Political / legal thriller

Book Synopsis''A prescient page-turner about secrets, lies, ruthless ambition and betrayal'' SARAH VAUGHANIn their remarkable debut political thriller, Tom Watson, former Deputy Leader of the Labour Party, and Imogen Robertson open the doors to The House, a place of ambition, hope, friendship . . . and betrayal.Once allies, Labour MP Owen McKenna and Conservative Minister Philip Bickford now face each other across the House of Commons as bitter enemies. Then the reappearance of a figure from their past forces them to confront the choices that led to the tragic downfall of their former housemate, Jay.Late one night, Owen receives a visit from a lobbyist who promises to protect him from the consequences of his actions in exchange for one, small favour - or to have his reputation and career utterly destroyed if he refuses. But that favour will sell out everything Owen believes in.As rivals gather and whispers of wrongdoing fill the corridors of WestminsTrade ReviewA prescient page-turner about secrets, lies, ruthless ambition and betrayal * Sarah Vaughan (author of Anatomy of a Scandal) *A rare view from the inside of the Machiavellian machinations for power ... Fascinating * Harriet Tyce (author of Blood Orange) *Intelligent and disturbing, both for its insights into the way politics works and for its glimpses of a post-virus future * Observer *The depiction of the sacrifices and betrayals required by politics benefit from an insider's knowledge, and the plot driver of bullying allegations is topical and commendably unexpected * The Times *The novel is good on Westminster's hinterland of wonks and wannabes, and what it's like to be the prey of a media feeding frenzy * The Sunday Times *Politics red in tooth and claw. Watson and Robertson capture, with scalpel precision, the neurotic allure of the Westminster power game * Luke Jennings (author of Killing Eve) *Few people know more about what goes on behind the political scenes than Watson, and it is all unveiled here, in a snappy, twisty page-turner * Holly Watt (author of To the Lions) *

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Book SynopsisA global pandemic caused by a lethal virus code-named RETRIBUTION decimates humanity. Reeling amid the resulting ruin, a previously indoctrinated public embraces social democracy. Tyranny soon follows. Opposition organizes. Goal? Resurrection of traditional American ideals and values. Plan? Rebellion! Politics and Science intersect to design a blueprint for lasting liberty. Can it succeed?

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Book SynopsisA spellbinding political thriller from the multi-award-winning author of What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank, Nathan EnglanderTrade ReviewI love that fiction such as this can make you experience so intensely those great subjects with which your real-life familiarity is so very slight * GUARDIAN *In these shoots of individual compassion lie the reason Englander always wanted to write this book, and the reason you might wish to read it: hope. * SUNDAY TIMES *Political thriller, absurdist farce, globetrotting romance: multiple forms jostle in a beautifully written take on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict * MAIL ON SUNDAY *Nathan Englander's latest is, as usual, superb: a work of psychological precision and moral force, with an immediacy that captures both timeless human truth as well as the perplexities of the present day -- Colson Whitehead, author of THE UNDERGROUND RAILROADIn Englander's hands, storytelling is a transformative act. Put him alongside Singer, Carver, and Munro. Englander is, quite simply, one of the very best we have -- Colum McCannZ can do nothing but think of the past and where her life went wrong, revealed to the reader in a series of often gripping flashbacks * DAILY MAIL *Englander tells the tangled truth of life in prose that, as ever, surprises the reader with its gnarled beauty -- Michael ChabonNathan Englander's fiction [is] always animated by a deep, vibrant core of historical resonance -- Jennifer EganThe depth of Englander's feeling is the thing that separates him from just about everyone. You can hear his heart thumping feverishly on every page -- Dave EggersNathan Englander is one of those rare writers who, like Faulkner, manages to make his seemingly obsessive, insular concerns all the more universal for their specificity -- Richard Russofull of variety, vitality and passionate prose * TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT *

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Book Synopsis'Smart and topical' Financial Times (An FT Best New Thriller 2023)'A compelling, fast-paced thriller' SunAustralian inventor and geoengineer Clive Winner is the genius who brought the Great Barrier Reef back from the brink, yet his ambition goes well beyond that. He wants to save the planet.For the all-powerful fossil-fuel industry, Winner is their 'get out of jail free card'. If he can engineer a solution to climate change, business can continue as usual.When old-school journalist William Carver is tipped off by a trusted Whitehall source that climate scientists have begun to go missing in suspicious circumstances, his gut instinct tells him to follow the story. It rapidly becomes clear that scientists, green campaigners and well-intentioned politicians are in the firing line; William Carver and his colleagues must move fast to find out who is behind the disappearances. They know the journalist's job is to speak truth to power - but first you must uncover that truth and this time it's buried deeper than ever.Racing between Sydney, New York, Seville and London, The Burning Time is an intelligent, timely and fast-paced thriller for the twenty-first century.'Deftly plotted . . . a propulsive read' Straits Times'This adrenaline-laced adventure packs a mighty punch' Irish Independent'A brilliant thriller with a timely and essential reminder of what journalism is supposed to be' James O'Brien, LBCTrade ReviewA smart and topical thriller * Financial Times (Best New Thrillers 2023) *A compelling, fast-paced thriller blended with environmental issues. Hotly topical * Sun *This adrenalin-laced adventure packs a mighty punch . . . Peter Hanington's global thriller could not be more topical * Irish Independent *Deftly plotted . . . a propulsive read * Straits Times *Peter Hanington is a master of his craft and in William Carver he gives us the hero we didn't know we needed in an age of fake news and egregious political liars . . . Hanington's triumph is to blend a brilliant thriller with a timely and essential reminder of what journalism is supposed to be. He rides the zeitgeist like Frankie Dettori rides horses -- James O'Brien, LBCThe Burning Time is terrific. [It] will be a classic of the genre -- Peter Hennessy, author of A DUTY OF CAREA wonderfully taut piece of plotting and, like all good roller-coasters, it regularly turns your stomach over as you are swept along; Hanington's endlessly inventive story telling gives you that edgy feeling that everything (the whole world, in this case) could go horribly wrong by the end of the book, and it boasts more bodies than a Jacobean Revenge charity. Thank God for the reassuring presence of William Carver -- Edward StourtonWell written and paced, this thriller is both a tribute to and a demonstration of the importance of traditional investigative journalism * Literary Review *Peter Hanington has a journalist's nose for stories likely to make tomorrow's Radio 4 news . . . The Burning Time is a headline-grabbing thriller * Shots Mag *Seeks to expose the dark arts, denialism and danger of the carbon lobby and adds another fine and important thriller to an exceptional series -- Material Witness blog

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Book Synopsis***THE SUNDAY TIMES THRILLER OF THE MONTH***'Besides the usual Grisham virtues of an arresting idea, polished plotting and vivid social snapshots, what's impressive here is his willingness to take on fresh challenges' THE SUNDAY TIMESNonstop suspense from the Sunday Times bestselling author: Investigator Lacy Stoltz follows the trail of a serial killer, and closes in on a shocking suspect - a sitting judge.In The Whistler, Lacy Stoltz investigated a corrupt judge who was taking millions in bribes from a crime syndicate. She put the criminals away, but only after being attacked and nearly killed. Three years later, and approaching forty, she is tired of her work for the Florida Board on Judicial Conduct and ready for a change.Then she meets a mysterious woman who is so frightened she uses a number of aliases. Jeri Crosby's father was murdered twenty years earlier in a case that remains unsolved and that has grown stone cold. But Jeri has a suspect whom she has become obsessed with and has stalked for two decades. Along the way, she has discovered other victims.Suspicions are easy enough, but proof seems impossible. The man is brilliant, patient, and always one step ahead of law enforcement. He is the most cunning of all serial killers. He knows forensics, police procedure, and most important: he knows the law.He is a judge, in Florida - under Lacy's jurisdiction.He has a list, with the names of his victims and targets, all unsuspecting people unlucky enough to have crossed his path and wronged him in some way. How can Lacy pursue him, without becoming the next name on his list?The Judge's List is by any measure John Grisham's most surprising, chilling novel yet.'The shocks come thick and fast in this slick thriller that is impossible to put down' THE SUN'An excellent nail-bitingly tense thriller' IRISH INDEPENDENT 350+ million copies, 45 languages, 9 blockbuster films:NO ONE WRITES DRAMA LIKE JOHN GRISHAMTrade ReviewBesides the usual Grisham virtues of an arresting idea, polished plotting and vivid social snapshots, what's impressive here is his willingness to take on fresh challenges * The Sunday Times *The shocks come thick and fast in this slick thriller that is impossible to put down * The Sun *Mary-Louise Parker narrates with a methodical clarity and an ominous energy that had me chewing my nails anxiously * THE TIMES, Audiobook of the Week *An excellent nail-bitingly tense thriller * Irish Independent *This year's must read * SAGA Magazine *

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Book SynopsisThe Cold War is a fading memory and a New World Order looms. As the Millennium approaches, a gang of power-brokers scheme to control the world''s resources. But first they need to convince the American people -- the paymasters of the lone remaining military superpower -- that their security is at risk. Americans need to fear that a new enemy is lurking like none they have ever known. And so they shall. . . A shadowy operative named Vu has been activated for the plan. Decades ago, his family was killed in a napalm attack during the Vietnam War, yet Vu still struggles with his violent past. Now a skilled assassin and a veteran of countless espionage operations, he has a chance at redemption. . . The global drug trade, mind control and the corporate media are all connected as Vu, his underworld associates and the power-brokers work their evil magic. Framed in historical events from Vietnam to the 1983 Invasion of Lebanon to the Gulf War and culminating in the events of 9/11, it''s a winner-take-all proposition, and murder and mayhem make for a surprise ending in this epic tale of espionage and suspense.

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Book SynopsisFor everyone nostalgic for the Obama/Biden administration, HOPE NEVER DIES re-casts the president and vice-president as amateur sleuths in a quirky mystery-adventure. He s an honest man in a city of thieves. He has no patience for guff, foolishness, or malarkey. He is United States Vice President Joe Biden. And when his favorite railroad conductor dies in a suspicious accident leaving behind an ailing wife and a trail of clues Amtrak Joe unwittingly finds himself in the role of a private investigator. To crack the case (and uncover a drug-smuggling ring hiding in plain sight), he ll team up with the only man he s ever fully trusted the 44th president of the United States, Barack Obama. Together they ll plumb the darkest corners of Wilmington, Delaware, where enemies lurk around every corner. And if they re not careful, the blood on the tracks may be their own. This quirky, comic mystery begins six months after the 2016 presidential election, as Obama and Biden are struggling to define their post-White House identities and question what truly remains of their legendary bromance. Published as a trade paperback original and designed to echo tough-guy thrillers (think JACK REACHER, LETHAL WEAPON, TRUE DETECTIVE), HOPE NEVER DIES is essentially the first published work of Obama/Biden fanfiction and a terrific beach read for anyone distressed by the current state of affairs in Washington, DC.Trade ReviewStep aside Holmes and Watson; back off Poirot and Hastings. A new pair of amateur sleuths are hitting town this month: Barack Obama and Joe Biden. The Guardian [Hope Never Dies is] a roughly 300-page work of political fanfiction, an escapist fantasy that will likely appeal to liberals pining for the previous administration, longing for the Obama-Biden team to emerge from political retirement as action heroes. But it s also at times a surprisingly earnest story about estranged friends who are reunited under strange circumstances. Alexandra Alter, New York Times While readers are sure to get a kick out of the codenames and inside jokes used playfully throughout, Hope Never Dies is an intriguing saga that doesn t sacrifice momentum for winks and nods. Entertainment Weekly Deeply weird and very funny. The Wall Street Journal

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Book SynopsisOn an abandoned street in Old Cairo, four Brits are kidnapped. But this is no ordinary kidnapping.They are hostages of the Serendipity Foundation, a millennium-old collective with a prophecy to fulfil. They’re prepared to do whatever it takes—and they’re going to make the British government play along.As the unconventional ransom demands escalate, the Foundation’s real aims are gradually revealed: instead of inspiring fear, their mission is to repair the corrupted values of media, industry and government before it’s too late.The Serendipity Foundation is a razor-sharp and powerful satirical fable that speaks to the heart of a new political generation and asks: why do so many of us settle for a world we know we can make better?Trade Review"[Sam Smit’s] dream of a better world made fact by radical, unconventional thinking and actions is fascinating and exciting. A revolutionary cracker of a debut." -- Richard Madeley"Terrific read. Wildly imaginative, pacy, page-turning and original." -- Rosie Boycott

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Book Synopsis 2016. The world is on the brink of crisis. Who could have predicted how events would play out? In this satirical thriller, Stanley Johnson, former MEP and father to Prime Minister Boris Johnson, just might have. In Britain, the British Prime Minister Jeremy Hartley is fighting a referendum he thought couldn’t be lost. In the USA, brash showman, Ronald Craig is fighting a Presidential Election nobody thought he could win. In the USSR, Igor Popov, the Russian President, is using both events as part of his plan to destabilise the West.Trade Review'I wish we had been able to take this book into the jungle. Stanley's Kompromat is a superbly funny satire on recent events!' * Georgia Toffolo ('Toff'), ITV's Queen of the Jungle 2017 *'Brilliant.' * The Sunday Times *‘Perfect beach material.’ * Independent *‘It’s brilliant and, who knows, maybe it’s true.’ * Ken Livingstone *'A rollicking work of fiction that sets conniving caricatures of real-life figures amid a diorama of recent world events...Mr. Johnson, a former member of the European Parliament and the father of British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson, clearly knows all the drills. The author of 25 earlier works of fiction and nonfiction, he has a lifetime’s expertise that adds comic credibility to a caper combining the antic action of Mad magazine’s old "Spy vs. Spy" cartoons with the gonzo humor of Carl Hiaasen.' * Wall Street Journal *‘There are some novelists who, by instincts or study, understand perfectly the independent components of a thriller. Stanley Johnson is one of them.’ * Daily Telegraph *‘This thriller has the makings of a gleeful romp through geopolitical skullduggery, but Johnson (The Commissioner) has laid out something that looks more like an alternative history for our grim and disrupted times.' * Publishers Weekly *‘An enjoyable satire…while still being all too scarily believable.’ * Crime Novel Reader *‘This is a brilliant alternative account of recent and current events.’ * The Chronicle *‘In its complex plotting and intrigue, Kompromat not only suggests that Russia was influencing the US election campaign, but behind the scenes bolstering the fortunes of the Leave campaign. Of course, Kompromat is an entertainment but Johnson is quite chuffed that some of his plot twists have proved prescient.’ * Sydney Morning Herald *

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Book SynopsisKate Thompson - glamorous housewife-turned-MP - surprises everyone with her meteoric rise at Westminster. When Kate is sent as a trade minister to India, she hopes it will be her moment to shine. But, embroiled in a personal scandal, she gets drawn into a dangerous world of corruption and political intrigue...Billionaire Deepak Parrikar - head of an Indian arms technology company - is magnetically drawn to the beautiful British minister. But while their relationship deepens, India's hostilities with Pakistan reach boiling point, causing more than just business and politics to collide. In the race to prevent disaster, can their conflicting loyalties survive being tested to the limit?Open Arms is an explosive thriller which circles from Whitehall to the slums of Mumbai. Cable's sweeping tale combines unrivalled political detail with international intrigue, desire, and the quest for power. An electrifying debut.

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Book SynopsisHe’s out of options. Kill. Or be killed. A searing thriller that will leave you reelingDisgraced Navy SEAL Finn is on the run.A wanted man, he’s sought for questioning in connection to war crimes committed in Yemen by a rogue element in his SEAL team. But he can remember nothing.Finn learns that three members of his team have been quietly redeployed to Iceland, which is a puzzle in itself; the island is famous for being one of the most peaceful places on the planet.His mission is simple: track down the three SEALs and find out what really happened in Yemen. But two problems stand in his way. On his first night in town a young woman mysteriously drowns—and a local detective suspects his involvement. Worse, a hardened SEAL-turned-contract-killer has been hired to stop him. And he’s followed Finn all the way to the icy north.The riveting follow-up to Steel Fear, from the New York Times bestselling writing team, combat decorated Navy SEAL Brandon Webb and award-winning author John David Mann, comes a gripping thriller perfect for fans of Lee Child and Brad Thor.

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Book Synopsis'The plot goes like a train . . . vivid and compelling' Ian Rankin One chance to crack the case. A million ways to lose. Federal prosecutor Nora Carleton has spent years building a case against a powerful New York mobster. She finally has a star witness whose testimony will lock the defendant away for good. But the courtroom is an unpredictable place. While the killing of a disgraced former governor appears unconnected to the trial, the fallout from his death means a guilty verdict hangs in the balance. Desperate to stop the mobster walking free, Nora investigates the darker side of the city to find out how everything connects. The more she uncovers, the deeper the corruption runs. And Nora knows better than most that the truth is a fragile thing – especially in court. Drawing on James Comey’s thirty years in federal law enforcement, Central Park West is a fast-paced thriller, bursting with tension and authenticity – perfect for fans of John Grisham. Reviews for Central Park West 'A great read. Brimming with been-there-done-that authority... James Comey knows this world like the back of his hand. And he delivers it with the addictive style of an expert storyteller.' Michael Connelly 'A masterful blend of legal thriller, police procedural and psychological drama.' Jeffery Deaver 'A gripping plot, and breathless pacing combine for a truly outstanding debut – one that announces a bold new talent in the mystery genre.' Harlan Coben 'Truly outstanding . . . Grabs the reader from the opening scene and doesn’t let go.' Douglas Preston 'James Comey combines his insider knowledge of every level of the justice system with a natural storytelling voice to create a winning debut. More books, please.' Alafair Burke 'Comey’s experience as a New York City mob prosecutor brings plenty of credibility to this fast-paced legal drama.' Reader's Digest 'I loved this novel... It’s a smart and satisfying read that I could not recommend more highly.' Nicolle WallaceTrade Review'A great read. Brimming with been-there-done-that authority... James Comey knows this world like the back of his hand. And he delivers it with the addictive style of an expert storyteller.' -- Michael Connelly'A masterful blend of legal thriller, police procedural and psychological drama.' -- Jeffery Deaver'A gripping plot, and breathless pacing combine for a truly outstanding debut – one that announces a bold new talent in the mystery genre.' -- Harlan Coben'Truly outstanding . . . Grabs the reader from the opening scene and doesn’t let go.' -- Douglas Preston'James Comey combines his insider knowledge of every level of the justice system with a natural storytelling voice to create a winning debut. More books, please.' -- Alafair BurkeFast-moving and authentic, it grips like a vice and proves that the former FBI chief has a promising future in fiction * Daily Mail *'Comey’s experience as a New York City mob prosecutor brings plenty of credibility to this fast-paced legal drama.' * Reader's Digest *An accomplished debut * The Sunday Times *[A] clever legal thriller * Literary Review *'I loved this novel... It’s a modern ‘good guys vs the bad guys’ story in which nearly all of the good ‘guys’ are actually strong, smart, steely women. It’s a smart and satisfying read that I could not recommend more highly.' -- Nicolle Wallace[A] twisty American legal thriller and a very good one at that... zing[s] with tension * SHOTS Magazine *Comey...has a lot of fun with this very readable debut novel - it's not easy to make legal proceedings as compelling as this on the page * The Times *A powerful mix of courtroom drama, police procedural and psychological thriller * Sunday Express *If you enjoy either FBI investigations or courtroom jugglery, you're bound to like this debut combining the best of both worlds * The Morning Star *An engrossingly twisty thriller... very tightly plotted * The Spectator Book Club Podcast *Terrific courtroom scenes and a splendidly serpentine plot * Irish Independent *Comey, a former director of the FBI, brings impressive insider knowhow to a twisty contemporary legal thriller * Financial Times *There’s plenty of action. Plenty of bodies. And a satisfying denouement. Recommended for fans of legal procedurals or New York crime * Law Institute Journal *

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Book SynopsisAn utterly gripping thriller that sees former cavalry Major turned hardened mercenary Alex Devereux plunged into conflict in the dark heart of Africa, as he battles the dominant militia in the Congo. China intends to take over the Kivu region in The Democratic Republic of Congo, a tribal slaughterhouse of rival militias who are butchering the local population and fighting over mineral resources. Alex’s mission is to defeat the dominant militia, the FDLR. But details of how Kivu will be governed under the new order are sketchy and Alex must run the gamut of the United Nations, the Congolese army and the clash of superpower claims on the region. Alex knows that the plan is risky. But he can’t resist – could he succeed in bringing stability when everyone else has failed? He and his crack regiment take on their toughest assignment yet. But the road to hell is paved with good intentions and Alex is about to find out why the region has been called the dark heart of Africa…Trade ReviewPraise for Legacy: ‘Action-packed, intelligent adventure.’Charles Cumming, author of ‘Typhoon’ ‘A new contender to the crown of spy thriller supremo.’Manchester Evening News Praise for December: ‘If you like TV series like Spooks and 24, you’ll love this!’ Closer

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Book SynopsisIn search of adventure, Inspector Guy Pearson joins the Palestine Police Force under the British Mandate. The year is 1938. Both Palestinians and Jews, at war with each other, regard the British as an occupying power. There is widespread civil disturbance. Pearson himself becomes a victim of a bomb and is nursed back to health by the native-born Rachel. They become lovers. But their relationship becomes known to the Irgun, the Jewish terrorist organisation. Threats are made against her and her family is blackmailed. When the news of the Holocaust emerges at the end of the war, agitation for greater Jewish immigration and statehood for Israel sparks new violence. The Palestine Police have to hold the line between competing forces, often at grave risk to themselves. Amid the chaos of the British withdrawal from Palestine and open warfare between Jew and Arab, Guy and Rachel must decide where their destiny lies.

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Book SynopsisLawyer Kelly McCann, defends men accused of rape.She's fought to build a successful career as a criminal defence attorney, with a speciality in defending men accused of sex crimes – falsely accused, she always maintains.Her detractors call her a traitor to her gender, but she doesn't care: she loves to win.Kelly's most recent victory is securing an acquittal for a world-renowned scientist accused of sexually assaulting his female employees.But the thrill of her victory is short-lived. That very night she, too, becomes the victim of a brutal sexual assault. And almost as horrific as the attack is the fact that she can't tell anyone who the perpetrator is – not without destroying her career in the process.Kelly has never backed down from a fight and she's not about to start pulling her punches now. As she joins forces with her rapist's victims, for the first time it's not about winning ― these wronged women are out for justice and for revenge."One of the most unique thriller setups I've ever read, and it keeps moving at warp speed. A must-read." -- Phillip Margolin, New York Times bestselling author of A Matter of Life and Death, on The Cage

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Book SynopsisIn a flash, everything changes. After a group of radical environmentalists breaks into the house of a prominent oil company executive and holds him and his family hostage, the stage is set for a popular movement to coalesce around the incident.They call themselves Tarstoppers, and by occupying Calgary''s parks and public areas they hope to shut down the oilsands. But even the most cynical of their number couldn''t anticipate what happened next.Now Tim and Shannon, an ordinary couple caught up in the middle of history, must navigate a world newly populated with fifth columnists, foreign radicals, agent provocateurs and black bloc anarchists as chaos ensues right outside their door.

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Book SynopsisSins don''t destroy people here. Dreams do.In a small city somewhere in an oil-rich Canadian province just east of the Rockies, a political scandal has erupted: an aging cabinet minister has struck and killed a member of his local constituency executive with his half-ton truck, in broad daylight. But the premier suspects that there is more to this accident than meets the eye-and he wants to know the real reasons behind it before the media or his political rivals do.Enter the premier''s old friend Harry Asher-lawyer, former hockey star, self-styled intellectual, and recent divorcé-who is hired to dig into the incident. And it isn''t long before Asher''s investigation threatens to expose a chain of corruption that implicates many of the province''s most powerful citizens-including the province''s legendary now-senile premier-as well as its most cherished founding myths.In Where the Bodies Lie, Mark Lisac (author of Alberta Politics Uncovered and The Klein Revolution) draws upon his decades of experience as a reporter at Alberta''s provincial legislature to craft an absorbing debut novel-part political thriller, part fable-that opens up timeless themes of friendship, love, the inescapability of grief, the weight of history, and the nature of truth.

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Book SynopsisIncludes author-curated discussion questions!Mark Lisac''s Image Decay returns to the pugnacious world of backroom politics laid out in his award-nominated Where the Bodies Lie. Set again in that unnamed capital city east of the Rockies, where the Brutalist architecture of the downtown core reflects the body politic laid bare.When a cantankerous ex-government photographer seeks ownership of his prints, the powers-that-be are determined to prevent the release of certain sensitive photos. Set in the 1990s, this political thriller delves into questions of identity and memory, established power and its fears and secrets, old stock versus newcomers, belonging and alienation.Image Decay investigates the intricacies of political manipulation, personal anxieties, and how history must be seen to be confronted.

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Book SynopsisMaster storyteller Ravi Subramanian delves into the glitzy world of bestsellers, and uncovers a risky dalliance between a superstar novelist and his alluring protege.

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Book SynopsisFrom the author of Redemption and Trinity comes another sweeping and awe-inspiring novel of politics, family, passion and intrigue.

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Book SynopsisSuper-spy Paul Chavasse – one of Jack Higgins’s most extraordinary heroes – embarks on a mission to Albania, only to find himself at the centre of a deadly double-cross, fighting for his life.Trade Review‘Higgins is a master of his craft.’Daily Telegraph ‘A thriller writer in a class of his own.’Financial Times ‘A compulsively readable storyteller.’Sunday Express ‘The master craftsman of good, clean adventure.’Daily Mail

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Book SynopsisAn exhilarating new tale of modern espionage and international intrigue – sure to appeal to the many fans of Tom Clancy, Dale Brown and Patrick Robinson.Trade ReviewNight Trap Kent knows his subject at first hand and the expertise shows on the page: high stakes, pounding tension and the best dogfights put on paper. A lot of thrillers these days, you come away feeling like you’ve been in a simulator. Gordon Kent straps you into the real thing. Enjoy the ride!’IAN RANKIN, ‘Flying, spying and dying – Night Trap is the real straight Navy stuff. Better strap yourself to the chair. I loved it.’STEPHEN COONTS Peacemaker ‘Tom Clancy used to have the high-tech military thriller stakes all to himself but now Gordon Kent has entered the field, and how. There’s action on all fronts with Alan Craik at the heart of it, whether it’s a carrier group in the Med confronting a rogue Russian sub commander, mounting a rescue mission for a captured CIA agent in Africa, or helping combat a high-level conspiracy in Washington. Non-stop … a smoking gun of a story.’Northern Echo ‘Told with all the authority of inside knowledge … an absorbing tale of international skulduggery.’Irish News Top Hook ‘Consistently excellent … loaded with gunfights, snappy dialogue and the aerial hijinks of supersonic jet fighters. The high testosterone doses satisfy, but best is the complex and clever web of motive Kent weaves for the mole.’Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisThe new thrill a minute blockbuster from bestselling author Dale Brown. International terrorists, funded by a corrupt petroleum company, are attempting to destabilise the Global economy and profit from rocketing oil prices. Responsibility for tracking down the terrorists lies with one man, Jason Richter. But how effective can one man be?Trade Review‘Clancy’s got serious company.’New York Daily News ‘When a former pilot with years of experience turns his hand to writing thrillers you can take their authenticity for granted. His writing is exceptional and the dialogue, plots and characters are first-class… far too good to be missed.’Sunday Mirror ‘Brown puts us into the cockpits of wonderful machines and gives us quite a ride. His flying sequences are terrific … authentic and gripping.’New York Times Book Review ‘The best military adventure writer in the country.’Clive Cussler

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Book SynopsisAntarctica… Our last wilderness. But for how long? A topical future history thriller from the worldwide bestselling author of the Mars series.Trade Review‘One of the finest working novelists in any genre’GUARDIAN 'If I had to choose one writer whose work will set the standard for science fiction in the future, it would be Kim Stanley Robinson’NEW YORK TIMES Praise for ANTARCTICA: ‘A tour de force of adventure writing… The most important writer currently interested in real science… It is hard to put the book down. It is important, it is relevant, it gives us a huge new continent to imagine; and it is fun’MAIL ON SUNDAY ‘Momentous’DAILY TELEGRAPH

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Book Synopsis‘What fun! Lisa Scottoline brings something new to the lawyer-mystery – a brilliant sense of humor. Grabs you with its intelligence, wit and energy and doesn’t let go.’ Susan IsaacsTrade Review‘Lisa Scottoline has done the impossible: creating a first novel that is an irresistible page-turner and is also teeming with unforgettable characters.’Eric Lustbader ‘A smart, savvy heroine… You’ll root for Mary from the start of this page turner that whips through legal labyrinths and emotional mazes.’Nora Roberts ‘Scottoline is wickedly funny… The outcome is Mary Higgins Clark meets Susan Isaacs meets John Grisham’Philadelphia Magazine

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Book SynopsisStunning legal thriller from Edgar-winning U.S. writer. Rough Justice launches a riveting new series and establishes Lisa Scottoline as an undisputed master of one of fiction’s hottest genres.Trade Review“A hook as sturdy and a story as fleet as Grisham – except that Scottoline is a lot funnier than Grisham. Expect this to be her breakout book”Kirkus Reviews “her skill as a novelist makes her plot sizzle with cliffhanging intensity”Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisEdgar winner Lisa Scottoline returns to the courtroom with a taut and intriguing legal thriller where the search for justice turns into a fight to the death.Trade Review‘Fast paced and witty crime thriller… Scottoline has produced a royal flush’San Francisco Examiner ‘Scottoline is wickedly funny… Mary Higgins Clark meets Susan Isaacs meets John Grisham’Philadelphia Magazine

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Book SynopsisTHE FIRST TWO MURDERS WENT UNNOTICED. BUT THE NEXT WAS HER SISTERA terrifying yet unputdownable thriller from No. 1 bestselling author and award-winning journalist Jonathan Freedland.SHE CAN'T SAVE HER SISTERJournalist Madison Webb is obsessed with exposing lies and corruption. But she never thought she would be investigating her own sister's murder.SHE CAN'T TRUST THE POLICEMadison refuses to accept the official line that Abigail's death was an isolated crime. She uncovers evidence that suggests that Abi was the third victim in a series of killings that's been hushed up as part of a major conspiracy.SHE CAN EXPOSE THE TRUTHIn a United States that has yielded to the People's Republic of China, corruption is rife the government dictates what the truth' is. With her life on the line, Madison must give up the story, or face the consequencesTrade Review‘An intelligent, finely crafted mystery that brilliantly channels the anxieties of our time’ New York Times ‘A strikingly fresh thriller … ingeniously realized.’ Sunday Times ‘So gripping you’d cancel your own wedding’ Claudia Winkleman, BBC R2 Arts Show ‘A robust, intelligent thriller … Madison is a skilfully drawn character, sympathetic and complex’ Irish Examiner ‘A fast-paced political thriller with a murder mystery at its heart that keeps the reader gripped and rooting for the smart female lead throughout. Freedland’s best novel to date.’ Express ‘Jonathan Freedland’s inventive, thought-provoking political context gives the good plot added bite, depth and intelligence’ The Times Freedland has a knack of keeping the reader gripped. The twists when they come – and boy do they come – are genuinely surprising’ Independent ‘Engrossing’ Sunday Telegraph ‘A killer novel … full of intrigue, plotting and duplicity’ Piers Morgan ‘Nobody does the high-IQ, high-octane thriller better than Jonathan Freedland’ Tony Parsons ‘Boldly imaginative … a magnetic heroine in a heart-racing story’ A D Miller, author of Snowdrops

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Book SynopsisAn epic standalone novel by Eric Van Lustbader, author of THE NINJA.Trade Review"There are plots within plots, circles within circles….Lustbader fans will lap it up" ATLANTA JOURNAL & CONSTITUTION

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Book SynopsisInternational bestseller Jeffrey Archer returnsTrade Review Praise for Jeffrey Archer: ‘Probably the greatest storyteller of our age’ Mail on Sunday 'Peerless master of the page turner' Daily Mail 'If there were a Nobel Prize for storytelling, Archer would win' Daily Telegraph ‘Archer is a master entertainer’ Time

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