Narrative theme: death, grief, loss

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Book Synopsis''Profoundly moving. An astonishing book, a true work of art'' Max Porter, author of Grief is the Thing with Feathers From the critically acclaimed author of The Vagrants, a devastating and utterly original novel on grief and motherhood''Days: the easiest possession. The days he had refused would come, one at a time. They would wait, every daybreak, with their boundless patience and indifference, seeing if they could turn me into an ally or an enemy to myself.''A woman''s teenage son takes his own life. It is incomprehensible. The woman is a writer, and so she attempts to comprehend her grief in the space she knows best: on the page, as an imagined conversation with the child she has lost. He is as sharp and funny and serious in death as he was in life itself, and he will speak back to her, unable to offer explanation or solace, but not yet, not quite, gone.Where Reasons End is an extraordinary portrait of parTrade Reviewan incredible piece of work * Chris Power, Open Book *a disquieting, delicate, affecting book * Irish Times *One of the most moving books I've ever read. * Leslie Jamison *Profoundly moving. An astonishing book, a true work of art. * Max Porter, author of Grief is the Thing with Feathers *The writing is raw and deeply affecting. * The Times *Heart-rending * The Sunday Times *Li writes with a shimmering and deeply felt precision. * Guardian *Unsentimental, brave and beautiful. An absolutely monumental book. * Daily Mail *The most intelligent, insightful, heart-wrenching book of our time. -- Andrew Sean GreerA masterpiece. This book haunts me more than any other novel I've read in recent years. -- Garth GreenwellA highly unusual novel in which a writer confronts one of life's deepest sorrows in losing her child. . . Funny, touching and profoundly moving -- Chigozie Obioma

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Book SynopsisWhen sweet, healthy hearty Holly Fox dies suddenly in childbirth, the Surrey village whose pearl she was reverberates with shock. She leaves behind her a helpless, silent husband, and a tiny daughter, Faith. Everyone assumes Holly''s loving and capable mother Thomasina will look after Faith, but when she unaccountably deserts her newborn grandchild, the baby must be packed off to her father''s peculiar family in the North - ''the very strangest people you ever saw my dear''.With wisdom, generosity, and understanding, Jane Gardam takes as her subject the English heart in all its eccentric variety. FAITH FOX sheds a clear, true light on the pain of bereavement whilst always offering the joyous possibility of a new beginning.Trade ReviewFAITH FOX has quite as sharp a take on modern times as Trainspotting ... if you're too hip for Jane Gardam, then you're too hip * NEW STATESMAN *Funny & admirable ... she writes with a dark & buoyant energy which continually challenges & provokes * THE TIMES *Dazzling ... Funny, bleak & full of wisdom, it's a complete delight * MARIE CLAIRE *Terribly funny & clever ... the best thing she's done * Victoria Wood *She does fiction as it should be done, with confidence and insight -- Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie * Observer *

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Book SynopsisChild's Play is powerful family drama about the highs and lows of motherhood from Danielle Steel, the world's favourite storyteller.Kate Morgan is a senior partner at a prestigious New York law firm. A single mother after the death of her husband, Kate keeps a tight rein on her family, her career and even her own emotions.She couldn’t be prouder of her three grown children, who have all excelled in their chosen careers. But she’s never asked herself if she truly knows her children or their dreams in life. She is about to find out.One by one, each of her children makes a sudden choice that turns Kate’s world upside down. When events begin to escalate, Kate can't keep up and her heavily organized life is thrown into turmoil.Kate slowly discovers that happiness is living the life you can choose. But can she accept the paths her children have taken?

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Book Synopsis‘Silky-smooth… stylish suspense, with a winsome hero and agreeable dollops of sex, gore and demented mayhem’Kirkus ReviewTrade Review‘Hollywood-slick and fast-moving… enjoy the ride’Los Angelese Daily News ‘A fast-moving, well-written mystery’Washington Times

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Book SynopsisThe 4th thriller in the Number One bestselling crime series from the award-winning Stuart MacBride. Panic grips The Granite City as DS Logan McRae heads up a manhunt for The Flesher' one of the UK's most notorious serial killers.Panic strikes the Granite CityWhen an offshore container turns up at Aberdeen Harbour full of human meat, it kicks off the largest manhunt in the Granite City's history.Twenty years ago The Flesher' was butchering people all over the UK turning victims into oven-ready joints until Grampian's finest put him away. But eleven years later he was out on appeal. Now he's missing and people are dying again.When members of the original investigation start to disappear, Detective Sergeant Logan McRae realizes the case might not be as clear cut as everyone thinksTwenty years of secrets and lies are being dragged into the light. And the only thing that's certain is Aberdeen will never be the same again.Trade ReviewPraise for Flesh House: 'Stuart MacBride is the most exciting thing to happen to British crime fiction in the last ten years. Flesh House is his fourth book and the best yet … New readers should start here' Northern Echo Praise for Stuart MacBride: ‘Fierce, unflinching and shot through with the blackest of humour; this is crime fiction of the highest order’ Mark Billingham ‘Ferocious and funny, this is Tartan Noir at its best’ Val McDermid ‘MacBride is a damned fine writer – no one does dark and gritty like him’ Peter James

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Book SynopsisInnocent people are dying. Who will be next? Find out in the second Detective Mark Heck' Heckenburg from #1 ebook bestseller Paul Finch.A vicious serial killer is holding the country to ransom, publicly and gruesomely murdering his victims.When a man is burnt alive on a bonfire, it seems like a tragic Guy Fawkes Night accident. But with the discovery of a young couple on Valentine's Day each with an arrow through the heart something more sinister becomes clear. A calendar killer' is on the loose.Detective Mark Heck' Heckenburg is up against it. With a rising body count and the public's eyes on him, Heck must find the killer before he executes more victims.Because this killer has a plan. And nothing will stop him completing it.A heart-stopping and grisly thriller that will enthral fans of Stuart MacBride and Katia Lief.Trade Review“Edge-of-the-seat reading…Heck is formidable – a British Alex Cross.” THE SUN “Wonderfully dark and peppered with grim humour. Finch is a born storyteller and writes with the authentic voice of the ex-copper he is.” PETER JAMES "An ingenious and original plot. Compulsive reading.” RACHEL ABBOTT “A deliciously twisted and fiendish set of murders and a great pairing of detectives.” STAV SHEREZ “Avon’s big star…part edge-of-the-seat, part hide-behind-the-sofa! An excellent series.” THE BOOKSELLER “An explosive thriller that will leave you completely hooked on Heck.” WE LOVE THIS BOOK

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Book SynopsisPart thriller, part police procedural, Touch by Mark Sennen will take you deep into the madness of a serial killer's mind. Harry likes pretty things. He likes to look at them. Sometimes that isn't enough. He wants to get closer. Naughty Harry.Trade Review‘A nail-biting thriller that will keep your pulse racing all the way to the explosive climax’ Alex Kava ‘A fast-paced serial-killer chiller.’ (Alex Marwood, author of The Wicked Girls)

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Book SynopsisEdith Nesbit's natural gift for storytelling has brought her worldwide renown as a classic children's author. But beyond her beloved children's stories lay a darker side to her imagination, revealed here in her chilling tales of the supernatural.Haunted by lifelong phobias which provoked, in her own words, nights and nights of anguish and horror, long years of bitterest fear and dread', Nesbit was inspired to pen terrifying stories of a twilight world where the dead walked the earth.All but forgotten for almost a hundred years until In the Dark was first published 30 years ago, this collection finally restored Nesbit's reputation as a one of the most accomplished and entertaining ghost-story writers of the Victorian age.With seven extra newly-discovered stories now appearing for the first time in paperback, this revised edition includes an introduction by Hugh Lamb exploring the life of the woman behind these tales and the events and experiences that contributed to her fascination withTrade Review‘Deliciously creepy and wide-ranging. And some fascinating illuminations of the social mores of the time. Like almost everyone else, I only knew Edith Nesbit's writing for children. But once you're in the mood to be given the shivers, have a go at these.’ Amazon reviews

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Book SynopsisA cheating wife. An estranged mother. But is she guilty of murder?Please raise your right hand.An affair at work has cost Julia Winter her job and her marriage. There's no denying she has let her family down.Please remain standing.When a body is discovered on the North Downs, it hits local headlines. But for Julia, the news is doubly shocking because the body was buried just opposite the house she lived in over twenty years ago. And it is one of her former housemates.Please resume your seat.Up on the stand, Julia's not the only person to have secrets that are unearthed during the trial. But the evidence against her is overwhelming.And yet one question remains: is she the murderer, or the victim?Jurors, you may be excused.Readers, what is your verdict?A gripping thriller perfect for fans of Rachel Abbott, Claire McGowan and Lucinda BerryWhat others are saying about The Verdict:LOVED LOVED LOVED this!!' Reader reviewWHAM! I got knocked for a loop! Excellent setup which led to a great ploTrade Review PRAISE FOR OLIVIA ISAAC-HENRY ‘An excellent debut with a sinister sting. Reveals and plot twists delivered so skilfully that you won’t know who to trust.’ Mel Sherratt ‘Someone You Know is such a compelling, page-turning read – full of secrets, intrigue, and twists. Isaac-Henry has created a wonderful cast of characters – I doubted almost all of them, but how wrong I was. Highly recommended.’ Elisabeth Carpenter ‘The first page hooked me, the brilliant writing, fabulous characters and tight plot reeled me in, and the skilfully revealed twists kept me enthralled until the final page.’ Sam Carrington ‘Someone You Know is a tale that evokes the well-used phrase ‘a page turner’ but manages to do so without compromising on language or intelligence. Very well-written with an original plot that kept me guessing till the end. Isaac-Henry has a unique voice and brings a thoroughly fresh perspective to the crime novel genre. Heartily recommended. Can't wait for her next offering.’ Syd Moore ‘Olivia Isaac-Henry very skillfully leads her readers a macabre dance into the heart of a community and family where everyone has their secrets … I would highly recommend this tightly-plotted, clever debut.’ NetGalley reviewer ‘Dark, twisted, creepy, atmospheric, engaging, unputdownable brilliance. Read this book in 2019. I implore you.’ NetGalley reviewer ‘An intense, creepy and pacy thriller.’ NetGalley reviewer ‘A must-read for any fan of mystery, murder, and twists that you don’t see coming!’ NetGalley reviewer ‘A creepy tale that had me hooked from the opening pages and held me right up until the final paragraph.’ NetGalley reviewer ‘This story peels back in layers to reveal the truth about what really happened to Edie. A gripping story that has a couple of surprises.’ NetGalley reviewer

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Book SynopsisYou can trust your family, can't you?Tess Piper was fourteen when her adored twin sister Edie disappeared.She has spent the last twenty years building a life away from her fractured family, desperate to escape the shadow of the past.Only now she needs to confront the huge hole her sister's disappearance left in her life, because a body has been found. The police are shining a spotlight on the Piper family. And secrets are about to surface.After all, it's common knowledge that more often than not, these crimes are committed by someone close to the victim. Someone they trust. Someone they knowWhat really happened to Edie Piper?A gripping thriller perfect for fans of C.L. Taylor, K.L. Slater and Rachel Abbott.Reader reviewsI totally devoured this the ending is a killer! Loved how the pages just blurred into one another and was seriously gutted when I'd finished it and wanted more.'A great read, fascinating and intriguing kept me guessing right until the end'Dark, twisted, creepy, atmospheTrade Review‘An excellent debut with a sinister sting. Reveals and plot twists delivered so skilfully that you won’t know who to trust.’ Mel Sherratt ‘Someone You Know is such a compelling, page-turning read – full of secrets, intrigue, and twists. Isaac-Henry has created a wonderful cast of characters – I doubted almost all of them, but how wrong I was. Highly recommended.’ Elisabeth Carpenter ‘The first page hooked me, the brilliant writing, fabulous characters and tight plot reeled me in, and the skilfully revealed twists kept me enthralled until the final page.’ Sam Carrington ‘Someone You Know is a tale that evokes the well-used phrase ‘a page turner’ but manages to do so without compromising on language or intelligence. Very well-written with an original plot that kept me guessing till the end. Isaac-Henry has a unique voice and brings a thoroughly fresh perspective to the crime novel genre. Heartily recommended. Can't wait for her next offering.’ Syd Moore ‘Olivia Isaac-Henry very skillfully leads her readers a macabre dance into the heart of a community and family where everyone has their secrets … I would highly recommend this tightly-plotted, clever debut.’ NetGalley reviewer ‘Dark, twisted, creepy, atmospheric, engaging, unputdownable brilliance. Read this book in 2019. I implore you.’ NetGalley reviewer ‘An intense, creepy and pacy thriller.’ NetGalley reviewer ‘A must-read for any fan of mystery, murder, and twists that you don’t see coming!’ NetGalley reviewer ‘A creepy tale that had me hooked from the opening pages and held me right up until the final paragraph.’ NetGalley reviewer ‘This story peels back in layers to reveal the truth about what really happened to Edie. A gripping story that has a couple of surprises.’ NetGalley reviewer

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Book SynopsisReminiscent of Gillian Flynn's Sharp Objects Christina Kaye, award-winning author of Presumed DeadNow a USA Today besteller!A twenty-year-old local mystery that has never been solved.A bone-chilling VHS tape depicting a horrific crime.Neighbors with something to hide.And a sister who is missing.Emily has to find out the truth. But is her sister Madeline the victimor the one to blame?A creepy and chilling thriller that you won't be able to put down. MY SISTER IS MISSING is the most gripping read of 2019. Readers can't get enough of this book:An unnerving, creepy, hair-raising novel, one that will have readers sleeping with one eye open' David Bell, USA Today bestselling author of LAYOVERLynch has a knack for storytelling that not only captivates, but leaves one aching for the next page' Bradon Nave, USA Today bestselling authorA craftsman of the novel world. This book is a fine example of why reading is the perfect form of escapism. Edge of your seat thriller action' 5* Karen Whittard, Trade Review“Reminiscent of Gillian Flynn’s Sharp Objects, MY SISTER IS MISSING is a beautifully haunting story that dives beneath the surface and tackles tough issues, all while weaving together a compelling tale of the disappearance of a loved one and returning home to face one’s demons." Christina Kaye, award-winning author of PRESUMED DEAD "Carissa Lynch's MY SISTER IS MISSING is the best kind of thriller. It peels back the layers of our everyday world and shows us the frightening truth beneath the surface. This is an unnerving, creepy, hair-raising novel, one that will have readers sleeping with one eye open and carefully watching their backs."–David Bell, USA Today bestselling author of LAYOVER ‘A craftsman of the novel world. This book is a fine example of why reading is the perfect form of escapism. Edge of your seat thriller action’ 5* Karen Whittard, Netgalley ‘Had me on the edge of my seat’ 5* Tracy Cavanah, Netgalley ‘The most gripping novel with the perfect amount of mystery and thrill…the ending is great!’ 5* Cloud of Thoughts Blog ‘A well-written, fast-paced thriller that is packed full of twists and turns, mystery and suspense. I was hooked from the very first page … Worth far more than five stars’ Nicki’s Life of Crime Blog ‘Takes a heavily used plot line and puts a fresh spin on it’ Rosemary Smith, Netgalley

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Book SynopsisSeven guests. One killer. A holiday to rememberAddictive and fun' Daily MailNot all the guests will survive their stayYou use an app, called Cloud BNB, to book a room online. And on a cold and windy afternoon you arrive at The Guesthouse, a dramatic old building on a remote stretch of hillside in Ireland.You are expecting a relaxing break,but you find something very different. Something unimaginable. Because a killer has lured you and six other guests here and now you can't escape.One thing's for certain: not all of you will come back from this holiday aliveAddictive'SunDark, claustrophobic and full of suspense: The Guesthouse is a gripping mystery, and a fantastic debut' Alex Lake, author of Seven DaysCreaking floorboards, secret passages, plaintive cries, howling winds all the mystery and mayhem you need on a dark winter night' Rachel Sargeant, author of The RoommatesTruly gripping' Sunday ExpressTrade Review‘Addictive and fun’ Daily Mail ‘Dark, claustrophobic and full of suspense: The Guesthouse is a gripping mystery, and a fantastic debut’ Alex Lake ‘Creaking floorboards, secret passages, plaintive cries, howling winds – all the mystery and mayhem you need on a dark winter night’ Rachel Sargeant ‘Addictive’ Sun ‘Truly gripping’ Sunday Express ‘A chilling thriller’ Waitrose magazine 'Claustrophobic tension, atmospheric, an amazing finish. I loved every page of this book' Book Blog London 'Intriguing, interesting, and chilling – what more can you ask for?' The Writing Garnet 'An emotional rollercoaster' Travelling Book Junkie ‘Gripping and tense’ Jen Med’s Book Reviews ‘Everything a thriller should have: suspense, mystery, tension, good characters and a little death’ Books Love Readers ‘Excellent characterisation’ Books by Bindu ‘So well written…with vivid and and realistic characters. Worth more than five stars and very very highly recommended’ Nicki’s Life of Crime ‘So many twists and tension reaching an explosive ending’ Divine World of Books ‘Adding her own unique style and intricacies to the story, Frost’s dark, creepy and atmospheric work is relentlessly exciting. Dark, claustrophobic and full of suspense, this is a scintillating read.’ The Courier

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Book SynopsisA SUNDAY TIMES STYLE RECOMMENDLyrical, moving, revealing'TRACY CHEVALIERBrilliant' NIKITA LALWANISuch beautiful writing A little bit Rear Window, a little bit Home Fire, a little bit Shameless. I loved it'' LOUISA YOUNGDaring and devastating' FIONA MOZLEYA young woman spends her days watching the neighbours through their windows. She is a refugee, who has seen the failure of the Arab Spring in her homeland and who has been traumatized into silence by her brutal journey from Syria to Britain.As an outsider, a mute voyeur, she sees everything, she hears everything: the love, the fighting, the families, the secrets, the lies, the sex, the shame. Slowly drawn into the community that surrounds her, she begins to come to terms with all she has lost. After a brutal attack on the local mosque, she realises she is the only witness to the truth behind the violence. But will she finally speak of all she''s seen?Rear Window meets Exit West, this beautifully written novel tells the powerful story oTrade Review‘Compelling and original, Silence Is a Sense is uncomfortably close to the bone, depicting a country riven by racism and violence’ OBSERVER ‘Silence is a Sense is a fierce novel. The prose is ferocious, the pace is ferocious… Layla AlAmmar has skilfully woven a narrative of memory and grief with an illuminating social critique of the position of asylum seekers within contemporary British society. It is daring and devastating’ FIONA MOZLEY ‘Silence is a Sense is not an easy read, but it is a necessary one’ TLS ‘A powerful new voice, full of brilliant, sharp observational detail’ NIKITA LALWANI ‘I admire this book. It is an intelligent, insightful novel that asks vital questions about how we can begin to express trauma, and in what form’ GUARDIAN ‘Silence is a Sense opens the door on lives we need to hear more about. Lyrical, moving, revealing, it made me understand better the very human need for safety and contact’ TRACY CHEVALIER ‘I was properly enthralled: such intelligence, such a deep pure standard of human decency and connection, such beautiful writing. So intriguing and at the same time revelatory, and absolutely on point about trauma. A little bit Rear Window, a little bit Home Fire, a little bit Shameless. I loved it' LOUISA YOUNG ‘A haunting, lyrical novel about hope, healing and redemption’ RED MAGAZINE ‘The new genre: suburbanoir… Expect more riffs on the dark side of the picket fence to come: out this week is Silence Is a Sense by Layla AlAmmar described as “Rear Window meets [Mohsin Hamid’s] Exit West”, which follows a mute Syrian refugee watching her neighbours from her new apartment’ STYLE MAGAZINE ‘A stunning, evocative read’ J NEWS

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Book SynopsisShe is the perfect heroine' Elly GriffithsThe addictive new crime thriller featuring DCI Matilda Darke. Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons.DCI Matilda Darke is going places' James OswaldSome cases won't die.A young boy walks into a police station in France. He claims to be Carl Meagan a missing child from Sheffield whose name is still whispered as a warning to kids who stay out after dark.Some children won't be found.On her way home from the supermarket, nine-year-old Keeley Armitage vanishes without trace. Her family is overcome with shock and DCI Matilda Darke can't help but focus on memories of the Carl Meagan case that almost ruined her career.Some killers won't be stopped.As Matilda investigates, she peels back the layers of grief and sadness that surround Keeley's family. Until she is left with an unimaginable choice: betray those closest to her or let a violent killer walk freeTrade ReviewPraise for Michael Wood: ‘A tense, nail-biting story with a truly twisted ending’ Katerina Diamond “An established master of the serial killer novel takes us on another dangerous journey through the streets of Sheffield. Watch out for those twists – you won't see them coming!” Stephen Booth ‘A gritty and atmospheric thriller with more twists and turns than a hangman's knot. I loved it’ Matt Hilton ‘Solid storytelling and great unravelling of plot. Michael Wood ups the pace as the noose tightens’ Rachel Sargeant ‘Taut, twisting and sharp as a blade, The Hangman’s Hold wrong-footed me at every, devious turn’ Chris Whitaker 'Wood hit the ground running with For Reasons Unknown, first in the DCI Matilda Darke series. In the fourth instalment, The Hangman's Hold, he picks up the pace again with a twisting plot that races to a nail-biting finish’ Chris Simms ‘Bites into you like the rough twine of a hangman’s noose and refuses to let go. Tautly plotted, brilliantly realised, this is further proof that Michael Wood is only going to get better and better. The Hangman’s Hold is going to be big…’ Neil Broadfoot Praise for Michael Wood: ‘You can count on Michael Wood to deliver a deliciously twisted and intriguing plot, leading to a surprise ending by a likeable and very real protagonist, Matilda Darke’ Yrsa Sigurdardottir ‘She is the perfect heroine’ Elly Griffiths ‘A pitch-black concept, tightly delivered and played at exhilarating pace’ Paul Finch ‘Crackling dialogue, dark wit and an exciting ending. Recommended if you liked Happy Valley’ Mark Edwards ‘DCI Matilda Darke is going places’ James Oswald ‘A compelling, addictive read, it’s hard to put down. I really enjoyed getting to know DCI Matilda Darke. She's strong character with real depth’ Robert Bryndza, bestselling author of THE GIRL IN THE ICE ‘A beautifully written book with a dark heart and a secret that impacts on generations’ Sarah Ward

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Book SynopsisEnthralling from the first page to the last. Devoured in one sitting. Noelle Holten has become one of my must-read authors' Angela Marsons, bestselling author of the Detective Kim Stone seriesPsychopaths can take root in the unlikeliest soilDC Maggie Jamieson crosses paths once again with Probation Officer Lucy Sherwood when a domestic violence survivor stumbles into her new refuge, unable to speak, desperate for help.Then another case hits Maggie's desk. A young man has been murdered, and a curious constellation of black dots has been inked onto his cheek.That's when DCI Hastings goes missing and Maggie uncovers a shocking connection that turns the case on its head.Every family may hide secrets, but not every family buries themTrade ReviewPraise for Noelle Holten: ‘An excellent read’ Martina Cole 'A brilliant debut – gritty, dark and chilling. Noelle Holten knows her stuff’ Mel Sherratt ‘Dark and gritty and kept me hooked until the very end. A Fantastic debut!’ Casey Kelleher ‘A hard-hitting, impressively authentic crime fiction debut … nuanced, highly readable, page turning, a definite cut above the rest. I urge you to read this book’ Howard Linskey ‘Extremely powerful, incredibly thought provoking and ringing with authenticity, this is an excellent debut’ M. W. Craven, author of the Washington Poe series ‘Noelle has conjured up a real page-turner here. The author's experience with damaged and damaging people really shines through bringing a great deal of grit to the drama. Add in some fascinating characters, relentless pace and a strong story and you have a winner on your hands’ Michael J Malone

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Book SynopsisA cracker of a page-turner Highly recommended' Neil Lancaster, bestselling author of Dead Man's GraveHis biggest mistake was trusting someone he shouldn't haveWhen a body is found abandoned under a bridge, teeth and fingerprints removed, DCI Warren Jones and his team have little to go on. And once they finally identify the victim, the case doesn't get any easier.Estranged from his family but desperate to reconnect, the victim led a solitary life apart from secretive liaisons with a series of partners he met online. Could one of them be guilty of his murder? Or does the truth lie closer to home?The more Warren digs, the murkier the picture becomes re-written family wills, sabotaged CCTV footage and black-market deals are just the beginning. Only one thing is for sure: whoever was behind the brutal murder, they carefully won the trust of their victim before ending his lifeA thrilling police procedural, perfect for fans of Peter James and Peter Robinson.Readers LOVE Out of Sight!Engros

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Book SynopsisABSOLUTELY STUNNING!!!!!!!! up there for me with PS I Love You' Reader reviewAn emotional, uplifting story of life, loss and love perfect for fans of Cecelia Ahern and S.D. Robertson.It's been two years since cancer stole Evan Harper's wife, Claire, from their lives. Although Evan's doing everything he can to be Super Dad for his five year old, Violet, he can't seem to get anything right. So he turns to the one person who gives the best advice Claire herself.Before she died she wrote him a book of letters to see him through the ups and downs of raising their daughter and her words soon help him see that there is life after loss and maybe even a second shot at love when you find the courage to start living againIt's time to start living again, Evan. Your new forever starts right here. Love always, Claire*Previously published as The Single Dad's Handbook*Readers ADORE this book!An absolutely gorgeous, heartwarming, just-what-everyone-needs story which I utterly adored' Rachael LucasTe

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Book SynopsisThe truth lies just beneath the surfaceKate''s world falls apart when her teenage son drowns in the waters by his school. She's convinced it wasn't just a tragic accident, but no one will listen.Then, six years later,Kate unearths Michael's lost diary and realises she may finally be able uncover what really happened that night.But as she delves deeper, she begins to realise that she didn't really know her son or the people in his life at all. And that, sometimes, secrets are better left submergedAn absorbing, emotionally-charged and addictive page-turner that will keep you gripped into the dark hours, perfect for fans of Linda Green and Teresa Driscoll.Readers love The Lake:Atmospheric, unsettling, and gripping, Louise is clearly a fresh new talent to the genre' Phoebe Morgan, author of The BabysitterOne of the best debut novels I have read compelling, claustrophobic and captivating' Katerina Diamond, author of The Heatwave''An intelligent and thought-provoking story that combines pTrade Review‘Atmospheric, unsettling, and gripping, Louise is clearly a fresh new talent to the genre’ Phoebe Morgan, author of The Babysitter ‘One of the best debut novels I have read – compelling, claustrophobic and captivating’ Katerina Diamond, author of The Heatwave 'An intelligent and thought-provoking story that combines psychological thrills with the heartfelt emotions of a grieving mother, with a great cast of characters, this book is highly recommended’ Louise Douglas, author of The House by the Sea ‘This was a great book to read, it had all the twists and turns in it which kept me guessing right until the end.’ Reviewer ‘A compelling emotional journey of a mother determined to get the truth. Absolutely amazing read, highly recommended.’ Reviewer ‘I stayed up all night to read this. I will need a lot of coffee soon. Help me.’ Reviewer ‘I am already eager from a new book from this author. She has been added to my auto buy list.’ Reviewer ‘The ultimate denouement is a breath-taking climax to an original and compelling read.’ Reviewer ‘The Lake easily made it onto my Loved list for 2021.’ Reviewer ‘Believable characters and author shows great insight into the tragic death of the young boy in the book.’ Reviewer ‘This was such a tense suspenseful book! It had me hooked from get go. The characters were raw… Felt what Kate was feeling and I just love that in a book!’ Reviewer ‘The plot develops beautifully, unfolding piece by piece and you really feel you’re on the voyage of discovering, taking the highs and lows with her. Stunning and a book that will stay with me for a long time.’ Reviewer ‘I will be looking out for more of Louise's books as this one was a brilliant psychological thriller.’ Reviewer

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Book SynopsisA FIERCELY INTELLIGENT PAGE-TURNER' PAULA HAWKINSWRITTEN PRE-COVID GRIPPING, SCARY AND PERSUASIVE' IAN RANKINTHE STUFF THAT CLASSICS ARE MADE OF' A.J. FINNGRIPPING AND BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN. WHAT A DEBUT!' SARAH PEARSE, author of The SanatoriumBRILLIANT, PRESCIENT, UNPUTDOWNABLE' JENNY COLGANAN ENGROSSING DEBUT'STYLISTHUGE IN SCOPEAS TENSE AS THE TAUTEST THRILLER'REDTHE MOST BUZZED-ABOUT FICTION FOR 2021'SUNDAY TIMES STYLEAN UNFLINCHINGLY PACY MUST-READ'GRAZIAAN UNFORGETTABLE DEBUT'PRIMA________________________________________________________A RACE AGAINST TIMEThe year is 2025. Mankind is under threat.A FIGHT FOR THEIR LIVESMen are dying, but women remain safe. As the sickness spreads to every corner of the globe, people fight to protect the men they love against all odds.A DISASTER LIKE NO OTHERCan they find a cure before it's too late? Will this be the story of the end of the world or its salvation?Compelling and devastating,The End of Menis the pulse-pounding thriller everyone is taTrade Review‘The stuff that classics are made of’ A.J. FINN ‘A fiercely intelligent page-turner, at once thoughtful and highly emotive’ PAULA HAWKINS ‘Gripping, scary and persuasive’ IAN RANKIN ‘Gripping…a beautifully written page-turner’ SARAH PEARSE, AUTHOR OF THE SANATORIUM ‘A powerful book that has made me feel a little bit better about the world we are living in right now’ BRYONY GORDON ‘I ripped through this. It’s pacey, devastating, prescient, compelling and confronting…a sure-fire hit, and rightly so’ LAURA JANE WILLIAMS ‘It is scary how prescient and relevant this is…compelling and heart-breaking. A remarkable achievement’ ABI DARÉ ‘Brilliant, prescient and unputdownable’ JENNY COLGAN ‘A tour de force – a feminist reimagining of society’ GILLIAN MCALLISTER ‘One of the best books I’ve ever read’ ANSTEY HARRIS ‘Moving, thought-provoking and terrifyingly prescient. I talked of nothing else for days!’ TAMMY COHEN ‘Pacy, emotive, thought-provoking and ultimately a reminder of the strength of love and human connection’ C.D. MAJOR 'A remarkably prescient, whip-smart, and strangely hopeful novel' CHARLOTTE PHILBY ‘Gripping, moving and scarily prescient. Couldn’t put it down’ CHARLOTTE NORTHEDGE ‘Topical, timely, imaginative and ultimately hopeful’ KATIE KHAN 'An incredible achievement' JESSICA MOOR ‘Expect big things from The End of Men by Christina Sweeney-Baird. Sold in a six-figure deal, there is also a major film in the pipeline’ SUNDAY EXPRESS ‘Chillingly prescient’ SUNDAY TIMES SCOTLAND ‘THE MOST BUZZED-ABOUT FICTION FOR 2021’ SUNDAY TIMES STYLE ‘HUGE IN SCOPE…AS TENSE AS THE TAUTEST THRILLER’ RED ‘AN UNFLINCHINGLY PACY MUST-READ’ GRAZIA ‘AN UNFORGETTABLE DEBUT’ PRIMA

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Book SynopsisA gripping new page-turning thriller from the USA Today bestseller!Best friend. Teenager. Murderer.A young girl found dead in a neighbor's field.A fourteen-year-old who confesses.Just a child herself, could Chrissy Cornwall really be a cold-blooded killer?Years later, the murderer is getting out and Natalie Bryers, unable to forget the night of Jenny's murder, still has questions.Did Chrissy lie then or is she lying now? Did she really kill Jenny? And if so, will she kill again?Readers can't get enough of SHE LIED SHE DIED:Literally blew me away A fantastic five stars and a MUST READ!!!!' PeggyWow. What on earth did I just read?! This book was OOZING with lies, and the ending was so full of twists my head spun' NatalieIt isn't very often that I get 3/4 of the way through a book and think OMG, WTH, but this book left me unable to set it down until I finished the very last page' MeredithWow great book I loved the way she writes' JudyCreepy and dark and very very good' JulieI couldn't putTrade Review“Reminiscent of Gillian Flynn’s Sharp Objects, MY SISTER IS MISSING is a beautifully haunting story that dives beneath the surface and tackles tough issues, all while weaving together a compelling tale of the disappearance of a loved one and returning home to face one’s demons." Christina Kaye, award-winning author of PRESUMED DEAD ‘A craftsman of the novel world. This book is a fine example of why reading is the perfect form of escapism. Edge of your seat thriller action’ 5* Karen Whittard, Netgalley ‘Had me on the edge of my seat’ 5* Tracy Cavanah, Netgalley ‘The most gripping novel with the perfect amount of mystery and thrill…the ending is great!’ 5* Cloud of Thoughts Blog ‘A well-written, fast-paced thriller that is packed full of twists and turns, mystery and suspense. I was hooked from the very first page … Worth far more than five stars’ Nicki’s Life of Crime Blog ‘Takes a heavily used plot line and puts a fresh spin on it’ Rosemary Smith, Netgalley

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Book SynopsisDon't miss the gripping new page-turning thriller from the USA Today bestseller!It was the perfect escapeUntil one by one they vanishedFor friends Riley, Sam, Mia and Scarlett, their trip to Whisper Island, Alaska, was meant to be a once in a lifetime adventure just four young women, with everything to live forBut as soon as they arrive things start to go wrong. First there is the unexpected arrival of Sammy's drug addict brother and his girlfriend Opal why are they here?And then the deaths begin.As the dream trip quickly turns into a nightmare, suspicion is high. Are they really alone on the island? Or is there a killer hiding in the shadows?And as each of the girls reveals a dark secret of their own, perhaps the truth is the killer is closer than they thinkjust a whisper awayReaders can't stop raving about Whisper Island:This five-star read had my heart poundingI was completely shocked at the ending' NormaThe girls all had secrets and they twisted around the story perfectly. I loveTrade Review“Reminiscent of Gillian Flynn’s Sharp Objects, MY SISTER IS MISSING is a beautifully haunting story that dives beneath the surface and tackles tough issues, all while weaving together a compelling tale of the disappearance of a loved one and returning home to face one’s demons." Christina Kaye, award-winning author of PRESUMED DEAD ‘A craftsman of the novel world. This book is a fine example of why reading is the perfect form of escapism. Edge of your seat thriller action’ 5* Karen Whittard, Netgalley ‘Had me on the edge of my seat’ 5* Tracy Cavanah, Netgalley ‘The most gripping novel with the perfect amount of mystery and thrill…the ending is great!’ 5* Cloud of Thoughts Blog ‘A well-written, fast-paced thriller that is packed full of twists and turns, mystery and suspense. I was hooked from the very first page … Worth far more than five stars’ Nicki’s Life of Crime Blog ‘Takes a heavily used plot line and puts a fresh spin on it’ Rosemary Smith, Netgalley

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Book Synopsis*The sparkling new novel from the million-copy bestselling author of THE MAID*Utterly delightful'' DAILY MAIL?Captivates from page one' JANICE HALLETT_________________________________________________________________DO NOT DISTURB. WHODUNNIT IN PROGRESS . . .Molly Gray wears her Head Maid badge proudly for every shift at the Regency Grand Hotel: plumping pillows, sweeping up secrets, silently restoring rooms to a state of perfection. But the hotel's reputation is sullied when a guest a famous mystery writer drops very dead on the tearoom floor.As suspicion swirls in the hotel corridors, it's clear there's grime lurking beneath the gilt. And Molly knows that she alone holds the key to the mystery. But unlocking it means thinking about the past, about a dusty old house, and everything else she's tidied away in her memory.Because Molly knew the dead guest once upon a time and she knows his secrets too . . ._________________________________________________________________Over a million rTrade Review‘Wise and winning and altogether wondrous . . . I was nearly hugging myself as I turned the pages of this splendid novel’ A J Finn ‘The Mystery Guest is a strong and stylish whodunnit that captivates from page one ’ Janice Hallett ‘This is cosy crime at its very best – utterly delightful’ Daily Mail ‘Polished to perfection!’ Shari Lapena ‘The fabulous Molly is back and shining as brightly as her silverware in another charming and compelling mystery’ Mark Billingham ‘A truly enthralling, majestic mystery. A series that both thrills and warms the heart. I can’t get enough of the wonderful Molly, and the brilliant Nita Prose’ Chris Whitaker ‘A flawless and brilliant read… pure thrill, intrigue, and entertainment’ Liz Nugent ‘Molly the maid is unique and pure delight. The Mystery Guest is a page turner and a joy’ Katie Fforde ‘A page-turning delight from start to finish. Once I checked into the Regency Grand I never wanted to leave’ Jenny Jackson ‘Nita Prose writes like no other – I loved this even more than her utterly delightful debut’ Ashley Audrain ‘From page turning suspense, to laugh-out-loud humour and moments that are deeply heartfelt, The Mystery Guest has it all! This book is a knockout’ Mary Kubica More praise for Nita Prose: ‘A smart, riveting, and deliciously refreshing debut’ Lisa Jewell ‘An escapist pleasure’ Sunday Times ‘Irresistible’ Sunday Telegraph ‘A gripping and heart-warming whodunnit’ Santa Montefiore ‘The most interesting (and endearing) main character in a long time’ Stephen King

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Book Synopsis*FROM THE BESTSELLING & INTERNATIONAL NED KELLY AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR OF THE MAID COMES A SPARKLING NEW MYSTERY*Trade Review‘Wise and winning and altogether wondrous . . . I was nearly hugging myself as I turned the pages of this splendid novel’ A J Finn ‘The Mystery Guest is a strong and stylish whodunnit that captivates from page one ’ Janice Hallett ‘Polished to perfection!’ Shari Lapena ‘The fabulous Molly is back and shining as brightly as her silverware in another charming and compelling mystery’ Mark Billingham ‘A truly enthralling, majestic mystery. A series that both thrills and warms the heart. I can’t get enough of the wonderful Molly, and the brilliant Nita Prose’ Chris Whitaker ‘A flawless and brilliant read… pure thrill, intrigue, and entertainment’ Liz Nugent ‘Molly the maid is unique and pure delight. The Mystery Guest is a page turner and a joy’ Katie Fforde ‘A page-turning delight from start to finish. Once I checked into the Regency Grand I never wanted to leave’ Jenny Jackson ‘Nita Prose writes like no other – I loved this even more than her utterly delightful debut’ Ashley Audrain ‘From page turning suspense, to laugh-out-loud humour and moments that are deeply heartfelt, The Mystery Guest has it all! This book is a knockout’ Mary Kubica More praise for Nita Prose: ‘A smart, riveting, and deliciously refreshing debut’ Lisa Jewell ‘The endearing central character and atmospheric hotel setting make it an escapist pleasure’ Sunday Times ‘Irresistible’ Sunday Telegraph ‘A gripping and heart-warming whodunnit’ Santa Montefiore ‘Excellent and totally entertaining . . . the most interesting (and endearing) main character in a long time’ Stephen King

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Book Synopsis''YES SAM CARRINGTON, YES. This is how you write a thriller I read this in one three-hour sitting and I regret nothing.'' Goodreads reviewer ?????From bestselling author Sam Carrington who also writes as Alice Hunter comes another nail-biting thriller.You never really know what goes on behind closed doorsWhen Isla McKenzie is brutally mugged, it's her boyfriend Zach who's there for her, who moves in to look after her when she can barely bring herself to leave the house.But then something else happens, right on their doorstep. And it's almost like someone's out to get herCan Isla and Zach find out the truth before it's too late? Or at least before the secrets they're hiding from each other surface?Because those may be even deadlierFrom the USA Today bestselling author Sam Carrington comes an absolutely compelling psychological thriller that will make you question how well you know those closest to youand how safe you ever are. Perfect for fans of Behind Closed Doors,The Girl on the Train, and Gillian Flynn.Readers love The Couple on Maple Drive:Phew! This is a real edge of your seat gripping story. My heart was pounding and I was screaming!' Goodreads reviewer ?????WOW!! Incredible, from the prologue to the end. I was hooked and the twist at the end!! O M G I did not see that coming Guys, This is a MUST read!!!' Goodreads reviewer ?????Amazing. Icould not put the book down for even a minutemind blowing I spent the whole day telling my sister about it.'' NetGalley reviewer ?????''I can''t speak highly enough of this It kept me up reading til the early hours.'' NetGalley reviewer ?????I devoured this One of the best books I've read this year.' Goodreads reviewer ?????A fantastic page turner just all round amazing Had me feeling every single moment of fear, unease, and creepiness. One thriller you won''t want to miss!' Rubie_reads ?????Wow! fantastic I loved it so much!so addictiveIt felt as though I was watching a movie.' Goodreads reviewer ?????Trade Review PRAISE FOR SAM CARRINGTON ‘Another belter from Sam Carrington. Beautifully written. Cleverly constructed… I couldn’t put it down.’ Amanda Robson, Sunday Times bestselling author ‘A claustrophobic, creepy tale of secrets, betrayal and deceit. Well-written and well-plotted. Very well done!’ Diane Jeffrey ‘Lacing everyday life with menace is Sam Carrington’s greatest strength as a storyteller.’ The Times ‘The premise grabbed me right away and the novel itself didn’t disappoint!… A creepy, compelling read, full of twists and turns with well-drawn, unreliable characters that kept me guessing!’ Sarah Pearse ‘A pacy read, packed with surprises. Will keep you on your toes.’ Jane Corry ‘I devoured this story in one sitting’ Louise Jensen ‘Expertly written … with plentiful twists and unforgettable characters.’ Caroline Mitchell ‘Keeps you guessing right to the end' Sue Fortin ‘A kick-ass page turner … I was knocked senseless by the awesome twist.’ John Marrs ‘A gripping read which moved at a head-spinning pace … I simply couldn't put this book down until I reached the dramatic and devastating conclusion.’ Claire Allan ‘Engrossing psychological suspense… Sam Carrington had me hooked!’ Emma Curtis ‘Utterly original and thought provoking … This cries out to be made into a TV series.’ Amanda Robson Psychologist Connie Summers is a fascinatingly flesh-and-blood guide through this twisty thriller.' Louise Candlish ‘Tense, convincing … kept me guessing’ Caz Frear ‘A claustrophobic psychological thriller that had me double checking my doors and windows were locked!’ Vicki Bradley ‘There were so many unexpected twists; just when I thought I had everything worked out, bam! Everything flipped. It’s Sam Carrington’s best yet!’ Libby Carpenter

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Book SynopsisWHAT DID I JUST READWhat a jaw dropping twist!' Reader Review, ?????Her child is missing. And she'd do anything to find herEvery Friday Mercy Hamilton goes to the same supermarket. She doesn't go to buy groceries, instead, she shows a fading photo of a little girl to anyone who'll look begging for help to find her daughter.One Friday, Erica Fielding comes across Mercy, and touched by her story, Erica agrees to help.As Erica is drawn deeper and deeper into Mercy's life, she discovers there is no record of Mercy's daughter. In fact, there's no record of a child at all.But who is the girl in the photo if not Mercy's missing daughter? And what danger will Erica find herself in by pursuing the truth?The pulse pounding psychological thriller that will leave you totally breathless. Perfect for fans of Gone Girl, Lisa Jewell and Shari Lapena.Readers LOVE Sam Carrington:''YES SAM CARRINGTON, YES. This is how you write a thriller I read this in one three-hour sitting and I regret nothing.'' GooTrade Review PRAISE FOR SAM CARRINGTON The Girl in the Photo is an absolute page-turner. Erica and Mercy's stories stayed with me a long time after finishing this book. My favourite of Carrington's yet. Brilliant.Elisabeth Carpenter, author of The Family on Smith Street ‘Another belter from Sam Carrington. Beautifully written. Cleverly constructed… I couldn’t put it down.’ Amanda Robson, Sunday Times bestselling author ‘A claustrophobic, creepy tale of secrets, betrayal and deceit. Well-written and well-plotted. Very well done!’ Diane Jeffrey ‘Lacing everyday life with menace is Sam Carrington’s greatest strength as a storyteller.’ The Times ‘The premise grabbed me right away and the novel itself didn’t disappoint!… A creepy, compelling read, full of twists and turns with well-drawn, unreliable characters that kept me guessing!’ Sarah Pearse ‘A pacy read, packed with surprises. Will keep you on your toes.’ Jane Corry ‘I devoured this story in one sitting’ Louise Jensen ‘Expertly written … with plentiful twists and unforgettable characters.’ Caroline Mitchell ‘Keeps you guessing right to the end' Sue Fortin ‘A kick-ass page turner … I was knocked senseless by the awesome twist.’ John Marrs ‘A gripping read which moved at a head-spinning pace … I simply couldn't put this book down until I reached the dramatic and devastating conclusion.’ Claire Allan ‘Engrossing psychological suspense… Sam Carrington had me hooked!’ Emma Curtis ‘Utterly original and thought provoking … This cries out to be made into a TV series.’ Amanda Robson Psychologist Connie Summers is a fascinatingly flesh-and-blood guide through this twisty thriller.' Louise Candlish ‘Tense, convincing … kept me guessing’ Caz Frear ‘A claustrophobic psychological thriller that had me double checking my doors and windows were locked!’ Vicki Bradley

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Book SynopsisThis is a total BOOM BOOM POW! of a bookBudge up Jed Mercurio when you are done working on Line of Duty I think it is time for you to meet Matilda' LJ, Read and Rated Book Review BlogExcellent plotting. The twists keep on coming making this an irresistible read' Michael J. Malone, author of A Song of IsolationYou're a survivor, aren't you, Matilda? But what's the point in surviving when everyone around you is dead?When DCI Matilda Darke receives a mysterious telephone call, she immediately dismisses the threat. Afterall the Homicide and Major Enquiries team are a regular target for prank calls.But ignoring this warning might soon be the biggest regret of Matilda Darke's life.A lone gunman is on a deadly rampage around Sheffield, leaving a bloody trail in his wake. Taking his shots with a sickening precision, he's about to leave his mark on the world and change Matilda and her team's lives forever.The next chilling instalment in the DCI Matilda Darke thriller series, perfect for fans ofTrade ReviewPraise for Michael Wood: ‘A tense, nail-biting story with a truly twisted ending’ Katerina Diamond “An established master of the serial killer novel takes us on another dangerous journey through the streets of Sheffield. Watch out for those twists – you won't see them coming!” Stephen Booth ‘A gritty and atmospheric thriller with more twists and turns than a hangman's knot. I loved it’ Matt Hilton ‘Solid storytelling and great unravelling of plot. Michael Wood ups the pace as the noose tightens’ Rachel Sargeant ‘Taut, twisting and sharp as a blade, The Hangman’s Hold wrong-footed me at every, devious turn’ Chris Whitaker 'Wood hit the ground running with For Reasons Unknown, first in the DCI Matilda Darke series. In the fourth instalment, The Hangman's Hold, he picks up the pace again with a twisting plot that races to a nail-biting finish’ Chris Simms ‘Bites into you like the rough twine of a hangman’s noose and refuses to let go. Tautly plotted, brilliantly realised, this is further proof that Michael Wood is only going to get better and better. The Hangman’s Hold is going to be big…’ Neil Broadfoot Praise for Michael Wood: ‘You can count on Michael Wood to deliver a deliciously twisted and intriguing plot, leading to a surprise ending by a likeable and very real protagonist, Matilda Darke’ Yrsa Sigurdardottir ‘She is the perfect heroine’ Elly Griffiths ‘A pitch-black concept, tightly delivered and played at exhilarating pace’ Paul Finch ‘Crackling dialogue, dark wit and an exciting ending. Recommended if you liked Happy Valley’ Mark Edwards ‘DCI Matilda Darke is going places’ James Oswald ‘A compelling, addictive read, it’s hard to put down. I really enjoyed getting to know DCI Matilda Darke. She's strong character with real depth’ Robert Bryndza, bestselling author of THE GIRL IN THE ICE ‘A beautifully written book with a dark heart and a secret that impacts on generations’ Sarah Ward

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Book SynopsisTense, twisty, emotional and gripping. Will definitely be reading more from Matilda Darke and this gets a huge 5 stars from me!' Angela MarsonsMatilda Darke is an excellent character' BA ParisA TEAM TORN APARTNine months ago DCI Matilda Darke survived a bullet to the head. The brutal attack claimed dozens of lives, including those she loved most, and the nightmares still plague her every waking thought.A MEMORY SHE'D RATHER FORGETNow, she's ready to get back on the job. But a new terror awaits. A woman is found murdered and her wounds look eerily similar to several cold cases. Desperate to find a lead, DCI Darke and her team must face a terrifying truth: a serial killer is on the loose in Sheffield.A THREAT CLOSE TO HOMEMatilda has led countless murder investigations before but the lingering emotional scars from her ordeal and the uneasiness within her once-tight team have left tensions high. As the body count rises, Matilda realises that this might just be where it all ends.The brand Trade ReviewPraise for Michael Wood: ‘A tense, nail-biting story with a truly twisted ending’ Katerina Diamond “An established master of the serial killer novel takes us on another dangerous journey through the streets of Sheffield. Watch out for those twists – you won't see them coming!” Stephen Booth ‘A gritty and atmospheric thriller with more twists and turns than a hangman's knot. I loved it’ Matt Hilton ‘Solid storytelling and great unravelling of plot. Michael Wood ups the pace as the noose tightens’ Rachel Sargeant ‘Taut, twisting and sharp as a blade, The Hangman’s Hold wrong-footed me at every, devious turn’ Chris Whitaker 'Wood hit the ground running with For Reasons Unknown, first in the DCI Matilda Darke series. In the fourth instalment, The Hangman's Hold, he picks up the pace again with a twisting plot that races to a nail-biting finish’ Chris Simms ‘Bites into you like the rough twine of a hangman’s noose and refuses to let go. Tautly plotted, brilliantly realised, this is further proof that Michael Wood is only going to get better and better. The Hangman’s Hold is going to be big…’ Neil Broadfoot Praise for Michael Wood: ‘You can count on Michael Wood to deliver a deliciously twisted and intriguing plot, leading to a surprise ending by a likeable and very real protagonist, Matilda Darke’ Yrsa Sigurdardottir ‘She is the perfect heroine’ Elly Griffiths ‘A pitch-black concept, tightly delivered and played at exhilarating pace’ Paul Finch ‘Crackling dialogue, dark wit and an exciting ending. Recommended if you liked Happy Valley’ Mark Edwards ‘DCI Matilda Darke is going places’ James Oswald ‘A compelling, addictive read, it’s hard to put down. I really enjoyed getting to know DCI Matilda Darke. She's strong character with real depth’ Robert Bryndza, bestselling author of THE GIRL IN THE ICE ‘A beautifully written book with a dark heart and a secret that impacts on generations’ Sarah Ward

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Book SynopsisLeft me begging for more.' NetGalley reviewer, ?????The back yard is full of balloons and streamers, and a piñata hangs from a tree branch, circling lazily in the breeze. But beneath the table of party food, a body lies half-covered by a brightly coloured tablecloth, blood seeping onto the floorA child's birthday party ends in chaos when one of the parents is found brutally beaten to death. With no way for anyone to leave unnoticed, it's clear the killer must be another guest, but with twenty high-spirited children as a distraction, anyone might have had the opportunity to slip away from the rest of the party.Detective Meredith Somerset soon discovers the victim had no shortage of enemies, and everyone has a potential motive. Fractured marriages, jealousy and betrayals all come to light but Meredith can't seem to cut through the lies and find the truth.When another party-goer disappears Meredith knows the clock is ticking before the killer strikes again. But when everyone has a motive, how can she be sure who was the one who struck the fatal blow? Who is innocentand who is out for blood?A gripping thriller you won't be able to put down, this is perfect for fans of Robert Dugoni, Rachel Caine and Melinda Leigh.Readers LOVE Want You Dead!Steve Frech does it again! A gripping, chilling, intense, thrilling and absorbing story that I didn't want to put down!' NetGalley reviewer, ?????Fast-paced I can''t stop thinking about the ending.' NetGalley reviewer, ?????Another great read by Steve Frech! I could barely put this book down There were so many twists and turns I highly recommend this thrilling detective series to all fans of thrillers. You won''t be disappointed!' NetGalley reviewer, ?????Awesome I loved it very much.' NetGalley reviewer, ?????A twisty road of lies, deception, and vengeance One of the very best parts of Frech's books are the characters. They are perfectly flawed and each fighting their own demons.' NetGalley reviewer, ?????

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Book SynopsisI loved this sweeping family drama. Moving and unforgettable'Sarah Morgan, Sunday Times bestselling authorA moving, atmospheric and engrossing family saga. Its characters will stay with you long after you have finished the book' Deepa Anappara, author of Djinn Patrol on the Purple LineThis novel is an absolute beauty, and already one of my favourites . . . In The Halfways, Nilopar has quite genuinely taken my breath away' Jenny Ashcroft, author of Beneath a Burning Sky* * *TWO SISTERS. THREE CONTINENTS. FOUR DECADES. ONE DEVASTATING SECRETNasrin and Sabrina are two sisters, who on the face of things, live successful and enviable lives in London and New York. When their father, Shamsur suddenly dies, they rush to be with their mother at the family home and restaurant in Wales, and reluctantly step back into the stifling world of their childhood.When Shamsur's will is read, a devastating secret is revealed that challenges all that people thought and loved about him. It also profoundly chTrade Review Praise for The Halfways ‘I loved this sweeping family drama. Moving and unforgettable’Sarah Morgan, Sunday Times bestselling author ‘This novel is an absolute beauty, and already one of my favourites for 2022. Nilopar Uddin’s writing is entrancing, her characterisation, brilliant. In The Halfways, she has quite genuinely taken my breath away’ Jenny Ashcroft, bestselling author of Beneath a Burning Sky

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Book SynopsisHeart-breaking but so uplifting Kerry really is a hugely talented voice.' Nicola Cornick, author of The Forgotten SisterInspired by an incredible true story, this is an unforgettable novel about love, loss and one impossible choiceLondon, 1940When nurse Elsie offers to send a reassuring letter to the family of a patient, she has an idea. She begins a book of last letters: messages to be sent on to wounded soldiers' loved ones should the very worst come to pass, so that no one is left without a final goodbye.But one message will change Elsie's life forever. When a patient makes a devastating request, can Elsie find the strength to do the unthinkable?London, present dayStephanie has a lot of people she'd like to speak to: her estranged brother, to whom her last words were in anger; her nan, whose dementia means she is only occasionally lucid enough to talk.When she discovers a book of wartime letters, Stephanie realises the importance of our final words and uncovers the story of a secrTrade Review‘Wonderful… Both heart-warming and heart-breaking… Unputdownable.’ Kathleen McGurl, author of The Girl from Bletchley Park ‘Poignant and full of heart, this is a beautiful read about love, kindness and impossible choices… Heart-breaking but ultimately uplifting.’ Annie Lyons, author of Eudora Honeysett Is Quite Well, Thank You

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Book SynopsisBringing love, laughter and friendship from coast to coast*The new heartwarming and cosy romance from Caroline Roberts the perfect seaside escape!*Next stop: seaside, sunshine and romance!When Lucy isn't in her cosy cottage by the sea, she's winding through the Northumberland coast with her loveable Dachsund Daisy, cooking up a storm at the local village celebrations. Inspired by her Italian Poppa, Lucy's chasing a new dream with her pizza van business. And at one particular party she meets Jack, the brooding but gorgeous owner of the Cocktail Campervan.Wary of repeating mistakes of the past, Lucy and Jack keep it strictly business. But as the summer drifts by in a swirl of garden parties, fun and fizz, and as the cocktail campervan creates the community they so desperately need, romance starts to blossom one stop at a timeReaders love escaping with The Seaside Cocktail Campervan!:Just the most gorgeous book, really summery, romantic and heartwarming' Netgalley reviewerTHIS BOOK! I aTrade ReviewPraise for Caroline Roberts’ gorgeously heartwarming novels: ‘Pure comfort – warmth and cosiness exude from every page’ Woman ‘Cosy and uplifting – a real treat!’ Debbie Johnson ‘Family, friendships, farming and fabulous food’ Heidi Swain ‘Warm, romantic, emotional . . . gave me ALL of the feels. A truly lovely read’ Carmel Harrington

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Book SynopsisThe son of one of the greatest writers of our timeNobel Prize winner and internationally best-selling icon Gabriel García Márquezremembers his beloved father and mother in this tender memoir about love and loss.It enthralled and moved me.' Salman RushdieIn March 2014, Gabriel García Márquez, one of the most acclaimed writers of the twentieth century, came down with a cold. The woman who had been beside him for more than fifty years, his wife Mercedes Barcha, was not hopeful; her husband, affectionately known as Gabo, was then nearly 87 and battling dementia. I don''t think we''ll get out of this one, she told their son Rodrigo.Hearing his mother's words, Rodrigo wondered, Is this how the end begins? To make sense of events as they unfolded, he began to write the story of García Márquez's final days. The result is this intimate and honest account that not only contemplates his father's mortality but reveals his remarkable humanity.Both an illuminating memoir and a heartbreaking work of Trade Review‘a powerfully written memoir…García Márquez maintained that his novels were inspired not by magic but by reality. His son’s memoir shows that, when it comes to his father’s life, it is impossible to separate the two.’ Daniel Rey, Spectator ‘Rodrigo Garcia finds the words that cannot be said, the moments that signal all that is possible to know about the passage from life to death, from what love brings and the loss it leaves. With details as rich as any giant biography, you will find yourself grieving as you read, grateful for the profound art that remains a part of our cultural heritage’ Walter Mosley, New York Times bestselling author of Down the River Unto the Sea ‘You read this short memoir with a feeling of deep gratitude. Yes, it is a moving homage by a son to his extraordinary parents, but also much more: it is a revelation of the hidden corners of a fascinating life. A Farewell to Gabo and Mercedes is generous, unsentimental and wise.’–Juan Gabriel Vásquez, author of The Sound of Things Falling ‘Garcia’s limpid prose gazes calmly at death, registering pain but not being overcome by it … the result is a moving eulogy that will captivate fans of the literary lion’ Publishers Weekly “A warm homage filled with both fond and painful memories.” Kirkus ‘This is a beautiful farewell to two extraordinary people. It enthralled and moved me, and it will move and enthrall anyone who has ever entered the glorious literary world of Gabriel García Márquez’ Salman Rushdie

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Book Synopsis‘America’s preeminent fiction writer’ New Yorker ‘A raw, propulsive tale of love and grief’ Mail on SundayTrade Review Praise for Breathe: ‘The dizzyingly prolific Oates returns with a raw, propulsive tale of love and grief. It unfolds against the stark landscape of New Mexico, where 37-year-old Michaela’s older husband, a Harvard professor, has taken up an academic residency, only to be stricken with a fatal illness. In the nightmarish moths that follow, Michaela cares for him with desperate devotion; in the aftermath, her struggle to accept his loss sends her hurtling towards a hallucinatory denouement’ Hephzibah Anderson, Mail on Sunday ‘The myth of Orpheus and Eurydice and the demon-gods of the Native American Pueblo people combine to nightmarish effect in Joyce’s unrelenting latest, which is set against the uncanny landscape of New Mexico … nothing in her hallucinatory horror equals the simple, devastating awfulness of the moment when Michaela discovers her dying partner, his brilliant mind now addled with opioids, trying to read his paper upside down’ Stephanie Cross, Daily Mail ‘Breathe is a fever dream of a novel, and it’s as an allegory of grief that it most sparkles. What appears to be hallucination is actually more emotionally complicated’ Joshua Henkin, New York Times

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Book SynopsisAmerica's preeminent fiction writer' New YorkerA raw, propulsive tale of love and grief' Mail on SundayA novel of love and loss from the bestselling and prizewinning author of Blonde.Michaela and her husband have moved to the starkly beautiful but uncanny landscape of New Mexico, to take up an academic residency. But when Gerard is struck by a fatal illness, their life begins to resemble a nightmare. At thirty-seven, Michaela must first face the terrifying prospect of widowhood, then the chaos of the days when Gerard is gone.Haunting and utterly heart-wrenching, Breathe explores the intense madness of grief and what happens when a love cannot be surrendered.A fever dream of a novel' New York TimesSimply the most consistently inventive, brilliant, curious and creative writer going, as far as I'm concerned' Gillian Flynn, author of Gone GirlTrade Review Praise for Breathe: ‘The dizzyingly prolific Oates returns with a raw, propulsive tale of love and grief. It unfolds against the stark landscape of New Mexico, where 37-year-old Michaela’s older husband, a Harvard professor, has taken up an academic residency, only to be stricken with a fatal illness. In the nightmarish moths that follow, Michaela cares for him with desperate devotion; in the aftermath, her struggle to accept his loss sends her hurtling towards a hallucinatory denouement’ Hephzibah Anderson, New York Times ‘The myth of Orpheus and Eurydice and the demon-gods of the Native American Pueblo people combine to nightmarish effect in Joyce’s unrelenting latest, which is set against the uncanny landscape of New Mexico … nothing in her hallucinatory horror equals the simple, devastating awfulness of the moment when Michaela discovers her dying partner, his brilliant mind now addled with opioids, trying to read his paper upside down’ Stephanie Cross, Daily Mail ‘Breathe is a fever dream of a novel, and it’s as an allegory of grief that it most sparkles. What appears to be hallucination is actually more emotionally complicated’ Joshua Henkin, New York Times ‘The dizzyingly prolific Oates returns with a raw, propulsive tale of love and grief ’ Mail on Sunday ‘Breathe is a fever dream of a novel, and it’s as an allegory of grief that it most sparkles. What appears to be hallucination is actually more emotionally complicated’ New York Times

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Book SynopsisThe gripping new thriller from the Sunday Times bestseller!I adored this twisty thriller Thoroughly entertaining I'd love to see this on our TV screens!' PRIMA Book of the MonthThe perfect escape, or the perfect trap?When a select group of influencers and journalists receive an exclusive invitation to a luxury resort in the Maldives, it seems like the ultimate press trip.But when the island is cut off during a storm and people start dying, it looks like someone has murder in mind.Are the guests really who they seem to be, or does each one of them have a secret to hide?Something they would kill for?Lose yourself in the latest twisty page-turner from the queen of glamorous crime, Catherine Cooper.Love for The Island:An eerily perfect location but paradise turns into a claustrophobic nightmare An absolute page-turner' Michelle FrancesCooper's darkest, most devious thriller yet. Utterly unputdownable!' A.A. Chaudhuri''I love Catherine Cooper''s wonderfully twisty destination mysteries. ATrade Review Praise for The Island: ‘With lots of suspects and a couple of characters who you’ll love to hate, this is an entertaining whodunnit’ RED ‘A slick read’ Best ‘This slick and easy-to-read tale of long-awaited revenge is brilliantly escapist in every way’ The Bookseller Editor’s Choice ‘The perfect destination thriller to accompany you on far flung travels – just make sure you keep an eye on your fellow travellers, as Cooper will leave you feeling you won’t know who to trust’ Lizzy Barber ‘I got swept up in this book … an absolute page-turner. Would highly recommend!’ Helen Cooper ‘A cracking plot, deftly executed with a killer twist. Truly excellent’ Marion Todd ‘Kept me guessing right up until the end … Contemporary fiction at its best’ Katy Brent ‘No one is safe under the sun’ Jaqueline Sutherland ‘This brilliant destination thriller will hook you in, whether you’re on a sunny island or your sofa’ Fabulous (Sun on Sunday) ‘Gripping’ BELLA ‘If you like your thrillers glossy with a side of melodrama, this is huge amounts of fun’ HEAT Praise for Catherine Cooper ‘Agatha Christie meets the glamour of apres-ski’ SUNDAY TIMES STYLE ‘‘An intense, claustrophobic thriller’ HEAT ‘A brilliant book with a twist you won’t see coming’ BELLA ‘A great, pacy read fans of Lucy Foley will love’ FABULOUS ‘Atmospheric and suspenseful’ WOMAN’S WEEKLY ‘A striking debut – the ultimate winter read!’ FRANCE MAGAZINE ‘Adrenaline-charged – makes for superb, wintry reading’ WI LIFE ‘Pure adrenaline, from the killer first page to the chilling last line’ ERIN KELLY

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Book SynopsisResolutions are madeMarriages are brokenA gripping domestic thriller set in The Cotswolds and perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty and Adele Parks!It started with the partyFrankie, Verity and Alice live in the idyllic Cotswolds community of White Fir Lake, but behind closed doors everyone has a secret they're desperately trying to keepAnd ended with a bang!Now, as midnight on New Year's Eve approaches, the three women will face the consequences of a long-ago holiday, one which changed their lives forever and threatens to shatter their perfect worlds into perfect pieces.Readers can't get enough of The New Year's Eve Party:????? I absolutely couldn't wait to finish it and I was amazed by the ending. One of the best thrillers I've read all year' Lyn????? A wholly engaging and entertaining one sit read' Ruth

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Book SynopsisAs intricate and absorbing as a Van Gogh paintingMRS VAN GOGH will stay with me for a long time. New York Times bestseller Hazel GaynorAll the characters jump off the pagewhat we have here is a very fine novel. Historical Novel SocietyShe's been painted out of historyuntil nowWho tells her story?In 1890, Vincent Van Gogh dies penniless, unknown, a man tortured by his own mind.Eleven years later his work is exhibited in Paris and his unparalleled talent finally recognised. The tireless efforts of one woman gave the world one of its greatest creative minds.But twenty-eight year old Johanna Van Gogh-Bonger, Vincent's sister-in-law and the keeper of his immense collection of paintings, sketches and letters, has, until now, been written out of history. This beautiful, moving novel finally gives this extraordinary woman a voicePraise for Mrs Van Gogh:[A] brilliantly fictionalized account of the life of a woman who the world needs to know better Lit HubWhat an exquisitely written book, I loved every moment! How lucky readers are going to be to read this utterly absorbing and deeply moving book for the first time. Such a treat! USA Today bestseller Deborah CarrA truly impressive book and a great talent. Sunday Times bestseller Caroline CorcoranBrings to vivid life an extraordinary woman will appeal to all lovers of historical fiction. A story that deserves to be told and widely known. Essie Fox????? This book is exquisite! Everything about Johanna''s story is astoundingly beautiful and hers is a story that needed to be told, a voice that deserved to be heard????? A beautifully done historical novel, it was so well written and did everything that I was hoping for???? A beautifully written historical novel Johanna was ahead of her time and the author portrayed her authentically????Historical fiction at its best. A well-written story about a strong woman with a fascinating life???? The author paints a beautiful pictureIf you enjoy historical fiction and you like strong female characters, I highly recommendTrade Review Praise for Caroline Cauchi writing as Caroline Smailes: ‘Magical, weird, wonderful’ Matt Haig ‘Witty and touching’ Guardian ‘Haunting, heartfelt and beautiful’ Chris Cleave ‘I loved it, so good!’ Carrie Hope Fletcher

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Book SynopsisCan the bonds of motherhood give them the strength they'll need to get through the war? St Ives, Spring 1943.After having given up her baby at seventeen, Sonya is inspired by her work at an orphanage to discover what happened to her daughter twenty-five years ago. Reunited, they struggle to bond whilst braving the war together.Nurse Lily has returned to St Ives to finish training as a midwife. But when old flame Tristan is brought in wounded, she must put the past firmly to bed in order to care for him.And working at Tristan's convalescent home, Mary longs for the romance she reads of in her novels. But her overprotective mother is making that more difficult at every turnIn times of war, the Cornish Girls can rely on one another to make it through. But can they lean on the bonds of motherhood for support too?A heart-warming tale of motherhood in wartime, for fans of Nancy Revell and Donna Douglas.Readers have been swept away by the Cornish Girls:Romancefriendshiporphansfamilywomen helpTrade Review Praise for the Cornish Girls: ‘A fascinating story, beautifully written, with interesting characters I really liked. A most enjoyable read!’ Kitty Neale ‘A warm-hearted story – at times I laughed and at others I held my breath … I loved the characters and I’m delighted it is the first in a series’ Pam Weaver ‘This is the first in a series, which is great news for fans of Betty Walker and the Cornish Girls!’ Historical Novel Society

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Book SynopsisLONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION'A mighty achievement' OCEAN VUONG'Beautiful, brilliant' R. F. KUANG'Dazzling' OBSERVER'Will shatter your heart' GLAMOURTrade Review‘I raced through it. Beautiful, brilliant, unflinching’ R. F. KUANG ‘This lean, affecting book packs a mighty punch and heralds a dazzling new talent’ OBSERVER ‘Powerful … a bold debut that breaks new ground’ SUNDAY TIMES ‘A deeply humane and genre-defying work of love and uncompromising hope through a long-overdue portrayal of Vietnamese life in the UK’ OCEAN VUONG ‘A heartbreaking novel … a deeply affecting reckoning with history’ i-D MAGAZINE ‘A poignant saga with its grieving, beating heart firmly in the right place, and heralds the arrival of an ambitious and promising new talent’ GUARDIAN ‘A powerful story of courage, love and unwavering hope’ MARIE CLAIRE ‘Something special – a polyvocal novel, an essay on inherited trauma and a quiet metafiction about telling stories we don’t own’ NEW YORK TIMES ‘Meticulously researched and beautifully imagined … deeply affecting’ TASH AW ‘As relevant now as it ever was. You won’t get through this without your heart breaking’ AnOther ‘Deeply moving and deeply generous … I cried reading it’ YARA RODRIGUES FOWLER ‘A searing, sweeping and intimate story of such heart and scope’ RACHEL LONG ‘Historical epic Wandering Souls … [offers] a very different take on the immigrant experience’ VOGUE ‘An enormously evocative portrait of dispossession’ FINANCIAL TIMES

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Book SynopsisLONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTIONA mighty achievement' OCEAN VUONGBeautiful, brilliant' R. F. KUANGDazzling' OBSERVERWill shatter your heart' GLAMOURPowerful' SUNDAY TIMESAn extraordinary story of the journey of one young family through love, loss and unwavering hope.There are the goodbyes and then the fishing out of the bodies everything in between is speculation.One night, not long after the last American troops leave Vietnam, siblings Anh, Thanh and Minh flee their village and embark on a perilous journey in hope of a new life. Separated from their parents and fearing the worst they find themselves travelling alone in the world without a home to return to. After a twist of fate lands them in Thatcher's Britain, they must somehow build new lives there. Will the love they have for each other be enough to keep them together?Wandering Souls is a stunning, life-affirming testament to the healing power of stories.A Time and Guardian book of the yearShortlisted for the Waterstones Debut Fiction Prize 2023Poignant and lyrical' DAVID NICHOLLSA powerful story of courage, love and unwavering hope' MARIE CLAIREBeautiful I loved every word' PHILIPPA PERRYA deeply affecting reckoning with history' i-DTells one of the most important stories of our times' LUCY CALDWELLSpecial Reading it is like watching a writer at work' NEW YORK TIMESTrade Review‘I raced through it. Beautiful, brilliant, unflinching’ R. F. KUANG ‘This lean, affecting book packs a mighty punch and heralds a dazzling new talent’ OBSERVER ‘Powerful … a bold debut that breaks new ground’ SUNDAY TIMES ‘A deeply humane and genre-defying work of love and uncompromising hope through a long-overdue portrayal of Vietnamese life in the UK’ OCEAN VUONG ‘A heartbreaking novel … a deeply affecting reckoning with history’ i-D MAGAZINE ‘A poignant saga with its grieving, beating heart firmly in the right place, and heralds the arrival of an ambitious and promising new talent’ GUARDIAN ‘A powerful story of courage, love and unwavering hope’ MARIE CLAIRE ‘Something special – a polyvocal novel, an essay on inherited trauma and a quiet metafiction about telling stories we don’t own’ NEW YORK TIMES ‘Meticulously researched and beautifully imagined … deeply affecting’ TASH AW ‘As relevant now as it ever was. You won’t get through this without your heart breaking’ AnOther ‘Deeply moving and deeply generous … I cried reading it’ YARA RODRIGUES FOWLER ‘A searing, sweeping and intimate story of such heart and scope’ RACHEL LONG ‘Historical epic Wandering Souls … [offers] a very different take on the immigrant experience’ VOGUE ‘An enormously evocative portrait of dispossession’ FINANCIAL TIMES

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Book SynopsisHarperCollins is proud to present its range of best-loved, essential classics.There was a star riding through clouds one night, and I said to the star, Consume me'Six friends traverse the uneven road of life together in Virginia Woolf's most unconventional classic. Bernard, Jinny, Louis, Neville, Rhoda and Susan first meet as children by the sea, and their lives are forever changed.A poetic novel written in a lyrical way only Woolf could master, these narrators face both triumph and tragedy that touches them all. Throughout their lives, they examine the relationship between past and present, and the meaning of life itself.A landmark of innovative fiction and the most experimental of Virginia Woolf's novels, The Waves is still regarded as one of the greatest works ever written in the English language.

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Book Synopsis‘This fast paced, electric thriller races from page to page and keeps you guessing until the very end’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ He knows your name. Where you live. The car you drive. If you don’t play, your family will die. If you lose, you will. Trade Review‘Fast paced thriller that opens with a terrifying bang and doesn’t let up until the last page… Charlie Gallagher has crafted a twisty thriller that oozes fear and foreboding. His real-life experiences as a police detective shine through in the details and his skill as a writer are evident from the first page to the last. A great thriller that will have you reading through your fingers!’ OMJ Ryan Readers are gripped by Charlie Gallagher: ‘OUTSTANDING! STUNNING! THRILLING!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Unputdownable!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Nail-biting, can't-put–it-down thriller!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘I was gripped from first page… So many unexpected twists…FANTASTIC THRILLER!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

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Trade Review PRAISE FOR SARAH ALDERSON: This is an exhilarating ride where nothing is what it seems… Good luck getting anything else done until you've turned the final page. (Heat) Fast-moving and beautifully told, it is hard to put down. (Daily Mail) Cleverly plotted, well written book kept me engaged to the last page. (Rachel Abbott, author of Come A Little Closer) Captivating writing with just the right amount of twists and turns to keep you on your toes… Absolutely loved it! (SJI Holliday, author of The Lingering) A brilliant psychological read. (Woman)

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Book SynopsisA forgotten past. A garden full of secrets. A mystery to be uncovered.1943.With her best friend having recently joined the Land Army and her mother lost in grief after the death of her father early in the war, Gloria is lonely. When she finds an unlikely kindred spirit in Jerome, an American soldier stationed in her Cotswolds village, Gloria begins to fall in love. But conflict between the soldiers and the villagers lead to an impossible choice with devastating consequences.Present day.After their dreams of starting a family are crushed, Philippa and her husband Marco need a fresh start. Focusing on repairing the crumbling walls and leaking roof of the Cotswolds house they impulsively bought seems easier work than repairing their relationship. When Philippa finds a hidden memorial hidden deep in the garden, the discovery only pushes them further apart. But as Philippa determines to uncover the truth behind the memorial, could the secrets it reveals be the key to finally putting their hTrade Review Reviews for Kerry Barrett: ‘Wonderful… Both heart-warming and heart-breaking… Unputdownable.’ Kathleen McGurl, author of The Girl from Bletchley Park ‘Poignant and full of heart, this is a beautiful read about love, kindness and impossible choices… Heart-breaking but ultimately uplifting.’ Annie Lyons, author of Eudora Honeysett Is Quite Well, Thank You

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Book SynopsisDark, sleek and dangerous ferociously intelligent. If you aren't reading B P Walter yet, now's the time' A. J. FinnThe Talented Mr Ripley meets The White Lotus. Unpredictable, whip smart, utterly absorbing. I ADORED that ending!' John MarrsOne of the most unsettling novels of recent years. It's also one of the most compelling' John Boyne***Everyone is capable of murder. Are you? It started with an invitation to dinner. An evening of good food and good company at a luxury villa. But as the night progresses, the party takes a dark turn.The host makes you an offer, a party favour he calls it: another guest has committed a heinous crime, you can end their life, stop their terror. He tells you there will be no consequences; do you believe him?Your decision will change your life. Choose carefully. ***You've read The Talented Mr Ripley, you've devoured American Psycho, get ready for your next dark obsession! The unrelenting new thriller from Sunday Times bestseller B P Walter is available nowTrade Review‘Sinister and original, Notes on a Murder explores the darkest sides of human desire’ L.V. Matthews, bestselling author of The Twins ‘A quietly brilliant novel that unnerved and unsettled me, the characters lingering long after I set it down. Utterly compelling’ Marian Todd ‘A compelling and disturbing fever-dream of a novel – I loved it’ Philippa East

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Book Synopsis?My favourite novel and one I wish I?d written.? ALAN BENNETTWinner of the McKitterick Prize for best first novel by an author aged over 40, and the Hawthornden Prize for imaginative literature.Everyone craves retirement from the Civil Service, don?t they? That time for an ageing patriarch to enjoy the fruits of a well-earned pension and the respect of his family; maybe even to indulge in a love of music halls and metropolitan life. If only people would listen and do as they were told?His fourth son William, the long-suffering narrator, is the constant butt of his father?s jokes and victim of his brothers? indifference. But as death, divorce and other darker dramas follow, father and son slowly establish a strange harmony.Trade Review‘There’s no other novel quite like it. Andrew Barrow has the most curious, in both senses, comic ear and, as if by magic, can turn everyday speech into the stuff of sublime comedy.’Craig Brown ‘Andrew Barrow’s The Tap Dancer . . . must be my favourite novel and one I wish I’d written.’Alan Bennett ‘Andrew Barrow’s first novel is reminiscent of John Mortimer’s A Voyage Round My Father. Both are portraits of ageing patriarchs whose behaviour is outrageously self-centred but who retain a place in their children’s affections by their sheer eccentricity.’Sunday Telegraph ‘A comic masterpiece . . . Andrew Barrow’s insight into the minutiae of English family life is absolutely brilliant . . . his ear for dialogue is matchless . . . this is a great literary creation.’Spectator ‘Weird but wonderful first novel . . . brilliantly funny . . . horribly true.’Harpers & Queen ‘A magnificent creation . . . Could rank alongside Mr Pooter and Nancy Mitford’s Uncle Matthew.’Independent ‘All the characters, even the minor ones, are perfectly realised, thanks largely to Barrow’s remarkable skill at pinpointing the social and psychological undercurrents of casual conversation.’Times Literary Supplement ‘Father, tap dancing weirdly across the kitchen in moments of glee, has immense vitality . . . A comic masterpiece.’ Financial Times

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Book SynopsisUnsparing and tender' Colm Tóibín, author of BrooklynA brilliant novel from our most brilliant of writers' Colum McCann, author of ApeirogonA quietly stunning achievement' Ocean Vuong, author of On Earth We're Briefly GorgeousAs the world changes around them, a family weathers the storms of growing up, growing older, falling in and out of love, losing the things that are most precious and learning to go on.April 5th, 2019: In a cozy brownstone in Brooklyn, the veneer of domestic bliss is beginning to crack. Dan and Isabel, troubled husband and wife, are both a little bit in love with Isabel's younger brother, Robbie. Robbie, wayward soul of the family, who still lives in the attic loft; Robbie, who, trying to get over his most recent boyfriend, has created a glamorous avatar online; Robbie, who now has to move out of the house and whose departure threatens to break the family apart. And then there is Nathan, age ten, taking his first uncertain steps toward independence, while Violet, five, does her best not to notice the growing rift between her parents.April 5th, 2020: As the world goes into lockdown the brownstone is feeling more like a prison. Violet is terrified of leaving the windows open, obsessed with keeping her family safe. Isabel and Dan circle each other warily, communicating mostly in veiled jabs and frustrated sighs. And beloved Robbie is stranded in Iceland, alone in a mountain cabin with nothing but his thoughts and his secret Instagram life for company.April 5th, 2021: Emerging from the worst of the crisis, the family comes together to reckon with a new, very different reality with what they've learned, what they've lost, and how they might go on.From the brilliant mind of Pulitzer Prize winner Michael Cunningham, Day is a searing, exquisitely crafted meditation on love and loss, and the struggles and limitations of family life how to live together and apart, and maybe even escape the marriage plot entirely.Cunningham is one of our great American writers, and here is another masterpiece Read it and be changed' Andrew Sean Greer, author of LessTrade Review‘In Day, Michael Cunningham displays his great gift for creating memorable characters, for noticing the world in all its oddness and beauty, for writing about love and loss in tones that are both unsparing and tender. In this book, he also sharply and brilliantly captures contemporary New York’ Colm Tóibín, author of Brooklyn ‘Day is a novel about the collisions of love within our days. Michael Cunningham crafts a glorious sentence and at the same time he tells an achingly compelling story that speaks precisely to the times we live in. And it all flows so damn gorgeously that at times you just want to suspend the sacred day itself and hold it close, never let it, or the characters, go. A brilliant novel from our most brilliant of writers’ Colum McCann, author of Apeirogon ‘Cunningham, the perennial master of rendering the quotidian with a profound and deeply considered eye for human frailty, returns with a book that exemplifies the hallmarks of his style: lush, erudite, voracious in its seeking, and, like a true poet, remakes the world in his descriptions, freshened with care, compassion, and tinged with radiant heat of grief. What a quietly stunning achievement’ Ocean Vuong, author of On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous ‘Cunningham is one of our great American writers, and here is another masterpiece. Day shows all his extraordinary gifts of epic sweep and intricate detail, lyrical language and plain hard words, memory and imagination, love and hope and loss. It does what only great books can do. Read it and be changed’ Andrew Sean Greer, author of Less ‘Few writers capture the crazy contradictions of modern life with as much clarity and wisdom as Michael Cunningham.Dayglows with beauty and energy; its characters slip off the page and into your life’ Tash Aw, author of We, the Survivors

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