Thriller: organised crime / gangland crime

Book SynopsisThe international bestseller from the master of suspense. A mafia conspiracy and one women against the world.Tracy Whitey is on top of the world. Young, beautiful, intelligent, she is about to marry into wealth and glamour until, betrayed by her own innocence, she finds herself in prison, framed by a ruthless mafia gang and abandoned by the man she loves. Beaten and broken, but surviving with her dazzling ingenuity, Tracy emerges from her savage ordeal determined to avenge those who have destroyed her life. Her thirst for revenge takes her from New Orleans to London, from Paris to Madrid and Amsterdam. Tracy is playing for the highest stakes in a deadly game. Only one man can challenge her he's handsome, persuasive and every bit as daring. Only one man can stop her an evil genius whose only hope of salvation is in Tracy's destructionTrade Review‘A master storyteller at the top of his game.’ USA Today ‘Compulsively readable.’ New York Times Book Review ‘Sidney Sheldon is a master of giving the public what it wants’ Los Angeles Times

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Book SynopsisThe sixth gripping thriller in the No.1 bestselling crime series from the award-winning Stuart MacBride. Scotland's finest see first-hand how starting again can be murderMacBride is a damned fine writer' Peter JamesEveryone deserves a second chanceRichard Knox has done his time and seen the error of his ways. He wants to leave his dark past behind, so why shouldn't he be allowed to live wherever he wants?Detective Sergeant Logan McRae isn't thrilled about having to help a violent rapist settle into Aberdeen. Even worse, he's stuck with the man who put Knox behind bars, DSI Danby, supposedly to keep an eye on things'.Only things are about to go very, very wrong.Edinburgh gangster Malk the Knife wants a slice of Aberdeen's latest development boom. Local crime lord Wee Hamish Mowat has ominous plans for Logan's future. And Knox's past isn't finished with him yetTrade ReviewPraise for Dark Blood: ‘A terrific writer … Brilliant … bodies abound, blood flows freely and McRae is a delight’ The Times ‘Stuart MacBride’s thrillers just keep getting better … One of the most disturbing novels in the highly successful Logan McRae series … admirers of tough, modern crime novels will be in seventh heaven – or should that be hell?’ Express ‘The plotting puts most writers in the genre to shame … This is quintessential Stuart MacBride: tartan noir etched in the darkest of hues with dialogue so sharp you might cut yourself’ Independent ‘Tartan noir’s greatest exponent’ Daily Mirror

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Book SynopsisAllon is the 21st century Bond' Daily MailNo. 1 New York Times bestselling author Daniel Silva delivers another stunning thriller in his latest tale of high-stakes international intrigue featuring the inimitable Gabriel Allon.Legendary spy and art restorer Gabriel Allon is poised to become the chief of Israel's secret intelligence service. But on the eve of his promotion, events conspire to lure him into the field for one final operation. ISIS has detonated a massive bomb in the Marais district of Paris, and a desperate French government wants Gabriel to eliminate the man responsible before he can strike again.They call him Saladin He is a terrorist mastermind whose ambition is as grandiose as his nom de guerre, a man so elusive that even his nationality is not known. Shielded by sophisticated encryption software, his network communicates in total secrecy, leaving the West blind to his planning and leaving Gabriel no choice but to insert an agent into the most dangerous terrorist grouTrade ReviewPraise for The Black Widow: ‘Not only gripping but works as an IS history primer’ Sun ‘It is Silva’s creative genius that keeps it all moving, as well as his mastery of storytelling that keeps the intense momentum of the plot ever pushing forward’ Huffington Post ‘A fitting final mission for one of fiction’s greatest spies… A dark thriller for difficult times’ Kirkus Review ‘Fascinating, suspenseful, and bated-breath exciting’ Publishers Weekly ‘Silva builds suspense like a symphony conductor… A winner on all fronts’ Booklist Praise for Daniel Silva: ‘A truly talented writer’ Sun ‘Allon is the 21st century Bond – elegantly paced, subtle and well-informed.’ Daily Mail 'Sexily brooding Allon… must be the most famous superspy not played by Daniel Craig' Daily Telegraph 'In true Bauer fashion, shoot-outs, kidnappings and international terror plots follow Gabriel Allon wherever he goes' USA Today ‘Silva builds tension with breathtaking double and triple turns of the plot’ People ‘A world class practitioner of spy fiction’ Washington Post ‘Silva is a master of suspense’ Barbara Taylor Bradford, The Week

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Book SynopsisHe'd almost walked right over it when he finally saw it for what it was: a stain of red blood, churned into the white blanket of snow'After getting on the wrong side of the wrong people in Rome, Deputy Police Chief Rocco Schiavone is exiled to Aosta, a small, touristy alpine town far from the cobbled streets and fritto misto of his beloved city.Rocco's talent for solving crimes is matched only by his disdain for the rules and his eye for a beautiful woman. But when a mangled body is found on the ski slopes, he soon discovers that his Roman sophistication not to mention his expensive Roman shoes are of little help in this dangerous and unfamiliar mountain landscape.With blood on the black run, rumours of mafia involvement and a murderer at large, Deputy Police Chief Schiavone is about to find himself skating on very thin iceTrade Review‘Diamond-hard crime writing … this is lacerating stuff’ Barry Forshaw, Financial Times ‘An Italian detective to rival Camilleri’s Inspector Montalbano’ GQ ‘The tale is deftly told with sharp, cynical dialogue. Let’s hear more of Schiavone.’ Daily Mail ‘An arresting murder mystery’ Monocle

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Book SynopsisThe #1 bestseller A terrific story, originally told. All hail the new Queen of Crime!' HEATA web of a plot that twists and turns and keeps the reader on the edge of their seat. A page-turner, but don't read it before bed if you're easily spooked!' SUNYou think you know who to trust? You think you know the difference between good and evil? You're wrong The body of the head teacher of an exclusive Devon school is found hanging from the rafters in the assembly hall.Hours earlier he'd received a package, and only he could understand the silent message it conveyed. It meant the end.As Exeter suffers a rising count of gruesome deaths, troubled DS Imogen Grey and DS Adrian Miles must solve the case and make their city safe again.But as they're drawn into a network of corruption, lies and exploitation, every step brings them closer to grim secrets hidden at the heart of their community.And once they learn what's motivating this killer, will they truly want to stop him?If you love The Teacher, Trade ReviewThis is what readers are saying about THE TEACHER: ‘The story flowed so brilliantly and made me keep turning the pages; a thriller from beginning to end. Each scene was rich and vivid; highly recommended’ ‘This is a story that immediately pulls you in and doesn’t let go until the last page … The story flowed so brilliantly and made me keep turning the pages; a thriller from beginning to end. Each scene was rich and vivid; highly recommended’ ‘It stands out a mile with its poisonous cover and the story within refused to let go of me’ ‘A truly page-turning, somewhat gruesome read. Well written, pacy and with great characters’ “The Teacher is a fast-paced grisly page-turner and an extraordinary debut from Katerina Diamond’ ‘It had me gripped throughout and certainly had my heart racing’ “A deliciously dark novel … The characters are a wonderful mix of nasty and nice, each with their own quirks and agendas.” ‘A serial killer is nothing new within fiction, but this story, along with its great police-duo, is up with the best of them’ ‘Katerina Diamond has created a pacy, powerful debut which will have her readers begging for more’

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Book SynopsisA classic thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Eagle Has Landed.Trade Review‘Open a Jack Higgins novel and you’ll encounter a master craftsman at the peak of his powers … first-rate tales of intrigue, suspense and full-on action.’Sunday Express ‘Higgins is a master of his craft.’Daily Telegraph ‘A thriller writer in a class of his own.’Financial Times ‘The master craftsman of good, clean adventure.’Daily Mail

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Book SynopsisThe death of a gangster draws super-spy Paul Chavasse into a breathtaking adventure on the high seas – an unforgettable tale from one of the true masters of modern thriller writing, the bestselling author of Midnight Runner and The Keys of Hell.Trade Review‘Open a Jack Higgins novel and you’ll encounter a master craftsman at the peak of his powers … first-rate tales of intrigue, suspense and full-on action.’Sunday Express ‘Higgins is a master of his craft.’Daily Telegraph ‘A thriller writer in a class of his own.’Financial Times ‘The master craftsman of good, clean adventure.’Daily Mail

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Book Synopsis*If you love The Butlers, meet QUEENIE! Kimberley Chambers' new No.1 bestseller and prequel to The Butler series is out now!*Three ButlersTwo weddingsOne funeralTwo weddings. One funeral.It's the 1980s and although the East End's heyday is over, one family still rules the manor.Michael and Vinny Butler have always provided for their own and made sure business stopped at the front door. But the old ways are changing women and children are fair game and nothing can protect them.Though blood is thicker than water, it's now brother vs brother. The question is, who will come out on top?And there's a new generation determined to make their mark. Little Vinny has just married the sweet Sammi-Lou and is battling not to follow in his father's footsteps. But it's only a matter of time before his dark secret comes out and destroys them all.Is this the final nail in this East End family's coffin?Trade Review"This beautifully crafted, sharp, well-paced novel will keep you hooked until the very end. An outstanding tale of betrayal, violence and love. Buy it. Read it. You'll love it. I did." Amanda Prowse ‘[Kimberley Chambers is] the queen of the gritty, low-life tale . . .a fast-paced, thrill-a-minute ride that takes you on all sorts of twists and turns’ Bella ‘Easily as good as Martina Cole’ News of the World ‘Brilliantly delivers a story of violence, treachery and family ties… Easy to read and hard to put down’ News of the World ‘[a] fast-paced tale with gritty authenticity’ The Guardian

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Book Synopsis‘Another perfect page-turner’ The Times ‘A triumph from the master thriller writer’ The SunTrade Review PRAISE FOR LINWOOD BARCLAY: ‘A superior thriller’ SUNDAY TIMES ‘The twists keep coming’ THE TIMES ‘Find You First starts with a bang and ends with an even bigger one. Barclay is a terrific writer, but he’s outdone himself with this. It’s the best book of his career. I couldn’t put it down, and you won’t be able to either. If you enjoy thrillers, this is the real deal. It never lets up’ STEPHEN KING ‘A full-throttle powerhouse of a thriller – Linwood Barclay is in a class of his own’ T.M. LOGAN ‘Genius … but terrifying’ THE SUN ‘This novel moves as fast as a falling elevator and hits with just as much force. Linwood Barclay is a stone-cold pro and Elevator Pitch is a shameless good time’ JOE HILL ‘A great cast of characters,tension, humour and a thrilling ending; this book takes Linwood to new heights!’ MARK EDWARDS ‘A fast-moving, high-concept thriller from the talented Barclay … a rip-roaring rollercoaster of a ride’ DAILY MAIL ‘Linwood Barclay’s thrillers move at breakneck speed … pacy, exciting’ WOMAN & HOME ‘Linwood Barclay presses all the right buttons’ MICHAEL ROBOTHAM ‘One of the finest thriller writers in the world at the very top of his game’ MARK BILLINGHAM 'A relentlessly tense thriller … there's plenty of the sardonic humour that came to the fore in Mr Barclay's previous novel Elevator Pitch … the comedy enhances the edgy atmosphere’ THE TIMES CRIME CLUB 'Another gripping thriller from bestselling master of tension Linwood Barclay' HELLO!

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Book Synopsis ‘This book is one hell of a ride. Neil Lancaster’s Blood Runs Cold is spellbinding.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Trade Review‘Think Jack Reacher fronting Line of Duty’ Ian Rankin ‘Fast-paced, compelling, and deeply authentic’ Jane Casey ‘Neil Lancaster is so damn clever’ Marion Todd ‘A thriller writer set to blow up the bestseller lists’ C. L. Taylor ‘Deliciously dark’ Daily Mail ‘One of the very best police procedural writers in the country’ The Sun ‘A brand-new star of Tartan Noir. Superb’ Cass Green ‘Hard-edged . . . a satisfyingly complex mystery’The Times ‘I definitely have a crush on Max Craigie’ Liz Nugent ‘So true to life… Five stars for sure’ Alex Pine ‘Stylish, fast-paced and utterly unputdownable’ Woman’s Own

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Book SynopsisDon't miss the explosive new novel from No.1 bestseller Kimberley Chambers QUEENIE available to pre-order now!TWO CHILDHOOD FRIENDS.TommyBoyle and Scratch always had each other''s backs. But old loyalties die hard onLondon''s streets, and when Tommy throws his lot in with the notorious Darling family, Scratch gets thrown to the wolves.TWO SIDES OF THE LAW.Sheddingher old life for the Old Bill, Scratch goes undercoveronOperation Sting. Bringing down the Darlings' empire will be her duty and getting revenge for an old friend's sins will be her pleasure.ONE SHOCKING TWIST.As gritty and dangerous as the London streets in which it's set, this is No.1 bestseller Kimberley Chambers at her best. Get ready for a shocking read with a STING in the tail . . .Trade ReviewPraise for the Queen of Gangland Crime, Kimberley Chambers: ‘If you enjoy tough, gritty crime novels, you will love this book’ Rachel Abbott ‘A great read from one of our favourite crime writers’ Closer ‘A gritty tale with a shocking twist . . . will have you on the edge of your seat from cover to cover’ OK ‘I'm a big fan of Kimberley Chambers. For me Life of Crime is her best book yet. Brutally realistic, epic in scale and with a twist I didn't see coming’ Jaime Raven ‘This beautifully crafted, sharp, well-paced novel will keep you hooked until the very end. An outstanding tale of betrayal, violence and love. Buy it. Read it. You'll love it. I did’ Amanda Prowse ‘[Kimberley Chambers is] the queen of the gritty, low-life tale . . .a fast-paced, thrill-a-minute ride that takes you on all sorts of twists and turns’ Bella ‘Easily as good as Martina Cole’ News of the World ‘Brilliantly delivers a story of violence, treachery and family ties… Easy to read and hard to put down’ News of the World ‘[A] fast-paced tale with gritty authenticity’ Guardian

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Book SynopsisThe fourth riveting thriller in the Kate Brannigan series, from No.1 Sunday Times bestseller Val McDermid.The Queen of Crime is still at the top of her game' IndependentWhen a Monet is stolen from a stately home, Manchester-based private eye Kate Brannigan goes head to head with organized crime as she hunts the thieves through Europe.Meanwhile, someone is leaving a trail of bodies across the Northwest. As Kate confronts some harsh truths in her own life, the case stretches her love and loyalty to its limits.Trade Review‘Stunningly exciting, horrifyingly good’Ruth Rendell ‘This book has a sense of gravitas and intelligence utterly beyond lesser writers in the field’Ian Rankin ‘Terrific chiller from Manchester’s answer to Thomas Harris’Guardian ‘A clever and exciting thriller’Sunday Telegraph ‘A compelling combination of sexual-political mischief and Jacobean psychological intensity’Sunday Times (of The Wire in the Blood) Praise for Val McDermid: 'No one rivals Val McDermid’s skill at writing truly terrifying thrillers’ Good Housekeeping ‘The real mistress of psychological gripping thrillers' Daily Express 'McDermid's capacity to enter the warped mind of a deviant criminal is shiveringly convincing' The Times ‘Val McDermid is undoubtedly the queen of British crime’ Observer 'McDermid’s expertly juggled plotlines and masterful handling of pace and tension tick all the best boxes’ Guardian ‘The queen of crime is still at the top of her game’ Independent ‘One of today’s most accomplished crime writers’ Literary Review ‘Her writing is never less than excellent’ Crime Time

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Book SynopsisA new psychological thriller in the Javier Falcon quartet, that includes THE HIDDEN ASSASSINS and The Blind Man of Seville.Trade ReviewPraise for ‘The Ignorance of Blood’: ‘Wilson writes so well… brave, humane, intuitive’ Literary Review ‘A well-engineered plot and dense, chewy prose… skilfully woven together’ Guardian ‘This is a big, serious thriller with echoes of Le Carre…Wilson writes with an impressive sense of inside knowledge, both about contemporary Seville and about its criminal underbelly’ Andrew Taylor, The Spectator ‘The complex narrative contains several set-pieces of breathless brutality and twists and turns like a bull tormented by picadors. This is crime-writing for grown-ups’ Sunday Telegraph ‘The last in the fine quartet… a fitting end to an absorbing, well-written series’ The Times ‘A writer of sharp psychological insights…. This is the final book in Wilson’s much-acclaimed Javier Falcon quartet… but such is the skill with which he has drawn us into Javier Falcon’s world that he is leaving us hungry for more forays into Seville’s dangerous underworld’ Daily Express ‘[Wilson] has given the twists and turns of a thriller a pleasingly idiosyncratic national context, as the crooks on the Costa del Sol invade Seville’ TLS ‘A hard-edged finale to a crime series that succeeds in being shocking and sensitive, intriguing and electrifying, all at the same time’ Northern Echo ‘His writing is always trenchant and pity, his characters heroic and damaged, his descriptions of Spain resonant and prescient. A great contemporary thriller’ Catholic Herald

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Book SynopsisThe classic bestseller from the master of the game.Trade Review‘Tough, bitter, superbly written’ The New York Times ‘A compulsively readable storyteller’ Sunday Express ‘Higgins is a master of his craft’ Daily Telegraph ‘A thriller writer in a class of his own’ Financial Times ‘The master craftsman of good, clean adventure’Daily Mail

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Book SynopsisAn autobiographical novel about a young Jamaican boy who comes to live in England and is sucked into a life of crime he can’t escape.

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Book SynopsisThe first thriller in the No.1 bestselling DS Logan McRae series. Nothing keeps a crime hidden like fearStuart MacBride's thrillers just keep getting better' ExpressYou can't be an eyewitness if I cut out your eyes'Someone's preying on Aberdeen's growing Polish population. The pattern is always the same: men abandoned on building sites, barely alive, their eyes gouged out and the sockets burned.With the victims too scared to talk, and the only witness a paedophile who's on the run, Grampian Police is getting nowhere fast. The attacks are brutal, they keep on happening, and soon DS Logan McRae will have to decide how far he's prepared to bend the rules to get a result.The Granite City is on the brink of gang warfare; the investigating team are dogged by allegations of corruption; and Logan's about to come to the attention of Aberdeen's most notorious crime lordTrade ReviewPraise for Blind Eye: ‘Hard-hitting prose with a bone-dry humour and characters you can genuinely believe in, Stuart MacBride's Logan McRae series of novels are a real treat.’ Simon Kernick ‘Cracking dialogue … a standout crime novel’ Metro ‘Irresistible and repulsive in equal measure … The result? A real page-turner’ Scotland on Sunday Praise for Stuart MacBride: ‘Ferocious and funny, this is Tartan Noir at its best’ Val McDermid ‘MacBride is a damned fine writer – no one does dark and gritty like him’ Peter James

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Book SynopsisThe eighth Logan McRae novel in the No.1 bestselling crime series from Stuart MacBride.Every murder tells a story. But not every victim tells the truth. A terrific writer McRae is a delight' The TimesSticks and stones may break your bonesThe first body is chained to a stake: strangled, and stabbed, with a burning tyre around its neck. But is this a gangland execution or something much darker?Someone's leaving little knots of bones on DI Logan McRae's doorstep, but he's got bigger concerns. Rival drug gangs are fighting over product and territory; two teenage lovers are missing; someone's crippling Asian immigrants; and Logan's been lumbered with an ambitious new Detective Sergeant and gained the unwelcome attention of the local crime boss.When another body turns up, the similarities between these murders and the plot of a bestselling novel seem like more than just a coincidence. And perhaps those little knots of bones are more important than they lookTrade ReviewPraise for Stuart MacBride: ‘MacBride is the natural heir to the late and much lamented Reginald Hill’ Andrew Taylor, SPECTATOR ‘MacBride is a damned fine writer – no one does dark and gritty like him’ PETER JAMES ‘Fierce, unflinching and shot through with the blackest of humour; this is crime fiction of the highest order’Mark Billingham ‘Some of the grittiest crime-writing in the field’Independent ‘Admirers of tough, modern crime novels will be in seventh heaven – or should that be hell?’Express ‘Ferocious and funny’Val McDermid ‘Hard-hitting prose with a bone-dry humour and characters you can genuinely believe in, Stuart MacBride’s novels are a real treat’Simon Kernick

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Book SynopsisMurder, loyalty and vengeance collide in Jessie Keane's gritty fourth novel.Lily King has spent years behind barsConvicted of murdering her husband, London villain Leo King, she hasn't been missed. Everyone believes she got what she deserved, but Lily knows she was fitted up.Now she's out, and she doesn't do forgiveness. In her absence, things have moved on and the old order has changed. But now she's ready to reclaim her position as head of the King family.Fuelled by vengeance, Lily King is back, and some people aren't going to know what's hit them.Trade ReviewPraise for Jail Bird: 'Fans of Martina Cole will love this' Teesside Evening Gazette 'Keane's have a grittiness and strong sense of place and character that make them especially compelling' Choice Magazine Praise for Jessie Keane: ‘This is a riveting story, with gutsy, gritty characters and a genuine feel for the period.’ Books Monthly ‘A cracking story from a great new writer’ Mandasue Heller 'Jessie Keane gives us a fascinating insight into the rivalries and lifestyles of those who make fortunes out of a criminal way of life and of the lowlifes that carry out their orders.' Lincolnshire Echo 'Perfect for fans of Martina Cole and Lynda La Plante' Glamour 'Gritty and powerful, Martina Cole fans will love this addictive novel' Closer 'This is the sort of competition Martina Cole could do without and if Keane does hit the No. 1 spot it could be handbags, or more likely knuckledusters, at dawn' The Northern Echo

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

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Book SynopsisAdultery, murder and dangerous love collide in Jessie Keane's gritty debut thriller set in the London's East End. Perfect for fans of Martina Cole and Lynda La Plante.For longer than she cares to remember Annie Bailey has lived in the shadow of her older sister Ruthie. Now Ruthie has her hands on Max Carter, the much feared head of the Carter family and a top class villain.Seducing Max wasn''t a problem, but the guilt, shame and anger of rejection afterwards was.Thrown onto the streets Annie finds herself living with Celia, a wayward aunt with a shocking secret. As the months pass Annie''s resourceful nature sees her mature and carve out a life for herself, albeit not legal. But if you play with fire, you can expect to get burned and her lavish new lifestyle and connections may be about to come crashing down around her.Annie has unwittingly placed herself between two rival gangs and upset too many people, and these kind of people don''t forget. But as everyone knows, Annie Bailey is no ordinary woman.Trade ReviewPraise for Jessie Keane: ‘This is a riveting story, with gutsy, gritty characters and a genuine feel for the period.’ Books Monthly 'Perfect for fans of Martina Cole and Lynda La Plante' Glamour 'Gritty and powerful, Martina Cole fans will love this addictive novel' Closer

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Book SynopsisThe new novel by Luke Delaney, ex-Met detective and author of the terrifyingly authentic DI Sean Corrigan series. Perfect for fans of Mark Billingham, Peter James and Stuart MacBride.Danger lurks on every corner. But the threat comes from within.Tasked with cleaning up the notorious Grove Wood Estate, Sergeant Jack King is determined to rise to the challenge. But it's not just drug dealers and petty thugs his team have to worry about. Someone is preying on children and they need to hunt down the culprit, fast.Soon King finds himself in over his head: the local residents won't play ball, and he's refusing to admit that he's suffering from PTSD. As the pressures combine, the line between right and wrong starts to blur and King finds himself in a downward spiral. Only he can save himself but is it already too late?Trade ReviewPraise for Luke Delaney: ‘The feeling of being at the heart of a police investigation seeps from every page’ Daily Mail ‘If you haven’t made Sean Corrigan’s acquaintance yet, don’t worry. This is as good a place to start as any. Jump in, make yourself at home, but remember to turn the heating up, as this is chilling crime at its best.’ Crime Review ‘Luke Delaney knows the London crime scene like the back of his hand and uses this inside knowledge to the full’ The Times ‘A striking debut from a former Murder Squad Detective, Delaney is not his real name, but there is no doubt about his inside knowledge and ability to convey it’ Daily Mail ‘A confident, aggressive and very promising debut by a former Met detective’ The Times ‘An authentic voice on how the police operate with a stone-cold killer striking randomly around London … scary authenticity’ The Sun

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

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Book SynopsisTrust no one but yourselfThe second blockbuster thriller in the Stephanie Patrick series. The previous novel, The Rhythm Section, is soon to be a major motion picture from the producers of the James Bond film series, starring Jude Law and Blake Lively.She can't escape her pastStephanie Patrick thought her double life was over. But a call from her past throws her back into the world where international crime and terrorism meet.The target is Koba: a Russian criminal with influential connections, whose true identity remains a dangerous secret.From New York through Europe to Moscow, Stephanie tracks Koba. But in a game of betrayal where trust is weakness and violence is routine, one false move could prove fatalTrade Review‘Chameleon is a Casablanca for the 21st century’ Boris Starling ‘Bigger and slicker in every way than his first novel. If you buy no other thriller this holiday season, buy this one’ The Economist ‘Utterly gripping – eat your heart out Jason Bourne’ Observer ‘Mark Burnell brings the espionage novel right up to date. Petra makes James Bond look like a wimp’ Sunday Telegraph

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Book SynopsisKerry is undeniably the new title holder queen of crime. Her books never disappoint' Reader review, ?????Another explosive book this third instalment had me gripped from the first chapter 5 stars is not enough to rate this' Reader review, ?????Wow! Another fantastic story from Kerry Barnes. This book was full of highs and lows, twists and turns as well as interesting characters' Reader review, ?????* * *The wrong choice may just get you killedMike Regan and Zara Ezra believe the so-called Governor is safely locked away in Zara's hangar.But less than twenty-four hours later, the Governor is loose and out there, wreaking havoc.After what Zara made him do to his own son, she knows he'll be back with more than murder on his mind.Moving the families to a safe place was all the firm could do to protect them. But now one of the boys goes missing. It can only mean one thing the Governor has started his revenge.Zara is faced with an unimaginable choice just as she forced the Governor to makTrade Review Praise for The Choice ‘This gripping page-turner will leave you gasping in horror, yet entirely mesmerised’Woman’s Weekly ‘A gripping gangland thriller’Bella Praise for Kerry Barnes ‘A shocking, gripping read’Dreda Say Mitchell ‘Sweeps along at a breakneck pace’Anna Smith 'Another cracker from Kerry Barnes. The Hunted> is a rollercoaster ride!’Jaime Raven ‘An absolute must read from this talented author’Jacqui Rose ‘Page turner’New!

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Book SynopsisThe third stunning thriller in the Kate Brannigan series, from No.1 Sunday Times bestseller Val McDermid.This is crime writing of the very highest order' The TimesManchester-based private eye Kate Brannigan thought it would be safe to let her boyfriend help out with her investigation. But now he's behind bars and she's been left caring for his eight-year-old son.Soon Kate finds herself drawn into the world of drug traffickers, child pornographers, and violent gangland enforcers bringing her face to face with death in the most terrifying investigation of her career.Trade Review‘Tough, funny and intensely topical. McDermid stands out as one of the few contemporary writers actually nourished by the here and now’Literary Review ‘Fast, fluently told story: Kate is as tough as Warshawski but less hung up on political correctness’Daily Mail ‘Kate Brannigan is wonderful’Frances Fyfield Praise for Val McDermid: 'No one rivals Val McDermid’s skill at writing truly terrifying thrillers’ Good Housekeeping ‘The real mistress of psychological gripping thrillers' Daily Express 'McDermid's capacity to enter the warped mind of a deviant criminal is shiveringly convincing' The Times ‘Val McDermid is undoubtedly the queen of British crime’ Observer 'McDermid’s expertly juggled plotlines and masterful handling of pace and tension tick all the best boxes’ Guardian ‘The queen of crime is still at the top of her game’ Independent ‘One of today’s most accomplished crime writers’ Literary Review ‘Her writing is never less than excellent’ Crime Time

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Book SynopsisThe gripping new novel from million-copy bestseller, Mel Sherratt.An absolute masterpiece' ANGELA MARSONSI love all Mel Sherratt's books' IAN RANKINTwists and turns and delivers a satisfying shot of tension' RACHEL ABBOTTThe truth can be a dangerous thingWhen a young boy falls from a balcony in a block of flats, DS Grace Allendale witnesses the shocking aftermath of the tragic event. But strangely, no one will admit to seeing anything and the parents will only tell the police that it was an accident.Determined to sort the truth from the lies, Grace is thrown into a case that takes her to the darkest corners of the criminal world and strikes closer to home than she could have ever imaginedA gripping and pacey thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat from the moment you turn the first page. The perfect read for fans of Martina Cole.Trade Review Praise for Mel Sherratt: ‘An absolute masterpiece. Twisty, turny and full of surprises!’ Angela Marsons ‘Mel Sherratt’s books are as smart and edgy as her heroines’ Cara Hunter ‘The worst terrors are always those that hide closest to home’ Elizabeth Haynes ‘A writer to watch out for’ Mandasue Heller ‘If you love police procedurals, you HAVE to check this one out. Hush Hush is Mel Sherratt at her gritty and gripping best!’ Teresa Driscoll ‘Mel Sherratt knows how to instantly hook a reader and to keep them focused to the very last page! Her well-paced stories twist and turn and deliver a satisfying shot of tension.’ Rachel Abbott. ‘Hush Hush will keep you turning the pages till you reach the end and, if you don’t believe me, a million readers can’t be wrong.’ Howard Linskey ‘Made the hairs on my arm stand up! Literal goosebumps reading this: heart-stoppingly tense. I love Mel Sherratt’s writing.' Angela Clarke ‘Uncompromising, powerful and very real – an important new voice’ David Mark ‘Mel’s vivid imagination really brings her characters to life’ Kerry Wilkinson

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Book SynopsisIf you love Kimberley Chambers and Martina Cole you won't be able to put down this gripping gangland crime from Liverpool's very own Caz Finlay!''Caz Finlay has delivered a belter The Carter Family will never be the same after this epic roller coaster ride. With the family dynamics torn apart, I was on the edge of my seat until the final page'' Gemma RogersA family at warHappily married and with two small children, Grace has stepped away from the murky underworld that has shaped so much of her life. Now Grace is leaving the hard work to the boys her son Jake Conlon and the notorious Carter twins, Paul and Connor.But Grace can sense danger better than anyone and trouble is heading their way.She'll stop at nothing to protect those she loves, even if it means an all-out gang war on the streets of Liverpool. But is this one fight Grace can't win?Readers can't get enough of this series:A compelling story with a heart stopping twist a cracking read' Kerry Barnes''A fast-paced tale of famiTrade Review‘Grace Sumner is back and taking no prisoners in Caz Finlay’s follow up to The Boss! A gritty, gangland read that will have you on the edge of your seat, Back in the Game is intense and explosive reading! I bloody loved it!’ Noelle Holten, bestselling author of Dead Inside ‘Caz Finlay’s gritty tale of twisted loyalties and brutal betrayal had me gripped from the very first page’ Amanda Brooke, author of The Widows’ Club ‘Grace is back, but she’s got a secret… This powerful story of family loyalties and vengeance will leave you breathless with excitement and terror as it twists and turns through the back streets of Liverpool. Fans of Martina Cole and Kimberley Chambers will love Caz Finlay; she’s fast becoming the boss of gangland thrillers’ Mary Torjussen, author of The Closer You Get 'Caz Finlay has delivered a belter … The Carter Family will never be the same after this epic roller coaster ride. With the family dynamics torn apart, I was on the edge of my seat until the final page' Gemma Rogers

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Book SynopsisCaz Finlay has delivered a belter'Gemma Rogers''Caz Finlay has delivered a belter The Carter Family will never be the same after this epic roller coaster ride. With the family dynamics torn apart, I was on the edge of my seat until the final page'' Gemma RogersKeep your friends closeWhen Grace Carter''s boys are arrested for murder, she''s forced to call on her most trusted and loyal connections to keep the boys out of prison. She''ll even ask for help from those she would usually avoid like the plagueBut your enemies closer!DI Leigh Moss has the power to save Grace''s boys, but she''s determined to bring Grace and the Carter clan down once and for all. Leigh might owe Grace her life, but her loyalty now lies with her job and protecting the streets of Liverpool. Until Leigh needs Grace''s help, too.There is a battle coming to Liverpool and only the most loyal will survive.Readers love Liverpool Loyalty:Omg what a book. I couldnt put it down. BRILLIANT' MichelleAbsolutely PHENOMENAL!!!Trade Review‘Grace Sumner is back and taking no prisoners in Caz Finlay’s follow up to The Boss! A gritty, gangland read that will have you on the edge of your seat, Back in the Game is intense and explosive reading! I bloody loved it!’ Noelle Holten, bestselling author of Dead Inside ‘Caz Finlay’s gritty tale of twisted loyalties and brutal betrayal had me gripped from the very first page’ Amanda Brooke, author of The Widows’ Club ‘Grace is back, but she’s got a secret… This powerful story of family loyalties and vengeance will leave you breathless with excitement and terror as it twists and turns through the back streets of Liverpool. Fans of Martina Cole and Kimberley Chambers will love Caz Finlay; she’s fast becoming the boss of gangland thrillers’ Mary Torjussen, author of The Closer You Get

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Book Synopsis''YES SAM CARRINGTON, YES. This is how you write a thriller I read this in one three-hour sitting and I regret nothing.'' Goodreads reviewer ?????From bestselling author Sam Carrington who also writes as Alice Hunter comes another nail-biting thriller.You never really know what goes on behind closed doorsWhen Isla McKenzie is brutally mugged, it's her boyfriend Zach who's there for her, who moves in to look after her when she can barely bring herself to leave the house.But then something else happens, right on their doorstep. And it's almost like someone's out to get herCan Isla and Zach find out the truth before it's too late? Or at least before the secrets they're hiding from each other surface?Because those may be even deadlierFrom the USA Today bestselling author Sam Carrington comes an absolutely compelling psychological thriller that will make you question how well you know those closest to youand how safe you ever are. Perfect for fans of Behind Closed Doors,The Girl on the Train, and Gillian Flynn.Readers love The Couple on Maple Drive:Phew! This is a real edge of your seat gripping story. My heart was pounding and I was screaming!' Goodreads reviewer ?????WOW!! Incredible, from the prologue to the end. I was hooked and the twist at the end!! O M G I did not see that coming Guys, This is a MUST read!!!' Goodreads reviewer ?????Amazing. Icould not put the book down for even a minutemind blowing I spent the whole day telling my sister about it.'' NetGalley reviewer ?????''I can''t speak highly enough of this It kept me up reading til the early hours.'' NetGalley reviewer ?????I devoured this One of the best books I've read this year.' Goodreads reviewer ?????A fantastic page turner just all round amazing Had me feeling every single moment of fear, unease, and creepiness. One thriller you won''t want to miss!' Rubie_reads ?????Wow! fantastic I loved it so much!so addictiveIt felt as though I was watching a movie.' Goodreads reviewer ?????Trade Review PRAISE FOR SAM CARRINGTON ‘Another belter from Sam Carrington. Beautifully written. Cleverly constructed… I couldn’t put it down.’ Amanda Robson, Sunday Times bestselling author ‘A claustrophobic, creepy tale of secrets, betrayal and deceit. Well-written and well-plotted. Very well done!’ Diane Jeffrey ‘Lacing everyday life with menace is Sam Carrington’s greatest strength as a storyteller.’ The Times ‘The premise grabbed me right away and the novel itself didn’t disappoint!… A creepy, compelling read, full of twists and turns with well-drawn, unreliable characters that kept me guessing!’ Sarah Pearse ‘A pacy read, packed with surprises. Will keep you on your toes.’ Jane Corry ‘I devoured this story in one sitting’ Louise Jensen ‘Expertly written … with plentiful twists and unforgettable characters.’ Caroline Mitchell ‘Keeps you guessing right to the end' Sue Fortin ‘A kick-ass page turner … I was knocked senseless by the awesome twist.’ John Marrs ‘A gripping read which moved at a head-spinning pace … I simply couldn't put this book down until I reached the dramatic and devastating conclusion.’ Claire Allan ‘Engrossing psychological suspense… Sam Carrington had me hooked!’ Emma Curtis ‘Utterly original and thought provoking … This cries out to be made into a TV series.’ Amanda Robson Psychologist Connie Summers is a fascinatingly flesh-and-blood guide through this twisty thriller.' Louise Candlish ‘Tense, convincing … kept me guessing’ Caz Frear ‘A claustrophobic psychological thriller that had me double checking my doors and windows were locked!’ Vicki Bradley ‘There were so many unexpected twists; just when I thought I had everything worked out, bam! Everything flipped. It’s Sam Carrington’s best yet!’ Libby Carpenter

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Book SynopsisYou've got to fight for everything when you start with nothing.Susan Knight has a good life. So she turns a blind eye to the gambling winnings her husband Donny puts through the books at her salon. After all, he needs some way to unwind. At work, he is headteacher at Second Chance, an alternative provision school for kids who have nowhere else to go.Being the headteacher gives Donny respect, money, and charm. But respect can be lost, money can be stolen and charm can only go so far.The kids at the school all have a story to tell as do the staff. Drugs, debt, violence and threat are part of their everyday lives. Donny's got this far by never playing by the rules. But to keep winning, you have to keep chancing it all. To stay at the top means risking everything.Susan knows Donny walks a fine line but if he stumbles too far on the wrong side of the tracks can she stand by him? And for Donny, if he loses Susan, he knows he might be pulled back into the life that's been waiting for him all this timeTrade Review‘The northern Martina Cole’ Melanie Blake, bestselling author of Ruthless Women ‘Wow! Karen Woods has delivered a gripping read full of grit and with characters to keep you turning the pages. And that ending! I didn’t see that coming at all. Loved it. 5 huge stars from me.’Caz Finlay, author of the Bad Blood series

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Book SynopsisLust, power, revenge: the gripping new gangland thriller from Karen Woods the writer to show you the dark side of Manchester.Two women one too innocent, one who knows too much. They have secrets, but none as lethal as those they uncover when they get caught up in turf wars between two strip club owners on the back streets of Manchester.Elsa Bradshaw is 18. Despite a tough start never knowing her father, and barely seeing her mother who'd rather be chasing men she's grown up with her grandmother's values and a desire to build a better life. But will falling for local bad boy, Clayton, change all that?Pamela Maylett seems to have everything as wife of local lap-dancing club owner, Jordan, she's got money, influence and plenty of life's little luxuries. But is her beautiful home also her prison? She knows her husband is surrounded by women at work after all, she was dancing when she met him. But Jordan won't let his wife back on the stage and Pamela misses the lights, the lust and tTrade Review‘The Northern Martina Cole. Karen Woods writes about Manchester with a pageturning fierceness.’ Melanie Blake ‘Wow! Karen Woods has delivered a gripping read full of grit and with characters to keep you turning the pages. And that ending! I didn’t see that coming at all. Loved it. 5 huge stars from me.’ Caz Finlay, author of the Bad Blood series

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Book SynopsisGritty, compelling and laced with menace'Mel SherrattIf you like Martina Cole and Kimberley Chambers you will LOVE [Caz Finlay]' ?????Reader ReviewThe unmissable Liverpool gangland crime dramaOLD GAMEWhen several young prostitutes are found murdered in Liverpool, DI Leigh Moss knows there is only one person she can turn to for help with the case. Gangland queen, Grace Carter, knows the streets of Liverpool better than anyone and can ask questions Leigh can'tbut will Grace help?NEW RULESGrace doesn't trust easily, but when she discovers that her family might be linked with the gruesome murders, she decides to give Leigh a chance. But helping Leigh is risky and as Grace is dragged deeper into the murky world of vice, her own life is put in danger.Can these two sworn enemies work together?Or is that a line they will never cross?Readers have been GRIPPED by this brand new dramaAbsolutely brilliant . . . edge of my seat' ?????Well-written . . . intricately woven with drama, suspense, intrigTrade Review‘Absolutely brilliant . . . edge of my seat’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Well-written . . . intricately woven with drama, suspense, intrigue, twists and turns’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Love reading something set in my home city with such strong characters’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Fast paced and I couldn’t put it down. I read it in one sitting’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘If you like Martina Cole and Kimberley Chambers you will LOVE this author’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I am kicking myself why I haven’t read a Caz Finlay book before . . . brilliant’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A cracker of a book’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Grace Sumner is back and taking no prisoners in Caz Finlay’s follow up to The Boss! A gritty, gangland read that will have you on the edge of your seat, Back in the Game is intense and explosive reading! I bloody loved it!’ Noelle Holten, bestselling author of Dead Inside ‘Caz Finlay’s gritty tale of twisted loyalties and brutal betrayal had me gripped from the very first page’ Amanda Brooke, author of The Widows’ Club ‘Grace is back, but she’s got a secret… This powerful story of family loyalties and vengeance will leave you breathless with excitement and terror as it twists and turns through the back streets of Liverpool. Fans of Martina Cole and Kimberley Chambers will love Caz Finlay; she’s fast becoming the boss of gangland thrillers’ Mary Torjussen, author of The Closer You Get

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Book SynopsisHave you discovered the gangland crime series everyone is talking about?If you like Martina Cole and Kimberley Chambers you will LOVE [Caz Finlay]' Reader ReviewYou're either with themThe Carters have always run the streets of Liverpool, but now there's a new family in town who think it's time to challenge the system.Or against themAnd when threats are made, both loyalty and money is at stake. Of course the Carters will seek revenge, but first Grace and her boys must find out who is responsible.The decision is yoursBeing at the top of your game is tough, especially when your enemies both old and new want to take you down. Now it's time for the fight of their lives. The only question is, who will win?NetGalley readers are addicted to Part of the FamilyI literally couldn't sleep until I finished this. Completely addictive' ?????What a page-turner' ?????Gangland at its best' ?????One of my favourite authors. Another excellent gripping read' ?????A thrilling, fast-paced gangland read whi

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Book SynopsisFrom the multi-award winning author of The Bridge (BBC) and Marcella (Netflix, ITV) comes a blockbuster new thrillerA DEAD WOLFA DRUG DEAL GONE WRONGA LETHAL FEMALE ASSASSINHannah Wester, a detective in the remote northern Swedish townofHaparanda, finds herself on the precipiceofchaos.When human remains are found in the stomachofa dead wolf, Hannah knows that this summer won't be like any other.The remains are soon linked to a bloody drug deal that went down just across the border in Finland. But how did the victim end up in the woods outside Haparanda? And where have the drugs and money gone?Hannah and her colleagues are soon caught up in an increasingly complex investigation. But time is scarce and they aren't the only ones looking.When the secretive and deadly Katja shows up, unexpected and brutal events start to pile up.In just a few days, life inthe border townis turned upside down. Not least for Hannah, who is finally forced to confront her own past.Trade Review‘A violent, action-packed police procedural’ THE TIMES ‘Scandi-noir at its very bleakest — so cold and haunting that it all but takes your breath away… this is a story that lingers long in the mind.’DAILY MAIL ‘ In Cry Wolf Rosenfeldt, the creator of The Bridge television series and the Netflix hit Marcella, delivers a dark, engrossing and fast-paced read.’ FINANCIAL TIMES ‘The new year has barely started and already it seems like I’ve found my top book of 2022 … this is a riveting novel bringing together the wild and rugged sense of isolation found in the best Swedish crime fiction with the moral dilemmas inflamed by human fallibility of a classic noir novel. A superb read and an entertaining opener to a new series.’CRIME FICTION LOVER “Rosenfeldt, creator of the TV series The Bridge, debuts with a fast-moving procedural set in Sweden’s remote north… This standalone is ready-made for TV.”Publishers Weekly, US “book is dark, clever, and gripping with great characters as well as a tense and spellbinding story line… suspenseful, intense, riveting, and thought-provoking.”Mystery and Suspense Magazine, US “The first book in a new series by Hans Rosenfeldt proves that he is the master of creating dark corners woven together by mystery, tragedy and greed… Dark yet engaging; intricate yet simple; and overall, a truly thrilling ride… Cry Wolf was not at all what I expected, and I can’t wait for more.”Booktrib, US

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Book SynopsisHot on the heels of the superb (Stephen King) New York Times bestseller City on Fire comes the explosive second novel in an epic crime trilogy from #1 internationally bestselling author Don Winslow.Don''t miss CITY IN RUINS, the final instalment in the trilogy, available to preorder now!*Waterstones Best Book of 2023: Crime and Thriller*''This is storytelling at its inspiring, epic best, and it feels like a movie in the making.' Daily MailAs powerful as anything in Winslow's majestic Cartel trilogy' Sunday TimesEven sharper, funnier, and more brilliant than its predecessor.' Amazon Best Books of April 2023CITY OF DREAMS is a crime classic. Winslow''s best book, by far. You won''t put it down' Stephen KingWinslow should not be allowed to write so brilliantly. It's unfair on all other authors!' Peter JamesCity Of Dreams is a mesmerizing coast-to-coast crime epic. James PattersonHollywood.The city where dreams are made.On the losing side of a bloody East Coast crime war, Danny Ryan is nowTrade ReviewA Waterstones Best Books of 2023: Crime and Thriller There are moments that hit the heights of Winslow’s brilliant and brutal Cartel trilogy.’ The Sun Already described as ‘The Godfather for our generation’, this is storytelling at its inspiring, epic best, and it feels like a movie in the making.’ Daily Mail ‘Maintains the fierce trajectory of its predecessor… With this new sequence, Winslow’s epic The Power of the Dog is acquiring an equally accomplished successor.’ Financial Times ‘it’s still the action scenes that stand out, and one of them, a showdown in the desert, is as powerful as anything in Winslow’s majestic Cartel trilogy’ Sunday Times ‘City of Dreams picks up exactly where City on Fire left off, and the result is even sharper, funnier, and more brilliant than its predecessor … but Winslow makes this Aeneid-inspired tale soar—sometimes from epic to venal, or from poignant to comical—and it makes the wait for the third book unbearable.’ Amazon Best Books of April 2023 ‘CITY OF DREAMS is a crime classic. Winslow's best book, by far. You won't put it down’ Stephen King ‘Winslow should not be allowed to write so brilliantly. It’s unfair on all other authors!’ Peter James "Don Winslow is one of three living crime writers that I am hopelessly addicted to. City Of Dreams is a mesmerizing coast-to-coast crime epic. Danny Ryan is a good guy, a bad guy, a wonderfully complicated, unforgettable human. City of Dreams is part of a trilogy but you can start anywhere. So go ahead, start." James Patterson

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Book SynopsisBetrayal, family loyalties, secrets: not all gangsters live in the east end.Two families run this part of Manchester: the Johnsons and the Bennetts. With the head of the Johnson family banged up, the Bennetts have made their move. But power comes at a priceNow Charlie Johnson is out of prison and he wants his empire back. But the Bennetts have had a taste of the money and the control. Charlie's sons want to strike now and destroy their rivals but Charlie wants to wait. He has a personal score to settle.Charlie's wife Janey hates that her controlling husband is home from prison and is hatching a plan to leave him, but she knows he won't let her go easily not with the secrets she carries. She needs allies and through her daughter and her passionate affairs, she may have found the way out she needs.But for all of them, getting what they want will mean risking everything.Trade Review‘The Northern Martina Cole. Karen Woods writes about Manchester with a pageturning fierceness.’ Melanie Blake ‘Wow! Karen Woods has delivered a gripping read full of grit and with characters to keep you turning the pages. And that ending! I didn’t see that coming at all. Loved it. 5 huge stars from me.’ Caz Finlay, author of the Bad Blood series

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Book SynopsisPeople can buy your silence, but not your loyaltyMacy Taylor was born in the shadow of Tavistock Square, at the heart of her Manchester estate. It's got a reputation as a place where bad things happen. But it's kept her secrets and she's kept its code of silence.If you need something sorting, or want something you can't get anywhere else no questions asked then you go to the Square. But everything in life comes at a price.Leanne Taylor is seventeen she doesn't understand why her mother wants her to keep clear of the life she led as a teenager. Leanne's got dreams, but they don't come cheap and the only people with money and power she knows are the boys and men that make their deals in the alleys and dark corners of the Square.For mother and daughter, it's time to work out what they really care about, how fiercely they'll fight to protect it, and what they'll do when one day, the trouble they've worked so hard to outrun comes right to their own front doorTrade Review‘The Northern Martina Cole. Karen Woods writes about Manchester with a pageturning fierceness.’ Melanie Blake ‘Wow! Karen Woods has delivered a gripping read full of grit and with characters to keep you turning the pages. And that ending! I didn’t see that coming at all. Loved it. 5 huge stars from me.’ Caz Finlay, author of the Bad Blood series

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Book SynopsisThe brand new book in the bestselling Liverpool-set gangland crime series is OUT NOWIf you like Martina Cole and Kimberley Chambers you will LOVE [Caz Finlay]' Reader ReviewTogether they stand When Grace Carter's granddaughter goes missing, the family pulls out all the stops to find her. But with no ransom demand and no contact from the kidnappers, no one knows where to turn.Together they fall Then a sinister message directed at Grace informs the family that this isn't business. This abduction is personal.Together they will exact revenge As the Carters try to work out who's done the dirty on them, their list of rivals grows longer. But which of their enemies would go to such extreme lengths to tear the family apart? And Jake Conlon will stop at nothing to bring his daughter home safely, even if it means putting his own life at risk.Have you discovered Caz Finlay? See what readers are saying about A Score to SettleCaz Finlay has smashed it again. Another epic read' ?????Fast paced highl

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Book SynopsisAnother perfect page-turner' The TimesA triumph from the master thriller writer' The SunIn this twisty thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author, a man desperately tries to track down his father in witness protection before his enemies can get to him.Your dad's not a good person. Your dad killed people, son.These are some of the last words Jack Givins's father spoke to him before he was whisked away by witness protection, leaving Jack and his mother to pick up the shattered pieces of their lives.Years later, Jack is a struggling author, recruited by the U.S. Marshals to create false histories for people in witness protection. Jack realises this may be a chance to find his dad but then he discovers he's gone missing, and he could be in serious danger.Jack knows he has to track him down. But how will he find a man he's never truly known? And how will he evade his father's deadly enemies enemies who wouldn't think twice about using his own son against him?PRAISE FOR THE LIE MAKETrade Review PRAISE FOR LINWOOD BARCLAY: ‘A superior thriller’ SUNDAY TIMES ‘The twists keep coming’ THE TIMES ‘Find You First starts with a bang and ends with an even bigger one. Barclay is a terrific writer, but he’s outdone himself with this. It’s the best book of his career. I couldn’t put it down, and you won’t be able to either. If you enjoy thrillers, this is the real deal. It never lets up’ STEPHEN KING ‘A full-throttle powerhouse of a thriller – Linwood Barclay is in a class of his own’ T.M. LOGAN ‘Genius … but terrifying’ THE SUN ‘This novel moves as fast as a falling elevator and hits with just as much force. Linwood Barclay is a stone-cold pro and Elevator Pitch is a shameless good time’ JOE HILL ‘A great cast of characters,tension, humour and a thrilling ending; this book takes Linwood to new heights!’ MARK EDWARDS ‘A fast-moving, high-concept thriller from the talented Barclay … a rip-roaring rollercoaster of a ride’ DAILY MAIL ‘Linwood Barclay’s thrillers move at breakneck speed … pacy, exciting’ WOMAN & HOME ‘Linwood Barclay presses all the right buttons’ MICHAEL ROBOTHAM ‘One of the finest thriller writers in the world at the very top of his game’ MARK BILLINGHAM 'A relentlessly tense thriller … there's plenty of the sardonic humour that came to the fore in Mr Barclay's previous novel Elevator Pitch … the comedy enhances the edgy atmosphere’ THE TIMES CRIME CLUB 'Another gripping thriller from bestselling master of tension Linwood Barclay' HELLO!

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Book SynopsisA compulsive thriller' Ann CleevesNot to be missed!' Daniel SellersHis team is compromisedAs dusk falls the night before the trial of notorious crime boss Thomas Unwin, the prosecution's star witness is brutally murdered, his killer escaping in plain sight from a secure hotel.His girlfriend is in dangerDetective Rick Turner spent months building the case against Unwin, and he's not willing to give up now. But Unwin has one final trick up his sleeve to turn the trial in his favour: he has Rick's girlfriend,Jess, kidnapped in a plan to coerce Rick into throwing his own testimony.The biggest case of his life hangs in the balanceFaced with a stark choice, Rick must find Jess or give false testimony which would cost him his career and let Unwin walk free. But with the net closing in Rick must soon face a terrifying truth: the killer is closer to him than he ever expected, and as the case turns personal there is no one he can trust, not even his closest colleaguesPerfect for fans of Gytha LoTrade Review‘Murphy has always been an exciting writer, but this brings the tension to an even greater level. Dead Man Walking is a compulsive thriller with pace, brilliant plotting, and characters who are credible, despite the extraordinary situations in which they find themselves.’ Ann Cleeves, Sunday Times bestselling author of the Shetland and Vera Stanhope series ‘In Dead Man Walking, M K Murphy grabs the reader by the collar and pulls them through a wildly suspenseful, high-stakes plot — never letting go till the very last page. Not to be missed!’ Daniel Sellers, bestselling author of Murder in the Gallowgate ‘I loved this. An immediately gripping, compelling and emotionally wrought thriller where the high stakes and strong mystery never let up from first page to last. Clear your diary and get reading!’ Gytha Lodge, author of She Lies in Wait 'An unstoppable and addictive thriller. Clear your diary, you’ll want to read this in one sitting.’ Michael Wood, author of the DCI Matilda Darke series ‘Rich with tension and action, there are surprises at every plot twist.’ Marni Graff, award-winning author of the Trudy Genova Manhattan Mysteries ‘Tension bristles on every page on this rollercoaster of a read. I couldn't put the book down.’ Sarah Ward, author of the Mallory Dawson series ‘Always exciting to meet a new detective, esp when they're as kick ass as DS Rick Turner… Kidnapping and killing for days in this hard slice of London crime. Very keen to read the next in the series.’ Dan Malakin, author of The Box 'Once again, Murphy KNOCKS IT OUT OF THE PARK!' Shannon Kirk, award-winning author of Tenkill

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Book SynopsisSometimes you win. Sometimes you lose A British icon delivers a powerful blockbuster in an exhilarating thriller set in London's East End.Masterful' Susan LewisFeels different and fresh, Johnny Klein is a great character, love it!' Kimberley ChambersGritty, compelling and heartbreaking loved it' Catherine CooperMartin Kemp, the music, film and TV legend creates fiction gold as he introduces fictional anti-hero Johnny Klein in a breathless, high-octane page-turner. Johnny Klein is a rock casualty, a fallen 1980s popstar who has lost everything his family, his money and his fame. Thrown a lifeline by an old contact in the music business, Johnny doesn't care what he is getting himself into.Dragged down into East London's dark underbelly, Johnny discovers there is more at stake than his own shattered ego. Johnny hates being yesterday's man but now he's wishing he could disappear altogether. The party might be over, but there's no escape from the pastReaders LOVE The Game:I could not put Trade Review‘A masterful accomplishment with so much wonderful detail that really brought the story and characters to life’ Susan Lewis

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Book SynopsisA feminist James Bond-style thriller for fans of Killing EveTrade Review ‘Jaq is quickly drawn into a vortex of action, danger and exotic locations.’ * Financial Times *‘This book has it all. Phenomenal world-building. Totally original plot. Fascinating and insightful social commentary. Love. Sex. Punch-ups. There's nothing not to like. Jaq Silver is undoubtedly the best character I've met in years.’ -- Emma Christie, author of The Silent Daughter'A page-turning rollercoaster. Intelligent, exciting, and so much bang for your buck that it's scary.' -- Judith O'Reilly'A 21st-century reinterpretation of classic 007-style action, villainy, exotic location and pretzel plotting... a genuine goldmine of a thriller.' * Engineering & Technology *

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Book SynopsisEDGAR AWARD NOMINEE 2024 FOR BEST PAPERBACK ORIGINALIn the crooked streets of the boomtown, the rule of law is powerless...Police captain Delia Mariola is struggling to drive predatory drug dealers from the American rust belt town of Baxter, before the owners of the new Nissan plant lose faith in the project.It doesn't help that the influx of male workers for the plant has also meant an influx of criminals. In the workers' settlement just outside the city limits, a modern Wild West boomtown is now thriving, drawing criminal gangs who promise drugs and female company to men far from home looking for comfort and distraction.With no active policing in the unregulated settlement, the criminals are fighting it out to take control of the drug trade. It's against this chaotic backdrop that a young sex worker's body turns up on the streets of Baxter itself.Delia investigates the murder relentlessly, determined to bring justice to the criminal enterprises plaguing her streets. ButTrade Review'[A] tense and solid police procedural set in an unusual locale' Booklist on The Hostage 'Smart, urgent, and sneakily deep' C.J. Box on The Hostage 'Striking … A rich and reeking swamp full of exploitation, despair, violence, and summary justice.' Kirkus 'Efficiently attending to each of the numerous conflicts and characters, Carter drives the narrative toward a ripping climax and adds vivid new shades to Baxter and its neighboring communities. Admirers of Ace Atkins’s down-and-dirty Quinn Colson books will find much to like.' Publishers Weekly * Reviews for A.F. Carter *

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Book SynopsisBrought to the screen by Ridley Scott (Alien, Blade Runner) and starring Michael Fassbender, The Counselor is an original screenplay from the legendary author of No Country for Old Men and The Road, Cormac McCarthy. 'McCarthy has delivered a brutal study in grief' – Empire, on the filmA man, unnamed, wants to be rich. So entranced is he by this need, and the desire to impress his fiancée, that he works his contacts to become involved in a high-risk game: drug-smuggling across the US-Mexico border.His contacts in the cocaine trade are mysterious, corrupt and seductive. They speak of a device called 'the bolito' which, around the neck of its victim, constricts and decapitates. They warn of the Mexican cartels, whose brutality is without mercy.And so it is, as the action crosses into Mexico, the Counselor's life becomes darker, more violent and more sexually disturbingTrade ReviewNo Country for Old Men on a bender -- IndieWire on the filmThe real stars of director Ridley Scott's moody, bloody crime thriller The Counselor aren't Fassbender, Bardem, Diaz, Cruz, or Pitt but writer Cormac McCarthy's words -- IGN on the filmScott and McCarthy have created a film that in less accomplished hands could have slumped into melodrama, but that retains the grim humour, and the granitic implacability, of a classic morality tale -- Total Film on the filmMcCarthy has delivered a brutal study in grief -- Empire on the film[A] great, misunderstood film -- Esquire on the film

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