, and the byplay between the leads entertaining'' (Publishers Weekly)Even hundreds of closed cases to his credit can''t keep LAPD police lieutenant Milo Sturgis from agonising over the crimes that don''t get solved - and the victims who go without justice. Victims like Katherine Hennepin, a young woman strangled and stabbed in her home. A single suspect with a solid alibi leads to a dead end - one even psychologist Alex Delaware''s expert insight can''t explain. The only thing to do is move on to the next murder case - because there is always a next one.This time the Trade Review'Sophisticated, cleverly plotted and satisfying' * Sunday Telegraph *'High-octane entertainment' * The Times *'Exceptionally exciting' * New York Times *'Ingenious and horrifying' * The Sunday Times *

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Book SynopsisSophie Hannah says Julia Crouch is ''brilliant'' and Erin Kelly calls her ''one of the best writers in a strong field''. A woman has to stop her husband''s lover from ruining her life in this stunning psychological thriller, HER HUSBAND''S LOVER, from the acclaimed Julia Crouch.She stole her husband. Now she wants to take her life.After the horrors of the past, Louisa Williams is desperate to make a clean start.Her husband Sam is dead. Her children, too, are gone, victims of the car accident in which he died. Sam said that she would never get away from him. That he would hound her until she died if she tried to leave. Louisa never thought that he would want to harm their children though. But then she never thought that he would betray her with a woman like Sophie.And now Sophie is determined to take all that Louisa has left. She wants to destroy her reputation and to take what she thinks is owed her - the life she would have Trade ReviewPsychological thrillers don't come much better than this -- Clare MackintoshTotally unputdownable - until I got to the twist that made me drop the book -- Erin KellyTaut and twisty, and full of surprises. I loved it -- Sarah HilaryNothing is what it seems in this brilliant novel by Julia Crouch. What a clever, unsettling, absorbing book -- Elly GriffithsA fantastic, fast-paced and riveting read. Her Husband's Lover is addictive, dark and disturbing. I struggled to put it down and it stayed with me long after I'd finished the book. -- Lisa CuttsDeliciously disturbing... Crouch is one of those writers who inevitably keeps one up too late, and Her Husband's Lover is no exception * Alex Marwood *A brilliant and compelling thriller from the Queen of Domestic Noir -- Helen FitzGeraldA perfect mix of intriguing characters and unexpected surprises, compelling because the ground beneath our feet is constantly shifting... she makes her readers think -- Ruth DugdallCompellingly unsettling, Julia has crafted a top notch twisty tale that'll keep you turning those pages desperate to find out what happens next! -- Angela ClarkeTakes Domestic Noir into even darker and more twisted places than ever -- Helen CadburyA deliciously dark psychological thriller * Best Magazine *A gripping thriller penned by a brilliant writer * Peterborough Telegraph *Hugely addictive read... gleefully rips to shreds the reader's expectations * Irish Times *

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Book SynopsisThe first novel in the Oslo Crime Files, a tense and dark quartet of thrillers for fans of Camilla Lackberg and Jo Nesbo. ''Sleek and cunning'' Evening StandardA woman vanishes from a forest near Oslo. Days later her body is found, seemingly mauled and maimed by a bear. When another woman is reported missing and then found dead with the same scratches and bites, police find the link between them is local doctor, Axel Glenne. Forensics reveal the women were murdered and a net of suspicion tightens around Axel, who is convinced his twin brother Brede is responsible. But no one has seen him for years and if Axel is to prove his innocence, he needs to find Brede. And fast. But there isn''t a single photograph of the brothers together and neither Axel''s wife nor his children has ever met a man called Brede ...Praise for international bestseller Torkil Damhaug:''Delivered with maximum psychological intensity'' Barry Trade ReviewDelivered with maximum psychological intensity -- Barry Forshaw * Independent *Nothing is as it seems in this sleek and cunning thriller. The first in a series called the Oslo Crime Files, it is a more than promising debut -- Mark Sanderson * Evening Standard *Torkil Damhaug distinguishes himself through his attention-grabbing depictions of places and personalities. He has now taken his place in the top ranks of Norwegian crime fiction writers * Aftenposten *One of the best-written and nerve-wracking works of crime fiction in a long time * Dagens Næringsliv *A novel about blame and guilt, about revenge and rage, about fantasies and frustrations - there are many powerful emotions and experiences in wait for the reader, too... Not a novel to pass up * Dagbladet *Damhaug sneaks right up to the cutting edge with his new thriller * Dagsavisen *Damhaug's new thriller is an exciting, original and disturbing novel with intriguing nuance and depth * VG *The book delivers surprises up to the very last moment ... Damhaug knows the art of telling a spellbinding crime story * Jyllands-Posten, Denmark 3 *

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Book SynopsisA mesmerising, gripping novel from the winner of the 2015 Theakston''s Crime Novel of the Year for SOMEONE ELSE''S SKIN. . Perfect for readers of Clare Mackintosh and Alex Marwood.''Written with the verve and assurance of a future star'' Helen DunmoreTwo young boys.Trapped underground in a bunker.Five years later, the boys'' bodies are found and the most difficult case of DI Marnie Rome''s career begins. She has to find out who they are and what happened to them. For no-one has reported them missing - and it seems she is the only person to care.Trade ReviewIt's meaty, dark and terrifying. Unflinchingly violent and beautifully big-hearted in equal measure. And Sarah's writing is glorious - she tells us things in new ways, gives us a fully fleshed, sensual world to inhabit for the novel -- Julia CrouchI think it must be one of the debut novels of next year, if not THE debut novel... (It will be if there is any justice in the world!) -- Caro RamsayIntelligently and fluently written with a clever plot and an energetic pace, dealing with harrowing topics and shot through with humanity, I think Sarah's onto a winning series and I really look forward to reading the next instalment -- Cath StaincliffeIt's written with the verve and assurance of a future star and deserves to be a big hit -- Steven DunneIt has such pace and force. It's very disturbing and builds up to a terrific climax -- Helen DunmoreI finished it today and it's completely brilliant, complex, thrilling, brutal, tender, scary and intriguing. What a great book. The pacing is superb, the plot is compelling, the characters are so well drawn. The ending is ingenious -- Richard Jones of Bristol Review of Books

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Book SynopsisSister Fidelma returns in the twenty-seventh 7th-century Irish mystery by Peter Tremayne, acclaimed author of THE DEVIL''S SEAL and THE SECOND DEATH. If you love Ellis Peters you will be gripped by this novel.PRAISE FOR THE SISTER FIDELMA SERIES: ''Rich helpings of evil and tension with lively and varied characters'' Historical Novels Review, ''The detail of the books is fascinating, giving us a vivid picture of everyday life at this time'' Irish Examiner Ireland, AD 671. King Colgú of Cashel is shocked to learn that his loyal Chief Bishop and advisor has been murdered in the old enemy fortress of the Uí Fidgente. When word reaches Cashel that the culprit will be executed under new law, a larger conflict threatens.Dispatched to investigate, Sister Fidelma and her companion Eadulf discover that the man facing punishment is Gormán - commander of the King''s bodyguard. But Fidelma cannot believe Gormán would carry out such an actTrade ReviewThe background detail is brilliantly defined...wonderfully evocative - The TimesA brilliant and beguiling heroine. Immensely appealing, difficult to put down - Publishers' WeeklyDefinitely an Ellis Peter competitor...the background detail is marvellous - Evening StandardTremayne's super-sleuth is a vibrant creation, a woman of wit and courage who would stand out in any era, but brings a special sparkle to the wild beauty of medieval Ireland - Morgan LlywelynThis is masterly storytelling from an author who breathes fascinating life into the world he is writing about - Belfast TelegraphThe detail of the books is fascinating, giving us a vivid picture of everyday life at theis time...the most detailed and vivid recreations of ancient Ireland - Irish Examiner

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Book SynopsisHOW WAS A MAN KILLED WHILE ALONE IN A LOCKED ROOM? IS IT THE PERFECT MURDER?It''s a case for FBI Special Agent Rose Blake. Still raw after a notorious serial killer slipped through her net, Rose will do whatever it takes - including putting her own life at risk - to nail the perpetrator this time. When a second body with identical wounds is discovered, Rose realises that a twisted murderer is playing a deadly game. A murderer who''s not going to stop any time soon. But what links the victims? And who''s next? No one is safe, and the clock is ticking...What readers are saying about Playing with Death:''An edgy, pacy, futuristic and oh so very polished cyber thriller...intelligent, perceptive...exciting'' trevtwinem.booklikes.com''[A] fast-paced thriller of the highest quality...The pace of the story is relentless...Would highly recommend'' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars''Grips you froTrade ReviewThis fast, furious, twisty thriller kept me on the edge of my seat -- Chris RyanIf Stephen King had collaborated with Michael Crichton on a thriller, it might have been as good as this. It's a grab-you-by-the-throat page-ripper' * Peterborough Evening Telegraph *What starts as a gripping killer thriller morphs into a serious and frankly scary examination of the possible threats the development of AI poses for humanity * Irish Independent *An edgy, pacy, futuristic and oh so very polished cyber thriller -- www.trevtwinem.booklikes.comGrips you from the beginning and races to a most exciting and enigmatic ending -- 5 stars, www.crimesquad.comPraise for Simon Scarrow's novels: 'Scarrow's [novels] rank with the best' * Independent *Gripping... [Scarrow's] sense of plot and pace is strong * The Times *Intrigue, treachery and violence... intense action, beguiling characters and authentic detail * Publishers Weekly *Top stuff * Daily Telegraph *Gripping... Ferocious and compelling * Daily Express *An amazing roller-coaster of a ride... Fantastic... A cracking historical thriller -- Manda ScottA fast-moving and exceptionally well-paced historical thriller * BBC History Magazine *

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Book SynopsisThe brand-new Istanbul crime thriller staring Inspector Cetin Ikmen, ''the Morse of Istanbul'' (Daily Telegraph), from Barbara Nadel. ON THE BONE is perfect for fans of Donna Leon.In Istanbul - the golden city on the Bosphorus - ancient myths and modern evils are at work...On a buzzing street in the fashionable district of Beyoglu, a young man drops dead. Ümit Kavas''s death was natural but the autopsy betrays a shocking truth: his last meal was human flesh. Under desperate pressure from their superiors, Inspector Cetin Ikmen and his colleague Mehmet Süleyman begin their most obscure investigation yet. How did Ümit Kavas, apparently a good, liberal man, come to partake in the greatest taboo of all? Did he act alone? And who was his victim? Soon they find themselves embroiled in a dark web of underground worlds: of Turkey''s old secular elite; a community of squatters; and a new gastronomy scene breaking every boundary. But Trade ReviewIntelligent and captivating * Sunday Times *Inspector Çetin Ikmen is one of detective fiction's most likeable investigators, despite his grumpy and unsociable character...think of him as the Morse of Istanbul * Daily Telegraph *Impeccable mystery plotting, exotic and atmospheric * Guardian *The delight of Nadel's books is the sense of being taken beneath the surface of an ancient city... We look into the alleyways and curious dark quarters of Istanbul, full of complex characters and louche atmosphere * Independent *Nadel's evocation of the shady underbelly of modern Turkey is one of the perennial joys of crime fiction * Mail on Sunday *Gripping and unusual detective story, vivid and poignant * Literary Review *The Morse of Istanbul * Daily Telegraph *Intelligent and captivating * The Sunday Times *Impeccable mystery plotting, exotic and atmospheric * Guardian *Gripping and unusual detective story, vivid and poignant * Literary Review *

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Book SynopsisD.I. Damen Brook returns in DEATH DO US PART, the sixth book in Steven Dunne''s gripping crime series. Proclaimed by Stephen Booth as ''dark and twisted...with and exceptional depth of humanity'', it will appeal to fans of Peter Robinson and Mark Billingham.Even death cannot part these couples . . .DI Damen Brook is on a rare period of leave and determined to make the most of it by re-connecting with his daughter Terri. But with her heavy drinking proving a challenge, Brook takes the opportunity to visit a local murder scene when his help is requested.An elderly couple have each been executed with a single shot to the heart and the method echoes that of a middle-aged gay couple killed the previous month.With the same killer suspected and the officer currently in charge nearing retirement, Brook knows that he has little choice but to cut short his leave when forced by his superiors to take the lead on the case.Brook believes that he can catchTrade ReviewA gripping serial killer story with an exceptional depth of humanity, Deity delves into the darkest corners of human motivation. DI Damen Brook is one of the most memorable characters in recent British crime fiction. The city of Derby finally has a copper to match anything Edinburgh or Oxford can produce! Dark and twisted, but DI Brook has an intense emotional core -- Stephen BoothFast paced and thrilling, crime writing at its best * Sun *DI Brook has evolved into one of the best and most memorable fictional detectives in what is undoubtedly a crowded market. A truly pulsating story which will leave readers breathless * Lancashire Evening Post *

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Book SynopsisTHE WOLF OF MIDNIGHT is the thrilling final instalment in M. K. Hume''s Tintagel trilogy, not to be missed by fans of George R R Martin and Bernard Cornwell. This gripping conclusion takes readers on a journey of bravery and brutality within tribal Britain and throughout the Roman Empire: a world of bloody battlefields, evil machinations, honour, ambition and greed.When Flavius Constantine, the High King of Britannia, is killed and his eldest son and heir Constans, is murdered, the path lies clear for Vortigern to seize the throne.Only Queen Severa''s young sons, Ambrosius and Uther, stand in the way of Vortigern''s evil plan. Sensing the boys are in mortal danger, Constantine''s loyal Decurion, Paulus, and Severa''s beloved brother, Pridenow, smuggle the infants into exile.Meanwhile, Queen Severa is forced to endure Vortigern''s relentless brutality in her desperate bid to hold together the fractured throne. But she is no match foTrade ReviewHume brings the bloody, violent, conniving world vividly to life...will appeal to those who thrill to Game of Thrones and other tales of intersecting, ever-warring, noble lineages * Kirkus Review *Hume deftly navigates the Arthurian legends, populating them with likable and despicable characters, and casting them in a fully realized historical setting * Publishers Weekly *Historical fiction of the most bloodthirsty and roistering kind * Australian Bookseller & Publishers Magazine *Exciting, violent and bloody... Up there with Conn Iggulden and Bernard Cornwell * www.lovereading.co.uk *It's a slice of history that's totally, utterly believable. Magnificent * www.booksmonthly.co.uk *

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Book SynopsisThomas Pitt''s daughter Jemima, now a young woman, leads the cast of Anne Perry''s enthralling festive mystery. In New York, at the turn of the century, where new American money and old English aristocracy collide, a young bride''s secret past could destroy her future. Jemima, in America as a chaperone until her friend''s wedding, is instead drawn into the crisis, and must decide whom to trust, and how to thread her way through the dangerous streets of this cold, brash new city.

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Book SynopsisOne night, in a corridor of the Royal Naval Hospital, Greenwich, nurse Hester Monk is approached by a terrified girl. She''s from a hidden ward of children, all subject to frequent blood-letting, and her brother is dying. While William Monk''s River Police fight to keep London safe from gun-runners, Hester takes on a new role at the hospital, helping to administer a secretive new treatment. But she slowly realises that this experimental cure is putting the lives of the children at risk. Attempting to protect the young victims, she comes under threat from one rich, powerful, and very ill man who is desperate to survive...Trade ReviewPraise for Anne Perry's previous novels: 'Anne Perry's Victorian mysteries are marvels of plot construction... truly remarkable' - New York Times'There is a freshness about [Perry's] writing which makes it truly exceptional and I was gripped until the final page. Death on Blackheath was one of the best books I've read this year and I cannot recommend it highly enough' - Eurocrime'Much more than a whodunit, [A Sunless Sea], possibly the author's best yet, is especially effective at providing a nuanced look at a vital controversy of the day' - Publishers Weekly'The investigation concludes in a hold-your-breath trial... A brilliant Victorian police procedural in which well-realized characters and settings are fascinating in themselves' - Booklist

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Book SynopsisSet in Italy in 1866, A Christmas Escape is Anne Perry''s 13th festive Victorian novella.December, 1866. Charles Latterly, Hester Monk''s brother, travels to Italy to spend Christmas on the volcanic island of Stromboli. In his secluded mountain hotel a curious group of people has gathered, and Charles senses a brittle strain between some of his fellow guests as they visit the crater of the island''s famous rumbling volcano. While the guests prepare for Christmas, the volcano threatens to erupt, and they realise they must leave at once. As they plan their escape, with Charles thrust reluctantly into leading the group to shelter, one of their number is found dead. But if this is murder, there is a killer in their midst, and Charles must navigate a path to safety... A Christmas Escape is the intriguing and dramatic new festive tale from the pen of Anne Perry, the master of Victorian crime.Trade ReviewWith its powerful message of responsibility and redemption - "We need both to forgive and to be forgiven" - it conveys a moral force in keeping with the season - Wall Street JournalThe tale is redolent with Victorian atmosphere, from the hypocritical snobbishness to the rigid social conventions of the time - Tangled WebA bite-sized mystery that could be fitted in after your Christmas lunch - Daily Telegraph

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Book SynopsisThe queen of the Victorian mystery, New York Times bestseller Anne Perry returns with the 22nd novel in the William Monk series REVENGE IN A COLD RIVER. An adversary Monk cannot remember threatens everything he holds dear - will he survive what is to come?London, 1869: The body of a middle-aged man is found tangled in a mass of rope and wooden wreckage near the dockside of the River Thames.Commander William Monk of the River Police is called when initial investigations reveal the man was shot in the back. When he learns that the man was a master forger who had just escaped prison, Monk''s interest is immediately piqued. But as his investigations lead him ever deeper into the murky world of smuggling and forgery, Monk is forced to confront his own forgotten past.The unsolicited interference of an old foe takes precedence as it becomes clear to Monk that a bitter enemy is back for revenge and has him in his sights. With his life and careeTrade ReviewThe storytelling is dazzling, as it always is in a Perry novel * New York Times *There is a freshness about [Perry's] writing which makes it truly exceptional and I was gripped until the final page. Death on Blackheath was one of the best books I've read this year and I cannot recommend it highly enough * Eurocrime *Much more than a whodunit, [A Sunless Sea], possibly the author's best yet, is especially effective at providing a nuanced look at a vital controversy of the day * Publisher's Weekly *The investigation concludes in a hold-your-breath trial... A brilliant Victorian police procedural in which well-realized characters and settings are fascinating in themselves * Booklist *Anne Perry's Victorian mysteries are marvels of plot construction... truly remarkable * New York Times *

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Book SynopsisFollowing the success of the New York Times bestseller FIND HER, Lisa Gardner is back with the heart-pounding Sunday Times bestseller RIGHT BEHIND YOU. Quincy and Rainie encounter their most personal case yet in the seventh novel in the FBI Profiler series. ''No one owns this corner of the genre the way Lisa Gardner does'' Lee Child.Thirteen-year-old Sharlah Nash knows that the first time her brother killed eight years ago, he did it to save their lives.Now retired FBI profiler Pierce Quincy and his wife Rainie Conner have offered Sharlah a new life of safety. She desperately wants to believe this is her shot at happily ever after. Then two people are murdered in their local convenience store and Sharlah''s brother is identified as the killer. Telly Ray Nash is on the hunt for Sharlah and as the death count rises it becomes clear that nothing and no-one, including Pierce and Rainie, will stop him getting to her.Now, SharTrade ReviewOriginal, chilling and so gripping I had to remind myself to take a breath -- Clare MackintoshUnbelievably addictive...Irresistible -- Sophie HannahGardner repeatedly ratchets up the tension * Publishers Weekly *[Gardner] knows how to surprise and tantalize. She's a master of the psychological thriller * Associated Press *[Lisa Gardner] commendably eschews most of the clichés of the crime genre while keeping her ironclad storytelling skills firmly in place * Guardian *A long-awaited delight . . . and a thrilling escape * Booklist *A compelling and believable story * Real Crime magazine *[Right Behind You] further cements her position as the mistress of the psychological novel * Peterborough Telegraph *Edge of your seat thrilling -- Charlene Jess blogFor years Lisa Gardner has been one of the best in the thriller business, but FIND HER is something new: taut psychological suspense, an intricate mystery, emotionally devastating, ultimately empowering-a novel that should not be missed -- Harlan Coben

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Book SynopsisJoanne Fluke''s eighteenth Hannah Swensen mystery is packed full of intrigue and delicious recipes. Perfect for fans of M. C. Beaton and Leslie Meier.Life in Lake Eden, Minnesota, is usually pleasantly uneventful. Lately, though, it seems everyone has more than their fair share of drama to manage. With so much on her plate, Hannah Swensen can barely find the time to think about her bakery - let alone the town''s most recent murder...Hannah is nervous about the upcoming trial for her involvement in a tragic accident. She''s eager to clear her name once and for all, but her troubles only double when she finds the judge bludgeoned to death with his own gavel. Now Hannah is the number-one suspect. As she sets out in search of the culprit she discovers that the judge made more than a few enemies during his career. With time running out, HanTrade ReviewA tasty treat * Kirkus Reviews *With her usual wit and flair, amateur sleuth Hannah narrows down the list of suspects * Publishers Weekly *Culinary cozies don't get any tastier than this winning series * Library Journal *

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Book SynopsisA New York Times bestsellerCURIOUS MINDS by No. 1 bestselling author Janet Evanovich and screenwriter Phoef Sutton is a must-read thriller for fans of the Stephanie Plum mysteries including ONE FOR THE MONEY and TRICKY TWENTY-TWO.They couldn''t be less compatible, but they make a great team...Emerson Knight is introverted, eccentric, and has little-to-no sense of social etiquette. Good thing he''s also brilliant, rich and (some people might say) handsome. Riley Moon has just graduated from Harvard. Her assertive (some people might say aggressive) spitfire attitude has helped land a dream job at Blane-Grunwald bank. At least, Riley Moon thinks it''s her dream job until she is given her first assignment: babysitting Emerson Knight.An inquiry about missing Knight money leads to a missing man, missing gold and a life-and-death race across the country. Through the streets of Washington D.C., and down into the undergrouTrade ReviewPraise for Janet Evanovich: 'Pithy, witty and fast-paced' * Sunday Times *'Among the great joys of contemporary crime fiction' * GQ *'A laugh-out-loud page-turner' * Heat *'Romantic and gripping...an absolute tonic' * Good Housekeeping *

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Book SynopsisA missing couple. A lurking killer. A perfect storm.Forensic psychologist Paula Maguire returns to solve a dark and dangerous case on a small Irish island in the taut and terrifying BLOOD TIDE, the fifth novel in Claire McGowan''s acclaimed series. The perfect read for fans of Joy Ellis and Karin Slaughter. ''A brilliantly executed thriller with a haunting and atmospheric setting. Spine tingling'' - Sunday Mirror Called in to investigate the disappearance of a young couple during a violent storm, Paula Maguire, forensic psychologist, has mixed feelings about going back to Bone Island. Her last family holiday as a child was spent on its beautiful, remote beaches and returning brings back haunting memories of her long-lost mother.It soon becomes clear that outsiders aren''t welcome on the island, and with no choice but to investigate the local community, Paula soon suspects foul play, realising that the islanders are hiding secrets Trade ReviewPlenty of intrigue makes this a must read -- Fanny Blake * Woman & Home *A delicious spookiness is added to McGowan's customary mix of complex characterisation and sweat-inducing excitement, offering a new level of chilling thrills * Sunday Express *The best of the Paula series yet; weird, intriguing, gripping and original -- Stav SherezA brilliantly executed thriller with a haunting and atmospheric setting. Spine tingling * Sunday Mirror *A spine-tingling, brilliantly haunting and atmospheric thriller * People *A complex, disturbing, resonant novel that remains light on its feet and immensely entertaining * Irish Times *A knockout new talent -- Lee ChildIreland's answer to Ruth Rendell -- Ken BruenPage-turning * Guardian *The best of the Paula series yet; weird, intriguing, gripping and original * Stav Sherez *Astonishing, powerful and immensely satisfying -- Peter JamesA reminder why McGowan has been described as Ireland's answer to Ruth Rendell * Independent *This is a powerful and disturbing novel * Book Oxygen *I read The Silent Dead with my heart in my mouth . . . brilliant -- Erin KellyI read The Silent Dead with my heart in my mouth . . . brilliant -- Erin KellyAn intelligent and thought-provoking read and I can't WAIT to see where Paula goes from here! * My Chestnut Reading Tree blog *Another great story in an increasingly impressive series * Louise Reviews blog *The perfect mix of drama, intrigue and mystery along with a dash of Northern Irish and Irish history * Ginger Book Geek blog *Nail-biting! The creepy and harsh setting . . . made the events on this island and its inhabitants even more chilling * Chillers, Killers and Thrillers blog *McGowan has created a world evocative enough to get lost in * Real Crime magazine *

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Book Synopsis What is the dark and terrifying secret that haunts Moonlight Cove?The No.1 bestselling classic from Dean Koontz, the master of chilling suspense, where four unlikely survivors confront the darkest realms of human nature. Perfect for fans of THE EYES OF DARKNESS and Stephen King.The citizens of Moonlight Cove, California, are changing. Some are losing touch with their deepest emotions. Others are surrendering to their wildest urges. Four people are drawn together by terrifying circumstance. A young woman determined to find the truth behind her sister''s suicide; an undercover federal agent; a child on the run from her parents; and a wheelchair-bound veteran.As darkness descends, these four must confront the chilling nightmare of Moonlight Cove....''A triumph.'' The New York Times''Blood-chilling...The eerie mood of this creepy, crawly novel is vividly etched..Trade ReviewWow! It's a mix to tingle any reader's fancy - New York Daily NewsKoontz's art is making the reader believe the impossible... sit back and enjoy it - Sunday TelegraphGenuinely chilling - GuardianThis is Koontz at his best, and a sure-fire bestseller - Kirkus Reviews

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Book Synopsis The second novel in one of the **MOST TALKED-ABOUT** post-apocalyptic series. ''Thrilling . . . Todd skilfully captures hope and humanity in the lives of characters whom the reader comes to care about: Hunted, like Defender, is an impressive achievement'' Guardian The girl has no one to defend her now . . .The hunt for the girl, Lacey, is on. One man is tormented by an inner voice that isn''t his. It eats away at his sanity and, with cruel precision, orders the lawless to follow him. Their mission is to find the girl, steal what she knows ... and kill.In an Inn by the sea, Albus gathers a family of warriors and waits to be called upon. He doesn''t know yet why Lacey is important, but he trusts his sister. And Ruby says he must find the girl - before it''s too late.A great power lives in Lacey and she has a destiny to fulfil. WhetheTrade ReviewHunted has gripped readersHunted is a smart, fast-paced, brave and classy thriller -- Gillian McAllisterHunted is a relentless, heart-pounding thrill-ride . . . Todd shows her ferocious imagination and mastery of her craft on every page, weaving a rich, multi-layered narrative that would happily sit alongside King, Hill, and Cronin on any bookshelf. Utterly absorbing -- Beth LewisUnique, uncompromising and beautifully written. This post-apocalyptic nightmare will haunt you long after you turn the last page -- James CarolHunted is a masterfully written, gripping read . . . A beautifully dark, twisted world that is rich in character and authenticity -- Adam HamdyAn end-of-the-world story that's as complex as it is gripping * SciFiNow *Readers devoured DefenderCompelling, suspenseful, and altogether extraordinary. You won't forget this one in a hurry -- Lee ChildSo accomplished that it's difficult to believe it's a first novel, Defender is already worthy to take its place alongside The Stand in the canon. An absolute gem of a book -- John ConnollyA chilling vision of a world gone feral, yet strangely triumphant. You can taste the dust and blood and sweat; the fear on every page. Readers should approach with caution, those voices will burrow into your head and heart -- Karen MaitlandAn incredibly accomplished and impressive debut. The novel is of a piece with Stephen King's The Stand... Defender stands head and shoulders above the most recent post-apocalyptic offerings * Independent *Defender is simply majestic -- Adam ChristopherDefender [offers] a rich blend of horror and heart . . . This is sharp, gruelling and gripping, and we can't wait to explore this harsh world further and see what Todd has to offer us in part two * SciFiNow magazine *Defender is insane, intelligent, beautifully plotted, intensely absorbing and will enfold you in a vice-like grip from the first page until the last sentence * Lizlovesbooks.com *Every bit as good as its predecessor... grim, intriguing and fast moving * Concatenation.org *

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Book Synopsis''Of a piece with Stephen King''s The Stand'' INDEPENDENT''Lee Child channelling Stephen King - but the vision is unique'' DAILY MAIL''Sharp... and gripping, and we can''t wait to explore this harsh world further'' SCIFINOW''Compelling, suspenseful and altogether extraordinary'' LEE CHILDThere are two kinds of people in this world. Those who hear voices, and those who want to silence them. Pilgrim is a man with a past he can''t remember. When he wakes alone in a shallow grave, there is a voice in his head that doesn''t belong to him. It explains who he is and what he''s done. It tells him he has one purpose: to find a girl named Lacey. As Pilgrim is drawn north to Missouri in search of Lacey, he must also travel back to where it all began - to those he left behind. War is coming, and Pilgrim is going to need all the allies he can get.Survivors is the third book in the highly acclaimed VoiTrade ReviewLee Child channeling Stephen King - but the vision is unique and, against all the odds, the humanity of the survivors shines through the gloom. * Daily Mail *Lee Child channelling Stephen King - but the vision is unique and, against all the odds, the humanity of the survivors shines through the gloom * Daily Mail *[A] brilliantly written, immersive journey into GX Todd's darkly imaginative world. -- Adam HamdyWhere Hunted left on a bit of a cliffhanger, Survivors will keep you on that cliff edge dangling by your toes! * Debbie's Book Reviews *This has hands down been my favourite series in many years, the post apocalyptic setting is palpable, the characters are incredibly real and the whole thing so far has been a masterclass in superb storytelling. The writing is sublime, beautiful, totally immersive, involving to the point of genuine obsession, I do simply live in that world while I'm reading it. -- LizLovesBooks

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Book SynopsisYou have one chance. Run.ONE OF THE BEST THRILLERS OF THE YEAR -- JAMES PATTERSON, bestselling author.Photojournalist John Wallace struggles to consciousness to find he has been bound and blindfolded by a masked man who is preparing to hang him in his own living room. Forced onto a chair with a noose around his neck, Wallace briefly reconsiders his mostly lonely life before the chair is kicked out beneath him and his world fades to black.Then he gets lucky and manages to escape his apartment, just ahead of his assailant. Bloody, barefoot, and with at least one broken rib, he has no choice but to run for his life. When his would-be killer strikes again, Wallace realizes he will have to figure out who is hunting him and stop him on his own. The pendulum of fate swung briefly in his favor, but it''s only a matter of time before its momentum carrTrade ReviewI read Pendulum in one gloriously suspenseful weekend. Definitely one of the best thrillers of the year -- James PattersonJames Patterson calls it "one of the best thrillers of the year", and it is plain to see why...told at a great pace, has a strong central character and a snaking plot * Daily Mail *Adam Hamdy's Pendulum is something new . . . kinetic, cinematic and bracingly original -- Barry Forshaw * Crime Time *A heart-pounding hit * Peterborough Telegraph *Adam Hamdy's thriller definitely justifies its previous hype * Vavel *Top crime! Hamdy aces it . . . a heart-stopping, high octane killer thriller -- Northern Crime blogI loved Pendulum. I loved the characters, the way the story plays out, the interwoven threads . . . so subtle, yet so brilliant and unexpected -- Bibliophile Book Club blogPendulum is well worth the hype and attention -- A Thirst for Words blogAdam Hamdy . . . puts you bang into the heart of the action . . . an absolute joy to read -- Liz Loves Books blog

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Book Synopsis''It is coming. It''ll kill us all...'' In this gripping thriller from global phenomenon Dean Koontz, a man with an extraordinary calling must come to terms with his forgotten past. Perfect for fans of THE EYES OF DARKNESS and Stephen King.In Portland, he saved a young boy from a drunk driver.In Boston, he rescued a child from an underground explosion. In Houston, he disarmed a man who was trying to shoot his own wife. Reporter Holly Thorne was intrigued by the story of strange, quiet savior Jim Ironheart. But what power compelled an ordinary man to save twelve lives in three months? What visions haunted his dreams? And why did he whisper in his sleep: There is an Enemy. It is coming. It''ll kill us all...?''Koontz barely lets the reader come up for air between terrors.'' The Washington Post''Dean Koontz is not just a master of our darkest dreams, but also a literTrade ReviewKoontz redefines suspense - The TimesKoontz's style bleaches out cliches while showing a genius for detail - Publishers WeeklyKoontz's art is making the reader believe the impossible... sit back and enjoy it - Sunday TelegraphA master of the thriller genre - Washington Post

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Book SynopsisThe master of the Victorian crime, New York Times bestselling author Anne Perry returns with the 23rd novel in the William Monk series, AN ECHO OF MURDER.London, 1870: The body of a Hungarian immigrant is found dead in what appears to be a ritualistic killing, with a bayonet through his heart, his fingers broken and his body surrounded by seventeen blood-dipped candles. At first, Commander William Monk of the Thames River Police suspects the killer is from within the community, but when another murder takes place, Monk fears the immigrants are being targeted by an outsider...Meanwhile, Hester is reunited with a doctor who had been left for dead on a Crimean battlefield. Traumatised by his experiences, Fitz has made his way home via Hungary and is now living in the community. Hester is determined to help him and, when he is accused of the killings, she sets out to prove his innocence...Trade ReviewAnne Perry's Victorian mysteries are marvels of plot construction... truly remarkable * New York Times *There is a freshness about [Perry's] writing which makes it truly exceptional and I was gripped until the final page. Death on Blackheath was one of the best books I've read this year and I cannot recommend it highly enough * Eurocrime *Much more than a whodunit, [A Sunless Sea], possibly the author's best yet, is especially effective at providing a nuanced look at a vital controversy of the day * Publishers’ Weekly *The investigation concludes in a hold-your-breath trial... A brilliant Victorian police procedural in which well-realized characters and settings are fascinating in themselves * Booklist *

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Book SynopsisDARK TIDE RISING is the 24th compelling mystery in the William Monk series, from the master of Victorian crime, New York Times bestselling author Anne Perry. ''Anne Perry''s Victorian mysteries are marvels of plot construction...truly remarkable'' New York Times.When Kate Exeter is kidnapped on the shore of the Thames, Commander William Monk is enlisted by her desperate husband to save her. Kate''s captors are demanding a ransom for her safe return and Monk and his most trusted men must arrange a secret handover in the dark slums of Jacob''s Island. But on the night someone betrays them and a brutal skirmish breaks out, leaving death and destruction in its wake . . .Who is to blame for what went wrong? Monk senses tensions mount and no one knows who to trust. Then a whistle blower claims that the ransom money was embezzled funds that incriminate Kate''s husband, and the case takes on a whole new meaning...Trade ReviewAnne Perry's Victorian mysteries are marvels of plot construction... truly remarkable * New York Times *There is a freshness about [Perry's] writing which makes it truly exceptional and I was gripped until the final page. Death on Blackheath was one of the best books I've read this year and I cannot recommend it highly enough * Eurocrime *Much more than a whodunit, [A Sunless Sea], possibly the author's best yet, is especially effective at providing a nuanced look at a vital controversy of the day * Publishers’ Weekly *The investigation concludes in a hold-your-breath trial... A brilliant Victorian police procedural in which well-realized characters and settings are fascinating in themselves * Booklist *

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Book SynopsisA CHRISTMAS RETURN is the 15th novella in the festive series by Anne Perry, the queen of Victorian crime.As the festive season approaches, Charlotte Pitt''s grandmamma, Mariah Ellison, is facing Christmas alone. When she receives an unexpected gift, memories are sparked of a Christmas in Haslemere long ago, when her beloved friend Cullen Wesley died and a local villager was brutally murdered, with no killer brought to justice.The unsolved case has resurfaced and Cullen''s grandson, Peter, begs for Mariah''s help to solve the crime that led to his grandfather''s death. Mariah can''t resist a friend in need and she returns to Haslemere to investigate the murder and heal old wounds. But evil still lurks in the picturesque village and she''ll need all her wits about her to see that justice is done.A Christmas Return is the enthralling new festive tale from the pen of Anne Perry, the master of Victorian crime.Trade ReviewWith its powerful message of responsibility and redemption - "We need both to forgive and to be forgiven" - it conveys a moral force in keeping with the season * Wall Street Journal *The tale is redolent with Victorian atmosphere, from the hypocritical snobbishness to the rigid social conventions of the time * Tangled Web *A bite-sized mystery that could be fitted in after your Christmas lunch * Daily Telegraph *Delightful . . . The perfect gift for a whodunit addict who likes to curl up with a good book after Christmas lunch * Oxford Times *

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Book SynopsisJACK LARK: SOLDIER, LEADER, IMPOSTER.The fourth book in the compelling military adventure series for fans of Bernard Cornwell, Julian Stockwin and Jonathan Spencer. ''A gripping adventure from start to finish. Jack Lark might not be the hero anyone wants, but he''s most definitely the hero you need!'' Richard Cullen/R. S. Ford''Brilliant'' Bernard Cornwell ''Quite simply do yourself a favour and read these books'' S.J.A. TurneyBombay, 1857. India is simmering with discontent, and Jack Lark, honourably discharged from the British Army, aims to take the first ship back to England. But before he leaves, he cannot resist the adventure of helping a young woman escape imprisonment in a gaming house. He promises to escort Aamira home, but they arrive in Delhi just as the Indian Mutiny explodes. As both sides commit horrific slaughter and the siege of Delhi begins, Jack realises that despite the daTrade ReviewCollard ... evokes the horror of that era with great brio. Enthralling * The Times *This series never disappoints, it delights, it entertains, it thrills the reader * Parmenion Books *Collard... does a great job of evoking the intense heat, mystery, splendour and poverty of mid-19th-century India. You can almost taste it * For Winter Nights *

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Book SynopsisJACK LARK: SOLDIER, LEADER, IMPOSTER.The fifth book in the engaging military adventure series for fans of Bernard Cornwell, Simon Scarrow and Matthew Harffy. ''Brilliant'' Bernard Cornwell ''This is historical adventure with nuance and a flawed, melancholy hero'' The Times ''Paul Fraser Collard commands the genre of historical action adventure with as much aplomb as Jack Lark commands his troops'' Matthew HarffyJack Lark has come a long way since his days as a gin palace pot boy. But can he surrender the thrill of freedom to return home? London, 1859. After years fighting for Queen and country, Jack walks back into his mother''s East End gin palace a changed man. Haunted by the horrors of battle, and the constant fight for survival, he longs for a life to call his own. But the city - and its people - has altered almost beyond recognition, and Jack cannot see a place for himself there. Trade ReviewHarrowing and shockingly dark... Stunning work * Parmenion Books *An appealing and formidable hero * Sunday Express magazine *Compelling... a vivid portrait of Victorian London at its worst * For Winter Nights *A step outside my usual comfort zone and I enjoyed the trip immensely... Paul Collard is a fabulous writer * The Review *Jack Lark is a worthy successor to the great literary soldiers who came before him * History... the Interesting Bits *Collard's characters slide effortlessly into the real events of the day * Historical Novel Society *

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Book SynopsisSister Fidelma returns in BLOOD IN EDEN, the thirtieth Celtic mystery by Peter Tremayne, acclaimed author of BLOODMOON, PENANCE OF THE DAMNED and NIGHT OF THE LIGHTBRINGER. If you love Ellis Peters, you''ll be gripped by BLOOD IN EDEN and the Sister Fidelma series.Ireland. AD 672. The hamlet of Cloichín is said to be a veritable Eden, with its prosperous farms and close-knit, friendly community. But when Sister Fidelma and Eadulf arrive, a new priest has ordered the villagers to lynch a man accused of murdering a local farmer, his wife and two sons. The only evidence they hold against him is the fact that he is a stranger to their land. Saving the man''s life, Fidelma is determined that the villagers must give the newcomer a fair trial. But there is to be more blood in Eden and more lives will be lost as long-standing friends become new-found enemies, and no one knows who to trust . . .What readers are saying about the Sister Fidelma series:Trade ReviewThe background detail is brilliantly defined . . . wonderfully evocative * The Times *A brilliant and beguiling heroine. Immensely appealing, difficult to put down * Publishers Weekly *Definitely an Ellis Peters competitor . . . the background detail is marvellous * Evening Standard *Tremayne's super-sleuth is a vibrant creation, a woman of wit and courage who would stand out in any era, but brings a special sparkle to the wild beauty of medieval Ireland * Morgan Llywelyn *This is masterly storytelling from an author who breathes fascinating life into the world he is writing about * Belfast Telegraph *The detail of the books is fascinating, giving us a vivid picture of everyday life at theis time...the most detailed and vivid recreations of ancient Ireland * Irish Examiner *

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Book SynopsisJACK LARK: SOLDIER, LEADER, IMPOSTER.The sixth book in the dark historical military adventure series for fans of Bernard Cornwell, Ken Follet and Matthew Harffy. ''Brilliant'' Bernard Cornwell ''Like all the best vintages Jack Lark has aged to perfection. Scarred, battered and bloody, his story continues to enthral'' Anthony Riches ''Nobody writing today depicts the chaos, terror and brutality of war better'' Matthew Harffy''This ain''t the kind of war you are used to. It''s brother against brother, countryman against countryman'' April, 1861. Jack Lark arrives in Boston as civil war storms across America. A hardened soldier, Jack has always gone where he was ordered to go - and killed the enemy he was ordered to kill. But when he becomes a sergeant for the Union army, he realises that this conflict between North and South is different. Men are choosing to fight - and die - for a cause Trade ReviewPaul Fraser Collard is a master of action historical fiction. The True Soldier is another exciting epic adventure in the Jack Lark series. Nobody writing today depicts the chaos, terror and brutality of war better than Paul Fraser Collard. Jack Lark is a perfect flawed hero, whose deep-seated resentment of the inequalities of nineteenth century society allows Collard to investigate the political history of the bloody wars in which Lark finds himself fighting -- Matthew HarffyA thrilling novel * Sunday Express *Plenty of honour and action in a satisfying slab of martial adventure * Daily Sport *An action-packed adventure guaranteed to get the pulse racing * Historical Novel Society *It worked its magic on me and made me love it so much so that once again I miss Jack Lark... a year is a long time to wait until his next adventure * Parmenion Books *This is such a strong series... and I do believe The True Soldier could be among the best * For Winter Nights *

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Book SynopsisIf you delight in the suspense of Stephen King and The Stranger by Harlan Coben chilled you to the bone (in the best possible way), you''ll love Fear Nothing - the classic thriller by Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author Dean Koontz. ''Not just a master of our darkest dreams but also a literary juggler'' - The Times.I have been one acquainted with the night.Christopher Snow is athletic, handsome enough, intelligent, romantic, funny. But his whole life has been affected by xeroderma pigmentosum, a rare genetic disorder that means his skin and eyes cannot be exposed to sunlight. Like all Xpers, Chris lives at night - and has never ventured beyond his hometown of Moonlight Bay, a place of picturesque beauty and haunting strangeness; he knows it as no one else can possibly know it, is intimate with its shadows and darkest hours. Despite the limitations imposed by nature, he has always been determined t

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Book Synopsis Pre-order the brand new novel from Sunday Times bestseller Karen Rose. The closer you get to the truth, the more dangerous it gets.FBI Agent Tom Hunter has been chasing down leads to find the brutal cult that damaged some of his closest friends. They managed to escape to tell their stories, but Eden''s location has always remained a mystery.Liza Barkley is struggling with her feelings for Tom and wonders if their friendship can survive the secrets they''ve kept from one another. But they may be forced to confront the truth when a chance to help the investigation puts Liza directly in the line of fire.When the perpetrator of an attempted sniper attack on Liza and her friends is discovered to be one of the cult''s leaders, DJ Belmont, it becomes clear that he is out to get revenge on the victims who escaped Eden''s clutches.But there is one person who has always had control over DJ, and who no one outTrade ReviewRose... effortlessly balances romance and crime... An excellent example of how far-reaching and varied romance can be * New York Times *Karen Rose delivers the kind of high-wire suspense that keeps you riveted -- Lisa Gardner

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Book SynopsisWho would YOU trust to carry out your final wish?''Such a twisty ride! You are going to love this'' Lesley Kara, bestselling author of THE RUMOURTwo women. A dying wish. And a web of lies that will bring their world crashing down...Nina and Marie were best friends-until Nina was diagnosed with a terminal illness. Before she died, Nina asked Marie to fulfill her final wishes.But her mistake was in thinking Marie was someone she could trust.What Nina didn''t know was that Marie always wanted her beautiful life, and that Marie has an agenda of her own. She''ll do anything to get what she wants.Marie thinks she can keep her promise to her friend''s family on her own terms. But what she doesn''t know is that Nina was hiding explosive secrets of her own...Praise for THE LAST WIFE: ''Taut and tense from the first page to the closing paragraphs - a touching tale that reallTrade ReviewTaut and tense from the first page to the closing paragraphs - a touching tale that really hit home * Sun *Fast-moving and fun, with an obsessive, Machiavellian, yet enjoyably self-aware narrator * Observer *If you enjoyed The Perfect Girlfriend you'll love The Last Wife - another fabulously dark central character with a great twisty plot * Harriet Tyce, bestselling author of BLOOD ORANGE *Such a twisty ride! You are going to love this * Lesley Kara, bestselling author of THE RUMOUR *Karen Hamilton has a rare gift for character quite unlike other writers. She gets beneath the skin of damaged, fragile and obsessive women in a way that is utterly compelling. I could not tear myself away as Marie claimed the life of her dead friend Nina with devastating consequences. This is a five-star, one-sitting read * Fiona Cummins, bestselling author of RATTLE *A wonderfully twisted female protagonist * C.J. Tudor, author of THE CHALK MAN *This dramatic psychological thriller makes you want to carry on reading * Woman *An addictive domestic thriller that will keep you guessing to the end * Peterborough Telegraph *A dramatic and intense psychological read * Woman&Home *

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Book SynopsisThe fourth book in Karen Rose''s nail-biting Cincinnati Series revisits your favourite characters battling crime in the city''s dark underbelly. Fans of Tess Gerritsen, James Patterson and Karin Slaughter will not be able to tear themselves away from this explosive thriller. Homicide detective Adam Kimble is no stranger to battling demons. But Meredith Fallon is a different kind of weakness: one that could actually be good for him, if only he would let himself depend on her. Meredith has loved Adam for a year, and seeing how hard he''s worked to deal with his PTSD makes her feelings only stronger, but she respects his needs. Her work keeps her busy anyway: she counsels sexually abused women like Mallory Martin to help them reintegrate into the world.But someone doesn''t want Meredith helping women like Mallory, and Meredith finds herself the target of a very determined killer. Adam would risk anything for Meredith, but they''ll soon find out the killer is justTrade ReviewIntense, complex and unforgettable - James PattersonFast and furious - SunRose...effortlessly balances romance and crime... An excellent example of how far-reaching and carried romance can be. - New York Times

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Book SynopsisHeadless bodies have started appearing across town in Trenton, New Jersey... Mutilated corpses litter the streets of New Jersey in Hardcore Twenty-Four, the thrilling twenty-fourth adventure in the laugh-out-loud Stephanie Plum series by No. 1 bestselling author Janet Evanovich. The perfect read for fans of Harlan Coben and Sue Grafton.Raves for Janet Evanovich''s bestselling novels: ''Razor sharp'' (Sunday Express); ''Non-stop laughs with plenty of high jinks'' (USA Today); ''Pithy, witty and fast-paced'' (The Sunday Times). At first, it''s just corpses from a funeral home and the morgue that have had the heads removed. Then a homeless man is murdered and dumped behind a church. Stephanie Plum knows that she''s the only one with a prayer of catching this killer.If that''s not enough, Diesel''s back in town. The six-foot-tall, blond-haired hunk accepts no limits - that includes locked doors, closed windTrade ReviewPraise for Janet Evanovich: 'Among the great joys of contemporary crime fiction' * GQ *A laugh-out-loud page-turner * Heat *Romantic and gripping... An absolute tonic * Good Housekeeping *As smart and sassy as high-gloss wet paint * Time Out *Pithy, witty and fast-paced * The Sunday Times *Making trouble and winning hearts * USA Today *

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Book SynopsisIf you delight in the suspense of Stephen King and Harlan Coben, you''ll love Seize the Night - a classic thriller by Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author Dean Koontz. One by one, the children of Moonlight Bay are disappearing. No one knows if they are dead or alive. Christopher Snow, suffering from the rare disorder xeroderma pigmentosum, has glimpsed the dark and torrid secrets of the small-town community where he has spent his entire life. And only he has the key to the truth - a truth that could only exist in the genetic chaos of Moonlight Bay.Trade Review'As ever, the writing is fluid, the dynamic taut and the relationships between the characters - Snow, his girlfriend Sasha, Bobby and the intelligent animals, Orson and Mungojerrie, in particular - compulsive' The Times'Tour de force... With headlong glee, Koontz again unveils encyclopedic intelligence about how things work in the physical world - and how to bolt sentences into the moonlight' Kirkus Reviews'Masterful stuff' Jersey Evening PostNo bestselling novelist creates magnetic characters as consistently as Koontz does. The wonderfully delineated loyalties among these characters will win readers' hearts. The suspense soars...a rousing crowd-pleaser' Publishers Weekly'Looking for the kind of suspense that will raise goosebumps on goosebumps? Cosy up to the latest pulse-quickener from Dean Koontz...full of the creepy kind of dread [his fans] have come to savour in his novels' People

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Book SynopsisIn a cavern called The House of Thunder, Susan Thorton watched in terror as her lover died a brutal death in a college hazing. And in the following four years, the four young men who participated in that grim fraternity rite also died violently. Or did they? Twelve years later Susan wakes in a hospital bed. Apparently involved in a fatal accident, she is suffering from amnesia. She doesn''t remember who she is or why she is there. All she knows is that her convalescence is unfolding into a fearful nightmare - and that the faces that surround her, pretending loving care, are those of the four men involved in that murder years before. Have the dead come back to life? Or has Susan plunged into the abyss of madness? With the help of her neurosurgeon, Susan desperately clings to her sanity while fighting to uncover who or what could be stalking her...Originally published under the pseudonym Leigh Nichols

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Book Synopsis The past can be a very dangerous place when it is locked into a nightmare... The Key to Midnight is a page-turning thriller from Dean Koontz that delves into the darkest of dreams. Perfect for fans of Stephen King and Harlan Coben. ''Dean Koontz writes page-turners, middle-of-the-night-sneak-up-behind-you suspense thrillers. He touches our hearts and tingles our spines'' - Washington Post Book WorldWho is Joanna Rand?Alex Hunter hasn''t come to Japan to fall in love. But Joanna Rand is the most beautiful, exciting woman he has ever met.But Joanna is not who she thinks she is. Ten years before, and halfway across the world, a brutally bizarre experiment recreated her mind. A violation so hideous that her dreams are filled with terror and her memories are a lie.If they are ever to be free, Alex and Joanna have to reopen the dangerous door into the nightmare past. Somehow they have

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Book Synopsis A gifted clairvoyant. A shocking vision. A deadly killer. Dean Koontz writes a spine-chilling novel in The Face of Fear - a gripping tale of predator and prey. Perfect for fans of Richard Laymon and Harlan Coben.''Real suspense... tension upon tension!'' - The New York Times Graham Harris is a gifted clairvoyant, and during a television interview, he ''sees'' a murder being committed. He knows that the killer is the man the police have named the Butcher - the slayer of nine young women.Learning of the psychic identification, the Butcher begins to stalk this ''witness'' to his crime, and traps Harris and his girlfriend at night in a vast forty-two-storey business building, hunting them relentlessly from floor to floor... What readers are saying about The Face of Fear: ''Your breathing will not return to normal once Koontz brings you imm

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Book SynopsisCompulsive, gripping and dark, NEVER BE BROKEN is the stunning new novel in the Marnie Rome series, for fans of Peter James, Mark Billingham, and Val McDermid''Sarah Hilary writes beautifully and unflinchingly'' Peter JamesNoah Jake has seen dead bodies before but when a young woman falls to her death from a London tower block, landing in the bonnet of his car, everything changes for him. Has he witnessed an accident, suicide, or something worse? Whichever, it affects him deeply. London''s young people are being trafficked into gangs, exploited, and killed. Thirteen-year-old Raffa Jordan was shot in the street, an innocent bystander in a gang war, or so it seems. It looks as if Samantha Haile is just the latest victim in the wave of violence sweeping the city. Only Noah feels the need to treat her differently, to chase down the truth of what happened that day.Marnie Rome wants to hTrade Review[A] searing perceptive novel * Observer *Deeply contemporary, painfully real, heartbreakingly good -- Mick HerronNever Be Broken gloriously demonstrates that modern crime fiction really isn't all about the murders -- Val McDermidAddictive, chilling and beautifully written. The timely story pulls you in deep -- Will DeanThe Marnie Rome stories are clever and sharp, but they also have the most incredibly emotional depth and clarity. I adored it -- Joanna CannonSarah Hilary is going to be up there with the likes of Ruth Rendell, PD James and Val McDermid, as a game changer of British crime fiction * Crime Review *Tough, tender, absolutely terrifying -- Erin KellyHeartbreaking, tense, intelligent storytelling from a writer at the top of her game. You won't get better writing than this * Live and Deadly blog *Magnificent -- Alex MarwoodCompulsive and page-turning -- Melanie McGrathA satisfyingly complex mystery * Mail on Sunday *

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Book SynopsisBarbara Nadel''s gripping Ikmen mysteries are the inspiration behind The Turkish Detective, BBC Two''s sensational eight-part TV crime drama series, out now.The twenty-first chilling Istanbul crime thriller starring Çetin Ikmen, ''the Morse of Istanbul'' (Daily Telegraph), from Silver Dagger Award-winning author Barbara Nadel. Not to be missed by fans of Donna Leon. A derelict villa near Istanbul holds dark spirits, secrets and murder...Retired inspector Çetin Ikmen must confront his demons to reveal the shocking truth behind a young girl''s death...When historian Suzan Tan is asked to examine the contents of a derelict villa on the Bosphorus, she is intrigued to discover a Ouija board among the artefacts. Forty years ago, a young girl was found with a knife in her heart in this villa. It is said that before her death this very Ouija board spelled out her name.The verdict was suicidTrade ReviewPraise for Barbara Nadel's novels: 'Intelligent and captivating' * Sunday Times *Complex and beguiling: a Turkish delight * Mick Herron *Inspector Çetin Ikmen is one of detective fiction's most likeable investigators, despite his grumpy and unsociable character...think of him as the Morse of Istanbul * Daily Telegraph *Impeccable mystery plotting, exotic and atmospheric * Guardian *The delight of Nadel's books is the sense of being taken beneath the surface of an ancient city... We look into the alleyways and curious dark quarters of Istanbul, full of complex characters and louche atmosphere * Independent *Gripping and unusual detective story, vivid and poignant * Literary Review *

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Book SynopsisSOME CRIMES CAN NEVER BE FORGOTTEN''BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN'' DAILY MAIL''A GREAT STORY TOLD WITH REAL POISE'' SIMON KERNICK, SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERDetective Abigail Boone has been missing for four days when she is finally found. Suffering retrograde amnesia, she is a stranger to her despairing husband and bewildered son.Hopelessly lost in her own life, with no leads on her abduction, Boone''s only instinct is to revisit the case she was investigating when she vanished: the baffling disappearance of a young woman, Sarah Still.Defying her family and the police, Boone obsessively follows a deadly trail to uncover the shocking truth. But even if she finds Sarah, will Boone ever be the same again?From a blistering new voice in crime fiction, PAST LIFE is a razor-sharp thriller perfect for fans of authors such as Ian Rankin, Tim Weaver, Susie Steiner, Joseph Knox aTrade ReviewIt's gripping, addictive, a thrill of a ride. This is crime as it should be written. one of the best, original introductions of a protagonist I've read * Jo Spain *A smart, distinctive debut * Sunday Mirror *A great story told with real poise * Simon Kernick *A beautifully written debut... * Daily Mail *An astonishing debut * Woman’s Own *I loved it. Boone is such a compelling character. It's taut, beautifully written and at some points the tension is almost too much to bear * Harriet Tyce *A smart debut from a distinctive new voice * The People *I really loved this...a twisting, heart-wrenching story with wonderfully vivid characters * Claire McGowan *Memory is at the centre of Nolan's bold and sharply written book...In a genre oversaturated by samey stories, Past Life is a dark crime fiction debut that feels fresh, smart and thrilling * Culturefly *A policewoman suffering amnesia must find the truth about her own violent kidnapping in Dominic Nolan's thrilling, roller coaster debut. Tense, gripping and full of twists and turns, this read will keep you on the edge of your seat. * Dead Good Books *

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Book SynopsisPEOPLE ARE BORN. MONSTERS ARE MADE. Epic, thrilling and beautifully written, AFTER DARK is a twisting masterpiece of crime fiction that fans of Ian Rankin, Tim Weaver, Belinda Bauer and Tana French will love. A girl held captive her entire life After a shocking discovery, the police must unravel a mystery that horrifies the nation. A detective condemned as a criminal Violently abducted while searching for a missing woman, D.S. Abigail Boone suffered retrograde amnesia - remembering nothing of her previous life. Defying the law to hunt those responsible, she now languishes behind bars. A monster hiding in the shadows In desperation, police turn to Boone - who fears a connection to the disappearance of a child three decades earlier...and a mysterious underworld figure whose name is spoken only in whispers. Freed from prison, what will Boone sacrifice - and who must she become - to uncoTrade ReviewThrilling, menacing and beautifully crafted. A must-read for crime fiction fans -- Olivia KiernanI absolutely devoured it -- Trevor WoodSo dark and gripping . . . really intelligent crime writing -- Jo SpainDark, thrilling and restlessly poetic. This is a book that grips you by the throat and refuses to let go -- Victoria SelmanPoignant and gripping . . . the scope of the crime will stay with you * Women’s Weekly *

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Book Synopsis A tragic death. A missing baby. A long-kept secret... 1960. Thirteen-year-old Rebecca lives in fear of her father''s temper. As a storm batters Seaview Cottage one night, she hears a visitor at the door and a violent argument ensues. By the time the police arrive, Rebecca''s parents are dead and the visitor has fled. No one believes Rebecca heard a stranger downstairs...2014. Iris, a journalist, is sent to cover the story of a new mother on the run with her desperately ill baby. But fatefully the trail leads to the childhood home of Iris''s own mother, Rebecca...Seaview Cottage.As Iris races to unravel what happened the night Rebecca''s parents were killed, it''s time for Seaview Cottage to give up its secrets.Read The Lost Child, the heart-wrenching new novel from the author of The Girl in the Letter. If you love the novels of Kate Morton and Lucinda Riley, you will love this. Trade ReviewCompelling, twisty, heart-wrenching and thought-provoking. A novel that stays with youTruly hard to put down. Fast paced, brilliantly plotted and desperately sad at times - all hallmarks of a bestsellerA pacy, heartrending read - S magazine, Sunday ExpressAs moving as it is disturbing. A real triumph - Woman & Home

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Book SynopsisA moving and nostalgic saga from Pam Evans, set in London during the Second World War. Perfect for readers of Katie Flynn, Kitty Neale and Dilly Court.It is autumn 1940 and, as the bombs drop on London, a close-knit community struggles to survive. Working at the local post office, Bessie Green does her best to keep her customers'' spirits up, but when she receives a telegram addressed to her parents, there''s nothing she can do to prevent the heartache that lies ahead. Then Bessie hears that eleven-year-old Daisy Mason has been orphaned in a blast, and she''s sure that taking Daisy into their home is just what her parents need to help them overcome their grief. At first, Daisy won''t settle, then her handsome brother Josh comes back on leave and things look up for all of them. But the war brings further challenges for Bessie and her friends - with more hearts broken and loved-ones lost - before they can dare to dream of a brighter future...Trade ReviewPraise for Pam Evans' well-loved family sagas:A touching novel * Daily Express *An unforgettable tale of life during the war * Our Time *Nostalgia, heartbreak, danger and war: all the ingredients of an engrossing novel * Bolton News *There's a special kind of warmth that shines through the characters * Lancashire Evening Post *This book touched me very, very much. It's lovely * North Wales Chronicle *

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Book SynopsisNew York Times bestselling author Anne Perry brings us an exciting new thriller of espionage and murder set across Europe in the 1930s. The world is on the brink of war and no one is to be trusted as young photographer Elena Standish becomes embroiled in a terrifying game of cat and mouse...It is 1933 and Europe is a place of increasing fear and violence. Young British photographer Elena Standish is on assignment in Amalfi when she meets Ian Newton, a charming Englishman with whom she falls in love. But what does she really know about him?Accompanying him on a train across Italy to Paris, she finds him critically stabbed and dying. He tells her he is a member of Britain''s Secret Service, on his way to Berlin to warn MI6 so that they can foil a plot to assassinate one of Hitler''s vilest henchmen and blame Britain for it, thus causing a devastating diplomatic crisis. Elena promises to deliver the message. But she is too late, and finds herself fleeingTrade ReviewAnne Perry's Victorian mysteries are marvels of plot construction... truly remarkable * New York Times *There is a freshness about [Perry's] writing which makes it truly exceptional and I was gripped until the final page. Death on Blackheath was one of the best books I've read this year and I cannot recommend it highly enough * Eurocrime *Elegantly constructed and nail-bitingly tense * Good Book Guide *The investigation concludes in a hold-your-breath trial... A brilliant Victorian police procedural in which well-realized characters and settings are fascinating in themselves * Booklist *Give her a good murder and a shameful social evil, and Anne Perry can write a Victorian mystery that would make Dickens' eyes pop out * New York Times Book Review *Engrossing... Perry has always excelled in courtroom scenes and arguments between barristers, and she outdoes herself in two dramatic trials ... The book gallops to a dramatic conclusion * Washington Times Daily *A truly unusual mystery... Perry balances plot and character neatly before providing a resolution that few will anticipate * Publishers Weekly *Redolent with Victorian atmosphere, from the hypocritical snobbishness to the rigid social conventions of the time * Tangled Web *

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