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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewChosen by many readers as the best spy novel of this year * Daily Telegraph, 2023 *Superbly constructed and written with flair, it manages to debunk John le Carré's world and to reaffirm its mystique. It's highly unlikely that there will be a better espionage novel this year * Sunday Times *Standout * Guardian, Books of the Year 2023 *A natural-born storyteller * JEFFERY DEAVER *A shot in the arm for thriller fans * THE TIMES *Blissfully ingenious * Daily Telegraph *A breathtaking thriller. A classic in the making -- PETER JAMESThis is the most impressive espionage debut since Mick Herron's Slow Horses. Filled with fast-moving action and a fine line in threat, it weaves a thrilling spell * DAILY MAIL *Hugely impressive and compelling -- WILLIAM BOYDLook out for The Scarlet Papers . . . Engrossing -- STEVE CAVANAGHMagnificent * Literary Review *Smart, slick and totally gripping . . . The Scarlet Papers is always credible, always startling and almost painfully human. A total triumph -- TONY PARSONSA masterpiece -- TIM GLISTERGrand in scope and packed with fascinating insights -- MICK HERRONAn extraordinary novel -- HOLLY WATTAddictive, original and outrageously entertaining . . . Matthew Richardson proves himself a writer of huge talent and skill -- CHARLOTTE PHILBYAn epic read! -- JEREMY DUNSSprawling, ambitious, inspired by real events * Financial Times *Superbly constructed and written with flair ... this might be the best spy novel of the year * Sunday Times *Superbly constructed in an elaborate twisty spy yarn. It's highly unlikely that there will be a better espionage novel this year * Sunday Times *The Cold War is given a new twist ... Impressive, superior spy stuff * Shots Magazine *Intricate and fast moving, it weaves a thrilling spell * Daily Mail *Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy meets James Bond * Historical Novels Review *

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Book SynopsisThe man with the nuclear briefcase has gone rogue - Mission Impossible meets the Hunt for Red October in an explosive new thriller for fans of James Swallow and Tom ClancyTrade ReviewWhat should a thriller do to rise above the ranks of the clichéd? It does no harm to demonstrate some intelligence and (if possible) an engagement with serious issues - but no polemics. Thankfully, Mattias Berg's The Carrier hits those targets squarely. -- Barry Forshaw * Financial Times *An enjoyable, ingenious "nuclear noir" thriller, packed with fascinatingly arcane nuclear facts -- Myles McWeeney * Irish Independent *The Carrier is a devilishly thrilling and alarming story, a doomsday-prophetic symphony over our time here and now... I don't think I have read such a philosophical, knowledge-studded and realistic adventure novel since Umberto Eco's The Name of the Rose... the entertainment factor, which sometimes makes me think of Mission Impossible and other action movies, never dims its grave political substance . . . History itself is present in each and every page in Mattias Berg's brilliant novel, where the end is everything else than excepted. * Göteborgs-Posten *At the same time thriller and satire, nuclear physics and history of ideas . . . One of the most ambitious and spectacular debut novels I have read in Swedish. * Kulturnytt, Swedish Radio *A successful hybrid of a novel of ideas, historical depiction and the popular science thriller genre . . . an educative and in places very exciting story with a philosophical backdrop. Why have we created something so powerful, something that could destroy us all? * Expressen *There are special trained super humans, amazingly transformed by surgery, quick-witted brains, codes and numerology, deceptions... But whilst other agent stories may only have this - spiced with some love in the sunset - The Carrier has more. Much more... Mattias Berg's knowledge in the scientific field is impressive, his storytelling skilled and well-balanced. * Dagens Nyheter *

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Book SynopsisIn this atmospheric political thriller James Eno catches the dark mood just beneath the surface glamour of islands in the sun.Trade Review'Brims with sardonic humour.' Jeremy Jehu, Daily Telegraph

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Book SynopsisConvert to Islam or die is the stark choice Christians are facing...not in the Middle East, but in Oregon. When Adam Drake, lawyer and former Special Forces Tier 1 operator, is retained by the Archdiocese of Portland to evaluate a forced conversion threat made to its parishioners, he has three days to determine if the threat is real. Because the FBI considers the threat to be a hoax, Drake will have to hunt down the source himself and find a way to protect the church, if the danger is real and imminent. A fast-paced, action-packed thriller with a plot that could be tomorrow's headline. __________________________________________________________________Praise for the Adam Drake series:5.0 out of 5 stars The start of another great series... 5.0 out of 5 stars A Chilling and Realistic Story5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Novel5.0 out of 5 stars As they say, Ripped from the Headlines5.0 out of 5 stars This novel will make you think about the future of America. 5.0 out of 5 stars A Series Born to Be Read5.0 out of 5 stars Timely and realistic. Tight, excellent writing with attention to detail.

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Book SynopsisA beautifully written political thriller focusing on the nature of justice, truth, betrayal, socio-political and ethical quandaries, complicity and moral agency. The novel introduces readers to a cast of players whose destinies intertwine in a particularly gruesome murder.

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Book SynopsisScott Turow is a writer and attorney. He is the author of numerous bestselling works of fiction, including his first novel, Presumed Innocent and it's sequel, Innocent. Mr Turow has been a partner in the Chicago office of Sonnenschein Nath and Rosenthal, a national law firm, since 1986, concentrating on criminal defence. He was elected the President of the Authors Guild in 2010.

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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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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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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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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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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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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

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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 SynopsisA New York Times Editor's Choice A Herald's Best Summer Book'An unusual and accomplished first novel . . . moves in intriguing leaps and twists.' Economist'Gorgeous' New York Times'Grapples with the complexity of familial love.' Marie ClaireFrench teenager Margot is the illegitimate daughter of a prominent stage actress and an influential politician. The comings and goings of their unconventional family, in a small Parisian apartment, cast her whole life under a veil of secrecy and shame.One summer, Margot decides to exercise her own agency when she meets a well-regarded journalist whose trust seems surprisingly easy to gain. But as Margot is drawn into an adult world, she learns how one impulsive decision can change the contours of her life, and the lives of those around her, in ways she could never have imagined. In this simmering debut Sanaë Lemoine explores private and public faces, truth and deceit, love and persuasion. The Margot Affair is a novel about the bone-deep bond between mothers and daughters, the devotion and betrayal of friendship and the dangers of pushing beyond the boundaries of a life lived in the shadows.Trade ReviewAn unusual and accomplished first novel . . . moves in intriguing leaps and twists. * Economist *Absorbing... The emotional mapping of the novel is intricate and precise... Lemoine captures with painful accuracy the clumsy ignorance of adolescence. * Financial Times *Missing Paris? Look no further than this atmospheric coming-of-age tale . . . * I News *Gorgeous . . . very French. . . in lush, lyrical prose that perfectly captures the heightened emotion and confusion of being a young woman with a bruised heart and limited experience . . . It asks the ultimate question about this most complicated of relationships: What will a mother do for her child? * Sarah Lyall, New York Times *Deftly crafted, thoughtfully observed, this absorbing coming-of-age novel explores the tense and complex relationship between Anouk and Margot, the notions of family and motherhood, deceit and betrayal. * Fanny Blake, Daily Mail *Drumming with tension, The Margot Affair grapples with the complexity of familial love. * Marie Claire *A raw, honest account of the tenderness and cruelty that lurks between mothers and daughters. Lemoine illuminates the ways in which violence and care are strung through generations like nerves and sinews. A brave portrayal of love in all of its complexities that questions whether we should endeavour to hold onto the people we love, or whether we should let them go. * Jessica Andrews, author of Saltwater *Subtle, beautiful, serious. * Karen Russell, author of Swamplandia *Another coming-of-age tale... about the lasting effects of deceit and betrayal. * Herald *Undoubtedly one of the top literary fiction reads of the summer, this brilliant debut, touted as a 'coming of age' novel, is a wonderful study of the mother-daughter relationship. * Women's Weekly *An engaging examination of youth, age and cruelty. A stimulating and provocative read. * Irish Times *

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Book SynopsisEarl Thomas, a straight-laced taxman with his fair share of police encounters, is the begrudging foreperson in a high-stakes trial in Miami. Laura Hurtado-Perez is a physician whose unassuming manner conceals a private pain. Joseph Cole is the founder of his local neighborhood watch, unduly obsessed with the families around him.Along with four others, these jurors of varying ages and walks of life whose paths would likely never have otherwise crossed must come together to make one of the most important decisions of their lives.On the night Melina Mora, a free-spirited woman both proud and kind, was murdered, she was seen with a young man of Gabriel Soto's description. Two strands of her hair were found in his bedroom. Sandy Grunwald, a young prosecutor whose political ambitions depend on securing a conviction, finds herself pitted against Jordan Whipple, a preening public defender armed with a freshly discovered, dynamite piece of evidence on the eve of the trial-if the Honorable Darla Tackett will admit it.What Sandy, Jordan, and Judge Tackett all know, however, is that the criminal justice system is complicated, and everyone has a story-especially the jury. And it's their experiences, biases, and beliefs that will ultimately shape the verdict.With striking originality and expert storytelling, Robin Peguero's debut novel explores the prejudice that hangs over every trial in America. You've never read a legal thriller quite like this. There's never been a thriller writer quite like Peguero. And you will not be able to predict how it all ends.

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Book SynopsisNo one knows what happened that night, and now seven strangers must decide, in this "exciting" and "clever" thriller (New York Times Book Review)On the night that Melina Mora, a proud, free-spirited woman, was murdered, she was seen with a young man that matched Gabriel Soto's description. Two strands of her hair were found in his bedroom. Sandy Grunwald, a young prosecutor whose political ambitions depend on securing a conviction, finds herself pitted against a preening public defender armed with a freshly discovered, dynamite piece of evidence on the eve of the trial.And then there's the jury for the high-stakes Miami trial: Earl Thomas, a straitlaced taxman with his fair share of police encounters, as the begrudging foreperson, and Laura Hurtado-Perez, a physician whose unassuming manner conceals a private pain. There's also Joseph Cole, who's the founder of his local neighbourhood watch and unduly obsessed with the families around him. Along with four others, these jurors from varied walks of life come together to make one of the most important decisions of their lives.But as the prosecutor, public defender, and judge know all too well, the criminal justice system is complex and the jury's experiences, biases, and beliefs will ultimately shape the verdict.With striking originality and expert storytelling, Robin Peguero's debut novel explores the prejudice that hangs over every trial in America.

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Book SynopsisA modern retelling of the Camus classic that posits its story of infectious disease and quarantine in our contemporary age of race and class hysteria.

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Book SynopsisThere's a killer on the loose in Mission County, Pennsylvania... whose next victim might be the prosecuting attorney.

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Book SynopsisThis astute, entertaining literary thriller features an art authenticator hot on the trail of an extorted painting in Budapest, skirting the law to return it to its rightful heir.

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Book Synopsis'A hilarious political satire bursting with black humour with an unforgettable anti-heroine' 5* Review'A fast-paced, witty and entertaining political thriller' 5* ReviewCharlotte Heard is one of few women in the male-dominated world of a Westminster think tank. Quick-witted and resourceful she is a senior member of the team and the young women in the organisation look up to her. But she is determined to realize her ambition to become an MP.Her dream seems within reach when she finds herself in the midst of a shocking murder investigation. Someone is trying to frame her and Charlotte must find out why.Can she uncover the truth or will it derail everything she has worked for?A gripping political thriller set in the heart of Westminster for fans of Quintin Jardin's State Secrets and Tony Kent's Killer Intent.Readers love Politics is Murder:'A gripping story of evil in the influential but murky world of think tanks' Sir Oliver Letwin'A tongue-in-cheek, Tarantino-style tour through the Westminster world of think tanks and parliamentarians' Professor Tim Bale, Queen Mary University of London'The story takes some unexpected twists and turns, into less recognisable situations that will have you laughing, turning the pages and pulling you along... Enjoyable, fast moving and well-observed throughout' 5* reviewTrade ReviewA gripping story of evil in the influential but murky world of think-tanks, written with an insider's eye for detail, and with a trio of heroines who make the House of Cards duo look like pussy cats -- Sir Oliver LetwinNick Tyrone takes us on a tongue-in-cheek, Tarantino-style tour through the Westminster world of think tanks and parliamentarians that he knows so well. A blood-spattered satire that should please anyone with a strange fascination for politics and a slightly twisted sense of fun -- Professor Tim Bale, Queen Mary, University of London

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

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Book SynopsisAs a college president, Thomas Westerly, 72, was a paragon of virtue, a crusader for everything from civil rights to ecology. Now, as he lies dying surrounded by his children, he asks them to go through his papers and destroy anything deemed embarrassing. The children are stunned by the request. But as they leaf through his diaries and records, they discover scandals, neuroses and deviance, leaving them to ask just how well we know the people that we love...

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Book SynopsisA gripping international thriller, perfect for fans of Homeland. Trust. Betrayal. Conspiracy. Jacob Seger is a trainee diplomat who dreams of changing the world. But on his first posting, in Beirut, he meets a handsome stranger at a party and is swept up in a passionate, obsessive, affair. His relationship with Yassim eclipses everything – until one day Jacob recognises his own face in the newspaper. He is wanted on terrorism charges. Has Yassim set him up? Is he now a pawn in a murderous plot? Jacob is being pulled into a dangerous and complicated game. He needs to learn the rules, and escape Beirut – and he needs to do it fast. At once a moving love story and a gripping adventure, The Friend is an intelligent, urgent thriller that casts light on the dark threats facing the world today. WORLDWIDE REVIEWS FOR JOAKIM ZANDER: 'Fresh, raw and exciting' Sunday Times (UK). 'A thriller of rare ambition' Daily Mail (UK). 'Gripping and urgent' Irish Independent (UK). 'Timely and relevant' Literary Review (UK). 'Both forceful and subtle... Powerfully orchestrated tension set against a strong dose of social commentary' Independent (UK). 'An absorbing thriller in a complex world of spies, politics, terrorism and assassination... Excellent' The Times (UK). 'A multi-layered thriller full of style, drive and immediacy' Göteborgs-Posten (Sweden). 'Wonderfully written... A superb thriller' Metro (Croatia). 'Intrigue, action and adrenaline mixed to perfection' Librería Reconquista (Spain). 'A terrific page-turner rich with complex conflicts and a big, meaty, chillingly credible conspiracy' Chris Pavone (USA). 'A riveting thriller with a great plot. What more can you ask for?' Lokalavisen (Denmark). 'An explosive, thrilling dance fuelled by authenticity' Il Giornale (Italy). 'A multi-layered, action-packed thriller' Dorstener Zeitung (Germany).Trade ReviewA moving love story and a gripping adventure, The Friend is an intelligent thriller that untangles the complexities of international politics and reveals the dark threats facing the world today * The Bookseller *The continued theme of Russian stirring of disaffection in Europe is certainly very topical, and with non-stop action and memorable characters the book could appeal to a wide audience * Crime Review *

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Book SynopsisIn the Syrian-Turkish borderlands, Khatoune searches for a home for their family. As her sons Alo and Ahme attempt to build a life for themselves, they know little about the weigh down their family history.

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Book SynopsisFrom the critically acclaimed author of Oblivion comes Year of the Comet, a story of a Russian boyhood and coming of age as the Soviet Union is on the brink of collapse. An idyllic childhood takes a sinister turn. Rumours of a serial killer haunt the neighbourhood, families pack up and leave town without a word of warning, and the country begins to unravel. Policemen stand by as protesters overtake the streets, knowing that the once awe-inspiring symbols of power they wear on their helmets have become devoid of meaning. Lebedev depicts a vast empire coming apart at the seams, transforming a very public moment into something tender and personal, and writes with stunning beauty and shattering insight about childhood and the growing consciousness of a boy in the world.Trade ReviewExamines the psychological trauma Stalinism continues to unleash – even on those who never lived during his reign... Antonina W. Bouis has translated the best of Soviet and post-Soviet writings [...] and the ease with which she renders Mr. Lebedev's prose creates the illusion that both his novels were originally written in English' * Wall Street Journal *Depicts objects in a stunningly, almost freakishly precise way, coaxing the metaphysical to express itself through the material... In The Year of the Comet, coming of age is not about first love, or the discovery of sexuality, it is rather about the fatefulness of action' * Times Literary Supplement *The Year of the Comet is a touching portrait of bonds that span generations * World Literature Today *This gorgeously written, unsettling novel – a rare work about the fall of the Soviet Union as told through the eyes of a child – leaves us with a fresh understanding of that towering moment in recent history * Kirkus Reviews *This is a smart, convincing, and affecting novel * Publishers Weekly *

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Book SynopsisA year after getting shot on a job that took a dangerous turn, Jane Whitefield has settled into the quiet life of a suburban housewife - or so she thinks. One morning, returning from a long run, she's met by an unusual sight: the female leaders of the eight Seneca clans waiting in her driveway. Jane's childhood friend from the reservation is wanted by the police for murder, and the clan mothers believe she is the only one who can find him.So Jane sets out to retrace a journey she took with Jimmy when they were fourteen years old, and soon discovers that the police aren't the only ones after her childhood friend. As the chase intensifies, the number of people caught up in the deadly plot grows, and Jane is the only one who can protect those in danger...Trade ReviewAnother excellently engineered thriller from Thomas Perry featuring Jane Whitefield. . . . Soul-searching and car chases too. What more could we ask from an escape artist like Perry? * New York Times Book Review *Jane Whitefield is unique in the annals of detective fiction. She is a throwback to a tribal world, still loyal to the beliefs of the Seneca Indians and still adhering to the call of a lost era. Thomas Perry has once again resurrected a remarkable character who seems imbued with a strange immortality and an unusual morality, and he is to be congratulated. * Washington Times *Many scenes have an almost Twilight Zone atmosphere of sudden recognition. The landscape is filled with references to tribal history, and Perry also delivers fascinating information on how to hide and change identity. . . . First-rate suspense. * Booklist (starred review) *Perry's thriller swings into action as soon as Jane is on the trail. A breathless pace sets the tone with numerous close calls as the expert, clever heroine tries to solve the crime before Jimmy gets caught. Enthusiastically recommended for series fans and for readers who appreciate strong female protagonists * Library Journal *

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Book Synopsis'Brilliant debut. The Darker the Night pulled me in from the start and didn’t let go' – Jeremy Bowen, BBC International Editor NPR's Book of the Day A referendum on Scottish independence is only days away, and the campaign has been expertly orchestrated by First Minister Susan Ward. All signs point to victory for the nationalists. But when senior civil servant John Millar is shot in a Glasgow alley on a furiously rain-soaked night, his death triggers a chain of catastrophic events. An incriminating phone number and video are found in his possession. Into this chaos walks reporter Fulton Mackenzie. A man himself blighted by tragedy but also someone used to seeing beneath the surface to find the truth. Who was John Millar? Who wanted him dead? And why? And the biggest question of all – who is trying to alter the future path of an entire nation?Trade Review'Patience writes with a newsman’s sharp eye ... an impressive mix of backstreet noir and high Scottish politics' * Financial Times *'Punchy, political and bursting with clever plot twists, this page-turner kept me on my toes from start to finish' -- Hollie Bruce * Dundee Courier *'A strong and confident debut novel unafraid of playing for high stakes' -- Alastair Mabbott * The Herald *'Brilliant debut. The Darker the Night pulled me in from the start and didn’t let go. The latest in a distinguished line of Scottish thriller writers, Martin Patience could do for his native Glasgow what Ian Rankin did for Edinburgh' -- Jeremy Bowen, BBC International Editor'The storytelling skills that made Martin a great BBC correspondent are brought to bear in the pages of this book' -- Jon Sopel, journalist and presenter'Time you gave Martin Patience a go! Fabulously intricate, up-until-the-wee-small hours compelling!’ -- Denzil Meyrick'This is a gritty, no-nonsense thriller that will engage you, draw you in and keep you reading. I thoroughly enjoyed it’ -- Matt Johnson * LoveReading *'The Darker the Night by Martin Patience is a fascinating combination of murder mystery and political thriller' -- Ken Lussey * Undiscovered Scotland *'I enjoyed Martin Patience's debut novel The Darker the Night so much I stayed up way past midnight last night to finish it. Gripping crime-thriller about a seismic murder on the eve of Scotland's independence referendum' -- Rachel Savage * Reuters *'Cracking read from Martin Patience, five stars!' -- Mark Leggatt, author'Patience – a BBC foreign correspondent for 15 years – manages to keep things rattling along with pleasing efficiency' * The Scotsman *'With a dark and gripping plot and characters so engaging that you wouldn't be surprised to bump into one in a Glasgow boozer, this is a thoroughly enjoyable crime thriller' * Scottish Field *

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Book SynopsisA severed head is found on the Greek border near a wall planned to stop Middle Eastern immigrants crossing from Turkey. Intelligence Agent Evangelos wants the truth about the murder, human trafficking into Greece, and about the corruption surrounding the wall's construction. It is a mystery novel and a political thriller but more importantly it evokes the problems of the West incarnated in Greece: isolationism, fear of immigration, economic collapse and corruption. While dark, it is also poetic and paints an indelible portrait of Athens, with its mixed fragrances of eucalyptus, freshly baked bread and cigarette smoke.

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Book Synopsis"A dark, fascinating exploration of man's nature." - The Lancet. A riveting thriller about greed, power, hormones, illicit sex, and women … and the monstrous megalomaniac who believes he can have it all. Vainglorious Mordechai de Paauw is ruthless: in the years before World War II, the Dutch pharmaceutical entrepreneur is on the cutting edge of science and determined to develop the contraceptive pill… no matter what the cost. Testing hormonal treatments on his female workers, and sexually exploiting them, Mordechai’s secret immoral life and his successful company are threatened by the rise of Hitler and, years later, a shocking scandal involving his brash son. Will Mordechai ever find redemption, and will the women he manipulates regain control over their own bodies?Trade Review“The Hormone Factory is a dark, fascinating exploration of man's nature set during an era of exciting scientific discovery and geopolitical turmoil.”“A story written with colour and momentum.”“A beautiful novel about the proud tyrant De Paauw that is based on imagination, but probably contains a lot more truth than we would like.” -- Brabants Dagblad.“A gripping story in which the birth of modern medical science, the post-war explosion of wealth and the bargaining that goes on between science and commerce are brought together.”“Goldschmidt’s narrative style is arresting, picturesque and humorous. A gripping story, which seduces the reader with wonderful sentences.”

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