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HarperCollins Publishers Alice Isnt Dead
Book SynopsisFrom the creator of the wildly popular Welcome to Night Vale podcast comes a story about loving, about searching and about the courage you need when you find the unexpected.Keisha Lewis mourned the loss of her wife, Alice, who disappeared two years ago. There was a search, there was grief beyond what she thought was possible. There was a funeral.But then Keisha began to see her wife, again and again, in the background of news reports from all over America.Alice isn't dead. And she is showing up at the scene of every tragedy in the country.Keisha shrugs off her old life and hits the road as a trucker hoping on some level that travelling the length of the country will lead her to the person she loves.What she finds are buried crimes and monsters (both human and unimaginable), government conspiracies, haunted service stations and a darkness far older than the highway system it lies beneath.Cast in the fluorescent lights of midnight diner-signs, this story is as big as the open road and Trade Review“ … Thrilling … Creator of the popular Welcome to Nightvale podcast, Fink fills his world with fully realized characters … Fans of eerie suspense will find much to like.”Publishers Weekly PRAISE FOR WELCOME TO NIGHT VALE ‘Clever, twisted, beautiful, strange, wonderful and sweet . . . this might be the best book I've read in years’New York Times bestselling author Patrick Rothfuss ‘I'm packing up and moving to Night Vale!’New York Times bestselling author Ransom Riggs 'Cultural phenomenon'Telegraph 'As hilarious as it is macabre'Time Out
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Faber & Faber The In Crowd
Book SynopsisOne of the most exciting new voices in crime fiction.' ERIN KELLYA total joy to read.' HARRIET TYCEWINNER OF THE EDGAR AWARD FOR BEST NOVEL 2025Being in is everything.Calliope Foster is standing, Pimms in hand, under tasteful bunting at a Richmond garden party. She's here to toast her best friend's engagement.Being out is murder.Meanwhile, just a stone's throw away, police are pulling a body out of the river Thames. The drowning appears to be a tragic accident but as Detective Inspector Caius Beauchamp is about to discover, the death is connected to this gathering of who's who in a way that could very well spell scandal.There may be a wedding to plan, but a dead body will unravel even the best-laid plans . . .WHAT READERS ARE SAYING⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ WOW . . . Fabulously plotted, excellent characters and what a twist at the end.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The book is unputdownable (just like the last). I am just annoyed at myself at how quickly I read it!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Filled with dead bodies, shocking twists and surprises, and even romance, this second book in the series is as good if not better than the first.
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Vintage Publishing Out
Book SynopsisIn the Tokyo suburbs four women work the draining graveyard shift at a boxed-lunch factory. Burdened with chores and heavy debts and isolated from husbands and children, they all secretly dream of a way out of their dead-end lives. A young mother among them finally cracks and strangles her philandering, gambling husband then confesses her crime to Masako, the closest of her colleagues. For reasons of her own, Masako agrees to assist her friend and seeks the help of the other co-workers to dismember and dispose of the body. The body parts are discovered, the police start asking questions, but the women have far more dangerous enemies -a yakuza connected loan shark who discovers their secret and has a business proposition, and a ruthless nightclub owner the police are convinced is guilty of the murder. He has lost everything as a result of their crime and he is out for revenge. OUT is a psychologically taut and unflinching foray into the darkest recesses of the human sTrade ReviewDaring and disturbing, OUT is prepared to push the limits of this world - not only in violence and sex but also in human outlook… Remarkable * Los Angeles Times *OUT is a potent cocktail of urban blight, perverse feminism and vigilante justice * New York Times Book Review *A shockingly intense read * Daily Telegraph *Brings the mystery thriller to new levels of intensity and realism - OUT has great plot twists, vigour and an ending that would make Hannibal Lecter smile * Library Journal *In this top-drawer page-turner, Kirino offers a clever snapshot of her own culture...slyly amusing and compulsive * Metro *
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Simon & Schuster Ltd A Burning
Book Synopsis'Immaculately constructed, acidly observed and gripping from start to finish, A Burning is a brilliant debut.' The Guardian ‘Megha Majumdar’s A Burning is an uncanny debut, a fierce condemnation of modern India - the corruption, racism, misogyny, the feverish obsession with celebrity – this is the antithesis of shrill. The author, although still in her early thirties, has the composure of a mature artist, and has produced a political novel that makes its wider points through the subtle, intimate exploration of three characters’ lives.’ Sunday Times ‘This is a short, sharp shock of a novel that shows us how easy it is to rally a mob, to kill a Muslim woman and to silence a whole community. These are things we all know on paper, but the power of a great novelist – and Majumdar has a Dickensian flair and scope – is to transform what we simply
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Polaris Publishing Limited Chasing a Rugby Dream Book One Kick Off
Book SynopsisJames Hook has spent 14 years as a professional rugby player, plying his trade for the Ospreys, Perpignan and Gloucester. He has won 81 caps for Wales, which include two World Cup campaigns, a Six Nations Grand Slam and he toured with the British & Irish Lions in 2009. He lives in Swansea.David Brayley is an author and sportswriter from Swansea. He has written two autobiographies for elite sportsmen, cricketer Tony Cottey and Wales international football captain, Ashley Williams, two official books for Swansea City and a cycling novel, Champion of Champions.Trade Review'James Hook has nailed it. A book packed with positive messages - what young rugby fans have been waiting for' -- Alan Pearey * Rugby World *'The perfect book for any parent to read with their kids. I absolutely loved it!' -- Sam Warburton, Wales and the British and Irish Lions'This book is a go-to every night before bed with my rugby-adoring sons. A great read for young and old' -- Greg Laidlaw'A great read. The perfect book to encourage kids to follow their rugby dreams' -- Tommy Bowe'Jimmy Joseph is one to watch ... I can't wait to read more' -- Tom Palmer
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HarperCollins Publishers A Fatal Truth
Book SynopsisAn explosive read Characters, dialogue and plot were superb.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 starsAs the Hughes family celebrate bonfire night, a terrible accident leaves the garden shed in flames and father and grandfather Thomas trapped inside.Tragic though it is, Thomas's death passes without suspicion until a local journalist makes accusations of a police cover-up in the press. WPC Trudy Loveday is sent to investigate, and asks coroner Clement Ryder to help.But the more questions the two ask the less clear the case seems. There's no evidence of foul play, and yet the dead man's family are obviously hiding something. Then there are Thomas's dubious business practices was someone out for revenge?All Trudy and Clement know for sure is that everyone is lying and that they must find the truthPerfect for fans of Betty Rowlands, Richard Osman and Agatha Christie, you won't be able to put this down until you've cracked the case!The pairing of Ryder and Loveday is a stroke of genius.' Clare Chas
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Vintage Publishing Catch22
Book SynopsisJoseph Heller was born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1923. In 1961, he published Catch-22, which became a bestseller and, in 1970, a film. He went on to write such novels as Something Happened, God Knows, Picture This, Closing Time (the sequel to Catch-22), and Portrait of an Artist, as an Old Man. Heller died in December 1999.Trade ReviewIt is a rare book in that it has the ability to make you laugh out loud and be deeply moved within a few pages. -- Adam Staten * British Journal of General Practice *Wildly original, brutally gruesome, a dazzling performance that will outrage as many readers as it delights. Vulgarly, bitterly funny, it will not be forgotten by those who can take it * New York Times *Blessedly, monstrously, bloatedly, cynically funny and fantastically unique. No one has ever written a book like this * Financial Times *Blessedly, monstrously, bloatedly, cynically funny, and fantastically unique. No one has ever written a book like this * Financial Times *An apocalyptic masterpiece * Chicago Times *
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Cornerstone Enigma
Book SynopsisRobert Harris is the author of fifteen bestselling novels: the Cicero Trilogy - Imperium, Lustrum and Dictator - Fatherland, Enigma, Archangel, Pompeii, The Ghost, The Fear Index, An Officer and a Spy, which won four prizes including the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction, Conclave, Munich, The Second Sleep, V2 and Act of Oblivion. His work has been translated into forty languages and nine of his books have been adapted for cinema and television. He lives in West Berkshire with his wife, Gill Hornby.Trade ReviewThe brilliance of Enigma is that it gives readers the sense of being contemporary with its characters and then leads them on a dark journey of discovery to arrive at another of the Second World War's blackest horror stories, one not fully admitted until half a century later... Altogether top-class stuff. Peter Millar * The Times *Enigma totally gripped me * Sunday Times *After the resounding success of his first novel, Fatherland, the question was what would Robert Harris do for an encore? This is his resounding answer * Mail on Sunday *Extraordinarily good... undoubtedly the best thriller of the year, and perhaps of several years to come * Evening Standard *I finished the book regretful it had ended, and full of wonder at this extraordinary world, people and achievements it evoked * Observer *
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Penguin Books Ltd Hothouse Flower
Book SynopsisFrom the No. 1 internationally bestselling author of THE MURDERS AT FLEAT HOUSE & The Seven Sisters series comes a romantic and moving page-turner which sweeps from war-torn Europe to Thailand and back again . . .''Heavenly . . . This will stay with me'' 5***** Reader Review''Atmospheric, heart-rending and multi-layered'' Grazia''The settings are described so vividly. Totally captivating'' 5***** Reader Review________ Julia Forrester has many happy memories of a childhood spent at Wharton Park, playing amongst the exotic flowers her grandad cared for. Now, recovering from a family tragedy, she seeks comfort once more at Wharton Park, newly inherited by the charismatic Kit Crawford, with a sad story of his own. But when an old diary is found during renovation work, the pair turn to Julia''s grandmother to hear the truth about the love affair that changed Wharton Park''s fortunes all those years ago . . .Taking you on a captivating journey through time and place, Hothouse Flower is a moving story of love, heartbreak and hope.________ Praise for Lucinda Riley: ''Thoroughly addictive storytelling with a moving, emotional heart'' Dinah Jeffries ''Brilliant escapism'' Red Outside the UK, this book is published under the title The Orchid HouseTrade ReviewAtmospheric, heart-rending and multi-layered * Grazia *Romantic, revealing and rich in heart-rending emotion and atmospheric detail . . . could well be the pick of Richard and Judy's spring bunch * Lancashire Post *This romance novel conjures up the past in an imaginative way * Star Magazine *A great story, full of atmosphere * Bookbag *Praise for Lucinda Riley * - *Thoroughly addictive storytelling with a moving, emotional heart Delicious reading * Daily Mail *Absolutely impossible to put down A brilliant page-turner just soaked in glamour and romance * Daily Mail *An absolutely fantastic storytellerBrilliant escapism * Red *One of the strongest authors in this genre . . . excellent historical detail, heart-wrenching romance, and an engaging mystery
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Penguin Books Ltd Pietr the Latvian
Book SynopsisInevitably Maigret was a hostile presence in the Majestic. He constituted a kind of foreign body that the hotel's atmosphere could not assimilate. Not that he looked like a cartoon policeman. He didn't have a moustache and he didn't wear heavy boots. His clothes were well cut and made of fairly light worsted.Trade ReviewGem-hard soul-probes . . . not just the world's bestselling detective series, but an imperishable literary legend . . . he exposes secrets and crimes not by forensic wizardry, but by the melded powers of therapist, philosopher and confessor * Times *Strangely comforting . . . so many lovely bistros from the Paris of mid-20th C. The corpses are incidental, it's the food that counts. * Margaret Atwood *One of the greatest writers of the 20th century . . . no other writer can set up a scene as sharply and with such economy as Simenon does . . . the conjuring of a world, a place, a time, a set of characters - above all, an atmosphere. * Financial Times *Simenon's supreme virtue as a novelist, to burrow beneath the surface of his characters' behaviour; to empathise . . . it is this unfailing humanity that makes the Maigret books truly worth reading. * Guardian *Gripping . . . richly rewarding . . . You'll quickly find yourself obsessing about his life as you tackle each mystery in turn -- Stig Abell * The Sunday Times *
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Penguin Books Ltd Playback
Book SynopsisPlayback is Raymond Chandler''s gripping last full-length novel featuring laconic PI Philip Marlowe.''Chandler invented a new way of talking about America, and America has never looked the same to us since'' Paul AusterLos Angeles PI Philip Marlowe is mixing business with pleasure - he''s getting paid to follow a lovely mysterious redhead called Eleanor King. And wherever Miss King goes, trouble is sure to follow. But she''s easy on the eye and Marlowe''s happy to do as he''s told. But one dead body later and what started out as a lazy afternoon''s snooping soon becomes a deadly cocktail of blackmail, lies, mistaken identity - and murder . . .''Chandler grips the mind from the first sentence'' Daily Telegraph ''One of the greatest crime writers, who set standards others still try to attain'' Sunday Times''Chandler is an original stylist, creator of a character as immortal as Sherlock Holmes'' Anthony Burgess
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Pan Macmillan Lair
Book SynopsisJames Herbert was not just Britain's number one bestselling writer of chiller fiction, a position he held ever since publication of his first novel, but was also one of our greatest popular novelists. Widely imitated and hugely influential, his twenty-three novels have sold more than fifty-four million copies worldwide, and have been translated into over thirty languages, including Russian and Chinese. In 2010, he was made the Grand Master of Horror by the World Horror Convention and was also awarded an OBE by the Queen for services to literature. His final novel was Ash. James Herbert died in March 2013.Trade ReviewNot for the nervous. * Daily Mirror *
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Little, Brown Book Group The Botanist
Book SynopsisA dark and twisted crime novel, this is the eagerly anticipated follow up to Dead Ground.
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Little, Brown Book Group The Final Curtain
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Dialogue The Body in the Kitchen Garden
Book SynopsisWelcome to the idyllic village of Pudding Corner. Tea is poured, secrets simmer, gardens hide more than just weeds - and murder is blooming once again...Pudding Corner is abuzz: the enigmatic Lord Hugh Darlington has returned to his crumbling ancestral home after years away. With his fiancée, he plans to revive the grand Darlington Hall - and who better to help than vintage aficionado Daphne Brewster?Daphne is enchanted by the estate''s stained-glass windows, regal turrets, and sprawling kitchen garden. But amidst the overgrown greenery, she stumbles upon something far less picturesque: a body. A body that nobody can identify.As the shocking murder rocks the village, Daphne dusts off her sleuthing skills - despite the local PC''s warnings to stay out of trouble. When Lord Darlington is attacked and a string of burglaries shakes Pudding Corner, it''s clear that no one is safe.With secrets buried deep and loyalties more tangled than ivy, Daphne must unearth the truth... before the killer strikes again.Wickedly witty and brimming with twists as sharp as a pair of antique shears, The Body in the Kitchen Garden is a cosy crime page-turner that will keep you guessing until the very last clue is uncovered. Perfect for fans of Richard Coles, C.L Miller and Ian Moore.''Blooming fabulous! The perfect book to get lost in . . . The cosiest of cosy crime'' Veronica Henry on The Potting Shed Murder''A village of secrets, a cast of zany characters: this is a romp of a read that warms the heart'' Orlando Murrin on The Potting Shed Murder''A really fun, fast-paced and atmospheric whodunnit. Perfect for fans of Agatha Raisin'' Jessica Bull on The Potting Shed Murder''A great modern cosy'' Ian Moore on The Potting Shed Murder''Delightful . . . Charming and fresh'' Kuchenga Shenjé on The Potting Shed Murder
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Transworld Publishers Ltd Trinity
Book SynopsisThis is the story of the defeats and triumphs of three Irish families.It is a powerful and stirring look at love and hate, both personal and political.Told through the simple lives of its people, this is an epic history of Ireland. From the famine of the 1840s to the 1916 Easter Rising, Trinity chronicles the terrible and beautiful drama of more than half a century.Leon Uris's skill is in capturing a subject seemingly too big to handle and distilling the very essence of that struggle into passionate prose. Years after his death, he remains one of the most popular storytellers of the twentieth century this is one of his most celebrated novels.Trade ReviewEpic fiction . . . Excellent on the roots of the Troubles, and with great characters. * Peter Taylor, Guardian *Leon Uris is a storyteller, in a direct line from those men who sat around fires in the days before history and made the tribe more human. * New York Times Book Review *A saga of Catholic and Protestant families set against the backdrop of historical events . . . A portrait of a country divided by class, faith and prejudice * Irish Times *Raw, tough, and unvarnished * Kirkus Reviews *
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Transworld Publishers Ltd An Unwanted Guest
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewIf you want an unputdownable thriller, you’re in luck – best-seller Shari Lapena is back with a new whodunnit…Crafted like a vintage Christie and just as tense, this will be a smash hit * Heat *Tense. Unpredictable. Unputdownable. Shari Lapena's novels are domestic noir at its finest. * Simon Kernick *The psychological thrillers of Lapena are masterclasses in tightly plotted, economical narrative…This third novel has a premise straight out of a Agatha Christie classic * Metro *[An Unwanted Guest] once again shows her gift for smart characterisation combined with a subtle appreciation for the darkness of the human heart . . . A perfectly choreographed danse macabre. * Mail on Sunday *An intriguing cast, an isolated location, a raging storm and the threat of death in every dark corner: An Unwanted Guest reads like Agatha Christie with a shot of adrenalin. Clear your desk before you start it because you won't want to put it down. * Gilly Macmillan, author of BURNT PAPER SKY *
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Faber & Faber Patricia Wants to Cuddle
Book SynopsisSo much fun!' Lilly WachowskiHorrifying and delightful' Kristen ArnettRenee has made it: she's in the final four. But is she dying to win?Renee should be thrilled to have been chosen as one of the final four contestants in The Catch, the world's biggest reality show. But now she, the other contestants, and Jeremy the Catch' have arrived on the remote, wooded island for the final show, Renee begins to wonder if there's something wrong. Is she taking a bigger risk than she realised?And as she and the other contestants begin their final challenges, they slowly start to realise that the island they've been taken to is hiding a terrifying secret one that could make the final Elimination Event all too real.''Not one to miss . . . a funny, eccentric page-turner that you will absolutely love.'' Daily Mail''A really fun read that's ultimately about finding a place in the world where
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Faber & Faber The Note
Book Synopsis'A twisty, fast-paced thriller.' NITA PROSE 'Trust no-one in this irresistible page-turner.' ASHLEY ELSTONNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE WIFEIt was only meant to be a prank . . . May has always been the good girl, the rule follower. But even good girls have secrets. When she reunites with her two best friends for a holiday in the Hamptons, a drunken joke lands the trio in the middle of a missing persons investigation. As the case takes a deadly turn, and long buried secrets are uncovered, the three friends are suddenly unsure who they can trust, least of all each other. 'No one lands plot twists like Alafair Burke.' HARLAN COBEN'Deviously smart plotting . . . her most thrilling and entertaining novel.' KARIN SLAUGHTER
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Canongate Books To The Dark
Book SynopsisWinter is about to take a chilling twist...Thief-taker Simon Westow is drawn into a deadly puzzle when the melting snow reveals a dark secret in this gripping historical mystery, perfect for fans of Anne Perry and Charles Finch.Leeds, 1822. The city is in the grip of winter, but the chill deepens for thief-taker Simon Westow and his young assistant, Jane, when the body of Laurence Poole, a petty local thief, emerges from the melting snow by the river at Flay Crow Mill.A coded notebook found in Laurence''s room mentions Charlie Harker, the most notorious fence in Leeds who''s now running for his life, and the mysterious words: To the dark. What was Laurence hiding that caused his death? Simon''s hunt for the truth pits him against some dangerous, powerful enemies who''ll happily kill him in a heartbeat - if they can.
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Allison & Busby City on Fire
Book SynopsisAfter losing her sister to an overdose, Chief Superintendent Jo Howe is desperate to tackle the world of drugs that consumes the shadowy backstreets of Brighton. Operation Eradicate is her response but not everyone sees it as a positive development.For self-made millionaire Sir Ben Parsons it is a threat to his business - his colossal empire relies on addicts who survive on Respite Pharmaceuticals'' substitute drugs. With connections in the highest levels of government, media and organised crime, Parsons unleashes a brutal counterattack on Howe.
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Little, Brown Book Group Greyfriars House
Book SynopsisOnce a home full of love, all that remains in Greyfriars House are secrets and lies . . . A powerful, emotional and epic story, perfect for fans of Rachel Hore, Kate Morton, Lucinda Riley and Kate Riordan.
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Little, Brown Book Group The Chancellors Secret
Book SynopsisIn 1360, the Great Bridge over the River Cam is close to collapse. To repair it will cost the town and the University dear, especially if its rotten wood is replaced by more durable stone. As arguments rage over raising the money other, equally heated, differences are coming to the boil over the election of a new Chancellor. While the majority support Brother Michael for the post, at least one of his opponents aims to seize it by fair means or foul. Then the discovery of a body under the bridge and the disappearance of two scholars throws a more sinister shadow over both disputes.Matthew Bartholomew, the University''s Corpse Examiner, already has his hands full: due to marry in under a fortnight, he is determined to conclude his teaching duties and deal with an outbreak of the summer flux before relinquishing his official duties. With more deaths, an ''accident'' at the bridge and an increasing stench of corruption over the financing of the bridge''s repairs, he realises he
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Transworld The Summer Guests
Book SynopsisInternational bestselling author TESS GERRITSEN began to write fiction whilst on maternity leave as a physician. She published her first novel in 1987 and has since sold over forty million copies of her books in forty countries.Her series featuring homicide detective Jane Rizzoli and medical examiner Maura Isles inspired the television series Rizzoli and Isles, starring Angie Harmon and Sasha Alexander.Now retired from medicine, she lives in Maine and writes full time.
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Pan Macmillan You Are Dead
Book SynopsisPeter James is a UK No.1 bestselling author, best known for his Detective Superintendent Roy Grace series, now a hit ITV drama starring John Simm as the troubled Brighton copper.Much loved by crime and thriller fans for his fast-paced page-turners full of unexpected plot twists, sinister characters, and accurate portrayal of modern day policing, he has won over 40 awards for his work including the WHSmith Best Crime Author of All Time Award and Crime Writers' Association Diamond Dagger.To date, Peter has written an impressive total of 19 Sunday Times No. 1s, sold over 21 million copies worldwide and been translated into 38 languages. His books are also often adapted for the stage including Looking Good Dead.
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Pan Macmillan Love You Dead
Book SynopsisPeter James is a UK No.1 bestselling author, best known for his Detective Superintendent Roy Grace series, now a hit ITV drama starring John Simm as the troubled Brighton copper.Much loved by crime and thriller fans for his fast-paced page-turners full of unexpected plot twists, sinister characters, and accurate portrayal of modern day policing, he has won over 40 awards for his work including the WHSmith Best Crime Author of All Time Award and Crime Writers' Association Diamond Dagger. In 2024, it was announced that he is the creator of Her Majesty Queen Camilla's favourite fictional detective.To date, Peter has written an impressive total of 20 Sunday Times No. 1s, sold over 21 million copies worldwide and been translated into 38 languages. His books are also often adapted for the stage, with his six stage shows grossing over 17 million at the box office - including Wish You Were Dead.
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Headline Publishing Group A Sign of Her Own
Book SynopsisLONGLISTED FOR THE WALTER SCOTT PRIZE FOR HISTORICAL FICTION - an unforgettable novel of a deaf woman''s quest to tell her story, and find her place in the world. ''Enrapturing. A story of betrayal, community, speaking out and being heard'' iPaper''Illuminating... beautifully written'' Priscilla Morris, author of Black Butterflies''An exquisite portrayal of the dislocation of being deaf in a hearing world'' The Times ''Vivid and eloquent... offers insight as well as delight'' GuardianEllen Lark is on the verge of marriage when she receives a visit from Alexander Graham Bell.Once she believed she was important to Mr Bell. As one of his deaf students, she was among the first to learn of his dream to transmit a human voice along a wire: the telephone.Now Mr Bell''s idea is a reality, and he is beset by problems - and he expects Ellen to use her voice on his behalf.But Ellen has a story of her own: of a man she loved, a language she discovered, and a community Bell betrayed. It is a story no one around her wants to hear - but there may never be a more important time for her to tell it.⭐ What readers are saying; ⭐ ''Profound, moving and engaging. I thoroughly enjoyed it'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ''Compelling... beautiful as well as fascinating'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ''Tremendously engaging... brings history to life'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC In My Dreams I Hold a Knife
Book Synopsis''Beautiful writing, juicy secrets... and drumbeat suspense.'' Andrea BartzSix friends. One college reunion. One unsolved murder.Ten years after graduation, Jessica Miller has planned every detail of her triumphant return to Duquette university. Everyone will see who she wants them to see confident, beautiful, indifferent. Not the girl she was before, back when Heather Shelby''s murder fractured everything.But not everyone is ready to move on. Someone is determined to make the guilty pay. When Jessica and her friends are reunited, they are forced to confront not only what happened that night, but the secrets they would do anything to hide.Told in racing dual timelines, with a dark campus setting, In My Dreams I Hold A Knife is an addictive, propulsive read you won''t be able to put down.Trade Review"[A] captivating debut...Winstead does an expert job keeping the reader guessing whodunit. Suspense fans will eagerly await her next." -- Publishers Weekly "A college reunion brings together a group of friends once shattered by a vicious crime in this thrilling debut, reminiscent of Cruel Intentions, Heathers, and, of course, the Secret History." -- CrimeReads "A twisty, dark puzzle...Fans of books such as The Girl on the Train and Gone Girl will find this book captivating, as will anyone who enjoys being led down a winding, frightening path. Highly recommended." -- New York Journal of Books "An unsolved murder, dark secrets and dysfunctional college days, all wrapped up in a twisty plot that will keep you flipping pages." -- Darby Kane, #1 internationally bestselling author of Pretty Little Wife "Ashley Winstead's mordant debut novel is the latest entry in the budding subgenre of "dark academia," where the crime narrative takes place on a college campus...At its heart, Winstead's novel examines what it means to covet the lives of others, no matter the cost." -- The New York Times "Fans of The Secret History, Ruth Ware, and Andrea Bartz will devour this dark academic thriller with an addictive locked-room mystery at its core... the definition of compulsive reading. The last page will give you nightmares." -- Amy Gentry, bestselling author of Good as Gone
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Vinci Books Ltd. Genetic Bullets
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Vinci Books Nightcrawler
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Vinci Books Secrets of the Angels
Book SynopsisA father's suspicious death. A daughter's quest for truth. Dark secrets that threaten everything she holds dear. FBI Special Agent Domini Walker has always doubted her father's suicide, and now, with new evidence in hand, she's determined to uncover the truth. As Dom and her small teamresearcher Mila Pascale, meticulous analyst Lea Peck, and tenacious agent Owen Whytedig deeper, they find themselves up against a powerful figure within the LAPD. As they unravel a dangerous web of hidden wealth and corruption, each clue brings them closer to a shocking truth. But with powerful enemies watching their every move, Dom must trust her instincts to clear her father's name, even if it means confronting her own darkest fears. The path ahead is filled with danger, and the stakes have never been higher. Secrets of the Angelsis a riveting crime thriller packed with twists, suspense, and intrigue. Dive into the third installment of HN Wake's Dom Walker series, perfect for fans of Clarice Starling, Harry Bosch, and Tracy Crosswhite. _________________________________Praise for the Dom Walker Series? ? ? ? ? Ms. Wake delivers again! If you have not read the first two books in this series, it is worth it to do so? ? ? ? ? I absolutely love this series? ? ? ? ? This story kept you on your toes until the end. ? ? ? ? ? Story is multilayered and keeps you turning the pages. ? ? ? ? ? This was a surprising and exceptional read. I did not want to put it down.
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Vinci Books Echoes of Thunder
Book SynopsisA cold case reignited. A missing boy's trail uncovered. Can the truth be revealed before it's too late?When NYU student Mila Pascale stumbles upon a link between her missing brother and a celebrated artist, she becomes determined to solve the mystery that has haunted her family for years. Each discovery brings new hope to the seven-year-old cold case, and she refuses to let the clues slip away. Meanwhile, FBI Special Agent Domini Walker and her team are drawn into a high-stakes counterintelligence mission that's as dangerous as it is complex. With tensions mounting between Dom and her colleague Special Agent Owen Whyte, personal and professional lines begin to blur. Yet Mila's findings are impossible to ignore, forcing Dom and her team deeper into a web of intrigue and secrets. For fans of Clarice Starling, Jack Reacher, and Tracy Crosswhite,Echoes of Thunderis an electrifying journey filled with twists, secrets, and the relentless pursuit of justice. Prepare for an unputdownable thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. _________________________________Praise for the Dom Walker Series? ? ? ? ? I loved every single part of this story. ? ? ? ? ? HN Wake! What a brain she must have!? ? ? ? ? I couldn't stop reading. This book had me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end to end. ? ? ? ? ? This author writes a book that sucks you in and doesn't let you go until the last page. ? ? ? ? ? I love strong characters who go with their instincts.
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Vinci Books Girl With A Gun
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Vinci Books Suspects and Liars
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St Martin's Press Boy with Accidental Dinosaur
Book SynopsisIAN MCDONALD was born in 1960 in Manchester, England, to an Irish mother and a Scottish father. He moved with his family to Northern Ireland in 1965. He has won the Locus Award, the British Science Fiction Association Award, and the John W. Campbell Memorial Award. His novels include King of Morning, Queen of Day (winner of the Philip K. Dick Award), River of Gods, The Dervish House, the graphic novel Kling Klang Klatch, and many more. In 2019, Ian was named a Grand Master of Science Fiction by the European Science Fiction Society. He now lives in Belfast.
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Simon & Schuster Ltd The Blackbirds of St Giles
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Orion Publishing Co What Time the Sextons Spade Doth Rust
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Hodder & Stoughton One False Move
Book SynopsisAn intense, menacing and gritty story about a young woman''s race against time to save her family. Perfect for fans of Mandasue Heller and Kimberley Chambers.''Dreda Say Mitchell is right up there at the forefront of British crime fiction'' Simon KernickHayley swore when she got out of prison that she would turn her life around. But living on the Devil''s Estate doesn''t make that easy. She spends her days looking after her daughter, and her nights collecting cash from people who can''t get loans any other way. But someone has just robbed her. And she has twenty-four hours to get the money back, or her boss will come for her. Her criminal ex-boyfriend says he can help. Hayley wants nothing to do with him. But time is running out, and she has to choose - save herself, or save her soul?If she makes one false move, her life will be over...Trade ReviewPraise for Dreda Say Mitchell * : *A gripping and thrilling read by a wonderful lady and fab author -- Kimberley Chambers on BLOOD SISTERA terrific tale, well told and totally gripping -- Susan Wilkins, author of The InformantWonderful vivid writing and a truly original voice. -- Peter JamesDreda Say Mitchell is right up there at the forefront of British crime fiction -- Simon Kernick
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Hodder & Stoughton Seven Days
Book SynopsisYour father is on death row. You have seven days to save him. But do you want to? Alice knows her father is guilty of many things. He''s guilty of abandoning her. He''s guilty of being unfaithful to her mother. But is he guilty of murder? Now on Death Row, he has seven days to live. Some people want him released. Others will kill to keep him just where he is. Alice has only one chance to save him. But should she?
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Hodder & Stoughton Last Chance
Book SynopsisA GLOBAL CABAL OF HITMEN. ONE MAN STOOD IN THEIR PATH. ''Two things to make a Summer afternoon great: a Stephen Leather novel, and a cold beer'' ????? ''Spider keeps getting better and better'' ?????''The best series I have ever read'' ????? A group of professional killers, known as The Office, are carrying out hits for the Iranian government across the European continent, hitting targets amongst the wealthiest and most privileged.After a slew of murders in London, MI5 decide that enough is enough. The Office must be destroyed, root and stem.Dan ''Spider'' Shepherd, the secret service''s most dangerous weapon, is tasked with infiltrating the organisation and unmasking its leader. But just how far is he willing to go in the name of justice . . . ?A hundred-mile-an-hour whirlwind of a novel from Sunday Times bestseller Stephen Leather, one of the world''s most gifted thriller authors.PRAISE FOR STEPHEN LEATHER''Let Spider draw you into his web, you won''t regret it'' Sun''He has the uncanny knack of producing plots that are all too real'' Daily Mail''Leather knows the inner workings of the security services. But beyond the enthralling storylines he also asks some tough questions about contemporary Britain'' Financial Times''A master of the thriller genre'' Irish Times''Stephen Leather writes really exciting action thrillers. It''s like being there yourself'' Chris Ryan
£15.29
Penguin Books Ltd Mercy
Book SynopsisTHE PULSE-RACING FIRST DEPARTMENT Q THRILLER FROM THE NO. 1 INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING AUTHOR''Six-star suspense! Superbly written'' 5***** Reader Review''Unputdownable. Keeps you hooked from start to end'' 5***** Reader Review''Taut, thrilling and nail-biting'' 5***** Reader Review_______ She scratches at the walls until her fingers bleed. But there is no escape. She doesn''t know how long she''s been there. She vows not to go mad. She would rather die. Copenhagen detective Carl Mørck has been taken off homicide to run a newly created department for unsolved crimes. His first case concerns politician Merete Lynggaard, who vanished five years ago. Everyone says she''s dead. Everyone says it''s a waste of time. He thinks they''re right. But she isn''t dead . . . yet. Can they save her in time?_______PRAISE FOR THE DEPARTMENT Q SERIES:<Trade ReviewOne of the most original plots in crime fiction . . . Brilliant * The Times, Top 100 Crime & Thrillers since 1945 *The new "it" boy of Nordic Noir * The Times *Gripping story-telling * Guardian *This pitch-black novel will have readers hungry for more * Independent *
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Penguin Books Ltd Empire
Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERJOIN PERICLES, THE LION OF ATHENS, ON A JOURNEY TO SECURE THE FATE OF THE ATHENIAN EMPIRE''The master historical storyteller'' DAILY EXPRESS''Iggulden draws the Greek world convincingly and he is strongest writing battle scenes'' THE TIMES on the Golden Age series''The sights, sounds and smells of Athens bring history to life with gripping brilliance'' DAILY MIRROR___________THE GOLDEN AGE OF ATHENS:THE JEWEL IN THE GREEK EMPIREStanding like a colossus over the city is Pericles:politician, general, architect of the city's fortunes.Yet some look on jewels with envy.Forever a threat from the south,Sparta will not kneel to its rival.From their ranks rises a young boy ruthless, courageous, hungry.Soon he will lead them . . .Pericles is no longer young.His city is divided against th
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Little, Brown Book Group Dead Cold
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Little, Brown Book Group Jack Ryan Jr. 14
Book SynopsisThe new novel starring the original action thriller hero Jack Ryan, creation of the legendary Tom Clancy.
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Hodder & Stoughton Believing the Lie
Book SynopsisElizabeth George's masterly novel sees Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley back centre stage in an intricate crime dramaTrade ReviewA cool, clever book that needs concentration and a sharp brain to unravel * Sunday Express *A fascinating read * Woman *Presses all the buttons to make us hoover her stuff up * Daily Telegraph *She's a designer of fastidious mosaics that never fail to intrigue * Guardian *
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Canongate Books The Pierogi Peril
Book SynopsisLydia Wienewski has opened her Polish-American café and bakery on the shore of Lake Erie, but her idyllic new venture is shattered when the low tide leads to a terrible discovery.June, 1982. Lydia Wienewski''s dream has finally come true: Lydia''s Lakeside Café and Bakery, selling delicious Polish-American fare on the shore of Lake Erie, is now open and her fortunes are looking up. Even her old nemesis and tutor, the irascible Madame Delphine, has made time to sample Lydia''s delectable pierogi, with some of her students in tow. But when Lydia finds Madame Delphine dead in the water, her lakeside dream turns into a nightmare. Was it a bizarre suicide, or brutal murder? As Lydia and Grandma Mary investigate, they discover that there was more to Madame Delphine than meets the eye, and quickly find themselves drawn into an increasingly perilous situation! Can they uncover the truth about Madame Delphine''s untimely death?
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Canongate Books A Cold Whisper
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£22.79
