Thriller / suspense fiction

Book SynopsisBased on the award-winning graphic novels created by Robert Kirkman, if you liked The Walking Dead TV series, you'll love this.The world has gone to hell - and that story starts here. Philip Blake’s life has been turned upside down. In less than seventy-two hours, an inexplicable event has resulted in people everywhere . . . turning. Now the walking dead roam the streets, massacring the living, and it seems that nowhere is safe. Escaping his small town, Philip has just one focus in life – to protect his young daughter Penny. And he’ll do whatever it takes to ensure she survives. With his two old high-school friends and his brother Brian, Philip decides to aim for Atlanta. It’s said refugee centres are being set up there. But between them and safety stand the walking dead – and they must, somehow, pass through them to reach salvation. The Rise of the Governor is fast-paced, action-packed storytelling about the lengths some people will go to survive. This book features new characters, new storylines and the same electrifying world from the hit TV show The Walking Dead.Trade ReviewA genuine pleasure to see the series make the transition to pictureless literature so smartly -- Starburst MagazineFast-paced, action-packed storytelling -- FantasyBookReviewIt takes great advantage of the literary medium in a way that most tie-in books would not -- TVOverMind.comFor those obsessed with The Walking Dead (such as yours truly), this is essential reading. This is the epitome of a page-turner -- REFINERY29This book stands alone and is a compelling read for fans of the series or just fans of zombies -- The Ossuary

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Book SynopsisHeart-stopping thriller from the master of suspense. Bad things are starting to happen at the Pendleton, an eerie building with a tragic past.The Pendleton stands on the summit of Shadow Hill, a palace built in the late 19th century as a tycoon's dream home. But its grandeur has been scarred by episodes of madness, suicide and mass murder. Since being converted into luxury apartments in the 70s, however, the Pendleton has been at peace. For its fortunate residents among them ex-marine Bailey Hawk, songwriter Twyla Trahern and her young son Winny the Pendleton is a sanctuary, its dark past all but forgotten.But now inexplicable shadows caper across walls, security cameras relay impossible images, phantom voices mutter in strange tongues, not-quite-human figures lurk in the basement, elevators plunge into unknown depths. It seems that whatever drove past occupants to their unspeakable fates is at work again.As nightmare visions become real, a group of extraordinary individuals hold theTrade ReviewPraise for Dean Koontz: ‘A terrific pursuit story … clever, up-to-the-minute, and riveting’ Guardian ‘There’s surprise after surprise, including a killer finale … a read-in-one-go novel’ Independent on Sunday ‘Velocity hits its pace from the first page and races through to a suitably climactic ending’ Sydney Sunday Telegraph ‘Dean Koontz is not just a master of our darkest dreams, but also a literary juggler’ The Times ‘Psychologically complex, masterly and satisfying’ The New York Times

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Book Synopsis**CHRISTINA DALCHER'S GRIPPING NEW THRILLER THE SENTENCE IS AVAILABLE NOW!**Intelligent, suspenseful, provocative, and intensely disturbing everything a great novel should be' LEE CHILDExtraordinary' LOUISE O'NEILLA truly compulsive novel' STYLISTThe book of the moment!' MARIE CLAIREThis book will blow your mind' PRIMAA petrifying reimagining of The Handmaid's Tale' ELLEA fast-paced, twisting thriller that left me speechless.' DAILY MAIL Terrifying' REDA novel ripe for the #MeToo era' VANITY FAIRA dazzling debut.' GOOD HOUSEKEEPINGThought-provoking and thrilling. I was left speechless!' WOMAN & HOMESilence can be deafening.Jean McClellan spends her time in almost complete silence, limited to just one hundred words a day. Any more, and a thousand volts of electricity will course through her veins.Now the new government is in power, everything has changed. But only if you're a woman.Almost overnight, bank accounts are frozen, passports are taken away and seventy million women lose theirTrade Review‘A petrifying re-imagining of The Handmaid's Tale’ ELLE ‘This book will blow your mind. PRIMA ‘Intelligent, suspenseful, provocative, and intensely disturbing – everything a great novel should be.’ LEE CHILD ‘A novel ripe for the era of #MeToo’ VANITY FAIR ‘The book of the moment!’ MARIE CLAIRE ‘Razor sharp and terrifyingly plausible. Extraordinary.’ LOUISE O’NEILL ‘A fast-paced, twisting thriller that left me speechless’ DAILY MAIL ‘Electrifying’ O, The Oprah Magazine ‘Truly compulsive’ STYLIST ‘Thrilling. I was left speechless!’ WOMAN & HOME ‘A dazzling debut’ GOOD HOUSEKEEPING ‘The Handmaid’s Tale 2.0.’ EVENING STANDARD ‘Set to dominate dinner party chats.’ COSMOPOLITAN ‘If you liked Atwood’s novel and Naomi Alderman’s The Power, I guarantee you will love this.’ THE POOL ‘A bold, brilliant and unforgettable debut.’ ALICE FEENEY ‘Gripping’ BELLA ‘Frighteningly relatable’ WOMAN ‘Be scared. Be very scared’ FABULOUS ‘Chillingly imagined’ SUNDAY MIRROR ‘Terrifying in its relevance’ GRAZIA ‘Thought-provoking’ PSYCHOLOGIES ‘Tense and engrossing’ THE IRISH TIMES ‘VOX has the sort of premise that immediately sets it apart.’ IRISH INDEPENDENT ‘The aftershocks of #MeToo have crept into publishing’ SUNDAY TIMES STYLE

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Book SynopsisUplifting, romantic and festive the perfect book to curl up with. I couldn't put it down' Rosie Nixon, Editor-in-Chief, HELLO! magazineFresh, fun and full of romance! I loved it!'Sunday Times bestselling author Heidi SwainA classic romanceI loved the passion, the romantic tension, and the way the characters leapt of the page. An ideal Christmas escape.' Laura Jane Williams, Bestselling author of The Lucky Escape A perfect escapist, heart-warming read! I was hooked from the first line!' Katie Ginger, author of The Perfect Christmas Gift''Unwrap and enjoy this Christmassy treat of a read'' Mandy Baggot, bestselling author of My Greek Island SummerWarm, funny and engaging, a five-star Christmas treat!' Karen Clarke, author of The Little French Café seriesWhat do you do when your fake engagement starts to feel too realAspiring clothes designer Victoria Scott dreams of one day opening her own boutique. But these aspirations are under threat from the new department store opening at the end Trade Review‘Uplifting, romantic and festive – the perfect book to curl up with. I couldn’t put it down’ Rosie Nixon, Editor-in-Chief, HELLO! magazine ‘Fresh, fun and full of romance! I loved it!’Sunday Times bestselling author Heidi Swain ‘A classic romance with the added bonus of a festive feel. I loved the passion, the romantic tension, and the way the characters leapt of the page. An ideal Christmas escape.’ Laura Jane Williams, Bestselling author of The Lucky Escape 'Unwrap and enjoy this Christmassy treat of a read'Mandy Baggot – bestselling author of My Greek Island Summer ‘A perfect escapist, heart-warming read! I was hooked from the first line!’Katie Ginger author of The Perfect Christmas Gift ‘Warm, funny and engaging, a five-star Christmas treat!’ Karen Clarke, author of The Little French Café series

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Book SynopsisGabriel Allon, art restorer and spy, is about to face the greatest challenge of his life. An al-Qaeda suspect is killed in London, and photographs are found on his computer photographs that lead Israeli intelligence to suspect that al-Qaeda is planning one of its most audacious attacks ever, straight at the heart of the Vatican. Allon warns the Pope's private secretary, his old friend Monsignor Luigi Donati, and rushes to Rome to assist in the security. But what neither he nor Donati knows is that the Vatican has been thoroughly penetrated. An extraordinary enemy walks among them and he's just getting started. In the days and weeks to come, Allon and his colleagues will find themselves in a deadly duel of wits against one of the most dangerous men in the world a hunt that will take them across Europe to the Caribbean and back again. But for them, there may simply not be enough of anything: enough time, enough facts, enough luck. All Allon c

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Book Synopsis''MAGNIFICENT'' Alan Moore''I COULDN''T PUT THE BOOK DOWN'' Ron Howard''CHILLING AND UTTERLY IMMERSIVE'' M. R. Carey It was no secret that journalist Jack Sparks had been researching the occult for his new book. No stranger to controversy, he''d already triggered a furious Twitter storm by mocking an exorcism he witnessed.Then there was that video: forty seconds of chilling footage that Jack repeatedly claimed was not of his making, yet was posted from his own YouTube account.Nobody knew what happened to Jack in the days that followed - until now. ''Fascinating, hilarious, disturbing, exciting and surprising as hell'' Ron Howard, director of Apollo 13, A Beautiful Mind and The Da Vinci Code''Brilliantly paced, utterly compelling, I didn''t have *a clue* what would happen'' Toby Whithouse''Super spooky and addictively written''Trade ReviewFascinating, hilarious, disturbing, exciting and surprising as hell. I couldn't put the book down * Ron Howard, director of APOLLO 13, A BEAUTIFUL MIND and THE DA VINCI CODE *Ingenious and funny . . . A magnificent millennial nightmare * Alan Moore *Wow. Seriously hard to put down . . . Chilling and utterly immersive * M. R. Carey, author of THE GIRL WITH ALL THE GIFTS *This is The Omen for the social media age * Chris Brookmyre, author of the Jack Parlabane thrillers *Wittier than the lovechild of Stephen Fry and Charlie Brooker; scarier than watching The Exorcist in an abandoned asylum. Fast, furious, original and most importantly, terrifying * Sarah Lotz, author of THE THREE *We fell hard for Jason Arnopp's whip-smart and impulsive thriller . . . meet your new favourite book * iBooks Store *Super spooky and addictively written * HEAT *An absolutely great read. It scared the bejeezus out of me! * David Schneider, comedian, director and actor in I'M ALAN PARTRIDGE and THE DAY TODAY *Cracking fun and genuinely creepy * Rick O'Shea, radio presenter *Tremendous . . . a cracking read * Andy Nyman, co-creator of GHOST STORIES and Derren Brown's award-winning shows *If you enjoy smart supernatural thrillers then read this book . . . I smashed through it in a couple of days * Daniel P. Carter, Radio 1 DJ *This is one of those books where I'm sad when I'm not reading it. It manages the rare feat of being both horrific and hilarious, which makes me insanely jealous of Arnopp and has me considering how to kill him and consume his mighty power * Chuck Wendig, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author *I always suspected Jason Arnopp was a genius, and now, having read his first novel, I know I was right. Jack Sparks is an extraordinary literary creation, clever and awful, loveable and cruel and his story is so terrifying and believable that I could barely bring myself to turn off my lights at bedtime * Lisa Jewell, International bestselling author *[A] shriekingly good paranormal thriller . . . Superb pacing, tightrope-taut suspense building and tight plotting * SUN *Quite brilliant. An assured, ultra-modern occult story with real depth of character, a compelling and satisfyingly twisted narrative and a streak of genuine malevolence * Andrew O'Neill, comedian, presenter and musician *The Last Days of Jack Sparks is whip-smart and perhaps, the greatest indictment of social media or endorsement of it . . . It is that kind of wonderful book that plays with your perception and is the very last word in gonzo journalism. If Hunter S. Thompson decided to write a novel channelling Aleister Crowley and with the wit of Augustus Burroughs, you would have the essence of this terrific novel * Ken Bruen, author of the Jack Taylor crime series *Funny, creepy, and totally nuts. I had a blast reading it * Paul Tremblay, author of HEAD FULL OF GHOSTS *It grabbed me relentlessly and made me reprioritize sleep . . . The conclusion is shocking, heartbreaking and absolutely fabulous. I really just loved this one. * THE SPECULATIVE HERALD *Brilliantly unnerving. I couldn't put it down * Tiernan Douieb, comedian *Arnopp's snappy prose and bizarre plot carry the day. An uneasy suspense shrouds the pages like a murky London fog. Devour it in one sitting * THE AUSTRALIAN WAY *As funny as it is frightening * Paul Finch, SHORTLIST *Original, clever, scary and funny...It kept me gripped and guessing from page one * Rebecca Levene, author of The Hollow Gods series *A breath of fresh air, vivid and essential * John Higgs, author of STRANGER THAN WE CAN IMAGINE *

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Book SynopsisIt was 1882 when Antoinette Giry, Maitresse du Corps de Ballet at the Paris Opera House, took her small daughter to the funfair at Neuilly. And there, in a cage, she saw a filthy manacled creature whose tormented eyes shone from a grotesquely deformed face. It was Antoinette Giry who saved him, freed him, cured his wounds and finally let him find a dwelling place in the labyrinthine depths of the Opera House. The creature - Erik - whose hideous face hid a brilliant brain of near-genius, was to become the Phantom of the Opera - magician, artists, musician, and lover. When he tried to lure the object of his adoration to his underground domain - it was to end in tragedy.It was Madame Giry who saved him once more, set him on a ship to the New World - and there Erik Muhlheim began a new and secret life, a life that began in misery and poverty but in which his incredible skills finally carved out an unexpected kingdom of power. And there it was he learned again of Christine, whoseTrade Review'Frederick Forsyth not only captures the spirit and style of Gaston Leroux's original novel, but also the romance and thrills that make the Phantom such an alluring character' -- Andrew Lloyd-Webber'A gripping, one-sitting read that reveals Forsyth in a surprising and beguiling new light' * Sunday Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisIn this family, everyone is keeping secrets - even the dead.In the quiet, wealthy enclave of Brecken Hill, an older couple is brutally murdered hours after a tense Easter dinner with their three adult children. After all, if one of the family were capable of something as gruesome as this, you'd know.Wouldn't you?Trade ReviewNobody does a vicious family circle like Shari Lapena. Highly recommended * Cara Hunter *In this fast-paced, twisted family saga, Shari Lapena keeps you guessing until the very last page * Paula Hawkins *Queen of the modern crime novel Shari Lapena is back with another tale of murder...Shari will keep you guessing until the very end * Sunday Express *A cross between Big Little Lies and Miss Marple, we reckon this one could be destined for the screen some time soon * Woman's Weekly *Dramatic, tense and satisfying murder mystery * My Weekly *

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Book SynopsisTHE MOST GRIPPING, TWIST-FILLED THRILLER YOU''LL READ THIS SUMMER. FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE RUMOUR''A real page turner. An engrossing and suspenseful tale with absorbing characters and plenty of shocking twists.'' Susan Lewis, bestselling author of My Lies, Your Lies''I read The Dare in two big gulps - it''s pacey, has great characters and there''s a flip worthy of Simone Biles.'' Fiona Barton, bestselling author of The WidowCome on. You''ll be fine. It''s only a game.Lizzie has no memory of the accident in which her best friend Alice died as a teenager. And it was an accident. Wasn''t it?Alice''s friends and relatives suspect Lizzie was to blame, but Lizzie knows that can''t be true. She would never have hurt Alice.Twelve years on, unpacking boxes in the new home she shares with her fiancé, Lizzie is finally beginning to feel like she cTrade ReviewA plot packed with surprises, and it has an ending that won't disappoint. * Daily Mail *Kara uses the old box of tricks so effectively, misdirecting your attention with expert cunning and then biffing you on the back of the head with her twists. * Daily Mirror *This psychological thriller gets under your skin, meaning some late nights till you finish it. * Heat *A real page turner. An engrossing and suspenseful tale with absorbing characters and plenty of shocking twists. * Susan Lewis, Sunday Times bestselling author of My Lies, Your Lies *I read The Dare in two big gulps - it's pacey, has great characters and there's a flip worthy of Simone Biles. * Fiona Barton, bestselling author of The Widow *Intelligent, packed with intrigue, and charged with an unstoppable tension, The Dare is a gripping tale which shows yet again that Lesley Kara is the queen of psychological thrillers. * Lauren North, author of The Perfect Betrayal *Lesley Kara keeps you guessing until the final page * Paula Hawkins *Lesley Kara has done it again. The Dare is a gripping tale of secrets, betrayal and love's power to corrupt and redeem. Brilliantly plotted, The Dare keeps you guessing to the very end, and like Lizzie, the reader never knows who to trust. Destined for the bestseller charts and deservedly so. * Adam Hamdy, author of Pendulum *You'll race through it. * Best Magazine *

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Book SynopsisFirst published in 1944, Murder After Christmas is a lively riot of murder, mince pies and misdirection, cleverly twisting the tropes of Golden Age detective fiction to create a pacey, light-hearted package admirably suited for the holiday season.

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Book SynopsisThe computer hacker formerly known as Nicole Jones is living a quiet life as Susan McQueen in Quebec, Canada. But her peace is shattered when, in an online chatroom, she sees a shadow: someone is inside her laptop, watching her every move: someone who knows exactly who she really is. Suddenly Susan is on the run again - but from whom?

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Book SynopsisAmateur sleuth and Child Protective Officer Foggy Moscowitz must find a missing girl with a special gift in this latest noir mystery set in Florida.Florida, 1976. Foggy Moscowitz knows he''s having a bad night when he wakes to find a gun pressed to his face. Nelson Roan has busted out of his prison cell and broken into Foggy''s house, demanding Foggy finds his eleven-year-old daughter, Etta. But as Foggy searches for Etta, it seems her father is not the only person who wants her found: Canadian mobsters, crazy New York Irishmen, the FBI and even the Seminole elite are all on her trail. But why?Etta has a special gift - and she knows something that certain people would go to any lengths to make sure stays buried in her memory. As Foggy helps Etta to reveal what she knows, he uncovers a sinister plot with tentacles that stretch further and higher than he could ever have imagined . . .

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Book SynopsisDr Frank Garfield has found a cure for cancer, but cut-throat businesses are looking to profit on the research and don''t care who they trample over to do so. Paediatric oncologist Dr Frank Garfield has discovered a genetic cure for cancer that can save his young patients. But his mentor, Nobel Prize laureate Dr Jackson Atlas, believes his research is like blood in the water for profit-hungry drug companies that will twist and weaponize it.UNICO Pharmaceuticals CEO Leona Lang is desperate to find a new product, and Frank''s formula could be the answer. But Jackson is an obstacle.Dalton Lang, Leona''s sociopathic son, has been tasked with seducing Frank into joining UNICO. His first steps are to eliminate Jackson and make it look like a burglary.With Jackson gone, will Frank be persuaded to join UNICO or let his research, which could blow apart the cancer industry, die? The lives of innocent children hang in the balance. Frank can save t

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Book SynopsisThe truth was dead and buried . . . until now.When a collection of human bones is unearthed during a routine archaeological dig, a Black Country field suddenly becomes a complex crime scene for Detective Kim Stone.As the bones are sorted, it becomes clear that the grave cont6thains more than one victim. The bodies hint at unimaginable horror, bearing the markings of bullet holes and animal traps.Forced to work alongside Detective Travis, with whom she shares a troubled past, Kim begins to uncover a dark secretive relationship between the families who own the land in which the bodies were found.But while Kim is immersed in one of the most complicated investigations she''s ever led, her team are caught up in a spate of sickening hate crimes. Kim is close to revealing the truth behind the murders, yet soon finds one of her own is in jeopardy - and the clock is ticking. Can she solve the case and save them from grave danger - before it''s toTrade ReviewI love this series, and Angela Marsons has joined the ranks of authors I would drop anything else I was doing to read, and whose books I put on pre-order without even stopping to read the blurb - Jen Med's Book ReviewsMy heart didn't beat right the whole way through this one! I actually had to read this on the floor as the edge of my seat was too uncomfortable! It is a real rollercoaster of a ride . . . this is one book you do NOT want to miss! - Emma the Little Book WormAll the stars lighting a clear night sky are not enough to rate this book. Believe me! I just LOVE this author and LOVE Kim Stone!! I cannot recommend this series enough. If you haven't yet read any of Angela Marsons' books, you're seriously missing out - Relax and Read Book ReviewsWith no let up in pace, the author doesn't give you time to catch your breath before she hits you with another shocking twist - The Book Review CafeThe Detective Inspector Kim Stone books are nothing short of brilliant - Nigel Adams Book WormGripping . . . so many twists and turns . . . fast paced with plenty of psychological mind games that will leave you reeling - Chapter In My LifeA gripping, emotional and addictive read. My only concern is how the author is going to top this book as how can you improve on perfection itself? Outstanding!!! - By The Letter Book Reviews

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Book SynopsisA geologist makes an astounding discoverythe world's biggest deposit of rare-earth elementsin the remote Republic of Namibia on the west coast of Southern Africa. But China controls ninety-seven percent of the planet's rare-earths and uses it to hold the world's electronics industry at ransom. If they discover this new find, they will go to war to maintain their monopoly. The CIA sends a team of black ops specialists under the command of Rex Dalton, accompanied by Digger, his special forces dog, to ensure China doesn't get their hands on the mine. Though Rex and the team try to keep the discovery a secret, it's too late to keep the Chinese from finding out. Soon, Rex and Digger are in a race against time to keep the USA and China from starting World War III and destroy the small, fledgling nation of Namibia in the process. UNEARTHED is a full-length novel, a nail-biting thriller by best-selling author JC Ryan. It is the fifteenth book in the electrifying Rex Dalton series.

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Book SynopsisNetflix's You meets The Talented Mr Ripley: an artist's commission turns into a hunt for a murderer, as a struggling painter becomes obsessed with a wealthy family who seem to be hiding a violent secret - from the author of cult-hit Other People's Clothes.

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Book SynopsisThe daughter who nobody wanted learns the truth about the mother she never knew. A page-turning, heart-breaking mystery ''full of surprises ... this is a classic whodunit'' (Scotsman).Cal McGill is a unique investigator and oceanographer who uses his expertise to locate things - and sometimes people - lost or missing at sea.His expertise could unravel the haunting mystery of why, twenty-six years ago on a remote Scottish beach, Megan Bates strode out into the cold ocean and let the waves wash her away.Megan''s daughter, Violet Wells, was abandoned as a baby on the steps of a local hospital just hours before the mother she never knew took her own life.As McGill is drawn into Violet''s search for the truth, he encounters a coastal community divided by obsession and grief, and united only by a conviction that its secrets should stay buried...Praise for The Woman Who Walked into the Sea:''An always entertaining and Trade ReviewSimply intoxicating * Library Journal, USA *Entertaining and gripping mystery * The Herald *A classic whodunit * The Scotsman *Cal McGill is a triumph ... a wonderfully unique creation * crimefictionlover.com *Great writing, enjoyable story-telling and wonderful characterisation * The Scots Magazine *

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewDark, chilling and utterly gripping, The Island is Nordic noir at its best, and is destined to become a classic of the genre. I couldn't put it down. I can't wait to read the rest of the Hulda series! * Shari Lapena, bestselling author of The Couple Next Door *Few writers at work today conjure atmosphere with such power, or plot their mysteries with such craft. The Island is his best book yet, an unflinching thriller that braids past and present, good and evil, love and loss. I can't wait for Hulda Hermannsdóttir's next case * A. J. Finn, bestselling author of The Woman in the Window *No one does isolation better than Ragnar Jonasson, who is superb at portraying Iceland's stark landscape and savage beauty . . . [Hulda Hermannsdottir is] an excellent addition to the growing band of top-class women detectives * The Times *Prepare to be swept away to the beautiful yet unforgiving island of Elliðaey in Jónasson's latest Icelandic noir. Atmospheric and creepy, Jónasson successfully keeps you guessing till the bittersweet end * Heat *A chilling novel about people with dark secrets, protecting themselves without a thought for the consequences. * Sunday Times *Riveting * Sunday Times *We heart the melancholy Hulda * Sunday Times Crime Club *A strikingly evoked picture of Iceland's forbidding beauty...Hulda Hermansdottir is a striking character - both gloomy and tenacious - and she is a key reason for the success of this atmospheric novel * Barry Forshaw *Extraordinary, the three books in that series are all amazing . . . very moving all the way through -- Ian RankinThis kept me guessing right up until the final pages. I loved the vivid landscapes, brilliant characterisation and intricate plotting. Bravo! * Liz Nugent, bestselling author of Skin Deep *Consider this one of the author's best plots, layered with that dour Scandinavian atmosphere we love * New York Times *Ragnar Jonasson is the Stephen King of Icelandic thrillers * Reader Review *Ragnar's best written book, filled with psychological horror and underlying rage. Hulda Hermannsdottir is a welcome addition to the selection of Icelandic crime fiction protagonists . . . It is almost impossible to put the book down until the last word has been read * Fréttablaðið *Ragnar's best book yet * Kiljan, literary TV show *The threads lie in various places, the plot is well woven and the pieces in the puzzle cometogether well in the end. The structure is good, the main characters are believable, the story flowswell, everyone is a suspect á la Agatha Christie and the solution unveils the mystery and leads thereaders to the truth. But not all the truth, as some things are better left hidden * Morgunbladid *Inventive and original, atmospheric and chilling . . . Fans of Christie's work will feel right at home; fans of Nordic Noir will similarly find the atmosphere right up their alley * 5 ***** Reader Review *Praise for Ragnar Jónasson * - *Jónasson is an automatic must-read for me . . . possibly the best Scandi writer working todayPraise for The Darkness * - *It will get your pulse racing and keep you hooked to the last page * Simon Kernick of The Bone Field series *Magnificently dark and twisted! That ending - blimey! * C. J. Tudor, bestselling author of The Chalk Man *Expertly plotted, with an ending that's a true shocker, The Darkness is the first book in a trilogy featuring this engaging investigator, which is good news * The Guardian *I've ONLY recently discovered the extraordinary Icelandic writer who adds several shades of darkness to Nordic noir . . . it builds to a deeply shocking climax -- Daily Mail, Ten Thrillers to Die For * Anthony Horowitz *Superb. . . chilling . . . This is the first volume in Jonasson's Hidden Iceland trilogy, which tells Hulda's story in reverse chronological order and establishes her as one of the great tragic heroines of contemporary detective fiction * Sunday Times Crime Book of the Month *Crime fiction has never seen a character quite like Hulda Hermannsdóittir; nor a series launch so entirely willing to take risks and obliterate long-standing tropes . . . There is no doubt that The Darkness will rank as one of the most popular and powerful reading experiences of the year. * BOLO Books Review *

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Book SynopsisRunning from her past, Rachel answers an advert to be a live-in assistant to glamorous and eccentric author Dorothy Winters. But behind the closed doors of Dorothy''s house, she quickly discovers that nothing is as it seems. When Dorothy''s manuscript throws up striking similarities to events in Rachel''s own life, she becomes convinced that the past she''s tried to hide is catching up with her. Then the phone calls start. The parcel arrives. The blood shows up in the bathroom. And Dorothy''s friend disappears. Terrified of being blamed for murder, Rachel has nobody left to turn to. Because who can she believe when she doesn''t even trust herself...?Trade ReviewCreepy and compelling. * M.K. Hill *Enthralling. Engrossing. Had me totally gripped from start to finish. Beautifully written. I loved this book. * Amanda Robson *I fell in love with the writing from the opening lines, and with each turn of the page I became more absorbed in the remarkable characterisation. The author takes the reader on a journey of discovery, delving deep into the minds of the characters to slowly and convincingly uncover their secrets. Intriguing, compelling and expertly written, I savoured every word. This clever, twisty tale lingers in the mind long after the final page is turned. * Alice Hunter *

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Book SynopsisOCEAN''S 8 meets Janet Evanovich, this fast-paced crime caper features one badass mother, with a certain set of skills who is forced to come out of retirement to protect her son, and teach a few men a few lessons!Ex-con artist Bee Cardello is going legit. Divorced from her mafia boss husband, she is determined to stay on the straight and narrow. So, when ex-hubby Charlie steals $37.5 million from a dangerous kingpin, who puts out a hit on Bee and her ten-year-old son Oliver, she finds herself pulled back into the life she''s worked so hard to escape.Part of that old life being one Adam Gage - an old flame and all-round sexy badass who Charlie''s now employed to keep her and Oliver safe . . . well, that''s what he tells her. Bee has been in this game long enough to know that everyone is in it for themselves, and she''d be stupid to trust Adam . . . again.When Oliver is snatched from right under their noses, rather than risk losing him forever,

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Book SynopsisFrom the BAFTA-winning writer behind the TV series PRIME SUSPECT and author of WIDOWS, now a major motion picture When a prostitute is found murdered in her bedsit, the Metropolitan police set to work finding the perpetrator of this brutal attack. DNA samples lead them straight to George Marlow, a man previously convicted of attempted rape. The police think they've found their man, but things are not quite what they seem . . . Detective Chief Inspector Jane Tennison came through the ranks the hard way, opposed and resented at every step by her male colleagues. So when DCI Shefford falls ill, the opportunity for Tennison to get herself noticed finally arrives. But the boys are not happy and every one of her colleagues is willing her to trip up. Desperate to remove all doubt around her suspect, Tennison struggles to make the charges stick. And then a second body turns up. With the team against her, and a dangerous criminal still on

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Book Synopsis''An instant Southern noir classic'' S.A. Cosby''Full of wily humour and epic bad behavior, this is an ebullient, rollicking ride you don''t dare miss'' Megan AbbottHell is empty... and Addison McKellar''s husband is missing.Addison McKellar isn''t clueless - she knows she and her husband Dean don''t have the perfect marriage - but she''s still shocked when he completely vanishes from her life. At first Addison is annoyed, but as days stretch into a week and she''s repeatedly stonewalled by Dean''s friends and associates, her frustration turns into genuine alarm. When even the police seem dismissive of her concerns, Addison turns to her father''s old friend, legendary Memphis PI Porter Hayes.Porter and Addison begin to dig deeper into Dean''s affairs and quickly discover that he was never the hardworking business owner and family man he pretended to be. As they piece together the connections between a hook-handed mercenary, one of

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Book Synopsis''Stephen Leather writes really exciting action thrillers. It''s like being there yourself'' CHRIS RYAN, AUTHOR OF Zero 22''The fast-paced action scenes are expertly choreographed; the description of settings - from the luxurious bars where Ankara''s gangsters gather, to Dubai''s glittering skyscrapers - is brisk and richly detailed'' FINANCIAL TIMESWho can you trust if you can''t trust the people tasked with protecting the nation?Murderous jihadists have been crossing the English Channel, passing themselves off as asylum seekers. MI5 have been keeping them under surveillance, but what starts as a simple terrorist takedown goes badly wrong and dozens of innocent civilians are killed in the heart of London.And the screw is tightened when a bomb takes out senior members of the Secret Intelligence Service.Someone within the security services has been working to their own agenda, and only Dan ''Spider'' ShTrade ReviewStephen Leather writes really exciting action thrillers. It's like being there yourself * Chris Ryan, author of Zero 22 *The fast-paced action scenes are expertly choreographed; the description of settings - from the luxurious bars where Ankara's gangsters gather, to Dubai's glittering skyscrapers - is brisk and richly detailed. Leather knows the inner workings of the security services. But beyond the enthralling storyline he also asks some tough questions about contemporary Britain - without preaching * Financial Times *

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Book SynopsisSweden 2012. When Inspector Gunnar Barbarotti returns to work after a terrible personal tragedy his boss asks him to investigate a cold case, hoping to ease him back gently into his police duties.Five years previously a shy electrician, Arnold Morinder, disappeared from the face of the earth, the only clue his blue moped abandoned in a nearby swamp. At the time his partner, Ellen Bjarnebo, claimed that Arnold had probably travelled to Norway never to return. But Ellen is one of Sweden’s most notorious killers, having served eleven years in prison after killing her abusive first husband and dismembering his body with an axe. And when Barbarotti seeks to interview Ellen in relation to Arnold’s disappearance she is nowhere to be found . . .But without a body and no chance of interviewing his prime suspect Barbarotti must use all the ingenuity at his disposal to make headway in the case. Still struggling with his personal demons, Barbarotti seeks solace from God, and the support of his colleague, Eva Backman. And as he finally begins to track down his suspect and the cold case begins to thaw, Barbarotti realizes that nothing about Ellen Bjarnebo can be taken for granted . . .The Axe Woman is the fifth and final Inspector Barbarotti novel from bestselling author Håkan Nesser.Trade ReviewSome aficionados would argue that the Swede Hakan Nesser is the most accomplished writer in the [Nordic noir] field today, and The Axe Woman is choice fare . . . So much to praise here: the steady accumulation of suspense, the assured characterisation and the elegant prose, perfectly rendered by translator Sarah Death -- Barry Forshaw * Financial Times *The godfather of Swedish crime * Metro *A master of suspense * Sunday Times *One of the best Nordic Noir writers * Guardian *One of Sweden's best crime writers * Mail on Sunday *

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Book SynopsisSUZUKI IS JUST AN ORDINARY MATHS TEACHER...UNTIL HIS WIFE IS MURDERED.Seeking justice, he leaves his old life behind to infiltrate the criminal gang responsible. What he doesn't realise is that he's about to get drawn into a web of the most unusual professional assassins, each with their own agenda:THE WHALE convinces his victims to take their own lives using just his words.THE CICADA is a talkative and deadly knife expert.THE PUSHER dispatches his targets in deadly traffic 'accidents'.Suzuki must take on the three assassins to avenge his wife - but can he keep his innocence in a world of seasoned killers?THEIR MISSION IS MURDER. HIS IS REVENGE.PRAISE FOR BULLET TRAIN:'Unlike anything you're likely to have read before...white-hot with double-crosses' Financial Times'Entertaining...high-speed...with lots of twists and turns...it has a Tarantino-meets-the-Coen-Brothers feel to it' The TimesPart high-octane thriller, part farce, this is an unusual and thoroughly enjoyable read' GuardianThe action accelerates up and down the ten carriages but the question is: who will get off alive? Daily MailTrade ReviewThree Assassins...showcases Kotaro Isaka's Tarantinoesque blend of offbeat wit and stylised violence -- James Owen * The Times *[A] mesmerising tale of how life is simultaneously cheap and precious, and the past catches up with us all. -- Laura Wilson * Guardian *Highly entertaining... grips with plenty of twists before delivering a stylish and fitting finale -- Jon Coates * Sunday Express *Delivers an unusual journey. The eponymous killers - along with a man bent on paybackfor the death of his wife - are engaged in a dance of death * Financial Times *Isaka knows how to keep his readers on their toes. His characters are colourful, varied and morally despicable. * Crime Fiction Lover *

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Book SynopsisTHE EXPLOSIVE NEW THRILLER FROM INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER, DOUGLAS KENNEDY__________________________'A pulse-racing thriller centred on hot-button debates' Daily MailBrendan has always lived a careful, constrained life. A salesman who never liked the work, he's a man who has stayed in his marriage and his faith because it was what was expected of him. But now, having lost his job after corporate downsizing and on the cusp of sixty, he finds himself scrambling to somehow stay afloat in the only Los Angeles work on offer to a man his age - driving for Uber.When one of his rides, a retired professor named Elise, asks to be dropped off outside an abortion clinic where she now volunteers, Brendan finds himself driving right into the virulent epicentre of one of the major issues of our time, engulfing his life in the process.A novel of high suspense and considerable moral complexity, Afraid of the Light is a tough, affecting social thriller that speaks volumes about the corrosive divisions of our troubled times.__________________________'Kennedy is skilled at zigzag plotting, blending domestic twists with turns created by global affairs' OBSERVERTrade ReviewA pulse-racing thriller centred on hot-button debates [...] Kennedy's action-packed storyline puts a punchy spin on the traditional narrative of male later-life crisis * Daily Mail *A wily plot * Mail on Sunday *I can't recommend this more highly ... one of my books of the year -- Phil Williams * Times Radio *

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Book SynopsisTHE NEW INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER BY THE 80 MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR1920, Texas Soldier Thatcher Hutton returns to a country unlike the one he left behind - where Prohibition is the new law of the land. When he is caught up in a crime on his journey home, he must gain the sheriff's trust to clear his name.Tragic events and betrayed trust have left Laurel Plummer alone and destitute. With few wage-earning opportunities open to women, she boldly enters an industry rife with danger and dominated by the men of the town. But her success comes at a cost when her cutthroat competitors resort to violence. Now deputy sheriff, Thatcher is powerless to defend Laurel as they find themselves on opposite sides of the moonshine war, where blood flows as freely as whiskey... A new suspenseful novel of murder, mayhem, danger and lust from the #1 New York Times bestseller, perfect for fans of Nora Roberts and Danielle Steel.

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Book Synopsis'No one does atmospheric quite like Louise Penny' ELLY GRIFFITHSThere is more to solving a crime than following the clues.Welcome to Chief Inspector Gamache's world of facts and feelings.It's the height of summer, and the wealthy Finney family have gathered at the Manoir Bellechasse to pay tribute to their late father. But as the temperature rises, old secrets and bitter rivalries begin to surface. When the heat wave boils over into a mighty storm, a dead body is left in its wake.Chief Inspector Gamache, a guest at the Bellechasse, finds himself with a building full of suspects. With the hotel locked down, the murderer is trapped. But a cornered predator is always the most dangerous of all...Ten million readers.Three pines.One inimitable Chief Inspector Gamache.'Impossible to put down' GLOBE AND MAILTrade ReviewLouise Penny's writing is intricate, beautiful and compelling. She is an original voice, a distillation of both PD James and Barbara Vine at their peaks and a worthy successor to both * Peter James *Full of twists and turns . . . Wonderfully satisfying * Kate Mosse on How the Light Gets In *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 *Impossible to put down * Globe and Mail *

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THE LATEST KITT HARTLEY MYSTERY, SET IN THE HEART OF YORKSHIREA serial killer is loose in Yorkshire, and has claimed three victims in three months. Eleven days before each murder, a large purple V is painted on the front door of the victim's house. The victims, all of whom have some association with the occult, are found drained of blood with two red marks on their neck.When RUBY BARNETT comes home one evening to find a large purple V on her front door, it becomes clear she is the so-called Vampire Killer's next victim. Private Investigators KITT HARTLEY and GRACE EDWARDS have just eleven days to solve the mystery and save Ruby's life. The clock is ticking . . .PRAISE FOR THE KITT HARTLEY SERIES'Brilliantly funny and charming' Northern Life'Unique and atmospheric' Woman Magazine'One to get your teeth into' Candis

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Book SynopsisTHE 12 MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE LEWIS TRILOGY, THE ENZO FILES AND THE CHINA THRILLERSAWARD WINNING AUTHOR OF THE CWA DAGGER IN THE LIBRARY 2021'Peter May is one of the most accomplished novelists writing today.' Undiscovered Scotland'No one can create a more eloquently written suspense novel than Peter May.' New York Journal of BooksA detective is haunted by the feeling he knows his murder suspect - despite the fact they have never met.IF YOU FLEE FATE...When Detective Sime Mackenzie is sent from Montreal to investigate a murder on the remote Entry Island, 850 miles from the Canadian mainland, he leaves behind him a life of sleeplessness and regret.FATE WILL FIND YOU...But what had initially seemed an open-and-shut case takes on a disturbing dimension when he meets the prime suspect, the victim's wife, and is convinced that he knows her - even though they have never met.And when his insomnia becomes punctuated by dreams of a distant Scottish past in another century, this murder in the Gulf of St. Lawrence leads him down a path he could never have foreseen, forcing him to face a conflict between his professional duty and his personal destiny.LOVED ENTRY ISLAND? Read the first book in Peter May's acclaimed China thrillers series, THE FIREMAKERLOVE PETER MAY? Buy his new thriller, THE NIGHT GATETrade ReviewPraise for Peter May:He is a terrific writer doing something different.From the first page I knew I was in safe hands. I knew I could trust this writer.Wonderfully compelling.A 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. * Independent, on the Lewis trilogy *Lyrical, empathetic and moving.A wonderfully complex book.May'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. * Independent *Dark, exciting and atmospheric. * Scotland on Sunday *Powerful and authentic. * Scotland on Sunday *

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Book SynopsisIt’s been thirty years since his father went missing. Now there’s a body, can he finally find out why? When a man’s body is discovered in a Swiss glacier thirty years after he went missing, his son, Foster Treherne, hopes he’ll finally have closure on what happened to the father he never met. But then the autopsy reveals signs of a struggle, and what was assumed to be a tragic accident suddenly looks more sinister. Foster tracks down his father’s old friends, but when he starts to ask questions it becomes clear that there’s something they don’t want to tell him. While some are evasive, others seem to wish the body had never been found. What exactly is their connection to each other, and why are they so reluctant to discuss the day his father disappeared? Who are they trying to protect? If he wants to uncover what really happened, Foster must follow the trail of secrets and lies—no matter how devastating the consequences, and what they might reveal about his father. Because the truth can only stay buried for so long…

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Book SynopsisIn this chilling tale from the bestselling author of Wall of Silence, a spark of malice ignites into an inferno of violence. Can one woman uncover the truth before it all goes up in flames? Eager for distraction in the aftermath of her messy divorce, Ellie Mileham dives into moderating the petty squabbles on her local Facebook group. When a prankster starts trolling uptight members, it’s a welcome diversion at first. But then the war of words moves onto the streets of Forest Grove, with threatening letters escalating into violent destruction. It’s suddenly clear there’s something much more dangerous at play. With lives at risk, Ellie delves into the history of Forest Grove and realises the so-called rural paradise has a dark and sinister heart. As she pieces together the puzzle of her own troubled childhood on the edge of the forest, Ellie learns this is not the first time the villagers have been targeted by an anonymous vigilante with an axe to grind… Could the two cases be connected? Ellie is determined to find out. But with everybody watching and nobody quite what they seem, can she uncover the truth before online threats become nightmarish reality?

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