Crime & Thrillers Books

Book SynopsisTrade Review‘Fun, adventure and mysteries to solve. A heartfelt hug of a book – I loved it’ Hannah Gold, award-winning author of The Last Bear ‘I adored this book – an utterly brilliant, page-turning read. Gorgeous and powerfully inclusive, with a supremely loveable cast of characters, you’ll be rooting for Cosima from her very first heist. Expect to have your heart stolen!’ Aisling Fowler, author of Fireborn ‘Cosima Unfortunate is an utterly sparkling adventure, featuring a brilliantly clever group of friends helmed by a courageous, determined heroine – a must read!’ Ravena Guron, author of The Thief of Farrowfell and This Book Kills ‘A cracking heist adventure full of supportive friendships and unlimited hope. I already can’t wait to be reunited with Cos & Co.’ Clare Povey, author of The Bastien Bonlivre Adventures 'Full of adventure, warmth, and rich historical detail' Natasha Hastings, author of The Miraculous Sweetmakers ‘By stars, I loved this book. Cosima Unfortunate Steals a Star is a rompy historical heist with a cast of furiously brilliant and disabled kids, alongside solving the mystery of who Cosima’s family are. Full of fun and memorable characters but also shines light on the way history has treated disabled children’ Lizzie Huxley-Jones, author of Vivi Conway and the Sword of Legend ‘A real treat’ The Bookseller ‘A diamond heist, a quest and a touching tale of friendship all in one captivating, inclusive story’ The i

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Book SynopsisIntroducing spirited female sleuth Elizabeth Fairchild in the first of the brilliant new Oak Park village mystery series, set in 1920s Illinois. June, 1925. Having been widowed in the Great War, Elizabeth Fairchild lives a quiet life at the home of her wealthy parents in genteel Oak Park village, Illinois. Although she does her best to avoid emotional entanglements, determined never to be hurt again, Elizabeth forms a close friendship with gentle Mr Anthony, who owns the local antiques store.But tragedy strikes when Mr Anthony is found stabbed to death in the alley behind his shop. Why would anyone murder a mild-mannered antiques dealer who simply loved beautiful things? A robbery gone wrong? A gangland execution? Or could it have something to do with the mysterious customer who bought a gold pocket watch from Mr Anthony on the day he died? When one of her father''s oldest friends is accused of the crime, Elizabeth determines to expose the real killer. But her investigations soon attract unwelcome attention. With gangsters moving into the neighbourhood from nearby Chicago, Oak Park is no longer the safe haven it once was. Could Elizabeth be seriously out of her depth?

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Book SynopsisThe chilling novella featured in Stephen King's bestselling collection Full Dark, No Stars, 1922 - about a man who succumbs to the violence within - is now available as a stand-alone publication.I believe there is a man inside every man, a strangerSo writes Wilfred James in his confession. It's 1922. Wilfred owns eighty acres of farmland in Nebraska that have been in the family for generations. His wife, Arlette, owns an adjoining one hundred acres.But if Arlette carries out her threat to sell her land to a pig butcher, Wilfred will be forced to sell too. Worse, he'll have to move to the city. But he has a daring plan. It may work if he can persuade his son. A powerful tale of betrayal, murder, madness and rats, 1922 is a breathtaking exploration into the dark side of human nature from the great American storyteller Stephen King. It was adapted into a film from Netflix.Trade ReviewDripping with American Gothic . . . Utterly convincing and packed with grim atmosphere, it is a story that manages to keep you compulsively turning the pages * INDEPENDENT *It's compulsive reading, sometimes scary, revolting, ultimately heartbreaking . . . There is a hint of the supernatural in it, although the borderline between a haunting and madness here is a hairline fracture, and one that King exploits elegantly all the way to the end * NEIL GAIMAN, GUARDIAN *Wonderfully gruesome . . . The pages practically turn themselves * USA TODAY *

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Book SynopsisDon't miss the latest book in the Arkady Renko series, THE SIBERIAN DILEMMA by Martin Cruz Smith, ‘the master of the international thriller’ (New York Times) – available to order now! 'One of those writers that anyone who is serious about their craft views with respect bordering on awe' Val McDermid 'Makes tension rise through the page like a shark's fin’ IndependentFrom the creator of the revered Arkady Renko series and bestselling author of Gorky Park comes a suspenseful World War II story set against the beauty, mystery and danger of occupied Venice.Venice, 1945. The war may be waning, but the city known as La Serenissima is still occupied and the people of Italy fear the power of the Third Reich. One night, under a canopy of stars, a fisherman named Cenzo finds a young woman’s body floating in the lagoon and soon discovers that she is still alive and in trouble. Born to a wealthy Jewish family, Giulia is on the run from the Wehrmacht SS. Cenzo chooses to protect Giulia – an act of kindness that leads them into the world of Partisans, Mussolini’s broken promises, and, everywhere, the enigmatic maze of the Venice Lagoon...Praise for Martin Cruz Smith 'The story drips with atmosphere and authenticity – a literary triumph' David Young, bestselling author of Stasi Child 'One of those writers that anyone who is serious about their craft views with respect bordering on awe' Val McDermid ‘Cleverly and intelligently told, The Girl from Venice is a truly riveting tale of love, mystery and rampant danger. I loved it’ Kate Furnivall, author of The Liberation ‘Smith not only constructs grittily realistic plots, he also has a gift for characterisation of which most thriller writers can only dream' Mail on Sunday 'Smith was among the first of a new generation of writers who made thrillers literary' Guardian 'Brilliantly worked, marvellously written . . . an imaginative triumph' Sunday Times ‘Martin Cruz Smith’s Renko novels are superb’ William Ryan, author of The Constant SoldierTrade Review'Smith can make tension rise through the page like a shark's fin' -- Independent'One of those writers that anyone who is serious about their craft views with respect bordering on awe' -- Val McDermid‘Cleverly and intelligently told, The Girl from Venice is a truly riveting tale of love, mystery and rampant danger. I loved it’ -- Kate Furnivall, author of 'The Liberation'‘Smith not only constructs grittily realistic plots, he also has a gift for characterisation of which most thriller writers can only dream' -- Mail on Sunday'The story drips with atmosphere and authenticity – a literary triumph' -- David Young, bestselling author of 'Stasi Child''Smith was among the first of a new generation of writers who made thrillers literary' -- Guardian'Brilliant…enough enigmas within enigmas within enigmas to reel the mind' -- The New Yorker'Brilliantly worked, marvellously written . . . an imaginative triumph' -- Sunday Times

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Book SynopsisFrom celebrated New York Times bestselling author Steve Berry comes the latest Cotton Malone adventure, in which Cotton unravels a mystery from World War II involving a legendary lost treasure, Yamashita''s Gold, worth billions.1945. In the waning months of World War II, Japan hid vast quantities of gold and other stolen valuables in boobytrapped underground caches all across the Philippines. By 1947 some of that loot was recovered, not by treasure hunters, but by the United States government, which told no one about the find. Instead, those assets were stamped classified, shipped to Europe, and secretly assimilated into something called the Black Eagle Trust.Present day. Retired Justice Department operative, Cotton Malone, is in Switzerland doing a favor for a friend. But what was supposed to be a simple operation turns violent and Cotton is thrust into a war between the world''s oldest bank and the CIA, a battle that directly involves the Black Eagle Trust. He quickly discovers that everything hinges on a woman from his past, who suddenly reappears harboring a host of explosive secrets centering around bitcoin. The cryptocurrency is being quietly weaponized, readied for an assault on the world''s financial systems, a calculated move that will have devastating consequences. Cotton has no choice. He has to act. But at what cost?From the stolid banking halls of Luxembourg, to the secret vaults of Switzerland, and finally up into the treacherous mountains of southern Morocco, Cotton Malone is stymied at every turn. Each move he makes seems wrong, and nothing works, until he finally comes face-to-face with the Atlas Maneuver.

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Book SynopsisStephanie Austin has enjoyed a varied career, working as an artist and an antiques trader, but also for the Devon Schools Library Service. When not writing she is actively involved in amateur theatre as a director and actor, and attempts to be a competent gardener and cook. She lives in Devon.

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Book SynopsisTHE ISLES OF SCILLY MYSTERIES #5 'An absolute master of pace, plotting and character' ELLY GRIFFITHSA MISSING CHILD St Martin’s is shrouded in bitterly cold fog when Jade Minear and her twin brother, Ethan, are attacked in a field, late at night. Ethan manages to return home but the shocking events of Jade’s disappearance have rendered him mute.A LONG-HELD GRUDGE On a small island where there are few places a child can hide, DI Ben Kitto must battle the elements to search for Jade. When his investigation reveals that the Minear family have many enemies on the island, Kitto grows increasingly worried that Jade is in danger.A KILLER HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT . . . Meanwhile, someone on the island knows exactly where the girl is. Someone with a deep-seated hatred of Jade's family. To find the truth, Kitto must investigate the lives of the people he has known all of

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Book SynopsisThe No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling seriesThe fourth book in S. J. Parris's bestselling, critically acclaimed series following Giordano Bruno, set at the time of Queen Elizabeth IAugust, 1585. England is on the brink of warSir Francis Drake is preparing to launch a daring expedition against the Spanish when a murder aboard his ship changes everything.A relentless enemy. A treacherous conspiracy.Giordano Bruno agrees to hunt the killer down, only to find that more than one deadly plot is brewing in Plymouth's murky underworld. And as he tracks a murderer through its dangerous streets, he uncovers a conspiracy that threatens the future of England itself.Perfect for fans of C. J. Sansom and Hilary MantelPraise for S. J. ParrisS. J. Parris is one of my favourite authors and unquestionably our greatest living writer of historical thrillers.' A.J. Finn, No. 1 bestselling author of The Woman in the WindowHugely enjoyable GuardianThis is historical mystery fiction at its finest' Publishers WeeTrade Review‘S. J. Parris is one of my favourite authors – and unquestionably our greatest living writer of historical thrillers. Few novelists inhabit a setting – any setting – with such confidence and command; fewer still devise plots of such cunning and craft’ A.J. Finn, No. 1 bestselling author of The Woman in the Window ‘Hugely enjoyable… It’s played straight, but never humourlessly so, and there’s just enough “proper” history amid the intrigue to keep purists on side’ Guardian ‘With its twisting plot and vivid scene-setting, TREACHERY confirms Parris’s growing reputation as a writer of historical thrillers’ Sunday Times ‘An evil bookseller and a terrifying brothel lie ahead; what’s not to like? Gripping and fun’ Observer ‘Parris’s Giordano Bruno series has been a joy. Her Elizabethan England is loud, pungent and blessedly free of some of the genre’s more egregious clichés. She wears her research lightly: at home with the detail of the period, she is quite happy to engage in a little creative anachronism to bring the story home’ Telegraph ‘There are echoes of CJ Sansom’s Shardlake series here. But Parris is better than the usual run of imitators. Her prose is taut and compelling. Her wielding of the historical material is always convincing but never overwhelming’ The Times ‘This is historical mystery fiction at its finest’ Publishers Weekly Praise for S. J. Parris: ‘Impossible to resist … Parris creates a convincing sense of the past, woven with so much intrigue that the head fairly spins’ Daily Telegraph ‘It has everything – intrigue, mystery and excellent history’ Kate Mosse ‘Parris writes with confident ease of Tudor London … The dialogue balances nicely on a tightrope of period phrases and cut-to-the-chase colloquialisms. More, please’ The Times ‘Full of surprises … an imaginatively satisfying addition to the many real intrigues surrounding the imprisoned Mary Stuart and the threats to Elizabeth’s security’ TLS

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Book SynopsisThe stunning Collector''s Edition features designed endpapers, sprayed edges and a foiled board design, while supplies last.??Dragons. Romance. Magic. Pre-order the sequel to A Fire in the Sky from the bestselling author??Unique, twisty, spicy, and full of both drama and dragons! If you are a romantasy fan, the A Fire in the Sky series is unmissable' Ali HazelwoodFABULOUS! If you love sizzling romantasy, epic world building, gripping characters, and DRAGONS do not miss this page-turner!' Kresley Cole* * * *MAGIC AWAKENS.DARKNESS SWELLS.AND A HERO RISES.It's been a year since Tamsyn transformed from the enemy in Fell's bed to the wife he sacrificed himself to save. From an ordinary girl to Penterra's best hope to keep magic from disappearing forever.With Fell torn from her side in the dangerous swirling mists of the Crags, Tamsyn is alone among the dragon pride. An outsider learning to survive in her new home, she trains until her muscles burn and her blood spills. And slowly, a warrior emerges.But is Fell truly beyond Tamsyn's reach? Their bond pulls at her, as does the fierce drive to protect both humans and dragonkind from a relentless enemy determined to destroy her and all magic.Magic stirs in the darkness, strengthening all who believe in it. But will it be enough to save the pride, the kingdom, and a love fated to endure for centuries?In this explosive sequel to the Sunday Times bestselling A Fire in the Sky, the fate of magic rests on one warrior's shoulders but it could cost her everything ??Fated mates??Magic, dragons, and witches??Spice* * * *Praise for Sophie Jordan:Fast paced, page turning, well written with heart stopping cliff hangers, a must read for who loves a spicy well paced adventure' Reader review ?????This was incredible, the story was the gripping, the twists and the turns had me itching to finish this book in one day I need the next one immediately' Reader review ?????''I fell in love with Tamsyn and Fell. The way the relationship grew, and their sexual tension was on point! I can't wait for the next book!' Reader review ?????

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Book SynopsisFourteen-year-old Maximum Ride, better known as Max, knows what it''s like to soar above the world. She and all the members of the ''Flock'' - Fang, Iggy, Nudge, Gasman and Angel - are just like ordinary kids - only they have wings and can fly. It may seem like a dream come true to some, but their lives can morph into a living nightmare at any time - like when Angel, the youngest member of the ''Flock'', is kidnapped and taken back to the ''School'' where she and the others were genetically engineered by sinister scientists. Her friends brave a journey to blazing hot Death Valley, California, to save Angel, but soon enough, they find themselves in yet another nightmare - this one involving fighting off the half-human, half-wolf ''Erasers'' in New York City. Whether in the treetops of Central Park or in the bowels of the Manhattan subway system, Max and her adopted family take the ride of their lives. Along the way Max discovers from her old friend and father-figure Jeb - now her betray

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Book SynopsisJosephine Tey is one of the best-known and best-loved of all crime writers. She began to write full-time after the successful publication of her first novel, The Man in the Queue (1929), which introduced Inspector Grant of Scotland Yard. In 1937 she returned to crime writing with A Shilling for Candles, but it wasn't until after the Second World War that the majority of her crime novels were published. Josephine Tey died in 1952, leaving her entire estate to the National Trust.Trade ReviewHas all the Tey magic and delight. * San Francisco Chronicle *Beautifully written and insistently readable. * New York Times *Josephine Tey has always been absoluteely reliable in producing original and mysterious plots with interesting characters and unguessable endings * Spectator *Really first class... a continual delight * Times Literary Supplement *

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Book SynopsisA body is discovered in an empty Atlanta warehouse. It's the body of an ex-cop, and from the moment Special Agent Will Trent walks in he knows this could be the most devastating case of his career. Bloody footprints leading away from the scene reveal that another victim - a woman - has left the scene and vanished into thin air.Trade ReviewSlaughter’s story twists and turns in inimitable style * Peterborough Evening Telegraph *Great thriller * Love It! *Karin Slaughter has once again delivered a dark and twisted thriller that hits all the buttons that readers love in her books … I cannot recommend The Kept Woman highly enough * Nudge *

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Book SynopsisThe master of weird fiction, H. P. Lovecraft combines cosmic fantasy with creeping horror in these three tales of malevolent alien forces, body-switching and travel across the space-time continuum.''Evil, in Lovecraft, is universal, pervasive'' Michael Chabon''His prescience and novelty seem more and more remarkable ... shows a deeply modern horror at the universe'' Guardian''A unique and visionary world of wonder, terror and delirium'' Clive BarkerTrade ReviewOne of the most influential popular authors of the 20th century * Independent *It casts a spell . . . fiction like Lovecraft's can be brutally hypnotic * New York Review of Books *

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Book Synopsis''Revelatory. Harry Harrison''s novel about Earth on the edge of disaster is both bracing and cathartic ... impressively prescient'' GuardianThe planet''s population has exploded and resources are stretched to breaking point. And, in a sweltering, overcrowded New York City of 35 million desperate inhabitants, a police detective must try to solve a murder. The basis of the cult film Soylent Green, this eerily prophetic novel is a nightmarish vision of a world in meltdown.''A cautionary tale of what might happen if American consumption goes unchecked'' Los Angeles Times''An author with a serious purpose and a subversive wit'' Christopher PriestTrade ReviewA bracing, revelatory experience * Guardian *A cautionary tale of what might happen if American consumption goes unchecked * Los Angeles Times *

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Book SynopsisSECRETS, DESIRE, BLOOD... It all comes out in the wash''Intelligent, perfectly observed, more-ish - I devoured it in two days'' Poorna Bell, In Case of Emergency''I was glued to this entertaining story of motherhood, marriage and friendship'' Daily Mail-------------Keep your friends close and your neighbours closer...Ciara has it all - a loving husband, well-behaved children and an immaculate home. But behind the filters, her reality is far from what it seems.Mishti is stuck in a loveless marriage, raising her daughter in a country that is too cold, among children who look nothing like her.Lauren is mostly happy, despite being judged for letting her kids run naked, wild and free.Then Ciara is found murdered in her pristine home and suddenly everyone is a suspect.Hushed whispers, secret rendezvous and bloody betrayals . . .Everyone has their dTrade ReviewA twisty tale of love gone wrong -- Joshilyn Jackson, Mother May ILethal, entertaining with characters you'll love to hate. A delicious take on people behaving badly -- Darby Kane, Pretty Little WifeBose masterfully creates deeply drawn and utterly human characters in this powerful suspense debut -- Liv Constantine, The Last Mrs ParrishWith characters that jump off the page, deep dark secrets and twisted webs of lies, Dirty Laundry is everything I want in a book - Desperate Housewives in a small-town setting, each turn in the story even better than the last -- Andrea Mara, All Her Fault

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Book SynopsisDiscover the new Penguin Crime and Espionage seriesAn impostor has a fortune to win - but he may be in danger of losing his life...Twenty-one-year-old Brat Farrar is an orphan, alone in the world without friends or family. So when he is offered the unexpected chance to impersonate Patrick Ashby, the long-lost heir to a vast fortune on a country estate, he agrees. Brat is the spitting image of Patrick, who disappeared years ago. At first it seems Brat can pull off this incredible deception, until he starts to realise that he is in far greater peril than he ever imagined.

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Book Synopsis'As gritty and hard-driving a thriller as you'll find . . . The action never stops, the language sings and stings' Washington Post Clement Mansell knows how easy it is to get away with murder. The crazed killer is back on the Detroit streets - thanks to some nifty courtroom moves by his lawyer - and this time he's feeling invincible enough to execute a crooked Motown judge. Homicide Detective Raymond Cruz thinks the 'Oklahoma Wildman' crossed the line long before this latest outrage, and he's determined to see that the psycho does not slip through the legal system's loopholes a second time. But that means a good cop is going to have to play somewhat fast and loose with the rules - in order to manoeuvre Mansell into a showdown that he won't be walking away from.

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Book SynopsisWINNER OF THE ORWELL PRIZE FOR FICTION 2021 LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN''S PRIZE 2021 A once-in-a-generation series, Ali Smith''s Seasonal quartet is a tour-de-force about love, time, art, politics, and how we live now. ''A maestra''s portrait of her age . . . remarkable'' GuardianIn the present, Sacha knows the world''s in trouble. Her brother Robert just is trouble. Their mother and father are having trouble. Meanwhile the world''s in meltdown - and the real meltdown hasn''t even started yet. In the past, a lovely summer. A different brother and sister know they''re living on borrowed time. This is a story about people on the brink of change. They''re family, but they think they''re strangers. So: where does family begin? And what do people who think they''ve got nothing in common have in common? Summer. Discover all four instalments: Autumn, Winter, Spring and Summer. Ali Smith''s new novel, Companion piece, is available now.*****''The first great coronavirus novel - a book to savour, a literary tour de force'' Evening Standard''Exquisite. Smith is in a class of her own'' Nicola Sturgeon ''An astonishing finale to a prescient series . . . Ali Smith brilliantly weaves strands of joy and celebration to end her Seasonal Quartet'' Irish TimesTrade ReviewAn astonishing finale to a prescient series . . . Ali Smith brilliantly weaves strands of joy and celebration to end her Seasonal Quartet * Evening Standard *The first great coronavirus novel - a book to savour, a literary tour de force that captures the nation's psyche exquisitely * Evening Standard *This singular writer has found her moment * Prospect *A maestra's portrait of her age. . . remarkable * Guardian *Few writers today can make a more compelling claim to singularity of innovation and sustained brilliance * TLS *The bravura performance of a writer, poised at the edge of the day's vast darkness, gathering all the warmth and light of our inner summer * The Washington Post *Smith bring[s] this brilliant quartet to a satisfying close * NPR *The final flourish of a mazy and beautiful quartet * Telegraph *Sublime * The Boston Globe *Brilliant * The Scotsman *The novel's hopeful message about the healing power of friendship ensures the quartet ends on a feel-good note * Sunday Times *A remarkable experiment with timeliness in fiction * Literary Review *

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Book SynopsisYou'll have the baby monitor and you'll take it in turns to go back every half hour.Your daughter was sleeping when you checked on her last. Even then, you'll never guess the truth...until it's too late' LISA GARDNER***OUT NOW *** the brand-new unputdownable thriller: NOT A HAPPY FAMILY Trade ReviewShari Lapena furnishes a clever array of motives and suspects. The tension is high and remains to the last, stunning page * The Times *'I thought the read-it-in-one-sitting thing was a cliche. Not any more' * Linwood Barclay *‘2016’s most talked-about new thriller’ * Stylist *‘Real men read women writers - because of books like this. Trust me' * Lee Child *‘A twisty, utterly riveting tale that will send readers on a wild rollercoaster ride of emotions. Shocking revelations kept me turning the pages like a madwoman’ * Tess Gerritsen *Entirely compelling, utterly realistic and told in a wonderfully effective spare narrative. You will not see the twists coming * Daily Mail *Provocative and shocking. One crime, an entire neighborhood of suspects, secrets and lies. How well do we ever know those around us? The Couple Next Door will keep you glued to the pages in search of the answer. Even then, you'll never guess the truth...until it's too late * Lisa Gardner *A gripping page-turner * Bella *A treat of a thriller that careers along at breakneck page * Good Housekeeping's Good Reads *The Couple Next Doors hits all those thriller sweet spots, with its characters acting in the worst ways possible and a plot that speeds through to a hell of a climax....you can’t not read it this summer. * Stylist *Meticulously crafted and razor-sharp. The Couple Next Door lingers long after you turn the final page * Harlan Coben *Lapena leads us on a cunningly plotted cat-and-mouse trail to the truth while building a horribly queasy portrait of a marriage under terrific strain * Metro *Gripped me from the very beginning to the very end! * Becky Masterman, author of RAGE AGAINST THE DYING *I read this novel at one sitting absolutely riveted by the storyline. The suspense was beautifully rendered and unrelenting! * Sue Grafton *…stark, bluntly told emotional thriller. Dizzying hairpin twists and turns. * Sainsbury's magazine *Gripping, pacy, with characters that keep you guessing and second guessing. Loved it * Tammy Cohen *A riveting thriller. * woman&home *[A] suspenseful, heart-wrenching debut * Publishers Weekly *The new The GIRL ON THE TRAIN. * I MAGAZINE *Every chapter poses another question in this gripping thriller documenting every parent’s worst fear * Essentials *

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Book SynopsisBorn in Limerick and raised in Dublin, C K (Caimh) McDonnell is a former stand-up comedian and TV writer. He performed all around the world, had several well-received Edinburgh shows and supported acts such as Sarah Millican on tour before hanging up his clowning shoes to concentrate on writing. He has also written for numerous TV shows and been nominated for a Kid's TV BAFTA.His debut novel, A Man With One of Those Faces - a comic crime novel - was published in 2016 and spawned The Dublin Trilogy books and the spin-off McGarry Stateside series. They have been Amazon bestsellers on both sides of the Atlantic. As C. K. McDonnell, he is the author of The Stranger Times series contemporary comic fantasy series.Caimh lives in Manchester. To find out more, visit whitehairedirishman.comTrade ReviewBrilliant and bananas . . . we love it. * MAGIC RADIO Book Club *Joyful, silly and funny. * THE HERALD *Two Word Review - Read it! 5 Word Review - What Are You Waiting For?. . . my favourite of the series, not only does it manage to be funnier than the others it also gets a whole lot darker. * THE READER'S ROOM *As completely and wonderfully bonkers as the previous two books in this series . . . a rollercoaster of a ride . . . kooky and fantastical, a riotous experience, one not to be missed. As The Times put it "a tennis match of witty banter." * WRITING.IE *Full of dark comedy that will leave you chuckling under your breath . . . it is always lovely to catch up with the gang in Manchester, watch them get on to new shenanigans and deal with some more supernatural stuff. * NERD DAILY *This is a series that I would happily read more of. * SFCROWSNEST *Another great entry in this series. McDonnell does some impressive world building and deploys a range of types of humour, including some great one liners . . . But at the heart of this series is McDonnell's great compassion for the crew of The Stranger Times. On top of plenty of ongoing mysteries, this is the not-so-secret ingredient that will keep readers coming back for more. * THE BLURB *Truly epic . . . one of the best series I have ever read. * WHISPERING STORIES *

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Book SynopsisThis may not be a prison, and it may not purgatory, but it''s sure as hell not a paradise either...Imagine a place populated by criminals - people plucked from their lives, with their memories altered, who've been granted new identities and a second chance. Welcome to The Blinds, a dusty town in rural Texas populated by misfits who don't know if they've perpetrated a crime or just witnessed one. All they do know is that they opted into the programme and that if they try to leave, they will end up dead.For eight years, Sheriff Calvin Cooper has kept an uneasy peace - but after a suicide and a murder in quick succession, the town's residents revolt. Cooper has his own secrets to protect, so when his new deputy starts digging, he needs to keep one step ahead of her - and the mysterious outsiders who threaten to tear the whole place down. The more he learns, the more the hard truth is revealed: The Blinds is no sleepy hideaway, it's simmering with

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Book SynopsisIt has been described as the greatest epic voyage in modern Irish history.Tim Severin and his companions built a boat using only techniques and materials available in the sixth-century A.D., when St Brendan was supposed to have sailed to America. The vessel comprised forty-nine ox hides stitched together in a patchwork and stretched over a wooden frame. This leather skin was only a quarter of an inch thick. Yet Severin and his crew sailed Brendan from Brandon Creek in Dingle to Newfoundland, surviving storms and a puncture from pack ice. The Brendan Voyage is Tim Severin's dramatic account of their journey. This new edition of a book already translated into twenty-seven languages introduces a new generation of readers to an enduring classic.Tim Severin didn't prove St Brendan reached America, only that he could have, that it was possible. Brilliantly written, The Brendan Voyage conveys unforgettably the sensation of being in a small, open boat in the vastness of the North Atlantic, visited by inquisitive whales, reaching mist-shrouded landfalls, and receiving a welcome from seafaring folk wherever the crew touched land.

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Book SynopsisResearching the history of a dilapidated Elizabeth manor house, Phineas Fox uncovers the shocking truth behind a mysterious - and deadly - dance. Having unexpectedly inherited an Elizabethan manor house in rural Norfolk, the new owner Quentin Rivers has asked Phineas Fox to investigate the house''s history. Phin soon becomes immersed in The Tabor''s dark and mysterious past, and in the course of his research uncovers tales of a curious dance, the Cwellan Daunsen: a dance that has not been performed for centuries but whose strange legend still lingers. The dance has a dark side; whenever it took place, children were told to stay indoors - and on no account to look through their windows . . .As Phin delves further, the terrible secrets of The Tabor and the Rivers'' family ancestors begin to reveal themselves, secrets stretching back more than six hundred years. But as the past gradually creeps up on the present, is history destined to repeat it

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Book SynopsisThe arrival of an unexpected guest means trouble ahead for the residents of Thorncroft House in this deftly-plotted Victorian mystery. On a freezing winter''s night, with the household in mourning following the death of the dowager Lady Croft, the residents of Thorncroft House are roused from their beds by the arrival of an unexpected visitor. Although Lady Stanton seems reluctant to explain the reasons for her visit, housekeeper Harriet Rowsley would never turn a stranger from the door; she offers Lady Stanton and her servants all the hospitality at her disposal, however secretive and arrogant the new guest might be.But tensions arise over the following days, with both visitors and servants trapped indoors by the snow, and Lady Stanton proving a difficult and demanding guest. The situation worsens on the discovery of the body of a young housemaid lying crumpled at the foot of the stairs. A tragic accident . or something more sinister?Who exact

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Book SynopsisA routine assignment for deep cover specialist Marc Portman becomes something darker and deeper in this action-packed spy thriller. Deep cover specialist Marc Portman is in Lebanon on a last-minute assignment. A straightforward collect-and-go job. At least it should have been. Ambushed by a surprise attack, it''s clear that someone must have had advance warning of Portman''s arrival. But who is his unseen enemy - clearly one with considerable resources - and why do they want him dead? More importantly, how could his attacker have known of his movements with less than 24 hours'' notice? Concluding there must be an active leak at the heart of the CIA, Portman finds himself virtually alone and on the run, hung out to dry by the powers-that-be. If he is to survive, he must use his unique skill set to turn the tables on his pursuers . . . and beat them at their own game.

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Book SynopsisWho was Anthony Garrett? The murder of a reclusive local man draws DCI Hennessey and DS Yellich into a baffling new case.On a hot summer morning, Miles Law cycles into the village of Millington in the Vale of York, on his way to a few hours'' work as an under gardener at The Grange. But when he arrives, he finds his employer slumped in an armchair in the drawing room, a bullet wound on his forehead.Miles'' employer was a secretive and reclusive man who kept his employees and neighbours at a distance. Who was Anthony Garrett, and who are the three young, identical-looking blonde women who called at the house a few days before his body was discovered? Detective Chief Inspector George Hennessey and Detective Superintendent Somerled Yellich are soon on the hunt for a ruthless and efficient killer.

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Book SynopsisDoolittle delivers a rambunctious monster story that features precise wit, messy violence, aggressive pacing, and a charmingly incongruous cast - Publishers Weekly Starred ReviewA golem created to assassinate a criminal in 1856 is reawakened in the present . intent on targeting his victim''s innocent descendants.When treasure hunters excavate the long-lost wreck of the steamship Arcadia from a Kansas cornfield, a buried creature awakens - a mindless assassin of accursed earth, shaped like a man though in no way mortal, created to kill a slave trader in 1856.With the original target long dead, the monster sets its sight on the man''s closest surviving descendant . . . a burned-out IT technician named Ben Middleton. Nothing could have prepared Ben for the horror now aimed directly at his lackadaisical life. But he isn''t only being chased by the monster, and it''s not just his own life in danger.Ben must pull himself together

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Book SynopsisHomicide detective Daniel Turner revisits an 18-year-old unsolved case in the third of this intriguing and atmospheric crime noir series.We had set out from Atlanta to kill my mother and her husband. A slow kill.Oren has returned to the family home he last saw when he was eight years old. Eighteen years later, he is bent on an elaborate scheme of revenge.Homicide detective Daniel Turner was never able to forget the unsolved case, the disappearance of Amon Jakobsen all those years ago. Convinced the man was murdered, he was never able to prove it. Now he has returned to the isolated house on Black Hammock Island following reports of a disturbance. Is this his chance to find out what really happened to Amon eighteen years before? And will he be in time to prevent history repeating itself?

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Book SynopsisAlanna Knight had more than seventy books published in an impressive writing career spanning over fifty years. She was a founding member and Honorary Vice President of the Scottish Association of Writers, Honorary President of the Edinburgh Writers' Club and member of the Scottish Chapter of the Crime Writers' Association. Alanna was awarded an MBE in 2014 for services to literature. Born and educated in Tyneside, she lived in Edinburgh until she passed away in 2020.

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Book SynopsisShe was twenty-three and already in love. She was certain he''d be handsome. She would be dead before midnight.Bryna Bankhead carefully dressed for her date with the wonderful Dante, a man she''s only ever spoken to online. By the end of the night, rose petals are scattered, poetry has been quoted - and Bryna has been murdered.What starts as a mistake, becomes a terrifying game, as two young men pursue their poisonous obsession with an illegal drug and an insatiable desire. As more girls are taken, homicide lieutenant Eve Dallas and her roguish husband Roarke must think fast and act even faster.And then Eve discovers the secret to their destructive past and a deadly trap is set . . .Trade ReviewGut-searing emotional drama David Baldacci Anchored by terrific characters, sudden twists that spin the whole narrative on a dime, and a thrills-to-chills ratio that will raise hairs of even the most jaded reader, the J.D. Robb books are the epitome of great popular fiction Dennis Lehane J.D. Robb's novels are can't miss pleasures Harlan Coben Whether she writes as J.D. Robb or under her own name, I love Nora Roberts. She is a woman who just doesn't know how to tell a bad story Stephen King This series gets better with every book Publishers Weekly The most popular novelist on planet earth Washington Post A perfect balance of suspense, futuristic police procedural and steamy romance...truly fine entertainment... sure to leave you hungering for more Publishers Weekly Great fun Cosmopolitan

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Book Synopsis Discover the twisty, gripping Richard & Judy Book Club pick and Sunday Times Number One bestseller. And don''t miss Clare''s brand-new thriller: A Game of Lies is out now. You do the same thing every day. You know exactly where you''re going. You''re not alone . . .When Zoe Walker sees her photo in the classifieds section of a London newspaper, she is determined to find out why it''s there. There''s no explanation: just a grainy image, a website address and a phone number. She takes it home to her family, who are convinced it''s just someone who looks like Zoe. But the next day the advert shows a photo of a different woman, and another the day after that.Is it a mistake? A coincidence? Or is someone keeping track of every move they make . . .Praise for I See You:''A breathless thriller . . . It''s a must-finish-at-all-costs job'' Daily MailTrade ReviewImpressive and original . . . distressingly close to possible reality * The Times *A highly accomplished novel . . . arresting . . . ingenious * Sunday Times *[Clare Mackintosh] hits the jackpot again with a breathless thriller based on a brilliant idea . . . This is an excellent race-against-time thriller with shoals of red herrings to tease and taunt readers all the way. It's a must-finish-at-all-costs job * Daily Mail *I See You stands out from the crowd with flawless plotting and an eye for detail which will send a satisfying chill through its readers. I loved it! * Renee Knight, number one bestselling author of Disclaimer *Wonderfully sinister. Had me looking over my shoulder every time I travelled on the tube * Fiona Barton, author of The Widow *Compelling and suffused with menace * Sunday Mirror *Heart-stoppingly excellent * C.L. Taylor, author of The Lie *Accomplished, Addictive and Thought-Provoking - you'll never feel the same about taking the tube again * B A Paris *I See You is both a compelling portrayal of modern family life and a superbly twisty thriller that keeps you guessing until the very last page. An edge of the seat read * Kate Hamer, author of The Girl in the Red Coat *Anyone who's ever looked over their shoulder when they heard footsteps behind them, or quickened their pace in a deserted underpass, will shudder with recognition at Clare Mackintosh's deliciously creepy tale of urban paranoia * Ruth Ware, author of In a Dark, Dark Wood *I was gripped from the very first page. Creepy and compelling with a twist I didn't see coming. I loved it * Claire Douglas, author of The Sisters *As creepy as they come . . . We raced through this deeply unsettling thriller in two days . . . and looked over our shoulder the whole time * Heat *Another edge-of-your-seat thriller . . . a terrifyingly plausible plot and gasp-inducing ending * Good Housekeeping *A chilling and original story that should make everybody reconsider the predictability of their behaviour - kept me reading until dawn * Number one Kindle bestselling author, Rachel Abbott *With I See You, Clare Mackintosh has achieved something not every author can and produced a book superior to her phenomenal debut. I had chills the entire way through and I can't wait to read whatever she comes up with next * Jenny Blackhurst, author of How I Lost You *Clare Mackintosh has done it again. Feverishly tense, devilishly clever, I See You will creep up on you before giving you the fright of your * Number one Kindle bestselling author, Mark Edwards *Once all the pieces fell into place, I could hardly see the pages for jealously that I hadn't had the idea myself. Genius! I predict it will be as big a hit as I Let You Go * Tammy Cohen, author of When She Was Bad *I See You had me enthralled from the first line to the very last - cleverly constructed, utterly believable and totally gripping. So unnerving, it made me wish I could stop reading for long enough to look over my shoulder * Janet Ellis, author of The Butcher's Hook *A brilliant idea brilliantly done. The best kind of thriller - compelling, mysterious, and close to home: it feels like it could really happen * Alex Lake, author of After Anna *This psychological thriller will have you sucked in from the moment you begin. A completely believable story that will leave you looking over your shoulder. . . * Best *Taps deep into our twenty-first century fears about surveillance and strangers in this tautly paced novel * Metro *Fantastically creepy * Fabulous *A brilliant second novel by one of Britain's most exciting newcomers * Jeffrey Archer *Clare Mackintosh knows how to ratchet up the tension, delivering a knock-out twist at the end * Irish Independent *Clare Mackintosh's I See You is chilling - but that's not the best part about it. It's mind-bending; it makes you reevaluate every step you take and you will see the world in a different light. And that is genius * Alexandra Burt, author of Little Girl Gone *Gripping from the opening pages, this is a psychological thriller you have to read * My Weekly *

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Book SynopsisBuy Val McDermid''s masterful new thriller, 1989, now!''One of the most surprising twists you''ll read this year. Outstanding'' Irish Independent''Engrossing . . . a colossal reminder of just why McDermid has been the queen of crime for three decades'' Heat''Murdered people don''t kill themselves . . .''A quiet night on a country road. The stillness shattered by a car engulfed in flames, and a burned body discovered in the driver''s seat. As the investigation unfolds, DCI Carol Jordan and psychological profiler Tony Hill quickly realise that this is more than just a tragic accident. And so begins the hunt for a truly terrifying killer, someone who believes he is invisible, untraceable and untouchable.As other victims are found to have met the same terrible fate, and with more women at risk, Tony and Carol are drawn into a dark and twistedTrade Review[T]horoughly pleasing, engaging, indeed compelling, a very fine piece of craftsmanship. It will reward those who have followed the Jordan and Hill sequence, and send latecomers back to the earlier novels. * Scotsman *Val McDermid, known as the queen of psychological thrillers, surpasses herself here, delivering one of the most surprising twists you'll read this year. Outstanding. * Irish Independent *The tenth outing for the much-loved duo is a reliably engrossing thriller - and one that ends with a colossal reminder of just why McDermid has been the queen of crime for three decades. * Heat *Elegantly plotted, it's pure class * Sunday Mirror *Dark and expert crime writing . . . beautifully crafted * The Arts Desk *McDermid ratchets up the tension . . . [her] most expressive and emotional novel to date, giving readers more than just a clever criminal to get their teeth into. * The National *There aren't many to touch her for insight into the minds of hunter and hunted. -- Susan HillHere is another gripping crime novel by Val McDermid . . . an exciting book by one of today's most accomplished crime writers * Literary Review *

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Book Synopsis WINNER OF THE CWA GOLD DAGGER AWARDFROM THE INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE SECRETS SHE KEEPS, NOW A MAJOR BBC SERIES, AND THE SUSPECT, NOW A MAJOR ITV SERIES ''A gripping and eerie read. You won''t be able to look away'' Karin SlaughterThe girl with no past.Six years ago, Evie Cormac was discovered, filthy and half-starved, hiding in a secret room in the aftermath of a shocking crime. Now approaching adulthood, Evie is damaged, self-destructive and has never revealed her true identity.The boy who survived. Forensic psychologist Cyrus Haven, a man haunted by his own past, is investigating the death of champion figure-skater Jodie Sheehan. When Cyrus is called upon to assess Evie, she threatens to disrupt the case and destroy his ordered life. Because Evie has a unique and dangerous gift - she knows when someone is lying. And nobody is telling the truth.Trade Review'Haunting . . . Robotham expertly raises the tension as the action hurtles toward the devastating climax. Readers will hope the complex Cyrus will return for an encore.' * Publishers Weekly *'Haunting . . . Robotham expertly raises the tension as the action hurtles toward the devastating climax. Readers will hope the complex Cyrus will return for an encore.' * Publishers Weekly *Explosive . . . This sensitive, suspenseful mystery firmly establishes Robotham in the top ranks of psychological-thriller writers. And it cries out for a sequel * Booklist *Explosive . . . This sensitive, suspenseful mystery firmly establishes Robotham in the top ranks of psychological-thriller writers. And it cries out for a sequel * Booklist *'It's the careful and often poignant interplay between Cyrus and Evie that elevates this consistently stellar yarn . . . Robotham is a master plotter at the top of his form, and readers will surely hope to see more of his complicated new characters' * Kirkus Reviews *'It's the careful and often poignant interplay between Cyrus and Evie that elevates this consistently stellar yarn . . . Robotham is a master plotter at the top of his form, and readers will surely hope to see more of his complicated new characters' * Kirkus Reviews *An extraordinary exploration of emotional damage, full of humour and humanity * Literary Review *An extraordinary exploration of emotional damage, full of humour and humanity * Literary Review *

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Book SynopsisErast Fandorin returns in another thrilling Russian crime caper, from the bestselling author of THE WINTER QUEEN.The Russo-Turkish war is at a critical juncture, and Erast Fandorin, broken-hearted and disillusioned, has gone to the front in an attempt to forget his sorrows. But Fandorin''s efforts to steer clear of trouble are thwarted when he comes to the aid of Varvara Suvorova - a ''progressive'' Russian woman trying to make her way to the Russian headquarters to join her fiancé.Within days, Varvara''s fiancé has been accused of treason, a Turkish victory looms on the horizon, and there are rumours of a Turkish spy hiding within their own camp. Our reluctant gentleman sleuth will need to resurrect all of his dormant powers of detection if he is to unmask the traitor, help the Russians to victory and smooth the path of young love.Trade ReviewAn intricate thriller * Red *

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Book SynopsisEighteen, a dangerous age, when you have to cut your way into life. Mirrors, a piano. Erotic reflections, practice, ritual. Not an ordinary career, ballet. And for Elaine, possessed by ambition, sees everything she craves in the exquisite Beverley Soames - success and more... Watching, imitating, borrowing. There's no threat in that, is there?Trade ReviewHard edged, striking and truthful, Novelist Julian Rathbone; Poignant and believable, Averil Ashfield, Transworld Books; A great gift for portraying the agonies and ecstasies of adolescence. A rare talent, Writer Frederick E Smith; Holds the tension like a perfect arabesque, Gill Kay Ingenu/e Magazine; I read it at a single sitting. Perceptive writing wonderfully spiked with bitchiness, Thriller writer Graham Hurley

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Book SynopsisJacqui Rose's The Good Wife is a heart-pounding thriller perfect for fans of Martina Cole and Kimberley Chambers.Psychologist Ava Barclay wants to be a good wife. The wife that she knows her cop husband, Tony, deserves.Ava keeps a lot of her clients’ secrets, but no-one, especially Tony, has any idea how many secrets of her own she is hiding. Fuelled by the emptiness of her mother leaving her father and her as a baby, Ava is on a path to self-destruction, drinking too much, making bad choices, including lying to her husband about her whereabouts, and numbing her pain with one-night flings.And when her father, Billy, is attacked and left for dead, Ava learns that her problems are about to get a lot worse. Tony finds out that her father isn’t who he has told everyone he is, he doesn’t exist and now Ava must head into the dark streets of Soho and into a seedy world of hate, fear and mistrust if she is to find the truth about h

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Book SynopsisAlice Feeney is the New York Times bestselling author of Good Bad Girl, Daisy Darker, Rock Paper Scissors, His & Hers, I Know Who You Are and Sometimes I Lie. Her novels have been translated into more than thirty languages, and have been optioned for major screen adaptations. Alice was a BBC journalist for fifteen years, and now lives in the Devon countryside with her family. Beautiful Ugly is her seventh novel.

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Book SynopsisA killer who won't forgive. A detective who can't forget. Haunted by his mother's brutal murder, detective Inspector Jake Sawyer returns to his rural hometown to investigate a series of gruesome killings. As the body count rises and the killer's twisted methods come to light, Sawyer must confront his own demons while racing against time to unravel the shocking truth behind the murders. With his sanity and safety on the line, Sawyer pushes himself to the brink to end the killings and save an innocent life. An edge-of-your-seat page-turner that will keep you guessing to the very end. CREEPY CRAWLY is Book 1 in the page-turning DI Jake Sawyer crime thrillers. Perfect for fans of Ian Rankin, Val McDermid, Chris Carter and Karin Slaughter. _______________________________________________????? A dark and twisted murder mystery with genuine surprises.????? The pace never lets up.????? I was holding my breath during the final scene.????? Well plotted and superbly written.????? Gripping.????? Well-developed characters in a wonderful setting.????? I'm in love with DI Sawyer.????? Awesome.????? Compelling.????? Dark and intense and worth every minute.????? I wish I hadn't read it, so I could read it for the first time again.

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Book SynopsisThe 'deliciously dark and utterly addictive' (Lucy Foley) thriller from Sunday Times bestseller Ruth Ware. Trade ReviewPraise for The It Girl: 'An absolute belter. Could not put it down! I thought I knew who the killer was. Then I was CERTAIN it was another person! Then DEFINITELY another! Great characterisation, glamorous setting, all round FABALISS!' Marian Keyes 'Every Ruth Ware novel is a unique and unexpected gem and this one is no exception. A heady, tense, slowburn dream of a book, multi-layered and steeped in atmosphere and peril. I loved every page' Lisa Jewell 'Absolutely brilliant murder mystery - seamless, flawless, perfectly clued and utterly gripping' Sophie Hannah ‘Impeccably crafted and totally compulsive – you’ll be sad to reach the final page and realise you have to say goodbye’ JP Delaney ‘Ruth Ware’s richly textured The It Girl is at once an engrossing murder mystery while also a perfectly crafted and haunting examination of lost youth and the compromises of adulthood, as a woman unpicks the past secrets of her university friends to finally lay to rest her murdered best friend, the dazzling April. Reminiscent of The Secret History, Ware has surpassed herself with this gripping, absorbing whodunnit. I loved it! All hail the Queen' Sarah Pinborough ‘If you ever idly wish that Agatha Christie would write a new book, Ruth Ware has got you covered. The It Girl has all the clues, twists and red herrings you could wish for, in a thoroughly modern setting. An impeccably constructed mystery from start to finish' Jane Casey 'It’s brilliant. Ruth is the master of the fiendishly twisty, yet completely believable, plot' Elly Griffiths 'Just finished The It Girl by Ruth Ware and now my life is divided in two: before and after. Before: cool, calm, chilled. After: What? No! OMG! A wild ride that’s deliciously twisting, with countless gasp-out-loud moments' Janice Hallett 'A new Ruth Ware is always a treat and The It Girl is one of her best. You can almost see her smiling as she feeds you the little morsels that should help you work everything out - if only you were as clever as Ruth! As sleek and chilling as a knife between the ribs' Sarah J. Naughton ‘Clever. Compelling and with a terrific sense of place. Ruth Ware’s The It Girl grips to the end’ Jane Shemilt

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Book SynopsisTHE ROCKET-PACED SERIAL-KILLER THRILLER AND RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK FROM M. J. ARLIDGE ''What a great premise! Detective Inspector Helen Grace is one of the greatest heroes to come along in years'' JEFFERY DEAVER''Wow! A gripping read from the very beginning'' 5***** Reader Review________ The girl emerged from the woods, barely alive. Her story was beyond belief. But it was true. Every dreadful word of it. Days later, another desperate escapee is found - and a pattern is emerging.Pairs of victims are being abducted, imprisoned then faced with a terrible choice:Kill or be killed. As Detective Inspector Helen Grace leads the investigation to hunt down this unseen monster, she learns that it may be the survivors - living calling cards - who hold the key to the case. And unless she succeeds, more innocents will die . . . ________''A serial killer thriller that hTrade ReviewM. J. Arlidge has created a genuinely fresh heroine in DI Helen Grace . . . he spares us none of the dark details, weaving them together into a tapestry that chills to the bone * Daily Mail *With an orchestration of tension that is always sharp and cinematic, M. J. Arlidge's debut novel grabs the reader by the throat -- Barry Forshaw * Crimetime *Eeny Meeny is going to be as big as Jo Nesbo -- Judy FinniganIt's amazing -- Richard MadeleyThis taut, fast-paced debut is truly excellent * The Sun *A macabre, theatrical thriller that gripped me with every twist * Woman and Home *Eeny Meeny debuts one of the best new series detectives, Helen Grace. Determined, tough and damaged, she must unravel a terrifying riddle of a killer kidnapping victims in pairs. Mesmerizing! -- Lisa GardnerExpertly pulled off. It has a devious premise. DI Helen Grace is fiendishly awesome. It's scary as all hell. And it has a full cast of realistically drawn, interesting characters that make the thing read like a bullet -- Will LavenderWhat a great premise!...EENY MEENY is a fresh and brilliant departure from the stock serial killer tale. And Detective Inspector Helen Grace is one of the greatest heroes to come along in years -- Jeffery Deaver, New York Times bestselling author of The Skin Collector and Solitude CreekA gripping debut ... D.I. Helen Grace is a flawed but winning heroine ... and, boy, the pages fly by * USA Today *A fast-paced, twisting police procedural and thriller that's sure to become another bestseller * Huffington Post *

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Book SynopsisCan you trust your father, when they say he killed your mother? . . . THE RICHARD & JUDY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THAT NIGHT''Suspenseful and heartfelt, with a superb ending'' CLAIRE DOUGLAS''An intricately plotted, twisty page-turner. Wow'' 5**** READER REVIEW''Absolutely unputdownable'' ERIN KELLY''Gripping and full of surprises with heartbreaking twist'' 5**** READER REVIEW________ 17 years after being convicted of murder, Izzy''s father is finally released from prison. She wants nothing to do with him - but he claims to be innocent. She''s always believed he killed her mother, but now doubts are creeping in. Because if he''s telling the truth, then someone else has been lying all this time . . . ________ ''Both grips and thrills. Her best yet!'' Lucy Clarke ''This sharp, super-readable thriller stands out thanks to its taut plot and characterTrade ReviewAbsolutely unputdownable: convincing, compelling and ultimately heartbreaking -- Erin Kelly * bestselling author of He Said/She Said *A very special book - a page turner that is gripping, suspenseful and heartfelt, with a superb ending that delivers twice -- Claire Douglas * bestselling author of Do Not Disturb *A brilliantly compelling and tightly plotted psychological thriller. The characters are real and complex, and McAllister's writing both grips and thrills. Her best yet! -- Lucy Clarke * bestselling author of You Let Me In *This sharp, super-readable thriller stands out thanks to its taut plot and characters you really care about * Fabulous, Sun *Gillian McAllister lures you into the heart of her characters. She makes ordinary people do extraordinary things in the face of adversity. Haunting. Compelling. And all too possibly true -- Jane Corry * bestselling author of The Dead Ex *Clever, original and packed with family complications throughout, you'll change your mind time and again. . . and the ending will take your breath away * Heat *A heart pounding premise is taken on a journey that is as emotionally enriching as it is thrilling. I couldn't look away from this razor sharp exploration of truth, love and how the past shapes our present. Gillian McAllister is a tour de force, she just gets better and better -- Holly Seddon * bestselling author of Love Will Tear Us Apart *The characters are as compelling and complex as the action. It's a brilliant psychological thriller which is even better for Gillian's professional knowledge -- Amy Lloyd * bestselling author of The Innocent Wife *Flawless plotting and gripping from the first page to the last * Jill Mansell *Intricate plotting delivers a tense and suspenseful thriller * Sunday Mirror *The Hot List * Inside Soap *A gripping legal yarn * Woman & Home, May's Great Reads *Really good . . . The suspense becomes all but unbearable * Tablet *Praise for Gillian McAllister * - *I read it in a breathless day and a half. I loved every page, every character, every twist and turn -- Lisa Jewell * bestselling author of Then She Was Gone *Perfection. Intriguing and compelling. Exceptional -- Clare Mackintosh * bestselling author of Let Me Lie *I raced through this impressive, gripping and thought-provoking read -- B. A. Paris * bestselling author of Behind Closed Doors *I was totally swept up - and challenged - by this dark drama and am still wrestling with the brilliantly written dilemma at its heart -- Fiona Barton * bestselling author of The Child *Gillian McAllister isn't afraid to tread where some authors are scared to go. Intelligent. Compulsive. Heart-wrenching. Unforgettable -- Jane Corry * bestselling author of The Dead Ex *A smartly conceived psychological thriller * Sunday Times *A perfectly plotted courtroom drama and an emotional roller-coaster in one book * Grazia *Gripping, cleverly-constructed, and heart-wrenching. A truly original thriller you won't be able to put down -- Paula Daly * bestselling author of The Trophy Child *Ingeniously constructed with real flesh-and-blood characters and cliff-hanging suspense -- Louise Candlish * bestselling author of Our House *This contemporary love story wrapped up in a thriller is a brilliant read. Compelling and intense * Sunday Mirror *A gripping, compelling page-turner that kept me up half the night -- Liz Nugent * bestselling author of Skin Deep *The verdict - lock me up so I can read it again! Unforgettable -- Liz Lawler * bestselling author of Don't Wake Up *Addictive - I found myself wanting to pick it up at every opportunity -- Jenny Blackhurst * bestselling author of The Foster Child *Smart, twisty and ingenious . . . as emotionally engaging as it is taut * Heat *Addictive, exciting and devilishly clever -- Holly Seddon * bestselling author of Try Not to Breathe *Brilliant -- Claire Douglas * bestselling author of Last Seen Alive *Completely original. I was gripped -- Jane Fallon * bestselling author of Faking Friends *An exhilarating, hold-your-breath read! * Prima *Top domestic noir * Sun *We couldn't put this book down! * Take a Break *Prepare to be gripped * Fabulous *

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