Psychological thriller
HarperCollins Publishers The Good Neighbour An absolutely gripping 2021
Book SynopsisExtremely fast paced and completely page-turning like a nerve-shredding fusion of James Patterson and Thomas Harris, with a terrifying final act that will stay in my mind for a long time' B P Walter, Sunday Times-bestselling author of The Dinner GuestHe isn't who you think he isWhen Leah Talbot crashes her car one night, she spots a light on in a nearby house and approaches, hoping that someone is home.He is.Charming, handsome, Martin Tate answers the door to the bedraggled and traumatised Leah, inviting her in. Though she's not there for long, Leah feels an indescribable pull to the man who has helped in her hour of need.But when she returns the next morning to say thank you, it isn't Martin who answers the door this time. It's the police.There's been a brutal murder and the female homeowner is lying dead in a pool of blood upstairs in bed.There's no sign of MartinUntil he comes looking for Leah.The Good Neighbour is a nerve-shredding domestic suspense thriller of secrets and serial Trade Review‘Extremely fast paced and completely page-turning. The Good Neighbour is like a nerve-shredding fusion of James Patterson and Thomas Harris, with a terrifying final act that will stay in my mind for a long time’ B P Walter, Sunday Times-bestselling author of The Dinner Guest
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HarperCollins Publishers The Lighthouse The new claustrophobic
Book SynopsisA spooky rollercoaster of a book. Lots of twists and turns I loved it' Simon McCleave ?????No one expected them to go there. The question is: will any of them leave?Six friends travel to a remote island north of the Scottish Highlands for an old school reunion. They've rented The Lighthouse a stunning, now abandoned building that was once notorious for deaths at sea.On the first evening, someone goes missing. The group search all through the night to no avail. But when the five remaining friends return to the lighthouse early the next morning, they are shocked to find James inside. He's looks terrified but won't say a word about where he's been.The party vow to put the strange night behind them and enjoy the rest of their stay, but when more unexplained things begin to occur, tensions escalate. It's clear James knows something, but nothing will persuade him to give up the secrets of the island. Is he protecting his friends from a terrible truth, or leading them into more danger?A chTrade Review Praise for The Lighthouse: ‘A spooky rollercoaster of a book. A great set of interesting characters whose dark backstories reveal themselves as the story develops. Lots of twists and turns. I loved it. Highly recommended’ SIMON McCLEAVE ‘A charming, old-fashioned and eerily atmospheric piece of Gothic storytelling’ DAILY MAIL ‘Such a strong sense of place that you will be genuinely confused when you look up and realise you’re reading on a train and not on the bleak, isolated island that the author paints so vividly and beautifully’ CAROLINE CORCORAN ‘Claustrophobic and eerie – it kept me guessing!’ NELL PATTISON ‘A brilliant page-turner’ CLOSER ‘Creepy, tense and so, so atmospheric – The Lighthouse is a wonderfully satisfying story with layers and layers of suspicion and intrigue’ ANDREA MARA ‘The Lighthouse has a claustrophobic atmosphere, mounting suspense and twists and turns that will keep you hooked. I couldn’t put it down’ VICKI BRADLEY
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Cornerstone How to Be Human
Book SynopsisSHORTLISTED FOR THE DESMOND ELLIOTT PRIZE 2018''In evocative and elegant prose Cocozza delves deep into the psyche of a strange and troubled woman. The reader is invited to share in her intense connection to a fox and will admire the author's mordantly witty dissection of contemporary manners.'' -Sarah Perry, chair of Judges for Desmond Elliott PrizeYou've seen a fox. Come face to face in an unexpected place, or at an unexpected moment.And he has looked at you, as you have looked at him. As if he has something to tell you, or you have something to tell him.But what if it didn't stop there? When Mary arrives home from work one day to find a magnificent fox on her lawn - his ears spiked in attention and every hair bristling with his power to surprise - it is only the beginning. He brings gifts (at least, Mary imagines they are gifts), and gradually makes himself at home. And as he listens to Mary, Mary listenTrade Review[A] poignant and playful meditation on loss, love and loneliness. How To Be Human vibrates with originality, poetry and guts and I loved every strange, yet beautiful, page -- Ali Land, author of Good Me Bad MeHow to Be Human is an intriguing and subversive debut, an eerie tale that acts on the reader like a ghost story, charged with the power of the ignored and the suppressed. If we disdain our animal selves, they trail us, shadowing us at dawn and dusk. Paula Cocozza shows us that the line between the wilderness and the city is thin, easily transgressed; the ghost breathing in the thicket is our own wild nature. -- Hilary MantelThere is much of [Ali] Smith’s playfulness in Paula Cocozza's enchanting debut . . . For all its suggestiveness and sensuality, [her] narrative is artfully restrained . . . In this startling debut, [she] seems to be saying that, no matter how lonely the city becomes, through an open window a mass of life is listening back. * Times Literary Supplement *[An] impressive debut * Irish Times, International Fiction Book of the Year *Cocozza has a wonderful eye for detail, and her descriptions of the natural world are uncanny . . . She takes a big risk in narrating some sections from the point of view of the fox, and pulls it off with aplomb. * Guardian *Unsettling, the writing often vivid and rich. * Observer *Hypnotic . . . suspenseful . . . wonderfully sly and assured . . . Readers may come to realize they are on thrillingly unstable ground. * New York Times Book Review *Intriguing and unsettling . . . the tricky, shifting substance of relationships is so insightfully drawn and constantly surprises. -- Laura Barnett, author of THE VERSIONS OF USA thrilling psychodrama . . . She brilliantly captures a sense of Hitchcockian, curtain-twitching intensity . . . Like the scent of a fox, truth and fact in How to Be Human start to evaporate. What is left behind is a pervasive sense that beneath the veneer of civility, something wilder is always lurking. * Economist *Sharp, thoughtful . . . exhilarating . . . the plot slips from urban pastoral to tense thriller. * Newsweek *Cocozza’s brilliant debut novel [is] a beguiling, highly inventive story about loneliness and finding a place in the world . . . A disturbing humour underpins Mary’s voice, a mesmerising mix of delusion and discernment . . . The momentum is achieved through Cocozza’s edgy, atmospheric writing. * Irish Times *Paula Cocozza's intense, fox-like powers of observation allow her to stalk the claims of territory and hidden wildness that energise this taut, shimmering novel. -- Richard Beard, author of THE ACTS OF THE ASSASSINSEerie, original and subversive, How to be Human is a fascinating yet disturbing look at obsession, delusion and loneliness . . A thrilling exploration of what makes us human. * i *A writer who is clearly unafraid of launching herself with a bang . . . Compelling . . . We are reminded of how close to the surface primal instincts can prowl. * Telegraph *Nicely balanced between the serious and the lighter-hearted, Cocozza’s novel is an engaging read. * Sunday Times *In turn devastating, heart-warming and absurd, How to Be Human is an astonishing debut . . . At its core, it is a powerful and tender portrait of madness, loss and love. * i *Cocozza builds up equal measures of dread, danger and derangement as Mary brilliantly but bizarrely redefines what her future might look like. -- Eithne Farry * Sunday Express *A singular love story of dominance and betrayal, this novel sets the tone for what will hopefully be a long and strange literary career. * Kirkus Reviews *This brilliantly eerie novel is a powerful meditation on the blurred lines between sanity and delusion, the wild and so-called civilisation. * The Lady *An atmospheric tale about safety, sanity and the complexity of relationships. * Big Issue in the North *This dream-like debut from Cocozza paints a cleverly observed picture of wildness and loneliness, blurring the lines between human nature, normality and delusion. * Journey Magazine *
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Penguin Books Ltd A Fatal Game
Book SynopsisA white-knuckle tale of betrayal and espionage from the bestselling author of The Good Liar, now a major motion picture, and the heir to John le Carré''s legacy ''Think of Ruth Rendell morphing into John le Carré'' Daily Express ___________________ Rush-hour commuters are flooding the railway station when the bomb goes off.The bomber? An agent reporting to the British Intelligence Officer, Jake Winter, who was responsible for preventing the attack. With his conscience and career in tatters, Jake has to rest all his hopes on a new recruit: a young man named Rashid who seems to be the answer the MI5 have been waiting for.But how can Jake - haunted by his last mistake - be sure that Rashid isn''t playing a double game? After all, who can you trust when you no longer trust yourself? ___________________ ''A thought-provoking read that bursts with tension'' Financial Times<Trade ReviewSearle has fun with the office politics of the intelligence world, and is thoughtful about the ethics of espionage . . . it seems something akin to poetry can be the best medium for expressing the practicalities of the hard-nosed business of espionage. * – The Telegraph, The 31 best thrillers and crime novels of 2019 so far *Meticulously plotted, with wonderfully drawn characters and an elegant prose style that makes this every bit as compelling as Searle's stirring debut * Daily Mail on 'The Good Liar' *A thought-provoking read that bursts with tension * Financial Times *A spy thriller with extra authority * Jonathan Freedland, Guardian *Former intelligence officer turned crime writer Searle is stepping into the gap left by John le Carré * Metro *An assured thriller debut in the footsteps of le Carré, Highsmith and Rendell * Guardian on 'The Good Liar' *This is set to be one of the books of the year that will get everyone talking ... you will have your socks knocked, nay, blown off * Stylist on 'The Good Liar' *All the ingredients are in this book...You're in safe hands with Searle's elegant writing * The Times on 'The Good Liar' *Unbearably tense * Telegraph on 'A Traitor in the Family' *'It reminded me strongly of John le Carré ... this is high praise' * Daily Mail on 'A Traitor in the Family' *
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Penguin Books Ltd The Search Party
Book SynopsisTHE TOP 10 EBOOK BESTSELLER''HUGELY GRIPPING'' Mark Billingham''HEART-STOPPING'' Elly Griffiths''WHAT A READ!'' Stuart Turton16-year-old Sadie Saunders is missing.Five friends set out into the woods to find her. But they''re not just friends...THEY''RE SUSPECTS.You see, this was never a search party. It''s a witch hunt. And not everyone will make it home alive...THE CHALK MAN meets THE HUNTING PARTY in this gripping story; witness four suspects as, alongside DI Fleet, you attempt to discover the truth about what happened to Sadie...____________________________WHAT AUTHORS ARE SAYING ABOUT SIMON LELIC''What a read! It''s proper clever. Loved it'' STUART TURTON''A bloody good read and the very definition of unpredictable '' JOHN MARRS''Clever and atmospheric'' MARK EDWARDS''Skilful and compTrade ReviewUnpredictable, wildly original and with an ending that made me gasp, this is thriller writing at its very best -- Nuala EllwoodSimon Lelic is on my radar from this point forward. The Search Party is taut, beautifully written, and scary as hell, with more twists than a mountain road -- Christina DalcherI loved this book, from one of my favourite authors. You'll definitely want to read this absorbing, creepy, and totally unputdownable novel -- Luca VesteI raced through The Search Party, unable to put it down. It's tense, twisty and intricately plotted, with characters that stay with you long after you've read the last page -- Laura MarshallA brilliantly original story with an immediately intriguing cast of characters and a compelling mystery that kept me hooked throughout. With his insightful characterisation combined with a gripping plot, Lelic has just recruited a brand new fan -- Philippa EastA masterful, original ... A thriller and a half -- Michael Wood
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Penguin Books Ltd The Hiding Place
Book Synopsis''A proper heartpounding thriller'' Sun, Book of the Week''Compelling and infused with a simmering tension'' Sarah Pearse, The Sanatorium ''A taut pacy murder mystery'' Imran Mahmood, You Don''t Know Me FOUR FRIENDS. ONE MURDER. A GAME THEY CAN''T ESCAPE----------''It was only a game''... Until a boy went missing. ''No one was meant to get hurt''... But a body has been found. ''Just some innocent fun''... Except one of them is a killer. Ready or not, here I come. It''s time to play hide and seek again. THE WHISPER MAN meets THE GUEST LIST in this gripping story; DI Fleet is up against some of the most powerful people in the country as he attempts to discover the truth about what happened on the day of the game... ---------- Praise for The Hiding Place ''A terrifyingly tense Trade ReviewA terrifyingly tense thriller that takes you to the darkest places of the human heart -- Elly Griffiths, The Locked RoomI loved this. A great police procedural centred on a boarding school with a potent mix of privilege and the fall out from toxic parenting, building up to a gripping, breathless denouement. Great stuff -- Harriet Tyce, author of Blood OrangeAnother totally thrilling page-turner. Masterful writing about teenage insecurity again, with a plot that twists and turns in to such a dramatic conclusion. Also so filmic, I could see every scene - surely has to be adapted! -- Araminta Hall, author of Hidden Depths
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Transworld Publishers Ltd Clear My Name
Book SynopsisPaula Daly is the acclaimed author of six novels. She has been shortlisted for the CWA Gold Dagger Award and her books have been developed for the ITV series, DEEP WATER, starring Anna Friel. She was born in Lancashire and lives in the Lake District with her family.Trade ReviewLoved it – twisty, turny and as brilliant as ever. * Jill Mansell *Emotional, twisty and a joy to read. It deserves to be a huge bestseller. * Mark Edwards *An absorbing read. Paula Daly has done it again! * Lesley Kara, author of THE RUMOUR *Superbly character-driven, with a sharp plot and a terrific sting in the tale. * Sunday Mirror *Gripping, with a killer twist. * My Weekly *
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Transworld Publishers Ltd Bad Apple
Book SynopsisZoje Stage is a writer and former filmmaker. She was a 2008 Fellow in Screenwriting from the New York Foundation of the Arts and a 2012 Emerging Storytellers Fellow from the Independent Filmmaker Project. She lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Bad Apple is her first novel.Trade ReviewBeautifully written, intelligent, uncompromising - highly recommended. * Sunday Times bestselling author Sophie Hannah *Propulsive * New York Times *We Need to Talk About Kevin meets Gone Girl . . . a twisty, delirious read that will constantly question your sympathies for the two characters as their bond continues to crumble. * Entertainment Weekly *A wholly original and terrifically creepy story * Refinery29 *Gripping * InStyle *
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Transworld Publishers Ltd The Apartment Upstairs
Book SynopsisTHE TWISTY NEW THRILLER FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE RUMOUR''Startlingly original . . . It''s hard to think of a recent novel that can match it for an almost unbearable level of suspense'' Sunday Times''I loved this absorbing, twisty mystery - Lesley Kara has done it again!'' Shari Lapena, No.1 bestselling author of The Couple Next DoorScarlett''s aunt lived - and was brutally murdered - in the apartment upstairs. But Scarlett is determined that life should return to some kind of normal, even if that means living with just a ceiling between her and the scene of such a devastating crime. After all, this is her home. She''s safe here. Isn''t she?Dee is busy balancing her job as a funeral director with organizing an event to mark the disappearance of her best friend, ten years ago. So she''s got enough on her plate without worrying about the threatening messages thatTrade ReviewStartlingly original . . . It's hard to think of a recent novel than can match Kara's for an almost unbearable level of suspense. * Sunday Times *A satisfying thriller that oozes with menace. * Woman's Own *A powerful, compelling tale about dark secrets that won't stay buried, with a palpable sense of dread that builds on every page * T. M. Logan, Sunday Times bestselling author of THE HOLIDAY, THE CATCH and TRUST ME *I loved this absorbing, twisty mystery - Lesley Kara has done it again! * Shari Lapena, Sunday Times bestselling author of THE COUPLE NEXT DOOR *Twisty and tense, another great read from Lesley Kara. * B.A. Paris, bestselling author of THE THERAPIST *
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Transworld Publishers Ltd Safe at Home
Book SynopsisLauren North writes psychological suspense novels that delve into the darker side of relationships and families. She has a lifelong passion for writing, reading, and all things books. Lauren's love of psychological suspense has grown since childhood and from her dark imagination of always wondering what's the worst thing that could happen in every situation. Lauren studied psychology before moving to London where she lived and worked for many years. She now lives with her family in the Suffolk countryside. Readers can follow Lauren on Twitter @Lauren_C_North and Facebook @LaurenNorthAuthorTrade ReviewUtterly gripping, dark, twisty and cleverly written. I was desperate to know what was going on and the killer twist was completely unexpected. Fabulous. * Karen Clarke, author of YOUR LIFE FOR MINE *This is another compelling, edge of your seat thriller from Lauren North where you are never quite sure who to trust. I read it in less than 24 hours and couldn't put it down. The struggle that Anna goes through in order to get Harrie to open up about what has happened to her, is one any mother will identify with. * Nikki Smith, author of ALL IN HER HEAD and LOOK WHAT YOU MADE ME DO *A breathless thriller that never lets up the pace... as I'm a mother, this novel tapped into one of my primal fears. Razor-sharp and shocking to the end - I need a sequel! * Charlotte Duckworth, author of THE PERFECT FATHER *A wonderfully dark, addictive, intriguing and twisty read. I genuinely couldn't put it down. * Karen Hamilton, author of THE PERFECT GIRLFRIEND *Safe at Home is a deliciously gripping thriller; the twists blew my mind! * Emma Curtis, author of KEEP HER QUIET *A brilliant premise, brilliantly executed, and a totally gripping read. * S E Lynes, author of THE HOUSEWARMING *Claustrophobic, tense and beautifully written, with its closed setting and characters that leap off the page, Safe At Home is a rare treat. A thriller with real heart that is impossible to put down. * Trisha Sakhlecha, author of CAN YOU SEE ME NOW *An exceptionally plotted thrill ride! Had me second-guessing the ending from page 1 and boy was I wrong! * Stephen Edger, author of DEAD TO ME *So gripping - all laced with perfect tension and pace. It really got under my skin. * Andrea Mara, author of ALL HER FAULT *Totally intriguing story with a believable cast of original characters who I cared about from the first page to the last. I absolutely raced through it. And just when I thought it was over . . . another brilliant twist. Excellent writing. A highly recommendable read. * Emma Christie, author of THE SILENT DAUGHTER *Addictive, tense and pacy, Safe at Home kept me constantly guessing. * B A Paris, bestselling author of BEHIND CLOSED DOORS *Tense, dark, horrifying and addictive - every parent's nightmare in book form. Unputdownable. * Catherine Cooper, bestselling author of THE CHALET *Great twists and an ending that gave me goosebumps. * Allie Reynolds, author of SHIVER *Lauren North is an author I can always trust to deliver a belter of a read. Safe At Home is enthrallingly dark and utterly addictive, delivering twist after twist at break-neck speed, whilst skilfully pulling at our heart strings. North is an unstoppable talent, and I can't wait to see what she has in store for us next. * Jack Jordan, author of DO NO HARM *Fast-paced and super-readable! * Fabulous *A chilling thriller, perfect for a long weekend. * OK *If you're in the mood for a dark family drama, this novel will be right up your street . . . Expect plenty of twists and turns. * Heat *This disturbing thriller is breathlessly brilliant. * Bella *A chilling, masterful thriller. * Woman's Own *
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Faber & Faber The Girl in the Red Coat
Book SynopsisShortlisted for the 2015 Costa First Novel AwardShortlisted for the CWA John Creasey (New Blood) Dagger AwardMesmerising, compulsive, deliciously dark' LUCY FOLEYCarmel is missing but doesn''t know she''s lost.When sensitive, distracted eight-year-old Carmel becomes separated from her mother at a local children''s festival, a man claiming to be her estranged grandfather finds her and takes her.Unable to accept the possibility that her daughter might be gone for good, Beth makes it her mission to find her. But in what she''s told is her new family, Carmel has embarked on an extraordinary journey, one that will make her question who she is - and who she might become.Keeps the reader turning pages at a frantic clip . . . What''s most powerful here is not whodunnit, or even why, but how this mother and daughter bear their separation.' CELESTE NG**Carmel and Beth's story continues in The Lost G
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Faber & Faber The Family Retreat
Book Synopsis''Beautifully written, emotionally intelligent.'' Daily Mail''What separates Thomas'' writing from your average domestic drama is its compelling persuasiveness.'' StylistONE PERFECT HOLIDAY. ONE SHOCKING ENDING.After a stressful year at work, GP Jess decides the family needs a seaside holiday.This idyllic Dorset cottage might just be the perfect escape. But when the neighbour hints at a dire predicament, Jess puts the idea of sun-kissed, sandy bliss on hold. Like a door nudged ajar, the lure of solving someone's problems invites her in.Fuelled by a heady rush of altruism, she decides to act a choice that will have unforgettable, potentially devastating consequences.Readers are gripped by The Family Retreat:***** ''What a fantastic read. I could not put it down!'' ***** ''A fantastic twist. . . I was completely hooked.''***** ''The plot was riveting.'' <
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Faber & Faber Prom Mom
Book SynopsisFROM THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHORWINNER OF THE CRIMEFEST eDUNNIT AWARD FOR BEST ePUB CRIME NOVEL''Lippman is an absolute master of plot and timing, and I would follow her anywhere - even to the prom.'' EMMA STRAUB''It''s deranged and dark and surprising at times. A perfect psychological thriller.'' 5* reader reviewWhen I was seventeen, I gave birth to a baby in a hotel bathroom while attending the prom'Two decades ago, Amber Glass's life changed forever. No-one had even known she was pregnant including Joe, her date.Afterwards, she left town for good and hasn't seen Joe since. But she knows he hasn't left, that he's working for his father's real estate company, married to a cosmetic surgeon. Child free.Now Amber is back, and as the two of them tentatively start to renew their once unlikely relationship, will their secrets and motivations finally destroy everyone around them?Inspired by a true
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Canongate Books The Mausoleum
Book SynopsisExceptional . Mark is writing at the top of his game - Publishers Weekly Starred ReviewWhen lightning strikes an ancient crypt, it exposes a devastating wartime secret in this compelling psychological thriller.1967. In a quiet village in the wild lands of the Scottish borders, disgraced academic Cordelia Hemlock is trying to put her life back together. Grieving the loss of her son, she seeks out the company of the dead, taking comfort amid the ancient headstones and crypts of the local churchyard. When lightning strikes a tumbledown tomb, she glimpses a corpse that doesn''t belong among the crumbling bones. But when the storm passes and the body vanishes, the authorities refuse to believe the claims of a hysterical ''outsider''. Teaming up with a reluctant witness, local woman Felicity Goose, Cordelia''s enquiries all lead back to a former POW camp that was set up in the village during the Second World War. But not all Gilsland''s residents welcome the two young women''s interference. There are those who believe the village''s secrets should remain buried . whatever the cost.
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Little, Brown Book Group Louise Candlish The Second Husband
Book SynopsisA mesmerising psychological drama about desire and betrayal from the bestselling author of Our House.''Moving and thought-provoking'' Daily Mail''Superbly crafted'' Elle Be careful who you let into your heart - and your home When Davis Calder moves in next door to Kate Easton and her two children, no one has any idea of the devastation about to be unleashed. With Kate struggling to accept her teenage daughter Roxy''s independence and with tensions between Kate and her ex-husband Alistair still very much alive, there''s enough family drama to go around already.Before they know it, clever, charismatic Davis is the only one who seems able to keep the peace. Soon Kate has fallen in love and agreed to be his wife. At last she can come to terms with the betrayals of her first marriage. At last she dares hope she has the happy ending she deserves . . .Praise for Louise CandlTrade ReviewNot afraid to tackle darker issues... moving and thought-provoking * Daily Mail *Heart-breaking and heart-warming - we couldn't read it fast enough * Cosmopolitan *Superbly crafted...ripe for Hollywood * Elle *The page-turning plot should hook fans of Zoe Heller and Maria Semple. Thrilling and tautly paced, Candlish has an admirable flair for family drama. Candlish's story of lost innocence and new strength should enthrall readers * Booklist *
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Little, Brown Book Group Visions Book 2 of the Cainsville Series
Book Synopsis''Fast-paced and mysterious.'' - USA Today''[The] chilling ending leaves just enough unresolved to hook readers for the next instalment.'' - Publishers WeeklyOlivia Jones is smart, capable, loyal... and the daughter of convicted serial killers. Taking refuge in the mysterious town of Cainsville, she is busy investigating her parent''s case. But when the body of a missing girl is dumped in her car, she is forced to change tack. Trouble is, there''s only one person who can help her - the charismatic, morally ambiguous lawyer Gabriel Walsh. The one man she has sworn never to trust again. Gabriel and Olivia are convinced that the killer is still at large in Cainsville. But secrets have a habit of staying buried in this eerily friendly town. And digging too deep has deadly consequences... A twisting and atmospheric standalone thriller, Visions is also book two in Kelley Armstrong''s Cainsville series. Books by Kel
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Little, Brown Book Group The Wicked Girls An absolutely gripping
Book SynopsisThe word-of-mouth bestselling debut from multi-award-winning bestseller Alex MarwoodThat''s us. We''re the girls who killed Chloe. We are the devil now.One fateful summer morning in 1986, two eleven-year-old girls meet for the first time and by the end of the day are charged with murder. Twenty-five years later, journalist Kirsty Lindsay is reporting on a series of sickening attacks on young female tourists in a seaside town when her investigation leads her to interview funfair cleaner Amber Gordon. For Kirsty and Amber, it''s the first time they''ve seen each other since that dark day when they were just children. But with new lives - and families - to protect, will they really be able to keep their wicked secret hidden? An absolutely gripping, ripped-from-the-headlines psychological thriller perfect for fans of The Suspect by Fiona Barton and The Rumour by Lesley Trade ReviewGenuinely disturbing and emotionally unsettling, The Wicked Girls is irresistible * Val McDermid *Having read it and devoured every page, I really wish I'd written it! It was cleverly plotted and pacy, with all the storylines thundering towards a final, gripping conclusion. I loved it * Elizabeth Haynes *The Wicked Girls is utterly compelling. It's psychologically rich, complex and masterfully plotted. I couldn't put it down, even when I sensed it was taking me somewhere very dark indeed. I can't wait to see what Alex Marwood comes up with next * Jojo Moyes *The best thriller I've read since Sister. Taut, gritty and utterly compelling * Lisa Jewell *I devoured The Wicked Girls over one weekend and loved it. I held my breath during the last few chapters * Erin Kelly *In The Wicked Girls, debut author Alex Marwood's taut crime story poses bigger questions about tabloid witch hunts and the nature of evil * Good Housekeeping *The Wicked Girls is ingenious and original -- a novel that surprises and rewards its readers, delivering a twist of an ending that I never saw coming, then realised it was the only ending that could truly satisfy. Real, chilling, true to its world and its characters. In short, a knock-out * Laura Lippman *Original, thought-provoking and utterly brilliant * The Sun *A rundown seaside amusement park provides the backdrop for Marwood's memorable first novel . . . Marwood fills this disturbing thriller with sordid red herrings and brutal reflections * Publishers Weekly *One of the best books I read this year: The suspense keeps the pages flying, but what sets this one apart is the palpable sense of onrushing doom * Stephen King, 'The Best Books I Read This Year', Entertainment Weekly *
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Little, Brown Book Group Bloodhounds 4 Peter Diamond Mystery
Book SynopsisThe fourth uniquely stylish crime novel, from the award-winning Peter Diamond series.''Darling, if ever I''ve met a group of potential murderers anywhere, it''s the Bloodhounds.'' Thus says one of the members of the Bloodhounds of Bath, a society that meets in a crypt to discuss crime novels. But to their latest recruit, they seem just a gaggle of dotty misfits, until one of them reveals that he is in possession of an immensely valuable stamp, recently stolen from the Postal Museum.Then theft is overtaken by murder when the corpse of one of the Bloodhounds is found in a locked houseboat, with the only key in the possession of a man with a perfect alibi. Burly Peter Diamond finds himself embroiled in a mystery evoking the classic crime puzzles of John Dickson Carr.Winner of the Crime Writers Association Silver Dagger, the Barry Award and the Macavity Award.Trade ReviewA must for crime buffs * Mail on Sunday *Diamond in full dazzle . . . skilfully pays homage to the old-style whodunit in this thoroughly modern mystery * Publishers Weekly *
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Little, Brown Book Group The Woods
Book SynopsisA chilling, superbly plotted thriller about two sisters who become ensnared in a local crime and the efforts of the only surviving sister to confront the unsolved mystery a decade later. Trade ReviewVery tense and creepy . . . brilliantCreepy, atmospheric, unpredictable . . . utterly addictive and impossible to second guessThere is a cool directness about Savage's writing that is making her name in a very competitive field . . . hooks her readers and keeps them dangling till the very last page * Daily Mail *A dark and thoroughly compulsive tale. At once a page turning thriller and an exploration of the tumultuous yet inextricable ties between sisters. A definite 'up all nighter!' -- Kate Hamer, author of The Girl in the Red CoatA beautifully told tale of family secrets . . . highly recommendedTaut, tense and brilliantly grippingI absolutely loved it. An intriguing and atmospheric exploration of deaths which have haunted three families for years, and the violent dark secrets which have long since been forgotten. Brilliant! -- Rachel Blok, author of UNDER THE ICEThe most atmospheric first chapter I've ever read . . . very accomplished indeedThis atmospheric thriller weaves an intricate plot that keeps you guessing * Heat *The Woods has a haunting fairy-tale like quality that is both immersive and eerie * Woman *Spine-chilling * Woman's Weekly *
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Little, Brown Book Group Never Ask Me The heartstopping thriller with a
Book SynopsisTHE PULSE-POUNDING NEW NOVEL FROM THE GLOBALLY BESTSELLING MASTER OF THE PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLERHow far would you go to protect your family?__________Danielle Roberts has the perfect life. An adoption worker, beloved girlfriend and doting mother, she is a cherished pillar of the community, and nobody is closer to her than the Pollitt family who live two doors down.So when Danielle''s body is discovered on a park bench it sets off a chain reaction of intrigue and suspicion: who in this small town would want her dead, and why? There are questions that nobody can answer, and everyone is a suspect.The Pollitts thought they would always be there for each other, but they are all hiding secrets. And when they begin to suspect each other of the unimaginable, they discover that you can never truly know someone. Not even your own family . . .____________Praise for Jeff AbbottTrade ReviewA cunning and complex domestic thriller * Publishers Weekly *I could not tear myself away from Jeff Abbott's mesmerising, gripping, and claustrophobic novelAn instant classicThis story is in the hands of a true thriller master. And the payoff is glorious * Daily Mail on PANIC *Jeff Abbott has put together a hell of a page turnerOne of the best thriller writers in the business * Associated Press *
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Little, Brown Book Group The Best Friend
Book Synopsis''The most complex of bonds is explored in this startlingly original and finely drawn portrait of female friendship, with all its uplifting and destructive intensity''ELLERY LLOYD''An absolute jewel of a book which puts seven decades of complicated female friendship under the microscope - and reveals dark truths. It''s a masterclass in things unsaid, in both form and content''ERIN KELLYAn unsettling, gripping and original novel by Jessica Fellowes, author of the international smash hit, award-winning Mitford Murders series.Kate and Bella, Bella and Kate. From childhood they were inseparable yet polar opposites: Bella sensible and cautious, Kate gregarious and just a little dangerous. Then men came into their lives and things changed: a black seed was set in in the heart of their relationship. Over decades, acts of both cruelty and love feed that seed until one shocking event leads to further tragedy. Neither will esTrade ReviewThe most complex of bonds is explored in this startlingly original and finely drawn portrait of female friendship, with all its uplifting and destructive intensity * Ellery Lloyd *An absolute jewel of a book which puts seven decades of complicated female friendship under the microscope - and reveals dark truths. It's a masterclass in things unsaid, in both form and content. * Erin Kelly *Straight-from-life characters and knife-sharp insight into the ties that bind us. The best book on female friendship I have ever read * Celia Walden *An absorbing tale of the intricate tangle of friendship, both dark and human * Alexandra Shulman *Searing domestic noir. Fellowes paints an unflinching portrait of female friendship that should appeal to fans of Julie Mayhew and Leïla Slimani * Publishers Weekly *
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Headline Publishing Group The Conspiracy Club
Book SynopsisFrom the internationally bestselling author of the Alex Delaware novels comes THE CONSPIRACY CLUB, a superbly plotted thriller that twists and turns through a series of grisly murders. ''An unnerving, highly cinematic plot . . . [Kellerman has] headed off into different terrain . . . with striking success in this . . . quick-witted outing'' Janet Maslin, The New York Times. Jonathan Kellerman''s bestselling thrillers are perfect for fans of David Baldacci and Michael Connelly.When psychologist Dr Jeremy Carrier''s romance with nurse Jocelyn Banks is cut short by her kidnapping and brutal murder, he is left emotionally devastated and being watched by police seeking a prime suspect in the unsolved killing. When more women turn up murdered in the same gruesome fashion, the only way for Jeremy to prove his innocence is to follow the trail of a cunning psychopath. Spurring on Jeremy''s investigation is Dr Arthur Chess, an enigmatic pathologist who drTrade Review'Sophisticated, cleverly plotted and satisfying' * Sunday Telegraph *'High-octane entertainment' * The Times *'Exceptionally exciting' * New York Times *'Ingenious and horrifying' * The Sunday Times *
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Headline Publishing Group Over the Edge Alex Delaware series Book 3 A
Book SynopsisA dark and twisting thriller from the master of psychological suspense, New York Times No. 1 bestseller Jonathan Kellerman, author of KILLER and BREAKDOWN. Perfect for fans of the thrillers of Harlan Coben and Michael Connelly, ''OVER THE EDGE is a compulsive page-turner . . . filled with insight, charged with suspense, and laced with just enough humour to make the whole thing sparkle. This one is simply too good to miss'' (Stephen King). Jamey Cadmus is clearly a deeply troubled young man. Found clutching a bloodied knife at the scene of a brutal double homicide, surely he must be the vicious serial killer who''s been terrorising LA. What other explanation can there be? The public are demanding the death penalty but his lawyer is pleading diminished responsibility. Psychologist Alex Delaware is asked to make an assessment of Jamey''s mental health but to do that he needs to look into Jamey''s past and no one wants Alex digging there . Trade Review'Over the Edge is a compulsive page-turner...filled with insight, charged with suspense, and laced with just enough humour to make the whole thing sparkle. This one is simply too good to miss' * Stephen King *'Sophisticated, cleverly plotted and satisfying' * Sunday Telegraph *'High-octane entertainment' * The Times *'Exceptionally exciting' * New York Times *'Ingenious and horrifying' * The Sunday Times *
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Headline Publishing Group Devils Waltz Alex Delaware series Book 7 A
Book SynopsisIdeal for fans of Michael Connelly and Karin Slaughter, DEVIL''S WALTZ is a harrowing case for psychologist Alex Delaware and he must summon up every bit of his knowledge and skill to solve it. A riveting read from Jonathan Kellerman, bestselling author of KILLER AND BREAKDOWN, exhibiting ''strong insights into the quirks of human and criminal behaviour'' (Guardian).It''s a living hell . . .Twenty-one-month-old Cassie Jones has spent most of her short life in and out of Paediatrics Hospital. Cassie is persistently, seriously ill and when no amount of testing can identify the cause, her doctor is lead to a disturbing diagnosis - Cassie''s mother could be making her daughter deliberately sick.Child psychologist Alex Delaware is brought in to make an independent assessment of the Jones family. But Alex''s attempts to find the answers and save a young girl''s life will reveal a terrifying circle of corruption, abuse and murderous hatred.Trade ReviewStrong insights into the quirks of human and criminal behaviour * Guardian *Filled with insight * Stephen King *Coolly intelligent * GQ *A sense of humanity and justice * Publishers Weekly *An alert eye for detail * New York Times *
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Headline Publishing Group Have You Seen Her The Raleigh Series
Book SynopsisThey tried to escape him, but he wouldn't let them: DON'T TELL is a gripping thriller in the Chicago series by the Sunday Times bestseller Karen Rose.Trade Review'Intense, complex, and unforgettable' * James Patterson *'The new girl on the block in terms of exhilarating, full-throttle writers' * News of the World *
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Headline Publishing Group You Belong To Me The Baltimore Series Book 1
Book SynopsisA killer is branding his victims with numbers. How many will he kill before he''s stopped? YOU BELONG TO ME is a fantastic thriller from bestselling author Karen Rose, and the first novel in her Baltimore series. When forensic pathologist Lucy Trask stumbles across a mutilated body in her local Baltimore park, its face unrecognisable, her sole concern is that it might be her old school teacher Mr Pugh. But the victim is actually another man from her past. Who killed him and why he was left for Lucy to find is unclear but what appears to be a number 1 burned into his back indicates that this corpse won''t be the killer''s last victim. When a second branded body is discovered, Detective JD Fitzpatrick and Lucy are forced to ask themselves how many more lives are at risk. Can they solve the killer''s gruesome puzzle before his thirst for revenge is complete?Trade Review'Page-turning' * Sunday Express *'An engrossing read which fans of crime thrillers will love' * News of the World *
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Headline Publishing Group Watch Your Back The Baltimore Series Book 4
Book SynopsisHer ex-partner''s actions have put her in path of a killer. Can she survive? WATCH YOUR BACK is a pulse-pounding thriller, part of the Baltimore series, from bestselling author Karen Rose. ''Intense, complex and unforgettable'' James Patterson. Stevie Mazzetti knew she would never get over the murder of her husband and son. But with their killer behind bars she was able to move on with her life, if only for her daughter''s sake. Now, eight years later, the Baltimore detective always fights for the victims she meets and when she learns that her ex-partner may have miscarried justice, Stevie''s determined to right the wrong even if it means putting herself in danger. Clay Maynard has always wanted Stevie and he believes that protecting her may give him the chance to keep her in his life forever. With a vicious psychopath on Stevie''s tail can they stay alive long enough to find the happiness they deserve?Trade Review'Intense, complex and unforgettable' * James Patterson *Fast and furious * Sun *
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Mira Books The Midwifes Confession
Book SynopsisA lie will save one family. The truth will destroy another.Which would you choose?The emotional page-turner that will have you hooked, for fans of Susan Lewis and Amanda ProwseI don't know how to tell you what I did.Would you read a letter never meant to be opened? Would you want to know secrets never meant to be told? Or should a woman''s mistakes stay buried?An unfinished letter was hidden amongst Tara and Emerson's best friend's things after her suicide. Noelle was the woman they entrusted to deliver their precious babies into the world, a beloved friend.Her suicide shocked them both. But her legacy could destroy them. For her letter reveals a terrible secret that challenges everything they thought they knew. Taking them on a journey that will irrevocably change their own lives and the life of a desperate stranger forever.Praise for Diane ChamberlainFans of Jodi Picoult will delight in this finely tuned family drama, with beautifully drawn characters and a string of twists that wiTrade Review"So full of unexpected twists you'll find yourself wanting to finish it in one sitting. Fans of Jodi Picoult's style will love how Diane Chamberlain writes." (Candis) "Diane Chamberlain is the Southern Jodi Picoult." (New York Times bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe).
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Oldcastle Books Ltd Just Like Mother
Book SynopsisSpine-chilling and sharp, Anne Heltzel's Just Like Mother is a modern gothic from a fresh new voice in horror....Trade Review'Chilling... Maeve begins to see that only by confronting the secrets of her own eerie past will she avoid an even eerier future. Recommended for fans of creepy' * Daily Mail *Just Like Mother examines the internalised misogyny that influences women to force expectations of motherhood onto each other * DAZED (7 horror books to sink your teeth into this Halloween) *Heltzel's novel bursts onto the scene with all the power and gore of a home birth. With unforgettable characters and details that will haunt your dreams, Just Like Mother is set to be one of the year's most talked about books. I tore through this urgent, timely, and deeply disturbing tale....and I'll think of it every time I field an uncomfortable question about my own childless status -- Andrea Bartz, New York Times bestselling authorA fierce, frightening novel that examines autonomy, motherhood, and the dark side of feminine power with savage precision. Just Like Mother is a total thrill ride. Buckle up and be warned - there's no calling for Mommy -- Rachel Harrison, author of The Return and CackleThis pacy, spooky thriller has some truly disturbing moments, and delivers a timely message about motherhood and women's rights over their bodies * The Bookseller (Editor's Choice) *
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Pan Macmillan Abandon
Book SynopsisBlake Crouch is a bestselling novelist and screenwriter. His novels include the New York Times bestseller Dark Matter, and the international bestselling Wayward Pines trilogy, which was adapted into a television series for FOX. Crouch also co-created the TNT show Good Behavior, based on his Letty Dobesh novellas. He lives in Colorado.Trade ReviewAbandon is terrific . . . A great storyteller hitting his stride. -- Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher seriesBrilliant . . . the surprises begin early and continue until the very last page. But Abandon is not merely an exciting thriller with a terrific plot and gangbuster ending; the writing here sings; the characters live; and the universal themes of greed and evil resonate long after the final sentence. -- John Lescroart, author of The Missing PieceWritten with the breathless grace of a Western sunset, Abandon is more than a nonstop thriller - it’s a riveting morality tale that will haunt you well past the final pages. Evocative, impassioned, and damn near impossible to put down. -- Marcus Sakey, author of The Brilliance Trilogy
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Pan Macmillan The Sleeping and the Dead
Book SynopsisAnn Cleeves is the author of more than thirty-five critically acclaimed novels, and in 2017 was awarded the highest accolade in crime writing, the CWA Diamond Dagger. She is the creator of popular detectives Vera Stanhope, Jimmy Perez and Matthew Venn, who can be found on television in ITV's Vera, BBC One's Shetland and ITV's The Long Call respectively. The TV series and the books they are based on have become international sensations, capturing the minds of millions worldwide.Ann worked as a probation officer, bird observatory cook and auxiliary coastguard before she started writing. She is a member of Murder Squad', working with other British northern writers to promote crime fiction. Ann also spends her time advocating for reading to improve health and wellbeing and supporting access to books. In 2021 her Reading for Wellbeing project launched with local authorities across the North East. She lives in North Tyneside where the Vera books are set.Trade ReviewCleeves again excels in her sense of place in this cleverly plotted psychological thriller * The Times *A suspenseful crime story that puts Ms Cleeves in the Rendell class * Peterborough Evening Telegraph *
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Penguin Books Ltd Tell No Lies
Book SynopsisTell No Lies is the outstanding new thriller from Gregg Hurwitz.NO CHOICEDaniel Brasher is leaving behind his job as a probation counsellor working with hardened criminals to spend more time with his wife, now well again after serious illness. However, nothing is ever that simple . . .NO TIMEWhen he finds a scrawled message in the post at work - ''admit what you''ve done or you will bleed for it. You have ''til midnite'' - he is horrified but relieved to discover it''s not addressed to him. Then he learns that the intended victim is already dead.NO ESCAPEMore death threats signal a series of gruesome, seemingly inexplicable murders. Until a note is addressed to Daniel himself. And with the clock ticking he must discover who wants him dead. And why. Or become the next victim . . .Perfect for fans of Harlen Coben and Linwood Barclay, Tell No Lies is Gregg Hurwitz''s best thriller yet, guaranteed to keep readers uTrade ReviewOutstanding in every way -- Lee ChildPure nail-biting stay-up-all-night suspense -- Harlan CobenTough, well-written, and memorable as hell -- James PattersonLeaves your nerves jangled and your braincells melted -- David BaldacciThriller writing at its best -- Tess GerritsenSo fast it should come with an airbag -- Linwood BarclayGripping -- Michael ConnellyA quantum leap forward in suspense -- Dennis LehaneSimply brilliant . . . infinitely more than a thriller, yet thrilling to the last page . . . An unforgettable read -- Anne Rice
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Penguin Books Ltd Runner
Book SynopsisRunner is an outstanding high-concept thriller that grips and entertains like your favourite Hollywood action movie - fans of Lee Child, Simon Toyne and Dan Brown, will love this rollercoaster of a thriller. ''Patrick Lee is a huge talent and Runner is his best book yet - breathless, involving, smart, and completely convincing'' LEE CHILD Sam Dryden was done being a hero. But when, acting on instinct, he hides a terrified young girl from a group of well-armed pursuers, his fate is sealed. Eleven-year-old Rachel can''t remember much, but she knows she was imprisoned by men trying to kill her. And that she is important to them. In Dryden, though, Rachel has found the perfect protector - an ex-soldier, well versed in secrets and driven to do what''s right. But hunted and on the run, it''s only as Rachel''s memory returns that he begins to realise the scale of the dangers they face. And thenTrade ReviewPatrick Lee is a huge talent and Runner is his best book yet - breathless, involving, smart, and completely convincing -- Lee ChildPure adrenaline rush . . . an action-packed novel brimming with complex characters as well as genuine heart. Not to be missed -- Lisa GardnerAn amazing, high speed, hi-octane novel than moves faster than most people can read. Rarely is a story both plot driven and character driven, but Runner does this and more. -- Nelson DeMilleI'm going to sue Patrick Lee for giving me whiplash: that's how furiously paced this book is. A terrific cast of characters, unrelenting action - strap in and enjoy the ride -- Jesse Kellerman
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Penguin Books Ltd The Drowning Lesson
Book SynopsisThe chilling, gripping thriller from the author of the stunning Richard and Judy Book Club bestseller Daughter''It''s our son, Sam . . . someone took him. Please help us''Emma hoped that she and her family would return from their year abroad closer, with memories to last a lifetime.Instead, they returned minus one child.A year on, Emma is haunted by their son''s disappearance, and feels further than ever from her husband.Is their child still out there somewhere?Will the mystery about what happened that night ever be unravelled?And, if the truth does come to light, will Emma''s family be healed - or wrenched even further apart?Trade ReviewA dark twisty tale * Heat *Gripping tale * Telegraph, Pick of the Week *A gripping read about a family whose hopeful adventure turns into a nightmare * You Magazine *Suspenseful, brooding, and with touches of witchcraft - it makes for a perfect blend of horror and thriller * Sunday Mirror *Shemilt specialises in the fictionalisation of parental nightmares . . . well written, taut and tense -- Wendy Holden * Daily Mail *I enjoyed this book from the first page . . . this book comes with a very enthusiastic recommendation . . . The story is all encompassing and I felt itchy with anticipation as I savoured every page * The Book Bag *The parent's despair is so brilliantly written, you feel every stab of grief. The thrilling ending does not disappoint. A must-read! * Woman Magazine *Praise for Daughter * - *Utterly gripping. A tautly coiled spring of suspicion and suspense which builds to a devastating ending * Mail On Sunday *Taut and thought-provoking * Sunday Mirror *
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Penguin Books Ltd The Copycat
Book Synopsis__________HE THOUGHT HE CAUGHT THE KILLER, BUT THEN THE KILLING DIDN''T STOPJaap Rykel is on the brink, his dark past driving him to breaking point and ending his police career. Visiting the station one last time, he stumbles across an investigation into a violent murder.A murder where the details exactly match a case he solved years earlier.But that killer was caught - and is still in prison.Is there a copycat killer on the loose, playing games with Rykel''s fragile mind? Or did he get it wrong, and send an innocent man to prison?This might be his last chance to make things right, or it could be the blow that finally takes him over the edge . . ._________''Twisting, stylish and breathlessly paced. I struggled to put it down for a second'' Chris Whitaker, author of the award-winning Tall Oaks''A gripping page-turner . . . Highly recommended'' Craig Robertson, author Trade ReviewUnflinching but also surprisingly funny, you keep turning the pages to find out what is the bigger threat to Rykel: the murderer or his own inner demons -- Anja de JagerTerrifying and twisty, Jake Woodhouse's gripping, effortlessly vivid prose makes this intelligent, brilliantly plotted thriller one you will not be able to put down -- Sam Blake, Irish Times No.1 Bestselling Author of Little BonesThis might be Jake Woodhouse's best yet. His Jaap Rykel series good from strength to strength and The Copycat embodies everything that's good about the Rykel books. Yes, it's a gripping page-turner but it also has a lot to say on important social messages, brilliantly managing to do so without slowing the pace for a second. Highly recommended. -- Craig RobertsonTwisting, stylish and breathlessly paced. I struggled to put it down for a second -- Chris Whitaker, CWA Dagger-winning author of Tall OaksUtterly enthralling . . . looks set to be one of the key sequences in modern crime fiction -- Barry Forshaw * Crimetime *A strong sense of place is matched by a capacity for storytelling that keeps the plot accelerating * Daily Mail *This gripping detective novel will thrill fans of The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo and bears comparison to Fatherland ... Utterly unputdownable * Sun *
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Penguin Books Ltd You Dont Know Me
Book Synopsis**AS SEEN ON NETFLIX**A major BBC drama adapted for the screen by the team behind VIGIL, starring BAFTA-nominated Samuel Adewunmi''A daring concept executed to perfection'' LEE CHILD________Only one question matters: did he do it?''Superb character-driven fiction. Masterful'' Guardian A young man stands accused of murder. The evidence is overwhelming. But at his trial, this man tells an extraordinary story. It is about the woman he loves, who got into trouble. It''s about how he risked everything to save her. He swears he''s innocent. But in the end, all that matters is this: do you believe him? ''Startlingly original, utterly compelling'' Daily Mail________***A Radio 2 Book Club pick and the Telegraph''s Best Crime Novels of the Year***''Searing and heart-breaking, genre-bending . . . triumphantly Trade ReviewA bold and original courtroom drama, You Don't Know Me heralds the arrival of a thrilling new voice in crime fiction * Tim Weaver, Sunday Times bestselling author of the David Raker series *You'll never guess the ending * The Sun *It's the voice that does it: edgy, conflicted, desperately urgent. A startlingly confident and deft debutYou've never read anything quite like this * Financial Times *The defendant's narrative is beguiling, philosophical, vulnerable * Sunday Express *An eye-opening, slick and compulsive thriller with an important message and unique writing * Kidulthood and Adulthood *Timely, tense and original... Written with gritty authenticity, this is compelling and important * Heat *Timely, tense and original . . . Written with gritty authenticity, this is compelling and important * Heat *A daring concept executed to perfection, a hypnotic and authentic voice, and questions for us to answer as readers and peopleA searing, heart-breaking, genre-bending crime novel that triumphantly reconfigures the traditional whodunnit into something remarkable * RUTH WARE *You Don't Know Me is a brave debut by a barrister . . . an impressively original courtroom drama * The Times *A startlingly original courtroom drama . . . perfectly executed, gripping the reader from the first sentence with the defendant's unique voice and not letting go until a surprising twist at the end. Mahmood is most definitely one to watch * * * * * * Daily Express *
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Penguin Books Ltd Mad
Book Synopsis''A fast-paced tale of sex, lies and murder'' StylistWhat if you could take the life you''d always wanted?Alvie has always been in the shadow of her glamorous sister Beth.So when she''s invited to her identical twin''s luxurious Sicilian villa, Alvie accepts.Who wouldn''t want seven days in the sun?With Beth''s hot husband, the cute baby, the fast car and of course, the money.The thing is it''s all too good to let go . . . and her sister Beth isn''t the golden girl she appears.It''s Alvie''s chance to steal the life that she deserves.If she can get away with it.''The must-have beach read'' Telegraph''Sizzlingly glamorous'' Guardian________________Can''t get enough of Alvie? Why not read her next book, Bad?Trade ReviewSizzlingly glamorous * Guardian *This summer's raciest read . . . The must-have beach read for millennials this summer * Telegraph *A summer read to make you hotter than the weather outside . . . you'd be mad not to find room for this in your case * Sun *A fast-paced tale of sex, lies and murder . . . Sex and the City dialled up several notches * Stylist *The white-hot debut * Glamour *Gone Girl plus . . . Esposito has added a dollop of Bridget Jones to the mix * Telegraph *So begins this caper that has Alvina up to her neck in designer labels, hot sex and trouble . . . outrageous - it kept me reading * Daily Mail *I just read Mad in one go. I bloody LOVED it. Like Gone Girl, if Amy Schumer had written it. SUCH fun -- Bryony Gordon * bestselling author of Mad Girl *One of the most compelling and hilarious characters we've come across in a long time. Warning: this brilliant and dark book is not for the faint-hearted * New Magazine *Like The Devil Wears Prada - fast-paced, but funnier and more readable * Independent, 10 Best Debut Novels by Women Authors *She's an evil hot mess is what she is, and I kinda like it! -- Sarah Knight * bestselling author of The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F**k *Allergic to chick lit? Meet Alvie Knightly . . . Insane as its title promises * Mail on Sunday *Raunchy, fun * Guardian *Trust us when we say that you won't ever have encountered a character quite like Alvie Knightly - the often-drunk, sex-mad, always-sassy heroine . . . A brilliantly bonkers read * Heat *If you loved [Paula Hawkins'] Into the Water, try Mad * Red *Pure, unadulterated entertainment. There is nothing Chloé Esposito's Alvie won't do. Strap in for a fun, fast and fresh read -- Ali Land * author of Sunday Times bestseller Good Me Bad Me *Chloe Esposito introduces a compelling and uncensored antiheroine * US Weekly *Using Sicily as a backdrop with its gorgeous architecture, villas and sexy men, Esposito pens an unforgettable summer debut headed by a no-holds-barred protagonist * Library Journal *Mad is deliciously over-the-top, with a protagonist you'll never forget and an ending that promises more chaos to come * Bookpage *Chloe [has] a fantastic natural vibrancy and humour in her work -- Richard Skinner, Director of Fiction at the Faber AcademyWhat readers are saying about Mad * - *100% MAD about this book * NetGalley Reviewer *A page-turner, compelling and delightfully crazy. I can't wait for books two and three * NetGalley Reviewer *Chloé Esposito has broken the mould. The unconventional heroine and plot breaks so many conventions leading to an enjoyable, fast-paced read, which manages to be well-written and funny. It is perfect for the beach or a long journey * NetGalley Reviewer *Absolutely loved this book, a real page turner and I didn't want to come to the end * NetGalley Reviewer *Whoa! Yeah I started my review like that . . . but that's what this book is whoooaaa! it truly is M.A.D. . . . Mental Addictive * NetGalley Reviewer *Insane for all the right reasons - once you meet Alvie Knightly you won't want to turn your back on her, no way! * NetGalley Reviewer *This novel cracks along with frenetic, addictive style, beautifully descriptive in hot and heavy fashion . . . highly recommended * NetGalley Reviewer *Mad is certainly mad! I was hooked on our hero, Alvie * NetGalley Reviewer *
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Penguin Books Ltd Dangerous to Know
Book SynopsisThe sharp, smart and outrageously funny finale in the Alvie Knightly trilogy''Trust us when we say that you won''t ever have encountered a character quite like Alvie Knightly'' HEAT Once, serial killer Alvie Knightly was living the dream.Unlimited cash. An Italian getaway. A hot new boyfriend . . .How the mighty fall.One year - and one very unfortunate incident - later, Alvie is homeless, surviving on meal deals, and counting her dwindling pennies.It''s time for one last hit, and if anyone can pull it off - in six-inch heels - it''s Alvie.But if she''s to succeed in her mission to avenge her ex, win back her money and secure her future, she''ll have to face her most terrifying enemy yet . . .Her past.Readers are LOVING Dangerous to Know: ''Every bone in my body is shaking. A masterful thriller'' 5***** ReadTrade ReviewEvery bit as darkly delicious as you might hope . . . Glamour, murder, oodles of humour and revenge with a capital R * Herald *Praise for Mad and Bad * - *Sizzlingly glamorous * Guardian *The must-have beach read this summer * Telegraph *A fast-paced tale of sex, lies and murder . . . Sex and the City dialled up several notches * Stylist *A summer read to make you hotter than the weather outside . . . you'd be mad not to find room for this in your case * Sun *One of the most compelling and hilarious characters we've come across in a long time. Warning: this brilliant and dark book is not for the faint-hearted * New Magazine *White-hot * Glamour *This caper has Alvina up to her neck in designer labels, hot sex and trouble . . . outrageous * Daily Mail *I just read Mad in one go. I bloody LOVED it. Like Gone Girl, if Amy Schumer had written it. SUCH fun * bestselling author of Mad Girl *Allergic to chick lit? Meet Alvie Knightly . . . Insane as its title promises * Mail on Sunday *Raunchy, fun * Guardian *Trust us when we say that you won't ever have encountered a character quite like Alvie Knightly . . . A brilliantly bonkers read * Heat *Like The Devil Wears Prada - fast-paced, but funnier and more readable * Independent *If you loved Paula Hawkins's Into the Water, try Mad * Red *She's an evil hot mess is what she is, and I kinda like it! * bestselling author of The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F**k *Pure, unadulterated entertainment. There is nothing Chloé Esposito's Alvie won't do. Strap in for a fun, fast and fresh read * bestselling author of Good Me Bad Me *A compelling and uncensored antiheroine * US Weekly *An unforgettable summer debut * Library Journal *Deliciously over-the-top, with a protagonist you'll never forget * Bookpage *
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Penguin Books Ltd The Drowning Girls
Book SynopsisTHE CHILLING NEW PSYCHOLOGICAL SUSPENSE FROM SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER HELEN CALLAGHAN. ''An enthralling and compelling page-turner with twists that kept me guessing'' Claire Douglas Local girls are going missing.And the secrets lie close to home...__________ Following their father''s death, Cass and her sister Sid will do whatever it takes to keep their family''s dive school afloat.It used to be the go-to destination in Cornwall for those keen to explore the ocean''s hidden depths. But when Cass returns from a long trip, she''s shocked to discover how bad things have become.The business is in decline. Sid''s new boyfriend has far too much control over the accounts - and her sister.Then, Cass discovers a body in the water. And as more girls go missing, she wonders just how far someone will go to keep their secrets buried... __________ Praise for Helen Callaghan:''TotTrade ReviewPRAISE FOR HELEN CALLAGHAN -- :I read it in almost one sitting. Such a wonderfully evocative setting...it's totally compulsive -- Sabine DurrantA masterclass in tension, coupled with the most atmospheric of settings * Woman's Weekly *A gripping, atmsopheric and dark thriller * Sun *Riveting * Sunday Times *Enthralling. The writing is brilliantly shocking -- Claire Douglas
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Penguin Books Ltd Ice Cold Heart
Book SynopsisTHE GRIPPING AND TWISTY THRILLER FROM MILLION COPY BESTSELLER P. J. TRACY A violent murder. An ice-cold killer . . . On a bitterly cold winter night, Kelly Ramage leaves her suburban home, telling her husband she''s going to meet a friend. But she never comes back. When her body is discovered, murdered in what seems to be a sex game gone horribly wrong, Detectives Gino and Magozzi take the case, expecting to find a flirtatious trail leading straight to the killer. However, Kelly''s sinister lover has done a disturbingly good job of hiding his identity. This isn''t his first victim. And she won''t be the last . . . __________ Praise for P. J. Tracy ''Outrageously suspenseful'' Harlan Coben ''A powerful thriller and an ingenious plot'' Observer ''A thrilling page-turner with a nail-biting finish'' Sunday TeleTrade ReviewIntense and fast paced...[Ice Cold Heart] includes the best elements for crime fiction readers: an intricate plot weaving multiple story lines * Library Journal *
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Penguin Books Ltd Lie Beside Me
Book SynopsisA HUSBAND. A LIAR. A KILLER . . . The gripping new thriller from the Sunday Times bestseller''Utterly gripping and unpredictable'' 5***** Reader Review''Suspenseful and compulsive with twists galore'' 5***** Reader Review''You won''t be able to put it down'' 5***** Reader Review''Absolutely brilliant'' Claire Douglas, bestselling author of The Couple at No 9_______Louise wakes up. Her head aches, her mouth is dry, her memory''s fuzzy. But she knows she''s done something bad.She rolls over towards her husband, Niall.But it''s not Niall lying beside her. In fact, she''s never seen this man before.And he''s not breathing . . ._______''Full of corkscrew twists'' Daily Mail''Brilliantly done'' Harriet Tyce''Gripped me from the first page'' Erin Kelly''Fast-paced but never rushed, with clues and twists to Trade ReviewSupremely readable. Gripped me from the first page and kept me turning the pages long into the night. Gytha Lodge is a consummate storyteller -- Erin Kelly, bestselling author of He Said / She SaidGytha Lodge handles a complicated and compelling plot with effortless skill. Lie Beside Me is fast-paced but never rushed, with clues and twists to keep you absolutely hooked from the first page to the last. I can't wait for her next book -- Jane Casey, bestselling author of The Cutting PlaceClever, pacy, well-written and utterly gripping, Lie Beside Me is one of my favourite books so far this year. -- CL TaylorThe latest instalment of the Jonah Sheen series, Lie Beside Me is the best yet. It moves at a cracking pace from the high concept opening to its tightly plotted finale, while deepening the characterisation and the world so well created in the first two of the series. I stayed up till 2am to finish it - brilliantly done. -- Harriet Tyce, bestselling author of Blood OrangeA killer premise, razor-sharp writing, and twists to die for, what more could you possibly want? Gytha Lodge is a brilliant storyteller, and Lie Beside Me is easily her best yet. I hope this series never ends -- Chris Whitaker, bestselling author of We Begin At The EndA gripping, twisted, edge-of-your-seat thriller * Sun *Such an ingenious concept and what an opening! I was gripped from that very first shocking page. An intelligent, twisty and compulsive thriller. This is the first from the Sheens series I have read but I loved the story, and the characters so much I'm going to definitely read the others. Absolutely brilliant -- Claire Douglas, bestselling author of Local Girl MissingSecrets and self-sabotage abound in this gripping psychological thriller * Guardian *Full of corkscrew twists and subtle turns, this third novel confirms Lodge as a gifted writer * Daily Mail *This is a brilliant page-turner that will keep you mesmerised until the very last page * WI Life *A snappy read that will delight thriller lovers * Prima *I absolutely raced through this. Lots of writers dream up high concept openings and then have no idea where to take them but Gytha delivers in spades and keeps you guessing until the final pages -- Trevor Wood, CWA Dagger-winning author of The Man on the StreetI loved Watching from the Dark, and Lie Beside Me didn't disappoint as the next in the series. It's another gripping page-turner, where Lodge sucks us in with a nightmarish opening chapter and then keeps us guessing right until the end -- Emily Koch, bestselling author of If I Die Before I WakeIt drags you in with a brilliant hook and terrific characters which won't let you go until you've finished. It will keep you guessing right until the end. HIGHLY recommended -- Neil LancasterTense and twisty from the start, exploring the darker side of friendship and trying to put together clues from a forgotten night... I woke up early just to finish it! -- Rachael BlokJust as compelling as you'd expect from this masterful plotter . . . From that explosive opening, this pacy and intricately-woven thriller continues at speed * Cambridge Edition *Lie Beside Me is perfectly paced with plenty of twists and turns to keep readers hooked, from an opening that packs a real punch, all the way through to the satisfying ending. Beautifully written with a cast of characters who keep you questioning everything you think you've worked out. I loved it -- Amanda JenningsAn absolute belter of a read. Thoroughly absorbing and impossible to put down. Highly recommended for crime fiction fans -- Olivia KiernanAn edgy multi-layered mystery with an unforgettable opening and one suspect after another. The goings on in the detectives' private lives were just as fascinating as the main story. The characters were so well-rounded they felt real. I didn't want this story to end. -- Allie Reynolds, author of ShiverThe shocking opening hooked me in and the twists and turns kept me furiously turning the pages, desperate to know how the story would unfold. Lie Beside Me is a clever and compelling thriller, with a fantastic cast of characters you'll want to spend time with. I loved it -- Lisa Gray, bestselling author of Thin AirSuperbly plotted and and relentlessly pacy, Lie Beside Me is hands-down her best yet. From its grab-you-by-the-throat opening to its truly shocking conclusion, Lie Beside Me will have you second-guessing everyone and everything. This really is a series going from strength to strength -- Caz Frear, Richard and Judy bestselling author of Sweet Little LiesThrilling * My Weekly *Praise for Gytha Lodge -- :A novel that literally makes you hold your breath then gasp out loud -- Val McDermidAn excellent detective novel. The opening scene is superb, and sets up the story beautifully. Gripping, multi-layered and fresh. Terrific -- Will Dean * author of Dark Pines *An absolute gem - I was hooked from the first page -- Jo Jakeman * author of Sticks and Stones *
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Penguin Books Ltd When They Find Her
Book SynopsisDISCOVER 2021''S MOST UNPUTDOWNABLE DEBUT THRILLER . . . ''I''ll be recommending it to everyone I know'' SARAH PEARSE, author of The Sanatorium''Absolutely lived up to the hype'' 5***** READER REVIEWI was totally hooked from the beginning'' 5***** READER REVIEW''A stand-out psychological thriller with heart'' ASHLEY AUDRAIN, bestselling author of The Push_______''PLEASE HELP ME . . . MY DAUGHTER HAS GONE''Naomi is desperate to prove to her ex husband that she can be trusted with their only child. She''s made mistakes, but she knows she''s a good mother.So when an overnight stay goes terribly wrong, Naomi panics - and tells a desperate lie.SHE REPORTS HER DAUGHTER MISSING.Within hours, police begin searching her home. Journalists crowd her driveway. Her former husband paces the hall. Soon the whole country will be looking for her daughter. And Naomi knTrade ReviewWhen They Find Her opens with an unthinkable wallop to the heart, and takes off racing from there through a perfectly crafted, tightly written, deeply emotional story that taps into the most uncomfortable fears of motherhood and marriage. A stand-out psychological thriller with heart. -- Ashley Audrain, Sunday Times bestselling author of Superb debut thriller - assured, elegant and utterly gripping. EXCELLENT -- Will Dean, author of The Last Thing to BurnBrilliantly written ... I felt every single emotion and was immediately swept up into the story. I'll be recommending it to everyone I know -- Sarah Pearse, author of The SanatoriumUncomfortable and compelling - a story which is truly the stuff of nightmares. Couldn't put it down -- Catherine Cooper, Sunday Times bestselling author of The ChaletThe barrister background of this writer makes the police and court procedural parts of this story particularly powerful . . . Middleton has a lawyer's keen eye for telling detail but the real strength of the story comes from the convincing depiction of a mother's love . . . a promising debut from a new voice * Daily Mail *A twisty tale of parental love and a lie with terrible consequences. Dark, intense and so compelling that I read it in a single sitting -- Allie Reynolds, author of ShiverA brilliant concept that pulled me straight into the story and kept me hooked to the end -- Nikki Smith, author of All in Her HeadAn unnerving and gripping thriller in which a split-second choice plunges the protagonist Naomi into a web of terror and lies. Deftly written and chillingly plausible ... a bold, compelling and clever debut -- Philippa East, author of Little White LiesA tense and claustrophobic rollercoaster -- Nina Manning, author of The Daughter in LawAn unforgettable debut with a truly chilling opening chapter that hooks you in and doesn't let go. Clever, compelling, pacy and powerful -- Diane Jeffrey, author of The Silent FriendHad me hooked from the first page ... a gripping and twisty story of grief, fear and the fierce bond of motherhood -- Claire Allan, author of Her Name Was RoseA brave and suspenseful debut that had me turning pages deep into the early hours. Truly superb -- Katie Lowe, author of The FuriesIt's been a long time since I've stayed up late to finish a book. When They Find Her is not only utterly gripping but also a sensitive and moving portrayal of parental love. Middleton's astute writing made me feel as though I was there was Naomi in her every moment of tension -- Neema Shah, author of Kololo HillUtterly gripping . . . I could not put it down -- Fíona Scarlett, author of Boys Don't CryNail-biting ... some truly fabulous unexpected turns make this an altogether gripping and provocative read -- Rebecca Kelly, author of Monstrous SoulsClaustrophobic, intense, unsettling and drags you into the story ... Unbelievably exciting -- Roxie Cooper, author of The Day We Met'Nightmarish, dark and twisty, I galloped to end. A domestic psychological drama with polish' -- Sophie Draper, author of CuckooA really gripping read that will make you stay up late to finish it * Heat *Full of suspense * Yours Magazine *
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Penguin Books Ltd A Stranger On Board
Book SynopsisThere''s a murderer on board. And everyone is a suspect...''Fast-paced, gripping and intense - A Stranger on Board is going to make waves this summer'' T.M. LOGAN''What a tense, breath-taking read! Amazing'' 5***** READER REVIEW ________Welcome to The Escape.A luxury superyacht. A once-in-a lifetime opportunity to get away.Until the first passenger goes missing...Everyone on board has a part to play.The newcomer with secrets buried in her past.The unexpected guest looking for an escape.The crew looking to settle old scores.They all have something to hide.But only one of them is a killer...________READERS LOVE A STRANGER ON BOARD:''A gripping suspense that grabs from the first page . . . Fizzing with adrenaline'' 5***** Reader Review''Loved every page of this - was hooked from the start!'' 5*Trade ReviewFast-paced, gripping and intense - A Stranger on Board is going to make some serious waves this summer -- T.M. LoganAgatha Christie meets Die Hard on water. A fantastic, full throttle thriller that never takes its foot off the accelerator -- John MarrsA fabulous, action-packed adventure. The superyacht is a genius premise and, mixed with Sarah's grit, it was an absolute joy to read -- Jo SpainA Stranger On Board is a taut and thrilling ride. Pure escapist pleasure! -- Victoria SelmanA fast-paced thriller that reminds me of a Hollywood blockbuster transferred to the page, full of intrigue and depth of knowledge and vibrant characters who are realised to maximum effect with a plot that sizzles with numerous twists and turns and had me on the edge of my seat! -- James DelargyPraise for the author -- :Twisty, compelling and incredibly pacy...will keep you on the edge of your seat from the first page to the last -- Phoebe MorganA hugely enjoyable and original thriller. Cameron's going to be one to watch -- Simon KernickA fascinating and unputdownable thriller with a devious twist -- John MarrsI tore through this perfectly plotted tale of secrets and lies -- Victoria Selman
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Little, Brown Book Group The House in the Pines
Book Synopsis A REESE WITHERSPOON BOOK CLUB PICKA NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ''AN ABSOLUTE, CAN''T-PUT-IT-DOWN THRILLER'' Reese Witherspoon (Reese''s Book Club Jan ''23 Pick)''I READ IN A SINGLE SITTING, TOTALLY ENTHRALLED''Lisa Gardner, Sunday Times bestselling author of One Step Too Far''EERIE AND ATMOSPHERIC''Riley Sager, New York Times bestselling author of The House Across the Lake''CREEPY''The Times''SUPERB''M. W. Craven, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Botanist''CHILLED ME TO THE BONE''Andrea Bartz, author of Reese''s Book Club pick We Were Never Here________Maya is still haunted by the cabin - deep in the woods, where the trees are so dense it''s easy to miss.She hasn''t been there since the summer she was seventeen. Since the day her best friend Aubrey Trade ReviewThis is an absolute, can't-put-it-down thriller . . . It's truly a wild ride that had me flying through chapter after chapter - which I think is the perfect way to kick off your year of reading -- Reese Witherspoon (Reese’s Book Club Jan ’23 Pick)A creepy work of unreliable memory and desire * The Times *Powerfully eerie and atmospheric, The House in the Pines is a compelling mix of psychological thriller and dark fairy tale. By focusing not on whodunnit but how and why, Ana Reyes' stellar debut explores the many ways our memories can fail us - and how they can set us free -- Riley Sager, New York Times bestselling author of THE HOUSE ACROSS THE LAKELoved it! Read in a single-sitting, totally enthralled and desperate to learn the truth! -- Lisa Gardner, the Sunday Times bestselling author of BEFORE SHE DISAPPEAREDIt's a back-and-forth book that'll leave you on the edge of your seat, for sure * New York Post *The House in the Pines has a great hook, a beautifully painted central protagonist and a genuinely creepy villain. I loved it. Superb. -- M. W. Craven, Sunday Times bestselling author of THE BOTANISTReyes' debut is a gripping, intelligent thriller that chilled me to the bone. With its intricate plotting, gorgeous prose and complex, richly drawn characters, The House in the Pines is that rare book that you live inside from the first page to the last. I didn't want it to end - and I can't wait for readers to discover my new favorite author -- Andrea Bartz, author of Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick WE WERE NEVER HEREOne of the creepiest, most intoxicating thrillers I've ever read. I was completely enthralled, thoroughly unsettled and finished reading feeling both dazed and in awe. I'm certain this is destined to be one of my favourite books of the year -- B.P. Walter, Sunday Times bestselling author of THE DINNER GUESTI DEVOURED this book! There's something about the writing that is so sensuous and transportive, while also filled with an underlying sense of dread. . . . I enjoyed the themes of storytelling, generational ties, complicated female friendship, and control -- Julia Bartz, New York Times bestselling author of THE WRITING RETREATDark, unsettling and unusual, it stayed with me long after I'd turned the final page -- Carly Reagon, author of THE TOLL HOUSEThe House in the Pines unfolds like a magic show. Atmospheric, twisty, and skillfully wrought - this was an utterly engrossing reading experience. I wish I could go back and experience it again for the first time -- Susie Yang, New York Times bestselling author of WHITE IVYAna Ryes delves into a complex female friendship and the fragile nature of memory to weave together a smart, eerie, and completely addictive story of psychological suspense. Reyes is a debut author to watch -- Alafair Burke, New York Times bestselling author of FIND ME
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Little, Brown Book Group The House in the Pines
Book Synopsis A REESE WITHERSPOON BOOK CLUB PICKA NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ''AN ABSOLUTE, CAN''T-PUT-IT-DOWN THRILLER'' Reese Witherspoon (Reese''s Book Club Jan ''23 Pick)''EERIE AND ATMOSPHERIC''Riley Sager, New York Times bestselling author of The House Across the Lake''CREEPY''The Times''I READ IN A SINGLE SITTING, TOTALLY ENTHRALLED''Lisa Gardner, Sunday Times bestselling author of One Step Too Far''SUPERB''M. W. Craven, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Botanist''CHILLED ME TO THE BONE''Andrea Bartz, author of Reese''s pick We Were Never Here________Maya is still haunted by the cabin - deep in the woods, where the trees are so dense it''s easy to miss.She hasn''t been there since the summer she was seventeen. Since the day her best friend Aubrey died and MTrade ReviewThis is an absolute, can't-put-it-down thriller . . . It's truly a wild ride that had me flying through chapter after chapter - which I think is the perfect way to kick off your year of reading -- Reese Witherspoon (Reese’s Book Club Jan ’23 Pick)A creepy work of unreliable memory and desire * The Times *Powerfully eerie and atmospheric, The House in the Pines is a compelling mix of psychological thriller and dark fairy tale. By focusing not on whodunnit but how and why, Ana Reyes' stellar debut explores the many ways our memories can fail us - and how they can set us free -- Riley Sager, New York Times bestselling author of THE HOUSE ACROSS THE LAKELoved it! Read in a single-sitting, totally enthralled and desperate to learn the truth! -- Lisa Gardner, the Sunday Times bestselling author of BEFORE SHE DISAPPEAREDIt's a back-and-forth book that'll leave you on the edge of your seat, for sure * New York Post *The House in the Pines has a great hook, a beautifully painted central protagonist and a genuinely creepy villain. I loved it. Superb. -- M. W. Craven, Sunday Times bestselling author of THE BOTANISTReyes' debut is a gripping, intelligent thriller that chilled me to the bone. With its intricate plotting, gorgeous prose and complex, richly drawn characters, The House in the Pines is that rare book that you live inside from the first page to the last. I didn't want it to end - and I can't wait for readers to discover my new favorite author -- Andrea Bartz, author of Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick WE WERE NEVER HEREOne of the creepiest, most intoxicating thrillers I've ever read. I was completely enthralled, thoroughly unsettled and finished reading feeling both dazed and in awe. I'm certain this is destined to be one of my favourite books of the year -- B.P. Walter, Sunday Times bestselling author of THE DINNER GUESTI DEVOURED this book! There's something about the writing that is so sensuous and transportive, while also filled with an underlying sense of dread. . . . I enjoyed the themes of storytelling, generational ties, complicated female friendship, and control -- Julia Bartz, New York Times bestselling author of THE WRITING RETREATDark, unsettling and unusual, it stayed with me long after I'd turned the final page -- Carly Reagon, author of THE TOLL HOUSEThe House in the Pines unfolds like a magic show. Atmospheric, twisty, and skillfully wrought - this was an utterly engrossing reading experience. I wish I could go back and experience it again for the first time -- Susie Yang, New York Times bestselling author of WHITE IVYAna Ryes delves into a complex female friendship and the fragile nature of memory to weave together a smart, eerie, and completely addictive story of psychological suspense. Reyes is a debut author to watch -- Alafair Burke, New York Times bestselling author of FIND ME
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Orion Publishing Co We Were Killers Once
Book SynopsisEveryone knows who killed the Clutters. But who murdered the Walker family? A thrilling novel based on the unsolved true crime that features in Truman Capote's IN COLD BLOODTrade ReviewThe book is stunning, best villain in a decade. The plot is mesmerising, with a narrative that shocks as it enthrals. Fantastic. * KEN BRUEN *
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Orion Publishing Co Look What You Made Me Do
Book Synopsis''Creepy and unsettling - a tense, toxic read that will wrong-foot you at every turn'' CHARLOTTE DUCKWORTH Two people can keep a secret . . . if one of them is dead.Sisters Jo and Caroline are used to hiding things from each other. They''ve never been close - taking it in turns to feel on the outside of their family unit, playing an endless game of favourites.Jo envies Caroline''s life - things have always come so easy to her. Then a family inheritance falls entirely to Jo, and suddenly now Caroline wants what Jo has. Needs it, even.But just how far will she go to get it?You''ll be riveted by the new psychological suspense from Nikki Smith - a gripping gut-punch of a novel...* * * * * * Praise for Look What You Made Me Do:''Gripping and twisty, with real heart'' LAURA MARSHALL''Emotional and sinister, with characters that draw you in and a Trade ReviewA shocking WOW of a read!! This is a book that should be read in one giant gulp. The story will crawl under your skin and stay there for long after you've read it. Tense, clever and masterfully toxic * Lauren North *Another perfectly-crafted novel, in which family loyalties, dark secrets and revenge interact in a dangerous and disturbing mix. Nikki Smith weaves her story threads so cleverly and convincingly, drawing the reader step-by step to a final, explosive conclusion. A deeply-accomplished novel that combines razor-sharp characterisation with perfectly-pitched suspense. A fantastic, slow-burn thriller * Philippa East *You know those moments when you realise the power of the written word? I had a mega helping of those while reading the intensely unsettling new novel by Nikki Smith. Was so uncomfortable at times that I wanted to put it down - but couldn't! * Emma Christie *Bloody hell, Nikki Smith has a clever, twisted brain in that beautiful head. Look What You Made Me Do is so tense and twisty! I barely breathed! * Laura Pearson *The first time in a long time that I've sat and read a book in one day. An absolutely crackin' read * Jo Jakeman *Fantastic. Nikki writes so brilliantly, but what she's really good at is keeping the reader on the edge of her seat. I really enjoyed it * Emma Curtis *Another smart and emotional thriller - I devoured it in three sittings. It deserves all the success of her first * Louise Beech *Creepy and unsettling, Look What You Made Me Do is a tense, toxic read that will wrong-foot you at every turn * Charlotte Duckworth *Look What You Made Me Do is evocative and brilliantly written. I loved the clever observations of the complexity of human relationships and emotions which makes this such a gripping read * Karen Fickling *Nikki Smith's second novel is a terrifying, compulsive read, deeply psychological, with wonderfully drawn characters and an ultimately satisfying conclusion. Look What You Made Me Do deserves big things and I hope they are in store for this brilliantly crafted novel * Lisa Ballantyne *I was totally absorbed in this thriller by Nikki Smith. From the first page, rich characterisation draws you in, turning up the menace as the story between Caroline and Jo progresses. Engrossing with heaps of suspense. A must-read for psychological thriller fans * Olivia Kiernan *Emotional and sinister, with characters that draw you in and a story that keeps you turning the pages. Nikki Smith explores the darkness of family secrets and relationships with compassion and skill * Jenny Quintana *I loved Look What You Made Me Do - a gripping and twisty story with real heart * Laura Marshall *What a read! Absolutely gripping, and had me one-more-chaptering until the early hours! * Frances Quinn *There are casualties galore as a fractured family is torn apart in an un-civil war where secrets are deployed like nuclear weapons. Intense, compelling and increasingly terrifying, Smith ratchets up the tension to almost unbearable levels as you race to its dramatic conclusion * Trevor Wood *I loved it * Chris Whitaker *I loved Look What you Made me Do - a toxic, twisty, intelligent and emotional read * Roz Watkins *Look What You Made Me Do is so incredibly tense and atmospheric; a dark, beating heart of a novel with twists at every turn. [Nikki] creates toxic family ties and tension with expert precision. Highly recommended! - Jack Jordan
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Pan Macmillan The Echo
Book SynopsisA classic crime novel from CWA Gold Dagger award-winning Minette Walters.Trade ReviewGrips like steel . . . Plays havoc with your emotions, keeps you awake, ends with joy and relief. -- Frances Fyfield * Mail on Sunday *Atmosphere, imagination and narrative power of which few other writers are capable. -- Marcel Berlins * The Times *
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