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Book SynopsisA threat is called into the LAPD Bomb Squad and when tragedy ensues, the fragmented unit turns to Dick Stahl, a former Bomb Squad commander who now operates his own private security company. Just returned from a tough job in Mexico, Stahl is at first reluctant to accept the offer, but his sense of duty to the technicians he trained is too strong to turn it down. On his first day back at the head of the squad, Stahl's three-person team is dispatched to a suspected car bomb. And it quickly becomes clear to him that they are dealing with an unusual mastermind - one whose intended target seems to be the Bomb Squad itself.As the shadowy organization sponsoring this campaign of violence puts increasing pressure on the bomb maker and Stahl becomes dangerously entangled with a member of his own team, the fuse on this high-stakes plot only burns faster. The Bomb Maker is Thomas Perry's biggest, most unstoppable thriller yet.Trade ReviewPlenty of character, plenty of emotion, plenty of insider expertise, but most of all plenty of irresistible momentum toward a fantastic climax - in other words, The Bomb Maker is typical Thomas Perry -- Lee ChildThere are probably only half a dozen suspense writers alive who can be depended upon to deliver high-voltage shocks; vivid, sympathetic characters; and compelling narratives each time they publish. Thomas Perry is one of them -- Stephen KingThis is the ultimate cat-and-mouse game, a story so tense and riveting that you'll find yourself holding your breath as the timer ticks off the seconds. The Bomb Maker is a unique achievement, a wonderful mix of psychological thriller and high-tech entertainment. Perry always delivers -- Nelson DeMillePerry, in this first-rate thriller, proves as cagy as his criminal mastermind: The reader rarely anticipates his next move. He balances breathtaking suspense with romantic intrigue * Wall Street Journal *The intense thrills of Thomas Perry's The Bomb Maker are almost unbearable * New York Times Book Review *Fascinating, sinister stuff...and Perry's depraved mastermind is all too creepily believable...you'll keep flipping the pages, ever fearful of what bloody horror will strike unlucky LA next * Washington Post *

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Book SynopsisWhen a sudden crime wave hits several small midwestern towns, the U.S. Attorney for the region calls on Harry Duncan to investigate. An ex-cop known for his unorthodox methods, Duncan is reluctant to go up against a widespread criminal organization - but the attorney in question is Ellen Leicester, the wife who left him fifteen years earlier, and to her, he can't say no.Initially brought in as a consultant to determine if the racketeering is severe enough to require an all-out investigation by the FBI, Duncan quickly finds himself in conflict with a syndicate far more violent than first suspected. As the investigation develops, he begins compiling a 'murder book,' the notebook in which a detective keeps records, interviews, photos - everything he needs to build his case. But his scrutiny of the gang soon makes Duncan a target. And Ellen, too.A thrilling and suspenseful tour of crime-addled midwestern towns, Murder Book is signature Thomas Perry, with characters you won't soon forget, crisply-described action sequences and breathlessly tense plotting that will keep you racing through the pages.Trade ReviewMurder Book offers a master class in the craft of suspense * New York Times *Perry's characters come to life with a single sentence...He's one of the greatest living writers of suspense fiction * New York Sun *Harry is a thinking person's action hero, and Perry is the ultimate thinking person's thriller writer * Booklist (starred review) *The pages melt away as the story maintains a breathless pace throughout. This is further proof that Perry is a dominating force in the world of contemporary suspense thrillers * Publishers Weekly *A first class stand-alone...a fast-moving read and never less than supremely entertaining and rewarding -- Maxim Jakubowski * Crime Time *Top-drawer thrills from an author whose hard-nosed hero is as professional as he is * Kirkus *A master of nail-biting suspense * LA Times *

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Book SynopsisA fast-paced and immersive crime novel set in America at the end of the era-defining Vietnam War. It is a crime noir and high-stakes thriller that is impeccably researched.

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THE HUNT FOR A KILLER LEADS ALL THE WAY TO THE TOP...'Brilliant' - THE TIMES'Cracking' - DAILY MAIL 'Winning' - SUNDAY TIMES'A hell of a read' - OBSERVER'Enthralling' - FINANCIAL TIMES 'Enjoyable, intelligent' - GUARDIAN'A romping thriller' - INDEPENDENT'A rollicking read' - EVENING STANDARD'A gripping thriller' - DAILY EXPRESS'Fascinating' - DAILY MIRROR'Gripping' - RADIO TIMES 'Compelling' - THE SUNTHE BIGGEST THRILLER OF THE YEAR FROM BRITAIN'S TOP POLITICAL JOURNALIST, ROBERT PESTON.________________________1997. A desperate government clings to power; a hungry opposition will do anything to win. And journalist Gil Peck watches from the sidelines, a respected commentator on the sport of power politics. He thinks he knows how things work. He thinks he knows the rules.But when Gil's estranged sister Clare dies in a hit-and-run, he begins to believe it was no accident. Clare knew some of the most sensitive secrets in government. One of them might have got her killed.As election day approaches, Gil follows the story into the dark web of interests that link politics, finance and the media. And the deeper he goes, the more he realises how wrong he has been.But power isn't sport: it's war. And if Gil doesn't stop digging, he might be the next casualty...Robert Harris' THE GHOST and Bill Clinton & James Patterson's THE PRESIDENT'S DAUGHTER meets HOUSE OF CARDS in the most anticipated thriller of the year, THE WHISTLEBLOWER by Robert Peston.What your favourite authors are saying about THE WHISTLEBLOWER:'Exceptional' MATTHEW D'ANCONA'A genuine page-turner' - TOM BRADBY'Intelligent, elegant & thrilling' - RORY CLEMENTS'Unputdownable' - DAMIEN LEWIS'Riveting' - NICK ROBINSON'A cracking read' - ED BALLS

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Book Synopsis'Breathtakingly researched, brilliantly executed' Wilbur SmithA STRUGGLE FOR REDEMPTION. A RACE AGAINST TIMEA decades old submarine submerged in a cavern in the depths of jungle.A team of criminals hell-bent on unleashing the treasures it hides.And disgraced explorer, Rob Nash, the only person who can stop them.Set on a dangerous collision course in unforgiving territory, Nash finds himself in a race against time, whilst battling his own demons. Can he forgive himself for the wrongs of his past - and survive the perils that lie below the surface? A high-octane, fast-paced novel from a new voice in adventure writing and the winner of a Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize. For fans of Clive Cussler.'This has it all - exotic locations, a riveting plot, and heart-pounding suspense from beginning to end. An outstanding thriller not to be missed' Dirk Cussler 'Terrific entertainment' The TimesTrade ReviewBreathtakingly researched, brilliantly executed. * Wilbur Smith *An outstanding thriller not to be missed. * Dirk Cussler *Terrific entertainment . . . Avila thrillingly conveys the unfamiliar dangers of one of the last wild places on Earth * The Times *

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Book SynopsisGlobal politics, Russian meddling, and American fragmentation collide in this action-packed international thriller from New York Times bestselling author Eric Van Lustbader. EVAN RYDER: A SINGULAR HERO FOR OUR TIME. Evan Ryder is a lone wolf, a field agent for a black-ops arm of the Department of Defense, who has survived unspeakable tragedy and dedicated her life to protecting her country. When her fellow agents begin to be systematically eliminated, Evan must unravel the thread that ties them all together... and before her name comes up on the kill list. The list belongs to a mysterious cabal known only as Nemesis, a hostile entity hell-bent on tearing the United States apart. As Evan tracks them from Washington D.C. to the Caucasus Mountains, from Austria to a fortress in Germany where her own demons reside, she unearths a network of conspirators far more complex than anyone could have imagined. Can Evan uproot them before Nemesis forces bring democracy to its knees? The Nemesis Manifesto is an epic and harrowing adventure of the predatory forces that are threatening the very fabric of democracy and kicks off a compelling new series with a singular new hero for our time. Reviewers on The Nemesis Manifesto: 'An outstanding series launch' Publishers Weekly 'Dark, sophisticated and compelling... The Nemesis Manifesto couldn't be more timely' David Baldacci 'Hypnotically suspenseful, rich with authentic spycraft, The Nemesis Manifesto by Eric Van Lustbader introduces a heroine of our times – Evan Ryder' Gayle LyndsTrade ReviewAn outstanding series launch... Credible action and often lyrical prose support the complex, intelligent plot. A series of twists and an extended fight sequence at the end will leave readers amazed and pleasantly exhausted. Lustbader is at the top of his game' * Publishers Weekly, starred review *There are thrillers, then there are world-class, expertly plotted, thought-provoking thrillers like The Nemesis Manifesto... Consider me thoroughly blown away' -- Raymond Khoury, New York Times bestselling author of The Last TemplarHypnotically suspenseful, rich with authentic spycraft, [The Nemesis Manifesto] introduces a heroine of our times – Evan Ryder. She's deep undercover and as complex as she is exciting. From Washington, D.C. to Russia and Germany, Lustbader weaves a spellbinding web of memorable characters, cutting-edge technology, and powerful political ambitions that could become all too real. Sit back and enjoy. You're about to read a master at the top of a very dangerous game -- Gayle Lynds, New York Times bestselling author of The AssassinsLustbader is in excellent form here. The Nemesis Manifesto is dark, sophisticated and compelling, and couldn't be more timely. And Evan Ryder is a keeper! -- David BaldacciAction and suspense blended to perfection by a master -- Lee ChildThe master of the smart thriller -- Nelson DeMilleVan Lustbader, American master of the smart international espionage thriller, introduces the kick-ass and deadly Evan Ryder in an epic story... Credible action and often near-lyrical prose support a complex, intelligent plot. A series of expertly plotted, thought-provoking twists, betrayals and a final extended fight sequence [...] will leave readers exhausted' * Crime Review *

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'A thrilling blend of noir and fantasy.'Guardian.In an unnamed city - a hardboiled pre-Civil Rights New York sort of city -heroine Lila Mae has succeeded in becoming the very first Black female elevator inspector. In Whitehead's darkly comic otherworld, this is a job imbued with an almost mystical significance. But the illustrious Department of Elevator Inspectors is in crisis, bitterly divided between the Empiricists (check the machinery) and the Intuitionists (tune in to the vibes). Lila is an Intuitionist and so much better at her job than anyone else that surely it must be those 'good-old-boy' Empiricists who have set up the serious accident which occurs on her watch - and just before the Departmental elections, too. Lila sets out to clear her name (and discover the secret formula of the Perfect Elevator at the same time), and the author keeps us on our toes guessing the outcome as he cleverly tweaks and twists his plot, catching everybody out. At the same time the story is almost certainly an allegory but of what, exactly, readers may work out for themselves. A teasing, challenging and entertaining read.

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Book SynopsisIt is a political thriller set with a background of the run-up to a UK General Election. It involves a web of scheming, treachery and death, with a hero who has to battle against dark forces to discover the truth.

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Book SynopsisA compulsive, searing political thriller set on a kibbutz in Northern Israel, where the discovery of the body of an Israeli-Arab worker sets off a devastating chain of events… ‘A first-class political thriller’ Steve Cavanagh ‘A bitingly sharp, pacy thriller. Devilishly good. I inhaled it’ Freya Berry ‘A powerful political thriller that brims with authentic detail. Clever, compulsive and achingly atmospheric’ Kia Abdullah –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––This is no utopia… 1996. Northern Israel. Lola leaves an unhappy home life in England for the fabled utopian life of a kibbutz, but this heavily guarded farming community on the Arab-Israeli border isn’t the idyll it seems, and tensions are festering. Hundreds of miles away, in the Jerusalem offices of the International Tribune newspaper, all eyes are on Israel’s response to a spate of rocket attacks from Lebanon, until cub reporter Jonny Murphy gets a tip from a mysterious source that sends him straight into the danger zone. When the body of an Arab worker is discovered in the dirt of the kibbutz chicken house, it triggers a series of events that puts Lola and the whole community in jeopardy, and Jonny begins to uncover a series of secrets that put everything at risk, as he begins to realise just how far some people will go to belong… ––––––––––––––––––––– ‘A fantastic page-turner and an intriguing look at a complex and dangerous world. Sarah Sultoon creates intelligent, memorable characters and fascinating stories’ Holly Watt ‘A powerhouse writer’ Jo Spain ‘An extraordinary piece of writing from a political thriller writer at the very top of her game’ Victoria Selman ‘Brilliant and gripping’ S J Watson ‘An immersive and evocative political thriller that thrust me into a unique, razor-edged world, with a plot filled with tension and complexity. The narrative twists around itself, becoming increasingly claustrophobic and fraught, until it arrives at its explosive dénouement’ Philippa East ‘Full of danger and pulsating characters’ Louise Beech ‘Sarah Sultoon draws on her time spent as a journalist in the Middle East to bring northern Israel, its people, its beauty, and its complexities to life in vibrant colour in this twisting whodunnit…' Antony Dunford ‘A compelling thriller that weaves a complex tale … escalating to a shocking finale' Eve Smith ‘Unsettling, riveting, gets under your skin’ Peter Hain Praise for Sarah Sultoon: **Longlisted for the John Creasey (New Blood) Dagger** **WINNER of the Crime Fiction Lover Debut Thriller Award** ‘A brave and thought-provoking debut novel’ Adam Hamdy ‘A taut and thought-provoking book that’s all the more unnerving for how much it echoes the headlines in real life’ CultureFly ‘A tense thriller, a remarkable debut, heartbreaking, but ultimately this is a story of resilience and survival’ NB Magazine ‘A powerful, compelling read that doesn’t shy away from some upsetting truths … written with such energy’ Fanny Blake ‘A powerful story of the brutality of front-line journalism. Authentic, provocative and terrifyingly relevant’ Will Carver

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Book SynopsisA riveting financial thriller about temptation, choices, and the ruthless pursuit of profit and power in the City of London and the oil and gas fields of America. In 2014, environmentalists want to ban fracking, which has powered America to become the top oil producer in the world. Saudi Arabia is worried that too much supply will depress oil prices. One man has a plan that will make him billions. Into this world, twenty-four-year-old Sebastian has the seemingly good fortune to be offered a dream job working for Edouard de Tocqueville, one of the most powerful bankers in the City of London. But, dazzled by the opportunity laid out before him, Sebastian fails to see the devastating consequences of his actions...

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Book SynopsisWhite Suicide is initially set in the anni di piombo (the years of lead), the twenty years of Italian terrorism, and begins with the kidnap, and subsequent murder, of Aldo Moro in 1978, one of Italy’s, and the Cold War’s, visionary leaders.Trade Review‘White Suicide gripped me from page one, a modern thriller reminiscent of Eric Ambler that brings suspense, history and politics alive on the page. Not to be missed.’ -- Charles Glass, author of Soldiers Don’t Go Mad‘Simon Gaul’s novel investigates the web of mystery as the Milanese lawyer Pietro Albassi finds himself acting as a go-between during the hunt for the missing politician. Gaul has fun revealing the hidden hands many believe lay behind events at the time. Among these were the Vatican and the CIA.’ -- James Owen * The Times *‘A slow burn epic ... truly thought-provoking and credible.’ -- Paul Burke * Crime Time FM *'A brilliant, sprawling, action-packed saga set against a fascinating and murky part of recent European history.' -- Ray Celestin, award-winning author of the ‘City Blues Quartet’, two-time winner of the CWA Dagger Awards

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Book SynopsisEx-soldier Tom Scobie had won the safe parliamentary constituency of Ridgeway, against all the odds, only to discover that his seat is anything but safe. At home shady figures seek to undermine him and things get even more dangerous abroad. The prime minister sends him on a delicate mission and he quickly finds himself entangled in a world of multinational criminality. Tom finds himself pitted against unseen enemies at home and elusive criminals across the Balkans. His adversaries always seem one step ahead. The puppet master is still at work trying to lure an old friend of Tom's into his network of influence. The battle of wits becomes increasingly dangerous, Tom must untangle the web of corruption and intrigue, to save his old friend - and himself

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Book SynopsisNo one really dies in the Metaverse or do they?It is the near future, and the virtual realities of the Metaverse are home to millions of hard-core game addicts called Meta Junkies. Shea Britton is one of them. The top player in a fantasy simulation game called the Land of Might and Magic, Shea’ s character, Darshana, is on a quest to rid the Land of an evil player known only as The Gray Warrior. The problem is, The Gray Warrior is hunting too, and he’ s not playing a game. He is killing in the real world. Shea is unaware of the danger she is in, and it is up to the FBI’ s Behavioral Analysis Unit’ s top profiler, Parker Reid, to stop the killer before he reaches her.

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Book SynopsisWhen a teenager runs away from his father’s mysterious commune, he sets in motion a domino effect that connects a cast of six characters who narrate Wonder Valley. There’s Ren, just out of juvie, who travels to LA in search of his mother. There’s Owen and James, teenage twins who live in a desert commune, where their father, a self-proclaimed healer, holds a powerful sway over his disciples. There’s Britt, who shows up at the commune harbouring a dark secret. There’s Tony, a bored and unhappy lawyer who is inspired by the runner. And there’s Blake, a drifter hiding in the desert, doing his best to fight off his most violent instincts. Their lives will all intertwine and come crashing together in a shocking way, one that could only happen in this enchanting, dangerous city.Trade Review‘Pochoda is a master at homing in on the details of both exterior and interior landscapes and crafting characters so palpable that you can feel blood throbbing in their temples and rivulets of sweat evaporating off their necks.’ https://bookpage.com/reviews/21918-ivy-pochoda-wonder-valley#.XWffZehKjIW -- Thane Tierney * Bookpage *‘Wonder Valley is an epic novel told on a personal level . . . Each of the characters in this novel resonates with traits familiar to all readers, and yet every one of them is a unique individual . . . By focusing on those at the fringes of society, Pochoda effectively examines both the flaws and perfections of humanity at large.’ http://bolobooks.com/2017/11/wonder-valley-the-bolo-books-review/ -- Kristopher * BOLO Books *‘Pochoda’s novel is compelling . . . the author’s skill creates an experience of total immersion’ -- Lisa Alexander and Julia Lichtblau * The Common *‘It’s a California novel through and through: a collection of character studies drenched in enough sunlight to illuminate the harshest of truth . . . The ending is magnificently unexpected, almost ingenious, and the surprise factor sneaks up on you.’ https://ew.com/booksThe Common – Lisa Alexander and Julia Lichtblau 26th January 2018 ‘Pochoda’s novel is compelling . . . the author’s skill creates an experience of total immersion’ -- David Canfield * Entertainment Weekly *‘a dizzying, kaleidoscopic thriller that refuses to let readers look away from the dark side of Southern California.’ https://www.latimes.com/books/jacketcopy/la-ca-jc-wonder-valley-pochoda-20171110-story.html -- Michael Schaub * The Los Angeles Times *‘an ode to the misunderstood parts (and people) of California’ https://www.interviewmagazine.com/culture/ivy-pochodas-wonder-valley-ode-misunderstood-parts-people-california -- Jane Gavduk * Interview magazine *‘In Wonder Valley, everything is fully realized. Especially the characters—first defined against the running man—and the setting—a portrait of Southern California that’s attentive to the harrowing issues of race and class but never embraces cynicism.’ https://brooklynrail.org/2017/12/books/Structures-in-Service-to-WonderIvy-PochodasWonder-Valley-Harper-Collins-2017 -- Michael Natalie * The Brooklyn Rail *Genre Be Damned: Smith Henderson interviews Ivy Pochoda ‘a gripping, gritty, and deeply humane novel of flights and collisions, rich with the profound mistakes and redemptive urges of a wonderfully interlinked cast of characters’ https://lareviewofbooks.org/article/genre-be-damned/ * The Los Angeles Review of Books *‘Pochoda’s novel is compelling . . . the author’s skill creates an experience of total immersion’ http://www.washingtonindependentreviewofbooks.com/index.php/bookreview/wonder-valley-a-novel -- Fatima Azam * Washington Independent *‘Slowly, and with skill, Pochoda brings these characters together in a melancholy tale of people who have been bruised and abused by life . . . Pochoda gifts each of her characters with a rounded backstory and a sense of dignity that their circumstances have denied them.’ http://bookoxygen.com/?p=7999 -- Shirley Whiteside * Book Oxygen *

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Book Synopsis?Great historical events are never anonymous -- they sweep anyone in their path into the fray. Kevin Danaher, a foreign correspondent in Moscow, will discover exactly that, as he queues at the city's central post office one morning in 1989, waiting to send a fax to his newspaper in New York. How could he know that the beautiful East German woman standing in front of him was the means chosen by fate to throw him onto the stage of world history? With the Soviet Union collapsing and the Berlin Wall about to fall, this moment of history would change the world, and Kevin's life, forever. Stelios Kouloglou, himself a correspondent in Moscow at the time, blends fact and fiction in this compelling political thriller, as he guides us through the human side of history.Trade ReviewA witty, multilayered story ... for anyone who wants to know what Moscow was like in the twilight hours of Communism. - BRUCE CLARK / Times Literary SupplementNever Go To The Post Office Alone is a real political thriller in the fine tradition of John Le Carré. - Demosthenis Kourtovik / newspaper Ta Nea

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Book SynopsisSaleem, fed up with all the violence, religiosity, and strict family hierarchies of his Iraqi village, flees to Spain to establish a new life for himself. But his lonely exile is turned upside down when he encounters his father, Noah, in a Madrid nightclub after not seeing him in more than a decade. Noah looks and acts like a new man, and Saleem sets out to discover the mystery of his father's presence in Spain and his altered life. In doing so, he recalls formative moments in Iraq of familial love, war, and the haunting accidental death of his cousin Aliya, Saleem's partner in the hesitant, tender exploration of sexuality. When the renewed relationship with his father erupts in a violent conflict, Saleem is forced to rediscover his sense of self and the hard-won stability of his life. Through Saleem's experiences and reflections, the fast-paced narrative carries the reader between Spain and Iraq to a surprising resolution.Trade Review"A powerful portrait of an oppressed Iraq, Ramli's novel transforms incidents from the recent past into timeless fables, allowing readers to draw their own parallels."--India Stoughton, The Daily Star

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Book SynopsisThe Open Door is a landmark of women's writing in Arabic. Published in 1960, it was very bold for its time in exploring a middle-class Egyptian girl's coming of sexual and political age, in the context of the Egyptian nationalist movement preceding the 1952 revolution. The novel traces the pressures on young women and young men of that time and class as they seek to free themselves of family control and social expectations. Young Layla and her brother become involved in the student activism of the 1940s and early 1950s and in the popular resistance to continued imperialist rule; the story culminates in the 1956 Suez Crisis, when Gamal Abd al-Nasser's nationalization of the Canal led to a British, French, and Israeli invasion. Not only daring in her themes, Latifa al-Zayyat was also bold in her use of colloquial Arabic, and the novel contains some of the liveliest dialogue in modern Arabic literature."Not only a great novel, but a literary landmark that shaped our consciousness."--Abdel Moneim Tallima "A great anticolonialist work in a feminist key."--Ferial Ghazoul "Latifa al-Zayyat greatly helped all of us Egyptian writers in our early writing careers."--Naguib MahfouzTrade Review"Absorbing . . . Superbly translated . . . Arguably the best modern [Egyptian] novel not written by Nobel laureate Mahfouz."—Kirkus Reviews"Recommended."—Choice"Latifa al-Zayyat greatly helped all of us Egyptian writers in our early writing careers."—Naguib Mahfouz"A pioneering work on many levels."—Al Jadid"A great anti-colonialist work in a feminist key."—Ferial Ghazoul"Not only a great novel, but a literary landmark that shaped our consciousness."—Abdel Moneim Tallima

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Book SynopsisA Times 'Best New Thriller' for May 2022 'Enthralling ... Sharp dialogue and flashes of dry wit' Financial Times 'Ben Creed has a genuine gift for conjuring up Stalin's Leningrad in all its beauty and misery' The Times 'A cleverly constructed thriller' Sunday Times 'A fantastically tense atmosphere ... A spine-tingling page-turner' The Sun ___________Leningrad, winter 1952. An invisible killer known as Koshchei – a nightmare of Slavic folklore – stalks the streets, leaving a distinctive and gruesome mark upon its victims.Three thousand kilometres away in a Gulag labour colony, threatened by the vicious criminals who rule the camp and tormented by the Arctic cold, former militia lieutenant Revol Rossel is close to death.But then a brutal saviour descends from the skies: the state security interrogator who years ago ruined his life is back, tasking Rossel with tracking down the murderer.As the hunt continues, the two men uncover riddle after riddle, including a clue to finding a weapon of unimaginable power – a weapon the Kremlin's scheming plotters will kill for...Trade Review'A cleverly constructed thriller' * Sunday Times. *'A fantastically tense atmosphere, thickly spread with historical detail, makes this a spine-tingling page-turner' * The Sun *'Enthralling ... The dark story is leavened with sharp dialogue and flashes of dry wit' * Financial Times *'Ben Creed has a genuine gift for conjuring up Stalin's Leningrad in all its beauty and misery' * The Times *PRAISE FOR CITY OF GHOSTS: 'A highly assured and entertaining debut ... Martin Cruz Smith's Gorky Park [...] may have a true heir' The Times. 'A worthy successor to Cruz Smith's Arkady Renko ... A fine and often moving thriller' Financial Times. 'Reminded me of Gorky Park, only I liked this tense, complex thriller even better' James Patterson. 'Gripping ... An excellent start to a new historical crime series' -- Vaseem Khan

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Book Synopsis''Best book ever!'' - 5-star reader reviewTheodore Boone, young lawyer, has had a lot to deal with in his thirteen years, everything from kidnapping to murder. But he''s come through it all and, with the law on his side, justice has always prevailed. Sometimes, though, the law doesn''t seem so just. His friend Hardie Quinn is about to have his family home bulldozed to make way for a bypass. Hardie is not the only one affected: other homes, businesses and schools lie in the path of the road. Theo has to tell his friend the bad news: for once, the law isn''t on his side, and there''s very little anyone can do to end the destruction. Theo joins the campaign to stop the road. But when he stumbles on a terrible secret about the corrupt men behind the plan - a secret it is illegal for him to know - Theo must figure out how to keep the developers from breaking the law . . . without breaking it himself.******************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 SynopsisCIA agent Bill Hefflin is back in Bucharest— immersed in a cauldron of spies and crooked politiciansThe CIA is rocked to its core when a KGB defector divulges that there is a KGB mole inside the Agency. They learn that the mole’ s handler is a KGB agent known as Boris. CIA analyst Bill Hefflin recognizes that name— Boris is the code name of Hefflin’ s longtime KGB asset. If the defector is correct, Hefflin realizes Boris must be a triple agent, and his supposed mole has been passing false intel to Hefflin and the CIA. What’ s more, this makes Hefflin the prime suspect as the KGB mole inside the Agency.Hefflin is given a chance to prove his innocence by returning to his city of birth, Bucharest, Romania, to find Boris and track down the identity of the mole. It’ s been three years since the bloody revolution, and what he finds is a cauldron of spies, crooked politicians, and a country controlled by the underground and the new oligarchs, all of whom want to find Boris. But Hefflin has a secret that no one else knows— Boris has been dead for over a year. Perfect for fans of John le Carré and Brad Thor

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Book SynopsisA brilliantly twisty, 80-page novella from the No. 1 bestselling author of the Logan McRae series. Including an extract from his new Logan novel, THE MISSING AND THE DEAD.It's the night of the big Referendum, and all Acting Detective Inspector Logan McRae has to do is find a missing No' campaigner. Should be easy enoughBut, as usual, DCI Steel has plans of her own. As the votes are counted there's trouble brewing in the pubs and on the streets of Aberdeen.Logan's picked up a promising lead, but all is not quite what it seems, and things are about to go very, very wrongTrade ReviewPraise for Stuart MacBride: ‘MacBride is the natural heir to the late and much lamented Reginald Hill’ Andrew Taylor, Spectator ‘MacBride is a damned fine writer – no one does dark and gritty like him’ Peter James ‘Fierce, unflinching and shot through with the blackest of humour; this is crime fiction of the highest order’ Mark Billingham ‘Some of the grittiest crime-writing in the field’ Independent ‘Admirers of tough, modern crime novels will be in seventh heaven – or should that be hell?’ Express ‘Ferocious and funny’ Val McDermid ‘Hard-hitting prose with a bone-dry humour and characters you can genuinely believe in, Stuart MacBride’s novels are a real treat’ Simon Kernick

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Book Synopsis'Dice has a forensic depth that is compelling, that challenges and deeply moves the reader. But what sets this novel apart is the precision and power of the writing. This is fiction that doesn't want to be journalism, it affirms the truth and nuance and possibility of imagination.'Christos Tsiolkas, author of The SlapFour teenage boys invent a sex game based on the toss of a dice.The police charge them with multiple sexual offences against three teenage girls.Twelve jurors must work out what actually happened.How does the jury find?Dice is a stunning courtroom drama told from the perspective of a diverse group of ordinary people - the jury. How will twelve women and men of different ages, backgrounds and beliefs decide whether consent was given or crimes were committed?In this dazzlingly accomplished and gripping debut novel, the story is told through the eyes of each juror as the trial unfolds and evidence is presented, withheld, fragmented and retold by different witnesses.Will the verdict deliver justice or punish the innocent? Where does the truth lie?'Dice achieves what the best fiction achieves: it draws us into the story on a deeply personal level, coaxing us to consider what we would do in the same situation ... the moving and powerful final moment delivers a sense of narrative completion while also reminding us of the flawed nature of the justice system.' Catherine Chidgey, award-winning author of Remote Sympathy'An utterly compelling, nuanced and appropriately complex read that effortlessly depicts the unique combination of the sensational and the mundane, which often characterises the criminal trial.' Professor Vanessa Munro, Warwick University

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Book Synopsis'Absolutely fascinating . . . A fantastic read' – BBC Radio London 'Remarkable' – BBC Radio BerkshireEver wondered what really happened to Princess Diana? Then this gripping new conspiracy thriller is for you. ___________August 1997: A princess dies in Paris.When private investigator Marc Novak is hired to investigate what – and who – really caused the death of Princess Diana, the last thing he expects to discover is a brutal, covert world.But soon he's drawn head-to-head with people so powerful, they'll kill to protect their secrets. To them, murder is legal and the truth can be tailored to suit the highest bidder.25 years on, could it be that the fatal crash wasn't just an accident in Paris?'Gavin Collinson has created a thriller which is both suspenseful and funny as well as interesting' Bella ___________What readers are saying about An Accident in Paris:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Slick and gripping'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Fast moving and thought provoking'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Whip smart'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Pacy and high-octane conspiracy thriller'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Intriguing and great fun'

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Book SynopsisIt’s strike—and counterstrike—as John Dempsey takes the fight to the Russians in a riveting Tier One Thriller by the Wall Street Journal bestselling authors of American Operator. When shadow warrior and former Tier One Navy SEAL John Dempsey goes undercover to meet with a Vory arms dealer, he thinks he’s laying the groundwork to penetrate the Russian criminal underground. Instead, he walks into a trap orchestrated by Zeta, the secret Russian task force behind a recent assassination attempt on the US President. For Dempsey and his team, the only way out is to lay waste to the Russians, putting a target on Ember’s back. With Ember pitted against Zeta, a dangerous game of strike and counterstrike ensues—sanctioned in the halls of the Kremlin and the White House but disavowed to the world. As the line between espionage, counterterrorism, and spec ops blurs, Ember is ordered to eliminate their ultimate adversary, which means taking the fight against Zeta to Russian soil. But like a phoenix risen from the Cold War embers, Zeta is more capable than anyone imagines, and the Russians retaliate with an operation that will find Dempsey and task force Ember battling for survival.

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Book SynopsisHard Power—the follow-up to the electric Hard Exit—is a riveting new thriller from bestselling author J. B. Turner.When Amy Chang, partner of NSA hacker Trevelle Williams—a friend of Jon Reznick—is found dead on a Manhattan subway, everyone says it was a suicide. But Trevelle knows that someone had been watching Amy’s every move, and he isn’t about to let them slip away.Trevelle calls on Jon Reznick to help him uncover what happened to Amy and protect Amy’s brother, Kevin Chang, a Hong Kong student-activist living in New York. Before long, two government organizations are hunting them, forcing the trio to go on the run. Will Reznick be able to pull himself out of another mess, or have things finally gone too far?As his pursuers close in, Reznick reaches out to Martha Meyerstein, FBI assistant director, for help—but with so many political forces at play, people are not always who they seem to be

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Book SynopsisBrought to you by Penguin.James Patterson and Bill Clinton - the 'dream team' (Lee Child) - return with a thriller even more compelling than global number one bestseller The President is Missing.____________Every detail is accuratebecause one of the authors is President Bill Clinton.The drama and action never stopbecause the other author is James Patterson.ALL PRESIDENTS HAVE NIGHTMARES. THIS ONE IS ABOUT TO COME TRUE.Matthew Keating, a one-time Navy SEAL and a former US President, has always defended his family as fiercely as he has his country.Now these defences are under attack. And it's personal.Keating's teenage daughter, Melanie, has been abducted, turning every parent's deepest fear into a matter of national security.As the world watches, Keating embarks on a one-man special-ops mission that tests his strengths: as a leader, a warrior, and a father.Because Keating knows that in order to save Melanie's life he will have to put his own on the line . . .____________'Propulsive, exhilarating, and unnervingly believable. You won't just read The President's Daughter, you'll devour it' KARIN SLAUGHTER'A rollicking ride combining Clinton's insider knowledge of the top echelons of US power with Patterson's snappy pacing and forensic prose' INDEPENDENT'Even better than their first . . . A rattling roller coaster of a thriller' DAILY MAIL'The loneliness of running a superpower and what it's like to send people to die in war feel unimpeachably authentic.' GUARDIAN'Deftly interweaves action scenes and family dynamics' SUNDAY TIMES'Highly entertaining' NEW YORK TIMES'I loved this book . . . An absolute page-turner' ROSS KING'A really propulsive and exciting story . . . a surefire winner' IRISH INDEPENDENT'Full of glorious details into the inner workings of the White House, this is action all the way in a fast and furious tale.' SUN'Superb thriller, expertly told. Read it in two days. More please' PIERS MORGAN'Legendary author James Patterson has teamed up with ex-US President Bill Clinton to write this chilling crime novel' SUNDAY EXPRESS'An absolute rocket . . . Clinton and Patterson are simply the best in the thriller business'ROBERT CRAIS, bestselling author of the Elvis Cole series'Clinton and Patterson's novel puts their respective expertise to good use' TIME'A page-turning, painfully human thriller that reveals the human hearts that beat inside those corridors of power' TONY PARSONS, bestselling author of Your Neighbour's Wife'Brace yourself for a thriller with inside secrets and riveting excitement'WALTER ISAACSON, internationally bestselling author'A smart, taut, utterly fantastic roller coaster that had me holding on for dear life' CHRIS BOHJALIAN, bestselling author of The Flight Attendant____________Real reader reviews:'The previous collaboration between the two authors was one of my favourite thrillers ever . . . this one was even better!''A thriller with all the punch and authenticity expected from the two authors''Mind-blowing . . . like, did I really just read that?''Outstanding . . . has you on the edge of your seat''An exciting roller coaster of a page-turning read''A great story, believable characters . . . I couldn't put it down''A terrific pulse-racing thriller''Absolutely blown away'____________Praise for the authors' previous collaboration, THE PRESIDENT IS MISSING:'The political thriller of the decade' LEE CHILD'Thoroughly enjoyable . . . a quick, slick, gripping read' THE TIMES'A bullet train of a thriller' AJ FINN'One writer with an unusual skill at thriller plotting and another with an exceptional grasp of global politics. The literary running mates have earned a second term.' GUARDIAN'The plotting is immaculate . . . the writing is taut' SUNDAY TIMES'Heart-pounding, gripping, terrifying . . . a genuinely masterful thriller' LOUISE PENNY'Truly authentic . . . I read it in one gulp. You will too.' HARLAN COBEN'This book moves like Air Force One' MICHAEL CONNELLY'Engrossing from page one' DAVID BALDACCI© Bill Clinton, James Patterson 2021 (P) Penguin Audio 2021Trade ReviewPropulsive, exhilarating, and unnervingly believable. You wont just read The President's Daughter, you'll devour it -- Karin SlaughterA rollicking ride combining Clinton's insider knowledge of the top echelons of US power with Patterson's snappy pacing and forensic prose -- IndependentEven better than their first . . . A rattling rollercoaster of a thriller, with a distinctly feisty President's daughter -- Daily MailThe loneliness of running a superpower and what it's like to send people to die in war feel unimpeachably authentic. -- Mark Lawson * Guardian *Deftly interweaves action scenes and family dynamics -- Sunday Times

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Book SynopsisAn explosive, fast-paced espionage thriller for fans of Frank Gardner and Mick Herron.Dark and twisted, A Time to Lie is a tense and timely novel' Adam HamdyA divisive prime minister. A long-buried body. A plot to bring him downThe bigger the secret the more dangerous it is to lieOn the morning of the Tory Party conference, the bones of a young woman's hand are discovered in a London building site.Jed Fowkes, Special Adviser at the Treasury, confronts Prime Minister Robin Sandford with a terrible accusation. He claims the hand belongs to someone they once knew well: a young woman whom Sandford murdered years ago.With his career on the brink of ruin, the Prime Minister's only hope is to enlist the unofficial help of MI5. A decision which leads him into a new world of espionage, illegal trafficking and murder.And the deeper he goes, the more treacherous the game becomes. Because now it's not just his life on the line; it's the future of the state itselfA pulse-pounding thrill-ride that hTrade Review‘Classy novel. Simon Berthon is a deft guide to the darker recesses of a fictional British state. A well-crafted, informed thriller’ Financial Times ‘For those seeking a light break from real political intrigue, I recommend new political thriller A Time to Lie by distinguished TV producer Simon Berthon. A light summer read, it’s an amusingly accurate portrayal of modern politics and journalism’ Michael Crick ‘Entertaining and shocking. Full of good characters and interesting relationships, this is not only a clever thriller but also an indictment of the way the UK’s political system works’ Literary Review ‘A pleasantly thrilling read … the scene setting and tension building is masterful … I was completely absorbed’ Daily Record ‘With deception at every turn, Berthon delivers masterful character development amid a tangle of sub-plots that both disguise and enrich the main story arc. Cleverly paced and meticulously planned, A Time To Lie will have you racing toward the ending, where politics and journalism collide in a bid to uncover the truth’ Press Association ‘Brims with tension . . . Masterful characterisation and a maze of sub-plots enrich this cleverly paced thriller’ Sunday Post "A brilliant book . . . wonderful, indulgent, devilishly entertaining . . . there’s a truthfulness, an authenticity . . . a rip-roaring read, it’s going to cause much sleep deprivation” Mark Dolan, Talk Radio. ‘One of five big releases … A political thriller about a corrupt prime minister embroiled in a murder scandal’ Independent ‘An insightful journey through corridors of power walked by those with terrible secrets. Dark and twisted, A Time to Lie is a tense and timely novel’ Adam Hamdy ‘A pulse-pounding thrill-ride that hooked me from the chilling opening, A Time To Lie delivers on every, explosive level’ Chris Whitaker ‘Utterly gripping from the first chapter to the unexpected ending’ Gavin Esler

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Pulse-pounding terror mixed with romance makes for page-turning pleasure.” — Kirkus Reviews on Reckoning “Propulsive…Scintillating suspense…Series fans will be riveted from the very first page.” — Publishers Weekly on Reckoning “The twenty-sixth installment of Coulter's FBI series delivers just what the author's fans have come to expect: a story that doesn’t go where we might expect it to; a supporting cast of new and exciting characters; and two familiar faces, Savich and Sherlock, who have come to feel like old friends.” — Library Journal on Reckoning “The action never stops…Catherine Coulter’s F.B.I. books with Savich and Sherlock are always great reads and as they keep going, this is #26, they just get better.” — Fresh Fiction on Reckoning “Coulter is always good, but in Vortex she uses her considerable talents to spin a complex tale of escalating stakes in a full-bore thriller that is not to be missed.” — Providence Journal “A missing person’s case kicks off bestseller Coulter’s nail-biting 25th FBI thriller… Coulter does her usual fine job of building suspense by shifting between the parallel narratives. This long-running thriller series shows no sign of losing steam.” — Publishers Weekly on Vortex “If you are looking for a roller coaster, highly emotional ride then you will really want to sit down with Vortex in your hands…Vortex—by definition is a ‘whirling mass like a whirlpool or whirlwind’ and Catherine Coulter knows how to catch her readers in one…As always with Ms. Coulter’s books, Vortex will captivate and fascinate.” — Fresh Fiction “Coulter… knows who her characters are, and what motivates them, and she knows what kind of adversary to put up against them… [The FBI novels] are suspenseful and surprising, and they have earned their large following. Vortex will be received enthusiastically.” — Booklist “A new release from Catherine Coulter is always a special treat for suspense thriller fans—fans who will devour Vortex…[a] fast-paced, action-filled read.” — The Big Thrill "Intricate... Coulter expertly weaves all the plot threads together. Fans of extravagant thrillers with a paranormal tinge will be satisfied." — Publishers Weekly on Deadlock "Eerie, unsettling, and breathlessly terrifying, Paradox is another gripping read from Catherine Coulter, who, at twenty-two books into her bestselling series and counting, shows no signs whatsoever of slowing down anytime soon." — The Real Book Spy “Seductive and menacing… [Enigma] sets new standards to judge thrillers. It’s a thriller most people would like to finish in one sitting…. Intense and packed with the action and inventive fantasy Catherine Coulter is known for.” — Washington Post Book Review “A breakneck plot, magnetic characters and just enough romance to make everything sizzle—that is to say, exactly what the world loves about [Coulter’s] best-selling FBI series…. The double-barreled plot explodes in the first chapter and doesn’t slow down until the breathtaking end. — Huffington Post on Bombshell “All the elements of a real spellbinder: glamour, romance… murder, colorful characters, sinister settings and a hidden motive for revenge that goes back decades. The plot twists at every turn…. Excellent.” — San Diego Union-Tribune on Riptide "Pulse-pounding… Coulter fans will have a tough time putting this one down." — Publishers Weekly on Paradox "A master of smooth, eminently readable narratives." — Booklist "Catherine Coulter is one of the bona fide rock stars of the thriller genre, and her last book, Paradox, was as good as anything she’s written. Labyrinth promises to be another 'white-knuckled' thriller." — The Real Book Spy “One of the reasons this long-running series keeps on being so entertaining is the combination of eerie and twisted plotline and engaging characters who continue to grow. Coulter is a true master!” — RT Book Reviews

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Book SynopsisThe compelling new thriller in the high-octane series featuring British CIA agent Ryan Drake. Perfect for fans of David Baldacci and Vince Flynn.Washington, DC. Former soldier and elite CIA operative Ryan Drake is heading out for dinner when he witnesses a sniper attack on a crowded freeway.Trade Review• "A high-octane and fast paced tale of derring-do set in the world of elite investigation and black-ops that had me hooked throughout... One of the strongest aspects of this book is Jordan's grasp of characterisation as Drake is a compelling and empathetic protagonist... Overall a very creditable debut and bodes well for a long running series featuring this new action-hero." --Raven Crime Reads

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Book SynopsisCould the child once accused of murder really be innocent?''So good . . . Ballantyne makes it look easy'' NEW YORK TIMES''Beautifully told'' DAILY MAIL''Thought-provoking and unsettling'' ALEX GRAY''A breathless thriller'' WOMAN''S OWN''Had me turning the pages late into the night'' C. J. COOPER________InnocentTen years ago, Sebastian Croll was found not guilty of murdering his playmate.Criminal solicitor Daniel Hunter defended the eleven-year-old in a trial that gripped the nation, but the past is unearthed when Daniel gets a call from his old client.Or guilty?Sebastian''s university professor has been brutally murdered and everyone who knew her is in the frame. As Daniel steps in to represent Sebastian for the second time, rumour of his client''s identity spreads like wildfire.Trade ReviewBeautifully told, with the talented Ballantyne's typical clarity, it weaves a subtle web * Daily Mail *Fingernail-on-a-chalkboard sentences are what make The Innocent One so good . . . Fashioning memorable suspense out of a well-known case is incredibly difficult, but Ballantyne makes it look easy -- Sarah Weinman * New York Times *A breathless thriller * Woman’s Own *A combination of psychological and legal thriller, this is both tense and intense, gripping and moving * Morning Star *A wonderfully creepy crime thriller * Yours *A character-driven, domestic crime novel. Through juxtaposing the choices of two emotionally disturbed boys, Ballantyne sensitively explores themes of rejection, abuse, and forgiveness * Booklist *Thought provoking and unsettling -- Alex Gray, the Sunday Times bestselling author of the DSI Lorimer seriesA skilful mixture of creepy crime thriller and gripping domestic drama, the Innocent One had me turning the pages late into the night. -- C. J. Cooper, bestselling author of The Book ClubA suspenseful, compelling read with a sting in the tail that will leave you gasping. Lisa Ballantyne knows her stuff. An author to be reckoned with -- T. F. Muir, author of the DCI Andy Gilchrist seriesA crackling good read - exactly the kind of novel that readers have come to expect from one of the most talented psychological suspense authors working today. With a gripping, twisty plot, conflicted and relatable characters, ever-rising tension, and an ending that's as thrilling as it is satisfying, I loved this book!' -- Karen Dionne, No. 1 internationally bestselling author of The Marsh King's DaughterSuch a wonderfully layered novel, part emotionally charged, nerve-jangling thriller, and part tender, intelligent family drama. I couldn't put it down. Brilliant. -- Saskia Sarginson, bestselling author of The TwinsPraise for Lisa Ballantyne's previous novels:A gripping and emotionally charged story. Just brilliant -- Clare MackintoshSophisticated, suspenseful, unsettling -- Lee ChildMoving, insightful * Guardian *Thought-provoking, brave and challenging, this book is an unsettling and compulsive read -- Rosamund LuptonGrips like a vice * Daily Mail *Tense * Sunday Times *Thought-provoking and clever -- Gilly MacmillanOne of the most readable, emotionally intense novels of the year -- Richard and Judy Book ClubThought-provoking * Woman & Home *A tense and shocking thriller that has the added treat of Lisa Ballantyne's deft prose. I loved it -- Renee KnightGripping, tense and moving -- Claire McGowanMoving and suspenseful; richly detailed, yet with the eerie simplicity of a parable -- Joyce Carol OatesA page-turner with real emotional depth * Daily Express *A compelling and emotional read with convincing characters that stayed in my head. Lisa Ballantyne deals with a difficult and controversial subject in a sensitive and thoughtful way -- Jenny Quintana

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