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Book SynopsisLonglisted, 2018 International DUBLIN Literary AwardLong-shortlisted, 2017 ReLit Awards"Complex, lyrical, and with a profound sense of a world long passed and humanity’s eternal motivations." — Quill & Quire"In Butler Hallett’s hands, Kit comes off as a fascinating and contradictory figure, part martyred freethinker and part unscrupulous opportunist." — Winnipeg Review"Perfectly paced and gracefully wrought." — Toronto Star1593. Queen Elizabeth still reigns but grows old. Two rival spymasters — Sir Robert Cecil and the Earl of Essex — plot from the shadows. Their goal: to control succession upon the aged queen’s death. The man on which their schemes depend: Christopher Marlowe ("Kit" to his friends), a cobbler’s son from Canterbury who has defied expectations and become an accomplished poet and playwright.And spy.As the novel opens, Kit Marlowe, fresh from betraying the target of his espionage, is himself betrayed. Fighting to stay one step ahead in a dizzying game that threatens the lives of those he holds most dear, including his beloved Tom Kyd, he comes to question his allegiances and nearly everything he once believed.In this psychological thriller, Michelle Butler Hallett fleshes out the historical record with insight and the rigor of authenticity. Her 16th-century England, surprising and fresh, offers historical figures both famous and obscure, casual descriptions of quotidian life, and vivid representations of cruelty and violence that reverberate with echoes of our own time.But it’s Kit, the fascinating Marlowe, an endless source of brilliance, passion and defiance, that brings the novel to life. Writes playwright Robert Chafe, "History’s Marlowe becomes [Butler Hallet’s] own, offering us his wit and wisdom and seemingly new lessons about faith, ambition, loyalty, and yes, love."Trade Review"Perfectly paced and gracefully wrought, This Marlowe is superior historical fare." * The Toronto Star *"Complex, lyrical, and with a profound sense of a world long passed and humanity's eternal motivations, This Marlowe holds up extremely well next to the most lauded recent historical fiction." * Quill & Quire *"Michelle Butler Hallett angles a glass onto a four-centuries-old tragedy and haunts us with our own reflection. This Marlowe is lyrical, audacious, and achingly human: a psychological thriller and a meditation upon power, faith, loyalty, and betrayal — and the capacity of love to ruin and redeem. I loved it." -- Ian Weir

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Book Synopsis“There was video of the second shooter. There was video.”In the first reports of every mass shooting, there’s always mention of a second shooter—two sets of gunshots, a figure seen fleeing the scene—and they always seem to evaporate as events are pieced together.Commissioned by a fringe publisher to investigate the phenomenon, journalist Mike Karras finds himself tailed by drones, attacked by a talk radio host, badgered by his all-knowing (and maybe all-powerful) editor, and teaming up with an immigrant family of conspiracy buffs.Together, they uncover something larger and stranger than anyone could imagine—a technomystical plot to ‘murder America.’Time for Karras to meet his deadline.Trade Review"The Second Shooter is a sublime, clever and humorous dive into the murky waters of human perception and existence in a USA where nothing is real anymore." -- Starburst * Starburst Magazine *"Mamatas offers plenty of scathing commentary on gun violence and misuse of social media in a novel that is both smart and topical" -- Financial Times * The Financial Times *"A very thoughtful, funny and often exciting book." -- SFX Magazine * SFX Magazine *"An entertaining thriller, amusing and disturbing by turns in its depiction of contemporary American obsessions." -- The Guardian * The Guardian *"Mamatas has a firm grip on contemporary culture and conspiracy theories and an even firmer understanding of the morally dubious losers who make noir worth reading.” -- The Washington Post * The Washington Post *

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Book SynopsisKate Thompson - glamorous housewife-turned-MP - surprises everyone with her meteoric rise at Westminster. When Kate is sent as a trade minister to India, she hopes it will be her moment to shine. But, embroiled in a personal scandal, she gets drawn into a dangerous world of corruption and political intrigue...Billionaire Deepak Parrikar - head of an Indian arms technology company - is magnetically drawn to the beautiful British minister. But while their relationship deepens, India's hostilities with Pakistan reach boiling point, causing more than just business and politics to collide. In the race to prevent disaster, can their conflicting loyalties survive being tested to the limit?Open Arms is an explosive thriller which circles from Whitehall to the slums of Mumbai. Cable's sweeping tale combines unrivalled political detail with international intrigue, desire, and the quest for power. An electrifying debut.

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Book SynopsisLonglisted for the HWA Gold Crown 2020_________________________________From the bestselling e-book sensation of The Thief Taker series comes a thrilling and sumptuous novel set during the early days of the French Revolution.'A rip-roaring adventure.' Tessa Harris, author of the Dr Thomas Silkstone Mysteries_________________________________'He was alive when he went in the mortuary.'1789. The Bastille is marked for destruction. Skirmishes in the city are rife and revolution is in the air. When a gruesomely murdered rebel is found in the prison morgue, a plot is suspected.English spy, Attica Morgan, is laying low after an abortive mission. So when she's given an assignment inside the Bastille, her instinct is to run. Instead, she's offered a pardon, in return for solving the mystery of the dead revolutionary; and exposing a plot that leads to Marie Antoinette.But as tensions rise to breaking point in the city, Attica quickly realises she's in a race against time. Soon there could be no Bastille to investigate.'Incredible! It's the best action adventure novel I've ever read... A fantastic achievement that has blown me away with its ingenuity, scope and breathless pace.' Louise Voss, author of the Detective Lennon seriesTrade ReviewA true treasure of a historical novel... Enjoyable and deeply satisfying with a rich array of characters and a sense of danger which lasts throughout. * Paul Doherty, author of the A Brother Athelstan Medieval Mystery series *A rip-roaring adventure with an exciting new heroine at its heart. * Tessa Harris, author of the Dr Thomas Silkstone Mysteries *A sparkling extravaganza of a read - fast-paced, exciting and utterly gripping from explosive start to satisfying ending. Lively, intriguing [and] wonderful... I can't wait for the next one. * Joanna Courtney, author of the Queens of Conquest series *Delicious, brilliant and totally absorbing. This pacy, atmospheric thriller... is absolutely unputdownable with its sharp, witty writing and spot on period description. * Carol McGrath, auhtor of The Daughters of Hastings series *The Bastille Spy is incredible! It's the best action adventure novel I've ever read... I can't wait for the next instalment. A fantastic achievement that has blown me away with its ingenuity, scope and breathless pace. * Louise Voss, author of the Detective Lennon Thriller Series *A galloping ventre à terre from start to finish. Attica Morgan is rebellious, resourceful, and perfectly willing to show that whatever an eighteenth century man can do, she can do better, and with flair. * Sarah Hawkswood, author of the Bradecote and Catchpoll series *The Bastille Spy is a rollicking read - a cross between Lara Croft and Pirates of the Caribbean, all transported to revolutionary era France. * David Penny, author of the Thomas Berrington series *This is really captivating, vivid writing. Descriptions that come straight off the pages and permeate deep into your senses, and a truly electrifying pace. Quinn is a brilliant new talent! * Peter James, author of Dead at First Sight, on C.S. Quinn *Sharp, atmospheric and sumptuous. * Simon Toyne, author of Sanctus, on C.S. Quinn *

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Book Synopsis'Fast-paced, with more twists and turns than a high-octane roller coaster' New York Journal of Books'Nail-biting suspense, high-octane action and a keep-'em-guessing plot . . . Superb!' Booklist'One of the most entertaining writers of British spy fiction currently operating' Deadly Pleasures Mystery MagazineFOUR WASHED-UP SPOOKS. TWO DEAD CIVILIANS. ONE REMOTE AND DEADLY OUTPOST.Harry Tate is a loyal MI5 officer and a servant of the State. But when two civilians are shot dead during a drugs intercept gone wrong, he is forced to take an immediate posting to the Red Station. What he doesn't know is that this remote Balkan outpost is a punishment and he won't be going home. With an assassination team coming for him and invading Russian forces heading straight for the Red Station, Harry does whatever he can to save himself. But with few allies and enemies everywhere, Harry's chances of survival shrink with each passing day . . .Trade ReviewFast-paced, with more twists and turns than a high-octane roller coaster * * New York Journal of Books * *The nail-biting suspense, high-octane action, and keep-'em-guessing plot set this book apart from the usual spy thriller, but it's smart, tough, fearless, quick-thinking superspook Harry Tate who puts it in a whole other league. Superb! * * Booklist * *Intense and fast-paced . . . Look for more from Magson, a strong contender in a field long dominated by John le Carré and Ian Fleming * * Library Journal * *A tale steeped in intrigue and menace . . . a terrific thriller -- MATT HILTON bestselling author of the Joe Hunter seriesHarry is an intriguing addition to the ranks of the genre's reluctant spies, and readers will eagerly await his next adventure * * Publishers Weekly * *Adrian Magson is arguably one of the most entertaining writers of British spy fiction currently operating * * Deadly Pleasures Mystery Magazine * *Fans of Joseph Finder, David Ignatius, Lee Child & Gregg Hurwitz should start reading Magson right now! * * Booklist Starred Review * *Harry Tate is a man I'd like to get to know better * * The Sun * *

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Book SynopsisJohn Milton's in Mexico with a few days to kill...Milton has been off the grid for six months. He surfaces in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, and immediately finds himself drawn into a vicious battle with the narco-gangs that control the borderlands.Milton saves the life of an idealistic young journalist who has been targeted for execution but the only way to keep her safe is to smuggle her into Texas. Working with the only untouchable cops in the city, and a bounty hunter whose motives are unclear, Milton must keep her safe until the crossing can be made.But when the man looking for her is the legendary assassin Santa Muerte – Saint Death – that's a lot easier said than done...If you like Lee Child's Jack Reacher, Vince Flynn's Mitch Rapp, and Robert Ludlum's Jason Bourne, you won't be able to put down the compulsively addictive John Milton series.___________What reviewers are saying:'It's impossible not to think of Lee Child's super-selling Jack Reacher' - The Times'A literary sensation' - Daily Telegraph'Dawson writes the kind of thrillers I love. Non-stop, grab-you-by-the-throat tales of doing the right thing no matter the odds. Simply excellent' - USA Today-bestselling author Brett BattlesWhat Amazon readers are saying about Saint Death:★★★★★ 'Action-packed, a real rollercoaster ride with characters that are compelling and real, Mark Dawson's John Milton is as real as bad-ass heroes get'★★★★★ 'The whole series is well worth reading. The books are hard to put down'★★★★★ 'Excellent, fast moving read. Excellent character development'★★★★★ 'Mark Dawson hits it out of the park with the 3rd John Milton book. Saint Death was amazing!'★★★★★ 'Every single book is a masterpiece of suspense, intrigue and flat out action'Book 2 in the USA Today-bestselling series. More than 1m copies of the series downloaded and 1000s of five-star reviews. Available in digital, print and audiobook.

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Book Synopsis'An excellent action-thriller' Daily Telegraph'The action never lets up for a moment' Daily Mail'Very entertaining' Guardian'An old-fashioned blockbuster...Conway writes with brio and ambition' Financial Times'The most incredible spy franchise since Ian Fleming’ Matthew Vaughn_____________________The globe-trotting spy thriller that inspired the upcoming action blockbuster Argylle , featuring a star-studded cast including Henry Cavill, Bryce Dallas Howard, Samuel L. Jackson, and John Cena.One Russian magnate's dream of restoring a nation to greatness has set in motion a chain of events which will take the world to the brink of chaos. Only Frances Coffey, the CIA's most legendary spymaster, can prevent it. But to do so, she needs someone special.Enter Argylle. His life came to a crashing halt as a teenager. Since then he has been treading water, building barriers between himself and the world. Until one moment of compassion and brilliance will bring him to the attention of the most powerful woman in the secret world.Coffey knows all about Argylle's dark past. She knows it haunts him. But she also knows it may give him the skills to join the team going up against one of the most powerful men in the world. His crash course in espionage will take him from the jungles of Thailand to the boulevards of Monaco, from the monasteries of Mount Athos to a forgotten cavern buried deep in the mountains.It is a deathly rollercoaster ride that will either make him - or break him...

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Book SynopsisEurope, 1945: no longer at war but not yet at peace. The gripping finale to the bestselling Richard Prince espionage thrillers.British agent Richard Prince and the Danish spy Hanne Jakobsen come together for a vital mission: to find a Nazi war criminal responsible for the murder of fellow British agents.The hunt takes them on a perilous journey through Europe, a continent living on its nerves in the immediate aftermath of the Second World War. They unearth a secret Nazi escape line funded by British traitors – and it’s one which could lead them to Hitler’s trusted deputy, Martin Bormann.But when the Americans become involved it is no longer certain who’s on which side. Help might come in unlikely places. Can justice be found against the odds… Or are they too late?An unputdownable spy thriller with a twist you won’t see coming, this is the brilliant conclusion to Alex Gerlis' masterful Richard Prince spy thrillers, perfect for fans of John le Carré and Alan Furst.Praise for End of Spies 'A page turning read, guaranteed to entertain' Evening Standard

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Book SynopsisAn aircraft carrier adrift with a crew the size of a small town. A murderer in their midst. And the disgraced Navy SEAL who must track him down...‘Sensationally good – an instant classic, maybe an instant legend’ Lee ChildThe moment Navy SEAL sniper Finn sets foot on the USS Abraham Lincoln, it’s clear something is deeply wrong.Leadership is weak. Morale is low. And when crew members start disappearing one by one, what at first seems like a random string of suicides soon reveals something far more sinister: there’s a serial killer on board.Suspicion falls on newcomer Finn. After all, he’s being sent home in disgrace, recalled from the field under the dark cloud of a mission gone wrong. He’s also a lone wolf, haunted by his past.Finding the killer offers a chance at redemption... if he can stay alive long enough to prove it isn’t him.A gripping and high-octane thriller from New York Times bestselling writing team of Navy SEAL Brandon Webb and award-winning author John David Mann, Steel Fear is perfect for fans of Tom Clancy, Brad Thor and Adam Hamdy.‘An edge-of-your-seat thriller ... once you get going there’s no stopping’ Steve Berry, New York Times bestselling author‘For readers who can’t resist a bureaucracy-battling action hero, there’s a new kid on the block’ Booklist [Starred review]‘That more thrillers are to come from these authors will be welcome news to readers who appreciate carefully plotted and intelligent suspense’ Publishers Weekly [Starred review]

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Book SynopsisHe’s out of options. Kill. Or be killed. A searing thriller that will leave you reelingDisgraced Navy SEAL Finn is on the run.A wanted man, he’s sought for questioning in connection to war crimes committed in Yemen by a rogue element in his SEAL team. But he can remember nothing.Finn learns that three members of his team have been quietly redeployed to Iceland, which is a puzzle in itself; the island is famous for being one of the most peaceful places on the planet.His mission is simple: track down the three SEALs and find out what really happened in Yemen. But two problems stand in his way. On his first night in town a young woman mysteriously drowns—and a local detective suspects his involvement. Worse, a hardened SEAL-turned-contract-killer has been hired to stop him. And he’s followed Finn all the way to the icy north.The riveting follow-up to Steel Fear, from the New York Times bestselling writing team, combat decorated Navy SEAL Brandon Webb and award-winning author John David Mann, comes a gripping thriller perfect for fans of Lee Child and Brad Thor.

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Book SynopsisThe new blockbuster thriller from Graham Hurley, The Blood of Others is part of the SPOILS OF WAR Collection, a thrilling, beguiling blend of fact and fiction born of some of the most tragic, suspenseful, and action-packed events of World War II. Dieppe, August 1942. A catastrophe no headline dared admit. Plans are underway for the boldest raid yet on Nazi-occupied France. Over six thousand men will storm ashore to take the port of Dieppe. Lives will change in an instant – both on the beaches and in distant capitals. Annie Wrenne, working at Lord Mountbatten’s cloak-and-dagger Combined Operations headquarters, is privy to the top secret plans for the daring cross-Channel raid. Young Canadian journalist George Hogan, protege of influential Lord Beaverbrook, faces a crucial assignment that will test him to breaking point. And Abwehr intelligence officer Wilhelm Schultz is baiting a trap to lure thousands of Allied troops to their deaths… Three lives linked by Operation Jubilee: the Dieppe Raid, 19 August 1942. Over six thousand men will storm the heavily defended French beaches. Less than half of them will make it back alive. The blockbuster SPOILS OF WAR non-chronological collection features compelling recurring characters whose fragmented lives mirror the war that shattered the globe. For fans of Philip Kerr and Robert Harris. What reviewers are saying about The Blood of Others: 'Hurley’s depiction of the period is as enticing as ever.' The Times 'A masterful and fascinating historical thriller. ' LoveReading ‘There is far more to this novel than sheer military action, though that is, as usual, superbly done… Historical fiction of the highest order.’ Mike Ripley, Shots Reviews for Graham Hurley: 'Tense, absorbing and faultlessly plotted' Sunday Times 'Beautifully constructed... This is one of Hurley's finest' Daily Mail 'Capable and understated characterization' Publishers WeeklyTrade ReviewOutstanding...Hurley's depiction of the period is as enticing as ever * The Times *A superb blend of fact and fiction that shows the chaos of war and arrogance of the men planning it. * The Sun *An evocative sense of wartime atmosphere, peppered with plenty of sex, makes for an enthralling read * Financial Times *'A masterful and fascinating historical thriller set around the catastrophic events of the Dieppe Raid in 1942. ' -- Liz Robinson * LoveReading *A compelling retelling of an Allied disaster and makes for a gripping read * Historical Novel Review *REVIEWS FOR GRAHAM HURLEY 'Tense, absorbing and faultlessly plotted, this thoughtful thriller weaves it all together' Sunday Times Crime Club (Star Pick) 'A penetrating, compelling, and skilfully vivid slice of historical fiction set as the war-torn fight for survival and their future. Fascinating yet thrilling, stimulating yet shattering, this riveting read opens a path into the very nature of humankind... The Spoils of War series is one of my favourites, its epic scale from the intimacy of the chosen few highlights the searing and hidden tragedy of conflict. If you've not yet met these books, do introduce yourself as this is a series not to be missed.' LoveReading Expert Review 'Hurley brings an almost noirlike sensibility to the surprising finale' Booklist 'So well-written you can smell the sweat and taste the fear' Peter May 'Beautifully constructed, the result is compelling and richly entertaining' Daily MailAn atmospheric and stylish thriller... a fascinating exploration of the best and the worst of human nature, and the devastating effects of war. * Aspects of History *

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Book SynopsisThe assassination of a Treadstone agent leads two Blackbriar operatives down a rabbit hole of deceit and betrayal in this explosive new series from the world of Robert Ludlum's Jason Bourne. A car explodes on a quiet Prague side street – and among the dead is an undercover Treadstone agent. It's not unusual for such men to meet their fates on an operation, but in this case there's one catch: none of the agent's superiors knows why he was there. Two Blackbriar operatives, Helen Jouvert and Donovan Wade, are sent to investigate. Their search for answers will take them deeper into the world of conspiracy and fake news than they ever expected. Treadstone and Blackbriar, intelligence and counter-intelligence, may be two sides of the same coin, but they have one thing in common: answers can be the deadliest commodity of all. Reviewers on Simon Gervais: 'Thriller writing at its level best' Providence Journal 'Non-stop action meets relentless suspense' The Real Book SpyTrade ReviewPRAISE FOR SIMON GERVAIS: 'Gervais has crafted an intelligent and thoughtful thriller that mixes family dynamics with explosive action... The possibilities are endless in this new series, and this will easily find an enthusiastic audience craving Hunt's next adventures' Associated Press, on the Hunt series. 'Non-stop action meets relentless suspense' The Real Book Spy. 'Thriller writing at its level best' * Providence Journal *

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Book SynopsisThe new blockbuster thriller from Graham Hurley set against the final stages of the Second World War. Confidant of Goebbels. Instrument of Stalin. What's the worst that could happen? January 1945. Wherever you look on the map, the Thousand Year Reich is shrinking. Even Goebbels has run out of lies to sweeten the reckoning to come. An Allied victory is inevitable, but who will reap the spoils of war? Two years ago, Werner Nehmann's war came to an abrupt end in Stalingrad. With the city in ruins, the remains of General Paulus' Sixth Army surrendered to the Soviets, and Nehmann was taken captive. But now he's riding on the back of one of Marshal Zhukov's T-34 tanks, heading home with a message for the man who consigned him to the Stalingrad Cauldron. With the Red Army about to fall on Berlin, Stalin fears his sometime allies are conspiring to deny him his prize. He needs to speak to Goebbels – and who better to broker the contact than Nehmann, Goebbels' one-time confidant? Having swapped the ruins of Stalingrad for the wreckage of Berlin, the influence of Goebbels for the machinations of Stalin, and Gulag rags for a Red Army uniform, Nehmann's war has taken a turn for the worse. The Germans have a word for it: Katastrophe. Katastrophe is part of the SPOILS OF WAR Collection, a thrilling, beguiling blend of fact and fiction born of some of the most tragic, suspenseful, and action-packed events of World War II. From the mind of highly acclaimed thriller author GRAHAM HURLEY, this blockbuster non-chronological collection allows the reader to explore Hurley's masterful storytelling in any order, with compelling recurring characters whose fragmented lives mirror the war that shattered the globe. Reviewers on Katastrophe: 'A taut, detailed and compelling read' The Sun 'A penetrating, compelling, and skilfully vivid slice of historical fiction' LoveReading Expert Review 'An immaculately researched historical thriller... This series cannot be recommended too highly' Mike Ripley 'Inventive and thought provoking' Crime Time Reviewers on Graham Hurley: 'Historical fiction of a high order' The Times 'Tense, absorbing and faultlessly plotted' Sunday Times 'Beautifully constructed... This is one of Hurley's finest' Daily Mail 'Hurley's capable and understated characterization makes his lead's story plausible and engaging' Publishers WeeklyTrade ReviewA penetrating, compelling, and skilfully vivid slice of historical fiction set as the war-torn fight for survival and their future. Fascinating yet thrilling, stimulating yet shattering, this riveting read opens a path into the very nature of humankind. As the Second World War nears its end the defeated, vultures, and peace brokers continue using intelligence gathered by three very different men. The Spoils of War series is one of my favourites, its epic scale from the intimacy of the chosen few highlights the searing and hidden tragedy of conflict. If you've not yet met these books, do introduce yourself as this is a series not to be missed... Katastrophe hits with immense impact, it is a true powerhouse of a novel and comes as highly recommended by me * LoveReading Expert Review *To anyone who likes an immaculately researched historical thriller (and the depth of Hurley's research is breath-taking) which seamlessly blends fact and fiction, this series cannot be recommended too highly -- Mike RipleyA taut, detailed and compelling read * The Sun (4.5 stars) *Hurley's mastery of historical detail allows him to fashion a portrait of Germany on the verge of Götterdämmerung that bears comparison to Philip Kerr's Bernie Gunther series. Very highly recommended * The Times *Richly textured... A smart, original read * Financial Times *This novel is inventive and thought provoking, it offers an original take on familiar events. The true nature of war, its grim reality and the hardship of life in the gulag are all vividly portrayed * Crime Time FM *

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Book SynopsisAfter the first Harry Linley adventure (Persian Roulette) it's payback time and revenge can be sweet – if somewhat complicated…With her husband in prison Ivanna Delimkova unwittingly finds herself queen of his Russian cartel. And now all she wants is to get even with those who ripped them off. But this proves far from simple – none of her targets are quite what they seem. Is mild-mannered Iranian pornographer Shaheen Soroush really the deadly killer everyone thinks he is? And as for his fortune – where is it and can it be accessed? How come seemingly innocent former SAS officer Harry Linley is suddenly so wealthy? Alluring Russian Oleana definitely knows more that she lets on – but will that get her into trouble? Almost certainly. Can the clever Dubai detective Omar Shamoon find out once and for all what's really happening on his patch? And purring contentedly in the middle of all this is Bunny, a Persian cat presumed dead but very much alive. Russian mobsters, ex-special forces operatives, Iranian secret agents, a British computer hacker, and a bumbling MI6 analyst with a knack for accidentally predicting the next international crisis, these are all the ingredients for a masterful and humorous thriller that races between the Gulf States, Singapore, Moscow, Iran, Bermuda and London…ending with a neat twist ready for the next book in the Harry Linley series.

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Book SynopsisTed moves to London to become a journalist but quickly slides into debt. Things look up when he is given the opportunity to go to Romania to interview a film director and then attend the Moscow film festival. But someone has other plans for him. Has he walked into a trap?Trade ReviewBrilliantly evocative of the insidiousness, paranoia and mistrust of the Soviet period. A thrilling read -- Charlotte PhilbyWe all start out from Graham Greeneland — the journey across it, even out of it, is what matters. Sarah Armstrong cuts her own path … an enviable talent for location and detail. She may be new to spy-noir but I think the master himself would endorse The Starlings of Bucharest — an enthralling Greeneland tale of an innocent young man out of his depth in a cold, cold war. -- John LawtonThe prose is beguiling – Alice Munro meets John le Carré. -- Fiona Erskine‘A mesmerising, evocative novel in which characterisation and narrative tension are in perfect balance.’ -- Barry Forshaw

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Book SynopsisRyan Davis, a brilliant graduate student and languages scholar, is forced to learn a deadly new vocabulary when an attempted kidnapping shatters his quiet academic existence. After narrowly escaping, Ryan is plunged into a shadow world of danger and intrigue where he discovers shocking revelations about his life and himself. His uncle is not who he thought, his best friends may be his worst enemies and his long-dead father may actually still be alive. Yet it is Ryan''s own dormant instincts and innate abilities that surprise him most, giving him the edge he needs to battle the sinister forces he suddenly finds arrayed against him.

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Book Synopsis1920s India. Flames of revolt against colonial rule had engulfed the country, making the British tense.

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Book SynopsisCan the Chinese foil a US oil grab in the Middle East? This topical spy thriller captures the turmoil of the War on Terror and weaves agents of the Chinese Government into the plot, pulling the reader into a world of subterfuge and shifting alliances which may well mirror tomorrow''s headlines. A young China expert at the US embassy in Riyadh learns a shocking secret: the US will use a hostage crisis as a pretext to invade the Saudi kingdom and seize control of its oilfields. Meanwhile, the daughter of a radical cleric is desperate to escape an arranged marriage. As she attempts to flee the country, her half-brother becomes embroiled in an Al-Qaeda plot to drive out the American infidels -- a plan the newly assertive Chinese are determined to stop. As the US and China compete for mastery of the Gulf, an American diplomat risks betraying his country and a Saudi woman risks her life - but what price betrayal in a land ruled and divided by harsh Islamic law?

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Book SynopsisStunning European-based thriller from an acclaimed young British author: ‘A class act’ – Sunday Times; ‘First in a field of one’ – Literary ReviewTrade Review‘Displaying once again Wilson’s gifts for atmospheric depiction of place, this ambitious experiment is streets ahead of most other thrillers’ John Dugdale, Sunday Times ‘With Company of Strangers Wilson again shows himself to be one of our finest writers and a storyteller with few equals’ Jim Driver, Time Out ‘Wilson employs a slightly out-of-focus prose style that eminently suits his tale of intrigue and double-dealing … watch his star, for it is surely in the ascendent’ Vincent Banville, Irish Times ‘Wilson’s tale is a plotter’s delight: spanning several decades and cleverly reworking past narratives in the light of new evidence, he creates an intriguing moral maze for his heroine to negotiate – and a puzzle of metaphors to match (he’s a better stylist than du Maurier). Recommended’ Chris Petit, Guardian ‘A big, meaty novel of love and deceit … with this novel Wilson vaults to the front-rank of thriller writers’ Peter Guttridge, Observer

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Book SynopsisSuper-spy Paul Chavasse – one of Jack Higgins’s most extraordinary heroes – embarks on a mission to Albania, only to find himself at the centre of a deadly double-cross, fighting for his life.Trade Review‘Higgins is a master of his craft.’Daily Telegraph ‘A thriller writer in a class of his own.’Financial Times ‘A compulsively readable storyteller.’Sunday Express ‘The master craftsman of good, clean adventure.’Daily Mail

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Book SynopsisSweeping epic of adventure and enduring love, from the revolutionary upheaval in Russia to the chaos of post-War Berlin.Trade ReviewPraise for ‘The Lieutenant’s Lover’: ‘An epic love story that stays with you long after you've finishedreading it. It has all the hallmarks of a classic – tragedy, history, hope and thwarted lovers. A haunting, but ultimately uplifting tale.’ Prima ‘An epic love story.’ Woman and Home ‘Harry Bingham crafts his story well, handling sharp emotional manoevres with skill: infatuation, despair, separation, ecstasy.’ New Statesman ‘It was pleasurable and unusual to read a book about Russia written in such easy language which made the bitter lives of the people and their sadness come to life.’ newbooks Praise for ‘Glory Boys’:‘Its short, sharp characters are expertly crafted to ensure that, within pages, we’re drawn in.’ The Times Praise for ‘The Sons of Adam’:‘Terrific.’ Bookseller ‘A sweeping tale, destined to make a star of its author.’ Lisa Milton, BCA Praise for ‘The Money Makers’:‘A fast-moving story of greed and redemption.’ Daily Telegraph

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Book SynopsisFrom the author of Number One bestseller The Righteous Men. How are hundreds of unexplained deaths, spanning the globe, connected to the last great secret of the Second World War?Trade ReviewPraise for Sam Bourne: ‘The biggest challenger to Dan Brown’s crown … a highly charged, theologically accurate tale’ Mirror ‘Compulsive reading … successfully blends ancient teachings with the highly charged ways of the 21st century … bears all the hallmarks of a blockbuster’ Daily Express ‘The best thriller I’ve read in years’ Piers Morgan 'More readable than The Da Vinci Code – the sense of menace is darker and the characters more believable' Esquire ‘Sharper and vastly more authoritative than Dan Brown’ Telegraph ‘A gripping read’ Guardian ‘Immensely diverting … a pacy read, constructed with a crisp control of tension and narrative drive’ Observer

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Book SynopsisAn explosive World War Two adventure from the author of THE EAGLE HAS LANDED set on the eve of D-Day.Trade Review‘Open a Jack Higgins novel and you’ll encounter a master craftsman at the peak of his powers … first-rate tales of intrigue, suspense and full-on action.’Sunday Express ‘Higgins is a master of his craft.’Daily Telegraph ‘A thriller writer in a class of his own.’Financial Times ‘The master craftsman of good, clean adventure.’Daily Mail

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Book SynopsisThree musketeers. Two enemies. One major battle.’ ‘All for one and one for all!’Trade Review'I was utterly engrossed…terrific.'Antonia Fraser, The Times ‘Dumas is a master of ripping yarns full of fearless heroes, poisonous ladies and swashbuckling adventurers.'The Guardian ' ‘Engrossing and often hilarious…bounds along at a thumping pace.'The Guardian

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Book SynopsisFramed by a fellow Drug Enforcement Agency Officer, Jesse Warden can count on at least 20 more years in prison, until he gets an offer he can't refuse. Warden's decision and its explosive consequences provide a surprising climax to this tale of a man whose life has spun out of control.

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Book SynopsisAn epic standalone novel by Eric Van Lustbader, author of THE NINJA.Trade Review‘A master stoyteller’ Publishers Weekly ‘[A] rewarding thriller…It contains enough twists and genuine surprises to keep the reader racing toward the satisfying final pages’ The New York Times Book Review

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Book SynopsisAgatha Christie’s international mystery thriller, reissued with a striking new cover designed to appeal to the latest generation of Agatha Christie fans and book lovers.Trade Review‘A very human heroine, whose powers of invention, just like those of her creator, never fail her’Times Literary Supplement ‘The acknowledged queen of detective fiction.’The Observer

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Book SynopsisSHORTLISTED FOR THE 2021 WILBUR SMITH ADVENTURE WRITING PRIZEThe start of a gripping new crime thriller series introducing ex-SAS trooper Jack Tate!Looking for breakneck pace and a relentless hero? Alex Shaw has you covered' James SwallowDon't miss the explosive start to the Jack Tate series.When the lights go outBritish MI6 agent, and former SAS trooper, Jack Tate is trying to escape his past when he witnesses a terrorist attack of unthinkable scale. An electro-magnetic pulse knocks out the US power grid, killing anything with a computer processor, throwing the whole country into darkness.You have to escape the past.Under the cover of the blackout, a clandestine operation aims to assassinate prominent public figures on US soil. Looting and violence spreads across the country. And Jack Tate's past comes back to haunt him. As the only intelligence operative on the ground, he is hurled into a mission that will put him and the people he loves in immediate danger.You have to defeat the eTrade Review ‘Looking for breakneck pace and a relentless hero? Alex Shaw has you covered’ James Swallow ‘Alex Shaw is one of the best thriller writers around! Fast paced, Total Blackout gripped from page one and didn’t let go … as fast as a Hollywood movie’ Stephen Leather ‘Compelling and authentic. An explosive new series with an uncompromising hero’ Tom Wood ‘A perfect mix of hi-tech, high-concept modern action thriller and old school, Cold War espionage where evil Russians are still plotting the downfall of the West and only one man can stop them’ Simon Toyne ‘Jack Tate is a powerful character, a true Brit hero. A cracking start to a new series!’ Alan McDermott ‘Alex Shaw is a master of the action thriller. Grabbed me from the first page and never let go’ Michael Ridpath ‘Riveting thriller with an original plot and surprising twists. Tate is totally convincing as a classic Brit operative. Great drama and characterisation’ Duncan Falconer Praise for Alex Shaw: ‘An ice-cold operative in a red-hot adventure’ Stephen Leather ‘Sizzles across the page like a flame on a short fuse!’ Matt Hilton ‘A perfect blend of spy fiction and political thriller’ Matt Lynn Readers love the Aidan Snow books: ‘A superb, pulse-racing read’ Online reviewer ‘Exciting and fast-paced’ Online reviewer ‘Immensely enjoyable and tightly written’ Online reviewer

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Book SynopsisA spy is dead. A legend is born. This is how it all began. The explosive prequel to Casino Royale, from bestselling author Anthony Horowitz, Forever and a Day is the story of the birth of a legend in the brutal underworld of the French Riviera that takes the reader to the very beginning of James Bond’s illustrious career and the formation of his identity.M laid down his pipe and stared at it tetchily. “We have no choice. We’re just going to bring forward this other chap you’ve been preparing. But you didn’t tell me his name.”“It’s Bond, sir,” the Chief of Staff replied. “James Bond.”The sea keeps its secrets. But not this time. One body. Three bullets. 007 floats in the waters of Marseille, killed by an unknown hand. It’s time for a new agent to step up. Time for a new weapon in the war

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