Thriller / suspense fiction

Book SynopsisFROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE MATCH AND CREATOR OF HIT NETFLIX DRAMA STAY CLOSE____________________________Thirty years ago, a child was found in the New Jersey backwoods.He had been living a feral existence, with no memory of how he got there or even who he is. Everyone just calls him Wilde.Now a former soldier and security expert, he lives off the grid, shunned by the community - until they need him.A child has gone missing. With her family suspecting she's just playing a disappearing game, nobody seems concerned except for criminal attorney Hester Crimstein. She contacts Wilde, asking him to use his unique skills to find the girl.But even he can find no trace of her. One day passes, then a second, then a third.On the fourth, a human finger shows up in the mail.And now Wilde knows this is no game. It's a race against time to save the girl's life - and expose the town's dark trove of secrets...Also featuring the character of Wilde: The Match - OUT NOW _____________________________'The absolute master' RICHARD OSMAN 'A helter-skelter of a read!' LISA JEWELL 'One of the all-time greats' GILLIAN FLYNN 'One of my favourites' JOHN GRISHAM 'At the top of his game' PETER JAMES 'Never lets you down' LEE CHILD 'Insanely readable' SUNDAY MIRROR 'Coben is a phenomenon' THE TIMESTrade ReviewHarlan Coben is the absolute master of huge twists and turns. * RICHARD OSMAN *Coben never, ever lets you down * LEE CHILD *If you liked The Stranger on Netflix, you’ll love this novel […] The novel is a splendid reminder that Coben is as brilliant at creating wonderful characters as he is at those textbook twists. * HEAT MAGAZINE *Thriller-lovers who just want some adrenaline to lift their spirits should escape with this riveting page-turner from the hugely popular author and screenwriter, Harlan Coben, who not only has more than 70 million books in print worldwide, but also recently brought us the hit TV series The Stranger and Safe on Netflix. * MAIL ONLINE *Harlan Coben’s thrillers are like intricately patterned knitting […] He has created a cracker of a hero in the aptly named Wilde […] Hopefully Wilde will return – Coben certainly leaves clues that he will. * THE TIMES *

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Book SynopsisRichard Osman meets MasterChef. In this cookery school, murder is on the menu...'Delicious fun!' Tess Gerritsen'Knife Skills for Beginners is a joy.' S. J. Bennett‘A deliciously dark slice of murder and mystery.’ Chris Whitaker'If Ruth Rendell had teamed up with Delia Smith they’d have produced something like this.’ J. M. Hall‘Dazzlingly sharp with a wit that sparkles off the page.' Jane CorryA recipe for disaster.When chef Paul Delamare takes a job teaching at an exclusive residential cookery school in Belgravia, the only thing he expects his students to murder is his taste buds. But on the first night, the unthinkable happens: someone turns up dead...The school rests on a knife-edge.The police are convinced Paul is the culprit. After all, he’s good with a blade, was first on the scene – and everyone knows it doesn’t take much to push a chef over the edge. To prove his innocence, he must find the killer. Could it be one of his students? Or the owner of the school – a woman with secrets and a murky past?It all boils down to murder.If Paul can’t solve the mystery fast – as well as teach his students how to make a perfect hollandaise sauce – he’ll be next to get the chop.Trade ReviewDelicious fun! Knife Skills for Beginners is both intriguing and mouth-watering, starring a charming hero you’ll want as your best friend. * Tess Gerritsen *A deliciously dark slice of murder and mystery. Funny and fun, frightening and charming. * Chris Whitaker *Knife Skills for Beginners is a joy, packed full of fabulous culinary tips and recipes you'll want to make, alongside a decent dollop of murder and mystery. * S. J. Bennett *Orlando Murrin’s personality is sprinkled throughout the pages of his debut, Knife Skills for Beginners. It’s warm, it’s humorous, it’s different from anything I’ve read before. If you’re into cosy crime, this one is irresistible. * Mari Hannah *A lethally delicious soufflé of a crime novel - light and witty at first taste, but with rich, dark undertones. I loved the combination of crime and cookery - and how Orlando uses the one to enrich the other (and vice versa). I can see this developing into a wonderful series with memorable recurring characters. * Andrew Taylor *I absolutely loved Knife Skills for Beginners and read it in two days flat. I found Orlando’s style forensic and precise, yet at the same time deeply perceptive... the characters were an expertly crafted blend of the sweet and dark, like the perfect salted flapjack. If Ruth Rendell had teamed up with Delia Smith they’d have produced something like this. * J. M. Hall *Enjoyably readable, great characters, and cooking recipes as well. Who could ask for more? * Faith Martin, million-copy bestselling author *Dazzlingly sharp with a wit that sparkles off the page. Orlando Murrin’s Knife Skills for Beginners is a dish to be savoured and re-ordered again and again. * Jane Corry *A clever, elegant and unexpectedly scary story. And foodies will love it - the recipes are great. * Simon Russell Beale, BAFTA-winning actor *Fresh, engrossing and deliciously irreverent, Orlando Murrin's debut blends murder, intrigue, larger-than-life characters and mouth-watering recipes in a literary feast for the senses. Fun and utterly DELICIOUS! * Tammy Cohen *

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Book SynopsisYOUR NEIGHBOUR IS A KILLER . . . BUT WHICH ONE?The thrilling new 2023 Detective Jane Tennison crime novel from the Queen of Crime Drama - now available in hardback, eBook and audiobook._____________________Detective Inspector Jane Tennison was beginning to feel she'd made a big mistake. Having requested a transfer to a station nearer her home, she's now wondering if any serious crimes are ever committed in Bromley. Especially since the first case she's assigned to involves nothing more dramatic than an altercation between neighbours over a disputed property boundary. Jane's new boss wants her to wrap up the enquiry as quickly as possible, but something in the apparently trivial case doesn't add up. Why was Martin Boon so adamant that David Caplan shouldn't install a new set of gates when they wouldn't encroach on his own property?Against her boss's orders, Jane decides to dig deeper, and soon uncovers a trove of dark secrets in sleepy Clarendon Court involving a tragic death and a forbidden love affair. As Tennison hunts for the missing piece of evidence that will identify a vicious killer, she knows that this case will either make her career - or break it. Praise for crime fiction icon Lynda La Plante:'Lynda La Plante is an exceptional writer of Crime Drama' - Dame Helen Mirren 'The UK's most celebrated female crime author' - DAILY MAIL'Thirty years on from writing Prime Suspect, La Plante is still delivering the goods' - THE TIMES'Tough, brilliant and damaged, [Tennison] shook up the genre forever' - DAILY EXPRESS'Lynda La Plante practically invented the thriller' - KARIN SLAUGHTER

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Book Synopsis'Fresh, pacey, and exciting! You'll be racing to the finish at breakneck speed!' L C NorthRun for your life... This morning I woke up to flowers - they should be well wishes for my big race but I know they're not. They're from him. He shouldn't be here. He shouldn't even be in the country. Last I heard he was behind bars for all he did to me. But he says he's going to be at the marathon today, watching me. I have 26 miles to figure out what he wants. Or if it's even him. Or I could lose more than just the race. A taut psychological thriller, perfect for fans of Teresa Driscoll, TM Logan and Daniel Hirst. Readers CANNOT put this book down!'This book had me on edge! ... I did not want to put it down!!' ????? Reader Review'I read it in one sitting. A psychological thriller at its best with many twists and turns and a superb finale' ????? Reader Review'Brilliant read that will capture you from start to finish loved it. 5 stars.' ????? Reader Review'Clever and original. An exceptional, dark and tense read, with breath-taking twists. Highly recommended!' D. E. White'A rollercoaster of a read! Kept me gripped until the very last page.' J A Baker'So cleverly written - I didn't know who to trust and what to think! Brilliant.' Chris Frost'I sprinted to finish this heart pounding tale of deception, a real nail biter!' Gemma Rogers'A fast-paced psychological thriller that will keep you up all night!' Diana Wilkinson'A brilliantly unique storyline - I loved it' Valerie Keogh'Clever and compelling! The most original stalker novel I've ever read!' Lesley Kara

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Book SynopsisA NEW SEMESTER BEGINSA beguiling, sinister collection of 12 more dark academia short stories from masters of the genre, including Olivie Blake, Genevieve Cogman, MK Lobb and more!

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Book Synopsis'THE PERFECT BOOK GROUP THRILLER' Gillian McAllister'A CAPTIVATING, BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN THRILLER OF SECRETS, BETRAYAL AND THE FATEFUL COLLISION OF PAST AND PRESENT' T.M. Logan'THIS IS A WINNER' Publishers Weekly'DEAR FUTURE READER, THIS BOOK MAY KEEP YOU UP PAST YOUR BEDTIME...' Jo Furniss'A PROPER PAGE-TURNER' Emma RousTwenty years ago, a group of students each wrote themselves a letter - Dear Future Me - confiding their deepest dreams and their very darkest secrets.Now the letters, thought long discarded, have begun to drop through letterboxes. For some they will make them re-evaluate the decisions they've made, the person they could have been.For others, the letters could be deadly . . .A compulsively gripping thriller of regret, hidden secrets and the deepest betrayal, Dear Future Me is the unmissable new book from the lauded author of The Dangerous Kind and The Captive.Praise for Deborah O' Connor's thrillers:'Original, thrilling and emotional. One of the best books of the year' JO SPAIN'This original concept thriller is SO GOOD' Heat magazine'Readers will become totally HOOKED within pages of starting this hugely original and entertaining thriller' Irish Independent'Highly ORIGINAL' Daily Mail'GRIPPING. Part thriller, part dark, unpredictable love story' ADELE PARKS, Platinum Magazine'Stunning. Staggeringly original, chilling, ELECTRIFYING. I raced through the final chapters with my heart in my mouth' CHRIS WHITAKER, author of We Begin at the End'ARRESTING' Woman & Home'A super-smart, sophisticated and highly original tale which packs a POWERFUL punch on so many levels' Lancashire Post'A great concept. Impressive, compelling storytelling as well as a FANTASTIC mystery' GYTHA LODGE'Original, deft, and clever. Held me in its vice-like grip throughout' PHOEBE MORGAN

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Book SynopsisFive days in the history of a small rural town, visited and infected by darkness, are recounted by Evil itself. A stunning high-concept thriller from the bestselling author of Good Samaritans and Nothing Important Happened Today. ‘Cements Carver as one of the most exciting authors in Britain. After this, he’ll have his own cult following’ Daily Express 'Will Carver is an exhilarating and audacious new voice in literary crime fiction' Sarah Pinborough ‘A new Will Carver novel is always something to look forward to, and this is no exception. Striking and unusual, and dark as ever’ S J Watson ________________ It’s a small story. A small town with small lives that you would never have heard about if none of this had happened. Hinton Hollow. Population 5,120. Little Henry Wallace was eight years old and one hundred miles from home before anyone talked to him. His mother placed him on a train with a label around his neck, asking for him to be kept safe for a week, kept away from Hinton Hollow. Because something was coming. Narrated by Evil itself, Hinton Hollow Death Trip recounts five days in the history of this small rural town, when darkness paid a visit and infected its residents. A visit that made them act in unnatural ways. Prodding at their insecurities. Nudging at their secrets and desires. Coaxing out the malevolence suppressed within them. Showing their true selves. Making them cheat. Making them steal. Making them kill. Detective Sergeant Pace had returned to his childhood home. To escape the things he had done in the city. To go back to something simple. But he was not alone. Evil had a plan. ________________ ‘Gobsmacking, beyond dark, and so much fun. I would join Will Carver’s cult. He’s the most original writer around…’ Helen FitzGerald ‘A novel so dark and creepy Stephen King will be jealous he didn’t think of it first’ Michael Wood ‘One of the most compelling and original voices in crime fiction … The whole thing feels like a shot of adrenaline’ Alex North ‘Twisty-turny and oh-so provocative, this is the type of book that will stick a sneaky foot out to trip you up’ Liz Robinson, LoveReading ‘Deliciously fresh and malevolent story-telling … a laminate-you-to-your-chair, page-whirring dive into a small British town that is turned on its head over the course of a few days. If you like something fresh and unusual, grab this book’ Craig Sisterson ‘It's going to take something special to top this as my book of 2020. Original, thought provoking and highly recommended’ Mark Tilbury Praise for Will Carver ***Nothing Important Happened Today was longlisted for the Theakston’s Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year*** ‘Weirdly page-turning’ Sunday Times ‘Laying bare our 21st-century weaknesses and dilemmas, Carver has created a highly original state-of-the-nation novel’ Literary Review ‘Arguably the most original crime novel published this year’ Independent ‘At once fantastical and appallingly plausible … this mesmeric novel paints a thought-provoking if depressing picture of modern life’ Guardian ‘This book is most memorable for its unrepentant darkness…’ Telegraph ‘Unlike anything else you’ll read this year’ Heat ‘Utterly mesmerising…’ Crime MonthlyTrade Review"Weirdly page-turning." --Sunday Times Crime Club "Thrilling and completely original, Nothing Important Happened Today deserves to become an instant classic." --Kevin Wignall, author, When We Were Lost "I've never read such an original, stunning, clever, literary thriller." --Sarah Pinborough, author, Behind Her Eyes "Horribly addictive." --Telegraph "Carver has created a highly original state-of-the-nation novel." --Literary Review "Carver goes on to spin an impossible-to-predict tale about which the only guarantee is that you won't be able to stop reading." --I-Newspaper "Beautifully written, smart, dark and disturbing--and so original. The whole thing feels like a shot of adrenaline." --Steve Mosby, author, The Murder Code "A taut, highly original novel from one of the most underrated crime writers out there." --Simon Kernick, author, Siege

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Book SynopsisSet in a world of the near future, the celebrity elite have access to a technology that allows them to make perfect copies of themselves, known as Portraits. These Portraits exist to fulfil all the various duties that come as the price of fame. Our protagonist is the thirteenth copy made of the actress known as Lulabelle Rock. Her purpose is very simple: to track down and eliminate her predecessors. While initially easy, her task is made difficult by the labyrinthine confusion of Bubble City and the unfortunate stirrings of a developing conscience. When she makes the mistake of falling in love with one of her targets, the would-be assassin faces the ultimate question; when you don’t want to kill yourself, what’s the alternative?Trade Review"This is an engaging investigation of fame, personality and learning to know one’s own worth."– The Guardian"A dazzling noirish romp... By turns sad, introspective, and defiantly optimistic, this tale of self-hatred, self-love, and self-discovery delights." – Publishers Weekly, starred review"Ideal for fans of Orphan Black and Killing Eve, this near-future tech-noir is guaranteed to entrance as much as it perplexes."– Library Journal"In Thirteen Ways to Kill Lulabelle Rock, Maud Woolf playfully and skilfully explores an intriguing premise - a protagonist created to kill her own clones. Blade Runner meets Killing Eve in this clever and funny speculative thriller."— Guy Morpuss, author of Five Minds and Black Lake Mirror“A doppeltastic delight that explores identity and skewers celebrity culture.”— Ever Dundas, author of Goblin and HellSans“Thirteen Ways is iridescent, drawing you in with all its shiny colours and propelling you through the mystery and horror of Lulabelle Rock and Bubble City. It’s complicated. And really quite brilliantly simple.”— Joma West, author of Face“Original, funny and heartbreaking in equal measure, Thirteen Ways to Kill Lulabelle Rock is a brilliantly assured debut. Woolf's razor-sharp wit and prose delivers a unique, contemporary and existential thriller which had me hooked from the premise to the final page!”— Adam Southward, author of the Alex Madison series"Lulabelle Rock is a must-read for fans of Black Mirror, Blake Crouch, and sci-fi that passes the Bechdel test. I don't often see books in this genre that can balance speculative elements with this much heart. Woolf is a debut author to watch."— Amber, @seekingdystopia "Thirteen Ways to Kill Lulabelle Rock is an addictively enthralling sci-fi thriller with razor sharp prose, cinematic scenes and a surprising tender exploration of experiencing the highs and lows of life and finding love."— Nils Shukla, The Fantasy Hive"Thirteen Ways to Kill Lulabelle Rock is a debut that is as riveting as it is emotionally charged. It is one that sunk its claws in early and kept moving right along with its imaginative storytelling and sardonic humor. Woolf is an author to keep an eye on." — FanFiAddict"Gentle and dark in equal parts, Woolf’s debut highlights the importance of balance, rest, and asking just enough of oneself. A riveting read." — Shazzie, Fantasy Book Critic“This book altered my brain chemistry. I’ll forever be fascinated by Lulabelle and her portraits.” — Charli, @bookishcharli"An insightful look at the unrealities of fame, this book explores identity and independence in a near future setting. The Lulabelles are as memorable and heartbreaking as they are unique. Woolf leaves the reader feeling thoughtful and introspective with her debut novel."— Fiction Fans Podcast"With Thirteen Ways to Kill Lulabelle Rock, it’s like Maud Woolf has joined forces with Tarantino and Edgar Wright to rip apart the crime/thriller genre, then remould it into something bad-ass and new. A genre-smashing, satire-mashing, ideas-packed gem of a novel."– Adam Simcox, author of the Dying Squad trilogy“Such a thought provoking and poignant read , makes you think, makes you feel, makes you just stop - fantasy at its best.”– Steph, @bookslovereaders "A rollicking action-thriller, a clever satire on fame, and a touching meditation on identity – Thirteen Ways to Kill Lulabelle Rock lives more lives than its cloned protagonist, each and every one of them a deep delight."– Katie Williams, author of Tell The Machine Goodnight"The action may capture your imagination, but the heart of the novel is to be found in the space in between...It’s fast-paced and fun, but there is so much more going on should you choose to accept it."- SNACK Magazine"This brilliant, unexpectedly moving satirical sci-fi debut explores themes of identity and ethics in wildly inventive fashion....Boasting finely-crafted character insights, clever Tarot references, and a killer twist, Thirteen Ways to Kill Lulabelle Rock is also pretty darn profound: “We are what we do, and when we having nothing to do, we are nothing”."- LoveReading"This futuristic debut novel is smart, pacy, intelligent and surprisingly moving."- Stuart Kelly, The Scotsman"A well-written debut with a loveable main character, Thirteen Ways To Kill Lulabelle Rock is a fresh, funny and feel-good story."- Books, Bones, Buffy"Unique, unpredictable, and uncanny...the structure of the novel flowed well, with quick and consistent pacing to maintain momentum."- The Badger

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Book SynopsisWhen he was twelve years old, Adam Ryan went playing in the woods with his two best friends. He never saw them again. Their bodies were never found, and Adam himself was discovered with his back pressed against an oak tree and his shoes filled with blood. He had no memory of what had happened. Twenty years on, Rob Ryan - the child who came back - is a detective in the Dublin police force. He''s changed his name. No one knows about his past. Then a little girl''s body is found at the site of the old tragedy and Rob is drawn back into the mystery. Knowing that he would be thrown off the case if his past were revealed, Rob takes a fateful decision to keep quiet but hope that he might also solve the twenty-year-old mystery of the woods.Trade ReviewSharply written and insidiously creepy, this is a mesmerising read that grabs hold of the reader from the very first page and doesn't let go until well past two in the morning. * The Times *This is a wonderfully assured and beautifully written debut novel, a multilayered psychological thriller that digs beneath the surface of ordinary lives and delivers excitement and insight in large helpings. * Irish Independent *Lyrical and haunting * Scotland on Sunday *A splendid, page-turning debut. * She *A rich multi-layered thriller * Choice *An intricate and edgy top-notch psychological thriller. * Woman and Home *If you want well-made, lyrical thrillers that will have you gripped without pretending to be something else, why not try Tana French's Dublin Murder Squad series? Indulgent, ingenious - and utterly unputdownable. * The Times *

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Book SynopsisNOMINATED FOR THE CWA GOLD DAGGERThere is more to solving a crime than following the clues.Welcome to Chief Inspector Gamache's world of facts and feelings.As a fierce, unrelenting winter grips Quebec, shadows are closing in on Chief Inspector Armand Gamache. When he receives a message about a mysterious case in Three Pines, he is compelled to investigate - a woman who was once one of the most famous people in the world has vanished.The investigation gathers momentum and Gamache is drawn into a web of murder, lies and unimaginable corruption at the heart of the city. Facing his most challenging, and personal, case to date, can he save the reputation of the Sûreté, those he holds dear and himself?Ten million readers.Three pines.One inimitable Chief Inspector Gamache.'Full of twists and turns . . . Wonderfully satisfying' KATE MOSSETrade ReviewClever, full of twists and turns, a wonderfully satisfying -- and moving -- addition to Penny's atmospheric, distinctive series * Kate Mosse *Penny's elegant style is deeply satisfying, while Gamache is contemplative even when under pressure, and remains a man you want to spend time with * Metro *Louise Penny twists and turns the plot expertly tripping the reader up just at the moment you think you might have solved the mystery * Daily Express *Subtle, elegant and beautifully written * Sunday Mirror *

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Book SynopsisTHE ASCENT OF MANDROID! Cybernetic ex-soldier Nate Slaughterhouse - AKA Mandroid - was last seen rampaging through Mega-City One on a vigilante killing spree. Hellbent on avenging the murder of his son and finding his missing wife, Slaughterhouse took the law into his own hands. But Mega-City One only knows one law, and his name is Dredd. The infamous Judge stopped Mandroid in his tracks and sent him to the Iso-cubes. Now, it’s two years later and Nate Slaughterhouse wants revenge… The best-selling series collecting the law in order continues in this explosive volume written by John Wagner (A History of Violence), Gordon Rennie (Warhammer), Robbie Morrison (The Authority), Pat Mills (Marshal Law) and Alan Grant (Batman), with art by Simon Coleby (The Punisher 2099), Ian Gibson (The Ballad of Halo Jones), Colin MacNeil (Devlin Waugh), Henry Flint (Rogue Trooper), David Roach (Demon)

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Book SynopsisYou thought you were alone. Think again.The groundbreaking fifth thriller in Lars Kepler's bestselling series featuring Joona Linna. Perfect for fans of Stieg Larsson and Jo Nesbo.CLOSE THE CURTAINSA film arrives at Stockholm's National Crime Investigation Department showing a woman in her own home, plainly unaware she is being watched. The police don't take it seriously until she is found murdered.LOCK THE DOORWhen the next video arrives, Detective Margot Silverman frantically attempts to identify the victim. But it's already too late. Because at the time the video was sent, the killer was already inside their houseBEFORE IT'S TOO LATESoon Stockholm is in the grip of terror. Who will the Stalker target next?Trade Review‘The story is incredibly dark and the reader will be caught between wanting to turn the page to read on and being too scared to do so’ SUN ‘STALKER is terrifying yet hugely enjoyable to read but be warned, it may take you a while to sleep after you finish it’ DAILY EXPRESS ‘Dark, complex, and chillingly intelligent, STALKER hooks you on page one and never relents’ MEG GARDINER ‘This is not a book for anyone on heart medication. Kepler is a virtuoso at delivering scenes of suspense’ NEW YORK TIMES ‘An intricate plot and escalating tension set the stage for this tense, clever, pulse-pounding thriller’ J. D. BARKER Praise for Lars Kepler: ‘One of the most hair-raising crime novels published this year’ SUNDAY TIMES ‘Hurtles along … full of nuanced detail which sets it far above the average thriller … You’ll be terrified’ EVENING STANDARD ‘Taking Europe by storm…ferocious, visceral storytelling that wraps you in a cloak of darkness’ DAILY MAIL ‘Deeply scarifying stuff’ INDEPENDENT ‘Chillingly vicious’ MARIE CLAIRE ‘Brilliantly scary’ DAILY EXPRESS ‘Kepler has a direct line to a very dark place in the human soul’ Lev Grossman, TIME

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Book SynopsisThe first of Peter May's China thrillers featuring Beijing detective Li Yan and American pathologist Margaret Campbell, reissued in paperback.Trade ReviewPraise for Peter May:He is a terrific writer doing something different. -- Mark BillinghamFrom the first page I knew I was in safe hands. I knew I could trust this writer. -- Sophie HannahWonderfully compelling. -- Kate MosseA true pleasure to read. * Guardian *Peter May is a writer I'd follow to the ends of the earth. * New York Times *One of the best regarded crime series of recent years. -- Boyd Tonkin * Independent, on the Lewis trilogy *Lyrical, empathetic and moving. -- Alex GrayA wonderfully complex book. -- Peter James, on Entry IslandMay's novels are strong on place and the wounds left by old relationships. * Sunday Times *Will have the reader relishing every tendency of description and characterization. -- Barry Forshaw * Independent *Dark, exciting and atmospheric. * Scotland on Sunday *Powerful and authentic. * Glasgow Sunday Herald *

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Book SynopsisNow a major Netflix film.Winner of the August Derleth Award, No One Gets Out Alive is the ultimate haunted house thriller from horror writer Adam Nevill. Darkness lives within . . .Cash-strapped, working for agencies and living in shared accommodation, Stephanie Booth feels she can fall no further. So when she takes a new room at the right price, she believes her luck has finally turned. But 82 Edgware Road is not what it appears to be.It’s not only the eerie atmosphere of the vast, neglected house, or the disturbing attitude of her new landlord, Knacker McGuire, that makes her uneasy – it’s the whispers behind the fireplace, the scratching beneath floors, the footsteps in the dark, and the young women weeping in neighbouring rooms. And when Knacker’s cousin Fergal arrives, the danger goes vertical.But this is merely a beginning, a gateway to horrors beyond Stephanie’s worst nightmares. And in a house where no one listens to the screams, will she ever get out alive?Trade ReviewAdam Nevill has forged his reputation as one of the UK’s best horror writers by writing elegantly stripped down, deceptively simple novels. No One Gets Alive starts off as a similarly pared-back take on the ghost story, but blossoms into something much grander in scale * SFX *Stephanie is submerged in abject terror, bouncing from mundane despair to supernatural fright so quickly that the reader becomes disoriented – a sensation that only enhances the suspense . . . a reading experience fraught with real chills * Publishers Weekly *A macabre, otherworldly tale of a young woman swallowed whole and alive by the horror that refused to be sated * Kirkus *This great big anvil of horror lands hard from the get-go * Booklist *A fantastically cool read from start to finish, this author makes you turn on your lights and keep reading; a bit of an increase to the electric bill seeing as there are over six hundred pages in this unforgettable story. But if there were six stars to be given instead of five, this one deserves them! * Suspense Magazine *Written with an almost elegiac elegance, and a profound insight into the lives of those on the miserable fringes of society, this is a gripping, gruesome bone-chiller with resonant themes, a supernatural edge and an overwhelming sense of malevolence. Read it if you dare . . . but preferably not during the hours of darkness! * Fleetwood Today *A menacing novel that gets under your skin and stays there * Geek Syndicate *Adam Nevill’s No One Gets Out Alive will chill you straight through to the core – a cold, merciless, fear-inducing nightmare to the last page. A word of caution, don’t read this one in the dark * Night Owl Reviews *Brutal, shocking, scary and unnerving, No One Gets Out Alive is the best haunted house story I have read in long time * Ginger Nuts of Horror *Deeply psychological and harrowing, it’s an unforgettable study of cruelty that has plenty of surprises up its sleeve and drags you right to hell and back with it -- Matthew FryerNevill’s work is extremely dark and very often brutal. It’s utterly mesmerizing, you want to look away but you can’t * Eloquent Page *Verdict: a terrifying story of violence and the supernatural that deals with a monstrous evil rooted in the past. 9/10 * Sci-Fi Bulletin *That Nevill managed to sustain dread throughout a novel of this size is a true accomplishment, as this book throws horror at the readers from the very first paragraph and doesn’t let up until the end. If you’re a fan of horror and Adam Nevill isn’t on your radar, you’re doing something wrong * Arkham Digest *Once again we have a dark and disturbing tale from the pen of Adam Nevill, and it’s one which took me on a rollercoaster ride. * BCF Reviews *This here novel definitely comes as a cautionary tale: read the small print of your contract. More so, insist on a contract. And don’t move into the first place on offer. Small Claims Courts cannot fight hell * Waterstones *One of the most scary and emotionally hard-hitting horror novels of recent times -- James EveringtonThe book was brilliantly written. If any author is on his way to becoming a master of dark fiction, Adam Nevill is the one. He has a way of lifting his readers from the safety of their living room sofa into hell itself * Study Paranormal *No One Gets Out Alive is a fine addition to Adam Nevill's oeuvre, another classic piece of horror fiction and evidence that here is a writer at the very top of his game. Read it if you dare. I highly recommend that you should though -- Anthony WatsonIf you are a fan of the horror genre, this novel is a must read and my pick for 2014, albeit it’s an unrelenting and at times brutal story which takes you firmly by the lapels very early on and gets firmly, and unapologetically, right in your face -- Jonathan Wood

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Book SynopsisThe iconic bestseller from Stephen King, writing as Richard Bachman - now with a stunning new cover look.He''s got a plan. But he hasn''t got a clue.Clayton Blaisdell''s capers are strictly small-time until he meets George Rackley. With Blaze''s brawn and George''s brains, they pull off a hundred successful cons. Then George plans the one big score every small timer dreams of: kidnapping the infant heir to a family fortune.The trouble is that by the time the deal goes down, the brains of the operation has died. Or has he?Now Blaze is running into the white hell of the Maine woods with a baby as hostage. The crime of the century just turned into a race against time . . .Trade Review'BLAZE feels like an essential missing piece in King's oeuvre...compelling' * Independent on Sunday *'King's brilliance is in making his readers root for the kidnapper rather than the authorities' * Daily Telegraph *Tightly written and compelling * Daily Express *

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Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling author of The Best of Friends comes a heart-stopping psychological thriller about the shades of truth and the power of lies in the wake of one mother’s unspeakable loss. Therapist turned stay-at-home mom Jules Hart’s idyllic suburban life shatters when she crashes her car into an icy lake. Her son and another teenage boy plunge into the water with her, but Jules can only manage to save one—the wrong one. Reeling from the death of her son, Jules spirals into a violent and unstable mental state. Ten months after the accident, she’s still trying to reckon with the fact that she rescued Isaac Greer, another woman’s child, when Isaac suddenly vanishes. Jules finds herself at the center of a massive police investigation. While she harbors her own dangerous secrets, Jules is adamant that she didn’t take Isaac. But then who did? Is Isaac the victim of a dangerous killer who’s been targeting boys in the Midwest? Or is someone else pulling the strings in this deadly game?Trade Review“As usual, Berry tightens the screws smartly in the opening pages and never lets up, and as usual, her ending is more intent on deepening the nightmare than providing a plausible explanation for it. Warning: the title applies as much to the audience as to the characters.” —Kirkus Reviews “As the suspense mounts, the action drives to a harrowing conclusion. Berry delivers the goods.” —Publishers Weekly “A well-done mystery with a plausible yet surprising ending.” —Library Journal UNDER HER CARE “The action never wavers, and the surprises are unending. Berry is writing at the top of her game.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) “[It’s] a humdinger…Perfect for suspense fans.” —Kirkus Reviews “Lucinda delivers every time. Unputdownable.” —Tarryn Fisher, New York Times bestselling author “Lucinda Berry’s latest, Under Her Care, is her best thriller yet! A dark, riveting read that will keep you up late, racing to the chilling end.” —Kaira Rouda, USA Today bestselling author of The Next Wife and Somebody’s Home “Lucinda Berry’s Under Her Care is stunning, diabolical, and gripping, with one of the best and most gasp-worthy twists I have read in a very long time. Fast paced, fabulous, and enthralling, the pages practically turn themselves. Absolutely captivating.” —Lisa Regan, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author “Creepy and chilling, Under Her Care is a tense page-turner that leaves you questioning everything you ever knew about motherhood and the family bond.” —Tara Laskowski, award-winning author of The Mother Next Door THE SECRETS OF US “Those looking for an emotional roller-coaster ride will be rewarded.” —Publishers Weekly “Combine Lucinda Berry’s deep understanding of the complexities of the human mind with her immense talent for storytelling and you have The Secrets of Us, an intense psychological thriller that kept my heart racing until the shocking, jaw-dropping conclusion. Bravo!” —T. R. Ragan, New York Times bestselling author “The Secrets of Us is an unputdownable page-turner with two compelling female protagonists that will keep readers on their toes. Fantastic!” —Cate Holahan, USA Today bestselling author of One Little Secret “Lucinda Berry’s The Secrets of Us is a tense psychological thriller that explores the dark corners of the mind and turns a mind can take when it harbors secret guilt. The interplay between sisters Krystal and Nichole and their hidden past is gradually revealed, and in the end, the plot twists keep coming. Right and wrong can be ambivalent, and this story explores all shades of gray, from their dysfunctional family to an old childhood friend to a husband who may or may not be too good to be true. Berry’s background as a clinical psychologist shines in this novel with a character so disturbed they spend time in seclusion lockdown at a psychiatric ward. Don’t miss this one!” —Debbie Herbert, USA Today and Amazon Charts bestselling author “The Secrets of Us is an utterly gripping, raw, and heartbreaking story of two sisters. Berry’s flawlessly placed clues and psychological expertise grab you from the first word, not letting go until the last. Compelling, intricate, and shocking, this inventive thriller cleverly weaves from past to present with stunning precision. I was absolutely enthralled.” —Samantha M. Bailey, USA Today and #1 national bestselling author of Woman on the Edge “The past and present collide with explosive consequences in this addictive, twisty thriller from an author at the top of her game. The Secrets of Us grips from the first page and doesn’t let go until the final shocking twist.” —Lisa Gray, bestselling author of Dark Highway THE BEST OF FRIENDS “A mother’s worst nightmare on the page. For those who dare.” —Kirkus Reviews “The Best of Friends gripped me from the stunning opening to the emotional, explosive ending. In this moving novel, Berry creates a beautifully crafted study of secrets and grief among a tight-knit group of friends and of how far a mother will go to discover the truth and protect her children.” —Heather Gudenkauf, New York Times bestselling author of The Weight of Silence and This Is How I Lied “In The Best of Friends, Berry starts with a heart-stopping bang—the dreaded middle-of-the-night phone call—and then delivers a dark and gritty tale that unfolds twist by devastating twist. Intense, terrifying, and at times utterly heartbreaking. Absolutely unputdownable.” —Kimberly Belle, international bestselling author of Dear Wife and Stranger in the Lake THE PERFECT CHILD “I am a compulsive reader of literary novels…but there was one book that kept me reading, the sort of novel I can’t put down…The Perfect Child, by Lucinda Berry. It speaks to the fear of every parent: What if your child was a psychopath? This novel takes it a step further. A couple, desperate for a child, has the chance to adopt a beautiful little girl who, they are told, has been abused. They’re told it might take a while for her to learn to behave and trust people. She can be sweet and loving, and in public she is adorable. But in private—well, I won’t give away what happens. But needless to say, it’s chilling.” —Gina Kolata, New York Times “A mesmerizing, unbearably tense thriller that will have you looking over your shoulder and sleeping with one eye open. This creepy, serpentine tale explores the darkest corners of parenthood and the profoundly unsettling lengths one will go to, to keep a family together—no matter the consequences. Electrifying and atmospheric, this dark gem of a novel is one I couldn’t put down.” —Heather Gudenkauf, New York Times bestselling author “A deep, dark, and dangerously addictive read. All-absorbing to the very end!” —Minka Kent, Washington Post bestselling author

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Book SynopsisPrivilege, sex, scandal, and murder.The new novel from Sunday Times-bestselling author James Frey. AVAILABLE NOW FOR PRE-ORDER.Behind every great fortune, lies a great crime - Honoré de BalzacNew Bethlehem, Connecticut. Picture-perfect lawns, manicured hedges, multi-million dollar homes. But beneath the designer yoga gear and country club memberships lies a darker reality.In this world of excess, Devon and Belle have it all beauty, money, status. But they want something more. Something dangerous. Something that makes them feel alive. Their solution? A party a meticulously curated gathering of New Bethlehem's elite, from a desperate ex-NFL quarterback to a hockey coach with a penchant for married women, and a ruthless Wall Street closer' who wields his wealth like a weapon.One night. Multiple betrayals. And a murder that will shatter New Bethlehem's carefully constructed facade.Fans of The White Lotus and Big Little Lies will be drawn into the dark underbelly of the American Dream a world where money can buy anything, until it ruins everything.READERS ARE THRILLED, UNSETTLED AND SEDUCEDSharp, provocative Captivates with its blend of dark humour and social commentary'Dark, disturbing and funny'Transcends simple categorization - part thriller, part social satire, part moral fable - and the result is both entertaining and deeply unsettling'A mix of wit, mystery and dark undertone I couldn't put it down Perfect pool side reading'I deeply loved this book the ending slaps'Super fun and sexy summer read! Rich people behaving badly'

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Book Synopsis''Withered Hill is the ultimate nightmare destination'' Laird BarronInsideA year ago Sophie Wickham stumbled into the isolated Lancashire village of Withered Hill, naked, alone and with no memory of who she is.Surrounded by a thick ring of woodland, its inhabitants seem to be of another world, drenched in pagan, folklorish traditions.As Sophie struggles to regain the memories of her life from before, she quickly realises she is a prisoner after multiple failed escape attempts. But is it the locals who keep her trapped, with smiles on their faces, or something else, lurking in the woods?OutsideIn London, Sophie leads a chaotic life, with too many drunken nights, inappropriate men and boring temp jobs. But things take a turn as she starts to be targeted by strange messages warning her that someone, or something, is coming for her.With no idea who to trust, or where to turn for help, the messages become mo

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Book SynopsisThe year's best thriller' The Times, Books of the YearThe explosive, highly anticipated conclusion to the epic Cartel trilogy from the New York Times bestselling author of The ForceThe war has come home.For over forty years,Art Keller has been on the front lines of America's longest conflict: The War On Drugs.Now elevated to the highest ranks of the DEA, Keller finds himself surrounded by an incoming administration that's in bed with the very drug traffickers that Keller is trying to bring down.From the slums of Guatemala to the marbled corridors of Washington, D.C., Winslow follows a new generation ofnarcos, cops, addicts, politicians, and mere children fleeing the violence for the chance of a life in a new country.The Borderis an unflinchingportrait of modern America, a story of and for our time.A huge, immersive, violent, compassionate read' Ian RankinHugely entertaining' Stephen KingBrutal and brilliant, this is crime's Game of Thrones' SunOne of the great literary achievements oTrade Review‘A huge, immersive, violent, compassionate read’ Ian Rankin ‘Brutal and brilliant, this is crime’s Game of Thrones’ Sun ‘The year’s best thriller’ Sunday Times, Books of the Year ‘One of the great literary achievements of the century so far’ Daily Telegraph ‘Thrilling’ The Times ‘Horrifying and insanely gripping. It is an epic game of cajones played out against the beauty of the natural world … such crime writing deserves nothing less than a Pulitzer Prize’ Evening Standard ‘The [Cartel] trilogy is one of the great literary achievements of the century … Winslow’s works is witty and thrilling as well as righteous … we need writers who bear witness to the truth as unflinchingly as Winslow’ Daily Telegraph, Books of the Year ‘Everyone in America–left, right, and center–should read this book. It's social fiction to rival Tom Wolfe and John Steinbeck. Focused, angry, suspenseful, occasionally hilarious, always hugely entertaining’ Stephen King ‘Astonishingly powerful and disturbing … a dizzying combination of sublime plotting, raw anger and pared-back, snub-nosed writing … big, brutal and brilliant’ Metro ‘A new crime classic … a stirring, stupendous novel’ Sunday Times ‘He is a pleasure to read: his writing style is direct, intelligent and forceful … his research is impeccable’ The Times, Books of the Year ‘A furious, impassioned novel … a powerful – and painful – journey through a contemporary version of hell. Rarely has hell been so compelling’ Washington Post, Books of the Year ‘A modern classic of striking power that turns the sordid and murderous mayhem of the cocaine wars and the baroque court politics of the Cartel narcos drug lords into a narrative of great grandeur that illuminates human character in the way Shakespeare or Tolstoy does… a terrifying, vicious world that reveals much about American politics, policing and Trumpian corruption today’ Simon Sebag Montefiore

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Book Synopsis''Fresh, gripping and addictive'' DAILY MAIL ''Grips you from start to finish'' KATE RHODES___________The island was abandoned for fifty years. So how did the body get there?Five-hundred kilometres from land in the middle of Atlantic Ocean lies Navigaceo, a tiny island hastily deserted ?fty years ago and uninhabited ever since. Until now.Tess Macfarlane is part of the very first return expedition and, as a documentary filmmaker, her job is to record everything she sees. Whatever Tess is expecting to find, it is not a body. Recently killed and wearing the uniform of the expedition team.It soon becomes clear that someone on Tess''s team is a killer. With five days until she can return to the mainland and no idea who to trust, can Tess avoid becoming the next body discovered on the shore?___________REAL READER REVIEWS OF THE LAST VISITOR''A great

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Book SynopsisA thrilling exploration of psychological disturbance and fear from the bestselling and prize-winning author of Measuring the World.*Now a major film starring Kevin Bacon and Amanda Seyfried*On retreat in the wintry Alps with his family, a writer is optimistic about completing the sequel to his breakthrough film. Nothing to disturb him except the wind whispering around their glassy house. The perfect place to focus. Intruding on that peace of mind, the demands of his four-year-old daughter splinter open long-simmering arguments with his wife. I love her, he writes in the notebook intended for his script. Why do we fight all the time?Guilt and expectation strain at his concentration, and strain, too, at the walls of the house. They warp under his watch; at night, looking through the window, he sees impossible reflections on the snow outside.Then the words start to appear in his notebook; the words he didn't write.Familiar and forbidding by turns, this is an electrifying experiment in form by one of Europe's boldest writers. The ordinary struggles of a marriage transform, in Kehlmann's hands, into a twisted fable that stays darkly in the mind.Trade ReviewA well-crafted tale about one man unravelling due to forces beyond his control . . . You Should Have Left - part-horror, part-psychodrama - serves up effective shocks and thrills that keep us rapt and on the edge of our seats . . . Kehlmann brings that abyss ever closer and takes his narrator, and his reader, over the edge. -- Malcolm Forbes * National *Wry, eerie and increasingly terrifying . . . Daniel Kehlmann is certainly in complete mastery of an entertaining Everyman's postmodernist Gothic guaranteed to unsettle -- Eileen Battersby * Irish Times *Kehlmann plays on our manipulated expectations to pull off a rather spectacular hat trick . . . You Should Have Left is a story full of craft and scintillating devices . . . A chilling, curious little book, finely translated, and a promise of innovative maturity for its author -- Mika Provata-Carlone * Bookanista *His fiction, conspicuously clever, tends to puncture all the dusty, lugubrious 'worthiness' of canonical literature . . .You Should Have Left [is] a taut and scary novella . . . [with] some high-grade science in it -- Hermione Hoby * Sunday Times *It's a masterclass in economical storytelling, meticulously attentive prose and imaginative agility. Kehlmann creates narrative complexity with the deftest of strokes. He's also laugh-out-loud funny. This is both a highly readable novella and a subtly derisive challenge to readers to question the value of their own enjoyment. -- Luke Davies * Literary Review *A sense of menacing claustrophobia, as the characters - and readers - teeter on the edge of an inexplicable abyss . . . Using some neat formal trickery and a cleverly suggestive atmosphere, this is a story about a marriage in trouble . . . At first glance there may not seem much to this little book, but it has a funny way with dimensions - its effects are amplified, and they linger. -- Daniel Hahn * Spectator *Unsettling, tightly written (in an excellent English translation by Ross Benjamin), psychological suspense and outright, physics-defying horror . . . Kehlmann is a skilled storyteller who takes what could be a run-of-the-mill horror tale and builds it into something more intelligent, metaphysical, concise and perfectly paced as it cranks up the chill . . . Frightening and thought-provoking -- Charlie Connelly * New European *This mind-bending novella about a writer losing his marbles contains images that startle and linger . . . The most arresting of the book's chilling moments might do for baby monitors what 'Jaws' did for swimming in the ocean . . . [Kehlmann] manages a few darkly comic flourishes . . . provocative . . . potent . . . pleasantly unsettling -- John Williams * New York Times *A beautifully crafted exercise in terror from one of Germany's most celebrated contemporary authors . . . Kehlmann creates a sense of existential dread that transcends the typical ghost story . . . A book to keep you up at night * Kirkus *A ghost story steeped with a sense of existential dread and it will have you rereading the chilling final pages to figure out exactly what might have happened. It is a book that should carry a health warning: read alone at your own risk. -- Georgia Godwin * Monocle *Kehlmann is one of the brightest, most pleasure-giving writers at work today, and he manages all this while exploring matters of deep philosophical and intellectual import. * Jonathan Franzen *Daniel Kehlmann is one of the great novelists for making giant themes seem light * Adam Thirlwell *

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Book SynopsisJames Herbert was not just Britain's number one bestselling writer of chiller fiction, a position he held ever since publication of his first novel, but was also one of our greatest popular novelists. Widely imitated and hugely influential, his twenty-three novels have sold more than fifty-four million copies worldwide, and have been translated into over thirty languages, including Russian and Chinese. In 2010, he was made the Grand Master of Horror by the World Horror Convention and was also awarded an OBE by the Queen for services to literature. His final novel was Ash. James Herbert died in March 2013.Trade ReviewDevil of a chiller * Daily Express *

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Book Synopsis You are his prey… The sixth gripping thriller in Lars Kepler’s bestselling series featuring Joona Linna. Perfect for fans of Stieg Larsson and Jo Nesbo.Trade Review‘You want to be disturbed, you want to be distressed? This is one for you. Chilling and enthralling from the outset’ Paul Finch, Sunday Times bestselling author of Shadows Praise for Lars Kepler: ‘The story is incredibly dark and the reader will be caught between wanting to turn the page to read on and being too scared to do so’ SUN ‘STALKER is terrifying yet hugely enjoyable to read but be warned, it may take you a while to sleep after you finish it’ DAILY EXPRESS ‘One of the most hair-raising crime novels published this year’ SUNDAY TIMES ‘Hurtles along … full of nuanced detail which sets it far above the average thriller … You’ll be terrified’ EVENING STANDARD ‘Taking Europe by storm…ferocious, visceral storytelling that wraps you in a cloak of darkness’ DAILY MAIL ‘Deeply scarifying stuff’ INDEPENDENT ‘Chillingly vicious’ MARIE CLAIRE ‘Brilliantly scary’ DAILY EXPRESS ‘Kepler has a direct line to a very dark place in the human soul’ Lev Grossman, TIME ‘A creepy and compulsive crime thriller’ MO HAYDER ‘Grips you round the throat until the final twist’ WOMAN AND HOME ‘An horrific and original read’ SUN ‘A rollercoaster ride of a thriller full of striking twists’ MAIL ON SUNDAY

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Book SynopsisAmy Tintera is the New York Times bestselling author of numerous novels for young adults. Her novels have been translated into 16 languages and sold into more than 20 territories. Listen for the Lie is her adult debut.She earned degrees in journalism and film and worked in Hollywood before becoming an author. Raised in Austin, Texas, she frequently sets her novels in the Lone Star state.

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Book SynopsisThe return of a Brighton girl turned movie star spells nothing but trouble for Detective Superintendent Roy Grace in the gripping crime novel Not Dead Yet, by award winning author Peter James.Gaia Lafayette has a movie to shoot back home and Grace is in charge of her security. Yet when a vicious gangster is released from prison and an unidentifiable headless torso is found, a nightmare unfolds before Grace’s eyes.An obsessed stalker is after Gaia – and Grace knows that they may be at large in his city, waiting, watching, planning . . .Although the Roy Grace novels can be read in any order, Not Dead Yet is the eighth thrilling title in the bestselling series. Enjoy more of the Brighton detective’s investigations with Dead Man's Time and Want You Dead.Now a major ITV series, Grace, starring John Simm.Trade ReviewNo one can deny James’s success as a crime novelist . . . The Grace stories almost always go to the top of the bestseller lists, not least because they are supremely well-told. James writes meticulously researched police procedurals, so informed that you can smell the canteen coffee . . . enthralling * Daily Mail *Peter James is one of the best crime writers in the business -- Karin Slaughter

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Book SynopsisThink Jack Reacher fronting Line of Duty' Ian RankinYou get away with murder.In a remote sea loch on the west coast of Scotland, a fisherman vanishes without trace. His remains are never found.You make people disappear.A young man jumps from a bridge in Glasgow and falls to his death in the water below. DS Max Craigie uncovers evidence that links both victims. But if he can't find out what cost them their lives, it won't be long before more bodies turn up at the morgueYou come back for revenge.Soon cracks start to appear in the investigation, and Max's past hurtles back to haunt him. When his loved ones are threatened, he faces a terrifying choice: let the only man he ever feared walk free, or watch his closest friend dieLONGLISTED FOR THE 2022 McILVANNEY PRIZE FOR SCOTTISH CRIME BOOK OF THE YEAR! Max, Janie and Ross return in the second gripping novel in this explosive Scottish crime series.Readers LOVE The Blood TideLine of Duty on steroids It just never lets up!' John BarlowThe Blood Tide grabs you from page one and doesn't let go. Be warned: don't sit down planning to read only a few pages!' Kate LondonTightly plotted, tense and thrilling. Neil Lancaster just gets better and better' Marion ToddYou can't beat the voice of experience A rugged tale from a writer who's done this chilling stuff for real' Paul FinchA rattlingly good read. The pages practically turn themselves' John SutherlandAn absolutely thrilling read from a brand-new star of Tartan Noir. Superb.' Cass GreenAuthentic to a tee. A story to die for. Characters that leap of all the page-turny pages.' Imran MahmoodWhat a gripping page-turner it kept me guessing until the very end' Michelle DaviesI've been hooked on this for a few days. It has it all: action, humour, tightly plotted with the most satisfying of endings!' Chris McDonaldTrade Review Readers love The Blood Tide ‘Wow!! A must for any avid crime/thriller fan! You feel like you are right there in the moment with the characters! Every chapter just left you wanting more!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘With each page I turned there was more suspense and intrigue. Add that to the inevitable twists and turns and you've got a must read book!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This was amazing. It was fast paced and believable, with a great cast of characters. If you liked Line of Duty this is for you.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This book was really good! It had suspense, intrigue some really bad guys and great police work! There were plenty of heart pounding moments and lots of twists and turns!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Phew! What a ride! A great read and highly recommended.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A fast paced, engaging and heart in the mouth book. Loved it, couldn't put it down.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘It had me up until the wee hours, but I just didn’t want it to end it was that exciting.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Praise for Neil Lancaster:‘The best police procedural I've read in years – fast-paced, compelling and deeply authentic. DS Max Craigie is a brilliant hero and I can't wait for the next in the series’ Jane Casey ‘A genuinely thrilling adventure’ Scottish Sun ‘Compelling, quirky and engaging, this is a page-turner you won't want to miss!’ Denzil Meyrick ‘Genuinely gripping, a total page-turner and one of my favourite reads of the year’ Matt Nixson, Daily Express ‘Great storytelling with a whiplash smart hero and heroine’ Daily Mail ‘A thriller writer set to blow up the bestseller lists’ C. L. Taylor ‘An edge-of-your-seat, read-in-one-sitting book. If you like Line of Duty, you must snap this up’ Cass Green ‘A stone cold classic of the genre; the strongest start to a series I’ve seen in years’ Tony Kent

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Book Synopsis''Jurassic Park with dragons'' NEIL OLIVER''Completely believable'' WASHINGTON POST GET READY FOR ACTION ON A GIGANTIC SCALEThe Chinese government has been keeping a secret for forty years: they have found a species of animal no one believed even existed.Now the Chinese are ready to unveil their astonishing discovery within the greatest zoo ever constructed. A small group of VIPs and journalists has been brought to the zoo deep within China to see its fabulous creatures for the first time. Among them is Dr Cassandra Jane ''CJ'' Cameron, a writer for NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC and an expert on reptiles.The visitors are assured by their Chinese hosts that they will marvel at these beasts, that they are perfectly safe, that nothing can go wrong . . .READERS LOVE THE GREAT ZOO OF CHINA''A thrill-a-minute rollercoaster ride''''Reilly delivers every time''''Sit back and escape inTrade ReviewJurassic Park with dragons instead of dinosaurs... so compellingly written that you get caught up in the furiously dramatic story... THE GREAT ZOO OF CHINA is a blockbuster of a book that tears along at a shrieking pace. * SCI-FI NOW *I enjoyed The Great Zoo of China from start to finish and found it difficult to put down. It's fun, it's tense, action-packed and rewarding with a subtle humour that offsets all the action and bloodletting. A Hollywood Blockbuster in Book form. * SFBOOK.COM *The science and the setting of "The Great Zoo of China" make the scenario completely believable. The action is overwhelming, making the reader feel giddy as the pages fly. You will believe that dragons are real. * WASHINGTON POST *When it comes to thrillers from Matthew Reilly, phrases like 'high octane' and 'intense action' don't even come close to adequately convey how much insanity he manages to cram into every novel. I've come to expect twisty-turny plots that rattle along at a breakneck pace and that I'll be so caught up that I'll be frightened to even blink. The good news is that The Great Zoo of China is no exception to this rule. * THEELOQUENTPAGE *A very exciting book... I loved every page of The Great Zoo of China. It's undemanding, great fun to read, thrilling, exciting, gory and did I say thrilling? * FORWINTERNIGHTS *Brace yourself for non-stop action... Fast furious, this is a must read for fans of Matthew Reilly and the action genre. * YORKSHIRE EVENING POST *'If you liked Jurassic Park prepared to be totally blown away by this action-packed blockbuster.' * PETERBOROUGH EVENING TELEGRAPH *

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Book SynopsisNAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY ESQUIRE This twisty, absorbing thriller is both a moving love story and fascinating speculative fiction exploring memory, time and reality' GUARDIAN An expertly crafted puzzle of a story' NEW SCIENTIST 'Old-school creepy a five-star horror novel' STEPHEN KING on Ascension 'A vivid, unputdownable story, about love and loss and all it means to be human' SUNYI DEAN, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Book Eaters An outstanding puzzle box of a novel thrilling, intelligent sci-fi with a touch of horror' GARETH BROWN, internationally bestselling author of The Book of Doors 'A nimbly constructed story that starkly explores the dangers of neuroscience run amok' KIRKUS In this staggeringly mind-bending speculative thriller for fans of Blake Crouch and Ted Chiang, a woman dives into her husband's memories to uncover a decades-old threat to reality itself Maggie Webb has lived the last decade caring for her elderly husband, Stanley, as memory loss gradually erases all the beautiful moments they created together. It's the loneliest she's ever felt in her life. When a mysterious stranger named Hassan appears at her door, he reveals a shocking truth: Stanley isn't losing his memories. Someone is actively removing them to hide a long-buried secret from coming to light. If Maggie does what she's told, she can reverse it. She can get her husband back. Led by Hassan and his technological marvels, Maggie breaks into her husband's mind, probing the depths of his memories in an effort to save him. The deeper she dives, the more she unravels a mystery spanning continents and centuries, each layer more complex than the last. But Hassan cannot be trusted. Not just memories are disappearing, but pieces of reality itself. If Maggie cannot find out what Stanley did all those years ago, and what Hassan is after, she risks far more than her husband's life. The very course of human history hangs in the balance. 'A compelling narrative that takes the reader on a page-turning journey through both time and memory' T.R. Napper, award-winning author of 36 Streets A tender and compelling tale of love and memory across time and history. Thrilling, thought-provoking and melancholy. Superb' David Wragg, author of The Black Hawks

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Book SynopsisThe sea never forgets. The sea never forgivesScuttler's Cove is a working village, nestling in dramatic coastal scenery in Cornwall, where life has gone on uninterrupted for centuries until this seaside idyll was discovered by the rich.Now the quaint harbour-front cottages have been snapped up by second-homers and rental companies, and the locals can barely afford to live in their own town.It is a very different place for Merrin Moon, who left for university at the age of eighteen and never looked back. Now in her thirties, she returns to the Cove for the first time since, after the death of her mother.She soon discovers that there are forces at play in the village that she could never have imagined. Is someone trying to drive out the second homers? And has their arrival started a chain of events none of them will be able to stop?For something old and terrible is awakening beneath the town's hallowed ground. And with it comes a horror that the residents have fought for generations to keep a secret.A dark and mysterious folk horror of the sea, and a timely exploration of the displacement of our modern moment, with a twist that will leave you reeling.

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Book SynopsisONE MISSING BOY. ONE MAN UNDERCOVER. A WHOLE NATION AT RISK.''The plot races to a splendidly dramatic ending; Chowdhury's writing is compelling and compassionate'' Guardian''Chowdhury is brilliant at...unexpected plot twists, while highlighting the conflicts experienced by characters with a foot in more than one culture'' Sunday Times Detective Kamil Rahman is working for the Metropolitan Police when he gets the call from MI5. They''ve received intelligence of a terrorist plot, and it''s Kamil they need.Posing as a disaffected cop, and working back in his friend Anjoli''s beloved restaurant on Brick Lane, Kamil attempts to infiltrate the cell.But when a young boy goes missing, Kamil finds the disappearance is linked to his case. What he uncovers leads him halfway across the world to Kashmir, and face to face with an old nemesisFrom Ajay Chowdhury, the award-winning author of THE WAITER, comes the thrilling new Detective Kamil Rahman mystery that''s his toughest assignment yet...*This is the fourth in the Detective Kamil Rahman series, though each novel can be enjoyed as a stand-alone*READERS LOVE THE SPY:WOW! The Spy is the perfect mix of contemporary politics, humour, action and romance''In Kamal and Anjoli, Ajay Chowdhury has created a modern day Holmes and Watson'Full of intrigue and twists and turns which gave an insight into the fight against terrorism'Praise for the Detective Kamil Rahman series:''Outstanding'' SUNDAY TIMES''Hugely entertaining'' ANN CLEEVES''Rip-roaring'' ABIR MUKHERJEE

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Book Synopsis''The new crime and espionage series from Penguin Classics makes for a mouth-watering prospect'' Daily TelegraphA mystery writer turns detective to protect the woman he loves. But is he hunter or hunted?The chance meeting between a crime novelist and a married woman blossoms into friendship. When she confides to him that she has been receiving threatening and sadistic letters from an ex-lover, who says he is watching her in the shadows, he knows he must help her. But the trail unexpectedly leads to another writer, Oe Shundei, the mysterious and secretive author of works of grotesque violence. Suddenly nothing is as it seems, and nobody is safe.

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Book SynopsisJames Herbert was not just Britain's number one bestselling writer of chiller fiction, a position he held ever since publication of his first novel, but was also one of our greatest popular novelists. Widely imitated and hugely influential, his twenty-three novels have sold more than fifty-four million copies worldwide, and have been translated into over thirty languages, including Russian and Chinese. In 2010, he was made the Grand Master of Horror by the World Horror Convention and was also awarded an OBE by the Queen for services to literature. His final novel was Ash. James Herbert died in March 2013.Trade ReviewThis is a powerfully disturbing read…two pages in, the reader is hooked, and Herbert has done his job. The horror. The horror. * Guardian *A literary Steven Spielberg * Sunday Times *A chilling classic haunted house tale -- Publishers Weekly, starred reviewA new James Herbert novel is always a mesmerizing experience * Fangoria *

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Book SynopsisAmanda Quick, the New York Times bestselling author of 'Til Death Do Us Part, transports readers to 1930s California, where glamour and seduction spawn a multitude of sins . . .

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Book SynopsisBuy Val McDermid''s masterful new thriller, 1989, now!___________________''Brilliant . . . sensational . . . unforgettable'' Guardian''The queen of crime is still at the top of her game'' IndependentThere is one serial killer who has shaped and defined police profiler Tony Hill''s life. One serial killer whose evil surpasses all others. One serial killer who has the power to chill him to the bone: Jacko Vance.And now Jacko is back in Tony''s life. Even more twisted and cunning than ever before, he is focused on wreaking revenge on Tony - and DCI Carol Jordan - for the years he has spent in prison.Tony doesn''t know when Jacko will strike, or where. All he knows is that Jacko will cause him to feel fear like he has never known before - and devastate his life in ways he cannot imagine...A gripping new thriller in the Tony Hill and Carol Jordan series, from the number one bestsTrade ReviewIt's perhaps fitting that for McDermid's 25th novel she's revisited her most thrillingly murderous creation, Jacko Vance * Daily Mirror *Val McDermid's 25th novel is stunningly good, but it comes with a health warning. It is truly disturbing * The Times *McDermid never pulls her punches in her graphic descriptions of the evils men (and women) inflict on each other...tension filled from start to finish * Irish Independent *Her writing is taut, her plotting pacy... McDermid is particularly good at analysing human damage and its effects * Scotsman *To write one brilliant book is hard. To write 25 is a miracle. That is what Val McDermid has achieved over the course of her career and it's why she is a much-loved legend in the literary world...the pace here is flawless and the various storylines are expertly interwoven...a superb crime novel * Sunday Express *Brilliant ... sensational ...unforgettable * Guardian *It's a tribute to McDermid's skill as a storyteller that she deliberately creates a trio of central characters who are essentially incapable of conventional empathy yet still manages to sustain reader sympathy right through to the coldly brutal finale * Irish Times *McDermid has pulled out all the stops, delivering a fast-moving tale * Herald *

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Book SynopsisInvestigative Services Branch (ISB) ranger Ainsley Beaumont arrives in her hometown of Natchez, Mississippi, to investigate the murder of a three-month-pregnant teenager. While she wishes the visit was under better circumstances, she never imagined that she would become the killer''s next target--nor that she''d have to work alongside an old flame.After he almost killed a child, former FBI sniper Lincoln Steele couldn''t bring himself to fire a gun, which had deadly and unforeseen consequences for his best friend. Crushed beneath a load of guilt, Linc is working at Melrose Estate as an interpretive ranger. But as danger closes in on Ainsley during her murder investigation, Linc will have to find the courage to protect her. The only question is, will it be too little, too late?Award-winning author Patricia Bradley continues her Natchez Trace Park Rangers series with a story about how good must prevail when evil just won''t quit.'Bradley creates a sweet

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Book SynopsisCrime psychologist turned podcaster Erin Larson agrees to assist a county detective--who also happens to be her ex--in finding the answers to a cold case that has suddenly warmed up. The deeper they dig the more dangerous the situation gets. The stunning truth, once revealed, will change their lives forever.

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Book Synopsis* LONGLISTED FOR THE CWA GOLD DAGGER * A literary master across genres, award-winning author Chris Offutt's latest novel, The Killing Hills, is a compelling, propulsive thriller in which a suspicious death exposes the loyalties and rivalries of a deep-rooted and fiercely private community in the Kentucky backwoods....Trade ReviewWith wonderful descriptives of the wildlife and the people, this is fantastically stripped back, pared down storytelling with such superbly written depth and sense of place, I'm going to call it; this is Kentucky Noir, it gleams dark, is as hard as anthracite and Offutt is its undisputed Pappy * LoveReading *Pitch-perfect in its tone and dialogue, this is what Jack Reacher wants to be when it grows up -- James Owen * Times (Best New Thrillers for November) *It's genuinely thrilling to read and written with a propulsive momentum, a poet's eye for the small detail and an expert plotter's feel for twists and turns that come naturally, rather than bolted on out of the blue. Fantastic stuff * Big Issue *Offutt writes gently and movingly about the people and the land, the history and the present, and the interior landscapes of his carefully and convincingly wrought characters * Quietus *More than just a murder case, it's a voyage into rural backwoods Kentucky that doesn't shirk from the darkness to be found there, and unfolds with drive, noir style and wry humour * Herald *

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Book SynopsisA secret hidden from Rex for over sixteen years. When Rex's college sweetheart reaches out to him after years of no contact, Rex has no idea that the trajectory of his life is about to change forever. Not only is she dying of cancer, she also has twins. Rex's twins. One of the kids, his daughter Courtney, has been abducted by a child sex ring, and the police are making no headway in locating her. Though rattled by these revelations, Rex vows to find Courtney and bring her back to her mother before the cancer kills her. Rex, Digger, and their usual team set out to hunt down the trafficking ring and take Courtney home, but what they find in the process is an even uglier mess than they could have imagined, infecting all of America. What's more, other world powers might be in on it, too. REMORSELESS is a full-length novel, a nail-biting thriller by best-selling author JC Ryan. It is the sixteenth book in the electrifying Rex Dalton series.

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Book Synopsis?''The undisputed Queen of Icelandic Noir'' Simon Kernick? ?''Yrsa is a magnificent writer'' Karin Slaughter? ?''Dark, creepy and gripping'' Stuart MacBride? AMONG THE MOURNERS AT A FUNERAL, ONE OF IS THEM IS A KILLER...A group of young professionals travel to the Westman Islands off the coast of Iceland to attend an old friend''s wake. Their reunion soon turns into a living nightmare, as the memories of a party they attended at university, and desperately tried to forget, come rushing back.When two bodies are found on a rocky beach close to the refurbished lighthouse keeper''s house that the group had stayed in, medical examiner Iðunn is sent to provide the local police assistance.For Iðunn, who grew up on the island, this takes her back to the heart of her complex family and the ghosts of her own past she would prefer to keep at bay.But as the deadly secrets soon become insurmountable, can any of them escape unscathed?A chilling, isolated thriller form the legendary Icelandic crime writer and international bestseller, perfect for fans of C. J. Tudor and Ragnar Jónasson.

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Book SynopsisArmchair travellers and foodies, rejoice! Booklist Starred Review on Murder on the Spanish SeasSagarine Pfister is a great cook but has been blacklisted by almost every restaurant in Chicago. She gets her chance at Louie''s, a below-average restaurant, the only place that will give her a job.Things change when she finds head chef Louie Ferrar dead in the walk-in freezer of his restaurant. But instead of closing the place down, the owner, Russian gang boss Anatoly Morzov, not only offers her Louie''s job, but also the position as his personal chef. Sagarine agrees, and while she knows she''s playing with fire, the chance to turn out extraordinary food at both the restaurant and for Morzov''s extravagant private parties is just too tempting.While the Chicago P.D. searches for Louie''s killer, the FBI pressures Sagarine to inform on the gang. She has no choice, but things take another dangerous turn when she falls for one of Morzov''s lieutenants. As Saga

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Book Synopsis*GUARDIAN BEST CRIME AND THRILLERS OF 2020**LA TIMES BOOK PRIZE WINNER 2020*''BLACKTOP WASTELAND may be the book of the year.'' MICHAEL CONNELLY''Sensationally good'' LEE CHILD''I loved BLACKTOP WASTELAND'' STEPHEN KING''Stunning. Can''t remember the last time I read such a powerful crime novel'' MARK BILLINGHAMBug Montage: honest mechanic, loving family man. He''s no longer the criminal he was - the sharpest wheelman east of the Mississippi.But when his respectable life crumbles, a shady associate comes calling with a one-time job promising a huge payout. Inexorably drawn to the driver''s seat - and haunted by the ghost of his outlaw father - Bug is yanked back into a savage world of bullets and betrayal.Like Breaking Bad in a high-speed collision with Drive, this dazzling novel holds up a cracked mirror to the American Dream - and tells the story of one man pushed to hisTrade ReviewSensationally good-new, fresh, real, authentic, twisty, with characters and dilemmas that will break your heart. More than recommended. -- LEE CHILDI loved Blacktop Wasteland. -- STEPHEN KINGBlacktop Wasteland is an urgent, timely, pitch-perfect jolt of American noir. S. A. Cosby is a welcome, refreshing new voice in crime literature. -- DENNIS LEHANEA complex and moving take on radical tension and self-destructive masculinity, with blistering action sequences and car chases that fairly roar off the page, this is undoubtedly one of the summer's standout reads. * THE GUARDIAN *Every once in a while a writer comes along with an incredible voice. Think Elmore Leonard, or Chester Himes. With Blacktop Wasteland, add S. A. Cosby to that list. Trust me, this guy is gonna be a big name someday. -- STEVE CAVANAGHThe action sequences are superb, the dialogue wouldn't shame Elmore Leonard, and Bug's experiences recall Walter Mosley at his most powerful...fantastic. * SUNDAY TIMES *An exciting slice of American noir... Executed with such relentless power and heart. * MAIL ON SUNDAY *A spectacular debut. * DAILY MAIL *A delicious slice of country gothic wrapped in smart, hard, contemporary neo noir. -- ADRIAN MCKINTYDiamonds and fast cars, trailer park dreams and late night illegal street racing, S. A. Cosby reinvents the American crime novel...Blacktop Wasteland thrums and races - it's an intoxicating thrill of a ride. -- WALTER MOSLEYEvery now and then, a novelist shows up with a confidence and a swagger that makes it silly to compare him to anyone else. S. A. Cosby, the man behind the wheel of Blacktop Wasteland, writes the way his main character drives - with precision and fearlessness, in complete command of the road ahead. The book will leave you breathless, but also desperate to know where Cosby will take us next. -- LAURA LIPPMANHard-boiled crime fiction at its very finest. Propulsive, haunting, and richly imagined. -- LOU BERNEYBlacktop Wasteland will let the world at large in on what the crime fiction underworld already knows: S. A. Cosby is a major, original talent. Searing, twisted and jaggedly human, this Southern noir heist novel leaves scars. -- JORDAN HARPERIt's fitting Blacktop Wasteland opens with a drag race. This is the literary equivalent of a muscle car-sleek, a little dangerous, and when it kicks into gear, you hold on for dear life. Lucky for you, Cosby is an expert wheelman. -- ROB HARTPowerful, gritty, and lyrical, S. A. Cosby's Blacktop Wasteland is the unflinching portrayal of a man who's deeply aware he needs to make a better life for himself and his family, but can't ? or won't. Cosby is a mesmerizing new voice in crime fiction you won't soon forget. This is literary noir at its finest. -- JENNIFER HILLIERFast-paced, thrilling noir with beautifully drawn characters that really live and breathe. A fantastic novel. -- MASON CROSSA roaring, full-throttle thriller. * NEW YORK TIMES *Blacktop Wasteland is an effective neo-noir that skilfully ratchets up the tension as it rumbles towards its inevitable conclusion. * IRISH TIMES *A stunning and thought provoking novel. This story rips through the pages with a rare energy. * NB MAGAZINE *

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Book SynopsisA family’s past pursues them like a shadow in this riveting and emotional novel of psychological suspense by the Amazon Charts bestselling author of All the Little Children. American journalist Rose Kynaston has just relocated to the childhood home of her husband, Dylan, in the English village of his youth. There’s a lot for Rose to get used to in Hurtwood. Like the family’s crumbling mansion, inhabited by Dylan’s reclusive mother, and the treacherous hill it sits upon, a place of both sinister folklore and present dangers. Then there are the unwelcoming villagers, who only whisper the name Kynaston—like some dreadful secret, a curse. Everyone knows what happened at Hurtwood House twenty years ago. Everyone except Rose. And now that Dylan is back, so are rumors about his past. When an archaeological dig unearths human remains on the hill, local police sergeant Ellie Trevelyan vows to solve a cold case that has cast a chill over Hurtwood for decades. As Ellie works to separate rumor from fact, Rose must fight to clear the name of the man she loves. But how can Rose keep her family safe if she is the last to know the truth?Trade Review“The Last to Know crackles with atmosphere and looming menace. From the get go, Jo builds a world of authentic characters beset by past trauma, ancient folklore, and deadly secrets, and cleverly keeps the tension building to the very last page. I devoured it in one thrilling, spine-tingling weekend. Five stars from me!” —Amy McLellan, author of Remember Me “A big house, a small town, a dark past, and a whole lot of secrets—all woven seamlessly together with Jo Furniss’s beautiful and evocative writing style. I raced through The Last to Know, from the edge-of-seat opening to the very satisfying ending. Highly recommended!” —Andrea Mara, author of the Irish Times bestseller The Sleeper Lies “I loved this atmospheric and suspenseful tale of family secrets and lies. It is beautifully written and is set in a memorably eerie location that really jumps from the page. I couldn’t put it down!” —Roz Watkins, author of The Devil’s Dice “The Last to Know is a beautifully written novel of psychological suspense charged with intrigue and emotion. Another gem from the very talented Jo Furniss.” —Victoria Selman, author of Snakes and Ladders “I love Jo Furniss. I have devoured every one of her books, and The Last to Know is her best yet. This time around, Furniss uses her elegantly devastating command of language to draw readers into a misty English village where residents are haunted both by ghostly legends and the very real reckonings owed to them by their own pasts. At turns heartbreaking and harrowing, [this book] evokes the stylish turns and insightful characterizations of modern masters of suspense Ruth Ware and Shari Lapena.” —Amber Cowie, author of Loss Lake “These characters jump off the page, their lives and past dredged up, detailed without being overbearing. And the story…expertly told. It dragged me along, never letting up until it all clicked into place during a thrilling finale. This deserves to be big!” —James Delargy, author of 55 “The Last to Know is a tale of secrets and lies and how your past can creep into your present. Jo Furniss writes beautifully and hauntingly. A gripping and evocative book.” —Alice Clark-Platts, author of The Flower Girls “The Last to Know is one of the best kinds of novels: secrets to unravel, a dark past to be explored, bodies buried, and characters you want to trust but don’t know if you dare. You will race through this tightly plotted novel with its dark secrets, just waiting to ignite.” —Rachael Blok, author of The Scorched Earth and Under the Ice “An intriguing page-turner filled with unspoken secrets, old scores to settle, and all set against the backdrop of a small English town where everyone has a long memory and won’t be quick to forgive. Clever and complex, this book will keep you reading into the night.” —Imogen Clark, bestselling author of Postcards From a Stranger “A quaint village. A decrepit house. A decades old mystery. All the elements you need for a compelling suspense that investigates whether you truly know the people you love, and whether you ever can. Sure to thrill Furniss’s fans.” —Catherine McKenzie, bestselling author of I’ll Never Tell and You Can’t Catch Me “The atmosphere of The Last to Know is intensity itself. A book in which a landscape is elevated to the status of a major character is a rare thing, but Furniss pulls this off with enviable finesse. Powerful, assured writing fires up the engines of this juggernaut of a plot from the very first page. I fell for Rose and Ellie in a big way!” —Kate Simants, award-winning author of A Ruined Girl and Lock Me In

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