Political / legal thriller

Book SynopsisOMG! It literally blew me away. It gripped me from the very first page and I could not stop reading until I finished.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 starsFrom the USA Today bestselling author comes a gripping thriller about a divorce attorney who's about to discover her own marriage is based on lies when she's arrested for murder.Attorney Olivia Sinclair is shocked when she receives an anonymous video showing her husband Richard sleeping with someone else. After years of handling other people's divorces, she thought she could recognise a marriage in trouble.She angrily throws Richard out of the home they share. But days later she's arrestedfor the murder of his mistress.Olivia knows she's innocent but, with all the evidence pointing at her and an obvious motive, she must find the real killer to clear her name.She may be used to dealing with messy divorces, but this one will be her most difficult case yet. Olivia's husband has already betrayed herbut would he set her up for murder?A gripping an

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Book SynopsisThe #1 New York Times bestseller Glossy, gritty, breathlessly suspenseful, effortlessly authentic, and altogether wonderful ' Lee ChildA compelling, suspenseful mystery' Mark BillinghamA mesmerising legal thriller' Michael ConnellyAn explosive secretWhen legendary Washington judge Justice Wynn falls into a coma and puts his law clerk, Avery, in control, Avery's world is turned upside down. Because Justice Wynn had a secret. One that nobody wants to come outA life in the balance As Wynn lies in hospital, Avery begins to unravel a sequence of clues, and realizes the puzzle will lead her directly into danger.A showdown that will change everythingBut how high a price can you put on the truth? And is Avery brave enough to expose the White House itself?A gripping political thriller from the activist, leader, and speaker Stacey Abrams.Brilliant' LISA GARDNERTwisty and full of surprises' KARIN SLAUGHTERDemands to be read in one sitting' JEFFERY DEAVERThrilling' LEE CHILDTrade Review PRAISE FOR STACEY ABRAMS: ‘A compelling and suspenseful mystery’ Mark Billingham ‘Remarkable. A twisting, complex legal thriller, steeped in authenticity from the author’s own immense background’ Peter James ‘Glossy, gritty, breathlessly suspenseful, effortlessly authentic, and altogether wonderful’ Lee Child ‘A mesmerizing legal thriller that does the rare thing: It uses the novel to get at the truth’ Michael Connelly ‘Brilliant. This masterfully plotted thriller unfolds like the ultimate chess match—bold move to bolder move with lives hanging in the balance’ Lisa Gardner ‘Stacey Abrams firmly establishes herself as a powerful new player in the crime thriller space, with her heroine Avery providing a voice to women everywhere. Twisty, clever and full of surprises, Abrams proves she is a force to be reckoned with in fiction’ Karin Slaughter ‘One of the best political thrillers I’ve read in years. Abrams has given us a book that demands to be read in one sitting!’ Jeffery Deaver ‘Stacey Abrams is a true novelist, and While Justice Sleeps is a first-class legal thriller. It's fast-paced and full of surprises–a terrific read’ Scott Turow ‘A killer thriller. Loaded with legal intrigue, corrupt politicians, and the history of chess, Abrams proves why the most powerful piece on the board is the Queen. Well played and so much fun’ Brad Meltzer ‘Alegal thriller of the highest order. Its crisp prose and high-octane plot call to mind the best of John Grisham, but Avery Keene is a fresh, modern heroine entirely of Abrams' own making’ Cristina Alger ‘A sweaty-palm sprint through the hidden corridors of government and the shadowy streets of DC. I hope she will write many more’ Kathy Reichs ‘Gripping, intricate, and timely’ Heather Graham ‘Clever, twisty, propulsive, and utterly authentic, While Justice Sleeps is an absolute must-read’ Alafair Burke

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Book SynopsisBook four in the epic Masters of Rome series.Rome. 68 BC. Julius Caesar has proved himself a brilliant general. But when he returns to Rome he lays down arms only to take up another battle: this time for political power. This is a war waged with words, plots, schemes, metaphotical assassinations - but also with seduction and guile.Love is just another weapon in Caesar''s political arsenal, for the key to political glory lies with Rome''s noblewomen: powerful, vindictive Servilia, whose son Brutus deeply resents his mother''s passionate, destructive relationhshiop with Caesar; Rome''s revered Vestal Virgins; and even Caesar''s own daughter, sacrificed on the altar of his ambition.Trade ReviewIt is a powerful story, and McCullough tells it with the verve of a novelist and the commitment of a historian * Sunday Times *

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Book SynopsisA white-knuckle tale of betrayal and espionage from the bestselling author of The Good Liar, now a major motion picture, and the heir to John le Carré''s legacy ''Think of Ruth Rendell morphing into John le Carré'' Daily Express ___________________ Rush-hour commuters are flooding the railway station when the bomb goes off.The bomber? An agent reporting to the British Intelligence Officer, Jake Winter, who was responsible for preventing the attack. With his conscience and career in tatters, Jake has to rest all his hopes on a new recruit: a young man named Rashid who seems to be the answer the MI5 have been waiting for.But how can Jake - haunted by his last mistake - be sure that Rashid isn''t playing a double game? After all, who can you trust when you no longer trust yourself? ___________________ ''A thought-provoking read that bursts with tension'' Financial Times<Trade ReviewSearle has fun with the office politics of the intelligence world, and is thoughtful about the ethics of espionage . . . it seems something akin to poetry can be the best medium for expressing the practicalities of the hard-nosed business of espionage. * – The Telegraph, The 31 best thrillers and crime novels of 2019 so far *Meticulously plotted, with wonderfully drawn characters and an elegant prose style that makes this every bit as compelling as Searle's stirring debut * Daily Mail on 'The Good Liar' *A thought-provoking read that bursts with tension * Financial Times *A spy thriller with extra authority * Jonathan Freedland, Guardian *Former intelligence officer turned crime writer Searle is stepping into the gap left by John le Carré * Metro *An assured thriller debut in the footsteps of le Carré, Highsmith and Rendell * Guardian on 'The Good Liar' *This is set to be one of the books of the year that will get everyone talking ... you will have your socks knocked, nay, blown off * Stylist on 'The Good Liar' *All the ingredients are in this book...You're in safe hands with Searle's elegant writing * The Times on 'The Good Liar' *Unbearably tense * Telegraph on 'A Traitor in the Family' *'It reminded me strongly of John le Carré ... this is high praise' * Daily Mail on 'A Traitor in the Family' *

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Book Synopsis''With A Delicate Truth, le Carré has in a sense come home. And it''s a splendid homecoming . . . the novel is the most satisfying, subtle and compelling of his recent oeuvre'' The TimesA counter-terror operation, codenamed Wildlife, is being mounted in Britain''s most precious colony, Gibraltar. Its purpose: to capture and abduct a high-value jihadist arms-buyer. So delicate is the operation that even the Minister''s Private Secretary, Toby Bell, is not cleared for it.Suspecting a disastrous conspiracy, Toby attempts to forestall it, but is promptly posted overseas. Three years on, summoned by Sir Christopher Probyn, retired British diplomat, to his decaying Cornish manor house, and closely watched by Probyn''s daughter Emily, Toby must choose between his conscience and his duty to the Service.If the only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing, how can he keep silent?__________________''No other writer has charted - pitilessly for politicians but thrillingly for readers - the public and secret histories of his times, from the Second World War to the ''War on Terror'''' Guardian''The master of the modern spy novel returns . . . John le Carré was never a spy-turned-writer, he was a writer who found his canvas in espionage'' Daily Mail ''A brilliant climax, with sinister deaths, casual torture, wrecked lives and shameful compromises'' Observer

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Book SynopsisPenguin presents the audiobook edition of Agent Running in the Field written and read by John le Carré.Nat, a 47 year-old veteran of Britain''s Secret Intelligence Service, believes his years as an agent runner are over. He is back in London with his wife, the long-suffering Prue. But with the growing threat from Moscow Centre, the office has one more job for him. Nat is to take over The Haven, a defunct substation of London General with a rag-tag band of spies. The only bright light on the team is young Florence, who has her eye on Russia Department and a Ukrainian oligarch with a finger in the Russia pie. Nat is not only a spy, he is a passionate badminton player. His regular Monday evening opponent is half his age: the introspective and solitary Ed. Ed hates Brexit, hates Trump and hates his job at some soulless media agency. And it is Ed, of all unlikely people, who will take Prue, Florence and Nat himself down the path of political anger thaTrade ReviewA fine piece of storytelling. It is a neat, compact, slow-burning tale with just the right amount of twisting and turning and misdirection. Divided loyalties, uncertain motives, Russian agents, bureaucratic infighting, jaded spies, tatty offices - all of the things you want and expect from a high-quality le Carré thriller are here * The Times *A very classy entertainment about political ideals and deception . . . laced with fury at the senseless vandalism of Brexit and of Trump. Le Carré is the master of the spy genre. * Guardian *Le Carré delivers a tale for our times, replete with the classic seasoning of betrayal, secret state shenanigans and sad-eyed human frailty, all baked into an oven-hot contemporary thriller . . . Agent Running in the Field is right on the money, in psychology as much as politics, a demonstration of the British spy thriller at its unputdownable best * Robert McCrum, Observer *As ingeniously structured as any of le Carré's fiction, skilfully misdirecting the reader for much of the time * Evening Standard *A masterpiece * Mick Herron, TLS *Master of the game * Sunday Times *Le Carré's troubled new protagonist is developed with the author's customary skill . . . an impeccable piece of writing * i *No other writer has charted - pitilessly for politicians but thrillingly for readers - the public and secret histories of his times * Guardian *The master is back on form in this tale of Russian subterfuge and a middle-aged spy 's suspicious badminton partner * The Times *A rich, beautifully written book studded with surprises. Narrative is a black art, and Le Carré is its grandmaster * Andrew Taylor, Spectator *The master espionage novelist takes on Brexit and Trump in this tense and chilling portrait of today * Evening Standard *Wonderful . . . sophisticated entertainment from an author who, at 88, remains sharper than most of us * Church Times *John le Carré is as recognisable a writer as Dickens or Austen * Financial Times *A bang-up-to-date investigation of some of the big issues of our time * Sunday Express *Le Carré demonstrates once again his sublime elegance as a writer, and his delicate touch when portraying human failings in the shadowy world of espionage . . . subtle, wry and seamless, it's an utter joy, from first page to last * Daily Mail *A literary master for a generation * Observer *Blisteringly contemporary . . . Each new book from le Carré is refreshingly different and uniquely compelling * Economist *One of those writers who will be read a century from now * Robert Harris *Astute state-of-the-nation commentary * The Guardian Books of the Year *Classic, unmistakeable le Carré . . . it has the added bonus of some wonderfully vitriolic rants * Shots magazine: Book of the Month *The master of the espionage novel returns with a perfectly nuanced story of a spy on the scrapheap at the age of 47 and uncertain who to trust in the world of Brexit and divided loyalties * Daily Mail, Books of the Year *

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Book SynopsisBrilliant thriller writing from a writer at the top of his game.Trade Review'Action and scalpel-sharp suspense' -- Daily Telegraph

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Book SynopsisOver the past two decades Manda Scott has brought iconic historical figures back to life, reimagined and re-booted for the twenty-first century. Her crime novels have been shortlisted for many awards including Hen's Teeth for the Orange Prize and No Good Deed for an Edgar Award. Her work has been translated into over twenty languages.Manda's bestselling Boudica series was recently optioned for television.Trade ReviewAs exciting as Ben Hur, and far more accurate * Independent *A gripping tale, with more to come * Daily Mail *A heady, fast-paced, well-written, and exciting book...Brilliant stuff * Shropshire Star *

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Book SynopsisDisbarred defence attorney Edward Hall discovers that in order to win his case he has to lose in this tense and twisting legal thriller.You want me to represent the most hated man in Houston?Disbarred Texas lawyer Edward Hall returns to the courtroom after accepting an offer from the District Attorney to represent the most obviously guilty defendant in town. It''s a poisoned chalice. Not only is his client charged with kidnapping the DA''s sister, he is already well-known for the previous kidnapping of a celebrity''s son.But if Edward handles this well, he has a chance to regain his law licence. And Edward understand that by ''handling the case well'', the DA means he needs to lose. Labouring under this impossible conflict of interest, Edward prepares for the trial with the help of his resourceful girlfriend Linda. But as the trial approaches, Edward finds himself having to solve and prove a completely different case: one of cold-blooded

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Book SynopsisLawyer Sandy Moss gets mixed up in a celebrity murder case in LA, in the first in a brand-new cosy legal mystery series.New Jersey prosecutor Sandy Moss is tired of petty criminals, and a new job at a glitzy Los Angeles law firm seems the perfect career move. Putting 3,000 miles between her and her ex-boyfriend is just an added bonus.But on Sandy''s first morning as a family attorney, she inadvertently kills her new career stone dead when she offends her boss during a meeting with the firm''s top celebrity client, charismatic TV star Patrick McNabb. But that''s not as dead as Patrick''s soon-to-be ex-wife, Patsy, is that evening, when she''s discovered shot by an arrow, her husband standing over her.Did Patrick really kill his wife in a dispute over a pair of shoes? All signs point to yes. But Patrick is determined to clear his name, using all the legal skills he''s learned from playing a lawyer on TV, and to Sandy''s deep dismay, she''s the onl

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Book Synopsis''An intelligent and immersive courtroom drama, a compelling new voice in legal crime fiction'' ANDREA MARASHE SAW IT ALLBUT SHE CAN NEVER TELLA young black man is arrested for murder. The case against him is strong - a mum and a teacher saw him standing over a body in a park, a knife still in hand.But his up-and-coming barrister Rosa knows how people prejudge, but most of all, she suspects something is amiss. This boy comes from her neighbourhood. From a good family. So she begins to dig...As Rosa discovers secret upon terrible secret, she moves closer to finding a testimony that could win the case - or bring the whole establishment down on her.The Witness isthe start of a groundbreaking new series by young barrister and bestselling author of In Black and White, Alexandra Wilson.''This is exactly what it''s like to be a criminal barrister at the sharp end of Legal Aid work, and an importa

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Book SynopsisAndie DeGrasse, aspiring actress and single mother, does not want to do jury service. But despite her attempts to get dismissed, she still ends up as Juror No.11 in a landmark trial against notorious Mafia Don, Dominic Cavello.Cavello, A.K.A the Electrician, is linked to hundreds of unspeakable crimes and his power knows no bounds. But Senior FBI agent Nick Pellisante has been tracking him for years and conviction is a sure thing. As the jury reaches its verdict, the Electrician makes a devastating move. The entire nation is reeling, and Andie''s world is shattered. The hunt for Cavello just got personal, and she and Pellisante join together, determined to exact justice - at any cost.Trade ReviewPraise for James Patterson: 'Ticks like a time bomb - full of threat and terror * Los Angeles Times *Brilliantly terrifying...so exciting I had to stay up all night to finish it * Daily Mail *Patterson knows where our deepest fears are buried... There's no stopping his imagination. * New York Times Book Review *

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Book SynopsisNow that Alexandra 'Alex' Donovan is finally free of her troubled upbringing, she''s able to live out her childhood dream of working for the FBI. But soon after she becomes a member of the FBI''s elite Behavioral Analysis Unit, authorities in Kansas and Missouri contact them about bodies found on freight trains traveling across the country--all killed in the same way.Alex never expected to be forced to confront her past in this new job, but she immediately recognizes the graffiti messages the killer is leaving on the train cars. When the BAU sends her to gather information about the messages from her aunt in Wichita, Kansas, Alex is haunted by the struggles she thought she''d left behind forever.In a race against time to solve the case while battling her own weaknesses, Alex must face how far she''ll go--and what she''s willing to risk--to put a stop to the Train Killer.

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Book SynopsisThe 1997 novel that put Horacio Castellanos Moya on the map, now published for the first time in EnglishTrade Review"The novelist Horacio Castellanos Moya, an exile from El Salvador, seems permanently transfixed by arbitrary terror. His novels, five of which have been translated into English, chart the lives of those thrown into what Roberto Bolaño called Latin America’s “Secret Vietnam.” As in the purest of Greek tragedies (Moya calls Sophocles one of his favorite writers), his slim, exacting books operate according to the shifting logic of distant, mysterious forces. The Olympian gods were the original aimless authority; the various players in Latin America’s civil wars, with their capricious interests, capacity for violence, and callous indifference to suffering, are the gods’ modern incarnations." -- Michael LaPointe - Los Angeles Review of Books"Brilliantly mordent." -- The Australian"Castellanos Moya has turned anxiety into an art form and an act of rebellion, and redeemed paranoia as a positive indicator of rot." -- Natasha Wimmer - The Nation"Acid humor, like a Buster Keaton movie or a time bomb." -- Roberto Bolaño"An intense writer, whose short novels take fierce satiric hold of a fictional concept and squeeze and squeeze." -- James Wood - The New Yorker"A welcome eye-opening addition to this new literature of the Latin American nightmare." -- Anderson Tepper - Time Out New York"Humor amid the madness and evil. Don’t let the breezy, often funny and frequently irreverent tone fool you." -- John Greenya - Washington Times"Even nineteen years on, the book’s atmosphere of exasperated rage feels itchy, jagged, and real." -- The Paris Review"From a political perspective, Revulsion has a lot to teach us… It may be a gift, and it is very comforting, but lonely anger won’t help you in the end." -- The New Inquiry"Operating as both a parody and a darkly funny, explosive rant of a man who detests his homeland, it’s a blistering novella that satisfies the darkness clouding the cynical side of our souls." -- Numéro Cinq"Through imitation, a hybrid gem of fiction is born." -- Mark Haber - LitHub"A tribute and a parody as well as an original voice." -- Bookforum"Best read in a single sitting to indulge the ranting invective in all of its uninterrupted and visceral glory, Revulsion is, at once, literary homage, political/cultural harangue, exemplification of storytelling's inherent power, and a damn fine, entertaining novel. Castellanos Moya's fiction, never ever well-suited for those in need of enlivening, hums with frenetic energy; a foreboding din both jarring and ruthless." -- Powell's"A scathing, electric, brief novel, an unrelenting diatribe taking aim at everything… Castellanos Moya masterfully lays out the entrails of a country gutted by corruption and war." -- Booklist"Moya brings his readers to the center, dares them to reconcile the narrative rant before their eyes with the author’s cheeky assertion that this rant is the one approved for a more general, more delicate audience... Moya is as whip smart as any of them, and as pissed off; and the reader would do well to read carefully, lest they feel the lash of his well-earned condescension." -- Full-Stop

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Book SynopsisAnother exciting page-turner full of intrigue, tension and drama from this knowledgeable author. Jean Harrod's experience as a diplomat, and of the exotic location of the Turks and Caicos Islands, shines through this gripping and atmospheric plot.

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Book SynopsisFresh out of law school, Thaddeus Murfee lands a high-profile murder casebut his biggest adversary isn't the prosecution, it's his own client. Pulled into a deadly web of treachery and lies, Murfee faces the fight of his life to uncover the truth and survive the ruthless world of criminal justice.

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Book SynopsisA powerful tale of love, loss, and the lengths we will go to for those we care about the mostIn a race against time, attorney Thaddeus Murfee battles for a girl's right to die with dignity. As he confronts Johann, a nurse with a dark past, Thaddeus must navigate legal and ethical challenges to grant Rachel's final wish.

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Book SynopsisA dark secret lurks within the U.S. intelligence community, and those involved will stop at nothing to keep it buried. Adam Drake, convinced he knows the truth behind the coverup, is determined to expose the treachery that has cost countless lives, including that of a trusted FBI agent. As he unravels the threads of deceit, Drake discovers that someone in the government aided and abetted domestic terrorists to further their own political agenda during the previous summer's anarchist violence. When Drake becomes the target of an MS-13 ambush orchestrated by the betrayers, he decides it's time to take the fight directly to the Deep State. With danger lurking around every corner and powerful enemies closing in, Drake must risk everything to expose the truth and bring those responsible to justice. A fast-paced, action-packed thriller with a plot that could be tomorrow's headline. _____________________________________________________Praise for the Adam Drake series5.0 out of 5 stars Nonstop action!5.0 out of 5 stars Just What I Needed This Week5.0 out of 5 stars This will make you think about the future of America. 5.0 out of 5 stars A Chilling and Realistic Story5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Political/Terrorist Thriller5.0 out of 5 stars A Series Born to Be Read

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Book SynopsisVengeance Served ColdFramed. Imprisoned. Now free and out for blood. Avery Collins spent seven years behind bars for a murder she didn't commit. Now she's hell-bent on exposing the truth and making her enemies pay. With her best friend and relentless PI Regina Baldwin at her side, Avery peels back layers of corruption reaching to the highest levels of power. As they dig deeper, a sinister web of greed, deceit, and murder unravels revealing the shocking truth behind Becky Whitfield's death. Armed with damning evidence, Avery transforms from victim to vigilante. One by one, she hunts down those who stole her freedom, serving ice-cold revenge to the powerful elite who thought themselves untouchable. In this pulse-pounding legal thriller by Rachel Sinclair, an innocent pawn becomes a ruthless predator. Justice Delayed, the explosive second installment in the Southern California Legal Thrillers series, is a high-stakes game of cat and mouse that will leave you breathless until the final page. The hunt is on. And Avery never misses her prey. ________________________________________________________________Praise for the Southern California Legal Thriller Series:? ? ? ? ? I loved this book very much? ? ? ? ? This has all the suspense and thrills that I enjoy. ? ? ? ? ? Strong women and great lawyers clash with the truth. ? ? ? ? ? Recommend it if you like legal thrillers? ? ? ? ? This is the 2nd in this series and I am hoping for more!!? ? ? ? ? First rate courtroom thriller with all the background? ? ? ? ? This book satisfies all who have ever felt wronged.

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Book SynopsisA judge's wife is dead, and the public are demanding blood. It's the sort of case that will end a defense attorney's career. But Michael Gresham doesn't have much left to lose and when he smells a rat in this headline grabbing story, it's the justice establishment that needs to be worried. A brilliant legal mind with nothing to lose becomes a formidable adversary to those who abuse their power. Gripping courtroom drama from million-selling John Ellsworth. ____________________________________________________________________5.0 out of 5 stars - I didn't want this book to end. 5.0 out of 5 stars - Wow! This book just doesn't slow down! Once you start reading, be sure you have time because you're going for a roller coaster ride. 5.0 out of 5 stars - This book has so many twists and turns I got car sick reading it. 5.0 out of 5 stars - Kept me reading long into the night5.0 out of 5 stars - I could not put this book down. It has so many twists, turns and curves that even if you thought you knew what was going on, you would be wrong. 5.0 out of 5 stars - Captivating from page one.

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Book SynopsisWho defends the defense lawyer?Michael Gresham's career is hanging by a thread. The lawyer who stops at nothing to defend others, is in the defendant's chair, alone. Enter Harley Sturgis, a lawyer whose own career is on the brink of collapse. But Gresham's case could be her salvation. Save Gresham, save his legacy and save her own job. There's only one problem. According to the greatest legal minds in the city, Gresham is guilty. A gripping thriller from million-seller John Ellsworth. ________________________________________________________________Praised for the Michael Gresham thrillers:5.0 out of 5 stars - I didn't want this book to end. 5.0 out of 5 stars - Wow! This book just doesn't slow down! Once you start reading, be sure you have time because you're going for a roller coaster ride. 5.0 out of 5 stars - This book has so many twists and turns I got car sick reading it. 5.0 out of 5 stars - Kept me reading long into the night5.0 out of 5 stars - I could not put this book down. It has so many twists, turns and curves that even if you thought you knew what was going on, you would be wrong. 5.0 out of 5 stars stars - Captivating from page one.

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Book SynopsisAttorney Michael Gresham has a new go-to person. Her name is Annie and she's twelve. Annie is a savant. She can look at you and, like her idol, Sherlock Holmes, tell you where you're from, whether or not you're happily married, and where you went to school. But now she must use her skills to discover who murdered her entire family, because it looks like the killer was actually looking for her. Annie must profile the killer before he kills her. It will take all of her brilliance and all of the lawyering skills of Michael Gresham. But will even that be enough? At the last minute, Annie spins out an entire universe of killers and leads Michael Gresham to their door. Now the door must be opened. _____________________________________________________________A page-turning legal thriller from three-million-selling John Ellsworth_____________________________________________________________What they said about the Michael Gresham thrillers:5.0 out of 5 stars - I didn't want this book to end. 5.0 out of 5 stars - Wow! This book just doesn't slow down! Once you start reading, be sure you have time because you're going for a roller coaster ride. 5.0 out of 5 stars - This book has so many twists and turns I got car sick reading it. 5.0 out of 5 stars - Kept me reading long into the night5.0 out of 5 stars - I could not put this book down. It has so many twists, turns and curves that even if you thought you knew what was going on, you would be wrong. 5.0 out of 5 stars stars - Captivating from page one.

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Book SynopsisThere's a problem with the lawyers in the US Attorney's Office. They're dying. Someone is picking them off, one-by-one. Michael Gresham is assigned to prosecuting the case against the at-large killer. When Michael's team has tried everything else to find the killer, they turn to twelve-year old Annie Gresham to create a criminal profile. Annie, the savant daughter of Michael Gresham, gathers together all the known evidence and begins mining the data. The killer moves closer and closer to the investigators. Now everyone is a potential target, especially those who are getting the closest to making an arrest. Annie creates a shocking profile of the killer, leaving the FBI agents skeptical of Michael Gresham. The noose slips around Michael and he struggles to arrest the killer before the FBI turns on him. Michael is put on administrative leave. He retains Joy Heavens to come to his defense. Help comes from an unexpected source when Marcel Rainford returns from his work at Interpol and joins Michael's team. In a shocking twist, the true identity of the killer becomes known--too late, for the jury meets and returns with its verdict. Marcel pulls out all the stops to obtain enough evidence to require a new trial. Video is purchased from an unexpected source and brought to court. One day remains to file for a new trial and complete Michael's struggle to be free. Will the judge buy the shocking truth? Or is Michael's jail cell now his long-term home?_______________________________________________________________A page-turning legal thriller from three-million-selling John Ellsworth_______________________________________________________________What they said about the Michael Gresham thrillers:5.0 out of 5 stars - I didn't want this book to end. 5.0 out of 5 stars - Wow! This book just doesn't slow down! Once you start reading, be sure you have time because you're going for a roller coaster ride. 5.0 out of 5 stars - This book has so many twists and turns I got car sick reading it. 5.0 out of 5 stars - Kept me reading long into the night5.0 out of 5 stars - I could not put this book down. It has so many twists, turns and curves that even if you thought you knew what was going on, you would be wrong. 5.0 out of 5 stars stars - Captivating from page one.

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Book SynopsisShe's the daughter he doesn't know he has, until she calls him...from death row. Michael Gresham meets his lost daughter, Cache, in her prison cell. She is scheduled for execution in 30 days. Her other lawyers have given up; there is nothing left to do. On a hunch, Michael reviews ancient records. He is astonished at what he finds. The countdown of her life begins. Gripping courtroom drama from million-selling John Ellsworth. ______________________________________________________________Praise for the Michael Gresham series5.0 out of 5 stars Mind Blown5.0 out of 5 stars Full of surprises5.0 out of 5 stars a must read!5.0 out of 5 stars Too bad I couldn't give it 10 stars!5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating5.0 out of 5 stars Hard to put down5.0 out of 5 stars What a book!

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Book SynopsisSometimes a victim decides to stop being a victim. Michael Gresham and Marcel, his investigator, go on the hunt for a client's missing wife. She has been nominated to the U.S. District Court, and now she can't be found. She's an outstanding lawyer, but Chloe suffers from personality problems. Her personality splits, and an alter personality takes over. There's an accident. Chloe battles to regain her ability to think clearly and survive. She must re-learn how to recognize faces. She struggles with her competing personalities. Michael Gresham is getting closer to finding her, but then there's a shooting, and everyone becomes a target. Interwoven is the story of Michael's wife and the illness and incarceration she must endure. Verona is Russian by birth and Russia wants her back. Two women that powerful forces want to victimize. Will they fight back and overcome? Sometimes a victim refuses to remain a victim. Sometimes they even go on the hunt. A page-turning legal thriller from three-million-selling John Ellsworth_______________________________________________________________Praise for the Michael Gresham thrillers:????? I didn't want this book to end????? Wow! This book just doesn't slow down! Once you start reading, be sure you have time because you're going for a roller coaster ride????? This book has so many twists and turns I got car sick reading it????? Kept me reading long into the night????? I could not put this book down. It has so many twists, turns and curves that even if you thought you knew what was going on, you would be wrong????? Captivating from page one

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Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling author of Anatomy of a Scandal, now a major Netflix series… Reputation: it takes a lifetime to build and just one moment to destroy.‘Sarah Vaughan has done it again. Superb’ Shari Lapena Emma Webster is a respectable MP.   Emma Webster is a devoted mother.   Emma Webster is innocent of the murder of a tabloid journalist.   Emma Webster is a liar.  #Reputation: The story you tell about yourself. And the lies others choose to believe… 'Uncannily timely… As dark and gripping as you’d expect from the author of Anatomy of a Scandal’ ObserverYour favourite authors love Reputation: ‘A terrifically entertaining legal drama and an unsettling cautionary tale for any woman considering entering politics’ Trade Review‘Sarah Vaughan has done it again. Superb’ -- Shari Lapena‘A terrifically entertaining legal drama and an unsettling cautionary tale for any woman considering entering politics’ -- Louise CandlishThis book is brilliant. About a woman MP whose reputation is destroyed. Timely and twisty, it felt all too real. A great plot but with much to say about the struggles of being a woman in public life. I loved it -- Laura Shepherd-Robinson‘Perceptive, elegant, thrilling and addictive’ -- Chris Whitaker‘Tense. Gripping. And bang up to date. This is a rollercoaster of a book’ -- Imran MahmoodWonderfully written, tense, taut and timely. I loved it!’ -- Claire Douglas‘A stylish, challenging thriller. Do yourself a favour and read this book’ -- Fiona Cummins‘Sarah Vaughan has distilled the zeitgeist into a pulse-racing thriller. Gripping all the way’ -- Erin Kelly‘I read Reputation in one sitting, which is my highest possible praise’ -- Bella Mackie‘Sarah Vaughan has another smash hit on her hands. Reputation is nuanced, complex, and thought-provoking, while still being a gripping, fast-paced read’ -- Louise O’Neill‘Sarah Vaughan does it again. Another taut, gripping thriller that also shines a light on some of the most important issues of the day' -- Bryony Gordon'Reputation steps straight out of today's political headlines to expose the sad double standard forced on women in the public eye. I'm quite in awe of the way Sarah Vaughan manages to ask some seriously unsettling questions about our society at the same time as delivering a taut courtroom drama. Totally compelling!' -- Russ Thomas'What an incredible, thought-provoking book' -- Elly Griffiths‘Reputation is Vaughan at her best: a relevant and topical political thriller with just the right dose of feminist outrage’ -- Lucy Atkins'Sarah Vaughan’s new novel Reputation is a prescient take on women in the public eye' * STYLIST, best March books *'Tightly plotted and very clever, this page-turner is a fascinating read' * WOMAN & HOME, Book of the Month *'Tantalising to the end' * SAGA *'The author of Anatomy of a Scandal is back with another timely thriller that take you behind the scenes of Westminster and looks at the scrutiny women in public eye face. MP Emma Webster is on the up until a journalist she’s entangled with is found dead in her home. Smart and riveting' * GOOD HOUSEKEEPING *'Uncannily timely… As dark and gripping as you’d expect from the author of Anatomy of a Scandal' * OBSERVER *'Enthralling… Reputation lacks the stunning topicality of Anatomy of a Scandal, but it may be a superior novel. It’s more intricately crafted with more nuanced characterisation – the Emma/Flora relationship is particularly well observed – and its points about the impact of misogyny on women (especially those in public life) and girls emerge more naturally from the plot' * Sunday Times, Thriller of the Month *'With an unerring eye for the political zeitgeist – so aptly demonstrated in her bestseller Anatomy of a Scandal four year ago – Vaughan again concentrates on the multiple pressures facing women in powerful positions… Expertly crafted, and with a stunning legal drama at its apex, the story underlines just how excellent Vaughan has become' * Daily Mail *'A dark, sinister tale about jealousy, revenge and why you shouldn’t mix business with pleasure' * The Sun *'Sarah Vaughan follows up her smash bestseller Anatomy of a Scandal with another compelling, one-sitting thriller…. Zeitgeist-y as hell, Reputation is a clever, nuanced look at how women in the public eye are constantly on trial and then throws in half a dozen twists that you won’t see coming' * RED, best books for March *'From the author of Anatomy of a Scandal (soon to arrive on Netflix) come this brilliant psychological thriller about ambitious politician mum Emma, whose private life is thrust into the spotlight when a man’s body is discovered in her home' * Bella *'Totally addictive and destined to be a big hit' * BEST *'Anatomy, with its exploration of consent and privilege, felt uncannily timely when it was published four years ago. Vaughan’s forthcoming novel, Reputation, might be even more so' * GUARDIAN (profile with Alison Flood) *'This eye-opening thriller dissects the timely issues of being a woman in the political spotlight… Think of your favourite true crime podcast. Mix that with a large serving of the heinous trolling directed at female MPs, before adding the courtroom drama of a Law & Order episode. With those elements, it’s no wonder Reputation, the new novel from former journalist Sarah Vaughan is a speedy page-turner… It’s an eye-opening, tense read, with several twists at the end that will satisfy Vaughan’s numerous fans' * STYLIST LOVES *'With her timely first book Anatomy of a Scandal, due for a Netflix adaptation in Spring, Vaughan’s stock could not be higher and she’s on ripping form with Reputation, a thriller that delves into the dark side of one female MP’s life and family' * STYLIST, best fiction for 2022 *'From the best-selling author of Anatomy of a Scandal comes another thriller you’ll be hard-pressed to put down… A thought-provoking look at what it really means to be in the public eye' * Woman's Weekly/ Woman's Own *'From the bestselling author of Anatomy of a Scandal comes another part-courtroom drama, part-thriller you’ll be hard-pressed to put down… A thought-provoking look at what it really means to be in the public eye and the sometimes shocking pressures women face. Tightly-plotted and very clever, it’s a fascinating read and one of the best thriller books on this best books 2022 list' * WOMAN & HOME, best books of 2022 *'Latest from the terrific Vaughan… With themes of harassment, online abuse, revenge porn and political entitlement, Vaughan’s third thriller is as prescient as ever' * THE BOOKSELLER, ones to watch *'Slickly topical…' * The Times *'From the author of Anatomy of a Scandal comes this psychological thriller about a female politician that explores the ramifications of online abuse and revenge porn' * The I *'Vaughan gives a colourful and convincing picture of the difficulties of public life… She arouses sympathy for many of the victims and is honest enough to show that girls and women can be quite as dangerous as men and boys' * Literary Review *'Timely and chilling… Vaughan never shies away from the moral complexities in this exploration of the pressures women face in both private and public life' * GUARDIAN *‘A thrilling mix of courtroom and personal drama, told with expertise by an author who worked as a journalist in Parliament and the courts, giving her first-hand access to amazing characters and settings. It really is a tense story for our times’ * PRESS ASSOCIATION *‘This razor-sharp, tense thriller is one of our reads of the year’ * FABULOUS *‘Hooks from the first page to the last’ * Heat *‘Another sure-fire bestseller from Sarah Vaughan’ * Hello *‘From the writer of the hugely successful Anatomy of a Scandal comes a new book which takes a look at a high-profile female MP’s fall from grace when a man is found dead in her house. This suspenseful and addictive novel is a thought-provoking and fascinating read’ * My Weekly *‘Now comes the equally provocative Reputation, which this time sees a female MP in the dock… Hooks from the very first page to the last’ * Crime Monthly *‘Sarah Vaughan deftly reveals a compelling inside view of life in the political spotlight, ramping up a palpable sense of stress and claustrophobia and shining a light on the darkest corners of life in Parliament. Then there are the courtroom scenes, tense and vividly drawn, that keep the reader riveted for page after page’ * CRIME FICTION LOVER *‘Astonishingly timely and clever, it's also utterly gripping. I loved it’ * Lucy Foley *‘I simply couldn't put it down. It is current, compelling and very clever’ -- B A Paris'Reputation by Sarah Vaughan will go down in history. Vaughan has a knack for tapping into the current zeitgeist, and this one goes to the heart of Westminster: an MP accused of a terrible crime, what will a woman do to save her reputation? Authentic, gripping, and with some of the most authentic courtroom scenes around, Vaughan is a major talent' -- Gillian McAllister

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Book Synopsis*Longlisted for the 2017 CWA Ian Fleming Steel Dagger for best thriller*''Even better than Child 44'' Daily Telegraph''Peppered with memorable characters, carved with precision, ... highly recommended'' Shots Magazine''Given that the definitive thriller in 1980''s Moscow already exists (Gorky Park), Moskva looks like a crazy gamble. But it''s one that comes off'' Sunday Times''A riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma . . .'' January, 1986. A week after disgraced Intelligence Officer Tom Fox is stationed to Moscow the British Ambassador''s fifteen-year-old daughter goes missing. Fox is ordered to find her, and fast. But the last thing the Soviets want is a foreign agent snooping about on their turf. Not when a killer they can''t even acknowledge let alone catch is preparing to kill again . . .A Cold War thriller haunted by an evil legacy from the Second World War, MoskTrade ReviewLike the city herself, Jack Grimwood's Moskva is richly layered, stylish, beautifully constructed, and full of passion beneath the chills. Part political thriller, part historical novel, part a story of personal redemptions, Moskva cements Jack Grimwood as a powerful new voice in thriller writing. Not to be missed. -- Sarah PinboroughEven better than Child 44 * Telegraph *Given that the definitive thriller in 1980's Moscow already exists (Martin Cruz Smith's Gorky Park), Jack Grimwood's Moskva looks like a crazy gamble. But it's one that comes off . . . * Sunday Times *Tom Fox is well drawn, the action scenes are filled with energy and tension, but the real hero of Moskva is Russia itself, bleak, corrupt, falling apart, but with an incurable humanity -- Tom CallaghanA compulsive and supremely intelligent thriller from a master stylist -- Michael MarshallA first-rate thriller - Moskva grips from the very first page. Heartily recommended -- William RyanHard to know what to praise first here: the operatic sweep of this mesmerising novel; the surefooted orchestration of tension; or the vividly realised sense of time and place; all of these factors mark Jack Grimwood's Moskva out as something special in the arena of international thrillers -- Barry Forshaw * Financial Times *Memorable characters, powerful recreations of history and an unrelenting pace that will keep you breathless. A striking début in the genre. -- Maxim JakubowskiA sublime writer . . . I felt glimmers of Le Carré shining through the prose. -- CrimeSquadIf you love thrillers Jack Grimwood is the name you need to remember... -- Viv Groskop * BBC Radio 2, Sara Cox Show *

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Book SynopsisTHE GRIPPING THRILLER IN TOM CLANCY''S JACK RYAN SERIES - INSPIRATION FOR THE BLOCKBUSTER AMAZON PRIME TV SERIESThe deadliest threat is the one you never see coming . . ._______It was a text message that started it.President Jack Ryan''s old friend (and former operative) Father Pat West warns of a honey trap, a possible murder and a secret AI project - Calliope - falling into Chinese hands, before going silent.This leaves Jack Ryan with two pressing problems.Firstly, find and rescue his old friend, last seen in Indonesia. And secondly, discover what exactly Calliope is and how much of a threat it poses.But it''s not the danger you see that catches you out.It''s the one you never see coming . . ._______PRAISE FOR TOM CLANCY''Exhilarating. No other novelist is giving so full a picture of modern conflict'' Sunday TimesTrade ReviewPraise for Tom Clancy * - *Constantly taps the current world situation for its imminent dangers and spins them into an engrossing tale * New York Times *Heart-stopping action . . . entertaining and eminently topical * Washington Post *A virtuoso display of page-turning talent * Sunday Express *Theres hardly another thriller writer alive who can fuel an adrenaline surge the way Clancy can * Daily Mail *

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Book SynopsisTHE LATEST ELECTRIC THRILLER IN TOM CLANCY''S NO. 1 BESTSELLING JACK RYAN SERIES Jack Ryan - out to avenge the murder of an old friend - finds himself in deep trouble fast . . ._________A blast from out of the past . . .After a mission goes wrong Jack Ryan heads to Barcelona for some required R&R. In a restaurant he bumps into old friend Renee Moore - but they have barely time to talk before a bomb blows the place apart.Dying in Jack''s arms, Renee gasps a final word: ''Sammler''. Unsure who or what this is but not a believer in coincidences, he decides to investigate both Renee''s reasons for being in Spain and the bombing itself.Soon, Jack is on the trail of a secretive organisation intent on bringing the world''s great powers to the brink of war . . . _________ Praise for Tom Clancy: ''Constantly taps the current world situation for its imminent dangers and spins them into an engrossinTrade ReviewPraise for Tom Clancy * - *He constantly taps the current world situation for its imminent dangers and spins them into an engrossing tale * New York Times *Heart-stopping action ... entertaining and eminently topical * Washington Post *A brilliantly constructed thriller that packs a punch like Semtex * Daily Mail *A virtuoso display of page-turning talent * Sunday Express *

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Book SynopsisTHE EXPLOSIVE THRILLER IN THE BESTSELLING JACK RYAN SERIESA global race against the clock . . .The Chinese Navy is gaining power. With quieter submarines carrying ballistic missiles, they pose a critical threat to President Jack Ryan''s America. And behind their progress is just one man: eccentric scientist Liu Wangshu.So when Liu goes missing, China suspects America''s involvement. What''s worse, President Jack Ryan discovers that a mole, code-named SURVEYOR, has infiltrated US intelligence to terrifying depths. Now more than ever, he needs the Chinese intelligence that Liu has to offer.With the help of old ally John Clark and the Campus team, Ryan faces a double race against time. First, beat the Chinese government in a global hunt for Liu. Then scour the elite ranks of the CIA for SURVEYOR.The heat is rising in this new Cold War . . .________Praise for Tom Clancy:''Exhilarating. No oTrade ReviewPraise for Tom Clancy * - *He constantly taps the current world situation for its imminent dangers and spins them into an engrossing tale * New York Times *Heart-stopping action ... entertaining and eminently topical * Washington Post *A brilliantly constructed thriller that packs a punch like Semtex * Daily Mail *A virtuoso display of page-turning talent * Sunday Express *

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Book Synopsis*** THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ***''A deft and clever retelling full of intrigue, rage and pathos'' JENNIFER SAINT, author of Ariadne''An intelligent, highly crafted and necessary book'' CLAIRE NORTH, author of Ithaca''Urgent and furious'' ROSIE ANDREWS, author of The Leviathan ___________________In Athens, crowds flock to witness the most shocking trial of the ancient world. The royal family is mired in scandal. Phaedra, young bride of King Theseus, has accused her stepson, Hippolytus of rape.He''s a prince, a talented horseman, a promising noble with his whole life ahead of him. She''s a young and neglected wife, the youngest in a long line of Cretan women with less than savoury reputations.The men of Athens must determine the truth. Who is guilty, and who is innocent?But the women know truth is a slippery thing. After all, this is the a

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Book SynopsisThe compulsive legal thriller from Scott Turow.Trade ReviewScott Turow pioneered the modern legal thriller and, for literary panache, is still miles ahead of John Grisham… A typically ambitious Turovian cocktail of intellect and adrenaline * Daily Telegraph *I’ve long been a fan of Scott Turow’s complex and humane legal thrillers. Limitations is ingenious rather than complex but is also humane and thought-provoking * Observer *Scott Turow does legal thrillers better than anyone else, and writes with a wonderful precision and style that lifts Limitations far beyond the norm of the genre. Highly recommended * Irish Independent *Fascinating… has the same elegant style, the same skilled storytelling as Presumed Innocent and raises some thought-provoking issues * Sunday Telegraph *Turow sets up the story with consummate expertise. The characters are skilfully portrayed, the plotting is deft and the writing a cut above John Grisham’s * Sunday Times *

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America's first line of defense - Brad McLanahan and the heroes of the Iron Wolf Squadron - must counter a dangerous Russian strike from within the homeland in this cutting-edge tale from the New York Times master of the high-tech military thriller, Dale Brown.On a remote island estate, a billionaire investor sells his air freight company to a mysterious new owner. The purchaser is none other than the President of Russia, Gennadiy Gryzlov. The Russians will use these private planes to secretly transport dangerous cargo into the United States.The inept American President Stacy Anne Barbeau has failed to account for the Russian threat. But others have been vigilant and will not leave America defenseless. Brad McLanahan and the Iron Wolf Squadron have joined forces with the newly formed Alliance of Free Nations in Eastern Europe, to prepare for the attack they know is imminent. Working with the most cutting-edge technology, the team will deploy CIDs-Cybernetic Infantry Devices-twelve-foot-tall humanoid combat robots, each armed with more firepower than a conventional platoon.But their state-of-the-art weapons may not be enough to combat the threat. The Russians have managed to reverse engineer their own combat robots nearly decimated in a previous attack, and have slowly begun smuggling them across America's borders. Dealing with an unprecedented danger and a feckless president and congress, McLanahan and the Iron Wolf Squadron will once again put their own lives on the line to check this new Russian peril and keep the home of the brave and the free world safe.

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Book SynopsisThree Debts Paid is the fifth gripping instalment in an exciting new generation of Pitt novels from the pen of highly acclaimed crime writer and New York Times bestselling author Anne Perry.It is February 1912 when barrister Daniel Pitt is reunited with his old college friend, Inspector Ian Frobisher. Following allegations of plagiarism, one of their Cambridge University professors has committed an assault, and Ian has recommended that Daniel defends him.Meanwhile, Daniel''s dear friend Miriam fford Croft has returned to London as a newly qualified forensic pathologist and is working with eccentric Dr Evelyn Hall. On Daniel''s first visit to the morgue, he is shocked to find Miriam examining the mutilated body of a young woman and, what''s worse, it is being compared to another corpse bearing identical wounds. As rumours spread of a serial killer, nicknamed ''the rainy-day slasher'', stalking the streets of London, Daniel hears that Ian FrobisherTrade ReviewOne of her most teasing mysteries, this time with a courtroom finale that may be her strongest ever * Kirkus Reviews *A truly unusual mystery * Publishers Weekly *Elegantly constructed and nail-bitingly tense * Good Book Guide *Engrossing . . . The book gallops to a dramatic conclusion * Washington Times Daily *There is a freshness about [Perry's] writing which makes it truly exceptional * Eurocrime *Anne Perry's Victorian mysteries are marvels of plot construction * New York Times *

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Book SynopsisHe was supposed to be having fun with his friends, not playing detective and stalking a serial killer.Theodore Boone - teenage lawyer and courtroom hero - is on a class trip seeing the sights of the capital city. But he hadn''t counted on seeing the most wanted man in the history of his home town, Strattenberg.Suddenly Theo is caught in the hunt for an accused murderer, alongside the FBI. Theo knows he''s getting in deep - and things could become even more dangerous. Because if this case goes back to court, it will be down to him. Will justice finally be done . . . or will the killer''s criminal allies be out for revenge?******************What readers are saying about THEODORE BOONE: THE FUGITIVE''Suspense, curiosity and, bravery, this book is packed with them'' - 5 stars''Loved this book'' - 5 stars''A great read for all ages'' - 5 stars''Awesome book - loved it'Trade ReviewIf you aspire to turn your children into lawyers who will keep you in your old age, John Grisham's Theodore Boone, his first novel for young people, might be for you. * Sunday Times *Nobody does legal fiction better. * Daily Express *Not since Nancy Drew has a nosy, crime-obsessed kid been so hard to resist. * The New York Times *Gripping... I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a good mystery. I think everyone will be enthralled by Theodore Boone. * Scholastic News *A master of his craft. * The Guardian *

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Book SynopsisDECADES OF FRONTLINE EXPERIENCE . . . THE NOVEL OF A LIFETIME

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Book SynopsisNearly being indicted convinced Benn Bluestone to quit drug lawyering. Now he just wants to sleep well and turn an honest buck. A case as trustee for an unstable young woman seems like just the ticket…but this ride began in World War II, continued through the Golden Triangle heroin trade, navigated a serpentine trail of spies and international corruption, and ended up on a remote South China Sea atoll, where nuclear war between the United States and China threatens to destroy the world. Now Benn has no choice but to draw on the maneuvers of the past he escaped. It’s more than a last shot at redemption. It’s the only way to get everyone out alive.

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Book SynopsisLonglisted for the 2023 Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 'I loved every single page!' GILLIAN MCALLISTER, author of WRONG PLACE, WRONG TIME 'A thoroughly compulsive ticking-clock thriller’ TM LOGAN, author of THE MOTHER I didn’t kill her. Trust me… When Amy Blahn died on a London rooftop, Layla Mahoney was there. Layla was holding her. But all she can say when she’s arrested is that ‘It was Michael. Find Michael and you’ll find out everything you need to know.’ The problem is, the police can’t find him – they aren’t even sure he exists. Layla knows she only has forty-eight hours to convince the police that bringing in the man she knows only as ‘Michael’ will clear her name and reveal a dangerous game affecting not just Amy and Layla, but her husband Russell and countless others. But as the detectives begin to uncover the whole truth about what happened to Amy, Layla will soon have to decide: how much of that truth can she really risk being exposed? 'A relentless, absorbing thriller' JANICE HALLETT 'The very definition of a compulsive page-turner' CHRIS WHITAKERTrade ReviewA haunting exploration of memory and obsession, of guilt and betrayal – set against the backdrop of a thoroughly compulsive ticking-clock thriller -- T. M. Logan, Sunday Times bestselling author of THE HOLIDAY and THE CURFEWImran is probably the most exciting crime fiction author in the UK right now and All I Said Was True is further proof of that. The dual narrative is exhilarating, the plot complex and layered, the writing is perfect and the narrator's voice is somehow both unreliable and trustworthy. Superb stuff -- M. W. CravenA twisting path to the moment of murder via a police interview where the truth meets its match. A relentless, absorbing thriller of the darkest paranoid noir -- Janice Hallett, Sunday Times bestselling author of THE APPEAL and The TWYFORD CODEI loved every single page! -- Gillian McAllister, author of Sunday Times bestseller, WRONG PLACE, WRONG TIMEOriginal and ingenious. There’s an authenticity to Imran Mahmood’s books that is so rare and rewarding. All I Said Was True is the very definition of a compulsive page-turner -- Chris Whitaker, winner of the CWA Gold Dagger and the Theakstons Crime Novel of the Year awardA tantalising thriller that bleeds with authenticity. Taut, twisty and fiendishly clever, it will surely confound you until the gripping finale. -- Kia AbdullahMahmood just keeps getting better and better -- Simon LelicOffering powerful insight into Layla's tortured mind, while also revealing parts of the mystery like a set of Russian dolls, each one concealing another, it underlines barrister Mahmood's considerable talents as a crime writer * Daily Mail *Wonderfully twisty and kept me guessing all the way to a really satisfying denouement -- Ajay ChowdhuryImran Mahmood’s ALL I SAID WAS TRUE is beautifully complex and arresting. I was swept away in Layla’s story, though not quite knowing who I should be trusting and when which - for me - is absolutely key in great storytelling. The way that Imran continues to challenge society, and all our many preconceptions within his books is so powerful -- L. V. MatthewsThis novel haunted me with its lyrical lies -- Jane CorryA suspenseful and intriguing thriller, layered with authenticity and told with real poise -- Victoria SelmanMahmood perfectly executes the killer combination of beautiful prose and a bloody great story. I will read anything he writes -- Ayisha MalikExquisite writing, a voice that pulls you in, and a story where you simply have to know what happened. All I Said Was True by Imran Mahmood is addictive -- Vicki BradleyFlawless prose from a skilful mind. Imran Mahmood really knows this world, and he stands head and shoulders above the competition -- Emma BamfordA beautifully written, gripping page-turner that you won’t want to put down -- Adam HamdyThis beautifully constructed, clever plot and it really delivers on suspense. I was guessing and second guessing myself all the way along. This was such a propulsive book for me I read it in one sitting, eschewing everything else so that I could find out what was going on. For me, that’s the mark of a real page-turner and this one has it all. It is unpredictable, intriguing, suspenseful and highly enjoyable * Live and Deadly *Anglo-Asian barrister-cum-novelist Imran Mahmood expertly balances a complex narrative in All I Said Was True ... as his beleaguered protagonist Layla tries to convince the police that a murder she is accused of was committed by a man who does not seem to exist. * Financial Times *With an unreliable narrator – is Layla going mad or is her story, no matter how implausible, true? – and plenty of twists and turns, this novel had me hooked, its brisk pace and revelations making it difficult to put down * Good Reading Magazine *

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Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling author of Presumed Innocent, Scott Turow’s The Last Trial recounts the final case of Kindle County’s most revered courtroom advocate, Sandy Stern. Already eighty-five years old, and in precarious health, Sandy Stern has been persuaded to defend an old friend, Kiril Pafko. A former Nobel Prize-winner in Medicine, Pafko, shockingly, has been charged in a federal racketeering indictment with fraud, insider trading and murder. As the trial progresses, Stern will question everything he thought he knew about his friend. Despite Pafko's many failings, is he innocent of the terrible charges laid against him? How far will Stern go to save his friend, and — no matter the trial's outcome — will he ever know the truth? Stern's duty to defend his client and his belief in the power of the judicial system both face a final, terrible test in the courtroom, where the evidence and reality are sometimes worlds apart.Full of the deep insights into the spaces where the fragility of human nature and the justice system collide, Scott Turow's The Last Trial is a masterful legal thriller that unfolds in page-turning suspense — and questions how we measure a life.Trade ReviewThe master is back and in The Last Trial Scott Turow takes it to another level . . . A writer with few peers -- David Baldacci, Number One Bestselling AuthorThe Last Trial is Scott Turow at his best and most ambitious. He has elevated the genre once again * Washington Post *Turow follows the courtroom proceedings so closely that at times the novel almost feels like being on jury duty, though few trials could be this interesting in real life. The novel’s greatest strength, however, is its poignant depiction of the emotional toll of the case, as Stern is forced to reconsider the nature of his friendship, his legacy and his mortality. * The Times *Grisham might do it more often, but Turow does it so much better * Observer *In this meticulously devised courtroom drama, rich with character detail, Turow again demonstrates what he does best: roll out a complex, keenly observed legal case yet save a boatload of surprises for its ending. And make it personal * New York Times *Nobody writes courtroom drama the way he does * Daily Mail *Turow is worthy to be ranked with Dashiell Hammett or Raymond Chandler * New York Times *Pioneered the modern legal thriller * Daily Telegraph *Turow blows even Grisham out of the water * Daily Mirror *A leading practitioner of the legal thriller * Financial Times *The thrill of any good Turow novel is that heart-stopping instant when you realize you've been piecing together the wrong puzzle * Entertainment Weekly *Turow keeps the suspense ratcheted up * Mail on Sunday *This is a guy who knows what he's doing * USA Today *Scott Turow has consistently out-Grishamed * Sunday Telegraph *A consummate storyteller * Independent *Turow will keep you guessing until the very, very end * Daily Express *Turow does legal thrillers better than anyone else * Irish Independent *

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Book SynopsisA Sunday Times and New York Times Bestseller!‘A rip-roaring, brilliant page-turner, but it’s also timely, cheeky, important and wonderfully, courageously provocative. What great fun!’ – James Patterson‘Smart and fast and twisty, State of Terror is a dazzlingly unpredictable political thriller. I loved it’ – Kathy ReichsTake a ringside seat in the high-stakes world of international politics . . .After a tumultuous period in American politics, a new administration has just been sworn in. Secretary of State, Ellen Adams, is determined to do her duty for her country. But she is about to face a horrifying international threat . . . A young foreign service officer has received a baffling text from an anonymous source. Too late, she realizes it was a hastily coded warning. Then a series of bus bombs devastate Europe, heralding the rise of a new rogue terrorist organization who will stop at nothing in their efforts to develop their own nuclear arsenal.As Ellen unravels the damaging effects of the former presidency on international politics, she must also contemplate the unthinkable: that the last president of the United States was more than just an ineffectual leader. Was he also a traitor to his country?State of Terror is a compelling and critically acclaimed international political thriller co-written by Hillary Rodham Clinton, the 67th secretary of state, and Louise Penny, a multiple award-winning #1 New York Times bestselling novelist.________________________Praise for State of Terror:‘Clinton and Penny are each a force on their own - put together they are unstoppable’ – Karin Slaughter'This is as close as you’ll get to being in the White House Situation Room with a secretary of state.' – The Times'Fast-paced and packed with insider knowledge.' – Daily Mail'The perfect political thriller . . . a glimpse into the world of our most powerful politicians.' - Ann CleevesTrade ReviewPretty darn good...the real appeal of the novel, apart from a fuel tanker’s worth of political score-settling, is that this is as close as you’ll get to being in the White House Situation Room with a secretary of state. * The Times *Tightly plotted tale of political intrigue...[Clinton and Penny are] a match made in heaven... This is meticulously plotted, intelligent and terrifying... Don’t miss it. -- Alison Flood * The Guardian *Great fun...an unexpected delight * Daily Telegraph *remarkable...Fast-paced and packed with insider knowledge, it superbly conveys the pressures at the heart of the world’s diplomacy. * Daily Mail *I expected a thriller written by Hillary Rodham Clinton and Louise Penny to be smart, very well-written, and suspenseful . . . But State of Terror is so much more than that. Yes, this novel is a rip-roaring, brilliant page-turner, but it’s also timely, cheeky, important, and wonderfully, courageously provocative. What great fun! -- James PattersonThe nearly 500-page novel combines other details that resonate with recent news... along with explorations of friendship... and, for the writers, the enjoyment of placing women of a certain age at the heart of a political thriller. * Independent (AP News) *State of Terror is an absolutely gripping, utterly believable, heart-stopping thriller that will make readers question how much is fiction and how much is based on reality. Clinton and Penny are each a force on their own – put together they are unstoppable -- Karin SlaughterThis is the perfect political thriller: rollercoaster action, credible heroes and villains, and a glimpse into the world of our most powerful politicians. Add into the mix flashes of humour and fine writing and we have a winning formula! -- Ann CleevesExpectedly, but effectively, the book targets Washington misogyny...The novel is geopolitically thoughtful as well, exploring a moral dilemma worthy of John le Carré... -- Mark Lawson * The Guardian *Hillary Clinton and Louise Penny Deliver a Page-Turner … a romp...political junkies will relish the veiled insults to real-life people. … I’m going to award the prize for Best Clinton Thriller of 2021 to Hillary. * New York Times *Smart and fast and twisty, State of Terror is a dazzlingly unpredictable political thriller. I loved it -- Kathy Reichscracking political thriller... -- Ryan Tubridy, RTEa complex plot with the highest international stakes...State of Terror proves to be a lively ... blockbuster...The geopolitical aspects here are handled with plausible authenticity... * Financial Times *Mrs Clinton's co-author is the splendid Louise Penny, author of the wonderful Inspector Gamache series...lively and readable... * Daily Express *consistently entertaining...Penny and Clinton demonstrate a sure hand at international intrigue and narrative pacing. The real key to “State of Terror,” though, is its secret weapon: female friendship. International terrorists may have all the materials they need for a dirty bomb, but America has these two middle-aged women with a plan. Honestly, it’s not a fair fight. * Washington Post *The thriller follows the journey of new secretary of state and main character, Ellen Adams.... Secretary Adams must navigate a terrorist plot, nuclear weapons and a Trump-like administration. Along the way, Adams battles sexist comments from her male counterparts but also finds friendship and support in the women around her...’State of Terror’ also tackles Washington's misogyny as the main character navigates jabs and sexist comments at the hands of the male antagonists. While the male characters are rude and crass, the women win by outsmarting their counterparts. * USA Today *State of Terror moves at a galloping pace all the while offering tantalizing insight into the mind of the GOAT (greatest of all time) herself. Hillary Clinton and Louise Penny have written us some truly iconic women. We are not worthy! -- Jessica KnollBreathlessly pacy and topical * Evening Standard *John le Carre's mantle was taken up by...Hillary Clinton...slickly enjoyable...fascinating granular detail of how a US Secretary of State sets about tackling an international terrorist plot... * The Telegraph on 'The best new crime fiction and thrillers to buy for Christmas 2021' *To say more would rob readers of the pleasures of discovery in this taut thriller, a story made all the more relevant by the United States’ recent withdrawal from Afghanistan. Possessed of both head and heart, “State of Terror’s” layering of ethical trade-offs, political intrigue, high-level espionage and pure evil perfectly melds Clinton’s intimate knowledge of the State Department and foreign policy with Penny’s mastery of genre mechanics. * L.A. Times *Hillary Rodham Clinton pairs up with powerhouse mystery novelist Louise Penny for State of Terror, a political thriller full of action and intrigue...Clinton and Penny create a heart-pounding mystery about terrorism, corruption and diplomacy, meticulously written with the promise of details only someone on the inside could contribute. * Time *[A] pulsating thriller. * People *With combined expertise, Hillary Clinton and Louise Penny offer a story that is not only artfully written but also rich in its deep knowledge of the complicated global mess that is international politics. With each tick of the clock, the spring is more tightly wound, and readers will find themselves breathlessly expecting in every moment that in the next moment the worst will occur. But wisely and with expert craft, across page after page of heart-in-your-throat moments, these two collaborators draw the reader inevitably toward a truly surprising conclusion. State of Terror is a feast for thriller lovers. -- William Kent Krueger, author of Ordinary GraceAn inspired pairing. Penny’s turn-the-page pacing and Clinton’s wealth of insider details mesh perfectly in this fast, entertaining thriller that also has knowing things to say about national – and international – politics. So authentic it feels like eavesdropping. -- Joseph KanonThis is one of the paciest and most complex political thrillers I’ve read in years * Stylist *This fast-paced thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat! * My Weekly *suspenseful debut...a shrewdly written political thriller, jam-packed with insider expertise. * The Herald *Grips from the first page * Bella *This brilliant read blew us away * Closer *

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Book Synopsis'Tremendous...taut, compelling' WILLIAM BOYDAn exceptional political thriller set in Ukraine from the bestselling author of Booker-shortlisted Snowdrops.__________________________________Twelve years ago, Simon Davey prevented a tragedy, and ruined his own life.Once a senior British diplomat in Kyiv, he lost everything in a lurid scandal. Back in London, he is travelling on the Tube when he sees her...Olesya is the woman Simon holds responsible for his downfall. They first met on an icy night during the protests in Independence Square.When Simon decides to follow Olesya, he finds himself plunged back into the dramatic days which changed his life forever.Set in an arena of political interference, corruption and espionage, Independence Square is a story of the ordinary people caught in the crossfires. It is a story of power, and where it really lies in the twenty-first century. __________________________________Praise for A. D. Miller:'Reminiscent of Robert Harris at his best' Financial Times'A mesmerising thriller... Spellbinding' D. B. John, author of Star of the North'Miller's gripping novel about truth, lies and power is a searing indictment of our times' Spectator'An intriguing, evocative tale of betrayal, revolution and heartbreak' Jonathan Freedland'Utterly gripping, a novel with its finger on the pulse of geopolitics that still manages to move deeply' ObserverTrade ReviewOne of the most important books of the last twenty years.Utterly gripping, a novel with its finger on the pulse of geopolitics that still manages to move deeply. * Observer, *Books to Look Our For in 2020* *At its best, Independence Square made me think of a 21st-century Graham Greene novel, an absorbing thriller informed by emotional intelligence and a deep understanding of geopolitics. -- Marcel Theroux * Guardian *Miller’s gripping novel, about truth, lies and power is a searing indictment of our times...a book about dirty money and the manipulation of politics, about a world where anything is possible and where even a war can be ‘hallucinated into reality’. And it is about power... This, then, is a story not about a revolution in Eastern Europe but about the way we live now. * Spectator *A tremendous novel - taut, compelling, reeking of authenticity. A.D. Miller writes with exemplary precision and sophistication. Independence Square is an unsparing examination of human beings caught up and destroyed by historical forces they can barely comprehend. -- William Boyd

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