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Crime & Thrillers Books
Canelo The Blood We Share
Book SynopsisA man is framed by the local sheriff for murder. He escapes their clutches and must clear his name, and uncover the dark truth hiding in his seemingly peaceful town.
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Transworld Burn After Reading
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Marmalade Press Midnight on Hanging Bridge
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HarperCollins Publishers Robots and Empire Isaac Asimov
Book SynopsisIsaac Asimov's Robot series from the iconic collection I, Robot to four classic novels contains some of the most influential works in the history of science fiction. Establishing and testing the Three Laws of Robotics, they continue to shape the understanding and design of artificial intelligence to this day.Two centuries have passed since Elijah Baley's actions on Aurora sent settlers from Earth to new worlds all over the galaxy.The Spacer planet of Solaria has been abandoned by humans, though countless robots remain. When settlers arrive to salvage them, something unthinkable happens the robots attack.Accompanied by Gladia Delmarre and the robots Daneel and Giskard, a descendant of Elijah Baley sets out for Solaria to investigate, a quest that will lead them to a vast, catastrophic conspiracy and a revolution in the Three Laws of Robotics.Trade Review‘Isaac Asimov was one of the great explainers of the age…It will never be known how many practicing scientists today, in how many countries, owe their initial inspiration to a book, article, or short story by Isaac Asimov’Carl Sagan ‘Asimov displayed one of the most dynamic imaginations in science fiction’Daily Telegraph ‘Asimov’s career was one of the most formidable in science fiction’The Times
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Hodder & Stoughton The Running Man
Book SynopsisThe iconic bestseller from Stephen King, writing as Richard Bachman, ''Love The Hunger Games? . . . This prescient novel is a fast-paced and fun read - a harbinger of reality TV - and you''ll root for Ben to outwit the Games Network in this grim fight to the death'' (Today Books, NBC News) - now with a stunning new cover look.It''s not just a game when you''re running for your life.Every night they tune in to the nation''s favourite prime-time TV game show.They all watch, from the sprawling slums to the security-obsessed enclaves of the rich. They all watch the ultimate live death game as the contestants try to beat not the clock, but annihilation at the hands of the Hunters. Survive thirty days and win the billion dollar jackpot - that is the promise. But the odds are brutal and the game rigged. Best score so far is eight days.And now there is a new contestant, the latest Running Man, staking his life while a nation watches.<Trade ReviewMerely by tickling the keys of his word-processor King can make the flesh creep half a world away * The Times *Stephen King is one of those natural storytellers...getting hooked is easy * Frances Fyfield, Express *
£9.49
Random House Dead Heat
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£15.29
Cornerstone Kiss Her Goodbye
Book SynopsisLisa Gardner started her writing career aged seventeen. Having caught her hair on fire while working in food service, crafting a novel seemed a safer bet. A mere ten years later she became an overnight success with the publication of her first thriller, The Perfect Husband.Now an internationally bestselling author and winner of the International Thriller Writers Award for best suspense novel, Lisa lives in the mountains of New Hampshire with her family.When not glued to her computer, she can be found hiking the mountains with her dogs and/or researching new and interesting ways to get away with murder.
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Ackroyd Publishing The Harbour
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HarperCollins Publishers Halloween Party
Book Synopsis Trick or treat?Trade Review‘A thundering success… a triumph for Hercule Poirot.’–Daily Mirror ‘Complex and sinister, with echoes of old legends and no flagging of the accustomed verve.’–Sunday Telegraph
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Brown Dog Books Death On The River Avon
£14.39
Cornerstone Conclave: Soon to be a major film
Book SynopsisPRE-ORDER PRECIPICE, THE THRILLING NEW NOVEL FROM ROBERT HARRIS, NOW - PUBLISHING AUGUST 2024THE POWER OF GOD. THE AMBITION OF MEN.THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERBehind the locked doors of the Sistine Chapel, 118 cardinals are meeting in conclave to cast their votes in the world's most secretive election.They are holy men. But they are ambitious. And they have rivals. Over the next 72 hours, one of them will become the most powerful spiritual figure on earth. Who will it be?'Unputdownable' Guardian'Gripping' Sunday TimesTrade ReviewHarris’ superlative skill at depicting power politics makes this an irresistibly gripping papal page-turner. * Sunday Times, BOOKS OF THE YEAR *Thriller of the year . . . with a plot so serpentine and sinuous that I could not bear to put it down. * Daily Mail BOOKS OF THE YEAR *‘I have been waiting for most of my life for Robert Harris to write a novel that is not gripping, insightful and entertaining. I am waiting still. His latest, Conclave, is superb. * The Times BOOKS OF THE YEAR *A real page-turner, with a great twist in the final pages. * The Times BOOKS OF THE YEAR *Finishing this splendid and intelligent story, as with all great fiction, brings an acute sense of loss. * The Times BOOKS OF THE YEAR *Robert Harris is incapable of writing a substandard novel. * Observer, BOOKS OF THE YEAR *Each Robert Harris thriller is different but of exemplary consistency. * Mirror BOOKS OF THE YEAR *Robert Harris is the master storyteller of our time . . . Beautifully constructed . . . it’s dramatically compelling, politically intelligent, beautifully paced and with a lovely twist in the tail . . . narrative doesn’t come better than this. * Scotsman BOOKS OF THE YEAR *I am about to use a word I have never knowingly used in any review of any book ever. During my 25-odd years of writing about books I have done my best to avoid cliches, slipshod summaries, oracular pronouncements and indeed anything else that might appear emblazoned on a book jacket. Nonetheless, there is only one possible word to describe Robert Harris’s new novel, and it is this: unputdownable * Guardian *A master of producing thrillers of ever-tightening suspense, full of insider analysis of political power and the treatment of momentous events . . . gripping . . . more than a crime novel, it is also a psychological and political thriller . . . Conclave is a triumphant addition to Harris’ acclaimed output * Sunday Times *Gripping . . . like an ecclesiastical version of House of Cards * The Times *Well-researched, intelligently observed and highly credible . . . Fast-moving and suspenseful, it’s elegantly written entertainment from a first-rate storyteller. * Mail on Sunday *Grips like a vice and manages to convey all the drama of an election without resorting to melodrama * Sunday Express *An electric read, like a shot of adrenalin to the heart . . . rollicking and literate . . . an insightful and witty thriller * Literary Review *Page-turning heaven * Independent *
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Murder Like Clockwork
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£15.29
Orion Publishing Co Murder at the Monastery
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HarperCollins Publishers Sharpes Storm
Book SynopsisThe gripping new novel from internationally bestselling master of historical fiction Bernard Cornwell Pre-order now!War against Napoleon rages across Europe. As Britain prepares to invade France for the first time, the formidable Richard Sharpe and his men brace themselves for a cold, hard winter.Before them, across flooded rivers and fortified bridges, lies the fiercest French army they have ever encountered. There is only one way forward for Wellington''s army, and it will be bloodyMajor Sharpe may be in for his toughest winter yet._____________________________Real readers love the Sharpe series:''Non-stop action from cover to cover'' Reader review ?????''Cornwell is a master and heroic Sharpe doesn''t disappoint'' Reader review ?????''Bernard is a great story teller and historian'' Reader review ?????''This is first class story-telling'' Reader review ?????''Engrossing, fast paced. And with a hero like no other'' Reader review ?????
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Transworld Publishers Ltd Origin
Book SynopsisDan Brown is the bestselling author of Digital Fortress, Deception Point, Angels and Demons, The Da Vinci Code, The Lost Symbol, Inferno, Origin and The Secret of Secrets. Three of his Robert Langdon novels have been adapted for the screen by Ron Howard, starring Tom Hanks. They have all been international blockbusters.Dan Brown is a graduate of Amherst College and Phillips Exeter Academy, where he has taught English and Creative Writing. He lives in New England.Trade ReviewBeautifully observed and really well researched * BBC TV *Fans will not be disappointed * The Times *Read this if you like high stakes drama * Evening Standard *Origin is an imaginative and rattling good tale, the science is accurate and comprehensible and the information on the historic buildings featured are fascinating * Irish Independent *A familiar swirl of big ideas and nonstop action * New York Times *
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Profile Books Ltd The Killer Question
Book SynopsisGet ready for the sudden-death round... Mal and Sue Eastwood were once the kindly landlords of a local village pub, The Case is Altered. They ran a weekly pub quiz and were well liked by their customers and colleagues alike, always happy to lend a helping hand. But now The Case stands empty, its windows boarded up. What could have happened to Mal and Sue?Did The Case close because it was failing? Was it because of the body pulled from the nearby river? Or perhaps it had something to do with the quiz? It had always been a quiet affair, five teams of locals battling it out for a small prize pot. Until one day a mysterious new team of outsiders arrived, and started winning every round... Only by sifting through the quiz sheets, the WhatsApps, and Mal and Sue's hidden past may the truth be revealed. Someone's not playing fair, so get the drinks in and see if you can get a perfect score.
£17.00
Transworld In Too Deep
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Headline Publishing Group Astronaut
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£13.49
Ackroyd Publishing Deadly Desires
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HarperCollins Publishers Never Never
Book SynopsisRead the sensational romantic suspense novel from the author of the #1 film It Ends With Us''A beautiful read of soulmates split apart trying to find their way back. A wonderful story'' Reader review ?????''A tribute to love and soulmates and to taking a long hard look at your life!'' Reader review ?????Forgetting is terrifying. Remembering is worse Charlie Wynwood and Silas Nash have been best friends since they could walk. They''ve been in love since the age of fourteen. But as of this morning they are complete strangers. Their first kiss, their first fight, the moment they fell in love every memory has vanished.Now Charlie and Silas must work together to uncover the truth about what happened to them and why. But the more they learn about the couple they used to be the more they question why they were ever together to begin with.Forgetting is terrifying, but remembering may be worse.The Number One Sunday Times bestselling author of It Ends with Us joins forces with the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Wives for a gripping, twisty, romantic mystery that will leave you devastated.Praise for Colleen Hoover and Tarryn Fisher:The reigning queen of Booktok' Guardian''Compulsive, brilliant, enthralling I was hooked to the very last page'' Adele ParksReaders love Never Never''Absolutely loved this book. Had me gripped all the way through. Didn''t want to put it down'' Reader review ?????''This book makes you think and reflect! I'm a firm believer in everything happens for a reason. I think this book agrees with me'' Reader review ?????''I was enthralled all the way through this book will stay with me for a long time'' Reader review ?????''An amazingly exciting read. I couldn''t turn pages quick enough Two souls that should never be separated. And the Universe agrees'' Reader review ?????''I was swept up in Charlie and Silas''s world straight away I loved it'' Reader review ?????Trade Review Praise for Tarryn Fisher: ‘Compulsive, brilliant, enthralling’ Adele Parks ‘Fans of Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl will revel in The Wives… will keep readers on their toes until its final page’ USA TODAY ‘Dark, disturbing and deliciously addictive’ B A Paris Praise for Colleen Hoover: ‘The queen of the bestseller lists’ USA TODAY ‘No one delivers an emotional read like Colleen Hoover’ Anna Todd
£9.49
Cornerstone Bedlam
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Cornerstone Amnesia
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Canelo Caesars Avenger
Book SynopsisCaesar is dead. Can Mark Antony rule Rome?
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Random House A Death in Glasgow
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Swift Press The Persian
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£17.00
Orion Publishing Co Rivers of London
Book SynopsisThe first of the Sunday Times Bestselling Peter Grant seriesDiscover the million-copy-bestseller series everyone is talking aboutTrade ReviewA darkly comic read with characters you can't help but like * The Sunday Express *Funny and wildly inventive * Mail on Sunday *Masterfully crafted . . . gives the late, great Terry Pratchett a run for his money * The Sun *Ben Aaronovitch has created a wonderful world full of mystery, magic and fantastic characters. I love being there even more than the real London * Nick Frost *Charming, witty, exciting * Independent *An incredibly fast-moving magical joyride for grown-ups * The Times *What would happen if Harry Potter grew up and joined the Fuzz. A hilarious, keenly imagined caper * Diana Gabaldon *A consummate story of real policing in a vividly real world intersecting the decidedly unreal to marvellous effect. Filled with detail and imagination, the quality of this achievement stands out, making Aaronovitch a name to watch * Peter F. Hamilton *Magical, mysterious and mesmerising, Rivers of London will have you spellbound * Total Sci Fi *An engaging mix of magic and police procedural, this is a great kick off to a very promising series as well as the most satisfying fantasy thriller to hit bookshelves in quite some time. Witty, imaginative and gripping * SFX *
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Hodder & Stoughton The Wake
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Amazon Publishing Dead in the Water
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Brown Dog Books The Avon Rogue
£14.39
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Wolf of Sarajevo
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John Murray Press The Secret Hours
Book SynopsisTHE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER**A ''Book of the Year'' in The Times, Sunday Times, Guardian, Observer, Daily Telegraph, Spectator, Sunday Express, TLS, Irish Times*''Pure class'' Ian Rankin ''Pitch-perfect'' Lee Child''A powerful standalone spy thriller from a true contemporary master'' Daily TelegraphTrying to investigate the Secret Service is like trying to get rid of the stink of dead badger. Hard.For two years the government''s Monochrome inquiry has produced nothing more than a series of dead ends.The Service has kept what happened in the newly reunified Berlin under wraps for decades, and intends for it to stay that way.But then the OTIS file turns up.What classified secrets does it hold? And what damage will it create?All Max Janácek knows is that someone is chasing him through the pitch-dark country lanes and they want him gone.WE ALL HAVE JOBS TO DO IN THE DAYLIGHT. IT''S WHAT YOU DO IN THE SECRET HOURS THAT REVEALS WHO YOU REALLY ARE.''Wonderful . . . high action, a spinning moral compass, and hidden motives on every page'' Michael Connelly*Mick Herron''s The Secret Hours was a Sunday Times Number Four bestseller in hardback in the second week of September 2023
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Cornerstone A Beginners Guide to Breaking and Entering
Book SynopsisProperty might be theft. But the housing market is murder . . . A Beginner''s Guide to Breaking and Entering is a gripping thriller about what it''s like to be young, skilled, unemployed - and on the run.''A comic delight'' Financial Times''A thoroughly entertaining mix of whodunnit, social satire and a cunningly smuggled-in love story. Highly recommended.'' Mail on Sunday''Smart, satirical, knowledgable, accurate, punchy, laugh out loud funny, surprising, shocking, thought provoking ... Loved it.'' Matt Chorley, The Times__________Property might be theft. But the housing market is murder.My name is Al. I live in wealthy people''s second homes while their real owners are away.I don't rob them, I don't damage anything I'm more an unofficial house-sitter than an actual criminal.Life is good.Or it was - until last night, when my friends and I broke into the wrong place, on the wrong day, and someone wound up dead.And now now we're in a great deal of trouble.__________Praise for A Beginner''s Guide to Breaking and Entering . . .''A propulsive plot, an ingenious narrator and lashings of intrigue make this a genuine and thoroughly enjoyable page-turner.'' Guardian''It's laugh-out-loud funny, proceeding at a pace that makes it almost impossible to put down.'' Sunday TimesFilled with humour, shocks, love and hare and a few tips on how to beat the housing crisis.' Daily Express''The plot is corset-tight and lavish with its surprises. An amusing crime caper . . . a delight.'' Strong Words Magazine''Fantastic'' Zoe Ball''Madly fun and exciting'' Lisa JewellWho knew murder could be so funny. A joyous read from start to finish. I loved it!' Clare Mackintosh''Legit brilliant, FUN and FUNNY and I couldn't recommend it more'' Stevie MartinDark, funny, and deeply twisted'' Val McDermid''Witty, dazzling and incredibly addictive'' Jenny ColganA bloody brilliant, fantastic book . . . I'm bereft now I've finished it' Philippa Perry[Andrew Hunter Murray] has written something so funny and clever, you will want to give him a badge.' Cariad Lloyd''Tremendous fun: a quirky, gripping and insightful novel that kept me reading late into the night.'' Elizabeth MacnealThis is a giddy, addictive thrill ride of a book - who knew accidental espionage was so much fun?!'' Daisy Buchanan''An excellent pacy caper' Professor Sophie Ratcliffe''Tremendous fun: a quirky, gripping and insightful novel that kept me reading late into the night.'' Elizabeth Macneal''Filled with humour, shocks, love and hate and a few handy tips on how to beat the housing crisis Funny, thoughtful and all-round entertaining.'' Press Association__________Five stars for A Beginner''s Guide to Murder . . .''I just didn''t want this to end. The narrator''s voice is very, very engaging: a little cynical, very witty and all round jolly good fun.''''I was more than pleasantly surprised. It has some brilliantly written characters and the plot keeps you engaged throughout.'' ''I was gripped to the very end.'' ''Great fun, fast paced and quirkily written.''
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Penguin Books Ltd The Haunting of Hill House
Book SynopsisFour seekers have arrived at the rambling old pile known as Hill House: Dr Montague, an occult scholar looking for solid evidence of psychic phenomena; Theodora, his lovely assistant; Luke, the future inheritor of the estate; and Eleanor, a friendless, fragile young woman with a dark past.Trade ReviewThe scariest book I’ve ever read ... I read it one night next to my sleeping wife and found myself unable to move, unable to go to bed, unable to do anything except keep reading and praying the shadows around me didn’t move -- Carmen Maria Machado * The New York Times *the haunted house novel. All others stand in its shadow -- Paul Tremblay * author of A Head Full of Ghosts *Shirley Jackson’s “The Haunting of Hill House” beats them all: a maleficent house, real human protagonists, everything half-seen or happening in the dark. It scared me as a teenager and it haunts me still, as does Eleanor, the girl who comes to stay -- Neil Gaiman * The New York Times *The Haunting of Hill House rewrote horror’s rules -- Alison Flood * Guardian *Stepping into Hill House is like stepping into the mind of a madman; it isn't long before you weird yourself out * Stephen King *An amazing writer ... If you haven't read We Have Always Lived in the Castle or The Haunting of Hill House or any of her short stories you have missed out on something marvellous -- Neil GaimanThe world of Shirley Jackson is eerie and unforgettable ... She is a true master -- A. M. HomesOne of the twentieth century's most luminous and strange American writers -- Jonathan LethemHer books penetrate keenly to the terrible truths which sometimes hide behind comfortable fictions, to the treachery beneath cheery neighborhood faces and the plain manners of country folk -- Donna TarttShe is the finest master...of the cryptic, haunted tale * The New York Times Book Review *A novel which at one stroke puts her unquestionably among the great masters of the genre . . . as spine-chilling . . . as anything Edgar Allan Poe dreamed up. -- Peter Green * Daily Telegraph *
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Allison & Busby The American Suspect
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Hodder & Stoughton Bat Eater
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Lady in the Silver Cloud
Book SynopsisIn this gripping mystery by US bestseller David Handler, sleuthing suthor Stewart Hoag investigates the murder of his wealthy neighbour, and discovers her dark past. 1990s New York. Muriel Cantrell lives in a luxury apartment building on Central Park West, where she's known for her pride and joy: a 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. Her neighbours include beautiful movie star Merilee Nash – and author Stewart 'Hoagy' Hoag. Hoag, whose career crashed when he got into drugs and alcohol, is on the up and he and basset hound Lulu are glad to be sharing Merilee's life (and apartment) again. Hoagy, Merilee and the building's other residents are shocked when delicate, sweet, elderly Muriel is murdered after a Halloween party. Who in the world would want to harm an old lady whose major vices were buying Chanel suits and watching daytime soap operas? NYPD Lieutenant Romaine Very investigates and again seeks assistance from his friend Hoagy, who is perfectly placed to help. Their sleuthing soon leads to the unexpected source of Muriel's wealth, the history of her years at the Copacabana nightclub, and how her Mob-linked chauffeur came to be called 'Bullets'... not to mention a desperate meth-head nephew, and wealthy neighbours with secrets of their own. A gripping, darkly comic new mystery, The Lady in the Silver Cloud was a Traditional & Historical Crime Club Pick on release. Reviews for David Handler 'One of my all-time favourite series.' Harlan Coben 'Adultery, blackmail, trick-or-treaters, unseemly ties to organized crime, and New York in the 1990s. What's not to like?' Kirkus 'David Handler is a hoot, and his books are just the thing for what ails you.' Parnell HallTrade ReviewAdultery, blackmail, trick-or-treaters, unseemly ties to organized crime, and New York in the 1990s. What's not to like? * Kirkus *PRAISE FOR DAVID HANDLER: 'One of my all-time favorite series!' Harlan Coben. 'David Handler is the master of the sly, comedic mystery' Adriana Trigiani. 'Full of dark secrets and potential suspects, so many of each that they threaten to overwhelm Hoagy, although it should be noted that they never overwhelm author Handler, who keeps a sure hand on the steering wheel' Booklist. 'Handler's breezy, unpretentious and warm-hearted hero provides a breath of fresh air in a world of investigative angst' Publishers Weekly. 'David Handler is a hoot, and his books are just the thing for what ails you. I find it hard to begrudge him his Edgar!' -- Parnell Hall, author of You Have the Right to Remain Puzzled
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Hodder & Stoughton Never Flinch
Book SynopsisFrom master storyteller Stephen King comes an extraordinary new novel with intertwining storylines - one about a killer on a diabolical revenge mission, and another about a vigilante targeting a feminist celebrity speaker - featuring the beloved Holly Gibney and a dynamic new cast of characters.
£21.25
Bonnier Books Ltd The Woman in the Cabin
Book SynopsisThe brand-new thriller from the author of The Girl Beyond the Gate. Deep in the woods, you can hide more than secrets... Every day, in a remote cabin hidden deep in the woods in the Scottish Highlands, Mary wakes up before dawn to make breakfast from scratch.
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Amazon Publishing The Alphabet Women
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Canelo Ship of Thieves
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Ackroyd Publishing The Marsh
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Zaffre Second Strike
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Atlantic Books My Sister, the Serial Killer: The Sunday Times
Book SynopsisSunday Times bestseller and The Times #1 bestsellerA Between The Covers Book Club Pick 2023Longlisted for the Booker Prize 2019Shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction 2019Winner of the 2019 LA Times Award for Best Crime ThrillerCapital Crime Debut Author of the Year 2019__________'A literary sensation'Guardian'A bombshell of a book... Sharp, explosive, hilarious' New York Times'Glittering and funny... A stiletto slipped between the ribs and through the left ventricle of the heart' Financial Times__________When Korede's dinner is interrupted one night by a distress call from her sister, Ayoola, she knows what's expected of her: bleach, rubber gloves, nerves of steel and a strong stomach. This'll be the third boyfriend Ayoola's dispatched in, quote, self-defence and the third mess that her lethal little sibling has left Korede to clear away. She should probably go to the police for the good of the menfolk of Nigeria, but she loves her sister and, as they say, family always comes first. Until, that is, Ayoola starts dating the doctor where Korede works as a nurse. Korede's long been in love with him, and isn't prepared to see him wind up with a knife in his back: but to save one would mean sacrificing the other...Trade ReviewPulpy, peppery and sinister... This scorpion-tailed little thriller leaves a response, and a sting, you will remember. * New York Times *A literary sensation * Guardian *A sensational debut * Observer, Debut's of 2019 *Fiendishly talented * The Times *Hilarious, disturbing, and so much fun to read. * Elle, Books to watch in 2019 *Utterly addictive and a pure joy to read * Stylist *A bombshell of a book - sharp, explosive, hilarious * New York Times Book Review *Feverishly hot * Paula Hawkins, author of 'The Girl on the Train' *Lethally elegant -- Luke Jennings, author of Killing Eve: Codename VillanelleDelightfully naughty... The wittiest and most fun murder party you've ever been invited to. * Samantha Irby, Marie Claire *Disturbing, sly and delicious * Ayobami Adebayo, author of 'Stay with Me' *Riveting, brutally hilarious, ultra-dark novel... A delicious tale. * Nylon *An ideal book for the present moment * Washington Post *This book is amazing, and every woman should read it in public. While cackling. * Lit Hub, Book of the Year 2018 *A deliciously kitschy thriller... Murderously good fun * Tatler, Best Books of 2019 *You can't help flying through the pages * Buzzfeed, Book of the Year 2018 *Inventive and darkly comic * Daily Mail *A stiletto slipped between the ribs and through the left ventricle of the heart * Financial Times *Oyinkan Braithwaite is rewriting the slasher novel, and man, does it look good... A terrific and clever novel about sisterhood * Refinery29 *A gem: small, hard, sharp, and polished to perfection * Edgar Cantero, author of 'Meddling Kids' *Sly, risky, and filled with surprises * Idra Novey, author of 'Ways to Disappear' *Bursting with chutzpah and laced with deadpan wit * Liz Jensen, author of 'The Ninth Life of Louis Drax' *Blazing... Bitingly funny and brilliantly executed * Publishers Weekly, (starred review) *Dark, scathing, insidious, and wickedly funny * Crimereads *Deftly written... pointy and sleek * The i *A comically clever and exciting debut * The Skinny *A short, sharp and sinister sister act, told with plenty of mordant humour * Irish Independent *A darkly funny romp * Big Issue *That dark humour will stay with you long after you've put down the book * Scotsman *Leaves you torn between laughing, crying, and immediately going out and resisting the patriarchy * Vogue *[A] glittering noirish comedy. * Daily Mail *
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HarperCollins Publishers Cards on the Table
Book SynopsisA dangerous gameA deadly outcomeTrade Review“The finest murder story of her career… Mrs Christie has never been more ingenious”Daily Mail
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Joffe Books They Disappeared
Book SynopsisA GRIPPING CRIME THRILLER FULL OF STUNNING TWISTS Orla Cracken, IT whizz has disappeared. Detectives Rowan Jackman and Marie Evans soon suspect foul play. Cracken, known as Orac, is no ordinary techie; she was once a field agent traveling abroad undercover, working for the government. Meanwhile two urban explorers have mysteriously disappeared while out exploring abandoned buildings. One went missing at a disused airfield, but was it a military base, or was it civilian? The gruesome discovery of their decaying bodies in ancient church ruins bursts the case wide open, and Jackman and Evans are under pressure to find the killer. It soon becomes clear that the murderer is targeting urban explorers, but why is he determined to track down and torture these people, and how is the case connected to Orac’s mysterious past?
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Cornerstone A Refiners Fire
Book SynopsisCommissario Guido Brunetti returns with a gripping and powerful case about the murkiness of power and a test of loyalties'Perfectly crafted . . . this only proves what a truly great writer [Leon] has become' Mark Sanderson, The Times'One of the most subtle and exquisite detective series ever' Washington PostWhen two teenage gangs are arrested after clashing violently in one of Venice's campi, the son of a local hero is implicated. But when Commissario Guido Brunetti is asked by a wealthy foreigner to vet this man, Monforte, for a job, he discovers that Monforte might not be such a hero after all. This seeming contradiction, and a brutal attack on one of Brunetti's colleagues by a possible gang member, concentrate Brunetti's attentions. Soon, he discovers the sordid hypocrisy surrounding Monforte's past, culminating in a fiery meeting of two gangs and a final opportunity for redemption. A Refiner's Fire is Donna Leon at her very best: an elegant, sophisticated storyteller whose indelible characters become richer with each book, and who constantly interrogates the ambiguity between moral and legal justice.
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Ackroyd Publishing Deadly Wishes
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HarperCollins Publishers Prince of Thorns
Book SynopsisFrom the publisher that brought you Game of Thrones Prince of Thorns is the first volume in a powerful new epic fantasy trilogy, original, absorbing and challenging.Before the thorns taught me their sharp lessons and bled weakness from me I had but one brother, and I loved him well. But those days are gone and what is left of them lies in my mother''s tomb. Now I have many brothers, quick with knife and sword, and as evil as you please. We ride this broken empire and loot its corpse. They say these are violent times, the end of days when the dead roam and monsters haunt the night. All that''s true enough, but there''s something worse out there, in the dark. Much worse.From being a privileged royal child, raised by a loving mother, Jorg Ancrath has become the Prince of Thorns, a charming, immoral boy leading a grim band of outlaws in a series of raids and atrocities. The world is in chaos: violence is rife, nightmares everywhere. Jorg has the ability to master the living and the dead, but there is still one thing that puts a chill in him. Returning to his father''s castle Jorg must confront horrors from his childhood and carve himself a future with all hands turned against him.Mark Lawrence''s debut novel tells a tale of blood and treachery, magic and brotherhood and paints a compelling and brutal, and sometimes beautiful, picture of an exceptional boy on his journey toward manhood and the throne.Trade Review‘An excellent writer.’ George R.R. Martin ‘Dark and relentless, Prince of Thorns will pull you under and drown you in story. A two in the morning page turner. Jaw-dropping’Robin Hobb ‘This is a lean, cold knife-thrust of a novel, a revenge fantasy anchored on the compelling voice and savage purpose of its titular Prince. There is never a safe moment in Lawrence’s debut’Robert Redick, author of The Red-Wolf Conspiracy 'Prince of Thorns got hold of me from page one and didn’t let go until I finished it on my second reading session on the second day. There’s humour here, gut-wrenching realism, high adventure, something that might be magic in the story, and certainly is in the telling of it. It was almost as if the shade of David Gemmell had returned, somewhat nastier for the experience. Thoroughly recommended. Thanks Mr Lawrence'Neal Asher 'Prince of Thorns is one of this year’s most anticipated fantasy debuts; and now I know why! It's incredible'civilian-reader.blogspot.com
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