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Bonneville The Gathering Ends Beginning
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Bonneville Call to Arms Nations Fall
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Trafford Publishing Undue Influence
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Trafford Publishing Undue Influence
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HarperAudio Most Dangerous Place Jack Swyteck
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Simon & Schuster Ltd The Friends of Harry Perkins
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Simon & Schuster Ltd Dreamland
Book SynopsisFor fans of Children of Men, Years and Years & Station Eleven, a postcard from a future Britain that’s closer than we think.An Evening Standard 'Best New Book' ‘A beautiful book: thought-provoking, eerily prescient and very witty.’ Brit Bennett, author of The Vanishing Half 'Water courses through its pages, as rising sea levels heighten inequalities, buoy populist politicians and wash away every certainty of civilisation. But there’s also the novel’s prose – its liquid grace and glinting sparkle – and the sheer irresistibility of a narrative that sweeps along with a force that feels tidal in its pull.' The Observer ''You said that you would come back. You looked me in the eye and said that. Well, if you had, this is what you would have seen: soft woo
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Little, Brown Book Group A Quiet Death in Italy
Book Synopsis''The locale is brought to life . . . the plot keeps you guessing'' The Times''A slow-burning, tense and brooding thriller'' The Herald Scotland''Tom Benjamin''s debut novel blows the lid off a political cauldron in which Leftist agitators, property moguls, the police and city elders struggle for survival and dominance'' Daily Mail''It''s an immensely promising debut, which leaves the reader feeling they really know the city.'' Morning StarBologna: city of secrets, suspicion . . . and murderWhen the body of a radical protestor is found floating in one of Bologna''s underground canals, it seems that most of the city is ready to blame the usual suspects: the police.But when private investigator Daniel Leicester, son-in-law to the former chief of police, receives a call from the dead man''s lover, he follows a trail that begins in the 1970s and Trade ReviewThe locale is brought to life, the characters come formed by their environment and history, and the plot keeps you guessing - even when you think you know what's coming. Promising start to a Bologna-set series * The Times *Benjamin gloriously evokes the porticoes and palazzos of the medieval city, along with its radical tradition and the corruption in the police, in a slow-burning, tense and brooding thriller which boasts the atmosphere and attention to detail that could only spring from a genuine love of the location * The Herald Scotland *A gritty page-turner . . . an absorbing read * Italia! *
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Little, Brown Book Group The Moscow Offensive
America's first line of defense - Brad McLanahan and the heroes of the Iron Wolf Squadron - must counter a dangerous Russian strike from within the homeland in this cutting-edge tale from the New York Times master of the high-tech military thriller, Dale Brown.On a remote island estate, a billionaire investor sells his air freight company to a mysterious new owner. The purchaser is none other than the President of Russia, Gennadiy Gryzlov. The Russians will use these private planes to secretly transport dangerous cargo into the United States.The inept American President Stacy Anne Barbeau has failed to account for the Russian threat. But others have been vigilant and will not leave America defenseless. Brad McLanahan and the Iron Wolf Squadron have joined forces with the newly formed Alliance of Free Nations in Eastern Europe, to prepare for the attack they know is imminent. Working with the most cutting-edge technology, the team will deploy CIDs-Cybernetic Infantry Devices-twelve-foot-tall humanoid combat robots, each armed with more firepower than a conventional platoon.But their state-of-the-art weapons may not be enough to combat the threat. The Russians have managed to reverse engineer their own combat robots nearly decimated in a previous attack, and have slowly begun smuggling them across America's borders. Dealing with an unprecedented danger and a feckless president and congress, McLanahan and the Iron Wolf Squadron will once again put their own lives on the line to check this new Russian peril and keep the home of the brave and the free world safe.
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Little, Brown Book Group The Moscow Offensive
Book SynopsisAmerica''s first line of defense - Brad McLanahan and the heroes of the Iron Wolf Squadron - must counter a dangerous Russian strike from within the homeland in this cutting-edge tale from the New York Times master of the high-tech military thriller, Dale Brown.On a remote island estate, a billionaire investor sells his air freight company to a mysterious new owner. The purchaser is none other than the President of Russia, Gennadiy Gryzlov. The Russians will use these private planes to secretly transport dangerous cargo into the United States.The inept American President Stacy Anne Barbeau has failed to account for the Russian threat. But others have been vigilant and will not leave America defenseless. Brad McLanahan and the Iron Wolf Squadron have joined forces with the newly formed Alliance of Free Nations in Eastern Europe, to prepare for the attack they know is imminent. Working with the most cutting-edge technology, the team will deploy CIDs-CyberTrade ReviewThe best military adventure writer in the country today. - Clive Cussler
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Headline Publishing Group Lion Plays Rough Leo Maxwell 2
Book SynopsisLeo Maxwell is a criminal defense attorney on the lookout for the big case that will make his reputation. When a mysterious woman hires him to defend her brother on a murder charge he thinks he may have found it. But things are not what they seem - he''s been set up to become the number one enemy of both a vicious gangland boss and the police.Hounded by threats from all sides, he finds himself with a price on his head and framed for murder.Leo''s a marked man unless he can somehow turn the tables. But as the bodies pile up and Leo closes in on the truth, he discovers that it is far more sinister than he imagined and forces him question everything that he holds dear...Trade ReviewA riveting debut novel * Linda Fairstein *Grabs the reader by the throat and doesn't let go * Publishers Weekly *An exciting read * New York Journal of Books *
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Headline Publishing Group Extinction
Book SynopsisAn extraordinary discovery in the Sahara desert will turn history on its head...A series of unexplained phenomena create shockwaves across the globe - a huge religious statue moves its arm, and there''s a spate of floods and earthquakes. Many think it''s the end of the world...Investigative journalist Alyssa Durham receives a call from an old friend claiming that these phenomena may not be entirely natural, but when he is assassinated in front of her, she finds herself on the run for her life. Alyssa teams up with Jack Murray, a scientist from a secretive government research laboratory, to uncover the truth. But who wants them dead, and what are they trying to protect?As chaos descends, Alyssa and Jack are drawn into a battle against an unknown enemy with the highest possible stakes, because one thing they''ve learnt is that nothing is safe from extinction...Trade ReviewA thrill a minute ride of a book * Simon Toyne, bestselling author of SANCTUS *Smart, sophisticated and thrilling * Sam Chritser, bestselling author of THE STONEHENGE LEGACY *An absorbing, rollercoaster of a read * Elly Griffiths *A truly original novel * James Becker, bestselling author of THE FIRST APOSTLE *
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Headline Publishing Group American Dirt
Book Synopsis''Heartstopping... doesn''t let up... you will urge them on, fists clenched'' The TimesAn extraordinary story of the lengths a mother will go to to save her son, AMERICAN DIRT has sold over 2 million copies worldwide. It''s time to read what you''ve been missing.Lydia Perez owns a bookshop in Acapulco, Mexico, and is married to a fearless journalist. Luca, their eight-year-old son, completes the picture. But it only takes a bullet to rip them apart.In a city in the grip of a drug cartel, friends become enemies overnight, and Lydia has no choice but to flee with Luca at her side. North for the border... whatever it takes to stay alive. The journey is dangerous - not only for them, but for those they encounter along the way. Who can be trusted? And what sacrifices is Lydia prepared to make?*An Instant New York Times #1 Bestseller 2020**An Instant Sunday Times Top Ten Bestseller 2020**OveTrade ReviewDevastating and timely... its hard to imagine there will be a more urgent or politically relevant novel this year * Observer *This book is not simply the great American novel; it's the great novel of las Americas. It's the great world novel! This is the international story of our times. Masterful -- Sandra CisnerosHeartstopping... doesn't let up... you will urge them on, fists clenched * The Times *Stunning... remarkable... an account of love on the run that will never lose steam * Vogue *This might be the first book many people read this year... it might also be the best * Irish Times *Taut, tough, visceral, savage and exhilaratingly written * i-Paper *One hell of a novel about a good woman on the run with her beautiful boy... I defy anyone to read the first seven pages of this book and not finish itAMERICAN DIRT transported me through genuine fear and had me willing on every human being struggling to get to a better life. Written with masterly restraint, it is a roaring human triumphIt's been a long time since I turned pages as fast as I did with American Dirt. Its journey is a testament to the power of fear and hope and belief that there are more good people than bad.I devoured the novel in a dry-eyed adrenalin rush... profoundly moving * Washington Post *From its heart-stopping first sentence to its heart-shattering last, Cummins' story of immigrants is just what we need nowFrom the opening page your heart will be in your mouth You will never want to put this story down, Jeanine Cummins has written a novel of such moment, such danger and such compassion, it will change your view of the worldUrgent and unforgettable, AMERICAN DIRT leaps the borders of the page and demands attention, especially nowRiveting, timely, a dazzling accomplishment. Jeanine Cummins makes us all live and breathe the refugee story. If a book can change hearts and transform policies, this is the oneBoth a moral compass and a riveting read
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Headline Publishing Group Goldilocks
Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF SEVEN DEVILS''GOLDILOCKS GRABS YOUR ATTENTION AND DOESN''T LET GO - A THOUGHT-PROVOKING, IMAGINATIVE CALL-TO-ARMS'' Katie Khan, author of Hold Back the Stars''BOLD, FEMINIST SCI-FI FROM A SINGULAR, VISIONARY TALENT'' Waterstones OnlineThis is The Martian by way of The Handmaid''s Tale - a bold and thought-provoking new high-concept thrillerDespite increasing restrictions on the freedoms of women on Earth, Valerie Black is spearheading the first all-female mission to a planet in the Goldilocks Zone, where conditions are just right for human habitation. It''s humanity''s last hope for survival, and Naomi, Valerie''s surrogate daughter and the ship''s botanist, has been waiting her whole life for an opportunity like this - to step out of Valerie''s shadow and really make a difference.But when things start going wrong Trade ReviewGoldilocks grabs your attention from the first page and doesn't let go - a thought-provoking, imaginative call-to-arms featuring brilliant female characters and a terrifying premise -- Katie Khan, author of Hold Back the StarsThrough the novel's fascinating premise Lam gives us plenty of food for thought about gender dynamics in our own world. The image of five women taking back what's rightfully theirs from five less-qualified men, and literally freezing them in time to do so, is a symbol that will stick with me for some time. The viral pandemic that plays out off-page also feels eerily prescient * USA Today *The end of our world is well-trod territory for science fiction but Golidlocks tackles it with startling relevance, fusing together our social and political anxieties in a tense, taut adventure with rich characterization and care. Interstellar's brain with The Handmaid Tale's heart -- Chuck Wendig, author of WanderersLooking for a thrilling ecofeminist sci-fi space opera to keep you glued to your seat during this pandemic? You've found it with this Handmaid-esque journey through space where five women attempt to save the human race * Ms. Magazine *A compelling, character-led science fiction tale. With a perfect balance of beauty, thrills and hope, Goldilocks conjures up the twisty claustrophobia of space-travel, untrustworthy relationships and what we're doing to the planet. -- Nick Clark Windo, author of The FeedI was rooting for them the whole way, even as secrets and alternate motives corroded the mission. I couldn't help but feel like this was the way the real-life Mercury 13 story should have really gone, and it was satisfying to watch these women take what they knew they deserved * Chicago Review of Books *Lam makes the personal political in this tense near-future family drama that's fuelled by the climate crisis. Lam expertly evokes the claustrophobia of both tight spaces and taut relationships in the evolving struggle between Naomi and Valerie for the soul of the mission... [A] deeply felt space opera. * Publishers Weekly *A fascinating cast of characters, which from the very start of the story hook you in. Surprisingly dark. -- James Oswald, author of the Inspector McLean seriesThe unexpected ending will leave satisfied readers searching for read-alikes in its wake. A slow-burning fire of a novel that begs the reader to keep turning the page. * Kirkus (starred) *A more beautiful than usual work of science fiction. Come for the superbly researched escape from a dying plane, stay for the cast of characters and the emotional heart. -- Rhys Thomas, author of The Unlikely Heroics of Sam HollowayMasterful science fiction. An absolutely stunning and compelling story. -- K. B. Wagers, author of A Pale Light in the BlackIt's bold and explosive, equal parts heartfelt and harrowing. Lam's unflinching prose interrogates you, asking what prices you'd be willing to pay for the future of humanity. It's a book that demands your attention. -- Alex White, author of A Big Ship at the Edge of the UniverseGoldilocks is an excellent, character-led space epic filled with well-researched science, moral ambiguity, and - in place of stereotypes and easy answers - the kind of science fiction that makes me keep reading -- Fran Wilde, author of Updraft and The Jewel and Her LapidaryUltimately hopeful . . . grim and thriller-tense, with plenty of twists and turns * Booklist *If The Martian and The Handmaid's Tale had a book baby, this feminist environmental sci-fi thriller would be the incredible result... The book is full of The Martian's 'science the shit out of this' attitude as well as the spacefaring intimacy of Becky Chambers's To Be Taught, If Fortunate. If you've been looking for your next favorite science fiction novel, this is it * Book Riot *A thought-provoking and relevant tale of morality and oppression * Culturefly '8 of the Best Books to Read this April' *The author of the bestselling The Pantomime returns with a bold and chilling high-concept thriller . . . Dark and stirring, Goldilocks depicts the slow decay of trust in a race against time * Waterstones: April's Best Books *Smooth prose weaves a tale to support humanity's survival, along with the shades of gray of scientific decisions. Lam's (Seven Devils) exciting SF thriller proves intellectual and entertaining for all * Library Journal (Starred Review) *Goldilocks belongs on the shelf right between The Martian and The Wanderers, the hyper-mechanical and the ultra-psychological novels about deep space ... Its greatest strength is its ability to reflect on the political realities of the modern world * Nerd Daily *If The Martian and The Handmaid's Tale had a book baby, this feminist environmental sci-fi thriller would be the incredible result... The book is full of The Martian's "science the shit out of this" attitude as well as the spacefaring intimacy of Becky Chambers's To Be Taught, If Fortunate. If you've been looking for your next favorite science fiction novel, this is it * Book Riot *Goldilocks is a terrifyingly contemporary variation on the Dying Earth sci-fi subgenre, a timely commentary on society's treatment of women, a reiteration of the hope that the stars can save us, and a very human story where even the grandestof schemes can be brought low by human foibles. Best of all, it manages to be all these things at the same time and, like the planetary habitable zone its title references, it gets the balance just right. -- Andrew Marshall * Starburst *
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Headline Publishing Group Kill A Stranger
Book SynopsisWHAT WOULD YOU DO TO SAVE YOUR LOVED ONE?AND DO YOU KNOW WHO SHE REALLY IS?''Great plots, great characters, great action'' LEE CHILD''Simon Kernick writes with his foot pressed hard on the pedal'' HARLAN COBENThey took your fiancée.They framed you for murder.You''re given one chance to save her. To clear your name.You must kill someone for them.They give you the time and place.The weapon. The target.You have less than 24 hours.You only know that no-one can be trusted...and nothing is what it seems.''A fast, furious and unpredictable read'' The Sun Book of the Week''That thud you hear is Kernick whipping the rug from under your feet again.'' The Times Best thrillers of the month''An absolute master of the adrenaline-fuelled ride'' PETER JAMES''One of Britain''s top thriller wrTrade ReviewGreat plots, great characters, great action * Lee Child *An absolute master of the adrenaline-fuelled ride * Peter James *Simon Kernick writes with his foot pressed hard on the pedal. Hang on tight! * Harlan Coben *Simon Kernick is one of the most reliable purveyors of the edge-of-your-seat thriller... gives a more powerful adrenaline rush than an EpiPen * Sunday Express *Pace, pace, pace is what Simon Kernick does best * Daily Mirror *Thriller-meister Simon Kernick's standalone books are always worth picking up * Sunday Sport *One of Britain's top thriller writers * The Sun *
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Headline Publishing Group Death with a Double Edge Daniel Pitt Mystery 4
Book SynopsisDeath with a Double Edge is the fourth thrilling instalment in an exciting new generation of Pitt novels, from the New York Times bestselling author and queen of Victorian crime, Anne Perry.It is May 1911 when Daniel Pitt is summoned to a murder scene in the slums of London''s East End. He fears the victim is his friend Toby Kitteridge, but relief is quickly followed by dismay when Daniel identifies the dead man as Jonah Drake, a distinguished senior barrister who has been killed with a double-edged sword. But what was Drake doing in Mile End? And does their head of chambers, Marcus fford Croft, know more than he is willing to admit . . . ?With the police holding out little hope of finding Drake''s killer, Daniel and Kitteridge rise to the challenge. Within days, they have leads that take them from the underbelly of the East End to the very highest echelons of society. Then Daniel''s father, Thomas Pitt, receives a warning from Special Branch to cease tTrade ReviewPraise for Anne Perry: 'One of her most teasing mysteries, this time with a courtroom finale that may be her strongest ever * Kirkus Reviews *A truly unusual mystery * Publishers Weekly *Elegantly constructed and nail-bitingly tense * Good Book Guide *Engrossing . . . The book gallops to a dramatic conclusion * Washington Times Daily *There is a freshness about [Perry's] writing which makes it truly exceptional * Eurocrime *Anne Perry's Victorian mysteries are marvels of plot construction * New York Times *
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Headline Publishing Group A Darker Reality Elena Standish Book 3
Book SynopsisThe third novel in Anne Perry''s breathtakingly tense and exciting spy thriller series, featuring young British photographer and secret agent Elena Standish, set in the 1930s when the world was a place of increasing fear and uncertainty... Spring, 1934. With the threat of war looming, political tensions begin to rise... Elena Standish, a young English photographer who works for British Intelligence, is visiting her grandparents'' home in Washington DC when tragedy strikes. A lavish party is held to mark her grandparents'' sixtieth wedding anniversary and Elena takes pride in capturing the event on camera, but when the beautiful wife of a renowned scientist is found murdered in the driveway, allegedly run over by Elena''s grandfather''s car, Elena''s world is turned upside down.Arrested on suspicion of murder, Wyatt Baylor protests his innocence, claiming he has enemies who are trying to frame him. But who are these Trade ReviewMasterful! It's exceedingly rare for an author to have the talent to blend classic elements of a thriller with compelling family dynamics and geopolitical intrigue, but Anne Perry pulls it off ... And I guarantee you'll love Elena Standish! Brava!Readers will root for the forceful, independent Elena, who will appeal to Maisie Dobbs fans. Perry knows how to ratchet up the international intrigue * Publishers Weekly *The perfect time period to showcase a family's impassioned defence of democracy and social justice in the face of rising totalitarianism. . . At turns heartbreaking and action-packed, this gripping and superbly written story proves Perry still has what it takes * Library Journal *Elena's many narrow escapes and Perry's immersive re-creation of Nazi-era Europe will keep readers enthralled...but it is the smart, gritty heroine herself who will ensure that readers eagerly anticipate the next in the series * Booklist *Reminiscent of works by Eric Ambler and Graham Greene. Perry conjures the mixed emotions and misplaced optimism of a period when many Establishment figures were desperate to avoid another world war * Wall Street Journal *Masterful! It's exceedingly rare for an author to have the talent to blend classic elements of a thriller with compelling family dynamics and geopolitical intrigue, but Anne Perry pulls it off ... And I guarantee you'll love Elena Standish! Brava! -- Jeffery DeaverReminiscent of works by Eric Ambler and Graham Greene. Perry conjures the mixed emotions and misplaced optimism of a period when many Establishment figures were desperate to avoid another world war * Wall Street Journal *
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Headline Publishing Group Three Debts Paid Daniel Pitt Mystery 5
Book SynopsisThree Debts Paid is the fifth gripping instalment in an exciting new generation of Pitt novels from the pen of highly acclaimed crime writer and New York Times bestselling author Anne Perry.It is February 1912 when barrister Daniel Pitt is reunited with his old college friend, Inspector Ian Frobisher. Following allegations of plagiarism, one of their Cambridge University professors has committed an assault, and Ian has recommended that Daniel defends him.Meanwhile, Daniel''s dear friend Miriam fford Croft has returned to London as a newly qualified forensic pathologist and is working with eccentric Dr Evelyn Hall. On Daniel''s first visit to the morgue, he is shocked to find Miriam examining the mutilated body of a young woman and, what''s worse, it is being compared to another corpse bearing identical wounds. As rumours spread of a serial killer, nicknamed ''the rainy-day slasher'', stalking the streets of London, Daniel hears that Ian FrobisherTrade ReviewOne of her most teasing mysteries, this time with a courtroom finale that may be her strongest ever * Kirkus Reviews *A truly unusual mystery * Publishers Weekly *Elegantly constructed and nail-bitingly tense * Good Book Guide *Engrossing . . . The book gallops to a dramatic conclusion * Washington Times Daily *There is a freshness about [Perry's] writing which makes it truly exceptional * Eurocrime *Anne Perry's Victorian mysteries are marvels of plot construction * New York Times *
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Headline Publishing Group Hard Evidence Dismas Hardy series book 3
Book SynopsisDismas Hardy is plunged into San Francisco''s murder trial of the century...The third novel in John Lescroart''s Dismas Hardy series, Hard Evidence, unpicks every last clue in this gripping murder mystery. Perfect for fans of Sheldon Sigel and Michael Connelly.''A blockbuster courtroom drama'' - Kirkus ReviewWhen the bullet-ridden body of a Silicon Valley billionaire washes up on shore, assistant D.A. Dismas Hardy finds himself the prosecutor in San Francisco''s murder trial of the century. The suspect: a Japanese call girl with a long list of prominent clients. But when a bizarre series of events blows the case wide open, Hardy finds himself on the other side of the law--as a lawyer for the defence....What readers are saying about the Hard Evidence:''There are enough twists in the trail to make it an interesting guessing game''''A real page turner''''Draws you in and d
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Headline Publishing Group The Traitor Among Us Elena Standish Book 5
Book SynopsisThe fifth novel in Anne Perry''s breathtakingly tense and exciting spy thriller series, featuring young British photographer and secret agent Elena Standish, set in the 1930s when the world was a place of increasing fear and uncertainty...As Hitler''s influence spreads across Europe, the future of Britain is at stake...It is late summer 1934 when retired MI6 agent John Repton''s body is found near Wyndham Hall in the Cotswolds. Repton was killed while investigating the Wyndham family''s ties to fascist sympathisers, and Elena Standish is assigned to discover if one of them resorted to murder . . . Meanwhile, Elena''s sister Margot is courting Lady Wyndham''s brother and, unaware that Elena is a spy, Margot invites her to attend a house party at Wyndham Hall along with her colleague James Allenby, who masquerades as her suitor. As the atmosphere becomes increasingly tense, Elena and Allenby begin to expose the allegianTrade ReviewMasterful! It's exceedingly rare for an author to have the talent to blend classic elements of a thriller with compelling family dynamics and geopolitical intrigue, but Anne Perry pulls it off ... And I guarantee you'll love Elena Standish! Brava! -- Jeffery DeaverReaders will root for the forceful, independent Elena, who will appeal to Maisie Dobbs fans. Perry knows how to ratchet up the international intrigue * Publishers Weekly *The perfect time period to showcase a family's impassioned defence of democracy and social justice in the face of rising totalitarianism. . . At turns heartbreaking and action-packed, this gripping and superbly written story proves Perry still has what it takes * Library Journal *
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Penguin Books Ltd Tyrant Signed Edition
Book SynopsisOn the wedding day of Emperor Claudius to Agrippina, a senator lies dying in his own home. Yesterday, this senator was betrothed to Octavia, Claudius's daughter. Now blood gushes from his slit wrists. Agrippina's elevation to empress changes so many things. Claudius is convinced to adopt her thirteen-year-old son Nero, naming him his new heir. And those angered by his wife's presumption? They face dashed hopes, endure terrible accusations, or suffer a merciless death. Yet Nero still a boy is vulnerable. Tutored by Seneca, he vies with his brother and fellow heir Britannicus for their father's favour. He learns to fight. He learns to love. So what if his mother wants him to marry his sister-cousin Octavia? Rome has been scandalised before. But those who have survived Agrippina, and the families of those who didn't, have long memories and short knives. They seek chances to get close to taste the blood of this ruthless plotter and her son. Rome has always been dangerous. To rise there, as Nero is to discover, others must fall even emperors.
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Hodder & Stoughton Rogue Lawyer
Book Synopsis''The best thriller writer alive'' - Ken FollettSometimes you have to fight dirty to get clean.Sebastian Rudd takes the cases no one else wants to take: the drug-addled punk accused of murdering two little girls; a crime lord on death row; a homeowner accused of shooting at a SWAT team. Rudd believes that every person accused of a crime is entitled to a fair trial - even if he has to cheat to get one. He antagonises people from both sides of the law: his last office was firebombed, either by drug dealers or cops. He doesn''t know or care which.But things are about to get even more complicated for Sebastian. Arch Swanger is the prime suspect in the abduction and presumed murder of 21-year-old Jiliana Kemp, the daughter of the assistant chief of police. When Swanger asks Sebastian to represent him, he lets Sebastian in on a terrible secret . . . one that will threaten everything SebaTrade ReviewJohn Grisham has perfected the art of cooking up convincing, fast-paced thrillers * Telegraph *Leaves one eager for more * Spectator *No one does it better than Grisham * Daily Telegraph *A master storyteller * Huffington Post *Sebastian Rudd is a kind of social justice warrior and Grisham uses him to take jabs at the legal system . . . all with a blunt, rude, gravelly poetic wise guy voice that makes Rudd come across as a kind of 21st-century Philip Marlowe. * Benjamin Percy, The New York Times Book Review *Terrific . . . The biggest mystery that ROGUE LAWYER poses is how Grisham, at this stage in his long writing career, can still devise all these distinctive characters, tricky legal predicaments and roguishly cheating ways to worm out of them. It's one mystery we Grisham fans just want to appreciate, rather than solve. * Washington Post *Highly readable, thanks to Grisham's fast-moving narrative skills * Independent *The energy is sustained to the end * Sunday Times *A riveting read . . . A very satisfying ending * Gloria Hunniford, Mail on Sunday *John Grisham has perfected the art of cooking up convincing, fast-paced thrillers * Telegraph *Leaves one eager for more * Spectator *No one does it better than Grisham * Daily Telegraph *A master storyteller * Huffington Post *Sebastian Rudd is a kind of social justice warrior and Grisham uses him to take jabs at the legal system . . . all with a blunt, rude, gravelly poetic wise guy voice that makes Rudd come across as a kind of 21st-century Philip Marlowe. * Benjamin Percy, The New York Times Book Review *Terrific . . . The biggest mystery that ROGUE LAWYER poses is how Grisham, at this stage in his long writing career, can still devise all these distinctive characters, tricky legal predicaments and roguishly cheating ways to worm out of them. It's one mystery we Grisham fans just want to appreciate, rather than solve. * Washington Post *Highly readable, thanks to Grisham's fast-moving narrative skills * Independent *The energy is sustained to the end * Sunday Times *
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Hodder & Stoughton Theodore Boone The Fugitive
Book SynopsisHe was supposed to be having fun with his friends, not playing detective and stalking a serial killer.Theodore Boone - teenage lawyer and courtroom hero - is on a class trip seeing the sights of the capital city. But he hadn''t counted on seeing the most wanted man in the history of his home town, Strattenberg.Suddenly Theo is caught in the hunt for an accused murderer, alongside the FBI. Theo knows he''s getting in deep - and things could become even more dangerous. Because if this case goes back to court, it will be down to him. Will justice finally be done . . . or will the killer''s criminal allies be out for revenge?******************What readers are saying about THEODORE BOONE: THE FUGITIVE''Suspense, curiosity and, bravery, this book is packed with them'' - 5 stars''Loved this book'' - 5 stars''A great read for all ages'' - 5 stars''Awesome book - loved it'Trade ReviewIf you aspire to turn your children into lawyers who will keep you in your old age, John Grisham's Theodore Boone, his first novel for young people, might be for you. * Sunday Times *Nobody does legal fiction better. * Daily Express *Not since Nancy Drew has a nosy, crime-obsessed kid been so hard to resist. * The New York Times *Gripping... I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a good mystery. I think everyone will be enthralled by Theodore Boone. * Scholastic News *A master of his craft. * The Guardian *
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Hodder & Stoughton General Division Our Friends in Beijing
Book SynopsisA thrillingly authentic novel about truth, power, politics and friendship, from one of our most revered and experienced foreign correspondentsTrade Review'fast-paced ...The novel allows Simpsons to stretch his writing muscles.' * Irish Times *'All novelists draw on their own experiences to some extent in their writing, but John Simpson goes much further. In Our Friends in Beijing, his second foray into fiction, the BBC's long-serving world affairs editor reveals in public for the first time an old wound from the 30-plus war zones from which he has reported.' * Telegraph *This is a clever, atmospheric and in its best moments nail bitingly tense novel. Swift and Simpson are the ideal company for a journey down the mean streets of an alarming new world. * Shots Mag *
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John Murray Press Our Friends in Beijing
Book SynopsisDECADES OF FRONTLINE EXPERIENCE . . . THE NOVEL OF A LIFETIME
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Hodder & Stoughton This is Gomorrah
Book SynopsisSet in the technological underbelly of the 21st century, and taking the reader between London, Berlin, Athens and Los Angeles, THIS IS GOMORRAH is an ultra-modern thriller for fans of I AM PILGRIM and James Swallow.Trade ReviewChatfield pulls off a beguiling blend of riveting hacker lore, sharp dialogue and inventive action scenes * The Sunday Times *A techno-thriller with wit and style. It reminded me of Chris Brookmyre, and praise doesn't come higher than that. -- Mick HerronGripping, intelligent and stylish. -- Sophie HannahPunchy, powerful and one hell of a wild ride, this is thriller writing at its absolute best -- Chris WhitakerA sharp thriller that takes us deep into the digital underworld. Taut and tense . . . a well told, fast-paced story packed with contemporary relevance -- Adam HamdyA tight, fast-moving thriller. Like Three Days of the Condor for the internet age -- Mason CrossIf espionage today is all about hack and counter-hack, which it clearly is, then Tom Chatfield has just written the classic twenty-first century spy thriller. Move over James Bond: Azi Bello has hacked your smartphone and he owns you. -- Michael RidpathFast and funny, dangerous and blinding-bright . . . an adrenaline-rush of a book for our menacing times -- Paul Codya seething knot of spies, hackers, terrorists, tech and humans: absolutely brilliant. -- Carl MillerAccomplished and chilling . . . Chatfield writes with real skill, intelligence, and, despite the grim story, humor * Publishers Weekly *I read this from behind the sofa... I can't think of a better way to learn about hacking and the dark web . . . Halfway between a TED talk and rollercoaster! -- Philippa PerryA rollicking good cyber thriller - one to make William Gibson proud -- Madison Smartt BellA swift and spiky view of modern espionage -- James SwallowFans of THE PRESIDENT IS MISSING won't want to miss this one -- James Patterson
£13.49
Hodder & Stoughton This is Gomorrah
Book SynopsisSet in the technological underbelly of the 21st century, and taking the reader between London, Berlin, Athens and Los Angeles, THIS IS GOMORRAH is an ultra-modern thriller for fans of I AM PILGRIM and James Swallow.Trade ReviewChatfield pulls off a beguiling blend of riveting hacker lore, sharp dialogue and inventive action scenes * The Sunday Times *A techno-thriller with wit and style. It reminded me of Chris Brookmyre, and praise doesn't come higher than that. -- Mick HerronGripping, intelligent and stylish. -- Sophie HannahPunchy, powerful and one hell of a wild ride, this is thriller writing at its absolute best -- Chris WhitakerA sharp thriller that takes us deep into the digital underworld. Taut and tense . . . a well told, fast-paced story packed with contemporary relevance -- Adam HamdyA tight, fast-moving thriller. Like Three Days of the Condor for the internet age -- Mason CrossIf espionage today is all about hack and counter-hack, which it clearly is, then Tom Chatfield has just written the classic twenty-first century spy thriller. Move over James Bond: Azi Bello has hacked your smartphone and he owns you. -- Michael RidpathFast and funny, dangerous and blinding-bright . . . an adrenaline-rush of a book for our menacing times -- Paul Codya seething knot of spies, hackers, terrorists, tech and humans: absolutely brilliant. -- Carl MillerAccomplished and chilling . . . Chatfield writes with real skill, intelligence, and, despite the grim story, humor * Publishers Weekly *I read this from behind the sofa... I can't think of a better way to learn about hacking and the dark web . . . Halfway between a TED talk and rollercoaster! -- Philippa PerryA rollicking good cyber thriller - one to make William Gibson proud -- Madison Smartt BellA swift and spiky view of modern espionage -- James SwallowFans of THE PRESIDENT IS MISSING won't want to miss this one -- James Patterson
£8.54
Orion Publishing Co Dinner at the Centre of the Earth
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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Atria Books The Ophelia Cut
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Atria Books The Fall
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Simon & Schuster Indefensible
Book SynopsisSynopsis coming soon.......Trade Review"Goodman takes the reader by the hand and leads them into a frightening world they will never forget.... This book is top notch!" * Suspense Magazine *"Complex and intelligent, fantastically well-plotted. Indefensible is as good as it gets." -- John Lescroat, New York Times bestselling author"Indefensible is the kind of gem we all love to stumble on, anovel that delivers its story flawlessly. Lee Goodman has created characters wecare about deeply; when he puts them through the wringer, we feel their pain.Add to this a compelling insider’s look at prosecution and lawenforcement, language that sings, a stunning series of plot twists, and theresult may well prove to be the outstanding debut novel of the year." -- William Kent Krueger, New York Times"Lee Goodman is a rare find in a crowded field: a talented writer who knows the true intricacies and ironies of the American criminal litigation system. Before reading Indefensible, be sure to put on your helmet and fasten your 5-point harness. You're in for a wild ride." -- Walter Walker, author of Crime of Privilege“…Goodman easily makes the transition to fiction writer, as have his brethren Scott Turow and John Lescroart.” * Booklist *
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Scribner Book Company The Lie
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Threshold Editions Agenda 21 Into the Shadows
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Simon & Schuster Madam President
Book SynopsisSynopsis coming soon.......Trade Review“Intrigue, love, betrayal, politics, family and an international crisis – this insider novel about life in the White House really delivers. I couldn't put it down!” -- Lauren Weisberger, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author“A breezy romp through the corridors ofpower town.” * USA Today *
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Gallery Books The Girl from Home
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Atria Books Point of Balance A Thriller
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Touchstone Books The Means
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Scribner Book Company Palace of Treason
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Scribner Book Company Palace of Treason
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Pocket Books Overwatch
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Pocket Books Oath of Honor
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Amazon Publishing The Extraditionist 1 A Benn Bluestone Thriller
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Amazon Publishing Death on a High Floor
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Amazon Publishing The Neon Lawyer
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Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Sisyphus Shrugged
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