Fiction books to excite, provoke and spark a conversation. Debut authors, award winners, bestsellers & lost gems - our range of fiction titles will leave you spoilt for choice.
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Tartuffe
Book SynopsisA new sparkling and witty version by Roger McGough of Molière''s comedy published as a programme text to accompany the premiere at the Liverpool Everyman on 9 May 2008. Tartuffe is a beacon of piety and in the home of wealthy merchant Orgon he has his feet firmly under the table. But all is not as it seems and as Orgon becomes more enraptured with his new companion the whole city is chattering. Is he a friend, a fraud, a miracle or a hypocrite? The family smell a rat and amidst the frills and frivolity of seventeenth century society they hatch a cunning plan to outwit the wily deceiver before he brings their house crashing down. Molière wrote Tartuffe in 1664 but the play was banned following its first production in Paris; it wasn''t until 1669 that it was revived and became one of his greatest successes.Trade Review"McGough's adaptation is anarchic, irreverent and hysterically funny." Clare Brennan, Observer, 18.05.08 "McGough demonstrates a finely tuned ear for the rhythms of dialogue and the flavour of patois...and jargon. The result is tart but never tough...In their zest and wit, McGough's lines, sometimes deliciously set up, at other times sprung on us with a mischievous artlessness, set a cracking pace." Lynne Walker, Independent, 20.05.08
£13.93
Little, Brown Book Group Fantastic Beasts The Crimes of Grindelwald The
Book SynopsisThe Wizarding World journey continues The powerful Dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald was captured in New York with the help of Newt Scamander. But, making good on his threat, Grindelwald escapes custody and sets about gathering followers, most of whom are unsuspecting of his true agenda: to raise pure-blood wizards up to rule over all non-magical beings.In an effort to thwart Grindelwald''s plans, Albus Dumbledore enlists Newt, his former Hogwarts student, who agrees to help once again, unaware of the dangers that lie ahead. Lines are drawn as love and loyalty are tested, even among the truest friends and family, in an increasingly divided wizarding world.Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald is the second screenplay in a five-film series to be written by J.K. Rowling, author of the internationally bestselling Harry Potter books. Set in 1927, a few months after the events of Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them, and moving from New
£15.29
Little, Brown Book Group Fever Beach
Book SynopsisFever Beach leads us, in pure Hiaasen-style, into the depths of Florida at its most Floridian: a sun-soaked bastion of right-wing extremism, white power, greed, and corruption.Dale Figgo is the only hate-monger ever to be kicked out of the Proud Boys for being too dumb and incompetent. Now his already messy life is about to get more complicated, thanks to two formidable adversaries.The first is Viva Morales, a clever woman recently taken to the cleaners by her ex-husband, now working at the supposedly philanthropic Mink Foundation and renting a room in Figgo''s apartment; the second, Twilly Spree, a millionaire with an anger management problem, especially when it comes to those who deface the environment. Together, Viva and Twilly are plunged into a mystery involving dark money and darker motives, one they are determined to solve. Into this web come a cavalcade of outrageous characters, from corrupt politicians to white power idiots, all of whose fates are bound together via Figgo in a novel that is both a vicious state-of-the-nation satire and a hilarious thriller.From America''s most acclaimed satirist and the author of the book that became the Apple+ hit Bad Monkey, Fever Beach is an unmissable skewering of American politics in all its ridiculousness.''One of the world''s funniest novelists''SUNDAY TIMES''Scabrous and unrelentingly hilarious . . . the Trump era is truly Carl Hiaasen''s moment''WASHINGTON POST''A comic genius'' EVENING STANDARD''He has sky-high standards for elegance, crziness and mic-drop humor'' NEW YORK TIMES''He always adds something extra to the mix . . . jauntiness, wit and larger-than-life characters'' SUNDAY EXPRESS
£18.00
Little, Brown Book Group The Heir of Venus
Book SynopsisThe second novel from Sunday Times bestseller Laura Shepperson sees three women struggle to determine their destiny at the dawn of the Roman world.
£8.54
Little, Brown Book Group The Summer Skies
Book SynopsisThe brand-new escapist summer novel from Sunday Times bestseller Jenny Colgan. Fall in love with a new cast of characters and get swept away in a breath-taking romance you''ll want to read again and again . . .''A glorious, breathtaking, tender romance. I loved every moment of the ride'' SOPHIE KINSELLA''[A] blast of feelgood fiction [...] it makes me want to head for the Highlands'' THE TIMES''You''ll be racing through the pages'' INDEPENDENT''Another Colgan classic for the beach bag'' WOMEN''S WEEKLY___________________________________Born into a family of successful pilots, Morag is used to flying high. But when a tragic accident above the clouds grounds her, could the future she''d always imagined be suddenly out of reach?When she receives a call telling her that her beloved grandfather has been taken ill, Morag leaves her fast-paced life in LTrade ReviewA taste of summer escapism * The Times *Jenny Colgan's latest blast of feelgood fiction [...] Morag's bubbly narration, spiked with wry asides, is delightful and her descriptions of flying are rapturous. And the wild islands are evoked so beautifully it made me want to head for the Highlands * The Times *Full of comedic details, thought-provoking questions about identity, inner strength and life's pivotal moments [...] you'll be racing through the pages * Independent *Jenny Colgan's books are our absolute go-to for escapism, romance and gorgeous destinations [...] another Colgan classic for the beach bag * Women’s Weekly *
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Little, Brown Book Group The Sapphire Daughter
Book SynopsisLondon, Present day. As fiercely-independent Georgia clutches a precious gem stone in her hands, she has no idea how it relates to her own family. The rare pink sapphire was left for her at Hope''s House, a home for unmarried mothers.Soon Georgia discovers that the sapphire was once part of a precious tiara owned by the Italian Royal family, who were forced to move to Geneva after being exiled from their home. A local collector named Luca has been searching for the missing stone for years and instantly wants to meet with Georgia. His grandfather entrusted him with the tiara, with the caveat that it was never to be sold.As Georgia and Luca piece together the history of the tiara, they uncover a tragic love story. Of a banished princess named Delphine who left behind her home to begin a new life in Switzerland with her husband and children. Trapped in a loveless marriage, she fell in love with a young man named Florian. But when tragedy struck, leaving Delphine was completely alone, she was be forced to make a heart-breaking decision with devastating consequences.As Georgia comes to terms with her family''s secret, will Delphine''s story of courage inspire her to open up her own heart and build a new life with Luca?A completely gripping and escapist read that will leave you spellbound. The perfect read for fans of Lucinda Riley, Victoria Hislop and Santa Montefiore.
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Little, Brown Book Group Ten Seconds
Book Synopsis''Ten Seconds will keep you up all night'' HARLAN COBEN***Broadchurch meets Harlan Coben in the most compulsive thriller you''ll read all year. Whether you''ve read Twelve Secrets and Eleven Liars, or whether you''re discovering Robert Gold for the first time, this is your next addictive read.***__________After a tense birthday celebration in Haddley, journalist Ben Harper watches his boss, Madeline, get into the car that has come to collect her. He walks home, never imagining that by the next morning, Madeline will be missing.To find Madeline, Ben will have to return to the now infamous murder case that made her journalism career over a decade ago. A case which, Ben quickly discovers, was never as simple as it seemed.But time is of the essence, and soon it''s not just Madeline''s life on the line . . .__________PRAISE FOR ROBERT GOLD''Superb'' LISA JEWELL''This is
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Little, Brown Book Group Tom Clancy Line of Demarcation
Book SynopsisThe new novel starring the original action thriller hero Jack Ryan, Jr., creation of the legendary Tom Clancy.
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Orion Publishing Co The Scottish Prisoner
Book SynopsisFrom the international bestselling author of the Outlander series, the terrific new novel featuring the ever-popular Lord John.1760. Jamie Fraser is a paroled prisoner-of-war in the remote Lake District. Close enough to the son he cannot claim as his own, his quiet existence is interrupted first by dreams of his lost wife, then by the appearance of Tobias Quinn, an erstwhile comrade from the Rising. Lord John Grey - aristocrat, soldier, sometime spy - is in possession of papers which reveal a damning case of corruption and murder against a British officer. But the documents also hint at a far more dangerous conspiracy.Soon Lord John and Jamie are unwilling companions on the road to Ireland, a country whose castles hold dreadful secrets, and where the bones of the dead are hidden, in an epic story of treachery - and scores that can only be settled in blood.
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Orion Publishing Co The School Run
Book SynopsisTwo mothers. Two best friends. One school place. Old friends Imogen and Lily will do whatever it takes to get their children into the perfect school. A laugh-out-loud read about competitive parenting for readers who enjoyed Why Mummy Swears, Rev and Motherland.Trade ReviewFunny and heart-warming on motherhood, marriage and female friendship. * SheerLuxe.com *Funny and frank about competitive parenting, emotional labour and post-parenthood marriage. * Dawn O'Porter, author of The Cows *Helen is a hilariously witty, observational and truly brilliant storyteller. I loved this book and it will make you snort. * Emma Gannon, author of The Multi-Hyphen Method *Helen has created a rollercoaster of a narrative on a scenario so many of us relate to, which will make you laugh, cry and cringe all at once! But with all the emotional turmoil and mind-bending plot twists, what really stands out is the women themselves - women you know, women you're friends with, women who intimidate you on the school run. The characters are so real and so relatable, the storyline is doubly moving. And I wish I'd said a whole bunch of hilarious remarks myself on the playground! * Grace Timothy, author of Mum Face *'A fabulous, funny debut about friendship and the perils of push parenting. Required reading for anyone who has been anywhere near the school gate.' * Tasmina Perry *Packed with hilarious moments! * Woman magazine *'Reassuring, packed with wry humour - this will resonate with Mums everywhere' * Woman and Home *
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Orion Publishing Co Disappeared
Book SynopsisLet it burn. Let everything burn. One day Cerys walks out of her comfortable life, never to return. Standing on a hillside at night with no phone and no possessions, watching her car set alight, she believes this is the end. And then Lily walks into her life.Lily is desperate for a new start for herself and her child. More than that, she knows she has to disappear in order to keep them both safe. The two women strike a fierce bond, and are both running from things that soon threaten to catch up with them. Can these two women keep each other safe... Can they trust each other ? Or are the pasts they''ve escaped too much for either of them to bear?A deeply emotional and complex thriller that explores motherhood, love and the desperate need to protect it... at any cost.
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Orion Publishing Co Notting Hill Carnival Quick Reads
Book SynopsisSapphire is the hot-headed leader of the Red Roses in an area where gang loyalty is all that matters. But after a tragic event, Sapphire vows to leave her old life, friends and her gang behind. Life without the Red Roses and the violence that always followed them is certainly quieter.When she meets a boy called Apollo on her way to Notting Hill Carnival, she forms an instant bond with him. She thinks he could be the one. Until she discovers he''s a member of rival gang, the Gold Teeth. Will she ever escape her past with the Red Roses, and how many lives will be ruined until she does?Funny, emotional and raw, with the Notting Hill Carnival acting as the backdrop of this retelling of West Side Story, by the Sunday Times bestselling author of Queenie.
£6.23
Orion Publishing Co The Pact
Book Synopsis''The Secret History for Millennials'' Belinda BauerA golden summer, and six talented teenagers are looking forward to the brightest of futures - until a daredevil game goes horribly wrong, leaving three strangers dead. 18-year-old Megan takes the blame for the crime, leaving her friends to get on with their lives. In return, they each agree to a ''favour'', payable on her release from prison. Twenty years later Megan is free.It is payback time. And her friends start disappearing, one by one . . . Richard & Judy bestseller Sharon Bolton is back, with her twistiest thriller yet.Trade ReviewSharon Bolton brilliantly skewers a group of over-privileged rich kids. It's a pleasure to watch them discover that actions have consequences as the plot unfolds. Fast-moving, addictive and thoroughly satisfying, this is another winner from one of my favourite crime writers. * Jane Casey, author of LET THE DEAD SPEAK *The Secret History for Millennials - the twists start early and only get tighter in this compelling thriller about betrayal, crime and class. * Belinda Bauer, author of EXIT *Clear your diary and knock off your phone because you won't be able to put this book down. With THE PACT, we're in the hands of a master thriller writer, one who builds the tension with a perfectly paced plot until a breathless, shocking conclusion. * Jo Spain, author of THE PERFECT LIE *Another terrifying, shudder-making, utterly compulsive read from Sharon Bolton. * Jill Mansell *A clever, compelling and unexpected story with a rich cast of diverse characters. I've long been a fan of Sharon Bolton's writing, but she has excelled herself with The Pact. * Rachel Abbott *It snares the reader from the start with its inventive hook and the relentless narrative powers through twist after twist. A hugely enjoyable read * Sunday Express *Not many books are truly unputdownable, but you can add The Pact to that coveted list. This book is so compelling, so addictive, it had me hooked from the first chapter to the last. Get this one on your summer list! * Samantha Downing, Sunday Times bestselling author of My Lovely Wife and He Started It *A clever, suspenseful exploration of responsibility, retribution, and friendship tested to destruction. * Cara Hunter, author of THE WHOLE TRUTH *A highly original premise delivered with considerable panache and visceral tension * Irish Independent *This book has everything - a terrible event, years of guilt and lies, toxic friendships and a cast of characters which leaves you trusting no one. Horrifying and addictive. * Catherine Cooper, author of THE CHALET *A brilliant premise and relentless narrative, with a twist I didn't see coming at all. * Claire McGowan *I loved this creepy, twisty, compelling read. Sharon Bolton is the queen of ultra-tense, claustrophobic stories and characters you care about even though they are far from snow white. Needless to say I did not see the ending coming. * Cressida McLaughlin *Absolutely demolished The Pact by Sharon Bolton. What a killer premise! It's a terrifying exploration of toxic friendship and how bad decisions you make when you're young can haunt you forever * Robin Morgan-Bentley *I couldn't wait to tweet this as #bookpost before diving in - then I devoured it in one sitting. The Pact is a brilliantly crafted thriller about some friends who make a promise that's hell to keep! Gripping from start to finish. * Michelle Davies *You won't be able to turn the pages fast enough. A thriller with so many twists and turns you may need to take a travel sickness tablet before reading. * John Marrs, author of THE ONE *A real atmosphere of dread permeates every page of THE PACT. You can't help but wonder what you'd do in the impossible situations these characters find themselves in - and what *they* do makes for a dark, elegant page-turner. * Catherine Ryan Howard, author of 56 DAYS *A highly enjoyable thriller about privilege, blame and the consequences of lies. * CS Green, author of SLEEP TIGHT *A deliciously addictive thriller that kept me guessing all the way through. Perfect for your summer holiday. * Katherine Faulkner, author of GREENWICH PARK *What a read, I loved it so much. I was totally invested in the characters from the very first page. So so gripping! * Lisa Hall, author of THE PERFECT COUPLE *The ever-ingenious Sharon Bolton puts a fresh spin on the familiar formula . . . deliciously compelling * Daily Mirror *Reminiscent in particular of Donna Tartt's The Secret History . . . A delightfully dark game of consequences * The Times *Sinister and gripping * Literary Review *A remarkable novel: part puzzle, part morality play . . . a page-turner * Shots Magazine *
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Orion Publishing Co Proof of Life
Book SynopsisThe mission was simple: prove his friend was dead. A gripping, globe-trotting espionage thriller from critically acclaimed, prize-winning author R. J. Ellory.
£17.84
Abrams City Hunter Omnibus Volume 1
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Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Magi The Labyrinth of Magic Vol. 8
Book SynopsisFollow the adventures of Aladdin as he battles to keep the world on the right path! Volume 8 in a brand new series.
£8.65
Union Square & Co. The Great Gatsby and Other Classic Works
Book SynopsisThis attractively designed edition of the classic novel set in the Roaring Twenties is bound in genuine bonded leather, with gilt-edged pages and a ribbon marker.
£31.50
Little, Brown Book Group Asterix Asterix Omnibus 9
Book SynopsisThis special collector''s edition features books 25 to 27 in one fabulous volume, in paperback for the first time. In ASTERIX AND THE GREAT DIVIDE, can Asterix, Obelix and Getafix ensure a happy ending for star-crossed lovers Melodrama and Histrionix, whose fathers are rival chieftains? Watch out for some interesting new magic potions... Asterix and Obelix must go prospecting in the Middle East in ASTERIX AND THE BLACK GOLD. Can they outwit the Roman secret agent Dubbelosix and his amazing folding chariot?In ASTERIX AND SON, who can have dumped a baby outside Asterix''s hut? Why are the Romans after the baby - and just what plot is the treacherous Brutus hatching against Julius Caesar?There is no better way to enjoy the antics of our indomitable hero and his friends.Trade ReviewThe Asterix books represent the very summit of our achievement as a literary race. In Asterix one finds all of human life. The fact that the books were written originally in French is no matter. I have read them all in many languages and, like all great literature, they are best in English. Anthea Bell and Derek Hockridge, Asterix's translators since the very beginning, have made great books into eternal flames - THE TIMESA cartoon drawn with such supreme artistry, and a text layered with such glorious wordplay, satire and historical and political allusion that no reader should ever feel like they've outgrown it - TIME OUT
£14.24
Hodder & Stoughton The School Inspector Calls
Book Synopsis''[Gervase Phinn is] a worthy successor to James Herriott, and every bit as endearing.'' - Bestselling author Alan TitchmarshSummer has arrived in Barton-in-the-Dale and as a new term begins at the little primary school, it''s not just the warm weather that''s getting people hot under the collar.Meetings with the teachers from Urebank School to discuss the merger are producing more than a few fireworks, a disruptive new pupil arrives, set to cause trouble, and a surprising staff love affair is exposed. There''s also a big school production of The Wizard of Oz to organise as well as an impending visit from the Minister of Education. Headteacher Elisabeth Devine certainly has her work cut out for her.And that''s just some of the drama set to shake-up the village. Throw in a sprinkling of secrets, shocking revelations, old flames, new liaisons, psychics, weddings and misfortune . . .There''s plenty to gossip about this term.Readers aTrade ReviewPRAISE FOR GERVASE PHINN:Packed with delightful and authentic characters, juicy gossip, precarious romance and good old-fashioned village drama, this is a warm-hearted and hilarious account of a struggling school in a small community * The Good Book Guide *This heartwarming tale makes ideal holiday reading * News of the World *As Yorkshire's favourite school inspector turns to fiction you can enjoy memorable characters and turns of phrase. * Choice *Written with all the humour and warmth one has come to expect from this master storyteller. * Countryman *There's gossip in the village shop, and the new curate is raising eyebrows. It's all classic Gervase Phinn * Choice magazine *A worthy successor to James Herriott, and every bit as endearing. * bestselling author Alan Titchmarsh *When Gervase Phinn receives his peerage for services to good-heartedness, this will be the motto on his coat of arms: "Ex silvis sed non supra montem." . . . This entertaining and moving homework earns a good few merit marks. Gervase Phinn is not going downhill yet, by a long chalk on a blackboard. * Independent *
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Hodder & Stoughton The Shelters of Stone
Book SynopsisThe fifth novel in the Earth's Children series, Jean M. Auel's internationally bestselling reconstruction of pre-historic life, when two kinds of human beings, Neanderthal and Cro-Magnon, shared the earth.Trade ReviewJean Auel's greatest achievement is to have created a plausible primeval community where men and women love and sometimes hate, and learn to survive in a harsh environment that demands rules and co-operation. * Daily Express *Meticulously researched . . . fascinating . . . course-by-course menus for Upper Paleolithic blow-outs . . . that Joanne Harris might envy. Jean Auel is as remarkable a figure as J R R Tolkien. * Independent Magazine *Jean M. Auel has meticulously researched her subject and this latest book should continue the huge success of the series. * Hello *As always, Auel has meticulously researched her prehistoric subject and this latest offering is a triumphant continuation of the saga. * Irish News (Belfast) *Massive in scope * Daily Mirror *Impeccable research makes this much more than a fantasy reconstruction of prehistoric life. * Daily Express *Bursting with hard information about ancient days and awash in steamy sex . . . Auel's latest will not only please her legions of fans but will hit the top of the list, pronto. * Publishers Weekly *Enthralling, exciting and impossible to put down. * York Evening Press *A rewarding read. A brilliant work of imagination * Good Book Guide *
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Hodder & Stoughton Lagoon
Book SynopsisA star falls from the sky. A woman rises from the sea. The world will never be the same.Trade ReviewPraise for Who Fears Death:'A fantastical, magical blend of grand storytelling' * Publishers Weekly *Beautifully written, this is dystopian fantasy at its very best, * Library Journal Review *Both wondrously magical and terribly realistic. * Washington Post *
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Devil Rides Out
Book SynopsisThe aristocratic Duke de Richleau faces new, sinister challenges in this macabre tale of the dark arts. When his good friend Simon Aron's naïve curiosity is tested, the Duke, along with his ever-patient friends Rex Van Ryn, and Richard Eaton, must intricately plot a means of both physical and spiritual rescue. But with Van Ryn's affections for a beautiful woman caught in the web of Satanists, and Eaton's ongoing scepticism, they all risk being brought to the verge of madness through dabbling with the powers of evil. From London to the West Country, the slums of Paris to a Christian monastery, the action of this powerful occult thriller moves with fantastic, compelling force.Trade ReviewThe word thriller has never been more aptly bestowed -- Lionel Hale * The News Chronicle *He forcibly abducts the imagination -- Howard Spring * Evening Standard *There is a thrill for you in every chapter of this book -- Richard King * Tatler *
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Canongate Books Not of This World
Book SynopsisThis might be his biggest coup yet! Legendary master thief Gideon Sable is on the hunt for the ghost of an alien-possessed man in this fast-paced supernatural heist thriller.The Preserve in Bath - the British Area 51 - is the secret government dumping ground for all things supernatural and out of space. It is one of the most heavily-guarded places in the world. However, it''s not what protects it that makes it so dangerous but the things that are inside . . . Gideon Sable - master thief, con artist and self-proclaimed vigilante - faces a challenge he can''t refuse. His client, the former Head of the British Rocketry Group, Professor Neil Sharpe, wants him to break into the Preserve. Once inside, Gideon and his crew of supernatural misfits can get any mystical artefact they desire out of the Preserve''s collection. The catch? To reach it, they must go through the treacherous Box Tunnel complex and not only face trained guards and booby traps but steal so
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Canongate Books Augusta Hawke
Book SynopsisSometimes it''s safer not to know your neighbors'' secrets.Where are Niko and Zora Norman? Crime writer Augusta Hawke puts her sleuthing skills to the test to solve the mystery of her disappearing neighbors in the first entry in a new series.While Augusta Hawke is a successful author of eighteen crime novels, since her husband''s death she''s been living vicariously through her Jules Maigret-like detective Claude and his assistant Caroline. Then a handsome police detective appears investigating a real-life mystery.Where are her neighbors, the Normans? No one has a clue what''s happened - except Augusta. Although she isn''t nosy, spending all day staring out the windows for inspiration means she does notice things. Like the Normans arguing. And that they''ve been missing a week.Once the Normans'' car is found abandoned, Augusta senses material for a bestseller and calls on the investigatory skills she''s developed as a crime
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Canongate Books Death by Tart Attack
Book SynopsisMagdalena Yoder is accused of murdering her ex-husband in this delightfully quirky cozy mystery set among Pennsylvania''s Amish-Mennonite community. You''re going to be sorry, Aaron Paul Miller. Before I''m through with you, you''re going to wish that you were dead. Shockwaves are running through the small town of Hernia with the news that an enormous, biblical-themed amusement park is to be built on its doorstep, destroying the community''s peaceful way of life for ever. And the man spearheading this so-called Armageddonland? None other than Magdalena''s ex-husband, the duplicitous Aaron Miller. At a public demonstration to showcase his plans for the new park, Aaron bites into a delicious homemade tart - with fatal consequences. It''s clear the tart was poisoned . . . but who baked it? As the leader of the local resistance against the project and her acrimonious history with her ex well known, Magdalena immediately falls under s
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Canongate Books After Hes Gone
Book SynopsisI know my husband is dead. I just don''t know whether I killed him . . .Charles and I were law students when I fell for him. He was handsome, charming, sure of himself - and he deigned to look at me. We had a dream-come-true courtship, wedding, and honeymoon, all orchestrated and paid for by his wealthy parents. Then he brought me home . . . And I woke up.Nineteen months and a baby later, I''m standing in our pristine living room, looking at Charles lying in a pool of blood. I don''t remember how I got here. The police are bound to think I killed him. But I didn''t . . . did I?
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Canongate Books Dead Men Wag No Tails
Book SynopsisRomance, treasure and danger collide in the charming coastal town of Twilight Cove. Don''t miss the newest instalment in USA Today bestselling author Sarah Fox''s enchanting Magical Menagerie mystery series!For a small seaside town, Twilight Cove sure has plenty of excitement . . .Georgie Johansen''s return to the coastal haven of Twilight Cove has been a dream come true: she gets to work with Auntie O at the animal sanctuary, has adopted two very adorable dogs who have very special abilities and even has a blossoming romance with the gorgeous farmhand Callum.It''s August and the town is buzzing with anticipation for the annual Dead Eye Days pirate festival. The excitement reaches a fever pitch when long-term resident Jasper, a pirate fanatic, declares he is in possession of a treasure map!However, the hunt for treasure soon becomes a hunt for a murderer when Jasper is found dead, and Georgie is once again compelled to put
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Canongate Books The Second Grave
Book SynopsisThe discovery of two graves digs up past crimes and a dangerous killer trying to erase their tracks in this fast-paced K-9 thriller series set in Chicago.Another day another find for dog trainer Cory Pratt''s cadaver dogs Alice and Rex. This time a mass grave with three bodies and a second single grave over three decades old. A cold case that Cory''s sibling and Chicago Police detective Crystal has to solve fast as the killer of the four men is still out there.While the identities of the men are determined one by one, the bodies are linked to an infamous crime which remains unsolved to this day. And with the killer trying to cover their tracks, other dangerous and lethal individuals start getting involved . . .Figuring out what happened all those years ago while trying to minimise the current body count, Cory, Crystal and the dogs are hot on the heels of the killer. But their involvement puts them right on their list and in more danger than they bargained for. For fans of action-packed K-9 mystery series, such as Margaret Mizushima''s Timber Creek K-9 mystery, Paula Munier''s Mercy Carr mystery and Susan Furlong''s Bone Gap Travellers mystery: "A mighty impressive thriller" (Booklist)
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Canongate Books Pearls and Poison
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Canongate Books A Rage of Souls
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Canongate Books Desperate Spies
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Canongate Books False Name
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Canongate Books Death on Wolf Fell
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Canongate Books A Special Interest in Murder
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£22.79
Union Square & Co. Orlando
Book SynopsisThe fictional portrait of Woolf's close friend and lover Vita Sackville-West, the hero Orlando is a young nobleman in Elizabethan England, a dreamy and romantic youth who wakes up one day to find himself transformed, astonishingly, into a woman.
£8.99
Union Square & Co. The Phantom of the Opera
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Union Square & Co. A Showgirls Rules for Falling in Love
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Union Square & Co. A Christmas Carol and Other Tales
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Union Square & Co. Les Misérables
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Sourcebooks Free Fall
Book SynopsisSara Cate is a USA Today bestselling author of contemporary, forbidden romance. Her stories are known for their heart-wrenching plots and toe-curling heat. Living in Arizona with her husband and kids, Sara spends most of her time working in her office with her Goldendoodle by her side.You can find more information about her at www.saracatebooks.com.
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Sourcebooks Vipers and Virtuosos
Book SynopsisSav R. Miller is a USA Today bestselling author of adult romance with varying levels of darkness and steam. In 2018, Sav put her lifelong love of reading and writing to use and graduated with a B.A. in Creative Writing and a minor in Cultural Anthropology. Nowadays, she spends her time giving morally gray characters their happily-ever-afters. Currently, Sav lives in Kentucky with her dogs Lord Byron, Poe, and Arrow. She loves sitcoms, silence, and sardonic hu
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Sourcebooks Oaths and Omissions
Book SynopsisSav R. Miller is a USA Today bestselling author of adult romance with varying levels of darkness and steam. In 2018, Sav put her lifelong love of reading and writing to use and graduated with a B.A. in Creative Writing and a minor in Cultural Anthropology. Nowadays, she spends her time giving morally gray characters their happily-ever-afters. Currently, Sav lives in Kentucky with her dogs Lord Byron, Poe, and Arrow. She loves sitcoms, silence, and sardonic humor.
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Simon & Schuster Ltd An Unquiet Heart
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Simon & Schuster Ltd Little Disasters
Book Synopsis'Taut, clever, compelling and guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat…' Paula Hawkins, author of The Girl on the TrainYou think you know her…But look a little closer She is a stay-at-home mother of three with boundless reserves of patience, energy and love. After being friends for a decade, this is how Liz sees Jess. Then one moment changes everything. Dark thoughts and carefully guarded secrets surface – and Liz is left questioning everything she thought she knew about her friend, and about herself.From the bestselling author of Anatomy of a Scandal – a new thought-provoking novel exploring the complexity of motherhood and all that connects and disconnects us. ‘A deep dive into the dark side of motherhood. Highly recommended' Erin Kelly, author of Trade Review‘Each character is brilliantly drawn, and the book delivers surprise after surprise’ -- Claire Fuller, author of Bitter Orange‘Absolutely brilliant; an emotionally devastating story, brave and honest’ -- Emma Curtis, author of One Little Mistake‘Compelling, beautifully written, so perceptive and emotionally devastating. Like Anatomy of a Scandal, it feels like an important book as well as a brilliant read’ -- Lucy Foley, author of The Hunting Party‘Vaughan explores the darker impulses of motherhood - the fear, fury and despair; the frantic juggling, loss of control and exhaustion - and of course the overwhelming love. Refreshingly assured and punchy writing that is sure to hit a nerve’ -- Lucy Atkins'A brilliant storyteller, Vaughan serves up every mother’s nightmare with consummate skill and a big heart. Clever. Totally compelling. Impossible to put down’ -- Eve Chase, author of Black Rabbit Hall‘I loved it and didn’t want to put it down. So, so good on motherhood and friendship’ -- Laura Marshall, author of Friend Request'A true psychological thriller shows us, as all the best ones do, that the scariest place is not the dark alleyway but inside the pathways of our own minds. Compelling…and important’ -- Araminta Hall, author of Our Kind of Cruelty‘An immaculately researched and compelling story about the devastating fall out from one mistake’ -- Jane Shemilt, author of The Playground'Sarah Vaughan turns her pin-sharp attentions to the blame game that is early parenthood, raising the stakes to truly fearful levels. This tense, absorbing read will have parents – in fact, all readers – turning the pages deep into the night' -- Louise Candlish, author of Those People‘Sarah’s writing is so impressive and skilful – the book is gripping, meticulous, and touches the raw nerves of parenthood’ -- Terry Stiastny, author of Conflicts of Interest‘A fabulous twisty look at early motherhood and friendships. Domestic noir and psyche thriller, it’s brave and brilliant’ -- Fionnuala Kearney, author of The Book of Love'Sarah Vaughan manages to hit that rare sweet spot between satisfying, literary writing and a plot that grips you by the throat. Little Disasters is every bit as brilliant as Anatomy of a Scandal. Superb' -- Cass Green, author of The Killer Inside'Sarah Vaughan delivers another masterful page-turner, this time tackling early motherhood at its least joyful. As with Anatomy of a Scandal, she writes with intelligence and compassion; the result is a truly gripping read’ -- Catherine Isaac, author of Messy, Wonderful Us'I read this with a fascinated, mounting sense of horror because it could all be too true. Compulsive reading with an ending I didn’t see coming' -- Jane Corry, author of I Looked Away'Little Disasters takes on another topical and emotive issue with the same skill and command Vaughan showed in Anatomy of a Scandal' -- Cara Hunter, author of All The Rage'An emotionally intelligent and beautifully written thriller that oozes with tension. Just when I thought I had things figured out, Sarah throws us a curveball which turns everything on its head. Rich and authentic, this is a truly remarkable book' -- Claire Douglas‘An emotionally terrifying story. Sarah has impressively created characters whose pain and fear is all too real. I could not put this book down’ -- Heidi Parks, author of Now You See Her'Taut, clever, compelling and guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat…' -- Paula Hawkins, author of The Girl on the Train‘Full of painful truths about the brutal aspect of motherhood, this punchy thriller is sharply plotted’ * Sunday Mirror *'Vaughan delivers another highly emotional, nail-biting read that you'll tear through in no time at all' * heat *'Difficult to put down' * Bella *'An absolutely gripping read' * Closer *'Emotional and intense' * Crime Monthly *'Dark, desperate and gripping' * Cosmopolitan *'A brilliantly absorbing read… It twists all the way to a satisfying ending' * WI Life *'Another thought-provoking psychological drama' * Woman & Home *'An in depth exploration and revelation of the complicated psychology of early motherhood' * Crime Fiction Lover *‘Painful and realistic, this is a novel that should be read by everyone planning to have a child' * Literary Review *‘Sarah Vaughan brings to this book the same tension building expertise that made her bestseller Anatomy of a Scandal such a success’ * Daily Mail *‘You’ll be kept on the edge of your seat by this carefully crafted novel with multiple twists throughout. It makes for an emotional, often terrifying, and completely gripping read’ * Daily Express *'Expertly crafted... Fans of Anatomy may miss the courtroom tension, but the psychological portraiture in this absorbing study of motherhood is just as rich' * Sunday Times *'Sarah Vaughan… is back with her fourth novel, the shocking, impossible-to-look-away Little Disasters' * Observer *'Told from multiple points of view, this raw and painfully real portrayal of insecurities, guilt, shame and postnatal anxiety is complex, nuanced and moving' * Guardian *'Thought provoking and delicately executed, this beautifully written novel features characters you will want to both rally and reprimand' * The i *'Vaughan's novel is a warning about the terrible effects parenting can have on mental health. It is also a cunningly plotted mystery' * Daily Mirror *'Another thought-provoking psychological drama from Sarah Vaughan... An important book exploring how everything changes once you become a mother - for good and bad' * Woman's Weekly *'In a culture that fetishises motherhood, Sarah Vaughan's novel is an invaluable corrective, a warning about the terrible effects parenting can have on mental health. It is also a very cunningly plotted mystery' -- Jake Kerridge * Sunday Express *'Sarah Vaughan's latest novel markets itself as a psychological thriller, but is more of an exploration of the intensity of motherhood. Thought provoking and delicately executed' * Press Association *'Sarah Vaughan has crafted a psychological drama with great depth' * Woman's Own *'Thought provoking and delicately executed, the beautifully written character drama paints a cautionary portrait of motherhood with recognizable characters you'll want to rally and reprimand in equal measure throughout' * Irish Examiner *
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Simon & Schuster Ltd Space Hopper
Book SynopsisTHE MOST EXTRAORDINARY DEBUT OF 2021This is a story about taking a leap of faithAnd believing the unbelievable They say those we love never truly leave us, and I’ve found that to be true. But not in the way you might expect. In fact, none of this is what you’d expect. I’ve been visiting my mother who died when I was eight.And I’m talking about flesh and blood, tea-and-biscuits-on-the-table visiting here. Right now, you probably think I’m going mad. Let me explain… Although Faye is happy with her life, the loss of her mother as a child weighs on her mind even more now that she is a mother herself. So she is amazed when, in an extraordinary turn of events, she finds herself back in her childhood home in the 1970s. Faced with the chance to finally seek answers to her questions – butTrade Review‘I really enjoyed Space Hopper. It’s such an unusual, intriguing novel’ Marian Keyes ‘A magical story of love, loss and the ways that grief changes us forever . . . This is a brave and powerful novel that asks big questions about time, memory and whether those we love ever truly leave us’ Margo Rabb ‘A lovely, deeply moving story of loss and love and memory made real. The sort of book that makes you feel the tenderness of joy restored, and the tearing pain of a choice between the two halves of your heart’ Diana Gabaldon ‘This story will bounce joyfully through your heart, leaving you with a fresh belief in second chances’ Anstey Harris ‘Tender, mesmerising and original, Space Hopper is a beautifully observed debut told with warmth and luminosity. I devoured it in two sittings’ Lucy Clarke ‘Charming and powerful . . . captures the longing we all share to see once again those we have lost and to transcend time and space to answer the questions we wish we’d asked’ Marjan Kamali ‘A nostalgic, time-travelling romp’ Independent ‘Uplifting’ Cosmopolitan ‘A quirky book full of wisdom’ Woman & Home ‘Unprecedented times call for unprecedented novels . . . sounds odd but it works because of Fisher’s beautifully clear writing and the radiant sincerity of the heroine . . . Love, childhood, motherhood; whether you can or should fix the past, it’s all in this amazing book’ Daily Mail ‘A quirky, nostalgic tale’ Daily Express ‘Prepare to be entranced . . . Brilliantly exploring themes of grief, love and loss, and peppered with cultural references that will delight anyone who grew up in the 1970s, Space Hopper will draw you in and keep you hooked right up until the last page’ Heat ‘Conjuring up Rowan Coleman’s The Summer of Impossible Things and The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger, Space Hopper is the story of Faye who has a happy and loved life but lost her mother as a young girl. Then she stumbles across a way to travel back through to time to 1977, where she meets both her mother and her younger self. It sounds bonkers but it’s beautiful and explores grief, acceptance and love – providing much-needed solace right now’ Stylist ‘This is a magical, moving story about past and present, grief and healing, choices and yearning. A heart-warming, touching novel’ Platinum ‘It’s hard to believe that this is a debut, it’s so confidently written. This is a story that will sing to all’ Woman’s Way ‘A quirky story, full of love and laughter’ Best ‘Filled with nostalgic references, this heartfelt book is a lesson on living in the here and now’ My Weekly ‘Quirky, magical and wise. A wistful reflection on the love between a mother and daughter’ Woman ‘An unputdownable debut from a writer to watch’ Bustle ‘Incredibly moving, bittersweet and perceptive . . . a profound book that makes you think, makes you feel and makes you grateful for the family and friends you have around you’ Culturefly ‘A touching exploration of mother/daughter relationships, it’s an enthralling story of venturing into the past . . . nostalgic, original and slightly crazy’ NB magazine ‘A warm, witty, wholehearted glimpse inside a parallel universe. Genuine and touching . . . a delight’ Booklist ‘Enchanting . . . Fisher’s achingly authentic characters leap off the page and capture readers’ hearts. This addictive, emotionally heavy page-turner marks a delightful spin on the time travel genre’ Publishers Weekly ‘A magical combination of tenderness and grief starring an unforgettable protagonist . . . Fisher writes gorgeous, lyrical prose, and every scene is infused with magic and heart . . . riveting, surprising and deeply touching’ Bookreporter
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Simon & Schuster Ltd The Long Way Home
Book Synopsis‘Thoroughly enjoyable, with endearing, believable characters and long-held secrets’ Katie Fforde 'The plot reels you in until you have no choice but to devour every word' Heat 'Absorbing, intelligent and an absolute joy to read' Daily Express 'A fantastic read from one of our favourite authors' Bella 'Fanny Blake is a master at leading us gently through the complexities of life' Woman & Home 'Blake writes fantastically about families and anyone who has ever despaired of a screen-addict teen will especially love this warm-hearted novel' Daily Mail 'Fanny Blake leads us gently and reassuringly through the complexities of everyday family life' Woman’s Weekly ‘Just perfect – as a grandmother myself it made me smile&
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Little, Brown Book Group Innocence Dies
Book Synopsis''Dripping with authenticity. Packed full of characters you genuinely care about . . . I didn''t read the last few chapters, I devoured them. An absolute triumph'' M. W. CRAVEN_____________He loves surprises. But not this one. A schoolgirl is found dead in a park in North London and DI Charlie George is not short of suspects - is it her stepfather? Is it a sex crime? Is it race-related?Charlie finally thinks he has it sorted, with his killer bang to rights. But then his lawyer gets him free on a technicality.And that''s just the start of his troubles.He''s been a cop all his life, he thought he''d seen everything . . . But Charlie soon realises, he hasn''t seen anything yet._____________Praise for Colin Falconer:''Once you read [a] Colin Falconer [book], you''ll want to read everything he''s ever written'' Crystal Book Reviews''F
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Little, Brown Book Group The Book Club
Book SynopsisEVERYONE IS HIDING A SECRET. ONE OF THEM IS MURDER.''I raced through it - edgy, tense'' Harriet Tyce, author of Blood Orange''I for one am terrified of the woman next door!''Louise Candlish, author of The Other Passenger''Tightly plotted, edge-of-seat gripping'' Sophie Hannah, author of Haven''t They Grown''Dark, twisty, claustrophobic'' Jo Spain, author of The Confession_______________The book club was her idea, of course.It was her way into our group. A chance to get close.I knew from the day she arrived that she couldn''t be trusted.And I was right.Alice didn''t come to the village for peace and quiet.She came for revenge._______________A deliciously addictive psychological thriller about a book club that unravels dark and scandalous secrets between one circle of neighbours. The perfeTrade ReviewI loved this book - tightly plotted, edge-of-seat gripping and likely to make you want to avoid book groups for the foreseeable future! -- Sophie HannahI raced through it - edgy, tense and wry with great foreshadowing. No one has ever asked me to join a book club - now I think it's for the best! -- Harriet TyceA dark, twisty, claustrophobic read. I love those locked room novels (albeit locked village in this case!) . . . A thrilling psychological debutIntensely twisty * Peterborough Telegraph *Just finished The Book Club and I for one am terrified of the woman next door! -- Louise CandlishIntricately plotted, this gripping thriller is written with great style and has a host of wonderful characters to be loved and hated in equal measureSmart, sassy . . . Midsomer Murders meets Desperate Housewives. Immensely entertaining, the growing sense of menace - of 'where have I seen you before?' - grips and chills in equal measures. An excellent confident debut!An irresistible slow descent into darkness, with twist upon twist upon twist. C.J. Cooper's page-turner debut kept on surprising me right to the end. Brava!A fabulous, page-turning read! Beautifully written and I loved the humour . . . Highly recommended!Intuitive and addictive - a great debut
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