Crime & Thrillers Books

Book SynopsisThe third gripping instalment in an exciting new generation of Pitt novels, from the New York Times bestselling author and queen of Victorian crime, Anne Perry. It is 1910 and a warehouse fire on the banks of the Thames has left one criminal dead and another charged with his murder. Convinced of his innocence, Jessie Beale begs barrister Daniel Pitt to defend the accused. It''s a hopeless case - unless Daniel can find an expert witness, whose testimony on fire damage is so utterly convincing that any jury would believe him. Daniel''s friend Miriam fford Croft was taught by formidable forensic scientist Sir Barnabas Saltram, who has built his reputation on giving evidence of this kind. But when Saltram agrees to testify, thus saving an innocent man from the gallows, Daniel unwittingly starts a chain of events that has devastating consequences for all of them...Trade ReviewPraise for Anne Perry: 'One of her most teasing mysteries, this time with a courtroom finale that may be her strongest ever * Kirkus Reviews *A truly unusual mystery * Publishers Weekly *Elegantly constructed and nail-bitingly tense * Good Book Guide *Engrossing . . . The book gallops to a dramatic conclusion * Washington Times Daily *There is a freshness about [Perry's] writing which makes it truly exceptional * Eurocrime *Anne Perry's Victorian mysteries are marvels of plot construction * New York Times *

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Book Synopsis Inspired by the real-life escape of thousands of Jewish children from Nazi-occupied Europe on the Kindertransport trains to London.Prague 1939. Young mother Eva has a secret from her past. When the Nazis invade, Eva knows the only way to keep her daughter Miriam safe is to send her away - even if it means never seeing her again. But when Eva is taken to a concentration camp, her secret is at risk of being exposed.In London, Pamela volunteers to help find places for the Jewish children arrived from Europe. Befriending one unclaimed little girl, Pamela brings her home. It is only when her young son enlists in the RAF that Pamela realizes how easily her own world could come crashing down.For readers of Heather Morris''sThe Tattooist of Auschwitz, Edith Eger''s The Choice and Martha Hall Kelly''sLilac Girls.

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Book SynopsisThe gripping new emotional thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Ice Cream Girls,My Best Friend''s Girl and The Brighton Mermaid. Pieta has a secretTen years ago, Pieta survived a weekend with a sadistic serial killer. She never told anyone what happened and instead moved on with her life. But now, the man who kidnapped her is hunting down his past victims meaning she may have to tell her deepest secret to stay alive . . .Jody has a secretFifteen years ago, policewoman Jody made a terrible mistake that resulted in a serial killer escaping justice. When she discovers journalist Pieta is one of his living victims, Jody realises she has a way to catch him - even if it means endangering Pieta''s life. . .Will telling their secrets save or sacrifice each other?''Gripping ... full of heart and truth'' Caroline Smailes''I raced through this compelling thriller'' CatherTrade ReviewI LOVED Tell Me Your Secret. Such a gripping and pacy thriller with a clever, twisty plot. I cared about the two main characters and I couldn't put it down. The ending was brilliantly shocking. -- Claire DouglasKept me pinned to my sofa and turning the pages. A totally addictive, can't put down, rollercoaster ride of a story -- Araminta HallTell Me Your Secret is a stunningly tense, completely compelling thriller that had me gripped from the first page. A taut, twisting drama peopled with living, breathing characters you believe in and a story that has you rushing to turn the pages. This book will mess with your head, steal your breath and scare you senseless. I loved it! -- Miranda DickinsonGripping, unapologetic, full of heart and truth. -- Caroline SmailesTell Me Your Secret is a compelling page turner. It's thrilling. Honest and raw. Also, Dorothy can write a fire sex scene. * Black Girls Book Club *I raced through this compelling thriller about families, secrets and, above all, survival. Congratulations on a real page-turner Dorothy Koomson' -- Catherine IsaacYou'll be gripped by this tense, twisty thriller. * Fabulous Magazine *Queen of mystery Dorothy Koomson returns for her latest gripping tale, and it's sure to be the reason behind some late nights for thriller fans * Pride magazine *The author draws you in with her latest suspenseful read, which has shocking twists, disturbing themes and powerful characters to tell a dark tale. . . The dramatic tension is expertly established and the characters are strong and believable * Woman's Weekly *A tense, fast-paced story with a gripping climax when all will be revealed... * Candis *Dorothy Koomson winds the suspense tighter and tighter while keeping the characters real and relatable. Dark and tightly plotted with a thrilling climax. * S Magazine *We are huge fans of Dorothy Koomson and we love her latest novel * Take a Break *

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Book SynopsisThe New York Times bestseller!FBI Agent Kate O''Hare plays by the rules, but con man Nicholas Fox makes them up as he goes along. Ordered to work together to tackle out-of-bounds cases ordinary FBI agents can''t touch, they make a brilliant team, as long as the simmering tension between them is kept under control...Kate and Nick are investigating the suspicious disappearance of Silicon Valley billionaire Richard Wylde. Known as the Big Kahuna, he''s famous for creating an artificial intelligence software some people might kill for. Kate thinks those people might include Wylde''s model wife and his shady business partner, who seem more interested in gaining control of his company than in finding the Kahuna himself. The only lead is Wylde''s drop-out son, who''s living the dream in Hawaii. To get close to him, Kate and Nick will have to go undercover in the surfer community. It looks like a dream assignatiTrade ReviewPraise for Janet Evanovich: Pithy, witty and fast-paced * Sunday Times *Even if you can't always tell the good guys from the bad guys, there's no doubt who'll come out on top when the Fox is in the hen house * Kirkus Reviews *Among the great joys of contemporary crime fiction * GQ *Romantic and gripping... an absolute tonic * Good Housekeeping *Making trouble and winning hearts * USA today *A laugh-out-loud page-turner * Heat *

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Book SynopsisFBI agent Kate O''Hare and charming con man Nicholas Fox race against time to uncover a buried train filled with Nazi gold in this thrilling adventure in the romantic and gripping (Good Housekeeping) Fox and O''Hare series from the No.1 New York Times bestselling author Janet Evanovich.Straight as an arrow special agent Kate O''Hare and international con man Nick Fox have brought down some of the biggest criminals out there. But now they face their most dangerous foe yet-a vast, shadowy international organization known only as the Brotherhood.Directly descended from the Vatican Bank priests who served Hitler during World War II, the Brotherhood is on a frantic search for a lost train loaded with $30 billion in Nazi gold, untouched for over seventy-five years somewhere in the mountains of Eastern Europe.Kate and Nick know that there is only one man who can find the fortune and bring down the Brotherhood-the same man who taught Nick everythTrade ReviewAmong the great joys of contemporary crime fiction - GQMaking trouble and winning hearts - USA TodayA laugh-out-loud page-turner - HeatChutzpah and sheer comic inventiveness . . . The Evanovich books [are] good fun' - Washington Post

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Book SynopsisIn this thrilling adventure from No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Janet Evanovich, FBI agent Kate O''Hare and charming con man Nicholas Fox race against time to uncover a buried train filled with Nazi gold.Kate and Nick have brought down some of the biggest criminals in the world. Now they face their most dangerous foe yet-a shadowy organization known as the Brotherhood. Directly descended from the Vatican Bank priests who served Hitler during World War II, the Brotherhood is searching for a lost train loaded with $30 billion in Nazi gold, untouched for over seventy-five years in the mountains of Eastern Europe. Only one man can find the fortune and bring down the Brotherhood-the man who taught Nick everything he knows, his father, Quentin. And as the stakes get higher, they turn to Kate''s own father, Jake, who shares his daughter''s grit and, unfortunately, her stubbornness.From a remote monastery in the Swiss Alps to the desert

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Book SynopsisYOU SHOULD NEVER HAVE LET HER IN.A gripping and twisting psychological thriller with an ending you''ll never forget, THE HOUSEMATE is perfect for fans of Louise Jensen, Jane Corry, Shari Lapena''s THE COUPLE NEXT DOOR and Laura Marshall''s FRIEND REQUEST.''Kept me on the edge of my toes...I never saw the ending coming. A fantastic read.'' ***** Goodreads reviewerYOU LET A STRANGER INTO YOUR HOMEBest friends Megan and Chloe have finally found the perfect house.And when they meet Samantha, she seems like the perfect housemate.YOU DON''T KNOW WHAT SHE''S HIDINGBut Megan thinks there might be more to Samantha than meets the eye. Why is she so secretive? Where are her friends and family? And why is she desperate to get close to Chloe?YOU''RE ABOUT TO FIND OUTWhen strange things start happening in the house, Megan and Chloe grow more and more alarmed. They s

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Book Synopsis'Like all the best vintages Jack Lark has aged to perfection. Scarred, battered and bloody, his story continues to enthral' ANTHONY RICHES Historical military fiction at its finest, for fans of Bernard Cornwell's Sharpe series, Matthew Harffy and Patrick O'Brian. South Africa, 1871. Jack Lark no longer walks alone. With the worldly Anna Baker by his side, he travels to the Cape Colony diamond fields determined to seek their fortune - and an adventurous new life together. The journey north soon turns violent as tensions erupt between other hopeful diggers and a gang of Boer men. Everyone has their eye on the same elusive prize - and some will stop at nothing to get it. For Jack and Anna, unearthing a diamond is only half the battle. Getting out of the mines alive will prove far more difficult - and dangerous. And when the worst happens, Jack finds himself tested as no enemy, no man and no war has ever before. Pr

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Book SynopsisThe second novel in the gripping supernatural thriller series from international bestselling author Jodi Taylor, perfect for fans of Sarah Painter, Genevieve Cogman and Ben Aaronovitch.Dark light still filled my vision and I could see nothing.Elizabeth Cage has lost everything. Betrayed, terrified and alone, she finds refuge in the seemingly idyllic village of Greyston.But for Elizabeth, life is never quiet for long and she soon finds herself caught up in an ancient ceremony that culminates in violent death.Escape is her only option but how? And where to? With the Sorensen Clinic still after her, nowhere is safe.And no matter how far and fast she runs, trouble will always find her. Readers love Jodi Taylor: ''Jodi Taylor does brilliant, strong female heroes, and Elizabeth follows on from Max in the St Mary''s series''''I look forward to another adventure with this quirky and perfectTrade ReviewTakes readers on a carnival ride through laughter and tears with a bit of time travel thrown in for spice * Publishers Weekly Starred Review *Takes readers on a carnival ride through laughter and tears with a bit of time travel thrown in for spice * Publishers Weekly Starred Review *A true page-turner * SF Revu *A true page-turner * SF Revu *I've never seen time travel handled this way. I like it * Wethenerdy.com *I've never seen time travel handled this way. I like it * Wethenerdy.com *[An] appealing cast of characters... [with] with plenty of humour, lots of action, and even a touch of romance * Library Journal *[An] appealing cast of characters... [with] with plenty of humour, lots of action, and even a touch of romance * Library Journal *

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Book SynopsisIf they ever catch you, say nothing. Admit nothing. Never tell.''High-wire suspense that keeps you riveted'' Lisa GardnerPerfect for fans of James Patterson and Karin Slaughter, the new novel Sunday Times bestseller Karen Rose is now in paperback. An explosive crime thriller exploring the the secrets of a hidden cult, Say No More is a race-against-time thriller that will keep you gripped until the final page.Mercy Callahan never thought she''d be able to talk about her past. When she arrives in Sacramento to make peace with her brother Gideon, and to help find the brutal cult that took away her childhood, she is finally ready to talk. But when Ephraim Burton - the man who made her life a living hell - follows her there, she realises she might never be safe.Rafe Sokolov would do anything to have Mercy back in his life and would go to any length to protect her. But when it becomes apparent that EpTrade ReviewRose...effortlessly balances romance and crime... An excellent example of how dar-reaching and varied romance can be * New York Times *Karen Rose delivers the kind of high-wire suspense that keeps you riveted -- Lisa GardnerTakes off like a house afire . . . Action and chills galore -- Tess Geritsen

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Book SynopsisFIVE WENT INTO THE WOODS. TWO NEVER CAME BACK.''This book reminds me of the first time I read Mystic River by Dennis Lehane. It''s THAT good.'' STEVE CAVANAGH''An incredible thriller that kept me up reading. Intense. Wickedly smart. A stunning debut from a gifted author'' ADRIAN McKINTY, bestselling author of The ChainErin Sloane was sixteen when high school senior Andre Villiers was murdered by his friends. They were her friends, too, led by the intense, charismatic Ricky Hell. Five people went into West Cypress Woods the night Andre was murdered. Only three came out.Ativan, alcohol and distance had dimmed Erin''s memories of that time. But nearly twenty years later, an ageing father will bring her home. Now a journalist, she is asked to write a story about the Southport Three and the thrill-kill murder that electrified the country. Erin''s investigation propels her cl

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Book SynopsisBestselling author Lyn Andrews'' unputdownable saga ANGELS OF MERCY is perfect for fans of Kate Thompson and Kitty Neale.Twins Kate and Evvie are navigating love and heartbreak. But their toughest challenge is yet to come . . . Blue-eyed, blond-haired, full of smiles and sweetness, even as babies twins Kate and Evvie Greenway captured the hearts of Liverpool''s Scotland Road slumlands. But now they are almost adults the two girls find that being pleasant, popular and blessed with a loving family that isn''t quite enough. For they''ve both fallen for men who will break their youthful hearts . . .But these sorrows are nothing compared to the tragedies that await them, and so many others, when the Great War breaks out. Determined to do their part, Kate and Evvie sign up for nursing training and are despatched to the Front, a terrible world far from their homes. Can anything - hope, love or the bond that has always united the sisters - survive all tTrade ReviewPraise for Lyn Andrews' unforgettable sagas: 'Her mix of Irish and Liverpool backdrops have won this strong saga writer an assured place in the Sunday Times top 10...she's great! - BooksellerA compelling read - Woman's OwnThe Catherine Cookson of Liverpool - Northern EchoAn outstanding storyteller - Woman's WeeklyGutsy... A vivid picture of a hard-up, hard-working community...will keep the pages turning - Daily Express

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Book SynopsisHE DISAPPEARED FOR 15 YEARS...UNTIL THE DAY OF THE MURDER. *** THE INTERNATIONAL TOP TEN BESTSELLER***''Taut, beautifully observed...with an explosive finish.'' PETER MAY''Original, compelling and highly recommended. S. R. White is the real deal.'' CHRIS HAMMER''A fascinating case''SUNDAY TIMES CRIME CLUB PICKAfter a puzzling death in the wild bushlands of Australia, detective Dana Russo has just 12 hours to interrogate the prime suspect - a silent, inscrutable man found at the scene of the crime, who disappeared without trace 15 years earlier.But where has he been? Why won''t he talk? And exactly how dangerous is he? Without conclusive evidence to prove his guilt, Dana faces a desperate race against time to persuade him to speak. But as each interview spirals with fevered intensity, Dana must reckon with her own traumatic past to reveal the shocking truth . . .Compulsive, atmoTrade ReviewA taut, beautifully observed slow-burner with an explosive finish. -- PETER MAYOriginal, compelling and highly recommended. S. R. White is the real deal. -- CHRIS HAMMERA fascinating case * SUNDAY TIMES *It draws you in - and rewards with a truly powerful ending * HEAT *This slow-burn novel catches light * THE SUN *A dark and compulsive read * WOMAN & HOME *

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Book Synopsis24 HOURS AFTER LEAVING HIS CELL HE WAS DEAD. CAN SHE FIND OUT WHY?''A rising star of Australian crime fiction...White''s account of the murder investigation is gripping.'' SUNDAY TIMES''S. R. White is the real deal.'' CHRIS HAMMER, author of SCRUBLANDS.*** From THE AUSTRALIAN TOP TEN BESTSELLER***When a man is found savagely ''crucified'' amidst a murky swamp in northern Australia, detective Dana Russo and her team are called to a shocking scene. The victim is a convicted rapist, just released from prison, who years earlier committed an atrocious crime yards from where he was killed. Who murdered him - and why? With several potential leads, the investigation quickly becomes more complex, and sinister, than anyone imagined. And Dana realises she''ll have to confront her own troubled past to understand the true motives of the killer... A twisting, compelling and utterly haunt

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Book SynopsisIn her nostalgic and heart-warming saga, Sunday Times bestselling author Lyn Andrews evokes the ups and downs of life in the back streets of 1930s Liverpool''An outstanding storyteller'' Woman''s WeeklyLiverpool, 1935. Monica and Joan Copperfield are firm friends. Monica dreams of a better life as a hairdresser - though her parents are suspicious of such a glamorous profession. Joan has her eye on a job at Crawford''s biscuit factory, with cheap chocolate biscuits as an irresistible perk.When Monica catches the eye of her boss''s son, she''s flattered. But could he ever be serious about a back-street girl? Meanwhile Glaswegian Jim is keen on Joan - but she''s grown up around a bad marriage, and is suspicious of romance. Yet Jim''s kindness and sense of humour are hard to resist . . . Shocking secrets, lifelong friendships and the unbreakable spirit of a working-class community facing war are woven irresistibly together in Lyn AndrTrade ReviewReaders love THE GIRLS FROM MERSEY VIEW!***** 'Loved this book and would recommend it to anyone. Have read all her books' * Amazon review ****** 'I listened to this via Audible and totally loved it. A heartwarming saga set in Liverpool in the 1930's' * Goodreads ****** 'Love Lyn Andrews books and this one didn't let me down' * Amazon review *My favourite author . . . Have been waiting patiently for another book!' * Facebook ****** 'Great . . . Love it' * Amazon review *PRAISE FOR LYN ANDREWSAn outstanding storyteller * Woman’s Weekly *The Catherine Cookson of Liverpool * Northern Echo *She has a realism that is almost palpable * Liverpool Echo *Gutsy... A vivid picture of a hard-up, hard-working community...will keep the pages turning * Daily Express *'A compelling read' * Woman's Own *A vivid portrayal of life * Best *An indisputably gifted storyteller . . . warm-hearted and poignant * Historical Novels Review *'Plenty of realism and if you enjoy wartime sagas this one will please' * Nottingham Evening Post *A page-turning and beautifully written novel * Irish World *'The portrayal of such a strong female character should serve as an inspiration' * South Wales Argus *

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Book Synopsis''A tense, twisty, addictive read'' JO SPAIN''Nail-bitingly tense...leaves you gasping for breath'' SARAH PEARSEThe waves are to die for. It''s a paradise they''d kill to keep.There''s a darkness inside all of us and The Bay has a way of bringing it out. Everyone here has their secrets but we don''t go looking for them. Because sometimes it''s better not to know.Kenna arrives in Sydney to surprise her best friend, shocked to hear she''s going to marry a guy she''s only just met. But Mikki and her fiancé Jack are about to head away on a trip, so Kenna finds herself tagging along for the ride.Sorrow Bay is beautiful, wild and dangerous. A remote surfing spot with waves to die for, cut off from the rest of the world. Here Kenna meets the mysterious group of people who will do anything to keep their paradise a secret. Sky, Ryan, Clemente and Victor have come to ride the waves and disappear from life. How will they feTrade ReviewAs with her mind-blowing debut, Allie has delivered yet another tense, twisty, addictive read. The vivid world and fascinating characters of The Bay will stay with me for some time! -- Jo SpainI loved it. Gave me the same sinister-yet-you-wish-you-were-there vibes of The Beach, combined with Allie's trademark ability to cast suspicion on everyone. I had to keep turning the pages to the end! -- Amy McCullochA compulsive page-turner. The hidden motives of this surf-worshipping cultish group of friends, who would do anything necessary to protect their hidden beach from the outside world, maintained a taut suspense that truly had me until the very last page -- Sally ThorneSun, sand, surf and suspense, The Bay is drenched in atmosphere, tension and intrigue -- Emma HaughtonA tense and gripping thriller about friendship and obsession. Kept me guessing until the very end -- Jo JakemanA thrill-ride of a novel, The Bay brings together a cast of sinister characters on a remote, surf-pounded beach, where no one is what they seem. A high-octane, addictive summer read, perfect for your beach bag -- Lucy ClarkeA pulse-pounding, treacherous adventure that will pull you in like a powerful undertow and not let go. With a lush, sun-soaked setting, a relentless plot, and jaw-dropping twists, you'll race through the pages and into the nightmarish dark side of this beach paradise -- Laurie Elizabeth FlynnWith bone-chilling dread and irresistible cliffhangers,The Bay showcases Reynolds's immense talent at turning her own passion into a twisty, creepy suspense that will keep you glued to every seductive page -- Samantha M. BaileyFast paced, nail-bitingly tense and packed full of twists and turns . . . leaves you gasping for breath. I found it unputdownable -- Sarah PearseA unique, addictive thriller set in the fascinating and often dangerous world of surfing . . . The tension builds with the heat and the waves. I was totally swept away! -- Helen CooperA high-octane thriller, full of twists, secrets ,and dark characters that will keep you guessing until the final page -- Lauren NorthWith classic Reynolds twists, this fast-paced novel will have you second-guessing just who you can trust. Captivating * Women's Weekly *An absolute masterclass in tension . . . the setting and characters are magnificent - serious The Beach vibes, but more murder! -- Sarah Bonner

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Book SynopsisWhat if the only person you can trust is the LAST person you should?A well-loved and gripping read from the Sunday Times bestselling author about rumours and old ghosts...** DON''T MISS THE LAST HOUSE ON THE STREET, THE NEW NOVEL FROM DIANE CHAMBERLAIN **Struggling TV reporter Carmen Perez is desperate. Her career is crumbling, and everyone around her doubts her ability to cope.Then Jeff Cabrio arrives - a mysterious stranger who claims he can douse the small town''s spreading wildfires by making it rain.The town has no choice but to trust him, but it''s clear he''s running from something much darker. All Carmen has to do is uncover his secret and the story she craves is hers.Exposing the truth might save Carmen''s career, but the consequences could be devastating...Unlock the secrets you''ll love to discover with Diane Chamberlain, the storyteller beloved of re

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Book Synopsis''What if the person you trusted most was HIDING something from you?__________ Totally amazing...so powerful and beautifully written. I love Diane''s writing'' Cathy Kelly''I completely LOVED this book'' Jane Green__________A classic gripping read from the Sunday Times bestselling author, of intrigue and buried secrets...Held responsible for the terrible tragedy of September 1973, Rachel Huber knows her return to the small Pennsylvania town of Reflection, twenty years after she left, is not at all welcome.Time may have moved on but the town''s opinion of Rachel has not. People continue to blame her for her part in that day''s horrific events and, having returned to look after her grandmother, it suits Rachel to keep herself to herself.But Reflection is a town where secrets shimmer beneath the surface, and Rachel''s arrival acts as a catalyst for long-buried truths to co

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'Hypnotic' New York Times'A gripping, full-throttle page-turner' Miranda Cowley Heller, bestselling author of The Paper PalaceDaphne Larsen-Hall has every reason to believe that her life as an artist in a luxury Miami house with her surgeon husband, Brantley, and their children, will carry on forever.But Luna - the world's first Category 6 hurricane - changes everything. With Brantley missing, and their finances abruptly cut off, the family find themselves in a vast shelter for the displaced a thousand miles from home.As days turn into weeks, the Larsen-Halls confront losses and circumstances they never imagined, and a world changed beneath their feet. But when tensions in the shelter reach a breaking point, and shocking truths threaten to tear her family apart, Daphne's resilience is put to the ultimate test.'Tense, claustrophobic, and all too imaginable' Diane Chamberlain'Riveting' Mary Beth KeanePraise for Bruce Holsinger's The Gifted School:'More than a touch of Liane Moriarty's Big Little Lies' Observer 'An incisive inspective of privilege, race and class' New York Times 'Snapping with tension, this is a book for our times' Shari Lapena 'Exposes how easily a mix of good intentions, self-delusions and minor sins can escalate' The New Yorker

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Book SynopsisNew York Times bestselling author Anne Perry''s nineteenth heart-warming Christmas novella.Gracie Tellman is preparing for Christmas with her husband and three young children when Millie Foster calls upon her. As a maid at Harcourt House, Millie is terrified that sinister goings-on, including the disappearance of food from the kitchens, will lead to her unfair dismissal, and she begs Gracie to investigate the situation.With the promise that she will be back in time for Christmas, Gracie takes Millie''s place in the Harcourt household, never imagining the discovery she then makes. For the servants have been keeping a secret and their efforts are about to be rewarded in the most extraordinary way...A Christmas Legacy is a heart-warming festive mystery set in Victorian London from the pen of the New York Times bestselling author Anne Perry.

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Book SynopsisThree Debts Paid is the fifth gripping instalment in an exciting new generation of Pitt novels from the pen of highly acclaimed crime writer and New York Times bestselling author Anne Perry.It is February 1912 when barrister Daniel Pitt is reunited with his old college friend, Inspector Ian Frobisher. Following allegations of plagiarism, one of their Cambridge University professors has committed an assault, and Ian has recommended that Daniel defends him.Meanwhile, Daniel''s dear friend Miriam fford Croft has returned to London as a newly qualified forensic pathologist and is working with eccentric Dr Evelyn Hall. On Daniel''s first visit to the morgue, he is shocked to find Miriam examining the mutilated body of a young woman and, what''s worse, it is being compared to another corpse bearing identical wounds. As rumours spread of a serial killer, nicknamed ''the rainy-day slasher'', stalking the streets of London, Daniel hears that Ian FrobisherTrade ReviewOne of her most teasing mysteries, this time with a courtroom finale that may be her strongest ever * Kirkus Reviews *A truly unusual mystery * Publishers Weekly *Elegantly constructed and nail-bitingly tense * Good Book Guide *Engrossing . . . The book gallops to a dramatic conclusion * Washington Times Daily *There is a freshness about [Perry's] writing which makes it truly exceptional * Eurocrime *Anne Perry's Victorian mysteries are marvels of plot construction * New York Times *

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Book Synopsis''Full of tension and danger... powerfully atmospheric'' JENNIFER SAINT''A beautifully crafted thriller... Breathtaking and bone-chilling'' MANDA SCOTT''Maitland is a superlative historical novelist'' REBECCA MASCULL---Whispers haunt the walls and treachery darkens the shadows in this captivating historical novel for readers of C.J. Sansom, Andrew Taylor''s Ashes of London and Kate Mosse.Winter, 1607. A man is struck down in the grounds of Battle Abbey, Sussex. Before dawn breaks, he is dead.Home to the Montagues, Battle has caught the paranoid eye of King James. The Catholic household is rumoured to shelter those loyal to the Pope, disguising them as servants within the abbey walls. And the last man sent to expose them was silenced before his report could reach London.Daniel Pursglove is summoned to infiltrate Battle and find proof of treachery. He soon discovers that nearly everyone aTrade ReviewA dark and enthralling historical novel with a powerful narrative. The mysterious Daniel Pursglove has all the qualifications for a memorable series hero -- Andrew TaylorSpies, thieves, murderers and King James I? Brilliant. Wonderful, exciting story -- Conn Iggulden

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Book Synopsis ''Wow, this is an absolutely brilliant and hot crime read. I loved the characters and how real it all feels'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader reviewIf you love Karen Rose, Melinda Leigh and Lisa Gardner, you''ll be gripped by Laura Griffin!With her signature breathless pacing and suspenseful twists and turns, ''Laura Griffin never fails to put me on the edge of my seat'' (USA TODAY).''I love smart, sophisticated, fast-moving romantic thrillers and Laura Griffin writes them brilliantly'' JAYNE ANN KRENTZ''A pulse-pounding romantic thriller'' Publishers Weekly.............................................................................................A missing victim. A merciless killer.Up-and-coming attorney Leigh Larson fights for victims of sexual extortion, harassment, and online abuse. She''s laser-focused on her career and not

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Book SynopsisLIBBY SARJEANT IS BACK''Lesley Cookman is the Queen of Cosy Crime'' PAUL MAGRS''A real page turner'' KATIE FFORDELibby Sarjeant returns to take on her latest case in this gripping and twisting whodunit from Lesley Cookman. Perfect for fans of Faith Martin, J. R. Ellis and LJ Ross.Super-sleuth Libby Sarjeant returns with a baffling new case . . . two people missing in a single week. When a homeless man from the old-fashioned English seaside town of Nethergate appears to go missing - and the police are not available to investigate - amateur detective Libby Sarjeant and her psychic friend Fran are called in to search for him. But it seems the case might be far more complex than they anticipated - and when a second person disappears without trace, Libby suspects there must be a sinister connection between the two. Following a murky trail to uncover the truth, Libby and Fran find tTrade ReviewWith fascinating characters and an intriguing plot, this is a real page turner -- KATIE FFORDELesley Cookman is the Queen of Cosy Crime -- PAUL MAGRSIntrigue, romance and a touch of murder in a picturesque village setting -- LIZ YOUNGA compelling series where each book leaves you satisfied but also eagerly waiting for the next one -- BERNADINE KENNEDYNicely staged drama and memorable and strangely likeable characters -- TRISHA ASHLEYA quaint, British cozy, complete with characters who are both likeable and quirky -- ROSALEE RICHLAND

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Book SynopsisShe''s safe from him, a thousand miles from harm. Or so she thought.''Immediately gripping. Once I started I couldn''t stop'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ REAL READER REVIEW''Perfect holiday reading'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ REAL READER REVIEW''Absolutely brilliant. Can''t put it down!'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ REAL READER REVIEW''A gripping, luxurious thriller'' Laura Marshall''An irresistible slice of escapism'' TM Logan''Full of twists and turns, it will keep you furiously turning the pages...'' Sarah Pearse''Pacy, exciting and unpredictable.'' Charlotte Duckworth''An addictive page-turner, pulsing with threat. Thrillingly sinister!'' Lucy ClarkeCharlotte and Sam were partners. In life, and in crime, but that''s all behind her. Trade ReviewA gripping, luxurious thriller - the perfect summer read * Laura Marshall *An irresistible slice of summer escapism, with double-dealing and deadly secrets lying just beneath the surface of a luxury Caribbean cruise. * TM Logan, author of The Holiday and Trust Me *The Ex-Husband is the perfect page-turning beach read - pure escapism from the first page to the last. Full of twists and turns, it will keep you furiously turning the pages... * Sarah Pearse *The perfect summer read - pacy, exciting and unpredictable. * Charlotte Duckworth *An addictive page-turner, pulsing with threat. Thrillingly sinister! * Lucy Clarke *Sizzles with tension, desire, and a forever-escalating sense of menace. A must-have summer read. * Jack Jordan *A dark and addictive thriller with superb characters and a shocking conclusion. * Jenny Quintana *Dazzling, dangerous and addictive. The perfect combination for a twisty exotic thriller. * Lauren North *Completely addictive, fantastically paced. I was absolutely immersed in The Ex-Husband. * L V Matthews *Gripping and twisty - perfect escapism. * Phoebe Locke *A fast moving thriller, and an intense and addictive read. * Caroline Mitchell *A fabulous escape like no other! * Amanda Reynolds *Twisty, thrilling & luxurious. I absolutely loved The Ex-Husband. * Nikki Smith *The Ex-Husband is gripping and full of deliciously devious characters. You won't be able to put it down. * Olivia Kiernan *This had me gripped from the very first page. * Prima *A superior slice of escapist fiction - compulsive summer reading to keep you on edge of your deckchair. * Living Magazine *Let this escapist romp whisk you away to its world of dark and deadly glamour. * Real People *We couldn't turn the pages fast enough. * Bella *Thrilling. * Crime Monthly *Compelling, absorbing and highly entertaining. * Allie Reynolds *

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Book SynopsisTHE TRIP OF A LIFETIME. A PRIZE WORTH KILLING FOR.''Brilliant twists and an absolutely killer reveal in the final pages'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ READER REVIEW''I flew through this in a day'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ READER REVIEW''Karen Hamilton is the queen of thrillers'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ READER REVIEW''Peak tension and perfect plotting'' Victoria Selman''A hike from hell... one that will make you feel thankful for keeping your feet firmly on the ground'' Daily Mail''Leaves you breathless'' The Sun''Karen Hamilton moves from sly comedy to tragedy with unsettling ease'' Sunday Times''Exhilarating and addictive'' PrimaWe call it the Great Escape. The annual trip where my boss asks us expert travel guides to escort a group of privileged, uber-wealthy clientele on some far-flung eTrade ReviewPeak tension and perfect plotting in this thrilling new novel from the author of The Perfect Girlfriend. * Victoria Selman, author of Truly Darkly Deeply *Karen Hamilton moves from sly comedy to tragedy with unsettling ease * Sunday Times *Hamilton's story leaves you breathless trying to spot the good guys amid shifting loyalties. * The Sun *A hike from hell... one that will make you feel thankful for keeping your feet firmly on the ground * Daily Mail *Exhilarating and addictive * Prima *Dripping with rivalry, lies and deception... the tension ramps up with every turn of the page. * Yours Magazine *More twists and turns than a Kilimanjaro path, The Contest is the ultimate book for this summer. Secrets and lies, deception and double crossing, you wouldn't want these characters to buy you a drink, let alone join you for a climb up a mountain. * Sam Holland, author of The Echo Man *A book of inescapable rivalry, deceit, and family drama. Karen delivers a tightly plotted and fantastically researched thriller about climbing the heights of Kilimanjaro, upping the tension the higher the climb. I raced through it. * LV Matthews, author of The Twins *This brilliant thriller made me feel like I was taking every step up Mt Kilimanjaro. It's a fabulous read, exploring what lengths we are prepared to go to succeed. * Nikki Smith, author of The Beach Party *Karen Hamilton takes suspense to new heights in this nailbiting thriller that had me hooked from the start. An original voice, characters to love and hate, and a strong sense of place, make this an engrossing read. * Lisa Ballantyne, author of The Innocent One *I devoured The Contest. Terrifyingly claustrophobic. This is the must read book of the summer! * Steph Broadribb, author of Death in the Sunshine *I loved The Contest. A totally addictive thriller that I couldn't put down. The perfect summer read. * Jo Jakeman, author of What His Wife Knew *On a race to the top of Kilimanjaro, everyone has a motive to win and some have motive to kill in Karen Hamilton's latest gripping thriller. Each rise in elevation will have you turning pages faster than you can catch your breath. I'm still recovering from the altitude. * Olivia Kiernan, author of The End of Us *Loaded with the kind of edge-of-the seat tension that adds up to a cracking good thriller. * Mystery People *

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Book Synopsis"One of my favourite Tudor set books . . . A wonderfully vivid read." Nicola CornickYoung widow Elizabeth Williams is determined to make a success of the business she inherited from her merchant father. But an independent woman draws the wrong kind of attention, and Elizabeth soon realises she has enemies - enemies who know the dark truth about her dead husband. Happiness arrives when Elizabeth meets rapidly rising lawyer, Thomas Cromwell. Their marriage begins in mutual love and respect - but it isn''t easy being the wife of an ambitious courtier in Henry VIII''s London. The city is both merciless and filled with temptation, and Elizabeth soon realises she must take care in the life she has chosen . . . or risk losing everything.Acclaim for Mistress Cromwell: ''A delicious frisson of danger slithers through every page of the book. Enthralling.'' Karen Maitland ''A delicate and detailed portrayal, absolutely beautifully done. Captivating.'' Suzannah Dunn ''Rich, vivid and immersive, an enthralling story of the turbulent Tudor era.'' Nicola CornickTrade ReviewEngagingEnthrallingCaptivating

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Book SynopsisCAN TWO SISTERS SOLVE THEIR MOTHER''S DISAPPEARANCE?''This may be the perfect staycation read'' THE TIMES, Thriller of the Month''Brilliant, compelling, heart-wrenching writing'' PETER JAMESOne perfect summer day, mother of two Alice walks into the sea . . . and never returns.Her daughters - loyal but fragile Lily, and headstrong, long-absent Marietta - are forcibly reunited by her disappearance.Meanwhile, with retirement looming, DI Fox investigates cold cases long since forgotten. And there''s one obsession he won''t let go: a tragic death twenty years before.Can Lily and Marietta uncover what happened to their mother? Will Fox solve a mystery that has haunted him for decades? As their stories unexpectedly collide, long-buried secrets will change their lives in unimaginable ways.A gripping and emotional new thriller perfect for fans of Cara Hunter, Heidi Perks, Trade ReviewPraise for Erin Kinsley:Brilliant, compelling, heart-wrenching writing. -- PETER JAMESFull of twists and turns...this is a gripping and compelling read you won't want to put down. * HEAT *An unputdownable thriller. -- ELLY GRIFFITHSSensitive and moving...but with a core of pure tension * SUNDAY TIMES *One of those rare finds - a page turner that is equally remarkable for the beauty of the writing. It will suck you in and take you on a journey -- JO SPAINGripping...once started, impossible to put down! -- MINETTE WALTERSTook me on the kind of twisting journey that kept me turning the pages until the early hours. -- CHRIS WHITAKERAn accomplished novel by any standards: rich, thoughtful and highly readable. * MYSTERY PEOPLE *

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Book SynopsisYou''ve got no idea what you''re dredging up. You''re going to ruin everything.The past is not going to stay buried in this unputdownable crime novel, the first in a series featuring Detective Hanna Duncker. Fans of Ragnar Jonasson and Ann Cleeves will be gripped by this moving and atmospheric crime novel, already a bestseller in Sweden.Hanna Duncker has returned to the remote island she spent her childhood on and to the past that saw her father convicted for murder. In a cruel twist of fate her new boss is the policeman who put him behind bars.On her first day on the job as the new detective, Hanna is called to a crime scene. The fifteen-year-old son of her former best friend has been found dead and Hanna is thrown into a complex investigation set to stir up old ghosts.Not everyone is happy to have the daughter of Lars Duncker back in town. Hanna soon realises that she will have to watch her back as she turns over every stone to

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Book Synopsis''Brims with twists, turns and surprising revelations'' Sarah WeinmanDiscover the gripping second installment in Johanna Mo''s internationally bestselling The Island Murders series: perfect for fans of Ragnar Jonasson and Ann Cleeves.When Jenny Ahlström returns from a weekend away to find her husband Thomas and their toddler Hugo missing, Detective Hanna Duncker fears the worst.If the young boy is still alive out there, he may not be for much longer.Though the small island is teeming with volunteer search parties, not every local has Hugo''s safety in mind. And an estranged adult daughter is only one of the troubling secrets Thomas has been hiding from his wife. In the shadow of Hugo''s case, an unsettling truth about the murder committed by Hanna''s own father begins to take shape - something not only dark, but potentially dangerous.''If you love Tana French, then The Shadow Lily is for you'' Alice Bla

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Book SynopsisThe New York Times Bestseller, November 2020''White Ivy is magic . . . and not soon to be forgotten'' JOSHUA FERRIS, author of Then We Came to the End''Totally addictive, twisting and twisted: Ivy Lin will get under your skin'' ERIN KELLY, author of He Said/She Said''This is Austen mixed with the hyperreal sharpness of Donna Tartt'' Irish TimesIvy Lin was a thief. But you''d never know it to look at her...Ivy Lin, a Chinese immigrant growing up in a low-income apartment complex outside Boston, is desperate to assimilate with her American peers. Her parents disapprove, berating her for her mediocre grades and what they see as her lazy, entitled attitude. But Ivy has a secret weapon, her grandmother Meifeng, from whom she learns to shoplift to get the things she needs to fit in.Ivy develops a Trade ReviewClass, race and coming-of-age lock horns in this original, funny, clever novel. Totally addictive, twisting and twisted: Ivy Lin will get under your skin -- Erin Kelly, author of HE SAID/SHE SAIDChock-full of compelling, exciting ideas -- Lynn Steger Strong * New York Times *If the path of true love never runs smoothly, in White Ivy it is a rickety old bridge with missing steps thousands of feet over a dusty canyon. Yang is excellent at pacing and surprises . . . This is Austen mixed with the hyperreal sharpness of Donna Tartt -- Sarah Gilmartin * Irish Times *Compulsively readable, dark and toxic, with grim flashes of humour, White Ivy takes a hold of you and doesn't let go. A book I won't forget in a hurry -- Harriet Tyce, author of BLOOD ORANGEThe genius of White Ivy is that each plot point of the romance is fulfilled but also undercut by a traumatic pratfall, described in language as bright and scarring as a wound -- Noah Berlatsky * Los Angeles Times *Wonderfully immersive, gritty and authentic, and I was totally gripped by Ivy's tenacious, raw, flawed desires and logic... Dark and real, Ivy's story will most definitely stay with me -- Karen Hamilton, author of THE PERFECT GIRLFRIENDFrank, propulsive, clever; a deftly handled and funny 21st-century comedy of manners that so interestingly and compellingly explores the symbiosis of cultural and personal history with identity. One of my favourite novels of the year * Susannah Dickey, author of TENNIS LESSONS *A fascinating look at the Chinese-American immigrant experience with an unforgettable heroine at its centre * Red Magazine *A gripping novel that's thought-provoking, glamorous and twisty all at once . . . Yang deftly explores the Chinese-American immigrant experience while maintaining the addictive pace and glossy feel of a HBO drama - and the manipulative, determined Ivy Lin makes a fascinating fictional antiheroine. Initially a coming-of-age story about a teenager struggling to find her place in the world, White Ivy develops into a dread-soaked romance that gradually builds into a full-blown psychological thriller. I haven't read a book this bingeable in months -- Moya Crockett * Stylist *Exquisitely written and totally irresistible, White Ivy is an evocative page-turner with a cast of searingly vivid characters and a deeply chilling heart. An outstanding debut that will make your pulse race - I loved every single word -- Anna Downes, author of THE SAFE PLACEIt's a testament to Susie Yang's skill that she can explore and upend our ideas of class, race, family, and identity while moving us through a plot that twists in such wonderful ways. But none of that would matter nearly as much if not for the truly unforgettable narrator, Ivy, who is so hypnotic, the way her voice feels both wild and controlled. She ran right through me." -- Kevin Wilson, New York Times-bestselling author of NOTHING TO SEE HERE and THE FAMILY FANGSordid and fun * Sunday Telegraph 'Novel of the Week' *White Ivy is magic and a necessary corrective both to the stereotypes and the pieties that too easily characterize the immigrant experience. Most pleasing of all is the story of Ivy Lin, a daring young woman in search of herself, and not soon to be forgotten. -- Joshua Ferris, author of THEN WE CAME TO THE ENDWhite Ivy is dark and delicious. Ivy Lin eviscerates the model minority stereotype with a smile on her lips and a boot on your neck. Cancel your weekend plans, because you won't be able to take your eyes off Ivy Lin -- Lucy Tan, author of WHAT WE WERE PROMISEDElegant and terrifying, steely and sparkling, White Ivy is a propulsive story told with the satisfying simplicity of a classic -- Rebecca Dinerstein Knight, author of HEXBold, daring, and sexy, White Ivy is the immigrant story we've been dying to hear. Rather than submit to love, Ivy seeks it out, sinks her teeth into it, and doesn't let go. A stunning debut -- Neel Patel, author of IF YOU SEE ME, DON'T SAY HIA truly addictive read * Glamour's Best Books of 2020 *Susie Yang delves into class warfare and deceit in the season's biggest debut * Entertainment Weekly *Yang's stunning debut novel is a riveting bildungsroman * Oprah Magazine *The modern story of clashing cultures and classes already reads like Crazy Rich Asians meets Donna Tartt's The Secret History meets Paul's Case, Willa Cather's classic story of a desperate middle-class climb. But White Ivy, the propulsive debut novel by Susie Yang, is more than plot twists and love triangles. It's also an astute chronicle of cultures, gender dynamics and the complicated business of self-creation in America * San Francisco Chronicle *A highly entertaining, well-plotted character study about a young woman whose obsession with the shallow signifiers of success gets her in too deep * Washington Post *A powerful debut * Heat *A dark, darinig exploration of the immigrant experience * My Weekly *[A] gem of a twisty thriller * Psychologies Magazine *This determined outsider's scaling of the walls of New England privilege has echoes of Donna Tartt * Strong Words *

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Book SynopsisPaul Doherty''s twenty-second medieval mystery featuring Sir Hugh Corbett is a gripping and gruesome tale of murder and mayhem sure to appeal to fans of C. J. Sansom and Bernard Cornwell.1312. Sir Hugh Corbett, Keeper of the Secret Seal, has returned from the West Country to find Westminster in chaos. Edward II has fled in an attempt to protect his favourite from the wrath of his noblemen; and a royal clerk has been found dead, poisoned in a locked chamber.Drawn into a maze of murder both at Westminster and at the Convent of Saint Sulpice, where young novices have started to disappear, Corbett quickly establishes a connection between the two mysteries. As other killings follow, Corbett''s investigation leads him to a high-class brothel and its sinister owner, Mother Midnight. Challenged to a duel and hunted by a guild of ruthless assassins, Corbett and his loyal henchmen, Ranulf and Chanson, face a sea of troubles. And Corbett must call upon his wit and ingTrade ReviewHis fascination for history comes off the page * Daily Express *Deliciously suspenseful, gorgeously written and atmospheric * Historical Novels Review *Paul Doherty has a lively sense of history . . . evocative and lyrical descriptions * New Statesmen *An opulent banquet to satisfy the most murderous appetite * Northern Echo *Supremely evocative, scrupulously researched * Publishers Weekly *

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Book Synopsis'Ingenious and compelling' THE TIMES, BOOKS OF THE MONTH 'Mind-bendingly clever and utterly gripping' DAILY MAIL It's 1962 and physics student Grace Pulansky believes she has met the man of her dreams, Robert Jones, while serving up slices of pecan pie at the local diner. But then the FBI shows up, with their fedoras and off-the-rack business suits, and accuses him of being a bomb-planting mass-murderer. Finding herself on the run with Jones across America's Southwest, the discoveries awaiting Gracie will undermine everything she knows about the universe. Her story will reveal how scores of lives - an identity-swapping rock star, a mourning lover in ancient China, Nazi hunters in pursuit of a terrible secret, a crazed artist in pre-revolutionary France, an astronaut struggling with a turbulent interplanetary future, and many more - are interconnected across space and time by love, grief, and quantum entanglement. SpanninTrade ReviewMind-bendingly clever and utterly gripping * DAILY MAIL *Ingenious and compelling * THE TIMES, BOOKS OF THE MONTH *A fascinating and assured debut * THE GUARDIAN *A book designed to be more than the sum of its parts, and one that achieves that because love is the thing that binds it together. Vitally fresh. * DOMINIC NOLAN *With strong echoes of David Mitchell, Haruki Murakami or Emily St John Mandel...this is a madcap ride to somewhere new with thrills to spare and a gallery of truly fascinating characters. One for the ages. * CRIME TIME *A trans-dimensional, kaleidoscopic mystery-box of a novel.... wholly and riotously original. Haddon is a mad scientist of genre and his epic is a tour de force -- PETER HO DAVIES

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Book Synopsis''Roman discipline clashes with ferocious hordes in Scarrow''s epic mix of sword, sweat and savagery'' THE SUN1st-century Britannia is the setting for an epic and action-packed novel of tribal uprisings, battles to the death and unmatched courage in the Roman army ranks. From Simon Scarrow, author of the bestsellers The Honour of Rome, Centurion and The Gladiator, comes the 22nd Eagles of the Empire novel.AD 60. Britannia is in turmoil. The rebel leader Boudica has tasted victory, against a force of tough veterans in Camulodunum.Alerted to the rapidly spreading uprising, Governor Suetonius leads his army towards endangered Londinium with a mounted escort, led by Prefect Cato. Soon it''s terrifyingly clear that Britannia is slipping into chaos and panic, with ever more tribal warriors swelling Boudica''s ranks. And Cato and Suetonius are grimly aware that little preparation has be

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Book Synopsis''Incredible wealth, beach houses, murder - how can you beat all that? Read this book!'' JAMES PATTERSONWhen Terry Rourke arrives at his brother''s luxurious wedding on the east coast of the USA - summer home to billionaires and Hollywood stars - his biggest worry is the best man speech. But this isn''t the first time Terry has been to the Hamptons.As the designer tuxedos are pressed and the flowers arranged along the glittering surf, Terry can'' t help but revisit an unsolved murder that scandalised the town - and tore his own family apart. He soon learns that digging up secrets can be a very dangerous activity... and quickly turn even the most beautiful beach wedding into a wake.Readers can''t get enough of Michael Ledwidge:''Michael Ledwidge is a pro at writing pacey, in-the-moment prose . . . I was HOOKED.'' ***** Goodreads review''You will be on the edge of your seat flipping pages as fa

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Book SynopsisA COLLECTION OF 18 SHORT STORIES OF MURDER, MYSTERY AND MAYHEM Throughout her distinguished career, Ann Granger has penned an array of hugely entertaining and gripping short stories. To mark her thirtieth anniversary as a crime writer, eighteen of these compelling mysteries have been brought together to delight and enthral crime fans everywhere. From a nosy neighbour who trusts no one to a jealous nephew protecting his inheritance, and from a ghostly apparition on a cruise ship to an Oxford undergraduate who cannot escape his past, Ann''s short stories transport readers from the Highlands of Scotland to the rugged coast of Cornwall and from the Victorian era to the present day. In each story there is an intriguing mystery to captivate the most avid crime fan, making this a collection to treasure.Trade ReviewCharacterisation, as ever with Granger, is sharp and astringent * The Times *Her usual impeccable plotting is fully in place * Good Book Guide *A clever and lively book -- Margaret YorkeTo be savoured by connoisseurs of characterisation * Publishers Weekly *Lovely characterisation and a neat plot * Yorkshire Post *Her characterisation is excellent * Cotswold Life *Good plotting and believable motivation * Crime Time *

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Book SynopsisShe''s the perfect host. He''s the perfect victim.Someone is hunting Connor. Alone, freezing, in the wilderness of Bodmin Moor, on an elite Special Forces training exercise, he''d be a fool to scorn the kindness of a local stranger. Wouldn''t he?At first, Eilidh seems to be an impeccable host. She offers Connor food and a warm bed - he finds it nearly impossible to leave her charming farmhouse.But the choice isn''t his to make.There have been others before. None, though, as perfect as him.Why would she let him leave?Praise for Elle Connel:Down By The Water takes the reader on a weekend trip from hell... I loved the classy writing and ever-growing sense of unease in this clever subversion of a classic country house mystery - Harriet TyceA chilling drama Sunday TimesMisery for the Goop generation. You Can Stay is fantastic - an absolutTrade ReviewA chilling drama * Sunday Times *The plot twists and turns with spectacular speed - ripping along at terrific pace. * Daily Mail *Down By The Water takes the reader on a weekend trip from hell... I loved the classy writing and ever-growing sense of unease in this clever subversion of a classic country house mystery * Harriet Tyce *Sinister and atmospheric, peeling back the superficial veneers of friendship to reveal the darker truths that lurk beneath * Chris Brookmyre *Absolutely loved this - so dark, yet laced with humour, and such clever plotting. Loved the characters, and the ending is sublime. * Susi Holliday *You Can Stay was so gripping I read it in one compulsive sitting! * Claire Askew, author of the DI Birch series *Filled with mystery and suspense. * The Scots Magazine *A fast, ingenious read that always takes the road less favoured. * Crime Time *Lucy has created an unforgettable villain, a 'Gorgon of Wellness', a villain for our times - Misery for the Goop generation. You Can Stay is fantastic - an absolute treat of a book. * Catherine Simpson, author of Truestory and When I Had a Little Sister *I have never fallen so hard for a book this far out of my comfort zone. A stunning book about gender and power, and a fine homage to Stephen King's Misery. Deeply unsettling, and impossible to put down. * Claire L Heuchan *If you like your female protagonists sinister, mysterious and complex - think Otessa Moshfegh's Eileen - then you will love You Can Stay. A chilling and twisty drama that kept me in its grip throughout. * Elissa Soave, author of Ginger and Me *Prepare to be creeped out and morally compromised by slippery and intriguing characters locked in a battle of wills. In her protagonists, Connel has created an unforgettable interrogation of what it means to dominate, to submit and to betray for the sake of a higher ideal - no matter how misguided. Witty, grounded and entertaining, this is a thrilling read. * Lynsey May *A psychological thriller with both depth and drive, Down By The Water is a gripping mystery * Nathan Ripley *Elle Connel picks away the veneer of old friendships in this sinister and compelling tale of sorrow, secrets, and betrayal. * E. S. Thomson *

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Book SynopsisNOW A MAJOR TV SERIES, STARRING CONNIE NIELSEN AND CHRISTOPHER ECCLESTON Dramatic psychological suspense for fans of Liane Moriarty's Apples Never Fall, Gillian McAllister's That Night and Claire Douglas's The Couple at No. 9.She can't remember the last year. Her husband wants to keep it that way.When Jo Harding falls down the stairs at home, she wakes up in hospital with partial amnesia - she's lost a whole year of memories.A lot can happen in a year. Was Jo having an affair? Lying to her family? Starting a new life?She can't remember what she did - or what happened the night she fell.But she's beginning to realize she might not be as good a wife and mother as she thought.'Gripping, claustrophobic and often deeply unsettling, Close To Me exerts a magnetic pull from its first pages' Kate RioTrade ReviewA gripping and twisting psychological drama about a toxic relationship that starts to fall apart, Amanda Reynolds' accomplished debut has already been optioned for television with a prominent Hollywood actress set to star as Jo. If you're a fan of Jenny Blackhurst, Liane Moriarty or Clare Mackintosh, this is a must-read for you. * Take a Break *From the first page I was invested in Jo's story and desperate to know what had happened to her. Amanda Reynolds is in no rush to reveal the details of Jo's past, but instead masterfully peels away the layers to keep the reader turning the pages. The first-person, present tense narrative keeps us right at the heart of the story and its lyrical prose all adds to the wonderful experience of reading this accomplished debut. * Kathryn Hughes, author of Number 1 bestseller The Letter *Gripping, claustrophobic and often deeply unsettling, Close To Me exerts a magnetic pull from its first pages -- Kate Riordan, author of The Girl In The Photograph.Close to Me keeps you guessing, and then just when you think you know, you find another twist in the road. Gripping and suspenseful -- Michelle Adams, author of My Sister

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Book Synopsis''This was a FANTASTIC book, I will not forget this one for a loooooooooong time and if ever . . . a MUST READ!'' Real Reader ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''I SWALLOWED THIS BOOK WHOLE. Devoured it. Could not put it down . . . fast paced, twisty and kept me guessing'' Real Reader ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ''ENGROSSING. I couldn''t believe that i was reading a debut novel'' Real Reader ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''What an awesome fast-paced popcorn thriller!! This would be a REALLY good tv series'' Real Reader ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ''An unputdownable thriller with nonstop twists and turns'' Real Reader ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐THEY SAY YOUR BABY DOESN''T EXIST. BUT YOU KNOW HE DOES. DON''T YOU?_______WHAT IF EVERYONE YOU LOVE IS LYING TO YOU?When Megan wakes up in a hos

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Book SynopsisHe was hoping for a little peace, but is propelled back into all the things he was trying to escape...John Lescroart introduces Dismas Hardy for the first time in Dead Irish, the gripping crime thriller. Perfect for fans of John Grisham and Scott Turow.''With John Lescroart''s polished writing, Dead Irish becomes more than a mystery novel with a bartender as detective. With razor precision, characters stand out, flawed and human... Chilling in its intensity, this is an ingenious tale of many different kinds of people'' - Pasadena Star-NewsAn ex-policeman, ex-husband and ex-lawyer, Dismas Hardy is now a barman wondering what to do with the rest of his life. Then he hears that one of his friends, Eddie Cochran, has just lost his. It seems that Eddie killed himself but, recently married to Frannie McGuire, the sister of Dismas'' boss Moses, Eddie had a lot to live for. Reluctantly, Dismas agrees to use his long-neglected skills

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Book SynopsisThe truth lies in the walls of Ambletye Manor . . .''Expertly researched, vividly drawn, and so much fun! Absolute delight of a book, with a quirky supernatural twist. Five fabulous stars from me'' JENNI KEERA thrilling regency tale - filled with mystery, romance and secrets - for fans of Eve Chase, Louise Douglas and Tracy Rees.''Filled with mystery, the supernatural, friendship and romance. This was a story I found hard to put down as it was very gripping and had some twists and turns on the way'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review''I loved how this story unfolded and can''t wait to read more from Rebecca!'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review''Oh my gosh this was incredible . . . I would wholeheartedly recommend . . . Definitely one of my favourite books this year, and an author I can''t wait to read more from'' ⭐

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Book Synopsis''Master of the jaw-dropping twist'' S MAGAZINE''Dark, gritty and on trend. A brilliant read'' SUN ''An edge-of-your-seat thriller that''ll keep you guessing right until the end, get this to the top of your reading pile'' HEATPlease take care of my baby. But don''t try to find me. You''ll put him in danger. x Profiler and therapist Kez Lanyon is shocked when she finds a baby on the backseat of her car, with an unsigned note asking her to take care of him. Kez has a pretty good idea who the mother is - Brandee, a popular social media star with a troubled background, who once lived in Kez''s house. Brandee recently dropped out of the limelight and if the internet rumours are true, Kez knows Brandee''s life is in danger. Kez is torn. Should she simply take care of the baby as she''s been asked, or should she risk her whole family by using contacts from her previous job to save this youTrade ReviewAnother fantastic emotional thriller from the author of The Ice Cream Girls and Tell Me Your Secret * Woman's Weekly *Another fantastic emotional thriller from the author of The Ice Cream Girls and Tell Me Your Secret * Woman's Weekly *Praise for Dorothy KoomsonA brilliant rollercoaster of a thriller about obsessive love and hidden secrets. Tense, twisty and unputdownable -- Claire DouglasThe very definition of a page-turner, it's suburban noir at its finest -- Harriet TyceJust like Desperate Housewives, but even darker and more devious * Woman & Home *An expertly-crafted rollercoaster of a novel that had me gripped from the beginning -- Jendella BensonQueen of the killer hook line and master of the jaw-dropping twist * S Magazine *Another delightfully twisty thriller from the Queen of the Big Reveal * Heat *Koomson hooks us from the very first page * Refinery29 *Another superb thriller from one of our favourite authors * Bella *Dark and compelling . . . prepare for revelations aplenty! * Fabulous *Written with verve and insight * Stylist *

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Book Synopsis''The suspense was NON-STOP. Every page needed to be turned. Every WORD needed to be read. READ. THIS. BOOK.'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''OMG!!! AWESOME READ!!'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐SHE''S BEEN TAKEN. AND IT''S ALL YOUR FAULT.''Riveting suspense'' COLLEEN HOOVERRainy lives at the top of Tiger Mountain. It''s a sanctuary - a new life where she can hide from her disturbing past.When she reluctantly agrees to a girls'' weekend in Vegas, she''s prepared for an exhausting parade of shots and slot machines. But on their first night, one of the women doesn''t come back to the hotel room.Then Rainy gets a message. Someone has her friend but Rainy is who they really want, and she knows why. Now, the only way to save her friend is to step back into the past.From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Tarryn Fisher comes a seething, gut-p

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Book SynopsisThe gripping new thriller in the Sunday Times-bestselling phenomenon that is the Inspector McLean series, from one of Scotland's most celebrated crime writers

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Book Synopsis ''Wow, this is an absolutely brilliant and hot crime read. I loved the characters and how real it all feels'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader reviewIf you love Karen Rose, Melinda Leigh and Lisa Gardner, you''ll be gripped by Laura Griffin!With her signature breathless pacing and suspenseful twists and turns, ''Laura Griffin never fails to put me on the edge of my seat'' (USA TODAY).''Wow! Laura Griffin is quite simply one of the best romantic thriller writers out there. Tightly plotted, character-driven, Vanishing Hour keeps the twists and turns coming all the way'' KAREN ROBARDS ''This page-turning romantic thriller hooked me on page one and held me to the end. A must read'' MARY BURTON..................................Could a string of sinister disappearances shed light on a mysterious cold case?Corporate lawyer Ava

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Book Synopsis''Griffin''s characters leap off the page, and she throws myriad twists, turns, and red herrings into her taut plot as it rockets to a heart-pounding finale. The result is a high-stakes romantic thriller that''s sure to please'' Publishers WeeklyWith her signature breathless pacing and suspenseful twists and turns, ''Laura Griffin never fails to put me on the edge of my seat'' USA TODAY If you love Karen Rose, Melinda Leigh and Lisa Gardner, you''ll be gripped by Laura Griffin!.........................................................This cruel predator must be brought to justice.Forensic genealogist Rowan Healy made a name for herself helping investigators trace the family trees of violent criminals who have eluded justice for years. But she shifted focus when the pressure of police cases left her burned out.Jack Bruner has spent his detective career successfully tracking down vicious criminal

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