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Crime & Thrillers Books
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Cryptonomicon
Book SynopsisWith this extraordinary first volume in an epoch-making masterpiece, Neal Stephenson hacks into the secret histories of nations and the private obsessions of men, decrypting with dazzling virtuosity the forces that shaped this century.In 1942, Lawrence Pritchard Waterhouse—mathematical genius and young Captain in the U.S. Navy—is assigned to detachment 2702. It is an outfit so secret that only a handful of people know it exists, and some of those people have names like Churchill and Roosevelt. The mission of Waterhouse and Detachment 2702—commanded by Marine Raider Bobby Shaftoe-is to keep the Nazis ignorant of the fact that Allied Intelligence has cracked the enemy''s fabled Enigma code. It is a game, a cryptographic chess match between Waterhouse and his German counterpart, translated into action by the gung-ho Shaftoe and his forces.Fast-forward to the present, where Waterhouse''s crypto-hacker grandson, Randy, is attempting to cre
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Three Blind Mice and Other Stories
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Heist
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Bone Labyrinth
Book SynopsisA war is coming, a battle that will stretch from the prehistoric forests of the ancient past to the cutting-edge research labs of today, all to reveal a true mystery buried deep within our DNA, a mystery that will leave readers changed forever .Trade Review"[Rollins] is what you might end up with if you tossed Michael Crichton and Dan Brown into a particle accelerator together." -- New York Times Book Review "Infused with Rollins's trademark blend of cutting-edge science and hidden history, THE BONE LABYRINTH weaves together a bevy of seemingly disparate elements into a thrilling and cohesive tapestry like few others can. " -- The Strand Magazine "An altogether satisfying techno-thriller." -- Kirkus Reviews on THE BONE LABYRINTH "Rollins knows just how to balance the science and history with the ongoing action." -- Publishers Weekly on THE BONE LABYRINTH "A rollicking good time." -- RT Book Reviews (top pick) on THE BONE LABYRINTH "The Bone Labyrinth blends intense action with thrilling plots that are sprinkled with interesting historical and/or scientific facts. A fabulous adventure that is heart wrenching and action packed." -- blackfive.net on THE BONE LABYRINTH "The only guarantee you get when you pick up a James Rollins novel is that almost any crazy thing can happen inside." -- Fort Worth Star-Telegram on THE BONE LABYRINTH
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Tides of Fire
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Random House USA Inc Sharp Objects
Book SynopsisNOW AN HBO® LIMITED SERIES STARRING AMY ADAMS, NOMINATED FOR EIGHT EMMY AWARDS, INCLUDING OUTSTANDING LIMITED SERIESFROM THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF GONE GIRLFresh from a brief stay at a psych hospital, reporter Camille Preaker faces a troubling assignment: she must return to her tiny hometown to cover the murders of two preteen girls. For years, Camille has hardly spoken to her neurotic, hypochondriac mother or to the half-sister she barely knows: a beautiful thirteen-year-old with an eerie grip on the town. Now, installed in her old bedroom in her family''s Victorian mansion, Camille finds herself identifying with the young victims—a bit too strongly. Dogged by her own demons, she must unravel the psychological puzzle of her own past if she wants to get the story—and survive this homecoming.Praise for Sharp Objects“Nasty, addictive reading.”—Chicago Tribune “Skillful and disturbing.”—Washington Post “Darkly original . . . [a] riveting tale.”—People
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Pan Macmillan The Book of Evidence
Book SynopsisJohn Banville was born in Wexford, Ireland, in 1945. His first book, Long Lankin, was published in 1970. His other highly acclaimed books include Nightspawn, Birchwood, Doctor Copernicus (which won the James Tait Black Memorial Prize in 1976), Kepler (which was awarded the Guardian Fiction Prize in 1981), The Newton Letter, Mefisto, Ghosts, Athena, The Untouchable, Eclipse, Shroud and the Man Booker Prize-winning The Sea. He has received a literary award from the Lannan Foundation. He lives in Dublin.Trade ReviewBanville has excelled himself in a flawlessly flowing prose whose lyricism, patrician irony and aching sense of loss are reminiscent of Lolita. * Observer *The Book of Evidence is a major work of fiction in which every suave moment calmly detonates to show the murderous gleam within. Banville writes a dangerous and clear-running prose and has a grim gift of seeing people’s souls. -- Don DeLillo, author of Underworld, Cosmopolis and Mao IIOne of the most important writers now at work in English – a key thinker, in fact, in fiction. * London Review of Books *Remarkable. . . If all crime novels were like this one, there would no longer be the need for a genre. -- Ruth Rendell, author of the Inspector Wexford series
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Hodder & Stoughton Smash Cut
Book SynopsisNumber One New York Times bestselling author Sandra Brown returns with another suspenseful thriller''Do you know what a smash cut is? It''s an abrupt edit. A sudden shift of scene. Used to shock the audience. Very effective. Lots of impact. It''ll be like that. No one will see it coming. Especially her.''When Paul Wheeler is shot dead during an armed robbery, his lover Julie Rutledge is convinced that Paul''s prodigal nephew, Creighton, is responsible for the murder. Creighton has a passion for movies and Paul''s murder has all the elements of a blockbuster: family rivalries, incalculable wealth, and a prominent man dying in the arms of his beautiful mistress. Although Creighton has a rock-solid alibi, even his renowned defense attorney, Derek Mitchell, soon doubts the young man''s innocence. The clock ticks down as Derek and Julie seek to learn if Creighton''s fascination with movie murders is merely a bizarre hobby, Trade ReviewPraise for Sandra Brown * : *'It's a great, entertaining read, with lots of surprising twists and turns, credibly flawed characters and a love affair that's as steamy as a Savannah summer.' * Lisa Scottoline, Washington Post on RICOCHET *'A masterful storyteller, carefully crafting tales that keep readers on the edge of their seats' * USA Today *Perfectly plotted * People Magazine *'An edge-of-seat thriller that's full of twists . . . Top stuff!' * Star *Fast fun * Cosmopolitan *Millions of readers clamour for the compelling novels of Sandra Brown. And no wonder! She fires your imagination with irresistible characters, unexpected plot twists, scandalous secrets . . . so electric you feel the zing * Literary Guild *If you want romantic suspense that has teeth . . . Sandra Brown is your gal. * Stephen King *'Brown's novels define the term page turner' * Booklist *Praise for Sandra Brown * : *'It's a great, entertaining read, with lots of surprising twists and turns, credibly flawed characters and a love affair that's as steamy as a Savannah summer.' * Lisa Scottoline, Washington Post on RICOCHET *'A masterful storyteller, carefully crafting tales that keep readers on the edge of their seats' * USA Today *Perfectly plotted * People Magazine *'An edge-of-seat thriller that's full of twists . . . Top stuff!' * Star *Fast fun * Cosmopolitan *Millions of readers clamour for the compelling novels of Sandra Brown. And no wonder! She fires your imagination with irresistible characters, unexpected plot twists, scandalous secrets . . . so electric you feel the zing * Literary Guild *If you want romantic suspense that has teeth . . . Sandra Brown is your gal. * Stephen King *'Brown's novels define the term page turner' * Booklist *
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Random House USA Inc The Last Jedi Star Wars Legends
Book SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERKNIGHT OF RECKONING The Emperor’s ruthless Order 66 has all but exterminated the Jedi. The few remaining who still wield the Force for good have been driven into exile or hiding. But not Jax Pavan, who’s been steadily striking blows against the Empire—as a lone guerrilla fighter and a valued partner of Whiplash, a secret Coruscant-based resistance group. Now he’s taking on his most critical mission: transporting a valued Whiplash leader, targeted for assassination, from Coruscant to safety on a distant world. It’s a risky move under any circumstances, but Jax and his trusted crew aboard the Far Ranger, including the irrepressible droid I-Five, are prepared to pit their combat skills and their vessel’s firepower against all Imperial threats—except the one Jax fears most. Reports have raced across the galaxy that the dark lord of the Sith has fallen in a duel to the death with a Rebel freedom fighter. But Jax discovers the chilling truth when he reaches out with the Force . . . only to touch the dark, unmistakable, and malignantly alive presence that is Darth Vader. And Jax knows that Vader will stop at nothing until the last Jedi has fallen.
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Random House USA Inc George R. R. Martins A Game of Thrones 5Book
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Penguin Putnam Inc The Bear and the Dragon INSPIRATION FOR THE
Book SynopsisDon't Miss the Original Series Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan Starring John Krasinski!President Jack Ryan faces a world crisis unlike any he has ever known in Tom Clancy's extraordinary #1 New York Times bestseller.A high-level assassination attempt in Russia has the newly elected Ryan sending his most trusted eyes and ears—including antiterrorism specialist John Clark—to Moscow, for he fears the worst is yet to come. And he’s right. The attempt has left the already unstable Russia vulnerable to ambitious forces in China eager to fulfill their destiny—and change the face of the world as we know it...Trade ReviewPraise for The Bear and the Dragon“Builds to an excitingly cinematic climax as Ryan toils to bring the world back from the brink of nuclear war.”—Entertainment Weekly“Once Clancy pulls the trigger...nobody can touch his gift for describing combat.”—People“Those who like heart-stopping action in their thrillers will not be disappointed...Entertaining and eminently topical...Clancy still reigns.”—The Washington PostMore Praise for Tom Clancy“He constantly taps the current world situation for its imminent dangers and spins them into an engrossing tale.”—The New York Times Book Review“A brilliant describer of events.”—The Washington Post“No one can equal his talent for making military electronics and engineering intelligible and exciting...He remains the best!”—Houston Chronicle
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Penguin Putnam Inc Those Across the River
Book SynopsisA man must confront a terrifying evil in this captivating horror novel that's as much F. Scott Fitzgerald as Dean Koontz.*Haunted by memories of the Great War, failed academic Frank Nichols and his wife have arrived in the sleepy Georgia town of Whitbrow, where Frank hopes to write a history of his family's old estatethe Savoyard Plantationand the horrors that occurred there. At first their new life seems to be everything they wanted. But under the facade of summer socials and small-town charm, there is an unspoken dread that the townsfolk have lived with for generations. A presence that demands sacrifice. It comes from the shadowy woods across the river, where the ruins of the Savoyard Plantation still stand. Where a long-smoldering debt of blood has never been forgotten. Where it has been waiting for Frank Nichols....Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR THOSE ACROSS THE RIVEROne of Publishers Weekly’s Top-Ten SF, Fantasy & Horror NovelsA World Fantasy Award Nominee for Best Novel“One of the best first novels I’ve ever read.”—Charlaine Harris, #1 New York Times bestselling author “What a treat. Terrible and beautiful. As much F. Scott Fitzgerald as Dean Koontz. A graceful, horrific read.”—*Patricia Briggs, #1 New York Times bestselling author “Wonderfully eerie from start to finish—a novel sure to enthrall readers of all stripes.”—Grant Blackwood, New York Times bestselling author “An unsettling brew of growing menace spiked with flashes of genuine terror—do not miss this chilling debut. Christopher Buehlman is a writer to watch. I look forward to hearing from him again. And soon.” —F. Paul Wilson, New York Times bestselling author“Lures you into a different era, seduces you with eloquent prose and sensual period details, then clamps down on your jugular…An outstanding debut.”—Hank Schwaeble, Bram Stoker Award-winning author“Beautifully written...with a cast of Southern characters so real you can almost see the sweat roll down the page. The ending is exceedingly clever.”—Boston Herald“Buehlman’s lyrical prose vividly captures a landscape made familiar by William Faulkner and Flannery O’Connor. A delightfully genre-bending juxtaposition of supernatural horror and gothic drama.”—California Literary Review“A horror story that manages just the right balance between building dread and suspense and delivering action.”—The A.V. Club“Sublimely crafted...It is clear that Mr. Buehlman brings his poetic background to bear in creating the rhythm and meter of the story...A well-crafted novel that is a pleasure to read.”—New York Journal of Books“[A] masterful debut novel…Buehlman's prose is moody and lush…[A] spellbinding tale of terror…Those Across the River is filled with cowardice and bravery, foolishness and wisdom, grief and grace, and, alas, helplessness and beauty. Buehlman has written one of the best books of the year.”—Shelf Awareness“Buehlman delivers a creepy, suspenseful, and well-crafted debut set in post-Depression era South. The action begins early and never lets up. Recommended for horror fans and those willing to be scared enough to want to stay out of the woods.”—Library Journal“In its unnerving depiction of small-town creepiness and heathen savagery, this surefooted debuut resembles nothing more than Thomas Tryon’s Harvest Home...Viscerally upsetting...This is lusty, snappy writing, and horror fans will eat it up (or vice versa).”—Booklist“Buehlman packs suspense and secrets into his debut nove...Keep[s] readers on their toes right up until the big reveal.”—Publishers Weekly“Fans of novels like Salem’s Lot or classic radio dramas will find this story impossible to put down...[It] feels completely fantastical by our rational minds but believable by our deepest fears.”—Suspense Magazine
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Penguin Publishing Group World Without End
Book SynopsisView our Ken Follett feature page.The #1 "New York Times" bestselling sequel to "The Pillars of...
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Random House Publishing Group Lonigan
Book SynopsisIn this exciting collection of short stories, Louis L’Amour, the legendary voice of the American West, celebrates the unique breed of men who worked the great cattle ranches. Men like Dan Regan, who refused to surrender when trouble came . . . Con Fargo, who would fight for what was his—despite the odds . . . Rowdy Horn, a small-time rancher with big-time dreams . . . Tandy Thayer, too loyal to forget a friend . . . Bill Carey, who might have fallen low, but not low enough to let the likes of Tabat Ryerson ride off with a woman like Jane Conway . . . and in the classic title story, Danny Lonigan, a hard rider who faced a group of rustlers without fear—or mercy.
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Random House USA Inc Mustang Man The Sacketts
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Random House USA Inc Chancy
Book SynopsisHe was an orphan from the hills of Tennessee and he hadn’t eaten in three days. With the front of his stomach making friends with the back, he was in no position to let an opportunity slip by unnoticed. And when Chancy defended his new herd of cattle with a shotgun, he didn’t miss. The dead man left a pistol on the ground. Chancy needed a spare and, after stowing it in his bedroll, forgot about it. He had a cattle drive to finish and a profit to make.But the gun had a history. Another killing had taken place and Chancy would never know the truth until it was too late. Now, locked in a jail cell with an angry, drunken mob outside and time running out, he must somehow find a way to prove his innocence.
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Random House Publishing Group The Tall Stranger A Novel
Book SynopsisWagon trains heading west were forced to defend themselves against Indians, cope with injuries and illness, and struggle to find food. The group of easterners Rock Bannon was scouting for faced another problem. They were being deceived. When he warned them to remain on the Humboldt Trail, Sharon Crockett and the others refused to listen. Mort Harper, a stranger riding a beautiful black mare, had dazzled them with his charm and good looks. The southern route was the best way to go, Harper told them. But best for whom? Bannon wondered. That route led straight to the Salt Lake Desert. The conditions would be brutal. And if Harper wasn’t steering them toward those deadly alkali flats, where were they headed? And what would happen once they got there?
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Faber & Faber Lie Still
Book SynopsisI never told anyone about the letters. It was another of my secrets, one that would . . . lead to places I don't want to go again.' When Emily and her husband move to Clairmont, Texas, they believe that it's the perfect place to build a new life. At a prestigious party, she meets a group of rich and influential housewives, but soon she begins to suspect that there is more to them than meets the eye. Then local doyenne Caroline disappears and Emily receives a host of threatening letters. Is Emily's troubled past coming back to haunt her, or is something sinister happening in this peaceful town?
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Blizzard Entertainment StarCraft Libertys Crusade
Book SynopsisFar in the future, 60,000 light-years from Earth, a loose confederacy of Terran exiles is locked with the enigmatic Protoss and ruthless Zerg swarm. Each species struggles to ensure its own survival among the stars in a war that will herald the beginning of mankind''s greatest chapter--or foretell its violent, bloody end.Danny Liberty was a good reporter...too good. When his investigations struck too close to the heart of the corrupt Terran Confederacy, he faced a simple choice: continue his current series of exposés, or take a hazardous new assignment covering the Marines on the front lines of the Koprulu Sector. It didn''t take him long to decide...Behind the attacks of the Zerg and the Protoss lies the story of a lifetime, but every piece of information blurs the mystery further. Thrown into the middle of a war where the outcome will determine mankind''s very survival, the only thing that Danny Liberty knows for sure is that the only person he can trust to keep him alive is himself.
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Canongate Books The Holy Terrors
Book SynopsisSix people locked in a haunted hall . . . Cameras watching their every move . . . And then someone dies . . . This first in a spine-tingling new paranormal mystery series from New York Times bestselling British fantasy author Simon R. Green will make you doubt your judgement - and believe in ghosts!Welcome to Spooky Time, the hit TV ghost-hunting show where the horror is scripted . . . and the ratings are declining rapidly. What better way to up the stakes - and boost the viewership - than by locking a select group of Z-list celebrities up for the night in The Most Haunted Hall in England (TM) and live-streaming the ''terrifying'' results?Soon Alistair, a newly appointed Bishop, actress Diana, medium Leslie, comedian Toby and celebrity chef Indira are trapped inside Stonehaven town hall, along with June, the host and producer of the show. The group tries to settle in and put on a good show, but then strange things start happening in their hall of horrors. What is it about this place - and why is the TV crew outside not responding? Are they even on air? Logical Alistair and intuitive Diana attempt to keep the group''s fears at bay and rationalize the odd events, but there are things that just can''t be explained within reason . . . Can the pair stop a cold-blooded would-be killer - even if it''s come from beyond the grave? This locked-room mystery with a paranormal twist is classic Simon R. Green, featuring his trademark humour and imagination, irresistible characters, and thoroughly entertaining plotting.
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Canongate Books Molten Death
Book SynopsisA glimpse of a quickly melting corpse at the foot of a volcano has amateur sleuth and food enthusiast Valerie Corbin shocked. But how can she investigate a murder, when there''s no evidence the victim ever existed?The first Orchid Isle cozy mystery, set in tropical Hilo, Hawai''i, introduces a fun and feisty LGBTQ+ couple who swap surfing lessons for sleuthing sessions!Retired caterer Valerie Corbin and her wife Kristen have come to the Big Island of Hawai''i to treat themselves to a well-earned tropical vacation. After the recent loss of her brother, Valerie is in sore need of a distraction from her troubles and is looking forward to enjoying the delicious food and vibrant culture the state has to offer.Early one morning, the couple and their friend - tattooed local boy, Isaac - set out to see an active lava flow, and Valerie is mesmerized by the shape-shifting mass of orange and red creeping over the field of black rock. Spyi
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Hodder & Stoughton The Double Tap
Book SynopsisThe assassin: the world''s most successful contract killer. An anonymous professional with a unique calling card - one bullet in the head and one in the chest for each and every target.The Judas goat: an ex-member of the SAS, Mike Cramer is the perfect sacrificial bait. When the FBI discover the next name on the assassin''s hitlist, Cramer is set up to take his place.The wild card: Cramer''s past has caught up with him. Ex-IRA extremist Dermot Lynch blames Cramer for his lover''s death - and he''s out for revenge.As Cramer trains for the most dangerous mission of his career, Lynch hunts down his sworn enemy. And the unknown assassin silently closes in on his target. The players are in position for the final deadly game . . .***********PRAISE FOR STEPHEN LEATHER''A master of the thriller genre''Irish Times''A writer at the top of his game''Sunday Express''In the toTrade Review'Reading Stephen Leather at leisure is always a pleasure.' -- Ireland on Sunday
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Hodder & Stoughton The Club
Book Synopsis''One of the bad girls of gritty crime'' Daily Mirror It''s the hottest new night club in town. . .ARE YOU IN?Jenna Lorde knows she''s taking on a challenge when she inherits her dad''s nightclub.But Zenith comes with a top class reputation and a location which other clubs would kill for, so she reckons she''s more than up for it. Until she starts to realise that the dangers aren''t just from other clubs.Beneath the glamour of the VIP lounge and the pumping music, sleaze and corruption are starting to creep in, and it''ll take all Jenna''s cunning to stop the rot. The club''s survival - and her own - depend on it ... ''A cracking read that will chill you to the bone'' Sun on Two-Faced''Mandasue has played a real blinder with this fantastic novel'' Martina Cole on Forget-Me-NotTrade Review'Move over Martina Cole, Mandasue Heller is here. Can't wait for her next book' * **** Amazon review *'Gritty, contemporary, inner-city drama' * Bookseller *Mandasue has played a real blinder with this fantastic novel. * Martina Cole on FORGET ME NOT *Cracking page-turner . . . a gritty compassionate account of life on the margins. * Manchester Evening News on FORGET ME NOT *Alarming and beguiling . . . curiously exhilarating. * Scotsman on THE FRONT *A hard-hitting tale of sex, drugs and guest lists . . . things turn from glamorous to dangerous. * Marie Claire *Gripping . . . powerful writing. * Scotland on Sunday on FORGET ME NOT *A glamorous nightclub hides a seedy underworld that Heller knows only too well. * Express *A sassy take on the usual crime thriller ... a slick page-turner. * Woman magazine *Sexy and slick * Look *Another excellent read from Mandasue Heller * Linnet Hooper, Waterstone's Books Quaterly *
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Hodder & Stoughton Rough Justice
Book SynopsisThe seventh book in the bestselling Dan ''Spider'' Shepherd series. Villains across London are being beaten, crippled and killed by vigilante cops. Crime rates are falling, but the powers that be want Dan ''Spider'' Shepherd to bring the wave of rough justice to an end. Shepherd has always known that there are grey areas in the fight against crime. And that sometimes justice gets lost in the process.He has never been comfortable investigating cops, but working for the Serious Organised Crime Agency means that he has no choice. He has to go undercover with an elite group of officers who are at the sharp end of policing, risking their lives daily on the toughest streets in the Capital.But Shepherd has hard decisions of his own to make when his family is in the firing line.Trade ReviewA master of the thriller genre. * Irish Times *Let Spider draw you into his web, you won't regret it. * Sun *The sheer impetus of his storytelling is damned hard to resist. * Daily Express *
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Hodder & Stoughton Invasion
Book Synopsis''Paints a vivid picture of life aboard the mighty ship-of-the-line'' - Daily ExpressNapoleon''s forces are poised to invade Britain, and Commander Thomas Kydd''s ship is at the forefront of the fleet defending the English coast. His honour restored after temporary disgrace in the Channel Islands, and reunited with his ship Teazer, Kydd seizes the chance to fight for his country. Then Kydd is abruptly withdrawn from the fleet and sent back to Dover on a secret mission to guard a mysterious American inventor. Having worked his way up from press-ganged seaman to captain of his own ship, Kydd is furious to find he will miss his opportunity to prove himself in battle. And Kydd''s baffled superiors are equally angry to lose Kydd and his ship at such a dangerous time. Yet Kydd''s role in the approaching war may be the most crucial part he has ever played.*********************What readers are saying about INVASION''Excellent in all respects'' - 5 stars''Very compelling reading!'' - 5 stars''I read ALL of the books by Julian Stockwin, he is an amazing author'' - 5 stars''Yet another top-notch tale from the grand master of the age of fighting sail'' - 5 stars''Julian Stockwin knows his craft . . . I lose myself in his books'' - 5 starsTrade ReviewAnother thundering good read for those who love seagoing stories in the Hornblower mould * Peterborough Evening Telegraph on TREACHERY *Another ripping yarn * Good Book Guide on TREACHERY *I was soon turning the pages almost indecently fast...Roll on, the promised adventures of Kydd and Renzi * Independent on KYDD *Stockwin paints a vivid picture of life aboard the mighty ship-of-the-line...the harsh naval discipline, the rancid food, and the skill of the common sailor are all skilfully evoked. * Daily Express on KYDD *Stockwin is a born storyteller and, with his series of intriguing sub-plots, a man with a vivid imagination. Importantly, his research is accurate and first class. Treachery is highly recommended. * Flagship on TREACHERY *An absorbing tale * Firetrench on TREACHERY *
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Little, Brown Book Group The Night Of The Miraj
Book Synopsis* A compelling page-turner with a wonderful central character, which also gives a fascinating insight into the closed world of Saudi ArabiaTrade Review** 'Subtle, interesting explorations of sexual and religious repression. Ferrarris . . . has a lucid eye for cultural pressures and the sympathy she extends to her (often fearsomely devout) characters makes this both a likeable novel and a timely one * NEW STATESMAN *** 'Ferraris's remarkable debut is a tense psychological drama, and a riveting portrait of everyday life in a society with paranoid attitudes towards women and sex. * SUNDAY TIMES *** 'Gripping . . . this is a fascinating mystery, with a complex and likable hero * THE TIMES *Zoë Ferraris lived for a time in a religious community in Saudi Arabia and has drawn on ** her experiences in The Night of the Mi'raj . . . as a portrait of contemporary life in Jeddah, it's a success. * OBSERVER *
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Marion Boyars Publishers Ltd The Streets of Babylon A London Mystery
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Headline Publishing Group The Attorney
Book SynopsisTired of the corrosive politics of Capital City, hot-shot lawyer Paul Madriani has reached a watershed in his life. A new practice in San Diego, the mellow swells of the Pacific, and if things work out, a future with Susan McKay - that''s the plan.But when Paul meets an old client, whose eight-year-old granddaughter has been abducted, he is drawn into a case which destroys everything he believes in.Trade Review'Lock yourself away with THE ATTORNEY' Daily Advertiser - Wagga (Aus)'Steve Martini has done it again... This novel is a really good read. The only problem is that you might become so entangled that you won't want to put it down' Frazer Coast Chronicle (Aus)'Tense courtroom drama, plenty of action and a deviously twisted plot make THE ATTORNEY a suspenseful tale and one of the most gripping courtroom novels of the year' The Booklover (Aus)'Martini's romp is probably the read you've been looking for' Evening Herald'Stunning' Southern Daily Echo
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Penguin Books Ltd The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Book Synopsis''It is an old maxim of mine that when you have excluded the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.''Sherlock Holmes, scourge of criminals everywhere, whether they be lurking in London''s foggy backstreets or plotting behind the walls of an idyllic country mansion, and his faithful colleague Dr Watson solve twelve breathtaking and perplexing mysteries.In The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, the first collection of the great consulting detective''s cases, we encounter some of his most famous and devilishly difficult problems, including A Scandal in Bohemia, The Speckled Band, The Red-Headed League, The Blue Carbuncle, The Five Orange Pips and The Man with the Twisted Lip.Trade ReviewPerfect bite-size treats ... you'll be hooked inside two pages * Independent *
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Hodder & Stoughton The Chinese Shawl
Book SynopsisTanis Lyle was one of those passionate women who always get their own way. Her cousin Laura hated her. Most women did. But men found her irresistible and she used them mercilessly. So when Tanis was found murdered there seemed to be any number of suspects on hand. But Miss Silver had her own suspicions . . .Trade ReviewA particular favourite * Andrew Taylor *A particular favourite * Andrew Taylor *Miss Silver is marvellous * Daily Mail *. . . some of the best examples of the British country-house murder mystery * Alfred Hitchcock magazine *Miss Silver has her place in detective fiction as surely as Lord Peter Wimsey or Hercule Poirot * Manchester Evening News *Miss Wentworth is a first rate story-teller * Daily Telegraph *You can't go wrong with Miss Maud Silver * Observer *Miss Wentworth's plot is ingenious, her characterization acute, her solution satisfying * The Scotsman *Patricia Wentworth has created a great detective in Miss Silver, the little old lady who nobody notices, but who in turn notices everything * Paula Gosling *
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Hodder & Stoughton Mission Canyon
Book SynopsisRe-issued in the fresh new series style comes this nail-biting, high-octane thriller from the author of CHINA LAKE - 'a welcome addition to the ranks of American thriller writers', Sunday TelegraphTrade ReviewGardiner is on her way to the top. * Bookseller *An explosive new thriller . . . a strikingly good story * Publishing News *Very well written, racy and witty * Tangled Web *
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Headline Publishing Group Witness 8
Book SynopsisWHAT IF THE ONLY WITNESS TO A MURDER IS MORE TWISTED THAN THE KILLER?''The very definition of a page-turner!'' IAN RANKIN''Enthralling'' SUNDAY TIMES, THRILLER OF THE MONTH ''Steve Cavanagh''s twists hit you between the eyes. You never see them coming'' ANTHONY HOROWITZ''This guy is the real deal. Trust me'' LEE CHILD''Steve Cavanagh writes the best hooks in the business'' MICK HERRONRuby Johnson is a nanny and maid to wealthy families in Manhattan''s West 74th Street. She knows their routines. Their secrets. One night, on her way home, Ruby witnesses a neighbour''s murder. She knows the victim. She knows the killer. She makes an anonymous call to the police and names the murderer. But Ruby didn''t tell the truth...Because there''s something wrong with Ruby Johnson. Eddie Flynn, conman turned trial lawyer, must defend an innocent man accused of this terrible
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Orion Publishing Co The Family
Book SynopsisHER BOYFRIEND''S A DREAM. HIS FAMILY''S A NIGHTMARE. Since her mother died of an overdose, kind-hearted Cheryl''s always had to look out for herself. Until Dale Moran walks into her life.Dale and his family have just bought the house across the street, and within a day, he''s chased off the violent thugs who''ve been threatening Cheryl for her ex-boyfriend''s debts.Dale is devastatingly handsome and a fierce protector. It''s no wonder Cheryl falls fast and hard. But when Cheryl finally meets the family; when she notices that they go quiet as she enters rooms; when she hears gunshots in the middle of the night on their estate, she has to wonder whether her new romance has taken her out of the frying pan and into the fire...Cheryl''s not sure how wrapped up Dale is in his family''s secrets. But she''s certain of one thing: The Morans are hiding something. And unfortunately for Cheryl, finding the truth could mean losing her
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Hodder & Stoughton Child of the Ruins
Book SynopsisAnna and Ingrid have survived World War II. Now they must live through the Berlin Airlift.
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Quercus Publishing The Lost Story
Book Synopsis ''This wildly imaginative book speaks to every reader who yearns for a more magical world'' - THAO THAI, author of Banyan Moon ''If you''d like to dream instead of a parallel world where love and loyalty and friendship are the magic that transforms the least of us into genuine heroes, then Meg Shaffer''s The Lost Story is the book you''ve been waiting for'' - RICHARD RUSSO, author of Empire Falls From the author of the bestselling novel The Wishing Game comes a Narnia-inspired fairy tale for grown-ups who still knock on the back of wardrobe doors . . . just in case.Once upon a time, two boys went missing in the woods. Six months later, they reappeared, with no explanation for where they''d been or how they''d survived.Fifteen years on, Rafe is a reclusive artist with no memory of what happened during those months, despite the scars he bears. Meanwhile, Jeremy is a famed missing persons invest
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Image Comics Spawn Origins Deluxe Edition Volume 7
Book SynopsisAdditional material includes color and black-and-white cover galleries and never-before-seen art, plus all the bonus material from the original collected editions. The absolute top tier of the SPAWN ORIGINS family of books! It doesn''t get any better than this! Collects Spawn Issues #151 - 175
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Macmillan The Terracotta Dog
Book SynopsisAndrea Camilleri was one of Italy's most famous contemporary writers. The Inspector Montalbano series, which has sold over 65 million copies worldwide, has been translated into thirty-two languages and was adapted for Italian television, screened on BBC4. The Potter's Field, the thirteenth book in the series, was awarded the Crime Writers' Association's International Dagger for the best crime novel translated into English. In addition to his phenomenally successful Inspector Montalbano series, he was also the author of the historical comic mysteries Hunting Season and The Brewer of Preston. He died in Rome in July 2019.
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Headline Publishing Group TheDevils Hunt by Doherty PC Author ON
Book SynopsisThe golden summer of 1303 and Oxford is plunged into chaos. The severed heads of beggars have been tied by their hair to the trees in woods outside the city. John Copsale, the Regent of Sparrow Hall, has been found dead in his bed and it is being whispered that he was murdered by the mysterious ''Bell Man''. Then the college librarian and activist, Robert Ascham is discovered with a crossbow bolt in his chest. King Edward, hearing of the seething unrest in Oxford, arrives unannounced at Sir Hugh Corbett''s country manor, and insists that Corbett go to the city to solve the murderous mysteries. And when the King commands, few can resist even if it means knowingly entering a dangerous and violent world...
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Hodder & Stoughton Strange Beasts
Book Synopsis''An absolute joy to read'' TJ Klune''A whip-smart, lusciously atmospheric adventure'' Frances White''Fantastic and fresh'' Wesley ChuIn Belle Epoque Paris, a monster is murdering powerful men. Stopping it may be a woman''s job.When the Gendarmes ask the Royal Society for the Study of Abnormal Phenomena for help, they don''t expect them to send Samantha Harker.She''s a researcher, more used to papercuts than knife fights. Sam is also the daughter of Dracula''s killer and can see into the minds of monsters. It''s a perilous power, one that could help her crack this case - or have her thrown into an asylum.Dr Helena Moriarty is Sam''s reluctant partner, the Society''s finest agent who has forged a formidable path in her notorious father''s shadow. Professor Moriarty is in hiding, but he still makes his presence known: Hel''s partners have a way of dying in mysterious circumstances.From Paris'' glittering opera
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Penguin Books Ltd Murder Road
Book SynopsisGET READY FOR THE SCARIEST READ OF 2024 - a gripping new novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Cold CasesFast, chilling, entertaining, unexpectedly touching. Might be St. James's best novel yet' New York Times----Who is behind you on the Murder Road?Honeymooners April and Eddie have taken a wrong turn. They're on a long dark road, late at night. Then they see a woman up ahead, clearly in trouble. They stop and pick her up. But only once she's in the car do they see the blood. Which is when the headlights appear behind. At last, the woman whispers:I'm sorry, he's coming . . .'----PRAISE FOR SIMONE ST. JAMES'Clever and wonderfully chilling. It held me hostage' Fiona Barton'Downright scary' Lisa Gardner'Dark and atmospheric' Harriet Tyce'A brilliant page-turner' Jenny QuintanaInstant Sunday Times bestseller, April 2024
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Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic
Book SynopsisA FORMER CHILD PRODIGY IS LIVING HIS BEST LIFE!
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Transworld In Too Deep
Book SynopsisHis memory might be gone. But his sense of justice is not.THE BRAND NEW REACHER NOVEL AND NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERReacher had no idea where he was. No idea how he had got there. But someone must have brought him. And shackled him. And whoever had done those things was going to rue the day. That was for damn sure.Jack Reacher wakes up, alone, in the dark, handcuffed to a makeshift bed. His right arm has suffered some major damage. His few possessions are gone. He has no memory of getting there.The last thing Reacher can recall is the car he hitched a ride in getting run off the road. The driver was killed.His captors assume Reacher was the driver''s accomplice and patch up his wounds as they plan to make him talk.A plan that will backfire spectacularly . . .''There''s only one Jack Reacher. Accept no substitutes.'' MICK HERRON''It''s no wonder Jack Reacher is everyone''s favourite rebel hero.'' KARIN SLAUGHTER''One of the truly memorable tough-guy heroes in recent fiction.'' JEFFERY DEAVERAlthough the Jack Reacher novels can be read in any order, In Too Deep is the 29th book in the internationally bestselling series.Number 1 Sunday Times bestseller, October 2024
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Transworld Murder at Holly House
Book SynopsisDiscover the book everyone is talking about - this fun and festive mystery is perfect for fans of Murder on the Christmas Express, Murder Under the Mistletoe and Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot's Christmas.''The feel-good factor is off the scale'' The TimesYour new festive fave' My WeeklyA crime Christmas stocking must!' Yorkshire LifeA village of secrets.Yorkshire, 1952. Christmas is fast approaching when a dead stranger is found lodged up the chimney of Holly House in the snow-covered village of Elderby. Is he a simple thief, or a would-be killer?A mystery that can't be solved.Inspector Frank Grasby is ordered to investigate. But as is often the way for him, things don't go according to plan.A Christmas to remember.When the local doctor's husband is murdered, Grasby begins to realize that everyone in Elderby is hiding something.And if he can't uncover the truth soon, the whole country will pay a dreadful price...Praise for Murder at Holly House''A quintessential slice of Yuletide murder mystery'' Sun''A fun book. Playful. One to make you smile'' Stuart MacBride, Sunday Times bestselling crime thriller author of The Dead of WinterIntricately plotted and laced with deliciously dark humour' The Sunday PostA complete joy of a historical Christmas crime novel' Miranda Dickinson, Sunday Times bestselling author of Fairytale of New YorkA hugely entertaining story with an authentic period feel' The Herald''Vintage crime from a true master of the genre!'' 5* Reader Review''Wonderful, imaginative and difficult to put down...a real festive treat!'' 5* Reader Review''An intriguing mystery peppered with some delightful touches of humour.'' 5* Reader Review''The plot was immersive and the pacing was superb. There are twists and turns, secrets and lies. All you really need for a romp in the snow!'' 5* Reader Review''Who doesn't love a Christmas murder mystery?'' 5* Reader ReviewWaterstones Thriller of the Month, November 2024Denzil Meyrick, Audible bestseller, November 2024
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HarperCollins Publishers The Boy Who Saw A gripping thriller that will
Book SynopsisThe electrifying new thriller from Sunday Times bestselling author, Simon Toyne.Only one boy can see the darkness. Only one man can save him from it.Perfect for fans of Lee Child' SunA MURDERAn elderly tailor is found tortured and murdered in the ancient town of Cordes. Written in blood beside the body are the words: FINISHING WHAT WAS BEGUN.A SECRETBut the dead man has left a cryptic message for his granddaughter and her son, Leo one that puts them in immediate danger.A RACEThey are forced to go on the run, accompanied by the enigmatic Solomon Creed. What began as small-town murder becomes a race to uncover a devastating secret dating from World War II. The few men who know the truth are being killed by a powerful organization, and only one man stands in its way.Only Solomon Creed can stop the murders.Only he can save the boy.Trade ReviewPraise for The Boy Who Saw: ‘Wow, what a book. I thought it was powerful and innovative, a riveting blend of action and quest that takes the thriller into territory where thrillers rarely venture’ Andrew Taylor, bestselling author of The American Boy and The Ashes of London ‘Tense, nail-biting and exciting. The Boy Who Saw is a heart-in-the-mouth race against time thriller and I couldn't put it down. Solomon Creed is one hell of a hero and Simon Toyne is one hell of a writer’ C L Taylor Tense, intriguing, mysterious … everything you could want in a thriller. Toyne has done it again’ Paul Finch, bestselling author of Strangers ‘Emotionally powerful, utterly engaging, beautifully layered, Simon Toyne's new series takes thriller writing to another level. Give me more Solomon Creed!' Sarah Pinborough, No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Behind Her Eyes ‘Simon Toyne is one of my favourites. In Solomon Creed, he’s created a hero for the ages. A word of warning: if you have anything else to get done, don’t crack open a Toyne thriller’ Gregg Hurwitz, No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of The Nowhere Man ‘The Boy Who Saw is the Pandora’s Box of books – once opened it cannot be closed. Toyne's writing brings effortless fluency combined with heart-pounding action. Readers beware … this is a glorious terror of a tale’ Helen Fields Praise for Solomon Creed: ‘A fast-moving thriller that makes for an exhilarating read. Perfect for any fans of Lee Child’ Sun ‘Compelling, vivid and profound, I loved it. It stays with you long after you’ve finished the final page’ Peter James ‘Every page, every twist, speaks of Simon's deep love and mastery of the genre’ Tom Rob Smith ‘Who is Solomon Creed? He's the hero of an epic new series of thrillers. Simple as that’ Mark Billingham Toyne is a master of suspense who keeps the reader hooked. An excellent read’ Daily Express
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Magicians End
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc 1356
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Kill Switch
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