Political / legal thriller
Eye Books The Aladdin Trial
Book SynopsisA new Burton & Lamb thriller with an AI twist from the acclaimed author of The Pinocchio Brief. "An intense and compelling legal drama - quite wonderful" - Geoffrey Wansell An elderly local artist plunges 100 feet to her death at an overstretched London hospital and the police immediately sense foul play. The hospital cleaner, a Syrian refugee and a loner, is arrested for her murder. He protests his innocence, but why has he given her the story of Aladdin to read, and why does he shake uncontrollably in times of stress?Judith Burton and Constance Lamb reunite to defend a man the media has already convicted. Together they uncover not only the cleaner's secrets, but also those of the artist's family, her lawyer and the hospital.
£8.54
Headline Publishing Group Ghosts of the West: Don't miss the new
Book Synopsis'A rollicking good read' IAN RANKIN'A fun read' OBSERVER'Deftly plotted and hugely entertaining' JAMES WILSONThis third novel in the Drabble and Harris thrillers is perfect for fans of action-packed, historical fiction.................................................................When daring journalist Sir Percival Harris gets wind of a curious crime in a sleepy English town, he ropes in his old friend Professor Ernest Drabble to help him investigate.The crime is a grave robbery, and as Drabble and Harris pry deeper, events take a mysterious turn when a theft at the British Museum is soon followed by a murder.The friends are soon involved in a tumultuous quest that takes them from the genteel streets of London to the wide plains of the United States. What exactly is at stake is not altogether clear - but if they don't act soon, the outcome could be a bloody conflict, one that will cross borders, continents and oceans...Meanwhile, can Drabble and Harris's friendship - which has endured near-death experiences on several continents, not to mention a boarding school duel - survive a crisis in the shape of the beautiful and enigmatic Dr Charlotte Moore?................................................................Praise for Alec Marsh's Drabble and Harris thrillers:'Marsh's mixture of derring-do and scholarship makes for a fun read' OBSERVER on Ghosts of the West'An immensely readable treat!'ALEXANDER MCCALL SMITH'Told with humour and flair, Enemy of the Raj is a highly enjoyable, riveting read'ABIR MUKHERJEE'A thoroughly engaging and enjoyable diversion'NEW STATESMAN on Enemy of the Raj'Tremendous stuff! With the arrival of Alec Marsh's first Drabble and Harris thriller, John Buchan must be stirring uneasily in his grave'STANLEY JOHNSON'Immensely enjoyable'SPALDING TODAY'Hugely readable'ALEXANDER LARMAN, THE CHAPTrade ReviewMarsh's mixture of derring-do and scholarship makes for a fun read * Observer on Ghosts of the West *Immensely enjoyable * Spalding Today *Hugely readable * Alexander Larman, writing in The Chap *
£10.44
Headline Publishing Group City of Ghosts: A Times 'Thriller of the Year'
Book Synopsis'Reminded me of Gorky Park, only I liked this tense, complex thriller even better' JAMES PATTERSON *Shortlisted for the 2021 CWA Gold Dagger and the John Creasey 'New Blood' Dagger* 'Brilliantly orchestrated and totally engrossing' THE CRIME WRITERS' ASSOCIATION ______Leningrad, Russia, 1951.The shadow of war lingers. Revol Rossel – once a virtuoso violinist with a glittering future – is now a humble state militia cop, forced to investigate desperate crimes in this desperate era.But when five frozen corpses are found neatly arranged between railway lines, Rossel is faced with the most puzzling – and most dangerous – case of his career. His hunt for the truth leads him to the dark heart of Leningrad's musical establishment, and, ultimately, to the highest levels of the Kremlin itself.It's a world he knows intimately. A world where his dreams were shattered.A world where a killer may now be hiding...'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'Gripping . . . with historical heft, plenty of twists along the way, and a uniquely ingenious code left behind by our murderer. An excellent start to a new historical crime series' VASEEM KHANTrade Review'Reminded me of Gorky Park, only I liked this tense, complex thriller even better' -- James Patterson.'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. *'Gripping ... with historical heft, plenty of twists along the way, and a uniquely ingenious code left behind by our murderer. An excellent start to a new historical crime series' -- Vaseem Khan.
£11.07
Cornerstone A Good Marriage
Book Synopsis**Soon to be an Amazon Prime series**The perfect life. The perfect neighbourhood. The perfect murder. Welcome to Park Slope, where everyone has something to hide... _____________When young lawyer Lizzie gets a call for help from an old friend accused of murdering his wife, she reluctantly says yes. Zach is the chief suspect in his wife, Amanda's, murder but there's no way he could be guilty - is there?The further Lizzie dives into the glossy world of Brooklyn's Park Slope, the more she realises that things don't add up. Zach doesn't know the most basic details of his wife's past, and Amanda's friends barely know he exists.And in uncovering the truth, Lizzie will be forced to confront dark secrets that lie at the heart of her own once perfect marriage..._____________'McCreight is a master of misdirection - even if you've already read a lot of domestic thrillers, you'll be shocked by her jaw-dropping twists. Clear a spot next to Big Little Lies and The Couple Next Door - A Good Marriage is just as edgy and just as good.' APPLE BOOKS'Expertly blends domestic drama with a gripping murder mystery.... Filled with credible plot twists and realistically flawed characters, McCreight's page-turner presses readers to question everything they think makes a "good" marriage. This will stay with the reader long after the finish.' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY'McCreight expertly weaves multiple plot threads with a few sly red herrings, paving the way to a series of surprising, and satisfying, reveals. A smartly plotted and altogether successful union of legal thriller and domestic suspense.' KIRKUS'Filled with emotional urgency, sharp insights and profound revelations, Kimberly McCreight's newest novel is a marvel - both a compelling mystery and a discerning exploration of love and marriage.' JEAN KWOK, author of SEARCHING FOR SYLVIE LEE'Part legal thriller, part domestic suspense, pure page turner, this is a novel that will have you questioning everything you thought you knew about marriage.' MARY KUBICA, author of THE OTHER MRS'Absolutely, positively riveting. I could not put this down! Kimberly McCreight has crafted a captivating, thrilling story that bolts out of the gate at a breakneck speed and never misses a step.' TAYLOR JENKINS REID, author of DAISY JONES AND THE SIX'Full of dark secrets and surprising twists, A Good Marriage explores what lies beneath the surface of friendships, families, and communities. A captivating psychological thriller that gripped me from beginning to end.' MEGAN MIRANDA, author of THE LAST HOUSE GUEST'I loved A Good Marriage, a fast-paced page-turner that combines the complexity of a legal thriller with the emotional resonance of domestic suspense. You won't be able to put it down!' LISA SCOTTOLINE, author of SOMEONE KNOWS'What makes a good marriage - in fact and fiction? Kimberly McCreight takes a gimlet-eyed attempt at answering that question in the irresistible domestic drama, A Good Marriage,' THE WASHINGTON POST
£13.49
Head of Zeus The Friend
Book SynopsisA gripping international thriller, perfect for fans of Homeland. Trust. Betrayal. Conspiracy. Jacob Seger is a trainee diplomat who dreams of changing the world. But on his first posting, in Beirut, he meets a handsome stranger at a party and is swept up in a passionate, obsessive, affair. His relationship with Yassim eclipses everything – until one day Jacob recognises his own face in the newspaper. He is wanted on terrorism charges. Has Yassim set him up? Is he now a pawn in a murderous plot? Jacob is being pulled into a dangerous and complicated game. He needs to learn the rules, and escape Beirut – and he needs to do it fast. At once a moving love story and a gripping adventure, The Friend is an intelligent, urgent thriller that casts light on the dark threats facing the world today. WORLDWIDE REVIEWS FOR JOAKIM ZANDER: 'Fresh, raw and exciting' Sunday Times (UK). 'A thriller of rare ambition' Daily Mail (UK). 'Gripping and urgent' Irish Independent (UK). 'Timely and relevant' Literary Review (UK). 'Both forceful and subtle ... Powerfully orchestrated tension set against a strong dose of social commentary' Independent (UK). 'An absorbing thriller in a complex world of spies, politics, terrorism and assassination ... Excellent' The Times (UK). 'A multi-layered thriller full of style, drive and immediacy' Göteborgs-Posten (Sweden). 'Wonderfully written ... A superb thriller' Metro (Croatia). 'Intrigue, action and adrenaline mixed to perfection' Librería Reconquista (Spain). 'A terrific page-turner rich with complex conflicts and a big, meaty, chillingly credible conspiracy' Chris Pavone (USA). 'A riveting thriller with a great plot. What more can you ask for?' Lokalavisen (Denmark). 'An explosive, thrilling dance fuelled by authenticity' Il Giornale (Italy). 'A multi-layered, action-packed thriller' Dorstener Zeitung (Germany). Trade Review'A moving love story and a gripping adventure, The Friend is an intelligent thriller that untangles the complexities of international politics and reveals the dark threats facing the world today' The Bookseller.'The continued theme of Russian stirring of disaffection in Europe is certainly very topical, and with non-stop action and memorable characters the book could appeal to a wide audience' Crime Review.
£15.19
The Write Direction Publishing The Black Sea: 2020
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£22.79
Troubador Publishing The Primary Objective
Book SynopsisFor some, the primary objective is to stop a conflict, for others, the primary objective is to exercise power, but for most, the primary objective is to make money. Peace International is a New York based global reconciliation and mediation charity that seeks to prevent wars, regional disputes and rebuild civil societies. When a tip comes in that Iran is building a chemical and biological weapons research and production centre, it soon becomes clear that where they’re considering building - close to the border with Azerbaijan - could destabilise the Gulf region and beyond. Selecting a small team of volunteers, they form a task force to collect evidence, entering through a dangerous semi-lawless area in southern Azerbaijan. What they discover is a far more complicated web of challenges than a weapons facility. For PI Operations Director, Edwin Wilson, the mission is his most perilous yet, threatening the lives of his team and the international reputation of his organisation. But for two Iranian men, Fawaz and Jamshid, the stakes are even higher. Driven by contrasting personal circumstances and life chances, they face difficult choices as they seek different paths to prosperity in a controlling, repressive society that takes no prisoners…alive.
£8.09
Troubador Publishing Red Light and Bell: Your Sins Will Find You Out
Book SynopsisDaisy DeVilliers, celebrity PR, and Danny Owen, former investigative journalist, sit hand-in-hand in the VIP seats enjoying the much-anticipated return of global pop-megastar Martha. Following the kidnapping and dramatic rescue of the star and her sister, neither thought this glamorous night would ever happen. The ecstatic audience are demanding encore-after-encore. Martha is back! As the final notes die away, there is pandemonium — the police sergeant seated next to Daisy is assassinated by a sniper. Daisy is covered in blood and gore. Martha is unwillingly bundled off the stage to safety. But why was the police sergeant killed? Mistaken identity or deliberate act? Who orchestrated the murder and why? Soon Daisy and Danny are forced out of their comfort zones from show business into a world of high-level corruption, international organised crime, attempted cover-ups, and governmental chest-stabbing — all too believable with our current politicians and parties. Featuring well-informed behind-the-scenes entertainment action — who to trust in the duplicitous world where celebrity, the police, security services, and politics collide? This exciting page-turner takes you far and wide to Elstree Studios, the 02 Arena, the Houses of Parliament, inside the Security Services, and to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
£9.49
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Omega Rules
Book SynopsisIn Omega Rules, the third instalment in a new series from New York Times bestselling author Eric Van Lustbader, Evan Ryder is set on a world-wide hunt for answers when one of the agents in her team is assassinated. EVAN RYDER: A SINGULAR HERO FOR OUR TIME. Evan Ryder was once a field agent for a black-ops arm of the Department of Defense. Now she works for Parachute, a cutting-edge quantum-computing firm whose private espionage network exceeds any government spy agency. But her mission remains the same: seek out and destroy Omega, a fanatical global cult intent on destroying democracy. The fight against Omega has already cost Evan dearly but she will not stop until she has torn out the conspiracy by its roots, no matter the risk. In Omega Rules, the assassination of a Parachute agent in Vienna sets Evan on a dangerous, world-wide hunt for answers and on a collision course with forces so powerful they may be beyond her abilities to annihilate. Once again Lustbader delivers a prescient exploration of the political and ideological forces that are wreaking havoc on the stability of the Western world and its struggling democracies. Reviewers on the Evan Ryder books: 'Evan Ryder is a keeper!' David Baldacci 'A master at the top of a very dangerous game.' Gayle Lynds 'Action and suspense blended to perfection by a master.' Lee ChildTrade ReviewPRAISE FOR ERIC VAN LUSTBADER: 'An 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 Templar. 'Hypnotically 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 Assassins. 'Lustbader 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 Baldacci. 'Action and suspense blended to perfection by a master' -- Lee Child
£999.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Red Warning
Book SynopsisA CIA agent hunts an old foe in this gripping new international thriller from Matthew Quirk. Deadly enemies, dangerous games... CIA agent Sam Hudson has been hunting Konstantin, a Russian deep cover operative responsible for numerous murders on US and UK soil, for years – and he's finally picked up the trail in Geneva. But just as Sam is about to get vital intelligence, his source is ambushed, and he barely makes it out alive. Back in the States, the higher-ups want him to drop his obsession with Konstantin, but Sam can't let a man who's killed so many slip away again. When a mysterious caller taunts him right before an attack in D.C., Sam realizes Konstantin has followed him to the US. Teaming up with fellow CIA agent Emily Pierce, Sam sets out to find the killer. But every way he turns there are obstacles, and he begins to wonder if Konstantin has someone helping him on the inside. With the threat looming ever larger, Sam must use all his training and nerve to bring Konstantin down – before Konstantin brings down the nation's capital. Reviews for Matthew Quirk: 'Quirk has earned his spot in the front ranks of thriller writers' David Baldacci 'Breathless stay-up-late suspense' Lee Child 'Quirk is making a name for himself as a thriller writer to watch' Daily Mail 'The consummate thriller writer' Mystery SceneTrade ReviewPRAISE FOR MATTHEW QUIRK: 'If you're wondering where the best of the next generation of suspense talent is headed, look no further' Joseph Finder. 'Matthew Quirk is rapidly proving himself to be among our finest thriller writers' Michael Koryta. 'Quirk is making a name for himself as a thriller writer to watch' Daily Mail. 'The consummate thriller writer' * Mystery Scene *
£17.09
Grosvenor House Publishing Ltd The Unravelling: A Futuristic Thriller of AI,
Book SynopsisIn the year 2038, a dystopian cyberpunk world teeters on the brink of chaos, sharply divided between the high-tech, AI-dominated suburbs and the lawless sprawl of the urban wastelands. This future, a blend of science fiction and stark reality, sets the stage for a thrilling narrative of survival against a backdrop of totalitarian government control and advanced technology. Amid this futuristic society, a disillusioned English boy hatches an audacious plan to rescue Suki, a luminous Asian pop star, from the grips of an oppressive world—a plan fraught with action, adventure, and the dark underbelly of cybernetic crimes. Their fates intertwine with that of a weary New York cop, Joe Jones, who finds himself drawn into the vortex of a global conspiracy, marked by hacking, surveillance, and an alternate reality that challenges the very essence of human spirit. As system failures cascade through the meticulously governed society, from driverless cars to the volatile stock market, Joe emerges as the linchpin in a high-stakes game of technology and human vulnerability. Armed with high-tech gadgets such as futuristic sunglasses and navigating via robotaxi through a futuristic city, he delves into a world of artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and military might, racing against time to thwart a sinister plot with apocalyptic consequences. This science fiction thriller book, set in a futuristic world rife with robots, internet upheaval, and advanced computer systems, explores themes of leadership, strategy, and resistance. Joe's mission is dual: to protect his estranged family from the chaos and to guard Suki, who harbors secrets that could reshape humanity. As he battles through a society where surveillance and government control are omnipresent, the narrative delves into social commentary, exploring the conflict between technology and freedom, the power of prophecy, and the enduring human struggle for survival. Brand new science fiction for 2024, this futuristic fiction book is a must-read for fans of dystopian movies, science fiction books, and tales of technological unraveling. As Joe Jones confronts the challenges of a futuristic society and uncovers the truth behind the British boy's bold move, he embodies the spirit of resistance against a world on the edge of darkness. Will he decipher the web of deceit and save mankind from the brink of extinction? Dive into this action-packed, futuristic book, a crime thriller fiction that blends the excitement of science fiction movies with the depth of the best science fiction novels. Experience the unravelling of a world where the future of humanity hangs in balance, and the line between technological advancement and societal collapse is razor-thin.Table of Contents1 Happy Birthday 1 2 The Book 15 3 RO707 25 4 Singapore Nights 36 5 The Big Crash 46 6 London Zombies 58 7 You Must Leave This Area 67 8 Heading for the Concert 78 9 The Concert: Prologue 90 10 She's Gone! 99 11 Find Her 109 12 Near Miss 120 13 Find Him 130 14 Got Her 139 15 Two Planes 150 16 The Confession 159 17 Get Them Home 170 18 The Realisation 180 19 God 190 20 Family 200 Epilogue: The Future 209
£9.99
Grosvenor House Publishing Ltd The Unravelling: A Futuristic Thriller of AI,
Book SynopsisIn the year 2038, a dystopian cyberpunk world teeters on the brink of chaos, sharply divided between the high-tech, AI-dominated suburbs and the lawless sprawl of the urban wastelands. This future, a blend of science fiction and stark reality, sets the stage for a thrilling narrative of survival against a backdrop of totalitarian government control and advanced technology. Amid this futuristic society, a disillusioned English boy hatches an audacious plan to rescue Suki, a luminous Asian pop star, from the grips of an oppressive world—a plan fraught with action, adventure, and the dark underbelly of cybernetic crimes. Their fates intertwine with that of a weary New York cop, Joe Jones, who finds himself drawn into the vortex of a global conspiracy, marked by hacking, surveillance, and an alternate reality that challenges the very essence of human spirit. As system failures cascade through the meticulously governed society, from driverless cars to the volatile stock market, Joe emerges as the linchpin in a high-stakes game of technology and human vulnerability. Armed with high-tech gadgets such as futuristic sunglasses and navigating via robotaxi through a futuristic city, he delves into a world of artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and military might, racing against time to thwart a sinister plot with apocalyptic consequences. This science fiction thriller book, set in a futuristic world rife with robots, internet upheaval, and advanced computer systems, explores themes of leadership, strategy, and resistance. Joe's mission is dual: to protect his estranged family from the chaos and to guard Suki, who harbors secrets that could reshape humanity. As he battles through a society where surveillance and government control are omnipresent, the narrative delves into social commentary, exploring the conflict between technology and freedom, the power of prophecy, and the enduring human struggle for survival. Brand new science fiction for 2024, this futuristic fiction book is a must-read for fans of dystopian movies, science fiction books, and tales of technological unraveling. As Joe Jones confronts the challenges of a futuristic society and uncovers the truth behind the British boy's bold move, he embodies the spirit of resistance against a world on the edge of darkness. Will he decipher the web of deceit and save mankind from the brink of extinction? Dive into this action-packed, futuristic book, a crime thriller fiction that blends the excitement of science fiction movies with the depth of the best science fiction novels. Experience the unravelling of a world where the future of humanity hangs in balance, and the line between technological advancement and societal collapse is razor-thin.Table of Contents1 Happy Birthday 1 2 The Book 15 3 RO707 25 4 Singapore Nights 36 5 The Big Crash 46 6 London Zombies 58 7 You Must Leave This Area 67 8 Heading for the Concert 78 9 The Concert: Prologue 90 10 She's Gone! 99 11 Find Her 109 12 Near Miss 120 13 Find Him 130 14 Got Her 139 15 Two Planes 150 16 The Confession 159 17 Get Them Home 170 18 The Realisation 180 19 God 190 20 Family 200 Epilogue: The Future 209
£15.19
Olympia Publishers Tribe Canada
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£13.49
Troubador Publishing King of the Courts
Book SynopsisWhen secrets and lies threaten his perfect record, what happens when Ryan's secret becomes the biggest threat of all?Ryan Jackson is an up and coming, hot-shot lawyer from Manhattan law firm, Macpherson & Daniels.Currently 29-0 in his legal career, he decides to take on a seemingly straightforward case on behalf of NYC's biggest sports stars for financial mismanagement against their former super-agent, DeShawn Arlington.Very quickly all is not as it seems, and the case begins to unravel, one witness and plaintiff at a time. With his back against the wall, fighting to save his perfect record, Ryan must think outside the box, and quickly, if he wants to win the case. As the trial comes to a conclusion, he must decide what he values more - his career or his marriage.
£9.49
Andrews UK Limited A Deal to Die For
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£12.34
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Devil's Ransom
Book SynopsisPike Logan races to stop an insidious attack orchestrated by a man who knows America's most treasured secrets. THE WORLD’S SECRETS HAVE FALLEN INTO THE WRONG HANDS . . . Afghanistan has fallen. Taskforce operative Pike Logan’s mission is to extract a man who has done more for the US in Afghanistan than perhaps anyone else. But Logan's goal is jeopardised when a ransomware attack hits every entity in the Taskforce. And when a connection is discovered between the hack and the Taliban, Logan is tasked with hunting the perpetrators down. He has no idea that this was just a test run, and the real attack is coming soon, engendered by a former NSA specialist in the US Government, who wants to return to the bipolar world of the Cold War. The turncoat has cloaked his schemes behind hackers from Serbia and Russia, and if successful, he will alter the balance of power on the global stage. So far, he has remained one step ahead of the Taskforce, but he has just made one massive mistake: hitting Pike Logan… The latest explosive thriller from New York Times bestselling author and former Special Forces officer Brad Taylor, perfect for fans of Lee Child, Jack Ryan, and David Baldacci. 'Pike Logan is a feisty, devil-may-care hero.' Steve Berry 'Pike ranks right up there with Jason Bourne, Jack Reacher and Jack Bauer.' John LescroartTrade ReviewREVIEWS FOR BRAD TAYLOR: 'Taylor [is] one of today's finest storytellers' TheRealBookSpy. 'Pike ranks right up there with Jason Bourne, Jack Reacher and Jack Bauer' John Lescroart. 'A whirlwind of high adventure, and edge-of-your-seat plot twists... End of Days is an incredible tapestry of real world implications mixed with stellar story telling. Brad Taylor still has the touch' Mystery & Suspense Magazine. 'Logan is a tough, appealing hero you're sure to root for' Joseph Finder. 'Pike Logan is a feisty, devil-may-care hero' Steve Berry. 'It's an excellent read, and I greatly enjoyed it' Nelson DeMille. 'Fresh plot, great actions, and Taylor clearly knows what he is writing about. When it comes to tactics and hardware he is spot-on' Vince Flynn
£9.49
Blue Coast Publishing The Breaking of Liam Glass: A Gripping Satirical
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£17.99
Gideon Burrows Portico
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£10.12
Birlinn General The Blood is Still: A Rebecca Connolly Thriller
Book SynopsisWhen the body of a man in eighteenth-century Highland dress is discovered on the site of the Battle of Culloden, journalist Rebecca Connolly takes up the story for the Chronicle. Meanwhile, a film being made about the ’45 Rebellion has enraged the right-wing group Spirit of the Gael which is connected to a shadowy group called Black Dawn linked to death threats and fake anthrax deliveries to Downing Street and Holyrood. When a second body – this time in the Redcoat uniform of the government army – is found in Inverness, Rebecca finds herself drawn ever deeper into the mystery. Are the murders connected to politics, a local gang war or something else entirely?Trade Review'Set in Inverness, a refreshing change from Glasgow or Edinburgh…the author’s background' * Scottish Field *'Once again great characters, we hear more from reporter, Rebecca Connolly and the tension just keeps you on your toes all the way through. It’s also full of Douglas Skelton humour too which just makes it a marvellous read!' * Independent Book Reviews *'Excellent. Credible, multi-layered characters enhance the intricate, high-tension plot. Skelton’s growing legion of fans will avidly await brave, dogged Rebecca’s next outing' * Publishers Weekly US *'Incorporating concerns about the spread of populism and the downsizing of news reporting, Skelton’s intriguing premise keeps you reading avidly to see how he’s going to tie it all together and make it work' * The Herald *'A corking read… Skelton's talent is casting his descriptive eyes on the familiar and rendering truthful characters with a believable backstory' * The Scotsman *'Once again this is a book that delivered everything – great characters, mystery, tension, atmosphere and a myriad of emotions and I loved it' * Jen Med Reviews *'The Blood is Still is Tartan Noir at its most tartan, and noir: and a book we'd highly recommend' * Undiscovered Scotland *'one's absolute attention is demanded right to the last. Thunder Bay was a fine book; The Blood is Still is several rungs higher' * Journal of the Law Society of Scotland *'While the action keeps coming like blood from a severed artery, Skelton show us the souls of his characters ... A stand-out thriller' * Scots Magazine *'It would be so easy to romp through The Blood is Still – the plot is compelling and the characters are so darn realistic, but I advise you to hold fire and take time to savour some of the gorgeously lyrical prose that’s sitting there in among all of the drama' * Crime Fiction Lover *'Skelton’s years as the editor of a local newspaper make for an intrinsic, pitch-black depiction of the competition between the police, the press, and the powers-that-be in the scramble to construct and control narratives… [Skelton’s] first-hand experience of real-life crime enriches his writing, as the book’s complexities gradually increase and the finer details of the murders become ever more important' * Dundee Courier, Scottish Book of the Week *'I was only a few pages into this new novel before I decided on the phrase I would use to describe it. It's a corking read' -- Kirsty McLuckie * Scotland on Sunday *'If you don’t know Skelton, now’s the time' -- Ian Rankin'The Blood is Still is a compelling read with characters you care about and a layered, intelligent plot that captures both the heart and the mind. Absolutely unmissable' * LiveandDeadly.net *'A captivating, intricate and thoroughly satisfying thriller' * LoveReading *'[I]t shows how versatile a writer Skelton is and that he is just going from strength to strength. It's a triumph. I absolutely loved it and everyone should read it!' * SimplySuzeReviews *'An intricately plotted thriller ... Lyrical and thoughtful' * The Library Journal (US) *
£8.54
Gallic Books The White City
Book Synopsis'Roma Tearne is an exquisite writer and captivating storyteller' Aminatta FornaThrough endless years of glacial winter, artist Hera has known loss: her brother's arrest and imprisonment on terrorism charges, her mother's resulting death, and the collapse of normal life in a devastated London. Her one comfort has been her relationship with Raphael. As the thaw begins, can she track down her elusive lover?Trade Review'Roma Tearne is an exquisite writer and captivating storyteller' Aminatta Forna; 'Skilled and sensitive ... Tearne's training as a painter shows in the subtle descriptions that fill each page with lyrical power' Independent on Sunday; 'Tearne captures a shifting social and political landscape and questions notions of home and homeland' The Independent; 'Tearne brings her skills as a painter to her writing' Sunday Telegraph; 'She has a wonderful ability to create atmosphere.' The Times; 'Tearne charts the patterns of love and loss with beautiful prose' Sunday Times
£9.74
Myriad Editions The Kennedy Moment
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Hobeck Books Limited The Genesis Inquiry
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Both Barrels Publishing Ltd. Critical Strike
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£11.99
Whitefox Publishing Ltd The Eagle and the Cockerel
Book SynopsisEurope. Great Britain has long-since left the Union, but tensions between European countries remain and the international balance of power is firmly weighted towards China and the US. Seizing the opportunity for an unexpected comeback, disgraced former Paris mayor Vincent d’Amont makes an outrageous proposal: France and Germany should unite to create a new superpower: Charlemagny. The question will be put to the people in an historic vote on ROME, the ubiquitous social network of Europe. But, outraged by the progress of events and fearing a new order based on chaos and conflict, political vlogger Miss Cliché engages in a fierce battle against Vincent and his cronies. A bumpy journey filled with post-truth news and scorching betrayal lies ahead. Can Miss Cliché discover who is running the all-powerful ROME and reveal the real forces behind Charlemagny? And can she keep her own feelings under control before Charlemagny becomes a reality?Trade Review'At once of the recent past and of the moment, Alan Rhode’s The Eagle and the Cockerel is a meaty political thriller served in a distinctively wry style. Brilliantly comic on personality politics, and sharp on big picture politics, political comms, AI, and social media, The Eagle and the Cockerel exposes the absurdities of political games and power play in all their treachery, arrogance and self-serving cronyism.' -- LoveReading'Alan Rhode has woven an entertaining tale about where politics and a digital world might take the European Union in the future as it struggles to find unity and purpose in the face of the looming threats to economics, the environment and democracy that lurk in all countries across the continent.' -- Joe Kirwin'I’ve rarely read such witty political fiction with so much heart and flair! It’s at once both absurdist and glaringly realistic, not to be missed.' -- Leena Norms
£16.14
Corylus Books Resilience
Book SynopsisA murder mystery with political overtones taking place partly in the UK and partly in Romania
£8.54
Ignition Books(r) Honorable Enemies
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Common Notions Daughter Son Assassin
Book SynopsisA story of family bonds amid political betrayal that explores the drastic steps that a young girl will take in order to find a sense of belonging.Fred is lost, confused, almost certainly about to die. As he traces his steps back from the desert where he has been dropped by soldiers of a repressive Gulf Kingdom regime, his nine-year-old daughter, Nancy, is doing the same from six thousand miles away in a quiet neighborhood in the suburbs of Washington, DC. With his disappearance, she and her mother are forced to leave their comfortable house in DC for a new life in Virginia. Abandoned by their friends and desperate for answers, Nancy and her mother must acclimate to the strange world of suburban anonymity. As Nancy grows into adulthood, she pieces together what happened to her father and devises a bold plan to avenge his disappearance. Unraveling an international web of deceit in order to find her father wil
£14.20
Wyatt-MacKenzie Publishing The Flying Cutterbucks
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£12.14
Public Park Publishing The Awakening: and Selected Short Stories
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£15.97
Amazon Publishing La octava hermana
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£12.76
Next Chapter May It Please The Court
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£22.67
Speaking Tiger Publishing Private Limited Song of the Golden Sparrow: A Novel History of
Book SynopsisGuilty of the crime of sleeping on the job, the lowly yaksha Prem Chandra Guha, is banished to India on a punishment posting. During his stay here, he must write a sufficiently riveting history of the land of his exile. Prem Chandra arrives in India on the first dawn of her independence and fate brings him to Netarhat, an obscure town near the forests of Chhota Nagpur. It is here that he meets Manhoos, an orphaned urchin who repairs motor vehicles for a living, and his friend Mary, a feisty tribal girl from the nearby Santhal village.Assuming the shape of a common sparrow, Prem Chandra turns into an unobtrusive observer and follows the fortunes of Manhoos and Mary as they travel to Calcutta, and then to Rishikesh, Bangalore, Ahmedabad As they plunge from one adventure to another, a series of figures play key roles in their lives: the Naxal leader Charu Majumdar; Satyajit Ray, in his crisp dhoti and clipped accent; the ever-giggling Maharishi Mahesh Yogi; the powerful business magnate, Ameer Premji; and even a mysterious man with a 56-inch chest.
£14.99
Independently Published Natural Justice: A Legal Thriller
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£10.44
Swift Press Presumed Guilty Presumed Innocent 3
Book SynopsisNew from the author of Presumed Innocent, the #1 bestseller that redefined the legal thriller and is the basis for Apple TV+'s most-watched drama series ever.
£14.24
Random House USA Inc The Exchange
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£9.49
Fair Warning The Instant Number One Bestselling
Book SynopsisThe hero of The Poet and The Scarecrow is back in the new thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Michael Connelly. Jack McEvoy, the journalist who never backs down, tracks a serial killer who has been operating completely under the radar - until now.
£15.00
Bonnier Books Ltd Trial and Retribution: The unmissable legal
Book SynopsisA FULLY REVISED AND EDITED EDITION OF THE CLASSIC INSPIRED BY THE HIT, LONG-RUNNING TV SERIES STARRING DAVID HAYMANIt is every mother's nightmare. Her missing daughter found murdered. Her lover the prime suspect.It is every police officer's fear. A child murder. The evidence circumstantial.It is every rookie solicitor's dream. A high-profile case. An opportunity to shine.Twelve men and women will decide the verdict. But only YOU can decide if justice is done for the victim.______________________________ Praise for Lynda La Plante:'The UK's most celebrated female crime author' - DAILY MAIL'Thirty years on from writing Prime Suspect, La Plante is still delivering the goods' - THE TIMES'Tough, brilliant and damaged, [Tennison] shook up the genre forever' - DAILY EXPRESS'Lynda La Plante practically invented the thriller' - KARIN SLAUGHTERTrade ReviewThe UK's most celebrated female crime author * Daily Mail *Lynda La Plante practically invented the thriller * Karin Slaughter *La Plante excels in her ability to pick out the surprising but plausible details that give her portrayal of everyday life in a police station a rare ring of authenticity * Sunday Telegraph *
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HarperCollins Publishers The Royal Succession
Book SynopsisThis is the original Game of Thrones. George R.R. Martin.''No woman shall succeed in Salique land''Louis X is dead, poisoned, murdered, by the hand of Mahaut d'Artois. Her plan is simple to clear the path to the throne for her son-in-law Philippe. However, there is the small matter of Queen Clemence and her unborn child.As the country is thrown into turmoil, Philippe of Poitiers must use any means necessary to save his country from anarchy. However, how far is he willing to go to clear his path to the throne and become King in his own right?Trade Review‘Iron kings and strangled queens, battles and betrayals, lies and lust, the curse of the Templars, the doom of a great dynasty – and all of it (well, most of it) straight from the pages of history, and believe me, the Starks and the Lannisters have nothing on the Capets and Plantagenets. Whether you are a history buff or a fantasy fan, Druon's epic will keep you turning pages. This was the original game of thrones’GEORGE R.R. MARTIN ‘Blood-curdling tale of intrigue, murder, corruption and sexual passion’SUNDAY TIMES ‘Barbaric, sensual, teeming with life, based in wide reading and sound scholarship…among the best historical novels’ TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT
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Random House USA Inc V2
Book SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From the bestselling author of Fatherland and Munich comes a WWII thriller about a German rocket engineer, a former actress turned British spy, and the Nazi rocket program.The first rocket will take five minutes to hit London. You have six minutes to stop the second.Rudi Graf is an engineer who always dreamed of sending rockets to the moon. But instead, he finds himself working alongside Wernher von Braun, launching V2 rockets at London for the Nazis from a bleak seaside town in occupied Holland. As the SS increases its scrutiny on the project, Graf, an engineer more than a soldier, has to muster all of his willpower to toe the party line. And when rumors of a defector circulate through the German ranks, Graf becomes a prime suspect. Meanwhile, Kay Caton-Walsh, a young English intelligence officer, is living through the turmoil of war. After she and her lover, an RAF officer, are caught i
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Any Man
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Simon & Schuster Undermoney: A Novel
Book SynopsisFrom a seasoned insider of global finance comes a “stimulating, relevant, and dramatic” (The Wall Street Journal) thriller about a group of American operatives who secretly take over the world’s largest dark money fund—“a gripping thriller that takes you into the world of New York hedge funds, Russian money launderers, and DC power politics [that] makes you feel like you’re actually there” (Bill Browder, author of Red Notice).When a US airdrop of billions of dollars disappears in the desert sands of Syria, only a small group of military operatives knows its ultimate destination or why it has been stolen. Their goal is no less than the restoration of America’s geopolitical dominance on the global stage. Essential to this scheme are Greta Webb, a sophisticated CIA operative who is an expert on dark money, not to mention lethally skilled in hand-to-hand combat, and Elias Vicker, the damaged, dangerous soul who runs the world’s largest hedge fund. To achieve its goals, the group must form dangerous alliances. One is with the hidden family that manages the largest private pool of capital that has ever existed. Another is with Fyodor Volk, the ruthless founder of Russia’s most successful private military company, a mercenary with ties to Vladimir Putin. Volk has his eye on Greta. She would be wise to avoid him but cannot. Arcing from Manhattan’s finest apartments to Washington, DC, from Middle Eastern war zones to private European bank vaults, Jay Newman’s Undermoney follows the Americans as they are enmeshed in the world of dark money and confront ever-increasing danger. Ultimately, they must decide whether their objectives are worth the cost of sacrificing not just a few but potentially many human lives. “Unexpectedly timely” (The New Yorker), Undermoney is a “wildly entertaining peek behind the curtain of American politics, financial skullduggery, and high-stakes global conflict” (Nelson DeMille).Trade Review"An important story, and Newman tells it with a combination of investigative skill and dramatic flair. . . . The tale is intricate, and Newman’s plotting is tight. The twists are compelling, as spectacular locations spray forth from the pages like rounds from a PP-2000. . . . Newman’s uncanny eye for detail is on constant display. . . . Undermoney is a sophisticated, richly researched book. . . . Tough but humane, as learned as it is lurid, fast-paced but deeply thoughtful, and ultimately an insightful rumination on our times. . . . provide[s] escape through storytelling, certainly, but also commentary and no little degree of passionate illumination. . . . stimulating, relevant, and dramatic.” —Wall Street Journal "Essential reading—makes your heart beat faster, like a thriller should, but also teaches you something big, which most thrillers don't." —Lee Child “The sovereign-debt investor, best known for a fifteen-year legal fight with Argentina, channeled Tom Wolfe and John le Carré to write Undermoney. . . . [the novel] combines espionage, financial intrigue, and geopolitics with a cynicism developed through years of observing politicians and Wall Street titans up close. . . . unexpectedly timely.” —Sheelah Kolhatkar, The New Yorker “From page one you are immersed in a world of international intrigue and political power play that is nothing short of jaw-dropping. Jay Newman’s Undermoney combines the fresh feel and energy of a debut novel with the self-assured writing of a man who knows something we don’t know and knows it well. Truly a ground-breaking, unconventional, and wildly entertaining peek behind the curtain of American politics, financial skullduggery, and high-stakes global conflict.” —Nelson DeMille “There’s what the media tell you is going on in the worlds of business, politics, and foreign policy: the news. Then there’s what the smart money knows: the chatter at Davos, Aspen, Palm Beach, and in the Hamptons. But down below that there’s the undermoney—the stuff that connects populist presidential campaigns to flashy hedge funds to secretive pools of private capital to opaque money-laundering operations to bloodthirsty Russian mafiosi to fanatical terrorist organizations. Jay Newman writes about all this with an expertise that is terrifying and a literary flair that belies his many years on Wall Street.” —Niall Ferguson, author of The Ascent of Money “Undermoney is a gripping thriller that takes you into the world of New York hedge funds, Russian money launderers, and D.C. power politics. Jay Newman’s intimate knowledge of these worlds makes you feel like you’re actually there.” —Bill Browder, New York Times bestselling author of Red Notice “All hail Jay Newman! If even half of the astonishing, horrific, gobsmacking occurrences in this prestissimo-paced thriller bear even the slightest resemblance to reality, the world of international high finance doesn’t need the SEC—it needs an exorcism.” —James Grant, Grant’s Interest Rate Observer"Newman’s international-finance background is evident here as he takes readers deep into the cloaked financial-espionage world where tricked-out planes and jet packs provide glitter and layers of double-crossings mask the final play." —Booklist
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E-Kitap Projesi & Cheapest Books Fifty Essays 3 Essential Orwell Classics
£19.79
Grand Central Publishing The President's Daughter: A Thriller
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Penguin Putnam Inc One Minute Out
Book SynopsisA #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!From Mark Greaney, the New York Times bestselling author of Mission Critical and a coauthor of Tom Clancy''s Jack Ryan novels, comes another high-stakes thriller featuring the world''s most dangerous assassin: the Gray Man.While on a mission to Croatia, Court Gentry uncovers a human trafficking operation. The trail leads from the Balkans all the way back to Hollywood. Court is determined to shut it down, but his CIA handlers have other plans. The criminal ringleader has actionable intelligence about a potentially devastating terrorist attack on the US. The CIA won''t move until they have that intel. It''s a moral balancing act with Court at the pivot point.
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Random House USA Inc The Stars at Noon
Book SynopsisA literary thriller and love story set during the Nicaraguan revolution, from the National Book Award winner and two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist. • Now the basis for a major motion pictureSet in Nicaragua in 1984, The Stars at Noon is a story of passion, fear, and betrayal told in the voice of an American woman whose mission in Central America is as shadowy as her surroundings. Is she a reporter for an American magazine, as she sometimes claims, or a contact person for the anti-war group Eyes of Peace? And who is the rough English businessman she begins an affair with? The two foreigners become entangled in sinister plots and ever-widening webs of corruption, until a desperate attempt to escape the country brings their relationship to a crisis point.With his customary narrative brilliance, award-winning writer Denis Johnson brings a hellish landscape of moral ambiguity vividly to life.
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HarperCollins Publishers THE TOURIST
Book SynopsisSuperb new CIA thriller featuring black ops expert Milo Weaver and acclaimed by Lee Child as ‘first class – the kind of thing John le Carre might have written’.Trade ReviewPraise for ‘The Tourist’: 'A spy novel for our times… fascinating and exciting' Literary Review ‘A first class spy novel – wry, intelligent, layered… the kind of thing John le Carre might have written if he knew then what we know now’ Lee Child ‘Relentless action and memorable characters … a gripping and hugely entertaining read’ Mark Mills (author of ‘The Savage Garden’) ‘Smart… excels when the focus is on Weaver, an intriguing, damaged man yearning to break free of his dark profession’ People 'Utterly credible…Steinhauer, the two-time Edgar Award nominee who can be legitimately mentioned alongside John le Carré, displays a high degree of what Mr. le Carré's characters like to call tradecraft. If he's as smart as "The Tourist" makes him sound, he'll bring back Milo Weaver for a curtain call' New York Times ‘[A] scathing portrait of the CIA… Steinhauer seems to know the world of spies and assassins all too well… it feels real… ‘The Tourist’ is serious entertainment that raises interesting questions’ Washington Post ‘"The Tourist" should be savored… As rich and intriguing as the best of Le Carré, Deighton or Graham Greene, Steinhauer's complex, moving spy novel is perfect for our uncertain, emotionally fraught times’ LA Times 'Intelligent, evocative, and nuanced’ Seattle Times ‘Remember John Le Carre… when he was good? That’s how Olen Steinhauer writes’ Time ‘Compelling and hard to put down. …[Steinhauer is] superbly accomplished at both plotting and characterization’ Library Journal ‘Outstanding… heart-stopping action’ Publisher’s Weekly
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HarperCollins Publishers Orders from Berlin Book 3 Inspector Trave
Book SynopsisAn ingenious thriller in which young Detective Constable Trave uncovers a sophisticated plot at the heart of MI6 to assassinate Churchill and bring the Second World War and the whole Allied effort to an untimely end.It's 1940, and Bill Trave is a Detective Constable in his early thirties working in West London. France has fallen and the capital is being bombed both day and night it seems against all odds that Britain can survive the onslaught. Almost single-handedly Winston Churchill maintains the country's morale, with the German enemy convinced that his removal would win them the War.Albert Morrison, a rich widower forced into early retirement by failing eyesight, is stabbed to death in his Chelsea flat. His only daughter, Ava, tells Trave that she would read the newspapers to him every evening, and the night before his death he had become suddenly excited when she read him an obscure obituary notice.At Morrison's funeral, Ava learns from an old colleague that her father worked for MI6 before the War. The obituary notice was a coded message preparing for an assassination, although it does not specify the target. Trave realizes that there is a Nazi double agent within MI6, with a plan to assassinate Churchill and to set up another agent to take the blame. He is in a race against time to save Churchill, for if he fails, Britain's entire war effort could be at stakeTrade Review‘Tolkien’s writing is quietly impressive; his atmosphere of the blitzed capital superb.’ The Times ‘Jack Higgins fans will enjoy Tolkien’s exciting third suspense novel featuring Det. Insp. William Trave. Heartfelt evocations of the horrors of war, in particular the effects of the bombing raids on Londoners, show Tolkien has upped his game.’ Publishers Weekly REVIEWS FOR SIMON TOLKIEN: ‘Half Christie and half Grisham.’ Los Angeles Times ‘A fine novel. A thinking person’s Da Vinci Code.’ Chicago Tribune ‘A very British thriller … a page turner.’ Daily Mail
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Transworld Publishers Ltd Artificial Wisdom
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