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Book SynopsisRevealing a neighbor?s deep secrets and dark obsessions turns to murder in a shocking novel of psychological suspense by a New York Times bestselling author.Aspiring investigative journalist Shannon Gibbons and her family have moved into a beautiful house in the Fabulous Forties of East Sacramento, where Shannon finds a fast connection with a new neighbor. Renowned journalist Rosella Marlow appears to have a genuine interest in giving Shannon?s own career a boost?as personal assistant on Rosella?s new project. Appearances are deceiving.Bitter, resentful, and consumed by excruciating grief, Rosella is obsessed with wiping the smiles off her contented neighbors? faces. Now she?s watching closely, ready to expose their secrets. Secrets dark enough to destroy lives. In Shannon, Rosella has a trusting and unwitting accomplice. But Rosella is being watched, too. And when someone is found murdered, everyone on this quiet block is a suspect. Because everyone has a motive.With the help of a friend, Shannon begins an investigation into the death of a person she just met. As neighbor is pitted against neighbor, the truth is much scarier than anything they imagined.

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Book SynopsisFrom the international bestselling author of Home and Fool Me Once. Mistaken identities, dark family secrets and mysterious conspiracies lie at the heart of this gripping thriller.'The master of the double-twist' The Times'Simply one of the all-time greats' Gillian Flynn'The modern master of the hook and twist' Dan Brown'As moreish as ever' Sunday Times______________Secrets can kill. But will the truth set him free?Fifteen years ago, Detective Nap Dumas' twin brother was found dead on the railway tracks near his home.Most people concluded it was a tragic suicide. Nap did not.Now, after years of searching for answers, he believes he may have finally found what he's been looking for.But Nap is a cop who plays by his own rules.And when the past comes back to haunt him, he discovers secrets can kill . . .______________Readers can't get enough of Don't Let Go ...***** 'An absolutely superb, stand-alone thriller to add to his (and my) collection.'***** 'Don't Let Go is one of the best books Harlan Coben has ever written.'***** 'An ingenious, potent, and disturbing thriller.'***** 'All the stars and wow this was one awesome book with a main character that I absolutely loved!!'***** 'I highly recommend it to thriller readers young and old and I look forward with baited breath for Harlan's next book.'Trade ReviewThe brilliant new novel from the international bestselling author of Home and Fool Me Once. Mistaken identities, dark family secrets and mysterious conspiracies lie at the heart of this gripping new thriller. * from the publisher's description *The modern master of the hook and twist, luring you in on the first page only to shock you on the last * Dan Brown *Simply one of the all-time greats - pick up any one of his thrillers and you’ll find a riveting, twisty, surprising story with a big, beating heart at its core. * Gillian Flynn *Coben is a phenomenon - the most reliable of American thriller-writers, the least likely to disappoint ... the true mystery is Coben's extraordinary capacity to keep writing such wonderful thrillers * The Times *As moreish as ever * The Sunday Times *

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Book SynopsisSOON TO BE AN ORIGINAL AMAZON PRIME SERIESThe legendary thriller that launched the Alex Cross phenomenon_________________________________Two children have been kidnapped from an elite private school in Washington DC, and Detective Alex Cross is charged with finding them.The kidnapper's identity is quickly determined as one of the children's teachers. But capturing him is the true challenge.As Cross gets pulled deeper into the strange world of the kidnapper, it becomes clear he is far more dangerous than anyone could have anticipated._________________________________'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades. The Alex Cross series proves it.' LEE CHILD'Alex Cross is a legend' HARLAN COBEN'I wrote, "Along Came a Spider is the best thriller I've come across in many a year. It deserves to be this season's no. 1 bestseller and should instantly make James Patterson a household name." A household name, indeed.' NELSON DEMILLE'Brilliantly terrifying! So exciting that I had to stay up all night to finish it! Packed with white-knuckle twists.' DAILY MAIL'An incredibly suspenseful read with a one-of-a-kind villain who is as terrifying as he is intriguing.' CLIVE CUSSLER'Terror and suspense that grab the reader and won't let go. Just try running away from this one.' ED MCBAINTrade ReviewBrilliantly terrifying! So exciting that I had to stay up all night to finish it! Packed with white-knuckle twists. * DAILY MAIL *An incredibly suspenseful read with a one-of-a-kind villain who is as terrifying as he is intriguing. One of the best thrillers of the year.I wrote, "Along Came a Spider is the best thriller I've come across in many a year. It deserves to be this season's no. 1 bestseller and should instantly make James Patterson a household name." A household name, indeed.Terror and suspense that grab the reader and won't let go. Just try running away from this one.[Alex Cross] has become one of the greatest fictional detectives of all time, a character for the ages. -- DOUGLAS PRESTON and LINCOLN CHILDBehind all the noise and the numbers, we shouldn't forget that no one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades. The Alex Cross series proves it. -- LEE CHILD, international bestselling author of the Jack Reacher seriesAlex Cross is a legend. -- HARLAN COBENIt's no mystery why James Patterson is the world's most popular thriller writer: his uncanny skill in creating living, breathing characters we truly feel for and seamless, lightning-fast plots. I do this for a living, and he still manages to keep me guessing from the first to last page ... Simply put: Nobody does it better. -- JEFFERY DEAVEREvery once in a while a writer comes along and fundamentally changes the way people read. He or she is so bright, so innovative, so industrious that what they envision and create becomes the measure by which all others are judged. In 1993 one such writer - James Patterson - began to do just that ... James Patterson is the gold standard by which all others are judged. -- STEVE BERRY, bestselling author of the Colton Malone seriesPatterson boils a scene down to the single, telling detail, the element that defines a character or moves a plot along. It's what fires off the movie projector in the reader's mind. -- MICHAEL CONNELLYJames Patterson is The Boss. End of. -- IAN RANKIN, bestselling author of the Inspector Rebus seriesPatterson knows where our deepest fears are buried... there's no stopping his imagination.Patterson is in a class by himself.

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Book SynopsisThe gritty new thriller from the Queen of Crime Drama and the fifth book in the Sunday Times bestselling Jane Tennison series.Jane Tennison has worked hard to become the first female detective ever post to the infamous Flying Squad, or 'the Sweeney'. But the Dirty Dozen is a notorious boys' club, and Jane's new colleagues make it clear that they don't think a woman is up to the dangers of the job. Dealing with some of London's most ruthless armed criminals, who think the only good cop is a dead cop, is no joke. Determined to prove she's as good as the men, Jane discovers from a reliable witness that a gang is going to carry out a massive robbery. But she doesn't know who they are, or where and when they will strike . . .Praise for Lynda La Plante'Lynda La Plante practically invented the thriller' Karin Slaughter'Classic Lynda - a fabulous read' Martina Cole'Satisfyingly full of twists and turns' The Independent'A rare ring of authenticity' Sunday Telegraph'An absorbingly twisty plot' Guardian

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Book SynopsisAs Jaq is pulled further into a murky underworld of deceit and corruption, things take an explosive turn… After escaping almost certain death amidst the ruins of Chernobyl, Jaq finds herself in even hotter water. Deep in debt, she decides to take on a risky contract in China. But when her former student and the chemical factory she was meant to be investigating both mysteriously disappear, she realises nothing is as it seems. From fraudulent art auctions in London to a troupe of male strippers in Shanghai, the mystery of the vanishing factory begins to look ever more complicated as the days pass. Can Jaq work out what happened – and whether it has anything to do with her nemesis Frank Good – before time runs out? Praise for the series: ‘Action, intrigue and a stonkingly modern heroine. It's a blast.’ Sunday Times Crime Club ‘Intricate, seductive and thrilling. Erskine’s writing glows with wit and danger.’ Ross Armstrong, author of The WatcherTrade Review'The book keeps the reader guessing throughout...and the fast pace of the thriller makes it difficult to put down.' * The Chemical Engineer *‘Never a dull moment, this is a whip-smart, action packed, intriguing read that has the reader rooting for Jaq, a thoroughly modern and engaging warrior… Highly recommended.’ * Mystery People *'The Chemical Reaction – a taut against-the-clock cliffhanging yarn located in China – is every bit as good as its Chernobyl predecessor, with trademark Erskine flourishes augmented by dodgy art auctions and disappearing chemical factories... If you’re looking for a really good thriller that is complex and exciting, get in on the Jaq Silver action now. You won’t be disappointed.' * Swansea Bay magazine *'No one else writes with the knowledge or brio of Erskine.' * Literary Review *'A globetrotting action-fest.' * Peterborough Times *Praise for The Chemical Detective: 'Action, intrigue and a stonkingly modern heroine. It's a blast.' Sunday Times Crime Club ‘Intricate, seductive and thrilling. Erskine’s writing glows with wit and danger. And can’t help reminding you, with every page turned, of how close we all are to detonation.’ Ross Armstrong, author of The Watcher ‘A convincing thriller with an unusual edge.’ -- Crime Review

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Book SynopsisKarin Slaughter is one of the world's most popular and acclaimed storytellers. Published in 120 countries with more than 35 million copies sold across the globe, her nineteen novels include the Grant County and Will Trent books, as well as the Edgar-nominated Cop Town and the instant NewYork Times bestselling novels Pretty Girls, The Good Daughter, and Pieces of Her.Slaughter is the founder of the Save the Libraries project-a nonprofit organisation established to support libraries and library programming.For more information visit KarinSlaughter.comAuthorKarinSlaughter@SlaughterKarin

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Book Synopsis'Fans of How To Kill Your Family will love Saffy, the serial-killing heroine of Bad Men' - RED MAGAZINE'Silence of the Lambs meets Sex and the City' - FTFrom million-copy bestselling author Julie Mae Cohen comes the razor-sharp, edge-of-your-seat feminist rage thriller of Summer 2023.*A BBC RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB PICK*Saffy has a secret. A secret that she is deeply ashamed of. It's not the fact that she's a serial killer in her free time. In fact, she's quite proud of that. After all she's only killing the bad men. She is making the world a better place.No, her secret is far worse than that. Saffy has a messy, inexplicable, uncontrollable crush. So while she's busy plotting her next murder, she also has the much harder task of figuring out how to get a boyfriend.But if there's one thing Saffy knows, it's how to get her man .

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Book SynopsisFor whatever we lose, it is our self we find in the sea.‘The best swashbuckler of the year ... There are echoes of Horatio Hornblower in Nightingale’s introspection and doubts. The gay love story is beautifully written and the evocation of life on board the Scylla is equally good’ The Times ‘An extraordinary work, absolutely breathtaking ... it beggars belief’ Conn Iggulden, New York Times & Sunday Times bestselling author‘Achingly beautiful. A delightful, romantic, queer historical adventure’ Mackenzi Lee, New York Times bestselling authorCaptain Hiram Nightingale is a veteran of the wars which have raged throughout Europe and the Americas. But a grand victory at the Battle of the Nile in 1798 comes at a devastating cost. Plagued by wounds both physical and mental, he attempts to recover by accepting command of HMS Scylla. His task is to hunt down a mutinous ship and bring the crew to justice.However, it soon becomes clear that the mission is just one danger in an immense web. Nightingale finds himself in the middle of a network of secrets that will affect everyone onboard the Scylla. He has to battle against the perils of the war-torn seas, a crew who he fears does not accept him, and meddling, powerful figures from his past.And in the centre of all this, his new lieutenant, the popular Arthur Courtney, stirs up long repressed feelings. On his journey, Nightingale must confront his own demons. For it seems, during his dangerous adventure, his greatest enemy might just be himself.A deeply poignant tale of naval warfare, political intrigue and a love between two men that stands tall in an unaccepting world. Perfect for fans of Hornblower, Sharpe and Outlander.Praise for Leeward ‘There is a weight of human insight here that is quite dazzling. A story told with such panache deserves a bestseller mass audience’ Conn Iggulden‘One of the best debut novels I have read in many years. A magnificent, compelling read’ Ben Kane, Sunday Times bestselling author‘Profound, intricate, artful. A truly original story of forbidden love and adventure. I urge you to sail into the storm!’ A. J. West, Sunday Times bestselling author‘A stunning book. In an utterly authentic voice, Katie Daysh brings to life the terrifying power of the sea, and the bonds of both love and duty that tie a captain to his ship’ Damion Hunter, author of Shadow of the Eagle

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Book SynopsisJoe the Bouncer seeks the killer of NYC's most desirable call girls in the newest thriller in David Gordon's acclaimed series. Joe Brody, ex-Special Forces operative suffering post-traumatic stress syndrome so severe that it turned him to drug and alcohol abuse, is getting his life back together. Living with his grandmother in Queens, Joe has taken what should be a simple job as a bouncer at a strip club, where he can spend his nights reading the classics. The only catch is that his childhood friend Gio Caprisi, now head of New York's Italian Mafia, relies on Joe's extra-legal expertise when things get particularly nasty on the streets. Recently, New York's criminal underworld has been shaken by the disappearance of its most successful call girls. As a pattern emerges, what might otherwise appear to be a choice to pursue a new life comes to resemble something more troublesome – the work of a serial kidnapper. When a woman turns up dead, the hunt for the predator behind it all becomes even more urgent. To find the killer, Joe will have to plunge into the seediest fringes of Manhattan and its surrounding boroughs on another wild ride. Reviews for David Gordon 'David Gordon brings an outstanding new voice to the contemporary crime novel' Robert Crais 'A unique and worthwhile series' CrimeReads 'Gordon knows how to write a potboiler' LA TimesTrade ReviewREVIEWS FOR DAVID GORDON 'One wild ride' Kirkus Reviews 'Gordon knows how to write a potboiler' LA Times 'Delightful misadventures include a wild chase on a yellow-and-orange Ducati motorcycle and a luxury car heist. Gordon's found his groove in this one' Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisFour women, four ways to revenge… A Monaco insider reveals what life is like in the world's richest and most secretive enclave, where revenge is best served with a glass of champagne. Wedged between Southern France and the Mediterranean Sea, the miniature principality of Monaco is a place for aspiration, for comic extremes and for outrageous personalities. Where a businesswoman gets her favourite Chanel suit flown in by private jet. Where Hôtel de Paris serves breakfast to a drunken socialite in a prison cell. Where two Gucci-clad women are behind a string of burglaries. Against a backdrop of cocktails on superyachts, looking fabulous and feeling empty, this tongue-in-cheek tale revolves around four relatable women who meet by chance in Monte Carlo. After sharing their tales of betrayal, they set up a book club as a cover while they settle each other’s scores. But revenge, like life, doesn’t always go to plan… The book cover has been designed by one of the UK’s leading illustrators, Patrick Knowles. Knowles is best known for his cover designs for Julian Fellowes and Anthony Horowitz, as well as for Prince William and Kate’s wedding calligraphy.

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Book SynopsisSomething whistling through the door behind her caused her to turn. A shadow spread across the opening. She clasped a hand to her mouth, stilling the fear that was rising. The menacing shadow was followed by a face that sent a cold shiver down her spine...When the call comes in about Lucy, a seventeen-year-old girl murdered after the secret party she held in her parents'' home, Detective Lottie Parker is first on the scene.As Lottie breaks the news to Lucy''s heartbroken parents and the devastated partygoers, she discovers that hours before her death Lucy had revealed a terrible secret about her friend Hannah. And when Lottie finds Lucy''s bloodstained clothing hidden in Hannah''s bedroom, she has no option but to bring her into custody.But Hannah claims to have no memory of the night Lucy died and as Lottie investigates further, she discovers something shocking. Her own son Sean was at the party. Why did he lie to her? Is her beloved child a witness or a suspect... or in the killer''s sights?If you love Karin Slaughter, Robert Dugoni and Rachel Caine, you''ll be hooked by this heart-stopping thriller from Patricia Gibney. The Guilty Girl will have you gripped until the very last page.''Amazing! Could not put it down and read until my eyes couldn''t cope anymore. 10/10 and would recommend to anyone who loves a good page turner.'' Netgalley reviewer, ?????''One of the best books I have read this year... Dark, intense and definitely not what I was expecting. The Guilty Girl had me sat on the edge of my seat, this book is definitely my type of book. My advice to readers is switch off your phone, order a takeaway and tuck into this fantastic five star read from one of my favourite authors.'' Netgalley reviewer, ?????

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Book Synopsis'Utterly compelling and laugh-out-loud funny.' KATY BRENT, author of How To Kill Men and Get Away With It 'As if Bridget Jones found herself in a Scream film. Murderously clever!' RUPERT HOLMES Finding true love can be murder. Gwen Turner, 29, entrepreneur and part-time barista. Likes: true-crime podcasts, cheese-based snacks (the more unnaturally orange the better) and constantly refreshing her dating apps. Dislikes: two-day hangovers, people who refer to themselves as entrepreneurs... and discovering her latest match is actually a serial killer (probably should have put that top of the list). They say romance is dead, but if Gwen can’t catch the mystery killer who’s targeting every man she’s ever dated, it’s about to get a whole lot deadlier. A twisty, fast-paced and darkly hilarious modern murder mystery set in the terrifying and mystifying world of online dating, Don't Swipe Right is perfect for fans of Bella Mackie's How To Kill Your Family and Netflix's You. 'Rarely is murder so much fun!' Rachael Blok 'You'll come for the addictive murder mystery, and stay for the brilliant satire of modern dating at its worst.' Hayley Quinn 'A funny and outspoken comedy of manners... a proper whodunnit.' Morning Star 'A dark and gripping comedy, we laughed our way through... Brilliant.' That's Life! 'Well-written, neatly plotted, pacy, unguessable and hugely enjoyable... Chilton has found the sweet spot.' Sussex Life 'Playful and pacy... balancing gory with mischievous.' Love Reading 'Kept me guessing right to the end... funny and quirky to boot.' Nicole KennedyTrade ReviewUtterly compelling and laugh-out-loud funny. * Katy Brent, author of How To Kill Men and Get Away With It *You'll come for the addictive murder mystery, and stay for the brilliant satire of modern dating at its worst. * Hayley Quinn, author of The Last First Date *Rarely is murder so much fun! I raced through Don't Swipe Right, the pages practically turned themselves. * Rachael Blok, author of The Fall *So cleverly plotted. I felt like I was on some kind of terrifying ride and I just had to let it all happen. * Laura Pearson, author of I Wanted You To Know *Don’t Swipe Right kept me guessing right to the end... felt fresh and original while being funny and quirky to boot. * Nicole Kennedy, author of After Paris *A remarkably assured debut: well-written, neatly plotted, pacy, unguessable and hugely enjoyable. Humour doesn’t always sit well with crime but Chilton has found the sweet spot * Sussex Life *L.M. Chilton's modern [serial killer novel]... offers the reader suspect after suspect as the narrative gallops on * Literary Review *A dark comedy that'll make you think twice about using Hinge, we laughed our way through this brilliant book * Closer *A funny and outspoken comedy of manners also... a proper whodunnit with a well-chosen list of suspects * The Morning Star *Hilariously dark * Psychologies *A dark and gripping comedy, we laughed our way through this brilliant book * That's Life! *[A] playful and pacy debut... balancing gory with mischievous * Love Reading, Debut of the Month *A brilliant book, crying out to be made for TV * Bella *Chilton’s debut novel is crime comedy of the first order and a recommended read for those who like their crime up to date and funny. * Promoting Crime Fiction *This hilariously dark thriller sees a serial dater on the trail of a serial killer targeting her online matches * Platinum *As if Bridget Jones found herself in a Scream film. A crafty fusion of savvy humor and twisty suspense makes for a murderously clever debut! * Rupert Holmes, author of Murder Your Employer *

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Book SynopsisWar stories have made a significant contribution to the nation's literature, which is not surprising given Scotland's long and distinctive military history. This collection brings together twenty-four evocative tales of war, fictional and factual,by some of the greatest Scottish writers.

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Book SynopsisThe gripping third novel in the electrifying crime series starring criminal psychologist Holly Wakefield.Trade ReviewA creepily sinister thriller that will keep you wide-eyed into the wee small hours . . . A real chiller! * Peterborough Telegraph *Praise for the Holly Wakfield series:Creepy, twisted and gripping -- 5-star review * Sun *Mightily impressive . . . deviously plotted, with a bleak thread of intriguing twists * Daily Mail *A thrilling new talent -- Peter JamesDark, compelling and expertly paced . . . one of the best police procedurals I've read for a long time -- M. W. CravenA must for all crime readers * Woman's Way *Meticulously plotted and devious in its execution, Mark Griffin's debut novel is utterly compelling. I can't wait to read the rest of the Holly Wakefield series -- Lesley KaraWow. I read this in less than a day. As many twists and turns as a rollercoaster! A fascinating lead character with a deliciously dark secret. It's the kind of writing which grabs you and won't let you go -- Amy LloydDeftly plotted, propulsive, psychologically astute . . . totally horrifying -- Dominic NolanAbsolutely gripping . . . It reminded me of Thomas Harris - the same combination of terror and the detective pitting wits against a psychopath. I had to keep reading, while dreading what was coming next -- Toby Faber

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Book SynopsisA body in Berlin. A conspiracy where all sides are dirty, and the clean up will be murder. From New York Times bestselling authors Nelson DeMille and Alex DeMille, Blood Lines features the return of Special Agents Brodie and Taylor who are on the hunt for the cold-blooded murderer of a fellow agent.Army Criminal Investigation Agents Scott Brodie and Maggie Taylor are tasked with investigating the murder of CID Special Agent Harry Vance, an accomplished counterterrorism agent whose body was discovered in a city park in the heart of Berlin''s Arab refugee community.The authorities suspect this is an act of Islamic terrorism, but Brodie and Taylor soon believe there is more to this case. In looking into Vance''s movements, they delve into the many conflicts and contradictions of modern Germany, from the dark legacy of the Cold War to a rising neo-Nazi movement. Meanwhile, a new threat emerges from American intelligence agents who fear

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Book Synopsis YOU''LL BE HOOKED BY THE FIRST PAGE, AND SHOCKED BY THE LAST . . . THE TWISTY NEW THRILLER FROM THE #1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF FRIEND REQUEST ''Laura Marshall is queen of the irresistible premise'' ERIN KELLY, author of HE SAID/SHE SAID Don''t miss Laura Marshall''s addictive new thriller, MY HUSBAND''S KILLER. Pre-order now!*****Eleven murders. Twenty-five years ago. Are some truths better left buried?On 15th June 1994, Travis Green - husband, father, upstanding citizen - walked through the streets of Hartstead and killed eleven of his neighbours. The final victim was four-year-old Cassie Colman''s father.As the twenty-five year anniversary approaches, Cassie would rather forget the past - even as her mother struggles to remember it at all. Then something hidden in her mother''s possessions suggests those eleven murders were not what everyone belieTrade ReviewPraise for The Anniversary * - *Queen of the irresistible premise, Laura Marshall returns with a book to keep you guessing and pull at your heartstrings -- Erin KellyChilling, moving, compulsively readable. The Anniversary is Laura Marshall's best yet -- Chris WhitakerFascinating * Sunday Times *A poignant and unsettling page-turner * Sun *I kept thinking 'just one more page' and was genuinely unable to put it down. Expertly written and plotted -- Karen HamiltonA tense, twisty one-sitting read -- Tammy CohenA brilliant, twisty thriller you'll want to race through * Fabulous Magazine *The perfect compulsive summer read -- Fiona CumminsClever, pacey and compelling. A cracking thriller that also examines the relationship between mothers and daughters with honesty and compassion -- Emma CurtisLaura Marshall's unsettling psychological thriller is utterly gripping * Woman's Own *A storming return by one of my favourite thriller writers and could well be her best. Turning the whodunnit on its head to focus on the "why", Marshall crafts a chilling and emotionally complex read . . . Sensitive, intelligent, and hugely entertaining -- Caz FrearI love Laura Marshall's books and this is my favourite. The twist at the end is delicious! -- Amanda ReynoldsFast-paced, intriguing, and with plenty of twists and turns * Irish Examiner *The type of book that'll make the hairs on your arms stand up, as you delve further into the twists and turns * Belfast Telegraph *Grabs hold of the reader and digs in its nails from the chilling first chapter, not letting go for the rest of the novel -- Nikki SmithA twisting tale that stuns you, written with real heart. A wonderful read -- Rachel EdwardsA gripping, tense and addictive psychological thriller . . . I wasn't able to put it down -- Olivia KiernanA knockout hook, full of twists and turns. Expertly crafted and it kept me guessing right until the very end. Highly Recommended -- Neil LancasterEverything I love in a thriller: a stand-out concept and beautifully drawn characters. Clever, emotionally astute - and totally gripping -- Phoebe LockeThis book! A poignant exploration of family dynamics and a white-knuckle ride. Full of truth, it feels very real. You'll not put it down -- Rachael BlokDelivers suspense and tension at great pace . . . there is a deliciously shocking final twist. This is superior 'domestic noir' * Crime Shots *Praise for Laura Marshall * - *Supremely gripping with an excellent twist -- Marian KeyesIntriguing and compulsive . . . I raced to the end -- Louise CandlishA read-it-in-one-sitting thriller . . . Twisty and gripping but always relatable -- Erin KellyAddictive, expertly-plotted -- T.M. LoganThe twist is genuinely unexpected * Independent *A devour-in-one-sitting must * Heat *Sharp, relevant and tightly plotted, with a fabulous twist * Sunday Mirror *Brilliant, compelling -- Karen HamiltonA slick psychological thriller with a killer hook * Red *Superb * Sun *Ramps up the tension page by page . . . I loved it -- Rachel Abbott

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Book SynopsisHOW FAR WOULD YOU GO FOR A SECOND CHANCE?*THE SUN'S 5* PICK OF THE WEEK*FOR FANS OF EMMA CLINE, BLAKE CROUCH AND RILEY SAGER COMES CHILDREN OF THE SUN - THE CULT NOVEL THAT EVERYONE IS RAVING ABOUT. 'Gripping' HEAT'Dazzling' CRIME MONTHLY'A cult novel with a difference' GUARDIAN'If you love Stranger Things, read Children of the Sun' STYLIST'Lewis does an excellent job of ratcheting up the tension' DAILY TELEGRAPH'Chilling, moving and original . . . I loved it' CHRIS WHITAKER*****Summer 1982. Deep in the wilderness, over three hundred people live off-grid in a secret community. Founded by the enigmatic Sol, Atlas is a refuge for broken souls who believe they will soon cross into another world where their past decisions never ended in tragedy. James Morrow is a rookie New York City reporter who secures an invitation to the camp on the condition he tell the world of its wonders. Although he's sceptical, James understands better than most the desperate nature of their beliefs. But James soon finds there is a darker side to the cult beyond the prayers and yellow robes. A group of children are treated like gods, there are iron strips embedded in the earth, and nobody talks about what's behind the gates of Sol's private sanctuary. As the final ceremony draws near, James must ask himself, what will it cost to reach this other life? And is that a price he's willing to pay?WHAT READERS ARE SAYING:'I would give this book ten stars if I could . . . Incredibly clever . . . Heartbreakingly perfect' 'This was an incredible read . . . I loved it''Beth Lewis never fails to grab my attention and hold it for every single bit of every single page of her books. This one was no different''A really interesting, gripping read'Trade ReviewA cult novel with a difference . . . An intriguing mystery with a wholly unexpected ending, and a moving exploration of loss, trauma, belief and unintended consequences. -- GuardianLewis does an excellent job of ratcheting up the tension: her portrayal of the cult gradually evolves from comic to sinister. -- Daily TelegraphCompelling and chilling -- Pick of the Week * Sun *If you loved Stranger Things, read: Children of the Sun * Stylist *Gripping * Heat *One of the hottest holiday reads for cool seasonal nights * Belfast Telegraph *Dazzling * Crime Monthly *Dazzling, chilling, moving and original. CHILDREN OF THE SUN defies genre in a way that is both fresh, and now to be expected from the brilliant Beth Lewis. I loved it -- Chris WhitakerBeth Lewis excels at turning her characters' best intentions into a destructive force that ultimately threatens their very lives. Vividly painted and laced with Americana, this haunting, unpredictable story leaves the reader racing through the pages to find the truth. A riveting, eerie and impossibly captivating novel -- Inga VesperA captivating depiction of love and loss and the lengths we will go to start again -- Sophie WardA beautifully crafted mystery that asks if we ever truly get a second chance, CHILDREN OF THE SUN plays brilliantly with the reader's assumptions, building in atmosphere and emotion towards an ending that changes everything -- Catriona SilveyChildren of the Sun is that rare thing - an utterly propulsive, heart-pounding, pacy narrative, with the kind of depth and resonance that makes it linger in the mind long after you've finished reading . . . A beautifully wrought and haunting tale. -- Cailean SteedA really original and captivating book, with atmospheric writing that immediately drew me in. Full of mystery and tension, with clever twists and reveals, all building to a surprising yet satisfying ending -- Philippa EastA brilliant, clever and addictive story with characters you really root for. I couldn't put it down. -- Carly ReagonBeautifully written, unique, and utterly unforgettable -- Louise BeechA literary thriller with a speculative twist, complex and finely crafted * Image Magazine *Clever and chilling. Engaging characters and setting. And a scary cult. What more could you ask for? -- Michael J Malone

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Book Synopsis*** THE NUMBER ONE EBOOK BESTSELLER ***'An outstanding first novel' SUNDAY TIMES (BOOK OF THE MONTH)'My crime novel of the year so far; a moving depiction of the pain that a mysterious disappearance can wreak on those left behind' SARAH VINE, DAILY MAIL SUMMER BOOKS SPECIAL'It is hard to believe Wake is a first novel. Plot, pacing and characterisation are so finely judged that it feels more like the work of a past master. The tension builds, and the revelations keep coming, right until the final page where a thrilling climax combines horror, relief and hope' THE TIMES'Outstanding ... With a slow build and complex characters, this is both a well-plotted, gripping mystery and a sensitive exploration of the aftermath of trauma' GUARDIAN'Sinuous and spellbinding, this debut comes with a big reputation, which it richly deserves. Intense, evocative and with two characters to move the soul, it deserves to be a hit. It's sensational' DAILY MAILEVERYBODY THINKS THEY KNOW MINA McCREERY.EVERYONE HAS A THEORY ON WHAT HAPPENED TO HER SISTER.NOW IT'S TIME TO FIND OUT THE TRUTH...Mina McCreery's sister Evelyn disappeared nineteen years ago. Her life has been defined by the intense public interest in the case. Now an anxious and reclusive adult, she lives alone on her family's destocked sheep farm.When Lane, a private investigator, approaches her with an offer to reinvestigate the case, she rejects him. The attention has had nothing but negative consequences for her and her family, and never brought them closer to an answer.Lane wins her trust when his unconventional methods show promise, but he has his own motivations for wanting to solve the case, and his obsession with the answer will ultimately risk both their lives.Superbly written, taut and compassionate, Wake looks at what can happen when people's private tragedies become public property, and the ripples of trauma that follow violent crimes. Wake won the CWA Debut Dagger in 2019.'Wake is a stunning, masterfully written debut novel, its remote, bleak locations adding tension to an atmospheric and compelling mystery that is hard to put down' SUNDAY EXPRESS'Perfect for fans of Jane Harper' ALLIE REYNOLDS 'A triumphant debut' ROSE CARLYLE'Intriguing and compelling. Shelley Burr is a bright new talent' CHRIS HAMMER'We devoured this stunningly drawn, deeply compelling mystery in one day' CRIME MONTHLY'Evocative, brutal, and sometimes confronting . . . The plot is complex, tightly constructed and not only keeps you reading, but guessing, right up to the last page' GOOD READING'Compulsively readable, with an unforgettable setting and cast of characters, WAKE is a powerful, unsparing story of how trauma ripples outward when people's private tragedies become public property, and how it's never too late for the truth to set things right' BETTER READING'Wake has more twists and turns than the usual novel and it is very tempting to make your own suppositions as to the end of the book, but it has a brilliant denouement. In fact the book itself is an impressive achievement for a debut novel and I'll be searching out whatever Shelley Burr writes next' ON magazineTrade ReviewIncredible! A vividly told mystery, perfect for fans of Jane Harper * Allie Reynolds, author of SHIVER *A triumphant debut * Rose Carlyle *Intriguing and compelling. Shelley Burr is a bright new talent * Chris Hammer *Atmospheric, tense, poignant - the most gripping cold case investigation I've read in a long time. SUPERB * Will Dean *It is hard to believe WAKE is a first novel. Plot, pacing and characterisation are so finely judged that it feels more like the work of a past master. The tension builds, and the revelations keep coming, right until the final page where a thrilling climax combines horror, relief and hope * The Times *WAKE is a stunning, masterfully written debut novel, its remote, bleak locations adding tension to an atmospheric and compelling mystery that is hard to put down * Sunday Express *We devoured this stunningly drawn, deeply compelling mystery in one day * Crime Monthly *I guarantee you will feel exhausted and satisfied as the end of this remarkable book is reached. WAKE has more twists and turns than the usual novel and it is very tempting to make your own suppositions as to the end of the book, but it has a brilliant denouement. In fact the book itself is an impressive achievement for a debut novel and I'll be searching out whatever Shelley Burr writes next * On Magazine *Sinuous and spellbinding, this debut from a young Australian civil servant comes with a big reputation, which it richly deserves. Intense, evocative and with two characters to move the soul, it deserves to be a hit. It's sensational * Daily Mail *A cracking debut * Peterborough Telegraph *An outstanding first novel . . . Burr writes clear-sightedly about the corrosive effect of suspicion on people who have achieved a horrible kind of fame, forced on them by events beyond their control * The Sunday Times *This outstanding debut . . . With a slow build and complex characters, this is both a well-plotted, gripping mystery and a sensitive exploration of the aftermath of trauma * The Guardian *My crime novel of the year so far, a moving depiction of the pain that a mysterious disappearance can wreak on those left behind -- Sarah Vine’s Female Half Hour Summer Books Special * Daily Mail *The plot builds slowly, but the tension never slackens in this forceful story of damage and retribution * Book Brunch *Australian newcomer Shelley Burr's sensitive exploration of the aftermath of trauma in a parched outback town * Guardian, Best Crime & Thrillers of 2022 *

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThe White Girl is a black and white story about Australian colonialism's malevolent legacies, and the courage, strength, and dignity of Indigenous resistance. It's a story about strong women, with whom Birch's life has been blessed. It is also a profound allegory of good and evil, and a deep exploration of human interaction, black and white, alternately beautiful and tender, cruel and unsettling. — The Guardian "Birch is a writer with a profound gift for language and human insight. He writers with razor's edge emotional clarity and empathy about people and place--especially on those Australian margins, rural and urban. The White Girl showcases his gift." — The Guardian "The way Birch describes the day-to-day existence of his characters, so sweetly rendered, gives them a universal quality. The story is a truth even while the specifics of this novel are fiction, and this tale is a revelation of small details." — Sydney Morning Herald "[Tony Birch brings] a lifetime of knowledge about Australian history, social policy, and cultural identity to this book, a deceptively simple story about family love that is rich in humanity and purpose, and hope. The White Girl is worth your time and will reward you over and over again." — Australian Book Review "[The White Girl] explores the legacy and ongoing fallout of the Stolen Generation, and also touches on matters that are still pertinent and ongoing: the vulnerability of Indigenous women to sexual predation specifically, but on a larger scale, generational violence and toxic masculinity." — The Big Issue (Australia) "Birch's stories have always exuded a warm, lived-in feel, even in their bleakest moments, and in The White Girl his style reaches an apotheosis: there is a profound and rare clarity in the prose, and the pacing is excellent." — The Saturday Paper "The White Girl is approachable and fiercely readable, its linguistic and cultural power cloaked in deceptively simple language." — Sydney Review of Books Tony Birch is a local treasure. — Jacinta Parsons The White Girl is a tense and gripping read...an important window into a shameful period of Australia's very recent history, and a wonderful celebration of strong Indigenous women. It's a book that I hugged to my chest after reading the final page. — Claire Nichols, The Book Show Tony Birch is one of those writers who has mastered the art of storytelling... His latest novel The White Girl is no different--in fact the characters he creates and the plotlines he weaves are almost hyperreal--you know people like Odette Brown and her grandbaby Sissy. — Daniel Browning The White Girl is not given to sentimentality; instead it is a celebration of Aboriginal resilience and kinship in response to trauma. — Arts Review “With a brisk pace and lush prose, Birch breathes life into Odette’s wrenching and courageous search for her daughter and the hope of a better life for Sissy. Readers will feel the pull of this harrowing story.” — Publishers Weekly “An uplifting novel that celebrates love, family, and the women who put those qualities first in their lives.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Award-winning Indigenous writer and activist Birch has created a poignant novel that keenly demonstrates how the strength of family bonds can shatter societal biases." — Booklist “Set in the 1960’s in the midst of the government’s racist Stolen Generation policy, The White Girl remixes the typical genre expectations of historical fiction and noir to spin a unique and profound tale all its own.” — The Chicago Review of Books “Birch draws from his Indigenous background to craft a story that's both heartbreaking and hopeful, and focuses on the strength that comes from a family's love.” — Buzzfeed “a carefully crafted work of fiction that makes good writing seem easy.” — New York Journal of Books "Birch illustrates how Australia’s policies dehumanized not only the Indigenous people they sought to control—often by taking children from their families and placing them in white mission schools—but also the white people who were complicit in enforcing them." — The New Yorker

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Book SynopsisThe scorching new thriller from the million-selling author of The Blackhouse, Coffin Road and I'll Keep You Safe.

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Book SynopsisStephen King's #1 Bestseller As You've Never Seen It BeforeFeaturing more than 20 illustrations by acclaimed artists Pat Kinsella, Robert McGinnis, and Mark Summers, this brand new edition of JOYLAND brings the carny world to life in all its bright and sinister glory.College student Devin Jones took the summer job at Joyland hoping to forget the girl who broke his heart. But he wound up facing something far more terrible: the legacy of a vicious murder, the fate of a dying child, and dark truths about life-and what comes after-that would change his world forever.A riveting story about love and loss, about growing up and growing old-and about those who don't get to do either because death comes for them before their time- JOYLAND is Stephen King at the peak of his storytelling powers. With all the emo- tional impact of King masterpieces such as The Green Mile and The Shawshank Redemption, JOYLAND is at once a mystery, a horror story, and a bittersweet coming-of-age novel, one that will leave even the most hard-boiled of readers pro- foundly moved.Trade Review"It's one of King's better recent works and now done up all fancy-like!" - Aint it Cool

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Book Synopsis*SHARPE'S COMMAND, the brand new novel in the global bestselling series, is available to pre-order now*Spain, January 1812Lieutenant Richard Sharpe faces threats from all sides when an old adversary joins the ranks. Yet, despite the risks, he must embark on a deadly mission to capture the impenetrable fortress of Badajoz.It's a long, cold winter for war as the French force onwards but Sharpe's battle-rage burns. Only a Forlorn Hope, a near-suicidal move into the breach, will give the army hope of capturing the fortress. And boldly leading the attack is Sharpe . . .A master storyteller' DAILY TELEGRAPHTrade Review‘Sharpe and his creator are national treasures.' Sunday Telegraph 'Bernard Cornwell is a literary miracle. Year after year, hail, rain, snow, war and political upheavals fail to prevent him from producing the most entertaining and readable historical novels of his generation.' Daily Mail 'Cornwell's narration is quite masterly and supremely well-researched.' Observer ‘The best battle scenes of any writer I’ve ever read, past or present. Cornwell really makes history come alive.’ George R.R. Martin

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Book SynopsisThe official prequel to the latest instalment of the Far Cry video game series. Hope County, Montana. Land of the free and the brave, but also home to a fanatical doomsday cult known as The Church of Eden's Gate that has slowly been infiltrating the residents' daily lives in the past years. Mary May Fairgrave, a local barkeep, has lost almost everything to the Church: her parents died in suspicious conditions and her brother, entranced by the cult leader's charismatic words, has vanished. When the authorities refuse to investigate further, she decides to take matters into her own hands. Local hunter William Boyd was saved by Eden's Gate years ago, during the darkest moments of his life. When his duties lead him to cross paths with Mary May, the daughter of one of his old friends, he soon discovers that what is happening in the county is far from what he believed. Up against an omniscient and dangerous adversary, Mary May stands little chance. But the unexpected intervention of William Boyd will change her journey-as well as his.

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Book Synopsis''A gripping read for those still pining for GONE GIRL'' Elle''s top five beach readsThe photo shows a boy who was murdered a year ago.The caption says, ''I KNOW WHO KILLED HIM''.Detective Stephen Moran hasn''t seen Holly Mackey since she was a nine-year-old witness to the events of Faithful Place. Now she''s sixteen and she''s shown up outside his squad room, with a photograph and a story.Even in her exclusive boarding school, in the graceful golden world that Stephen has always longed for, bad things happen and people have secrets. The previous year, Christopher Harper, from the neighbouring boys'' school, was found murdered on the grounds. And today, in the Secret Place - the school noticeboard where girls can pin up their secrets anonymously - Holly found the card.Solving this case could take Stephen onto the Murder squad. But to get it solved, he will have to work with Detective Antoinette Conway - tough, prickly, Trade ReviewThe new Tartt - the thriller that's every bit as good as The Secret History . . . Classic in the making. * Sunday Times *French is one of the most consistently exciting crime novelists working today. The Secret Place may be her most ambitious book yet . . . completely riveting. French offers a chilling portrait of the ways in which teenage friendships can overrule any conventional morality. * Mail on Sunday *Tana French is now the undisputed queen of Irish crime fiction . . . her books transcend genre. Her prose is "literary fiction", her plots are intricate, her characters and dialogue compellingly real. * Sunday Independent *This riveting crime novel may be set in a girls' school but it is definitely not kids' stuff. French's prose glitters, creating a gripping mystery set in a world of shadows and tension * Sunday Mirror *This transcends its thriller origins. * Observer *A particularly well written page-turner. * Daily Express *

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Book SynopsisDetective Superintendent Roy Grace faces his most mysterious case yet in the gripping crime novel Need You Dead, by award winning author Peter James.Lorna Belling, desperate to escape the marriage from hell, falls for the charms of a man who promises her the earth. But, as Lorna soon finds, life seldom follows the plans you’ve made.When the body of a woman is found, Grace is called to the scene. At first it looks an open-and-shut case with a clear prime suspect. That is, until Grace realizes there is a darker, far more terrifying alternative . .Although the Roy Grace novels can be read in any order, Need You Dead is the thirteenth title in the bestselling series. Enjoy more of the Brighton detective’s investigations with Dead If You Don’t and Dead at First Sight.Now a major ITV series, Grace, starring John Simm.Trade ReviewPeter James has penetrated the inner workings of police procedures, and the inner thoughts and attitudes of real detectives, as no English crime writer before him. His hero, Roy Grace, may not be the most lively cop, nor the most damaged by drink, weight or misery, but he's one of the most believable * The Times *Peter James is one of the best crime writers in the business -- Karin SlaughterJames just gets better and better and deserves the success he has achieved with this first-class series * Independent on Sunday *Meticulous research gives his prose great authenticity . . . James manages to add enough surprises and drama that by the end you’re rooting for the police and really don’t know if they will finally get their men * Sunday Express *No 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 *In my thirty four years of policing, never have I come across a writer who so accurately depicts “The Job“ -- Detective Investigator Pat Lanigan, Office of the District Attorney, NYPD

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Book SynopsisDetective Superintendent Roy Grace has to solve a disturbing murder whilst protecting an innocent eye witness in Looking Good Dead, by award winning crime author Peter James.When a young woman’s body is found butchered in Brighton, Roy Grace cannot help but think of his own missing wife and her unsolved fate.Elsewhere in the city, when Tom Bryce finds a disc left on a train, he simply tries to do the right thing – return it to its owner. But this attempted act of kindness makes him the sole witness to that same vicious murder.Learning that Tom has made a statement to Grace’s team, the killers have to act. But when they plan the murder of the Bryce family, it’s not just revenge – it’s entertainment.Although the Roy Grace novels can be read in any order, Looking Good Dead is the second gripping title in the bestselling series. Enjoy more of the Brighton detective’s investigations with Not Dead Enough and Dead Man's Footsteps.Now a major ITV series, Grace, starring John Simm.Trade ReviewI couldn't put it down -- Mark Timlin * Independent *Sharply plotted, suitably sordid * Daily Express *James dreams up a horrific intersection of extreme perversion and Internet technology in his frightening, expertly constructed second Det. Supt. Roy Grace novel . . . the rapid-fire suspense builds to a terrifying, graphic conclusion that leaves tantalizing room for future installments in the series * Publishers Weekly *A sick website which features videos of people being murdered is at the dark heart of this razor-sharp crime thriller. Gripping - but not for the faint-hearted * News of the World *

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Book SynopsisIn his deadliest case yet, Detective Superintendent Roy Grace faces a complex kidnapping in Dead If You Don't, by award winning crime writer Peter James. Now a major ITV series, Grace, starring John Simm.Kipp Brown, successful businessman and compulsive gambler, is on his worst run of luck yet. Taking his teenage son, Mungo, to a football match should have given him a welcome respite – if only for a few hours. But it’s at the stadium where his nightmare begins.Within minutes of arriving at the game, Mungo suddenly disappears and Kipp receives a terrifying message: someone has his child. And, to get him back alive, Kipp will have to pay.Roy Grace is brought in to investigate what seems to be a straightforward case of kidnapping. But, very soon, Grace finds himself entering a dark, criminal underbelly of the city, where the rules are different and nothing is what it seems . . .'Peter James is one of the best crime writers in the business' – Karin Slaughter, author of The Silent WifeAlthough the Roy Grace novels can be read in any order, Dead If You Don't is the fourteenth title in the bestselling series. Discover more of the Brighton detective’s investigations with Dead at First Sight and Find Them Dead.Trade ReviewPeter James has penetrated the inner workings of police procedures, and the inner thoughts and attitudes of real detectives, as no English crime writer before him. His hero, Roy Grace, may not be the most lively cop, nor the most damaged by drink, weight or misery, but he's one of the most believable * The Times *Peter James is one of the best crime writers in the business -- Karin Slaughter, author of After That Night and The Last WidowJames just gets better and better and deserves the success he has achieved with this first-class series * Independent on Sunday *Meticulous research gives his prose great authenticity . . . James manages to add enough surprises and drama that by the end you’re rooting for the police and really don’t know if they will finally get their men * Sunday Express *No 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 *In my thirty four years of policing, never have I come across a writer who so accurately depicts “The Job“ -- Detective Investigator Pat Lanigan, Office of the District Attorney, NYPD

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Book SynopsisThe new book set in the universe of Assassin''s Creed. Reliving the memories of his ancestor who fought beside Joan of Arc, high-ranking Templar Simon Hathaway slowly uncovers secrets of the past that could dangerously impact his present . . . and that of the entire Templar order.An endless conflict. An old wrong. A new revelation. Simon Hathaway, member of the Templar Inner Sanctum, brings a cool head and detached manner to his new role as Head of Abstergo Industry''s Historical Research Division.But Simon also has an insatiable curiosity, and is fascinated by the thought of experiencing history first-hand through his ancestor Gabriel Laxart, who fought alongside the legendary Joan of Arc.When he enters the newly-designed Animus for its initial project, Simon finds himself unprepared for what he discovers: how deep the conflict between the Templars and the Assassins goes, and what his ancestor is willing to do for the woman he loves. And a

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Book SynopsisThe Treasure Hunt is the sixteenth gripping novel in Andrea Camilleri's darkly humorous Inspector Montalbano series.When a crazed elderly man and his sister begin firing bullets from their balcony down onto the Vigàta street below, Inspector Montalbano finds himself a reluctant television hero.A few days later, when a letter arrives containing a mysterious riddle, the Inspector becomes drawn into a perplexing treasure hunt set by an anonymous challenger. As the hunt intensifies, Montalbano is relieved to be offered the assistance of Arturo Pennisi, a young man eager to witness the detective's investigative skills first hand.Fending off meddling commissioners and his irate girlfriend, Livia, the inspector will follow the treasure hunt's clues and travel from Vigàta's teeming streets to its deserted outskirts: where an abandoned house overlooks a seemingly bottomless lake. But when a horrifying crime is committed, the game must surely be laid aside. And it isn't long before Montalbano himself will be in terrible danger . . .'Among the most exquisitely crafted pieces of crime writing available today . . . Simply superb' - Sunday TimesThe Treasure Hunt is followed by the seventeenth Inspector Montalbano title, Angelica's Smile.Trade ReviewMontalbano's colleagues, chance encounters, Sicilian mores, even the contents of his fridge are described with the wit and gusto that make this narrator the best company in crime fiction today * Guardian *Among the most exquisitely crafted pieces of crime writing available today . . . Simply superb * Sunday Times *One of fiction's greatest detectives and Camilleri is one of Europe's greatest crime writers * Daily Mail *For sunny views, explosive characters and a snappy plot constructed with great farcical ingenuity, the writer you want is Andrea Camilleri * New York Times *One of fiction's greatest detectives and Camilleri is one of Europe's greatest crime writes . . . utterly gripping * Daily Mirror *

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Book SynopsisTHE STUNNING FINAL INSTALMENT OF THE MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING DARK ICELAND SERIES **Sunday Times BOOK OF THE MONTH** ‘Jónasson is an automatic must-read for me … possibly the best Scandi writer working today’ Lee Child ‘Is this the best crime writer in the world today? … Truly a master of his genre’ The Times 'The engaging Ari Thor returns in this darkly claustrophobic tale. Perfect mid-winter reading' Ann Cleeves ‘A stunningly atmospheric story. Ari Thór Arason returns in this pitch-perfect, beautifully paced crime novel … Ragnar Jónasson is at the top of his game, and a master of the genre’ Will Dean ______________ A blizzard is approaching Siglufjörður, and that can only mean one thing… When the body of a nineteen-year-old girl is found on the main street of Siglufjörður, Police Inspector Ari Thór battles a violent Icelandic storm in an increasingly dangerous hunt for her killer … The chilling, claustrophobic finale to the international bestselling Dark Iceland series. Easter weekend is approaching, and snow is gently falling in Siglufjörður, the northernmost town in Iceland, as crowds of tourists arrive to visit the majestic ski slopes. Ari Thór Arason is now a police inspector, but he’s separated from his girlfriend, who lives in Sweden with their three-year-old son. A family reunion is planned for the holiday, but a violent blizzard is threatening and there is an unsettling chill in the air. Three days before Easter, a nineteen-year-old local girl falls to her death from the balcony of a house on the main street. A perplexing entry in her diary suggests that this may not be an accident, and when an old man in a local nursing home writes ‘She was murdered’ again and again on the wall of his room, there is every suggestion that something more sinister lies at the heart of her death… As the extreme weather closes in, cutting the power and access to Siglufjörður, Ari Thór must piece together the puzzle to reveal a horrible truth … one that will leave no one unscathed. Chilling, claustrophobic and disturbing, Winterkill is a startling addition to the multi-million-copy bestselling Dark Iceland series and cements Ragnar Jónasson as one of the most exciting and acclaimed authors in crime fiction. _______________ Praise for Ragnar Jónasson ‘A sinister twisted tragedy’ The Times ‘If Iceland missed out on the Golden Age of crime writing, the country – and Jonasson – is certainly making up for it now’ Sunday Times ‘Outstanding … Series fans will be sorry to see the last of Ari Thór’ Publishers Weekly ‘Jonasson’s Dark Iceland novels are instant classics’ William Ryan ‘Jónasson’s punchy, straightforward prose is engrossing … A diverting mystery’ Foreword Reviews 'Consummate crime writing … poignant and disturbing’ New Books Magazine ‘Chilling, creepy, perceptive, almost unbearably tense' Ian Rankin 'A tense, gripping read' Anthony Horowitz 'Icelandic noir of the highest order, with Jónasson's atmospheric sense of place, and his heroine's unerring humanity shining from every page' Daily Mail ’Ragnar Jónasson writes with a chilling, poetic beauty’ Peter James ’Traditional and beautifully finessed’ Independent ‘Jónasson’s true gift is for describing the daunting beauty of the fierce setting’ New York Times ‘A chiller of a thriller’ Washington Post ‘Jónasson’s books have breathed new life into Nordic noir’ Express

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Book SynopsisAs twisty-turny as a Cornish lane in high summer'J.M. Hall, author of A Spoonful of MurderA sparklingly delicious confection to satisfy the mystery reader's appetite'Helena Dixon, bestselling author of the Miss Underhay MysteriesA Siren's call to murderFormer Met police officer Jodie Nosey' Parker is working a trial period as an auxiliary Detective Sergeant with the Penstowan police force. But living and working alongside DCI Nathan Withers while still trying to grow her catering company brings its own challenges, especially when Jodie's attention is quickly taken up by the suspicious drowning of a local fisherman.While tourists and locals alike are falling under the spell of the annual mermaid festival with its captivating legends of Sirens luring fishermen to their deaths, Jodie and Nathan fear they may have found themselves in the middle of a very real and very dangerous turf war. As the casualties start to stack up, they must face the likelihood that something sinister has been

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Book SynopsisNO CITY FOR OLD MEN! The best-selling series collecting The Law in order continues. This action-packed volume contains the finale of the epic Origins saga, which sets Dredd on a new quest for justice as he begins to question Mega-City One’s treatment of the mutant population and the laws that keep them down. But what happens when the man upholding the law no longer believes in it? Written by John Wagner (A History of Violence), Gordon Rennie (Warhammer), Rob Williams (Suicide Squad), Ian Edginton (Batman), and Robbie Morrison (The Authority), with art by Carlos Ezquerra (Strontium Dog), Ian Gibson (The Ballad of Halo Jones), Colin MacNeil (Devlin Waugh), Mike McMahon (Slaine), Jock (The Losers), Henry Flint (Rogue Trooper), Rufus Dayglo (Tank Girl), Vince Locke (A History of Violence), PJ Holden (Rogue Trooper), Patrick Goddard (Battle Action), Boo Cook

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Book Synopsis'One of the greatest crime writers of our times' DENISE MINAThere is more to solving a crime than following the clues.Welcome to Chief Inspector Gamache's world of facts and feelings.The air is unbearably tense as Armand Gamache returns to the Sûreté du Québec for his first day of work since being demoted from its command to head of homicide.Amid blistering personal social media attacks, Gamache sets out on his first assignment. He has been tasked with finding a missing woman, but while he leads the search for Vivienne Godin, Three Pines itself is threatened when the river breaks its banks, and a province-wide emergency is declared.As the waters rise, a body is discovered - and the victim's distraught father contemplates a murder of his own. Gamache is a father himself, and is haunted by a question . . . what would he do, if his child's killer might walk free?Ten million readers.Three pines.One inimitable Chief Inspector Gamache.'No one does atmospheric quite like Louise Penny' ELLY GRIFFITHSTrade ReviewNo one does atmospheric quite like Louise Penny * Elly Griffiths *Louise Penny is one of the greatest crime writers of our times * Denise Mina *Fascinating characters, a twisty plot and wonderful surprise endings * Ann Cleeves *One of the most interesting detectives in crime fiction * The Times *

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Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES NO. 1 BESTSELLERThe tenth Logan McRae novel from the No. 1 bestselling author.Top drawer his most epic outing yet' IndependentTrouble is comingSergeant Logan McRae's team find a body dumped in the woods but is it the missing businessman they've been searching for, or something far more sinister? It doesn't help that his ex-boss is taking over the case, a new Superintendent has it in for him, and Professional Standards are looming.Even worse: Aberdeen's criminal overlord, Wee Hamish Mowat, is dying and rival gangs all over the UK are eying his territory.There's a war brewing and Logan's trapped right in the middle, whether he likes it or not.Trade Review‘Top drawer … his most epic outing yet’ Barry Forshaw, Independent ‘Skilful storytelling … a satisfyingly chunky, compelling thriller’ Sunday Mirror Praise for THE MISSING AND THE DEAD: Exciting … a guaranteed bestseller’ Literary Review ‘New Logan McRae novels are close to the top of my unmissable list, and yet again MacBride delivers. His chaotic cop hero is at his best. Superb storytelling’ Sun ‘Another from MacBride’s fantastic series of Logan McRae novels. A real page-turner’ Sunday Mirror ‘Stuart’s meticulous research shows. At times it feels like you are sitting in the back of a police car overhearing conversations between real policemen’ Sunday Sport ‘Another riveting page-turner … emotional and affecting.’ Independent on Sunday ‘Skilful storytelling … strong characterisation … both intriguing and engrossing’ Laura Wilson, Guardian ‘The multiple plots move fast’ Independent Praise for Stuart MacBride: ‘MacBride is the natural heir to the late and much lamented Reginald Hill’ Andrew Taylor, Spectator ‘MacBride is a damned fine writer – no one does dark and gritty like him’ Peter James ‘Fierce, unflinching and shot through with the blackest of humour; this is crime fiction of the highest order’ Mark Billingham ‘Some of the grittiest crime-writing in the field’ Independent ‘Admirers of tough, modern crime novels will be in seventh heaven – or should that be hell?’ Express ‘Ferocious and funny’ Val McDermid ‘Hard-hitting prose with a bone-dry humour and characters you can genuinely believe in, Stuart MacBride’s novels are a real treat’ Simon Kernick

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewJonasson is a connoisseur of 'unrelenting darkness'; the atmosphere of paranoid claustrophobia [Jonasson] creates is so intense you can't help gripping the book as tightly as possible * The Times *Entertaining, suspenseful and twisty. Highly recommended for fans of Ragnar Jonasson and suspense thrillers in general * Mystery Tribune *Lord of the Flies for grown-ups * Times Radio *Chillingly terrifying, brilliantly entertaining, captivating the reader from page one. Impossible to put down * Frettabladid *The author describes the difficult conditions of the four main characters in such a brilliant way that in an instant the reader finds himself in unfamiliar surroundings which neither the reader nor the characters can control * Morgunbladid *A superb page-turner, Outside breathes fresh and unsettling life into the classic locked room mystery -- Kevin WignallRaw with cold and rich in atmosphere, Outside is an Arctic Inspector Calls for a new generation -- Matt WesolowskiHis best yet . . . Having read all of Jonasson's previous offerings. Outside confirms that here is an author at the top of his game, with complete command of his audience * On Magazine *A stunningly original take on the looked-room mystery, where fear of a treacherous snowstorm outside an isolated hut is matched by mistrust among the terrified occupants. Tense. Very tense -- Michael RidpathFour friends find safety from a snowstorm in a remote Icelandic hut - or so they think. Jónasson's twisting, elegantly crafted story will keep you hooked till the very last page -- William RyanRagnar Jónasson is so skilled in depicting the environment where the story takes place, it becomes one of the characters. It is so atmospheric, I am immediately transported to the Icelandic moors, feeling the cold all the way to the bones. I read with bated breath, my heart pounding with the looming knowledge that soon something bad is about to happen -- Sara BlædelYet another humdinger from Iceland's finest crime writer -- Ryan TubridyJonasson offers an intense standalone, taking to new heights his unrivalled skill for using winter as an unpredictable plot-twister . . . There is so much to like here: the complexity of the quartet's relationships, Jonasson's powerful, streamlined writing, and the parallels between an unforgiving setting and the characters' seething grudges. Readers will be drawn into Jonasson's forbidding Iceland landscape, where it's anyone's guess who will make it out alive * Booklist *Entertaining, suspenseful and twisty. Overall, highly recommended for fans of Ragnar Jonasson and suspense thrillers in general * Mystery Tribune *Chilling thriller by the king of Icelandic noir . . . so gripping I can't put it down -- Fiona CummingsJonasson and translator Victoria Cribb do a fine job of setting the scene, developing the characters, and keeping readers in suspense with a tight, clean, noir prose style * Associated Press *A shivery delight * Kirkus Reviews *Jónasson's spare prose and brisk pacing make for an immersive read . . . Outside is an intriguing study of isolation, claustrophobia and the particular menace to be found in beautiful yet unforgiving terrain * Private Eye *Jonasson is a master at two aspects of Icelandic noir: one is the description of his country's withering weather; the other is the handling of murderous plots that are tangled beyond all expectations. He's in top form in both specialties this time out * Toronto Star *Jonasson is a master at exploring the impact of claustrophobia brought on by darkness and enclosed spaces. He an avid fan of Agatha Christie, and Outside is an adaptation, with an Icelandic twist, of the classic locked-door mystery * Canberra Times *It takes a truly talented writer to work with a thin outline like that and turn it into a classic, and that is exactly what Jónasson has done here. I believe he has penned the Icelandic version of Quentin Tarantino's Reservoir Dogs * Book Reporter *From the winner of THE BEST CRIME NOVEL IN THE LAST 50 YEARS * Le Point *Praise for Ragnar Jónasson * - *Jónasson is an automatic must-read for me . . . possibly the best Scandi writer working todayTriumphant . . . Chilling, creepy, perceptive, almost unbearably tense -- Ian Rankin * - *Dark, chilling and utterly gripping -- Shari Lapena * - *Such a tense, gripping read -- Anthony Horowitz * - *A world-class crime writer. One of the most astonishing plots of modern crime fiction. * The Sunday Times *A master of the Icelandic thriller. * New York Post *Is this the best crime writer in the world today? . . . He's truly a master of his genre * The Times Online *Invigorating Iceland-set slice of Nordic Noir * Daily Mail *Fiendishy clever * Financial Times *Triumphant conclusion to the trilogy. Only Ragnar Jónasson has rendered hindsight so heartbreaking * Sunday Times (on the Hidden Iceland trilogy) *It is nothing less than a landmark in modern crime fiction * The Times *The red hot crime writer from the frozen north . . . One of the most important voices on the international crime scene * The Times *Ragnar Jonasson has a gift for crafting clever whodunnits while conveying the intimidating beauty of his native Iceland * Vogue Scandinavia *Jónasson has the full measure of the Nordic noir genre, and pushes all the buttons * Financial Times *Expertly Plotted * Guardian *

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