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Book SynopsisAgainst the electrifying backdrop of the 1960s, Danielle Steel unveils a gripping chronicle of a young woman who discovers a passion for justice.The daughter and granddaughter of prominent Manhattan lawyers, Meredith McKenzie is destined for the best of everything: top schools, elite social circles, the perfect marriage. Spending her childhood in Germany as her father prosecutes war criminals at the Nuremberg trials, Meredith soaks up the conflict between good and evil. When her family returns to the United States, encouraged by her liberal grandfather Meredith is determined to become a lawyer, despite her father’s objections.As her grandfather rises to the Supreme Court, Meredith enlists in the most pressing causes of her time, joining a new generation of women, breaking boundaries socially, politically and professionally. But when the violence of the era strikes too close to home, her once tightly knit family must survive a devastating loss and rethink their own values and traditions.The Good Fight by Danielle Steel is an inspiring, uplifting story of a woman changing the world as she herself is changed by it.

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Book SynopsisLonglisted for the CWA Ian Fleming Steel Dagger 2021‘Excellent, lucid, intelligent and gripping’ – Scotsman‘An utterly riveting read’ – Guardian, Thriller of the Month6 December 1993. A drug dealer called Scrappy is shot and left for dead on her mother’s lawn in South Central Los Angeles. Two local gang members, Wizard and Dreamer, are arrested. The problem is: one is guilty, the other wasn’t even there. It had to be a frame-up. And the cops had to be responsible, didn’t they?Narrated by the characters involved – the suspects, the victim, the families who love them, and those simply doing their jobs – The System tells the story of one crime, from the moments before shots are fired to the verdict and its violent aftershocks. It’s a breakneck journey through the American criminal justice system. A system that can save you, or break you.Trade ReviewPacy, immersive and vivid, with strong characterisation and no punches pulled, this is an utterly riveting read * Guardian, Thrillers of the Month *Gripping, meticulously-researched and smartly-plotted, I devoured this brilliant novel over the course of a weekend. -- Paula Hawkins, author of The Girl on the TrainThe most compelling courtroom drama I have read this year * Sunday Telegraph, Novel of the Week *A portrait of Nineties LA to sit alongside that of James Ellroy’s depiction of it in the Forties * The Times, Thriller of the Month *A crime novel and a thriller, but, like the best in the genre, it invites you to think as well as feel * Scotsman *Gattis tells a muscular tale about injustice, systemic racism and a US city abandoned by Californian and national government, and infuses it with humanity and supersonic excitement * Metro, Best Crime Novels of the Year *Powerfully illuminates every corner of the law-and-order universe . . . accessible and irresistible * Los Angeles Times *The System is a tour de force . . . It is a page-turner, but one you will want to read slowly in order to savor every gorgeous sentence . . . Ryan Gattis is a magician. -- David Dow, author of Confessions of an Innocent ManI relate so much to this book, it’s painful . . . That’s how real this novel is . . . Front to back, it’s not just an incredible work, it’s an experience. -- Gustavo "Goose" Alvarez, author of The PawnThe System's panoramic approach—eschewing one main character for a whole set of people associated with a crime—sets it apart . . . A tale of redemption, an examination of loyalty and a love song for family bonds. -- Patrick Hoffman, author of Clean HandsThrough multiple narrators, [Ryan Gattis] tells a muscular, rousing tale of injustice, systemic racism and the desperation of those chunks of urban America abandoned by local and national government. -- Paul Connolly * Metro *The System is an odyssey through the legal system . . . The dialogue isn't dialogue; it's what you'd actually hear - on the street, in a courtroom, on the prison yard. -- Joe Ide, author of the IQ seriesGripping, fascinating, moving, and so very, very real. The System is one of the best books I’ve read in years. -- Marcia Clark, author of Final Judgment and former Criminal ProsecutorRyan Gattis ingeniously casts deeply researched novels of social protest as page-turning crime fiction . . . This book blew my mind. -- Dan Slater, author of Wolf Boys: Two American TeenagersThe System is as real as it gets – often brutal, but a beautifully written reality of not only life on the street, but also getting caught up or working in the justice system. -- David Swinson, author of The Second Girl

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Book SynopsisThe Collectors by bestselling sensation David Baldacci is the exciting second instalment of a breathtaking series.Oliver Stone – the leader of four highly skilled misfits who call themselves the Camel Club. Their mission – to hold America’s political elite to account.Washington DC. The Speaker of the House of Representatives is assassinated in broad daylight. Then the head of the Rare Books Division at the Library of Congress is found dead amongst his cherished collection.While chaos engulfs the city, only the Camel Club can make the connection that exists between the two murders.Joining forces with a beautiful con artist, Stone and his team need all the help they can get as they enter a world of espionage that threatens to bring America to its knees . . .The Collectors is followed by Stone Cold, Divine Justice and Hell's Corner.Trade ReviewThe page-turner of the season * The Times *One of the world's biggest-selling thriller writers, Baldacci needs no introduction . . . Brilliant plotting, heart-grabbing action and characters to die for * Daily Mail *

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Book SynopsisStone Cold by David Baldacci is the third exhilarating thriller in the bestselling Camel Club series.Oliver Stone and the Camel Club are back.Set on exposing the real story behind the closed doors of America’s leaders, they draw upon their vast experience to seek justice and the truth.Now they must face their most dangerous adventure yet – a war on two fronts.Casino king Jerry Bagger is hunting Annabelle Conroy, the elite con-artist who cheated him out of millions. Stone and his colleagues must draw on all their resources if they are to protect Annabelle from a terrible fate.Yet all their skills may not be enough when a deadly new opponent rips off the veneer of Stone’s own mysterious past. An unstoppable killer intent on one goal: the death of Oliver Stone.Stone Cold is followed by Divine Justice and Hell's Corner.Trade ReviewThe page-turner of the season * The Times *Baldacci is still peerless * Sunday Times *One of the world's biggest-selling thriller writers, Baldacci needs no introduction . . . Brilliant plotting, heart-grabbing action and characters to die for * Daily Mail *

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Book SynopsisFrom Trisha Sakhlecha, Can You See Me Now? is a gripping psychological suspense thriller about a young Indian woman, now a government minister, whose past secrets are about to reverberate into the present and shatter her life. Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell and Erin Kelly.'Deceptively clever' – Sunday Times'Stunningly original . . . The ending will astound you'– Lesley Kara, author of The RumourFifteen years ago, three sixteen-year-old girls meet at Wescott, an exclusive private school in India. Two, Sabah and Noor, are the most popular girls in their year. One, Alia, is a new arrival from England, who feels her happiness depends on their acceptance.Before she knows it, Sabah and Noor’s intoxicating world of privilege and intimacy opens up to Alia and, for the first time, after years of neglect from her parents, she feels she is exactly where, and with whom, she belongs.But with intimacy comes jealousy, and with privilege, resentment, and Alia finds that it only takes one night for her bright new world to shatter around her.Now Alia, a cabinet minister in the Indian government, is about to find her secrets have no intention of staying buried . . .Trade ReviewA spellbinding and stunningly original portrait of friendship, secrets and family, set against the turbulent background of Indian politics. The ending will astound you -- Lesley Kara, author of The DareCan You See Me Now? is so well written and compulsive, a sophisticated page turner. I was enthralled by the dual timelines, the political setting and the way the dynamics from the women’s past played out in the present. It’s very well done. -- Harriet Tyce, Author of Blood OrangeSakhlecha is excellent at creating atmospheres, whether its dark, gossipy, rivalry...or the raw power play of Indian politics . . . that permeates this moving tale * Daily Mail *Loved Trisha Sakhlecha's latest psychological thriller. It has everything; a friendship with secrets, a devastating crime, jealousy, politics and reputation. A multi-layered story. Whizzed through it! -- Emma Curtis, author of One Little MistakeStylishly executed thriller...Sheer class * WI Magazine *An evocative exploration of female friendships and politics, intimacyand intrigue. -- Rachel Edwards, Author of DarlingIntricately plotted and righteously angry, Can You See Me Now? is a thought-provoking tale of female friendship struggling to survive in a patriarchal society. Nothing is quite what it seems in this tautly written psych suspense... -- Nicola Rayner, author of The Girl Before YouReally enjoyed this new thriller...I was gripped by the twisty plot and loved learning more about Delhi culture. -- Neema Shah, author of Kololo Hilla deft exploration of power, misogyny, responsibility . . . It’s also a seriously gripping read. I loved every plot twist, found myself completely drawn in by the blend of idealism, glamour and ruthlessness in the world in which it takes place . . . -- Naomi Ishiguro, Author of Escape RoutesI loved it! Full of tension and intrigue that will keep you turning the pages right to the very end. The setting draws you into a world of teenage girls, women and secrets, lies and power. My heart didn’t stop racing. -- Lauren North, Author of The Perfect BetrayalCan You See Me Now is a highly literary novel, but one with all the page-turning compulsion of an unputdownable thriller. It is a book about India that can stand proudly beside Salman Rushdie’s Midnight’s Children. But it is...also about friendship, ambition, betrayal and growing up. A great read and one of my books of the year. Trisha Sakhlecha is a novelist to watch. * Edward Wilson, Author of The Envoy *A deliciously dark and original debut about love, loss and lies, with an ending that is impossible to predict -- Alice Feeney on Your Truth or Mine?Well written, with plenty of twists and an excellent sense of place -- Guardian on Your Truth or Mine?Original and evocative, I was completely hooked by the longing, love and envy simmering sometimes unseen, yet ever-present. With an ending I couldn’t predict, this debut is one to savour -- Karen Hamilton on Your Truth or Mine?Your Truth or Mine? is a book that you’ll want to read again as soon as you’ve finished it, to look for clues, wondering how you’d missed them the first time around. I thought I had it all figured out, so was ‘Wait . . . What?’ when the reveal came. The sucker punch came from nowhere and lifted me off my feet – the sign of a great book -- Sandie Jones, author of The Other Woman

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Book SynopsisA Deep, Thought-Provoking Novel of Love, Loss, Civil Unrest, and BasketballIt is 1989, and Jim Keating has hit rock bottom. He’s lost his wife to cancer, his house to near bankruptcy, and his job as a college basketball coach to an extreme misunderstanding. He has also just about lost his mind, having slipped into a bout of serious depression. In an attempt to start life over, Jim returns home to Worcester. In high school and college, Jim had been a star athlete and went on to become a successful basketball coach. Throughout the years, Jim’s passion for basketball and commitment to the players never faltered. Recognizing this, an old friend makes Jim an offer designed to help him restart his career—and take hold of his life.Jim soon arrives in Burundi, Africa, where he has been asked to create a basketball initiative that will bring the warring Hutu and Tutsi tribes together peacefully. While scouting for possible players, Jim discovers fourteen-year-old Leonard Tangishaka, an extraordinary seven-foot athlete with an unlimited potential for basketball. Jim envisions future success against the Rwandan National Team and maybe even an Olympic appearance. Unfortunate and mysterious events soon shatter Jim’s dreams of success and simultaneously increase the probability of violence escalating in Burundi. With the help of those around him, Jim must move forward and stay positive if he is to bring peace to the nation and inner peace to himself. An African Rebound is a deep, thought-provoking novel of love, loss, civil unrest, and basketball.Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade, Yucca, and Good Books imprints, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in fiction—novels, novellas, political and medical thrillers, comedy, satire, historical fiction, romance, erotic and love stories, mystery, classic literature, folklore and mythology, literary classics including Shakespeare, Dumas, Wilde, Cather, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.Trade Review“A deeply touching and fascinating novel. This is a must-read for anyone familiar with the game of basketball.” —Julius Erving, NBA Hall of Famer“This book will inspire you, intrigue you, and move you in unexpected ways.” —Harlan Coben, author of Live Wire and Stay Close“An exciting and honest book any fan of basketball will truly appreciate.” —Ralph Sampson, NBA Hall of Famer"As usual Dan Doyle hits the ball out of the literary park again. This book is a great story that examines society and culture. As a basketball coach, an educator, and as a person, [I feel] this is a must-read." —Jim Calhoun, former coach of UConn men's basketball and Hall of Famer"Wonderfully crafted . . . Dan Doyle spins a tale of good and evil in Africa while evoking memories of some of basketball's greatest players of all time, including Bill Russell, Bob Cousy, and The Big O." —Joe Mitch, executive director, US Basketball Writers Association"An African Rebound is my favorite kind of book—it entertains while it teaches. I learned an incredible amount about the history of basketball in this country in the context of a compelling story. Anyone who has stumbled in life will relate to Jim Keating's story . . . and anyone who loves basketball will keep turning the pages!" —Jim Thompson, founder and executive director, Positive Coaching Alliance“A deeply touching and fascinating novel. This is a must-read for anyone familiar with the game of basketball.” —Julius Erving, NBA Hall of Famer“This book will inspire you, intrigue you, and move you in unexpected ways.” —Harlan Coben, author of Live Wire and Stay Close“An exciting and honest book any fan of basketball will truly appreciate.” —Ralph Sampson, NBA Hall of Famer"As usual Dan Doyle hits the ball out of the literary park again. This book is a great story that examines society and culture. As a basketball coach, an educator, and as a person, [I feel] this is a must-read." —Jim Calhoun, former coach of UConn men's basketball and Hall of Famer"Wonderfully crafted . . . Dan Doyle spins a tale of good and evil in Africa while evoking memories of some of basketball's greatest players of all time, including Bill Russell, Bob Cousy, and The Big O." —Joe Mitch, executive director, US Basketball Writers Association"An African Rebound is my favorite kind of book—it entertains while it teaches. I learned an incredible amount about the history of basketball in this country in the context of a compelling story. Anyone who has stumbled in life will relate to Jim Keating's story . . . and anyone who loves basketball will keep turning the pages!" —Jim Thompson, founder and executive director, Positive Coaching Alliance

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Book SynopsisFrank Morgan, a young college grad raised on Army discipline, started his military career as a Phoenix Program assassin in Vietnam with nothing but faith, confidence, and belief in his country. In 1969, he boards the Freedom Bird and takes a seat next to a grizzled grunt. This is Morgan’s first hint of what may be coming his way—and what he, as a soldier, may become.Throughout his tour, Morgan struggles with his belief in his missions, though he pushes on and does his job. With less than a month to go before he heads home, Morgan leads a squad of South Vietnamese special forces in a massacre and mistakenly kills a beautiful innocent woman, Liem, in an old French plantation outside C?n Tho.The death of Liem haunts him and distracts him so that he barely survives an attempt on his own life—which he later learns was ordered by his CIA chief, a swashbuckling cowboy named Comer. This betrayal launches Morgan’s metamorphosis into an avenging assassin.Don’t Mean Nuthin’ reveals a war-torn Vietnam through a Conradian journey by a man who seeks a higher moral ground and then struggles to redeem himself in a sea of carnage and despair.Trade Review“Powerful . . . a gut-wrenchingly realistic portrayal of how violence, politics and corruption combine to destroy the souls of people and countries. A dark redemption tale, but not one for the faint of heart.” — Kirkus“Ron Lealos’s Don’t Mean Nuthin’ is a visceral descent into war and a heart of darkness therein. But Frank Morgan tries to redeem himself from the horror that surrounds him. And survive!” —Stephen Templin, New York Times and international bestselling author of SEAL Team Six and Trident’s First Gleaming“While reading, I actually felt like I was in Vietnam! It is a brilliant, compelling, yet very realistic military novel that I could not put down. Ron Lealos’s engrossing story provides a haunting tale of the South Vietnamese Special Forces, the CIA, the Phoenix Program and an intriguing assassination plot.” —Don Mann, CO3, USN, SEAL Team Six (Ret.), New York Times bestselling author of Inside SEAL Team Six"Lealos gets the hierarchies, the ordnance, and the slang right. Vietnam veterans, retiring in numbers now and with time to read, will mostly like it." —Booklist“Powerful . . . a gut-wrenchingly realistic portrayal of how violence, politics and corruption combine to destroy the souls of people and countries. A dark redemption tale, but not one for the faint of heart.” — Kirkus“Ron Lealos’s Don’t Mean Nuthin’ is a visceral descent into war and a heart of darkness therein. But Frank Morgan tries to redeem himself from the horror that surrounds him. And survive!” —Stephen Templin, New York Times and international bestselling author of SEAL Team Six and Trident’s First Gleaming“While reading, I actually felt like I was in Vietnam! It is a brilliant, compelling, yet very realistic military novel that I could not put down. Ron Lealos’s engrossing story provides a haunting tale of the South Vietnamese Special Forces, the CIA, the Phoenix Program and an intriguing assassination plot.” —Don Mann, CO3, USN, SEAL Team Six (Ret.), New York Times bestselling author of Inside SEAL Team Six"Lealos gets the hierarchies, the ordnance, and the slang right. Vietnam veterans, retiring in numbers now and with time to read, will mostly like it." —Booklist

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Book SynopsisThe second novel in the acclaimed, best-selling Euro-crime series that began with the Hercule Poirot Award winner, Absinthe.If the world will end in flames, who is stoking the fire? Walter Eekhaut (rhymes with “stakeout”), the veteran chief inspector from the Brussels police force who has a problem with authority, remains in Amsterdam, where he was dispatched to assist the Dutch security service. When his boss, Chief Superintendent Alexandra Dewaal, receives a tip from one of her informants, the two find themselves across the border tramping in the Belgian Ardennes on a frigid January day. What they discover is macabre and horrific: seven charred human bodies, attached to tall stakes with chains, in an almost perfect circle. From the look of it, these people were burned alive in some sort of ritual. On the wall of a cabin, Eekhaut and Dewaal make out an enigmatic message written in blood: "This World seems to last Forever. But it is merely the Dream of a Sleeper." Similar events occur elsewhere in Europe as well as Africa, where Eekhaut's new girlfriend has gone on assignment for an international aid agency operating in Somalia. There have long been stories of an apocalyptic religious cult, The Church of Supreme Purification, along with a more shadowy militant offshoot. Are they connected to these events? Is this some conspiracy to cleanse human society by fire, or is there an even more sinister explanation?Trade Review"Thrilling . . . Eekhaut expertly ratchets up the tension. . . . Fans of Thomas Harris's Black Sunday will find a lot to like."—Publishers Weekly “The material here is pitch black, but the writing and the casework is lively, as Eekhaut’s detective comes further into focus and the crimes grow more horrifying.”—Crime Reads “I’m a huge fan of procedurals set in foreign countries, and Purgatory is by far one of the most illuminating as to the inner workings of not only their law enforcement but also the culture that it springs from. . . . A very well-rounded look at not only a murder investigation but also the lives of its investigators, contemplating justice and religion in perhaps unexpected but definitely entertaining ways.”—Criminal Element “Eekhaut delivers not only heart-stopping international suspense but also fascinating insight in extremist ways of thinking.”— Bob van Laerhoven, winner of the Hercule Poirot Prize for Best Suspense Novel of the Year and the USA Best Book Award “An absorbing crime thriller with crisp, smart writing and plenty of engaging details. Veteran Chief Inspector Walter Eekhaut might like a nice beer more than procedural cop work, yet in the end he and his realistically stressed colleagues display a refreshing abundance of heart in a grim world constantly threatened by sick minds and lurking evils. In the tradition of classic crime fiction, author Eekhaut skillfully reminds us that, despite frustrated ideals and scarred hearts, true justice is always worth the pursuit. Great stuff."—Steve Anderson, author of the Kaspar Brothers series and other novels "Eekhaut proves again that he is in full control of the genre.”"—Knack magazine "A thoughtful, tightly constructed thriller."—Het Belang van Limburg "Well executed in the psychological portrayal of its characters. The meticulously built tension is regularly punctuated by captivating sidelines that give more depth to the story."—NBD Biblion "A roller coaster of excitement, that leaves you exhausted after reading the last page. A breathtaking story that certainly deserves another sequel." —Boek.be "I had more than one sleepless night, although I always decided to read no more than a few pages before bedtime. You just want to read on to find out how it all ends. This book deserves its own Thriller of the Month event." —Lekkerlezen.net "Exciting right up to the penultimate page."—Metro "Fluid prose."—Readshop.nlReviews for Absinthe: "Eekhaut's gripping thriller, the first in his Amsterdam trilogy, introduces Belgian Chief Inspector Walter Eekhaut. . . . Fascinating."—Publishers Weekly "Tense, up-to-date Euro-political intrigue, topped off with that rarest of gems: a satisfying finale."—Three-time Emmy-award winning writer Jim Houghton. "The genre doesn't get any better than this. Absinthe is intoxicating."—John Enright, author of the Jungle Beat Mystery series. "This book could not be more timely. A riveting read in which the Russians support ultra-right-wing politicians and undermine democracy—much more fun than the newspapers and no less scary. Most enjoyable."—Theodore Riccardi, Professor Emeritus, Columbia University, and the author of The Oriental Casebook of Sherlock Holmes. "In Absinthe, Guido Eekhaut has masterfully produced a gripping political thriller. Readers could not ask for more: a clever, if slightly tarnished, detective; shadowy assassins; shady Russian financiers; and a controversial missing list of names. And all set in Amsterdam in all of its glory and darkness. It adds up to a mystery tour-de-force that is impossible to put down once you dive in."—Allan Levine, award-winning author of the Sam Klein series. "In his latest novel . . . Guido Eekhaut writes about today's clear and present danger facing Western democracies emanating from the mixture of dirty politicians and organized crime. This is a work of fiction but all too realistic. Indeed, the new threats to Western democracies no longer comes from ICBMs but rather from crooked bankers and business men in fancy suits. The West may have won the Cold War but the threats are finding their way into the very temples of capitalism, the banks."—Claude Salhani, author of Inauguration Day. "Eekhaut's award-winning novel, pitting a small force of Belgian and Dutch detectives against the might of Russia's criminal oligarchs and far-right-wing politicians, is a tour de force in Europe's dark literature. Convincing, gripping and utterly realistic, Eekhaut populates his book with characters and situations which will stay with you long after you’ve finished."—Alan Gold, author of the internationally-successful The Jericho Files and the best-selling The Lost Testament "The surprise of this spring. It is original and shows considerable stylistic skills."—De Standaard "Intelligent and exciting."—Crime Zone "Eekhaut presents us with lifelike characters, not heroes in the hard-boiled tradition, but human detectives plagued by doubt."—Knack magazine "A Belgian detective worthy to follow in the footsteps of Poirot! Political intrigue, an atmospheric venue, and rollicking action from beginning to end!" —Paul J. Heald, author Death in Eden and Cotton "A subtle, engaging and very timely thriller.”—Michael Marshall Smith, author of The Intruders

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

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Book SynopsisSplit Second is the first in the gripping King and Maxwell series by bestselling author David Baldacci.When something distracts Secret Agent Sean King for a split second, it costs him his career and presidential candidate, Clyde Ritter, his life. But what stole his attention? And why was Ritter shot? Eight years later Michelle Maxwell is on the fast track through the ranks of the Secret Service when her career is stopped short: presidential candidate John Bruno is abducted from a funeral home while under her protection. The similarity between the two cases drives Michelle to re-open investigations into the Ritter fiasco and join forces with attractive ex-agent King. The pair are determined to get to the bottom of what happened in those critical moments. Meanwhile, high-ranking members of the legal system and key witnesses from both cases are going missing. King is losing friends, colleagues and clients fast and his ex-lover, Joan Dillinger, is playing curious games – she wants Sean back, but she also owes him for something . . .Split Second is followed by Hour Game, Simple Genius, First Family, The Sixth Man and King and Maxwell.Trade ReviewThe action is explosive. Readers will barely have time to catch their breath * People *Pulse-pounding suspense * Booklist *Genuinely scary scenes . . . driven by tense action * New York Daily News *Great . . . a fast-paced thriller * Denver Post *

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Book SynopsisEscape on a journey of suspense-filled, non-stop action in Saving Faith by David Baldacci, one of the world's favourite storytellers.She knows too much.In a secluded house not far from Washington, D.C., the FBI is interviewing one of the most important witnesses it has ever had: a young woman named Faith Lockhart.A dangerous enemy.Faith is feared by some of the most powerful men in the world for what she knows, and what she will tell. They will go to any lengths to silence her.Gunned down.When a private investigator walks into the middle of the assassination attempt, the shooting suddenly goes wrong and an FBI agent is killed.In the wake of the carnage, Faith Lockhart must flee for her life – with her story, her deadly secret and an unknown man she’s forced to trust . . .Trade ReviewThe page-turner of the season * The Times *Baldacci is still peerless * Sunday Times *One of the world's biggest-selling thriller writers, Baldacci needs no introduction . . . Brilliant plotting, heart-grabbing action and characters to die for * Daily Mail *Baldacci inhabits the skin of his creations - tripping us up with unexpected empathy and subtle identification * Sunday Express *

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

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Book Synopsis'The master is back and in The Last Trial Scott Turow takes it to another level' - David BaldacciFrom the bestselling author of Presumed Innocent, Scott Turow’s The Last Trial recounts the final case of Kindle County’s most revered courtroom advocate, Sandy Stern. On the brink of retirement, legendary defence attorney Sandy Stern is persuaded to take on one last case to defend an old friend.Dr Kiril Pafko, a former Nobel Prize winner and distinguished cancer researcher, is now, shockingly, facing charges of fraud, insider trading and even murder.As the trial progresses, Stern will question everything he thought he knew about his friend. Despite Pafko's many failings, is he innocent of the terrible charges laid against him? Stern's duty to defend his client and his belief in the power of the judicial system will face a final, terrible test in the courtroom, where the evidence and reality are sometimes worlds apart . . .'Grisham might do it more often, but Turow does it so much better' – ObserverTrade ReviewThe master is back and in The Last Trial Scott Turow takes it to another level -- David Baldacci, Number One Bestselling AuthorThe Last Trial is Scott Turow at his best and most ambitious. He has elevated the genre once again * Washington Post *Grisham might do it more often, but Turow does it so much better * Observer *In this meticulously devised courtroom drama, rich with character detail, Turow again demonstrates what he does best: roll out a complex, keenly observed legal case yet save a boatload of surprises for its ending. And make it personal * New York Times *Nobody writes courtroom drama the way he does * Daily Mail *Turow follows the courtroom proceedings so closely that at times the novel almost feels like being on jury duty, though few trials could be this interesting in real life. The novel’s greatest strength, however, is its poignant depiction of the emotional toll of the case, as Stern is forced to reconsider the nature of his friendship, his legacy and his mortality. * The Times *Turow is worthy to be ranked with Dashiell Hammett or Raymond Chandler * New York Times *The thrill of any good Turow novel is that heart-stopping instant when you realize you've been piecing together the wrong puzzle * Entertainment Weekly *Pioneered the modern legal thriller * Daily Telegraph *Turow blows even Grisham out of the water * Daily Mirror *A leading practitioner of the legal thriller * Financial Times *Turow keeps the suspense ratcheted up * Mail on Sunday *This is a guy who knows what he's doing * USA Today *Scott Turow has consistently out-Grishamed * Sunday Telegraph *A consummate storyteller * Independent *Turow will keep you guessing until the very, very end * Daily Express *Turow does legal thrillers better than anyone else * Irish Independent *

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Book SynopsisSuspenseful and thrilling, Sunday Times bestselling author Jeffrey Archer’s Sons of Fortune is a powerful tale of twins separated by fate and reunited by destiny.In the late 1940s in Hartford, Connecticut, a set of twins is parted at birth.Nat Cartwright goes home with his parents, a schoolteacher and an insurance salesman. His twin brother is adopted and becomes Fletcher Davenport, the only son of an American multi-millionaire and his society wife.Unaware the other exists, the brothers grow up and follow different paths, confronted by challenges and obstacles, tragedy and heartache. Nat goes to Vietnam and returns a hero, whilst Fletcher distinguishes himself as a criminal defence lawyer before embarking on a political career.But when Nat enters politics and both decide to run for governor, the brothers become unwitting rivals, setting off a train of events that will either forge their bond or break it forever . . .Absorbing and powerful, Archer’s tale is as much a chronicle of a nation in transition as the story of the making of these two men - and how they eventually discover the truth-and its tragic consequences. ‘If there was a Nobel Prize for storytelling, Archer would win’ - Daily TelegraphTrade ReviewProbably the greatest storyteller of our age * Mail on Sunday *If there was a Nobel Prize for storytelling, Archer would win * Daily Telegraph *The plain storytelling is unimprovable. Few literary writers could do his job better * Sunday Times *

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Book SynopsisMemory man FBI agent, Amos Decker, returns in this action-packed thriller to investigate the mysterious and brutal murder of a federal judge and her bodyguard at her home in an exclusive, gated community in Florida from international bestselling author David Baldacci.Things are changing for Decker. He’s in crisis following the suicide of a close friend and receipt of a letter concerning a personal issue which could change his life forever. Together with the prospect of working with a new partner, Frederica White, Amos knows that this case will take all of his special skills to solve.As darkness falls, evil comes to light . . .Judge Julia Cummins seemingly had no enemies, and there was no forced entry to her property. Close friends and neighbours in the community apparently heard nothing, and Cummins’ distraught ex-husband, Barry, and teenage son, Tyler, both have strong alibis. Decker must first find the answer to why the judge felt the need for a bodyguard, and the meaning behind the strange calling card left by the killer.Someone has decided it’s payback time.Long Shadows is the seventh Amos Decker thriller. Jump in here, or start the series with Memory Man.Killer twists. Heroes to believe in. Trust Baldacci.Trade ReviewSinewy, and written with Baldacci’s consummate skill, this is a thriller from the top drawer -- Daily Mail on Walk the WireDavid Baldacci is one of the all-time best thriller authors -- Lisa Gardner, author of One Step Too Far and Before She DisappearedA riveting brain-teaser as well as serving up vivid action scenes -- Sunday Times on Daylight

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Book SynopsisThe New York Times bestselling novel, from the author of Station Eleven. ‘A damn fine novel . . . haunting and evocative and immersive’ George R. R. Martin Vincent is the beautiful bartender at the Hotel Caiette, a five-star glass-and-cedar palace on the northernmost tip of Vancouver Island. New York financier Jonathan Alkaitis owns the hotel. When he passes Vincent his card with a tip, it’s the beginning of their life together. That same day, a hooded figure scrawls a note on the windowed wall of the hotel: ‘Why don’t you swallow broken glass.’ Leon Prevant, a shipping executive for a company called Neptune-Avramidis, sees the note from the hotel bar and is shaken to his core. Thirteen years later Vincent mysteriously disappears from the deck of a Neptune-Avramidis ship. Weaving together the lives of these characters, Emily St. John Mandel’s The Glass Hotel moves between the ship, the towers of Manhattan and the wilderness of remote British Columbia, painting a breathtaking picture of greed and guilt, fantasy and delusion, art and the ghosts of our pasts.

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

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Book SynopsisLiar. Bad mother. Murderer? You decide…Ex-journalist Mercer Hennessey can’t think of a good reason to get up in the morning. Since losing her husband and her little girl in a car crash, she’s living in what she secretly calls the darkness. But when her editor asked her to write an instant true crime book on the murder trial of Ashlyn Bryant, Mercer finds a new purpose.On trial for the murder of her baby, Ashlyn is currently the most hated person in America. If Mercer can write the story of her conviction, she might just have a bestseller on her hands, as well as achieving justice for a little girl. And Ashlyn is so obviously the villain of the story: a party girl, man-crazy, ambitious and unrepentant. She’s clearly never been a good mother. But is she a killer…?“Ryan raises the bar sky-high - I knew she was good, but I had no idea she was this good.” Lee Child

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

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Book Synopsis'James Patterson and Bill Clinton are the dream team' Lee Child'Propulsive, exhilarating, and unnervingly believable' Karin Slaughter'Superb thriller, expertly told... More please' Piers Morgan'Even better than their first ' Daily Mail'I loved this book ' Ross King____________The highly acclaimed #1 Sunday Times bestsellerALL PRESIDENTS HAVE NIGHTMARES. THIS ONE IS ABOUT TO COME TRUE.Matthew Keating, a one-time Navy SEAL and a former US President, has always defended his family as fiercely as he has his country.Now these defences are under attack. And it's personal.Keating's teenage daughter, Melanie, has been abducted, turning every parent's deepest fear into a matter of national security.As the world watches, Keating embarks on a one-man special-ops mission that tests his strengths: as a leader, a warrior, and a father.Because Keating knows that in order to save Melanie's life he will have to put his own on the line . . .____________More praise for The President's Daughter'A rollicking ride' Independent'Unimpeachably authentic' Guardian'Deftly interweaves action scenes and family dynamics' Sunday Times'Highly entertaining' New York Times'A really propulsive and exciting story . . . a surefire winner' Irish Independent'Action all the way in a fast and furious tale' Sun'A chilling crime novel' Sunday Express'Clinton and Patterson's novel puts their respective expertise to good use' TimeTrade ReviewPropulsive, exhilarating, and unnervingly believable. You wont just read The President's Daughter, you'll devour it -- Karin SlaughterA rollicking ride combining Clinton's insider knowledge of the top echelons of US power with Patterson's snappy pacing and forensic prose -- IndependentEven better than their first . . . A rattling rollercoaster of a thriller, with a distinctly feisty President's daughter -- Daily MailThe loneliness of running a superpower and what it's like to send people to die in war feel unimpeachably authentic. -- Mark Lawson * Guardian *Deftly interweaves action scenes and family dynamics -- Sunday TimesHighly entertaining * New York Times *I loved this book . . . An absolute page-turner -- Ross KingA really propulsive and exciting story . . . a surefire winner * Irish Independent *Full of glorious details into the inner workings of the White House, this is action all the way in a fast and furious tale. * Sun *Superb thriller, expertly told. Read it in two days. More please -- Piers MorganLegendary author James Patterson has teamed up with ex-US President Bill Clinton to write this chilling crime novel * Sunday Express *An absolute rocket . . . Clinton and Patterson are simply the best in the thriller business -- Robert Crais, bestselling author of the Elvis Cole seriesClinton and Patterson's novel puts their respective expertise to good use -- TimeA page-turning, painfully human thriller that reveals the human hearts that beat inside those corridors of power -- Tony Parsons, bestselling author of Your Neighbour’s WifeBrace yourself for a thriller with inside secrets and riveting excitement -- Walter Isaacson, internationally bestselling authorA smart, taut, utterly fantastic roller coaster that had me holding on for dear life -- Chris Bohjalian, bestselling author of The Flight AttendantA spellbinding thrill ride that grabs the reader tight on page one and doesn't let go till the very last page -- Mark GreaneyBill Clinton and James Patterson are a team who know how to keep you turning the pages * Crime Fiction Lover *A suspenseful and exciting thriller filled with twists and turns * Essential Marbella Magazine *The writing is tight and crisp. The characters are astute, tenacious, and authentic. And the plot, with its short, intense chapters, keeps you on the edge of your seat as it immerses you, page after page, into a world full of terrorism, politics, revenge, corruption, coercion, military operations, and Secret Service drama. Overall, The President's Daughter is a meticulous, compelling, intricate mystery by this dynamic writing duo that I thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend. * What’s Better Than Books *As with the previous book written by this partnership, the plot, structure and syntax, read very much like a trademark James Patterson novel with literary techniques galore. It's an exciting, fast-paced, all-action, easy read and it will definitely appeal to Patterson fans * Whispering Story *Great entertainment which surely also works quite well on the screen * MissMesmerized *

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Book Synopsis'Remarkedly assured debut ... the advent of a real talent...One to watch' Sunday Times'Immersive, intriguing, and intelligent - incredibly impressive, up there with the best in the genre' Lee Child________________________It is the summer of 1961 and the brutal Cold War between East and West is becoming ever more perilous.Two young prodigies from either side of the Iron Curtain, Yulia and Michael, meet at a chess tournament in London. They don't know it, but they are about to compete in the deadliest game ever played.Shadowing them is Greta, a ruthless resistance fighter who grew up the hard way in the forests of Lithuania, but who is now hunting down some of the most dangerous men in the world.Men who are also on the radar of Vassily, perhaps the Soviet Union's greatest spymaster. A man of cunning and influence, Vassily was Yulia's minder during her visit to the West, but even he could not foresee the consequences of her meeting Michael.When the world is accelerating towards an inevitable and catastrophic conflict, what can just four people do to prevent it?Epic in scope, The Partisan is a thrill ride like no other, taking you from the hallowed halls of Cambridge to the grimy depths of the Moscow underworld, from 1960s London to the Eastern Front in the Second World War.Trade ReviewImmersive, intriguing, and intelligent - incredibly impressive, up there with the best in the genre * Lee Child *A taut, sophisticated, and hugely satisfying thriller. With a multi-layered and ingenious plot, this is a superb and immensely enjoyable read from an excitingly fresh and original new voice. Wartime resistance, Cold War espionage, a world on the cusp of nuclear catastrophe and a cast of deftly drawn and believable characters combine to make this a hugely compelling, unputdownable and fast-paced read that takes the reader on a journey from the forests of Lithuania, to the Kremlin and back streets of Moscow, to the jazz bars of early 1960s London and the colleges of Cambridge to the bleak realities of the GDR and post-war Vienna. * James Holland *Patrick Worrall has produced a constantly fascinating and emotionally authentic thriller that moves effortlessly and atmospherically from one decade to another and one location to another as the story's devious secrets are revealed. * Robert Goddard *Fast-paced, intriguing and deeply atmospheric. The Kremlin sequences in particular are mighty evocative. * Tom Bradby *A dazzlingly confident debut...Whether he's evoking the Spanish Civil War, the scheming and counter-scheming in Khrushchev's Kremlin or two brainy teenagers falling in love, Worrall rises impressively to every challenge * The Sunday Times (Thriller of the Month) *

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Book SynopsisA young woman is dead.Her family are convinced she was murdered, and they know who did it.The case is about to be closed.Everyone else says the evidence speaks for itself: this is nothing more than a tragic case of suicide.Only you can uncover what really happened.But the truth is never that simple, and this case could cost you your life...Everyone is talking about The Simple Truth!'A British take on John Grisham's The Firm' The Times'Fast-paced and suspenseful.' Woman & Home'Pacy and clever, The Simple Truth is a multi-layered mystery, brimming with action and intrigue.' Andrea Mara'James Buckler delivers a lightning-paced thriller.' Woman's Own'A fast-paced thriller in which no one can be trusted.' Prima MagazineTrade Review'A British take on John Grisham's The Firm ... the interlocking circles of the plot are well oiled and the narrative of greed and corruption timely.' * The Times *'A fast-paced and suspenseful legal thriller.' * Woman & Home *'James Buckler delivers a lightning-paced thriller' * Woman's Own *'A fast-paced and suspenseful legal thriller - and an unwavering crusade to discover the truth.' * Woman Magazine *'Pacy and clever, The Simple Truth is a multi-layered mystery, brimming with action and intrigue, all woven perfectly together in the expertly crafted plot.' * Andrea Mara *

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