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Hodder & Stoughton The French Bookshop Murder
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Hodder And Stoughton Ltd. Camino Ghosts
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Penguin Books Ltd Miss Austen Investigates
Book Synopsis***PRE-ORDER NOW! THE MURDER MYSTERY OF THE SEASON, INTRODUCING A NEW LITERARY SLEUTH - MISS JANE AUSTEN...PERFECT FOR FANS OF TOM HINDLE AND JANICE HALLETT***''The cosy crime mystery we''ve all been waiting for'' 5***** reader review''A note-perfect crime caper'' Red''Fresh and witty'' 5***** reader reviewJane Austen is just starting out in society.The perils of being a woman in this environment fill the pages of her writing. Yet little does she know just how dangerous things truly areWhen the body of a milliner is discovered during a ball, the murder causes uproar.For Jane, however, it becomes personal when her beloved brother Georgy is accused of the murder.To clear his name, she must find the real killer.Her writing is full of tales of questioning motives, and unmasking secrets.Might her powers of observation help her solve this mystery, and save her brother from the
£9.49
Penguin Books Ltd Answer in the Negative
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£11.69
Little, Brown Book Group Storm Child
Book SynopsisA MASTERFUL THRILLER ABOUT FORGETTING, REMEMBERING, AND THE DANGERS OF BOTH... FROM THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED AUTHOR OF THE SUSPECT, THE SECRETS SHE KEEPS AND LYING BESIDE YOU ''A razor-sharp and emotionally charged thriller that explores both the darkness of men''s hearts and the resiliency of human spirit'' LISA GARDNER''Tension and tenderness - Michael Robotham is that rare thing, a writer who does both brilliantly. An utterly thrilling emotional ride'' WILLIAM SHAWThe storm is coming... The most painful of Evie Cormac''s memories have been locked away, ever since she was held prisoner as a child - a child whose rescue captured hearts and headlines. Forensic psychologist Cyrus Haven''s mission is to guide her to something near normality. But today, on a Lincolnshire beach, seventeen bodies wash up in front of them. There is only one survivor, with two women still missing. And Evie''s nigh
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Orion Publishing Co Gone for Good
Book SynopsisNOW A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES! The bestselling author and creator of the hit Netflix drama Fool Me Once takes readers into the heart of a family in this twisty page-turner that proves the darkest secrets are often closest to home.As a boy, Will Klein had a hero: his older brother, Ken. Then, on a warm summer night a young woman-a girl Will had once loved-was found brutally murdered in her family''s basement. The prime suspect: Ken Klein. With the evidence against him overwhelming, Ken simply vanished. And when his shattered family never heard from Ken again, they were sure he was gone for good. Now eleven years have passed. Will has found proof that Ken is alive. And this is just the first in a series of stunning revelations as Will is forced to confront startling truths about his brother-and himself. As a violent mystery unwinds around him, Will knows he must press his search all the way to the end. Because the most powerful surprises arTrade ReviewA propulsive thriller, a touching love story and a subtle analysis of dysfunctional families . . . Coben creates a host of striking characters . . . This is top-notch thriller writing * OBSERVER *Gone for Good is Harlan Coben's follow-up to the bestselling Tell No One and will not disappoint . . . Ingenious and gripping, this is another thriller to stir the heart * GUARDIAN *'A magnificent great doughnut of a book . . . Coben has written one of the most expertly paced, unguessably twisting plots I have come across in a long time . . . thoroughly satisfying * DAILY TELEGRAPH *A criminally good novel . . . [a] plot with so many twists and turns I felt both giddy and wildly exhilarated by the end. What makes Harlan Coben so special is his ability to pick ordinary people who harbour extraordinary, and often deeply dark, secrets * DAILY MIRROR *This is superbly crafted, high-adrenalin entertainment * TIMES *This twisty treat is one of the best thrillers you'll read this year * FHM *In Coben's novels trust nothing and no one. He is a superb writer and a devilish plotter . . . Take my word, this story is exceptional * INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY *
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Canongate Books The Playing Fields
Book SynopsisWhen two bodies are discovered within six weeks of one another, it would appear that a serial killer is at large in the sleepy Cotswold village of Folly. Six weeks after a battered body is found in the grounds of the village cricket club, DCI Dan O''Reilly and his team are no further forward in the investigation. No witnesses, no leads, no clues whatsoever. Then a second body is discovered in the nearby tithe barn used by the local amateur dramatics society, artfully posed just like the first. Could there be a serial killer on the loose?When evidence leads O''Reilly to visit the Black Dog pub, owner Alex Duggins and her partner Tony are once again drawn into a police investigation.But Tony is dealing with some disturbing news of his own. Someone from his past has reached out and threatens all he holds dear. Are they who they claim to be, and what do they really want . . .?
£21.84
Canongate Books Past Life
Book SynopsisDS Aector McAvoy must face the dark, disturbing secrets of his past if he''s to keep his family safe.The clairvoyant is found with her tongue crudely carved out, a shard of blue crystal buried deep within her mangled ribcage.The crime scene plunges DS Aector McAvoy back twelve years, to a case from when he was starting out. An investigation that proved a turning point in his life - but one he''s tried desperately to forget. To catch the killer, he must face his past. Face the terrible thing he did. But doing so also means facing the truth about his beloved wife Roisin, and the dark secrets she''s keeping have the power to destroy them both completely.David Mark brings Hull to dark, brutal life in this gripping novel in the critically acclaimed DS McAvoy series - a perfect pick for fans of Denise Mina, Val McDermid and Peter Robinson.
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Canongate Books The Cost
Book SynopsisOne man?s race against time to track down a deadly narcotic before it hits the streets of the seaside hometown he thought he?d never return to. The first in a new Tartan Noir mystery series by Bloody Scotland founding director Gordon Brown writing as Morgan Cry.Disgraced, demoralised and recently retired Glasgow police constable Blake Glover returns to his childhood home of Fraserburgh on the north-east shoulder of Scotland. While driving a taxi to occupy himself and contemplate his future, he is asked to discreetly investigate the disappearance of a young woman.Blake reluctantly agrees to help and stumbles upon a mysterious stately home which appears to be involved in smuggling people from around the world for a highly addictive and deadly narcotic.The more Blake investigates, the more he uncovers a massive plot involving money, blackmail, drugs and murder. With the fear that the narcotic will make it onto the streets of his hometown, Blake must track down the drugs before time runs out or watch people he cares about meet a gruesome end.Fans of VAL McDERMID, IAN RANKIN, DENISE MINA and WILLIAM McILVANNEY shouldn?t miss this intricately plotted, clever and suspenseful series debut by Scottish crime writer Morgan Cry.
£20.89
Severn House Tails from the Crypt
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Canongate Books Mortal Radiance
Book SynopsisPainter and amateur sleuth Georgia O''Keeffe investigates a tragic death when she returns to Taos in the second instalment of this twisty historical mystery set in the 1930s by multi award-winning author Kathryn Lasky."Step aside Miss Marple, Eugenia Potter, and Kinsey Millhone - Georgia O''Keeffe is the new sleuth in town!" Award-winning author Katherine Hall PageNew Mexico, 1935. Painter Georgia O''Keeffe is at her friend Mabel Dodge Luhan''s home, Los Gallos, a house inhabited by a colorful range of artists, authors and society figures, to attend the memorial service of the renowned writer D.H. Lawrence.Georgia has been commissioned to design the stained-glass windows for the small memorial chapel in Lawrence''s honor. But when she checks to see how the light comes through the glass, another much more horrible sight awaits her: beloved Navajo potter Flora Namingha is dead, her face smashed in with a stone . . .With Flora''s fiancé locked up as the obvious suspect and the local police negligent in its investigation, it seems like no one other than Georgia is capable of solving the murder and making sure justice is done.When Georgia''s lover Sheriff Ryan McCaffrey comes to town unannounced, things get more complicated, and Georgia suddenly finds herself in a complex tangle of revenge, international espionage, Nazis and thugs that will require all her artistic sensibilities and amateur sleuthing skills to unravel!Kathryn Lasky brings Georgia O''Keeffe, considered one of the most significant artists of the twentieth century, to vivid life, along with her set of eccentric famous friends. Lovers of twisty historical mysteries with authentic characters, stunning settings and strong female amateur sleuths are in for a treat!
£13.29
Canongate Books The ExWives Murder Club
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£20.89
Canongate Books Mr Campions Christmas
Book SynopsisThe Campions are snowed in at Christmas, but just when they think it can''t get any colder, their holidays take an even chillier turn.1962, Norfolk. Boxing Day looks set to be a quiet affair for the Campions when they are snowed in at their remote farmhouse, Carterers ? until a charabanc full of ?pilgrims? travelling from London to the Shrine of Our Lady in nearby Walsingham crashes into their imposing granite gateposts and the family unexpectedly find themselves playing host to the eccentric passengers.But any lingering festive cheer is in short supply when a shocking discovery is made the following day, while a terrifying twist reveals that some of the guests are not who they seem. Which ? if any ? can they trust? Suddenly hostage to events, the Campions are drawn into a fiendish web of espionage as the Cold War comes chillingly close to home.
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Little, Brown Book Group Strangers at the Gate
Book SynopsisWho do you turn to, when everyone''s a stranger and you stop believing what your own eyes see?Finnie Doyle and Paddy Lamb are leaving city life in Edinburgh behind them and moving to the little town of Simmerton. Paddy has landed a partnership in a local solicitors and Finnie''s snagged a job as a church deacon. Their rented cottage is quaint; their new colleagues are charming, and they can''t believe their luck.But witnessing the bloody aftermath of a brutal murder changes everything. They''ve each been keeping secrets about their pasts. And they both know their precious new start won''t survive a scandal. Together, for the best of reasons, they make the worst decision of their lives.And that''s only the beginning. The deep, deep valley where Simmerton sits is unlike anywhere Finn and Paddy have been before. They are not the only ones hiding in its shadow and very soon they''ve lost control of the game they decided to play...Praise for CatrTrade ReviewA Gothic feast of a novel, this is a country house book with a difference: contemporary, punchy and disturbing, but using the tricks and twists of the best of ChristieGo To My Grave is both a classic 'country house mystery' and a thriller. Atmospheric, with mind-bending twists, a narrator who may or may not be reliable, and an ending that will take your breath away and leave you astonished - Louise PennyAgatha Award-winning McPherson's deliciously gothic country house mystery with a contemporary twist is devious and suspenseful and keeps readers guessing to the shocking end. Highly recommended. - Library JournalAn unnerving and suspenseful novelJust the right mixture of spookiness and mystery
£9.49
Little, Brown Book Group The Heathens
Book SynopsisSheriff Quinn Colson and his former deputy Lillie Virgil find themselves on opposite sides of a case for the first time after a woman is found dead and three delinquent teens go on the run.Before he was an Army Ranger who came home to become Tibbehah County Sheriff and take down a corrupt system, Quinn Colson was a kid who got into trouble--a lot of it. So when juvenile delinquent TJ Byrd insists that she doesn''t know who killed her mother-an unreliable addict who has disappeared-Quinn''s inclined to believe her. But no one else does--not the town, not the sheriff in a neighboring county, not her mother''s older boyfriend, and certainly not Quinn''s friend and former deputy, U.S. Marshal Lillie Virgil.The Byrd family has always been trouble, and sixteen-year-old TJ is known for petty theft, fighting, and general hellraising. She''s also no fool, and when she senses she''s about to take the fall for her mother''s murder, TJ, her boyfriend, her best friend,Trade Review'Pure, uncut, US southern noir with a modern social media twist. Few writers know the tortured soul of the south better than Atkins and he is at the top of his game here' * The Guardian Best Books of 2021 *
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Headline Publishing Group Cover the Bones
Book SynopsisNO ONE IS EVER INNOCENT IN PARADISE.**THE TIMES CRIME BOOK OF THE MONTH**A small town. A closely guarded secret, stretching back decades. And blood in the water.''A masterful, stunning thriller. A twisting mystery epic in scale yet intricate in detail. Irresistible.'' Chris Whitaker''Epic. Shakespearean in depth and range'' The Times''Fierce, gripping and spine-chilling.'' Daily MailA body has washed up in an irrigation canal, the artery running through Yuwonderie, a man-made paradise on the border of the Outback. Stabbed through the heart, electrocuted and dumped under cover of night, there is no doubt that detectives Ivan Lucic and Nell Buchanan are dealing with a vicious homicide. The victim is Athol Hasluck, member of one of the seven dynasties who have controlled every slice of bountiful land in this modern-day Eden for generations.Trade ReviewA masterful, stunning thriller. A twisting mystery epic in scale yet intricate in detail. Irresistible. * Chris Whitaker *A complex storyline handled masterfully, it's a gripping mystery with a very satisfying conclusion. Another fantastic mystery from Chris Hammer. * Harriet Tyce *A hefty thriller that is Shakespearean in depth and range. Epic. * The Times - Crime Book of the Month *Fierce, gripping and spine-chilling. * Daily Mail *Expertly plotted and utterly absorbing, this nails down Hammer's reputation as one of the finest new voices in Australian Noir. * Irish Independent *A compelling crime saga with masterful plotting and a thrilling finale. * Sunday Express *Complex and twisty with a genius finale. * Woman's Weekly *Searing * Crime Scene Magazine *Terrific. A magnificent portrait of modern Australia. * The Literary Review *Chris Hammer-the absolute master of setting, is at it again with his latest, Cover the Bones, a twisting mystery that spans decades. Immersive, taut, and exquisitely written, I couldn't put it down. * Ashley Tate, author of Twenty-Seven Minutes *A searing, seamlessly plotted thriller - complex and compelling, powered by a sense of anger, injustice and compassion. Hammer may hail from 'down under', but he's head and shoulders above most writers in the genre. * Robbie Morrison, author of Edge of the Grave *An ambitious, masterfully told story of both scope and intimacy. Keenly picks through the bones of a nation's past, while deftly sketching the personal dramas of its characters. The consistency of his excellence elevates him into that top tier of Australian crime with Peter Temple and Garry Disher. * Dom Nolan, author of Vine Street *Chris Hammer is creating a magnificent portrait of modern Australia through his stories of crimes committed in different parts of the country. Terrific. * Literary Review *An immersive, sweeping and vivid read that has everything you look for in a murder mystery. Chris Hammer is one great storyteller. * Live and Deadly *
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Hodder & Stoughton Last Night
Book SynopsisNYPD detective Lex Cole tracks a missing Brooklyn teen whose bright future is endangered by the ghosts of his unknown father's past, in this highly anticipated follow up to A Map of the Dark.Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR A MAP OF THE DARK * - *Compellingly told, with a striking sting in the tail. * Daily Mail *A riveting, breathless novel, equal parts police procedural and emotional personal journey. Karen Ellis's twisty plot, dark storytelling, and nail-biting action kept me reading far too late into the night. A triumph! -- Karen Dionne, author of Home[A] riveting series launch... The tight plotting will keep readers turning the pages. * Publishers Weekly *A MAP OF THE DARK is a compelling and moving story of buried secrets and hidden demons. -- Sarah Ward, author of In Bitter Chill
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Orion Publishing Co Sharp Objects
Book SynopsisFrom the author of the No.1 bestseller and international phenomenon GONE GIRL. Now a major HBO/SKY ATLANTIC TV series starring Amy Adams, with the director of BIG LITTLE LIES, Jean-Marc Vallee.When two girls are abducted and killed in Missouri, journalist Camille Preaker is sent back to her home town to report on the crimes. Long-haunted by a childhood tragedy and estranged from her mother for years, Camille suddenly finds herself installed once again in her family''s mansion, reacquainting herself with her distant mother and the half-sister she barely knows - a precocious 13-year-old who holds a disquieting grip on the town.As Camille works to uncover the truth about these violent crimes, she finds herself identifying with the young victims - a bit too strongly. Clues keep leading to dead ends, forcing Camille to unravel the psychological puzzle of her own past to get at the story. Dogged by her own demons, Camille will have to confront what happened to her yTrade ReviewTo say this is a terrific debut novel is really too mild ... [it is] a relentlessly creepy family saga. I found myself dreading the last thirty pages or so, but was helpless to stop turning them. Then, after the lights were out, the story just stayed there in my head, coiled and hissing, like a snake in a cave * Stephen King *This is a stylish thriller about housewives who don't recognise their own desperations, while the reader recognises with fascinated clarity the nastiness and vacuity of life in an updated Stepford * Literary Review *It is a stunningly accomplished evocation of the oppressiveness of small-town life and is just as assured in depicting the gradually revealed psychological disorder that links Camille to both the killer and victims * Sunday Times *Compulsively disturbing and ... exciting * Time Out *[A] striking first novel ... a relentlessly dark tale, with some very disturbing characters, Camille among then, and it makes a powerful impact * Sunday Telegraph *A stylish and compelling debut. A real winner * Harlan Coben *If you love Martha O'Connor look out for Gillian Flynn's debut, Sharp Objects ... a gothic fairytale-gone-bad * Company *The horror creeps up slowly, with Flynn misdirecting the reader until the shocking, dreadful and memorable double ending * Publisher's Weekly *Six years before she became famous for Gone Girl, Gillian Flynn's first book wowed the critics.. it's a dark, unsettling read that fills you with doubt and keeps you second-guessing the whole way through" * ESSENTIALS *
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Pan Macmillan Spy
Book SynopsisA young woman is caught up in a dangerous double life on behalf of her country during World War Two in Spy, by the world's favourite storyteller Danielle Steel.At eighteen, Alexandra Wickham is presented to King George V and Queen Mary. She is a stunning beauty who seems destined for a privileged life. But fate, a world war and her own quietly rebellious nature lead her down a different path.By 1939, Britain is at war. From her home in idyllic Hampshire Alex makes her way to London as a nursing volunteer. But her fluency in French and German draws the attention of another, more secret, branch of the service.Within a year, Alex is immersed in a new world, shocking her family in trousers and bright red lipstick. But she is forbidden to tell anyone about her work, not even the pilot she falls in love with. While her country and those dearest to her pay the terrible price of war, Alex learns the art of espionage, leading to life-and-death missio
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Hodder & Stoughton Apt Pupil
Book SynopsisThe No. 1 bestselling author Stephen King's memorable story Apt Pupil - published in his 1982 story collection Different Seasons and made into a movie starring Ian McKellan and Brad Renfro - is now available as a standalone publication.You must know that your fate and my own are inextricably intertwined Todd Bowden is an apt pupil. Good grades, good family, a paper route. But he is about to meet a different kind of teacher, Mr. Dussander, and to learn all about Dussander's dark and deadly past . . . a decades-old manhunt Dussander has escaped to this day. Yet Todd doesn't want to turn his teacher in. Todd wants to know more. Much more. He is about to face his fears and learn the real meaning of power - and the seductive lure of evil. A classic story from Stephen King Apt Pupil reveals layers upon layers of deception and horror as the boy and old man hold each other in a mutual deathgrip. Each knows something the other wants kept secret.Trade ReviewKing has an uncanny knack of finding horror in the midst of the commonplace * DAILY MAIL *King readers know that he is an absolute master of the long story * DAILY EXPRESS *Not since Dickens has a writer had so many readers by the throat * GUARDIAN *
£8.99
Quercus Publishing Ill Keep You Safe
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Quercus Publishing Bookish
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Amazon Publishing BaldFaced Liar
Book SynopsisLiving a lie becomes a matter of life and death for a woman hiding from her past in a novel of mounting psychological suspense by the bestselling author of Jane Doe and The Hook. Traveling nurse Elizabeth May has a promising new home in Santa Cruz. And another new identity. It's a pattern of reinvention for a woman escaping a traumatic childhoodand hiding from the decades of notoriety and destruction that followed. Invisibility has kept Elizabeth safe. Until now. After all these years, someone sees her for who she is. Threat by threat, a vengeful stalker is dismantling Elizabeth's carefully constructed lifetime of lies. And no one in her temporary circle can be trusted. Not her fleeting new love interest. Not the supportive friend she knows only from online forums. And certainly not the police. They've never been there for her. As dread sharpens to fear, Elizabeth soon discovers something about her past that even she didn't know. The revelation could finally set her on a path of healing and redemption. Or, now alone in the dark, it could be Elizabeth's worst nightmare.
£8.54
Amazon Publishing Deep Dark Truth
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Amazon Publishing Yours Always
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Poolbeg Press Ltd The Other Side of the Wall
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Titan Books Ltd Murdoch Mysteries - Let Darkness Bury The Dead
Book SynopsisSet in 1917 during the home front of WWl Toronto, starring an older William Murdoch.
£7.59
DC Comics We3 DC Compact Comics Edition
£8.54
DC Comics The New Gods Vol. 2 Edge of Darkness
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£15.29
Cranthorpe Millner Publishers Body Overboard
Book SynopsisGripping new instalment in DCI McFarlane series sees detectives travel to Barbados to help local police investigate the mysterious disappearance of an Oscar-winning actress from the yacht Magnificence.
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Death and the Conjuror
Book SynopsisAn enthralling locked-room murder mystery inspired by crime fiction of the Golden Age, Death and the Conjuror is the critically acclaimed debut novel by Tom Mead. Selected as one of Publishers Weekly's Mysteries of the Year. 1936, London. A celebrity psychiatrist is discovered dead in his locked study. There seems to be no way a killer could have escaped unseen. There are no clues, no witnesses, and no evidence of the murder weapon. Stumped by the confounding scene, Inspector Flint, the Scotland Yard detective on the case, calls on retired stage magician turned part-time sleuth Joseph Spector. Spector has a knack for explaining the inexplicable, but even he finds that there is more to this mystery than meets the eye. As he and the Inspector interview the colourful cast of suspects, they uncover no shortage of dark secrets... or motives for murder. And when a second murder occurs, this time in an impenetrable elevator, they realise the crime wave will become even more deadly unless they can catch the culprit soon. Reviews for Death and the Conjuror 'Pure escapism and an excellent puzzle, ingeniously expounded.' The Times 'Secrets, red herrings and sleights of hand abound in an ingenious piece of intriguing escapism.' Guardian 'An intricate "impossible" crime that completely fooled me.' Peter Lovesey 'A sharply drawn period piece with memorable characters.' New York Times 'A real treat for mystery fans.' Ragnar Jónasson 'A beautiful, dark, atmospheric story.' Victoria DowdTrade ReviewA sharply drawn period piece... Locked-room mysteries shine best with memorable characters, which is one of Mead's strengths * New York Times *Secrets, red herrings and sleights of hand abound in an ingenious piece of intriguing escapism * Guardian *Death and the Conjuror is an engrossing tale of murder and magicians, and a revealing exploration of the ever-popular locked-room mystery. Mead's debut is a novel to intrigue and delight -- John Connolly[An] affectionate tribute to the golden age of impossible murder mysteries... This ingenious debut is also great fun * The Times *[A] stellar debut and series launch... This homage to golden age crime fiction rivals the best of John Dickson Carr * Publishers Weekly *With a deviously intricate locked-room plot, Death and the Conjuror unfolds as both an elegant tribute and a cunning update of the classic 'impossible crime' story. Somewhere, the great John Dickson Carr is smiling -- Daniel StashowerBoth a splendid homage to the Golden age of impossible crimes and its great exponent John Dickson Carr and a witty reconstruction of the classic locked room mystery with tongue in cheek bravado and a gallery of attendant, endearing characters, Tom Mead's debut is a sheer delight -- Maxim JakubowskiAn ingenious locked room mystery. This is a fiendishly clever puzzle wrapped in a beautiful, dark atmospheric story. Utterly captivating! -- Victoria DowdTom Mead has created an intriguing set of puzzles on par with John Dickson Carr in Death and the Conjuror. A true delight for mystery lovers! -- Charles ToddThis ingenious (and fair-play) locked-room mystery should win over a new generation of readers to this delightfully devious style of classic mystery -- Gigi PandianSparkling, exhilarating. The narrative is stuffed with provocative ideas and good humour. Tom Mead is a dazzling new talent. -- TP FieldenThe clever and complicated plots the unknown antagonist concocts will likely keep you guessing all the way through * Crime Fiction Lover *Fans of Golden Age historical fiction will enjoy this new spin on a traditional pairing for professional policeman and amateur sleuth... All the elements you would expect are here, and the book is pleasingly referential * Historical Novel Society *Pure escapism and an excellent puzzle, ingeniously expounded * The Times Audiobook of the Week *Not just a worthy imitation of the Golden Age puzzlers, but also a gently tongue in cheek rejuvenation of a type of mystery novel that is both cosy and challenging * Crime Time *There are some very fine descriptive images, a good pace, lots of variety and a skilful reveal. This is a most encouraging debut * The Critic *Mead faithfully replicates all the loving artifice and teasing engagement of golden-age puzzlers in this superior pastiche * Kirkus Reviews *Mead maintains suspense throughout, creating a creepy atmosphere en route to satisfying reveals. Puzzle mystery fans will eagerly await the sequel * Publishers Weekly *'More red herrings than a North Sea trawler, suspects galore, a dearth of clues, a locked room, and no weapon. A classic 'who?' and 'how?' -- Adrian MagsonInventive and engrossing * TripFiction *Locked room mysteries are back in fashion and in Death and the Conjuror, Tom Mead gives us one to savour. With fluid prose, sharply defined characters, and an ingenious set of puzzles, this is a book that references the Golden Age of crime fiction in the best possible way. -- Vaseem KhanFans of Golden Age mysteries, the original kind or a more modern version, have a treat in store * Promoting Crime Fiction *'A top of the range, good, old fashioned whodunnit. Great fun - and very clever! I enjoyed it enormously.' -- Daisy Waugh'An enticingly brilliant and stylish mystery.' -- Frances BrodyFans of Golden Age mysteries, the original kind or a more modern version, have a treat in store. * Mystery People *A great homage to Golden Age mysteries and a fresh angle on them, this is a witty, enthralling and atmospheric page turner with a fabulous setting and a striking cast of characters * Historical Writers' Association *Splendidly tricksy * The Guardian, Crime & Thriller Books of the Year 2023 *
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Cornerstone The Burning: The gripping detective crime
Book Synopsis'Jane Casey's police procedurals go from strength to strength!' Sunday Times'If you have not read Jane Casey, start immediately' Marian Keyes'The most dangerously addictive series in crime fiction. . .' Erin Kelly________________________________A serial killer who wants to watch you burn. The media call him The Burning Man, a brutal murderer who has beaten four young women to death, before setting their bodies ablaze in secluded areas of London's parks. And now the fifth victim has been found.Maeve Kerrigan is an ambitious detective constable, keen to make her mark on the murder task force. Her male colleagues believe Maeve's empathy makes her weak, but the more she learns about the latest victim, Rebecca Haworth, from her grieving friends and family, the more determined Maeve becomes to bring her murderer to justice.But how do you catch a killer no one has ever seen? And when so much of the evidence they leave behind has gone up in smoke. . .?
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Cornerstone The Island Escape
Book SynopsisForty years ago, the island was paradise. Now, it's haunted by shadows of the past. When Juno arrives at the breathtaking Greek island of Inios, she has one purpose: to find the father she's never met. But he isn't there, and nothing is as she expected. As whispers follow her every step, Juno is convinced something terrible happened all those years ago when her parents fell in love. Desperate for answers, Juno knows she can't leave the island until her family secret that has been hidden for decades is finally uncovered. Little does she know how far someone will go to keep it buried___________________________________Praise for Jess Ryder:'Gripping' Sunday Times Style'Full of surprises' Sun'A great read' Catherine Cooper, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Island'Kept me up late into the early hours' Ali Lowe, bestselling author of The Running Club'You'll love the way the chapters switch from the weekend of the murder to the return visit, as the hunt for the killer takes some unexpected, and violent, turns' Daily Express'An excellent, fast-paced psychological thriller' 5* Reader Review'A fantastic and original read' 5* Reader Review'Amazing writing' 5* Reader Review'Not the ending I was expecting, but it was the ending I didn't know I wanted' 5* Reader Review'The characters were great, the story itself was very enjoyable and suspenseful, the setting was fantastic' 5* Reader Review
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Transworld The Christmas Stocking Murders
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Boldwood Books Ltd Keep Your Friends Close: The BRAND NEW
Book SynopsisShe knows your darkest secret… Can she keep it?It’s a lovely sunny day when Mia sees her ex-boyfriend on the street. But she knows that’s crazy. It can’t possibly be him. She knows that… because she killed him.Only her best friend Carrie knew what Mia did that night. Where everything went wrong and Mia’s boyfriend attacked her, so she attacked him right back.Carrie made the problem go away though. Like she always would for Mia. They’re best friends who’ve always stood up for each other. Now they just need to get on with their lives. Mia’s even met someone new – a man she thinks she could be with forever.But now it looks like her ex is back. Alive and well. So either the two best friends are losing their minds, or somebody is lying…An utterly gripping, unputdownable psychological thriller, perfect for fans of The Housemaid, The Girl on the Train and The Perfect Marriage. Readers love Keep Your Friends Close:‘I could NOT put this book down! The story was a real good one, you didn’t know what was happening. I LOVE books when they make you think, and then you change your mind on the characters. The ending was WOW, AFTER ALL THAT JUST WOW!!!!! Loved it!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Awesome… Kept me gasping on the edge of my seat!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I was hooked. I had a hard time putting it down. I even stayed up late reading… I thought I had the twist figured out but, the author surprised me multiple times. I highly recommend this book to anybody who loves thriller books especially ones that have twists that make you yell, “WHAT?!”… Amazing.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Just WOW!... Deliciously twisty… If there was ever a book that you could skip the epilogue on, IT IS NOT THIS ONE. Pure genius.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Very fast paced… Twisty, and had me questioning what was real and true and what wasn’t all the way through… 5 stars, but it deserves more.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘The twists in this book caught me by surprise. I thought I had figured out what happened and I was way off and then the ending just blew my mind.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Wow! This was such a tense thriller, starting off with a bang and not letting up.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
£20.69
Canelo Whitesands
Book SynopsisA detective on the bitter edge. A killer like he's never seen before.Detective John Dark's daughter has been missing for two years. In his frantic and unfruitful search for her he overreached his position, and was reprimanded and subsequently demoted.Now mysteriously reinstated to the homicide department, Dark is put on a chilling case a man who killed his wife in their locked house and then dressed the body up to resemble a deer. A few days later an impossibly similar case crops up connecting the suspects to a thirty year old missing persons' case.As Dark is finally making headway, a new lead in his daughter's disappearance pops up and threatens to derail his career again.Time is running out and Dark needs to solve the case before more people are killed, and while there is still hope to find his daughter.In the style of True Detective and The Silence of the Lambs, Whitesands is a thrilling and
£9.49
Zaffre Three Sisters: A triumphant story of love and
Book SynopsisThree Sisters?is a beautiful story of hope in the hardest of times and of finding love after loss.?The stunning conclusion to The Tattooist of Auschwitz trilogy THEIR STORY WILL BREAK YOUR HEART. THEIR JOURNEY WILL FILL YOU WITH HOPE. When they are little girls, Cibi, Magda and Livia make a promise to their father - that they will stay together, no matter what. Years later, at just 15, Livia is ordered to Auschwitz by the Nazis. Cibi, only 19 herself, remembers their promise and follows Livia, determined to protect her sister, or die with her. Together, they fight to survive through unimaginable cruelty and hardship.Magda, only 17, stays with her mother and grandfather, hiding out in a neighbour's attic or in the forest when the Nazi militia come to round up friends, neighbours and family. She escapes for a time, but eventually she too is captured and transported to the death camp.In Auschwitz-Birkenau the three sisters are reunited and, remembering their father, they make a new promise, this time to each other: That they will survive.Discover?this incredible bestselling trilogy withThe Tattooist of Auschwitzand Cilka's Journey also available now. Heather Morris's exceptional new novel, based on a true story of women in Japanese prison of war camps, will be published on 28th September 2023 and is available to pre-order now.Trade ReviewAt the heart of this unbearably sad, but ultimately uplifting novel is the unbreakable bond shared between three sisters . . . A gruelling read, but the vivid resilience of the girls, their constant care and affection for each other, is immeasurably comforting * Daily Mail *Offers a fascinating glimpse into life after the horrors of Auschwitz. And that's what makes this book stand out . . . A story of hope, spirit and sheer human resilience * Sunday Express *Emotionally affecting storytelling * Top page-turners selection for Daily Telegraph *Another heart-wrenching, deftly told tale . . . it is hard not to be moved by such a chronicle * Mail on Sunday *Heartbreaking yet inspiring, this is a moving tale of bravery, the power of love and survival against the odds * My Weekly *A stunning novel * People Magazine *Morris skillfully chronicles the lives of the sisters from childhood to old age, balancing fictional invention with extensive research and immersion into the Mellers' lives. Readers will be greatly inspired by this story of resilience * Publishers Weekly starred review *Readers of historical and World War II fiction will be gripped by the conclusion to Morris's trilogy * Library Journal *Emotional and inspiring * Platinum Magazine *This book! I loved it. The fact that this is a true story means a lot, but the author is so skilled that you really live through the experiences of these girls. Each of them comes to life and is very much her own person. If I could give it more than five stars, I would. * 5* Netgalley review *I really enjoyed this book because it was very different to the others as this was about the bond of three sisters and not giving up on the others, about sticking together no matter what and getting through the war and staying safe. There is a lot to be taken from these incredible women stories. I highly recommend this book to everyone!! * Steph Reads Blog *Heather Morris's books are written with such care and feeling. This is the story of three sisters and how they coped with the horrors they witnessed in the camps during WW2 and their fight and determination to survive. Excellent book and very emotional. * 5* Netgalley review *This novel is testament to the power that love and devotion can get you through everything. Just like Heather Morris' other works this is also well-written, you get sucked in and before you know it you have read 50 pages in an afternoon! It is interesting that this book doesn't just end with the sister's release from Auschwitz like most other WWII memoirs but carries on and explains how the sisters slowly heal and move on with the rest of their lives. * 5* Netgalley review *An incredible book from start to finish, so emotional and so powerful, every chapter left me desperate to read on. I felt so invested in the lives of the three sisters, and as a reader you become so connected to them, especially as this book spans more than just their lives in Auschwitz, looking at both before and after, meaning they become the three-dimensional people they deserve to be. This was just as excellent as Heather Morris' previous books! * Emma is Reading a Book blog *I absolutely adored Heather's two previous novels - The Tattooist of Auschwitz and Cilka's Journey - so I was more than excited to see she'd written another book. I love that these stories are real, and Heather has been chosen as the guardian of them. She manages to portray the joy amongst the pain, fear, and desperation. What they went through was terrible, but she's managed to ensure we don't forget the beauty the sisters experienced too. * Books by my Bedside blog *I was deeply moved and an emotional wreck for great chunks of this book. If you have read and been moved by Heather Morris's previous books, this is a must read. If you've never read anything in this genre, this is a must read. A dark and bleak but ultimately life-affirming journey, with hope in the darkest days, a determination to survive and to care for those that you love. A vitally important book to never forget, and a reminder of the depth of human hope, love, and the will to survive. * Avid Reader blog *I am not normally one for historical reads, however, this has completely changed my perspective! I loved it! Incredibly gripping and heart-wrenching, would definitely recommend it. * Partridge Pages Blog *This book! I loved it. It was one of those that I was so sorry when I was finished it. The author is so skilled that you really live through the experiences of these girls. And each of them comes to life and is very much her own person. If I could give it more than five stars, I would. * 5* Review from Netgalley *Having read Heather Morris' previous two books, I could not wait to read Three Sisters and it really did not disappoint. Incredibly well written and atmospheric. Everything was handled sensitively and in an inspiring way. I would happily read more from Heather Morris in the future, and I can't wait to see what she does next. * 5* Review from Netgalley *The book is an honest, powerful, at times hard hitting recollection of what the Meller family went through. Once again Heather has taken the dreadful memories of Auschwitz survivors and created an amazing book. The way Heather writes these stories you feel like you have been on a journey and as you read you are almost an eyewitness to the atrocities survivors had to endure. * 5* Review from Netgalley *Prior to reading this book, I had read Heather Morris' The Tattooist of Auschwitz and found it incredibly moving. Three Sisters unveils a different, yet equally brutal side to the concentration camps, through the eyes of three fiercely loyal and brave sisters. Morris does such a wonderful job with such harrowing subject matter. Instead of highlighting or lingering on the horrors that occurred, she focuses on the sisters and their mother and grandfather. Their bond, courage and will to survive is astounding to read about and this is made all the more poignant by the strength of Morris' craft. The authors care for the real sisters' stories is evident throughout; her respect for them filters through the pages. It is no easy task to take someone's life story, particularly one so tragic, and craft it into a book like this. It takes a special person to do it. * 5* Netgalley review *My words are really not going to do this book justice. Heather Morris has (not surprisingly) delivered yet another deeply moving story of bravery, loyalty, survival and love, in defiance of the inconceivable horror and brutality faced at Auschwitz-Birkenau. A complete emotional rollercoaster, we follow sisters Cibi, Magda and Livi; their harrowing, eye opening story of resilience and strength shown throughout their journey and the story of their survival together. * 5* Netgalley review *Wow. I'm absolutely blown away. An extremely heart-breaking but wonderfully written book. What I say here will not do this book justice. Having read both The Tattooist of Auschwitz and Cilka's Journey; I had to of course read Three Sisters too. I think this is possibly my favourite book of the three. I loved how there was so much detail into their lives afterwards, survival, love and family. I would highly recommend that if you do read this book, to read the authors note at the end along with the afterwords. * 5* Netgalley review *Wow, this is such an incredible read. Ciba, Magda and Livia have an indescribable story to tell. They live through so much and Morris gives them a voice and retells everything they endured; good and bad. The three sisters are such strong women and I loved getting to know them, reading about their life and seeing what happened to them and those around them. Three Sisters is an absolute must read. It is powerful, moving and thought-provoking. * 4* review on Netgalley *A heart wrenching, emotional, sad and poignant read. I think the author has captured her characters feelings, thoughts and emotions very eloquently and as a reader you can't help but be affected by their story which had me in tears a few times. A very powerful and poignant read that will stay on my mind for a while. * 4* Netgalley review *If you enjoyed the first two books (`The Tattooist of Auschwitz and Cilka's Journey), then I think you'll equally enjoy this book. The three sisters fill the pages with bravery, family love and the ability to endure. At the end of the book, I had a lump in my throat as you see the large legacy that the three sisters grew: they endured, survived, and thrived which makes for a rewarding and inspiring read. * Between my Lines Blog *
£8.54
Canongate Books Ltd Offstreet Parking
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£9.89
Sandstone Press Ltd The Crown Agent
Book SynopsisA ship adrift, all hands dead. A lighthouse keeper murdered in the night. The Crown needs man to find the truth. Doctor Mungo Lyon, his reputation tarnished by the Burke & Hare scandal, and forbidden to practise as a surgeon, is the wrong man. That’s exactly why the Crown chose him.Trade ReviewAn assured debut that unashamedly harks back to classic thrillers... reads like a knowing blend of James Buchan’s The 39 Steps and Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island. * The Irish Times *The story is fast paced and gripping... An adrenaline-filled adventure. * Scottish Field *A classic, colourful and fascinating adventure story... brilliantly told with plenty of derring-do. * Crime Review *This highly entertaining debut sits well in a long tradition of Scottish adventure novels and is a perfect winter evening read for fans of intrigue, daring do and jeopardy. * NB Magazine *The perfect dark and moody tale to keep you going this autumn... Immensely entertaining and as gripping as you’d hope from a crime novel, I look forward to more Mungo Lyon adventures. * CommonSpace *A beautifully crafted novel... written with a great eye to detail and its pace, storyline and ending all reward the reader. There is definite mileage in Mungo Lyon returning for future missions, though The Crown Agent stands as an excellent novel in its own right. * Undiscovered Scotland *A rollicking tale that grips the reader from beginning to end and is one I’d heartily recommend. * Scottish Legal News *It's got murder, smuggling, lighthouses and half of Burke & Hare. I bloody loved it!!!A story filled with murders, cryptic messages, a history lesson, slavery, a thrilling chase... A compelling read and an author to watch out for. * Lost in the Land of Books blog *An energetic historical spy adventure that’s quite a ride, full of peril, menace and pursuit! Recommended. * Books.Tea.and.Me blog *This is a colourful and fascinating story - the first of what I hope will be many adventures penned by the talented Mr O’Rourke. * Alexander McCall Smith *Fast-paced and not a word wasted, this is a classic adventure that calls to mind Stevenson and Buchan. * S.G. MacLean *
£13.49
Black Spring Press Winter of Shadows
Book SynopsisClare Grant grew up in Yorkshire. She has a BA in English Literature and French from Sussex University and an MA in Heritage Interpretation from Newcastle University. She is a journalist who has worked for local and national newspapers. Clare currently lives in Northumberland.Winterof Shadowsis her debut novel.
£11.61
Black Oak Publishing Ltd Weavers' Way: A chilling Norfolk Broads crime
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£8.99
Bitter Lemon Press Hunkelers Secret
Book SynopsisHunkeler, now a retired inspector of the Basel police force, is hospitalized and sharing a room withStephan Fankhauser, an old acquaintance terminally ill with cancer. One night, a groggy Hunkeler wakes up to see a young nurse administering an injection to his friend. The following day Fankhauser is found dead.
£9.49
Little, Brown & Company The Trials of Chiyodaku Vol. 1
Book SynopsisAkuto, a normal game-loving highschooler, and his older sister Tsukasa are summoned one day to a strange otherworld called Chiyodaku. There, a laidback princess tasks them with becoming judges for her kingdom and assigns them a difficult first casea murder trial with a hero as the accused! Akuto must help his sister, who knows nothing about fantasy worlds and their logic, navigate eccentric courtroom characters as the siblings pursue the truth, no matter where it leads.
£12.34
Boom! Studios Uncanny Valley Vol. 2
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£15.29
HarperCollins Publishers City of Night
Book SynopsisThe Frankenstein story is updated to the 21st century by the great American storyteller Dean Koontz. Now someone new is playing god.They are stronger, heal better and think faster than any humans ever created and they must be destroyed. But not even Victor Helios can stop the engineered killers he has set loose on a reign of terror through modern-day New Orleans.The mad genius had not imagined that his creations would develop minds and purposes of their own. And as Deucalion and Detectives O''Connor and Maddison race to uncover an age-old conspiracy, they will discover that Victor''s new, improved models have infiltrated every level of New Orleans society and far beyond.Dean Koontz, the master storyteller, creates a bold new legend.Trade Review‘A page-turner – this is a read-at-a-sitting novel – with a terrific final twist’ The Observer on Odd Thomas 'Dean Koontz is not just a master of our darkest dreams, but also a literary juggler' The Times 'Psychologically complex, masterly and satisfying’ The New York Times 'Koontz has near-Dickensian powers of description, and an ability to yank us from one page to the next that few novelists can match' Los Angeles Times
£8.99
Headline Publishing Group Hot Wax
£17.00
DC Comics Superman New Krypton Saga Omnibus Vol. 1
£85.50
The Black Library Warhawk
Book SynopsisBook 6 in the global best-selling series from Black Library, The Horus Heresy: Siege of Terra.The Inner Walls are breached. Traitor vanguards tear towards the heart of the Palace, sensing victory. Desperate gambits are attempted: an unwilling saint is released into the ruins, as well as an enthusiastic sinner. A black sword rises, forged from spite, ready to create a legend. But amid the slaughter, Jaghatai Khan, Warhawk of Chogoris, prepares to launch the most audacious strike of the conflict. His goal is nothing less than the liberation of the Lion’s Gate space port. Cut off from any help, he stakes everything on one desperate counter-offensive, launched against an old enemy who has been made far greater than he ever was before. As the White Scars ride out against the newly crowned lords of life and death, they know that defeat for them dooms not only the Legion, but Terra itself.
£7.59
